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Passages: September 26, 2023

Compiled by Zendelle Bouchard Patricia Bowen Beals, 79, died suddenly at home in Springvale on Monday Sept. 18 with her devoted husband and longtime primary caregiver by her side. She had been fighting a courageous battle with numerous debilitating health issues for the past several years. A native of Sanford, Patty had a varied career before earning her Master of Education degree from USM and becoming an elementary teacher in the Sanford school system. She and her husband Ellis recently…

Passages: September 23, 2023

Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Sylvia R. Marsh, 86, of Sanford passed away peacefully after a long illness with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Summer Commons in Sanford. A time of visitation was held on Monday, September 18, 2023, with a funeral service that followed at Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home with a burial following at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Sanford. Read her full obituary at https://blackfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/sylvia-marsh. Ernestine Boulay Larose, 91, died…

Chace Fromwiller Remembered at Candlelight Vigil

Photo Credits: Lee Burnett Hundreds of people gathered at Central Park Thursday night to hold candles and share memories of Chace Fromwiller, the 13-year-old who inspired a community-wide effort to support him in his battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer before his death on Sept. 11. The mood was somber as speakers gave heartfelt tributes to Chace and thanks for the outpouring of caring contributions since he was diagnosed in early 2022. Chace exhibited a positive outlook through…

Passages: September 16, 2023

Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Chace Michael Fromwiller, 13 of Springvale, gained his angel wings on Monday, September 11, 2023, in the loving presence of family and friends. Born in Sanford on December 15, 2009, to Michael and Bethany (Bourgoin) Fromwiller, Chace was an embodiment of energy and enthusiasm in the Springvale community. As an 8th grader at Sanford Middle School, his infectious spirit left an indelible mark on many. In January 2022, Chace confronted a formidable adversary - DIPG,…

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Gerald Louis “Jerry” Dunham, 101, of Sanford died peacefully in the care of the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough on Saturday, September 2, 2023. He was a child of the Great Depression, father, grandfather, highly decorated World War II veteran and known to most of Sanford as the original owner of Jerry’s Market on Main Street. Jerry was a selfless man, with a work ethic that few can surpass, retiring at 88 years old. He also supported many programs for…

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