WINDHAM – Esther A. Genthner, 88, died peacefully, Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Ledgewood Manor in Windham. Born Jan. 28, 1924, in Waldoboro, she was the daughter of Melvin and Alice Genthner. She resided for many years at a Waldoboro nursing home until its closing. She then moved to Ledgewood Manor where she spent her remaining years. Predeceased by her parents and brother Charles Genthner, Esther is survived by her good friend Virginia Robinson and her family of Gorham; and her niece Sharon Dean of Lincolnville. Interment will be at the Dutch Neck Cemetery, Waldoboro, in the spring. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland. To share a memory or story with Esther’s family, visit her guestbook at www.bchfh.com.

CAMDEN — Mary Davis Meyers Holt, of Camden, was born May 22, 1943, in Omaha, Neb., the second daughter of Donald and Harriet Meyers.

She studied at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, earning a double major in psychology and sociology. Thanks to the award of a competitive financial grant, Mary was able to achieve a master’s degree in psychology with a specialty in rehabilitation counseling at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

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Hilda Rogers

WINDSOR – Hilda Rogers, 88, died peacefully, yet unexpectedly, Saturday, March 17, 2012, at her home.

Born in St. George, March 5, 1924, she was one of nine children of Lewis and Marjorie Taylor.  Educated in St. George schools, she was a graduate of St. George High School. (more…)

Donald Gross

CAMDEN- Donald A. Gross, 62, died unexpectedly March 15, 2012, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after suffering a major stroke. He was born at Eastern Maine Medical Center in 1950, the oldest son of Stephen and Grace (Terry) Gross. Don spent his childhood growing up in Camden, where he developed his lifelong love for the community and civic endeavors. (more…)