Charles Newton
Jan 1, 2022
BREWER - Charles “Dennis” Newton, 71, left us too soon on January 1, 2022 at a Bangor Hospital. He was born May 24, 1949, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of Charles R. and Ida Jean (Guy) Newton. Dennis graduated from Bell High School in Bell, California, Class of 1967. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Army in the...
William Charpentier
Jan 1, 2022
BANGOR – William A. Charpentier Sr., 83, passed away peacefully, January 1, 2022, at a local hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 2, 1938, in Whitehall, New York, the son of Adelard and Mary (Brewer) Charpentier. William grew up in Watervliet, where he attended Catholic High School, and sang in many choirs. After high school, he...
Robert Rourke
Jan 1, 2022
Robert V. Rourke, 88, passed away on January 1, 2022, at a Scarborough healthcare facility . He was born on April 28, 1933 in Melrose, MA, the son of Robert C. and Mildreth (Parkhurst) Rourke. Robert was a graduate of Lynnfield Center Primary, Wakefield High School and Huntington School in Boston, MA. He worked for the US Forest Service in...
William Hughes
Jan 1, 2022
William C. Hughes Brewer William C. Hughes, also known as “Billy”, passed away peacefully January 1, 2022 at his home with his loving family and beloved wife, Constance by his side. He was born in Bangor on June 9, 1931 the son of Edward J. Hughes Sr. and Arlene Kane Hughes. He attended John Bapst High School but never finished...
Gary Miner
Dec 29, 2021
Gary A. Miner Glenburn Gary A. Miner, 44, died unexpectedly December 29, 2021, at a Bangor hospital with his loving partner by his side. He was born November 4, 1977, the son of Thomas and Jane Miner. After high school, he did some traveling then found his way back home. He worked at various jobs before starting with Johnson and...
Nancy Lee Smith
Dec 29, 2021
Orrington - Nancy Lee Smith, 88, passed away with her family by her side on December 29, 2021. She was born on July 20, 1933 in Bangor, the daughter of Clarence and Sadie Jellison. Nancy graduated from Bangor High School, Class 1951. She married Francis “Smitty” Smith on June 19, 1951. They were married for 66 years until Smitty passed...
Rachel Merrill
Dec 27, 2021
Rachel B. Merrill, 72, died at a local hospital December 27, 2021 after battling COVID. She was born August 14, 1949 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, third of four children of Alcide and Jeannette (Sene) Briere. Rachel grew up in Bellingham, Massachusetts, where she received several honors in High School. She earned BA and Masters degrees while working full time. She...
Lawrence Oakes
Dec 26, 2021
C.P.O. Lawrence O. Oakes Sr., USNR-(Ret) Orrington C.P.O. Lawrence O. Oakes, Sr. USNA-(Ret), 85, passed away unexpectedly Sunday December 26, 2021 at N.L. EMMC from C.O.P.D. He was born in Bangor, March 24, 1936, in Bangor, son of Sherman C. and Elizabeth (Schoppee) Oakes. He attended Bangor schools then joined the USNR in July 1953, retiring December 1985 as Chief...
Mary Melvin
Dec 26, 2021
Mary “Betty” (LaPointe) Melvin Orrington Mary “Betty” Melvin, wife for 49 years of the late James C. Melvin, passed away December 26, 2021. She was born in Mars Hill March 8, 1944 the daughter of Lawrence Joseph and Laura Marion (Nedeau) LaPointe. She was a graduate of Easton High School class of 1963. Betty began working as a care giver...
Fred Dickinson
Dec 26, 2021
Rev. Fred H. Dickinson Jr., 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 26, 2021, at a Bangor hospital. He was born January 17, 1942, in Worcester, Mass, the son of Fred H. and Lucy H. (Rivernider) Dickinson. Fred was a loving and devoted husband, father and poppa. He was the pastor of the East Bangor Community...
Lester Gray
Dec 25, 2021
Lester A. Gray Holden Lester Gray, 96, passed away December 25, 2021. He was born in Dedham, October 5, 1925 the son of Leslie W. and Nellie M. (McTague) Gray. Lester served in the Merchant Marines during WW II. He was employed as a heating engineer with Dow Air Force Base and the City of Bangor and he retired from...
Michael Brooker
Dec 22, 2021
Michael P. Brooker BANGOR, ME An Update on Memorial Services to celebrate the life of Michael P Brooker, 67 years young, who left us on December 22, 2021. His passing followed a valiant battle over the numerous physical effects of Graft vs Host disease resulting from a stem cell transplant received to combat Myelodysplastic Syndrome. He gave it all he...
Alice Shannon
Dec 21, 2021
BANGOR – Alice Mae (Mailman) Shannon, 95, passed away, surrounded by her family, December 21, 2021, at her home in Bangor. She was born April 23, 1926, in Danforth, the daughter of George and Doris (Lee) Mailman. Alice graduated from Danforth High School, Class of 1944. Shortly after graduation, she married Paul Shannon October 11, 1944. They raised seven children...
Stuart Fongemie
Dec 21, 2021
Stuart Lee Fongemie Bangor, Me Stuart L. Fongemie, 44, died at home unexpectedly on December 21, 2021. He was born February 8, 1977 in Edmundston, N.B., son of Diane and Raymond Fongemie. Stuart graduated in the class of 1995 from Wisdom High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps where he proudly served his country until he...
Janet Elaine Nakai
Dec 21, 2021
BANGOR - Janet Elaine (Lang) Nakai, 77, died peacefully in her home December 21, 2021 with family members by her side. She was born April 2, 1944 in Bangor, the daughter of Donald A. and Sevelina (Murray) Lang. Janet grew up on a small farm in West Winterport and graduated from Winterport High School, Class of 1962. Following graduation, she...
Frank Mack
Dec 20, 2021
HAMPDEN - Frank J. Mack, formerly of Delmar, New York, husband of the late Theresa (Coppola) Mack, died December 20, 2021, at a local hospital. He was born in 1925 in Fort Edward, New York, the son of Frank and Anne (Sheehan) Mack. Frank attended Vincentian Institute High School in Albany, New York, and served with the U.S. Army Corps...
Allen Ventucci
Dec 20, 2021
BANGOR - Allen Victor Ventucci, 85, passed away December 20, 2021, at his home. He was born in Bangor, December 26, 1935, the son of Salvatore and Elva E. (Veinote) Ventucci. He graduated from Bangor High School, class of 1954, and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Allen trained as an aircraft mechanic working with the 42nd Bomb Wing at...
Herbert Coolbrith
Dec 19, 2021
Herbert “Herbie” J. Coolbrith, 75, died peacefully at home with his family at his side, on December 19, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born November 16, 1946 in Portland, Maine, the son of the late Wilbur and Leona (Rioux) Dona. Herbie graduated from Westbrook High School, Class of 1965. He married his soul mate Susan Johnson...
Charles Rauch
Dec 19, 2021
Charles F. Rauch, Jr. Glenburn Charles Frederick Rauch, Jr. of Glenburn, Maine, best known as “Chick”, age 96 passed away on December 19, 2021. Chick was born October 24, 1925 in Lancaster, Ohio, first born of Dr. Charles F. and Mary Catherine Rauch. He was very proud to be the son of Dr. Rauch who told Chick on numerous occasions...
Lisa Rice
Dec 19, 2021
Lisa Marie (Hillman) Rice, 56, passed away December 19, 2021, with her loving husband by her side at a Bangor hospital. She was born April 9, 1965, in Bangor. Lisa enjoyed boating, biking and geocaching. She worked at Camden National Bank for the past 7 years. Lisa loved being outside with her husband and best friend in about all aspects...
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