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Robert Desrochers, Harland Eastman, David Eaton Robert “Bob” Roland Desrochers, 89, of Sanford, passed away March 3, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born December 11, 1934, in Sanford to Donat and Laura (Turcotte) Desrochers. He graduated from St. Ignatius High School and was a lifelong resident of Sanford. He married Eleanor Velandry on Nov. 26, 1959, and together they raised five children. Bob worked as a carpenter for 24 years and…
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Charles Edward Martin, Rowland Mester Bryant Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Charles Edward Martin, Sr., 80, of Sanford, passed away at his home on February 26, 2024 following a period of failing health. Charles was born in Everett, MA on August 17, 1943, to James and Sadie (Worth) Martin and attended local schools. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served three tours in Vietnam as a Seabee. After his discharge from the Navy, he worked at Pratt…
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Harland Eastman

Harland Eastman Credit: Sanford-Springvale Historical Society By Lawrence Furbish Harland Eastman, a major contributor to the life of his beloved village of Springvale, died at his home on Feb. 29 at age 94. He was president of the Sanford-Springvale Historical Society and a driving force behind establishment of the Historical Museum. He had served on the Springvale Public Library board of directors since 1979. He will be greatly missed. More information about him and his legacy will be forthcoming next…
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Cecile Melanson, Roland Frechette Passages compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Cecile Marie Melanson, 88, of Sanford, passed away on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. Cecile was born in Sanford on Dec. 17, 1935, the daughter of Leonadis and Olive (Bouchard) Vallee. She grew up in Sanford with her 14 siblings and attended Sanford schools. Cecile married the love of her life, Laurie (Larry) Melanson, on Nov. 8, 1952. They…
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L-R: Ruth P. Boothby, Jean E. Goodwin Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy  Ruth P. Boothby, 95, of Sanford died peacefully on Feb. 8, 2024, at Summer Commons. She was born on March 8, 1928, in Shapleigh to Orrin and Laura (Mann) Pillsbury. She graduated from Sanford High School and Gorham State Teachers College. She was a 2nd grade teacher in Sanford for many years. The farm in Shapleigh where Ruth lived most of her life and where Ruth and Harry raised…
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