OBITUARIES for Thursday, November 27, 2025

EUGENE A. ROBINSON

WINSLOW-Eugene A. Robinson, 93, died peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, in Pitts­field. Gene was born on April 15, 1932, in Albion, a son of the late Kelsey and Mildred (Scibner) Robinson.

He was raised by his father and step-mother, Edith, and had many fond memories of being able to spend time with his grandmother, Grace, while growing up.

He graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, with the class of 1949, served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, and married Nancy Foster, with whom he had five sons. He worked several jobs over the years and retired from Huhtamaki (formerly Keyes Fibre Co.), in Waterville, in 1992.

He married his second wife, Beverly Brown, in 1974, and they were together until her passing in 2009. They enjoyed time with friends, listening to country music, and tending the gardens. They shared a special family dog, Cookie, who they loved very much.

In his younger years, Gene also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding the old tote roads.

He is survived by his children: Eugene Robinson Jr. and wife Roxanne, Tim Robinson, Dickie Robinson and wife Hope, and Bill Robinson and wife Cathy; stepchildren: Shirley Charest and husband Dave, Bill Brown and wife Betsy, Dickie Brown and wife Lori, and Paul Brown and wife Julie; sister, Maxine Dennis; brother, Gary Robinson and wife Mary; sister-in-law, Pam Robinson; brother-in-law, Roger Gagne; 25 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Beverly; son, Peter Robinson; granddaughter, Alicia Robinson; siblings, Horace Robinson, Joanne Gagne, and Harvey Robinson and his wife, Donna; and stepson, Ken Brown.

A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Brown Cemetery, in Benton.

To leave a message of kindness or to share a memory, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.

Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pittsfield.

BRENDA M. HEALD

SKOWHEGAN – Brenda M. Heald, 74, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. She was born May 17,1951, the daughter of Harold and Lorriane Heald.

Brenda was a home health care worker for 30 years.

The committal service was held at the Athearn Cemetery, Anson, on November 20, 2025.

LUCILLE M. ROY

WATERVILLE – Lucille Marie Roy, 92, of Waterville, passed away on Friday, Nov­ember 7, 2025. Lucille “Lu” Roy was born on July 14, 1933, in Waterville, the tenth child among eleven siblings born to Philippe Auguste Roy and Marie Jeanne Couture Roy. She spent her entire life residing on Veteran Court.

Lucille was educated in the Waterville school system and was a devoted, lifelong parishioner at Notre Dame Catholic Church.

Her greatest joys were singing with her family at midnight Mass and later hosting her entire family for Christmas celebrations. Her home was known for its open doors and welcoming atmosphere, embracing family and friends throughout the year. Family meant everything to Lucille and her sister Gabie, and together they made it a point to celebrate every joyful occasion, special event, and accomplishment, no matter how numerous. Lucille was deeply sentimental, preserving family mementos and serving as the family historian to ensure that cherished photographs and stories would be passed on to future generations.

Lucille loved her family deeply. She was a fierce protector, always determined and quick to ensure things were done right, earning her the love and respect of all who knew her.

Lucille will be remembered for her selflessness and her unwavering care for others. She consistently put others ahead of herself, offering love, safety, warmth, and kindness to every family she embraced as her own. Guests who stayed overnight at her home were greeted with breakfast served on warmed plates and a cozy bed with pressed cotton sheets and a heated electric blanket. Saturday evenings were filled with laughter, wine, coffee, and heartfelt discussion among aunts and uncles. Sunday visits might include homemade soup in a mug with a potholder, while enjoying classic films and television programs in the living room. Lu and Gabie extended their love to everyone, treating them as their own children whenever a need arose, and making their home a true refuge. Fourteen Veteran Court was the hub holding together the Roy, Boudreau, and Bolduc families, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Lucille was predeceased by all ten of her siblings and all but one of their spouses, Louis Roy (Rachel), Emile Roy (Rose), Joseph Roy, Elie Roy (Evangeline and later Jean), Noel Roy (June), Yvette Roy, Theresa Boudreau (Joseph), Sister Marie Roy, Anna Bolduc (Richard), and Gabrielle Roy. She is also predeceased by four nephews, Richard Roy, James Boudreau, Ronald Boudreau, and Andrew Roy.

Lucille is survived by one sister-in-law, Theresa Roy, the wife of Joseph Roy, and is remembered by dozens of nieces and nephews, their spouses and children.

Visitation will be on Thursday, December 4, from 2 – 4 p.m., and 6 – 8 p.m., at Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, and there will be a Mass on Friday, December 5, at 9 a.m., at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver St., in Waterville. Along with Lucille, the family would like to celebrate the life of Lu’s beloved sister, Anna (Roy) Bolduc.

THELMA L. BULGER

VASSALBORO – Thelma Lois (Wood) Bulger, 103, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Long Term Care at Glenridge, in Augusta. She was born in Oakland, April 24, 1922, the daughter of Norman L & Eva L Wood (Bubier).

Lois was educated in Oakland schools. She graduated from Milton LaForest High school in 1939 and Thomas Business College, in Waterville, in 1940. Lois retired from VA TOGUS after 34 years, where she had been an Adjudicator in the Claims division.

Lois married the late Harold R. Bulger Jr. on December 24, 1940. The Bulger’s later moved to Vassalboro and raised four children, Maryella, Gregory, Linda and Elizabeth, lovingly known as Archie.

Lois taught Sunday School at Adam’s Memorial Church, at Getchell’s Corner, in Vassalboro, until its closing. She was also a member and past president of the Woman’s Fellowship. She loved reading mysteries, quilting and gardening, as well as going to “Yard Sales” with her daughters. Going out to breakfast with family was always a pleasure to Lois. She loved Christmas and family get togethers. Lois loved her children, grandchildren, great grands and great great grandchildren.

Over the years the Bulger’s owned and operated Pine Tree Stables, where they raised horses and ponies. In 1982 after retiring from Togus they opened Pine Tree Stables Antiques and Collectibles.

Lois continued running the business and selling on eBay until August 2023, when she had a stroke and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Lois was predeceased by her husband Harold; her parents; and all six of her siblings; also her oldest daughter Maryella and her husband Bernard Carter and son-in-law Arthur Buttrick.

Survivors include her son Harold Gregory Bulger and wife Diana; daughters Linda L Buttrick, Elizabeth A. Bourgoin and her husband Paul Bourgoin, who she thought of as a second son; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren .

Per Lois’ wishes there will be no services.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Lois can be made to one of her favorite Charities: St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Shriners Hospitals For Children, P.O. Box 1525, Ransom WV 25438.

DIANE DUTTON

WINSLOW – Diane Dutton passed away quickly Saturday, November 15, 2025, while bravely rehabilitating from a recent illness and overall health conditions. The family will announce a gathering for Diane at a later date.

Please visit http://www.gallantfh.com to view Diane’s full obituary and leave memories and condolences for the family.

THOMAS CUNNINGHAM

WATERVILLE – Thomas Cunningham, 81, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Thomas Lee Cun­ningham was born on July 11, 1944, to Kenneth and Rachel (Small) Cunningham, in Waterville. He was the fourth of seven siblings.

Tom was a teacher and principal in many school districts for many years and later on he worked and retired from Capital Computers, in Augusta.

He married the love of his life, of 60 years, Roberta Higgins. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in July of 2025. Together they had two children and four grandchildren.

Tom was a member of Blessed Hope Church since he was an infant and in his later years was an elder. He was the president, for many years, at Lakeside Advent Christian Campground and a board member for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing, especially with his son and grandson.

Tom was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. He put the Lord first in all that he did and lived every day for him. He was the calm in the storm. He loved helping others when he could. He was well known and highly respected in his church and the town of Oakland. He adored his wife and family, and they were always his priority.

He was predeceased by both his parents Kenneth and Rachel Cunningham; a sister Patty Glidden and his only brother Kenneth Cunningham II, and brother-in-law George Higgins.

He is survived by his wife Roberta Cunningham, of Oakland; son Randy Cunningham and wife Angella, of Winslow; daughter Rebecca Pare and her husband Darren, of Orono; grandchildren Dakota Thomas, Nicholas, Marissa and Brooke; sisters Kay Wrigley, Linda Estes, Dot Shuman and Ruth Cunningham; sisters-in-law, Elene Higgins, Earlene Gibbs and Kathy Cray; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life took place on Saturday November 22, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Blessed Hope Advent Christian Church, on Pleasant Street, in Waterville. A gathering followed.

Services are under the care of Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church Street, Oakland. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at http://www.wheelerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Tom’s name to Blessed Hope Church.

ROBERT D. LAWRENCE

AUGUSTA – Robert Dexter “Bob” Lawrence, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Augusta. Born on June 22, 1938, in Waterville, Bob was son of Bliss Lawrence Sr. and May (Corliss) Lawrence.

He grew up in Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School in 1956. Shortly after graduation, he proudly served his country for four years in the United States Navy aboard the USS Iowa.

Bob built a life defined by hard work and dedication. He was an owner-operator truck driver, plowed snow and was later a foreman for the Maine Department of Transportation. His work ethic was matched only by his integrity and commitment to those around him.

He shared 57 years of marriage with his wife, Linda. Together they raised three children, twin sons Roy (Betty) and Ray (Kim), and daughter Gretchen (Steven). Bob was immensely proud of his family and found great joy in watching it grow. He was blessed with seven grandchildren, Clayton Dexter, Larissa, Kolby, Sydney, Austin, Gretta, and Lily; and four great-grandchildren, Dexter, Xavier, Piper and Colton Robert. Bob was also survived by his sister Barbra Witham.

He was predeceased by his parents: siblings Paul, Bliss “Tiny”, Marie, and Clara.

A man of deep character-strong, honest, funny, and loving, Bob lived life fully and generously. He loved the outdoors, that led him on countless trips to the Northern Maine woods for snowmobiling and ice fishing. Many memories were made at the family camp on Kingsbury Pond. Bob enjoyed many days around his farm with his Hereford cows…sometimes chasing them up Main Street.

Bob was an active member of Masonic Lodge #146 and valued the camaraderie and service that came with the membership.

He loved to travel with Linda – from exploring the Allagash wilderness to relaxing in the Caribbean. Their adventures took them across the U.S. as well, to Alaska, the Grand Canyon, Glacier National Park and many other destinations. Bob believed in making plans and taking trips because memories made together would last forever.

May his memory bring comfort to all who knew him. A memorial gathering was held on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Waterville Elks Lodge Lodge, 76 Industrial Drive.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Bob’s memory to, Sebasticook Lodge #146, Banquet Room Floor, PO Box 531, Clinton, ME 04927.

CHARLENE H. HYDE

MADISON – Charlene Hodgdon Hyde passed away on Saturday November 15, 2025, following stays in Skowhegan, Bangor, and Portland hospitals battling the effects of a 30-year long liver disease, long Covid, and in the last few weeks heart, lung, and kidney failure.

They shared the most intimate and rewarding moments together saying goodbye knowing the chance of recovery was fleeting. Finally on full life support she peacefully slipped away holding hands with her husband.

She and Bob moved from one interesting location in Maine to another remodeling homes using her fine sense of decorating and her very presence to make each stop along life’s journey a real home for the two of them. From the home they built in Anson to a camp they made into a home on Embden Pond, to the farmhouse at Cloughs Corner, on to remodel a home in Searsport and then one in North Anson. The final move back to the farmhouse, her favorite of them all, allowed them to continue what they started two decades before. Through all this she found time to work as a librarian, substitute teacher, secretary for M. L. Lloyd and Sons and many years working in their own propane business before retiring.

During those years you would find her and Bob traveling, along with their fur babies, mostly along the Maine coast using their motor home or camper in Northport as a base. They spent their honeymoon in a lean-to in Baxter State Park, the first of those adventures, and met so many wonderful people along their journeys. Having a keen interest and talent with knitting and crocheting she produced hundreds of hats, gloves, scarves, intricate shawls, quilts, felted woolen accessories and some beautiful Swedish weaving.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years Robert “Bob” Hyde; stepchildren Sheldon Hyde, Sheila Hyde, and Karla Hyde; as well as their half-brother Forrest Malesky; her former husband Richard Hinman; nieces Susan Hanson and husband Roger, Lisa Northup and husband Billy; nephews Mark Lapointe and wife Dotty, Kenny Lapointe and wife Linda and Danny Salimone; and many cousins.

She was predeceased by her parents Charles Hodgdon and Ruth Stoodley Hodgdon; sisters Vivian Salimone and husband Tony, Shirley Lapointe and husband Francis, cousin she met later in life Sheldon Kilkenny and wife Kathy as well as a cousin from childhood James McLaughlin who was taken from her too early in Vietnam.

Charlene requested that there be no service except at graveside in the spring.

Please, if you wish to donate in memory of this wonderful lady, donations to the Madison People Who Care Food Cupboard and the Somerset Animal Shelter would be much appreciated

TRACY A. HUSSEY

WINSLOW – Tracy Ann Hussey, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1948, in Waterville, the beloved of Doris Hussey (Reynolds) and Forrest Hussey.

Raised in Winslow, she was the second of seven children and enjoyed summers at their family camp on Snow Pond. She attended Winslow High School where she was active in field hockey, basketball, and other activities before graduating in 1966.

In her working years, she was a legal secretary, a print shop manager, a graphic artist and a certified nursing assistant. She also had her own woodworking business making puzzles, toys and personalized coat racks.

Tracy lived a life defined by creativity, resilience, and silent generosity. She had a gift for bringing beauty and joy into the world. As a lifelong crafter, she could take the simplest materials and turn them into something meaningful. She found peace on the water while fishing, and excitement in the fun of stock trading.

She will be remembered for her fierce independence, her strong will and the unique way she lived life on her own terms. May her beautiful spirit rest in eternal peace.

Tracy is survived by her three children, who were the pride of her life, and two step-children: daughters Christina Cloutier and her husband Peter, of Greene, Catherine Brown and her fiancé Brandon, of Buckfield; son John “Randy” Brown, of Livermore Falls; grandsons Josh Ellis and Tave, Traeh, Talen and Tarek Cloutier; and one great-granddaughter, West Bennett Ellis; step-daughter Susan Hovey and step-son Sean Chesser, both of Florida; her beloved partner David C. Poulin; and siblings Suzon Morrison, Erin Dyer and her husband Scott, Patrick Hussey, and Peter Hussey and his wife Verna; as well as many nieces, and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, brother Michael, sister Kelly Pearson, and husband Herbert Chesser.

As per her wishes there will be no services.

Services are under the care of Mid Maine Cremation Services Waterville, Maine.

LORRAINE T. SOUCY

MADISON – Lorraine T. Soucy, 92, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Lorraine lived her life with quiet strength, deep faith, and an unwavering devotion to the people she loved. Born on August 10, 1933, in Skowhegan, she was the daughter of Cecile (Martin) and William Ouellette.

Lorraine was educated at the Skowhegan Convent, Skowhegan High School, and later attended cosmetology school – a path that would shape much of her life. After marrying the love of her life, Raymond Soucy, the couple settled in Madison, where she operated her own in-home hair salon for nearly 40 years while raising their four children.

Known affectionately by her kids as “the gossip shop,” her salon was a lively hub of town conversation. Her children liked to joke they couldn’t get away with anything without it making its way back to her chair.

A devout Catholic, Lorraine was a longtime member of the Daughters of Isabella and volunteered many hours at the Saint Sebastian Thrift Shop, offering her time and compassion to others. She was a devoted member of the community, and served as a poll worker during local elections.

Lorraine had a remarkable talent for creating a warm and welcoming home. She loved cooking and canning the produce that Ray harvested from his gardens. Her hands were rarely still – she enjoyed needlepoint, tole painting, and caring for the steady stream of stray cats that found refuge in her yard. Family was at the center of her life, and she treasured summers at their camp on Embden Lake, annual family vacations along the Maine coast, and peaceful days fishing with Ray at their camp on Chase Pond.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Ray; her son, Paul; her sisters Constance LaChance, Priscilla Willette, and Corinne Laney, and her brother, Gerald.

Lorraine is survived by her daughter Lynn Mantor and husband Tony; her sons Tim Soucy and wife Patsey, and Leo Soucy and wife Laurie; grandchildren, Nathan Mantor and wife Sarah, Brandon Mantor and wife Jillian, Matthew Soucy and wife Sierra, Leanne Pitts and husband Kevin, Sean Soucy, Alisha Lake and husband Nate, and Katlyn Butler and husband Jason; great-grandchildren, Abigail, Harley, Memphis, Reese, Oliver, Evelyn, Nathan, Walker, Brayden, and Merci; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, 11 a.m., at St. Sebastian Church, 161 Main Street, Madison, followed by a luncheon.

Arrangements are entrusted to Giberson Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Somerset Humane Society, P.O. Box 453, 123 Middle Road, Skowhegan, ME.

Others Departed

ANNA BOLDUC

WATERVILLE – There will be a memorial service and a celebration of life for Anna Bolduc along with her sister Lucille Roy. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, December 4, from 2 – 4 p.m., and 6 – 8 p.m., at Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, Elm St., in Waterville, with funeral services on Friday, December 5, at 9 a.m., at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver Street, in Waterville.

Due to her passing on July 9, 2020, the family was unable to have a celebration of life or a memorial service due to all the covid restrictions. The families have joined together to celebrate the two sisters’ lives. Please visit: vrlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/anna-bolduc to view her complete obituary.