Obituaries

Judith Pruszenski

Judith Pruszenski

Jul 5, 2026

Judith Pruszenski

Scottsdale, AZ.-Bangor

After a long life well-lived, we say good-bye to Judith Louise Pruszenski. Judy was born in Bangor in 1936 to Francis and Helen Anderson. Married to Stanley J. Pruszenski until his untimely death in 1987, she lived in many places: England, Guam, Imperial Beach, CA, and Van Buren, ME, with many years in between back home in Bangor....

Constance Marie Gerry

Constance Marie Gerry

Jul 5, 2026

Winterport and Bangor - Constance "Connie" Gerry, 93, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026. She was born March 3, 1933, in Patten, the daughter of Charles and Gladys Hafford.

She is survived by her children, Sandra and Paul Kingsbury, Robin Gerry, Michael and Dawn Gerry; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; a special friend, Nancy Moore, and a special...

Beverly Ann Sargent

Beverly Ann Sargent

Jul 4, 2026

Beverly Sargent, 87, passed away at her home on July 4, 2026, with her children and grandchildren at her side. She was born on July 30, 1938, the daughter of Roy and Blanche Quimby.

Beverly graduated from Bangor High School, class of 1956. She married her Husband, Everett Sargent, in 1960, celebrating 44 years of marriage before Everett’s passing in 2004....

Paul Willis Sevigny

Paul Willis Sevigny

Jul 1, 2026

Paul Willis Sevigny of Holden passed away on July 1, 2026, in Bangor following a period of declining health and a recent diagnosis of brain cancer. He was born on June 6, 1947, in Franklin, NH, to Edna (Tucker) Sevigny and Frederick Sevigny.

Paul graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1969 with a degree in Chemistry. While at UNH,...

Michael Alan Gardner

Michael Alan Gardner

Jul 1, 2026

CARMEL- Michael A. Gardner, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 1, 2026. He was born March 28, 1956, in Randolph, MA, the son of George Gardner and Alice (Young) Burns.

Michael graduated from Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School, Class of 1974.

Michael spent many summers as a camp counselor at Camp Squanto in Plymouth, MA. After achieving his Eagle Scout...

Robert McKinley Frank Jr.

Robert McKinley Frank Jr.

Jul 1, 2026

Robert McKinley Frank, Jr.

Hampden - Robert McKinley Frank, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully at his home on July 1,

2026, with his family by his side.

Born on July 29, 1932, in Newark, NJ, Bob was the son of Robert McKinley Frank, Sr., and

Anna (Kovar) Frank. He shared a loving marriage with his wife, Dorothy (Philipp) Frank, and

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Marjorie Lee Hill

Marjorie Lee Hill

Jun 27, 2026

Rockport - I, Majorie L Haskins Hill, passed away on June 27, 2026. I was born on October 23, 1929, in Lubec, ME, to Edward M Haskins and Mary (Lawrence) Haskins.

I was predeceased by my parents, three brothers, Edward M Jr., Hollis E, and Robert A, and my beloved husband, Ralph G Hill with which we spent 67 wonderful...

Dennis Adam Kosciusko

Dennis Adam Kosciusko

Jun 26, 2026

Dear Family, we are saddened to announce the passing of Dennis A. Kosciusko of Stetson, ME., on June 26, 2026 at a Bangor hospital in the presence of his immediate family. Dennis was born in Worcester, MA., in 1942, the son of Adam T. and Victoria M. (Wolanin) Kosciusko.

Dennis graduated Auburn (MA) High School and served in the US Army...

Sandra Ann Page

Sandra Ann Page

Jun 26, 2026

HAMPDEN - Sandra Ann "Sandy" Page, 86, died June 26, 2026, at a Bangor hospital. She was born in Bangor on May 19, 1940, the daughter of C. Everett "Rip" and Vivienne (Wing) Page.

Sandy grew up in Bangor. A proud graduate of Bangor High School, Class of 1958, she continued her education at Barbizon School of Modeling, New York...

Brian Arthur Worcester

Brian Arthur Worcester

Jun 24, 2026

Brian Arthur Worcester, 63, left this world unexpectedly on June 24, 2026 at a Bangor hospital. He was born January 2, 1963, at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth, Maine, to Richard V. and Maureen E. Worcester.

Brian graduated from Brewer High School, class of 1981. After completing high school, Brian attended Husson College during which time he worked multiple...

William Lewis Chesley

William Lewis Chesley

Jun 24, 2026

WILLIAM LEWIS CHESLEY

Levant - William L. Chesley, 97, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour, June 24, 2026. He died peacefully at home. William was born on August 12, 1928, in Barre, VT, the son of Charles and Bethany (Powers) Chesley.

He graduated from Falmouth High School in 1946 and Brown University in 1951. Following graduation, William...

Michael Rolnick

Michael Rolnick

Jun 24, 2026

Michael Rolnick

Michael "Mike" Rolnick, a lifelong Bangor resident known for his gift of storytelling, love of sailing and seemingly endless curiosity about history and how things worked, passed on June 24, 2026, at the age of 90 at home in Portland.

Born on April 28, 1936, in Bangor, Maine, to Louis and Betty Rolnick, Michael spent nearly his entire life in...

Daniel Gilbert Michaud

Daniel Gilbert Michaud

Jun 23, 2026

Daniel Gilbert Michaud, 39, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2026 due to a tragic motor vehicle accident. He was born in Presque Isle on April 2, 1987, the son of Gregory and Vicki Michaud.

Daniel graduated from Presque Isle High School, class of 2005, where he excelled on both the Wildcats baseball and golf teams. After high school, Danny...

Richard Wentworth Briggs

Richard Wentworth Briggs

Jun 21, 2026

ORRINGTON - Richard "Dick" Wenworth Briggs, 89, passed away on Father's Day, June 21, 2026, at a Bangor hospital. He was born February 28, 1937, in Houlton, Maine, the son of Donald Wentworth Briggs and Avis May (Boutilier) Briggs.

Dick attended Old Orchard Beach High School. Knowing what he wanted, he took the entrance exam for the inaugural class for...

Debra Louise Shannon

Debra Louise Shannon

Jun 20, 2026

DEDHAM - Debra Louise (Lee) Shannon, 67, died June 20, 2026, at a Bangor hospital, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 22, 1959, in Bangor, the daughter of Earl E. and Gloria M. (Moody) Lee.

Debbie graduated from Brewer High School, Class of 1977. Following graduation, she attended the University of Maine, Farmington. In...

John William Van Dyke

John William Van Dyke

Jun 19, 2026

Brewer - On June 19th, 2026, I, John William Van Dyke, departed the runway of life, with plans of meeting my ancestors. I was born at the Glen Cove Community Hospital, Glen Cove, New York, July 23rd 1943. My proud parents were Walter Carmen Van Dyke and Astrid Elizabeth (Betty) Backlund.

The schools I attended include Locust Valley Elementary, Locust Valley,...

Robert Earl Beatham Sr.

Robert Earl Beatham Sr.

Jun 18, 2026

BANGOR-Robert Earl Beatham, Sr., age 84, died peacefully at home on June 18, 2026.

He served in the United States Army and was retired from the United States Postal Service.

He was a member of Crosspoint Church in Bangor.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alice Victoria Beatham; his two sons, Robert Earl Beatham, Jr., Kevin Michael Beatham; and a...

Beverly Estelle Giles

Beverly Estelle Giles

Jun 18, 2026

Beverly Estelle Giles, 86, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Beverly was born on May 24, 1940, to George E. and Victory E. (Parsons) Giles. She grew up with a deep love for family, faith, and service, values that guided her throughout her life.

Beverly found joy in reading, playing the piano, crocheting, and...

Dolores G. D. Wendell

Dolores G. D. Wendell

Jun 17, 2026

VASSALBORO - Dolores "Dee" Geraldine Wendell, 71, died on June 17, 2026, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor after a long illness. Dee was born on July 13, 1954, in Vineland, New Jersey, the fourth child of Charles Steven and Anna Marie (Hasak) Zilavy.

Dee grew up in Dorothy, New Jersey. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Library...

Les F. Benway

Les F. Benway

Jun 16, 2026

Chief Petty Officer Les F. Benway, USN (Ret.), passed away June 16th, 2026. A dedicated sailor whose career spanned the Cold War era through Vietnam, he served his country with steadfast courage, professionalism, and an uncomplaining sense of duty.

Born on Martha's Vineyard Island, Massachusetts, he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1958 and completed boot camp in San Diego,...