Obituaries

Joyce Weaver

Joyce Weaver

Feb 15, 2021

WINTERPORT- On Monday, February 15, 2021, Joyce Marion Weaver, loving wife and mother of two passed away suddenly at the age of 60. The shock of her death rings far and wide for her family, friends and loved ones. As a leader in her community, everything that Joyce touched became warmer and more cared for. She had a gentle and...

Judith Solari

Judith Solari

Feb 15, 2021

Judith A. (Ellis) Solari, 80, passed away February 15, 2021, at a Bangor healthcare facility with her son by her side. She was born in Bar Harbor on July 27, 1940, the daughter of Lawrence E. and Helen (Grover) Ellis. Judith graduated from Mt. Desert High School in Northeast Harbor. She was accepted to Colby College but decided to work...

Lillian Jellison

Lillian Jellison

Feb 13, 2021

Lillian "Tucky" Alphina Jellison, 92, passed away February 13, 2021, at a Sanford healthcare facility. She was born March 16, 1928, in Eastbrook, the daughter of Napoleon J. and Gladys (Abbott) Poulin. Lillian worked at Evan's Hampden Shoe for many years where she retired. She was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star where she was Grand...

Ernest Park

Ernest Park

Feb 13, 2021

Major General Ernest C. Park Brewer Major General Ernest (Ernie) Cook Park, 88, passed away peacefully February 13, 2021, at his residence with his wife of 60 years and best friend, Elizabeth (Liz) Park, by his side. He was born in Dexter, Maine, January 8, 1933, son of Arthur L. Park and Bertha Cook Park. He had an amazing life....

Thomas Creeley

Thomas Creeley

Feb 13, 2021

HUDSON - Thomas Jules Creeley, 70, died at his home in Hudson, February 13, 2021. Tom was born as Thomas Jules Creeley in Littleton, New Hampshire on December 16,1950, the son of Robert Creeley and Ann (MacKinnon) Creeley (later Ann Creeley Ebitz Kucera). Tom married Regina Burke in 1973. Tom graduated high school from the Lenox School for Boys, during...

Richard Cyr

Richard Cyr

Feb 12, 2021

LEVANT – Richard “Dick” Allen Cyr, 74, passed away February 12, 2021, after a brief illness at a Bangor hospital. He was born July 25, 1946, in Fort Fairfield, the son of Elwood and Arlene “Dolly” (Currie) Cyr. Dick graduated from Fort Fairfield High School, Class of 1964. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Korea...

Maria B. Thomas

Maria B. Thomas

Feb 11, 2021

HERMON – Maria “Zen” Thomas, 67, died after a long illness on February 11, 2021, at a Bangor hospital. She was born August 26, 1953, in Manila, Philippines, the daughter of Teodolfo and Teodora (Dytuco) Banes. Upon graduation from college with an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Zen moved to Los Angeles, California, in...

Ralph Cobb

Ralph Cobb

Feb 10, 2021

HAMPDEN - Ralph W. Cobb Sr., 92, passed away February 10, 2021, at a Bangor healthcare facility. He was born March 29, 1928, in Hampden, the son of Wilbur R. and Lillian (Condon) Cobb. Ralph married Shirley (Giles) September 11, 1948. He worked most of his life as a truck driver, and a farmer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and...

Roger Dole

Roger Dole

Feb 9, 2021

HERMON- Roger Willis Dole, 93, passed away peacefully February 9, 2021. He was born November 30, 1927, in Hermon, the son of Arthur Sidney Dole and Marion Julia (Peabody) Dole. Roger had a love for life and people. He never met a stranger, just a friend he had not met. He had many interests including trains, gardening and sports. Roger...

Rosemary Gallant

Rosemary Gallant

Feb 9, 2021

BANGOR - Rosemary T. Gallant, 86, passed away peacefully February 9, 2021, at the Maine Veterans' Home, Bangor. She was born April 1, 1934, in Bangor, the daughter of Francis M. and Beatrice (Pray) Rivers. Rosemary graduated from John Bapst Memorial High School before becoming a desk clerk at the Bangor House Hotel. She enjoyed playing bingo and cribbage, as...

Janet Sleeper

Janet Sleeper

Feb 7, 2021

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Douglas Plenge

Douglas Plenge

Feb 7, 2021

Hermon and Bangor - Douglas J. Plenge, MSgt. USAF Retired, passed away peacefully at home February 7, 2021 with his wife by his side. Doug was born August 1, 1942 in Flushing, N.Y. to Charles and MaryAnn (Arnold) Plenge. His mother passed when he was an infant and he spent his early years in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his father and...

Kimberly D. "Kim" White

Kimberly D. "Kim" White

Feb 4, 2021

Kimberly “Kim” D. White, 57, passed away at her home on February 4, 2021, with her loving family and friends by her side. She was born October 10, 1963, in Bangor the daughter of Myron S. and Rosalie A. (Willey) Rumery. Kim lived life like there was no tomorrow. She enjoyed motorcycle rides with her husband. There are many great...

Robert Spearing

Robert Spearing

Feb 4, 2021

BANGOR- Robert “Bob” Francis Spearing, 90, husband of the late Margaret (Leighton) Spearing, died February 4, 2021, in Bangor. He was born February 4, 1931, in Bangor, the son of Ralph and Ruth (Fielding) Spearing. Following graduation from Bangor High School in 1949, Bob joined the United States Air Force as part of the first Air Police Class in USAF...

Russell Pier

Russell Pier

Feb 2, 2021

Dr. Russell Kenneth Pier, Jr. passed away on February 2, 2021 in Lakeland Florida with his family at his side. He was 95. Dr. Pier was a pioneer of the Pentecostal faith in the State of Maine, preached to thousands around the world, and was author of several books, the most recent being The Drive of Faith. On a bright...

Becky O'Neil

Becky O'Neil

Feb 2, 2021

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Patricia Turner

Patricia Turner

Feb 2, 2021

Patricia A. (McCluskey) Turner, 86, wife of the late Leroy “Stinky” Turner, passed away Feb 2, 2021 at a local nursing facility. She was born in Bangor to Joseph and Elizabeth McCluskey on Dec 7, 1934 the youngest of nine children. Family was the most important thing in Pat’s life, from the early years at Taylor Field watching Little League...

James Verge

James Verge

Feb 2, 2021

James H. Verge “Jim” 61, passed away unexpectedly February 2, 2021. He was born June 18, 1959 at Eastport Memorial Hospital. He is the son of James Howard Verge II and Loretta Ann (McLaughlin) Verge of Eastport. Jim graduated from Shead High School, Class of 1977. He attended the University of Maine Orono. He married Carlota (Diffin) Verge in 1991...

Brandon Thomas

Brandon Thomas

Feb 2, 2021

KENDUSKEAG- Brandon M. Thomas, 39, born September 20, 1981, died unexpectedly in his home on February 2, 2021 Brandon was known to be an extremely hard worker, at times working more than 18 hours a day in his family business, Maine Curb Solutions, which he took a great sense of pride in. He had a tremendous charm and witty sense...

Gladys Alma (Gould) Staples

Gladys Alma (Gould) Staples

Jan 31, 2021

HOLDEN- Gladys A. Staples, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021 in Bangor, Maine. She was a kind and loving wife, mother, and grandmother with a unique gift for making people smile and feel special and included. She collected hugs and hats and her door was always open to visitors. Gladys was well-known for her sweet spirit, her...