Obituaries

David W. Dow

David W. Dow

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...

Edmond Matthew Paschal

Edmond Matthew Paschal

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...

Michael Rogers Paradise

Michael Rogers Paradise

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...

Stephen Skratt

Stephen Skratt

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...

Chrystal Hale

Chrystal Hale

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...

Stewart Parker

Stewart Parker

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...

Marcia Kline

Marcia Kline

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,...

Merton C. "Mert" Wright

Merton C. "Mert" Wright

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...

Sandra J. Whittington

Sandra J. Whittington

Apr 7, 2018

Sandra Joyce Whittington, 78, passed away peacefully April 7, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born in Bangor, October3, 1939 the daughter of Alvin and Leone (Hammond) Robertson. Sandra was a devoted wife and mother who truly believed in God and the teachings of Jesus Christ and raised her children in God’s ways. She lived her life for Jesus...

Philip Robertson

Philip Robertson

Apr 5, 2018

Philip "Papa" Robertson Sr, 80, died unexpectedly April 5, 2018, at home. He was born May 28, 1937, in Bangor, the son of Frederick and Louise (Thereau) Robertson. Philip married the love of his life, Alice (LaJoie) Robertson in 1960. They were happily married for 27 years. He was a long time employee of MDOT for 39 years until retirement....