Obituaries

The family of Edward Albert Bragdon Jr., 101, announces his peaceful passing on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at his home of 73 years on Organug Road in York.  Ted was born in York on August 15, 1924 and lived his entire life there. He was the son of the late Edward Albert Bragdon Sr. and Marion Twambley Bragdon. He grew up in York with his three siblings, Janice, Carter, and Baxter. As a teen, Ted worked at the First Parish Cemetery and at the Lucas and Eaton Funeral Home. He drove a bus ...

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With broken hearts, the family of Stephanie Jean Flowers Black announce her passing on July 16, 2026, just a few weeks after her 58th birthday. Born on June 26, 1968, Steph was the firstborn of Jerry and Linda Warner Flowers. Raised by her mom Linda alongside her sister Melissa and brother Scott, she grew up on Logging Road in Cape Neddick surrounded with the love of many members of the extended Warner family, playing with many cousins in the neighborhood as a child, and particularly ...

Dolores Takarewski, 92, of York, Maine, passed away peacefully at York Hospital on March 31st, surrounded by family. She was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania, on July 2, 1933, and was the daughter of Thelma Best. She worked for many years as a fashion buyer at The Boston Store in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Dolores was predeceased by her beloved husband of 47 years, Joe, and her siblings, Elizabeth Miller and William Lewis. She is survived by her son Joe Takarewski, son-in-law Craig Sato, and ...

Carol Lillian Farnsworth, age 90, resident of York, Maine, passed away peacefully and surrounded by close family on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Carol was born on April 23, 1936, the daughter of John (Jack) and Lillian Fenton. She grew up in Melrose, Massachusetts and Clinton, Maine, one of four children alongside her sister Barbara and brothers Al and Don. She attended Maine Central Institute (MCI), where she met the love of her life, Richard George Farnsworth, who was also a student there. ...

  It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bernie Giamberardino after a long battle with cancer. For more than seventeen years, Bernie faced the challenges of multiple myeloma with unwavering strength and grace, inspiring all who knew him.  Bernie was born on November 9, 1970, in Everett, Massachusetts, the son of Maddalena (née D’Alleva) and the late Bernardo Giamberardino. He grew up in Woburn, Massachusetts, and later made his home in York, ...

York, Maine- Anthony H. Vinet (Tony), 80, of River Meadow Lane Ext., passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at home with his wife, Kathleen by his side. He was born November 10, 1945 in Somerville, MA a son of the late Horatio A. and Mary A. (Brock) Vinet.  He leaves his wife of 55yrs, Kathleen (Cain) Vinet; his son, Jonathan Vinet and his partner, Stephanie Morrison of Newmarket, NH with their three children, Henri Morrison, Zachary and Nora Vinet; his daughter Kelley Downie and ...

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Robert Joseph Normandeau, 88, of York Beach, Maine, and formerly of Hooksett, New Hampshire, passed away on July 8, 2026. Born in 1937 in Manchester, New Hampshire, he was the son of Armand Normandeau and Beatrice Normandeau. Bob was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Anne (Betty) Wageman Normandeau for 66 years. He is survived by his wife Betty, his children Pam Ouellette, Scott Normandeau, and Wendy Spencer, as well as his 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and extended family. Bob ...

Frank H. Witham, born in York, Maine on June 18th, 1944 to Clarence F. and Muriel E. (Waugh) Witham.  He passed away peacefully in his beloved home by the pond on July 4th, 2026 with his wife by his side. He graduated from York High School in 1962. Throughout high school he spent his time working at the local service station and spending time with his friends and family. Upon graduation he attended Bentley College before coming back home to take over the family business. Frank owned ...