Funeral Homes in Rockport, ME

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Noah Starr (actor and writer), Jack Churchill (cinematographer), Ted Churchill (cinematographer), and Jessica Jones (actor).

Rockport is a town in Knox County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,330 at the 2010 census. Rockport is a popular tourist destination and art colony.

Rockport Obituaries

It was reported by Bangor Daily News on May 28th, 2020 that Janet Winslow perished in Rockport, Maine.  Winslow was 66 years old and was born in Sandwich, MA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Janet's life.

It was noted by Bangor Daily News on January 18th, 2020 that Mattrhew Joseph Messer passed away in Rockport, Maine.  Messer was 57 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mattrhew Joseph's life.

It was written by Bangor Daily News on December 31st, 2019 that Nancy Jean Cox (Newbert) passed on in Rockport, Maine.  Ms. Cox was 77 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Nancy Jean's life.

It was noted on September 19th, 2019 that Anna Tiedeman (Yates) died in Rockport, Maine.  Ms. Tiedeman was 100 years old and was born in Perry, IA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Anna's life.

It was written on December 29th, 2018 that William F Peace passed away in Rockport, Maine.  Peace was 86 years old and was born in Bristol, CT.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor William F's life.

It was disclosed on December 5th, 2018 that Linda M Norton passed on in Rockport, Maine.  Norton was 75 years old and was born in New Haven, CT.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Linda M's life.

It was noted on May 25th, 2018 that Maurice F "Butch" Granville died in Rockport, Maine.  Granville was 102 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Maurice F "Butch"'s life.

It was disclosed on February 24th, 2018 that Theresa Griffin-Bunger passed away in Rockport, Maine.  Griffin-Bunger was 74 years old and was born in Bronx, NY.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Theresa's life.

It was reported on December 19th, 2017 that Mab Ashforth perished in Rockport, Maine.  Ashforth was 86 years old and was born in New York City, NY.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Mab's life.

It was reported on December 7th, 2017 that Donald Frost "Don" Hunt passed on in Rockport, Maine.  Hunt was 85 years old and was born in Pittsfield, MA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Donald Frost "Don"'s life.

History

Mary Lea Park, adjacent to the Rockport Opera House, is named in honor of both her and Rockport resident and violinist Lea Luboshutz. Bay Chamber Concerts was established in 1961 as a continuation of the summer music instruction of the Curtis Institute. Rockport is also known for the famous Belted Galloway cattle. The cattle are raised at the 136 year old Aldermere Farm, which is owned and operated by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a statewide land conversation organization. The Belted Galloways remain one of the area's most popular attractions, and often referred to as the "Oreo cookie" cows.