Obituaries

Tristin Maniscalco

Tristin Maniscalco

Sep 16, 2023

TRISTIN CHRISTOPHER MANISCALCO THOMASTON Tristin C. Maniscalco, 32, died unexpectedly September 16th, 2023. He was born October 22, 1990 in Blue Hill, the son of Christopher E. Maniscalco and Lisa A. (Dean) Maniscalco. Tristin grew up on the coast of Massachusetts on Cape Cod and Plymouth before moving back to Maine. Tristin was predeceased by his father Christopher in 2018....

John Caruso

John Caruso

Sep 16, 2023

John Michael Caruso, 69. On the evening of September 16, 2023, John Caruso DMD passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. John was born in Millinocket, Maine on June 28, 1954 to Francis and Lorraine (Picard) Caruso, the oldest of four children. John enjoyed growing up in Millinocket and spent time playing baseball and basketball with his brothers and friends. He...

Richard Canfield

Richard Canfield

Sep 16, 2023

EDINBURG - Richard Jesse “Rick” Canfield Jr., 72, died at home after a long fight with cancer. He was born October 22, 1950, in Laconia, New Hampshire, the son of Richard J. Canfield Sr. and Louise Blanche (McGraw) Rowell. Rick graduated from Kennett High School in Conway, New Hampshire, Class of 1968. Following graduation, he attended trade school in Berlin,...

Suzanne Folsom

Suzanne Folsom

Sep 12, 2023

Suzanne M. Folsom, 76, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023, at a Bangor healthcare facility. She was born November 10, 1946, in Dover-Foxcroft, the daughter of Kenneth and Barbara Clukey. Suzanne grew up in Sangerville and graduated from Piscataquis Community High School, Class of 1965. She spent most of her years in Bangor where she earned her LPN nursing...

Donald Bridge

Donald Bridge

Sep 10, 2023

Orono, Maine - Donald R. Bridge, born on July 9, 1922, in Boston, Massachusetts, passed away on September 10, 2023, at Stillwater Health Care in Bangor, Maine. He was the son of the late James W. Bridge and Florence (Howie) Bridge. Donald grew up in Melrose, Massachusetts, and graduated from Melrose High School in the Class of 1941. Upon graduation,...

Charlene Carter

Charlene Carter

Sep 10, 2023

Charlene Mae Carter, 97, passed away at her son’s home on September 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 19, 1926, in Bangor the daughter of Charles E. and Eva (Fenderson) Drew. Charlene was raised in Bangor and graduated from Bangor High School in the Class of 1944. She was a member of the Army Nurse...

Donna Ritchie

Donna Ritchie

Sep 10, 2023

ORONO - Donna Ritchie, 76, peacefully passed away September 10, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born August 31, 1947, in Bangor, the beloved daughter of Donald and Marion (Curtis) Moore. Donna was a proud graduate of Hampden Academy, Class of 1966. In her most recent years, she worked as a cashier at Shaw’s Supermarket, where she...

Emile Ouellette

Emile Ouellette

Sep 9, 2023

Emile “Bib” Ouellette, 94, died peacefully on September 9, 2023, in Dover-Foxcroft at Mayo Regional Hospital. He is now reunited with his wife of 66 years, June (Conley) Ouellette who he married in 1946. Bib was born in Westbrook, Maine on November 25, 1928 to Arthemise (Audet) Ouellette. Bib and June lived in Gorham for many years, later moving to...

Michael Theriault

Michael Theriault

Sep 9, 2023

HOWLAND/OLD TOWN – Michael “Mike” Theriault, 72, went home to be with his Lord on September 9, 2023, surrounded by family after a 5-year battle with cancer. He was born March 8, 1951, in Lincoln, the son of Donald and Priscilla (St. Peter) Theriault. Mike was happily married to Leda (Duplessis) Theriault. He was also blessed to have had many...

Carl Gopin

Carl Gopin

Sep 8, 2023

Carl Benard Gopin “Ben”, 87, passed away peacefully at home, September 8th 2023 accompanied by his cherished wife of 51 years Lois Gopin, who survives him. Ben was born on March 11th, 1936, to parents, Fredia (Koffman) Gopin, & Harry Gopin, he was also predeceased by his sister Shirley Fishman. Ben attended Bangor High School, where he graduated in the...

Bertha Maxim

Bertha Maxim

Sep 5, 2023

Bertha “Bert” Louise Maxim, 90, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023, at a Holden healthcare facility. Bert grew up in the small town of Freedom, Maine on her parents, Fremont and Genevieve Downer’s, dairy farm. Bert was the oldest of eight children. She attended schools in Freedom and graduated from Freedom Academy. It was here that she met her...

Cristofer Lane

Cristofer Lane

Sep 5, 2023

BANGOR – Cristofer Earl Lane, 37, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on September 5, 2023. He was born December 15, 1985, in Hartford Connecticut, the son of Terry Lane and Antoinette Perreault. Cris should be remembered as the kind, loving, giving person he was. He loved to draw, played bass guitar, do impersonations (especially, Julia Child), manage...

Kent Hart

Kent Hart

Sep 4, 2023

Hampden - We have lost the best of us. Born January 7, 1947, to Alice and Willard Hart, Kent passed away on September 4, 2023, after living a full and happy life. He is survived by wife, Becky; daughters, Karen, Michelle, Krissy, Mindy, Kelly, and their spouses; seven grandchildren, Jack, Ben, Luke, Max, Everett, Olivia, and Greta. Kent is also...

Gary Brown

Gary Brown

Sep 3, 2023

Gary Howard Brown, 72, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023, at Ross Manor, Bangor. He was born April 12, 1951 in Lewiston the son of Howard F. and Cecile B. (Morin) Brown. Gary graduated from Orono High School and then joined the Air National Guard specializing in communications. He then went on to work for many years with the...

John A. Clisham

John A. Clisham

Sep 2, 2023

ORONO – John A. Clisham, 77, died unexpectedly on September 2, 2023 at a Bangor healthcare center. He was born April 2, 1946 in Bangor, the son of John and Dorothy Clisham of Hampden. John graduated from Hampden Academy, class of 1964. He married Shirley Johnston of Orrington in 1974 and they had one daughter, Kelley-Anne. John retired from BMHI...

Everett Purvis

Everett Purvis

Sep 2, 2023

Everett D. "Ted" Purvis, 89, passed away peacefully at home with his loving daughter, Sheryl A. "Sherry" Chaousis, and bonus daughter, Carol J. Craig, by his side on September 2, 2023. Everett was born July 29, 1934, in Carmel, Maine. He was the son of the late Harold R. and Ruth P. (Ross) Purvis. Everett enlisted in the United States...

Daniel Gill

Daniel Gill

Sep 1, 2023

HAMPDEN - Daniel Gill, 95, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, surrounded by his adoring family and under the care of his devoted daughter. Dan was born on March 24, 1928, in Kingston, New York. He was 1 of 7 children and grew up in the challenging times of the Great Depression and World War II. At age 17, Dan...

Carolyn Veilleux

Carolyn Veilleux

Aug 31, 2023

Carolyn Rose Veilleux passed from this earth on 8/31/23 and heaven gained a beautiful angel. Carolyn Rose was born on 2/27/32. She was the daughter of Rose Mcpherson and Leon Mcpherson. Carolyn was born in Brewer Maine and eventually moved to Bangor where she worked for New England Telephone, married, and raised her family there. Carolyn was a wife, mother,...

Stephen Johnson

Stephen Johnson

Aug 31, 2023

Stephen P. Johnson Brewer Stephen P. Johnson, 81, died following a long illness, August 31, 2023, at Orono Commons. He was born December 3, 1941, at Cary Memorial Hospital in Caribou, the son of Carl P. and Arlene E. (Porter) Johnson. Stephen’s formative years were lived at Hilltop Acres in Woodland. His education journey began at the one room Pratt...

Robert Fish

Robert Fish

Aug 30, 2023

Born in Cooperstown, NY Robert “Bob” E. Fish Jr passed away in Bangor peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a member of the Saranac High School class of 1992. Following his graduation he joined the military for a short stint before earning a degree in drafting. Bob lived his life to the fullest each and every day. He had...