It is with profound sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Benjamin Ronald Poitras, 52, a beloved husband, son, brother, and friend on September 10th, 2025. Ben's life was a testament to love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and community. His warmth, humor, and compassion brought joy to all who knew him.

Family meant everything to Ben. He adored his Grandmother Wing, enjoyed time with his uncle's Terry and Robin, frequently helped his mother and stepdad, Ray, with household projects, and loved spending time with Julie and Rick. He shared a special bond with his father and stepmother Jan, often helping them in the garden. At family gatherings, he loved connecting with extended family. He always made you feel welcome, with an open smile and a light- hearted spark in his eyes.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Conway Humane Society, the Dana Farber Cancer Center, or the Kennebec Land Trust.

NEEDAM, MA - Elizabeth (Dibby) Davidson of Needham, Mass., died on August 21, 2025 at age 96.

She grew up in Massachusetts and attended Wellesley College (class of 1950). She received a Master’s degree from the University of California. Following her retirement as senior lecturer in music at the University of California at Berkeley, she moved to Cambridge, Mass., and then to Vassalboro, Maine, before joining the North Hill Retirement Community in Needham, Mass.

Along with her love of music, she enjoyed birdwatching, traveling, and spending time at the family camp on China Lake. In 2005, she donated 97 acres of land behind her house to the Kennebec Land Trust. Today the Davidson Nature Preserve welcomes visitors of all ages to pick blueberries, birdwatch, and hike.

She is survived by her brother Frank Davidson, his wife, Marsha, of Sherborn, Mass., and nieces and nephews to whom she was devoted.

WINTHROP/KINGFIELD – Lynn Roberts Reed, 64, passed away peacefully March 26th, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born September 21st, 1960 in Augusta, Maine, the daughter of Terry and Janice (LaPrise) Roberts. Lynn was raised in Winthrop, graduating from Winthrop High School in 1978. She attended UMaine Augusta and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business in 1984. Lynn married the love of her life, Steve, on July 4th, 1982; they built their own house on Maranacook Lake where they lived for almost 20 years.