Obituaries in Buckfield, ME

SUMNER- Robert E. Arris, 70, of Sumner passed away after a long hard battle with multiple illnesses on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Rumford Hospital. He was born in Lewiston on May 11, 1955 to parents, Eugene and Louise (Varney) Arris.Bob attended local schools and spent many years as a Supervisor/O...

Norway- Carolyn A. (Hall) Russell, age 73 passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday January 11, 2026. She was born on November 16, 1952, in Rumford, a daughter of the late Edward and Beverly (Smith) Hall. Carolyn attended and graduated from the local school.She married the love of her life Leonard ...

Norway - Douglas M. Larrabee, age 81, of Mechanic Falls, passed away on Friday December 19, 2025, at the Norway Rehab Center, with his family by his side. He was born on February 26, 1944, in Lewiston, a son of the late Richard and Ellen (Lodge) Larrabee. After graduating high school, Douglas joine...

Richard Frank Doble Jr., age 62, passed away at his home on Thursday December 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on January 9,1963 in Northbridge Massachusetts to Richard F. Doble Sr. and Eleanor (Ranslow) Doble. He attended Keene High school, class of 1981. Short...

OTISFIELD- Joey Jay Nickerson, 55, of Otisfield, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Joey was born in Lewiston on March 24, 1970 to parents, Alan and Carol (Champagne) Nickerson.Joey was not only a son, but a brother, a friend, and a confidant to many. He enjoye...

SOUTH PARIS- Our beloved Brianna Faye Vollmar, 43, left this world on Thursday, October 30, 2025. She leaves behind her husband of 21 years, two daughters and a son, all whom she loved with all her heart.Brianna attended Oxford Hills, graduating in 2000. She remained in the area, raising her childre...

Lovell – Diane Burnell Merrill of Lovell, left this life and went on to her next adventure on November 15, 2025 at 5:15 a.m. after a 14-year battle with a hereditary disease. She was born on May 17, 1965, just one week before her loving husband.Diane always had food, stories and love to share. She o...

Brian Wrightington, 49, of Fryeburg, Maine, passed away on November 22nd. Born with a heart as big as his smile, Brian was truly the definition of “salt of the earth.” A fun-loving family man, Brian found the greatest joy in the simple moments. He loved being outdoors, where he was in his element—wo...

Alison Rhoads SchechterMay 26, 1936 - November 26, 2025BRIDGTON, ME- Alison Schechter, a prominent figure in Wellesley real estate for many years, died peacefully on November 26, 2025 at the age of 89. Alison was born May 26,1936 and raised by her parents, Alton and Kathryn Rhoads, on Ponus Ridge in...

Ronald Taylor McAllister, 87, of Center Lovell, Maine, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.Born on September 18, 1938, in Portland, Maine, to Ralph R. McAllister and Ina (Taylor) McAllister, he was a well-regarded lifelong resident of Lovell.He owned and ...

FRYEBURG- William C. Lowell, 82, of Fryeburg, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He was born in Somerville, MA on August 25, 1943 to parents, Charles and Mary (McConnell) Lowell.He attended and graduated from local schools in Arlington, MA. He was a commercial painte...

FRYEBURG- William “Bill” Ruest, 68, of Fryeburg passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his home peacefully in his spouse’s arms. He was born in Fall River, MA on December 13, 1957, son of Samuel Ruest and Mary Santos.He lived in Fall River for 66 years before moving to Maine with his spouse...