Ann Florest
Sep 8, 2024
Ann E. Florest,76 of Frankfort, Maine passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, while bravely battling cancer for the third time. Born to Mary A. and Charles B. Parsons on July 31, 1948, in Norwood, Massachusetts. Married to Milton two weeks after her college graduation, her career began as a teacher, and she later became the office manager of her...
Megan "Meggy" Nicole Brooks
Sep 7, 2024
Megan ‘Meggy’ Nicole Brooks, 17, passed away on September 7, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born December 7, 2006, the daughter of Charles Brooks and Heather Babcock. Megan attended Hampden Academy, class of 2025. She loved adventures with family, hugs, pinwheels, food, especially cheesecake, and funny faces. She enjoyed listening to music and people watching. Megan will be remembered...
James Blanchard
Sep 6, 2024
HUDSON – James E. “Jim” Blanchard, 76, passed away September 6, 2024, peacefully in his home surrounded by family, after a brief illness. He was born October 24, 1947, in Bangor, the son of Maurice D. and Phyllis M. (White) Blanchard. Jim attended Hermon High School. Following graduation, he served in the United States Army from 1966-1975, serving in Vietnam...
Theresa Seguino
Sep 5, 2024
BANGOR - Theresa Aileen “Sandy” (Burgess) Seguino, 95, died a peaceful death at home with her family at her side. The cause was metastatic cancer. She was born April 16, 1929, in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of Elias and Margaret (Cheverie) Burgess, both of Prince Edward Island. Known as Aileen to family and Sandy to friends, she was raised on...
Dwight Ellis
Sep 3, 2024
Dwight Winston Ellis, 86, of Bangor passed away Tuesday September 3, 2024. Dwight was born in Bangor on July 23, 1938, to the late John Ellis and Alverna Reynolds. He graduated from Monmouth Academy in 1956 and went on to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Farmington State Teachers College (class of 1961) where he met the love of his life,...
Max Draper
Sep 2, 2024
Exeter - M. Eric Draper, 73, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Sept 2, 2024. He was born Feb 3, 1951 to Max O. Draper and Marilyn (Chadbourne) Clapp. Eric grew up in Corinna, graduated Class of 1970 from Nokomis Newport, Maine. Eric spent his entire life in the Corinna and Exeter area. He worked at Eastland Woolen Mill,...
Ruth Tapley
Aug 29, 2024
Ruth E Tapley, 95, died peacefully and free of pain on August 29, 2024, at a Bangor hospital. She was born on May 16, 1929, in the borough of Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Thomas (Tobias) and Bessie (Borghild Jensen) Egland. Ruth graduated from Jamaica High School and worked as a secretary in New York City. She loved her job...
Michelle Farmer
Aug 27, 2024
Bangor - On August 27, 2024, Michelle "Mickey" E. Farmer, 67, unexpectedly put on her angel wings and flew home to be with her parents. Mickey was born November 26, 1956, in Millinocket, ME, to Joseph and Emily (Randlett) Farmer. Mickey was the inspiration for Joe and Emily to help cofound Katahdin Friends Inc, which she attended until she was...
Loretta Hughes
Aug 25, 2024
Bangor - Loretta Ellen (Russell) Hughes, 85, of Bangor, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024. Loretta was best known for her unique sense of humor, wonderful home cooked meals, and endless generosity. She was born in Bangor, Maine, to Frederick and Dawn (Martin) Russell. She is survived by her brothers, Whitfield Russell and wife, Ellen, and Frederick Russell and...
Brooks Sanborn
Aug 25, 2024
Seven Valleys - Brooks L. Sanborn, 50, passed away suddenly, while drinking his morning cup of coffee, on his deck, August 25th, 2024. Brooks was born in Bangor, Maine; son of Bruce and Freda (Hicks) Sanborn. Brooks is survived by his wife, Michelle (Ludwig) Sanborn and children, Cambria and Kai Sanborn; a brother, Blaine (Jenna) Sanborn of Stow, MA; a...
Deanna Philbrick
Aug 25, 2024
Hampden - Deanna Jean (Gallant) Philbrick, 77, passed away August 25, 2024, at a Bangor hospital. She was born June 23, 1947, in Waterville, Maine, the daughter of Arthur Joseph and Elizabeth Lois (Lebreton) Gallant. Deanna graduated from Lawrence High School in Fairfield, Maine, class of 1965, and received her nursing school diploma from the Eastern Maine Medical Center School...
Helen E. Hollingworth
Aug 23, 2024
Helen E. Hollingworth, 99, died at home in Bangor, ME on August 23, 2024, with her niece Sandi by her side. Helen was born on January 27, 1925 to Leland and Ethel (Southard) Hollingworth. She outlived her younger sisters, Natalie and Nancy; her brother-in-law, Tom McRae; and many dear friends. Helen was a passionate and inspiring educator. She taught third...
Ann Marie (Mceleney) Mackay
Aug 23, 2024
BANGOR, MAINE - Ann Marie (McEleney) MacKAY, 91, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024, with her family by her side. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister in-law, aunt, and friend. Ann was predeceased by her loving husband of 67 years, John F. MacKAY, Ret. Army Lt. Colonel in April of 2022. The daughter of the...
Gordon Warner
Aug 21, 2024
Gordon A. Warner, 75, of Levant passed away from a long illness on August 21, 2024. He was born on September 11, 1948, the son of Ovila and Mildred (Foster) Warner. After graduating high school, Gordon enlisted in the Army where he served his country both stateside, as well Vietnam from 1969-1970, and Desert Storm from 1990-1991. During his time...
Betty Melvin
Aug 20, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Melvin, 89, wife of Floyd W. Melvin, died peacefully at her home on August 20, 2024. She was born November 29, 1934 in Brewer, Maine, the daughter of the late George and Marion (Gott) Rudge. Betty loved her camp on Green Lake and traveling to the Caribbean. She was an amazing quilter, gardener and artist. Above all,...
Simone Dow
Aug 20, 2024
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William Van Buskirk
Aug 19, 2024
FORT FAIRFIELD and BREWER, ME - William T. "Bill" Van Buskirk Jr., 74, passed away Monday morning, August 19, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in 1949, in Fort Fairfield, the first-born child of William and Norma (Bubar) Van Buskirk. Bill enjoyed life growing up in Fort Fairfield and had many stories featuring the antics he...
Frances "Fran" Bowen
Aug 19, 2024
Hampden - Frances "Fran" L. (Morgan) Bowen, 87, died August 19, 2024. She was born in Winterport, Maine on January 22, 1937, daughter of Mervin and Grace (Holmes) Morgan. Fran graduated salutatorian from Hampden Academy, class of 1955, where she also excelled in sports. She married her first love, Donald Bowen of Hermon, whom she was married to for 45...
Philip Boody
Aug 18, 2024
Bangor - Philip N. Boody, 88, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 28, 1936, in Corinna, Maine, he was the son of Norman and Gertrude Boody. Phil graduated from Corinna Union Academy in 1954, where he was a standout athlete, excelling on both the basketball court and baseball field. He was...
Richard Brown
Aug 18, 2024
KENDUSKEAG - Richard E. Brown Jr., 68, passed away peacefully August 18, 2024. He was born July 2, 1956, in Bangor, the son of Teresa Eileen (Dwyer) and Richard E. Brown Sr. Richard graduated from Brewer High School, Class of 1974. From there he went on to college at Presque Isle Northern Maine Technical College from where he graduated with...