Obituaries

Alexander L. George, 82: Affection for Irish culture

PORTLAND — Alexander L. George, 82, died at Maine Medical Center on July 8. With his loving grandniece at his side, he spent his final moments enjoying Irish folklore. On June 2, 1927, he was born in Portland, Ore., a son of Louis N. and Anna (Manos) George.

Heather Gunther • Obituaries •
Monday, July 13, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Stanley W. Sontz, 68: Passion for fireworks, collecting firearms

CAPE ELIZABETH — Stanley William Sontz, 68, died at home on June 23. His wife of 46 years Marlene (Jaffe) Sontz and his loving family were at his side. On Feb. 12, 1941, he was born in Lynn, Mass., a son of Max and Esther Sontz. He graduated from Lynn Classical High ...

Heather Gunther • Obituaries •
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 11:00 am
Ruby M. Condon, 84: Youthful exuberance throughout life

Brunswick — Ruby Marguerite Condon, 84, died from cancer on July 4 with her sister June at her bedside. She was the fifth child of six born to Hazel and Arthur W. Turner in Frankfort and grew up in Brunswick and Bowdoinham. Her first marriage was to Maurice Ware of Bowdoinham. Later on, sh...

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Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 10:20 am
David D. Dubé, 80

BRUNSWICK — David D. Dubé, 80, died June 30. On Jan. 13, 1929, he was born in Brunswick, the son of Philippe and Alice Lavigueur Dubé. He attended local schools and graduated from Tufts University. He married Carol Barnes in 1951. After serving in the ...

Heather Gunther • Obituaries •
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 10:10 am
Diane C. Tighe Coburn, 56

BRUNSWICK — Diane Christene Tighe Coburn, 56, died July 4 at the Hawthorne House in Freeport. Surviving are her daughter Deanna Woodruff Lynn and her husband Joshua Lynn, and their children, Kyle Woodruff, Garrett Woodruff, Jayden Lynn and Kessel Lynn; her mother Carmella Christene Britton a...

Heather Gunther • Obituaries •
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 9:50 am
Robert E. Brown, 40

PORTLAND — Robert Eugene Brown, 40, died unexpectedly at his home June 29. He was born in Brunswick, March 1, 1969, the son of Carl E. and Betty (Allen) Brown. After attending Brunswick schools, he worked at the Heartland Restaurant in Lewiston, Bonanza in Brunswick and at Pathwa...

Heather Gunther • Obituaries •
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 9:40 am
Lawrence L. Mitch Jr., 61: Science teacher, avid golfer

FREEPORT – Lawrence L. “Larry” Mitch Jr., 61, died June 30.

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Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Thomas Arthur Herbert Jr., 86: Captivating storyteller

PORTLAND — Thomas Arthur Herbert Jr., 86, died July 3. He was born in Portland on April 3, 1923, a son of Thomas A. and Eleanor M. (Alexander) Herbert Sr. In 1941, he graduated from Portland High School. He later attended Morehead State Teachers College in Morehead, Ky.

Heather Gunther • Obituaries •
Monday, July 6, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Patricia Ann Sanford, 54: Supported Scarborough Fire Department

SCARBOROUGH — Patricia Ann "Patti" Sanford, 54, died June 23 at Maine Medical Center surrounded by family and friends after a lengthy illness. She was born in Portland, the daughter of George Jr., and Bernadette Meserve. After graduating from Scarborough High School, s...

Heather Gunther • Obituaries •
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 1:30 pm
George G. Johnson Sr., 82: Lobsterman, sports enthusiast, family man

BAILEY ISLAND — George G. Johnson Sr., 82, died unexpectedly June 25 at Parkview Adventist Medical Center in Brunswick.

Heather Gunther • Obituaries •
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 10:00 am