Obituaries

James Violette

James Violette

Jun 24, 2019

James Clark Violette Glenburn / Albion, Maine – James Clark Violette ,84, passed away from congestive heart failure on Monday, 24 June 2019, at his daughter Sue’s home in Albion where he lived since the passing of his wife. He was born in Franklin, New Hampshire, a son of Louis Henry and Lillian Agnes (Drew) Violette and was raised in...

Donna Honey

Donna Honey

Jun 24, 2019

Donna Honey Donna Honey (82) passed onto her next life on June 24th, 2019 while staying at the VA hospital in Bangor, Maine. Donna was born on May 24th, 1937 to Roscoe and Maude Doughty of Bangor. She was pre-deceased by siblings Percy, Marvin, Ervin, Gary, Carmen Clark, and very special mother in law Etta Honey. Donna was the life...

Peter Clewley

Peter Clewley

Jun 22, 2019

Eddington – Peter A. Clewley, 52, died Saturday, June 22, 2019 at a Bangor Hospital after a long battle with heart disease. He was born July, 8, 1966, the son of Raymond and Ada (Downs) Clewley. Peter loved life and everyone around him. His heart and soul was the best around. He loved his dog, Molly Ann with all of...

Charles Cordeiro

Charles Cordeiro

Jun 22, 2019

BANGOR – Charles “Charlie” Cordeiro, 74, passed away June 22, 2019, after a battle with cancer. Charlie grew up in New Bedford and Boston. He was an avid dancer who taught in Boston and Bangor. A talented carpenter and painter, he had a self-owned business. He loved to fish and made many trips to the Caribbean, Rivers in Maine, and...

William Forrest

William Forrest

Jun 21, 2019

BANGOR - William J. “Bill” Forrest, 95, a member of the “Greatest Generation”, entered into eternal life on June 21, 2019, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Bangor. Bill served proudly as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division during WWII, was involved in the “Battle of the Bulge” and was also a member of one of the first Divisions...

Anna Mae Suddy

Anna Mae Suddy

Jun 18, 2019

VEAZIE - Anna M Suddy, 83, died peacefully at home June 18, 2019. She was born July 16, 1935 in Machias, ME; The daughter of Charles H and Ruby B (McGinnis) Sylvia. Anna graduated from Dennysville High School, class of 1952. Following graduation, she attended Husson Business School. Subsequently she was employed by Metropolitan Life. She was a great homemaker...

Katherine Goodness

Katherine Goodness

Jun 18, 2019

Brewer – Katherine L. Goodness, 68, died unexpectedly June 18, 2019, at Ross Manor. She was born September 1, 1950, in Lewiston, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Newall) Hilt. Katherine graduated from the University of Maine at Machias with a B.S. in education in 1972. She was a substitute teacher for the Brewer School System. Katherine married Richard Goodness...

Urban Legassie

Urban Legassie

Jun 18, 2019

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Joanne Delano

Joanne Delano

Jun 17, 2019

BANGOR – Joanne E. (Hughes) Delano, 88, died June 17, 2019 at a Bangor Hospital. She was born August 9, 1930, in Bangor, the daughter of Robert W. and Rose E. (Gorman) Hughes. Joanne is a retiree of General Electric Company. She was the first female retiree in the company’s history. Joanne was greatly involved in volunteer work during the...

John Gabarra

John Gabarra

Jun 16, 2019

ORRINGTON - John David Gabarra, 64, died June 16, 2019, in an automobile accident in Buckfield, Maine. Born August 9, 1954, John grew up in Barrington, Rhode Island. He was the youngest son of Edward and Lavinia (Jacques) Gabarra. A lover of trees from an early age, John studied forestry at the University of Maine and at Duke University, where...

Daniel Poisson

Daniel Poisson

Jun 16, 2019

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Raymond B. Sanborn Jr.

Raymond B. Sanborn Jr.

Jun 13, 2019

Levant – Raymond Bert Sanborn Jr., 84, passed away peacefully June, 13, 2019 at St. Joseph’s hospital. He was born February 18, 1935, in Hartford CT, the son of Raymond Sr. and Agnes (Cole) Sanborn. Raymond enjoyed hunting and fishing, and camping at Abol Bridge with Barry, Carla and friends. He also enjoyed riding mini bikes for the Anah Shriners....

Jane Wilbur

Jane Wilbur

Jun 13, 2019

Jane A. Wilbur, 80, passed away June 13, 2019, at a Bangor healthcare facility surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born October 19, 1938, in Perry, the daughter of Alfred and Edith (Adams) Wilbur. Jane graduated from Shead High School, Eastport, in the Class of 1956. She went on to attend Beal College and received her diploma...

Jeffrey Mckeage

Jeffrey Mckeage

Jun 11, 2019

BANGOR – Jeffrey M. McKeage, 62, died unexpectedly June 11, 2019 at home. He was born March 6, 1957, in Sanford, Maine. Jeffrey graduated with a BA from University of Southern Maine, an MA from Oklahoma State University, and completed coursework for a Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, all in History. He also completed an AAS in...

Coral Higgins

Coral Higgins

Jun 11, 2019

Coral Mary (Patterson) Higgins, 76, passed away June 11, 2019, at her residence in Frankfort. She was born February 6, 1943, in Winterport, the daughter of Wilfred N. Patterson and Mabel E. (Wright) Patterson Nickerson. Coral worked for the Town of Winterport for many years retiring as the Town Manager. She enjoyed working around her house, mowing her lawn, and...

Marilyn B. Fidler

Marilyn B. Fidler

Jun 10, 2019

Marilyn B. (Ramsey) Fidler BREWER - After a long struggle with dementia, Marilyn Fidler was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 10th, 2019. She was born in Bangor, ME on November 30th, 1931. She was married to George Fidler in 1955. They were happily married for 58 years until his death in 2013....

Sandra Durgan

Sandra Durgan

Jun 10, 2019

Charleston – Sandra Jean (Willett) Durgan, 71, died June 10, 2019 at a Bangor Nursing Facility. She was born October 28, 1947, in Portland, the daughter of Philip and Elsie (Verrill) Willett. Sandra attended Exeter Consolidated School and graduated from East Corinth Academy in 1964. She had lived in both Maine and Florida during her life. Sandra is survived by...

Evelyn Bryant

Evelyn Bryant

Jun 10, 2019

NEWBURGH - Evelyn Claire Bryant, 92, passed away June 10, 2019, at a Bangor healthcare facility. She was born February 17, 1927, in Biddeford, the daughter of John C. and Doris (Chamberlain) Woodrow. Evelyn was very artistic and enjoyed using her hands. She enjoyed working with ceramics and quilting, making things that she could give away that people would enjoy....

Robert "Bob" G. Croce

Robert "Bob" G. Croce

Jun 10, 2019

DEDHAM - Robert “Bob” G. Croce, 76, died unexpectedly on June 10, 2019 at a Bangor hospital. He was born February 19, 1943 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the son of Carl and Charlotte Croce. Bob graduated from Lawrence Academy in Groton, Massachusetts, Class of 1961, then went on to college at the University of Vermont to earn a BA in psychology....

Carmen Parent

Carmen Parent

Jun 8, 2019

Carmen A. Parent Brewer Carmen Parent, 77, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 8, 2019. She was born June 21, 1941 the daughter of Darwin and Corinne Brown. Surviving are three children; Jay, David and Carol; grandchildren, great grandchildren; a sister, Barb. A private graveside service will be held in Wilton. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.