Obituaries

Clifton Crandall

Jan 23, 2025

Our loved and dedicated fisherman, Clifton B. Crandall III, 56, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He will be dearly missed and will always be in our hearts.

Cliff was predeceased by his father, Clifton B. Crandall Jr. He is survived by his mother, Kerry E. Morris and her husband, Michael; brother, Clinton E. Crandall; sister, Catharine...

Patricia Russell

Jan 22, 2025

Patricia Farnham Russell, formerly of Millinocket, died peacefully at home on January 22, 2025 after a brief illness. She was 84.

Pat was born April 3, 1940 in Bangor, to Roderick and Margaret Farnham, and spent much of her life in Millinocket, where her father worked for Great Northern Paper. She attended Millinocket schools, and graduated from her parents'...

Gene Veinote

Jan 21, 2025

NEWBURGH - Gene Eldred Veinote, 88, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025 with his wife of 40 years, Bonnie R. (McEwen) Veinote, by his side.

Born at home in Newburgh, ME March 10, 1936, he was the youngest son of Ford E. and Dorothy P. (Croxford) Veinote. A resident of Newburgh his whole life, he was known...

Rita Nelson

Jan 18, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rita Alma Nelson, beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother/memere, who entered the arms of her Savior on January 18, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on September 17, 1932, in Winterport, Maine, Rita was a lifelong resident of this close-knit community, where she devoted her life to her family and...

Lewis Crosby

Jan 18, 2025

Lewis Paul Crosby passed away Saturday, January 18th, 2025, in Bangor after battling health issues for some time. Born on October 26, 1948, in Bangor, Maine, Lew was the second child of Howard and Ruth (McSweeney) Crosby of Hermon. Lew was stationed in Germany while serving two years in the U.S. Army. After returning home, he graduated from the University...

Alan Jenkins

Jan 18, 2025

Glenburn - Alan Jenkins, of Glenburn, finally cashed in his chips, after a long valiant battle with cancer, leaving behind a trail of laughter, good times, and a slight overabundance of birdseed on January 18, 2025. Born on December 1, 1946, in Bangor, to Harvey L. Jenkins and Marie F. (Dowling) Jenkins, who along with his oldest brother, Harvey Jenkins,...

James Brooks

Jan 17, 2025

James "Jim" Brooks, 84, passed away unexpectedly January 17, 2025, after a brief illness.

He was born in Bradley, January 5, 1941 the son of Loren "Doc" C. and Martha"Daisy" (Harriman) Brooks.

He served in the US Army. Jim was employed by the Foundry in Old Town, the Pie Plate, Old Town and lastly the paper mill Old Town...

Kevin Michaud

Jan 15, 2025

ROCKPORT - Kevin T. Michaud, 62, passed away on January 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and inspiring resilience. Born December 4, 1962, in Bangor to Elizabeth M.

(Bouchard) and James F. Michaud, Sr., Kevin touched countless lives through his generous spirit and unwavering dedication to others.

After graduating from Old Town High School...

William Anthony Masters

Jan 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bill Masters, 67, of Veazie ME, who left this world on January 12, 2025. With his loved ones close by, he departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and laughter that will forever be cherished by all who knew him.

Born on September 21st, 1957 in Weymouth,...

James Dowd

Jan 12, 2025

BANGOR and MILLINOCKET - James Gordon Dowd died peacefully on Jan. 12, 2025, at Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor with his loving family at his bedside. Jim was born in Bangor on April 30, 1937, the son of Norbert X. Dowd Sr. and Theresa (Nelligan) Dowd. He was educated in Bangor parochial schools and graduated in 1955 from John...

Chris Ames

Jan 11, 2025

Dover-Foxcroft- Chris Alan Ames Jr, 25, died January 11, 2025. He was born in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, on December 18, 1999, a son of Chris Alan Ames Sr. and Melanie (LaBlanc) Ayer.

Chris graduate in 2019 from Good Will-Hinkley High School Fairfield, Maine. He worked in the school store cashing out students. He loved numbers. He loved helping people! He collected watches...

Mary Horan

Jan 11, 2025

Mary Horan

Bangor

Mary Horan, 93, of Bangor passed peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2024 at Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mary was born in Boston, MA on July 16, 1931. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Anna Horan; brother Robert Horan Jr.; and niece Janet Horan. She is survived by her beloved great niece Jessica Horan and...

Lucy Ella Tripp

Jan 9, 2025

Lucy Ella Tripp, 90, peacefully passed away on January 9, 2025, at her home in Bangor, surrounded by the family and friends she loved dearly. She was born on July 8, 1934, in Blue Hill, the daughter of Bernard J. Carter and Phyllis Grindle/Carter.

Lucy graduated from Bingham High School in the Class of 1953. On March 20, 1960, she married...

Charles Wilson Kittridge

Jan 8, 2025

Charles Wilson Kittridge of Orono, Maine passed away on January 8, 2025 at the age of 98. 

Charlie was born on March 2, 1926 in Ripley, Maine to Roland Morrill Kittridge and Bertha Arno Kittridge. He grew up with his two brothers and one sister on the family’s dairy farm. Following high school, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps Cadet...

Sheldon Hartstone

Jan 8, 2025

Sheldon L. Hartstone, 90, died unexpectedly January 8, 2025, at his home. He was born September 3, 1934, in Bangor, the son of Arthur and Gertrude (Share) Hartstone.

A well-known developer and business owner of Fairmount Hardware, Sheldon graduated from Bangor High School, class of 1953. He married Valerie Hawkins who died May 10, 2001.

Surviving Sheldon, are his children,...

Fern Williamslibby

Jan 1, 2025

FERN D. (FOSTER) WILLIAMSLIBBY

Fern D. Williamslibby, Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Sister joined her Lord on January 1, 2025 at her home in Lisbon.

She was the daughter of Lt.Col. John C. and Fern (Dwelly) Foster. Fern grew up in Brewer where she lived until her late 40's when she moved to Lisbon. She was a graduate of Brewer High...

Juanita Wainwright

Jan 1, 2025

Bangor and Amherst - Juanita "Nita" M. (Farnsworth) Wainwright passed away peacefully the morning of January 1, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Nita was born on February 13, 1946, at the Good Samaritan Home in Bangor, to Phyllis Farnsworth of Amherst, Maine. She was adopted by her grandmother, Doris Farnsworth of Amherst, and raised by her and...

Paul J. Spellman

Dec 31, 2024

BANGOR - Paul Joseph Spellman, 63, passed away December 31, 2024, with family by his side, after a tough battle with cancer. He was born December 29, 1961, in Bangor, the son of Thomas F. and Eleanor F. (Cameron) Spellman.

Paul attended St. Mary’s School, John Bapst and Bangor High Schools. He worked for many years at Shaw’s Supermarket. Paul enjoyed...

John M. Kepple Sr.

Dec 31, 2024

SOUTH PORTLAND - John Kepple Sr., 81, passed away on December 31, 2024, after a long battle with congestive heart failure at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on July 27, 1943, in Warren, Ohio, he was the son of Murray and Mable (Beagle) Kepple. John graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in the...

Tyler Philip St. Peter

Dec 28, 2024

HAMPDEN, MAINE - Tyler St. Peter, 25, passed suddenly and peacefully on December 28, 2024 at home with his brother, mother, and father by his side. He was born June 25, 1999 in Presque Isle, Maine; the son of Denis St. Peter and Susan (Cormier) St. Peter, and the brother of Justin St. Peter. Tyler was born with congenital heart...