Obituaries

Steven Wayne Bragdon

Steven Wayne Bragdon

Feb 7, 2026

Glenburn-Steven W. Bragdon, died unexpectedly February 7th 2026 at his home. He was born in Island Falls, son of Arnie Bragdon and Norma (Hall) Bragdon.

Steve worked as an Operating Engineer at Lane Construction/Northeast Paving for 40 years until his retirement in 2020. He loved his work and walked many miles alongside the grinder in Maine, Pennsylvania, and Florida. His...

Dale Allen Curtis

Dale Allen Curtis

Feb 6, 2026

Dale Allen Curtis, 67, went home to heaven peacefully on February 6, 2026, at home. He was born on July 04, 1958, in Dexter, the son of Floyd and Olivia (Giles) Curtis.

Dale "tailgate" graduated from Dexter Regional High School, Class of 1976. He was employed at Eastland Woolen Mill until they closed and then worked at Osram Sylvania in Bangor.

Dale is survived...

Misty A. Beylerian

Misty A. Beylerian

Feb 4, 2026

Hermon-Misty A. Beylerian, 48, passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2026, in Brewer, Maine. She was born on April 28, 1977, in Bangor, Maine, daughter of Steve and Debra (Harlow) Watson.

Misty was a proud graduate of Hermon High School, Class of 1995. Her commitment to lifelong learning led her to earn a Bachelor of Science in Mental Health and Human...

Michael Jude Grenier

Michael Jude Grenier

Feb 3, 2026

Michael Jude Grenier was born in Lewiston Maine on August 30, 1958, the son of Conrad and Florence (Cloutier) Grenier. He passed away February 3, 2026, at the age of 67, surrounded by loved ones. He lived his life to the fullest, surviving several near-death experiences only to be brought down unexpectedly and suddenly by a rare and aggressive form...

Brian James Perry

Brian James Perry

Feb 3, 2026

Brian James Perry, 60, of Bangor, Maine, passed away unexpectedly February 3rd, 2026 at his home. Born July 10th, 1965 to James Earl and Nathalie "Nat" (Burnett) Perry of Brewer Maine, both predeceased. A graduate of Brewer High School, class of 1983. He worked for over 20 years at R.H. Foster in many capacities, his last position as the Director...

Alice Lorraine Tuck

Alice Lorraine Tuck

Feb 2, 2026

A. Lorraine Tuck, 89, died at home. She was born April 28, 1936 in Bangor, daughter of Harold and Elzora (Wing) LeClair.

Lorraine attended Orono schools. She was employed by University of Maine, Orono Campus for 37 years. She made friends while working in housekeeping and in the library.

Lorraine was an exceptional woman - an angel among us- who...

Albert William Kossler

Albert William Kossler

Feb 1, 2026

Albert William Kossler was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1929 to parents Albert and Edna (Rogers) Kossler. He died on February 1, 2026 at a Bangor nursing facility. His 96 years were a testament to a life well lived.

Albert, known as Bert and nicknamed Podge, was the fourth of seven children. He enjoyed telling tales of his childhood in...

Douglas Wade McPike

Douglas Wade McPike

Jan 31, 2026

HAMPDEN AND DEER ISLE - Douglas Wade "Doug" McPike, 87, passed away on January 31, 2026, at a Bangor hospital. He was born on September 30, 1938, on his grandmother's kitchen table in Waite, Maine. Doug is the son of John R. and L. Avis (Williams) McPike.

Doug graduated from Hampden Academy and completed a post‑graduate year at Maine Central Institute. After serving in...

James Edwyn Dumont

James Edwyn Dumont

Jan 30, 2026

James E. DuMont Sr.

Corinth

James E DuMont Sr. 86, went home to be with the Lord on January 30th, 2026. James was the husband of Donna R DuMont and they shared 68 years of marriage.

Born in Old Town, Maine, James was the son of Camille and Doris DuMont. James left school at the age of 15 to work with his father...

Virginia Helen Foss Mattson

Virginia Helen Foss Mattson

Jan 30, 2026

Virginia (Emery) Foss Mattson

Hermon and Orono, Maine: Virginia H. (Emery) Foss Mattson, 95, of Hermon and Dirigo Pines in Orono, widow of the late Paul E. Foss; Norman K. Mattson and Sylvanus R. (Junior) Tracy, Jr., passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026 following a brief stay at St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor.

She was born in Hampden, Maine...

Russell B. Christensen

Russell B. Christensen

Jan 28, 2026

Bangor - Russell (Rusty) B. Christensen died January 26, 2026, at the Maine Veteran's Home in Bangor. He was born on June 26, 1931, in Mt. Vernon, NY, the son of Henry Johnson and Avis Bartlett Johnson. His mother Avis divorced and remarried Arthur Christensen, and he and his 6 siblings all bore the Christensen family name. He was 94...

Eleanor Francis Rounsaville

Eleanor Francis Rounsaville

Jan 27, 2026

BANGOR - Eleanor "Ellie" Francis (Annis) Rounsaville, was born on January 7, 1933 in Bangor, Maine as the 3rd child of Lester & Thelma Annis. She joined her husband of 71 years in Heaven on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at the age of 93.

Ellie was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth just 71 days earlier. She is survived...

Theresa Mae Plummer

Theresa Mae Plummer

Jan 27, 2026

In Loving Memory of Theresa M. Plummer

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and Me'Me,' Theresa M. Plummer, who left this world peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the age of seventy-six, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by love, just as she spent her life giving it.

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Cheryl Lynn Hanscom

Cheryl Lynn Hanscom

Jan 26, 2026

Cheryl L. Hanscom, "Sherry", 75 passed away following a short battle with cancer on January 26, 2026, at a Bangor hospital She was born on January 5, 1951, in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of James Cowan Sr. and Barbara Arnold-Kenney. In addition to her parents, Sherry was predeceased by her beloved husband, Stanley Hanscom; her stepmother, Marilyn Cowan; her brother,...

Mary G. Simpson

Mary G. Simpson

Jan 24, 2026

Mary Fernald Simpson, 94, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, surrounded by family and caregivers. She was born in Bangor, ME., on March 6th, 1931, the daughter of Lulu M. Campbell.

Mary attended schools in Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY and Hampden, Maine. She was a graduate of Beal Business College, Bangor, Maine. While attending school, she was employed by Caldwell...

Sarah Frisbey

Sarah Frisbey

Jan 24, 2026

Sarah 'Sarahbear' Anne Frisbey, 22, passed away January 24, 2026 at a Bangor hospital. She was born on November 21, 2003, the daughter of Ronald and Laurie Frisbey.

Sarah graduated from Brewer High School, Class of 2025. She participated in the Special Olympics and Best Buddies. Sarah loved music and dancing, she could often be found walking the Brewer Waterfront or...

Michael Joseph Dostie

Michael Joseph Dostie

Jan 23, 2026

HAMPDEN - Michael J. Dostie passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at the age of 71, in Hermon, following a long illness. He was born March 26, 1954, in Augusta, the son of Joseph and Lorraine (Lapierre) Dostie.

Michael was raised in Augusta, Maine, where he attended St. Augustine Catholic School and graduated from Cony High School, Class of...

Kelly Jean Foster

Kelly Jean Foster

Jan 23, 2026

Kelly 'Kel' Jean Foster, 56, passed away at a local facility on January 23, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with Early Onset Dementia. She was born on May 9, 1969, the daughter of Eugene and Elaine Foster.

Kelly graduated from Brewer High School, Class of 1987, with high honors before enrolling in Beal College where she studied to...

Roberta Guerrette

Roberta Guerrette

Jan 22, 2026

Hampden, Maine - Roberta Ann (Daigle) Guerrette passed away peacefully on January 22nd in Hampden, Maine, surrounded by the love of her family. Roberta was born in St. Agatha, Maine, on April 10, 1946, to her devoted parents, Donat and Eva (Michaud) Daigle. She was raised in the Catholic faith in St. Agatha on Long Lake, in the heart of the...

William Hopkins

William Hopkins

Jan 21, 2026

Holden - William Bennem Hopkins, 94, died at home on January 21, 2026. He was born in Riverhead, Long Island, NY, on May 1, 1931, the son of John and Ione (Raynor) Hopkins.

William was a 1st Class Electrician's Mate in the United States Navy. Following his service, William graduated from the University of Maine in 1959 with a degree in Engineering.

In 1965,...