Christian S. Bauer, 94, of Westport Island, died Thursday, November 22.

Born June 22, 1913 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he received his bachelor's degree from Temple University and pursued graduate studies at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.

Mr. Bauer served in the United States Army Air Corp in Italy during World War II as a combat cameraman. He then went to the Marshall Islands to photograph atomic bomb testing. He served in the United States Air Force for a total of 23 years, retiring as a Lt. Colonel in 1965. After his retirement from the Air Force, he served as government liaison for Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York.

He enjoyed spending time with family, grandchildren and friends. He was a storyteller and master photographer who enjoyed sharing his photographic talent through slide shows of his extensive travels in Europe, Central America and the Middle East.

Mr. Bauer was a member of the Sojourners, the Leica Historical Society of America, and the Maine Maritime Museum. He also enjoyed weekly participation in a Tuesday men's luncheon group in Wiscasset.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia M. Bauer; a son, Christian S. Bauer, Jr.; one daughter, Sue Beverage and her husband; step-son, Tim Brown; three grandsons; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no local service. Burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset, the Wiscasset Library, or the Lincoln County Animal Shelter.

Arrangements are by Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal Street in Wiscasset.

Gregory Keith DeWeese, 61, of Woolwich, passed away on Saturday, November 24 at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Togus.

Born in Columbus, Ohio on April 26, 1946, he was the son of Ora and Marthalee (Bell) De-Weese.

Mr. DeWeese attended Ohio State University, home of the Buckeyes.

He served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was in automobile sales for over 15 years, general sales manager for Mastercraft Builders of San Diego and V.P. of Acceptacard Inc.

He enjoyed watching football and basketball.

Mr. DeWeese was predeceased by his father.

Survivors include his wife Hilda DeWeese of Woolwich; mother, Marthalee Taylor of Lancaster, Ohio; one son, Jude DeWeese of Montclair, California; one daughter, Dawn DeWeese of Woolwich; a stepdaughter, Erin Williams of Woolwich; and stepson, Brett Fortier of Steep Falls.

At Mr. DeWeese's request there will not be any funeral services.

Donations may be made to the family to help defray expenses or to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives, LLC, 198 Western Ave., Augusta, ME 04330.

Dorothy L. Dodge, 93, a lifelong resident of Wiscasset, died Saturday, November 24, at Cove's Edge in Damariscotta.

Born in Wiscasset on April 2, 1914, she was a daughter of S. Lee and Nellie (Bailey) Merry Sr. She attended Wiscasset schools and graduated from Wiscasset Academy.

She married Donald W. Leavitt and was employed at Moore's Bakery, Holbrook's Laundry and Jenses Beauty Shop, all in Wiscasset. In 1957, she married Carroll F. Dodge.

Mrs. Dodge was a member of the Edgecomb Congregational Church, the American Legion Auxiliary in Wiscasset and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.

She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Donald W. Leavitt Sr.; her second husband, Carroll F. Dodge in 1991; three brothers, S. Lee Merry Jr., Chester Merry and Wilder Merry; three sisters, Susannah Merry, Leota Meserve and Josephine Merry.

Survivors include her son, Donald W. Leavitt Jr. and his wife Merrye; two grandchildren, Donald M. Leavitt and Vickie L. Hersom, all of Wiscasset, great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27 at Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home in Wiscasset. Burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cove's Edge, 26 Schooner Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543.

David W. Ezzell, 51, of Wiscasset, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 20, at his home.

Born in Bath on December 13, 1955, he was a son of Virginia and Earlie Ezzell of Wiscasset.

On November 17, 1978, he married Lori A. Poole in South Bristol and had resided in Wiscasset all of his married life.

Mr. Ezzell was always tinkering, mechanically, with cars and most recently working with A&J Auto Sales, in Litchfield. He enjoyed fishing with his buds, camping, going to the movies and spending time with family and friends.

His father Earlie, and daughter Sarah Lynn Ezzell predeceased him.

Surviving are his wife of 29 years, Lori; his son, James Ezzell; mother, Virginia Ezzell; in-laws Raymond and Lillian Poole; three brothers; three sisters; two brothers-in-law; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many friends.

Services will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, December 9, at the Newcastle-Alna Baptist Church, Route 194, Alna, with Pastor Rick Newell officiating.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta.

If desired, the family asks that donations be made to the David Ezzell Memorial Fund, C/O First National Bank, P.O. Box 431, Wiscasset, ME 04578.

Kyle Joseph Goulette, 21, died Thursday, November 22 in a car crash.

An apprentice carpenter in the family business, he was looking forward to becoming a boat builder. In his spare time he enjoyed boating and fishing with his friends and family. He also enjoyed trucks and vintage cars - his latest project was rebuilding a 1978 Impala. Last summer he had become an avid disc golfer, but his favorite times were sitting around a bonfire talking, laughing and listening to music with his many friends.

He was predeceased by his mother, Claudia Blackman Benner.

Survivors include his father and wife, Mr. and Mrs. René J. Goulette of South Bristol; two sisters, Renée J. Cole and Mindy Correll; a brother, Brock Couillard; one niece, Arianna Couillard; grandparents, Betty Goulette of Southport and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leavitt of Topsham; aunts, uncles, and cousins as well as many friends.

A memorial service will be held at the Union Church in South Bristol at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 29.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta.