Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy
Lucien Joseph Bouchard, 70, of Sanford, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at his home. He was born in Fort Kent on Sept. 28, 1954, the son of Hubald and Annie (Rossignol) Bouchard. He grew up in Frenchville but moved to Sanford at the age of 16. Lucien worked at Aerofab painting planes and was a machine operator at Rubb but was a mechanic most of his life, owning his own garage for several years before eventually going to work for the Town of Wells. He worked there for many years as a mechanic/equipment operator until his retirement. He married his wife, Victoria, in 1989 and they remained close right up until his passing. When he wasn’t working, Lucien still enjoyed working on cars, playing pool and going fishing. He also loved to play cards and enjoyed an occasional beer with friends and family. He was very much a family man. Lucien is survived by his former wife, Victoria; his daughters, Joanne Poissonier of Sanford and Michelle Poissonier of Sanford; his four grandchildren; his brother, Jerry Bouchard of Florida, and his sister, Rose Cox of Connecticut, as well as many nieces and nephews. A time of sharing was held at the Black, Heald and Walker Funeral Home, on Tuesday, April 1.
Joyce Rose Caron, 68, died peacefully at home on March 7, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Joyce was born in Sanford on March 11, 1956, to Romeo and Claire Caron. As a child, Joyce spent summers visiting her extended family in New Brunswick. She graduated from Sanford High School in 1975. After graduation, Joyce became a mother to her four children; being a mother was what brought her the most joy in her life. Joyce loved her hometown of Sanford and enjoyed the beach, long walks, writing short stories, drawing, going to bingo (with one of her elephant knickknacks for good luck), and, most importantly, her family. Joyce spent most of her career in retail, but she was most fond of her time working as a crossing guard for the Sanford School Department. Before her retirement, she worked for over 15 years at HMS Host in Kennebunk, where she made lasting friendships, developed pen pals, and enjoyed meeting travelers on their way through Maine. Surviving Joyce are her children, Travis Penney (Madeline), Coddy Penney (Jen), Nyah Penney and Kera Levasseur (Tyson); her sister, Sandra Gray (Armand Morin), and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Richard Hoskins. Memorial services will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, April 22, at Bibber Memorial at Autumn Green (47 Oak St., Alfred). Burial will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Sanford.
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Robert E. “Gene” Hall, 81, passed away on March 20, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Somersworth, NH, Gene grew up in Berwick before moving to Sanford, where he raised his family. Gene had an unending passion for learning and many interests. He loved nature, fishing, hunting, and history. His hobbies were as varied as they were numerous. Gene could often be found teaching someone how to tie flies, hunting with family, crafting custom fly rods, or creating unique items like baskets, a kitchen table, or a cat stand. He was also an excellent cook, with a love for preparing meals and experimenting with new recipes. Known for his offbeat, witty sense of humor, Gene delighted in quirky turns of phrase. He returned to college to earn his associate’s degree from Macintosh College in the 1990s. He worked in a variety of jobs throughout his life. He may be best remembered for his time at Wasco, or Dave’s Dugout, where he supported local hunters and fishermen. He retired as a curatorial assistant at Harvard University’s Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, a job he truly enjoyed. Gene built lifelong friendships and befriended anyone he met. Whether he was chatting with neighbors while tending his zinnias or garlic, or running into long-lost acquaintances at the grocery store, Gene was always happy to swap stories and catch up on life. Gene was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Lucille Hall; his brothers, C. Michael Hall and A. Lawrence Hall; his brother-in-law, Paul Legere; and his mother and father-in-law, Marguerite and Leo Legere. He is survived by his wife, Edith (Legere) Hall; his daughter, Sheri Hall-Miller and her husband Raymond Miller; his son, Jason “Jake” Hall; his sister, E. Geralyn Hall, and her husband David Pasinski; his brother, John (Joy) Hall; his sister-in-law, Pauline Legere; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family. Gene is also survived by his beloved cats, Fritz and Little One. A celebration of Gene’s life will take place at Black-Heald Walker Funeral Home on Saturday, April 5, from 2 to 5 p.m. Family and friends are invited to share their stories and enjoy light fare in his memory.
Beverly A. Malpass, 98, of Springvale, died on Sunday, March 9, at the Lodges Care Center in Springvale. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Friday, May 9, at the Calvary Cemetery, 1461 Broadway in South Portland.
Steven Roberge was born on August 8, 1948, in Sanford. He peacefully passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at age 76 with his family at his side. As a young child, he spoke only French; as he learned English in school, he helped his parents and siblings learn English. In his youth, he loved and played most sports, but football was definitely his favorite. He graduated from Sanford High School in 1968 and then enlisted in the Navy in 1969 for a four-year term. While in the Navy he got to experience being stationed in Iceland and Scotland. During the time he spent at sea, Steve was often used as the ship’s French English interpreter. He then went on to work as an electrician and radio technician at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, where he later retired as a planner and estimator in 2003 at the age of 55. Steve always had a passion for life and a love for the outdoors; he filled his early retirement years with many rounds of golf with his dear friends and family, as well as plenty of long cruises on his beloved Harley. Throughout his entire life, he was an avid outdoorsman. Whether it was spending countless hours fishing on his boat or sitting in his tree stand waiting for that big buck to walk by, nature was his happy place. Steve was a kind, caring, fun, loving soul, always the first to offer a hand to anyone in need. He was a devoted father and a loving grandfather. The family was always very important to Steve. Whether it was a birthday, a reunion, a school event, a sports game, a dance recital, or cheering event, Steve was there. He was also an active member of the American Legion and the Lafayette Club, where he could often be found hosting his weekly cribbage tournament. Steve survived by and will be greatly missed by his son, Jeremy Roberge of Shapleigh and his three granddaughters, Rachael Bonia, Madison Roberge, and Makenzie Roberge. Also surviving are his younger twin sisters, Linda Poirier of Lyman and Stella Roberge of Daytona Beach, FL, and his younger brother, Rodney Roberge of Arundel. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Urbain Leo Roberge and Cecile Aurora Caron. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, May 7, at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Springvale. A Celebration of Life will follow from 3-6 pm at the V.F.W. Post #9935 in Sanford.
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Ronald David Thibeault (T-Bo) passed peacefully on March 25, 2025, following complications from a rare spinal stroke. Ron was born on June 15, 1959, at Goodall Hospital in Sanford to Simone (Roux) Bergeron and Maurice Thibeault. He grew up in Alfred, graduating from Massabesic High School in 1977. One of Ron’s proudest accomplishments was his family. He met his eternal wife, Patti, in 2000 and folded her three children Jill, Jamie and Kevin along with his children Crystal, David and Michael into a cohesive family group. Ron loved all things sports and games. As a child, he began playing horseshoes and developed a lifelong passion for the sport and community. He was the Maine State Junior Champion in 1976 and 1977 and still holds the record for the highest ringer percentage by any junior. He competed in the World Horseshoe Championship Tournament in 1996, checking off a dream he had had since he was a teenager. He was active in the Maine Horseshoe Pitchers Association, where he served as both former president and current vice president. Until age 39, when he wasn’t pitching horseshoes, he could be found on the ballfields of Sanford and Waterboro pitching for his various men’s softball teams. Prior to his retirement in 2022, Ron worked as a machinist. As with everything he did in life, at work he was surrounded by friends and made the shop a happy place filled with stories and laughter. Many days after work and in retirement, Ron loved stopping by to have a beer with his friends at the Lafayette Club, where he was an active member for over 45 years and was the club’s president until his death. There was nothing more important to Ron than his family and friends. He coached his kids’ Little League teams and never missed their high school football or basketball games. He loved taking his grandkids camping and fishing, as well as swimming with them in his pool in the summers. He is survived by his loving wife, Patti (Young) Thibeault; his children, Crystal (Randy) Pike, David (Heidi) and Michael and his wife Morgan DiPietro; stepchildren Jill Marek, Jaime Ramsdell, and Kevin (Sarah) Ramsdell; his 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; his mother, Simone (Roux) Bergeron and her husband Richard; his brother, Rene (Annette) Thibeault; his sister, Diane (Wayne) Pike; a large extended family and many friends. He is predeceased by his father, Maurice Thibeault; his brother, David Thibeault; and his mother-in-law, Barbara Young. Visiting hours will be held from 10 am noon. on Saturday, April 5, at Bibber Memorial at Autumn Green, 47 Oak St., Alfred. Following the visitation, the family invites you to a Celebration of Life at The Ridge, 49 Shaw’s Ridge Rd., Sanford.
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