Elaine Graham
May 27, 2018
Bangor - Elaine C. Graham, 91, wife of the late John R. Graham, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Brewer, February 3, 1927, the daughter of Harold and M. Estelle (Oakes) Gibbons. She was a graduate of Brewer High School, class of 1945. Elaine worked in the Bangor-Brewer area and...
William Weymouth
May 25, 2018
BANGOR – William Carrol “Bill” Weymouth, 95, passed away May 25, 2018, after a brief illness. He was born April 14, 1923, in Abbott, the son of Carrol and Madelene (Foster) Weymouth. After attending schools in Guilford, Bill served in the United State Army during World War II, in the European Theatre. He was among the first to cross the...
Thomas Benoit
May 25, 2018
Thomas C. Benoit Hollidaysburg, PA., Bangor, Gorham, N.H. Thomas Charles Benoit, 60, of Hollidaysburg, PA, formerly of Bangor, ME and Gorham, NH, passed away at home on May 25, 2018 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle. Tom was a devoted, tolerant, gentle, and loving father, husband, and son who always put family first. His perseverance and selflessness...
Doris Arlene Macdonald
May 24, 2018
HOLDEN – Doris Arlene (Countryman) MacDonald, 89, wife of the late Robert E. MacDonald, passed away peacefully May 24, 2018, surrounded by family. She was born April 6, 1929, in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of Lawyer and Emma (Soden) Countryman. Doris grew up in New York meeting her future husband as he came home with her brother while on leave...
Wayne Arthur Lawton
May 24, 2018
BANGOR – Wayne Lawton, 78, died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 24, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Wayne was born on March 24, 1940, in Southwest Harbor, the son of Clark and Lurlene Lawton. It was there that he developed a passion for basketball, golf, and baseball.At the age of 12, Wayne and his family moved...
Paul Svendsen
May 23, 2018
Bangor - Paul Lawrence Svendsen, 81, passed away at home on May 23, 2018, after a long illness. Paul was born on July 8, 1936, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Harold and Alice Svendsen. Paul grew up in Needham, Mass., and graduated from Colby College in 1958. After a stint in the Army Reserves, he went to work for...
James Bull
May 23, 2018
Eddington – James “Jim” R. Bull Sr., went home to be with the Lord, May 23, 2018, surrounded by family. He was born February 12, 1943, in Brewer, the son of Leon and Florence (Conary) Bull. James is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Rita (Legere) Bull; daughters, Tammy Raymond, Theresa Allen, and Wanda Libbey; sons, Stephen Giles...
Marie Bean
May 23, 2018
CORINTH – Marie M. (Munson) Bean, 80, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior May 23, 2018, surrounded by family. She was born January 26, 1938, in Caribou, the daughter of Vaughn and Helen (Philbrick) Munson. Marie is survived by the love of her life, Philip E. Bean, Sr. They married May 7, 1954, and just celebrated...
Norma Shaw
May 20, 2018
Norma E. Shaw Limestone, Augusta, & Bangor Norma E. Shaw, 91, passed away on May 20. She was born on April 1, 1927, in Limestone ME, the daughter of Herman & Susan (Bassett) Ward. Norma attended the Limestone schools and Westbrook Junior College. She worked at the Frontier Bank (later known as Northern National Bank) in Limestone. In 1950 she...
Roger Whitehead
May 18, 2018
Roger R. Whitehead, 86, loving husband of Barbara (Smith) Whitehead, passed away peacefully at home May 18, 2018. He was born June 10, 1931, in Veazie, the son of the late Charles Whitehead and Gunilla Sargent. Roger served in the Army Infantry division during the Korean War from October 1952 to October 1955. He was very proud to serve his...
Beverly Ann Hollis
May 17, 2018
Beverly A. Hollis Hampden Beverly Hollis, 77, passed away May 17, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born in Brewer, July 26, 1940, daughter of Ellery and Mae (Hart) Adams. As a teenager Beverly worked at Freese’s Department Store and later at Merrill Bank. After her boys went to school she went back to work at Merrill...
Alexander "Sandy" Stymiest
May 13, 2018
Alexander “Sandy” Stymiest, 86, died May 13, 2018 at EMMC after a brief illness. He graduated from Brewer Schools and the University of Omaha. At 16 he joined the Air National Guard and at 22 he had the opportunity to go through Flight School. His life’s dream! After graduating from pilot training in 1954, he was back in the Maine...
Bertha Williams
May 13, 2018
BREWER - Bertha L. Williams, 96, passed away on May 13, 2018, at her home in Brewer with her family at her side. Born on July 22, 1921, in Baileyville, Maine, she was the oldest of five children of beloved parents, William and Helen (Mcnabb) Leeman. At the age of 16 she graduated from Woodland High School and with change...
Nelson Violette
May 13, 2018
Nelson “Junior” M. Violette Jr., 71, passed away May 13, 2018, at his home. He was born June 28, 1946, in Bangor the son of Nelson M. Violette Sr. and Vergie M. (Bergel) Violette. Junior worked for Osram-Sylvania for 30 plus years as a mechanic. He was the kind of guy that could fix about anything. Junior was excellent at...
Reginald Richards
May 12, 2018
Reginald Richards Bangor Reginald Richards, 88, died May 12, 2018 at a Bangor hospital. He was born in Old Town, May 6, 1930 son of John and Mabel (Dawes) Richards. Reggie served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was employed at County Tire and Coles Express. Reggie was a very kind and helpful man who enjoyed helping...
Sienna Probert
May 11, 2018
Hampden - Sienna White Probert, 17, daughter of Brian Probert and Sharyl White and student at Hampden Academy, died May 11, 2018 after two years of intense treatment for a rare pediatric cancer. Her indomitable spirit, optimism, and determination were an inspiration to all. Sienna’s first love was music. A lovely high soprano, she was proud to have been twice...
Raymond Stout
May 10, 2018
BANGOR – Raymond H. Stout, 82, passed away May 10, 2018, at a Bangor healthcare facility. He was born March 17, 1936, in Pollard, Oklahoma, the son of Roy H. and Laura A. (Young) Stout. Raymond graduated from high school in 1953. In 1954, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, making his way to officer status, known as a...
Ruth S. Chethik
May 9, 2018
Billerica, MA - Ruth Shapero Chethik, 99, passed away peacefully May 9, 2018. She was born September 16, 1918, in Bangor, the daughter of Max Shapiro and Sarah (Zitaner) Shapero. Ruth enjoyed acting in amateur theatre, interior decorating, art, and eating healthy food. She also had an interest in real estate and obtained a real estate license. Later in life...
Charles Lamperta
May 7, 2018
HAMPDEN - Charles L. Lamperta Jr. passed away sometime over the weekend of May 5th, 2018 at his residence at 640 Main Street North Hampton, Maine. Charles was born April 20, 1949 to Shirley (Weed) and Charles Lamperta. Charles struggled with alcoholism much of his life. At one time he fought the struggle by attending Well Springs in Bangor and...
Marshall Thompson
May 7, 2018
Marshall E. Thompson Holden Marshall E. Thompson, 68, passed away Sunday May 6, 2018. He was born in Ellsworth September 10, 1949, son of Robert F. and Maxine (Lord) Thompson. He graduated from Maine Maritime Academy in 1971. Marshall worked many years at Eastern Fine Paper, Bangor Hydro and Husson College. He took pride in the home he built for...