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
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Joyce Daniello (Dennison)
Joyce Daniello Obituary
Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 10, 2023.
Joyce Elaine Daniello of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away at The Rucki Hospice Care Center in Zephyrhills at the age of 75, on Friday September 15, 2023. She was surrounded by her family.
Joyce was born in Rockport, Maine on August 26, 1948, to her parents, Cecil Dennison Sr. and Mary Dennison. She was one of 4 children. She grew up attending Rockport schools and graduated from Rockport High School in 1966
Joyce was dearly devoted to her family. She was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was predeceased by her loving husband Dennis Daniello Sr., her mother...
Cecil Dennison
2024-06-09
LINCOLNVILLE — Cecil E. Dennison Jr., 76, husband of Cynthia D. Lowell, died on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Rockport on June 13, 1947, he was the son of Cecil E. and Mary B. (Hawes) Dennison. A member of the class of 1965 of Rockport High School, he was very proud of his class. He went on to NMVTI in Presque Isle, graduating in 1967.
From 1967 to 1973, Cecil served in the Army National Guard, Company B in Belfast. On July 18, 1971, he married Cynthia D. Lowell, building a home in 1978 in Rockport, where they raised their family and Cecil grew his construction business.
His early employment including working for his Uncle Arlo during the con...
Arline Pease (Doucette)
1932-06-29 2021-09-30
Arline D. Pease Obituary
Arline D. Pease, formerly of Hingham, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday,
September 30th, 2021. She was born June 29,1932 to the late Kenneth and Hazel
(Graffam) Doucette. Arline was raised in Rockport, Maine and she always regarded that
as home. Growing up she played basketball, and she was the Lobster Queen in 1948,
and graced the cover of Collier’s magazine. She was always a social butterfly who never
shied away from a spotlight.
In 1952 she married the love of her life, the late Richard R. Pease of Rockland, ME
and they spent 55 happy years together. Arline and Dick raised their family in Hingham...
Barbara Grigor (Douglas)
1938-02-16 2024-12-08
ROCKLAND — Barbara Elizabeth Grigor, 86, died peacefully, following a long illness, on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.
Barbara was born in Rockport on Feb. 16, 1938, the daughter of Ernest Sr. and Inez Davis Douglas. Educated locally, she was a 1958 graduate of Rockport High School.
On Nov. 7, 1959, Barbara married Robert Guria Grigor, whom she had met at the Rockland Roller-Rink.
After the birth of their first daughter, Gloria, in 1960, the couple was gifted a seven-room home in Rockland by Mr. Grigor’s father. With Robert’s hard work and construction skills, they worked tirelessly to make a beautiful home for their family. They welcomed a secon...
Cynthia Dauphin (Eaton)
1924-09-10 2024-10-01
Cynthia Dauphin Obituary
On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Cynthia Medora (Eaton) Dauphin joined her loved ones in Heaven after a brief illness. She had recently celebrated the milestone of 100 years of being loved by all who were lucky enough to know her.
Cynthia was born in Rockland September 10, 1924 to Roswell Francis Eaton and Sadie Comfort (Burns) Eaton, the fourth of five children. She had the fortune of graduating from Rockport High School with the same 17 students she started kindergarten, including her older brother. Cynthia loved school, graduating with an 88% grade average, and studied with her brother David.
Cynthia met her Prince Charming, Eugene Dauphin, throug...
Marieta Wheaton (Erickson)
2023-04-10
Marieta Erickson Wheaton, obituary
Fri, 04/21/2023 - 4:15pm
ROCKPORT — Marieta Erickson Wheaton of Rockport, Maine, passed away on April 10, 2023 at the age of 81 in her home. She was born in Camden, Maine, the daughter of Emil R. Erickson and Ruth Priest Erickson.
Marieta graduated from Rockport High School in 1959. She was predeceased by her parents and her beloved dog Brittany, who was “one in a million.”
She is survived by her daughter, Capt. Julie A. Wheaton and husband Capt. Gene Loper, of Rockport, Maine; her son, Peter A. and Lauren Wheaton, of Missoula, Montana; grandchildren Taylor, Sydney and Dylan; Scott Robinson, who was like a son to her; sisters, Ru...
David Lee Farley
David Lee Farley, a man of boundless love, was born in Rockland, Maine, to Thomas and Charlotte Farley on August 11, 1943. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who passed away on February 17, 2025, at his home in Rockport, Maine, with his wife of 61 years, Carole Lee Farley, at his side.
David's life was a testament to his unwavering dedication to his family.
He graduated from Rockport High School in 1962 and married his wife, Carole, in 1964. Together, they built a loving home and raised three children in Rockport. Over his 81 years, he wore many hats; he served as a Town of Rockport animal control officer, firefighter, sexton of Rockport...
Joan Agatha Jones (Frye)
1939-11-11 2024-01-27
ROCKPORT — Jean Agatha Frye Jones, 84, died peacefully, following a long battle with dementia, Saturday, January 27, 2024, in Rockport.
Born in Rockland, November 11, 1939, she was one of seven children born to William, Sr. and Agatha Towle Frye.
Jean was a 1958 graduate of Rockport High School and was crowned Seaside Carnival Queen in 1957. During high school she was active in the band, playing both the trumpet and drums and was also a member of the basketball team.
After high school, Jean moved to Boston where she attended and graduated from Cosmetology School. There she began dating Lowell Jones, a Rockport native stationed in the Navy. Jean and Lowell were married fo...
Wanda Orr (Gregory)
1948-06-26 2023-09-07
ROCKPORT — Wanda B. Orr, 75, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.
Born in Rockland, June 26, 1948, she was the daughter of Herbert and Laura Myrick Gregory. Educated locally, Wanda was a graduate of Rockport High School.
Wanda spent many years with the love of her life, Edward ‘Bub’ Orr. Together they raised their blended family of six children. The pair were married in 2003.
When not busy raising her family, Wanda was a friendly clerk at many local businesses, including for over 24 years at Goodnow’s Pharmacy in Rockland. Later she worked for several years at Campbell’s Market.
Fam...
Dwight Gross
1935-02-07 2023-07-19
Dwight Gross Obituary
New London- Dwight D. ""Dan"" Gross, 88, of New London entered eternal life suddenly July 19, 2023, surround by his loving family. He was born Feb. 7, 1935, in Camden, Maine, the son of the late Dwight P. and Alice (Swazey) Gross.
Growing up in Maine, he attended local schools and graduated from Rockport High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1954 serving on board the USS Sullivan during the Korean War, during his time onboard Dan boxed in the Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1958. Dan work for Electric Boat, Colt Firearms, and last working at Wyman & Gordon. He had his own bands, Danny & the Gadabouts, and played for many years for Roger...