Obituaries

Mary Cady

Mary Cady

Jan 15, 2025

ORONO, MAINE -Mary Kathryn Arnold Cady, 75; a trailblazer in athletics, journalism, and military service, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a profound legacy of service, leadership, and community impact. A proud Kansan (and Jayhawk!) and lifelong advocate for equality in sports and education, Mary's influence was felt from her hometown of Holton, Kansas, to the athletic fields, rinks, and fieldhouses of Maine.

Mary is...

Alan Strout

Alan Strout

Jun 30, 2025

Alan Robert Strout, 67, died unexpectedly at his home in Kenduskeag on June 30, 2025. He was the son of Robert E. and Barbara Evelyn (Trafton) Strout.

Alan was born May 2, 1958. He graduated from Central High School in Corinth, Maine, and received his degree in accounting from Husson University. He worked at Reid's Confectionary and the University of...

Alan Stuber

Alan Stuber

Jun 29, 2025

Hermon - Alan K. Stuber, 72, died unexpectedly, June 29, 2025, at his home. He was born August 12, 1952, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Robert P. Stuber and Carolyn A. (Denson) Stuber.

Alan graduated from Hermon High School, Class of 1970. Following graduation, he served with the US Army during the Vietnam War. When he was done with...

Robert Gibbons

Robert Gibbons

Jun 28, 2025

Robert Joseph Gibbons, 92, husband of Starr Gibbons, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Brewer on November 10, 1932, the son of Harold and M. Estelle (Oakes) Gibbons.

He had a successful 30-year career with the Department of Transportation in Washington D.C. and ultimately retired to his favorite place: Surry,...

Gary Spaulding

Gary Spaulding

Jun 25, 2025

Bangor, Maine - Gary W. Spaulding, 76, died after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease on June 25, 2025, at Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 27, 1948, in Bangor, Maine, the son of Owen F. and Mildred H. (Connelly) Spaulding.

Gary graduated from Bangor High School, class of 1967. Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Navy...

Molly Inman Nagle

Molly Inman Nagle

Jun 25, 2025

BANGOR - Molly Inman Nagle, 89, of Bangor, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 13, 1936, the daughter of Harold and Cordelia (Putnam) Inman.

Molly grew up in Houlton and graduated as valedictorian from Ricker Classical Institute. She went on to attend the University of Maine at Orono, where...

James Leonard

James Leonard

Jun 24, 2025

James M. Leonard, AKA "ROCK STAR", 79, died unexpectedly June 24, 2025, at his home, his sanctuary, and the home that he built for his beloved daughter with his own two hands. He was born May 12, 1946, in Bangor.

James graduated from Hampden Academy in 1964 and then went on to college in Presque Isle to learn Auto...

Richard Knappe

Richard Knappe

Jun 24, 2025

Bangor, Maine - Richard James Knappe, 89, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025. Richard was born on November 12, 1935, in Huntington, New York (Long Island), the son of Arthur and Loretta (Flynn) Knappe.

After school, Richard joined the Air Force and moved to Dow Air Force Base in Bangor, Maine, where he eventually met the love of his life,...

Shirley Harris

Shirley Harris

Jun 20, 2025

CHARLESTON - Shirley Speed Harris, 91, beloved wife, precious mother and grandmother was carried away by angels into the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley Elizabeth Speed was born April 7, 1934, the eleventh of twelve children to Fred and Edna Speed of Bradford. She was raised...

Harry "Jake" Zeilor

Harry "Jake" Zeilor

Jun 14, 2025

Harry "Jake" Walter Zeilor, Jr. of Glenburn, ME died on June 14, 2025, at Sandy River Center in Farmington, ME.

Born September 28, 1939, in Berkeley Springs (Morgan County), WV, I was the son of Harry Walter Zeilor, Sr. and Lavida Christine.

I attended schools in Morgan County, served in the U.S. Navy, and am retired. I enjoyed helping others.

I am survived...

Josie Hicks

Josie Hicks

Jun 11, 2025

CHARLESTON - Josie P. "Jodi" Hicks, 67, died unexpectedly June 11, 2025, at her home. She was born April 4, 1958, in Waterville, Maine, the daughter of Harry A. and Lulu (McKechnie) Decker.

Jodi attended Dexter Regional High School, later went on to receive her GED from Nokomis Regional High School, in 1989. In her early years, she worked as a waitress and...

Bernice Adams

Bernice Adams

Jun 11, 2025

HERMON - Bernice E. "Bunny" Adams, 94, passed away peacefully June 11, 2025, at her home of natural causes. She was born May 25, 1931, in Hermon, the daughter of Edward H. and Dora M. (Banks) Pomroy.

Bunny married the love of her life, Ronald E. Adams July 8, 1953 whom she celebrated over 53 years of marriage until his...

Elizabeth Vanidestine

Elizabeth Vanidestine

Jun 8, 2025

BANGOR - Elizabeth "Betty" Vanidestine, 82, passed away June 8, 2025, at a local hospital. She was born July 19, 1942, in Frankfort, the daughter of Wallace and Dorothy (Knapp) Lockhart.

Betty was a loyal member of the Rebekah Lodge in Monroe as well as a member of the Grange for over fifty years.

Surviving Betty, are her son, Michael...

Geneva Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...