Obituaries

Faith Louise Roderick

Faith Louise Roderick

Oct 4, 2018

Faith Louise Roderick Bucksport, Belfast and Bangor – Faith Louise Roderick, 52, passed away October 4, 2018, at a Bangor health care facility. Relatives and friends are invited to call 1-3 P.M., Monday, October 8, 2018, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center Street, Bangor. A memorial reception will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 20, 2018, at the Beacon of Hope on...

Dorothy Marsh

Dorothy Marsh

Oct 1, 2018

Dorothy Alice (Libby) Marsh, 90, died October 1, 2018 at Eastern Maine Medical Center following a brief illness. Dorothy was born on October 29, 1927 at the family farm in Charleston to her parents, Elmer “Sport” Libby and Ada (Hall) Libby. Her youth was spent working on the farm, attending local schools and playing sports. She graduated from Higgins Classical...

Daniel Neil Ronald Powell

Daniel Neil Ronald Powell

Oct 1, 2018

Daniel NR Powell Orrington Daniel Neil Ronald Powell, 24, passed away peacefully October 1, 2018 surrounded by his loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Houston, TX. June 7, 1994 the son of Lisa D. (Waldron) Powell and Kelly L. Powell. Daniel graduated from Brewer High School class of 2012 then attended Eastern Maine...

Kerry Quinn

Kerry Quinn

Sep 28, 2018

BANGOR - On September 28, 2018, Kerry Ellen "Watermelon" Quinn, 49, passed away in peace and grace in her own room surrounded by her treasured family. Kerry was born on May 30, 1969 the youngest daughter of Mary A. (Lagassey) Quinn and the late Robert J. Quinn of Bangor. Kerry is a proud 1990 Bangor High School graduate and would...

John Halloran

John Halloran

Sep 27, 2018

Orono – John M. Halloran, 65, died unexpectedly September 27, 2018, at a Bangor hospital. He was born December 11, 1952, in Johnson City, NY, the son of George G. and Rose H. (Petras) Halloran. John graduated from Hamilton Central School in 1971, where he distinguished himself in academics, athletics (lettering in four sports), and the performing arts, and was...

Nathalie H. Perry

Nathalie H. Perry

Sep 27, 2018

BREWER Nathalie "Nat" H. Perry, 76, died September 27, 2018, at a Bangor hospital. She was born September 11, 1942, in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of John and Helen (O'Leary) Burnett. Nat attended John Bapst Memorial High School and graduated from Brewer High School, Class of 1960. She attended college at Husson University graduating with a degree in Secretarial Science....

G. Robert "Bob" Burke

G. Robert "Bob" Burke

Sep 26, 2018

EDDINGTON – G. Robert “Bob” Burke, 74, passed away September 26, 2018, at his home, due to natural causes. He was born May 18, 1944, in Masardis, the son of George C. and Edwina G. (Libby) Burke. Bob moved to the Bangor area where he met the mother of his children, Donna E. (Crane) Burke. Bob worked at GE for...

Edward Shorey

Edward Shorey

Sep 25, 2018

BANGOR - Edward A. Shorey Jr., 98, died September 25, 2018, at Bangor nursing facility. He was born on September 11, 1920, in Howland, son of Edward A. and Mildred (Edgecomb) Shorey. He attended Bangor schools. Then, he went in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of World War II. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth; a brother,...

Lawrence "Larry" Jewett

Lawrence "Larry" Jewett

Sep 25, 2018

BANGOR – Lawrence “Larry” Jewett, 78, died peacefully Sept. 25, 2018 at a local hospital. He was born July 19, 1940 in Ripley, the son of Clayton and Susan (Laughton) Jewett. Larry attended Hermon schools and was a graduate of Bangor High School. He was employed as a Safety Officer for the Maine DOT, retiring after 27 years of service....

Ronald E. Henderson

Ronald E. Henderson

Sep 22, 2018

Ronald E. Henderson Old Town – Ronald E. Henderson, 87, died September 21, 2018, at his home, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born August 8, 1931 in Old Town, the son of Harold F. and Helen E. (Howard) Henderson. Ronald married Gladys “Bunny” Thibodeau July 25, 1953, they were married for 51 years until her passing...

Gerald "Jerry" Trask

Gerald "Jerry" Trask

Sep 22, 2018

Gerald “Jerry” Trask, 68, passed away September 22, 2018 at his beloved home on Green Lake with his loving and devoted family at his side. He was born October 19, 1949, the son of Paul and Betty Trask in Old Town, ME. Jerry lived his 68 years working hard and living life to its fullest. He was a member of...

Edith B. Gibbons

Edith B. Gibbons

Sep 19, 2018

BANGOR and CAMDEN – Edith B. Gibbons, 82, died peacefully Sept. 19, 2018. She was born November 3, 1935, in Dover-Foxcroft, the daughter of Henry and Blanche (Russell) Badger. Edith was a graduate of Bangor High School. She retired from EMMC after many years working in the medical records department. Edith was a longtime member of the Essex Street Baptist...

Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine

Sep 19, 2018

Thomas Sargent Paine Bangor Thomas S. Paine, 78, passed away September 19, 2018 at his home. He was the second born son of Anne H. (Hamilton) Paine and Arnold Paine. Born on January 11, 1940 in New Bedford, MA. He was raised in Massachusetts and educated at Milton Academy and Middlebury College. After serving as an officer in the U.S....

James Catlett

James Catlett

Sep 18, 2018

James “JT” T. Catlett Jr., 82, passed away September 18, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born October 20, 1935 to James T. Catlett Sr. and Jessie (Dodd) Catlett in Schenectady, New York. James graduated high school in the class of 1954 at Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, MA. He then went to Norwich University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree...

Tressa G. Nelson

Tressa G. Nelson

Sep 18, 2018

Tressa G. Nelson Hampden and Mapleton – Tressa G. Nelson, 81, died on September 18, 2018, at the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Fort Fairfield, the daughter of Kenneth and Greta (Barnes) Bubar. Tressa loved to laugh and to travel and had many adventures with close friends and family....

Merritt Hayden, Sr.

Merritt Hayden, Sr.

Sep 18, 2018

Merritt “Sonny” Hayden, Sr. Brewer, FL., Hampden Merritt L. “Sonny” Hayden, Sr., 81, died peacefully September 18, 2018 at Orono Commons. He was born February 7, 1937 in Bangor, son of Beulah and Merritt Joseph Hayden. Merritt was the father of two sons. He served in the naval reserves and worked at Eastern Fine Paper Company until it closed. His...

Ruth Torrey

Ruth Torrey

Sep 14, 2018

BANGOR – Ruth (Theriault) Torrey, 83, died peacefully September 14, 2018, after a brief illness. She was born December 21, 1934, in Howland, the daughter of Edmund and Mary Theriault. Ruth grew up in a loving family of six brothers and five sisters. She graduated from Howland High School, Class of 1952, and Washington State Teachers College in Machias, Class...

Phyllis Smith

Phyllis Smith

Sep 14, 2018

Orono - Phyllis C. Smith, 96 died at home on Friday September 14, 2018 with the dignity and grace that she lived throughout her life. She was born in Winterport, May 29, 1922, the daughter of Arthur Bray Clark and Mary Eliza Woodman Clark. Phyllis attended schools in Winterport and graduated from Winterport High School. Phyllis was married to Clement...

Jonathan Haws

Jonathan Haws

Sep 14, 2018

Hampden and Waterville - Jonathan M. Haws, 26, passed away suddenly September 14, 2018, in Utah while there on vacation with his father and brother. He was born July 25, 1992, in Bangor, the son of Michael and Amy (Umbrecht) Haws. Jonathan was a graduate of Hampden Academy, Class of 2011, and a 2015 graduate of the University of Maine...

Walter Whitney

Walter Whitney

Sep 12, 2018

HAMPDEN – Walter George Whitney, 81, passed away at his home September 12, 2018. He was born July 8, 1937, in Bangor, the son of Walter E. and Orasie L. (Lapointe) Whitney. Walter graduated from Hampden Academy, class of 1955. He owned and operated Hampden Window, serving Hampden and the surrounding communities for over 50 years. Walter followed the local...