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Malcolm Shapiro

Malcolm Shapiro

Nov 8, 2019

Presque Isle - Malcolm Shapiro, 91, died peacefully on November 8, 2019 after a long illness. Malcolm was one of six children born in Rockland, Maine to Nettie and Samuel Shapiro. His twin brother, Meredith, predeceased him. After graduation from Rockland High School, Malcolm enlisted in the Army. It was during his service that his artistic talent came to be...

Kenneth Merrill

Kenneth Merrill

Nov 5, 2019

Kenneth Douglas Merrill, Sr. Bangor Kenneth Douglas Merrill, Sr., 81, died peacefully at home on Nov. 5 after a brief illness. He arrived with hurricane winds on Sept. 22, 1938 in Waltham, Massachusetts, son of Thurl P. and Eleanor F. (Plaisted) Merrill. He graduated from Holten High in Danvers, Mass., and received his B.A. in Mathematics from Northeastern University in...

Laurence Henry Morse

Laurence Henry Morse

Nov 4, 2019

HAMPDEN - Laurence H. Morse died peacefully November 4, 2019, in his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born August 13, 1926 in Carmel, the son of Roy S. and Leola E. (Mitchell) Morse. Larry graduated from Carmel High School and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1944. He served our country with honor and pride. Upon...

Jean Purinton Maynard

Jean Purinton Maynard

Nov 4, 2019

ATHENS, GEORGIA AND PITTSFIELD, MAINE- Jean Purinton Maynard, 96, passed away on November 4, 2019 in Athens, GA. She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of Edwin and Margaret (Anderson) Purinton. Jean graduated from Maine Central Institute in 1941 and attended Bates College before traveling by train to Pullman Washington to marry her husband, Bob in 1944. She spent...

Josephine Benedetto

Josephine Benedetto

Nov 3, 2019

Bangor - Josephine Benedetto, 90, died at a Bangor Hospital on November 3, 2019. She was a resident at the Ellen Leach Home in Brewer. She was born in Cassino, Italy to Giovani and Vincenza Verrecchia. Towards the end of World War II her mother died in the Conflict of Monte Cassino, Italy. She then traveled alone to America by...

Christopher "Tiffah" Harris Holyoke

Christopher "Tiffah" Harris Holyoke

Oct 30, 2019

Bucksport – Christopher “Tiffah” Harris Holyoke, passed away October 30, 2019. He was born January 24, 1978, in Bangor, the son of Robin and Ellen (Dresser) Holyoke. “Tiffah,” as he was commonly referred to, had a great passion for hunting and fishing, and spending time in the woods with his two boys and his brothers. He had great pride in...

Corinne Goodell

Corinne Goodell

Oct 29, 2019

Corinne Goodell Carmel Corinne Jones Goodell, 90, wife of Myron Eben Goodell, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday night, October 29 at EMMC after a brief illness. She passed peacefully while surrounded by her family. She was born on January 25, 1929 in Ira, Vermont. She worked in Pioneer Girls as a ministry of her church. Later...

Robert "Bob" Higgins

Robert "Bob" Higgins

Oct 28, 2019

BREWER – Robert “Bob” Higgins, 91, passed away on October 28, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 8, 1928, in Levant, the son of Bradley and Helen (York) Higgins. Bob attended Bangor High School and later served in the U.S. Navy. He loved to work and began working when he was a teenager. He co-managed...

Alan Weeks

Alan Weeks

Oct 28, 2019

Alan Weeks, 90, passed away October 28, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born in Carmel, June 19, 1929 the son of Erving and Marion (Collins) Weeks. Alan had been a resident of Carmel his entire life. He worked for Hoods Creamery, Newport for 40 years while raising beef cattle and pigs on his farm that he dearly loved....

Ethel L. Shedd

Ethel L. Shedd

Oct 27, 2019

DIXMONT - Ethel L. (Preble) Shedd, 81, passed peacefully October 27, 2019, at home, after an illness. Ethel was born February 27, 1938 in Brewer to Louise A. (Rowe) Preble and D. Kenneth Preble. Ethel graduated from Brewer High School in 1956 then attended Husson College. She met Galen in 1962 while he was stationed at Dow AFB. After a...

Patricia Sweeney

Patricia Sweeney

Oct 27, 2019

Patricia Sweeney, 59, passed away October 27, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was the daughter of John and Dorothy (Gardner) Sweeney. She was a 1976 graduate of Bangor High School and attended Husson College. Patti had been employed at EMMC for more than 35 years, with over 20 years in scheduling for Cancer Care of Maine. Patti...

Vianney L. "Vinny" Soucy

Vianney L. "Vinny" Soucy

Oct 27, 2019

HAMPDEN – Vianney L. “Vinny” Soucy, 56, left this world October 27, 2019, after a courageous battle with ALS. His smile, laughter, and love will leave a hole forever in the hearts of those who loved him. Vinny was a U.S. Navy veteran who served 4 years active duty and 20 years reserve duty. He was very proud of his...

Robert Wass

Robert Wass

Oct 25, 2019

HAMPDEN- Robert Leonald “Bob” Wass, 85 passed away peacefully at his home October 25, 2019. He was born May 11, 1934 in Jonesboro Maine, the son of Willard and Lucy (Norton) Wass. Bob served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. He was in the Hampden fire department for 20 years and he worked in sales up until he...

Carolyn Ouellette

Carolyn Ouellette

Oct 24, 2019

MILFORD & WATERVILLE – Carolyn Joyce (Cunningham) Ouellette, 83, died peacefully on October 24, 2019 at a Waterville healthcare facility. She was born on September 30, 1936 in Milford, the daughter of Vernon A. and Ruth E. (Clark) Cunningham, Jr. Carolyn graduated from Old Town High School in 1953. Following graduation she became a homemaker and mother. Carolyn possessed a...

J. Albert Snow

J. Albert Snow

Oct 23, 2019

Bangor – J. Albert “Snowball” Snow, 95, died October 23, 2019. He was born January 27, 1924, the son of Fred and Georgia (Cox) Snow. He married Mary Leona Casey January 30, 1943. J. Albert was employed with Bangor and Aroostook Railroad for 43 years. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Bangor. J. Albert...

Thomas V. Dow

Thomas V. Dow

Oct 22, 2019

EDDINGTON- Thomas “Tom” Victor Dow, 70, passed away from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident on October 22, 2019 at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. He was born November 1, 1948 in Waterville, Maine the son of Victor Thomas and Clara Lillian (Ireland) Dow Tom was raised in Clinton and attended Clinton High School. He graduated in 1966,...

Ryan Michael Leeman

Ryan Michael Leeman

Oct 22, 2019

Ryan M. Leeman Bangor Ryan Michael Leeman, 39, died Tuesday October 22. 2019 as the result of an accident. Ryan was known to many in the area for his desire and willingness to work. He was often seen peddling his bike in the rain, snow or heat, to get to his job, or picking up bottles for redemption. He is...

Eno Theriault

Eno Theriault

Oct 21, 2019

LILLE-Eno (Ino) Robert Theriault, 72, died as a result of a heart attack on Oct 21, 2019 at a Bangor hospital. He was born May 29, 1947 in Edmunston, New Brunswick, Canada, the son of Denis Joseph and Yvette Marie (Landry) Theriault. Eno left Canada and was drafted into the US Army and served in the Vietnam war. He was...

Doyle Harriman

Doyle Harriman

Oct 21, 2019

WINTERPORT – Doyle D. “Bub” Harriman Jr., 48, passed away October 21, 2019. He was born April 19, 1971, in Belfast, the son of Doyle D. Harriman Sr. and Patricia Anne (Newton) Bowen. Bub attended schools in the Winterport and Hampden areas. He loved wildlife and being outdoors; hunting and fishing were some of his favorite hobbies. Bub was a...

Willie Parker

Willie Parker

Oct 20, 2019

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