Obituaries

Jan 28, 2017

Orrington-Walter A. Washburn, 87, passed away following a brief illness on January 28, 2017. He was born on February 25, 1929, in Ocoee, Florida,, the son of Robert H. Washburn and Alma McCurdy. He spent his early childhood in Brooklyn, New York. Walter moved to South Orrington, Maine, in 1936 and remained at the same Mill Creek residence for 75...

Jan 28, 2017

"Give to the world the best you have, and the best will come back to you." Bangor- On January 28th, the gates of Heaven welcomed a beautiful soul after sixty graceful years of life following a long battle with breast cancer, at home surrounded by her loving sisters and family. Gayla Lynn Cassidy was born on August 6th, 1956, the...

Jan 27, 2017

Geraldine “Gerry” L. (Ross) Somers, 68, passed away peacefully at a Bangor hospital surrounded by her loving family on January 27, 2017. She was born March 28, 1948, in Levant the daughter of Eugene A. and Dorothy M. (Mayhew) Ross. Gerry graduated from Hermon High School in the Class of 1966. In her early years she was a shoe stitcher...

Jan 26, 2017

Arthur “Artie” Day, 77, passed away unexpectedly January 26, 2017 at his home in Newburgh. He was born in Orrington, May 11, 1939, son of Alvin A. and Viola M. (Lanphier) Day. Artie lived in Newburgh his entire life. Artie was a member of the Teamsters Union, and for years worked as a truck driver, retiring from APA Transport. His...

Jan 26, 2017

Clifton – Mary J. Bragg, 96, died peacefully on January 26, 2017, at her residence of the past 75 years. She was born March 16, 1920, in Mariaville, the daughter of Ralph M. and Mattie L. (Frost) Foster. Mary graduated from Brewer High School, Class of 1938. She married Robert J. Bragg, in 1940, and together they shared 43 years....

Jan 26, 2017

BANGOR – Alphonse J. “Butch” Robichaud, 73, died unexpectedly at his home in Bangor. Butch was born February 28, 1943 in Bangor, the son of Alphonse J II and Margaret E. (Morrison) Robichaud. In addition to his parents, Butch is predeceased by his son, Joseph Clayton Robichaud. Surviving is a daughter, Crystal Bass and husband Donny; sons, James M. Robichaud,...

Jan 26, 2017

Jan 25, 2017

Hampden and Winterport – Robert E. Cort, 84, died peacefully January 25, 2017, at the age of 84. He was born June 21, 1932 in Bangor. Bob graduated from Brewer HS and attended Maine Maritime Academy the following year, where he earned his Marine Engineering degree in 1953. He entered the Merchant Marines after graduation as a 3rd Assistant Merchant...

Jan 25, 2017

Jan 25, 2017

Newburgh – Eva M. Scripture, 81, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2017, peacefully, at a Brewer healthcare facility. She was born November 17, 1935, in Castine, the daughter of Walter H. and Sylvia M. (Lundvall) Brown. As a teenager Eva worked at Bayside Lodge and Blake’s Camps. She graduated from Brooksville High School, class of 1953....

Jan 24, 2017

Bangor – Louise Alice (Boivin) Newcomb, 78 (formerly of Jay, Maine), entered eternal rest on January 24, 2017, under the care of hospice following declining senility. She was born July 2, 1938 in Augusta, daughter of Rose Alma (Bibeau) and Joseph Emanuel Boivin. After graduating from Jay High School, she wed her dearly loved Ronald A. Newcomb, at St. Rose...

Jan 23, 2017

Jan 23, 2017

KERRY EVANS PRIEST HAMPDEN - Kerry Evans Priest, 65, of Hampden passed away unexpectedly at home early Monday morning, January 23, 2017. Kerry is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Lynn; his son Ben and his wife Lisa; his daughter Jessie Davis and her husband Scott; and his granddaughter Brooklyn. He also leaves behind his brothers and their...

Jan 23, 2017

Paulette Young Winterport Paulette Young, passed peacefully, January 23, 2017, at home with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the strongest person we knew. Fly high with your new Angel Wings, Mom/Grammy Great. At her request, services will be private. Donations in her memory may be sent to the Lafayette Family Cancer Center,...

Jan 23, 2017

Jan 23, 2017

William Leo Laughlin Levant William “Bill” Laughlin, 76, went home to be with the Lord, January 23, 2017, at his home that he shared with the love of his life of 41 years. He was born, January 18, 1941, in Bangor, son of Percy and Helena (Kearns) Laughlin. Bill grew up in the Bangor Area and graduated from Bangor High...

Jan 23, 2017

HERMON – Celia C. (Overlock) Beckwith, 84, went home to her Savior on January 23, 2017, at a Bangor healthcare facility. She was born October 8, 1932, in Hermon, the daughter of Norman and Bertha (Pomeroy) Overlock. Celia was a member of South Levant Baptist Church, where she was very active. She loved spending time with her family. Celia enjoyed...

Jan 23, 2017

Jan 22, 2017

Jan 22, 2017

With heavy hearts, we, Victoria and Paul Burpee, Jeffrey and Sue Vowles, and Beth Kingsbury announce the passing of our mother, Martha Maria Dunn Vowles, 91, on January 22, 2017. Mama was born in Greenbush, Maine, on August 26, 1925, the daughter of Carl and Helen Dunn. She was blessed with loving siblings; sisters, Evelyn, Emily, Clarice, Melissa, Veda, Irene,...