Obituaries

John Simon

May 1, 2025

HAMPDEN - John Joseph Simon, 85, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, at a Bangor hospital, with his wife and son at his bedside.

Born on May 28, 1939 in Millinocket, the son of Joseph C. Simon and Marie Victoria (“Cecile”) Simon (née Plourde), John was raised in South Portland and graduated from South Portland High School in 1958. He...

June Carter

Apr 30, 2025

Ellsworth - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of June Knight Carter, in Brewer, on April 30, 2025, at the age of 88.

June was born on March 30, 1937 to Elwood, "Buster" and Rebecca (Cousins) Knight in Stonington. She also graduated from Stonington High School, class of 1955. June then continued her education at The University of Maine where...

Timothy Farren

Apr 30, 2025

Timothy Esten Farren, 64, of Bangor, Maine, passed away April 30th, 2025 at a Bangor Hospital after enduring a brave battle with cancer. Tim was born on April 29th, 1961 in Ellsworth, Maine.

Tim was a Bangor High School 1979 graduate, frequently referencing his time there through memories of ROTC, shooting team, playing in the band and beginning...

Eugene Ritchie

Apr 29, 2025

Eugene Edwin Ritchie "Sno-traveler"

Eugene E. Ritchie passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, with his daughter at his side. Born on November 14, 1934, in Winterport, Maine, Eugene was the eldest son of George M. Ritchie and Athene (Littlefield) Ritchie. From a young age, he exemplified a quiet strength, tireless work ethic, and heart devoted to helping others.

After graduating from...

Lester Lord

Apr 28, 2025

BREWER - Lester L. Lord Sr., 84, died April 28, 2025, after a brief illness at a Bangor Hospital. He was born on July 29, 1940, in Exeter, the son of Guy and Bertha (Townsend) Lord.

Lester graduated from Carmel High School, Class of 1958. He married his childhood sweetheart, Jeannette (Hewes) Lord and they settled in Brewer. They...

Jane Burger

Apr 26, 2025

JANE ANN KILLPACK BURGER,

BREWER, MAINE - Jane Burger, 87, died on April 26, 2025, at a Brewer nursing home. She was born October 29, 1937, in Berea, Ohio, to James and Dorothy (Divelbess) Killpack. Her parents' origins as Iowa farmers and educators were a strong part of the family identity and influenced Jane's approach to life.

Jane was a...

Dennis Patterson

Apr 26, 2025

DENNIS "DENNY" RONALD PATTERSON

HAMPDEN - Dennis Ronald Patterson, 85 died April 26, 2025 at a Bangor hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 17, 1939 in Bangor, the son of Fred S. and Marian Dexter Patterson.

Denny graduated from Hampden Academy, class of 1957 and married the love of his life, Deanna M....

Barbara Goodale

Apr 23, 2025

Barbara A. Goodale

Hampden

Barbara A. Goodale, 76, passed away unexpectedly April 23, 2025.

She was born in Bangor, February 8, 1949 the daughter of Earl and Virginia Prescott.

Barbara enjoyed knitting, crocheting and listening to her favorite country singer, Dwight Yoakam. She was a stay at home mom and took great pride in caring for her family.

Surviving are, her husband, Harold Goodale, Jr.;...

Marilyn Curtis

Apr 23, 2025

HOLDEN, MAINE - Marilyn Joyce (Grant) Connick Curtis went home to be with her heavenly father Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was born October 15, 1935, at home in Charleston, Maine, the daughter of Lawrence A. and Gertrude Elizabeth (West) Grant.

Marilyn grew up in Charleston and graduated from Higgins Classical Institute as Valedictorian of the Class of 1955....

Ronald Lamarche

Apr 22, 2025

Ronald A. Lamarche, 84

February 1, 1941 - April 22, 2025

Ronald A. Lamarche, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 22, 2025. He was born on February 1, 1941, in Morrisville, Vermont, the son of Laurier B. and Flore Y. (Robillard) Lamarche.

A graduate of Orleans High School, Class of 1960, Ronald began his working life in...

Kathleen Ropiak

Apr 21, 2025

Kathleen “Kathy” Ropiak

Hampden

Kathleen “Kathy” (Dee) Ropiak, 68, passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2025, in Hampden. Born on April 4, 1957, Kathleen touched many lives as a preschool teacher at Wing Park and Penquis Cap in Bangor, and later serving the community at the Daily Bread Cafe at Lafayette Cancer Center in Brewer, as well as a deli...

Randy King

Apr 19, 2025

BANGOR - Randy Michael King, 52, passed away peacefully at his home on April 19, 2025 after a courageous eight-year battle with colon cancer. He was born August 3, 1972, in Waterville, Maine, the son of Michael and Doreen (Clark) King.

Diagnosed in 2017 and given just 18 months to live, Randy defied all odds with extraordinary strength, resilience, and...

Sandra Doughty

Apr 14, 2025

Sandra L. (Young) Doughty died April 14, 2025 after a short illness. She was born June 2, 1941 to parents, Donald W. and Olive R. (Higgins) Young.

Sandra grew up in South Brewer, Maine, and moved to Bangor, Maine, as a teenager, graduating from Bangor High School, Class of 1959. In November of 1960 she married George L....

Corinne Bogan

Apr 14, 2025

HERMON - Corinne G. "Connie" Bogan, 69, passed away unexpectedly April 14, 2025, at her home. She was born January 2, 1956, in Bangor, the daughter of Freeman and Eleanor (Carlton) Frost.

Connie grew up in Hermon, on Frost Farms, graduating from Hermon High School, Class of 1974. Shortly after, she began her career spanning over fifty years at Northern...

Dorothy Soucie

Apr 11, 2025

ORONO - In loving memory of our mother, Dorothy Mary Soucie, who passed away on April 11, 2025. She was born in Orono, Maine on July 17, 1931. She was the devoted wife of the late SGM Earl Soucie and loving mother of Caryl Willette of Old Town, Maine, Frederick Soucie of Montgomery, Texas, the late Pamela Pinkham of Bangor,...

William Michaud

Apr 11, 2025

William "Bill" John Michaud of Dedham, ME, April 5, 1955 to April 11, 2025

Bill was born in Ft. Eustis, Virginia and grew up in Caribou, Maine where, in school, he excelled in academics and athletics. He attended the University of Maine earning a BS in Business Administration and served as President of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. Bill's professional journey included...

Clyde A. Morrill Jr.

Apr 11, 2025

Clyde A. Morrill Jr., of Hermon passed away on April 11, 2025. He was born on March 2, 1959.

Clyde was a wonderful son, brother, husband, friend, father, and grampy. There are no words to describe how much he was loved. He will be so incredibly missed by all who knew him.

Services will be announced at a later date.

Robert "Bigfoot" Martin

Apr 10, 2025

Bradley- Robert “Bigfoot” Martin, 77 passed away on April 10, 2025 at home, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Old Town October 15, 1947, the son of Robert and Margaret (Labree) Martin.

Bob graduated from Old Town High School, Class of 1966. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to1972, stationed in Belgium. Bob was...

Betty McGraw

Apr 9, 2025

Betty Joanne Morrison McGraw, 76, passed away peacefully April 9, 2025. She was born on July 6, 1948 at the Island Falls Hospital, the daughter of Alston and Gertrude (Mclaughlin) Morrison of Dyer Brook, ME.

Betty graduated from Island Falls High School in 1966. She graduated from Central Maine General Hospital in Lewiston, ME with a diploma of nursing degree in...

Kenneth York Hodsdon

Apr 7, 2025

Kenneth York Hodsdon was born on February 25, 1925, in Gray, Maine, and died in Bangor on April 7 of this year at the age of 100. Ken was the son of Joseph Y. and Elva (Polland) Hodsdon.

Ken always had a keen interest in the natural world and the fields and forests of Maine. He enrolled in the School of...