Obituaries

Mary Cundari Kinnear passed peacefully at the age of 85 on November 30, 2023, at her home in York Harbor, Maine, surrounded by loving family and friends. Mary was born in Boston, MA, on December 9, 1937, the daughter of Clarence J. Hill and Catherine M. Nolan, and was raised in Medrod, MA. Mary attended Malden Hospital Nursing School, graduating with her RN in 1958. She later attended George Mason University earning her Bachelor’s Degree in 1981. Mary worked as a nurse and...

York, Maine- Greta Jean (Burness) Glorioso, 84 formerly of Natick, MA passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Durgin Pines. She was born February 7, 1939 in Hyde Park, MA a daughter of the late J. Gordon and Florence B. (Aitchison) Burness.  She enjoyed many years working as a secretary in an elementary school, for a doctor's office in Natick, MA, and had worked for several years a a receptionist in the Maine Hotel Industry. She enjoyed spending time on the beaches of Maine...

On the morning of Friday, November 24, 2023, at the age of 84, Carolyn A. (Peak) Dabrowski peacefully passed away at home in Eliot, Maine, holding hands with Stanley, her devoted and loving husband of 57 years. Born February 3, 1939 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Carolyn was the third of seven children to the late Francis X. and Helen C. (Graf) Peak. She loved her hometown and maintained a strong bond with her 5 sisters and one little brother while raising her family in Nashua, New...

Albert Arthur Pare’ III, 62, of York Beach Maine and Lighthouse Point Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was the son of Albert A. Pare’ Jr, and the late Elizabeth Johnson (Pare’) DeCourcey. Al grew up in York Beach with his sister Kim, late brother Bobby, and sister Nancy. They spent idyllic summers on the water, whether on the boat or beach, and loved to cause chaos at the family’s dairy farm. They enjoyed winter fun on mountains and trails,...

York, Maine-Leslie N. Doherty, 78 of U.S. Route One, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in Pinnacle of North Berwick. She was born July 3, 1945 in New London, Conn a daughter of the late Samuel E. and Gloria (Higgins) Rindge. She attended the Boston School of Fine Arts and majored in painting and design. She was a member of the Kittery and York Art Association, Kennebunkport and Newburyport Art Associations and was one of the first members who originated the Seacoast Area Artists...

York, Maine- Walter D. Hett, 90 of Two Victoria Court and formerly of Stow, MA and Portsmouth, NH, passed away on November 18, 2023. He was born in Haverhill, MA, son of the late John and Maud B. (Meloon) Hett on October 28, 1933. He grew up learning the values of hard work and discipline while assisting his parents in operating their family farm. Walter graduated from Portsmouth High School as part of the Class of 1951, after which he dedicated a portion of his life in service to our...

Michael Joseph Stotts March 28, 1931 – November 9, 2023 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Joseph Stotts, who left us on November 9, 2023 at the age of 92. He faced his final journey with courage, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born on March 28, 1931, Michael was a hard working, goal oriented young man who helped to support his family in Connecticut during his early life. After his tour of duty in the United States Army during the Korean...

York, Maine-Leslie "Les" Howard Bridges, 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in Bellamy Fields in Dover, NH. He was born February 3, 1943 in Newburyport, MA a son of the late Floyd S. and Dorothy T. (Baker) Bridges.   Leslie served his whole life in the Law Enforcement Service. He was a retired Maine State Police Officer, Special Deputy U.S. Marshal and served both Governor John McKernan and Governor Angus King.   Leslie loved woodworking spending many...

Albert J. St. Hilaire, 91, of York, ME, passed away at his home on November 7, 2023, with his wife Sally by his side. Born in Boston, MA on June 14, 1932 to Albert and Nettie (Libby) St. Hilaire. He grew up in South Boston, graduating from Gate of Heaven High School in 1949. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  Upon his return from military service, he graduated Boston College and attended Suffolk Law School. He then began his life long career in the food...

A Celebration of Life will be held from 11am to 2pm on Saturday, November 18th at Foster's Clambake, Axholme Road, York, Maine..   David Prescott DeCoste   July 10,1965 to November 3, 2023   Born Lowell, Mass. at Saint John's Hospital, son of Nancy Stowe and Francis D. DeCoste Jr., David grew up in Salem and Londonderry, N.H.  A graduate of Londonderry High School, he attended the University of New Hampshire, completing his bachelors degree from University...