Obituaries

Rev. Cleo L. Winningham

Rev. Cleo L. Winningham

Mar 16, 2018

BANGOR - On March 16, 2018, mirroring one of his favorite Bible verses, the gates of heaven opened and Cleo L. Winningham walked through them into the presence of the God he loved and served faithfully for over 60 years! God whispered, "Well done thou good and faithful servant!" His life and testimony reflected John 3:16, "For God so loved...

Helene Larry

Helene Larry

Mar 16, 2018

Bangor - Helene Ann (Larrabee) Larry, 77, died peacefully March 16, 2018 at the Engle Place, surrounded by her family. She was born May 24, 1940, in Belfast, the daughter of Ralph and Elsie (Bowen) Larrabee. Helene was a member of the Beacon of Hope Church. In her younger years she enjoyed traveling to different churches singing special music and...

Candace Strout

Candace Strout

Mar 16, 2018

Candace Ann Strout Bar Harbor- Candace Ann Strout, 69, passed away March 16, 2018, at a Waterville healthcare facility. She was born April 29, 1948, in Bar Harbor, the daughter of Harvey and Mary (Grindle) Walls. Candace graduated from Bar Harbor High School and later attended nursing school. She had a caring heart and a great sense of humor, despite...

Walter Nadeau

Walter Nadeau

Mar 16, 2018

DIXMONT- Walter “Lewis” Nadeau, 77, passed away peacefully March 16, 2018, surrounded by family at a Bangor hospital. He was born May 7, 1940, in Brewer, the son of Walter C. and Izetta M. (Cookson) Nadeau. Lewis graduated from Bangor High School in 1959. After High School he worked at Bangor Shoe where he met his wife of 50 years,...

Muriel Lafountain

Muriel Lafountain

Mar 15, 2018

VEAZIE – Muriel E. LaFountain, 92, wife of the late John “Jack” LaFountain, died peacefully March 15, 2018 at an Orono healthcare center. She was born January 29, 1926 in Columbia, Maine, daughter of William B. and Sarah (White) Chandler. Muriel bought and sold antiques for many years in Maine and New Hampshire. She is survived by one son, Richard...

Douglas M. Dowling

Douglas M. Dowling

Mar 14, 2018

Harrington - Douglas Dowling,72, passed away peacefully at EMMC on March 14, 2018, surrounded by family. He was born March 31, 1945, in Whitneyville. Doug graduated from Orono High School, attended Beal College, and then served his country with honor as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was an outgoing member of his community, serving...

Glenna M. Cunningham

Glenna M. Cunningham

Mar 13, 2018

Bangor - Glenna M. (Rines) Cunningham, 82, died March 13, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bangor. She was born July 9, 1935 in Houlton, the daughter of Cecil and Mary (Myshrall) Rines. Glenna attended schools in Houlton, graduating from Houlton High School in 1953. After graduation, she was variously employed as a Secretary at Doherty and Roach Law Firm,...

Myrtle Poland

Myrtle Poland

Mar 13, 2018

BANGOR & ROME, NY – Myrtle (Martin) Poland, 83, passed away peacefully March 13, 2018, at a Bangor hospital, surrounded by family. She was born November 3, 1934, in Utica, NY, the daughter of Fredrick and Fannie (Treen) Martin. Early in life, Myrtle attended schools in New York. She met and later married her husband, Dan Poland, on March 31,...

John H. Gott

John H. Gott

Mar 13, 2018

BANGOR – John H. Gott, 80, passed away surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at a local hospital. He was born December 24, 1937 in Tremont, Maine, the son of the late Harold Gott and Alvina Dinsmore. John attended Bangor High School and went on to the serve in the United States Army in 1956. He later...