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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Winifred Murphy
Aug 29, 2023
Winifred “Winnie” Murphy RN Bangor-Holden Winifred “Winnie” Murphy, 91, passed away August 29, 2023, surrounded by her family, at Sylvia Ross Assisted Living. She was born in Milo, September 6, 1931, the daughter of T. Douglas and Emma A. (Lockhart) Barker. Winnie was a graduate of Milo High School class of 1948 and the Eastern Maine General Hospital School of...
Burton Payson
Aug 28, 2023
ORRINGTON - Burt Payson, 84 , passed away August 28,2023 at a Bangor hospital. He was one of 11 children born to Erlon and Louise Payson of Belfast, Maine. Burt was a born educator, graduating with a BS degree and MS degree in Education and Guidance from the University of Maine in Orono. While working and earning his degrees, he...
Francis Binette
Aug 28, 2023
Francis R. Binette, 93, passed away August 28,2023, at the Bangor Maine Veterans Home. He was born February 3, 1930, in Old Town, the son of Leon and Claudia (Bilodeau) Binette. Francis graduated from Old Town High School, class of 1948. After graduating, he worked at Bangor State Hospital for several years. He served in the Army from 1951-1953. He...
Doris Bowden
Aug 27, 2023
It is with very heavy hearts we announce the passing of Doris F. Bowden (Smith) on the morning of August 27, 2023 at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Bangor. Doris was born on March 16, 1935 to Cleveland and Ethel Smith in Charleston, Maine. After graduating from East Corinth Academy, Doris met the love of her life Wilfred “Bud” Bowden...
Rhonda Libby
Aug 24, 2023
Rhonda Libby, 69, of Levant and Bangor, Maine, peacefully passed away on August 24, 2023, after bravely living with cancer for many years. Rhonda was, fittingly, born on Mother’s Day, May 9, 1954, in Bangor, to Sidney and Beryle Higgins. She spent her childhood in Levant Village, graduating from Hermon High School, Class of 1972. She then attended cosmetology school...
Dennis Flood
Aug 20, 2023
BREWER - Dennis B. Flood, 59, passed away August 20, 2023 after battling a long illness. He was born October 25, 1963, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the son of the late Ernest J. and the late Helen M. (Hawes) Flood. Born at St. Lukes Hospital, New Bedford, he lived in Dartmouth. He had his own business, DB’s Carpentry, for over...
Russell Allen
Aug 18, 2023
HERMON - Russell W. “Russ” Allen, 83, peacefully passed away August 18, 2023, at a Bangor hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Presque Isle February 1, 1940, the son of Edgar and Peggy (Kelley) Allen. Russ graduated from Presque Isle High School, Class of 1958 and continued his education at the University of Maine...
Charlene Rockwell
Aug 18, 2023
Charlene M. Rockwell died August 18, 2023, just shy of her 90th birthday after a brief stay in the hospital. She was always ready with a smile and through all her health issues never complained. She provided her family with much entertainment. She was an inspiration to many people and will be missed by her family and friends. After her...