Obituaries

Janice Toothaker

Apr 7, 2025

JANICE D. TOOTHAKER

56

NEWBURGH

Janice D. Toothaker, 56, passed away on April 7th, 2025. She was born November 22nd, 1968, the daughter of Norman W. Jr and Priscilla (Moulton) Gilmore.

She was a longtime employee of Lowes

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Kevin; her siblings, Norman Gilmore and wife, Marilyne, Brian Gilmore, and Donna Merrithew and husband, Gary;...

Elliana Campbell

Apr 7, 2025

Elliana Rose Campbell

Born into love on May 23rd, 2024

Passed peacefully in the arms of her family on April 07, 2025

Our beloved Elliana Rose, known fondly as Ellie, brought immeasurable light and love to our world during her time here. Though her life was brief, it was filled with extraordinary beauty, strength, and a love that knew no bounds.

Ellie faced every...

Sylvia Colson

Apr 6, 2025

Sylvia Theriault Colson, 93, from Winterport, Maine passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025 at a local healthcare facility. Sylvia was born at home on May 14, 1931 to the late Eva (Plourde) and Baptiste Theriault in Daigle, Maine. She attended schools in Fort Kent, Maine and moved to Bangor in 1951 where she met her future husband, Gifford Colson....

Paul Gerald

Apr 5, 2025

EDDINGTON, MAINE - Paul Franklin Gerald, 84, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, at the Maine Veterans' Home in Bangor, Maine. He was born November 30, 1940, in Howland, Maine to Leonard F. and Helen F (Coffin) Gerald.

Paul graduated from Brewer High School, Class of 1959. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam...

Daniel Bigelow

Apr 5, 2025

Daniel Edward Bigelow, 60, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 31, 1964 to James and Pauline (Teague) Bigelow.

Danny was a life-long Mainer, he graduated from Hermon High School class of 1982. He worked for the City of Bangor for 23 years, employed by Casella Waste Management for the last nine...

Dolores Hainer

Apr 2, 2025

On April 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, Dolores "Del" Hainer went to heaven. Born February 3, 1931, in a farmhouse on Brissette Road in Caribou, Del was the second of three daughters to Isadore Theriault and Florence (Brissette) Theriault.

When she was four, her French-speaking family moved to Bangor, then bought a home on Pendleton St. in South Brewer....

Ronald Snyder

Apr 2, 2025

On April 2, 2025, Captain Ronald W. Snyder passed away unexpectedly after a fall. But like any good sea story, you must start at the beginning.

Captain Ron was born in Bangor, Maine, the son of Clarence and Patricia Snyder. His father was a Navy Seabee, master tradesman, and lifelong builder who oversaw school maintenance and built homes for his family...

Cindy Marie Orcutt

Apr 2, 2025

Bangor - Cindy Marie Langway Orcutt, 67, passed away early in the hours of April 2, 2025, to be with her Father in Heaven and reunite with her loving husband, Jerry.

A celebration of her life and spirit will be held in early Spring, at Hammond Street Congregational Church on June 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Gary Bagley officiating....

Denise A. Randall

Apr 2, 2025

Bangor - Denise A. Randall,54, passed away suddenly but peacefully on April 2, 2025, with family surrounded by her side. She was born on April 13, 1970, in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of Jean and Robert Randall Sr.

Denise was a light to any room she walked into with a contagious laugh that would make anyone smile. She enjoyed her trips...

Troy Varney

Apr 2, 2025

Troy B. Varney, 55, passed away at home, April 2, 2025 following a 30 month battle with Glioblastoma. He passed with his son, Jackson, and his partner, Brandi, holding his hands.

Troy Benjamin Varney was born January 11, 1970, to James and Linda (Watts) Varney. Growing up in a Marine family, Troy had the occasion to travel in his youth...

Harriet Dowd

Mar 31, 2025

HARRIET C. DOWD

BANGOR and MILLINOCKET - Harriet Louise (Chisholm) Dowd died peacefully knowing the love of her family on March 31, 2025, at Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor. She was born in Bangor on Aug. 30, 1937, the daughter of Joseph Harry Chisholm and Annie Marguerite (Glenn) Chisholm. She spent her early childhood in Millinocket until moving to Bangor...

Eugene Eslin

Mar 30, 2025

BANGOR - Eugene E. Eslin Jr, 86, passed away peacefully March 30th, 2025. He was born June 23rd, 1938, in Bangor, the son of Eugene E. Sr and Merna M. (White) Eslin.

Eugene attended Bangor High School where he was a member of Stetson Rifles; from there he went on to work at Standard Shoe. He joined the Air National Guard...

Michael Hatch

Mar 30, 2025

ELLSWORTH - Michael C. Hatch, 78, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on March 30, 2025. Born in Brewer on February 11, 1947, he was the son of Archie and Helen (Millett) Hatch.

Michael grew up in Brewer, graduating from Brewer High School, Class of 1965. He attended Boston University for one year and graduated from the...

Raymond Wilfred Fournier

Mar 29, 2025

BANGOR, MAINE: Raymond Wilfred Fournier (Aug. 3, 1926 - March 29, 2025) was born in Long Pond, ME, and was the third child of Ivan and Florence Rancourt Fournier.

Ray was the last surviving member of the Class of 1944, Jackman, ME. Ray was a World War II Veteran who served in the Armored Corps HHQT as a Corporal T-5, training...

Jacqueline Vafiades

Mar 27, 2025

BANGOR - Jacqueline Theresa (Parent) Vafiades, 89, passed away in her sleep on March 27, 2025, at Sylvia Ross Home. She was born April 2, 1935, in Bangor, the daughter of Lawrence Leon Parent and Anita Germaine (Durrette) Parent of Old Town, Maine.

After graduating from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1955, Jacqueline worked at Eastern Maine Medical Center in...

Joyce Veysey

Mar 21, 2025

Joyce Veysey, 96, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully, March 21, 2025. Joyce was born in Bowdoinham, Maine, July 2, 1928, the daughter of the late Alvah Bugbee Kelley and Beatrice Maude (Allen) Kelley.

Joyce lived in Boynton Beach for the past 8 years, of which the first 5 years she lived with her son, Terrence Veysey and his wife,...

Mary Turner

Mar 21, 2025

Milford - Mary Catherine Turner, 64, passed peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born August 16, 1960, in Bangor, the daughter of Gerald and Julia (Shannon) Turner.

Mary was a graduate of Bangor High School and Beal College. She was employed at North Light Eastern Maine...

William "Bill" Arthur Ramage, Jr.

Mar 20, 2025

PERRY - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William "Bill" Arthur Ramage Jr., 77, who left us on March 20, 2025, in Bangor, Maine, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born March 28, 1947, in Jackson, Michigan, to parents William Arthur Ramage and Phyllis Elizabeth Goding.

Bill grew up in Westfield, New Jersey,...

David Finley

Mar 20, 2025

David R. Finley Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2025. He was born in Greenville, ME., on February 27, 1932, the son of Charles H. and Velma (Ryder) Finley. He could be found hunting, fishing or camping with his childhood friends, 'the Brady Gang'. They remained lifelong friends.

David graduated from Greenville High School class of 1952....

Barbara Allen

Mar 19, 2025

Barbara J. Allen, 81, of LaGrange, Maine, and Port Richey, Florida, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2025. She was born February 14, 1944, the daughter of Eugene and Mary Foss of Charleston.

Barbara was a homemaker, as well as a CNA at the Elizabeth Levinson Center in Bangor, Maine. She retired after years of working with wonderful...