Obituaries

Ida Plesset

Ida Plesset

Oct 22, 2014

Ida (Sclair) Plesset, 88, died peacefully October 22, 2014, at Ruth’s House, an assisted living facility in Longmeadow, MA. She was born November 4, 1925 in Bangor, the daughter of Getchel and Kate (Golub) Sclair, and was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Lewis Plesset in 1988. Ida was educated in Bangor schools and graduated from Bangor High School...

Dorothy Forsyth

Dorothy Forsyth

Oct 21, 2014

BREWER – Dorothy (Campbell) Forsyth, 86, died unexpectedly October 21, 2014 at her home. She was born June 12, 1928 in Cherryfield, daughter of Thomas and Agnes Campbell. Dot owned and operated Greenwood Acres Campground for 18 years in Eddington. Following the sale of her business, she worked at the Eagles Nest Diner. Throughout the years she made many friends...

Helen Higgins

Helen Higgins

Oct 21, 2014

Helen L. Higgins, 100, died October 21, 2014, at Westgate Manor in Bangor. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island, January 28, 1914, the daughter of Ernest and Blanch (Longbottom) Graves. Helen was employed by the Ross Manor, Ohio Street, for over seventeen years. She was the proud holder of the "Levant Cane" which is awarded to the oldest citizen...

Elliot Dorr

Elliot Dorr

Oct 21, 2014

Glenburn - Elliot C. Dorr, 73, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Elliot was born in Jonesboro September 24, 1941, the son of Charles G. and Mildred K. (Cox) Dorr. After an honorable discharge from the U. S. Air Force, Elliot held several various jobs, including working at Snow & Nealley, Pine Tree Waste, and driving...

David Horner

David Horner

Oct 19, 2014

David James Horner was born April 26, 1954 in Columbia City, Indiana, the first child of Richard Horner and Marjorie Colp Horner. Even as a newborn he charmed the nurses who took care of him; they claimed he was the prettiest baby in the hospital. David grew up in New Brunswick, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and South Carolina. He was...

David Pilotte

David Pilotte

Oct 18, 2014

The Love of my life, David Raymond Pilotte, died in my arms on October 18, 2014. He was born June 9,1952, in Hayes, England, the son of Norris Raymond and Miriam Leonora [Murphy] Pilotte. As I sat and attempted to write this and describe this beautiful man and his life, putting words to paper was most difficult and does not...

Leo Cookson

Leo Cookson

Oct 18, 2014

Leo D. Cookson, Jr., 76, passed away October 18, 2014 after a brief illness. He was born in Island Falls, son of Leo D. Cookson, Sr. and Mildred (James) Cookson. He was a 1956 graduate of Brewer High School. Leo, known as Sonny to his family, worked many years as a salesman. Later he owned and managed SonnyRays Restaurant/Bar and...

Thomas Palmer

Thomas Palmer

Oct 17, 2014

Thomas Roy Palmer, 69, passed away with his family by his side, October 17, 2014, at his home. He was born November 13, 1944, in Alpena, MI, the son of Roy J. and Eleanor M. (Carr) Palmer. Thomas graduated from Alpena High School, and upon graduation joined the US Navy, in 1962. He served his country for two years in...

Robert Purvis

Robert Purvis

Oct 17, 2014

Robert E. Purvis, 78, husband of Marianne (Carnrick) Purvis, died at his home after a brief battle with cancer on October 17, 2014. He was born March 18, 1936 in Carmel, the son of Harold R. and Ruth P. (Ross) Purvis. Bob served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years and was employed as a carpenter for many years...

Lorraine Larkin

Lorraine Larkin

Oct 16, 2014

BANGOR – Lorraine Pike Larkin, 89, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother departed this earth on her own terms October 16, 2014. Proud, principled, and practical, mom lived an exemplary life for 89 years, treating everyone she encountered with kindness and respect. Mom was born on July 28, 1925 in the family home at 14 Pratt Street in Providence, Rhode...

Myndie Davis

Myndie Davis

Oct 15, 2014

HERMON – Myndie D. Davis,31, our beloved, was born November 4, 1982, left all who loved her on October 15, 2014, due to complications sustained in an automobile accident on February 9, 2014. She loved and was loved by all who had the joy of knowing her. She attended Hermon Schools and graduated from Beal College Legal Assistant Program with...

Gary Page

Gary Page

Oct 12, 2014

Gary B. Page, 67, passed away suddenly, October 12, 2014, at a Bangor hospital. He was born in Bangor, August 29, 1947, the son of Phillip and Anita (Murphy) Page. Gary spent most of his early years growing up in New Hampshire. He spent many enjoyable summers in Maine with his grandparents on Pushaw Lake. When he graduated high school,...