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Compiled by Rev. Sue Murphy

Julie Homeratsmy, 39, of Waterboro, passed away at her home on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. She was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2023, and fought bravely, striving to be there for her family as much as possible. She was born in Lowell, MA, on Aug. 21, 1984, to Pong Homeratsmy and Chea Mak. Julie grew up in Sanford and attended local schools, graduating from Sanford High School in 2003. She had a fulfilling career at Corning in Kennebunk, where she worked for many years. She had a passion for music and reading and cherished the time spent with her children and family. Julie was known for her friendly and outgoing nature and for having many friends. She was loved by all who knew her. Julie is survived by her mother, Chea Mak of Sanford; her four children, Ethan Phengdara, Destiny Phengdara, Jordan Phengdara, and Noah Bedell, all of Waterboro; and her significant other, Tony Legere of Sanford; her two siblings, Sandy Homeratsmy of Hawaii and Tommy Homeratsmy of Sanford; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 9 am, with prayers beginning at 9:30 am, at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale. https://blackfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/julie-homeratsmy.

Judith Carolyn Stansfield Jagger passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on July 26, 2024, at Summer Commons. Judy was born and raised in Sanford, the daughter of Avis and Cyril Stansfield. She attended Edison School and graduated from Sanford High School in 1956. Judy graduated from Nasson College, majoring in Secretarial Sciences. She married her high school sweetheart, Tom Jagger, on June 20, 1959, at the United Methodist Church in Sanford. After their wedding, Judy worked at Seamloc as an executive secretary until the birth of her first daughter, Kim, in 1960, and then became a loving stay at home mom forever. Daughter Kathy was born in 1966, and the two girls grew up with neighborhood kids always at the house for games, activities and parties. Judy thrived on this, and always had homemade popsicles on hand. There were several elderly people in the neighborhood, each with no family, who quickly became friends. Judy always made sure they were included in all of their family gatherings, holiday meals at home, and many summer cookouts at the camps on Mousam Lake. Although she was not a Rotarian, Judy was a lifetime supporter of the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club fundraisers and events. As her daughters grew, went to college and married, Judy was a part of it all. She was so proud to organize two beautiful weddings and to care for her grandchildren Jonathan and Ashley as they grew. The memories of vacations with the entire family were wonderful conversations she had up to her passing. Judy was a beautiful soul, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all. Her life consisted of all things that were giving, caring, and making a difference in the lives of others. She lived life to the fullest, and never left anyone out. Her caring also included volunteering for many committees and local organizations. Judy was predeceased by her parents, her son-in law Daniel LaChance, her husband C. Thomas (Tom) Jagger, special aunts, uncles, and many treasured friends. Surviving members of her family are daughters Kimberly Susan Jagger LaChance and her partner Steve Ford, Kathryn Anne Jagger Brock, and her partner Gerald Day, grandchildren Ashley Victoria LaChance, Jonathan Thomas Brock, his wife Catherine Ann Brock, and a great-grandchild, Clara Ann Brock. A time of visitation will be held from 9:30 – 11:00 am on Friday, Aug. 16, at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk. A funeral service will be held at 11 am, followed by a time of laughter and smiles, accompanied by a light luncheon, including desserts made of chocolate which were Judy’s favorite. Read her full obituary at https://www.bibberfuneral.com/memorials/judith-jagger/5468309/index.php#details.

Carl Denis Higgins, 59, of Lakewood, WA, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2024, in Dupont, WA. Carl was born and raised in Sanford as the 10th of 11 children born to Doris and Maynard Higgins. He attended Sanford High School and participated in football, wrestling, high jump and track. He worked summers on his brother Danny’s lobster boat in Camp Ellis, which he recalled often with fond memories. He enjoyed his class reunions and had many lifelong friends from his high school days. Carl’s personality was straightforward, generous, devious at times, and very sociable. After high school he joined the Army and served for five years on active duty, including four years in Germany, where he witnessed the fall of the Berlin Wall. He continued his service in the Army National Guard for 14 years. He trained as an airline mechanic in and out of the service and continued that career with Boeing and Boeing subcontractors in Washington state. He was called upon twice to return to active duty in the Middle East. He served as a CH-47 Chinook helicopter mechanic during both deployments and received many awards while in imminent danger for Operation Iraqi Freedom and the liberation of Kuwait. Upon his return, Carl enrolled in the Air Force Reserve and was trained as a mechanic for the C-17 Globemaster. He volunteered for his final deployment in Guam. He retired from service in 2017 as an E6 technical sergeant. Carl is predeceased by his parents, his brother David Higgins and niece, Meghan Higgins. His surviving siblings and their partners are Christine Higgins, Gloria Higgins, Danny (Jackie) Higgins, James (Rui Montiero-Claro) Higgins, Timothy Higgins, John (Valarie) Higgins, Joanne (Paul) Zietz, Diane (John Payeur) Higgins, MonaLisa (Roy) Coffin, many nieces and nephews, his special friend Jo-Lynn LaRochelle-Shields and his best friend Carl Leach. Carl was cremated in Washington and returned to Maine for his burial. Funeral services will be held Aug.19 at noon, graveside at the Southern Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 83 Stanley Road, Springvale. https://blackfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/carl-higgins