The family of David Edward Kenyon, 87, of Norridgewock, is devastated to announce his passing on April 1, 2025. After a brief illness, he passed as he wished, in the warm comfort of his home with his family embracing him. The children of David, all nine of them, want to thank their mother for enduring the unimaginable heartbreak she suffered every day as she cared for their very ill father and tried everything in her power to keep him alive. As the trains in his magical room downstairs have gone silent, so too has ended an extraordinary love story that people can only dream of and few will

Norman Colford Obituary Oakland – Norman C. Colford, 92, of Oakland, died Friday, March 28, 2025, at Glenridge Nursing Home in Augusta after a brief illness. Born in Winslow on August 16, 1932, he was a son of Arthur and Louise (Labbe) Colford. Norman was educated and lived in Fairfield during his adolescent years before moving to Oakland. He worked at Scott Paper Company his entire career as a Paper Machine Supervisor. He was a member of Waterville Country Club for several years and a member of the Elks Club for 30 years. He is survived by his children; a daughter, Jane; and a son, Duane; a

Obituary of Robert L. Bossie Robert (Bob) Bossie, age 86, a longtime resident of Clinton, Maine died on March 26, 2025 at Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville. Bob was born on February 18, 1939, in Bingham, Maine was one of eight children born to Wallace & Estelle (Lagasse) Bossie. Bob graduated from Bingham High School in 1958 and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force proudly serving his country for a period of four years with overseas assignments in France & Germany for a period of three years. During his off-duty time he traveled extensively throughout Europe. He completed his servi

ROBERT D. “BOB” HOULE WINSLOW - Robert “Bob” Houle passed away March 22, 2025 at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta from complications from a fall. He was born in Waterville, April 7, 1931, the son of Laurier J. Houle and Claire Duquette. He went to Waterville schools and graduated from Waterville High School in 1949. Always a hard worker, he sets pins at the local bowling alley while in grade school and during high school work at Sterns Department Store. He served in the US Air Force from October 3, 1950 to his retirement June 30, 1971. While in the Air Force he was stationed in Wethersfi

Fairfield - Todd (Toddy) Stanton passed away at his home on March 14, 2025. He was born on October 20, 1984, to his loving parents, Todd and Angie (Stanton) Reynolds. Todd was employed at Pine View Mobile Home in Winslow, where he operated heavy equipment. He loved his job and bosses, Rob and Trish Banks. They became like family. Todd also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and 4-wheeling with his family and kids. He and his wife, Tiffany, were best friends and shared a once in a lifetime kind of love. They knew that no matter what life threw at them, everything would be okay because they

Joyce Joan Rancourt Purnell January 2, 1941 - March 7, 2025 Joyce Joan Rancourt Purnell, a beloved wife, mother, and community pillar, passed away to meet her Lord and Savior on March 7, 2025. Born on January 2, 1941, Joyce was the devoted wife of Francis Edward Purnell, who preceded her in death on May 2, 2023. Joyce was the backbone of her husband's legacy, supporting Francis in his dedication to Little League Baseball in Waterville, where the Purnell Wrigley Field stands as a testament to their commitment. Together, they were instrumental in establishing the Challenger Division for chi

Arlington, MA. - Catherine Alice King, age 84, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood in Waterville with family by her side. Catherine was born in Waterville, Maine, the daughter of Theodore and Beatrice (Provencher) King on November 2, 1940. She grew up in North Anson, Maine. Catherine graduated in 1963 from Farmington State Teachers College (now UMF) and in 1973 received a Master’s Degree from Simmons College in Boston. She began her teaching career at Ridgefield Park High School in New Jersey where she taught for four years. In 1966 she was employ

Waterville - It is with profound heartbreak and deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Ann Marie Doherty, surrounded by her loving family, on February 27, 2025. A devoted mother, cherished friend, and a bright light in the lives of all who knew her, Ann Marie’s absence leaves an irreplaceable void. Ann Marie was more than a mother-she was a guiding force, a source of unwavering support, and a constant presence in the lives of those fortunate enough to know her. She lived a life full of grace, strength, and love, touching the hearts of everyone she met. Though her last few year

Waterville - Mark Stuart Kierstead, 80, of Waterville, Maine, died on February 27, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Peabody, Massachusetts on December 8, 1944, during World War II. He was the single child of Emily Beatrice (Kelley) Kierstead, an artist, and William Fowlie Kierstead, a dentist. Bill was duck hunting in Maine the day his son was born. Mark was raised in a Dutch Colonial in Waterville, built in 1918 by his grandfather Horton “Hank” W. Kierstead, a University of Maine-educated engineer. As a boy, Mark would canoe up Messalonskee Stream and then cam