passed December 2, 2024. Lindvall lived a life full of adventure, laughter and a genuine connection with all those he met. A proud graduate of MMA, Lindvall was captain of both the football and rowing teams. After graduation, he served aboard merchant ships, transporting war supplies to Vietnam and commercial goods across the globe. His years at sea were followed by a fulfilling career as a builder and contractor on Nantucket Island. Known for his sharp wit and biting sense of humor, Lindvall had a rare gift for connecting with the people around him and making them laugh. He was an avid traveler and loved discovering new people, places, and cuisine. He was at his happiest in a foreign land connecting with a stranger. He was a talented poet, filling binders with an abundance of sonnets, haikus and wordplay. His larger-than-life personality will be remembered by all who knew him. Lindvall’s legacy of kindness, humor and love will live on in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to know him.

died at his home in the Jacksonville District of East Machias on September 23, 2024. Born in East Machias, Gaddis was a proud alumnus of Washington Academy, MMA, and the Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine. Gaddis was the last of his breed, an old-school country doctor who cared for generations of Washington County residents while delivering more than two-thousand babies in his forty-three-year career. He was equally proud of his more than ten years “shipping out” as a Merchant Mariner. He sailed around the world on the biggest vessels of the time, including delivering supplies to Vietnam to support the war effort. Gaddis served his community in many ways. He served on the Board of Trustees at Washington Academy for thirty-six years, he also was active for many years in the Maine Osteopathic Association, including serving a term as president. Gaddis was a proud Master Mason of Warren Lodge #2. He also was a longtime member of the 32 Special Hunting Club of Berry Township. He was a sixth generation East Machias blueberry farmer and served as a board member for the Wild Blueberry Association of North America.

passed away on January 9, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was a much-loved athlete, artist, veteran, friend, son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. A resident of Fremont, N.H., for the last 8 years, Harden grew up in the seaside town of Rockland, Maine, where he forged many strong friendships that lasted his whole life. He attended Rockland High School where he loved being part of the Rockland Tigers football team and graduated in 1965. After graduation from MMA in 1969, he entered the Merchant Marines whose ships were sent to Vietnam. After one year he joined the U.S. Navy and served for 4 years until he joined the U.S. Coast Guard where he would serve for over 20 years before retiring as a Commander in 1992. Harden was employed for many years by Marine Safety Consultants where he assisted with the “Big Dig” tunnel project in Boston, Mass. He was an avid golfer and was a member of the Pease Retired Military Golf League. He also volunteered as a Pease Greeter. In addition to golf, Harden enjoyed many outdoor activities including boating and skiing. Several years ago, he purchased his beloved Corvette, which had been a long-time dream of his. He loved to cruise around with his wife, listening to Golden Oldies, and soaking in the sights.

passed away unexpectedly in December of 2024.

died March 23, 2025. Born in Portland, Maine, he was an MMA graduate, spent six years in the naval reserves, had a 20-year career in the merchant marine, working to the rank of chief engineer, followed by careers at L.L. Bean and General Dynamics. He loved his ships, crews, boats, marine engineering and safety, ship building, economizing and streamlining systems, and most recently, his jeep Clarabell. He loved all things mechanical, but most of all his family, grandchildren, and relationships. He was a kind, warm, gentle, generous, humorous man who, while serious, enjoyed jokes and sayings. He treasured sharing Bible and sea stories, advice, and guidance, as well as spending special time with his grandchildren. He loved passing on his wisdom to his grandchildren as well as to his adult children and beyond.

passed away July 1, 2024.

lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Aug. 27, 2024, at home in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, surrounded by his family. Aube was born in Biddeford, Maine, grew up in Old Orchard Beach, and was a 1974 graduate of OOB High School and a 1978 graduate of MMA, where he was D Company Commander. At graduation, he was appointed Reserve Officer in the U.S. Navy, receiving an honorable discharge as lieutenant. He served in the Merchant Marine as an engineer, sailing on cargo, container and passenger ships. Once shoreside, Aube worked for Stone & Webster, and later accepted a position with a client, Dominion Resources, where he was a supervising control systems engineer, often traveling with a team whose work included the redesign of control systems and instrumentation at various nuclear facilities across the country. Throughout his career, Aube never forgot that he was an Old Orchard Beach Seagull. Even at meetings with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in Rockville, Md., while others around the table jokingly boasted of school mascots like the Hawks, the Eagles, the Tigers or the Cougars…Aube was a Seagull and never met another! Those who knew Aube well know that music was a big part of his life, and he was a gifted musician. He played guitar and keyboard and was often described as having “perfect pitch”. At MMA, he was a member of The Singing Mariners, a select group touring the Atlantic Seaboard each fall.

passed away on September 15th, 2024. LeVasseur was born in Lincoln, Maine, and spent his childhood in East Millinocket where his love for the outdoors began and where he developed the hard work ethic he would be known for throughout his life. LeVasseur was an Eagle Scout, he graduated as the salutatorian of the Class of 1976 at Schenck High School and proudly attended MMA graduating with a degree in Marine Engineering in 1980, making the Superintendent’s List all 4 years. After shipping out of the MEBA Union Hall until 1982, LeVasseur was hired by LNG Corporation and worked as a 3rd Engineer on the LNG Capricorn Natural Gas Carrier in the South China Seas, working on this vessel until 1990. Upon returning to the Katahdin region, LeVasseur began his long career as an entrepreneur, establishing Katahdin Shadows Campground, Katahdin Shadows Motel, Penobscot River Outfitters, and the Jo-Mary Riders Snowmobile Club, of which he was President. LeVasseur created 5 Lakes Lodge on South Twin Lake. LeVasseur loved the many ski trips with his buddies “The Wolfpack”. In the summers, gathering the grandchildren and friends aboard the pontoon boat to feed the eagles was the highlight of many evenings.

passed away surrounded by his loved ones on November 14, 2024, after a fierce six-year battle with glioblastoma. He fought with incredible faith, courage, and bravery. He loved music, Rocky movies, golf, history, and most of all, spending time with family and friends both near and far. His annual Christmas party was a highlight of every holiday season. A graduate from MMA, Robinson was later employed as a banker. He was also the President of Dakin Pool, Past President of Bangor Breakfast Kiwanis, Former Pack Master for Cub Scouts Pack 10, very involved with his church, Saint Paul the Apostle, and active in both city and county Democratic parties. As the community would attest, he “never met a stranger.”

passed away on February 18, 2025, at his home in Oakdale, Conn., after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. Kurtin grew up in the seaside towns of Connecticut where he formed interests that led to an acceptance at MMA. At MMA, he took a leadership role in the regiment and entered the NROTC program, graduating with an officer’s position in the Navy. He was also involved in forming an Academy band which played at various MMA events. Being far from home, he was a member of the “weekend warriors,” where he formed many friendships with both fellow students and Castine locals. After graduating, he became an officer in the Navy, gaining valuable maritime and leadership experience. After completing his naval commitment, he applied his skills at engineering companies, including Pratt & Whitney Testing Facility and various power generation plants in Connecticut. He was extremely talented with the unique ability to conquer any mechanical task. He built his own home, including zoning, design and all aspects of construction. In his spare time, he would restore antique vehicles and old engine blocks, turning them into “works of art.” The special memories he formed at MMA, time spent with family and friends, and vacations on Lake Arrowhead in Maine will not be forgotten.