Claudette Rachel Nute (Guertin)
July 14, 1945 – May 15, 2026
BIBBER MEMORIAL CHAPEL | Claudette Rachel Nute, daughter of Ernest E. and Emeline M. Guertin, was born in Biddeford, Maine, on July 14, 1945. Claudette entered eternal rest on May 15, 2026, at the age of 80.
Claudette was a devoted Catholic. At age 18, she felt called to religious life and became a Missionary Sister of Our Lady of La Salette at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
From there, Claudette felt a higher calling to be a wife and mother and in 1971, Claudette married Henri Chenard at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Biddeford, Maine. Together they had two children, Genevieve and Normand.
Claudette is survived by her husband David Nute of Berwick, Maine; her two children, Genevieve Rivers and husband Jeremy Rivers of Londonderry, NH, Normand Chenard and his wife Rebecca Chenard of Sanford, Maine; her eight grandchildren, Allie, Cole, Kaylee, Normand Jr, Daniel, Jadon, Austin, Savannah, and two great grandchildren Preston and Leonidas.
Her life was defined by her unwavering commitment to her religious devotion. A faithful parishioner of Our Lady of the Angels for more than 20 years, she found great strength and joy in the Holy Mass, the Rosary, and her daily prayers. Her deep connection to her faith guided her every action and provided a source of comfort and inspiration to everyone who knew her. She will be lovingly remembered by all her family.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, at Our Lady of Angels, 4 Angels Way, South Berwick, Maine, followed by graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery, 55 Cemetery Road, Berwick. | READ MORE
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Roger J. Morin
Nov. 14, 1940 – May 28, 2026
HOPE MEMORIAL CHAPEL | Roger J. Morin, 85, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026. Roger was born in Biddeford on Nov. 14, 1940, to John B Morin II and Doris Hickey Morin.
He is survived by his sister Mary Sinnott; his three children Marcelle, John, Thomas; and his three grandchildren, Zoe Morin, William Morin and Amanda McGrath. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Roger graduated in 1959 from St Louis High School. He honorably served in the US Army before spending nearly 30 years at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Upon retiring in 1997, Roger moved to Old Orchard Beach with wife Sandra Hall Morin, where he remained happily married for more than 50 years.
Not content for fishing alone, Roger worked and played at Sable Oaks Golf Course, Dunegrass Golf Club and most recently Biddeford Saco Country Club. He became a beloved fixture by members and staff alike.
His generosity of support towards his friends and family stand out as an example of his kind heart and selfless acts. Rogers impact on others is immense, our fond memories of him will be cherished. | READ MORE
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Pamela D. Gilbert
June 18, 1949 – May 29, 2026
COTE FUNERAL HOME | Pamela D. Gilbert, 76, of Biddeford, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
She was born in Portland on June 18, 1949, the only daughter of Byron L Dow and Catherine L Dow. Catherine remarried and Pamela was raised in the loving family of Kenneth G Beach and wife Catherine D Beach. Pam graduated from Deering High School, class of 1967. She went on to study at Husson College.
Pamela married her husband Marc at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Portland on September 6, 1986, with Reverend Paul Cote officiating. The couple began their lives together in Biddeford and had one son, Andrew.
Pam was employed in the healthcare industry. She worked for Maine Medical Center as a unit secretary in Portland for 22 years. Changing careers, she decided to join the family business of Maurice Gilbert & Son Plumbing and Heating as an office manager.
Pamela had great affection and love for life. She loved her family and friends and the time they spent together. She will be sadly missed.
Pam had a very creative and artistic side making jewelry from fusing dichroic glass and creating art journals that exemplified her love of life and the challenges we face. Her fused works of jewelry are being enjoyed by many today, and her art journals are cherished by those close to her.
She is survived by her husband Marc Gilbert, her son Andrew, sister Robyn Dixon and husband John and their two children Ryan and Nicole Dixon. | READ MORE
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Edna ‘Mae’ Jellison
Nov. 5, 1946 – May 31, 2026
COTE FUNERAL HOME | Edna “Mae” Jellison, 79, of Kennebunk, passed away Sunday morning on May 31, 2026, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough.
She was born in Biddeford on November 5, 1946, a daughter of Edward and Cecilia (Graves) Jellison.
Mae graduated with honors from Kennebunk High School, class of 1965, and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Portland School of Art.
Mae married her husband, George deLyra. The couple settled in Kennebunk where they owned and operated an advertising agency. Later in life Mae spent several years designing for Renaissance Greeting Card Company in Sanford, and Creative Advertising in Biddeford, Maine.
Mae, known for having an “Artist Eye” for color, produced countless paintings and drawings including “egg tempera” and “Stipple” art.
Besides painting, “Mae” was an avid reader, with a particular interest in mystery novels and poetry. She also took pleasure in planting and tending beautiful flower gardens, and loved taking walks around Kennebunk and Kennebunkport beach areas. Dear to her heart was her cat, Pitou who will be cared for by family.
Mae was a lifelong attendee of the Kennebunk Baptist Church.
She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mae was predeceased by her husband, George deLyra, and by her two step-sons, Geoffrey deLyra and Michael deLyra.
She is survived by her sister, Betsy Knight and husband Dick; by her brother, John Jellison; by her step-daughter, Martha deLyra Barker, who she had a special relationship with. | READ MORE
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William ‘Bill’ Michael Robertson
March 5, 1946 – June 2, 2026
COTE FUNERAL HOME | William “Bill” Michael Robertson, a devoted father, doting grandfather, accomplished civil engineer, and unapologetically original soul, passed away peacefully at home after a brave battle with illness, content that he had lived a truly full life.
Born in Newark, N.J, Bill carried a pride for his hometown throughout his life. As a child, his family vacationed in Maine, where he helped his father build a cabin on Flying Pond. Those cherished memories of fishing and swimming inspired his move back to the state, where he spent his last 20+ years enjoying a wonderful, tight-knit golf community.
Bill was a passionate athlete, best known for playing catcher in baseball and softball for over 30 years. Following a year of college, he answered a call to service and joined the Peace Corps, spending a transformative two years building schools in Gabon and Ethiopia. This seminal experience shaped his fiercely liberal values and sparked a lifelong passion for political discourse.
Upon returning to the states, Bill earned a degree in Civil Engineering. He was an accomplished business owner and later in his career, led Public Works departments across multiple communities. He took immense pride in building great teams, saving money for residents with his impeccable math skills, and improving local services with his trademark grit.
Above all, Bill was a family man. He raised three daughters, Carrie (Mark), Sara (Jon), and Beth and was their ultimate champion – coaching softball, building furniture, and driving U-Hauls across many state lines. He was also a proud grandfather to his five grandchildren Zion, Brynn, Mallory, Opal, and Della and to his grandson, he was a second father figure. Bill was also a dedicated dog lover, rarely seen without his loyal companions (many named a variation of Boomer).
Bill famously expressed his love through cooking. His home was affectionately known as “Bill’s Diner,” where his kitchen and basement freezer were always fully stocked. Whether catering Maine-Myrtle golf weekends for his friends, cooking for community events including snowstorms for his employees, or whipping up mini pancakes to chicken parmesan, his family and friends were always stuffed and strictly forbidden from entering the kitchen – even for dishes.
He was a true original. Bill would give you the shirt off his back, but he would also tell you exactly what he thought. Even as his health declined, his infectious wit and spirit never wavered; he kept his family laughing and easily charmed his nurses with his sharp humor. He remained strong, courageous and upbeat throughout it all.
The world was a brighter and far more entertaining place with Bill in it. We miss you already, Dad, but we were so lucky to have you. | READ MORE
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