People We've Lost
Duncan S. Fletcher, Roger Ernest Dam, Elizabeth (Libby) Pomroy, David Allen Peckham
Note: “People We’ve Lost” is a feature of the Bar Harbor Story where we share obituaries of people that the island lost in the previous 1-2 weeks. We’re doing this because we think everyone deserves to be remembered. If you have an obituary for a loved one or friend that you can’t afford to place in other spaces, please let us know and we’ll share it here for you.
Duncan S. Fletcher
Bar Harbor
Duncan S. Fletcher passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 5, 1949, in Newton, MA, the son of Winthrop and Frances (C. Searway) Fletcher.
Duncan grew up in Northeast Harbor and graduated from MDI High School in 1969. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam conflict. After his honorable discharge, Duncan embarked on many adventures, working in boatyards and aboard yachts in New York, North Carolina, and Florida. He was especially proud of his time working with A&E (owned by Budweiser).
Later, Duncan returned to Bar Harbor, where he worked as a cook in numerous local establishments. He was well known around town, often seen walking the streets with a kind word for everyone he passed. Duncan had a gift for storytelling, and those lucky enough to spend time with him were often treated to rich, colorful tales from his life.
He faced life with quiet strength and acceptance, never complaining—even during his final days. As a family, we are especially grateful to the many people in town who supported Duncan over the years with rides to and from work, and most importantly, time for a friendly chat. Your kindness meant the world to him and to us.
Duncan is survived by his brother Wilson (Bill) Fletcher of Bar Harbor, and his children, his brother Dexter Fletcher and wife Belinda of Billerica, and their children; several nieces and nephews, including great- and great-great-nieces and nephews, all of whom he held close to his heart. He was predeceased by his parents and younger brother Lawrence (Larry).
Duncan will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
A graveside service in Northeast Harbor will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
Elizabeth (Libby) Pomroy
Hall Quarry
Elizabeth (Libby) Pomroy of Bar Harbor, Maine, died peacefully May 9, 2025, at MDI Hospital in Bar Harbor.
Libby was born on Sept. 22, 1942, to parents Harold Gonzales and Arline Sanborn Gonzales in Bar Harbor. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, caregiver, cook, and great friend to many.
She grew up in Hall Quarry and graduated from Mount Desert High School. It was in Hall Quarry where she met her future husband, Roger Pomroy. They got married Aug. 3, 1962, and were married for 59 years until Roger’s passing in 2021.
Libby was pure joy and happiness. The fun mother, aunt, grandmother, friend, and coworker that lived life heart first. She was a shining example that living life with kindness and love draws in the best people and melts the hardest of hearts. She loved kids and animals and would do anything for them. She wanted nothing but to be loved, and loved she was by everyone that knew her.
She would give the shirt not only off her back, but Roger’s too, as was evident when he would get ready for work and be missing belts, clothes, and shoes because she had given them to nursing home residents when she worked as a nurse’s aide.
She loved music, swimming in the quarries, family gatherings, vacations, and taking the kids in her Volkswagen Bug. She once got her three kids and six nieces and nephews into her Volkswagen to get ice cream. A particularly steep hill required a push from some of the kids. When a bridge was flooded in Seal Harbor, she drove and floated across in the same car. God was on her side. She was the salt of the earth, played her music loud, slapped her leg to the beat, and sang for everyone to hear. She hugged everyone she met.
Visits from family, friends and dogs at Malvern Belmont, and from church and women’s bible study, always had her buzzing with excitement.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Roger; her sister, Patricia (Pat) Robinson; her brothers, Rolf Wayne, Ralph Gonzales, and James (Jamie) Gonzales; and her great-grandson, Jacob Oaks.
She is survived by her daughter Wendy Hogan and partner Glenn Mashburn of Tremont; daughter Holly Savage and husband Brian Savage of Tremont; son, David Pomroy of Tremont; her sister Joan Carter of Otter Creek; Mike and Laura Eastman; her best friend Donna Cameron; grandchildren, Theresa Pomroy, Jessie Pomroy and partner Chris Richards, and David Savage and fiancé Leah Utley; her great-grandchildren, Trevor, James, Meagan, Kingsley, Ryleigh, Andi, Talula, Ben, Trace, Xylieh, and Connor; and her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and some aunts and uncles.
A service followed by light refreshments will be held June 7, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 46 Ledgelawn Ave, Bar Harbor, Maine.
Roger Ernest Dam
Southwest Harbor
Roger Ernest Dam, 74, of Peachtree City, Ga., and Southwest Harbor, Maine, passed away on May 17, 2025, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Roger was born on Aug. 19, 1950, in Bar Harbor, Maine, to Samuel and Betty Dam.
After graduating from Pemetic High School in 1968, he went on to study finance at The University of Houston. He was a well-respected and valued professional who had a deep commitment to the service of his customers. This commitment to serving others was evidenced in his work with ServiceMaster and, later, in his own consulting business.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Betty Dam. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Margie (nee Bonia), daughter Lauren, and grandsons, Rayden and Deacon, his brother Paul (Ethel) Dam, and sister Patricia (George) Azar. He is also survived by cousins Mark (Connie) Worcester, Lee (Lyndsey) Worcester, and Damaris Smith, of Southwest Harbor, Maine, whom he thought of as siblings. Additional siblings, by marriage, are Gerri (Vince) Walsh, Allan (Marion) Bonia, Jean Hull, Mona Pearce, Angie Bonia, Micki (Al) Puksa, Paddy (Frances) Bonia and Carmela Bonia.
Roger was generous and loving and a great friend who would travel hundreds of miles from his intended destination to visit his friends and family. He was deeply committed to Margie and Lauren, who was the apple of his eye from birth. He spent many wonderful years coaching her and her teammates in softball. More recently, he got great joy from his two grandsons, who supplied plenty of energy and delight in his final years.
Roger loved music and food. As a fan of country music, he frequently could be heard belting out tunes by Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Blake Shelton, and others. He danced a great Texas Two-Step. As a self-taught chef, he generously and frequently shared his passion for gourmet food and a good vintage with those around him.
Roger was an athlete who was good at any sport that he fancied, including baseball, basketball, tennis, golf, and long-distance running. He was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and the Dallas Cowboys.
Sincere thanks go to Dr. Eugene Kwon and his team at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., and to Dr. Bill Whaley and his team in Atlanta, Ga.
A funeral mass will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 101 Walt Banks Road, Peachtree City, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service and immediately following the service at the church. Graveside prayers and inurnment will occur on a later date at Mount Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor, Maine. The family requests no flowers. Donations may be made, in Roger’s memory, to the Southwest Harbor Public Library, P.O. Box 157, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679. The service will be live streamed at Holytrinityptc.org, although it may be on a 5-7 minute delay. We welcome you to provide your condolences, thoughts, and memories on our Tribute Wall. Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Peachtree City, www.mowells.com.
David Allen Peckham
Bar Harbor and Germany
David Allen Peckham, 80, died May 19,2025 at a Bangor hospital. He was born in Bar Harbor, Maine on 30th January 1945, the son of William M. and Hope M. (Butler) Peckham, Jr.
David Graduated from Mount Desert High School in Northeast Harbor. He received a plumbing license from the General Electric apprentice program. He received his master plumber license in Maine. He was then drafted in the U.S. Army and served two years in Germany. After his service in the Army David worked for the U.S. Army Department of Defense in Germany and the United States. During this time David graduated from the University of Maine, Orono with a BS degree in Civil Engineering.
Upon his retirement and at the request of the Honorable John H. Adler, member of congress, a flag was flown over the U.S. Capital on August 13, 2010, and presented to David in recognition of David's 35 years of civilian and military service to the United States.
David married Yvonne Howard on October 21, 2012. He enjoyed cars of all kinds, and they loved attending the car shows together. David with his loving wife maintained the Rose Eden Cottages and Rose Eden Lobster in Bar Harbor. They enjoyed traveling, reading and entertaining family and friends together.
He is survived by his beloved wife Yvonne of Bar Harbor and Germany; son David William and wife Susanne of Mainz, Germany; brother Clarence Peckham and wife Brenda of Casa Grande, AZ; a niece Theresa Hanson of St. Cloud, MN; 3 nephews William Peckham and wife Lisa of Roscoe, IL, Barry Soper of Victor, NY and Brian Soper and wife Kathy of Blue Hill; 11 grandchildren and several grandnieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and sister Harlene Soper.
Private services will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery, Northeast Harbor.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
Ruth Grierson passed 2 or 3 weeks ago, I'm hoping to see her obituary soon...
She wrote the nature column for the Islander..