Obituaries

Kevin Call

May 7, 2025

LEVANT - Kevin S. Call Sr., 59, passed away unexpectedly May 7, 2025, at his home. He was born January 4, 1966, in Bangor, the son of Galen and Edna (Thayer) Call.

Kevin graduated from Hermon High School, Class of 1984, where he was a member of the Levant Junior Firefighters. He served his community in several capacities, joining the Anah...

Martha Sheppard

May 5, 2025

Martha Wight Sheppard

ORONO - Martha Wight Sheppard, 87, died May 5, 2025. She was born July 29, 1937 in Presque Isle, Maine, the daughter of Joseph Tarbell Wight and Nancy (Guptill) Wight.

She grew up in Winterport, the oldest of three siblings, spending part of a year on Deer Isle, attending school in a one-room schoolhouse, as her mother convalesced after...

Anthony D. McGilvray Jr.

May 4, 2025

HAMPDEN – Anthony D. McGilvray Jr., 37, died unexpectedly May 4, 2025, at his home. He was born June 26, 1987, in Bangor, the son of Pamela (Everett) Hicks and Anthony McGilvray Sr.

Anthony earned his GED and was in the process of studying law at an online university. When not studying, he enjoyed football, racing, baseball, and most of all,...

Sandra Eastman

May 4, 2025

Exeter - Sandra Jean Eastman, 86, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor. She was born December 19, 1938, on the family farm in Exeter, to Kenneth and Marguerite Ordway.

Sandra graduated from Corinna Union Academy, class of 1957, and attended Eastern Maine Nursing School, graduating in 1960 as an RN. On September 20, 1960,...

Joyce Gillis

May 3, 2025

BANGOR - Joyce Ellen Gillis, 89, passed on May 3, 2025, at her daughter's home in Levant. Joyce was born in Bangor, Maine, on February 17, 1936, the daughter of James and Hazel (Cunningham) Morrison.

Joyce graduated from Bangor High School in June 1955, and married her high school sweetheart, Roger, November 9, 1955, in Waco, Texas. After returning from Texas,...

Melissa Biehn

May 3, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Melissa Renee Biehn, 54, of Bangor, Maine

Melissa Renee (Edger) Biehn, a brilliant, creative, and endlessly kind soul, passed away peacefully May 3, 2025 after a brief, but brave battle with cancer. She was tenacious throughout all of life and this strength of character was with her until the end. Though her time with us was far...

Trevor Daniel King

May 3, 2025

Trevor King, 22, of Bangor, passed away tragically in a car accident on May 3, 2025. A 2021 graduate of Bangor High School, Trevor lived every day with energy and purpose. He was adventurous, determined, and embraced success without letting setbacks hold him down—always finding a way to bounce back stronger.

Trevor was deeply devoted to his family. He loved them...

Marvin Stokes

May 2, 2025

Marvin F. Stokes went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 2nd of 2025 while at his residence at Sylvia Ross Assisted Living Home in Bangor, Maine. He was born on January 13th, 1932, the son of Fatey Samuel Stokes and Della Bernice (Sheffield) Stokes of Dawson, Georgia. He was a graduate of Terrell High School,...

Inez George

May 2, 2025

INEZ MARY (MERCADEL) GEORGE

April 16, 1941 - May 2, 2025

GLENBURN, ME. Inez Mary (Mercadel) George died on Friday, May 2nd at St Joseph Hospital at the age of 84. Inez was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on April 16, 1941 to Earl Mercadel, Sr. and Gladys Underwood Mercadel. She grew up in Boston (Roxbury), Massachusetts with her multigenerational Underwood and Mercadel...

Llewellyn "Lou" J. Morneault

May 2, 2025

Llewellyn “Lou” J. Morneault, 88, of Bangor, passed away peacefully at a Bangor Hospital on May 2, 2025, with complications from a stroke he suffered in February. He was born on February 17, 1937, in Eagle Lake, Maine, the son of Louis and Clarena (Guimond) Morneault.

Lou was predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara (Treadwell) Morneault; his daughter, Julie Russell; and...

John Simon

May 1, 2025

HAMPDEN - John Joseph Simon, 85, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, at a Bangor hospital, with his wife and son at his bedside.

Born on May 28, 1939 in Millinocket, the son of Joseph C. Simon and Marie Victoria (“Cecile”) Simon (née Plourde), John was raised in South Portland and graduated from South Portland High School in 1958. He...

June Carter

Apr 30, 2025

Ellsworth - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of June Knight Carter, in Brewer, on April 30, 2025, at the age of 88.

June was born on March 30, 1937 to Elwood, "Buster" and Rebecca (Cousins) Knight in Stonington. She also graduated from Stonington High School, class of 1955. June then continued her education at The University of Maine where...

Timothy Farren

Apr 30, 2025

Timothy Esten Farren, 64, of Bangor, Maine, passed away April 30th, 2025 at a Bangor Hospital after enduring a brave battle with cancer. Tim was born on April 29th, 1961 in Ellsworth, Maine.

Tim was a Bangor High School 1979 graduate, frequently referencing his time there through memories of ROTC, shooting team, playing in the band and beginning...

Eugene Ritchie

Apr 29, 2025

Eugene Edwin Ritchie "Sno-traveler"

Eugene E. Ritchie passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, with his daughter at his side. Born on November 14, 1934, in Winterport, Maine, Eugene was the eldest son of George M. Ritchie and Athene (Littlefield) Ritchie. From a young age, he exemplified a quiet strength, tireless work ethic, and heart devoted to helping others.

After graduating from...

Lester Lord

Apr 28, 2025

BREWER - Lester L. Lord Sr., 84, died April 28, 2025, after a brief illness at a Bangor Hospital. He was born on July 29, 1940, in Exeter, the son of Guy and Bertha (Townsend) Lord.

Lester graduated from Carmel High School, Class of 1958. He married his childhood sweetheart, Jeannette (Hewes) Lord and they settled in Brewer. They...

Jane Burger

Apr 26, 2025

JANE ANN KILLPACK BURGER,

BREWER, MAINE - Jane Burger, 87, died on April 26, 2025, at a Brewer nursing home. She was born October 29, 1937, in Berea, Ohio, to James and Dorothy (Divelbess) Killpack. Her parents' origins as Iowa farmers and educators were a strong part of the family identity and influenced Jane's approach to life.

Jane was a...

Dennis Patterson

Apr 26, 2025

DENNIS "DENNY" RONALD PATTERSON

HAMPDEN - Dennis Ronald Patterson, 85 died April 26, 2025 at a Bangor hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 17, 1939 in Bangor, the son of Fred S. and Marian Dexter Patterson.

Denny graduated from Hampden Academy, class of 1957 and married the love of his life, Deanna M....

Barbara Goodale

Apr 23, 2025

Barbara A. Goodale

Hampden

Barbara A. Goodale, 76, passed away unexpectedly April 23, 2025.

She was born in Bangor, February 8, 1949 the daughter of Earl and Virginia Prescott.

Barbara enjoyed knitting, crocheting and listening to her favorite country singer, Dwight Yoakam. She was a stay at home mom and took great pride in caring for her family.

Surviving are, her husband, Harold Goodale, Jr.;...

Marilyn Curtis

Apr 23, 2025

HOLDEN, MAINE - Marilyn Joyce (Grant) Connick Curtis went home to be with her heavenly father Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was born October 15, 1935, at home in Charleston, Maine, the daughter of Lawrence A. and Gertrude Elizabeth (West) Grant.

Marilyn grew up in Charleston and graduated from Higgins Classical Institute as Valedictorian of the Class of 1955....

Ronald Lamarche

Apr 22, 2025

Ronald A. Lamarche, 84

February 1, 1941 - April 22, 2025

Ronald A. Lamarche, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 22, 2025. He was born on February 1, 1941, in Morrisville, Vermont, the son of Laurier B. and Flore Y. (Robillard) Lamarche.

A graduate of Orleans High School, Class of 1960, Ronald began his working life in...