Obituaries

Jul 29, 2015

Bangor, Maine – Priscilla C. Brace, 91, died of congestive heart failure July 30, 2015 at a Bangor, ME nursing home. She was born January 16, 1924, in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of Earl John and Catherine (Tazelaar) Oriel. Priscilla graduated from Moody Bible Institute of Chicago in 1949 and enjoyed teaching Sunday School in her early years. In...

Jul 28, 2015

Margaret A. Park Holden Margaret Park, 49, died unexpectedly, July 28, 2015, as the result of an automobile accident. She was born March 19, 1966, at Luke AFB, Glendale, AZ. Margaret met her husband, Joe, in Merced, CA., just as he was leaving the service. She came home with him and has been his rock ever since. Margaret and Joe...

Jul 27, 2015

Jul 26, 2015

Helen Clara Bonder, 94, passed away July 26, 2015, at a Howland health care facility. She was born August 9, 1920, in Old Town the daughter of Leo and Gladys (Bouchard) St. Louis. Helen owned and operated for many years her own restaurant called Helens on Hammond Street in Bangor where she was known for award winning pastries and great...

Jul 25, 2015

Etna – Charlotte A. Lile, 77, died surrounded by family July 25, 2015 at a Bangor hospital. She was born April 19, 1938, in Dedham, MA, the daughter of Joseph and Mable (Turner) Calhoun. Charlotte was a devout Catholic who was known for her hand-crocheted afghans and prayer shawls. She was an avid computer gamer, her favorites being Nancy Drew...

Jul 25, 2015

Bangor - Mark C. Gustin, 25, passed away unexpectedly July 24, 2015. He was born in Bangor on October 17, 1989. Mark was an avid sports fan. He graduated from Nokomis Regional High School, and Eastern Maine Community College. Mark also served in the United States Air Force Reserves. He is survived by his parents Kirk and Cassie Gustin; two...

Jul 25, 2015

BANGOR - Hazel Elaine, (Smith) Thomas 93, gently passed away at her home in Bangor, on July 25, 2015 with her loving family by her side. She was born July 18, 1922 in Northeast Harbor, a daughter of Arthur Addison and Mabel Susan (Carter) Smith. Hazel grew up in Northeast Harbor and attended local schools. She was so talented a...

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Jul 21, 2015

Hampden – Kenneth B. Johnson, 57, died unexpectedly July 21, 2015. He was born July 8, 1958, in Waterville, the son of Winfield and Athabelle (Tibbetts) Johnson. Ken graduated from Cony High School class of 1976, and later received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine. He was a medical technologist, working at Dahl-Chase as well as Eastern Maine...

Jul 21, 2015

Jul 21, 2015

HAMPDEN – Irving L. Bowden Jr., 91, died July 21, 2015 at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Bangor. He was born June 26, 1924 in Frankfort, Maine. The oldest son of Grace and Irving Bowden, he grew up and was educated in Bangor before enlisting in the Navy to serve in the Atlantic. After being honorably discharged from the Navy...

Jul 21, 2015

Jul 20, 2015

BANGOR - GAY (HADDEN) WATSON of Bangor, Maine (formally of Orono and Presque Isle, Maine) died of cancer & complications related to Alzheimer’s on July 20, 2015 at the age of 87. She was born in Manhattan, NY March 7, 1928 the daughter of the late Gavin Hadden and Rebecca Seldon (Lloyd) Hadden. During the years leading up to World...

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