OBITUARIES for Thursday, October 9, 2025

CRAIG L. JUDD

NORRIDGEWOCK – Craig Lee Judd, 66, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at home, following a hard-fought and painful battle with Polycythemia Vera, a rare bone marrow disease. Craig was born on May 30, 1959, in Skowhega, to Wilfred H Judd Sr. and Jean (White) Judd and attended Bingham area schools graduating in 1978.

He enjoyed relaxing at home with his wife, dog Smokey, and Maine Coon cat Pretty Girl. He was a loving father, stepfather and grandfather, but his sun rose and set on his wife Kendra whom he spent many years building a business and life. She was by his side in everything he did and cared deeply for him. She was his main caregiver during his long painful journey.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years Kendra Atwood-Judd; a son Jason Judd; stepsons Chance Nalley and husband Reynaldo Chapparro, and Nathaniel Nalley Jr. (Violet); grandchildren, Nathaniel lll, Latisha Conley (Timothy), Shayna Nalley (partner Caleb Heaton-Jones), Jayda Nalley, Lyric Nalley-Dickey (wife Nichole) Melodi Nalley, Tyler,Caleb and Kyle Judd; daughters Amanda Keefe and Kylie Caprio (Partner Eric) and grandchildren Nichole, Jonathan, Josie and Grace; 10 great-grandchildren; stepsiblings, Verdell Gervais Sr., Ludger Gervais (Edith) and Katrina McCabe and their families; many extended family.

Craig was predeceased by his parents, Wilfred Sr. and Jean (White) Judd-Gervais, grandmother Georgia Stephens (Zun), Brother Wilfred Judd Jr.,son Ryan Judd, stepson David Nalley and in-laws Francis and Shirley (Marshall) Holbrook.

Craig made the final altruistic act of donating his body as an Anatomical Donation to the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford.

A memorial gathering was held October 5, 2025, at the American Legion Post #16, Route 201, Skowhegan.

In his memory please consider donating to https://gofund.me/f0197d0fa to support the Craig Judd Memorial.

ANTHONY ANNUNZIATA

VASSALBORO – Anthony “TJ” Annunziata Jr., 59, passed away peacefully at his home in Maine, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, following a long struggle with heart disease. TJ was born on December 14, 1965, to the late Anthony and Theresa Annunziata.

He leaves behind his longtime girlfriend, Catherine Coyne; his children, Anthony Annunziata III (Kayla), Brianna Dumond (Patrick) and Justin Dumond; sisters Denise (Aaron), Donna and Diane; and his grandson, Broadie.

A celebration of TJ’s life will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 1085 Webber Pond Rd., Vassalboro, at 12 p.m. Please contact Cathy at 207-314-4490 for more details.

PEGGY BELANGER

WASHINGTON – Peggy Belanger, 66, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Peggy was born on February 14, 1959, to Victor and Geraldine Pray.

On August 14, 1976, Peggy married the love of her life, Paul Belanger. Their union was a testament to true love, as they shared many wonderful years together and countless memories.

Peggy is survived by her husband of 49 years, Paul; her son Josh and his wife Selena, her daughter Beth and her husband Evan; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

In honor of Peggy’s life, a graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Sandhill Cemetery, in Somerville. Following the service, family and friends are invited to gather at Somerhill Events, located at 826 Somerville Rd., Somerville.

EDWARD C. TUTTLE

SKOWHEGAN – Edward Carlton Tuttle, Sr., 88, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. He was born in Pittsfield on December 9, 1936.

Edward was a resilient man through and through, forging a remarkable legacy that is fondly celebrated. His passion for life, his firm belief in hard work, and his tenacity marked his journey from his birth to his passing.

Throughout his life, Edward was a beacon of dedication. His career in the dairy/grocery industry as a salesman was marked by his unwavering commitment. He loved working and was known by everyone when he retired as a handyman for the town office in Skowhegan. Edward was also a proud member of the Marine Corp League, Maine Leathernecks #1361, demonstrating his undying loyalty to service.

His hobbies were vast and varied, from gardening to carpentry, refurbishing neighborhood bikes to selling at the local Mile Long Yard Sale. He was as loving as he was loyal, adoring his wife and spending his time with her doing everything. He loved his family deeply, enjoying camping throughout Maine and Florida, and shuffleboard with his buddies in Bushnell, Florida, where he wintered.

He was predeceased by both his parents, Charles Lewellyn Tuttle and Mildred Blanche (Butler) Tuttle, brother Charles Tuttle, and his grandson Edward Carlton Tuttle, III.

Edward is survived by his wife, Laurel Jane (McGowan) Tuttle; his children, Edward Tuttle Jr., Denise Mitchell with her husband Glenn, Chad Tuttle with his wife Angela; grandchildren, Miranda Gonneville with her husband Ken, Blake Tuttle with his wife Kayla, and Molly Tuttle with her husband Abrian Benjamin; great-grandchild, Maci; his siblings, Marjorie Carter, Carolyn Woodman, Alfred Tuttle with his wife Cindy, Andrew Tuttle with his wife Judy, and Rodney Tuttle with his wife Carol.

A memorial service in Edward’s honor was held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Skowhegan Federated Church, in Skowhegan.

Please visit Edward’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/edward-tuttle-2024 where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

EVERETT A. McLEAN

OAKLAND – Everett A. McLean, 84, of Oakland, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was born March 6, 1941. Everett was born in Augusta to the late John R. McLean and Elva (McEachern) McLean.

Everett McLean and Marie (Day) McLean were married in 1980 and had a very happy 45 years together living in Oakland. Everett went to high school at Winslow and graduated in 1959. He was very proud to have played football as part of the 1958 team when they won the state championship. He and his football coach and team members stayed in close contact throughout the years.

Everett was in the U.S. Navy from 1959-1966. He owned McLean’s egg farm from 1976-1994. Worked at Avian Farms from 1994-2000. Went to Kennebec Valley Technical College, in Fairfield, and graduated with honors May 2002 in their auto cad program. He then worked at G&E roofing, in Augusta, as a draftsman 2002-2006 when he retired.

Everett was predeceased by his sister Myrna Duplisea and his brother Neil McLean.

Everett is survived by his wife Marie (Day) McLean; his children Allan and Elizabeth, his grandchildren Dominick, Xander, Gavin, Bella, Aiden, and Kael, and his great granddaughter Olivia; his brother John McLean; sister Deana Pike, (Patrick Malloy).

Celebration of life will be at Riverside Assembly, Water Street, Fairfield, ME, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Riverside Assembly 32 Water St.,Fairfield, ME 04937.

JOSEPH L. LEMIEUX

FAIRFIELD – Joseph Levi Lemieux, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in the home he built with his wife Theresa. He was born in North Vassalboro in 1930 as the youngest son of Levi and Viola (Corriveau) Lemieux.

He married Theresa Pouliot, the love of his life, on Valentine’s Day in 1970. Together they built their home and life in Fairfield Center. Joe cared for Theresa through her six-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, caring for her in their home for all but six weeks of that six-year journey.

Joe worked for 32 years in the maintenance department at Keyes Fibre Company (now Huhtamaki), in Waterville. He left his mark in many departments by designing and building machinery that is still in use today. He loved his job and the people he worked with.

Joe enjoyed life, especially hiking and camping with his wife. After retirement they took two week-long canoe trips down the Allagash River in an 18-foot cedar strip canoe that he built. At the age of 65 he hiked Mt. Katahdin.

Service was an important part of Joe’s life. He was one of the early volunteers of the Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen and as recently as two weeks ago was a frequent volunteer at The Lighthouse Soup Kitchen, in Waterville. For years he and his wife cleaned the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, in Fairfield, every week.

“Uncle Pug” (to his many nieces and nephews) enjoyed playing hours of cribbage with anyone that was willing. He loved talking about old times and sharing memories of growing up on “The Farm”.

He was predeceased by his wife, Theresa; his parents; his brothers Norbert, Benedict, John Peter, Alfred and Philip, his sisters Katherine, Sister Madeline, Sister Philome, Elizabeth, Josephine and Virginia.

He is survived by a large extended family.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver St., Waterville. A burial followed at Tozier Cemetery, on the Green Road, in Fairfield Center.

An online guestbook may be signed; condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Lighthouse Soup Kitchen, 38 College Ave., Waterville, ME 04901.

RUDOLPH A. LANDRY

HALLOWELL – Rudolph Andrew Landry, 97, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He was born on Sept. 8, 1928, in Howland, the eldest son of Robert and Gertrude (Pelletier) Landry of Fort Kent.

He spent his early childhood in Fort Kent and moved to Waterville when he was a pre-teen. He joined the U.S. Army in 1946 and transitioned to the U.S. Air Force when it was created in 1948. He was a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology. He was a proud veteran who served for 20 years (1946-1966). He was a veteran of three wars – World War II (postings in Germany and Japan), the Korean and Vietnam wars. In 2018 he was one of 42 Maine veterans who participated in an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.; he was the only veteran on that trip who had served in three wars.

During his tenure in the Air Force he specialized in air traffic control. He served as chief of the control tower at Torrejon Air Force Base, in Spain, from 1960-1964. In preparation for this posting he attended language training school in Washington, D.C., where he became fluent in Spanish and remained fluent in the language throughout his life, delighting in opportunities to speak Spanish whenever he could. In addition to his tours in Spain, Germany, Japan, Korea and Vietnam, some of his other assignments included Iceland, Texas, California, Utah, Dominican Republic, and Oklahoma.

Upon retirement from the Air Force he returned to Maine and settled in Waterville. He joined the U.S. Postal Service in 1966 and served as a letter carrier for 13 years. He served in many leadership positions with the Postal Workers Union at the local and state level. In 1979 he became a postmaster. During his years as a postmaster he was actively involved in labor relations and served communities in Litchfield, Coopers Mills and Springvale, until his retirement in 1995. Not ready for retirement at age 65, he worked for H&R Block and managed the office of Dr. Peter Smith for several years.

He was involved in many community organizations in Waterville. He served on the first Waterville Airport Board from 1967-1990 and was the board president for 11 years. Other organizations he was involved with included the Waterville Osteopathic Hospital, Salvation Army, Kiwanis Club, and United Way. He was an active member of St. Marks Church, in Waterville, for many years, serving on the vestry for several years.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Virginia Mae Coolbroth Landry, of Hallowell; three children from his first marriage to Joyce Miller, Evelyn Landry, of Yarmouth (Robert Dawson), Robert Landry (Dawn), of Silverdale, Washington, and Jane Williams (Greg), of Phoenix, Arizona; four stepchildren, Richard Bryant (Cheryl), of Fayette, Kevin Bryant (Vera), of Pittsfield, Kathy Alley (Greg), of Port Charlotte, Florida, and Robert Bryant, of Hartland; siblings Theresa White, of North Vassalboro, and Lauraine Mansur, of Waterville; step-siblings Joyce Ronan, Duane Hutchinson and Beverly Robertson; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Rudy was predeceased by brother Robert Landry Jr., sister Lenora Gilbert and stepsiblings Michael Hutchinson, Verle Hutchinson and Sandra Hutchinson.

A private service is being planned.

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.

JANICE F. ORFF

JEFFERSON – Janice F. Orff, 93, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Maine Veterans Home, in Augusta, after an apparent stroke earlier in the week.

She was born on October 1, 1932, in Waldoboro, to Claude Fitch and Alma (Barter) Fitch.

She attended Waldoboro schools and graduated as the Valedictorian of her class from Waldoboro High School in 1950. While at Waldoboro High School, Janice met the love of her life, Lincoln Orff. They were married on October 21, 1950, in Jefferson.

After high school, she worked at the Locker Plant, in Waldoboro, and helped Lincoln on the family’s chicken farm. She also helped Lincoln at Tilton Insurance Agency and Orff Realty. Janice held the position of Worthy Matron of Lakeview Chapter #179 Eastern Star, in Jefferson, and was the treasurer over 40 years. She was also a member of the Jefferson Woman’s Club, Windsor Fair, and the Jefferson Sno Packers.

Janice was predeceased by her husband, Lincoln O. Orff; her parents Claude and Alma Fitch; her sisters Marie, Crystal, and Elizabeth; her son-in-law Jeffery W. Northrup; and close friends Wallace and Randy Prock.

Janice is survived by her three daughters, Sandy Limouze (Richard), Claudia Orff-Reed (Dennis Frank), and Claudene Northrup; five grandchildren, Tammy Spear (Terry), Nathan Northrup (Paulette), Christy Roy (Blair), Jennifer Brassbridge (Cliff), and Kelley Thornton (Tony); two step-grandchildren, Shawn Reed and Kevin Reed (Eleanor); nine great-grandchildren, Colton Spear (Olivia), Ethan Spear (Leah), Logan Bennett, Allison Law (Eli), Chase Brassbridge (Kyla), Carmyn Brassbridge, Owen Northrup, Lauryn Northrup, and Casey Roy; two step-great-grandchildren, Kyle Spear (Katie), and Noah Thornton; one great-great-grandchild Mason Spear; many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, from noon – 1 p.m., with a funeral service immediately after, starting at 1 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro. Burial will follow at the Orff-Achorn Cemetery, in Waldoboro, and then a reception will be held at the Orff’s Corner Church immediately after.

Hall’s of Waldoboro has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences please visit Janice’s Book of Memories at hallfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maine Veterans Home, 35 Heroes Way, Augusta, ME, 04330; Beacon Hospice Care, 5 Community Dr Suite A, Augusta, ME, 04330; or Windsor Fair Agricultural Building, P.O. Box 85, Windsor, ME 04363

THOMAS J. GALVANI

WHITEFIELD – Thomas J. Galvani, 85, passed away peacefully on Au­gust 5, 2025, at his home in Zephyrhills, Florida, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born De­cember 29, 1939, in Grayling, Michigan.

Thomas lived a life anchored by deep faith, selfless service, and unwavering love for his family and community. The son of the Great Lakes region, Tom embraced hard work, sacrifice, and integrity from an early age, values that would carry him throughout a remarkable journey.

Thomas served in the United States Navy for over 20 years, a tenure marked by dedication, courage, and quiet leadership. After retiring from the Navy, he continued his mission of service, working at Chelsea Elementary School. He opened his heart and home as an adoptive and foster parent to many children. Thomas and his wife, Frances H. (Burke) Galvani, shared over 60 years of marriage and built a family rooted in compassion and faith, a legacy that will endure for generations.

His family and friends remember him as a courageous, non-judgmental, and deeply faithful man who offered wisdom and comfort to all who sought it.

Thomas gave generously to his community. He was a committed volunteer and supporter of Alcoholics Anonymous, in Whitefield, standing beside others in their journey to recovery with patience and understanding. He bravely served as a volunteer fireman in Whitefield and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, dedicating countless hours in service to his neighbors, parish and community. Whether lending an ear, hand or leading by example, Thomas touched lives with humility and grace.

He will be remembered for his lifelong passion for learning – an avid reader who found joy in books and the world’s many stories. He cherished every opportunity to travel, explore new places, and especially to spend quiet, meaningful moments with Frances, his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Thomas’s love and support for his family was steadfast and knew no boundaries.

Thomas was predeceased by his son Garry S. Galvani, and daughters Crystal and Jennifer Galvani.

He is survived by his wife Frances; his daughters Julikay G. Decarvalho, Lorna Farren, and Hannah Galvani; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at St. Denis Catholic Church, in Whitefield. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, in Gardiner. All whose lives were touched by Thomas are welcome to gather together in remembrance.

Arrangements and guidance are in the care of 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.

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A. JACQUELINE CHAMBERLAIN

WATERVILLE – A. Jacqueline Chamberlain, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Born February 13, 1934, the daughter of Warren and Ursula Marcoux, she was raised in Waterville.

She was a proud graduate of Waterville High School’s class of 1951.

In October 1953, she married the love of her life, Robert J. Chamberlain (aka Stubby). Together, they built a family that included four children. Terri Hill (Wayne), James, Tom (Barbara), and Heidi McDonald (Michael). Jackie cherished her role as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, always putting her family at the heart of everything she did.

Her legacy lives on in her six grandchildren, Christopher, Adam (Megan), Ryan (Natalie), Brooke (Michael Mogollon), Hayley, and Katee, and her seven great-grandchildren: Robert, Logan, Davis, Nash, Savannah, Maeve, and Mia.

Jackie is survived by her sister Louise Bowker (Mark) and their son Seth Foster, as well as her brother William (Stephanie) Marcoux and their daughters Brandy Smith and Sarah Marcoux.

She was predeceased by her husband Robert, her daughter, Terri, her granddaughter, Natalie, her sister Bernardine Rockwell, her half-sister, Virginia Witham, and her half-brother, Robert Marcoux.

Jackie worked for New England Telephone Company and later retired from a fulfilling career with the Maine State Legislature. She was a communicant member of Corpus Christi Parish, in Waterville, and her faith remained a guiding light throughout her life.

In her spare time, Jackie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, cooking, crafting, reading, gardening, volunteering, going to the beach, and playing cards with friends and family. She enjoyed spending her winters in Florida with her husband, where they found peace and relaxation.

A celebration of Jackie’s remarkable life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver St, Waterville, ME 04901. A reception will be held after the service in the church hall at the same location to celebrate her life.