Obituaries

Raymond Wilfred Fournier

Mar 29, 2025

BANGOR, MAINE: Raymond Wilfred Fournier (Aug. 3, 1926 - March 29, 2025) was born in Long Pond, ME, and was the third child of Ivan and Florence Rancourt Fournier.

Ray was the last surviving member of the Class of 1944, Jackman, ME. Ray was a World War II Veteran who served in the Armored Corps HHQT as a Corporal T-5, training...

Jacqueline Vafiades

Mar 27, 2025

BANGOR - Jacqueline Theresa (Parent) Vafiades, 89, passed away in her sleep on March 27, 2025, at Sylvia Ross Home. She was born April 2, 1935, in Bangor, the daughter of Lawrence Leon Parent and Anita Germaine (Durrette) Parent of Old Town, Maine.

After graduating from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1955, Jacqueline worked at Eastern Maine Medical Center in...

Mary Turner

Mar 21, 2025

Milford - Mary Catherine Turner, 64, passed peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born August 16, 1960, in Bangor, the daughter of Gerald and Julia (Shannon) Turner.

Mary was a graduate of Bangor High School and Beal College. She was employed at North Light Eastern Maine...

David Finley

Mar 20, 2025

David R. Finley Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2025. He was born in Greenville, ME., on February 27, 1932, the son of Charles H. and Velma (Ryder) Finley. He could be found hunting, fishing or camping with his childhood friends, 'the Brady Gang'. They remained lifelong friends.

David graduated from Greenville High School class of 1952....

George Shaw

Mar 19, 2025

On March 19, 2025, the Rev. George Shaw passed away at a Belfast healthcare facility. He was born December 31, 1952, to the late Dorothy and William Shaw, Jr.

George worked for many years for the City of Bangor until retirement. He was well known for giving spiritual readings. Georgie loved gardening and adored dogs.

George was predeceased by his beloved wife,...

Marie Lord

Mar 19, 2025

MARIE BOWDEN LORD

HAMPDEN - Marie B. Lord, 94, passed away peacefully at Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on March 19, 2025, with family at her side. She was born in Camden, November 21, 1930, the daughter of Gerald L. and Vernice M. (Leavitt) Bowden.

Raised in Rockport, Maine, Marie was the second of four children, all close in age. Her father...

Warren Perkins II

Mar 18, 2025

Warren “Skip” P. Perkins II, 73, passed away surrounded by family on March 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 30, 1951 in Hartford, CT., to Warren P. Perkins and Wilma (Brown) Perkins.

Skip spent most of his life in Wallingford, graduating from Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford, CT. After graduation, he married and welcomed...

Margaret Curry

Mar 18, 2025

Stetson - Margaret G. (Charters) Curry, 83, passed away at a Bangor hospital on March 18, 2025. She was born in Levant, Maine on May 21, 1941, the daughter of Ralph and Carmon Charters.

Peggy graduated from Corinna Union Academy in 1959 and went on to attend college at UMPI Teacher's College, graduating with a degree in Education in 1963. She...

Mary Caulkins

Mar 17, 2025

Mary Caulkins, 66, passed away on March 17th, 2025. She was born January 20th, 1959, the daughter of Stephen E. and Gisela M. (Wittig) Lucas.

Mary enjoyed many hobbies, camping, snowmobiling, knitting, and fishing. Her favorite thing to do was to spend time with her family. With her husband, siblings, children and grandchildren.

Mary is survived...

Gregory R. Hope

Mar 17, 2025

Bangor - Gregory R. Hope, 68, lost a valiant 2-year battle with cancer on March 17, 2025, and died peacefully at home with his wife by his side. Greg was born in Millinocket, Maine, on December 29, 1956, to Gordon" Dean" Hope and Hazel M. Hemmings Hope. The family moved to Bangor in 1963.

Greg worked for many years in the...

Sandra Slate

Mar 17, 2025

Sandra D. Slate, 66, went home to God on the evening of March 17, 2025, after living with dementia for many years. She was born on December 26, 1958, in Fontana, California.

Sandra grew up in Patten, Maine, with her parents, Lawrence and Roberta Palmer. She spent most of her life taking care of others. After earning her...

Raymond Wood

Mar 16, 2025

BANGOR -Raymond Richard "Woody" Wood, 93, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at the Maine Veterans' Home in Bangor. He was born July 10, 1931, in Portland, Maine, the son of Earl Augustus and Marion (Maynard) Wood.

Ray graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1950. One month later, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served during...

Bert Mandigo

Mar 16, 2025

KENDUSKEAG - Bert Barnhart Mandigo, 93, died March 16, 2025, at a Bangor hospital. He was born December 17, 1931, in Russell, New York, the son of Everett E. and Margaret (Barnhart) Mandigo.

Bert joined the U.S. Army in 1949 and served in Panama. He received his GED in the military in 1952. In 1953, he married Edna M....

Brian Libby

Mar 15, 2025

Brian J. Libby

Levant

Brian J. Libby, 70, in his last days surrounded by family and friends, made the journey home to Heaven on Saturday March 15, 2025. Brian was born on March 9, 1955, in Bangor, to Vernon and Sherrill Libby. He grew up in Hermon and graduated from Hermon High School in 1973. Brian and his high school sweetheart Gayle...

Ruth Anne Price

Mar 14, 2025

Ruth Anne Price finished her earthly journey and was promoted to her heavenly home on March 14, 2025. Her beloved niece and caregiver, Mary (Bingham) Anderson, and great-great-niece Brittany Greenlaw, were with her in her final moments.

Ruth was born on January 5, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Cecil and Lillian (Magill) Price. Also preceding...

Judith Pinkham

Mar 13, 2025

Bangor - Judith Elizabeth Pinkham, 83, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born in Bangor, May 1, 1941, the daughter of John Elliott and Irene (Whitmore) Elliott.

Judy was a proud "city girl" and attended schools in the Bangor School District throughout her education. As an adult, Judy moved to Orrington for several years, where...

Shirley Dyer

Mar 13, 2025

Shirley A Dyer, age 89 of Brewer Maine has passed away peacefully in her sleep at home. She was born September 24, 1935 in Bangor, Maine the daughter of Helen M and Franklin E Graves.

At a very young age, she became involved in the family business Ike's Fireballs, which led her to pursue other food industries Frank's bakery being one...

George Clifton Eames

Mar 13, 2025

BANGOR - G. Clifton Eames died peacefully on March 13, 2025, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. He was born in Bangor, Maine, April 14, 1927, the son of Donald J. and Frances (Bragg) Eames.

A lifelong resident of Bangor, he graduated from Bangor High School in 1945 and served in the U.S. Navy before entering the University of Maine...

Stuart Haskell

Mar 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Stuart P. Haskell Jr.

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Stuart P. Haskell Jr. 91, who left us on the morning of March 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Stu was born on September 11, 1933, to Charlotte Lowell Haskell and Stuart P. Haskell Sr. Stu spent much of his childhood in Maine, where he...

Maxwell McCormack

Mar 11, 2025

Maxwell Leland McCormack Jr., loving husband of Lynne Marie Lavoie for 36 years, died in Orono, ME, on March 11, 2025. Maxwell was born July 18, 1934, in Emory University, GA, the only child of Maxwell and Bonnie (Batson) McCormack of Carbondale, IL.

He is survived by Lynne and three children from an earlier marriage and their families, Patricia Elwell and...