Obituaries

Norma Akerson

May 24, 2025

Harrington - Norma Jean Akerson, 86, died peacefully in Harrington, Maine, on May 24th, 2025. She was born in Eddington, Maine, on July 16th, 1938. She was the daughter of Lewis and Arlene Orcutt of Eddington. Norma attended Brewer High School, class of 1956. Following school, she held many jobs.

She was a jack of all trades, but her true passion...

George Lavoie

May 24, 2025

BANGOR - George Lavoie, 72, passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2025. He was born April 12, 1953 in Bangor, Maine.

George was predeceased by his parents, George R. and Marilyn (Gillis) Lavoie; and grandson, Johnathan. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Karen; children, Michelle Joy and her husband, Steve, and George C. Lavoie; four grandchildren, Xander, Autumn,...

Barbara Piehler

May 22, 2025

ORONO - Barbara Jean (Elliott) Piehler, 78, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, under the care of hospice and the staff at Dirigo Pines in Orono, Maine. She was born May 21, 1947, in Taunton Massachusetts, the daughter of Milton and Elizabeth (Hope) Elliott.

Barbara graduated from Sturdy Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Attleboro, Massachusetts, Class of 1967. She...

Colin Shields

May 19, 2025

Colin F. Shields

Hermon

Colin Shields, 93, passed away, May 19, 2025 in Bangor.

He was born in Bangor August 7, 1931 the son of Hubert E. "Ted" and Harriet L. (Smith) Shields.

Colin operated his own small engine repair business in Carmel for many years. His passion was stock car racing, a hobby he enjoyed for over 65 years. He was proud to...

William Kennedy

May 18, 2025

Hampden, Maine and Dawson Springs, Kentucky - William Hubert Kennedy, M.A., age 89, of Estero, Florida, passed away after extended illness on Sunday morning, May 18, 2025, at The Virginian, a seniors community in Fairfax, Virginia. "Bill" (as he liked to be called) was born July 25, 1935, in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, the son of the late Hubert Owen Kennedy...

Pamela Champagne

May 18, 2025

Pam Champagne, who traveled the world and spent years living and working abroad in Uganda and other African countries, passed away on May 18 after a long battle with cancer. She was 76 years old.

The eldest of five children, Pam was raised in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Her father, John Burton Warner, was a commercial pilot for Eastern Air Lines and...

Jami Downing

May 18, 2025

BANGOR - Jami Downing, 46, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, May 18th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She fought with determination and grace, inspiring everyone who knew her.

Jami became a single mother at 18 and devoted her life to raising her daughter, who will forever be grateful. She worked and put herself through...

Eleen E. (LeBlanc) Bard

May 17, 2025

BANGOR, MAINE - Eleen E. (LeBlanc) Bard, 86, sadly passed away on May 17, 2025, with her children at her side. She was born to Frances E. (Dunn) and George LeBlanc in Old Town, Maine on August 18, 1938.

Eleen is survived by her children, Michael D. Bard and Margareta, Wilfred J. Bard Jr. and Brian, Mary J. (Bard) Crosby and...

Marek Sitarski

May 15, 2025

Marek A. Sitarski, 80, died May 15, 2025, at a Bangor hospital surrounded by his wife, son, and daughter. He was born on January 28, 1945, in Lodz, Poland, the son of Leon and Janina Sitarski.

Marek obtained his BS in chemistry and mathematics and MS in chemistry at the University of Lodz, Poland. He then went on to obtain his...

Earl Barnes

May 13, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce that Earl Wayne Barnes left this world, and was welcomed into heaven on May 13, 2025, at the age of 72. Wayne was a devoted husband, brother, son, uncle, and friend, known for his generous heart, unwavering faith, and deep love for those around him.

Born on June 21, 1952, in Baltimore Maryland, Wayne lived...

Cynthia Spearing

May 12, 2025

Cynthia Jane Spearing passed away unexpectedly at her home in Bangor May 12, 2025. She was born September 18, 1954 in Bangor, daughter of Juanita and James Ryan.

She was raised in Bangor where she attended school and worked. She was happily married on August 6, 1976 to Matthew "Ralph" Spearing; they celebrated 40 years together before his passing....

T. Sue Gehan

May 12, 2025

BANGOR - T. Sue Gehan, 81, died unexpectedly May 12, 2025, at a Bangor Hospital. She was born July 1, 1943, in Sapulpa, OK, the daughter of William A. and Vera M. (Rowden) Barrett.

Sue graduated from Orono High School, Class of 1982 as a non-traditional student. She married Walter C. Gehan on January 18, 1964. They were...

Carolyn Miller

May 10, 2025

Carolyn D. Miller

Hampden

Carolyn D. (Goodridge) Miller, passed away peacefully, May 10, 2025 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Bangor, July 10, 1943, the daughter of Arthur and Myrtie (Ayer) Goodridge.

Carolyn graduated from Bangor High School at the age of 17 and began a life long career with Bangor Hydro Electric Company, until...

Richard Bowden

May 9, 2025

EDDINGTON - Richard Lee Bowden, 87, passed away on May 9, 2025. He was born on April 27, 1938, the eldest of six sons of Donald and Thelma (née Perkins) Bowden of Orrington.

Richard attended Orrington schools and graduated from Brewer High School, Class of 1956; he was a lifelong autodidact.

Married in 1960 to Charlene Kelley of Eddington, they...

Patricia Eye

May 8, 2025

Patricia Irene Micue Eye

January 16th, 1933 - May 8th 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia (Micue) Eye. Pat was born to Jessica (Handy) Micue on January 16, 1933 in Milo, Maine. She began her life at the Bangor Children's Home until age 8, then was raised by a foster family in Milo....

Kevin Call

May 7, 2025

LEVANT - Kevin S. Call Sr., 59, passed away unexpectedly May 7, 2025, at his home. He was born January 4, 1966, in Bangor, the son of Galen and Edna (Thayer) Call.

Kevin graduated from Hermon High School, Class of 1984, where he was a member of the Levant Junior Firefighters. He served his community in several capacities, joining the Anah...

Martha Sheppard

May 5, 2025

Martha Wight Sheppard

ORONO - Martha Wight Sheppard, 87, died May 5, 2025. She was born July 29, 1937 in Presque Isle, Maine, the daughter of Joseph Tarbell Wight and Nancy (Guptill) Wight.

She grew up in Winterport, the oldest of three siblings, spending part of a year on Deer Isle, attending school in a one-room schoolhouse, as her mother convalesced after...

Anthony D. McGilvray Jr.

May 4, 2025

HAMPDEN – Anthony D. McGilvray Jr., 37, died unexpectedly May 4, 2025, at his home. He was born June 26, 1987, in Bangor, the son of Pamela (Everett) Hicks and Anthony McGilvray Sr.

Anthony earned his GED and was in the process of studying law at an online university. When not studying, he enjoyed football, racing, baseball, and most of all,...

Sandra Eastman

May 4, 2025

Exeter - Sandra Jean Eastman, 86, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor. She was born December 19, 1938, on the family farm in Exeter, to Kenneth and Marguerite Ordway.

Sandra graduated from Corinna Union Academy, class of 1957, and attended Eastern Maine Nursing School, graduating in 1960 as an RN. On September 20, 1960,...

Joyce Gillis

May 3, 2025

BANGOR - Joyce Ellen Gillis, 89, passed on May 3, 2025, at her daughter's home in Levant. Joyce was born in Bangor, Maine, on February 17, 1936, the daughter of James and Hazel (Cunningham) Morrison.

Joyce graduated from Bangor High School in June 1955, and married her high school sweetheart, Roger, November 9, 1955, in Waco, Texas. After returning from Texas,...