Obituaries

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...

Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

Apr 8, 2023

Richard “Dick” E. Anderson, 88, passed away peacefully, April 8, 2023 with his wife, Rose by his side. He was born in Houlton, Maine, April 22, 1934, son of Kenneth and Florence (Lycette) Anderson. Dick graduated from Houlton High School class of 1954. He farmed in North Amity for a number of years, left farming, and worked at Lynn’s Machine...

David Rocha

David Rocha

Apr 7, 2023

David C. Rocha Dedham David C. Rocha, 39, passed away April 7th, 2023, at his home in Dedham. He was born, November 7th, 1983, in Blue Hill, the son of James and Susan (Shaw) Rocha. David graduated from John Bapst High School in 2002, and went on to graduate from the University of Maine at Farmington in 2008 with a...

Linda Leclair

Linda Leclair

Apr 7, 2023

Linda Jean LeClair, 73, passed away April 7 at a local nursing home, following a long illness. She was born December 31, 1949 in Houlton ME, the daughter of Linwood and Verda LeClair. Linda was raised in Limestone ME. Her family moved to Bangor in 1964, so that Linda could attend special education classes at Fairmount School and Bangor High...

Shirley Ann Mauler

Shirley Ann Mauler

Apr 7, 2023

Shirley Ann Mauler, 85, passed away April 7, 2023 at a Bangor healthcare facility. She was born in Monroe, Wisconsin August 12, 19937 the daughter of Leo and Johanna (Reinmann) Hilfiker. Those who knew Shirley would describe her as loyal, selfless, and kind. As a devoted catholic with a heart full of gold, she always put others before herself: she...

Ruth Ayer

Ruth Ayer

Apr 6, 2023

BROOKS – Ruth C. Ayer, 73, passed away unexpectedly April 6, 2023, at her home. She was born October 26, 1949, in Unity, the daughter of Arthur and Clarissa (Cook) Sanderson. Ruth was raised in Unity, graduating from Mount View High School, Class of 1967. Shortly after graduation, she met John Ayer Jr., in 1969, and married July 3, 1970,...

Elizabeth Gormely

Elizabeth Gormely

Apr 6, 2023

ELIZABETH “BETTY” JON GORMELY - BANGOR Elizabeth “Betty” Jon Gormely, 73, passed peacefully at a Bangor hospital the morning of April 6, 2023, due to complications from Diabetes. Elizabeth was born on October 27, 1949, in Bangor, Maine to Noreen (Adams) Gormely and, Ret. U.S. Army, Lt Colonel John E Gormely. Growing up in a military family, she lived in...

Frances Glazier

Frances Glazier

Apr 6, 2023

Frances E. (Borowitz) Glazier, 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023. She was surrounded by her devoted daughter Rachel Leen, son-in-law David Leen, and dedicated local granddaughters Amy Baker and Kimberly Leen. Frances “Fran” was born January 26, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Max and Sarah (Schlackman) Borowitz. After graduating from Lafayette High School, she...

Richard Hammons

Richard Hammons

Apr 6, 2023

BANGOR On Thursday, April 6, 2023, Richard “Dick” Hammons, age 82, passed peacefully in Bangor, Maine. Dick was born on July 26, 1940, in Bangor, Maine the son of, Herbert and Louise Hammons. In addition to his parents, Dick was predeceased by his brother, Herbert Hammons Jr. Dick is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sue Gould Hammons; daughter, Kelsey Duncan...

Alvin Holland

Alvin Holland

Apr 5, 2023

ALVIN “AL” LAWRENCE HOLLAND – HERMON Alvin “Al” Lawrence Holland died peacefully on April 5, 2023 at his home in Hermon. He was born January 17, 1936 in Steuben, the son of Lee and Doris (Leighton) Holland. Alvin was 1 of 12 graduates from the Cherryfield Academy, Class of 1955. After graduation, Alvin worked locally until he enlisted in the...

Dale Bell

Dale Bell

Apr 4, 2023

NEWPORT - Dale Allen Bell, 66, passed away April 4, 2023, at Winterberry Heights Assisted Living in Bangor, Maine, after a long, hard fought battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born July 6, 1956, in Fort Fairfield, Maine to his late parents Mary “Rita” (McCooey) Bell and Omar “Hap” Bell. Dale was a 1974 graduate of Limestone High School and...

Christine Slowik

Christine Slowik

Apr 3, 2023

Christine Ann Slowik, 76, passed away at her home on April 3, 2023, with her loving husband, Steve, best friend, Sally, and her dog, Muffin, by her side. Christine was born in Bangor to parents, Hilda Magquier and Clyde Pierce. She graduated from Higgins Classical Institute in 1965. She enjoyed playing cards, specifically Texas Hold 'Em, entering many tournaments. She...

Dee Osgood

Dee Osgood

Apr 1, 2023

Brewer - It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the death of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and all our favorite teacher, Dee Ann (Dempsey) Osgood, who passed away on April 1, 2023. Dee was born August 16, 1945, to Percy and Helen (Simmons) Dempsey and grew up in Orono. She is well-known throughout our large...

Mary Golden

Mary Golden

Apr 1, 2023

BANGOR - Mary C. Golden, 76, died after a short illness April 1, 2023 at Hibbards Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Dover Foxcroft, Maine. She was born November 7, 1946 in Bangor, the daughter of Daniel F. and Mary E. (Cameron) Golden. Mary graduated from John Bapst High School, Class of 1964. After graduation, she worked for the New...