Middletown, R.I. Allegra (Leggie) Mertz Torrey, daughter of James M. Mertz and Allegra K. Mertz, passed away on April 13 in Newport, R.I. Leggie was born on February 5, 1944 and spent her childhood in Rye, N.Y. She sailed Blue Jays (notably #94 Rosy Future) in the sailing program atRead More
Newcastle, Maine Paul Stephen Bryant passed away on the evening of April 7 at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta, Maine. Born on August 12, 1943 to Creston and Kathlyn (Higgins) Bryant, Paul grew up in Newcastle. He built a house next door, where he raised his family and worked “down theRead More
Newport, Rhode Island Sally Helme, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on March 20 at the age of 70. Sally, a remarkable figure whose unwavering commitment to advancing women’s participation in sailing, has left an enduring legacy. Sally was more than a sailor; she was a visionary leader who championedRead More
Brewer, Maine James R. Fernald of Somesville and Brewer died Saturday, March 9, as a result of injuries sustained in a skiing accident following a life lived fully, consciously and purposefully. He was born on Friday, March 13, 1962, in Bar Harbor, the second child of the Fernald clan. JimRead More
Barnstable, Mass. Lover of family, faith, and the ocean, Paul will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Paul passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Feb. 5. Paul was raised in Marblehead, Mass., at his family’s waterfront marine business, where he developed a lifelong love of sailingRead More
Kittery, Maine Joshua P. Stevens of Kittery Point, Maine, died peacefully at home on January 24, aged 69 years. Born on August 8, 1954 in Concord, New Hampshire to Frederick and Leslie Stevens, Josh attended Concord Schools and the New Hampshire Technical Institute in Laconia where he graduated with anRead More
Peter Hall Partridge, 87 West Falmouth, Mass. Peter Hall Partridge of West Falmouth, Mass., passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 5, 2024. He was predeceased by his wife Gretchen (1936-2022). Peter was raised in Brookline, Mass., and spent his summers in Cataumet. He attended The ParkRead More
Nahant, Mass. Michael J Rauworth of Nahant died unexpectedly on December 6, 2023. Born in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of the late Samuel and Nancy (Hanna) Rauworth. He grew up in the Chicago area and lived in Nahant since 1986. Michael was a graduate of the University ofRead More
Topsham, Maine Roger Douglas Hewson, 90, of Topsham, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on March 2, 1933, son of Irene Elderkin and Joseph Selden Hewson. Roger attended Westmount High School and graduated from McGill University with a degree in Civil EngineeringRead More
Southport, Conn. Rene J. Coudert died on Nov. 19, 2023 after a long illness. Born on Sept. 9, 1936 in Greenwich, Conn., he attended Brunswick School and was a graduate of The Canterbury School (1955) and the University of Virginia (1960). For many years, he was employed at IBM andRead More
