Category: Passages/Obituaries

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Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Brother Mark D. Couture, 89, a Brother of Christian Instruction for 70 years, died peacefully on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Sanford. The son of Donat and Rita (Prefontaine) Couture, he was born in Somersworth, NH, on Dec. 1, 1934. He graduated from St. Ignatius High School in Sanford in 1953 and began his novitiate studies for the Brothers of Christian Instruction in 1954 at Oka, Quebec. He pronounced his final vows in 1959. Brother…

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Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Ralph Chasse, 84, of Sanford, died on Tuesday, September 24 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Ralph was born in South Paris, Maine on July 21, 1940, to Ralph and Clara (Roy) Chasse, Sr. He was employed for many years at Westcott Ford in Sanford where he worked as a mechanic and autobody repairman. He was always very good with his hands and enjoyed repairing vehicles and restoring old cars. Ralph is survived by…

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By Rev. Susan Murphy Cory M. Maddox, 44, of East Waterboro, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 23, 2024. He was born on March 13, 1980, in Sanford to Richard and Debra (Morin) Maddox. Cory grew up in Sanford and attended local schools, graduating from Sanford High School. His dedication and work ethic earned him the respect of his colleagues, but it was his commitment to his family that truly defined him. Cory married the love of his life, Yue…

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Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Donald Ralph Carle, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at Pinnacle in Sanford. Donald was a manager for A&P for 36 years and was a night manager for Walmart in Sanford before fully retiring. He and his wife Alice settled, after retirement, in a year-round home on Mousam Lake. Enjoying time with family and friends and creating special memories was important to him. Surviving are his children Debbe Cares, Donald (Anne) Carle, Jr.…

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Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Vernon Nelson Bowden, 49, passed away on Aug. 26, 2024, in Sanford. He was born Feb. 20, 1975, in Portland, the son of Vernon Bowden and Ruth Winslow. Vernon enjoyed baseball and football, playing during his junior high and high school years. His favorite teams were the 49ers and Patriots for football and the Red Sox for baseball. He enjoyed fishing and being with friends and family. Vern is survived by his dad Vernon Bowden;…