Obituaries

Jan 10, 2017

Jan 9, 2017

Vincent “Jimmy” Dinardo Hampden-Bangor Vincent “Jimmy” W. Dinardo, 86 of Hampden & Bangor, died on January 9, 2017 at a Bangor hospital. He was born June 3, 1930 in Berlin N.H., the son of Antonio and Thelma (Robinson) Dinardo. Jimmy grew up to become a professional boxer, and later went on to work for Brown Co. paper mill in Cascade,...

Jan 9, 2017

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Michael A.J. Aptt, 48, passed away on January 9, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 9, 1968, in Attleboro, MA, the son of Geraldine (Kenney) and the late Alfred J. Aptt. Mike was a proud member and past president of The Laborer's International Union of North America, Local...

Jan 9, 2017

Jan 8, 2017

Jan 7, 2017

Clara Lincoln Swan Bangor – Clara L. Swan, 104, died after a brief illness on January 7, 2017 at a Bangor nursing facility. She was born April 28, 1912, in Princeton, Maine, the daughter of Andrew Coburn Swan and Grace (Coffin) Swan. Clara graduated as the Class valedictorian in 1930 from Brewer High School. After graduation, Clara attended the Maine...

Jan 7, 2017

BANGOR - Pauline Louise Thompson (Harrison) Bailey, 89, widow of Hilfred K. Bailey passed away on January 7 at the Barron Center in Portland. She was born January 8, 1927 in East Corinth, the daughter of the late Harry B. Thompson and Dorothy H. (Walker) Thompson. Pauline lived most of her life in Bangor and attended John Bapst High School....

Jan 6, 2017

Brooklin and Glenburn – Theresa Arlene LaBree-Pollard, 83, passed away at a local hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 14, 1933, in Milford, the daughter of Nelson and Philomene (Trembley) LaBree. Theresa was raised in Bradley, and lived in Old Town for several years. She was a devoted wife, and a loving mother...

Jan 6, 2017

Jan 6, 2017

Jan 6, 2017

BANGOR – Kam Oi (Chan) Wong, 89, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born to Wing Kwong Chan and Yuen Kwai Sin on December 8, 1927, in Hong Kong. After marrying Charles W. Wong on May 10, 1949, Kam Oi became a resident of Bangor. Upon entering the city at Union Station, Charlie...

Jan 6, 2017

Jan 6, 2017

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...