Obituaries

Harriet Dowd

Mar 31, 2025

HARRIET C. DOWD

BANGOR and MILLINOCKET - Harriet Louise (Chisholm) Dowd died peacefully knowing the love of her family on March 31, 2025, at Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor. She was born in Bangor on Aug. 30, 1937, the daughter of Joseph Harry Chisholm and Annie Marguerite (Glenn) Chisholm. She spent her early childhood in Millinocket until moving to Bangor...

Eugene Eslin

Mar 30, 2025

BANGOR - Eugene E. Eslin Jr, 86, passed away peacefully March 30th, 2025. He was born June 23rd, 1938, in Bangor, the son of Eugene E. Sr and Merna M. (White) Eslin.

Eugene attended Bangor High School where he was a member of Stetson Rifles; from there he went on to work at Standard Shoe. He joined the Air National Guard...

Michael Hatch

Mar 30, 2025

ELLSWORTH - Michael C. Hatch, 78, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on March 30, 2025. Born in Brewer on February 11, 1947, he was the son of Archie and Helen (Millett) Hatch.

Michael grew up in Brewer, graduating from Brewer High School, Class of 1965. He attended Boston University for one year and graduated from the...

Raymond Wilfred Fournier

Mar 29, 2025

BANGOR, MAINE: Raymond Wilfred Fournier (Aug. 3, 1926 - March 29, 2025) was born in Long Pond, ME, and was the third child of Ivan and Florence Rancourt Fournier.

Ray was the last surviving member of the Class of 1944, Jackman, ME. Ray was a World War II Veteran who served in the Armored Corps HHQT as a Corporal T-5, training...

Jacqueline Vafiades

Mar 27, 2025

BANGOR - Jacqueline Theresa (Parent) Vafiades, 89, passed away in her sleep on March 27, 2025, at Sylvia Ross Home. She was born April 2, 1935, in Bangor, the daughter of Lawrence Leon Parent and Anita Germaine (Durrette) Parent of Old Town, Maine.

After graduating from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1955, Jacqueline worked at Eastern Maine Medical Center in...

Sarah Strout

Mar 26, 2025

Sarah Palmer Strout

Sarah "Sally" Palmer Strout, 86, died unexpectedly on March 26, 2025, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center near her home in Bangor, Maine with family by her side. Sally was born in Bangor, Maine on April 23, 1938, the daughter of Richard Stanley Palmer and Elaine Beatrice Reed. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Joyce Veysey

Mar 21, 2025

Joyce Veysey, 96, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully, March 21, 2025. Joyce was born in Bowdoinham, Maine, July 2, 1928, the daughter of the late Alvah Bugbee Kelley and Beatrice Maude (Allen) Kelley.

Joyce lived in Boynton Beach for the past 8 years, of which the first 5 years she lived with her son, Terrence Veysey and his wife,...

Mary Turner

Mar 21, 2025

Milford - Mary Catherine Turner, 64, passed peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born August 16, 1960, in Bangor, the daughter of Gerald and Julia (Shannon) Turner.

Mary was a graduate of Bangor High School and Beal College. She was employed at North Light Eastern Maine...

William "Bill" Arthur Ramage, Jr.

Mar 20, 2025

PERRY - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William "Bill" Arthur Ramage Jr., 77, who left us on March 20, 2025, in Bangor, Maine, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born March 28, 1947, in Jackson, Michigan, to parents William Arthur Ramage and Phyllis Elizabeth Goding.

Bill grew up in Westfield, New Jersey,...

David Finley

Mar 20, 2025

David R. Finley Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2025. He was born in Greenville, ME., on February 27, 1932, the son of Charles H. and Velma (Ryder) Finley. He could be found hunting, fishing or camping with his childhood friends, 'the Brady Gang'. They remained lifelong friends.

David graduated from Greenville High School class of 1952....

Barbara Allen

Mar 19, 2025

Barbara J. Allen, 81, of LaGrange, Maine, and Port Richey, Florida, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2025. She was born February 14, 1944, the daughter of Eugene and Mary Foss of Charleston.

Barbara was a homemaker, as well as a CNA at the Elizabeth Levinson Center in Bangor, Maine. She retired after years of working with wonderful...

George Shaw

Mar 19, 2025

On March 19, 2025, the Rev. George Shaw passed away at a Belfast healthcare facility. He was born December 31, 1952, to the late Dorothy and William Shaw, Jr.

George worked for many years for the City of Bangor until retirement. He was well known for giving spiritual readings. Georgie loved gardening and adored dogs.

George was predeceased by his beloved wife,...

Marie Lord

Mar 19, 2025

MARIE BOWDEN LORD

HAMPDEN - Marie B. Lord, 94, passed away peacefully at Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on March 19, 2025, with family at her side. She was born in Camden, November 21, 1930, the daughter of Gerald L. and Vernice M. (Leavitt) Bowden.

Raised in Rockport, Maine, Marie was the second of four children, all close in age. Her father...

Warren Perkins II

Mar 18, 2025

Warren “Skip” P. Perkins II, 73, passed away surrounded by family on March 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 30, 1951 in Hartford, CT., to Warren P. Perkins and Wilma (Brown) Perkins.

Skip spent most of his life in Wallingford, graduating from Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford, CT. After graduation, he married and welcomed...

Margaret Curry

Mar 18, 2025

Stetson - Margaret G. (Charters) Curry, 83, passed away at a Bangor hospital on March 18, 2025. She was born in Levant, Maine on May 21, 1941, the daughter of Ralph and Carmon Charters.

Peggy graduated from Corinna Union Academy in 1959 and went on to attend college at UMPI Teacher's College, graduating with a degree in Education in 1963. She...

Mary Caulkins

Mar 17, 2025

Mary Caulkins, 66, passed away on March 17th, 2025. She was born January 20th, 1959, the daughter of Stephen E. and Gisela M. (Wittig) Lucas.

Mary enjoyed many hobbies, camping, snowmobiling, knitting, and fishing. Her favorite thing to do was to spend time with her family. With her husband, siblings, children and grandchildren.

Mary is survived...

Gregory R. Hope

Mar 17, 2025

Bangor - Gregory R. Hope, 68, lost a valiant 2-year battle with cancer on March 17, 2025, and died peacefully at home with his wife by his side. Greg was born in Millinocket, Maine, on December 29, 1956, to Gordon" Dean" Hope and Hazel M. Hemmings Hope. The family moved to Bangor in 1963.

Greg worked for many years in the...

Sandra Slate

Mar 17, 2025

Sandra D. Slate, 66, went home to God on the evening of March 17, 2025, after living with dementia for many years. She was born on December 26, 1958, in Fontana, California.

Sandra grew up in Patten, Maine, with her parents, Lawrence and Roberta Palmer. She spent most of her life taking care of others. After earning her...

Raymond Wood

Mar 16, 2025

BANGOR -Raymond Richard "Woody" Wood, 93, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at the Maine Veterans' Home in Bangor. He was born July 10, 1931, in Portland, Maine, the son of Earl Augustus and Marion (Maynard) Wood.

Ray graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1950. One month later, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served during...

Bert Mandigo

Mar 16, 2025

KENDUSKEAG - Bert Barnhart Mandigo, 93, died March 16, 2025, at a Bangor hospital. He was born December 17, 1931, in Russell, New York, the son of Everett E. and Margaret (Barnhart) Mandigo.

Bert joined the U.S. Army in 1949 and served in Panama. He received his GED in the military in 1952. In 1953, he married Edna M....