Obituaries

Priscilla Choret Smith

Priscilla Choret Smith

Mar 28, 2026

Priscilla Choret Smith, 81, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 28, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1944 to George and Alice (Sloat) Shorette, and was the oldest of eight siblings. The family soon moved from Bangor to Bradford, where Priscilla graduated from Higgins Classical Institute. After graduation,...

Stephen G. Waddell

Stephen G. Waddell

Mar 27, 2026

Stephen G. Waddell

Bangor

Stephen G. Waddell, 72, passed away peacefully, March 27, 2026 with his loving wife by his side.

He was born in Bangor, May 4, 1953, the son of Glenwood and Virginia (Locus) Waddell, and stepmother Kathleen Waddell.

Stephen married the love of his life, Marie-Anne Gosselin, May 25, 1985. He enjoyed spending all of his time with his wife, soulmate...

John Frederick Clifford

John Frederick Clifford

Mar 27, 2026

BANGOR - John Clifford, 61, passed away on March 27, 2026, at a Bangor hospital. He was born on September 27, 1964, at Toul-Rosiere Air Base in Toul, France, to the late William J. Sr. and Catherine "Kay" (Chapman) Clifford, while the family was stationed at Chaumont Air Force Base.

A 1984 graduate of Bangor High School, John went on...

Michael E. Ambrose

Michael E. Ambrose

Mar 21, 2026

ORONO - Michael E. Ambrose, 72, passed away peacefully at his home March 21, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 27, 1953, in Bangor, the son of Edwin "Breezy" and Mary (Wahl) Ambrose.

A proud graduate of John Bapst High School, Class of 1972, Michael went on to attend the Joseph Bulova School of Watchmaking...

Marcia Bradeen Gurney

Marcia Bradeen Gurney

Mar 21, 2026

Old Town, Maine - Marcia Bradeen Gurney passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at the age of 75, in her home after a journey through the effects of a stroke and an aggressive cancer. Marcia's life began on January 23, 1951, with her parents, Joanne Gerrish and Warren Bradeen; both deceased. Hers was a life filled with family, love,...

Judith Lynn MacArthur

Judith Lynn MacArthur

Mar 19, 2026

Judith "Judy" Lynn MacArthur, 77, of Dixmont, passed away March 19, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born on February 16, 1949, in Island Falls to Rita E. (Prescott) and Lawrence E. MacArthur of Hersey. Judy graduated from the University of Maine Orono in 1971, where she met her life partner, Sarah "Sally" Medina. Judy worked as assistant manager...

Deborah Ann Cox

Deborah Ann Cox

Mar 19, 2026

Deborah Ann (Seguino) Cox

Deborah A. (Seguino) Cox died peacefully in Bangor, Maine on March 19, 2026, after living for 20 years with epilepsy. She was born May 8, 1950 in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of Stephen and Theresa (Burgess) Seguino.

Deborah graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1968. Following graduation, she attended the University of Maine at Orono, majoring in...

Marion Olive Dunivan

Marion Olive Dunivan

Mar 16, 2026

Marion Olive Dunivan, 92, of Dixmont passed away on March 16, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born December 20, 1933, the daughter of Kenneth and Lucy Morse, and raised by Lucy and Emery Sutherland.

Marion was very active in her town, operating her dairy farm with her husband, Oral Dunivan, for many years, where she opened her doors every summer...

Joan Elizabeth Ring

Joan Elizabeth Ring

Mar 15, 2026

Joan "Betty" E. Ring

Orrington

Joan "Betty" E. Ring, 96, died peacefully March 15, 2026, at her home in Orrington. She was born May 22, 1929, in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of Alton M. and Margaret E. (Brown) Dixon.

Betty grew up in Hampden and Orrington, attended local schools and graduated from Brewer High School. She married her beloved husband, Theodore "Ted" C....

Merton Lyndon Wheeler

Merton Lyndon Wheeler

Mar 14, 2026

ORONO - Merton L. "Mert" Wheeler, 96, passed onto Heaven to be reunited with his beloved wife, Gloria, March 14, 2026, at Maine Veterans' Home, Bangor. He was born January 16, 1930, in Hampden, the son of Earl and Ethel (Brigham) Wheeler.

Merton grew up in Hampden, graduating from Hampden Academy. He then, attended Husson College, where he first met the love of...

Shirley Ann Crooker

Shirley Ann Crooker

Mar 12, 2026

Newburgh, Maine- It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my wife, Shirley. She brought great happiness to my life as we were together for 68 years. We went steady for four years of high school, were engaged for four years of college, and were married for 60 years. Shirley graduated from Brewer High School in 1962 and...

Rebecca Lynn Amsden

Rebecca Lynn Amsden

Mar 10, 2026

Rebecca 'Becky' Amsden, 70, died March 10, 2026, at an Orono nursing home following a severe brain bleed suffered in late January. She was born March 2, 1956, in Caribou, Maine, to Perham and Marilyn Amsden.

Becky graduated from Brewer High School and then from the University of Maine at Orono with a BA in Political Science and Business. She...

Robert Jardine Jr.

Robert Jardine Jr.

Mar 10, 2026

“I’ve finished life’s chores assigned to me, So put me on a boat headed out to sea. Please send along my fishing pole for I’ve been invited to the fishin’ hole. Where every day is a day to fish, To fill your heart with every wish. Don’t worry, or feel sad for me, I’m fishin’ with the Master of the...

Dorothy M. (Nichols) Hewes

Dorothy M. (Nichols) Hewes

Mar 10, 2026

Hermon - Our amazing mother, Dorothy M. (Nichols) Hewes, passed away on March 10, 2026 and is now together with her husband, Malcolm E. Hewes. She was born November 25, 1940, in Limestone, ME., the daughter of John W. and Vivian (Moore) Nichols. She moved to Hudson, Me., when she was four years old. She met the love of her...

Charlene Ann Wren

Charlene Ann Wren

Mar 9, 2026

Charlene A. Wren, age 87, passed peacefully at home on March 9, 2026 surrounded by family after a period of declining health.

Born in Brooks, Maine, on February 2,1939, the daughter of Alfred and Mattie (Elwell) Roberts, Charlene-known to many as "Charnie"-enjoyed a happy childhood surrounded by siblings and lifelong friends.

Charlene built her life around family, hard work, and devotion to...

Colin Anthony Gamblin

Colin Anthony Gamblin

Mar 7, 2026

Colin Anthony Gamblin, 75, passed away on March 7, 2026 at home surrounded by family. He was born September 23, 1950, in Perth, New Brunswick, the son of Carrol and Joan (Crosbie) Gamblin. Colin attended Southern Victoria schools before entering the Marine Corps and serving in Vietnam. He later took classes at vocational schools in Massachusetts. He met the love...

Irving Arnold Priest Jr.

Irving Arnold Priest Jr.

Mar 6, 2026

SANGERVILLE - Irving Arnold Priest, Jr., 94, of Sangerville, Maine, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, in a Orono healthcare facility, after living a full and meaningful life. He was born November 25, 1931, in Avon, Connecticut, to the late Irving A. Priest Sr. and Bernice (Mitchell) Priest.

Irving graduated from Sangerville High School, Class of 1950 and a...

James Nelson Martin

James Nelson Martin

Mar 5, 2026

James N. Martin passed away on March 5, 2026. Services will be private.

Nancy L. Klein

Nancy L. Klein

Mar 3, 2026

It is with deep love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived that we remember Nancy L. Cole Klein, who passed March 3, 2026, peacefully at home with loved ones by her side. Born January 20, 1953, she was a remarkable woman whose greatest joy was the people she held close.

Some of her happiest memories came with open roads and...

Michael Ralph Caruso

Michael Ralph Caruso

Mar 2, 2026

Bangor - Michael Ralph Caruso, beloved husband, father, brother, and papa, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, with his loving wife and children by his side, at the age of 85. He was born in Boston, MA, on July 13, 1940, to Michael S. and Angelina (Scaltrito) Caruso.

Michael attended Boston Technical High School, where, upon his graduation,...