All Obituaries

Yvonne Edith (Skilling) Wilkinson passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026 at the Gosnell House in Scarborough following a brief illness. In the days leading up to her passing, she was surrounded by numerous family and friends--a crowd that would have thrilled her and a testament to how dearly she was loved and how many lives she touched.   She was born at home in Gray on July 5, 1938, to John and Catherine Skilling and had a childhood filled with joy, adventure, and a healthy ...

Ann Katherine Messinger Ann ("Annie") Katherine Messinger passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2026, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Annie was born in Massachusetts on February 25, 1976, to parents Margaret (nee Verrill) Messinger and George (“Ged”) Messinger. Annie had the special bond of being a twin and was proudly two minutes older than her sister, Cori Messinger. Annie spent most of her life in Maine. She grew up in Gray, Maine, and graduated ...

Wesley Steven Peaco, 61, of New Gloucester Maine passed away from medical complications on February 10, 2026. Born on February 5, 1965 in Lewiston, Maine to Leslie Sr and Mavis Peaco. Wesley graduated from Gray New Gloucester High School in 1983. He went on to work for Pineland then moved on to his career working for the State Of Maine as an Plant Maintenance Engineer 3.    Wesley has many hobbies and passions. He loved hunting, mudding, snowmobiling, four ...

In Loving Memory of Arnold (Arnie) Eliot Graham December 30, 1943 – February 18, 2026 With deep sorrow and profound love, we announce the peaceful passing of Arnold (Arnie) Eliot Graham on February 18, 2026, at the age of 82. Arnie was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Aubrey Carmen Graham and Beatrice Brooks Graham. From an early age, he displayed a remarkable spirit marked by kindness, determination, and compassion. He grew up in Newton, Massachusetts, where he developed the strong ...

Charlotte Ellen (Verrill) Frost "Little Gram" March 16, 1920 - February 23, 2026   Charlotte was a lifelong resident of Gray, born to John & Eva (McGowen) Verrill. She attended Gray schools and graduated from Pennell Institute in 1937. On December 22, 1937, she married Philip Frost, the love of her life, in Bath. During World War II, she worked at fish factories packing sardines for ten cents a can in Portland and Yarmouth. Later, she worked for Burnham & Morrill ...

Norway-Shona Lynn White Gonsalves.  Shona went to heaven peacefully at her home in Norway with the love of her friends and family all around her on the lightly snowing Friday night of February 20, 2026.  Shona is the daughter of Sherwood and Debra White. Sister to Chasity White. Wife to Philip Gonsalves of 25 years. Mother to 4 Blessings from God; Jordan, Jacob, Abigail, and Ava. Uncles, Aunties, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Shona is predeceased by her daughter Abigail Isabella ...

Kevin P. Lavalley  60 years old Auburn He loved camping, snowmobiling and atving, he had a laugh that makes you smile. He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by a son, grandson, sister, brother, many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncle, He is survived by very close friends Roger, Karen, Ray, and Terri  We love you Kevin, you will be missed See you on the other side!  

Donald Perley York Sr. 05/22/1952 - 02/19/2026 Donald Perley York Sr. age 73 passed away on February 19th 2026 at Maine Medical Center in Portland due to irreversible organ failure. He was a hard working, intelligent and very entrepreneurial man. He was a skilled baker taught as a child by his father. Later he was a self taught home builder,mechanic and computer repair expert. He was a kind and loving family man. He was also considered a mentor to many young people in ...

Eric (Bouc) Charles Ray Jr passed away on February 3, 2026 surrounded by his family.  Diagnosed in 2019, Eric fought a long and courageous battle against cancer.   Eric was born on September 27, 1970 to Eric and Anita Ray.  He was raised on the Penny Road in New Gloucester, Maine with his two brothers and surrounded up and down the road by his many Ray cousins and uncles and aunts.  He also spent most of his free time in Bridgton at his "Grams" house, ...

Donald L. Fletcher, 83 passed away Sunday February 15th.  Born January 17th, 1943 the son of Harold & Phyllis Fletcher of Danville, Maine.  Don graduated from Edward Little High School in 1961 where he was a star pitcher and avid baseball player throughout his youth.   He furthered his education in Accounting and Business Administration at Auburn Maine School of Commerce in 1967 before joining the National Guard where he served his country. Don settled down in ...