Obituaries

Alan Toothaker

Alan Toothaker

Oct 29, 2016

Alan F. Toothaker Newburgh Alan Foster Toothaker, 69, died peacefully, October 29, 2016, at home after a brief illness. He was born in Bangor, July 29, 1947, son of Lester G. and Emeroy (Simpson) Toothaker. Alan was a graduate of Hampden Academy, Class of 1966. He then worked with his father in the sheet metal business. After a time he...

Emile Bechard

Emile Bechard

Oct 29, 2016

Bar Harbor- Emile J. Bechard, 83, passed away, October 29, 2016, after a period of declining health. He was born in Waterville, on April 5, 1933, the son of Wilfred and Dina (Roy) Bechard. He attended Waterville schools and served as a United States Navy Veteran. He worked as a carpenter in Waterville and Bar Harbor and retired from A.B....

Earl Grover

Earl Grover

Oct 29, 2016

Senior Airman Earl John Grover Jr. unexpectedly passed away on October 29, 2016, in North Carolina where he was stationed. He was doing what he loved most, riding his dirt bike with a few of his close friends, when he passed. Earl was an active duty United States Airman. Earl was very well known, and a highly respected young man....

Louise Bayley

Louise Bayley

Oct 27, 2016

Bangor and Brewer, ME - Louise Lorraine Bayley, 83, passed away October 28, 2016 at the Woodlands of Brewer Assisted Living facility. She was born June 25, 1933 in Oregon House, California to Adrian and Bernice (Rogers) Wood. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Lewis Bayley. Survivors include daughters, Jacqueline Dodd (Richard), Donna Bragnetz-Lechner (Larry),...

Brian Robinson

Brian Robinson

Oct 27, 2016

ORONO - Brian Scott Robinson passed away peacefully at his home on October 27, 2016 after a long illness. He was born on February 23, 1953 in Worcester, Massachusetts to John Brewster and Phyllis (Scott) Robinson. He spent his childhood in Bedford, New Hampshire and attended West High School in Manchester. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire with...

Christopher Mccarthy

Christopher Mccarthy

Oct 27, 2016

BANGOR - Christopher Matthew McCarthy, 49, went home to be with God, October 27, 2016. He was born on April 30, 1967, in Worcester, Mass. He was predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Theresa (D'Elia) McCarthy. Chris has enjoyed life in Bangor, Maine, since 1976 when his family relocated from Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Chris was the beloved youngest of six...

Vickey (Willey) Wickett

Vickey (Willey) Wickett

Oct 26, 2016

Old Town - Vickey (Willey) Wickett, 51, went home to be with the Lord, her savior on October 26, 2016, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Vickey was born on August 30, 1965, in Dexter, Maine. She was married to Mark Wickett on June 29, 2016. Vickey worked in the nursing field for 16 years. She was an avid...

Nancy Hogan

Nancy Hogan

Oct 24, 2016

Nancy Hogan, 78, died October 24, 2016 at a Bangor hospital, after a brief illness. She was born in Bridgton, ME. January 7, 1938, daughter of Cecil and Genevieve (Denning) Hogan. Nancy attended grammar school and graduated from high school in Bridgton, ME. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from St. Joseph’s College, Windham, ME. and a master’s degree...

Helene Wright

Helene Wright

Oct 23, 2016

BANGOR – Helene A. (Trenholm) Wright, 84, wife of the late John H. Wright, died peacefully October 23, 2016 at Ledgewood Manor, Windham. She was born March 3, 1932 in Bangor, daughter of Thomas Stanley and Irma Lillian (Feeney) Trenholm. Helene was a graduate of Bangor High School and Husson College now Husson University. She was employed for many years...

Ralph P. Curtis

Ralph P. Curtis

Oct 22, 2016

Hudson-Ralph Peter Curtis, 59, died unexpectedly October 22, 2016 at his home in Hudson. He was born January 3, 1957, in Bangor, the son of Richard M. and Anita I. (Currier) Curtis. Ralph attended Governor Baxter School for the Deaf where he met his loving wife, Cheryl. He spent his years hunting, fishing with his buddies, tinkering with small engines,...