Category: Passages/Obituaries

Passages

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;…

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Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Ronald J. Cote, 73, lifelong resident of Sanford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Wentworth-Douglas Hospital in Dover, NH. The youngest of seven children, he was born on Feb. 27, 1951, to Andre and Emily (Rowe) Cote in Sanford. He was a member of several local social clubs, and he was a proud 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Ronald was the first to lend a helping…

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Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Rose A. (Doiron) Melanson, 98, of Sanford, Maine, passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2024 in Sanford. Rose was born on September 18th, 1925, to Stanislas and Marie Anne (Guillemette) Belanger in Sanford. Growing up with eight siblings, her fond childhood memories included playing the card game Hand and Foot and attending the local Catholic school which shaped her strong faith. A hard worker from an early age, she began employment at the woolen mill…