Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Homes Milbridge Obituaries

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Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Homes Milbridge is a trusted and compassionate funeral home located at 47 Main Street, Milbridge, ME, 04658. For years, they have been providing exceptional funeral services to the families of Milbridge and surrounding communities. Their commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and dedication to honoring the lives of loved ones have earned them a reputation as one of the most respected funeral homes in the area.

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At Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Homes Milbridge, their team of experienced funeral directors and staff understand the importance of providing personalized care and support during a difficult time. They take the time to listen to each family's unique needs and preferences, working closely with them to create a memorial service that truly reflects the life and legacy of their loved one. From traditional funeral services to cremation options, they offer a range of choices to ensure that every family can find a fitting way to say goodbye.

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Wade Robinson - January 02, 1965 - April 24, 2024

Departed: 04/24/2024 (Milbridge)

Obituary Preview: Cherryfield- Wade Paul Robinson, age 59, passed away on April 24, 2024, at his home in Cherryfield after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 2, 1965 in Franklin, New Hampshire to Paul and Nancy Robinson.

Wade worked as a maintenance technician for many years at Wyman's, obtaining his Ammonia certificate and Boiler Operator license. He was a dedicated member of various organizations, including the Masonic Pleiades Lodge #173 A.F. & A.M., Shriner's Nascar unit, Narraguagus Trail Riders club, and the Red Knights Motorcycle club of Maine Chapter 3.

Wade is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Robinson; parents, Paul and Nancy Robinson; mother-in-law, Lillian Strout; daughter, Ashlee Fountaine and her husband, Joe; grandchildren, Teiya Fountaine and her significant other, Caleb, Dylan Fountaine and Kaden Fountaine; brothers, Mark Carter, Wayne Robinson, Michael Robinson and his spouse, Janet; sister, Kristine Beal and her spouse, George; brother-in-law, Garry Strout; sister-in-law, Peggy Strout; as well as a large extended family of nieces and nephews, including Feleshia Harrell and her spouse, Jeff; Kevin Robinson and his significant other, Ashleigh; Dakota Robinson; Michael Beal and his significant other, Kelli; Logan Beal and her significant other, Joey; Katelyn Beal; Ryan, Henry and Jillian Carter; Kathy Keipp and her spouse, Fred; David Strout and his spouse, Lynnea; Julie Westgate her spouse, Ryan; Jodie Mesko and her spouse, Rich; Brandy McCoy and her spouse, Randal; Laura Santimore and Bryce Robinson. Wade is also survived by many special friends and cousins, including, Richard and Dorinda Davis; Joe and Florence Wood; Lindsey Kipp; Troy and Gayle Tucker; Jeff and Tammy Floyd; Roland and Donna Robinson and all of their families. Wade will be remembered by many former colleagues from Stinson’s Seafood, Looks Gourmet Seafood Company, Maine Wild, and Wyman’s.

He was pre-deceased by his grandparents, Margaret and Franklin Carter, Claudius and Lillian Robinson, Edward and Phoebe Melanson; father-in-law, Alton Strout; sisters-in-law, Karen Strout, Joanne Carter, Kathy Robinson, and Janet Strout.

The family would like to thank the loving staff at Beacon Hospice and Harrington Family Health Center.

A Celebration of Life for Wade will be announced in the coming weeks.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Milbridge, where online condolences may be shared: www.bragdonkelley.com.

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Donna Eva Atwell - October 25, 1945 - April 14, 2024

Departed: 04/14/2024 (Milbridge)

Obituary Preview: Cherryfield—Donna Eva Reed Atwell passed away on the morning of April 14th, 2024. She was born in her grandparents’ home in Harrington Maine to Pauline Robbins Reed Hodgkins and Donald F Reed on October 25, 1945. After graduating from Sumner High School, she moved to Windham with her best friend Astrid “Lou” Espeaignette where they both would meet their future husbands. She married her first husband Dennis F Brooks in September 1964. They had two children, Robin L Brooks Goodwin and Jeffrey D Brooks. In 1971, she married her high school sweetheart Raymond C Atwell, and they had a daughter Wendi L Atwell. They were married for 35 years until his passing in 2006. She worked for a few different companies over the years but finished her career at Idexx Laboratories. When she retired, she moved back to her hometown to be closer to her family. Some of her favorite hobbies were music, cooking, crafts, photography, and holiday gatherings. One of her favorite past times was spending time at Schoodic Point. It has now become a family tradition passed down through the generations to go there to picnic, explore, watch the waves, and absorb all its beauty.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her daughter Wendi, grandson Alex Quinones, and her brother Wayne Hodgkins. Surviving are daughter Robin Goodwin and her husband Steve; son Jeffrey Brooks and his wife Kim; five grandchildren Jasmine Waters, Cameron Goodwin, Kylah Waters, Brooke Goodwin, Benjamin Brooks, and Cody Brooks; 4 great-grandchildren; sister Sandra Atwater; sister Faye Hodgkins: sister-in-law Karen Hodgkins; sister-in-law Mary Prince and her husband Ernest Prince: and many nieces and nephews. She had many cousins that she was close to, but she had a special bond with her cousin Nancy Grant French.

The family would like to thank Blessing Hands of Maine as well as her caretaker Beth, Beacon Hospice and the loving staff at Downeast Community Hospital in Machias.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 3rd at 11:00 at the American Legion 8 N Main Street Cherryfield, Maine 04622. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Milbridge, where online condolences may be shared: www.bragdonkelley.com

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James Francis Chadbourne, Sr. - August 25, 1944 - April 13, 2024

Departed: 04/13/2024 (Milbridge)

Obituary Preview: Penobscot—Saturday, April 13, 2024, James F. Chadbourne, Sr., a resident of Penobscot, peacefully passed away at his youngest granddaughter’s home in Columbia, at the age of 79. He was the husband of the late Maureen (Marcella) Chadbourne, with whom he shared over 49 years of marriage.

Born August 25, 1944, Jim was the son of the late Alfred M., Sr. and Catherine (Codair) Chadbourne. He was raised in Lynn, Massachusetts and graduated from Lynn English High School. He became a long-time resident of Dalton, Massachusetts and relocated to his camp in Penobscot, Maine 5 years ago. Jim worked as a “Power Man” for New England Telephone and later Verizon for over 30 years. He loved driving all over New England with Maureen, discovering hidden treasures in Vermont and Maine, as well as building and spending time at his camps with his family. Jim enjoyed bass fishing and admiring the loons on Toddy Pond. He treasured the times watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow and enjoyed sharing his vast knowledge with them on so many subjects. He was well loved by all and will be greatly missed.

Jim is survived by his son, James F. Chadbourne, Jr.; a daughter, Dawn Fernandez; six grandchildren, Joshua MacConnach and his wife, Kristin, Jessica Davis and her partner, Tyler, Joseph Fernandez and his partner, Chandler, Jason Fernandez, Alexander Chadbourne and his partner, Erryn and Abigail Norton and her husband, Randy; seven great-grandchildren, Carter and Sophia Chadbourne, Asher and Maureen Davis, Adelind MacConnach, Randy and Avery Norton; siblings, Anne Walat and husband, Erwin, Kevin Chadbourne, Danville Chadbourne and his partner, Jay, and Karen Grant; as well as many special nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Robin Emery and his oldest brother, Alfred M. Chadbourne, Jr. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Bragdon-Kelley funeral Home, Milbridge, where online condolences may be shared: www.bragdonkelley.com

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Sylvia Smith - November 07, 1934 - April 08, 2024

Departed: 04/08/2024 (Milbridge)

Obituary Preview: Prospect Harbor - Sylvia passed away peacefully April 8, 2024, at Narraguagus Bay Health Care, Milbridge with family at her side. She was born at Prospect Harbor, the daughter of Elaine and George Lowell, Jr. She graduated from Sumner Memorial High School in Sullivan, Class of 1953, and lived a full life as housewife and mother. Sylvia worked in the kitchen at Ella Lewis Elementary School in Steuben and was receptionist/bookkeeper at Prospect Harbor Trading Company, the business her husband, Donald managed. Sylvia was an active member of the local Pythian Sisters Temple, holding many offices, but she was most proud to have held the office of Grand Chief of the State of Maine, 1997-1998. She was a member of Prospect Harbor Women's Club, Eastern Star, Petit Manan Ambulance, Peninsula Pet Program, and SOS club.

Sylvia so enjoyed her time with family and friends at gatherings and holidays—Christmas was her season. Donald and Sylvia spent most of their time traveling with the Anah Temple Shrine Lobster Boat Unit to conventions and parades. The family's summer address was Spring River Lake, Black Woods Road, Franklin. June to September everyone knew where to find the family.

She is survived by daughters, Gail Smith, Lynn Whalen and partner, Bruce Rich, and daughter, Eva Smith; grandson, Dakota Robinson; son-in-law, Wayne Robinson; brother, Herbert and wife, Rita Lowell; in-laws, Alice Grace, Horace and Gerry Smith, and Judy Smith; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Sylvia was predeceased by husband, Donald L. Smith; daughters, Kathy Robinson and Janet Smith; parents, Elaine and George Lowell, Jr.; brother, Bradley and his wife, Becky Lowell, and their son, Austin Lowell; In-laws, Elizabeth Palmer Smith and Lee Smith, Sr., Irving and Margaret Smith, Doris and Listen Grant, Ralph and Lorraine Smith, Richard Grace, Eben Smith, Lee, Jr., and Pearl Smith, Leah Smith, and Julian and Imogene Leighton. Family friends Maureen Hall and Kenny Eaton.

The family would like to thank all the medical staff and medical facilities involved with the care and treatment of Sylvia.

There will be a funeral service,1 pm, Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, 47 Main Street Milbridge. Family and friends are all invited to gather immediately following the service at the Knights of Phythias Schoodic Lodge 129 Hall, 874 US Route 1, Gouldsboro.

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Pauline Alice West - January 29, 1947 - March 27, 2024

Departed: 03/27/2024 (Milbridge)

Obituary Preview: Steuben- Pauline West passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 27, 2024.

Pauline was born January 29, 1947 in Ellsworth. She was the youngest daughter of Roger Wight and Christie Uldean Smith of Steuben.

Pauline graduated from Sumner Memorial High, Class of 1965. Just a few days later, June 12, Pauline married the love of her life, Paul West. This June, they would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary.

Throughout the years, Pauline has supported Paul as a homemaker and a mother of three children: Vaughn West, Shelby West, and Ava Brown, all of whom reside in Steuben, on land given to them by their grandparents, Roger and Christie Smith. After her kids were grown, Pauline became a pillar of support to the family. Her loving patience and insight allowed her to be a great listener, give wise advice, but she let no bones to be misunderstood. Pauline was quiet, but when she spoke, people listened. As a spiritual woman, Pauline volunteered much of her time teaching members of the community about the Bible’s message, and what it meant for her and them. She was very active in her worship at the Kingdom Hall, along with her many friends, who were very important to her. Pauline could easily make friends wherever she went, even still having friendships she made when she started school in the 1st grade! She loved having a large share in raising her grandchildren, even studying and preparing them for upcoming school years over summer vacation. She did all of this while supporting the establishment of their family business, West Bay Boats. Pauline had hobbies too; she could knit, crochet, hook rugs and make sea-glass jewelry. Being the generous person she was, she often made these for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren as well as friends. Pauline was also known for her amazing biscuits, among other dishes, she would make for the family to enjoy.

The family looks forward to the hope for the future they share with Pauline, found in God’s word, the Bible. As one of Jehovahs Witnesses, Pauline had full faith that God’s promises at Psalm 37:11 and John 5:28, 29 will soon be a reality. She will be resurrected and live peacefully, forever, with her family on a paradise earth under God’s Kingdom. In the meantime, she will surely be missed by all.

Her memory will continue to live on as she is survived by her loving husband, Paul; three Children, Vaughn West and wife Joanne, Shelby West, Ava Brown and husband Jeremy, all of Steuben; grandchildren, Blaine West and wife Keziah, Jordan Jones and husband Ross, Dylan Alley and wife Detrina, Jazmin Merritt and husband Lucas; great-grandchildren, Landon, Brodie, Riley, Trafton, Brynley, and Callum; two sisters, Carolyn West and Jane Shephard and husband (now deceased) John; niece, Judy Pearson and husband Sam, along with several other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was pre-deceased by her mother and father; brothers-in-law, Robert West and Caroll West; a sister-in-law Lynne West; and a niece Rachel Pearson. “We love you more Grammy!” Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Milbridge, where online condolences may be shared: www.bragdonkelley.com

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Facilities and Amenities

The funeral home's location at 47 Main Street, Milbridge, offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for families and friends to gather and celebrate the life of their loved one. The facility is tastefully decorated and well-maintained, providing a comfortable setting for visitations, services, and receptions. Ample parking is available on site, ensuring that guests can easily access the funeral home. Additionally, their facilities are fully accessible, making it easy for everyone to participate in the service.

Funeral Services Offered

Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Homes Milbridge provides a comprehensive range of funeral services designed to meet the unique needs of each family. These services include:

- Traditional funerals with burial or entombment

- Cremation services with options for scattering, burial, or memorialization

- Memorial services and celebrations of life

- Graveside services

- Pre-planning and pre-funding options

Personalized Funeral Options

The team at Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Homes Milbridge believes that every life is unique and deserves to be celebrated in a special way. They offer a range of personalized funeral options to help families create a truly memorable tribute to their loved one. These may include:

- Customized caskets and urns

- Personalized obituaries and online memorials

- Special music or musical performances

- Photo displays and memory tables

- Unique rituals or ceremonies

Supporting Families Through Grief

Losing a loved one can be an overwhelming experience, and the team at Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Homes Milbridge understands that grief is a journey that doesn't end with the funeral service. They offer ongoing support and resources to help families navigate their grief, including:

- Bereavement counseling and support groups

- Online grief resources and materials

- Referrals to local support organizations

- Aftercare programs and follow-up visits

Community Involvement

Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Homes Milbridge is deeply committed to the Milbridge community and surrounding areas. They believe in giving back through various initiatives and partnerships, including:

- Sponsorship of local events and charities

- Collaboration with community organizations

- Support for veterans' organizations and initiatives

- Participation in national funeral industry associations

Contact Information and Directions

If you're looking for a trusted funeral home in Milbridge, ME, consider reaching out to Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Homes Milbridge. You can contact them by phone at [phone number] or email at [email address]. To plan a visit or attend a service, simply follow these directions:

- From downtown Milbridge, head east on Main Street (US-1) toward School Street

- Continue on Main Street for approximately 0.5 miles

- The funeral home will be on your left at 47 Main Street, Milbridge, ME 04658

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and other biographical information. It may also include details about their life, achievements, and surviving family members.

What is the purpose of an obituary?

The primary purpose of an obituary is to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences to the bereaved. Obituaries also serve as a way to celebrate the life and legacy of the deceased.

Who typically writes an obituary?

In most cases, the obituary is written by a family member or close friend of the deceased, often with the assistance of a funeral home or obituary writer. In some cases, the deceased may have written their own obituary in advance.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the deceased's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, hobbies, and surviving family members. It may also include details about their life story, accomplishments, and any notable achievements.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary greatly, ranging from a few sentences to several paragraphs. The average length is around 150-200 words. However, some online obituaries can be longer and more detailed.

Where are obituaries typically published?

Traditionally, obituaries were published in local newspapers and funeral home websites. Today, they can also be found on online obituary platforms, social media, and memorial websites.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication or platform. Some newspapers and online sites offer free or low-cost options, while others may charge a fee based on the length or features of the obituary.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, it is becoming increasingly popular for individuals to write their own obituaries in advance. This allows them to have control over how they are remembered and celebrated after their passing.

What is a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, typically including only the basic details such as name, age, and date of death. It is often used in conjunction with a full obituary.

What is the difference between an obituary and a eulogy?

An obituary is a written notice announcing a person's death and providing biographical information. A eulogy is a speech or written tribute delivered at a funeral or memorial service to celebrate the life and legacy of the deceased.

Can I include photos or videos in an obituary?

Yes, many online obituary platforms and funeral home websites allow you to upload photos and videos to accompany the written obituary. This can help bring the story of the deceased to life and provide a more personal tribute.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

You can usually submit an obituary to a newspaper through their website or by contacting their obituary department directly. Be sure to follow their guidelines for content and formatting.

Can I edit an obituary after it has been published?

In most cases, it is possible to make corrections or edits to an obituary after it has been published. However, this may depend on the publication or platform's policies.

How long are obituaries kept online?

The duration that an obituary remains online varies depending on the platform or publication. Some may keep them archived indefinitely, while others may remove them after a certain period of time.

Can I create an online memorial or tribute page?