Category: Passages/Obituaries

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…

Passages: August 19, 2023

Compiled by Rev. Sue Murphy Dennis A. Smith, 74, of Sanford, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on February 7, 1949, in Sanford, Dennis was a lifelong resident, completing his education at Sanford High School in 1968. In 1976, he was united in marriage with IdaRose Welch, marking the beginning of 47 years filled with love, laughter, and shared memories as they raised their two children. For 42 years,…

Passages: August 5, 2023

Doris-Elizabeth “Chica” M. Plante, 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at her residence in Springvale. She was born on July 19, 1938, in Melrose, MA, to Genieve Brigham and W. Francis MacCuish. She attended Nasson College in Springvale, Maine. She also taught in the Sanford-Springvale school system for many years and worked as a librarian at the Springvale Public Library. “Chica” was quite a craftswoman, making beautiful cross stitch, knitting, crocheting and applique. She is best known for…