Obituaries

Jan 6, 2017

Bangor – Elizabeth Marie Patchell, 64, died peacefully January 6, 2017, at a Bangor hospital. She was born May 15, 1952, in Millinocket, the daughter of King E. and Sylvia A. (Grava) Bishop. Betty grew up and attended school in East Millinocket, and graduated from Schenck High School. She went on to earn credentials as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and...

Jan 5, 2017

Bangor - Carl L. Stearns died on January 5, 2017, in Bangor, Maine. He was born on October 1, 1931, in Murphysboro, Illinois, to Carl L. and Leon Marie (Bellm) Stearns. After graduating from Dupo (IL) Community High School in 1950, Carl joined the Air Force and was ultimately assigned to the 3080th Operations Squadron at Loring Air Force Base...

Jan 5, 2017

Jan 4, 2017

Bangor and Zephyrhills, Fla. - William "Billy" Elliott, 56, of Bangor, ME and Zephyrhills, FL, passed away unexpectedly January 4, 2017, at his family home in Bangor. Billy was born in Bangor, October 21st, 1960, to Edward and Ann Elliott. He graduated from Bangor High School in 1978, after which he worked at various jobs until moving to Zephyrhills, FL....

Jan 3, 2017

Jan 3, 2017

Charles A. Graffam Veazie, Maine Charles “Charlie” A. Graffam, 89, died January 3, 2017 in Florida. He was born in Bangor August 16, 1927 the son of Irene G. and Milton O. McKinna. Charlie married Norma E. Henriksen, December 25, 1949. He was a long time member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bangor Ward. Charlie...

Jan 2, 2017

Winterport - Donald L. Smith, Sr., 72, passed peacefully on January 2, 2017 after a long illness. He was born July 17, 1944, in Newport, the son of John H. and Inez L. (Thompson) Smith. Donald attended Hampden Academy and shortly after he began his career in truck driving. Donald also served in the United States Army reserves for four...

Jan 1, 2017

Jan 1, 2017

ORRINGTON – John Victor “Vic” Bazzoni, 81, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2017, in his beloved farmhouse with his loving family by his side. Vic was born on July 24, 1935, the son of Sebastian and Josephine (Frassetto) Bazzoni. Vic graduated from Greenwich High School, Greenwich, CT. Following graduation, Vic worked as a draftsman until entering the military, serving...

Jan 1, 2017

Jan 1, 2017

Jan 1, 2017

Brewer – C. Maxine Barry, 89, died peacefully January 1, 2017, at a Bangor hospital. She was born April 22, 1927, in Brewer, the daughter of William G. and Margaret T. (Cannon) Connelly. Maxine graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1945. She worked at Western Union, then she took a job as a ticket agent at Northeast Airlines, followed...

Dec 31, 2016

Dec 31, 2016

BANGOR and BREWER – William “Bill” F. Igoe, 80, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep December 31, 2016 at his home in Brewer. He was born in Boston, MA, November 9th, 1936, the son of the late Thomas and Vera (Ryan) Igoe. He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy, on August 27, 1955 and just celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary....

Dec 31, 2016

HAMPDEN – It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Dwayne E. McLeod on December 31, 2016. He was 54. Dwayne was born February 4, 1962, in Bangor, the son of Edwin C. and Helen J. (Getchell) McLeod. Dwayne graduated from Hampden Academy, class of 1981. Following graduation, Dwayne attended welding school in Maryland and then...

Dec 31, 2016

Brewer - Stephanie Anne (Bohm) Seavey passed peacefully into the arms of her loving Savior on December 31, 2016, at Brewer Rehabilitation Facility, with family by her side. She was born in Inglewood, California on August 22, 1972 to James and Anne (Dinsmore) Bohm. Stephanie was a graduate of the Bangor High School class of 1990, and went on to...

Dec 30, 2016

Dec 29, 2016

Bangor – Ciera Alexys Radel, 19, born December 12, 1997 in Layton, Utah, was called home to her Lord and Savior on December 29, 2016 while visiting family in Florida during the holidays. Ciera graduated from Bangor High School in 2016 and was a freshman at the University of Maine, Presque Isle where she was planning to change her Major...

Dec 29, 2016

Verna Sawtelle Colson, 80, passed away peacefully December 29, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A complete obituary notice will be published in a later edition of the Bangor Daily News. Friends may gather with the family from 5-7 PM, Thurs, Jan. 5, at the Hampden-Gilpatrick Chapel of Brookings-Smith, 45 Western Ave., Hampden. A Service of Remembrance...

Dec 28, 2016