Obituaries

Robert Lapointe

Robert Lapointe

May 28, 2023

Robert Joseph LaPointe “Boe” or “Bob”, 91, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at home where he wanted to be, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 29, 1932 in Hartford, Ct., the son of the late Veio J. And Stella (Dauphinais) LaPointe and lived most of his life in Farmington, Ct. He graduated from Farmington High...

Margaret Keleshian

Margaret Keleshian

May 28, 2023

To the great sadness of her many friends, artist and activist MaJo Keleshian died of a sudden illness on May 28, 2023. She was born Margaret Ann Keleshian in 1945 to Armenian parents in Washington Heights, NYC. Her art education began early: her mom pushing her to the Cloisters in her baby carriage. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence in 1967...

Richard Laffey

Richard Laffey

May 27, 2023

LINCOLN – Richard T. “Dick” Laffey, 78, died of pancreatic cancer May 27, 2023, at a Lincoln hospital. He was born February 27, 1945, in Bangor, the son of the late James H. and Barbara J. (Stimpson) Laffey. Dick graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1963. He was a U.S. Army Reservist from August, 1966, until July 27, 1971....

Tara Davis

Tara Davis

May 27, 2023

TARA UTECHT DAVIS BANGOR Tara Utecht Davis, 33, passed on May 27, 2023, at a Bangor hospital. She was born March 10, 1990, in Peterborough, New Hampshire, the daughter of Hilmar (Bud) Utecht and Lisa Labbe Utecht. Tara graduated from Hampden Academy, Class of 2008. Following graduation, she enlisted in the Bangor Air National Guard, and while serving, she earned...

Gregory Cameron

Gregory Cameron

May 27, 2023

Hear ye hear ye, the "Law Guru" passed away on May 27th, 2023. It has been a journey and I want to thank you all for your love and friendships over the years. My years began in Greenville Maine on April 16th, 1954. Although I spent a lot of summers in Greenville working at Harris Drug Store with my Grandmother...

Harold Nason

Harold Nason

May 26, 2023

DIXMONT- Harold Daniel Nason, 87 passed away peacefully after a brief illness at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Bangor. He was born March 13, 1936 in Brooks, Maine the son of, Daniel and Gertrude (Gould) Nason. Harold started Harold’s Logging Supplies in 1976 and worked tirelessly to build the business and provide for his family. He dearly loved calling on his customers...

Tammy Cunningham

Tammy Cunningham

May 26, 2023

CORINTH - Tammy Marie Cunningham, 62, wife of Larry Cunningham Sr., passed away after many years of battling multiple illnesses Friday evening, May 26, 2023, at a local hospital. She was born May 22, 1961, in Bangor, daughter of Roland and Irma (Adams) McClure. Tammy met Larry, her husband and best friend in 1978 and the two were married in...

Margie Closson

Margie Closson

May 26, 2023

On May 26, 2023 with great sadness we announce the passing of Margie Dianne Smith Closson. Margie passed at EMMC at age 78 years. Although at birth she was named Margie, throughout her adult life Margie went by the name, Marjorie. Marjorie was born in Lincoln, Maine on October 8th, 1944 to Leone and Eugene Smith. She was predeceased by...

Elizabeth York

Elizabeth York

May 24, 2023

Carmel - Elizabeth Mary York, gained her angel wings and went to her heavenly home May 24, 2023. Elizabeth was born December 11, 1928, the daughter of Guilford and Bertha May Harris. Elizabeth graduated from Bangor High School June 10, 1946. Following graduation she worked for W. T. Grants for 3 years. She was a wonderful lady, everyone loved her....

Constance Henderson

Constance Henderson

May 22, 2023

Constance Ruth D. Henderson, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home next to her husband of 44 years, Gregory W. Henderson Sr., on May 22, 2023. She was born on April 21, 1939, in Portland, ME. Connie graduated from Torrington High School in Litchfield County, CT. She then went on to attend Rhode Island School of Design, Boston...

Pamela Hatch

Pamela Hatch

May 21, 2023

Honorable Pamela Victoria (Henderson) Hatch and Honorable Paul Raymond Hatch After almost 56 years of marriage, a final earthly goodbye was said by Pam, to her devoted husband Paul, as she gained her wings on May 21, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Pam was born on July 22, 1948 to John F Henderson and Irene V Henderson...

Jeannette "Jiggy" (Averill) Morrill

Jeannette "Jiggy" (Averill) Morrill

May 21, 2023

BANGOR – Jeannette “Jiggy” (Averill) Morrill, 93, died May 21, 2023, at a local healthcare center. She was born January 14, 1930, in Bangor, the daughter of Leo K. and Dorothy O. (Richardson) Averill. Jeannette was a graduate of Bangor High School. She worked at W.T. Grant and Sweets Drug Store before joining Avon in 1964, for over 45 years....

Roberta Seavey

Roberta Seavey

May 20, 2023

Bangor - Roberta A. Seavey, 77, died peacefully on May 20, 2023, surrounded by her family at Westgate Center. She was born May 22, 1945, in Bangor, the daughter of Robert F. and H. Maxine (Skillin) Seavey. Roberta graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1963. She was employed for many years at Eastern Trust Bank of Bangor, later retiring...

Trevor Smith

Trevor Smith

May 20, 2023

STETSON – Trevor Kenneth Smith, 36, passed away unexpectedly May 20, 2023. He was born October 28, 1986, in Farmington, Maine, the son of Kelley J. Stewart and Randall L. Smith. Trevor attended Farmington and later, Milford schools. He graduated from Old Town High School, Class of 2005. He was a great dad to his son, Blake; loving him beyond...

Shirley Mclain

Shirley Mclain

May 17, 2023

Shirley McLain, 91, died peacefully on May 17, 2023 at Woodlands Memory Care in Brewer Maine. She was born on January 24, 1932 in Medway. Shirley always loved and cared for her family and was a devoted Christian who was also a member of the Fairfield Nazarene church. She sang in the choir, sang duets, held missionary meetings, VBS helper...

Julie Mathews

Julie Mathews

May 17, 2023

Julie A Mathews passed into the arms of her angel family on May 17th 2023 at the age of 65. She was as always a fighter and did things her way. She was the wife of Jimmy D. Mathews, of whom spent almost 50 years together, started as best friends when they were teenagers. Born to Sheila A. (Bunker) Nash...

Marguerite Wellington

Marguerite Wellington

May 15, 2023

Marguerite E. Wellington, 96, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2023, at a Bangor hospital. She was born April 14, 1927, in Hampden, the daughter of Joseph L. and Carrie (Hanning) Wellington. Marguerite worked at the Bangor Mental Health institute for 27 years. First working as a nurses aid and later worked in the administrative offices. When able, she enjoyed...

Dawna Smith

Dawna Smith

May 15, 2023

DAWNA M. SMITH - NEWBURGH Dawna M. Smith, 61, passed away unexpectedly May 15, 2023. She was born August 14, 1961, the daughter of M. Myron and Phyllis D. (St. Louis) Smith. Dawna grew up in Newburgh and was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Hampden Academy and Beal College. While raising her children she stayed at home,...

Raymond Pelletier

Raymond Pelletier

May 15, 2023

RAYMOND JOSEPH PELLETIER November 2, 1942 – May 15, 2023 Raymond Joseph Pelletier, 80, of Hampden, ME, passed away in his sleep on Monday, May 15, 2023. Ray was born in Berlin, NH, the son of Alfred and Sadie (Girard) Pelletier, and grew up in a vibrant Franco-American household. Ray was kind and loving, genuinely interested in people, and especially...

Carolyn Punzelt

Carolyn Punzelt

May 14, 2023

CASTINE – Our beautiful mother, Carolyn M. Punzelt, drew her last breath on May 14, 2023, Mother’s Day. Born in Warwick, Rhode Island, to Frank and Mildred Marcroft on March 16, 1932. Carolyn grew up determined, accomplished, and multi-talented. A proud Navy wife and loving mother, she will be remembered for her joie de vivre, her keen sense of design,...