Obituaries

Tommy A. Sing Jr.

Tommy A. Sing Jr.

Jul 25, 2024

Bangor - Tom “Tommy” A. Sing Jr., 74, died unexpectedly July 25, 2024, at Northern Light EMMC. He was born February 25, 1950 in Bangor, the son of Thomas Wong Sing and Janet Moy Sing. Tommy graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1969. Tommy served in the US army in Okinawa during the Vietnam war. He worked at the...

Gail Theriault

Gail Theriault

Jul 25, 2024

Gail Elizabeth (McCann) York Theriault, widow of Alfred L. Theriault, passed away on July 26, 2024 in Enfield, Maine and went on to join her beloved Al and other family that had gone before her. Gail was born November 10, 1942 to David E. McCann Jr. and Agnes Miller McCann in Lincoln Maine. While her dad went into the Army...

Priscilla Lumbert

Priscilla Lumbert

Jul 24, 2024

Bangor - Priscilla L. Lumbert, 96, passed away on July 24, 2024, in Bangor, Maine. She was the daughter of Aime and Angelina LeCours. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Edward. They spent 57 wonderful years together as partners sharing life's journey. In later years, summers were spent at their lakeside cottage in Maine and...

R. Joseph Libby

R. Joseph Libby

Jul 22, 2024

Hermon- R. Joseph Libby, D.M.D., P.A. a devoted husband, cherished father, beloved brother, and esteemed dentist passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, love, and dedication. Born in Bangor, Maine on January 17, 1950, Joe was the son of Reginald A. Libby and Lois J. (McPherson) Libby. He graduated from John Bapst Memorial High...

Jeannette Turner

Jeannette Turner

Jul 21, 2024

Jeannette Marie Turner Jeannette Marie Turner passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2024. She was born on July 2, 1961, in Bangor, ME and was the beloved daughter of Leroy Gordon and Patricia Ann (McCluskey) Turner. She was predeceased by her father, mother and youngest brother Daniel Turner. Jeannette attended Bangor schools and graduated from Bangor High School in 1979....

Charles Bush

Charles Bush

Jul 20, 2024

Charles Thomas Bush IV, 42, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2024 at his home in Bangor. He was born October 14, 1981, the son of Charles and Patricia (Newhall) Bush. Chuck was a cook in the Bangor area for many years. He enjoyed following both the Boston Bruins and the New York Yankees. Chuck was predeceased by his father,...

Donald Lewis

Donald Lewis

Jul 20, 2024

Donald Lewis, 77 years old, died on July 20 from complications of long term illnesses. He was born in Brooklyn, New York to Lorraine and Phillip Lewis and reared from age one in central New Jersey. From ages eight to 12 Don worked as a professional model in New York City and appeared in the Sears catalog and magazines. As...

William Swales

William Swales

Jul 19, 2024

BANGOR - William B. “Bill” Swales, 70, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 with his wife and his son by his side. He was born February 14, 1954, in Houlton, Maine, to Noreen (MacEachern) and Palmer Swales. Bill grew up in Houlton and Brewer and attended high school in Massachusetts. He graduated from Acton - Boxborough Regional High School....

Gracie Deats

Gracie Deats

Jul 18, 2024

GRACIE MARIE DEATS BANGOR Gracie Marie Deats, 7 weeks, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday July 18, 2024. She was born on May 30, 2024 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of Sean Patrick Deats and Kaitlyn Marie DeFacis. Surviving in addition to her parents Sean Deats and Kaitlyn DeFacis, are her twin sister Eleanor...

Karen Rothschild

Karen Rothschild

Jul 17, 2024

Karen M. Rothschild March 6, 1945-July 17, 2024 Bangor- Karen M. Rothschild, 79, longtime resident of Bangor and the Ellen M. Leach Memorial Home in Brewer, Maine, passed away with her family by her side. She was born March 6, 1945 in Bangor, the daughter of Norman and Violet Rothschild. Karen grew up in the Little City neighborhood of Bangor...

Glorilea Byers

Glorilea Byers

Jul 17, 2024

Hermon - Glorilea "Glo" Jewett Byers of Hermon passed away on July 17, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She is now at peace with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, in Heaven. Glo was born in Ripley, Maine, on January 7, 1936, to Clayton and Susan (Laughton) Jewett. She grew up in Ripley, Mars Hill, and Dexter....

Patricia Gonyar

Patricia Gonyar

Jul 16, 2024

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John Degaribody

John Degaribody

Jul 15, 2024

John Russell deGaribody went home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2024. After high school, John enlisted in the Army before starting his career at University of Maine, spending ten years in the accounting department before starting his own real estate and brokerage firm, as well as investing in, and running, 30 apartments. This spurred his interest in...

Rhoda Smith

Rhoda Smith

Jul 15, 2024

ORONO - Rhoda (Shaw) Smith, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 15th, 2024 at home in Orono. She was born October 24, 1931 in Yorkshire, England and immigrated to the US in 1962. Rhoda was predeceased by her husband, Norman Smith, former Dean of Engineering at the University of Maine who passed...

Jacqueline Ellis

Jacqueline Ellis

Jul 14, 2024

BANGOR - Jacqueline A. (Jackie Falatic) Ellis, 81, was called home to be with the Lord and her husband on July 14, 2024 surrounded by her loving family, friends and healthcare workers. She was born on December 10, 1942 in Bangor, the daughter of Roland “Jack” and Ella Rita Falatic. In 1963, she began what would be a 56 year...

Richard Elias

Richard Elias

Jul 13, 2024

Richard Alan Elias passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2024. Rick was born in Bangor on September 10, 1956 to Louis J. Elias and Elizabeth A. (Cowing) Elias. In high school Rick was in the Peg Bennett Dancers in Bangor. They did demonstration dances throughout the area including a show at The Big E. He attended the University of Maine...

Edward Bartley

Edward Bartley

Jul 12, 2024

Veazie - Edward Joseph Bartley Jr., 96, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024 at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Bangor. To his final days, Ed maintained his love of life, his family, and his friends, which was immediately apparent to everyone who came in contact with him. His kindness and his smile were infectious to all who were lucky...

Ronald Reynolds

Ronald Reynolds

Jul 11, 2024

Ronald Albert “Ron / Ronnie” Reynolds Sr., 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 11, 2024. Ronnie was born in Hampden on June 15, 1934 to Greta (Drinkwater) and Victor Reynolds. He was the oldest of five brothers and one sister. Ronnie was wed to Donna (Shannon) on January 11, 1956. They were married for sixty-eight years. Residing...

Maxine Ouellette

Maxine Ouellette

Jul 11, 2024

HAMPDEN - Maxine E. Ouellette, 81, died July 11, 2024, at a Bangor hospital surrounded by family. Maxine battled cancer twice and this last battle was too much to endure. She was born in Bangor August 29, 1942, the daughter of Lewis and Inez (Rankin) Laskey. Maxine graduated from Hampden Academy, Class of 1962. Later in life, she furthered her...

Robert Sibley

Robert Sibley

Jul 11, 2024

CARMEL – Robert R. Sibley, 72, passed away July 11, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with a long-term illness. He was born June 24, 1952, in Bangor, the son of Robert O. and Ruby (Scott) Sibley. Robert was a lifetime Carmel resident, graduating from Hermon High School. Following graduation, he served his country in the United States Marine Corps, where...