Patricia Ann Gagne, 67, died Monday, April 21 at her home in Bath.

Born January 29, 1941 in Boothbay Harbor, she was the daughter of Don and Geraldine Blackman. She grew up and attended local schools in Boothbay Harbor, graduating from Boothbay Harbor High School.

She was a homemaker and Head Start teacher in her early years. She later worked for Arrowheart in Brunswick making electrical components. She worked for The Plant Memorial Home in Bath as a cook and kitchen worker. Lastly, she worked for Bath Iron Works as an electrician, retiring in 1995 to become a full-time nanny and caretaker for the Graham family in Bath.

Mrs. Gagne was a soldier for The Salvation Army of Bath, and volunteered and was a member of the Bath Senior Citizens Group. She was a volunteer for the West Bath Fire Department, Mid Coast Hospital, and was past president of the Women's Bowling Association in Brunswick. She was also very active with the Santa Fund in Brunswick, Longley Scholarship Fund at the Brunswick Bowling Alley, and was a member of the Rebekah's.

She enjoyed bowling, cribbage, playing cards, cooking for family and friends and gardening.

She was predeceased by a son, James Clark who died in 1988.

Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Napoleon Gagne of Bath; one son, Wayne Clark of Brunswick; three daughters, Darlene Clark of Naples, Rebecca Brown and Elizabeth Farmer, both of Woolwich; three brothers, Bobby Blackman, Leon Blackman and Garry Blackman, all of Boothbay; one sister, Gladys Bean of Boothbay; 11 grandchildren, James Clark, Donald Clark, Justyn Temple, Matthuew Cornish, O'Riley Cornish, Rick Alexander, Alexia Alexander, Mardi Farmer, Kristy Tidwell, Miranda and Jacob Farmer; and nine great-grand-children.

A graveside service will be held 4 p.m. Friday, April 25 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Boothbay. Captains Ken and Jean Henderson of The Salvation Army of Bath will officiate. A celebration of life service will be held 7 p.m. Saturday April 26 at the Salvation Army of Bath, 25 Congress Ave., Bath.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Gagne's memory may be made to The Salvation Army of Bath, P.O. Box 574, Bath, ME 04530.

Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay.

Linda J. Witt, 52, of Dresden, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 16, at her home.

Born on January 5, 1956 in Brockton, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Eugene and Myrtle (Preble) Witt.

In 1986 she graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a B.S. in nursing. She worked in the Geriatric and Rehabilitation field of nursing.

Ms. Witt proudly served her country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era.

She was a member of the South Gardiner Baptist Church. She enjoyed nature walks, gardening, knitting, cooking and especially helping friends.

She was predeceased by her parents.

Survivors include her two brothers, William Witt and his wife Holly of Harmony, and Douglas Witt and his wife Paula of Massachusetts; one sister, Elaine White and husband Peter of Richmond; stepfather, Rollins Preble and his companion Millie Booth of Bowdoinham; one nephew, Derek Witt and wife Christina and family of Utah; a niece, Nicole White and family of Portland; and many close friends; also her cats, Butterscotch, Bear and Sam.

A memorial service was held on Monday, April 21 at the South Gardiner Baptist Church in South Gardiner. Burial was at the Maine Veterans Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357.