Obituaries

Oct 11, 2013

Oct 11, 2013

Eva H. Smith, 99, died October 11, 2013, at a Bangor healthcare facility. She was born March 26, 1914, in Bradley, the daughter of Willis and Rose (Francis) Rowell. Eva enjoyed berry picking with her dear friend Lila and grilled hot dogs. She worked as a cook in a local hospital for many years. She is survived by a step-daughter,...

Oct 11, 2013

BANGOR - Margaret A. Thurber, 68, wife for 29 years to Reid Thurber, died October 11, 2013, surrounded by her loved ones, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born February 15, 1945 in Camden, N.J. daughter of Arthur and Anna Ottesen. She worked at Westgate Manor and Brewer Convalescent Center for many years. Margie was a past member...

Oct 11, 2013

Orono - Debra K. Holmes, 55, passed away unexpectedly October 11, 2013 in the quiet peacefulness of her own home. She was born April 10, 1958 in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of Theodore P. and Beverly (Rogers) Khoury. Debbie graduated from Orono High School, Class of 1976. Following graduation, Debbie went on to receive her beautician license. Soon after, she...

Oct 11, 2013

BANGOR AND SCARBOROUGH - Charles F. "Charlie" Marston, 88, died October 11, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 14, 1925 in Bangor, the son of Fred A. Marston and Kathleen B. (Kelleher) Marston. Charlie grew up in Bangor where, in addition to his parents, he was raised by his grandparents Johannah and Michael Kelleher...

Oct 11, 2013

Oct 11, 2013

Oct 10, 2013

Oct 9, 2013

Linda C. Speed, 61, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday October 9, 2013 at her residence. She was born November 19, 1951 in Madawaska the daughter of Gilbert and Elsie (Levesque) Cyr. Linda grew up in Madawaska and graduated from Madawaska High School. Shortly after she met and married John Speed on February 8, 1971, who was at the time working at...

Oct 8, 2013

CHARLENE D. LEATHERS BANGOR & IVERNESS, FL - Charlene D. Leathers, 83, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday October 8, 2013 at a Bangor hospital. She was born October 5, 1930 in Bangor, the daughter of Charles and Janette (Priest) Colson. Charlene graduated from high school in New Jersey and then met and married Carl J. Leathers in 1951, and together they...

Oct 7, 2013

Oct 7, 2013

DENMARK and BANGOR – Richard Ellis Lee, 70, died October 7, 2013 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Agent Orange disease. He was born April 15, 1943 in Bangor, son of Ransford Donald and Olive Mae (Pye) Lee. Richard was a U.S. Marine combat veteran, serving in Vietnam. He was gypsy at heart and enjoyed traveling...

Oct 6, 2013

Oct 6, 2013

Verna H. Sears, was called home to be with Jesus on October 6, 2013 while in the arms of her loving husband. Verna was born in Washburn, Me, the sixth child of Mildred (Wheaton) and Vernon C. Hall. She grew up in Easton, Me then moved to Springfield, Ma where she worked at the Kresge lunch counter before marrying the...

Oct 4, 2013

Philip Fox, 76, died unexpectedly in Bangor, Maine on Friday, October 4, as the result of a massive stroke. He was born September 1, 1937 in Boston, Mass. He grew up in Williamstown, MA, went to the Putney School in Vermont, Antioch College in Ohio and Wayne State University in Detroit, MI where he earned his PhD in Drama. He...

Oct 4, 2013

Oct 4, 2013

Bertha M. Cameron, 92, died unexpectedly October 4, 2013, at her home in Franklinton, NC. She was born January 30, 1921, in Monroe, MI, the daughter of James and Matilda (Eagle) Baum. Bertha retired from EMMC after 20 years from the nursing department. She was a member of the Good Times Club of Glenburn, and the Franklinton Senior Center. Bertha...

Oct 4, 2013

Charlene M. Morse died October 4, 2013 in a Bangor Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She was born January 31, 1927 in Abbott, the daughter of Earle McSorley and Dorothy (Harmon) Boynton. Charlene attended Hampden Academy and Bangor High School, after which she was employed by the Hampden Country Club and the Hampden Telephone Company. In 1949, she met...

Oct 4, 2013

Walter L. Bolster, 97, died October 4, 2013, at a local nursing home. He was born September 14, 1916, in Halifax, N.B., Canada, the son of Rev. George F. and Amy D. (Parlee) Bolster. Walter graduated from Brewer High School. He was a life member of I.O.O.F., past Noble Grand I.O.O.F., and former assistant Boy’s Work Secretary Bangor YMCA. Walter...

Oct 4, 2013

Granville T. “Tom” Hammond passed away peacefully at his home in Brewer, October 4, 2013, after a long illness. Tom was born in Bangor, March 23, 1931, son of the late Gerald H. and Pauline (Granville) Hammond. Tom graduated from Bangor High School, class of 1949. At the age of 15, he worked for the A&P, and worked in many...