Obituary: Elizabeth Ann (Coffin) Coldwell

PORTLAND, Maine — The Press Herald published a death notice on May 3, 2026, reporting the passing of Elizabeth Ann (Coffin) Coldwell, 81, in Portland earlier that same day. The wire report, which was subsequently distributed to Maine News Now and other regional outlets, confirms that Coldwell died peacefully, surrounded by the love of — the notice concluding mid-sentence without completion.

The announcement includes a photograph of Coldwell, credited to the Press Herald, but provides no further biographical detail, specifies no cause of death, and does not name surviving relatives. The family has not issued additional statements, and arrangements for a memorial service have not been made public.

Maine News Now is carrying the report as received from the wire. Readers seeking updated information on services, tributes, or family statements are advised to monitor future announcements from the Press Herald or the Coldwell family. No further details were included in the original transmission.