Obituaries

May 16, 2016

Rosanne P. Gray, daughter of Walter O. Pendleton and Iva (Miller) Pendleton, passed away peacefully at home, May 16, 2016. She was born in Hermon in the spring of 1929. Rosanne attended Hermon schools and graduated from the University of Maine in 1951. On April 19, 1953, she married Kenneth H. Gray, a Korean War veteran. Rosanne taught school for...

May 16, 2016

Robert William Nickerson, “Nick”, a beautiful soul, left us on May 15, 2016 in much the same way that he lived his life, with a quiet, selfless, unassuming love for all of us he left behind. Nick was born on January 16, 1951 to Rita Lee (Elwell) Nickerson in Gloucester, Mass. He attended schools in Gloucester and excelled at baseball...

May 15, 2016

GLENBURN - Jeffrey S. Dyer, 66, passed away after a courageous battle with lung cancer May 15, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born April 11, 1950, in Bangor to Kathleen Glines Dyer and Clarence B. Dyer. Jeff graduated from Bangor High School in 1968. Jeff enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and sailed on the 'Bibb' out of...

May 14, 2016

HERMON – Gloria M. Pickard passed away at Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on May 14, 2016, at the age of 90. She was born October 14, 1925, the oldest of six children of George Arthur and Melora (Haynes) McGinley. She was married for 63 years to Gerald C. Pickard. Gloria graduated as class valedictorian from Hermon High School, and...

May 14, 2016

May 14, 2016

May 14, 2016

Marilyn Comeau Hardy, 89, passed away peacefully, May 14th, 2016. The cause of death was Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in Portland, Mrs. Hardy was the daughter of Claude J Comeau and Louise Dyer Comeau. Mrs. Hardy graduated from Bangor schools in 1944. Later, she was employed by the Bangor Savings Bank and The Map Store, in Old Town. Her marriage to...

May 13, 2016

May 13, 2016

May 12, 2016

Elaine “Momsie” Downs, 82, died May 12, 2016, at her Avalon Village home after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. She was surrounded by family and friends and her loving husband of over 63 years, Henry “Popsie” Downs. She was born Dec. 6, 1933, in Portland, the daughter of Frank and Louise Gould. Elaine lived a wonderful life raising five...

May 12, 2016

Glenburn – William Frederick Buxton, Licensed Denturist, known to many as Bill, Billy, Billy “Wallet”, Mr. Bill, Will, Dad and Jr, passed away suddenly May 12, in his home on Pushaw Lake, surrounded by Fiancé Cheryl and beloved pets Gracie “Goose”, Sam and Jack. Bill was the only child of Nancy and the late William D Buxton. He was born...

May 12, 2016

May 12, 2016

Doris M. (Greene) Malloch, 98, died, May 12, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was born March 5, 1918, in Lubec, the daughter of George and Lena (Earle) Greene. Affectionately called, Mama, Grandmother, Grammy, “Toes”, and Aunt Dodo, Doris enjoyed fashion, and spent many years working in a boutique which was reflected in her daily classic appearance...

May 12, 2016

May 12, 2016

May 12, 2016

HERMON. Rose E. Butera, 86, died May 12, 2016 at Bangor hospital following a brief illness. She was born July 5, 1929, in Warren, RI, daughter of Adelard and Elizabeth (Boulanger) Joncas. Rose was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Senior Citizens of Bangor, the Democratic Committee and will be remembered as an avid bowler. Surviving are one...

May 10, 2016

May 10, 2016

May 10, 2016

Barbara A. King, 80, wife for 59 years of Joseph B. King Jr., died May 10, 2016 at an Orono Nursing facility. Barbara was born February 28, 1936, in Bangor, daughter of the late Paul E. and Eva F. (Hathorne) Gilpatrick. Barbara was a graduate of Bangor High School, class of 1954. For several years she worked at the Law...

May 10, 2016

Katie Anne Fugel, 12, was tragically taken too soon, May 10, 2016 after a rare and major cardiac event. This loving and kind little girl was born December 29, 2003, in Bangor, the daughter of Garth and Christine Fugel. Katie loved cheering, cross country, track, school dances, and any activities that would allow her to be at school with her...