Obituaries

Douglas Reed

Douglas Reed

Aug 17, 2022

DOUGLAS J REED MILFORD Douglas Jay Reed, 55, passed away unexpectedly on August 17th, 2022, at his home in Milford. He was born October 28th, 1966, in Lincoln, the son of Robert C Reed Sr and Brenda J Kinney. Doug was a man of many skills. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. One of his...

Dorothy Warren

Dorothy Warren

Aug 15, 2022

On August 15, 2022, my mom, Dorothy Cole Warren, left her earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her wish was to stay at home and since I lived with her, she was able to do that. I am thankful to have been able to complete that process for her. Mom was born on January 25,...

Julie Mingo

Julie Mingo

Aug 13, 2022

Julie G. Mingo, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at MDI Hospital in Bar Harbor. Julie was born November 15th, 1942, the daughter of Raymond and Ruth Grant. To our Mom, whose life was taken way too soon. Whenever we hear childhood sweethearts mentioned, we will think of you and Dad and where this all began. The...

Ronald Strout

Ronald Strout

Aug 13, 2022

BANGOR - Ronald J. Strout, 87, husband of Sarah “Sally” (Palmer) Strout, died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on August 13, 2022. He was born in Houlton, July 3, 1935, the son of Willard Jerome Strout and Dorothy (Lovely) Strout. Ron was raised by his father and Ethel (Dow) Strout after the early passing of...

Shirley Morrison

Shirley Morrison

Aug 13, 2022

Shirley May (Guay) Morrison, 84, (aka Nana) of Windham, previously of Orono, went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2022. Shirley was born in Bangor on June 21, 1938. She lost her twin brother on the day they were born and spoke of him often. She was married to John Morrison on July 20, 1959, and lost the...

Richard Cynewski

Richard Cynewski

Aug 12, 2022

Richard Lee Cynewski Corinth, ME and Tarpon Springs, FL - Dick Cynewski lost a long and courageous battle with cancer on August 12, 2022 at home with his family by his side. He was born February 14, 1934, in Amesbury, Massachusetts, the son of Clara (Asplund) and Frank Cynewski. Dick graduated from Amesbury High School in 1952. He served in...

Betty L. Davis

Betty L. Davis

Aug 11, 2022

BANGOR – Betty L. Davis, 91, passed away peacefully, August 11, 2022. She was born October 19, 1930, in Woburn, Massachusetts, the daughter of Arthur and Marion (Spracklin) Layman. Betty’s family moved to Shirley, Maine in the mid 1930’s. She graduated from Greenville High School, Class of 1949. Following graduation, she married Robert A. Davis, in September 1949. They settled...

Mamie Gray

Mamie Gray

Aug 11, 2022

Brewer – Mamie Marie Gray, 62, died unexpectedly at a local hospital August 11, 2022. She was born July 17, 1960 in Bangor, daughter of Philip N. and Jacqueline (King) Boyce. She graduated from Brewer High School class of 1980. Mamie met the love of her life, Wayne Gray, they were married for 19 years until Wayne’s passing. Mamie is...

Robert Rogers

Robert Rogers

Aug 10, 2022

Robert A. “ Bob” Rogers, 86, of Orrington, was reunited with his beloved wife, Beverly (“Bev”) and their daughter Beth Ann when he passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2022. He was born in Hudson on August 4, 1936. Bob spent most of his life working with heavy equipment. He drove tractor trailer trucks for Hemming Way Transport and also...

Irene Louise (Beadnell) Peterson

Irene Louise (Beadnell) Peterson

Aug 10, 2022

ORONO - Irene Louise (Beadnell) Peterson entered eternal life on August 10th, 2022 at her daughter Lori's home in Old Town. She was born to Herbert Leslie Beadnell II and Irene Louise (Rowe) Beadnell on July 5, 1946 in New Kensington, PA. The family moved to Maine when Irene was a toddler and soon thereafter bought a farm on outer...

Douglas Colford

Douglas Colford

Aug 10, 2022

Douglas E. Colford Bangor-Eastport Douglas E. Colford, passed away August 10, 2022 after a long illness. He went to St. John’s school and on to John Bapst and graduated in 1979. Doug worked for River City cleaning for several years. Surviving in addition to his mother, Carmen (Poulin) Colford are brothers, Michael Colford and his wife, Linda and their children,...

Donald Arsenault

Donald Arsenault

Aug 9, 2022

DONALD E. ARSENAULT HAMPDEN Donald E. Arsenault passed away unexpectedly while in the comfort of his residence in Hampden, ME on August 9th, 2022. He was born in Bangor, ME on February 27th, 1969. Donald graduated from Hampden Academy in 1987, where he participated and excelled in 4 years of varsity basketball. He enjoyed watching a good game of basketball...

Lisa Theriault

Lisa Theriault

Aug 7, 2022

BROWNVILLE - Lisa Rene Theriault, 50, passed away August 7, 2022, at a Bangor hospital. She was born May 5, 1972, in Ellsworth, the daughter of James E. Theriault Sr. and Rebecca E. Allen. Lisa was always a very giving person and would help anyone that needed it. At times in her life, she was always putting others' needs before...

Francis Jewett

Francis Jewett

Aug 4, 2022

HERMON - Francis "Sonny" L. Jewett, passed away August 4, 2022, while residing in Pennsylvania, with son, Gerald and daughter-in-law, Michelle. He was born November 2, 1930, in Steuben, ME, son of Merton and Rachel Jewett. Sonny was predeceased by sons, Curtis Jewett and Frankie Jewett; and daughter, Wendy Jewett; grandchildren, Jamie, Ashley; and great-grandchildren, Scott, Lorelai, and Jayden. Sonny...

Thomas Needham

Thomas Needham

Aug 2, 2022

Brewer- Thomas E. Needham, 87, passed away peacefully August 2, 2022, at a Brewer health care facility. He was born February 21, 1935, in Bangor, the son of John H. and Hester (Leveille) Needham. Tom grew up in Orono, graduated from Orono High School, class of 1953, and Bowdoin College, class of 1957, majoring in government and history. Prior to...

Bonnie Boyer

Bonnie Boyer

Aug 2, 2022

Bonnie J. Boyer Hermon Bonnie Boyer, 75, passed away August 2, 2022 after a long illness. She was born in Houlton, November 13, 1946 the daughter of Donald R. and Florence H. (Morrison) Golding. Bonnie was a graduate of Brewer High School. She worked for the Department of Motor Vehicle and finished her career at Service Merchandise. Bonnie enjoyed music,...

Robert Debeck

Robert Debeck

Jul 29, 2022

Robert “Bob” DeBeck Sr., 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Bucksport on July 29, 2022. He was born on April 13, 1930, in Holden, the son of Stanley M. and Viola E. (Corey) DeBeck. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Rita M. Jennings. The day of his passing was their 71st wedding Anniversary. Bob built a home in...

Pauline Hopkins

Pauline Hopkins

Jul 29, 2022

Pauline H. Hopkins, 91, died July 29, 2022, at a Bangor hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 16, 1930 in Kingfield the daughter of H. Fulton and Helen (Robb) Haskins. Pauline graduated from St. Croix High School in Woodland in the Class of 1948 where she was co-valedictorian of her class. She then graduated from Husson...

Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown

Jul 29, 2022

Ruth A. Doyle Brown, 76, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2022, at Westgate Manor in Bangor. She was born September 6, 1945 in Bradford, PA the daughter of Leroy S. and Twila M. (Ward) Burton. Ruth enjoyed working for Eastern Maine Medical Center for many years. There are many fond memories of friends and time spent at camp at...

Kathleen Durgin

Kathleen Durgin

Jul 27, 2022

Kathleen Anne Durgin, the eldest daughter of Lucy and Joseph Mahoney, passed away on July 27, 2022, from complications resulting from a fractured hip. She was 92. Born and raised in Weymouth, MA., Kathleen was studious, popular with her classmates, and compassionate. While in high school she was instrumental in starting a volunteer group of fellow students, the “Busy Bees,”...