Obituaries

Thomas Hamilton

Thomas Hamilton

Jul 12, 2024

Lady Lakes, FL; Glenburn, ME

With deep sadness I am posting the passing of my beloved brother, Chief Petty Officer Thomas Edwin ("Red") Hamilton, age 72, in Ocala, Florida of a stroke and heart conditions.

Tom was born in Bangor, ME on March 23, 1952, the son of Philip J. Hamilton and Mary Ellen (Weston) Hamilton. Tom began his journey on a...

Edward Bartley

Edward Bartley

Jul 12, 2024

Veazie - Edward Joseph Bartley Jr., 96, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024 at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Bangor. To his final days, Ed maintained his love of life, his family, and his friends, which was immediately apparent to everyone who came in contact with him. His kindness and his smile were infectious to all who were lucky...

Ronald Reynolds

Ronald Reynolds

Jul 11, 2024

Ronald Albert “Ron / Ronnie” Reynolds Sr., 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 11, 2024. Ronnie was born in Hampden on June 15, 1934 to Greta (Drinkwater) and Victor Reynolds. He was the oldest of five brothers and one sister. Ronnie was wed to Donna (Shannon) on January 11, 1956. They were married for sixty-eight years. Residing...

Maxine Ouellette

Maxine Ouellette

Jul 11, 2024

HAMPDEN - Maxine E. Ouellette, 81, died July 11, 2024, at a Bangor hospital surrounded by family. Maxine battled cancer twice and this last battle was too much to endure. She was born in Bangor August 29, 1942, the daughter of Lewis and Inez (Rankin) Laskey. Maxine graduated from Hampden Academy, Class of 1962. Later in life, she furthered her...

Robert Sibley

Robert Sibley

Jul 11, 2024

CARMEL – Robert R. Sibley, 72, passed away July 11, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with a long-term illness. He was born June 24, 1952, in Bangor, the son of Robert O. and Ruby (Scott) Sibley. Robert was a lifetime Carmel resident, graduating from Hermon High School. Following graduation, he served his country in the United States Marine Corps, where...

Robert Willig

Robert Willig

Jul 10, 2024

BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA - Robert Michael Willig, 88, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend died on July 10, 2024, having lived a full and happy life. Bob was born June 24, 1936, in Buffalo, New York, to Elizabeth and Charlie Willig. He was a graduate of Vanderbilt University and The Harvard Business School. He was an officer in...

Brandon Chadbourne

Brandon Chadbourne

Jul 10, 2024

BRANDON CHADBOURNE HARMONY - Brandon Lee Chadbourne, 38, died unexpectedly at his home in Hermon due to natural causes on July 10, 202,1. He was born on July 26, 1985, in Bangor, Maine and grew up in Harmony, Maine. He graduated from Foxcroft Academy in 2003, and Eastern Maine Community College in 2005. Brandon loved animals leaving behind his cat,...

Andrew Freese

Andrew Freese

Jul 10, 2024

Andrew J. Freese Life Story Andrew Jackson Freese was born February 4,1940 in Bangor, Maine and went home to the Lord on July 10,2024 at the age of eighty-four. His father, Langston Jackson Freese, was born in Bangor, Maine and his mother, Mildred Aurora Freese nee Larson, was born in Stockholm, Maine. Andrew was predeceased by his father, mother, and...

Jackie Frisk

Jackie Frisk

Jul 9, 2024

Jackie Lee Frisk, 67, ended her slow dance with younger-onset Alzheimer's on July 9, 2024 at 4:20pm, peacefully passing at home in the care of her husband, Thom Frisk, after a day filled with supportive visits from friends and family. She was born in Millinocket, Maine on May 2, 1957. She was raised by her mother, June Terrio and grandmother...

Beverly Hutchinson

Beverly Hutchinson

Jul 6, 2024

Bangor - Beverly Ann Hutchinson (Campbell), 76, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024, in Bangor, Maine. She was born on September 27, 1947, in Orono, Maine. Beverly attended St. Mary’s Catholic School of Orono followed by Orono High School and was a graduate of the class of 1966. After graduation, she was employed by Kings Department Store, Mars Department...

Jeannine Young

Jeannine Young

Jul 5, 2024

Jeannine A. Young, beloved wife, mother, and nana, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on July 5, 2024 surrounded by her family at home. She was born on September 28, 1938, in Brewer, Maine to Rosalie and Harvey McLeod. Jeannine created a lifetime of cherished memories with her family. She loved dancing, scouring yard sales, making fried dough...

Gordon True

Gordon True

Jul 4, 2024

We lost a good man on July 4, 2024. Gordon Edward True, 80, died of respiratory failure at Maine Med, Portland. The son of Frank and Helen True and brother to Robert True, Gordon was born November 12, 1943, in Bangor. His life was farming and family. He was raised on a poultry and dairy farm in Charleston. What spare...

Nancy Carmichael

Nancy Carmichael

Jul 3, 2024

Nancy S. Carmichael Hermon Nancy S. Carmichael was born on March 10, 1936, to Guilford Monroe Smith and Caroline Folger Smith of Castle Hill, ME. She made her journey home to the Lord on July 3, 2024, after a brief stay at St. Joe's Hospital, where she received exceptional care and was surrounded by her family around the clock in...

Gary West

Gary West

Jun 30, 2024

G. Scott West, aged 56, passed away on June 30, 2024, in Bangor, Maine. Born on August 14, 1967, in Newport News, Virginia, Scott grew up to be a man larger than life and was known as a comedic genius often described as the life of the party, his "Scotty-isms", and bright smile. Scott always had a knack for putting...

Amy Fortier

Amy Fortier

Jun 28, 2024

Amy Jane Fortier, 71, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2024, at her home in Bangor. She was born on April 27, 1953, in Bangor, the beloved daughter of Louis and Virginia Fortier. Amy was a dedicated learner and achieved significant educational milestones throughout her life. She graduated from Orono High School and furthered her education with an Associate’s Degree...

Cecile C. Harmon

Cecile C. Harmon

Jun 27, 2024

HERMON, MAINE - Cecile C. Harmon, 97, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 27th, 2024 at her home. She was born August 3, 1926, the daughter of Dennis and Regina Cyr of Caribou, Maine. Cecile married Byron Harmon on August 16, 1944. She and her husband owned and operated a Plumbing and Heating business in...

Diane Benson

Diane Benson

Jun 26, 2024

Diane Inez (Gould) Benson, 78, died unexpectedly June 26 at a Bangor hospital. She was born, along with her twin sister, on March 4,1 946 in Lewiston, Maine to George H. and Josephine E. (Alexander) Gould. Diane set the example of God’s love to all around her. She was born an identical twin alongside her sister and best friend Donna....

Helga Kittredge

Helga Kittredge

Jun 26, 2024

Helga (Hintenaus) Kittredge, 81, of Brewer, Maine, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 26, 2024 at a Bangor Hospital. She was born September 22, 1942, in Grieskirchen, Austria, the daughter of Franz and Rosa Hintenaus. Helga was raised and educated in Salzburg, Austria, before emigrating to the United States in 1965, working in Bangor, Maine, for Mr....

Barbara P. Jones

Barbara P. Jones

Jun 25, 2024

Bangor - Barbara P. Jones, 92, died in the comfort of her Bangor home on June 25, 2024. During her last days she was surrounded by her loving family and the exceptional care of Beacon Hospice staff. She was born July 23, 1931, in Canaan, Maine, the daughter of Beatrice (Berry) Waugh and Maurice Porter. Coburn Waugh was a beloved...

Larry Sawyer

Larry Sawyer

Jun 25, 2024

Larry A. Sawyer Sr., 86, passed away on June 25, 2024. He was born on March 9th, 1938, in Old Town, Maine, to the late Albert L. and Myrtie (Bowley) Sawyer. He attended Winterport High School and entered the workforce as a teen in the carpentry trade. Larry started his professional career with Cives Construction Company as a carpenter foreman,...