OBITUARIES for Thursday, May 4, 2023

LAURIE A. McFADDEN

FAIRFIELD – Laurie Ann (Campbell) McFadden, 54, of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at her home. She was born May 30, 1969, in Waterville, the daughter of Rayola (Pease) Welch and Robert Campbell.

She attended Lawrence High School, in Fairfield. Laurie loved camping, working around her yard, and her three dogs. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her mother, Rayola (Pease) Welch; two children, Christopher Snow and Katelynn Grenier; one granddaughter, Katherine Grenier; and nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

She was predeceased by two sisters, Connie and Bonnie.

Burial service will be at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of Dan and Scotts Cremation and Funeral Service.

THOMAS G. COWARD

FAIRFIELD – Thomas G. Coward, 61, of Fairfield, formerly of Mon­mouth, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday April 18, 2023, at his home. Tom was born in Woburn, Massachusetts, on January 29, 1962, a son to Norman F. and Agnes P. (Warren) Coward.

Tom had a deep appreciation for family, and he took great pride in his own, especially his grandchildren. Before recently moving to Fairfield, he was a resident of Monmouth for many years.

Throughout his life, and as owner/operator of Mid-Maine Foundations, Tom exemplified hard work and dedication. Outside of work, he most loved spending time with his family and close friends. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hiking, snowmobiling with his friend Richard, ATVing, boating, and traveling the state. When he wasn’t on an outdoor adventure, Tom could be found working around his yard, feeding the deer, watching Yellowstone, or learning about Alaska.

He is survived by his children, Nicole Paul and husband Austin, of Winthrop, Dale Coward and wife Cory, of Auburn, Crystal Hatch and husband Brian, of Monmouth, Jessica Wilbur and husband Jesse, of Biddeford, Brian Hlister and fiancée Ashley Vo, of California, Justine Schroeder, of Palmyra; 12 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Tom was predeceased by his son, Philip M. Coward, who passed away in 2014; as well as his sisters Donna Gowell, Brenda Coward and Mary Nilsson.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 6, at 11 a.m., at the Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St. Winthrop. Interment will follow in East Monmouth Cemetery where Tom will be buried with his son, Philip. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Arrangements are in the care of the Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, where condolences and memories may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the funeral home website by visiting http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

ROBERT C. MORRISSETTE

BENTON – Robert Charles Morrissette, 88, of Benton, passed away peacefully in his “little shack in the woods” on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, following a short illness. Bob was born September 6, 1934, in Waterville, and lived in the greater Waterville area his entire life.

He joined the U.S. Navy in 1952 and served four years. He began a career as an insurance agent with State Farm Insurance; however, his uncle, Vernal Furbush, saw more potential and encouraged him to join the Furbush Chevrolet business, in Waterville, as the loan manager in 1968. He moved quickly up through the company, ending as the general manager in 1975. In 1976, he opened his own used car business, Morrissette, Inc., on College Avenue, in Waterville. He remained active in this business until his passing – though he “officially” retired around 2000.

Bob loved cars! Not only did he make a living running Morrissette, Inc., with son, David, for nearly 50 years, he found great enjoyment in tracking down and buying classic cars for his personal use. He’s had several Cadillacs, one Bentley and four Rolls Royces, going so far as having one shipped from Hawaii. He achieved a dream when he bought that first Rolls Royce.

Bob also enjoyed the peace and quiet of being in the woods. In the early years of married life in Sidney, he cut firewood, bulldozed roads and even tried his hand at dam building and creating a trout pond. In later years, he donated many, many man-hours and machine-hours to the Rotary Centennial Trail section of the Kennebec/Messalonskee Trail system, creating trails, access roads and a parking lot at the Benton/Winslow trail and mowing and maintaining many walking paths. He met so many kind people while doing this work – several that became close friends. And, he always made the dogs on the trails happy with a pocketful of treats. On his own property, he cleared and maintained a network of walking trails so he could stroll along and watch the eagles soaring along the river, catching fish to feed the young in a nest near his house. He enjoyed his trails and his eagles right up until his final days.

Bob and his friend, Arthur Thompson, were a common sight around central Maine hauling tractors that Bob was buying and selling. Arthur was the “muscle man” at 92!

Bob is survived by his three children, Daniel and partner Jennie, David and partner Trenetta, and Janet and husband Pat; grandchildren Nicole, Morgan, Cori and Sydney; great-grandchildren Layla, Cash and AnnElyse; his sister Ruth Albenze; and, his former wife, Simone Kramer.

Bob was predeceased by his parents, Odilon and Violet (Norman) Morrissette; brother Harold Morrissette; grandson and namesake Cameron Robert Morrissette; and several beloved relatives and friends.

A graveside celebration of life for family and friends will be held on Sunday, May 7, at 2 p.m., at the Benton Falls Cemetery, in Benton. A private family gathering will follow.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

JOHN PAUL HALL

SIDNEY – John Paul “Chef” Hall, 65, died Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Veterans Administration Medical and Regional Office at Togus, following a brief illness. He was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, on June 2, 1957, a son of the late George M. and Lillian B. (Paradis) Hall.

Mr. Hall was a graduate of Wilby High School and earned a couple of associate’s degrees while serving in the Army.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving with the Army as a career from 1975 through 1995, first as an infantryman, then as military Pplice.

After retiring from the Army, John worked as an overseas contractor. He then worked for the United States government as a desk officer overseeing construction and security for American Embassies all over the world. He has been in many foreign countries during his career.

Mr. Hall was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, the Legion Riders, Patriot Riders and the Blue Knights.

John loved riding his motorcycles with his friends Perry and Bob. He was quite a comedian, just like his father. He kept everyone laughing and was the life of the party.

He was predeceased by his parents and a twin brother, James J. Hall.

Mr. Hall is survived by two children, George M. Hall, of Pflugerville, Texas, and Jesseca Izquierdo, of Houston, Texas; his sister Becky L. Leveille, of Sidney; as well as a niece and several nephews and cousins.

At his request, there will be no public visiting hours. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 1 p.m., at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Ave., Augusta.

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME.

Condolence, stories and photos may be shared through the funeral home website at: http://www.plummerfh.com.

The family requests that donations in John’s memory be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

COLLEEN SABAN

PALERMO – Colleen Saban, 95, of Palermo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She was born on December 12, 1927, in Presque Isle, to Roy C. and Maud (Sinclair) Robideau.

She attended schools in Aroostook County and later Erskine Academy, in South China.

She moved to South China in November 1941. Colleen married Millard Saban Jr. on November 20, 1948, and lived in Palermo. She worked at Health-Tex and Kilroy Army and Navy Store.

She was a member of the American Legion Extension, the Sheepscot Fish and Game Club, the Palermo Grange, the snowmobile club and the Palermo Christian Church, where she made may friends.

Her hobbies were cooking, knitting and crochet, counted cross stitching, hunting, fishing, reading, doing puzzles, and, most of all, playing the piano and giving piano lessons to many children.

She was predeceased by her husband Millard Saban, Jr.; her mother and father; and her brother Richard R. Robideau; many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held on Tuesday, May 2, at Smith Cemetery, Level Hill Road Palermo, beside her husband.

Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com.

JUNE M. DAY

CLINTON – June M. (Levasseur) Day, 83, formerly of Winslow and Vassalboro, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the Androscoggin Hospice House, in Auburn. She was born in Winslow on June 1, 1939, the daughter of Edmond and Antoinette (Roy) Levasseur.

June had fond memories of her childhood. She grew up in a large, but close family. In a home filled with her mother’s love. June passed that love down to her children and grandchildren.

Like many French children at the time June did not learn to speak English until she attended grade school. Later in life she proclaimed not to remember how to speak French, but in fact spoke it fluently when provoked.

June graduated from Winslow High School in 1957. She married Robert Day in 1963, and then moved to Vassalboro, where she raised her children and lived for the next 47 years.

She worked as a seamstress at the C. F. Hathaway Shirt Factory, in Waterville, for many years, however, her primary occupation was being a mother. She was a mom not only to her boys, but also a second mom to countless number of their friends.

June steadfastly endured endless “mishaps” and shenanigans through her sons’ teenage years, which for the boys extended well into their 20s. The fact that both reached adulthood unscathed is a testament to both her mothering skills and to the strength of prayer.

June cared deeply for the people around her and devoted her entire life to her family. Becoming a mère was the pinnacle of her existence. Her boundless love, her kindness (and a few French words) will be forever etched in her grandchildren’s memories.

June enjoyed hosting family holidays, especially Christmas. In addition to spending time with her family, she also loved watching football and the Boston Bruins (her dubbers) and visiting the coast.

We will most miss her hugs and her laugh, and of course her cabbage rolls, molasses cookies, dill pickles, and homemade pies.

June was predeceased by her parents; brothers Edmund (Donald), Conrad, Michael, James, Philip and Paul, and sisters Marie Levasseur, Lucille Gagnon, Jeanne Rodrigue, and Ann Merrill.

June is survived by son Robert Day and wife Ginger, of Clinton; son Marc Day and wife Jenniffer, of Cornville; grandchildren Kara and Justin; her sister Claire Paron, of Florida; sisters-in-law Ginger Levasseur, of Auburn, Lorraine Levasseur, of Sidney, and Sue Levasseur, of Albion; and brother-in-law Albert Rodrigue Jr., of Winslow.

There will be a private family committal held at the St. Francis Cemetery, in Waterville.

Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com.

VERNIE FRENCH

WEEKS MILLS—Vernie French, 87, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. She was born December 22, 1939, a daughter of James and Marion (Bowman) Haskell Sr..

Vernie grew up in Weeks Mills and graduated from Erskine Academy, in South China, in the class of 1953. She went on to marry Vivan French on July 31, 1954, and the two raised a family in Weeks Mills.

Throughout her life, Vernie held a variety of jobs, the most important one being “Mom”. She was a devoted wife and mother, the matriarch of her family. With an independent spirit and determination, Vernie could accomplish anything, even with six children by her side. She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed quilting and embroidery.

She was was a long-time member of the Dirigo Road Bible Church, in Weeks Mills. When the church was unable to hold services, she would open her home and host parishioners. She was a prayer warrior and studied her Bible frequently.

She was predeceased by her husband, Vivan French; her sons, Randy French, Lawrence French, and Keith French; and her siblings, Charles Haskell, James Haskell Jr., Lawrence Haskell, and Betty Keene.

She is survived by her children, Amy Irish and her husband Pete, Roy French and his wife Hope, and Steven French and his wife Karen; daughters-in-law, Penelope French and Penny French; 17 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Georgia Watson, Virginia Wellman, and Gary Haskell and his wife Kathy.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 4, at 11 a.m., at Chadwick Hill Cemetery, in South China.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor, ME 04363.

Condolences, stories, and photos may be shared by visiting www.plummerfh.com.

ANITA L. SALMON

WATERVILLE – Anita Lorraine (Lamothe) Salmon, 92, of Waterville, passed peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2023, due to natural causes. Anita was born on December 14, 1930, in Newport, Vermont. She was the daughter of Florence and Ernest Lamothe.

Anita graduated from the nursing program at Fanny Allen Hospital in 1952 as her class Salutatorian. Her occupational nursing career began in Chicago, Illinois, and ended in New Jersey, where she resided for more than 50 years. She was always a consummate professional and earned the admiration of her colleagues.

An avid golfer at the North Jersey Country Club, in New Jersey, she was named “most improved golfer” for three consecutive years. She also served as president of the Passaic County, New Jersey Cancer Society, where she was a strong advocate. She enjoyed singing with the Roy Meyers Singers, in New Jersey. She also enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends and especially her beloved dachshund, Molly.

She is survived by her five children, Gale Auclair (David), of Augusta, Louis Michael Andreotta, Jr., (Barbara), of Brattleboro, Vermont, Craig Andreotta (Laurel), Laurel Townsend Long, of Neptune City, New Jersey, and Rachel Andreotta, of Augusta; eight grandchildren, Craig Lumbra (Lindsay), of Galena Ohio, Brandon Andreotta, of Bakersfield, Vermont, Sean Andreotta (Carissa), of Tampa, Florida, Nicholas Andreotta, Christopher Andreotta, Brittany Long, of Neptune City, New Jersey, Jacob Rosen, of Washington, DC, and Emily Rosen, of Fullerton, California; two great-grandchildren, Mia and Leyton Lumbra, of Galena, Ohio; as well as Whitney Draper, her dear friend.

She was predeceased by her parents, Florence and Ernest Lamothe; sister, Theresa Goulet, and brothers Maurice Lamothe, Rudolph Lamothe, Roger Lamothe and Roland Lamothe.

A graveside celebration of her life will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport, Vermont, later in 2023.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society of your choice in her honor.

For more information, kindly contact her daughter, Rachel Andreotta at rachand66@gmail.com

MARILYN I. FLAGG

JEFFERSON – Marilyn Isabel Taylor Flagg “Peggy”, 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Born July 22, 1929, Peggy was the youngest of seven children, growing up on a dairy farm in Lyman.

Peggy met and married the love of her life, Pastor Raymond Flagg, Jr., at Gorham State Teacher’s Collage. They married in 1950, making their home in Jefferson and raising five children.

Peggy was a devout Christian, a homemaker, a loving mother, an avid reader, a 4-H leader and a prolific writer. Peggy served alongside her minister husband, Ray, in area churches. Her children, grandchildren, and friends admired her cooking and baking skills, and her recipes live on in her published cookbook Recipes for My Family and Remembrances of Childhood Days, 2009.

Peggy graduated from the University of Maine with a BS in Education and received her MA from Bangor Theological Seminary. She was the Jefferson correspondent for the Courier Gazette and the Lincoln County News for over 45 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, of Jefferson, and United Baptist Church, in South Jefferson, for many years.

She participated in Macedonian Ministries and the Knox and Lincoln County Cooperative Extension Service. Peggy was a longtime member of Willow Grange and of the former Lakeview Eastern Star – having served as Worthy Matron.

Her children were proud of her service to the surrounding communities as a Literacy Volunteer. Peggy taught elementary school in area schools for many years and was known as a dedicated teacher.

Peggy was predeceased by her husband, Pastor Raymond Flagg, Jr.; grandson Jason Flagg; and son-in-law Jeffrey Mank, and was the last surviving child of her parents, Curtis Clarence Taylor and Cordelia Alberta Drew Taylor, and her siblings, Celeste Kimball, William Taylor, Jean Small, Claire Scammon, Curtis Clarence Taylor, Jr. (Jim) and Katherine Jo Drown.

Peggy is survived by her children and their spouses, Linda and Donald LaCasce, of Solon, Delia and William Lufkin, of Warren, Robert Flagg and Linda Spydell, of Jefferson, Patricia and Perry Goodspeed III, of Islesboro, and Candace and Damon Hilton, of Jefferson; her grandchildren, Amy McDougal (Cory), of Solon, Eileen Foley (Bryan), of Winchendon, Massachusetts, Beverly LaCasce, of Solon, Marjory LaCasce, of Solon, Dawn Andrick (Curt), Melissa Habib (Tabish), and Sarah McClean (Ashton), all of Warren, R. Forrest Flagg III, of Orono, Perry Goodspeed IV, of Lewiston, Kate Goodspeed Whitney, of Windham, Joseph Flagg (Stacy), and Nicole Mank, both of Jefferson; great-grandchildren, Christopher Foley, Brandon Foley, Kyle Foley, Riley Flagg, Natalie Flagg, Kaydence Barbour, Elias Whitney, Ryan Andrick, Nathan Andrick, Zain Habib, Kamram Habib, Grace McClean and Ella Mae McClean.

A time of visitation will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 2 – 4 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main Street, in Waldoboro. Peggy’s Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 24 Waldoboro Road, in Jefferson.

Hall’s of Waldoboro has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences, light a candle for Peggy, or to share a story or picture, please visit Peggy’s Book of Memories at http://www.hallfuneralhomes.com

Memorial donations may be made to the Jefferson Food Pantry, PO Box 208, Jefferson, ME 04348

SUZANNE M. POOLER

OAKLAND – Suzanne Marie (Michaud) Pooler, 58, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Maine Veterans Home, in Augusta, from dementia. Sue was born on March 17, 1965, in Augusta, to Richard and Joyce Michaud, and graduated from Cony High School in 1983. She attended Mid-State College, in Augusta, and the University of Maine at Augusta, where she earned her bachelor of science in business management in 1995.

Being a lifelong learner, Sue went on to Thomas College, in Waterville, where she earned her master of business administration and was inducted into Sigma Beta Delta in 1997. During her time earning various degrees, she worked as the business manager for Dr. James Davis, DDS, dental practice, in Lewiston, Director of Financial Aid at Mid-State College, in Augusta, Adjunct Faculty, at Thomas College, and ended her working career in 2011 as the Assistant Dean for Graduate and Continuing Education at Thomas College, in Waterville.

She always said the best part of her work in education was helping students succeed. Sue also volunteered her time with the United Way of Mid Maine, serving on various committees and as the board chair in 2010.

Sue met her husband Michael Pooler while they were both students at Thomas College and were married on February 13, 1998. Sue was an avid birder, loved shopping with her sister Mary and spending time “upta camp” with family and friends, especially neighbors, Nancy and Dave Vanorse.

Sue was predeceased by their daughter Kathrine Mary Pooler; her parents Richard Michaud and Joyce Foster, and mother-in-law Mary Pooler.

She is survived by her husband Colonel (retired) Michael Pooler, of Oakland; sister Mary Michaud, of Augusta; aunt Carol Judkins, of Manchester; cousin Gaila and Tom Beach, of Biddeford; father-in-law Dan Pooler, of Brewer, in-laws, Kathy (Pooler) and Steve Smith, of Troy, Rod and Jill Pooler, of New Gloucester, Jim and Michelle Pooler, of Morrill; nieces Jessica Smith, Lauren McArthur, Abbie Berry and Grace Pooler; nephews Ryan Pooler and Austin Turner; and the great- nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours and a Celebration of Life will be at Wheeler Funeral Home at 26 Church St., Oakland, Maine. Visiting hours are from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 4 and a Celebration of Life will begin at noon, on Friday, May 5, followed by a gathering at Governor’s restaurant, in Waterville. A private interment will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church Street Oakland, Maine where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider giving a donation in memory of Suzanne Pooler to the Augusta Maine Veterans Homes, 35 Hero’s Way, Augusta, ME 04330 or at http://www.MaineVets.org.

MEREDITH E. CRESS-VASHON

NORTH CAROLINA – Meredith Evelyn (Haney) Cress-Vashon died Thursday, March 23, 2023, in North Carolina. She was born on October 14, 1930, in Water­ville.

Meredith was the fourth of seven children of James E. and Susan M. Haney (Boles). Siblings include Margaret Kibbin (Haney), Albert Haney, Leroy Haney, Leslie Haney, and Hazel Spires (Haney).

Meredith attended grade school in Augusta. Classmate and friend Alexander Soule, daughter of then Governor Soule, would often give her a ride to school in the governor’s limo. Meredith graduated Valedictorian from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, in 1948, and was awarded a four-year scholarship to the University of Maine. As a teen, she could be found at a local Augusta radio station playing guitar, singing, and yodeling with her brothers Albert and Roy. She was a fantastic guitar player and yodeler!

Meredith married James K. Cress in 1949. They moved to Windsor Locks, Connecticut, in 1950. Meredith worked as a credit investigator for The Hartford Bank, in West Hartford, Connecticut, for 18 years. She then worked as a bank teller in Fairfield for 15 years. She left banking to become an executive secretary to William Zimba, of Zimba Company, in Fairfield, retiring in 1995.

Meredith was a constant presence at Benton’s town meetings and 30 years of state and local elections where she served as a ballot clerk. Meredith was a volunteer for various organizations from United Way, BIA and MS foundation, and could be seen at many events supporting the staff and participants. Rainbow was Meredith’s outlet for her brilliant seamstress skills. Creating beautiful gowns for both her daughter Susan and her granddaughters Samantha and Stephanie, as well as other Rainbow girls over the years. She was known far and wide in Rainbow and loved by all for her constant presence and support.

Meredith married Roy F. Vashon in 1992. Together, they served the community by donating food to the church soup kitchen and community pantry from their large garden. She attended St John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Winslow, and participating in church suppers and community food events.

Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. You could always expect Nana Vashon to deliver homemade cupcakes to the classroom and be in the audience during a school performance.

Meredith is survived by her children Barbara Zook, of Panama, her children James Randolph, John Gannon, of Virginia, Megan Major (Gannon), Kenny Zook, of Tennessee, Susan and her husband Kurt Tidd, of North Carolina, and their children Stephanie Getchell, of Connecticut, and Samantha Getchell, of Maine; 10 grandchildren; two grreat-grandchildren; her brother Leslie Haney and his wife Paula, of Connecticut.

Meredith was predeceased by her husband Roy Vashon, and several of her siblings.

A celebration of Meredith was held Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 11:30 a.m., Ames Cemetery, in Benton.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield, where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

CAROL L. SOUCY

BELGRADE – Carol Lynn Soucy, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, peacefully at home.

She is survived by her four children, Nancy M. Doiron, of Gardiner, Mark A. Soucy, John A. Soucy and Jeffrey A. Soucy, all of Mount Vernon; 20 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; her sisters Victoria Ames, of Benton, Rita Duemmling, of Fairfield; and brother Frank Taylor, of Waldoboro.

She was predeceased by her father, Roger A. Soucy, her second husband, George A. Soucy, as well as four brothers, Alfred Taylor, Arthur Taylor, Raymond Taylor and Robert Taylor, and four sisters, Leona Soucy, Irene Dubriel, Betty Lou Truman and Mildred Sukeforth.

A Celebration of Life gathering was held at the Manchester Lions Club, in Manchester, on Saturday, April 29, 2023.