Obituaries

Dec 12, 2016

Connor C. Graham Hampden - Connor Charles Graham passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2016. Connor was born on February 10, 1994, in Bangor, Maine to Donald S. Graham and Lesley Matthews Graham, and sister Lizzie Graham. He was a 2012 graduate of Hampden Academy, and attended EMCC. Connor was a kind-hearted, fun-loving, spirited person. He was active in sports,...

Dec 11, 2016

Holden- J. Faye Wolfe, age 67, died unexpectedly at home on December 11, 2016. She was born on March 15, 1949 in Groton, MA the only child of Bruce and Joyce Wolfe. Faye graduated from the Groton public schools and received a Bachelor’s degree in English Lit. She then earned a Master’s degree at Dubuque Seminary and at Bangor Theological...

Dec 11, 2016

Amy Louise Cota, 55, passed away on December 11, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 25, 1961, in Bangor. Amy lived a very full life and enjoyed movies, music, shopping, traveling, going to camp and attending parties with family, friends and food. After completing high school, she volunteered for many years at The Elizabeth Levinson Center...

Dec 11, 2016

Dec 10, 2016

Dec 10, 2016

Dec 10, 2016

Bangor – LTC James Allan Merkel, Sr., 84, passed away December 10, 2016, at a Bangor hospital. He was born November 5, 1932, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of John G. and Dorothy (Keenan) Merkel, Jr. Jim attended high school and college in Wilmington, DE. His 18 year military career included serving in the US Army, National Guard, and Army...

Dec 10, 2016

Dec 9, 2016

Dec 9, 2016

John C. Foster, Jr. Lt. Col., MeANG, Ret. Brewer, ME.-Merrimack, N.H. John was received by his Lord and Savior on December 9, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 72. He was born, son of Lt. Col. John C. and Fern (Dwelly) Foster. John grew up in Brewer, ME., a graduate of Brewer High School class of...

Dec 9, 2016

Dec 9, 2016

Bangor and Otis – Joyce B. Kearns, 93, died December 9, 2016, at the Maine Veterans Home, Bangor. She was born September 12, 1923, in Jonesboro, the daughter of Alfred and Juanita (Noyes) Bridgham. Joyce went to a one room school house for elementary and high school in Jonesboro. She went on to college at the Machias Teacher’s College and...

Dec 8, 2016

Bangor - Sandra Manée Hutchins of Bangor, ME, passed away peacefully at her Sarasota, FL, residence on December 8, 2016, after a long illness. She was born on February 26, 1936, at Doctors Hospital in New York City, NY, the daughter of William Britton and Gladys (Agramonte) Manée. She was raised in Scarsdale, NY, spent many summers in Allenhurst, NJ,...

Dec 8, 2016

WINTERPORT – Keith R. Downs, 68, passed away December 8, 2016, at his residence. He was born February 7, 1948, the son of Delbert and Dorothy (Merrow) Downs. In addition to his parents, Keith is predeceased by two brothers. Surviving in addition to his wife, Peggy, who was the love of his life and partner for 22 years, are a...

Dec 8, 2016

BELFAST– Robert George “Bob” Melvin, 81, passed away December 8, 2016, surrounded by loved ones. He was born October, 3, 1935, in Fairfield, the son of Floyd W. Melvin Sr. and Mildred (Nickerson) Melvin. Bob graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1953. He then served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1953-1957. He worked for National Fence...

Dec 8, 2016

Dec 7, 2016

Glenburn – Melvin L. “Bud” Knowles, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family December 7, 2016. He was born February 26, 1938, in Glenburn, the son of Bertrand C. and June E. (Mower) Knowles. Bud graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1956, and in February, 1958 married the love of his life, Lois Ann Alexander. They spent 58...

Dec 6, 2016

Dec 6, 2016

Bangor - Beatrice M. (Thayer) Seger, 80, died peacefully at her home on December 6, 2016 with her children by her side. She was born August 16, 1936, in Carmel, the daughter of Horace and Mona (Ross) Thayer. Beatrice enjoyed watching her grandson race, camping and Bingo. She especially loved putting puzzles together with her special sister Wanita whom she...

Dec 6, 2016

Hermon and Bangor - Daphine Conley, 91, died peacefully December 6, 2016, at a local health care facility. She was born December 25, 1924, in Presque Isle, the first daughter of Henry A. and Mavis (Dyer) Theriault. Daph attended schools in Presque Isle and after graduation worked at the telegraph office and Sears Roebuck in Presque Isle. In 1967 she...