Obituaries

Mary Jordan

Mary Jordan

May 1, 2023

Mary S. Jordan, 97, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, May 1, 2023. She was born July 28, 1925, in Biddeford to Frederick William and Rena Bell (Carle) Sawyer. She grew up at 25 Winter Street in Saco and her childhood memories centered around her brothers, Theodore, Carle and Alan and sister Elizabeth. Mary was educated at...

Bryden Gardner

Bryden Gardner

Apr 29, 2023

Bryden Gardner, 90, died April 29, 2023 at the Maine Veteran’s Home, Bangor. He was born in Allagash, April 17, 1933 the son of Lee Gardner, Sr. and Pearl (McBreirty) Gardner. Bryden moved to the Bangor area during his teens. He served in the US Army during the Korean War, 1953 to 1955. Upon his return he met his wife,...

Sallie Whitney

Sallie Whitney

Apr 28, 2023

Sallie L Whitney died April 28, 2023 at a Bangor rehab facility of illness. She was born June 14, 1936, the daughter of Fred and Mary Ruthven. Sallie was an artist and a poet for most of her life. Surviving in addition to her daughter, Amber Martin of Milford and her son, Johnathon Spinney of Ellsworth; are her sister, Kay...

Michael Hughes

Michael Hughes

Apr 28, 2023

MICHAEL J HUGHES 72 “There is love, oh, there is love.” Mike Hughes, whose life was characterized by his fierce and unconditional love of his family, ended his journey on Friday 4/28/23. He gave without expectation, supported without hesitation, and blared his favorite music without reservation. He was known for his quick wit and playfulness, which drew a million smiles....

Noel Sirabella

Noel Sirabella

Apr 27, 2023

EXETER - Noel Charles Sirabella, 77, of Exeter, Maine, passed away unexpectedly 27 April 2023, while on vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with his beloved wife Sandy at his side. He was born December 13, 1945 in Bangor, Maine, to Mario J. “Lee” and Stella (Higgins) Sirabella. Noel enlisted in the Air National Guard in 1963, where he worked...

Vaughn Spencer

Vaughn Spencer

Apr 25, 2023

Vaughn M. Spencer, 74, passed away April 25th, 2023 unexpectedly at home. He was born in Hermon, Maine on August 30th, 1948, the son of Hilton G. and Inez (Leeman) Spencer. Vaughn served in the U.S. Army and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He also served many years as a paramedic for the town of Levant and many other surrounding...

Mary Pressley

Mary Pressley

Apr 24, 2023

Mary Jane Pressley, 84, passed away on April 24, 2023, at her home in Bangor. She was born May 8, 1938 in Lubec the daughter of Joseph and Agnes (McMahon) Grady. She attended Lubec schools, and the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. As a teenager she worked in the sardine factories in Lubec. In 1962 she moved to Bangor with her...

Sharon Hogan

Sharon Hogan

Apr 24, 2023

Sharon C. Hogan (Beede), 79 , passed away peacefully April 24th, 2023. She was born July 16th, 1943, the daughter of Elbridge and Villa Beede. Sharon graduated from Bangor High and then Husson College. She was a x-ray technician for many years and enjoyed her work immensely. She was a spitfire and had a great sense of humor. She enjoyed...

Hilda Wardwell

Hilda Wardwell

Apr 24, 2023

Bangor - Hilda Marjorie Wardwell, 37 days from becoming a centenarian, passed away at 99 in Bangor on April 24th, 2023 while surrounded by family. She was born June 1st, 1923 in Bangor, daughter of Lester and Helen Page Banks. Hilda, a Delta Kappa Gamma member, graduated from Bangor High School in 1940 at 16, and earned a degree from...

Eddie Lowder

Eddie Lowder

Apr 22, 2023

Eddie H. Lowder Jr, died unexpectedly after a brief illness, April 22nd, 2023, at a Bangor hospital. He was born August 21st, 1956, in Austin, Texas, the son of Eddie H. and Janetta R. (Cammack) Lowder. Eddie graduated from Bangor High School, class of 1974. Following graduation, he served with the US Air Force. He returned to Maine and worked...

Karen Collins

Karen Collins

Apr 21, 2023

Karen Sue Noyes Collins July 13th, 1966 - April 21st, 2023. Karen Sue Noyes Collins, 56, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on April 21st, 2023, from a long-time illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born on July 13th,1966 to Edward and Roselle Noyes in Island Falls, Maine. Karen married James Collins in Denver, Colorado on July...

Vicki Sodermark

Vicki Sodermark

Apr 20, 2023

Kenduskeag - Vicki Jo Sodermark, died April 20, 2023, at a Bangor hospital after a sudden illness. She was born February 27, 1957 daughter of James and Virginia (Pullen) Sodermark. Vicki grew up in Kenduskeag and graduated in 1976 from Central High School in Corinth. She graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 1980 with a bachelor's in Nursing....

Charles Willey

Charles Willey

Apr 20, 2023

Charles J. Willey Feb 6, 1935 - April 20, 2023 HAMPDEN - Charles ‘Charlie’ J. Willey, formerly of Brighton MA passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2023. Charlie was predeceased by his wife, Teresa ‘Tessie’ and loving companion of many years, Carole Vincent. Devoted uncle of Stephen H. Stepanian and his wife, Darcy M. Vary of Waltham, MA, Roy Willey...

Elva Stewart

Elva Stewart

Apr 19, 2023

ELVA W. STEWART - ORONO Elva W. Stewart, 101, passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2023. Elva was born on April 2, 1922, the daughter of Millard Wright and Effie (Don) Wright. Elva graduated from Hodgdon High School, class of 1940, before working at the Houlton Trust Co. and Fleet Bank for 26 years, retiring in 1983. Elva enjoyed 62...

Cora Hamm

Cora Hamm

Apr 17, 2023

CORA ANDREA HAMM – HAMPDEN Cora Andrea Hamm, 73, passed away peacefully April 17, 2023. Cora was born June 29, 1949, the daughter of Nathan Stubbs and Barbara (Moore) Stubbs. She graduated from Hampden Academy and furthered her education attending a nursing program in southern Maine. She settled down in Hampden, working as a nurse for St. Joseph Hospital. Cora...

Gregory A. "Greg" Thayer

Gregory A. "Greg" Thayer

Apr 15, 2023

Hudson - Gregory A. "Greg" Thayer, 70, died at home on April 15, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 20, 1952, in Bangor, the son of Charles and Charlene (Lindsey) Thayer. Greg was a hard worker and a skilled carpenter. He enjoyed both freshwater and saltwater fishing in his free time along with spending time...

Rodney Clark

Rodney Clark

Apr 15, 2023

Corinth Rodney C Clark, 59, passed away unexpectedly April 15, 2023 at a Bangor Hospital. He was born on November 18, 1963, the son of Edward Clark Sr. and Ruby Clark. He graduated from Central High School in 1983. After high school he pursued his career in construction as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed kayaking and fishing in his...

Bryce Basso

Bryce Basso

Apr 14, 2023

ORRINGTON AND EDDINGTON - Bryce Cody-John Basso, 17, died April 14, 2023, in Acadia National Park while doing one of the things he loved the most, adventuring and spending time with his friends. He was born on August 2, 2005, in Bangor, the son of Amy Atherton and Brad Basso, and their spouses Jeremy Atherton and Heather Basso. Bryce was...

Kenneth Strout

Kenneth Strout

Apr 13, 2023

HERMON - Kenneth I. Strout (KIS), 71, passed away on April 13, 2023 surrounded by family following a battle with cancer. Ken was born October 21, 1951 in Machias, ME, the son of Wilbur and Marie Strout. Ken graduated from Calais High School in 1970. After graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Lynda Waller, and went on to spend...

Judith Boothby

Judith Boothby

Apr 11, 2023

Bangor - Judith White Boothby died April 11, 2023. She was born July 7, 1935 in Bangor to John and Margaret White and she grew up in the home her parents built. With her brother, Ralph she attended the Unitarian Sunday School. At age 12 Judy danced a recital solo for the Polly Thomas School of dance where she studied...