Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy
Tom Pinette, 57, of Sanford, passed away on July 10, 2025. Tom was born on May 28, 1968, in Bristol, CT, to Clarence and Clairina (Lang) Pinette. He moved to Maine as a teenager and made Sanford his home. He lived a life filled with stories, laughter and love. Tom was an avid trail rider with a remarkable ability to navigate the rugged trail systems that spanned from northern Maine to northern New Hampshire. He spent many years in the trades as a skilled sheetrock installer and was respected for his craftsmanship and strong work ethic. He was a gifted storyteller and loved to have a good time, usually on the back wheel of a dirt bike or 4-wheeler. With a sly smile and perfectly timed jokes, he knew how to lift spirits and remind others that things could always be worse. His authenticity and quick wit were matched only by his deep love for his family. He is survived by his beloved son, Thomas Pinette, and his cherished granddaughter, Clarina Marie, who brought immense joy to his life. Tom is also survived by his five siblings, John (Victoria) Pinette, Tammie (Gary) Ireland, Scott (Sandy) Pinette, Jeffery Pinette and fiancée Sabrina Britch, and Lenny Pinette. He also leaves a very large extended family. He was predeceased by his parents. Tom’s presence, humor, and generous heart will be deeply missed but forever remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. A Celebration of Life will be held at New Beginnings Christian Church, 181 Grammar Road in Sanford, on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 3 pm.
Marcel G. Gagne, 64, of Springvale, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 7, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1961, in Sanford, the son of Roger and Beverly (Harriman) Gagne. Marcel grew up in Sanford, attended local schools and proudly served in the National Guard for six years. He spent much of his career at Flemish Master Weavers in Sanford, where he worked for 28 years. During that time, he met a lot of great people, who became lifelong friends. Marcel loved the outdoors—whether it was hunting, fishing, or just hanging out with friends listening to music and cooking out. He loved going to concerts and he was a huge New England Patriots fan. Marcel had a great personality, sense of humor and a fun-loving nature that made him so easy to love. No matter how busy life got he always made it a point to reach out the ones he loved. Marcel cherished his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Nancy Gagne. Survivors include his children, Dakota Rogers, Robert Brennan, and Madalynn Gagne; his grandchildren, Jacob and Robert; his siblings, Cathy Knight, Dolores Duckworth, Rose Galluzzo, Lucinda Downs, Sheldon Gagne and Nicole Desrochers; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Visitation and a graveside service will be held at a date and time to be announced.
Patricia Jean Bergeron (Webb), 73, of Sanford, passed away peacefully on Aug. 11, 2025, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Melrose, MA, on April 7, 1952, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Melvin and Miriam (Cargill) Webb. Her life was one of quiet strength, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family, friends, and community.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Alan; her sons Scott (Nicole) Bergeron, Evan Bergeron, Peter (Amy) Bergeron, and Adam (Kimberly) Bergeron; her brothers Robert (Myra) Webb, Kenneth (Carol) Webb of Shapleigh and Stephen (Claire) Webb of Sanford; her sisters Judith Parks (Webb) of Punta Gorda, FL, Melanie (Andy) Papa of Shapleigh, Lisa (John) Cotting of Wakefield, NH, Janet Walton of Sanford, and Suzanne Webb of Sanford, as well as countless nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
She also leaves behind 13 cherished grandchildren, Jessalyn, Sierra, Owen, Brendan, Gage, Brady, Ryan, Sophie, Grayson, Evangeline, Elliot, Elise, and Austin, who brought immense love and happiness to her life.
For more than 30 years, Patricia served the Sanford community in retail, most notably as a front-end associate at Shaw’s of Sanford, where her warm smile and kind greeting became a daily bright spot for countless people. She cared deeply for so many friends from her childhood in Melrose, summer friends and memories “upta camp” at Square Pond, her friends and family at St. Ignatius/St. Therese of Lisieux Parish in Sanford, and those she cherished in the Southern Maine Al-Anon community.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm on Thursday, Aug. 21, at Bibber Memorial at Autumn Green, 47 Oak St. in Alfred. Memorial Mass will be held at 10 am on Friday, Aug. 22, at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Limerick. Private burial of the urn will be at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Sanford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Al-Anon of Southern Maine at www.maineafg.org, honoring Patricia’s dedication to supporting others on their journeys.
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