All Obituaries

Donald Andrew Dehetre, 70, of Gray passed suddenly on September 14, 2018.  He was born October 2, 1947 son of the late Irene Bradford and Marcellin Dehetre.  He attended schools in Falmouth, Maine and graduated in 1966.  After graduating he joined the Army and served as Sergeant in the 4th Infantry Division from (1968-1970).  He was awarded the Bronze star for his heroic achievement in combat in Vietnam. After discharge he worked for J.J Nissen for over 15 years.  He...

New Gloucester-Sherwood Pride White, 64, died September 12, 2018.   Growing up in Pownal the son of Vernon and Evelyn White. Shared his childhood with 8 loving siblings.   Sherwood met the love of his life, wife of 45 years Debbie (Jordan) as a young Ladd.   Together in Love and strength they raised two beautiful daughters; Shona (White) Gonsalves and Chasity White. Beside them, 4 vibrant grandchildren Jordan, Jacob, Ava, and D.J. who have carried us through these...

New Gloucester- Flora Katherine Drouin (Rideout) , 70, passed away unexpectedly at CMMC  September 10, 2018 in Lewiston. She was born in Gardiner on January 28, 1948. She was married to the love of her life Robert J Drouin Sr for 53 Years. She was a devoted wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, Sister, and Friend. She was the Matriarch of the Family, the rock that held us together. She had love and admiration for all. She had a love of Camping, Cookouts, Family Reunions...

Robert “Brad” Hersey Gray- Robert Hersey lost his battle with kidney disease on September 3, 2018 at his home. He was born December 4, 1942 in Boston, Mass., son of the late Robert H. and Mary E. (Grant) Hersey. He grew up moving between Mass. and Maine. He graduated from Deering High School and Bentley College. He was a staff accountant at Maine Medical Center for nearly 40 years, retiring to spend time with his beloved grandchildren and to be involved with their activities and...

Ronald George Thurston 78 of Gray Maine died peacefully August 8th surrounded by his family. Ron graduated from Deering High School and Wentworth Institute he was a teacher a sailor a father and a mentor to many. He enjoyed music and was in too many bands to mention over the years. He is survived by his sister Norma Verrill, his daughter Diane Timmons his son Ronald Junior nine grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He served his country for 27 years and his community for 46 years....

New Gloucester-Jessica Lynn Gallant, 34, beloved daughter of Jennifer Gallant died Sunday July 29th.    She was born December 14, 1983 in Pittsfield, Mass. Sh moved to Maine in 1998 and graduated from the Community School in Camden, Maine and held numerous positions in the food industry.   Jessica was very Artistic and talented t decorating the home inside and out with a passion for flowers. She had a smile that could light up the world. Jessica was a Mother for only a...

  Linda passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2018 at her home in Gray, ME   Linda was born in Portland on February 14, 1958 To Lincoln and Mary Sloan. She attended St. Patrick's School and graduated from Portland High School in 1976. Shortly after, she started work at B&M, where she met the love of her life, Bob. They were married on June 23rd, 1979. They lived and raised a family in Gray for almost 40 years.   Linda's biggest passion in life was taking care...

Gray-Judith Norene Heath, 68, died Peacefully on Monday July 16, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.  Judi was born on September 13, 1949 to James and Nora McAfee.   She grew up in the Town of Gray, where she met Steven Heath, the only man she ever had eyes for and they became High School Sweet Hearts. In 1968 they were happily married and stayed that way for the past 50 years.   For the last four years Judi has faithfully and Courageously fought a terrible battle with...

Augusta-Larry Ralph Sprague, 68, died peacefully on July 12, 2018, surrounded by his family.  Larry graduated from Gray-New Gloucester High School in 1967, then went to college at the University of Maine in Gorham.  He had a ton of friends and loved music. He participated in the All State and Western Maine Choirs and played clarinet. Larry loved being involved in the Gray and Maine Jaycees with wife Arlene and brother Wayne. Larry was always the life of the party, with a...

Gray- Cora B. Swinington, 80, died July 12, 2018 after a long battle Cancer. Born in North Yarmouth March 26, 1938 the daughter George A. and Lillian Cora Stowell Rickett raised on the Family Farm on Doughty Road.   She raised 8 Children and enjoyed taking rides in Country, Gardening, Fishing, Going to Ocean and Outings with her children and grandchildren. Cora was known for being a strong-willed person. She is survived by Timothy Bracey, Linda Bracey, Teresa Small, Kelly Small....