Robert Lee Merrill, 67, of Cumberland, passed away after a long battle with mantle cell lymphoma.. Celebration of Life on Sunday, April 17, at The West Cumberland United Methodist Church Hall from 1-4 p.m.

Born to Lauren (Miller) and Timothy Nickels, a son Carter Paul Nickels weighing 10 llbs and was 21.6 inches. Proud grandparents are Gail and David Miller and great grandparents, Cliff and Shirley Barker.

Patricia Dobush, 87, of Windham, CT, passed away peacefully on Sunday.

Born to Rommy and David Holman of North Yarmouth, Sisa Cornejo Holman, 9lb 1oz. Adored granddaughter of Mary and Lew Holman and Rosa and Mario Cornejo of Cochabamba Bolivia. Great granddaughter of Adele and Alex Holman.

Marilyn Calder, 84, Penobscot, ME, passed away. She is a sister-in-law to Bob & Bev Dyer, Dick & Dianne Calder, Genevieve Carter and Francis Calder.

Jeanette E. Hamilton, 84, died peacefully at Island Commons with her family by her side. A celebration of her life is being planned for the Spring.

Second born to Kyle and Katie (Layng) Khasigian, a son, Reed Jackson, weighing 7 pounds, 11oz and 20 1/2 inches long. Reed is the grandson of Amanda and John Layng and great grand son to the late Jeanne and Gardiner Layng.

Born to Brendan Winkel and Megan Leighton, a son, Tobias Alan, in Portland, Maine. He is the first grandchild of Jaye-Allison Nunan and the first great-grandchild of Deborah and Mark Storms of Yarmouth.

Born to Bryce and Angela Crapser welcomed their first baby on Easter Sunday, Leah Marie, weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. Ecstatic grandparents are Rich and Sally (Layng) Crapser, and all are anxious to introduce Leah to Chebeague.

Born to Garrett and Anna Patteson daughter, Raia Rose. 7lbs of pure perfection, first grandchild of Roz Read and niece of Reade Patteson.