Obituaries

Marjory Chase

Marjory Chase

Sep 7, 2016

ORONO - Marjory Shaw Chase, 88, died after a short illness on September 7, 2016 at the Orono Commons health care facility. She was born March 4, 1928 in Three Rivers, Quebec, the daughter of Earle Eaton Shaw and Rose Mae Wilbur. Marjory grew up in small towns and cities throughout the province of Quebec, where her father worked as...

Kristen Bracklow

Kristen Bracklow

Sep 6, 2016

PORTLAND - Kristen Bracklow, 70, of Portland died peacefully at the home of her loving sister Kimberly on September 6, 2016 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Kris was the first child born to Lloyd and Carol Cutter in Bangor on December 11, 1945. Kris graduated from Bangor schools in 1964. Later, as she...

Kathleen Bouchard

Kathleen Bouchard

Sep 5, 2016

CROSS LAKE & BANGOR - Kathleen O. Bouchard, 95, passed away peacefully September 5, 2016, at her home in Bangor. She was born January 5, 1921, in Escourt, Quebec, Canada, to Patrick and Jennie (Jandreau) O’Grady. Kathleen or “Kay” as most called her, grew up in Fort Kent, the youngest of six children. She moved to Caribou after marrying Roger...

Thomas Dinatale

Thomas Dinatale

Sep 5, 2016

ENGLEWOOD, FL and PARKMAN, ME – Thomas Salvatore DiNatale, 91, died September 5, 2016 at a Bangor hospital. He was born June 19, 1925 in Boston, MA, son of Salvatore and Beatrice (DeCola) DiNatale. Tom followed his older brothers into the military, serving in World War II as a Combat Veteran, former Navy Seal. After his military career, he became...

Harold Grant

Harold Grant

Sep 4, 2016

HAROLD V. GRANT, 93, followed his beloved wife Jean in death on Sunday, September 4, 2016, in Bangor, Maine. He was born August 4, 1923, in Bangor, Maine to Vesta (McClary) Grant and Vaughn Grant. Harold graduated from Bangor High School in 1941. Following graduation, he served with the U. S. Army in Saipan as a Quartermaster during World War...

John Moriarty

John Moriarty

Sep 3, 2016

OLD TOWN - John Moriarty died in a single-vehicle accident Saturday evening, September 3. He was 59. Son, brother, husband, dad, grandfather, uncle, and compassionate friend: He belonged to us and with us, and he is gone too soon. John was a lover of photography, conversation, the outdoors, and the underdog. He spent his life caring for others. John's compassion...

Jessica Mushrow

Jessica Mushrow

Sep 2, 2016

Carmel - Jessica Marie Mushrow, 40, died unexpectedly September 2, 2016. She was born in Bangor, August 2, 1976, daughter of Gary W. and Rebecca M. (Homsted) Mushrow. Jessie was a graduate of Hermon High School. Her love for animals, especially cats, was quite evident, and she referred to her own cats, Tyson and Cooper, as her children. When strays...

Ruth Merrill

Ruth Merrill

Sep 2, 2016

Ruth B. Merrill Hampden - Ruth Bristol Merrill, 85, passed away on September 2, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 28, 1930 to Ruth (Malley) and Clark Bill Bristol. She attended Montpelier High School, Stratford Junior College, Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, and the St. Joseph School of Practical Nursing. In recent years...

Marjorie Wadleigh

Marjorie Wadleigh

Sep 1, 2016

Marjorie D. Wadleigh of North Attleboro, MA, formerly of Winterport, Maine, passed gently into His arms on September 1, 2016. She was the daughter of John J. Arbuckle and Mary E. Andrews. Marjorie graduated Salutatorian from Winterport High School. She was the loving wife of Forest W. Wadleigh, deceased, and mother to Mary L. Wadleigh and Robert F. Wadleigh, both...

Lillian Crocker

Lillian Crocker

Sep 1, 2016

Lillian E. Crocker, 95, passed away on September 1, 2016 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. She was born July 29, 1921 in Dover-Foxcroft, the daughter of Manley and Edith Libby. Lillian worked at Mary Snow School in the cafeteria and library for 26 years. She enjoyed her work and sharing with others. After their retirement, Lillian and...