Alfred R. Lamontagne, 84, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough after a brief illness. Fred was born in Sanford on June 1, 1940, to Roger and Rita Lamontagne. He graduated from Sanford High School in 1958. He served four years in the U.S. Navy as a signalman. After leaving the Navy in 1962, he worked for Alfred Lamontagne Sons, a commercial builder established by his grandfather in 1913. Fred enjoyed playing cards, fishing, camping, snowmobiling, traveling and spending time with his family. He held a Life Honorary Membership to the Knights of Columbus of Sanford and Springvale and was a member of the American Legion Post # 0019, and the Sanford Elks Lodge. Fred is survived by his wife Erlene Rix Lamontagne of Sanford; his sons, Jason Lamontagne and wife Wendy of Shapleigh and Roger Lamontagne of Sanford; a stepdaughter, Michelle Socarras of Maidens, VA.; a brother, Paul Lamontagne and wife Janette of Sanford; sisters Elaine Rhoney and husband Joseph of Stilwell, KS., Gloria Guillemette and husband Daniel of Sanford, Marlene Gerry and husband Eugene of Newfield, Angela Bradish and husband Dana of Cape Elizabeth, and by 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral service will be held at the Alfred Parish Church on May 7 at 11 am, A burial service will follow at 1 pm at the Southern Maine Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Springvale. https://memorials.bibbersautumngreen.com/alfred-lamontagne/5587806/index.php#
Rodney Joseph Laurendeau, 71, died while tending his gardens at his home in Springvale on April 19, 2025. He was born at Goodall Hospital on Dec. 7, 1953, to Leo Joseph and Rose Lima (Grubb) Laurendeau. He was committed to the Catholic faith his whole life and attended St. Ignatius High School until it closed in 1969. He graduated from Wells High School, where he participated in musicals, landing the lead role in “Carousel.” He was an ardent supporter of the arts and had a great love for music, especially his beloved Beatles. Rodney cherished his childhood on Loon Pond. He earned a degree in history and political science at the University of Maine in Orono and was known to randomly belt out verses of “The Maine Stein Song.” He married many couples as a justice of the peace and spent 13 years coaching the Orange Crush football team. He retired from Genest, where he helped people create beautiful landscapes, in 2024. A strong, proud and dedicated Democrat, he would respectfully question and debate those on the other side of the aisle. Rodney was predeceased by his parents, his oldest brother, Joseph Francis “Billy” Melanson, and his dear wife Jacqueline Joyce (Duprez) Melanson, and their son, Brian John Melanson (nephew). Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Debbie Simpson Roberge Laurendeau; daughter Heather (David) Gale and granddaughter Hannah Gale of Amesbury, MA; son Todd Roberge and grandsons Keegan and Konnor Roberge of Wells; two younger brothers, Leo Paul (Sharla Dee Woodward) Laurendeau of Kaysville, Utah, and Thomas James (Diane Elaine Ryan) Laurendeau of Acton; nephew Mark ( Laurie Flayhan) Melanson of Alfred, and many more nephews and nieces, all who loved him very much. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, May 2, at Holy Family Church. https://conroytullywalker.com/obits/rodney-j-laurendeau/
Dewain E. Ness, Jr., 70, of Sanford, died peacefully at his home on Friday, April 18, 2025. He was born in Sanford on Dec. 27, 1954, the son of Dewain Sr. and Fedora (Martin) Lozowski. He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his siblings, Stephanie Ricker, (Michael Ricker) of Shapleigh, Rebecca Moscato (Kevin Moscato) and Kristina Lozowski. There will be no services at this time. https://conroytullywalker.com/obits/dewain-ness/
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