Obituaries

Terrie Martin

Terrie Martin

Jul 22, 2020

Terrie J. Martin, 69, passed away July 22, 2020 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Carmel, October 17, 1950 the daughter of Donald “Ducky” and Marilyn St. Louis. She graduated from Hermon High School class of 1969 and Twin City Beauty School in 1970. She married the love of her life Richard “Rick” Martin on...

Donna Pulver

Donna Pulver

Jul 21, 2020

BANGOR - Donna Olive Pulver, 85, died July 21, 2020 at a Bangor Nursing Home following a period of declining health. She was born November 14, 1934, the daughter of Arthur W. and Jennie O. (Leathers) Hillman. Donna was a loving mother and grandmother, especially proud of her sons Frank and Bill. During her children’s school years and beyond, Donna...

Joan Vanchieri

Joan Vanchieri

Jul 20, 2020

Bangor - Joan Vanchieri passed away peacefully in her home in the early morning of July 20th, 2020, surrounded by her close family. Joan Marie was born November 16th, 1932, in College Point, New York, to Charles and Elizabeth Posthauer. There she later met the love of her life, Frank J. Vanchieri. In 1952, they married and subsequently welcomed a...

Marilee Morrill

Marilee Morrill

Jul 20, 2020

Mari passed on Monday, July 20, 2020 from her battle with cancer at the age of 66. We would like to thank the Frankfort Assisted Living for the care and support they provided during her stay there. And a special thanks to Susie Mogan and Melissa Stacey Hodgen for being such great friends and caring for Mari. She was born...

Ruth Ann Mccannell

Ruth Ann Mccannell

Jul 18, 2020

RUTH ANN MCCANNELL July 7, 1935 – July 18, 2020 HOULTON - GY/SGT. RUTH ANN MCCANNELL, U.S. MARINE CORPS, RETIRED, 85, died on July 18, 2020, in Bangor. Ruth was born in Princeton, ME, the daughter of Neil and Cordelia (Norton) McCannell. She was a graduate of Princeton High School where she lettered all four years in basketball, was a...

Marguerite Runnells

Marguerite Runnells

Jul 18, 2020

MARGUERITE S. RUNNELLS BREWER – Marguerite S. Runnells, 96, passed away peacefully July 18, 2020, at a Brewer healthcare facility. She was born August 23, 1923, in Newburgh, the daughter of Howard Ashmore and Isabella (Rogers) Spaulding. Marguerite graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1941. Following graduation, she attended Beal College. Marguerite was employed by the Eastern Corporation in...

Allen Perley

Allen Perley

Jul 16, 2020

CARMEL – Allen I. Perley, 54, passed away July 16, 2020, at a Boston hospital, after a courageous battle with liver disease. He was born March 15, 1966, in Bangor, the son of Roberta (Simpson) Perley and Fred Perley. Allen graduated from Hampden Academy, Class of 1984. He graduated from Husson University earning a B.S. in Business Administration, and continued...

Rose Martin

Rose Martin

Jul 15, 2020

Bangor Rose Martin, 84, passed away peacefully July 15, 2020 at Orono Commons. She was born November 18, 1935 in Brewer. Rose worked many years at Bangor Mental Health Institute. She Graduated from Brewer High School in 1954. She loved going to the beach sun-tanning herself, camping and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rose was predeceased...

Maria Troutman

Maria Troutman

Jul 12, 2020

Maria Troutman, 80, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2020, at her home. The oldest of three children, she was born on March 18, 1940, in Salerno, Italy to Dr. Nicola and Margherita Messina. In 1952, the family relocated to Panama, where she became a bookkeeper for the United Fruit Company commissary (later Chiquita Brands). By 1970, she had moved...

Hilda Mccollum

Hilda Mccollum

Jul 10, 2020

Hilda Hutchins McCollum BANGOR – Hilda McCollum, 83, passed away on Friday, July 10, at her home in Bangor. Born January 7, 1937, the first of three children of Curtis M. and Ruth R. Hutchins of Bangor, Hilda had battled health issues for many years. She was a 1955 graduate of the Madeira School in McLean, Virginia, although she often...

Sean Casey

Sean Casey

Jul 9, 2020

- Sean P. Casey, 70, died after a long, courageous battle with cancer on July 9, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. Sean was born October 4, 1949 in Bangor, the son of George L. Casey and Dorothy P. (Waterhouse) Casey. Sean graduated from Orono High School as a member of the Class of 1968. He then attended the...

Harold Crocker

Harold Crocker

Jul 8, 2020

Harold “Sonny” W. Crocker Holden Harold “Sonny” Crocker passed away July 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bangor, April 27, 1934 the son of Harold and Helen Crocker. Sonny graduated from Bangor High School in 1953. He then worked for 35 years as a salesman and assistant vice president of W. S....

Dennis Trafton

Dennis Trafton

Jul 7, 2020

Lagrange – Dennis Maynard Trafton Sr., 77, died unexpectedly at home with his loving wife of 60 years by his side. He was born May 30, 1943, in Portland, the son of Earle and Viola (Jones) Trafton. Dennis loved camping, four-wheeling, gardening, and especially spending time with family. He loved fishing with his granddaughter, Sha-Lynn, and hunting with his granddaughter,...

Jon Eric Gillahan

Jon Eric Gillahan

Jul 4, 2020

Jon Eric Gillahan, 49, passed away July 4, 2020, at a Bangor hospital. He was born August 18, 1970, in Bangor the son of Robert H. and Carolyn A. (Hart) Gillahan. Jon graduated from Hampden Academy in the Class of 1989. He enjoyed being a Mason with his father and brother. He worked his way through the chairs, becoming Master...

James Cleveland "Jim" Mccarty

James Cleveland "Jim" Mccarty

Jul 3, 2020

HERMON - James Cleveland “Jim” McCarty, 92, died peacefully July 3, 2020, at his home. He was born December 28, 1927, in Hermon, the son of Cleveland A. and Stella (Gosman) McCarty. Jim graduated from Hermon High School, Class of 1946. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and worked for Lane Construction for over 30 years. He...

Catherine R. Peckenham (Reilly)

Catherine R. Peckenham (Reilly)

Jul 2, 2020

Bangor - Catherine (Kay) Reilly Peckenham died at the age of 102 on July 2, 2020, surrounded by family members at her home in Bangor. She was born on October 27, 1917, in Gardiner, Maine, the daughter of Mattie Belle Eldridge and Maurice L. Reilly. Catherine graduated from Deering High School in Portland. After earning a degree from Simmons College,...

Richard Hartley

Richard Hartley

Jul 1, 2020

BANGOR - Richard C. “Dick” Hartley,76, died July 1, 2020, at local hospital. He was born September 16, 1943 at Craig Field Air Base in Selma, AL, the son of First Lieutenant Ralph Robertson and Barbara (Taylor) Hartley. He was raised in Bridgewater by his grandparents who adopted him, Samuel J. and Clara (Gardiner) Hartley. Dick attended Bridgewater Classical Academy...

Ella Thomas

Ella Thomas

Jul 1, 2020

Bangor – Ella (Ricker) Thomas, 95, peacefully left us on July 1, 2020, exactly five years after her husband of 69 years, James J. Thomas. Ella was born in Milo, Maine on December 5, 1924, the daughter of Robert and Gladys (Flanders) Ricker. Ella graduated from Milo High School in 1942, and the Eastern Maine General School of Nursing (now...

Ida Weinstein

Ida Weinstein

Jul 1, 2020

Bangor – Ida Weinstein, 89, died July 1, 2020 at a Bangor Hospital. She was born March 6, 1931, in Millinocket, the daughter of Louis and Jean E. (Rappaport) Weinstein. Ida was employed at Miller’s Restaurant for a number of years. She was a long-time resident of Garland Street in Bangor and resided at Eastside Rehabilitation in Bangor, since March,...

Walter Kelley

Walter Kelley

Jun 30, 2020

ORRINGTON – Walter J. Kelley, 81, died June 30, 2020, at his home with his daughter, Amy, by his side, after a short battle with bone cancer. He was born July 21, 1938 in Richmond, the son of Lloyd B. and Faith (Holt) Kelley. Walter attended Bangor schools. Walter served in the U.S. Army in Korea with the 8th Cavalry...