Obituaries

Janet Smith

Janet Smith

Jun 1, 2024

LAGRANGE - Janet A. Smith, 85, beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Smith for 68 years, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2024. She was born in Milo, Maine on July 4, 1938, the daughter of John and Bessie (Russell) Freese. Janet and Bob made their home in Derby and in later years, LaGrange. She is...

James Varney

James Varney

Jun 1, 2024

JONESBORO - James W. "Jim" Varney, age 82, of Jonesboro, Maine, departed this life on June 1, 2024, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. Born on February 5, 1942, in Exeter, New Hampshire to Richard H. and Merla (Fenton) Varney, Jim was a man who exemplified the virtues of kindness, quiet strength, and dedication to service...

Olive Bragg

Olive Bragg

Jun 1, 2024

Olive Frances (Ogilvie) Bragg, 98, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, in Bangor, Maine, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 23, 1926, in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of James H. and Cassie E. (Salisbury) Ogilvie. Olive spent her early years growing up in Otis and graduated from Bangor High School in 1945. She dedicated 47...

Barbara Sproul

Barbara Sproul

May 29, 2024

SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA - Barbara E. Sproul (née Blinn), 80, died after a brief illness May 29, 2024. She was born April 6, 1944 in Bangor, the daughter of William and Margaret (Obey) Blinn. Barbara graduated from John Bapst High School, Class of 1963. She earned an associate degree in University of Maine. She worked in the Brewer School system for...

David O'Donald

David O'Donald

May 29, 2024

NEWBURGH – David O’Donald, 84, passed away peacefully May 29, 2024, in the home he built over half a century ago. He was born August 19, 1939, in Bangor, the son of Norris and Jennie (Giggey) O’Donald. David graduated from Carmel High School, Class of 1957. Soon after, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed at...

James Haney

James Haney

May 29, 2024

Corinth – J. Wesley "Wes" Haney, 98, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, at the Veterans' Home in Bangor. He was born November 20, 1925, in Houlton, ME, the son of Lyman and Mary (Tidd) Haney. He married his high school sweetheart, Edith, on November 22, 1943. They celebrated 80 years of marriage together. Wes served in the United...

Bruce Anderson

Bruce Anderson

May 29, 2024

Auburn and Brewer - Bruce C. Anderson, 82, passed away May 29, 2024 at a Bangor Nursing Home. He was born February 10, 1942 in Lewiston, ME, the son of Henry and Winifred (Coburn) Anderson, and the first of their two children. Bruce graduated from Edward Little High School (Auburn, ME) in 1960. He graduated from Gorham College (now University...

Guy Hunter

Guy Hunter

May 27, 2024

Guy (Bill) Forbush Hunter, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024, at Maine Medical Center in Portland with his beloved son, Glenn, by his side. He was born June 20, 1932 in Wellesley, Mass., the son of Evelyn and Guy Forbush Hunter, Sr. He attended Seldon L. Brown School then Wellesley High School, sharing time with good friends...

Eleanor Parent

Eleanor Parent

May 26, 2024

Eleanor Mae (MacKenzie) Parent, 83, passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s on May 26, 2024 with her husband, Kenneth, holding her hand. She was born July 15, 1940 in Oakfield, Maine, to Bernard and Jeanette (McGary) MacKenzie. After graduating Old Town High School, Class of 1958, Eleanor married Kenneth Parent of Orono. They had two children, Julie and Steven. Eleanor...

Linda Ganglfinger

Linda Ganglfinger

May 26, 2024

HERMON - Linda Ganglfinger, 85, died peacefully May 26, 2024, at an Orono healthcare facility. She was born April 28, 1939, in Woolwich, to Bernard and Beatrice (Browne) Bailey. Linda graduated from Morse High School, Class of 1957. Shortly after high school she married George Ganglfinger and settled in Bath, Maine to raise 4 children. Surviving Linda, are 3 sons,...

John Ferguson

John Ferguson

May 25, 2024

John Munger Ferguson Bangor-Dover-Foxcroft John Ferguson, 68 passed away May 25, 2024 after a brief illness. It was a peaceful passing with family by his side. He was born on September 17, 1955 in Weston, Massachusetts. John graduated from RPI with a degree in Civil Engineering. Upon graduating, he entered the Navy as a commissioned officer where he served his...

Florence Hopkins

Florence Hopkins

May 24, 2024

Bangor and Cumberland - Florence "Babe" E. Hopkins, 96, passed away after a brief illness at Sedgewood Commons, Falmouth, Maine on May 24, 2024. She was born in Bangor, Maine on March 15, 1928, daughter of Fenton A. and Louise P. (Doughty) Philbrick. Florence was predeceased by her husband, Reginald Hopkins; two brothers, Fenton Philbrick, Jr., Wendall Philbrick, and her...

Frog Shearer

Frog Shearer

May 23, 2024

Julia Allison Shearer FROG SHEARER Frog Shearer, 18, lost a long, hard, courageous battle with mental illness Thursday, May 23rd 2024 at their home in Newburgh. They were born January 22, 2006, the child of Amy Shearer and Marlan Shearer. Frog was a very talented, artistic, nature loving, down to earth child. They had a love for the outdoors including...

William Webb

William Webb

May 22, 2024

Naples, Florida and Bangor - William E. Webb Sr., 93, formerly of Bangor, Maine died on May 22, 2024 in Naples, Florida. Bill was predeceased by his wife of more than 50 years, Jeannette Desjardins Webb. His sister, Marylou Simpson of Bangor also predeceased him. Bill was born and raised in Bangor, graduating from Bangor High School in the late...

Garrett Giles

Garrett Giles

May 22, 2024

Garrett “Lane” Giles, 24, of Bangor, passed away on May 22nd, 2024 at the time and place of his choosing. Lane lived a life bigger than most (seldom without a smile on his face). He was quick to lend a hand and quicker with a joke. People gravitated to his bright soul and kind smile. Lane was born in Miami,...

Danielle Faloon Saucier

Danielle Faloon Saucier

May 19, 2024

Danielle L. Faloon Saucier, 53, passed away May 19th, 2024. She was born October 16th, 1970, in Bangor. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Danielle is survived by her parents, Linda and Dick Graham; daughters, Olivia and Eva Saucier; and significant other, Ed Keniston. A memorial service for Danielle Faloon Saucier will be held adjacent...

Richard Giroux

Richard Giroux

May 17, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we, his family, announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Louis Giroux, 76, on May 17, 2024. He passed peacefully after a hard-fought battle with Vascular Parkinson’s Disease, surrounded by his loving family and his earthly angels, Melinda, Matilda, Luanne, and Kobe. Dick was born in Lewiston, Maine on August 12, 1947, the son of...

Theresa Morrow

Theresa Morrow

May 17, 2024

ORONO, MAINE - Theresa “Terri” Morrow, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17th, 2024, with her two loving daughters by her side. She was born on February 11, 1939, in Wyoming, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Andrew and Mildred Mazzarella. A proud daughter of a coal miner, she was one of six children and enjoyed growing up in an Italian/Polish...

Thomas Goode

Thomas Goode

May 15, 2024

Bangor - Thomas W. Goode "Tom" passed away on May 15, 2024, at a local hospital after a long period of declining health. He was born in Presque Isle, Maine, on November 1, 1939, to Blair E. and Agnes M. Good. Tom met the love of his life, Del, at Zayres department store in 1960 and was instantly smitten. He...

David Morrison

David Morrison

May 15, 2024

Old Town / Bangor – It is with great sadness that we say “Goodbye” to our David who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 15, 2024. David was born July 15, 1947, in Bangor and enjoyed 63 years on Plaisted Street in Bangor with his mother, father, brothers, sisters, and many caring neighbors. He enjoyed keeping...