Obituaries

Hilda Mccollum

Hilda Mccollum

Jul 10, 2020

Hilda Hutchins McCollum BANGOR – Hilda McCollum, 83, passed away on Friday, July 10, at her home in Bangor. Born January 7, 1937, the first of three children of Curtis M. and Ruth R. Hutchins of Bangor, Hilda had battled health issues for many years. She was a 1955 graduate of the Madeira School in McLean, Virginia, although she often...

Sean Casey

Sean Casey

Jul 9, 2020

- Sean P. Casey, 70, died after a long, courageous battle with cancer on July 9, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. Sean was born October 4, 1949 in Bangor, the son of George L. Casey and Dorothy P. (Waterhouse) Casey. Sean graduated from Orono High School as a member of the Class of 1968. He then attended the...

Harold Crocker

Harold Crocker

Jul 8, 2020

Harold “Sonny” W. Crocker Holden Harold “Sonny” Crocker passed away July 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bangor, April 27, 1934 the son of Harold and Helen Crocker. Sonny graduated from Bangor High School in 1953. He then worked for 35 years as a salesman and assistant vice president of W. S....

Dennis Trafton

Dennis Trafton

Jul 7, 2020

Lagrange – Dennis Maynard Trafton Sr., 77, died unexpectedly at home with his loving wife of 60 years by his side. He was born May 30, 1943, in Portland, the son of Earle and Viola (Jones) Trafton. Dennis loved camping, four-wheeling, gardening, and especially spending time with family. He loved fishing with his granddaughter, Sha-Lynn, and hunting with his granddaughter,...

Jon Eric Gillahan

Jon Eric Gillahan

Jul 4, 2020

Jon Eric Gillahan, 49, passed away July 4, 2020, at a Bangor hospital. He was born August 18, 1970, in Bangor the son of Robert H. and Carolyn A. (Hart) Gillahan. Jon graduated from Hampden Academy in the Class of 1989. He enjoyed being a Mason with his father and brother. He worked his way through the chairs, becoming Master...

James Cleveland "Jim" Mccarty

James Cleveland "Jim" Mccarty

Jul 3, 2020

HERMON - James Cleveland “Jim” McCarty, 92, died peacefully July 3, 2020, at his home. He was born December 28, 1927, in Hermon, the son of Cleveland A. and Stella (Gosman) McCarty. Jim graduated from Hermon High School, Class of 1946. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and worked for Lane Construction for over 30 years. He...

Catherine R. Peckenham (Reilly)

Catherine R. Peckenham (Reilly)

Jul 2, 2020

Bangor - Catherine (Kay) Reilly Peckenham died at the age of 102 on July 2, 2020, surrounded by family members at her home in Bangor. She was born on October 27, 1917, in Gardiner, Maine, the daughter of Mattie Belle Eldridge and Maurice L. Reilly. Catherine graduated from Deering High School in Portland. After earning a degree from Simmons College,...

Richard Hartley

Richard Hartley

Jul 1, 2020

BANGOR - Richard C. “Dick” Hartley,76, died July 1, 2020, at local hospital. He was born September 16, 1943 at Craig Field Air Base in Selma, AL, the son of First Lieutenant Ralph Robertson and Barbara (Taylor) Hartley. He was raised in Bridgewater by his grandparents who adopted him, Samuel J. and Clara (Gardiner) Hartley. Dick attended Bridgewater Classical Academy...

Ella Thomas

Ella Thomas

Jul 1, 2020

Bangor – Ella (Ricker) Thomas, 95, peacefully left us on July 1, 2020, exactly five years after her husband of 69 years, James J. Thomas. Ella was born in Milo, Maine on December 5, 1924, the daughter of Robert and Gladys (Flanders) Ricker. Ella graduated from Milo High School in 1942, and the Eastern Maine General School of Nursing (now...

Ida Weinstein

Ida Weinstein

Jul 1, 2020

Bangor – Ida Weinstein, 89, died July 1, 2020 at a Bangor Hospital. She was born March 6, 1931, in Millinocket, the daughter of Louis and Jean E. (Rappaport) Weinstein. Ida was employed at Miller’s Restaurant for a number of years. She was a long-time resident of Garland Street in Bangor and resided at Eastside Rehabilitation in Bangor, since March,...

Walter Kelley

Walter Kelley

Jun 30, 2020

ORRINGTON – Walter J. Kelley, 81, died June 30, 2020, at his home with his daughter, Amy, by his side, after a short battle with bone cancer. He was born July 21, 1938 in Richmond, the son of Lloyd B. and Faith (Holt) Kelley. Walter attended Bangor schools. Walter served in the U.S. Army in Korea with the 8th Cavalry...

Philippe Trottier

Philippe Trottier

Jun 29, 2020

Philippe E. Trottier Bangor Phil Trottier, 77, passed away June 29, 2020 after a long illness. He was born in Hartford, CT., October 13, 1942, the son of Joseph Frederick Leon Trottier and Thelma Pearl (Huff) Trottier. Phil graduated from Foxcroft Academy. After which he was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. Upon his honorable discharge...

Beatrice Trask

Beatrice Trask

Jun 29, 2020

BEATRICE "BETTY" TRASK Winterport - Betty, our loving matriarch, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 29, 2020. She was born May 25, 1931, in Old Town, Maine. Betty was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She lived for her family and cherished her home. Gardening, ice fishing, scrabble, Yahtzee, bingo, and slot trips...

Leah Foster

Leah Foster

Jun 28, 2020

Heaven received another angel. Leah C. Foster, 96, left us to be with God on June 28, 2020 at her sisters home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 27, 1923, in Hampden, the daughter of Henry N. and Ruth E. (Pipes-Mooers) Gould. Leah was a piano teacher in the Hampden community for 26 years. She was a...

Barbara Oldenburg

Barbara Oldenburg

Jun 23, 2020

Barbara (McGown) Oldenburg Hermon Barbara Eleanor (McGown) Oldenburg at the age of 96 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Barbara was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She enjoyed serving her family in any way requested of her. She is predeceased by her parents, Annie Mabel and Roger McGown; sisters and...

Marie Boudreau

Marie Boudreau

Jun 22, 2020

MARIE ANNE (VEILLEUX) BOUDREAU JACKMAN – Marie A. Boudreau, 89, passed away peacefully, June 22, 2020, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her loved ones in Hudson. She was born June 2, 1931, in Jackman, the daughter of Alfred P. and Eva (LaBonte) Veilleux-Toberman. Marie attended school in Jackman and later chose to aid her mother in a Boarding Home....

Ruth Emple

Ruth Emple

Jun 22, 2020

Ruth Vener Emple, a woman who was an inspiration to all and especially to her family and friends, died June 22, 2020, at a Bangor rehabilitation center after a fall at her home on June 12. Ruth was born Dec. 9, 1919, in Amsterdam, N.Y., the eldest daughter of Lewis Vener and Ida Nathan. She grew up in Albany, N.Y.,...

Karen Sommer

Karen Sommer

Jun 21, 2020

GLENBURN, ME & WATERFORD, CT - Karen (Morrison) Sturgeon-Sommer, passed away peacefully in her home state of Maine, surrounded by her loved ones on June 21, 2020. She courageously battled glioblastoma, a very aggressive brain cancer, and never lost her beautiful smile or her strength. Karen was born September 27, 1957 in Bangor, Maine to Ervin and Bette Morrison. After...

Dorothy Myers

Dorothy Myers

Jun 19, 2020

Dorothy “Dottie” Arline Myers (Drew), 90, returned to her heavenly home on June 19, 2020. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God gave her great peace. Dottie was born to the late Samuel W. Drew and Winnie Buchanan, in Brewer Maine, June 22, 1929. She was one of fourteen children. On June 26, 1952, she married...

Marylyn Mallory

Marylyn Mallory

Jun 19, 2020

Marylyn Louise Mallory Marylyn Louise (Cox) Mallory, 83, passed on, June 19, 2020 at Eastern Maine Medical Center surrounded by her surviving children and husband. She was born in Bangor, Maine on February 21, 1937, the daughter of Leon S. Cox and Vivian F. (Farwell) Cox. Marylyn graduated from Brewer High School Class of 1955. She married her high school...