Obituaries

Kenneth Carr

Kenneth Carr

Jun 7, 2024

Kenneth A. Carr Bangor Kenneth Carr, 91, passed away unexpectedly June 7, 2024 after a brief illness. He was born in Brewer, March 14, 1933, son of Charles and Adah (Achorn) Carr. His most favorite things to do were going to car shows and being with his family. He leaves behind his loving family, wife, Dorothy; son, Jeffrey and his...

James Jameson

James Jameson

Jun 7, 2024

Tampa, FL - James H. Jameson passed away, while still holding his wife's hand, at 5:15 a.m. on June 7, 2024, at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa, FL. His death was the result of complications from surgery. He fought hard for ten weeks, but his body ran out of strength. Known as "Jim" by most (and Rocky...

Francis Kittredge

Francis Kittredge

Jun 6, 2024

Francis Ignatius Kittredge, Jr. died peacefully on June 6, 2024, at the age of 89. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Adele Murphy Kittredge. He was a devoted father to his daughters Adele Murray (Michael) of Bronxville, NY and Charlene Kittredge (José Isasi, II) of Wilmette, IL. He was dearly loved by his grandchildren Timothy, Elizabeth,...

Patricia Parks

Patricia Parks

Jun 5, 2024

Patty J. Parks, 86, died peacefully surrounded by her family, June 5th, 2024 at a Bangor Rehab Center. She was born July 10th, 1937, in Little Deer Isle, Maine, the daughter of Peter S. Haskell IV and Mamie Eaton. Patty graduated from Stonington High School, Class of 55’. Following graduation, Patty was an avid fisherman and clam digger. From there...

Kenneth King

Kenneth King

Jun 4, 2024

Kenneth R. King, of Bangor and Chester, Maine, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024, at 84 years old, with his wife of 64 years, Leta A. King, and his daughters, Jori-Lynn Briggs and Jana Plummer, by his side. A quiet man by nature, Ken was stoic, poised, and held a good sense of humor. Ken was a hard worker....

Lloyd Goodwin

Lloyd Goodwin

Jun 4, 2024

Lloyd L. Goodwin Jr, 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children June 4th, 2024. He was born April 22nd, 1958, in Cambridge, MA, the son of Lloyd Sr and Olga (Namakas) Goodwin. Lloyd was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed everything outdoors such as hunting, camping, fishing, ATV riding, and archery. He was a jack of all trades....

Theresa Oliveira

Theresa Oliveira

Jun 2, 2024

Hermon. Theresa M. Oliveira, 64, died unexpectedly June 2nd, 2024 at her home in Hermon, Maine. She was born August 29, 1959, in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of Richard W. and Phyllis M. Burgess. Theresa grew up and went to school in Hermon, Maine. In 1976 she graduated from high school. Following graduation, she enlisted in the National Guard and...

John Wilber

John Wilber

Jun 1, 2024

John E Wilber Bangor John went home to heaven on June 1, 2024. He was born in Dexter on January 15, 1947 and was born again on November 26, 1976! He has seen Jesus and is walking streets of gold today! He was the son of Carl and Marion (Pearl) Wilber. John graduated from Corinna Union Academy in 1965. He...

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...