Richard “Dick” Heikkinen, 79 years, resident of Kennebunk, adoring husband, loving father of four, grandfather of 11, and well-known educator, athletic director, and wrestling referee official, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. God broke the mold when “Dicky,” as he was affectionately called growing up, was born, on Nov. […]

Tapping his toes to the final beats, Robert Lee Cole, Jr., 81, of Kennebunk died on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at his residence in Summer Commons in Sanford after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Bob was born in Harford, Pennsylvania, on May 28, 1941, the son of Robert, Sr. and Christine (Grinnell) Cole. He […]

Anna Hebert Dumas Doucette, 101, passed peacefully in her sleep, Christmas Eve day, 2022. She was born in Fort Kent, the daughter of Hubald Hebert and Delima (Clavette) Hebert. Her childhood was spent on a potato farm. Anna graduated from Fort Kent Community High School and then attended Madawaska Training School in Fort Kent and […]

James “Jim” Fitzgerald, Jr. passed away on Dec. 28, 2022, at Southern Maine Health Care with his family by his side. Jim was born on April 17, 1945, in Baltimore, son of James, Sr. and Virginia May Vince. Jim spent his first few years in Maryland, then moved with his family to Wildwood Crest, New […]

Therese P. Lessard, 71, of Arundel, passed away on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, after a long illness. Therese was born on April 10, 1951, to Antonio J. Dube and Noella R. (Baron) Dube. Therese graduated from St. Louis High School in 1969. After high school she worked at various businesses in Biddeford including Doyon’s Pharmacy, […]

Robert J. Hamel Sr., of Industry, Maine, left this world in a blaze of glory with his pockets full of firecrackers and popcorn on Dec. 30, 2022. He was born to James and Lorraine Hamel in Hampton, Virginia, on June 25, 1945, 100 years too late. Given his demeanor, he would of been the perfect […]

Dr. James Frosst Alexander died peacefully in his home on Dec. 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was a Charlotte native, born April 28, 1938, the first child of James Moses and Stella Frosst Alexander. He attended Charlotte public schools, was an Eagle Scout, and he graduated from Woodberry Forest School in 1956. […]

Ernest “Ernie” Lush, 93, of Kennebunkport, passed peacefully at his winter home in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Nov. 19, 2022. Born on May 8, 1929, he lived in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, until 1946 when he moved to Kennebunkport, with his Uncle Jim and Aunt Flo Johnson. Ernie worked at Uncle Jim’s garage, the Texaco station, […]

Carl R. Perkins, 90, of Arundel and formerly of Wells, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 19, 2022. Carl was born March 16, 1932, in Wells, son of the late Roy Perkins and Lucy Snow. He started Carl R. Perkins Paving and Sealcoating in 1965. He owned and operated the business until selling to […]

Kenneth L. “Mickey” Smith, 73, passed away Dec. 13, 2022, at home in Kennebunk after a period of declining health and a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 14, 1949, in Sanford to Lorraine M. Smith (Lizotte) and Leslie Smith, Sr. Mick grew up in Lyman and Wells, graduating from Wells High School […]