Obituaries

Larry Beal

Larry Beal

Dec 28, 2023

OLD TOWN – Larry G. Beal, 88, passed away peacefully December 28, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born February 15, 1935, in Milford, the son of Lloyd and Alice (Reed) Beal. As an avid outdoorsman, Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. He was also a devoted family man; his family, especially his grandchildren, were his pride...

Vanessa Wolfe

Vanessa Wolfe

Dec 27, 2023

Bangor - Vanessa R. Wolfe, 67, peacefully passed after a long illness on December 27, 2023. She worked at and retired from Sam’s Club in Bangor after 20 years. Vanessa enjoyed gardening and watching the birds come to her bird feeder. She is survived by her husband, Kurt Wolfe of Bangor; children, Angie Robinson and Adam Robinson both of Brewer;...

Pauline Kaiser

Pauline Kaiser

Dec 26, 2023

ELLSWORTH - Pauline "Polly" May Latty Kaiser died on December 26, 2023, after a six-week struggle with cancer. A multi-generational Mainer, she was born in Brunswick, Maine, on October 29, 1943, to Estella and Basil Latty. A few minutes after Polly's birth, her twin sister, Penny, entered the world. After graduating from North Yarmouth Academy('62), Polly attended Simmons College (B.A....

Evelyn Robbins

Evelyn Robbins

Dec 25, 2023

BANGOR – Evelyn Lucille (Lincoln) Robbins, 81, passed away surrounded by family on December 25, 2023. Many considered Evie an angel here on Earth, and she became an angel in Heaven on Christmas Day. Evie was born on September 29, 1942, to Leslie Parker Lincoln and Lula (Hichborn) Lincoln. Evie graduated from Old Town High School, Class of 1960. She...

Cynthia Howard

Cynthia Howard

Dec 24, 2023

Cynthia “Cindy” A. Howard, 67, of Kenduskeag was a loving wife, mother, Nana, sister, aunt, and friend. While in a Bangor hospital on December 24, 2023 she entered heaven's gate and rejoined her heavenly family. Cindy was born to the late Robert L. Stearns and Nancy B. Davies on June 15, 1956 in Bangor Maine. Cindy built a home in...

Pamela Perro

Pamela Perro

Dec 23, 2023

Pamela “Pam” Perro, 73, passed away at her home in Winterport on December 23, 2023. Pam was born on November 6, 1950 to parents Robert and Mary (Hatt) Perro in Old Town, Maine. A social butterfly, Pam enjoyed interfacing with family and staff at her home in Winterport. Pam loved to travel, often visiting her sister who lived in Virginia...

Eugene Nardi

Eugene Nardi

Dec 22, 2023

BANGOR and WINTERPORT– Eugene L. Nardi, 89, passed away December 22, 2023, at a local healthcare facility. He was born December 27, 1933, in Winterport, the son of Silvio and Adele (Pieropan) Nardi. Eugene graduated from Winterport High School, Class of 1953. Following graduation, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree, as well as a Masters’ degree in Business, from the University...

Brenda Crosby

Brenda Crosby

Dec 20, 2023

Brenda A. Crosby Eddington Brenda A. (Melvin) Crosby, 65, after a courageous 8-year battle with brain cancer, passed away while being cared for by Marlene Walker at Total Care Solutions in Holden, Maine on December 20, 2023. Brenda was born on January 12, 1958, in Oxford England, the daughter of Murray and Janet Melvin. Brenda graduated from Brewer High School...

Samuel Brayall

Samuel Brayall

Dec 19, 2023

Dedham - Samuel B. Brayall, 75, died unexpectedly at his beloved home "on the mountain" December 19, 2023. He was born March 10, 1948, in Fort Fairfield, the son of Burton R. and M. Alice (Theriault) Brayall. Sam graduated from Fort Fairfield High School in 1966. After graduation, Sam enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served for four years....

Mary Tozier

Mary Tozier

Dec 19, 2023

Mary Jane Tozier, 89, passed away peacefully December 19, 2023, at her home in Bangor, Maine. She was born July 30, 1934, in Bangor, the daughter of Raymond M. and Hazel J. (McEachern) Tozier. Mary Jane graduated from Bangor High School, and the University of Maine. She worked as an elementary school teacher in Old Town and the Bangor Public...

David Lester

David Lester

Dec 15, 2023

In Loving Memory of Dave Lester: A Life of Love, Service, and Inspiration. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dave Lester on December 15, 2023. Known by many names - David, Dave, Coach, Mr. Lester - he has undoubtedly touched the lives of countless individuals throughout the years. Born in Washington state and raised as...

Janice Gifford

Janice Gifford

Dec 15, 2023

Janice L.A. Gifford born June 11, 1944 was the daughter of the late Francis and Fern (Spencer) Gifford of Old Town, Me. After graduating with honors from Old Town High School in 1962 she later received her BS degree in Business Finance from Lasell University. She began her career at the University of Maine at Orono in June 1962 and...

Edith Curry

Edith Curry

Dec 14, 2023

Bangor – Edith Mae (Turner) Curry, 83, died December 14, 2023 at Northern Light EMMC. She was the wife of the late Dale Curry. They shared 44 years of marriage together. Born in Bangor, Edie was the daughter of the late Ralph Turner and Ethel (Potter) Turner. She graduated from Bangor High School and was an active member of the...

William Sayers

William Sayers

Dec 12, 2023

William J. “Bill” Sayers Jr. died Tuesday, December 12, 2023, in Bangor, Maine after a long illness. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Bill was born February 11, 1943, in Monticello, NY, the son of William J. Sayers Sr. and Dorothy (Tutton) Sayers. He spent most of his life in Horseheads, NY and graduated from Horseheads High...

Dorothy Igoe

Dorothy Igoe

Dec 9, 2023

Dorothy “Betty” Igoe Dorothy “Betty” Elizabeth Igoe died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Bangor, Maine, on February 24, 1937, to Ralph E. Patterson Sr. and Mae Louise (Hicks) Patterson. Dorothy graduated from Brewer High School in 1955. Following graduation, she married her...

Carlene Osborne

Carlene Osborne

Dec 9, 2023

Carlene L. Osborne Bangor- Carlene L. Osborne, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Sylvia Ross House after a three-year battle with breast cancer. She was born June, 18, 1941, the daughter of Emery Lane and Bernice (York) Lane of Bangor, Maine. Carlene worked several jobs outside the home but for several years was a devoted homemaker. She...

Kenneth Varney

Kenneth Varney

Dec 8, 2023

BANGOR - Kenneth R. Varney, of Bangor, formerly of Lamoine, passed away on his 84th birthday on December 8, 2023, surrounded by his family. Kenneth was born on December 8, 1939 in Exeter, New Hampshire, to Richard and Merla (Fenton) Varney. Kenneth was raised in Jonesboro, Maine and graduated from Jonesboro High School, Class of 1959 While serving in the...

Mark Turner

Mark Turner

Dec 8, 2023

Mark C. Turner, 62, passed away unexpectedly on December 8th, 2023. He was born April 8th, 1961, in Bangor, the son of Richard and Nancy (Wasson) Turner. Mark graduated from Hermon High School, Class of 1979. Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Navy for 5 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on vehicles. Mark is survived by his...

Miriam Robertson

Miriam Robertson

Dec 7, 2023

Bangor - Miriam Marguerite (Miller) Robertson, our beloved Mum, passed away with her five children by her side on December 7, 2023, one day after her 93rd birthday. She was born on December 6, 1930, to James Hall Miller and Margaret Teresa Hanley Miller in Poona India, where her father served with the King's Own Scottish Borderers unit of the...

Laurissa Grindle

Laurissa Grindle

Dec 7, 2023

ORONO - Laurissa P. Grindle, 89, died December 7, 2023, at Maine Veterans’ Home, in Bangor. She was born December 22, 1933, in Westbrook, Maine, the daughter of Aime and Marie (Richard) Thibeault. Laurissa attended St. Hyacinth Catholic School in Westbrook and graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1979, and briefly attended the University of Maine, Orono. On February...