LEWISTON — Viola D. Gorneault, 88, of Lewiston, passed away on Saturday August 26, 2017 at the Marshwood Health Center in Lewiston with her family by her side. She was born September 20, 1928 in Frenchville, Maine, a daughter of the late Alfred and Cecile (Deschaine) Gorneault. She resided in Connecticut for several years where […]
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Comedian, activist Dick Gregory dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dick Gregory, the comedian and activist and who broke racial barriers in the 1960s and used his humor to spread messages of social justice and nutritional health, has died. He was 84. Gregory died late Saturday in Washington, D.C. after being hospitalized for about a week, his son Christian Gregory told […]
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Jane A. Ouellette
AUBURN — Jane A. Ouellette, 84, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Auburn Hospice House. She was born in Livermore Falls, the daughter of Arthur and Evelyn (Foss) Burbank. She attended local schools and graduated from Livermore Falls High School in 1952. She loved sports and played varsity basketball and she was the head majorette in […]
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Paula J. Abbott
MINOT — Paula Jean Abbott, 73, of Minot gained her angel wings Sunday, July 30. She is now resting peacefully in heaven with her husband, Larry Abbott, who passed seven years ago. Our precious mother was a very spiritual, fun-loving, strong, independent, funny, selfless, stubborn and an amazing mother. Mom loved going for long rides in […]
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Cecile B. Morin Brown
BANGOR — Cecile Morin Brown passed away quietly on July 14. Cecile was born Oct. 9, 1924, in Lewiston, to Alphonse and Camille Morin. She was one of 16 children. Cecile married Howard Brown in December 1942. She was a homemaker most of her life but worked a short time for the University of Maine. […]
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Wilma 'Willie' Bradford
BANGOR — Wilma “Willie” Bradford, 97, died July 18 at a local hospital. A complete obituary with service arrangements will be published in the Lewiston Sun Journal at a later date. A service of Brookings-Smith, Bangor.
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Stanley B. LaChance
AUBURN — Stanley B. LaChance, beloved husband of Donna L. LaChance, died unexpectedly at home Thursday, July 13. He is survived by his wife and three furbabies. He will be greatly missed by the people who loved him.
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Maynard E. Rand Sr.
LEWISTON — Maynard E. Rand, 78, of Sabattus passed away Saturday morning, July 15, at Central Maine Medical Center with his wife, Joan, daughter, Cindy, and grandson, Brady, at his side. He was born in New Gloucester on April 15, 1939, one of 10 children born to George and Aida (Gould) Rand. He grew up […]
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Bernard L. Howe
GREENE — Bernard L. “Bernie” Howe, 77, a resident of Greene, died Thursday, July 20, peacefully at his home with his nephew by his side after a brief illness. He was born in Westbrook on June 24, 1940, the son of Alva H. and Edith (Merrill) Howe. Bernard attended Greene schools and was a member […]
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Oscar-winner Martin Landau, who made stage debut in Maine, dies at 89
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Martin Landau, the chameleon-like actor who gained fame as the crafty master of disguise in the 1960s TV show “Mission: Impossible,” then capped a long and versatile career with an Oscar for his poignant portrayal of aging horror movie star Bela Lugosi in 1994’s “Ed Wood,” has died. He was 89. […]