Todd Remage-Healey
October 24, 1950 ~ February 15, 2026
Born in: New York, New York
Resided in: Peaks Island, Maine
Peaks Island -Todd Remage-Healey died unexpectedly February 15, 2026, on Peaks Island. Born in 1950 in New York City, he grew up in Montclair, New Jersey, son of Ray and Claire Healey. He attended Phillips Andover Academy and Harvard College. After a stint in the Peace Corps in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), he returned to Cambridge where he met his dear wife Betsey. The day after they married in 1977, they moved to New Mexico where both their sons were born.
Four years later, as soon as Todd finished his MBA at the University of New Mexico, they returned in May,1981, to the beloved family summer cottage in Alton, New Hampshire. Their futures eventually unfolded in late October with a job for Todd at Medical Care Development in Augusta, Maine, and a heated house for his family.
Settling in Hallowell, he wrote grants, coached his kids, and honed his carpentry skills with Habitat for Humanity. At the same time his struggles with depression began to emerge. By 2000 he had discovered his love of teaching high school math and also coached tennis at Hall Dale High School. In 2006, he and Bets ventured off to work at the International School of Panama and then the American International School of Egypt.
Returning to Maine without jobs and with an empty nest, and wanting to be closer to their children now in Massachusetts, they fell in love with and moved to Peaks Island in 2011. Todd used his carpentry skills to tackle projects large and small for islanders young and old. He also brought his love of problem-solving and his playful nature to tutoring new Mainers in math and life at the Make It Happen program at Portland High School.
Allergic to pretense and self importance, his irreverent sense of humor combined with his natural kindness endeared him to just about everyone he met: tutees, elders in need, long time islanders and a string of new friends. He also kept up the old NH cottage, where he was the pied piper of raucous bocce. His long time struggle with two chronic illnesses finally wore him out. But he will always be remembered as a “gentle giant”: big hands, big laugh, big heart.
Todd is survived by his wife Betsey, sons Luke and Duncan, daughters-in-law Christiane and Sarah and 5 wonderful grandchildren: Dylan, Max, Bayley, Nina and Gracie. Also brothers Ray, Glenn and Grant, sister Leah, sisters-in-law Nancy and Miriam and many beloved nieces and nephews.
A memorial gathering for Todd will be held at 1pm on February 28, 2026 at New Brackett Church, 25 Church Ave, Peaks Island.
In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to either the Todd Fix Up Fund, C/O Home Start, www.peakshomestart.org or the For the Love of Math Award in Todd’s honor at Make It Happen, bit.ly/4s38gzL
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Dear Betsey, I am so sorry to learn of Todd’s death. I remember him as a man with a great sense of humor and I know that you will all miss him. Just wanted to let you know that Dave and I are thinking of you. Hold tight to your sons and their families.
Meg
Oh Meg. So thoughtful of you to reach out. He was a great guy. And you’re right about holding tight to families and friends. And Peaks Island is an amazingly supportive community. One day at a time.
Thanks so much.
Betsey
What a beautiful life lived. Thinking of you, Duncan and family. May Todd’s memory bring you comfort.
Sending our warmest condolences to our good friend Duncan, his brother Luke, mother Betsey, and all the family and friends who are mourning the loss of Mr. Todd. May his kindness, warmth, and service to others carry on through his children and grandkids. We are with you in heart and spirit, wishing for a comforting and loving funeral and service. May he rest in peace and in the love you shared, now and always.
Yours,
Cindy & Orlando (Papo)
We send our deepest condolences to Duncan, his brother Luke, mother Betsey, and the entire extended family that are mourning the loss of Mr. Remage-Healey. May his kindness, and warmth continue to live on through the many lives he touched, and may you find peace in the beautiful legacy he leaves behind.
Sending love, sympathy, and support from the other Portland.
Sending my love to you.
Jeff Pidot
Oh Jim. What a sweet surprise. He was a great guy, beloved by everyone – and we had 2 sons who are our pride and joy, and 5 grandkids. And Peaks Island is wonderfully supportive. We had a good run.
Best wishes, Betsey
Jeff – Thank you so much for reaching out. You are right , Ginny was one of our dearest friends.
I hope you are well.
With gratitude, Betsey
While at Medical Care Development, Tod helped give insight into mental issues. I was one of the people he guided. He was the first person in my life to make me look differently at mental health issues. I believe. He was an angel. He opened a door that I may not have found. If he needed a reference at the pearl gates (Which he doesn’t!). He has got mine!
Dear Betsey, Luke, Duncan, and all others who knew and loved Todd,
It is with a heavy heart now that I think of Todd and his passing. Be assured of my prayers for you all during this time and on into the future. His bright Spirit was a blessing for those it us who knew him tangentially through his ways as a teacher, tennis coach, dad, and all around good and generous person!
Remembering him will go on into the future. Love to you and peace for you during these sad and difficult times.
Betsy, so sorry to hear of Todd’s passing. Please accept my deepest and sincerest condolences. Although I did not know him well, I always found him to be a man with lots of interests and abilities. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult period. May the pleasant memories of your life together help you to ease the grief that must feel at this crossroad of life>
I was lucky enough to know Todd through working at Portland high for many years. He was always such a jovial, positive, consistent presence. He was a bright light not only to me, but to all of the students he worked with and any staff member who met him. He will be greatly missed and I hope his light shines on through the scholarship fund.
Dear Betsey, Luke, Duncan and your families, we are so sad to hear of Todd’s passing. He always found ways to give of himself to others in this world while keeping his unique sense of humor. We missed your positive energy and neighborliness, Betsey and Todd, when you left Hallowell, and are not surprised to learn how full Todd’s life was on Peaks and in Portland. I hope you are surrounded with the comfort of family, friends and neighbors at this time.
Todd was really something special – one of a kind. I can\’t think of him without smiling, because every time I saw him, that’s what he was doing – smiling, laughing, joking. Spreading happiness and love. He was such a wonderful man, and such an important part of our island community. My heart goes out to Betsey and his family at this sad, sad time. Please know that I am thinking of you and sending love.
So sorry to hear of Todd’s passing. He was truly a blessing to all those around him. Thoughts and prayers for many wonderful memories to comfort your family.
How I miss you already. The world is better for you.
HIs smile and energy will be missed.
Our hearts go out to the Betsy and the family.
Todd was a giver too so many and always with his radiant smile. Paul and I will miss his presence as we work the election polls in future years. . May he rest in peace. Prayers to you Betsy and your family. We will light a candle tomorrow in one of Lucca Italy’s churches and pray for you all. God speed
Please accept our most sincere condolences to you and your family. His loss must be challenging our church community as well as our PI friends. Todd always had a compliment for me or some sarcastic remark that we both had a chuckle over. He will certainly be missed.
We will see you in the spring, assuming that there is one. By then you’ll probably need some good homemade cooking.
Sending you love, good juju and hugs through this note.
Jeannie and Ralph
Betsey, I was so sorry to learn that Todd is gone, and to be unable to attend the service. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Monica and John Stevenson Freeman
Barbara Selwood says:
March 6, 2026
Dear Betsey,
I recently heard of Todd’s passing, He was a lifeliine for me for the entire school year as I was going through chemo. Winthrop High School was lucky to have him fill my position inthe math department.
I. will be forever grateful for his dedication and service. My condolences and prayers to you and your family