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12/01/2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Pauline (Morin) Paladino, 71, of Lewiston Maine, on November 15, 2025. She was surrounded by those she loved and passed peacefully after a long battle of several health issues at Andwell Hospice House in Auburn.

Pauline was born in Lewiston on October 8, 1954. She was the first child of Eddy and Irene (Pratt) Morin. She grew up in New Auburn, attended Auburn schools, and graduated from ELHS with the Class of 72. She remained friends with many classmates and loved getting together with them every Friday morning for breakfast.

Pauline was a hard worker. Starting her first job as a young teenager at a neighborhood fruit stand on Riverside Drive in New Auburn. She also worked at local shoe shops, had a position at ACT Ambulance and Poland Rescue. She later went on to work at Dead River Company until she made the decision to stay home full time, taking care of her terminally ill mother, Irene

On August 18, 1979, she married the love of her life, Gary Paladino (Who passed June 1, 2018) Within 39 years of marriage together they bought a house in Oxford where they went onto raise 3 children- Stefan, Sarah, and Shirley Paladino. In the early 2000's they purchased a store that they renamed ''Dino's Variety'' also located in Oxford, where it ran for many years until they decided to close the store and live out their later years. Gary and Pauline traveled cross country in their 89' Corvette, took cruises and traveled to the Bahamas and Jamaica. Enjoying the life they made together and the family they grew.

Pauline will always be remembered as ''the life of the party''. Attending any functions, music gigs, hosting pool parties and family gatherings where she would share her funny stories she liked to call ''The perils of Pauline'' , even if the story she was telling wasn't funny in the moment, she always had a positive outlook on memories looking back. She loved camping, dancing, her family, and shopping. Anyone who knew Pauline knew she loved finding ''good deals''. Marden's is going to miss her! but most importantly she will be remembered as someone who had the biggest heart and was always there for anyone in need. She was always a Wife, Mom, Sister, Grammy, or Auntie to someone. She loved all her siblings (Eddy, Alison, and Gina Morin) her children (Stefan, Sarah, and Shirley Paladino) Her grandchildren (Leo Furguson, Chase and Lilly Knight) her nieces and nephews (Caitlin Knight, Rusty, Shawn, Andrew, and Sheila Morin) her great nieces and nephews (Chloe Doughty, Michelle, Travis, Ryan, Desiree, and Landon Morin) and her great-great niece and nephews (Avery, Kayden, and Jaxton Morin) Taking them to parades, the circus, the beach, fireworks, and theme parks like Funtown Splashtown. Family and friends truly meant everything to her, just like she has meant so much to us.

Pauline is pre-deceased by her husband Gary, her parents, Eddy & Irene Morin, and her great-great niece, Harper Grace. She is loved and missed by many. Til we meet again, fly high and we will continue to tell the stories of the ''Perils of Pauline''
Services will be held at St.Peter Cemetery- 217 Switzerland Road in Lewiston on December 12th at 2pm. Any and all are welcome.

11/28/2025

Frederick Francis Donovin, 94, passed away in Lewiston, Maine on November 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Frederick was born to Frank and Katherine Donovin, at home, in Garfield, New Jersey on May 1, 1931.

Frederick graduated from Garfield High School and enlisted in the United States Marines Corps. He was honorably discharged after serving as a Sargent in the Korean War. Following his discharge, he served in the Marine Corps Reserve.

After his military service he attended Alfred University where he met Patricia O' Hearn on a blind date, marrying her in 1954. They were married for 67 years, raising their five children, Kathleen, Michael, Christopher, Mary and John, in Schooley's Mountain, New Jersey.

Fred worked in sales for the transportation industry and always found time for church and his community. He served as a Eucharistic Minister and worked as a part-time police officer for many years.

Fred's passion was fishing, eventually leading him to get his Captains license chartering many offshore excursions along the Jersey shore.

Fred also loved to fly, earning his pilot's license, and flying his Piper aircraft with friends and family.

The tall man with the twinkling eyes and the ever-present pipe loved God, loved his family, loved the Marines, loved to learn, loved to read, loved meeting new people, and loved being in the outdoors, specifically on the water fishing. He loved sharing his passions with his five children, eight grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.

He began his retirement in Maine, where he volunteered for the Casco Rescue Squad and the Casco Library. He continued his retirement in North Carolina, fulfilling a lifelong dream to live and fish the coastal Carolina waters.

In his later years, his gregarious personality and broad smile made him the perfect candidate to be the Ambassador for the Woods, welcoming residents at his North Carolina independent living facility.

His final months brought him back to Maine where he was blessed with new friends, beautiful weather, an abundance of wildlife and greenery, his new great grandson and additional friends and family members.

Pre-deceased by his wife, Patricia, his parents, sister Constance and many other longtime friends and family members; Fred is survived by his children, daughters Kathleen Casparius and Mary Donovin, sons, Michael, Christopher and his wife Betty, John and his wife Nancy, grandchildren, Charles Casparius and his wife Kelly, Christopher, Jeffrey, Dustin Moore, Luke Stefanacci, Megan, Joseph, Patrick and his wife Siena; great granchildren, Cailyn Casparius, Liam Casparius, Corbin Moore, and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Holy Family Church in Lewiston Maine on December 5, 2025, at 11:00 am and in North Carolina in the Spring of 2026 which will include a military service for Frederick before being laid to rest with his wife, Patricia at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery at Camp Le June North Carolina.

11/26/2025

James S. Curit, 66, passed away on November 24th, 2025. He was born in Brunswick Maine on November 15th 1959 to parents Eugene and Mary (Poole) Curit. He married the love of his life Carol Woodsum in 1979.

Jim had a love of Hit or Miss Motors, Marine Engines and his 47 Chevy 1/2 ton. Throughout his working years he was a very knowledgeable mechanic. He could work on anything and know how to fix the problem. He was apart of MAPA and MATA

He is predeceased by his mother, father, and his sister Susie.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Carol of 46 years, 2 brothers Alan and spouse Terry, Steve, one sister Sharon Alexander and her husband Dwayne, and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of life at a later date in the spring.

11/20/2025

For 91 years, the heart of Mary’s life was family, especially the holidays that wove generations together. Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Fourth of July were more than dates on a calendar in the Rogers, Webber, and Barnard families; they were sacred reunions where cousins, siblings, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles gathered around laughter, food, games, and shared stories that grew deeper every year. That tradition began before Mary was born, continued through her childhood, her marriage, her own children, and into the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary truly lived a life where family wasn’t just important; it was the very center of who she was.

Mary Lee was born on March 17 in Natick, Massachusetts, daughter of George Marshall and Lydia Webber Rogers. She graduated top of her class from Natick HS and attended Bates College, graduating in 1956. She learned her secretarial skills at Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School in Boston in 1957. She took those skills to New York City where from 1957 until 1960 she worked as a secretary at the United Nations and then Columbia University.

In 1960 she married Kenneth Barnard and they settled in Auburn Maine where they raised their 3 children: Karen, Chuck and Amy. They lived most of their life until retirement in Auburn. Ken was an architect and Mary a librarian at Fairview Elementary school for 15 years until semi-retirement took them to Gorham, Maine and Orono, Maine. There she found secretarial jobs before their big retirement adventure in Albuquerque NM. They were active members of High Street Congregational Church while in Auburn. Mary was involved with the League of Women Voters and other civic and service organizations while in Auburn.

Albuquerque was home for 15 years during their early retirement with return trips to Maine for the children and grandchildren twice a year. They found many ways to stay busy while in New Mexico. Mary worked in an artists consignment shop in Old Town Albuquerque and they enjoyed being part of Life Long Learners programming Albuquerque provided.

In 2008 they returned to Maine, with the assistance of their eldest grandchild who helped with the driving, to live in Augusta at Granite Hill Estates. This allowed them more regular participation in the sports, music, and theatric endeavors of their 10 grandchildren. They were a part of the Augusta community until 2020. With their daughters traveling more than Mary and Ken wanted for appointments etc the decision was made to become part of the Montello Heights community in Lewiston, Maine, and they moved in February 2020.

They weathered the pandemic years in their independent apartment space at Montello Heights until Ken’s death in 2023. They had 63 years together. Mary then joined her daughter Amy’s family until her dementia threatened her safety. At that point she moved to Schooner Memory Care where the caring staff there embraced and cared for her like family. We are very grateful to them for their dedication to everyone but especially to Mom.

Mary is survived by: her brother George Rogers, Jr. and his wife Judy of Litchfield; children - Karen Choate and husband Andrew of Lewiston, Charles Barnard of Portland/Raymond, and Amy Baxter and husband Butch of Lewiston; nephew George and husband Pat of Massachusetts; grandchildren: Rebekah Choate, Marshall Baxter, Ruth Choate, Kiah Baxter and husband Carter, Tom Choate and wife Amanda Nadeau, Heather Baxter and husband Will, Charles Barnard and girlfriend Julie, Anneke Barnard, Kenneth Barnard and William Barnard; as well as great-grandchildren Arden, Phoebe, Teddy and another due in January.

In lieu of flowers gifts may be made to your local library or Donna H Barnard Scholarship fund ℅ Chuck at 93 Hobart St Portland ME 04102. A service of remembrance will be held in 2026 at the convenience of the families.

11/18/2025

Auburn – Shirley B. Travers, 98 of Hebron, passed away on November 15, 2025. She was born in Island Falls, ME on May 8, 1927, a daughter of Harold Bragg and Alice Sargent.

She retired from Harriman Associates of Auburn, ME in 2007.

Shirley is survived by her son Michael and his wife Trecia Travers of Grafton, WV, son Donald and wife Erin Travers of Hebron, ME, grandchildren, Taryn Travers, Heather(Travers) Gary, Bellamie (Travers) Flynn, Donovan and wife Katrina Travers, Hunter and wife Meaghan Travers, as well as by 8 great grandchildren.

Shirley was predeceased by her husband Marvin, grandsons Sean and Logan Travers.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to Oxford Seventh Day Adventist Church, 259 Fore St, Oxford, Me 04270

11/13/2025

Obituary of Stephen R Landry

Stephen Robert Landry of Buxton passed away on November 8, 2025 at the age of 61, at Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough after a brave journey with cancer. He showed remarkable strength and courage throughout that battle.

Born on May 26, 1964 in Westbrook, Maine, the son of Raymond and Rita (Thuotte) Landry. Stephen was a graduate of Westbrook High School, Class of 1982. He was an Associate Partner and Director of Information Technology at SMRT Inc. He worked as an information technology professional and had a 30-year track record of effectively managing IT infrastructure for organizations. With a strong knowledge of network operating systems and a passion for problem-solving, it was rare for Steve to find a problem he couldn't fix. Steve had his single engine pilot license and was passionate about flying planes, all aircrafts and the study of astronomy. In addition to his love of science, he was very mechanically inclined. He had a knack for working on engines. He was especially proud of his first brand new truck, a 1987 GMC 4x4 that he bought at the age of 22. He restored that truck and kept it in pristine condition. He enjoyed working on the 250-year-old homestead farm, whether it was operating his John Deere tractor or putting his carpentry and electrical skills to use. He was a man of few words but when he spoke, you could take his words to the bank. He was always there for anyone who needed a helping hand. Steve will be sorely missed by many friends and his family.

With all that said, here is a letter to our dad:

Dear Dad,

You weren't just a father but a brother, uncle, godfather, son and Pepere. Your love, humor, kindness, and wisdom touched the lives of everyone around you, and your absence is deeply felt by all. For your children, you taught us not only how to make an angle cut on a 2x4 when building a picnic table, or drive a stick shift but to not take sh*t from anyone, always think of a clever quip. Your laughter, smile and jokes put smiles on so many faces. Though we mourn your loss, we celebrate the incredible life you lived. We will remember the countless memories we shared, the laughter and the love we felt. We find solace in knowing that you are now at peace, and will always be watching over us wherever we are. You weren't perfect, but you were ours. Thank you for being our father, in the best way you knew how. We love you, we miss you and we will continue to make you proud.

Love, your favorite children

Steve is predeceased by his mom, Rita Landry. He is survived by his father, Raymond Landry, 2 daughters and son, Charlene (her child Estella and soon-to-be-born son), Cassidy and Patrick, brother Christopher (his wife Donna), nephew Ben (his wife Ashley and their kids Everett and Emma), niece Lily (her wife Shanna). Steve and his late mother had a deep love for animals, especially cats. Steve was known to give any cat, especially those that were unwanted, sick and old, a loving home for their final days. In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, to continue care for these animals.

11/13/2025

Richard (Coop) Douglas Cooper, 88, of Freeport, Maine, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on October 10, 1937, to Lindsay and Catherine (King) Cooper in Woolwich, Maine.
Coop served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959 with most of his time in France. He came back to Maine and began his lifelong career with the phone company and to start his family.
After retiring, Coop enjoyed traveling, playing golf and spending time with his friends and family. He was an active life member of the AMVETS at the Robert W Boyd AMVETS Post 2 in Yarmouth where you could often find him schooling the “boys” on how to play three ball.
Coop is survived by his son Greg, brother in-law Stanton Whitaker and many nieces and nephews as well as his bonus family stepchildren; Lisa Stoddard, Matthew Stoddard Sr., Donna Watson and husband Jamie; step grandchildren Joseph Grant and his wife Jenna, Chelsey Watson, Cameron Ketchen, Khristopher Barry and Matthew Stoddard Jr., four step great grandchildren, Bailey, Ashlynn, Charlotte and Carlos and a dear friend Lisa Lennan.
Coop was predeceased by his parents, sister Donna and as Coop often said, his two loves of his life: wives Jean and Dottie.
Coop’s wit was legendary; his quick comebacks would leave you laughing hours later. He also had a heart of gold, always offering kind words and making everyone feel welcomed that he met along his journey. Just before he passed Coop shared, he had lived a long and blessed life, and it was ok it was his time.
A celebration of life will be held at the AMVETS Post 2 hall in Yarmouth at 1pm on Saturday November 29th where we hope people will join us and share your favorite stories of a man who lived his life fully until the very end.
The family would like to thank the folks at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House for their outstanding, compassionate, and loving care of Coop in his final days.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074.

11/13/2025

William Thomas Spock
August 18, 1929 – November 1, 2025
William Thomas Spock (Bill) died of natural causes at 96 on November 1, 2025 at Thornton Hall in Brunswick Maine. Born in Bay Shore, Long Island, Bill was raised in Leonia, New Jersey, the son of Estelle and Leslie Spock, a renowned geology professor.
After becoming valedictorian of the local high school, Bill graduated from Swarthmore College in 1951 with honors in math and physics and as a member of the Sigma Xi national honor society. His passion, however, was for sports. He was a remarkable athlete. At only 5’ 6”, he was captain of the baseball team, point guard on the basketball team, and striker on the soccer team, winning 10 varsity letters and the Kwink Trophy as the best athlete in his class. He also received the Ivy Medal as the outstanding man in his graduating class.
In 1952, Bill was drafted into the army and served in the Korean War in the 3rd Infantry Division doing photo interpretation behind the lines. He was commended and promoted to Sergeant First Class. On his return in 1953, he married Elizabeth Daugherty (Betty), his college fiancée, who worked for Holiday magazine. They had two children, Susan and Thomas, before Betty tragically died in a car accident in 1957. Bill and the children lived with his in-laws, and then in 1959 he married Patricia Ellis (Pat), a software instructor for IBM. Pat was also a potter and later became a paralegal. They had two more children, Jennifer and Jeffrey. The family lived in the Philadelphia suburbs near Swarthmore, where they attended the Friends Meeting.
After the war, in 1953, Bill joined Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company in Philadelphia as an actuarial trainee, and eventually became a Fellow in the Society of Actuaries. Bill became responsible for the company’s expanding data processing systems, overseeing the installation of advanced IBM computers linking offices throughout the country—a remarkable achievement at the time. He also led the company’s strategic planning efforts, a relatively new endeavor in the business world.
In his later years, Bill said that his only real achievement was starting a soccer program in Nether Providence in 1965. He said did it for “little guys like me,” as he had not had the opportunity to play soccer until he enrolled in college. At the start, he hand-built the goal posts and helped recruit players. For a serious introvert, this was a monumental task, but the program he passed on expanded over the years and continues to thrive today.
After thirty years at Penn Mutual, having been promoted to Executive Vice President and Acting President, Bill took early retirement—which did not last long. He worked for two friends in succession, Jack Reohr and Jim Noyes. At the Noyes insurance agency, Bill ran the personal lines operations; as Jim said of Bill, “I’ve got a Rolls-Royce engine on a Cessna.”
Bill was also a member of the boards of Riddle Hospital and Swarthmore College. In 1989, he was asked to become Swarthmore’s Vice President of Finance and Administration, overseeing construction and maintenance as well as financial operations. These were major new responsibilities, and the job gave him his greatest professional satisfaction.
In his private life, Bill was devoted to his family. His children remember him as an actively engaged father who made time to play games and do puzzles with them, coaching them in sports and inventing new ones. He loved teaching his children to think, and read books to the family after dinner for almost 18 years, instilling in them a desire to read and discover. Bill liked to travel and felt it was important to educate his children by introducing them to a wider world. He meticulously planned and led the family on extended vacations, quite unusual in the early 1970s. These included a six-week camping trip around the United States, another six-week trip through Europe, and a final trip together in the Black Sea in 2009.
The family spent summer vacations in Ocean Park, Maine, where Bill and Pat built a small cottage and played with the children on the beach. They later bought a house in South Bristol, Maine, where he designed a large addition so that his children and their families could get together in the summers.
In 1995, Bill and Pat retired and moved to Brunswick, Maine, where they built another home closer to South Bristol. He served on the board of the Midcoast United Way and as a volunteer at the Damariscotta Friends Meeting, among other community activities. He also took up woodworking, making elaborate cutting boards and tables, for which Pat furnished ceramic tile tops. Retirement also gave Bill the opportunity to enjoy more tennis—a lifelong source of pleasure—which he played until he turned 90 and served on the tennis committee of a local club. He also enjoyed ping-pong, playing doubles until he was 94.
A lifelong learner, Bill used his retirement to indulge in other interests as well. He loved classical music and attended the Portland Symphony, where Pat had joined the board. He read widely in history, kept up with the latest discoveries in science, and taught himself biology. He played with his grandchildren as he had with his children. They fondly remember time spent on the tennis court, reading, playing games, and—when they were older—receiving occasional surprise snippets from the latest scientific articles in the mail.
Bill was loved by everyone who knew him for his engaging smile, low-key sense of humor, and mild temperament. He was unpretentious and modest, happier to listen to others’ stories than to tell his own. His concern for integrity, fairness, and teamwork and a strong desire to understand other points of view set an example. None of his children ever heard him utter an expletive! He lived long and prospered. He truly will be missed.
He leaves behind his wife of 66 years, four children and their spouses, five grandchildren with two spouses, four great-grandchildren, and his sister Elizabeth Newgeon and her family. A family memorial is expected next summer. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Bill’s memory can be made to the William T. ’51 and Patricia E. Spock Scholarship Fund at Swarthmore College. https://engage.swarthmore.edu/portal/giving_form

11/10/2025

Dean Roy Trafford, 61, of Bridgton, Maine, passed away on October 27, 2025, following complications from heart surgery. He was born in Lewiston Maine, to the late Virginia and Donald Trafford.

Dean grew up in western Maine and graduated from Fryeburg Academy, Class of 1982. He also attended the University of Maine at Orono.

A lifelong outdoorsman. Dean was an avid skier from a young age, he shared his passion by teaching his children to ski at two years old at Pleasant Mountain, later tackling many mountains together, including Tuckerman’s Ravine. Dean also enjoyed boating, snowmobiling, and traveling throughout New England for snocross racing with his son.

Dean made concrete work his life’s career. He began with JB Concrete and later founded Trafford Concrete, a business his son proudly continues today. Through his craft and strong work ethic, Dean built and helped build many homes for his family. He had a sharp mathematical mind and took great pride in building of all kinds.

He was predeceased by his parents, and his brothers Danny and Donnie.

Dean is survived by his partner, Delores Derosier; his two children, Katie (Tommy) Fadden and Brian (Missy) Trafford; his five beloved grandchildren, Noah and Myla Trafford, and Chase, Quinn, and Reid Fadden; his siblings Donna (Darryl) Ward, Darryl (Susan) Trafford, Debbie (Harry) Payton, and Darlene (Clayton) Leavitt; his sisters-in-law Terri and Shelly;;and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 22 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fryeburg Fair dining hall.

11/10/2025

Hope Anne Flaherty, 62 of Lewiston, Maine, passed away on October 31, 2025. She was born in Hartford Connecticut on October 1, 1962, to Annette L Frazier and Douglas W Burnnell.

Hope lived her life with a tender heart and an open spirit. She found endless joy in the beauty of nature, in the quiet songs of the birds she adored, and in the gardens she so lovingly tended. In the summer her hands were rarely still, as she was always planting, nurturing, and creating spaces where life could flourish.

Hope was a devoted manager to CN Brown and Dollar General and was a recipient of a GED. Hope will be remembered by the lives she touched, her love of the outdoors, and the little moments with her loved ones.

Above all, Hope’s greatest joy was her family. She was a devoted mother to her children, and she was a proud grandmother and great-grandmother whose love knew no bounds. Her family was her heart, and she poured her warmth, strength, and kindness into every generation that followed.

Hope is survived by her loving children Nicole, Dominque, son Larry, stepsons’ Levi and Matthew. Her siblings George Burnell, Eugene A Burnell, Robert Burnell Sr, Florence Corbett, Lynnore Paine, James D Burnnell, Donald Burnell, Annette Burnell, Roxanne Morrill, and her mother Annette L Frazier. Her grandchildren, Destiny Burnnell, Jazzlyn Burnnell, Jamyah Nicolas, Myah Nicolas, Lawrence Burnnell, Kiram Maxim, Hazen Maxim, Zyanah Kelly, Noah Kelly, and her great grandchildren Ava Tisdale, Brynlee Bowler, and Paislee-Anne Tisdale. Her son-in-law’s Kenworth Kelly and Shawn Flaherty.

She was preceded in death by her father Douglas W Burnnell, siblings Charles Burnnell, Douglas A Burnell, and Randy A Burnell.

A celebration of Hope’s life will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the George Bunten Post 10 American Legion 13 Reynolds Ave, Livermore Falls, ME 04254. Family and friends will gather to honor the warmth, kindness, and love she shared with all who knew her.

Her memory will continue to bloom in the gardens she tended and in the lives of those she touched.

11/06/2025

BRUNSWICK, MAINE – It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of James J. Cornelio, 86, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and dear friend, who left us on Monday, November 3, 2025. He was born on December 20, 1938, in Jay, Maine, a son of Bernadino and Alice Cornelio. Jim attended Jay schools where he met the love of his life, Paula Virgin. They were married at Riley Church on July 23, 1960. After high school, he attended Farmington State Teachers College and began his 32-year teaching career at Bath Junior High.
Jim and Paula settled in Brunswick and began their small family which included their three daughters. He was a true family man planning many summer camping trips including a driving trip across the country and family vacation to Disney World. He loved sports, playing basketball, baseball, and football in high school and college. He completed his Masters education studies at Michigan State University in 1969. His teaching and coaching career spanned between Bath and Brunswick, culminating in his dream coaching job as the Varsity Basketball coach of the Brunswick High School Dragons. Jim loved all forms of teaching and coaching. His students often recognized him with fond admiration. One of his hospice nurses even mentioned that he was her favorite teacher.
After Jim retired from teaching in 1995, he and Paula kept themselves busy as avid golfers. Jim and Paula were snowbirds, traveling in the fall to Spring Hill, Florida, returning to Maine for the summers. They made many good friends and memories in both places.
Jim was predeceased by his loving wife Paula of 60 years, his parents, his brothers, Louis, Peter, and John, his sisters, Mary, Millie, Rose, and Angie and his son-in-law Michael Newton. He is survived by his daughters, Catherine Reed and husband William of Bowdoinham, Charlene Newton of Bowdoin and Pamela Smith of Brunswick, as well as his siblings, Dolly Oakes, Thomas Cornelio and Gloria Tardif and her husband Richard; 10 grandchildren, Kara Talton, Morgan Hahn, Kelsey Reed, William Reed, Charles Rothbacher, Kaitlyn Reed, Kadie Smith, Mitchell Smith, Rachael Smith and Angelina Smith; and 11 great-grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 18th at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen Street, Brunswick, ME 04011. A reception will follow the mass in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Prostate Cancer Foundation at pcf.org.
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10/31/2025

George E. "Babe" Littlefield 88 of Topsham passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1937 in Lisbon Falls, Maine, the son of George A. and Irma(Davis) Littlefield. He married the love of his life, Susan(Bulick), on December 7, 1968, and they bought a piece of land in Topsham where together they built a small farm. He was especially proud of his honeybees and apple trees and loved to share his knowledge of them with many. He also loved flowers and was always picking a bouquet for his wife any chance he got. He Served in the Army, he was a past Master of United Lodge #8 AF&AM and past District Deputy of the 14th Masonic District, a member of St Paul's Royal Arch Masons, Council & Commandery and a 32° Mason in Scottish Rite Valley of Portland, a past Worthy Patron order of the Eastern Star Hawthorn Chapter, a member of Kora Shrine an Honorary Member of Webster Lodge #164 and his love and support of the International Order of the Rainbow for girls earned him the title of "Uncle Babe". For many years he loved growing pumpkins in his garden for the Rainbow girls to sell as part of their annual fundraising efforts. Being a Freemason was an important part of his life; he was able to meet people from all over the world and had the opportunity to travel and visit lodges in other countries and made many connections and built relationships throughout his life. Uncle Babe could always be found with a smile on his face was known for his witty sense of humor, ready to crack a joke any chance he got, and he affectionately gave a nickname to almost everyone he knew. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, his parents and his brothers Arnold and Clifton(Kip). He is survived by his sisters Carolyn Williams and Lorraine Williams, as well as many nieces and nephews and friends near and far who will miss him dearly. All are welcome to attend services for Uncle Babe on November 8, 2025 at the United Lodge #8, 65 Baribeau Dr, Brunswick, Maine at 11am, and a committal service will be held at the West Bowdoin Cemetery on Sunday November 9, 2025 at 1pm.
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