Charles Swenson
Jun 6, 2025
Orono - Charles Lawrence Swenson, known as "Chuck," passed away peacefully in Orono, Maine on June 6, 2025. Charles was born to Lawrence Augustus Swenson and Rosalie Margaret Swenson. He lived in Hampden, Bangor, and Orono.
Chuck was an acolyte of the 1960s. He had a huge poster of Jimi Hendrix hanging in his bedroom, a white Fender strat that he...
Mary Cady
Jan 15, 2025
ORONO, MAINE -Mary Kathryn Arnold Cady, 75; a trailblazer in athletics, journalism, and military service, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a profound legacy of service, leadership, and community impact. A proud Kansan (and Jayhawk!) and lifelong advocate for equality in sports and education, Mary's influence was felt from her hometown of Holton, Kansas, to the athletic fields, rinks, and fieldhouses of Maine.
Mary is...
Ronald Striar
Jul 18, 2025
Ronald R. Striar, M.D.
Bangor
Ronald Striar, M.D. 97, passed away, July 18, 2025. A funeral service will be held 1 pm Sunday, July 20, 2025 at the Jewish Funeral Chapel, 118 Center St., Bangor.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. A full obituary will be forthcoming.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
William Brown
Jul 17, 2025
NEWBURGH - William Neil "Will" Brown, 61, passed away unexpectedly July 17, 2025, at his home. He was born May 6, 1964, in Brockton, Massachusetts, the son of John and Amy (Hogg) Brown.
Will grew up in Middleboro, Massachusetts and graduated from Middleboro High School, Class of 1982 and married Tracy Blackman in 1984, having celebrated 41 years together in...
Helen Leighton
Jul 17, 2025
Helen W. Leighton
Brewer - Helen W. Leighton, 87, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born December 22, 1937, in Machias, ME to William R. Wilson & Marguerite (Lenfesty) Wilson.
She graduated from Stonington High School, Class of 1956. In her younger working years, she waitressed at Fisherman's Inn Restaurant in Winter Harbor,...
Carl Flora
Jul 17, 2025
HAMPDEN: Carl Weick Flora, passed away at home after an extended illness July 17, 2025 on his 70th birthday. Carl was born July 17, 1955 in Presque Isle, the son of William and Barbara (Weick) Flora.
After graduating from Presque Isle High School, Carl furthered his education at Bates College and St. Louis University School of Law. After passing the...
Linda Conn
Jul 16, 2025
Linda Jean Rogers Conn
Linda Jean Rogers Conn was born May 19, 1948, daughter of Vaughn Rogers, Jr. and Ada Walker. She left us too soon on July 16, 2025. Linda was a loving sister, a devoted wife, a loyal friend, and a truly creative person. She graduated from Brewer High School in 1966, and later attended Husson College. She spent...
Andrew Ginn
Jul 14, 2025
Winterport - Andrew Colan Ginn, 68 passed away peacefully July 14, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer. He was born January 10, 1957, son of Clinton Sr. and Mary Helen (Tripp) Ginn.
Andy worked in the woods for many years, also was a water well driller for Roger Gould, worked for Wellman paving and finally at...
Pauline Barbin
Jul 14, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Pauline C. Barbin, 91, announce her peaceful passing on July 14, 2025. Born September 25, 1933, in Berlin, New Hampshire, she was the daughter of Wilfrid and Juliette (Gagnon) Barbin.
Pauline always had her sights set on becoming a nurse anesthetist. She received her diploma from St. Louis Hospital in 1954,...
Barbara McGrath
Jul 14, 2025
Barbara Jean McGrath, 78, passed away on July 14, 2025. She was born in Bangor, ME., December 20, 1946, the daughter of Edward and Theresa (Rice) O'brien.
Barbara grew up in Holden and was a graduate of John Bapst High School. She married James McGrath and together they raised two children. She loved hummingbirds, ceramics, crocheting, and, above all, family.
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Phyllis Garnett
Jul 13, 2025
Phyllis Garnett went to her heavenly home on July 13, 2025. Phyllis was born on May 17, 1927 in Corinth, Maine, daughter of Ralph and Hazel (Clapp) Goodwin. She was raised on a dairy farm; she was the second of eleven children. She attended East Corinth Academy where she especially enjoyed playing basketball.
She married Hadley (Peanut) Garnett from Bradford and...
Marion Morse
Jul 13, 2025
Marion E. Morse, 84, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. She was born December 23, 1940, the daughter of Herbert and Lillian (Hawes) Pomeroy.
Marion graduated from Carmel High School class of 1959. She had various jobs throughout her life but spent most of her years in banking at Casco Northen Bank and TD Bank before retirement.
Marion loved...
Clifton Pottle
Jul 13, 2025
Clifton Pottle, 85, passed away at his home on July 13, 2025. He was born in Alexander, Maine, on September 3, 1939, the son of Harold and Evelyn (Flood) Pottle. Cliff graduated from Shead Memorial High School in Eastport in 1957. He worked in construction and logging from 1958-1972. He formed Pottle Transportation in 1972 and operated it until he...
Joan Sheehan
Jul 12, 2025
On July 12, 2025, Joan Sheehan, of Hancock, Maine, passed away. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend.
Joan was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on February 23, 1934, to James and Florence (Healey) Gorman. She received Bachelor and Master degrees in English and Education from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She loved all aspects of her distinguished career...
Ronald Carson
Jul 11, 2025
Punta Gorda, FL - Ronald Carson, 84 of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Hampden, Maine, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on July 11th, 2025. Ronald battled Parkinson's disease but never lost his witty sense of humor or the ability to light up any room.
Ronald was born on November 30, 1940, in Perry, Maine to Ethel (Gove)...
Robert Ruhlin
Jul 11, 2025
HUDSON - It is with deep sadness that the family of Robert Earl "Bob" Ruhlin, 82, announce his peaceful passing on July 11, 2025. Born March 11, 1943, in Bangor, Maine, he was the third of five children of James R. and Helena G. (Hewes) Ruhlin.
Bob grew up in Bangor and graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1961....
Owen Young
Jul 10, 2025
DEDHAM - Owen D. "Bud" Young Sr., 96, passed away peacefully July 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born January 29, 1929, in Dedham, the son of Sherley Young and Cora M. (Johnson) Young.
After high school, Bud joined the Army and became a Radio Operator in Japan. After his Honorable discharge from the Army,...
Wilbur Cotton
Jul 10, 2025
EDDINGTON - Wilbur C. Cotton, 83, passed July 10, 2025, comfortably at his home. He was born May 10, 1942, in Bangor, the son of Frances Robina (Clarke) Cotton, and Percy Blanchard Cotton of Holden.
Wilbur spent most of his life self-employed in the construction world and had a love of trucks and equipment as a young child that carried...
Daniel Manning
Jul 9, 2025
Union, Maine - Daniel William Manning, 68, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at a Bangor hospital. He was born October 21, 1956, in Leominster, Massachusetts, the son of Burton W. Manning, and Shirley P. Manning.
Dan graduated from Hampden Academy, class of 1974. Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Army in Germany. He had a great love...
Mark Swan
Jul 8, 2025
Mark "Bird" William Swan died unexpectedly July 8th 2025 at his home in Bangor. He was born December 11th 1951 in Dexter, Maine, the first son of James and Jeanette Swan.
Mark, otherwise known as Bird, was a swing boogie and blues piano player, having played most of his life in numerous bands. (One Last Swing, Hot Wax, and others). He...
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