Obituaries

Georgia Thurlow

Georgia Thurlow

Mar 26, 2020

BREWER – Georgia “Skeet” Thurlow, 81, passed away March 26, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 4, 1938, in Bangor, the daughter of Frank and Helen (McDonald) Bradsell. Skeet graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1958. She worked at Eastern Maine Medical Center, and retired after 25 years of service. Skeet enjoyed...

Robert Lounsbury

Robert Lounsbury

Mar 25, 2020

Robert C. Lounsbury Sr., 91, beloved husband of Vina (Johnson) Lounsbury for 71 years, died at his home on March 25, 2020. He was born in Old Town on April 23, 1928, the son of the late Ethel (Lounsbury) Burns and the late Kenneth Wood Sr., and the grandson of the late Emile and Mabel Garceau. Robert attended the Bradley...

Elden Mayhew

Elden Mayhew

Mar 21, 2020

ELDEN L MAYHEW SR NEWBURGH Elden “Ripper” L. Mayhew Sr.– 83, returned to his heavenly home on March 21, 2020 from a valiant battle with a long illness. Elden passed on to Heaven peacefully in his home listening to hymns and holding the hand of loved ones. He was born August 06, 1936 in Glenburn the son of Norris E...

Allen Deabay

Allen Deabay

Mar 20, 2020

BANGOR and BUCKSPORT Allen L. Deabay, 86, passed away March 20, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 17, 1933 in Ashland the youngest of thirteen children born to Mike and Melvina (Theriault) Deabay. Allen graduated from Ashland Community High School in 1951 and later took continuing education courses at the University of Maine in Orono....

Norma Ellingwood

Norma Ellingwood

Mar 19, 2020

Norma Joanne (Finnemore) Ellingwood, 83, passed away Thursday March 19, 2020, at her home in Hampden with her family by her side. Norma was born in Bridgewater August 28, 1936, the daughter of Stanley and Beatrice (Nelson) Finnemore. She graduated from Bridgewater Classical Academy in 1956. Norma met Arthur Ellingwood and they were married in May of 1960. Together they...

Joseph Taylor

Joseph Taylor

Mar 19, 2020

Joseph B. Taylor, 92, passed away at his home in Orono Maine on March 19. 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Forest Hills NY on April 21, 1927 the son of William Dee Taylor and Gladys (Bacon) Taylor. The family soon moved to Oakland, Maine and then to Bangor where he spent much of his youth...

Mildred Harriman

Mildred Harriman

Mar 19, 2020

Mildred J. Harriman Bangor Mildred Jean (Lennan) Harriman died March 19, 2020, in Bangor, Maine. She was born in Carter’s Point, New Brunswick, Canada, to Arnold and Elizabeth (Dunnett) Lennan on October 26, 1924. Predeceased by husband, Carleton F. Harriman, parents, and five siblings, she is survived by three daughters, Barbara (Peter) Chase, Janet Giles (Mark Murchison)and Sue (Dana) Stairs,...

Elwyn Jackson

Elwyn Jackson

Mar 18, 2020

VEAZIE- Elwyn J. Jackson, 81, passed away at his home on March 18, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 15, 1938, in Old Town, the son of Willie J. Jackson and Charlotte (Horne) Jackson. He graduated from Old Town High School Class of 1956. Elwyn started driving dump trucks at a young age. He started his oil...

Nancy Jennings

Nancy Jennings

Mar 17, 2020

Garland - Nancy Barbara (née Kern) Jennings passed away on March 17, 2020. She was the beloved daughter of Danny and Dale Kern, cherished wife of Daniel T. Jennings, and loving mother to Cynthia Ann Jennings and Diane Louise Rowland. Nancy was a giving and talented woman, being a K-12 teacher early in life and accomplished sewer and quilter. Nancy...

Jack Holmes

Jack Holmes

Mar 16, 2020

Corea - Jack E. Holmes, 85, died March 16, 2020, at the Maine Veterans Home, Bangor. He was born on August 9, 1934, in Grand Lake Stream, the son of Gerald E. and Vivian F. (Finley) Holmes. Jack graduated from Lee Academy in 1951. He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1956 during the Korean conflict. Jack...

Christine Sawyer

Christine Sawyer

Mar 14, 2020

BREWER - Christine M. Sawyer, 93, died on March 14th, 2020, surrounded by her family and dedicated caregivers. She was born on October 1, 1926 in Ebbw Vale, Gwent, South Wales, Great Britain, the daughter of William and Hannah (Bevan) Jones. Chris came from a large family of four sisters, and four brothers. She met and fell in love with...

Charles Miller

Charles Miller

Mar 9, 2020

Charles L. Miller, 83, died peacefully at his home on March 9, 2020. He was born February 23, 1937, in Hermon, the son of Charles L. and Ruth (Parsons) Miller. He proudly served in the United States Army. Charles was a hardworking man who had a passion for woodworking. Charles was a man who was devoted to his family. In...

Kenneth Young

Kenneth Young

Mar 8, 2020

Alton - Kenneth H Young, 84, peacefully left us March 8, 2020 at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born February 25, 1936 in Old Town, the oldest of four children, son of Pearl and Kenneth Young. He proudly served in the Air National Guard. Kenny retired as Supervisor from Wardwell/Lane Construction and also worked as...

Willard Carleton

Willard Carleton

Mar 8, 2020

HAMPDEN – Willard C. “Bill” Carleton, 91, passed away March 8, 2020, at a Bangor hospital. He was born December 13, 1928, in South Union, the son of Raymond and Miriam (Turner) Carleton. Bill attended schools in Union. He worked at Sullivan Ford Sales in Bangor for many years, and later owned B&L Auto Sales in Hampden with his wife,...

Joshua Boudreau

Joshua Boudreau

Mar 7, 2020

Somersworth, NH--Joshua J. Boudreau, 25 died unexpectedly on March 9th at his home due to medical complications. He was born April 20, 1994 in Bangor Maine, the son of Ricky Joseph Boudreau and Cindy Lynn Burpee. Joshua graduated from Central High School in 2012. During his time there, Josh was involved in many activities like Debate Club, Track and Field,...

Raymond Cormier

Raymond Cormier

Mar 7, 2020

Raymond Joseph Cormier Brewer and Castine Raymond “Ray” Joseph Cormier, was deeply loved by Mary Lou, his wife of sixty years; dearly by his daughter, Alison and partner, Tom Perkins; tenderly by his son, Michael and wife Tammy; and forever by his grandsons Cameron and Cody and fiancé, Mindy, and granddaughter, Maddison. He passed away March 7, 2020. He was...

Linda J. Collins

Linda J. Collins

Mar 6, 2020

BANGOR AND BREWER - Linda J. Collins, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, March 6, 2020, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bangor, where she was being treated for a sudden and unexpected stroke. She was born March 3, 1949, in Bangor, the daughter of Philip and Pearl (Cushman) Jarvis. She is survived by her husband of fifty years, Nick;...

Bernard "Bernie" A. Estey, Sr.

Bernard "Bernie" A. Estey, Sr.

Mar 6, 2020

Bernard “Bernie” A. Estey Sr., 88, Loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend died on March 6, 2020. Born September 28, 1931 in Bangor Maine. He was born the son of late Owen T Estey and Mildred V. (Corneil) Estey. Predeceased by his wife Evelyn (Sylvester) Estey in 2001, whom he married on August 29, 1959 in St Stephens,...

Nicola Scappaticci

Nicola Scappaticci

Mar 6, 2020

JAY & HAMPDEN – Nicola J. “Nick” Scappaticci, 64, passed away peacefully March 6, 2020, in Hampden, after a long illness. He was born April 4, 1955, in Farmington, the son of John and Agnes (Drysdale) Scappaticci. Nick graduated from Jay High School, Class of 1972. Nick volunteered at Unlimited Solutions Club House in Bangor for over 6 years. Nick...

Jillian Alexander

Jillian Alexander

Mar 5, 2020

Jillian Marie Alexander Eddington-Greenbush Jillian Alexander, 32, passed away March 5, 2020 in Greenbush. She was born March 31, 1987 in New Brunswick, Canada the daughter of Gordon and Diane (Gallant) Alexander. Jillian loved life and her sweet baby boy, James Wm. King. She was a CNA by trade and a warm caring person by nature. Jillian was always energetic...