Obituaries

Richard Thomas Brucher

Richard Thomas Brucher

May 21, 2026

Richard (Dick) Brucher died on May 21, 2026, after a short illness, comforted on his way out by his wife and four children. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY, on April 10, 1945, to a working-class family. The youngest of three children of Walter Brucher (mechanic) and Elizabeth (Rowan) Brucher (homemaker and office administrator), he attended public school in his...

Gloria Patricia Small

Gloria Patricia Small

May 17, 2026

CARMEL - Gloria P. Small, 88, passed away at home, May 17, 2026. She was born in Carmel, April 12, 1938, daughter of the late Thomas and Edna (Crosby) Murray.

Gloria graduated from Carmel High School in 1956. Always an active town citizen, she was a co-founder of the Carmel Historical Society and was very active in Carmel Days since...

Derek Robert Thomas

Derek Robert Thomas

May 16, 2026

Derek Thomas of Hermon, Maine, passed away peacefully on May 16th, surrounded by family at home. He was 79 years old.

Born in Kenduskeag, Maine, Derek owned several businesses and had a deep love for dozers and excavators. His work was his true passion.

He is survived by his wife, Tamara, sons Shannon and Jason, and many grandchildren.

Services will be held at...

Judith Lynne Mason

Judith Lynne Mason

May 16, 2026

HUDSON - Judith L. Mason, 66, lost her courageous battle with cancer on May 16, 2026, at a Bangor hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and compassion touched everyone who knew her.

Judith devoted her life to caring for others, both personally and professionally, working for many...

Roselyn Morrill Priest

Roselyn Morrill Priest

May 16, 2026

SANGERVILLE - Roselyn Morrill (Winchester) Priest, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, in Bangor, Maine. Roselyn was born on September 9, 1937, in Hartland, Maine, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (O'Reilly) Winchester. She graduated from Piscataquis Community High School, Class of 1957.

Family was the center of Roselyn's life. She was always quick to reflect on...

Roger Richards

Roger Richards

May 16, 2026

Roger Henry Richards, 83, died on May 16, 2026. He was born on June 14, 1942, to parents David S. and Hildred (Shores) Richards. Roger was the first of their children to be born on the family farm in Benton. He grew up on that farm, attended elementary school in Benton and graduated from Lawrence High School in Fairfield in...

Barbara A. Stewart

Barbara A. Stewart

May 15, 2026

Barbara A. Stewart, 80, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 15, 2026, at a Bangor hospital. She was born on March 21, 1946, in Houlton, Maine. Barbara was the daughter of Violet and Phillip Wallace. She attended local schools and graduated from Houlton High School, class of 1964. Early in her career Barbara worked in retail services, and later moved...

Donald Walter Spooner

Donald Walter Spooner

May 14, 2026

A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Riverview Cemetery, Bucksport, Maine.Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.

Ann Elizabeth Dekoschak

Ann Elizabeth Dekoschak

May 13, 2026

LEVANT - Ann E. Dekoschak, 87, passed away peacefully May 13, 2026, at her home. She was born April 14, 1939, in Elmira, New York, the daughter of Antony and Frances (Ferguson) Tice.

Ann lived a life filled with energy, laughter, and a deep love for her community and family. A loyal member of the Eagles Club since 1972, she was...

Terence Alan Glatt

Terence Alan Glatt

May 13, 2026

Terence (Terry) Alan Glatt, 83, born 20 June 1942 in Greenville, ME, to Oscar Bernard Glatt and Vera Irene (Patterson) Glatt, passed away peacefully in his home on 13 May 2026 in Levant, ME, surrounded by his family.

Terry is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Marcia Elaine (Fogg) Glatt; his children, Garret Lee Glatt and wife Crystal,...

Thomas Stephen Neill

Thomas Stephen Neill

May 13, 2026

Bangor - Thomas S. Neill, 91, passed away on May 13, 2026, at home with his children by his side. He was born December 22, 1934, in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the son of Thomas Neill and Doris (Shaw) Neill.

Tom loved his family time, playing basketball with his sons, camping in New Hampshire, hiking at Acadia, and Red Sox games. He...

Kenneth Parent

Kenneth Parent

May 13, 2026

Kenneth Parent, 86, passed away on May 13, 2026. He was born in Orono, Maine, on April 2, 1940, the son of William and Dorothy (Sewall) Parent.

Kenneth married Eleanor Mackenzie of Old Town, together, they raised two children, Julie and Steven. Kenny worked in maintenance in the Old Town School Department. He had many students working with him over the...

Irene Marie Bryant

Irene Marie Bryant

May 11, 2026

Hampden - Irene McCurdy Bryant, 96, passed away on May 11, 2026, in Bangor. She was born February 4, 1930, in Lubec, Maine, the daughter of Arthur R. and Evelyn (Creath) McCurdy of Lubec.

Irene graduated from St. Joseph Academy and Westbrook Junior College, both in Portland, Maine. She met her future husband, David B. Bryant, in Portland, and they...

Floyd Wilson Melvin

Floyd Wilson Melvin

May 9, 2026

Floyd Wilson Melvin Jr (Mel), the husband of the late Betty (Rudge) Melvin of Bangor Maine died peacefully on May 9, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 23, 1931 in Fairfield, Maine, the son of the late Milfred (Nickerson) and Floyd Melvin Sr.

After graduating from Bangor High School, Floyd served his country by joining the Air...

Shirley Barbara Seekins

Shirley Barbara Seekins

May 8, 2026

With heavy hearts, we must announce that Shirley Barbara Seekins, of Hampden, Maine, left this world, and was welcomed into heaven on May 8, 2026, at the age of 92, leaving behind a life filled with love, faith, and deep devotion to her family.

Her faith was an important part of her life, and she treasured the time she spent...

Jonathan Patrick Dearing

Jonathan Patrick Dearing

May 7, 2026

Jonathan P. Dearing peacefully slipped into the arms of Jesus on May 7, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 1, 1965, in Bangor, the beloved son of David and Doris (Rand) Dearing.

Jonathan graduated from Stearns High School, Millinocket, Maine in 1984 as salutatorian of his class. He majored in math at Providence College graduating in...

Kenneth George Cosman

Kenneth George Cosman

May 6, 2026

VEAZIE-Kenneth "Ken" Cosman died unexpectedly, May 6, 2026, at his home in Veazie, Maine at the age of 91. He was born in Woodstock, Canada, the oldest of five boys to Murray and Elsie (Smith) Cosman, on May 14, 1934.

The family moved to Houlton shortly after Ken was born and he and his brothers went on to graduate from Houlton...

Sally Ann Gibson

Sally Ann Gibson

May 5, 2026

Bangor - Sally Ann Gibson, 88, died peacefully surrounded with love on May 5, 2026 at Ross Manor in Bangor. Sally was born on November 14, 1937 in Bangor and was the daughter of William A. Gibson and Gertrude Crowley Gibson.

Sally grew up in Bangor's west side with her parents and many dear friends and family. She was a...

Debra Ann Thibodeau

Debra Ann Thibodeau

May 3, 2026

Debra Ann Thibodeau, lovingly known as Debbie, passed away peacefully at her home on May 3, 2026, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family. She was born on August 31, 1959, and lived a life defined by quiet strength, deep compassion, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear.

Debbie was the wife of Ryan Thibodeau, with whom...

Brad Johnson

Brad Johnson

May 1, 2026

Presque Isle, Maine - Brad Johnson, of Presque Isle, passed away peacefully in Bangor, surrounded by his family, on May 1, 2026. He was born on March 18, 1956, in Presque Isle, the son of Albert and Doris Johnson.

Brad was the youngest of five children, affectionately known by many as “the baby” of the family. He grew up in Aroostook...