Obituaries

Sep 20, 2015

Sep 20, 2015

James A. Leach, 83, died September 20, 2015, after a brief illness. Born in Penobscot July 27, 1932, son of Earl and Nina (Grindle) Leach. He was a successful business owner in CT. for many years, relocating to Maine in the 70’s, and working as a machinist in the shoe industry, as well as being a successful craftsman and owner...

Sep 18, 2015

Bill Caron, 66, died unexpectedly, September 18, 2015, at home. He was born December 7, 1948 in Clinton, MA, the son of Nil and Mary (McNickalus) Caron. Bill graduated from Sacred Heart Academy of Worcester, MA in 1966. Following some college, Bill enlisted in the US Air Force and proudly served in Vietnam as a Security Police Officer. After his...

Sep 18, 2015

Sep 18, 2015

Sep 18, 2015

Sep 18, 2015

Bonita Ann Peterson, 65, died September 18, 2015 at Maine Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born, June 8, 1950, in Bangor, the daughter of Tyler and Julia (Thomas) Stevenson. Bonnie loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She also appreciated reading, gardening and feeding her birds. Surviving are her husband, Nils Robert Peterson...

Sep 18, 2015

Bangor- Lillian L. (Lieba Leah) Silver, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt died at the age of 92 on September 18, 2015 at a Bangor hospital surrounded by her children. She was born November 23, 1922 to Barney and Sarah (Goldberg) Silver. In 1940 she graduated from Orono High School where she played varsity center and developed her lifelong love...

Sep 17, 2015

Bangor – Margaret S. Fagan, 83, died September 17, 2015 at a Bangor healthcare facility. Peggy was born July 18, 1932, in Bangor the daughter of Percy and Gladys (Sabine) Hall. Peggy grew up in Bangor and shortly after graduation got married. Her husband was in the US Air Force and they moved around a bit, settling in Japan for...

Sep 16, 2015

Elaine Gloria Rideout, 83, died on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, in Bangor at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born in Old Town, on January 4, 1932, the daughter of Adelord Madore and Doris Kitchin. Elaine worked for Viner Bros. in the 60’s, most nursing homes in the Bangor area, including the Bangor Convalescent Center on Mt. Hope Ave., now the...

Sep 16, 2015

Victoria Batey Doucette went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 16, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 12, 1955, she grew up in Hampden, the daughter of Kenneth W. Batey and Bernadette Martin Batey. She resided in Bucksport with her loving husband Stephen. Victoria worked in electronics for 15 years as a wirer-soldierer....

Sep 16, 2015

Sep 15, 2015

Charleston – Theodore R. Costelloe, 45, died unexpectedly September 15, 2015 at a Bangor hospital. He was born December 17, 1969, in Augusta, the son of John R. and Judy (Parker) Costelloe. Ted is survived by his partner Laurel McKay, of Charleston; daughter Kati Griffin of Florida; several out of state relatives; and many close friends. Services will be private...

Sep 15, 2015

Sep 15, 2015

Sep 15, 2015

BANGOR – Daniel Frederick Priestley, 53, died September 15, 2015 at a local hospital. He was born December 7, 1961 in Wilmington, DE, son of Daniel B. and Elaine C. (Propert) Priestley. Dan was a graduate of Bangor High School, class of 1979 and Husson College. Dan’s passion was radio broadcasting where he was well known and respected. He built,...

Sep 15, 2015

Sep 15, 2015

Bangor - Barbara Jean Crabtree, 20, died unexpectedly September 15, 2015. She was born September 24, 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Barbara is the daughter of David Briggs and Cheryl (Garland) Crabtree. She was a CNA and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with plans to become a registered nurse. Barbara was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...

Sep 14, 2015

Sep 14, 2015