Category: Passages/Obituaries

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compiled by the Rev. Susan Murphy Michael R. Horr, a longtime resident of Sanford, passed away at the age of 66. He is survived by his devoted mother, four sisters, two adult children and five grandchildren. Among his favorite pastimes were leisurely rounds of mini-golf and serene boat rides with his family, where cherished moments were shared in quiet companionship. He found peace on the golf course, often accompanied by his son, finding solace and connection in the game. Michael’s…

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Passages Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Clara Belle Burgess died suddenly March 6, 2024. She was born in Dixfield on January 23, 1934, the youngest of eight children, to Osborne R. Burgess and Hazel Littlefield Burgess. Clara, aka “Claire”, attended school in Dixfield and at the age of 15 moved to Alfred to live with mother and stepfather. When she was sixteen, she married Roger Fillion and they lived in Sanford until relocating to Hartford, CT to work at Pratt…

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compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Ralph J. Fortier, 92, of Sanford, died peacefully Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Summer Commons in Sanford. Ralph was born Oct. 23, 1931, in Sanford, the son of Elzear and Lydia Fortier. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War for two years, attaining the rank of sergeant. Ralph held numerous jobs throughout his life, including working at a few different shoe shops and as a milkman at Sanford Dairy. He…

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Passages compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Marjorie L Herald passed away on March 24, 2024, Palm Sunday, at the age of 75, after a long 6-year journey with Alzheimer's. She was born Marjorie L Paré on July 1, 1948, to Arthur and Edith Paré residing in Peabody, MA until she married Curtis R Herald in November 1965. They would move to Lebanon, ME in 1980 where they built their home on the lake and lived there for 26 years. They…

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Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Elizabeth “Betty” Mann, 76, of Owl’s Head passed away on March 15, 2024, at home with her loving family beside her. She was born in Rockland to her parents Elmer and Virginia Bird (later Torney) in Owls Head. She attended Owls Head Elementary (K-8) and Rockland High School, graduating in 1966. She attended Westbrook Junior College for two years, graduating with an associate degree. Her career started as the secretary for Sanford High School. She then…