Doris Erikson
Feb 19, 2026
Hermon, Maine - A memorial service for Doris Erikson, 91, who died February 19, 2026, will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Brewer Chapel of Brookings-Smith, 55 South Main St., Brewer. Relatives and friends are welcome to call from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.
Timothy Francis Nodurft Rockcress
Mar 30, 2026
Dr. Timothy Francis Rockcress, 67, passed away after a long struggle with frontotemporal dementia on March 30, 2026, at a Bangor, Maine, memory care facility. Born on March 10, 1959 in Seymour, Indiana, to Phillip Nodurft and Jeanette Kiger, Tim lived an abundant life marked by dedication, adventure, creativity and a passion for learning.
Tim graduated from Wheeling Park High School...
Jay Reese Brownlee
Apr 17, 2026
Jay Reese Brownlee, 59, died April 17, 2026 peacefully at home on a bluebird Maine day surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen "Kassie" Stevens and the devoted stepfather to Nora Zeigler.
Jay attended Andrews High School in Andrews, Texas, where he was an honors graduate and a first-team All-State offensive tackle for...
Lois Jean Carter
Apr 15, 2026
Glenburn - Lois Jean Carter, 70, wife of the late Stephen Carter, passed away peacefully at her home on April 15, 2026. She was born in Bangor, July 7, 1955, the daughter of Elmer "Shorty" and Maxine (Johnson) Fitz.
Lois started school in a one-room schoolhouse in West Glenburn, and later that school year started at the new Glenburn Elementary School....
Robert W. Shappy
Apr 14, 2026
Robert Wayne Shappy, 83, of Winterport passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026. He was born in St. Albans, Vermont on March 11, 1943, the son of Richard Shappy, and Henrietta (Jones) Shappy.
Bob grew up in Vermont where he attended Bellows Free Academy and shortly after graduation joined the National Guard for a few years. In 1962, he married Shirley...
Mary Ann Ayoob
Apr 14, 2026
Mary Ann Ayoob, 66, of Brewer, Maine, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, surrounded by her family after a devastating diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer.
Born on September 8, 1959, in Fort Fairfield, Maine, Mary Ann lived a life that touched many hearts through her gentle spirit, quiet strength and dry sense of humor. She found joy in simple...
Kim Ellen Hodge
Apr 11, 2026
Kim Geagan Hodge, 68 of Etna, ME passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2026. She will be dearly missed by Jeff, her husband of 34 years and all who loved her. Kim was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many. She was predeceased by her mother, Patricia Sandberg; father, John Geagan; step-father, Richard Sandberg; mother...
Gail Doris Hatch
Apr 10, 2026
GAIL DORIS HATCH
HERMON, MAINE - Gail D. Hatch, 85, passed away peacefully, after a period of declining health, at home, on April 10, 2026. Gail was born in Brewer, Maine, the daughter of the late Douglas A. Doane and Beatrice (Powers) Doane. She was predeceased by her parents and brother, Gary Doane. Gail grew up in Veazie and graduated from...
Stephen Alan Butterfield
Apr 9, 2026
BANGOR - Dr. Stephen Alan Butterfield, 77, affectionately known as "Dr. B," passed peacefully April 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 10, 1948, in Middlebury, Vermont, the son of Stewart E. and Mary E. (Coursey) Butterfield.
Stephen grew up in Middlebury with his parents, Stewart and Mary, and his sister, Nancy. He attended Middlebury High School...
Nancy Ann Shumaker
Apr 8, 2026
Nancy Ann Shumaker, 84, passed away April 8, 2026 at a Bangor Hospital. She was born March 5, 1942, in Bangor, the daughter of Archie and Winifred (Seeley) MacLeod.
Nancy grew up in Bucksport, Maine. When she was 16 years old, she started working at Averill's making blueberry pies and yeast rolls. If you have ever had her cooking, you know...
James K. White
Apr 7, 2026
James 'Jim' Kevin Patrick White, 71, of Eddington passed away after a battle with cancer on April 7, 2026, with his wife by his side. He was born on April 25, 1954 in Brentwood, NY., to Edward W. and Mary Tenisci White.
Jim was a man who lived life to the fullest. He graduated Brentwood high school and had begun his...
Deborah Joyce Welch
Apr 7, 2026
Deborah Joyce Welch, "Deb" to all who knew her, went to her eternal home on April 7, 2026. She was the much-loved daughter of Earl and Janet Welch. Deb enjoyed playing school, listening to country music, and being around people. When she was younger, she enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics. If you were ever introduced to Deb, she knew...
Fredrick Hugh Morse
Apr 4, 2026
BOOTHBAY HARBOR - Father Fredrick H. "Fred" Morse, a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Portland, Maine, entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2026. Father Fred was born in Bangor, Maine, on September 26, 1952, the son of Katherine (Murphy) Morse and Nathan Stanley Morse.
Father Fred was the fifth of seven children: Thomas H. Morse (deceased), Margaret Morse...
Stuart Robert Dexter
Apr 4, 2026
Stuart Robert Dexter peacefully passed away on April 4, 2026 at his home in Orono. He was born in Camden, ME., on April 30, 1935, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Aldrich) Dexter.
Stuart graduated from Waterville High School in 1953, and the University of Rhode Island in 1957 with a degree in accounting. He served in the U.S. Army at...
Forrest Hillman Grant
Apr 2, 2026
Forrest H. Grant
Bangor
Forrest Hillman Grant, 94, passed away peacefully April 2, 2026 with his loving wife and family by his side.
He was born in Bangor, May 14, 1931 the son of Judson M. Grant, Sr. and Florence (Hillman) Grant.
Forrest attended Bangor schools and graduated from Gould Academy, Bethel, class of 1949. He attended Ricker College, Houlton, and graduated from the...
Vaughn Daniel Thibodeau Sr.
Mar 31, 2026
WINTERPORT - Vaughn Daniel Thibodeau Sr., 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 31, 2026. He was born August 15, 1947, in Bangor, Maine. He grew up in Winterport, the son of Reno and Viola Thibodeau.
Vaughn graduated from Winterport High School and married his high-school sweetheart, Frances, in 1964. He was the owner of Vaughn...
Benjamin Ellis Grant
Mar 31, 2026
Benjamin E. Grant
Holden & Marlboro, Maine
Benjamin (Benjie) passed away peacefully on March 31st at the age of 80. He would tell you he died because his body simply wore out. Born to Ellen & Donald Grant on April 18th, 1945 in Bangor, Maine; he recalls a happy childhood cruising the downtown streets of Bangor on his beloved one...
Priscilla Choret Smith
Mar 28, 2026
Priscilla Choret Smith, 81, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 28, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1944 to George and Alice (Sloat) Shorette, and was the oldest of eight siblings. The family soon moved from Bangor to Bradford, where Priscilla graduated from Higgins Classical Institute. After graduation,...
Stephen G. Waddell
Mar 27, 2026
Stephen G. Waddell
Bangor
Stephen G. Waddell, 72, passed away peacefully, March 27, 2026 with his loving wife by his side.
He was born in Bangor, May 4, 1953, the son of Glenwood and Virginia (Locus) Waddell, and stepmother Kathleen Waddell.
Stephen married the love of his life, Marie-Anne Gosselin, May 25, 1985. He enjoyed spending all of his time with his wife, soulmate...
John Frederick Clifford
Mar 27, 2026
BANGOR - John Clifford, 61, passed away on March 27, 2026, at a Bangor hospital. He was born on September 27, 1964, at Toul-Rosiere Air Base in Toul, France, to the late William J. Sr. and Catherine "Kay" (Chapman) Clifford, while the family was stationed at Chaumont Air Force Base.
A 1984 graduate of Bangor High School, John went on...
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