Obituaries

Jul 29, 2017

Jul 28, 2017

Michael Gerry Quirk, “MGQ,” 34, passed away July 28, 2017 surrounded by family and close friends at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a hard-fought illness. Michael was born October 13, 1982 in Bangor, the youngest child to Deborah “Debbie” (Gerry) Gilpatrick and John J. “Jack” Quirk. He attended St. John’s Catholic School, William S. Cohen Middle School and Bangor...

Jul 28, 2017

Winterport – Reginald M. “Reggie” Porter Jr., 75, went to be with his Lord unexpectedly July 28, 2017, at his home. He was born May 3, 1942, in Winterport, the son of Reginald M. Sr. and Arlene (Curtis) Porter. Reggie attended schools in Winterport and Hampden. He lived his life with his wife and kids as a lineman, traveling throughout...

Jul 28, 2017

CLIFTON – Jefrey Ray Perkins, 59, passed away unexpectedly July 28, 2017, at his residence. He was born April 14, 1958, in Bangor, the son of Harold and Eleanor (Dunton) Perkins. Jefrey enjoyed four-wheeling and shopping at the Goodwill stores in Bangor and Brewer. He enjoyed his coffee daily, being known as a regular customer at Dunkin Donuts and the...

Jul 27, 2017

Dorothy Ruth Pomeroy Hampden Dorothy Ruth Pomeroy, 92, was reunited with her beloved husband Ken on July 27th, 2017. Dorothy, the daughter of Helen and Clarence Murdock, grew up in Providence, Rhode Island as one of seven girls. She moved to Maine as a young adult where she raised her five children; Jack Peters (Jane), Joyce Pomeroy, Russell Peters (Lori),...

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Jul 24, 2017

HAMPDEN and NORTH BELGRADE – Barbara A. (Stevens) Laffey, 76, died July 24, 2017, surrounded by family, at a Bangor hospital. She was born June 15, 1941, in Waterville, the daughter of Stoddard and Margaret (Stevens) Stevens. Barbara graduated from Williams High School in Oakland, Class of 1959. She then went on to attend Husson College, earning a Bachelor’s degree...

Jul 24, 2017

Jul 24, 2017

Jul 22, 2017

William P. Hayes Brewer Born January 14, 1926, William Power Hayes passed away peacefully July 22, 2017. A lifelong resident of The City of Brewer, which he loved and served throughout his life. He is survived by his high school sweetheart Ellen and wife of 70 years, their daughter Margaret Legasse and son –in- law Mike, grandsons, Derek and wife...

Jul 21, 2017

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Jul 20, 2017

Jul 20, 2017

Frankfort - Kathie L. Legassie - Ginn, 62, died unexpectedly, July 20, 2017, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was born March 3, 1955, in Bangor, the daughter of Donald Smith Sr. and Marjorie (Lacrosse) McFarland. Kathie has worked at the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor for the past 8 years. She enjoyed Goodwill shopping, cake decorating, and quilt...

Jul 19, 2017

Jul 19, 2017

LaForest E. “Lee” Mathews Bangor – LaForest E. Mathews III, 86, completed his journey to Heaven at home on July 19, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Brewer June 19, 1931, the son of Madeline E. Annis and LaForest E. Mathews II. LaForest was educated in Brewer. He served two years of military service, then...

Jul 19, 2017

ORONO – Kathleen “Kay” Francis (Willette) Anderson, 98, passed away July 19, 2017 in Bangor. She was born April 11, 1919 in Old Town, the daughter of George and Wilhelmina (Paradis) Willette. Kay graduated from Old Town High School, Class of 1937. She grew up during the Great Depression and came of age during World War II when she went...

Jul 19, 2017

Phyllis A. Rust Malone, N.Y.-Bangor,ME. Phyllis A. Rust, 83, passed away July 19, 2017 at her home. She was born in Malone, N.Y., December 20, 1933, daughter of Clarence and Elizabeth (Laroe) Vivlamore. She was a graduate of Franklin Academy, class of 1951. Phyllis married Robert L. Rust in 1952 in Malone. She was predeceased by her husband and a...