Obituaries

Susan Brooke

Susan Brooke

Jul 23, 2025

Susan Lynn Brooke, 73, passed on July 23, 2025, surrounded by the deep love of her children, with both her daughter and son holding her hands as she departed this world. A lifelong Mainer born on September 13, 1951, Susan brought light, humor, and quiet strength to every life she touched, from the mountains of Newry, to Bangor & Brewer,...

Philip Thomas

Philip Thomas

Jul 23, 2025

BANGOR - Philip B. Thomas, MD, age 109, passed away peacefully at his home in Bangor, Maine, on July 23, 2025.

Born in Monson, Maine on March 5, 1916, Philip was the son of Roy and Lucile (Bray) Thomas. He began first grade at the age of four in a one-room schoolhouse in Monson and went on to attend several...

Rosemary Ford

Rosemary Ford

Jul 23, 2025

BANGOR - Rosemary H. Ford, 94, beloved wife of William J. Ford, Jr., died peacefully at Maine Veterans' Home, Bangor Wednesday, July 23 2025. She was born in Bangor, November 2, 1930, the daughter of Lawrence J. Shaw and Ann Madeline (Barry) Shaw.

Rosemary was a lifelong resident of Bangor, having graduated from St. John's Catholic grammar school and John...

Phyllis Knapp

Phyllis Knapp

Jul 22, 2025

BANGOR - Phyllis W. Knapp, 98, passed away on July 22, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with dementia. A very special thank you to Eastside Center for Health and Rehabilitation and St. Joseph's Hospice for all their loving care that was given to our mother. She was born in Bradley on July 12, 1927, the daughter of George M. and...

Myron "Buzz" "Buzzy" Gray

Myron "Buzz" "Buzzy" Gray

Jul 21, 2025

Myron "Buzz" "Buzzy" Gray, Jr.

Carmel - Myron N. Gray, Jr., 76, passed peacefully on July 21, 2025, at home surrounded by his wife, daughter, and son-in-law in Holden after a long battle with Parkinson's. He was the son of Myron Gray, Sr. and Ethel Garland, born on November 26, 1948, in Biddeford.

Buzz graduated from Hermon High School, Class...

Barbara Sanborn

Barbara Sanborn

Jul 20, 2025

Brewer - Barbara Ann (Petrie) Sanborn, 89, died peacefully at home on July 20, 2025, with her daughter by her side. She was born August 8, 1935, in Bath, Maine, the daughter of Donald and Frances (Cowley) Petrie. She spent her childhood and early married life in Wiscasset, Maine. Barbara graduated from Wiscasset High School, class of 1952. She was...

Dorothy Ham

Dorothy Ham

Jul 18, 2025

On July 19th, 2025, Dorothy Ham, 89, peacefully returned home to be with the Lord and those who've gone before her.

Born Dorothy Hazel Bradbury in 1936 in Etna, Maine to George and Lillian (Perkins) Bradbury. She was a caregiver both in her professional and personal life. She was a devoted Christian who loved to sing hymns. A certifiable cat lady,...

Mary Campbell

Mary Campbell

Jul 18, 2025

Mary "Sally" Campbell (Winnie) died peacefully July 18 in Bangor, Maine at the age of 84. Sally was born April 3, 1941 in Cooperstown, NY to parents Mary and Gordon Winnie.

Sally graduated from Cooperstown High School with the class of 1959 and attended Clark University in Worcester, MA. She spent the later and greater part of her life on her...

Ronald Striar

Ronald Striar

Jul 18, 2025

Ronald R. Striar, M.D.

Bangor

Ronald Striar, M.D. 97, passed away, July 18, 2025. A funeral service will be held 1 pm Sunday, July 20, 2025 at the Jewish Funeral Chapel, 118 Center St., Bangor.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. A full obituary will be forthcoming.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.

William Brown

William Brown

Jul 17, 2025

NEWBURGH - William Neil "Will" Brown, 61, passed away unexpectedly July 17, 2025, at his home. He was born May 6, 1964, in Brockton, Massachusetts, the son of John and Amy (Hogg) Brown.

Will grew up in Middleboro, Massachusetts and graduated from Middleboro High School, Class of 1982 and married Tracy Blackman in 1984, having celebrated 41 years together in...

Helen Leighton

Helen Leighton

Jul 17, 2025

Helen W. Leighton

Brewer - Helen W. Leighton, 87, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born December 22, 1937, in Machias, ME to William R. Wilson & Marguerite (Lenfesty) Wilson.

She graduated from Stonington High School, Class of 1956. In her younger working years, she waitressed at Fisherman's Inn Restaurant in Winter Harbor,...

Carl Flora

Carl Flora

Jul 17, 2025

HAMPDEN: Carl Weick Flora, passed away at home after an extended illness July 17, 2025 on his 70th birthday. Carl was born July 17, 1955 in Presque Isle, the son of William and Barbara (Weick) Flora.

After graduating from Presque Isle High School, Carl furthered his education at Bates College and St. Louis University School of Law. After passing the...

Jesse Harmon

Jesse Harmon

Jul 16, 2025

Eddington, Maine - Jesse G. Harmon, 43, of Lisbon, Maine, formerly of Eddington, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours on July 16, 2025, leaving behind a trail of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories.

Born the youngest of four children, Jesse was the cherished baby of the family, a gift his siblings treasured beyond words. To his sister he was...

Linda Conn

Linda Conn

Jul 16, 2025

Linda Jean Rogers Conn

Linda Jean Rogers Conn was born May 19, 1948, daughter of Vaughn Rogers, Jr. and Ada Walker. She left us too soon on July 16, 2025. Linda was a loving sister, a devoted wife, a loyal friend, and a truly creative person. She graduated from Brewer High School in 1966, and later attended Husson College. She spent...

Andrew Ginn

Andrew Ginn

Jul 14, 2025

Winterport - Andrew Colan Ginn, 68 passed away peacefully July 14, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer. He was born January 10, 1957, son of Clinton Sr. and Mary Helen (Tripp) Ginn.

Andy worked in the woods for many years, also was a water well driller for Roger Gould, worked for Wellman paving and finally at...

Pauline Barbin

Pauline Barbin

Jul 14, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of Pauline C. Barbin, 91, announce her peaceful passing on July 14, 2025. Born September 25, 1933, in Berlin, New Hampshire, she was the daughter of Wilfrid and Juliette (Gagnon) Barbin.

Pauline always had her sights set on becoming a nurse anesthetist. She received her diploma from St. Louis Hospital in 1954,...

Barbara McGrath

Barbara McGrath

Jul 14, 2025

Barbara Jean McGrath, 78, passed away on July 14, 2025. She was born in Bangor, ME., December 20, 1946, the daughter of Edward and Theresa (Rice) O'brien.

Barbara grew up in Holden and was a graduate of John Bapst High School. She married James McGrath and together they raised two children. She loved hummingbirds, ceramics, crocheting, and, above all, family.

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Charlotte Smith

Charlotte Smith

Jul 13, 2025

Charlotte Lee Smith

Augusta, Maine

Charlotte L. Smith died peacefully July 13, 2025 at Gray Birch Rehabilitation and Long Term Care in Augusta, Maine. She is survived by her daughter Janet A. Deans and her husband Robert, her son James A. Jacobsen, her granddaughter Samantha J. Deans, and her grandson Sean R. Deans, and many nieces and nephews. She was...

Phyllis Garnett

Phyllis Garnett

Jul 13, 2025

Phyllis Garnett went to her heavenly home on July 13, 2025. Phyllis was born on May 17, 1927 in Corinth, Maine, daughter of Ralph and Hazel (Clapp) Goodwin. She was raised on a dairy farm; she was the second of eleven children. She attended East Corinth Academy where she especially enjoyed playing basketball.

She married Hadley (Peanut) Garnett from Bradford and...

Marion Morse

Marion Morse

Jul 13, 2025

Marion E. Morse, 84, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. She was born December 23, 1940, the daughter of Herbert and Lillian (Hawes) Pomeroy.

Marion graduated from Carmel High School class of 1959. She had various jobs throughout her life but spent most of her years in banking at Casco Northen Bank and TD Bank before retirement.

Marion loved...