Kathleen Ann Gowell
Apr 25, 2026
BANGOR - Kathleen A. "Kathy" Goodwin Gowell, 67, passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2026, at a local hospital, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born January 9, 1959, in Island Falls, the daughter of Caswell W. and Geraldine E. (Rand) Wood.
Kathy was a graduate of Hermon High School, Class of 1977. She continued...
Ruth Melvina Cole
Feb 15, 2026
Brewer-Ruth M. Cole, 89, died February 15, 2026, at home with her loving family, after a long illness. She was born on November 27, 1936 in Danforth, Me.
Ruth worked for Footman's Dairy for many years and later worked for Grants Dairy. Once retired, she went back to work at A.C. Moore.
She enjoyed crafting, especially sewing and her embroidery...
David Joseph Trefethen
Nov 30, 2025
Hampden - David Joseph Trefethen, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away on November 30, 2025, in Bangor, Maine. He was born March 18, 1938, in Columbia, MO to Joseph M and Helen (Brigham) Trefethen. He married his wife Janice in December of 2008.
David graduated from Northfield Mount Hermon School in MA. He went on to receive...
Irene Marie Bryant
May 11, 2026
Hampden - Irene McCurdy Bryant, 96, passed away on May 11, 2026, in Bangor. She was born February 4, 1930, in Lubec, Maine, the daughter of Arthur R. and Evelyn (Creath) McCurdy of Lubec.
Irene graduated from St. Joseph Academy and Westbrook Junior College, both in Portland, Maine. She met her future husband, David B. Bryant, in Portland, and they...
Mary Elizabeth Sickles
Apr 23, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Sickles passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, at her home in Bangor, ME.
Born in Bucksport, Maine, on April 22, 1931, Mary graduated from Bangor High School in 1950, where she met the love of her life and husband of 35 wonderful years, James A. Sickles Sr.
As the proud mother of seven children she spent a large portion...
Allan Edward Jamison Sr.
Jun 10, 2026
Franklin - Allan E. Jamison Sr., 80, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, surrounded by the love of family and the promise of eternal life.
Born on August 2, 1945, in Rumford, Maine, Allan was the son of Fay Jamison and Lavina Buote Jamison. He was raised in the Rumford and Roxbury area, where he developed the...
Ann Marie Thornton
Jun 8, 2026
HERMON- Ann Marie Thornton, 64, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026 after a 30-year battle with brain cancer. She was born May 15, 1962 in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of Harley Richard Murchie and Joyce Aldora (Briggs) Murchie.
Ann was a loving mother, grandmother and a devoted wife for 41 years. She enjoyed nature walks with her grandchildren, "recess"...
Donald Bridgham Small
Jun 4, 2026
Donald Bridgham Small, 91, of Bangor, Maine, died peacefully on June 4th, 2026. He was born on May 25th, 1935, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, son of Alvah and Julia Small. He led an exemplary life of service to others and will be greatly missed.
Don grew up in Havertown, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Friends Central High School. He received his...
John Joseph Ward III
Jun 1, 2026
John J Ward III was born at a Brewer hospital on January 28, 1942 to John and Helen () Ward. He passed away at home on June 1, 2026.
When he was 5 John and his family moved to Bangor where he attended St. Mary's Church. He was a student at Bangor area schools and graduated from John Bapst High School,...
Barbara Jean Dupuis
Jun 1, 2026
OLD TOWN - Barbara "Barbie" Jean (Pelletier) Dupuis, 88, passed away peacefully during the early morning of June 1, 2026. She was born October 31, 1937, to Mary Blanche (Currier) and Noah L. Pelletier. She was the youngest of 15 children including Verna, Germaine, Rose, Lester, Thelma, Frances, Anita, Noah Jr, Norman, Beatrice, and Rita.
As a young girl Barbie had...
Karen Milner Grant
May 29, 2026
Karen M. Grant, 82, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026 at a Bangor hospital with her family by her side. She was born January 12, 1944, the daughter of George and Rita (Lambert) Milner.
Karen graduated from University of Maine, Orono, and entered the workforce as an educator. She spent over forty years in this field, most notably at...
Linda E. Boynton
May 26, 2026
Linda E. Boynton, 84, passed away on May 26, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born on May 10, 1942 in Carmel, ME., the daughter of Kenneth Luce and Lillian Powell.
Linda graduated from Carmel High School before attending University of Maine. She entered the workforce first as an educator before finding her calling as Support Enforcement...
Paul Francis Nelligan
May 25, 2026
Paul Francis Nelligan passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Paul was born in Bangor, Maine, on June 24, 1934, to John J. Nelligan and Gertrude M. (Frenette) Nelligan. He graduated from John Bapst High School in 1953 and went on to proudly serve in the United States Army.
In 1960, Paul married the love of his life, Martha Jane "Janie"...
Martha Louise Stepp
May 24, 2026
NewburghMartha L. Stepp, 81, died peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Maine Veterans' Home in Bangor, Maine. Born in Bangor, Maine, on September 7, 1944, Martha was the youngest daughter of parents, Shirley L. MacCrae and Dorothy B. (Avery) MacCrae.
Martha attended grammar school in Hampden, Maine, graduated from Hampden Academy (Class of 1962), followed by earning a...
Lorna Ann Lane
May 24, 2026
EDDINGTON - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lorna Ann Lane. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Lorna, passed away peacefully at home May 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Lorna was born on January 7, 1961, to the late Donald and Eleanor (Dean) MacDonald. While she held several jobs throughout her lifetime, her most cherished...
Richard Thomas Brucher
May 21, 2026
Richard (Dick) Brucher died on May 21, 2026, after a short illness, comforted on his way out by his wife and four children. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY, on April 10, 1945, to a working-class family. The youngest of three children of Walter Brucher (mechanic) and Elizabeth (Rowan) Brucher (homemaker and office administrator), he attended public school in his...
Gloria Patricia Small
May 17, 2026
CARMEL - Gloria P. Small, 88, passed away at home, May 17, 2026. She was born in Carmel, April 12, 1938, daughter of the late Thomas and Edna (Crosby) Murray.
Gloria graduated from Carmel High School in 1956. Always an active town citizen, she was a co-founder of the Carmel Historical Society and was very active in Carmel Days since...
Derek Robert Thomas
May 16, 2026
Derek Thomas of Hermon, Maine, passed away peacefully on May 16th, surrounded by family at home. He was 79 years old.
Born in Kenduskeag, Maine, Derek owned several businesses and had a deep love for dozers and excavators. His work was his true passion.
He is survived by his wife, Tamara, sons Shannon and Jason, and many grandchildren.
Services will be held at...
Judith Lynne Mason
May 16, 2026
HUDSON - Judith L. Mason, 66, lost her courageous battle with cancer on May 16, 2026, at a Bangor hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and compassion touched everyone who knew her.
Judith devoted her life to caring for others, both personally and professionally, working for many...
Roselyn Morrill Priest
May 16, 2026
SANGERVILLE - Roselyn Morrill (Winchester) Priest, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, in Bangor, Maine. Roselyn was born on September 9, 1937, in Hartland, Maine, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (O'Reilly) Winchester. She graduated from Piscataquis Community High School, Class of 1957.
Family was the center of Roselyn's life. She was always quick to reflect on...
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