Joyce Morton
Aug 9, 2024
Orono, Maine - Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Joyce W. Morton, 95, peacefully passed away on August 9, 2024 at the Maine Veterans' Home. Joyce was born on November 7, 1928 in Fort Fairfield, Maine, the daughter of Fred E. Wilson and Mildred Inez (Clark) Wilson. She was a life-long learner and lover of literature, particularly of Jane Austen’s...
Sharon Watters
Aug 9, 2024
Sharon Watters passed away on August 9, 2024, due to complications from a stroke. She was born October 12, 1955, the only child of Eugene and Dorothy (Fekety) Merrill of Bangor. Sharon grew up in the Bangor school system and graduated from Husson College with a degree in Secretarial Studies in 1975. In 1976, she married Daniel J. Watters of...
Jay T. Osler
Aug 8, 2024
Dedham - Jay Osler, a master craftsman and cherished member of our community, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2024, at the age of 81. Born to Dr. and Mrs. Jay K. Osler on February 23, 1943, in Hazleton, PA (though a true Mainer at heart.) Jay's life was a testament to dedication, love, perseverance and the pursuit of knowledge....
Larry Brasslett
Aug 8, 2024
HERMON - Larry D. Brasslett, 74, entered this world on August 19, 1949, to parents David and Clara Brasslett. Most who knew him called him Bo. Larry graduated from Higgins Classical Institute in 1967. Shortly after, he was drafted into the Army and sent to Germany for 2 years. He returned to Bradford and married Carolyn Strout in 1972. Together,...
John Condon
Aug 7, 2024
ORRINGTON - John B. “Jack” Condon, 87, passed away at his home on August 7, 2024. He was born February 5, 1937, in Bangor, Maine. He is the son of the late John C. Condon and Erma H. (Roundy) Condon, of Orrington. Jack dedicated over three decades of his life as the Warehouse Manager at Snow and Nealley, demonstrating a...
Ed Ellis
Aug 7, 2024
Ensign “Ed” Edson Ellis, 62, passed peacefully in his sleep on August 7th, 2024, at his home in Glenburn. He was born in Dover-Foxcroft on January 12th, 1962, the son of Richard E. and Pauline L. (Flanders) Ellis. Ed was a lot of things to a lot of people, but will mostly be remembered for being a loving Husband, Father/”Bonus...
Kathleen Moring
Aug 7, 2024
Kathleen Moring, 79, passed away August 7, 2024. Kathie was born in San Pedro, CA in 1944. A graduate of Humboldt State University, Kathie and her late husband, John, moved to Bangor in 1979 where they raised their sons, Matthew and Samuel. Kathie was a long-time employee of the University of Maine. Kathie is survived by sons, Matthew and his...
Douglas Grant
Aug 6, 2024
BREWER — Douglas Owen Grant, 70, passed away unexpectedly and went to be with the Lord in Heaven on August 6, 2024. He was born May 15, 1954, to Norman and Margaret (Hosford) Grant Jr. Doug resided in Crystal for most of his life, moving to Brewer to be closer to his children in 2021. He was proud to be...
Tina Gallant
Aug 4, 2024
HERMON - Tina L. Gallant, 60, passed away August 4, 2024, at home surrounded by family after a heroic battle with breast cancer. She was born June 8, 1964, in Bangor, the daughter of Victor and Sally (Griffin) Neal. Tina graduated from John Bapst Memorial High School, Class of 1983. Following graduation, she married Barry Gallant. She was a devoted...
Audrey Higgins
Aug 4, 2024
Audrey J. Higgins Bangor Audrey Jean Higgins passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 4, 2024. She was born in Augusta, ME on June 18, 1932 to Manson & Fern London. Audrey was the middle child to siblings Blanche “Bunny”, John, Lois, and Paul “Sonny”. She grew up in Portland, Maine and graduated from Portland High School...
Donna Merchant
Aug 2, 2024
Donna Marie Merchant of Hampden, born on August 26, 1946, to Lewis and Inez Laskey, passed away leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and love. Preceded in death by her brother Robert Laskey, sister Maxine Ouellette, grandson Eric Junkins Jr. Donna's life was marked by dedication to her family and community. She is survived by her brother Edward Laskey...
Jean Hews
Aug 2, 2024
Jean E. Hews Brewer Jean Elaine (Edgecomb) Hews, passed away August 2, 2024 peacefully in her sleep following a brief, few months of declining health, at home while in hospice care. She was born on February 24, 1937 the only child of Walter and Selena (Havey) Edgecomb. As a young widow and only child, Jean and her children’s lives changed...
Mary E. Gray
Aug 1, 2024
Mary Elinore Gray, 102, peacefully passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Brewer Center for Health and Rehabilitation. Friends and family were with her that day. Mary was born April 4, 1922 in St. Francis, Maine to Charles and Minnie Jones. She moved to Orrington in 1935 to attend Bangor High School. She continued her education at Beal College, where...
Joan Netland
Aug 1, 2024
Joan Viola Netland FALMOUTH - Joan Viola Netland passed away peacefully at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on August 1, 2024, at the age of 91. She was born in the Bronx, on June 27, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Austin and Margaret Garnier. Joan grew up in Dobbs Ferry, NY, and attended Nursing school in White Plains,...
David Slep
Jul 30, 2024
Born July 13, 1945 – Died July 30, 2024 David lived his entire life in Bangor and Brewer, ME. Though he struggled with intellectual disabilities, physical issues, and speech his entire life, he loved the greater Bangor community and the many friends he made over the years. He frequently would say “I have never met a stranger.” People remember him...
Milton Florest
Jul 30, 2024
Milton F. Florest Jr., of Frankfort, Maine, 80. Passed away July 30, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. Born to Sophie & Milton F. Florest Sr. in April 1944, and raised in Walpole, Massachusetts. After living in Massachusetts for many years, he retired to Frankfort, Maine where he enjoyed many beautiful sunrises and sunsets from his home overlooking the...
Carol Johnson
Jul 29, 2024
Carol Ann (Rainey) Johnson, 71, of Prospect, Maine, passed away July 29th, 2024. She was born April 2nd, 1953, in Bangor, the daughter of Thornton and Avis (Perry) Rainey. Carol graduated from Bucksport High School. She went on to become a major volunteer in the Bucksport School system, working with children with special needs, school dances, fund raising, working with...
Carl Sanborn
Jul 29, 2024
Bangor - Colonel Carl Henry Sanborn, U.S. Army (Ret.), 76, of Bangor, Maine, died July 29, 2024, in the company of his loving family after an illness. Carl was born September 25, 1947, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Bert Sumner Sanborn and Jane Wheaton Sanborn. He grew up in a military family, and lived on bases from Japan to Hawaii...
Richard Drisko
Jul 26, 2024
Hampden - Richard Lee Drisko, 85, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2024, at his home. He was born January 13, 1939, in Gardiner, Maine, the son of Harry and Beulah Drisko. Dick graduated from Gardiner High School, class of 1957. Following graduation he attended the University of Maine, where he was a proud member of the Black Bear football...
Linda Fowler
Jul 26, 2024
BANGOR - Linda P. Fowler, 80, passed away July 26, 2024, at a local hospital. She was born August 22, 1943, in Lincoln, the daughter of Ralph Cimpher and Marion (Lyons) Foss. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
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