Obituaries

Earl Orcutt

Earl Orcutt

Oct 13, 2025

Eddington - Earl Silsby (Sib) Orcutt, 89, passed away October 13, 2025. His battle with cancer was far too aggressive to fight for a second time.

He was the son of Earl E. and Luella A. (Mann) Orcutt and husband of Joan F. (Burgess) Orcutt for 69 years.

Sib was a respected Foreman for many years in the Cutting Room at Viner...

Terri L. Estey-Rucevice

Terri L. Estey-Rucevice

Nov 1, 2025

NEWPORT, MAINE - Terri L. Estey-Rucevice, went home to her Lord and Savior November 1, 2025, at the age of 63. She is the daughter of Bernard and Evelyn (Sylvester) Estey. She was married to the love of her life and best friend, Tom Rucevice for 25 years.

Terri leaves behind a loving and faithful family; sisters, Belinda (Bud) Hoffses,...

Sally Ann (Augherton) Taylor

Sally Ann (Augherton) Taylor

Oct 28, 2025

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our mother, Sally Ann (Augherton) Taylor on October 28, 2025.

She was born in Bangor on January 10, 1934, one of four children born to Howard and Mary (Simmons) Augherton.

Sally attended schools in both Bangor and Millinocket. She was a devoted mother and friend to her four children and was...

Larry Lancaster

Larry Lancaster

Oct 28, 2025

Larry Emmett Lancaster, 95, died October 28, 2025. He was born July 17, 1930, in Lincoln, son of Carlton and Christine (Clowes) Lancaster.

Larry graduated from Mattanawcook Academy in 1949. Following graduation, he attended Conn Vocational School in Elkhart, Indiana to study musical instrument repair, graduating in 1951. Larry worked at Viner Music for many years in musical instrument repair....

Michele Ouellette

Michele Ouellette

Oct 28, 2025

Michele A. Ouellette, 57, passed unexpectedly on October 28, 2025. She was born on April 24, 1968 in Bangor, the daughter of Robert and Judith (Bragg) Smith.

Michele was an artist and found beauty all around her. She loved tending to her flower garden, four-wheeling, and spending time in nature with her husband, Jeff, often camping and watching the wildlife...

Mary Jane Williams

Mary Jane Williams

Oct 27, 2025

Mary Jane Williams, 88, has passed away on October 27th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Ernest and Mary Orme.

Mary Jane was raised in the greater Philadelphia area and began her working career as a nurse and then became a Pastor's wife, serving in churches and Christian education for nearly...

William Barron

William Barron

Oct 26, 2025

William D. Barron, 101 and 1/2, died peacefully at a Bangor hospital on October 26th, 2025, under exceptional care after a brief illness. He was son of Fred and Edna Barron of Pennsville, New Jersey. Bill was truly a member of the Greatest Generation, exemplifying resilience, patriotism, frugality, and commitment to traditional values of loyalty and honor.

Bill graduated from...

Justin Crisafulli

Justin Crisafulli

Oct 23, 2025

Justin "Jay" Crisafulli, Jr., 76, passed away October 23, 2025. He was formerly of Medford and Somerville MA. Justin was the beloved husband of 54 years to Ann (Barter) Crisafulli. Raised and educated in Somerville, he was the son of the late Justin Sr., and Thelma (Frustaglia) Crisafulli.

Of his many passions his love for his faith in Jesus and the...

Doris McCorison

Doris McCorison

Oct 17, 2025

HANCOCK - Doris M. (Sloat) McCorison, 102, passed peacefully October 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family at a Bangor Hospital. She was born January 29, 1923, in Presque Isle, Maine, the cherished daughter of Norman Benjamin and Clara (Armstrong) Sloat.

Doris lived a long and beautiful life filled with faith, family, and quiet strength. Over the years...

Robert Blanchard

Robert Blanchard

Oct 17, 2025

Robert "Bob" Blanchard

March 27, 1948 - October 17, 2025

Robert Arthur "Bob" Blanchard spent most of his life surrounded by engines, salt, air and family. A lifelong marine mechanic and businessman, he found peace in the rhythm of the tides and pride in a job done right.

Bob was born on March 27, 1948, in Antrim, New Hampshire,...

Darlene Randlett

Darlene Randlett

Oct 16, 2025

Darlene J. (Bates) Randlett, 67, passed away on October 16, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on February 21, 1958 in Hartland, ME., the daughter of Herbert J. and Beulah A. (Wilder) Bates.

In addition to her parents, Darlene was predeceased by her brothers, Leslie and Norman Bates; sister, Charlotte Johnston; nephew, Herbert J. Bates III....

Joan Drinkwater

Joan Drinkwater

Oct 15, 2025

Celebrating the Life of a Devoted Nurse, Loving Wife and Cherished Aunt and Friend

Joan Marie Martin Drinkwater (1931-2025)

ORONO - Joan Marie Drinkwater, known affectionally to her loved ones as "Jo", passed away peacefully at Dirigo Pines in Orono, Maine and went to Heaven on October 15, 2025. Born on August 28, 1931, in Old Town, Maine, Joan was...

Philip Savage

Philip Savage

Oct 14, 2025

Veazie, Maine - Philip Martin Savage Jr. went by many names. There was Phil of course but there was also Flipper, Philly, Philthy, the real mayor of Bangor, PMS Jr. and when he was teasing you, Phiiiiillllll!!!! He got a kick out of all of them but what Phil loved being called most was Daddy, Brother, Son, Uncle, Cousin, Nephew,...

James Manship

James Manship

Oct 14, 2025

BANGOR - James Curtis "Jim" Manship, 90, passed away on October 14, 2025, in Bangor, Maine. He was born in Calais, Maine, on April 30, 1935, the son of Earl and Alice Manship.

Jim was a graduate of Calais Memorial High School and served his country as a member of the United States Air Force from 1953 to 1974. A proud...

Dwayne Hall

Dwayne Hall

Oct 13, 2025

Holden, Maine - Dwayne L. Hall, 81, died unexpectedly October 13, 2025, at a Bangor nursing home. He was born January 7, 1944, in Presque Isle, the son of Ronald L. Hall and Leona P. (McDonald) Hall.

Dwayne attended school in Carmel Junior and High School. He began working as a fuel delivery man, for Bradstreet Fuel in 1966 and remained...

Beverley Shapiro

Beverley Shapiro

Oct 13, 2025

Bangor - Beverley Fox Shapiro, 85, died October 13, 2025. She was born July 10, 1940, in Montreal, Canada, the daughter of Michael and Freda (Harris) Fox.

Beverley graduated from McGill University with a degree in Elementary Education. She was the Librarian of Fruit Street Elementary School in Bangor for many years. Beverley was also an active member of the Jewish...

Carroll Weeks

Carroll Weeks

Oct 11, 2025

Carroll N. Weeks, 81, passed away on October 11, 2025, in Bangor. He was born April 2, 1944 in Mars Hill, the son of Margaret and Lawrence Weeks.

Carroll graduated from Aroostook Central Institute in Mars Hill and worked as a county deputy sheriff before embarking on a two-decade career as a linesman and manager for Bell Telephone Company. He retired...

Elizabeth McGary

Elizabeth McGary

Oct 10, 2025

Elizabeth (Betty) Harriman McGary, RN

Bangor

Elizabeth (Betty) Harriman McGary, RN, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed

away peacefully at her home on October 10, 2025, at the age of 91, surrounded by her

loving family and dear friends.

Born in Bar Harbor, Maine, on February 17, 1934, Betty was the daughter of John and Alyce

Harriman. She graduated from Ellsworth High School, Class of...

Karen Ann Savage

Karen Ann Savage

Oct 6, 2025

Levant - Karen Ann (King) Savage, 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Monday, 6 October 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor, Maine, after complications while in the care of a local nursing home, a burden she faced with grace and courage.

She was born August 10, 1948, in Van Buren, Maine. She had many siblings, Robert, Paul, Linda, Joyce,...

Richard Potter

Richard Potter

Oct 6, 2025

ORRINGTON, MAINE - Richard L. Potter, 76, passed away peacefully Monday, October 6, 2025, at a local hospital. He was born, February 5, 1949, in Bangor, the son of Gilbert Richard and Cecile Mary (Plourde) Potter.

Richard grew up in Holden, Maine and attended Brewer High School and played football. He was an honored and proud member of the Exiles...