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James Brooks

James Brooks

Jan 17, 2025

 James R. Brooks

Newburgh

James “Jim” Brooks, 84, passed away unexpectedly January 17, 2025, after a brief illness. 

He was born in Bradley, January 5, 1941 the son of Loren “Doc” C. and Martha “Daisy” (Harriman) Brooks.

He served in the US Army. Jim was employed by the Foundry in Old Town, the Pie Plate, Old Town and lastly the paper mill Old Town...

William Anthony Masters

William Anthony Masters

Jan 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bill Masters, 67, of Veazie ME, who left this world on January 12, 2025. With his loved ones close by, he departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and laughter that will forever be cherished by all who knew him.

Born on September 21st, 1957 in Weymouth,...

James Dowd

James Dowd

Jan 12, 2025

BANGOR and MILLINOCKET - James Gordon Dowd died peacefully on Jan. 12, 2025, at Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor with his loving family at his bedside. Jim was born in Bangor on April 30, 1937, the son of Norbert X. Dowd Sr. and Theresa (Nelligan) Dowd. He was educated in Bangor parochial schools and graduated in 1955 from John...

Chris Ames

Chris Ames

Jan 11, 2025

Dover-Foxcroft- Chris Alan Ames Jr, 25, died January 11, 2025. He was born in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, on December 18, 1999, a son of Chris Alan Ames Sr. and Melanie (LaBlanc) Ayer.

Chris graduate in 2019 from Good Will-Hinkley High School Fairfield, Maine. He worked in the school store cashing out students. He loved numbers. He loved helping people! He collected watches...

Mary Horan

Mary Horan

Jan 11, 2025

Mary Horan

Bangor

Mary Horan, 93, of Bangor passed peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2024 at Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mary was born in Boston, MA on July 16, 1931. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Anna Horan; brother Robert Horan Jr.; and niece Janet Horan. She is survived by her beloved great niece Jessica Horan and...

Lucy Ella Tripp

Lucy Ella Tripp

Jan 9, 2025

Lucy Ella Tripp, 90, peacefully passed away on January 9, 2025, at her home in Bangor, surrounded by the family and friends she loved dearly. She was born on July 8, 1934, in Blue Hill, the daughter of Bernard J. Carter and Phyllis Grindle/Carter.

Lucy graduated from Bingham High School in the Class of 1953. On March 20, 1960, she married...

Charles Wilson Kittridge

Charles Wilson Kittridge

Jan 8, 2025

Charles Wilson Kittridge of Orono, Maine passed away on January 8, 2025 at the age of 98. 

Charlie was born on March 2, 1926 in Ripley, Maine to Roland Morrill Kittridge and Bertha Arno Kittridge. He grew up with his two brothers and one sister on the family’s dairy farm. Following high school, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps Cadet...

Sheldon Hartstone

Sheldon Hartstone

Jan 8, 2025

Sheldon L. Hartstone, 90, died unexpectedly January 8, 2025, at his home. He was born September 3, 1934, in Bangor, the son of Arthur and Gertrude (Share) Hartstone.

A well-known developer and business owner of Fairmount Hardware, Sheldon graduated from Bangor High School, class of 1953. He married Valerie Hawkins who died May 10, 2001.

Surviving Sheldon, are his children,...

Fern Williamslibby

Fern Williamslibby

Jan 1, 2025

FERN D. (FOSTER) WILLIAMSLIBBY

Fern D. Williamslibby, Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Sister joined her Lord on January 1, 2025 at her home in Lisbon.

She was the daughter of Lt.Col. John C. and Fern (Dwelly) Foster. Fern grew up in Brewer where she lived until her late 40's when she moved to Lisbon. She was a graduate of Brewer High...

Juanita Wainwright

Juanita Wainwright

Jan 1, 2025

Bangor and Amherst - Juanita "Nita" M. (Farnsworth) Wainwright passed away peacefully the morning of January 1, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Nita was born on February 13, 1946, at the Good Samaritan Home in Bangor, to Phyllis Farnsworth of Amherst, Maine. She was adopted by her grandmother, Doris Farnsworth of Amherst, and raised by her and...

Paul J. Spellman

Paul J. Spellman

Dec 31, 2024

BANGOR - Paul Joseph Spellman, 63, passed away December 31, 2024, with family by his side, after a tough battle with cancer. He was born December 29, 1961, in Bangor, the son of Thomas F. and Eleanor F. (Cameron) Spellman.

Paul attended St. Mary’s School, John Bapst and Bangor High Schools. He worked for many years at Shaw’s Supermarket. Paul enjoyed...

John M. Kepple Sr.

John M. Kepple Sr.

Dec 31, 2024

SOUTH PORTLAND - John Kepple Sr., 81, passed away on December 31, 2024, after a long battle with congestive heart failure at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on July 27, 1943, in Warren, Ohio, he was the son of Murray and Mable (Beagle) Kepple. John graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in the...

Tyler Philip St. Peter

Tyler Philip St. Peter

Dec 28, 2024

HAMPDEN, MAINE - Tyler St. Peter, 25, passed suddenly and peacefully on December 28, 2024 at home with his brother, mother, and father by his side. He was born June 25, 1999 in Presque Isle, Maine; the son of Denis St. Peter and Susan (Cormier) St. Peter, and the brother of Justin St. Peter. Tyler was born with congenital heart...

Estelle M. Rowe

Estelle M. Rowe

Dec 26, 2024

Corinth - Estelle M. Rowe went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2024. She was born October 11, 1948, in Dexter, Maine, the oldest daughter of Clayton J. Ambrose and Vivian I. (Parker) Ambrose. 

Stell married the love of her life, Moncena “Monty” R. Rowe, on November 26, 1966. In November, they celebrated 58 years of marriage.

Stell brought her...

Julia Ann (Lorenz) Eaton

Julia Ann (Lorenz) Eaton

Dec 23, 2024

Julia Ann (Lorenz) Eaton, 97, of Bangor and South Brooksville, died peacefully on December 23, 2024 while in hospice care at her Winterberry Heights residence in Bangor. She was born February 5, 1927, the daughter of Otto Carl and Anna Liddell (Hill)Lorenz in Scranton, PA, where she grew up except for two years when her father's job took them to...

Robert Morrison

Robert Morrison

Dec 20, 2024

Robert “Bob” Morrison was born in Boston, MA. on February 9, 1932.

He died in Charleston, ME. on December 20, 2024.

His eyes were always open to the natural world he loved. He was endlessly fascinated by everything in it, from the tiniest insects that lived in the fields he farmed, to the glaciers that created the landscape and formed those fields.

It...

Josephine Wood

Josephine Wood

Dec 16, 2024

Josephine A. Wood of Lamoine passed away December 16, 2024, one day shy of her 94th birthday. She was born December 17, 1930 in Bangor, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Daley) Foster. At age 8, Josephine was taken in by foster parents, George and Mina Merrill.

Josephine graduated Bangor High School class of 1950 before attending nursing school at Maine...

Kenneth Alwyn Marston

Kenneth Alwyn Marston

Dec 15, 2024

Kenneth A. Marston, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine surrounded by his family.

He was born in West Roxbury, Massachusetts on January 25, 1946, the son of Alwyn F. and Hilda A. (Merrill) Marston. 

Ken graduated from Weymouth High School in 1964 and obtained an Associate’s Degree in 1966 from...

Britt Wetmore

Britt Wetmore

Dec 14, 2024

Allison "Britt" W. Wetmore passed away on December 14, 2024, as a result of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He was born in Bangor, Maine on August 24, 1948, the son of Allison K. and Cecilia A. (Ahearn) Wetmore. Britt enjoyed golfing, hunting, riding his motorcycle, an occasional Manhattan, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. He graduated from Winslow High...

Roy Alan Mace

Roy Alan Mace

Dec 13, 2024

Roy A. Mace

Orono

Roy Alan Mace, 88, born February 28, 1936 to Roy A. and Doris True Mace at Central Maine General Hospital in Lewiston, Maine passed away on December 13, 2024 in Orono, Maine.

Roy grew up in the Monmouth area, attending Monmouth and Wales schools and Lewiston High School. He worked on area dairy farms as a teenager and in...

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