Obituaries

Jul 19, 2017

Augusta and Glenburn – Donald Casement Berry, 93, passed away quietly and peacefully on July 19, 2017 at the Togus Springs, VA Center. He was born in Burnham, Maine, on April 21, 1924, the son of Jerome “Jack” Berry and Plooma Victory. He was one of thirteen children and grew up on the farm in Charleston, ME. He attended grade...

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Jul 17, 2017

Bangor - Russell K. Harrington Sr., 90, a gentleman and a gentle man, passed quietly and peacefully in his sleep the morning of Monday July 17, 2017 in Bangor. He was blessed with only a brief period of declining health due to Parkinson's disease and dementia. He took his last walk with his son the evening before his death and...

Jul 17, 2017

HERMON - Frank William Hall, 89, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2017, at a Bangor hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 25, 1927, in Portland the son of Maurice T. and Regina V. (McLaughlin) Hall. Frank was born in Portland and was raised in Friendship. He referred to his childhood home as his “Friendship House”....

Jul 16, 2017

Elmer Hunting, Jr. Brewer Elmer Raymond Hunting. Jr., 98, passed away on July 16, 2017, at the Maine Veteran’s Home, Bangor. He was born in Montpelier, VT. November 28, 1918, the first son of Elmer Raymond Hunting, Sr. and Barbara (Bryant) Hunting. Elmer was brought up in Springfield, Vermont and was educated in the Springfield schools and at Northeastern University...

Jul 16, 2017

HOLDEN - Russ Lufkin, 69, died on July 16, 2017, at his home due to pancreatic cancer. He was born on November 9, 1947 in Milo, the son of George and Mildred (Plourde) Lufkin. Russ graduated from Milo High School, class of 1966. After high school, he went on to St. Francis College in Biddeford. Following college, he served with...

Jul 15, 2017

BANGOR - McKenzie Lynn Nathan, 2 month's old, passed away unexpectedly, at home, in the arms of her parents. McKenzie was born May 13th, 2017, in Bangor, the daughter of Albert Nathan Jr. and Jennifer Chapas. Although McKenzie's life was brief here on earth, she was able to fill the hearts of those around her full of happiness and joy....

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Jul 10, 2017

Arthur “Farr” Rowe Brewer Arthur “Farr” Rodney Rowe, 93, died July 10, 2017 at his home in Brewer with his family by his side. He was born at home in Brewer, October 8, 1923, son of Arthur and Mellie Rowe. Farr enlisted in the US Army at the age of 18, in April of 1942. He spent 2 ½ years...

Jul 10, 2017

ISLAND FALLS – Arthur L. Shur, 79, passed away July 10, 2017, at his home surrounded by family members. He was born July 24, 1937, in Island Falls, the son of the late Jacob and Violet (Rubin) Shur. Arthur attended Island Falls schools and graduated high school from MCI, Class of 1955. Following graduation, he attended American University in Washington...

Jul 10, 2017

Glenburn – Allen F. Bell, Jr., 81, died after a brief illness July 10, 2017, at a Bangor healthcare facility. He was born February 18, 1936, in East Hampton, CT, the son of Allen F. and Zelta (Grover) Bell. Allen grew up in East Hampton, CT, graduating from East Hampton High School, class of 1954. In January of 1955 he...

Jul 9, 2017

Caribou and Bangor – Viola Pauline Harmon, 104, died peacefully, July 9, 2017. She was born June 15, 1913 in Perham, the daughter of John and Ida (Anderson) Dahlgren. Viola was a member of the Gray Memorial Methodist Church of Caribou. She will be fondly remembered for her potato donuts, potato pancakes, and Swedish bread. Viola had a strong love...

Jul 9, 2017

BANGOR – Joan B. Gomm passed away Sunday July 9, 2017 at Eastern Maine Medical Center peacefully surrounded by her family and friends. Joan was born in Castine on September 10, 1945. She enjoyed the outdoors, was an avid wrestling fan and especially loved spending time with her family and was affectionally known as “Gram”. She was predeceased by her...

Jul 8, 2017

Robert W. Bowley, 96, son of the late Clarence and Addy Mae (Lufkin) Bowley, slipped into eternal rest on July 8, 2017, at the Maine Veterans Home, Bangor. He was the last surviving child of eleven in his family. He was born May 17, 1921, in Wilton, NH. Bob was 8th of 11 children in his family. He served his...