Obituaries

Robert Simmons

Robert Simmons

Apr 7, 2020

ROBERT W. SIMMONS JR. BANGOR - Bob or "Simmi" as he was known by his many friends, 51, died unexpectedly April 7, 2020, at a Bangor hospital. He was born February 27, 1969, in Bangor, the son of Robert W. Simmons Sr. and Sally (Sprague) True. Bob attended Hall Dale High School and graduated with a General Education Degree. Upon...

Reinhart Duke

Reinhart Duke

Apr 5, 2020

Gouldsboro – Reinhart G. Duke, 73, went home to be with the Lord April 5, 2020 at Westgate Alzheimer’s Care Facility with his family by his side. He was born April 24, 1946, in Germany, the son of George and Anna Duke. Reinhart graduated from Sumner High School and later obtained an associate’s degree from the University of Maine, Augusta....

Sharon Mckenney

Sharon Mckenney

Apr 4, 2020

Sharon Gail McKenney, 77, passed away on April 04, 2020 at Westgate Manor in Bangor. She was born in Old Town, the daughter of Wendell and Virgie (Reynolds) Giles. Her marriage into the Air Force brought her to many states, but eventually back to Maine, where she lived out her life. She was a resident of The Bangor House for...

Sidney Smith

Sidney Smith

Apr 3, 2020

Sidney Smith, 90, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2020, at his home after a sudden downturn in his health. He was born on June 28, 1929, in Bangor the son of Simon and Jennie (Gopin) Smith. Sidney graduated from Bangor High School in the Class of 1948. While raising his family in Bangor, he also raised and sold cattle...

Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

Mar 31, 2020

BANGOR – Richard E. Thompson Sr., "Dick", 86, of Bangor passed away March 31, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born in Brewer, Sept 2, 1933, the son of William and Hazel (Woodbury) Thompson. He graduated from Brewer High School class of 1952, served in US Navy 1953-1955, and retired from Bangor and Aroostook Railroad after 39 years. In...

Milton Adelman

Milton Adelman

Mar 31, 2020

MILTON S. ADELMAN Milton Samuel Adelman, of Mars Hill, Maine, and Naples, Florida, died peacefully on March 31 at his home in Naples. It’s tempting to think that Milton died of boredom, deprived of his regular games of poker with his pals down at the Naples VFW hall due to pandemic safety precautions. But in the end, it was old...

Diane Spaulding

Diane Spaulding

Mar 29, 2020

HAMPDEN – Diane H. Spaulding, 78, an angel who passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29th, 2020, at the Woodlands Memory Care facility, received her wings. She was born August 19, 1941, in Pittsburg, PA, the daughter of Catherine E. Angstadt. Diane attended Eastern Nazarene College to earn a degree in Business. Diane was a Cosmetologist, holding licenses in both...

Francis Gabbianelli

Francis Gabbianelli

Mar 28, 2020

DIXMONT & RIDGEFIELD, CT – Francis “Frank” Gabbianelli, passed away unexpectedly March 28, 2020, at the age of 68. Frank was born November 6, 1951, in Norwalk, CT, the son of Peter and Jane (Crozier) Gabbianelli. Frank grew up as one of four siblings in Ridgefield, CT. During the summers he and his family would travel to Lee, Maine to...

Linda Ireland

Linda Ireland

Mar 27, 2020

Orrington - Linda M. (Curtis) Ireland, 74, died at her home on March 27, 2020. She was born December 18, 1945, in Bangor, the daughter of Alton and Eleanor (Spiller) Curtis. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Dennis W. Ireland. Linda is survived by her husband of 55 years, Richard Ireland; two sons, David Ireland...

Georgia Thurlow

Georgia Thurlow

Mar 26, 2020

BREWER – Georgia “Skeet” Thurlow, 81, passed away March 26, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 4, 1938, in Bangor, the daughter of Frank and Helen (McDonald) Bradsell. Skeet graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1958. She worked at Eastern Maine Medical Center, and retired after 25 years of service. Skeet enjoyed...

Robert Lounsbury

Robert Lounsbury

Mar 25, 2020

Robert C. Lounsbury Sr., 91, beloved husband of Vina (Johnson) Lounsbury for 71 years, died at his home on March 25, 2020. He was born in Old Town on April 23, 1928, the son of the late Ethel (Lounsbury) Burns and the late Kenneth Wood Sr., and the grandson of the late Emile and Mabel Garceau. Robert attended the Bradley...

Elden Mayhew

Elden Mayhew

Mar 21, 2020

ELDEN L MAYHEW SR NEWBURGH Elden “Ripper” L. Mayhew Sr.– 83, returned to his heavenly home on March 21, 2020 from a valiant battle with a long illness. Elden passed on to Heaven peacefully in his home listening to hymns and holding the hand of loved ones. He was born August 06, 1936 in Glenburn the son of Norris E...

Allen Deabay

Allen Deabay

Mar 20, 2020

BANGOR and BUCKSPORT Allen L. Deabay, 86, passed away March 20, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 17, 1933 in Ashland the youngest of thirteen children born to Mike and Melvina (Theriault) Deabay. Allen graduated from Ashland Community High School in 1951 and later took continuing education courses at the University of Maine in Orono....

Norma Ellingwood

Norma Ellingwood

Mar 19, 2020

Norma Joanne (Finnemore) Ellingwood, 83, passed away Thursday March 19, 2020, at her home in Hampden with her family by her side. Norma was born in Bridgewater August 28, 1936, the daughter of Stanley and Beatrice (Nelson) Finnemore. She graduated from Bridgewater Classical Academy in 1956. Norma met Arthur Ellingwood and they were married in May of 1960. Together they...

Joseph Taylor

Joseph Taylor

Mar 19, 2020

Joseph B. Taylor, 92, passed away at his home in Orono Maine on March 19. 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Forest Hills NY on April 21, 1927 the son of William Dee Taylor and Gladys (Bacon) Taylor. The family soon moved to Oakland, Maine and then to Bangor where he spent much of his youth...

Mildred Harriman

Mildred Harriman

Mar 19, 2020

Mildred J. Harriman Bangor Mildred Jean (Lennan) Harriman died March 19, 2020, in Bangor, Maine. She was born in Carter’s Point, New Brunswick, Canada, to Arnold and Elizabeth (Dunnett) Lennan on October 26, 1924. Predeceased by husband, Carleton F. Harriman, parents, and five siblings, she is survived by three daughters, Barbara (Peter) Chase, Janet Giles (Mark Murchison)and Sue (Dana) Stairs,...

Elwyn Jackson

Elwyn Jackson

Mar 18, 2020

VEAZIE- Elwyn J. Jackson, 81, passed away at his home on March 18, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 15, 1938, in Old Town, the son of Willie J. Jackson and Charlotte (Horne) Jackson. He graduated from Old Town High School Class of 1956. Elwyn started driving dump trucks at a young age. He started his oil...

Nancy Jennings

Nancy Jennings

Mar 17, 2020

Garland - Nancy Barbara (née Kern) Jennings passed away on March 17, 2020. She was the beloved daughter of Danny and Dale Kern, cherished wife of Daniel T. Jennings, and loving mother to Cynthia Ann Jennings and Diane Louise Rowland. Nancy was a giving and talented woman, being a K-12 teacher early in life and accomplished sewer and quilter. Nancy...

Jack Holmes

Jack Holmes

Mar 16, 2020

Corea - Jack E. Holmes, 85, died March 16, 2020, at the Maine Veterans Home, Bangor. He was born on August 9, 1934, in Grand Lake Stream, the son of Gerald E. and Vivian F. (Finley) Holmes. Jack graduated from Lee Academy in 1951. He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1956 during the Korean conflict. Jack...

Christine Sawyer

Christine Sawyer

Mar 14, 2020

BREWER - Christine M. Sawyer, 93, died on March 14th, 2020, surrounded by her family and dedicated caregivers. She was born on October 1, 1926 in Ebbw Vale, Gwent, South Wales, Great Britain, the daughter of William and Hannah (Bevan) Jones. Chris came from a large family of four sisters, and four brothers. She met and fell in love with...