Obituaries

Geneva Smith

Jun 7, 2025

ORRINGTON - Geneva Eileen Smith, 91, passed away peacefully at her home on June 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 1, 1933, the daughter of Pearl William and Louise Ester (Gilman) Bennett.

Geneva married the love of her life, Elmer L. Smith, on July 7, 1951, and enjoyed 73 years of marriage. She was a...

Richard Clark

Jun 6, 2025

Orrington, Maine -

Richard Roy Clark Sr., 85, of Orrington, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 24, 1939, in Orrington, the son of Fred R. and Gertrude (Harding) Clark. Richie grew up on his family's dairy farm and attended schools in Orrington. He was a member of Brewer High...

Paula Emerson

Jun 5, 2025

Paula Jean Emerson

Greenfield, ME

Paula Emerson, 67, passed away June 5, 2025, after a battle with cancer.

She was born in Old Town, April 7, 1958, the daughter of Clarence A. and Pauline B. (Bishop) Thibodeau.

Paula was employed with James River Paper Mill for many years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Old Town and the Elks Club of...

Sally Giamalis

Jun 3, 2025

Sally Alexis Giamalis, of Alburtis, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, after a courageous recovery from multiple brain injuries in 2023 and a lifetime MS diagnosis. Sally leaves a legacy of love, courage, and compassion in the hearts of all who knew her.

Born to George James Giamalis and Florence Ann Giamalis (Annie), Sally embodied a deep sense of...

Ruth Cyr

Jun 3, 2025

RUTH ELEANOR CYR

HERMON

Ruth E. Cyr, 95, beloved mother and grandmother, died June 3, 2025 at her residence, in the presence of her loving family. Ruth was born in Milo, the firstborn daughter of Charles A. and Edith L. (Newman) Grinnell. Her "first breath" was taken at McFadden Hospital in Milo.

Ruth grew up in Milo during difficult economic times. She first...

Francis Boltrom

Jun 3, 2025

THORNDIKE - Francis (Frank) J. Boltrom, 90, passed away peacefully at his home on June 3, 2025, with his wife of 60 years at his side.

Frank was born in New Milford, Connecticut on July 16, 1934. The son of Charles Joseph & Mary Madeline (Chumcha). He attended New Milford schools, then went on to study Mechanical Design at Henry...

Michael Allen

Jun 2, 2025

Michael Jay Allen

May 14, 1947 - June 2, 2025

Hampden, Maine - Michael "Mike" Allen, founder of Winterport Boot Shop and a beloved presence in the community for more than five decades, passed away on June 2. He was 78.

Mike was born in the Bronx, New York, the son of Robert and Gertrude (Mittleman) Allen. As a child,...

Kurt Adams

Jun 2, 2025

Kurt W. Adams, 54, passed away on June 2, 2025, following a brief illness. He was born on March 5, 1971, the son of Charles and Ruth Adams.

Kurt is survived by his loving wife, Melissa Adams; children, Jakob Adams, Samara Adams, and Gabrielle Rogers; parents, Charles and Ruth Adams; brother, Travis Adams; step-son, Justin Morgan; bonus granddaughter, Skyler Morgan;...

Louise Snow

May 30, 2025

ORONO - Louise E. Snow, 95, passed away May 30, 2025, at a Bangor hospital. She was born January 7, 1930, in Bristol, Connecticut, the daughter of Rene and Alice (Morrisette) Taillon.

Louise graduated from Bristol High School, Connecticut. Following graduation, she continued her education, graduating from Bay Path College, Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Class of 1949, with a Medical Secretarial Degree. From...

Jeanne Rogers

May 30, 2025

Jeanne (White) Rogers died on [May 30, 2025] at 96 with her daughter, Barbara, by her bedside. She was born on February 14, 1929 in Passumpsic, Vermont, daughter of J. Edward White and Helena (Harmon) White.

She graduated from Old Town High School in 1946, and from the Eastern Maine General Hospital School of Nursing Program in 1950. That same...

Dain Bryant

May 28, 2025

Dain L Bryant, 59, died May 28, 2025 after a long valiant battle with Early Onset Dementia. He was born September 28, 1965, in Bangor, the son of Larry L. and Brenda (Brodie) Bryant.

Dain graduated from Brewer High School, Class of 1984. Following graduation he entered law enforcement. He began his career in Orono, then on to Brewer, Penobscot County...

Anne Goodie

May 28, 2025

GLENBURN/OLD TOWN, MAINE- Anne Marie (Michaud) Goodie, 63, passed away peacefully, holding the hands of her husband, daughter and son-in-law on May 28, 2025, from a short illness in a Portland hospital. She was born July 2, 1961, to Ben and Annette (Marquis) Michaud.

Anne was raised in Old Town, Maine, where she met the love of her life and...

Joan Chase

May 27, 2025

Joan R. Chase, 90, passed away on May 27, 2025 at her home in Veazie following a long illness. She was born on August 19, 1934, the daughter of Owen and Florence (Moores) Getchell.

Joan grew up in the Bangor area, attending Bangor schools. She married the love of her life, Jerome "Jerry" Chase, on May 1, 1954. They built...

Angela Paradis

May 25, 2025

Angela "Angie" Marie Paradis passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday May 25, 2025 after many years battling multiple health issues.

Angela was born on May 6, 1984, she grew up in Bangor and was a graduate of Bangor High school. She would proudly remind every one of her original birthplace, "I am from Boston".

Angela loved all...

Kim Mazerolle

May 25, 2025

Kim Marie Mazerolle, 67, of Holden, Maine went home with the Lord peacefully on May 25, 2025 surrounded by family after a lingering illness. Kim was born on June 21, 1957 to parents Eugene "Dale" and Norma (Corrow) Bouchard in Caribou, Maine. The second born of five, Kim was often seen as a protector to her younger siblings and a...

Norma Akerson

May 24, 2025

Harrington - Norma Jean Akerson, 86, died peacefully in Harrington, Maine, on May 24th, 2025. She was born in Eddington, Maine, on July 16th, 1938. She was the daughter of Lewis and Arlene Orcutt of Eddington. Norma attended Brewer High School, class of 1956. Following school, she held many jobs.

She was a jack of all trades, but her true passion...

George Lavoie

May 24, 2025

BANGOR - George Lavoie, 72, passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2025. He was born April 12, 1953 in Bangor, Maine.

George was predeceased by his parents, George R. and Marilyn (Gillis) Lavoie; and grandson, Johnathan. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Karen; children, Michelle Joy and her husband, Steve, and George C. Lavoie; four grandchildren, Xander, Autumn,...

Colin Shields

May 19, 2025

Colin F. Shields

Hermon

Colin Shields, 93, passed away, May 19, 2025 in Bangor.

He was born in Bangor August 7, 1931 the son of Hubert E. "Ted" and Harriet L. (Smith) Shields.

Colin operated his own small engine repair business in Carmel for many years. His passion was stock car racing, a hobby he enjoyed for over 65 years. He was proud to...

Pamela Champagne

May 18, 2025

Pam Champagne, who traveled the world and spent years living and working abroad in Uganda and other African countries, passed away on May 18 after a long battle with cancer. She was 76 years old.

The eldest of five children, Pam was raised in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Her father, John Burton Warner, was a commercial pilot for Eastern Air Lines and...

Jami Downing

May 18, 2025

BANGOR - Jami Downing, 46, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, May 18th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She fought with determination and grace, inspiring everyone who knew her.

Jami became a single mother at 18 and devoted her life to raising her daughter, who will forever be grateful. She worked and put herself through...