Obituaries in Fryeburg, ME

OXFORD- Bruce W. Roberts, 65 of Oxford, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, January 9, 2026 after several years of declining health. Born in Norway on June 10, 1960, he was the son of Leslie and Georgena (Buck) Roberts. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Oxford Hills High School, c...

SOUTH PARIS- Charles E. Gowell, 89, of South Paris, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the Hospice House in Auburn. He was born in Norway, son of Dwight and Flora (Johnson) Gowell on July 21, 1936.He attended Paris High School. He worked for a short time at Portland Pipe Line, and in the woo...

Jeffrey L. Hanscom Sr., age 71, of Bridgton, Maine, passed away peacefully at his home on January 15th, after a period of declining health.Jeff was born in Casco, Maine, on September 26, 1954, to Alfred “Hank” Hanscom and Winifred Robinson-Hanscom of Casco. He graduated from Lake Region High School,...

POLAND- Franklin I. “Frank” Strout Jr., 59, of Poland, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2026, in Poland. Born on February 13, 1966 in Lewiston, Maine, Frank was a lifelong Mainer whose warmth and generosity touched the lives of many.Frank graduated with his high school diploma from Pol...

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 ...

Jean Shirley (Wentz) Cressy, 90, of Fryeburg, Maine, passed away on January 7 th at her home with family nearby.Jean was born on September 8 th , 1935, in Melrose, MD to Maurice Sr. and Pauline Wentz. She grew up and lived in Manchester, MD until she met the love of her life, Warren Cressy, in the E...

LOVELL- Kirby Knox, 71, of Lovell, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at his home. He was born in Norway on June 7, 1954, son of Wilma (Warren Knox) Taylor and Fred Knox.He was a lifetime resident of Lovell. He enjoyed brook fishing, watching westerns, and reminiscing about old...