Memorials
In Memory
We never lose the people we love. They live the rest of our lives with us in our heart. The following inscription taken from a headstone in Ireland - "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal"
So many things have happened
Since they were called away.
So many things to share with them
Had they been left to stay.
And now on this reunion day,
Memories do come our way.
Though absent, they are ever near,
Still missed, remembered, always dear.
Author Unknown
This page is dedicated to honoring the memories of our classmates who have passed away.
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Wayne Farley ("Butch")
1939-09-20 2025-03-06
SEBAGO — Wayne “Butch” Farley, 85, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at Bridgton Hospital after an extended illness with his family by his side. Butch was born in Rockland, Maine on September 20, 1939, son of the late Thomas Farley and Charlotte (Woodward) Farley.
After graduation from Rockport High School, Butch worked as an equipment installer for the telephone company. Following retirement, he managed Fox Island Transport for good friends Cy and Barb Davidson who owned Carvers Harbor Market on Vinalhaven.
He married Ann MacFee of Vinalhaven in 1999 enjoying a fulfilling life with their blended families and many friends in Vinalhaven, Sebago and across...
Candance Arau (Alexander)
1936-09-02 2023-07-19
On July 19, 2023 Candace Alexander Arau, 86, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. She was born September 2, 1936 in Camden, Maine.
A native of Rockport she attended Rockport High School where she met her husband, Basil David Arau. They were married on October 1, 1958 at the Rockport Baptist Church. Having played basketball in high school, she could often be found shooting hoops with her grandchildren.
After high school Candace attended Northeastern Business College in Portland. She had an adventurous spirit, she would take an unknown road just see where it went. Her husband, Basil, was in the United States Navy, stationed at the Brunswick NAS. His service took the fami...
James Annis
1942-12-16 2024-07-12
ROCKPORT — James “Jim” E. Annis, 81, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024, at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Jim was born on Dec. 16, 1942, in Morristown, N.J., and soon after his birth, his family returned to Rockport, where he grew up surrounded by his large extended family in the “Simonton’s Corner” neighborhood. Jim attended Rockport High School and graduated in 1961. He was an exceptional athlete, leading his basketball team to the state tournament championship game and winning an award as the tournament MVP. After high school, Jim attended Maine Maritime Academy for a short time, and then enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served for four years. Jim and his wife, Li...
William Henry Annis
1928-11-28 2024-12-12
William Annis
ROCKPORT — William Henry Annis was born on Nov. 28, 1928, on his family’s farm in Rockport. Bill was the fifth of six children born to Cecil and Zilpha (Coombs) Annis, with 18 years separating oldest from youngest. Bill started school in a one-room schoolhouse within walking distance of the farm.
Bill was country strong, and he needed to be, growing up on a hardscrabble farm during the Depression. Especially when his beloved older brother Walter left Maine to serve in the Pacific Theater in World War II, his family counted on Bill to hitch up oxen or horses to hay the fields, plant and harvest crops, milk cows and tend to livestock. Despite many hardships, Bill sp...
Marie Azevedo (Bachelor)
1947-03-06 2009-01-03
ROCKPORT - Marie Azevedo, 61, passed away January 3, 2009 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center following a long illness.
Born March 6, 1947 in Camden, she was the daughter of Edwin and Bertha Robinson Bachelor. Marie was educated in the Rockport school system, graduating from the last class of Rockport High School in 1965. In 1966 she graduated from the former Plus School of Business in Portland.
In June of 1967, she married Michael Azevedo and the couple resided in the Southern Maine area for many years. Marie was employed by Commercial Union Insurance Company until the births of her children.
In 1980 she moved to the Winthrop area where she was employed by Brian Berry, CPA...
Robert Bridges
1947-10-15 2007-06-19
Robert Bridges Obituary
Robert L. Bridges, 59
STANDISH -- Robert L. Bridges, 59, loving husband of Pam Bridges, of 40 years, died June 19, 2007, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, surrounded by his family.
He was born on Oct. 15, 1947, on Orange Street in Rockland, to Lewis and May Pease Bridges. He attended schools in Rockport and received his college degree at SMVTI, in South Portland. He married Pam Stone on Dec. 10, 1966, in Rockport. He embarked on a long career in the automotive industry, most recently serving as Parts Manager for R.J. Grondin Sons Construction Company in Gorham.
During his years raising his family, Bob was involved in the l...
James Carleton
1934-05-26 2023-11-12
James R. Carleton, Sr., obituary
Fri, 11/17/2023 - 3:15pm
ROCKPORT — James R. Carleton, Sr., 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast.
Born in Bath, May 26, 1934, he was one of five children born to William H. and Carrie G. Raffa Carleton. He was educated in local Rockport schools.
Jim joined the army in 1955 and served his country proudly until his honorable discharge in 1957. After the Army he worked many jobs, but his favorite was working as a vending machine operator.
While Jim was home on leave in 1956, he married the love of his life, Janice Watts. They spent 64 years together until Ja...
Alan Counce
1952-03-10 2023-11-10
ROCKLAND — Alan S. Counce, 71, died peacefully at home, with his loving family at his side, Friday, November 10, 2023, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma cancer.
Born in Camden, March 10, 1952, he was the son of Oliver and Ethel Reynolds Counce. Educated locally, Alan was a graduate of Camden Rockport High School. Following high school he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served in Vietnam. Upon returning home, Alan reunited with a life-long friend and classmate, Nancy Stanley. The pair were married on May 30, 1976 and have made their home in Rockland ever since.
Alan began his civilian career working at BIW. For over 28 years he served as a marine designer a...
Daniel Pitcher (Daniel Pitcher)
1947-04-01 2024-09-27
KINGFIELD — Daniel Amos Pitcher, known affectionately as Dan, passed away on Sept. 27, 2024, at the age of 77. He was born April 1, 1947, and grew up in Camden with his parents Amos and Florice Pitcher and his sister Diane. He met his wife Linda Faus at the Samoset Resort, and they later resided in Kingfield for 45 years. He was an accomplished carpenter and home builder and was recognized as a ski tuning expert and knowledgeable ski salesman at the Ski Rack.
Dan was an avid outdoorsman who loved to ski, fish, canoe and camp. He and Linda loved paddling down the Kennebec, and camping at Cathedral Pines Campground in Eustis with their daughter Dawn and her husband Dave Batchelder...
Lucille Hall (Deane)
1924-03-21 2016-06-20
WEST ROCKPORT — Lucille Dean Hall, 92, of West Rockport, died June 20, 2016, at her home. Born in Rockport on March 21, 1924, she was the daughter of Kenneth W. and Ardelle (Robbins) Dean.
She was a graduate of Rockport High School, Class of 1942, and was a lifelong resident of the town. She married the love of her life, Harold A. Hall, on June 18, 1945, at the Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Camden. While raising her children and until her retirement, Lucille (or Lucy) was employed at the Sail Loft Restaurant in Rockport, where she made many good friends.
Lucille loved her home and her beautiful flower gardens, which she enjoyed maintaining into her late 80s. Reading, knitti...