All Obituaries

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Nicole Balant, 70, died peacefully in her home in Damariscotta on Saturday evening, April 13, 2024. She grew up in Chester County, PA and was a graduate of The Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, PA. She completed a bachelors degree in Psychology at Bryn Mawr College and a masters degree in Technical Writing at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. Over the years she built a career as a skilled free-lance copy editor with a focus on academic works published by university presses. She is...

Nancy Louise Mullane, of Newcastle, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 11, 2024 at the age of 64. Nancy was born on Jan. 15, 1960 in Colorado Springs, Colo., to the late William and Edith Mullane of NYC. Both of her parents were in the military. Her dad was transferred to Portland, and then to Boston in 1964, and the family settled in Bridgewater, Mass. In 1982 Nancy graduated from Lesley College in Cambridge, Mass. with a degree in elementary education. Nancy married in 1983 and...

Paul Stephen Bryant, passed away on the evening of April 7, 2024, at Coves Edge in Damariscotta.  Born on August 12, 1943 to Creston and Kathlyn (Higgins) Bryant, Paul grew up in Newcastle.  He built a house next door, where he raised his family and worked "down the hill" at Riverside Boat Co., a family business started by his father in 1946.  A lucky man, Paul was able to live his dream.  At age 5, his father gave him his first sailing dinghy.  From...

Glen Mills, currently of Damariscotta, passed away unexpectedly, after a brief illness on March 30, 2024. Glen was predeceased by his beloved father, Lawrence J. Mills of South Thomaston; his mother, Maude Ann Moran of Rockport; step-mother, Ellie Mills of South Thomaston; and his older brother, Gary L. Mills of South Thomaston.   He is survived by his younger brother, Ken Mills and wife Nancy of Washington; several nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews. Glen...

Ellen Gordon, 91 of Alna, passed away peacefully at Cove’s Edge on the morning of  March 29, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Ellen was born in Washington DC on November 27, 1932. She attended the National Cathedral School and went on to Mount Holyoke College and George Washington University.  Ellen developed an early love for Maine while spending summers at the family cabin in Chamberlain, a love that she shared with her beloved husband of more than sixty years. ...

Caroline R. Norwood, 38 years old, was born on October 1st, 1985, and went to be with the Lord on Monday, the 25th of March, 2024. She is survived by her precious daughter, Trinity Hyson; six brothers and sisters; and her parents, David and Laurie Norwood. The absolute most important thing in her life was her daughter Trinity, whom she spent every moment she could with. Caroline had a passion for life that was an amazing thing to witness.  She loved her family, her dog Pepper,...

Catherine Hyland Gregg, “Kitty,” was a hard-working, funny, faith-filled woman, who loved her friends and the opportunity to speak with them in equal measure. A native Washingtonian, Kitty was raised in the Petworth neighborhood on Third Street NW where she attended school at St. Gabriel’s. The family moved out of the city to Maryland, just over the District line, during Kitty’s teen years.   Kitty attended Bethesda-Chevy Chase high school. She...

Yvette Marie Alexander, "Shrub", age 53, of Nobleboro Maine, passed away at her home on the afternoon of March 20, 2024.  She was born on January 20, 1971, to the late Philip and Jean Quintal.  Yvette was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Richard Prentice Jr.; and her brothers, Philip Quintal Jr. and Joseph Quintal.  Yvette, known for her funny and caring nature, always prioritized the needs of others before her own. She will be deeply missed by...

Robert L. Hills, 102 of Damariscotta, passed away on the morning of March 18, 2024, at Schooner Cove in Damariscotta, where he had been living for the past twenty years. Born in Gaylordsville, CT on September 4, 1921, he was the son of Newton and Ruby Hills.  For six years he went to Gaylordsville Grammar School, and went on to graduate from New Milford High School in 1937, at the age of 15. He worked on local farms and the Gaylordsville Garage until August of 1941, when he went to...