Obituaries

Peggy (Margaret Toland) Bottiglio of York, Maine went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 7, 2022.   Peggy was a loving & caring woman, the one everyone went to for advice & guidance. She brought people together and went out of her way to help others when they were in need or fell on hard times. There was always a seat at the table for someone. Peggy was extremely giving, kind and compassionate. She had a fun & loving nature. She was super bright & often...

Lillian “Lee” Enright of Cape Neddick, Maine, passed away in the early hours of Thursday January 6, 2022, at Brigham and Woman’s Hospital in Boston, MA. Lee was born on September 5, 1953, in Somerville, MA daughter of Maurice and Lillian. As the oldest of eight children, Lee was a born leader. She grew up in Billerica, MA and graduated from Billerica Memorial High School in 1971. That fall she moved to Boston, attended nursing school, and began her lifelong career as...

William ‘Billy’ T. Hildreth, 53, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Portsmouth, NH on Saturday, December 18, 2021. William was born in York, Maine and grew up in Ogunquit and Wells- Attending Wells Schools. William enjoyed the restaurant industry and worked at many establishments in Ogunquit and Portsmouth over the years, where he enjoyed gaining lifelong friends. William was known for his kindness and willingness to do anything for anyone. William was predeceased by...

York, Maine-Beloved husband, father and grandfather Robert " Bob" E.  Bacon, passed away during the afternoon of December 29, 2021 after a period of failing health. He was born  August 22, 1943 in Blackstone, MA a son of the late Leo P. and Edna (Darling) Bacon.  Bob proudly and honorably served his country for 28 years in the US Air Force, retiring as Chief Master Sergeant. He was stationed at both US and European bases and served in support of...

Nathaniel Jacob Lang, born November 25, 1980, of York, Maine passed away in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on December 26, 2021, at the age of 41.   Nathaniel, “Nate” was born one minute before his brother Nicholas “Nick” Lang in New Hartford, New York. The Lang family relocated to York, Maine in 1981 where they were successful in running Lang’s Motel and the Cat N Nine Tail country store in Cape Neddick.   Nate is predeceased by his mother and father...

Mary Littleton Hale of 17 Horn Rd., York returned to her beloved Jesus on Sunday, December 26. Her deep faith was a constant in her life, and an inspiration to many. She was born on January 14, 1944, in Cambridge MA to Ronald and Mary McCarthy Littleton. She graduated from Natick High School in Natick, MA in 1962. On May 4th, 1968, Mary married the love of her life, David Hale who predeceased her in 2015. Mary was devoted to her family. She is survived by her brother Jim Littleton of...

 York, Maine-Mary Jane "Jana" Dwyer, 82 formerly of 117 Long Sands Rd., passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Jana resided at The Edgewood Center in Portsmouth, NH for the past nine months.  Jana was born to Harry and Rose T. (Leone) Levine on April 03, 1939, in Natick, Massachusetts. Jana was predeceased by her husband Richard S. Dwyer of 47 years. She is survived by her daughter Suzanne Dwyer Jones; her...

Janis M. (Adams) Marshall-Colby, age 67 of Eliot, formerly of York, died in the early morning hours of December 20th, with her son Jefferey by her side, following a short but courageous battle with cancer. It is comforting to know she is now with her youngest son, Joshua, again. Janis was born on February 14th, 1954 in Revere, MA, to the late Richard and Josephine (Cavarretta) Adams. She was raised in Malden and Newburyport, MA. In her younger years, she loved dancing and was active in the...

York, Maine-Beloved David Lee “Bubba” Thomae passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at age 65 after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Dave was born on April 14, 1956 in Waukesha, WI, the first son of Helen and Thomas Thomae.  He graduated from Wausau West High School and attended Purdue University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management with mechanical engineering in 1978.  Dave met the love of his life, Lori, while both were freshman at...

Donald Murray Neary b. May 5, 1930 d. December 16, 2021 Born to Emily Clarke Neary and Martin John Neary in Somerville Massachusetts, Don was the youngest of 7 children. He is predeceased by his wife Ann DeStafano Neary of Malden, MA, his sister Mary Elizabeth Judy of York Beach, ME, and his five brothers: Frederick L. Neary of West Medford, MA, Martin John Neary of CA, Edward J. of Brighton, Ma, William C. Neary of York Beach, and Robert J. Neary of York Beach. We are comforted knowing...