Clifton Pottle
Jul 13, 2025
Clifton Pottle, 85, passed away at his home on July 13, 2025. He was born in Alexander, Maine, on September 3, 1939, the son of Harold and Evelyn (Flood) Pottle. Cliff graduated from Shead Memorial High School in Eastport in 1957. He worked in construction and logging from 1958-1972. He formed Pottle Transportation in 1972 and operated it until he...
Joan Sheehan
Jul 12, 2025
On July 12, 2025, Joan Sheehan, of Hancock, Maine, passed away. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend.
Joan was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on February 23, 1934, to James and Florence (Healey) Gorman. She received Bachelor and Master degrees in English and Education from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She loved all aspects of her distinguished career...
Ronald Carson
Jul 11, 2025
Punta Gorda, FL - Ronald Carson, 84 of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Hampden, Maine, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on July 11th, 2025. Ronald battled Parkinson's disease but never lost his witty sense of humor or the ability to light up any room.
Ronald was born on November 30, 1940, in Perry, Maine to Ethel (Gove)...
Robert Ruhlin
Jul 11, 2025
HUDSON - It is with deep sadness that the family of Robert Earl "Bob" Ruhlin, 82, announce his peaceful passing on July 11, 2025. Born March 11, 1943, in Bangor, Maine, he was the third of five children of James R. and Helena G. (Hewes) Ruhlin.
Bob grew up in Bangor and graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1961....
Owen Young
Jul 10, 2025
DEDHAM - Owen D. "Bud" Young Sr., 96, passed away peacefully July 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born January 29, 1929, in Dedham, the son of Sherley Young and Cora M. (Johnson) Young.
After high school, Bud joined the Army and became a Radio Operator in Japan. After his Honorable discharge from the Army,...
Wilbur Cotton
Jul 10, 2025
EDDINGTON - Wilbur C. Cotton, 83, passed July 10, 2025, comfortably at his home. He was born May 10, 1942, in Bangor, the son of Frances Robina (Clarke) Cotton, and Percy Blanchard Cotton of Holden.
Wilbur spent most of his life self-employed in the construction world and had a love of trucks and equipment as a young child that carried...
Daniel Manning
Jul 9, 2025
Union, Maine - Daniel William Manning, 68, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at a Bangor hospital. He was born October 21, 1956, in Leominster, Massachusetts, the son of Burton W. Manning, and Shirley P. Manning.
Dan graduated from Hampden Academy, class of 1974. Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Army in Germany. He had a great love...
Mark Swan
Jul 8, 2025
Mark "Bird" William Swan died unexpectedly July 8th 2025 at his home in Bangor. He was born December 11th 1951 in Dexter, Maine, the first son of James and Jeanette Swan.
Mark, otherwise known as Bird, was a swing boogie and blues piano player, having played most of his life in numerous bands. (One Last Swing, Hot Wax, and others). He...
Julie Gagnon
Jul 8, 2025
Julie Ann Gagnon, 49, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2025. She was born in Ohio on August 20, 1975, the daughter of Francis and Karen (Hitshew) Abbott. Julie grew up in a military family, travelling all over before settling in Orrington. She was a graduate of John Bapst before earning her Bachelors from University of Maine.
Julie loved her family,...
William Michael "Mike" Hewes
Jul 8, 2025
SEDGWICK, MAINE- Michael Hewes, 76, passed away unexpectedly at home of health complications on July 8th, 2025. He was born on January 8th, 1949, in Washington, D.C., the son of Doris and Charles Hewes.
Michael lived in the Blue Hill area for over 50 years. He founded Hewes & Company, a home and cabinet-making business, in 1975, which celebrates its...
Robert McCullen
Jul 8, 2025
Robert G. McCullen, 93, passed away July 8, 2025. He was born in Chicago, Ill. Bob joined the military at a young age; he served for 23 years in both Korea and Vietnam. After retirement he worked for the U.S. Postal service for 19 years, serving as Postmaster of Milford for 15 of those years.
He was a member of...
Sara Smith
Jul 6, 2025
Sara J. Smith
Eddington
Sara Jane Smith, 90, wife of the late Vernon G. Smith, passed away July 6, 2025. She was born in Eddington, September 10, 1934, the daughter of George H. and Evangeline P. (Haycock) Knox.
Sara was employed as a cook at Holbrook School for many years. After retirement she enjoyed many winters in Florida, where she started line dancing...
Bernard Hall
Jul 4, 2025
Oakland, Maine - Bernard "Bernie" N. Hall, 75, passed away unexpectedly due to a sudden health event on Friday, July 4, 2025, at a Waterville Hospital. He was born April 4, 1950, in Bangor, the son of Maynard M. and Muriel F. (Degrasse) Hall.
Bernie graduated from Hampden Academy, he was a working student at the University of Maine at Fort Kent and...
Bruce Crawford
Jul 4, 2025
Bruce S. Crawford
Bangor -
Bruce Crawford, passed away July 4, 2025 at home with his wife and family by his side. He was born in Bangor, June 28, 1947 the son of Charles and Natalie (Hilchey) Crawford.
Bruce attended Old Town schools, then enlisted in the US Army. After basic training he was deployed to Vietnam for a tour. After his discharge...
Thomas Russell
Jul 2, 2025
Orrington - Thomas J. Russell "Tom", 68, passed away on July 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 28, 1957, in Bangor, the son of the late John and Betty Russell.
Tom graduated from John Bapst High School and EMTC. He worked for many years at Maine Energy and EMMC. Tom was a former member of The Bangor Elks...
Jordon Cain
Jun 30, 2025
Jordon "Jordie" D. Cain
Beloved son, brother, friend
March 9, 1993 -June 30, 2025
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - With unimaginable heartbreak, we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Jordon D. Cain, at the age of 32.
Jordon was born on March 9, 1993, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. From a young age, with his quiet confidence...
Alan Strout
Jun 30, 2025
Alan Robert Strout, 67, died unexpectedly at his home in Kenduskeag on June 30, 2025. He was the son of Robert E. and Barbara Evelyn (Trafton) Strout.
Alan was born May 2, 1958. He graduated from Central High School in Corinth, Maine, and received his degree in accounting from Husson University. He worked at Reid's Confectionary and the University of Maine. In 1979, he...
Alan Stuber
Jun 29, 2025
Hermon - Alan K. Stuber, 72, died unexpectedly, June 29, 2025, at his home. He was born August 12, 1952, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Robert P. Stuber and Carolyn A. (Denson) Stuber.
Alan graduated from Hermon High School, Class of 1970. Following graduation, he served with the US Army during the Vietnam War. When he was done with...
Robert Gibbons
Jun 28, 2025
Robert Joseph Gibbons, 92, husband of Starr Gibbons, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Brewer on November 10, 1932, the son of Harold and M. Estelle (Oakes) Gibbons.
He had a successful 30-year career with the Department of Transportation in Washington D.C. and ultimately retired to his favorite place: Surry,...
Peter Polk
Jun 25, 2025
Greenbush, Maine - Peter Philip Polk left to live with his Savior on June 25, 2025, at a Bangor hospital, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief but severe illness after years of battling cancer. He was born on October 16, 1941, in Brewer, Maine, the son of Philip and Kathleen (Greene) Polk.
Peter grew up in the "Little...
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