Obituaries

John Mccarty

John Mccarty

Oct 31, 2013

DR. JOHN EDWARD MCCARTY PHD BREWER - Dr. John Edward McCarty PhD, 85, of Brewer, ME, son of Harold Hull McCarty and Vivian Elva (McClenahan) McCarty, died, 31 October, 2013, surrounded by his loved ones. John was born 27 August 1928, in Iowa City, Iowa. John attended the University of Iowa experimental schools, graduating from University High School in 1946,...

Dorothy Gosselin

Dorothy Gosselin

Oct 30, 2013

Dixmont Dorothy S. Gosselin, 98, passed away October 30, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Bert Briggs and Mabel Miles, of Hudson. Dorothy and her husband Harvey owned Gosselins Bakery and worked with their children for many years making the “Gosselin’s Donut.” She enjoyed working in the bakery, being in the outdoors, watching animals,...

Harold Grass

Harold Grass

Oct 30, 2013

Harold “Pete” Grass, 85, passed away peacefully at Maine Veteran’s Home, October 30, 2013. Pete was born in Oxbow Plantation, July 16, 1928, son of Roy and Rena (Conley) Grass. Pete began his working life at a very young age, taking a job on the railroad in order to help support his family. When he got his license, he took...

Shirley Porter

Shirley Porter

Oct 28, 2013

Shirley Marie (Piper) Porter, 91, died peacefully, October 28, 2013 at Dirigo Pines, Orono. She was born December 19, 1921, in Belfast, the daughter of Seavey A. and Erma L. (Keech) Piper. Shirley grew up on a farm in Frog Hollow, Troy where her father was a town officer for years and conducted farming business. She was fond of animals...

Eugene Boynton

Eugene Boynton

Oct 26, 2013

BREWER - Eugene "Gene" Boynton, 88, husband of 63 years to Catherine "Kay" (Mann) Boynton, died peacefully, October 26, 2013 at his home. He was born March 1, 1925 in Eddington, son of Gilbert E. and Edna M. (Wood) Boynton. Gene graduated from Brewer High School class of 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. Gene owned...

Robert Dunning

Robert Dunning

Oct 23, 2013

Robert W. Dunning, 83, passed away in his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, after many years of physical challenges. Following the passing of his beloved wife and friend, Sandy just 8 months prior, Robert was eager to join her and their Lord and Savior. He was born in Bangor, June 8, 1930. He...

Earl Gary, Sr.

Earl Gary, Sr.

Oct 21, 2013

Earl Edward Gary, Sr., 86, husband of 62 years to the late Jeanette (Gren) Gary, died October 21, 2013 at a Bangor hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born in Bangor, June 22, 1927 son of Luther I. and Avis Gary. Earl retired from Pinecrest School Bus Service. Earl and Jeanette enjoyed traveling extensively in their retirement. They made...