Category: Passages/Obituaries

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Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Lucien Joseph Bouchard, 70, of Sanford, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at his home. He was born in Fort Kent on Sept. 28, 1954, the son of Hubald and Annie (Rossignol) Bouchard. He grew up in Frenchville but moved to Sanford at the age of 16. Lucien worked at Aerofab painting planes and was a machine operator at Rubb but was a mechanic most of his life, owning his own garage for several years before…

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Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Shirley Dickson, 59, longtime employee of the Sanford schools, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born on Oct. 11, 1965, the daughter of Carol A. and Norman A. Boucher. Shirley was the devoted mother to Mikala Dickson of Augusta, Noah Dickson and his wife, Autumn, of Wells, and Jacob Dickson of South Berwick. She attended Noble High School and the University of New England, where she became an…

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Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Theresa B. Cormier, 92, of Sanford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. She was born on May 9, 1932, to Joseph and Marie (Vezena) Boutin at their home in Springvale. A lifelong resident of Springvale, Theresa attended local schools before beginning work in the shoe mills. She married the love of her life, Donald Cormier, in 1953 and together they raised two sons. Once her boys were a…

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Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy G. Wallace “Wally” Ackroyd, 97, a former Sanford community leader, passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2025, in Kennebunk. Wally was born in Sanford on June 8, 1927, and dedicated his life to his family, community, and profession, leaving a legacy of leadership and service. A proud veteran, Wally served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following his service, he built a distinguished career in banking and business, serving as president of Sanford…

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Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy  Lee Chase, 75, of Sanford, died peacefully on Feb. 24, 2025, at Southern Maine Health Care Biddeford. He was born on June 29, 1949, in Presque Isle to Roy and Capitola (Reynolds) Chase. He was a combustion engine expert, a career welder, a mechanic, and a wood carving craftsman. Lee was a member of the Maine Coastal Cruisers car club and truly enjoyed the camaraderie and socializing with his friends and club members on all…