Obituaries

Apr 17, 2018

HERMON – Shirley H. Basque, 82, died after a long illness at a Bangor hospital. She was born April 5, 1936, in Millinocket, the daughter of Sterling and Helen (Lord) Clark. Shirley graduated from Sterns High School in Millinocket. Following graduation, she meet her husband at a “burger joint” where she was currently working. Together, they shared 49 years of...

Apr 16, 2018

Surry - B. Dennis Payson Jr., passed away unexpectedly due to complications from surgery. He passed peacefully while surrounded by loved ones and will be missed by many. He is survived by his mother Ellen Spooner and husband Peter, his father Burton Payson and wife Fran, and by many immediate and extended family. Dennis’ journey through life touched all that...

Apr 16, 2018

Julia P. McCarthy Brewer—Julia Pauline McCarthy, 85.9, died peacefully with family by her side April 16, 2018. She was born in Bangor on April 21, 1932, the daughter of Peter Kideakos Pangakis and Marian (Peters) Pangakis. Julia was a 1950 graduate of Bangor High School. After graduating high school, Julia began her 50 year career as a bartender. She served...

Apr 15, 2018

BANGOR & MILLINOCKET – Alice N. (Simon) Goodin, 89, died unexpectedly April 15, 2018, at a Bangor hospital, with her family by her side. She was born February 21, 1929, in Millinocket. Alice grew up in Millinocket, and moved to Bangor in 1945 when she married her husband, Adelard Goodin. They shared 41 years of marriage together until Adelard’s passing...

Apr 15, 2018

BREWER AND BANGOR - On the evening of Sunday, April 15, surrounded by her loving family, Dottie Ohmart passed away to rejoin those who left before her. She was born Dorothy Hazel Moore in Keene, NH on March 24, 1923 to George and Inez Moore. She graduated from Keene High School and then married Melvin Perkins, Jr. Her daughters, Sheriden...

Apr 14, 2018

Bangor – William Kenneth Harper,86, died peacefully, April 14, 2018 at the Maine Veterans Home, Bangor. He was born May 18, 1932, in Bangor, the son of William C. and Viola (Hall) Harper. William graduated from Bangor High School and attended the University of Maine, Orono. He married the love of his life, Constance Cunningham in 1960, and they spent...

Apr 14, 2018

James Robert Sturgeon, 67, of Orrington, Maine passed away peacefully April 14, 2018 in Old Town surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. James, “Jim” was the first of four sons born to the late Lloyd Sturgeon and Patricia Sturgeon of Orono, Maine on May 18, 1950. After graduating from Orono High School, Jim enlisted in...

Apr 14, 2018

Bangor - Eleanor M. Seavey, 77, died peacefully following a brief illness at a local hospital. She was born March 11, 1941, in Bangor, the daughter of Robert F. and H. Maxine (Skillin) Seavey. Eleanor was a graduate of Bangor High School, Class of 1959. She was employed for 33 years in the book keeping department of the Merrill Trust...

Apr 13, 2018

BANGOR – Evangeline Burnett, 88, passed away April 13, 2018, going home to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family. She was born April 23, 1929, in New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of Leo and Leona (Goudreau) LaPointe. She later became a Naturalized Citizen of the United State, the country she loved. Evangeline married the love of...

Apr 13, 2018

David Wayne Dow, 54, passed away April 13, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family and Brothers. He was born August 23, 1963, in Ellsworth, the son of Elmer F. and Flora (Schoppe) Dow. David graduated from Narraguagus High School in the Class of 1981. He started working at a young age for the Farnsworth’s in Cherryfield driving...

Apr 12, 2018

Apr 12, 2018

Bangor- Edmond M. Paschal, 79, died suddenly April 12th 2018, at home surrounded by family. He was born August 29, 1938 in Bangor, Maine, the son of Charles and Ida Paschal. Edmond graduated from John Bapst High School, class of 1958. He then served twenty years in the U.S. Air Force. He married his high school sweetheart, Jean McDonald, and...

Apr 12, 2018

CORINTH – Michael “Mike” Paradise, 67, died April 12, 2018, surrounded by family. He was born July 23, 1950, in Jackman, Maine, the son of William “Jay” and Lois (Parent) Paradise. Mike attended schools in Maine and New York. He was well known in the building trades and later in life became a registered nurse. He worked for some time...

Apr 11, 2018

Stephen G. Skratt, 86, died April 12, 2018, at home peacefully. He was born August 25, 1931 in Staten Island, NY, son of Theodore and Geraldine (Cahoon) Skratt. Stephen served in the US Army after which he moved to the family farm in Ontario, Canada where he spent the next ten years. He then moved to Stamford, CT where he...

Apr 11, 2018

Holden – Chrystal Frances Hale, 60, died April 11, 2018. She dealt with end-stage diabetes and stage 4 ovarian cancer with inspiring strength, calm, and grace. Born January 16, 1958 in Millinocket, Maine, Chrys was the daughter of Clarence Adelbert and Hughene Ruth Phillips Hale. Chrystal grew up in East Millinocket and then Holden, Maine, graduating from Brewer High School...

Apr 8, 2018

Apr 8, 2018

FRANKFORT – Stewart Leroy Parker, 75, went to be with His Lord April 8, 2018, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 2, 1942, in Frankfort, the son of George H. & Arlene (Hustus) Parker. At an early age, Stewart worked with his father in the woods. He then went on to work construction for over 30 years...

Apr 8, 2018

LEVANT – Marcia Sharon Kline, 72, passed away April 8, 2018, at a Bangor hospital. She was born July 26, 1945, in Somerville, NJ, the daughter of Milton and Mildred (Zaruka) Kline. In keeping with Marcia’s wishes, services will be private. Those who wish to remember Marcia in a special way may make gifts in her memory to Avian Haven,...

Apr 7, 2018

GLENBURN - Merton C. “Mert” Wright, 75, passed away on April 7, 2018 at a Brewer health care facility surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born May 7, 1942 in South Portland, the son of Merton E. Wright and Virginia (Hannaford) Wright. Mert served in the U.S. Navy until his medical discharge. He retired from UniFirst Corporation...

Apr 7, 2018