HALLOWELL, ME – James Chandler (born January 15, 1938) died March 26, 2025, of natural causes. He resided in New Gloucester with his parents, John and Erma Chandler, and sister Anna until 1963. After graduating the University of Maine in 1960, with a BS degree in Civil Engineering, he began a long career with the Maine Department of Transportation. He resided in Hallowell from 1967 until his last days. Jim is predeceased by his parents, sister and wife of 38 years, Dolores Chandler. He is survived by his children, Susanne Chandler (George Crumley) and Peter Chandler (Kirk Webber), step-da

Randolph- Bertrand Reginald Roy, 93, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Maine General Hospital in Augusta. Bert was born in Augusta, Maine on February 19, 1932, the son of the late Dominic and Florence (Poulin) Roy. Later in life, Florence married Oscar Theriault to whom Bert was close. He served in the Korean Conflict in the early 1950’s. On July 19, 1963, Bert married Peggy Grotton and became dad to her two sons Rick and Ron. Their son, Reggie, was born in 1964. After living in Augusta and Gardiner, they settled in Randolph in 1972. Bert was employed by the USVA, Togus

PITTSTON - With a mischievous twinkle in his eye and a chuckle ever ready, few could resist the charm of the loving, funny, and talented Mahlon Herbert Thomas, 83, who left us on March 22, 2025. Born in Gardiner, Maine on July 16, 1941, Mahlon lived a life as colorful and multifaceted as the antique collections he so cherished. He was a man who embraced life with gusto, lived it on his own terms, and never missed an opportunity to find joy in the everyday. Mahlon's life was an adventure, and he had a knack for making every day feel like a new journey. After meeting Barbara at a dance in 19

Randolph- Joan Annette Kirby, passed away on March 18, 2025. She was born in Brownville Junction, Maine on April 2, 1938 to William and Helen Kirby. Upon graduating, she began working at the Air Force Base in Caribou, Maine. Three years later, she moved to Tampa, Florida where she continued her federal employment with the Social Security Administration (SSA): married Paul DePlanche, and eventually transferred to SSA in Augusta to be closer to her family. Her career involved a lot of travel to SSA District Offices and out of state for training and teaching administrative changes. She retir

AUGUSTA - Constance (Connie) Rodriguez passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was born in Gardiner, Maine on June 21, 1940, to Paul LeClair and Josephine (Clary) LeClair. She went through the Gardiner School System and graduated from Gardiner Area High School in 1958. After graduation she went to work for the State of Maine from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to the Department of Transportation where she retired in 1994. Anyone who knew her would tell you that Connie was an independent and headstrong woman. Riding her motorcycle around town, living her be

WATERVILLE – Jennifer Vaughn Barnes, 56, of Waterville, died Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Northern Lights Inland Hospital. She was born on October 2, 1968, to Neil and Adrienne Morang in Hartford CT. Jennifer grew up in Windsor, CT and often shared many fond memories of her days in Marching and Jazz band. She later attended Franklin Pierce and Central Connecticut State Universities. Jennifer met Jay Barnes and moved to Simsbury to start a family where she was a loving mom, girl scout leader, and friendly hand in the community. After moving to Maine for a fresh start, Jennifer formed a cl

Gardiner- Lois M.C. Slamin, died peacefully on March 10, 2025, at her home with her loving family by her side. Lois was born in Brooks, Maine on September 20, 1944, the daughter of the late Frederick W. and Doris I. (Hansen) Cook. She attended local schools and graduated from Crosby High School in Belfast, ME at the age of 17. After graduating high school, Lois moved to Augusta and took a job working for the State of Maine, first in the SASP Department and then the Education Department. She loved working for Bill Leavitt at Leavitt Accounting Agency in Randolph, as his office manager. She

Chelsea- Thomas James Allen, 69, died peacefully on March 6, 2025, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, following a long illness. Tom was born in Gardiner, Maine on October 4, 1955, the son of the late Sanford E. Allen and Arlene A. (Malaney) Gervais. He attended local schools and earned his high school diploma. He served proudly in the United States Army from 1975-1981 Tom loved hunting at the camp in Moscow and his property in Chelsea. He enjoyed fishing on Sheepscot Lake, Togus Pond and 4 wheeling and snowmobiling with family and friends on the trails in Moscow, Bingham and Chelse

AUGUSTA - Debra A. Proctor, 73, died Thursday, March 6, 2025, while a resident at Maine General Rehabilitation and LTC at Glenridge. Debra was born April 18, 1951, in Ogden, Utah, to parents Tony Montoya and Ruth Mascarenaz. She moved to Maine when she was 18 and resided in South Gardiner for over two decades. Debra was employed by Carleton Woolen Mills and for the State of Maine in her early years. She also worked as a Hotel Supervisor for many years in Utah before returning to Maine. Debra's passion was drawing, calligraphy, playing bingo and tending to her house plants. She found joy in