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Eleanor "Ellie" June (LeFort) Cronin, 94, of York Beach, Maine, died peacefully in her home December 1, 2023. Born in Worcester, MA to the late Augustus and Emma (Moser) LeFort. Family and friends will Celebrate her life at Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home on Thursday, December 7, 2023 with a time of visitation from 10:00-11:30 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Christopher's Church, 4 Barrell Lane in York, Maine. For a full obituary and online condolences please visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.

Mary Cundari Kinnear, 85 passed peacefully on November 30, 2023. Mary was born in Boston, MA on December 9th, 1937, the daughter of Clarence J. and Catherine M. (Nolan) Hill. She was predeceased by her husband Admiral George E. R. Kinnear II. For online condolences, service times and a full obituary Visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com

On the morning of Friday, November 24, 2023, at the age of 84, Carolyn A. (Peak) Dabrowski peacefully passed away at home in Eliot, Maine, holding hands with Stanley, her devoted and loving husband of 57 years. Born February 3, 1939 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Carolyn was the third of seven children to the late Francis X. and Helen C. (Graf) Peak. She loved her hometown and maintained a strong bond with her 5 sisters and one little brother while raising her family in Nashua, New Hampshire. Carolyn created a warm and loving household where everyone felt welcomed. She loved gatherings and believed her Nashua home was always on your way, regardless of your destination. Her greatest love was...

Michael Joseph Stotts March 28, 1931 - November 9, 2023 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Joseph Stotts, who left us on November 9, 2023 at the age of 92. He faced his final journey with courage, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born on March 28, 1931, Michael was a hard working, goal oriented young man who helped to support his family in Connecticut during his early life. After his tour of duty in the United States Army during the Korean War, he earned graduate degrees and certificates in history and education which prepared him to hold the position of school principal for schools servicing children of military families in Germany and France....

Marjerie Hastings, age 94, of York, Maine, passed away on October 23, 2023. She was the daughter of the late George and Alberta Hastings of Grantham, NH. Born on June 25, 1929, Marjerie was raised on a large farm in Grantham, one of six children. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four of her siblings: Willena Spooner of Woodstock, Vermont; Wilfred Hastings of Grantham, NH; Wilma Bean of Springfield, NH; and Ronald Hastings of Grantham, NH. Marjerie is survived by her brother, Paul Hastings, of Lebanon, NH; her sons, Wayne Boardman and his wife Mary Lynne of York; Bruce Boardman and his wife Karen of Cape Neddick; and her daughter, Nancy Bither and her husband Greg of...

Kittery, Maine- Leonard H. Olson, 82 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was born July 25, 1941 in North Adams, MA son of the late Harold L. and Phyllis J. (Bunting) Olson. He is pre-deceased by his loving wife Nancy L. (Stodden) Olson of 37 years. He leaves behind a son Erik L. Olson and his wife Alexandra E. (White) Olson of York, ME and three daughters Lisa M. Olson of Williamstown, MA, Leann K. (Olson) O'Brien and her husband William J. O'Brien of Adams, MA and Karin Olson. He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; two brothers, Gary A. Olson of North Adams, MA and Robert W. Olson of Oldsmar FL. Private services will be held. Visit...

At Sunrise on October 17, 2023, Elizabeth "Betty" Reid, 98, died peacefully in her sleep, at home in York, Maine. She was born in Bath, loved Popham Beach, and is adored and survived by 6 children, 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service is planned for 1PM November 5th at Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Rd, York, ME 03909. A celebration of life will follow the service and will be held at the York Harbor Inn Ballroom, 480 York St, York Harbor, ME 03911. For online condolences and a full obituary please visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.

Susan Maureen Christmas, of York, Maine, passed away September 25, 2023, after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, James B. Bartlett, her brother, Richard Christmas of Holden, MA, and her sister Catherine (Christmas) Madden and brother-in-law, John Madden, of York, Maine. Sue was born in Springfield, MA on April 21, 1945. From a young age, Sue loved art and carried that forward into a lifelong practice. She was a graduate of both Anna Maria College and Lesley College, where she earned degrees, respectively, in art education and school counseling. For many years, Sue was an impactful and inspirational teacher in the Arlington (MA) Public School system. In...

William Ronald Massidda, 92, of York, Maine passed away August 17, 2023 at his home with his wife and sons by his side. He was born February 20, 1931 in Lynn, MA to Vera and Joseph Massidda. He grew up in Swampscott, MA and attended the University of Massachusetts where he met the love of his life, Mary. During summers in college he worked as a lifeguard at Ogunquit Beach. He graduated during the Korean War, and joined the Marine Corps, achieving the rank of captain. After his service he resided in Wilbraham, MA and worked for Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co. where he became the Director of Group Pension Sales. He developed a motivational program based on the "Music Man" musical, which he...

Linda Lee Michniewicz, 81, of York, Maine, passed away on Friday August 11th. Linda was born July 26, 1942 to John and Marion Michniewicz in Winchendon, MA. Services will be private. For a full obituary please visit lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.

Barbara You are invited to a celebration of life Saturday, Sept 16th at 1pm. The Federated Church of Marlborough, 16 Pleasant Street, Marlborough NH Watterson-

Barbara (Yardley) Watterson, 92, of York, ME, passed away at her home on Aug. 10, 2023, with family by her side. She was born Nov. 17, 1930 in Keene, daughter of William Yardley and Alice (Bahan) Yardley. Barbara graduated from Marlborough High School in 1948. In addition to being an exceptional student, she was also an outstanding athlete in her own right, playing on the Varsity basketball team throughout her high school career. She married John Watterson, the true love of her life, on June 30, 1950. Shortly thereafter they moved to Nova Scotia where John began his professional baseball managerial career. Over the next six years their family grew to five children. Upon returning to Keene,...

Rev. Pamela Deane Viets of Muskego, Wisconsin and Rancho Mirage, California, died on July 6, 2023 in York, Maine. Born in Queens, NY on September 27, 1943, she was the only child of the late Wilson Spencer Deane and Florence (Harper) Deane. Pamela's grandmother accurately pinned her as a "social butterfly." She worked as an elementary school teacher from the age of 21, but her life's work was raising her four children, travel, study, becoming a devoted Oma, earning her Master of Divinity degree, serving as an ordained minister in Congregational and American Baptist churches, and dedicating herself to serve the sick, aging, and those suffering memory loss. Pamela was a graduate of St....

Jean Laurel Gale of Kittery Maine, formerly of Cape Neddick Maine, Weston, Massachusetts, and Nashua, New Hampshire, passed away on July 5th at the age of 85 after a brief illness. A celebration of Jean's life for family and friends will be held September 20th at her home in Kittery, Maine. For a full obituary and online condolences please visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.

John J. Kohler, 60, of Eldridge Road and formally of Belmont and Sudbury, MA, passed away unexpectedly after a recent diagnosis of esophageal cancer on July 1, 2023 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was born June 1, 1963 in Brighton, MA; son of the late Robert J. and Arlene I. (Pitts) Kohler. He leaves his wife of 34 years, Kathleen P. (Marston) Kohler; 3 daughters: Victoria "Tori" L. Kohler of Woburn, MA; Meredith "Meri" H. Kohler of Newmarket, NH and Katherine "Katie" R. Kohler of York, ME; 3 brothers: Robert M. Kohler of Newburyport, MA; Joseph T. Kohler and his wife Linda of Waltham, MA and Edward F. Kohler and his wife Jesse of York, ME; his step-mother Kimbal Kohler of...

David King Johnson was born on April 12, 1943 to the parents Anne King Johnson and J. Richard Johnson of New Canaan Ct. When David was 8 years old the family moved to Pomfret Vt to establish a Sheep Farm. Dave attended Westminster School in Simsbury CT, and Sterling Academy in Craftsbury, Vt. Dave embarked on a Radio Career in Rutland Vt and White River Vt. Soon, thereafter, established an Advertising career and ran his own company in New Hampshire Marketing to this day. David and Heather settled in Gilford NH, where David became a member of the "TOGAS" and the lunch bunch., meeting every day for a Cocktail and a little liar poker. In the past few years, he wasn't attending many functions...

Diane C. Locwin, 77 passed away on Sunday, March 26th 2023. She was a wonderful wife to her high school sweetheart and partner for 55 years, Paul Locwin; Mother to Tara Sherman and her husband JD of York, ME, and Ben and his wife Meghan of Portsmouth, NH; and Grandmother to her 'boys' Owen, Sam, and Myles, who were very special to her. Visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com for a full obituary and online condolences.

William "Bill" Givens passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the age of 82 in his home in Durham, NH. Bill was many things - a soft-spoken mechanical engineer who built and raced his own Formula B cars, a respected and humble entrepreneur with a talent for rescuing failing companies, and a caring and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. His most defining characteristic, however, was his lifelong love for the outdoors and his passion for Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He reveled in decades of skiing, rock climbing, ice climbing, fishing, hiking, and mountaineering in the Tetons as well as many other wild places around the world. He loved his Moose, Wyoming ranch more than any place on...

Merton Darrell Briggs, known as Darrell, passed away of natural causes, on February 25, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born and raised in Manchester NH, son of the late Merton G. and Hortense (Knights) Briggs. He graduated from Manchester Central High School in 1953, and went on to graduate from MIT in Cambridge, MA, in 1957, with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He later went earned two masters degrees, in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, as well as an MBA. Following his graduation from MIT he spent two years as a Lieutenant in the US Army. During his lengthy career, he worked on many secret projects as a contractor for the Federal government. One such project involved creating the...

There's one less light shining at the Nubble. Claire Rothrock Graham (nee Margarite), of Cape Neddick, Maine, passed away in peacefulness and serenity on January 28, 2023. She was comforted by her beloved friends and caregivers. She made her final rest at the home she and her husband built near fifty years ago, facing the sunshine bouncing off the surf in her favorite window on a beautiful winter morning. She was 94 and much cherished. Mrs. Rothrock Graham's husband, Spencer W. Graham, predeceased her in 1991. Among her many talents, friends and family praised her musicality at a young age. And with her 1957 hit "Old Cape Cod", the nation agreed when a top vocalist of the time, Patti...

Joan M Cove, 83, of York, Maine passed away January 19th, 2023 at her home surrounded by family, where she resided with her daughter, Jennifer and granddaughter, Maggie Mae. Joan was born and raised in Springfield, MA and went on to graduate from Bay Path College where she received a degree in office management. After graduation she married William (Bill) Woodhead, and was sadly widowed at the age of 26. In 1968 she married the love of her life, Charles (Chuck) Cove. Together they raised their four children in Ludlow, MA in the winter and in York, ME during summers and vacations. In later years, Joan and Chuck wintered in The Villages, Florida. Joan loved to travel the world, she and...