Obituaries

Winnifred Bryant

Winnifred Bryant

Dec 8, 2022

Winnifred L. Bryant Hampden Winnifred (Coggins) Bryant, 96 passed away December 8, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born in Lubec, December 14, 1925 the daughter of Wilbur S. and Flora (Libby) Coggins. Winnie worked as a nurse at EMMC from 1967 until retiring in 1986. She was a member of Columbia St. Baptist Church for many years. Winnie...

William Carr

William Carr

Dec 6, 2022

BANGOR – William L. “Bill” Carr, 88, passed away peacefully December 6, 2022, at a local nursing home. He was born April 17, 1934, in Stillwater, the son of William and Mary (Long) Carr. Bill graduated from Old Town High School, Class of 1952. Shortly after graduating, he married Rebecca Alexander on July 3, 1953. Bill also served in the...

Sharon Mckinnon

Sharon Mckinnon

Dec 5, 2022

SHARON EILEEN MCKINNON CAMDEN. Sharon E. McKinnon, 76, died on December 5, 2022, at Windward Gardens nursing home in Camden. She was born on March 10, 1946, in Bangor. Sharon graduated from Mechanic Falls High School in 1964 and later attended Westbrook Junior College in Portland. Following graduation, her employment took her to Florida, New York, and Virginia before she...

Donald Ross

Donald Ross

Dec 5, 2022

Donald L. Ross Dedham Donald Lee Ross, 82, passed away peacefully December 5, 2022 after a long illness. He was born in Bangor, August 2, 1940 the son of Lee and Daisy (Baker) Ross. Donald retired from Eastern Fine Paper Company. He was an avid model railroader. Donald was a member for 56 years of the Ralph J. Pollard Lodge...

Rosalie Shapero

Rosalie Shapero

Dec 4, 2022

Rosalie (Fleisher) Shapero, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 4th, 2022. She was born on September 17, 1923, in Philadelphia, the youngest of six children of Morris and Sophie (Fliederman) Fleisher, the only one born in the United States. After meeting her future husband, Dr. Benjamin L. Shapero, on a blind date in Philadelphia, she married and...

Clayton Rogers

Clayton Rogers

Dec 3, 2022

It is with great sadness that we report Clayton A. "Moxie" Rogers, 95, passed away on December 3, 2022, at a Bangor hospital. Clayton was born December 2, 1927, to Elmer M. and Pearl H. (Jenkins) Rogers. He graduated from Brewer High School, class of 1946 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1948. He attended the New...

Dianne Rustin

Dianne Rustin

Dec 3, 2022

Dianne was born in Bangor, Maine, on April 13, 1952, to the late James E. and Frances E. (Myers) Rustin. She is survived by two daughters: Denise (John) Hutchins of Taylorsville, Kentucky, and Danielle (Patrick) Benoit of Eugene, Oregon, three grandchildren: Cameron Emmons, Raymond Benoit, and Katherine Benoit, her sister-in-law LaVerne Rustin, nephew John (Kaitlin) Rustin, and many other extended...

Lois Bowie

Lois Bowie

Dec 1, 2022

Lois K. Bowie (Mansfield) of Orono, Maine went home to heaven on December 1, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Lois was born in Portland, ME. She grew up in the coastal town of Yarmouth, ME. She graduated from North Yarmouth Academy in 1960 where she was on the swimming team, the rifle club, glee club, the...

Ellen Flagg

Ellen Flagg

Nov 30, 2022

Veazie - Ellen M. (Blanchard) Flagg, 75, died peacefully on November 30, 2022, from Alzheimer’s. She was born February 24, 1947, in Bangor, the daughter of Franz H. and Imogene O. (Getchell) Blanchard. Ellen had a good, rich life that centered around her beloved husband of 48 years, Bruce. She had many interests that included interior design, antiques, painting, gardening,...

Marianne Vance

Marianne Vance

Nov 30, 2022

Rev. Marianne “Ginger” (Harris) Vance, 77, passed away peacefully in Belfast, ME on November 30. 2022. She was beloved by her church family and numerous friends, particularly her special friend Maria. She was predeceased by her husband Henry; her parents William and Virginia; and her brother, William. She is survived by her sister, Martha Harris, nieces and nephews. A graveside...

John Dudley

John Dudley

Nov 28, 2022

John Lloyd Dudley, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 28, 2022. He was born April 12, 1938 in Bangor to Lloyd and Kathleen (Kay) (Hamm) Dudley. John and wife Karen (Richmond) met at Mattanawcook Academy in Lincoln and were inseparable until her death in 2020. Upon John’s graduation from the University of Maine, Orono in 1960...

Richard Hart

Richard Hart

Nov 27, 2022

Richard Allen Hart Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022, at home with his family by his side. He was born February 22, 1940 in Beverly, Mass., the son of Everett M. and Doris (Comeau) Hart. Richard was a very hard worker from the start. Growing up he worked at Brooks Bricks in Brewer stacking bricks, then worked...

Jeffrey Roderick

Jeffrey Roderick

Nov 27, 2022

Jeffrey A. Roderick, 56 KENDUSKEAG, Maine – Jeffrey A. Roderick, 56, a longtime former resident of New Gloucester, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 27, 2022. He was born in Waterville on Jan. 5, 1966, the son of Raymond Roderick and Wendy (Sweet) Works and attended Lawrence High School in Fairfield. Jeff was a mechanic by trade, but he wasn’t just...

John Wingert

John Wingert

Nov 26, 2022

John Wingert, 79, died unexpectedly on November 26, 2022. He was born and grew up in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. John graduated from Hamilton College in 1965 and then went on to General Theological Seminary where he graduated and was ordained as priest in 1969. He served many parishes in Maryland at first. While at his first parish in Maryland, he was...

Janice Laws

Janice Laws

Nov 24, 2022

BANGOR AND OLD TOWN - On Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022, Janice (White) Laws, fought her last earthly battle. Her beloved companion and devoted caregiver, Thomas Watson, was with her throughout her battle with throat cancer and COPD to the very last day. We will forever be grateful for his loving kindness and caring ways. She was born to Freida...

Beth Hersey

Beth Hersey

Nov 24, 2022

GLENBURN - Beth Anita Hersey, 59, died unexpectedly November 24, 2022. She was born May 9, 1963, in Bangor, The daughter of Harvard G. and Joletta A. (Andrews) Hersey. Beth was Joletta’s youngest of six siblings, and the fourth to pass way before their time. Even with many health issues starting with childhood, with love and support by her mother...

Lynette Thibodeau

Lynette Thibodeau

Nov 23, 2022

BANGOR - Lynette (Randell) Thibodeau, 86, passed peacefully at home with her family November 23, 2022, after a long illness. She was born February 23, 1936, in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of Linwood C. and Sarah J. (McNally) Randell. Lynette was a graduate of Winterport High School, Class of 1952. She completed Beauty school in Bangor, and soon after owned...

Tessa Hauser

Tessa Hauser

Nov 23, 2022

Hampden, ME – Tessa Lee McCue, beloved Mother, Sibling, and Daughter died unexpectedly on November 23, 2022, in Hampden, ME at the age of 37. Her passing is a tremendous loss to her family, her loved ones, and to the community, but above all, to her daughter Kaira, who she loved and protected fiercely with all her might. Along with...

Ronald Miles

Ronald Miles

Nov 22, 2022

Stetson - Ronald Clifton Miles Sr., 81, "The Good Looking One" of Stetson died at his home on November 22, 2022, from complications caused by Parkinson's Disease while holding the hand of his devoted wife and caregiver, Donna. In the weeks and days leading up to his death Ron was surrounded by the love of his wife, children, grandchildren, and...

Eddie Spurling

Eddie Spurling

Nov 22, 2022

Eddie Spurling, died peacefully at home on Nov. 22, 2022, with his loving wife by his side. Eddie was born February 13, 1948, in Ellsworth, the son of Sheldon E. Spurling and Blanche I. (White) Robbins. Eddie loved music, Kayaking, hiking, traveling and exploring new places. Eddie loved his dog, Toby Boy, who misses his Dadda very much. Eddie participated...