OBITUARIES for Thursday, January 29, 2026

MICHAEL C. POULIN

VASSALBORO – Michael Carl Poulin, 80, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at home in his sleep. He had long been living with heart problems. He was fortunate in having spent the prior two weeks celebrating the holidays with extended family and longtime friends.

Michael was born in Winslow. Immediately after graduating from Winslow High School, he joined the U.S. Navy. He was an electronic technician on an observation plane during the Vietnam Era.

After being discharged, he moved to Massachusetts and started college, receiving a Bachelor of Science from Suffolk University in 1972. While studying for his degree, he began work at Honeywell, retiring from there after 34 plus years.

He next completed his master’s in business administration at Suffolk University in 1992. He then worked as a private consultant specializing in data analysis for several years, fully retiring in 2002. After retiring he and his wife moved to Vassalboro.

Following retirement, he spent countless hours with his brother Leonard D. Poulin working in their respective woodlots. They both loved harvesting, cutting, and splitting firewood. He and his wife, Madeline heated the home they built using their own wood. They also enjoyed snowshoeing on the trails he built and enjoyed the diversity of the wildlife they were surrounded by.

Michael was a voracious reader, a tireless worker, he was devoted to his family and community and spent hours in volunteer work. He spent 30 years as an assistant scoutmaster of Boy Scout #194 where his son Joseph, became an Eagle Scout. In Vassalboro he devoted hours to building trails in the Town Forest, assisted in delivering Christmas stockings to veterans at the VA hospital, delivered Meals on Wheels and finally was elected to the Vassalboro Selectboard.

Michael was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Noel Laurier Poulin and Yvette (Ferland) Poulin; his older brothers, Warren M. Poulin; and Leonard Douglas Poulin Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Madeline S. Poulin, his wife of more than 55 years; son Joseph Laurier Poulin; his granddaughter Raven Poulin-Gray; his brother Tom and his wife Roberta; his sister-in-law Patricia (Carroll) Poulin; and several beloved nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held for Michael in the spring. Details to be published later.

LOUISE A. FENLASON

AUGUSTA – Louise Anna Fenlason, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, following a brief illness, at Maine General Medical, in Augusta.

She was born in Benton, on April 5, 1939, to Earl G. Shaw and Madeline M. Duplisea.

Louise went to school in Benton and Winslow, then graduated from Oakland High School.

Louise eventually met and married the love of her life Ronald D. Fenlason, and they spent 68 beautiful years building a family together. Louise held many roles over her working years. She owned and operated the Korner Store, in Oakland, with her husband Ron. She was also a cook for the Messalonskee school system as well as a van driver for children for that same school system, a job she held very dear to her heart due to her love for children of all ages, but especially babies. She loved babies and they made her smile as much as she did them.

Louise had many hobbies and things she enjoyed. She loved gardening and her flower beds. She had a love for arts and crafts, most notably painting ceramics, something she was very good at. One of Louise’s favorite times was the holidays, especially Christmas.

She had the most expansive collection of Christmas decorations around. She also enjoyed a shopping trip or going to lunch with her girlfriends Alice, Jean and Nancy or just sitting at home on the porch reading a good book with a nice glass of Prosecco wine. She loved riding motorcycles, whether it was her Honda Rebel or riding on back with Ron. She was even part of a motorcycle club with friends called the “On the Road Again Gang”. Something that Louise truly cherished and talked about often was the “trip of a lifetime” with her husband in 2010. She traveled across the country and back again, visiting family she hadn’t seen in a long time, having an adventure and making memories.

Louise was predeceased by husband of 68 years, Ronald D. Fenlason; son, Jeffrey P. Fenlason; stepfather, Lemuel Snow; mother, Madeline (Duplisea) Snow; siblings Ervin L. Shaw, Elmer E. Shaw, Leo L. Shaw, Shirley M. (Shaw) Green and Earl Shaw Jr.

She is survived by her sons Stephen Fenlason and wife Lori, David Fenlason and partner, Maurice, special daughter “in law” Michelle (Fenlason) Turner and husband, Jamie; siblings Robert “Bob” Shaw and Raymond Shaw. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren Benjamin Fenlason, Amy Fenlason, and Christopher Storer; and a host of nieces, and nephews.

A shared memorial service for family and friends in honor of both Ron and Louise will be held at their home on Saturday, January 31, at 2 p.m., 189 10 Lots Road, Oakland.

DANA A. DODGE JR.

FAIRFIELD – Dana Andrew Dodge Jr., also known as DJ, 49, of Fairfield, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Maine Health-Maine Medical, Portland, due to a tragic accident on January 9, 2026.

Dana was born on October 15, 1976, in Waterville, to Dana Dodge Sr. and Karen Theriault.

He attended Lawrence schools, in Fairfield, and later got his GED. He was self-employed at Allied Home Improvements, but his dream was to have his own car lot one day.

Dana had a smile that could light up any room, and his humor was something we will truly miss forever. He was the biggest Chicago Bears fan in New England and planned to someday visit Soldier Field. He loved collecting sports cards and probably traded a few with you or someone you know. The greatest thing was how giving and generous he was to all that needed anything at all, including donating his organs, which saved four lives.

Dana is survived by his fiancée Jessica Pooler, of Fairfield; his daughters Mackenzi Dodge, of Augusta, and Sierra Hudson, of Clinton; his stepson Brayden Davidson, of Fairfield; his mother Karen Theriault and significant other Steve, of Winslow; siblings Tonya Douglass – Smith and Dale, of Clinton, Danielle Sullivan and Tyrone, of Vassalboro, Michael Gamblin and Courtney, of Windham, and Heather Poulin and Adam, of Troy; nieces Kaylee, Carlie, Leigha and Kylie; nephews Nicholas, Landon and Jace; great-nephew Emmett and great-nieces Kennedi and Kenslie; stepmother Sheryl Dodge, of Burnham; many aunts, uncles, and cousinse.

He was predeceased by his father Dana Andrew Dodge Sr.; his grandparents Carolyn and Roland Theriault, Paulette and Charles Dodge; aunts, Tammy and Danette; uncles, Jimmy, Dennis, Terry, Daniel, Bruce, Justin, Fred and Carl; and his nephew Devin Douglass.

A service and celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 1-5 p.m., at O’Brien’s Event Center, in Waterville. Burial information will be available at a later date in spring.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to his final expenses at Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers Funeral Home by calling (207) 872-7676.

DON M. EMERY

GREENBUSH – Don M. Emery, 73, of Greenbush, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Bangor. Don was born in Gardiner, Maine, to Donald and Marie Emery, of Wiscasset.

He graduated from Wiscasset High School in 1970.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Emery; his brother Brian Emery and wife Dawn, and niece Morgan Emery; his son Don M. Emery Jr. and wife Heidi; grandchildren Logan Emery and Hannah Mercier, and Dorothy Emery; his daughter Erica; his stepdaughter Cassandra; and five great-grandchildren.

Don had a lifelong love of music. In high school, he played lead guitar and remained devoted to his Fender guitar throughout his life. He admired legendary musicians such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, and John Fogerty, and he especially enjoyed sharing his love of music with his son Don Jr. and grandson Logan.

Don also loved dogs, cooking, deer hunting in Chelsea and Liberty, and fishing on Cobbossee Stream and Webber Pond.

He worked for many years as a station manager at various locations, later becoming well known as the “Pawn Guy”, in Augusta, where he eventually retired.

A devoted husband and father, Don took great pride in meeting his responsibilities and living by the values instilled in him by his parents. He was especially proud of his family’s service to our country – his father having served in the 2nd Armored Division during World War II, and his son also serving in the 2nd Armored Division in the 1990s.

DAVID P. ROWE

ALBION – David P. Rowe, 85, of Albion, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Woodlands Senior Living Center, Memory Care Unit, Farmington.

David was born in Waterville, on June 19, 1940, to Othello Goodwin Rowe and Hazel Mae (Graves) Rowe.

He attended Besse High School, in Albion, and graduated in 1960.

He participated in Drama Club, Prize Speaking, One Act Play, and was Class Librarian.

David served in the U.S. Army, starting in 1964, transitioned to the Army Reserves, and eventually was honorably discharged in 1970.

David was most proud of his work as a boiler operator at Ethan Allen, in Burnham, where he was employed from 1966 until 1990, when the factory closed. He then worked various jobs that included Avian Farms and Walmart, from which he retired.

As a child, David loved spending time in his father’s barber shop, in Albion, and shoot pool there as well. While in the military, he would spend time driving around in his 1957 Chevy and boasted about letting superior officers borrow his car for dates (he loved his cars). As he aged, David loved to watch old episodes of Gunsmoke with his wife, Glenis.

He was predeceased by his parents, Thuley and Hazel, and his sister, Maxine.

He is survived by his wife, Glenis (Dow) Rowe; step-sons Leslie Page Jr (Shana), James Page (Felishia), Harry Dow; grandchildren Joseph Page, Helena Page, Dravin Page, Brody Page, and Cassidy Page; sisters-in-law Kathy Wilson, Susan Dow, and Jocelyn Chiott; brothers-in-law Durwood “Alvah” Dow Jr., and Christopher “Francis” Dow; several nieces and nephews.

There will be a military service at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, at 143 Blue Star Memorial Highway, in Augusta, on Friday, January 30, 2026, at noon. There will also be a celebration of life at the Besse Building, in Albion, on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 11 a.m.

Arrangements are under the care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, and condolences may be shared at dsfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Humane Society Waterville Area,, 100 WebbRoad, Waterville, Maine 04901.

DEBORRAH A. JABAR

PORTLAND – Deborrah Anne Jabar, 74, passed away on Jan. 15, 2026, in Portland after a long illness. Born to Margaret and Norman Jabar on November 19, 1951, she was the first grandchild to Amilia and George Jabar, of Waterville.

Deborrah arrived in the world with a fighting spirit and never lost it. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Deborrah was known for her generosity, compassion and fierce commitment to social justice and human rights. She understood justice as something you practiced and shaped her life around showing up ­ – listening, organizing, and standing alongside others – when it mattered.

Deborrah studied political science at Regis College, in Massachusetts, and sought out work that reflected her values and belief in standing up for others. Before moving home to Maine to be closer to family, Deborrah lived in Washington, D.C. after college and then Cambridge, Massachusetts, working as a paralegal at Sokolov Law.

Deborrah was deeply involved in Maine state politics and the Democratic Party, organizing, advocating, and protesting tirelessly for policies to improve the lives of working-class people in Maine and beyond. She could often be seen in Monument Square, in Portland, with her handwritten sign actively protesting for progressive causes and civil rights.

For many years, Deborrah worked on Maine Clean Elections and served as South Portland Democratic City Committee chairman. She also held professional positions at the Maine State Legislature, Senate President’s Office and managed local political campaigns, including Lynne Bromley’s state senate campaigns. She worked at Maine People’s Alliance in her years before retirement, where she spent countless hours talking with Mainers about the issues she cared about and kept the organization running with steady, behind-the-scenes work.

The oldest of seven siblings, Deborrah took her role as a big sister seriously. She checked in often, gave without calculation, and encouraged the people she loved to go after what they wanted, whether they were fully convinced they could or not. Her advice came with conviction and care, and she had a way of making people feel supported and capable. Deborrah lived on her own terms with humor and resolve and encouraged the people around her to do the same.

An avid reader and film buff, Deborrah loved a good story as much as she loved a good argument. And she brought her sense of curiosity, humor, and generosity to everything she did.

Deborrah is survived by her six siblings, Paula, Cynthia, Liza, Anna, Norman, and Elizabeth; her father Norman; nine nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

A celebration of life will be held in late spring when family and friends can gather by the Maine coast at one of Deborrah’s favorite scenic spots.

To share memories of Deborrah or to leave the family an online condolence please http://www.cascobaycremation.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that her memory is honored through donations to the Southern Maine Workers’ Center.

WAYNE E. WEEKS

OAKLAND – Wayne Edward Weeks, 89, of Oakland, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday morning, January 15, 2026. Born on June 5, 1936, in Hartland, Wayne was the firstborn of John E. and Genevieve (Clifford) Weeks of St. Albans.

His legacy is defined by hard work, an unwavering commitment to his community, and a renowned “can-do” spirit. He was famous for his ability to fix or make anything and lived by the motto, “The harder I work, the luckier I get.”

A 1956 graduate of Hartland Academy, Wayne earned the nickname “Fireball” as a pitcher for the baseball team. He was also a dedicated member of the Future Farmers of America, showing sheep at the Skowhegan State Fair. It was there that he met the love of his life, Ellen, to whom he was married for nearly 60 years.

Wayne’s lifelong fascination with groundwater began in high school after a dowsing presentation. He immediately crafted his own dowsing rod from an apple tree branch and discovered a vein of water on his property. He continued to practice the art of “water witching” throughout his life. At age 17, he and his father built a primitive well-drilling machine from salvaged parts on their homestead. Following a brief apprenticeship, Wayne purchased his first machine and founded “Weeks and Sons Well Drilling.” He operated the business – now owned by his son Mark – for over 65 years. Wayne was also a longtime member and multi-term president of the Maine Ground Water Association (MGWA)

In his early years, Wayne supported his growing family with winter roles as a Game Warden, at the John Ernst Farm, in Sidney, and at Hardy Taylor’s small engine repair shop.

A devoted member of the Oakland Lion’s Club for 59 years, Wayne served as King Lion (president) multiple times and served as District Governor from 1988-89. He used his welding skills and along with his brother Earle, constructed iron undercarriages for Personal Energy Transportation (PET) machines, providing mobility to individuals with disabilities internationally. Alongside other Lions, he helped purchase land on Hubbard Street and donated lumber from his sawmill along with his labor to construct the club building, a contribution for which he was recently honored with a commemorative plaque.

Wayne was a man of many talents and hobbies. He operated a Christmas tree farm, selling garland to local florists and hand-making wreaths for the Lions Club, including a final batch of 90 this past November. He also enjoyed crafting “Wayne Deer” from logs and branches. He produced maple syrup and honey to share with family and friends and loved trout fishing at Hatch Falls. Deer hunting was his lifelong passion which led him to establish a deer camp in on his acreage in St. Albans in the 1960s that he shared with his friends and family throughout his life.

Committed to his community, Wayne served on the town budget committee for some years and was chosen as the Grand Marshal for the 2016 OakFest Parade. He took great pride in visiting the town office in person quarterly to pay his taxes and catch up with the staff.

In retirement, Wayne and Ellen spent winters in Port Charlotte and Zephyrhills, Florida, where he discovered a passion for painting nature and animals. His artwork now adorns the walls of his home. In his later years, he remained active in his vegetable garden and his “What Not Shop,” preparing for wreath-making and reminding us all that life is best lived with purpose and enthusiasm.

He is survived by his five children; Wanda (Mark) Heim, John (Ronda) Weeks, Scott (Robin) Weeks, Mark (Michelle) Weeks, Sarah (Chip) Weston; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and his brothers Earle and Dean Weeks, both of St. Albans.

He was predeceased by his wife Ellen Mary (Bucknam) Weeks, an infant son, and grandson, Joseph Colby Heim.

A service took place Friday, January 23, at the United Baptist Church, 45 Church Street, Oakland, followed by a luncheon at the Masonic Lodge, 250 County Road, Waterville. Internment is planned for early June.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Oakland Lions Club, 76 Highland Drive, Oakland, ME 04963.

HECTOR W. BOLDUC

ALBION – Hector Walter Bolduc, 87, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, in Albion where he resided for the past 61 years. He was born on November 3, 1938, in Winslow, the son of Raoul and Evangeline Bolduc.

Hector married Lynda Willette on November 14, 1959. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from Keyes Fibre Co. (now Huhtamaki), in November 1998.

He is survived by his wife Lynda, of 66 years; two sons Hector Jr. and wife Narisa, of Albion, and Raoul and wife Sabina, of Florida; three grandchildren, Christine, Raoul Jr. and Hazel; great-grandson Myles; two brothers, Richard and his wife Ann, and Robert and his wife Jennette; one sister Tony and husband Neal Hawes.

A service will be held on May 18, 2026, at 9 a.m., at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave., Augusta.

SHEILA R. N. BLACK

WATERVILLE– Sheila Rose Noyes Black, 71, of Waterville, passed away on January 17, 2026, following a short illness. She was born on August 15, 1954 at Gardiner Hospital in Gardiner, the fourth child of six.

Sheila attended Erskine Academy, in South China, and graduated in 1972. She began a life with Ed Black, but was tragically widowed at a young age. She never stopped loving Ed, and told her young sons many stories about their dad. Her loved ones take comfort that the two have reunited once more.

Sheila had a lovely singing voice. She performed at local variety shows, appeared at the Windsor Fair, sang for the local band Breakaway, and made guest appearances at the 10-4 Diner with The Rascals, her uncle’s band. But it was the times she sang with family she enjoyed the most.

She also had a love for Beano. She frequented local halls with her dabber in hand, ready to win on multiple cards and with a bag of colors to choose from.

Sheila loved people and had a career in customer service. She was always quick to know her neighbors, too. She particularly loved her grandchildren, and referred to them as “my babies” in a way only grandmothers know.

She is survived by her brother Dave Noyes, of Jefferson; sister Violet Knox, of Whitefield; sons Eddie Black and Dallas Black and daughters-in-law Missy Richard and Meghan Fitzgerald-Black; grandchildren Ethan Black, Riley Black, Trinity Black, Draven Black, and Atreus Black, along with nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents Joseph Wall Noyes Sr. and Eunice Maude Glidden Noyes, of Jefferson; brothers, Joseph Noyes Jr, Robert Noyes, and Mark Noyes; nieces Dawna Kent, Lisa Williams, and Crystal Merrill; and nephew Joseph Noyes IV.

A graveside service will be held to celebrate Sheila’s life in the spring at Resthaven Cemetery, in Windsor, with a date to be announced.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME 04330. Condolences, stories and photos may be shared by visiting www.plummerfh.com.

EMERSON C. FLEURY

AUGUSTA – Emerson C. Fleury, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Maine Veterans Home, in Augusta. He was born in Mexico, on December 18, 1931, the son of Ilma and Charlie Fleury, of Mexico.

He graduated from Mexico High School in 1950 where he played basketball, football and ran track. He worked at the Rumford Paper Mill for a short while before enlisting in the United States Air Force where he served from 1952-1956 during the Korean War Conflict as a radio repairman for 9th Radio Relay Squadron and was promoted to SSGT. He received medals for Marksmanship, National Defense, Good Conduct and was Honorably discharged in 1956.

He returned to Mexico, Maine, for a brief time, where he met the love of his life Patricia, during a visit to Lazarou’s Automotive, where she worked as a bookkeeper. They began dating and were married on June 4, 1960, after he graduated from the University of Maine in Orono with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.

They moved to Ellsworth, where he worked as a high school biology teacher for a few years, before relocating to Kennebunk for a new teaching position at Kennebunk High School. He enjoyed the Maine coast area and purchased a lobster boat to support his “lobstering” hobby during the summer months.

In 1965, Emerson and Pat relocated to Winslow and raised their growing family of four children. He continued teaching for a short time at Winslow High School before taking a job in sales with Up-John pharmaceutical company. He left Up-John company and began working at WTVL Radio Station, in Waterville, where he worked in advertising for 20 years, building lifelong friendships with local business owners and people in the community. He enjoyed meeting new people and was an active community member, supporting local Scouting troops and many school sports programs. He was also a member of the Rotary Club, Toast Masters and the Waterville Exchange Club and served as Exchange Club President for a time.

Emerson enjoyed gardening and was also a skilled “jack-of-all trades” person, which kept him busy and active during his later years. He was also an avid sportsman and enjoyed many hobbies during his life, including racing speed boats and race cars in his earlier years at local amateur events such as Unity Raceway, where he won the checkered flag trophy on one occasion. He was a member of the Maine Big Bucks club and was always up for an outdoor adventure of hunting, fishing, skeet-shooting or riding along with old friends on an ATV adventure in the Maine woods. He became a member of the Arnold Trail Skeet Club, in Sidney, where he met many wonderful friends and won numerous trophies at competitive shooting matches. He continued mastering his skeet shooting until the age of 90 and considered his club friends as a second family.

Emerson is survived by his four children, Kevin, Kathy, Kelly and Shawn (wife Kathleen); and granddaughter Isabella Fleury; nephew Tom Sawyer and niece Brenda Sawyer.

He was predeceased by his wife Patricia (2021), one sister Eleanor Blais (2015), and by his parents Ilma and Charlie Fleury.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 30, from 5 – 7 p.m., at the MacCrillis-Rousseau VFW Post #8835, 175 Veteran Drive, Winslow.

A burial will be held in the spring where he will be interred with his wife at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 10 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow, with a small reception to follow in the church hall.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Aable Cremation Service, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed; condolences and memories shared at http://www.aablecremationservice.com.

ROBERT L. MICHAUD SR.

CHELSEA – Robert “Bob” Leo Michaud Sr., 83, of Chelsea, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Bob was born in Augusta, the son of Leonard Joseph Michaud and Mary Adaline (Coombs) Michaud.

He was a retired diesel mechanic for JJ Nissen Bakery where he worked for 28 years. His love for cars started at an early age and never ended, beginning with his first job at Shoppe Ford, in Augusta. He was always working in the garage fixing and restoring old cars and taught his sons and grandsons the joy of tinkering in the garage. His favorite restoration was the ‘57 Ford Fairlane that he built with the help of daughter, Amanda and his grandson, Robbie.

Bob was a family man and loved spending weekends with his children. He would bring them swimming to the Whippoorwill, to parades, lighting fireworks, having cookouts and mostly going for rides on Sunday with the family. Bob would drive all over the state looking at the beautiful views.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann (Albert) Michaud, of Chelsea; his seven children, Robert L. Michaud Jr., of Pittston, Ann-Marie McFarland, of Augusta, Dena-Lee Shorey and her husband Brian, of Whitefield, John M. Michaud,of Saco, Amanda Chapman and her husband Jesse, of Chelsea, Michelle A. Libby and her husband Dave, of Farmingdale and Christine M. Pushard and her husband Jamie, of Pittston; his grandchildren, Kyle Michaud and his wife Helena, Robert Michaud, Cameron, Sean and Evan Michaud, Mason Darveau, Danara-Mae Millington, Elliot and Gabrielle Chapman, Austin, Zach and Dillon Libby; and his great-grandchildren Nathan, Alexander and Ellie.

He was predeceased by his father and mother; his brother, Richard E. Michaud and his sister-in-law, Shirely (Partridge) Michaud; and his first wife, Beverly A. (Golden) Fish.

There will be a celebration of life Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 1 p.m., at his house, 339 Togus Rd., in Chelsea, for those who want to pay respects to his family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME 04330. Condolences, stories and photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Boys and Girls Club of Kennebec Valley by visiting https://www.bgckv.org/

EDWARD L. SLACK

WATERVILLE – Edward L. Slack, 88, of Waterville, passed away on December 19, 2025, at MaineGeneral Medical Center. Ed was born in Hallowell on April 1, 1937, to Lawrence V. and Hazel Gray Slack.

Ed graduated from Hallowell High School, the class of 1955. He then went to Bentley Accounting and Finance, in Boston, Massachusetts, where he received an associates degree. Ed went on to become a public accountant and opened his own business. Ed was also a member of the Mason’s as well as Shriner’s. He plowed snow for many years in Hallowell for Shepard Brothers.

Ed was predeceased by both of his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia Elliott Slack; a daughter Kathleen and husband Timothy Farrell, of West Gardiner; a son, Jefferson and wife Stacey Cole Slack, of Wiscasset; a grandson Alexander and wife Krissinda Slack, of Gardiner; a granddaughter Rebecca and husband Michael Denning, of Florida; and two great-grandchildren, Thea and Valor Slack.

There will be a graveside service at a later date in 2026, in Hallowell.

ALFRED V. BOURGET

WINSLOW – Alfred Victor Bourget Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Alfred was born in Waterville on November 9, 1943. He was the son of Rosanna and Alfred J. Bourget.

He attended Winslow High School and graduated in the class of 1962. He then went on the serve in the United States Air Force as a supply specialist from 1962 – 1969.

Alfred’s main employment was at the Scott Paper Co. mill, in Winslow. He was also a member of the MacCrillis-rousseau Winslow VFW Post #8835, inWinslow and Bourque-Lanigan American Legionn Post #5, in Waterville. Alfred enjoyed playing sports, going to the casino, roller skating, dancing, and playing card games.

He was predeceased by his parents, Rosanna and Alfred; and his siblings, Larry, David, and Ramona.

He is survived by his children, Alfred Jr., Jeffery, Kenneth; his stepchildren, Danny, Jack, Terrie; his grandchildren, Alli, Abbi, Allan, Evan, Natalie; his siblings, Pete, Nancy, Jimmy, Cindy; his great-grandchild, Henry; several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

A celebration of life was held on Saturday, January 24, at Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St., Waterville. A graveside service will take place at St. Francis Cemetery, in Waterville, in the spring with military honors.

Services are under the care of Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at http://www.vrlfuneralhome.com.

REV. PAUL D. BASHAM

MARLTON, NJ – Rev. Paul D. Basham, 98, died January 24, 2026, at the Wiley Mission, in Marlton, New Jersey.

He was born in Cumber­land, Mary­land, on August 5, 1927, the son of H. I. Basham and Blanche (Ford) Basham.

Paul Basham graduated from the Woodrow Wilson High School, of Camden, New Jersey, in 1945. He graduated from Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts, and Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, where he earned BA, ThB and BD degrees. Rev. Basham was a member of the Church of the Nazarene and served on staff in churches in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Maine. From 1980 to 2000 he was the Director of the Lighthouse Day School and Day Care which is sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene in South Portland. He was a member of the Rotary Clubs of Augusta, Concord, New Hampshire, and Marlton, New Jersey. He served on the Vassalboro School Board. He was also a writer for The Town Line newspaper, of China, and the Concord Monitor, of Concord, New Hampshire. For many years he was director of nature programs in boys’ and girls’ summer camps.

He was the husband of the late Joanne E. Zeigler. Surviving are son, Timothy W. Basham and his wife, Catherine, of South China; two daughters, Carolyn (Basham) Blasko and her husband Mark Blasko of Pembroke, New Hampshire, and Wanda (Basham) Gailey and her husband Rob Gailey, of San Diego, California; one sister, Eunice Fink, of Honey Brook, Pennsylvania; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Basham and sister, Ruth (Basham) Kale.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Wiley Church, 99 East Main Street, Marlton, New Jersey. The burial service will be held at Brooklawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Portland, ME on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00 am. Memorial contributions can be made to the Paul Basham Institute for Ministry Development, P.O. Box 130, Gardiner, ME 04345 or to the Wiley Mission, 99 E. Main St., Marlton, NJ 08053.

Arrangements are under the care of Bradley Funeral Home 601 Rt.73 South Marlton NJ 08053.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at BradleyFHMarlton.com

Others Departed

SHIRLEY A. WILSON

WATERVILLE – Shirley Anne Wilson, 87, passed away on Jan. 18, 2026. Born on January 17, 1939, a daughter of Lyman and Charlotte Harris. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur Wilson.

LEOPOLD LACOMBE JR.

WATERVILLE – Leopold “Leo” Lacombe Jr., 88, passed away peacefully at his home, in Waterville, on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 10 a.m., at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville. A full obituary and online guestbook may be found at http://www.gallantfh.com.

Services

NINA CHAMBERLAIN

A Celebration of Life for Nina Chamberlain will be held at Erskine Academy, in South China, on Saturday of Mothers Day weekend, May 9, 2026, in the cafeteria from 10 a.m. to noon. All are welcome!