Obituaries

Kenneth A. Johnson passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 in the family home in York, Maine. Kenneth was born February 23, 1945 in Wilcox, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Charlie Yngve Johnson and Frances (Wantuck) Johnson.  After graduating he served for 20 years, from May 1963 to May 1983, in the U.S. Navy. During his travels with the Navy he fell in love with Linda Chaney in Kittery, Maine. Kenneth and Linda Johnson raised a family of 5 children, Susan Davis, Michael Greenlee, ...

Robert F. Crowell (Bob) died at Maine Medical Cardiac Center on February 3, 2026, following a brief illness.  Bob's family was with him and he peacefully slipped away.  We take comfort that he is now reunited with his twin brother and his parents. Bob and his identical twin brother Billy were born in Lynn, MA December 22,1953 to Bill and Priscilla Crowell.  They grew up in Peabody, Mass, and spent summers at Asbury Grove Campground in Hamilton, Mass, ...

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 “Big Lou” passed away peacefully at his home in York Maine on Saturday, June 6th, 2026.  Lucien Ronaldo Potvin was born in Manchester, NH  on January 31, 1934. He was the son of Blanche and Wilfred Potvin of Goffs Falls, NH.  Lou had two brother’s, Wilfred (Red) and Gerard who predeceased him. Big Lou was a Navy Veteran, enlisting when he was 17, serving 4 years as a Radioman 1st class during the Korean War. After his service, he returned to the ...

Flora Marie [Santaniello] Chechile, 85, of Eliot, ME, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at Webster at Rye in Rye, NH. Born on November 19, 1940, in Springfield, MA, to Andrew and Madeline Santaniello, Flora attended Cathedral High School in Springfield, MA. She dedicated many years of service to her community, working as Executive Secretary to the Selectboard of Hampden, MA and later as an Administrative Assistant at East Meadows Executive Suites in East Longmeadow, ...

Keene, NH — George F. Furlone, a lifelong and beloved resident of Keene, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Born in Keene on October 21, 1941, to Henry and Rose (Desrosiers) Furlone, George grew up in the community he loved. He attended Keene High School before proudly serving his country in the U.S. Navy. Upon returning home, George married the love of his life, Constance "Connie" Phillips. Together, they shared a beautiful journey and celebrated over 60 ...

The Reverend John M. Heinl died on May 21, 2026 in Kittery Point, ME as a result of complications following a fall. Having recently turned 90 and with a full life behind him, John was ready for the next adventure. Born in Chicago, IL and raised there and in Waukesha, WI, John attended Carroll College in Waukesha and Mission House Theological Seminary in Plymouth, WI. In 1961 he was ordained in the Evangelical and Reformed Church (now part of the United Church of Christ). John ...

Susan Forbes Metcalf, of York, Maine, passed away on September 22 at Sentry Hill in York Harbor. Susan was a friend to all and will always be remembered for her ready laugh, winning smile, and generous spirit. She was ever willing to help family, friends, and her community.    Born in Auburn, New York, Susan was the second child of Edwin Rich Metcalf and Ruth Horton Metcalf of Princeton, New Jersey, and York, Maine. She was educated at Miss Porter’s School in Farmington, ...

John J. Murphy, 91, of York Maine passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, May 18, 2026.  Born on December 5,1934 and raised in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, he was the son of Thomas and Helen Murphy, brother to Arlene Burgess and her husband, Albert. He attended Boston College as a golf scholar and graduated class of 1955 and received advanced degrees from MIT executive programs.  He served his country in the US Army Security and Army Intelligence. John was a highly ...