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Melvin T. Mcclure, Ph.D.

Melvin T. Mcclure, Ph.D.

May 8, 2019

BANGOR and ORONO – Dr. Melvin T. McClure, Professor Emeritus of Accounting, University of Maine, 89, died May 8, 2019 at a Bangor healthcare center where he had been a resident for the past several months. He was born April 2, 1930 in Dover-Foxcroft, son of Smith and Marjorie (Bliss) McClure. Mel attended Dover-Foxcroft schools until his beloved mother moved...

Lawrence Frederick Plaisted

Lawrence Frederick Plaisted

May 8, 2019

Hampden - Lawrence F. Plaisted, 78, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2019 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He died at the home of his former wife, Judith Smith, while in the care of Judy and Alicia. Lawrence was born February 7, 1941 in Gardiner, the son of Norman A. and Beryle I. (Jones) Plaisted, of North Jay,...

Joyce Dickison

Joyce Dickison

May 7, 2019

Joyce Ann Dickison, 75, of Hampden, Maine and previously Poulsbo, Washington passed away on May 7th, 2019 peacefully at home with her family, friends, and beloved animals. Joyce was born in Canton, Ohio on May 6th, 1944. Enlisting during the Vietnam era, she served in the United State Navy and achieved the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer during her...

Cody Joe Bemis

Cody Joe Bemis

May 7, 2019

CARMEL – Cody Joe Bemis, born August 14, 2001, loving son and brother, who will be sadly missed and fondly remembered, passed away May 7, 2019. He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Clair Bemis and Henry Carpenter. He is survived by his parents, Joel Bemis and Ruth Carpenter; brother, Kyle Carpenter and his wife, Chelsea. The family would like to...

Blaine Robinson

Blaine Robinson

May 3, 2019

Blaine P. Robinson Orono Blaine P. Robinson, 85, passed away May 3, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born in Farmington, April 26, 1934, the son of Clyde B. and Wilma L. (Prilay) Robinson. He graduated from Farmington High School, class of 1952 and Burdett Business College in Boston in 1956. Blaine was employed as a Bangor Police Reserve...

Constance Kelsey

Constance Kelsey

May 3, 2019

BANGOR - Constance Janet Kelsey, “Connie”, 84, wife of the late John M Kelsey, passed peacefully in her sleep May 3, 2019 surrounded by close friends and family after losing her battle with cancer. She was born March 4, 1935 in Bangor, daughter of Albert and Ida (Cohen) Schiro. Connie graduated Bangor High class of 1953, and attended Boston University...

Loys Green

Loys Green

May 2, 2019

Loys L. Green, 92, passed away May 2, 2019, from cardiac surgery complications at a Bangor hospital. She was born October 11, 1926, in New Orleans, LA, the daughter of Luis Lozano and Cecilia Flick. At age 5, her family moved to Long Island, NY. In the 1940’s after graduating from high school, Loys moved to New York City and...

Gary Jarvis

Gary Jarvis

Apr 30, 2019

Gary F. Jarvis Hermon Gary F. Jarvis, 79, passed away April 30, 2019 after a 20 year battle with ALS. He was born in Danforth, October 13, 1939 the son of Floyd W. and Madeline E. (Amero) Jarvis. After high school Gary was drafted into the US Army and served two years. Following his discharge from the Army he began...

Catharine Mcdonald

Catharine Mcdonald

Apr 28, 2019

Catharine L. McDonald, 43, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 28, 2019, after suffering cardiac arrest. She was born June 20, 1975, at Holloman Air Force Base, Alamorgordo, NM. Cathy was much adored by her loving partner of 17 years, Sam Richardson, and by the McDonald and Richardson families. No one had a more thoughtful and loving daughter, sister, granddaughter,...

Vera Clark

Vera Clark

Apr 28, 2019

Vera Clark Bangor- Vera Clark, passed away April 28, 2019. She retired from Kmart in Bangor after many years working in the retail business. She is survived by her 4 children, daughter, Brenda Preble of Corinth, son Bruce and his wife Denise of Kenduskeag, daughter Linda and her husband Richard Jazowski of Gainesville, GA and daughter Wendy Clark of Greenfield....

Robert Linwood Adams

Robert Linwood Adams

Apr 26, 2019

Robert L. Adams, 83, died April 26, 2019, at a Bangor hospital. He was born August 2, 1935, in North Brewer, the son of Linwood H. and Margaret (Swett) Adams. Robert attended a one room school house across the street from his home, before going on to attend and graduate from Brewer High School in 1953. Following high school Robert...

Muriel Lyon

Muriel Lyon

Apr 26, 2019

GLENBURN - Muriel Anne Lyon, 84, passed away peacefully, after a long illness, in her home, that she called her "little slice of heaven", at Pushaw Lake in Glenburn, surrounded by family while her husband's loving arms were around her. Muriel grew up in Orono and graduated from Orono High School in 1953, where she met the love of her...

David Stover

David Stover

Apr 26, 2019

CARMEL & HERMON - David Michael Stover, 38, passed away unexpectedly April 26, 2019, at home, in Carmel, due to a medical condition. He was born September 21, 1980, in Bangor, the son of David H. and Suzanne L. (Buchanan) Stover. David graduated from Hermon High School, Class of 1999. Following graduation, he attended the University of Maine, and Omega...

Norma Fogg

Norma Fogg

Apr 24, 2019

HAMPDEN & BANGOR- Norma Jean Fogg, 70, passed away April 24, 2019, at a Bangor hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 4, 1949 in Bangor, the daughter of Raymond H. and Florence I. (Griffin) Arnold. Norma attended school in Bangor. She was very passionate about animals, regularly taking in cats that needed a home. Norma also...

Earle Burgess

Earle Burgess

Apr 24, 2019

HERMON – Earle F. Burgess, 87, went to sleep peacefully in his home April 24, 2019. He was born May 4, 1931, in Bangor, the son of William and Alice (Ashford) Burgess. Growing up in Hermon, he then met the love of his life, his wife and soul mate, Julia Burgess. They were married for 56 years before she passed...

Arlene Mcneal

Arlene Mcneal

Apr 23, 2019

Arlene M. McNeal, 84, passed away peacefully April 23, 2019 at her home in Brunswick. She was born in Presque Isle, the daughter of James Archie and Mamie (Good) Porter. Arlene graduated from Caribou High School in 1951. Arlene and William (Bill) E. McNeal married in 1952 and celebrated 66 years of steadfast love. The couple made homes for their...

Linda Tompkins

Linda Tompkins

Apr 22, 2019

HAMPDEN – Linda E. Tompkins, 73, passed away peacefully at her home on April 22, 2019. She was born on February 5, 1946 in Bangor to Donald and Olive (Higgins) Young. Linda enjoyed gardening, birdwatching and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughters, Renee Davis, Danielle Hopkins and her partner, Mike Doyle, and Michelle Davis and...

Joseph Charles Mizda

Joseph Charles Mizda

Apr 21, 2019

Bangor - Joseph Charles Mizda, 87, died unexpectedly, April 21, 2019 at EMMC. He was born October 8, 1931, in Northampton, PA, the son of Julius and Mary (Lakey) Mizda. Joseph served in the United States Air Force during Korea and Vietnam, retiring after 25 years as a Master Sergeant. Following his service, he worked for the Federal Aviation Administration,...

Peggy-Ann Estes

Peggy-Ann Estes

Apr 21, 2019

GARDINER & BANGOR – Peggy-Ann G. (Peters) Estes, 88, passed away peacefully April 21, 2019, at a Bangor healthcare facility. She was born February 17, 1931, in Gardiner, the daughter of Maurice B. and Beatrice E. (Benson) Peters. Peggy grew up in Gardiner and graduated from Gardiner High School, Class of 1949. She was a loving mother and homemaker. In...

Mary Kelley

Mary Kelley

Apr 20, 2019

BANGOR – Mary A. Kelley, 78, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 22, 1941 in Bangor, the daughter of Francis B. and Marion E. (Gallant) Perkins. Mary graduated from Bangor High School in 1959 and resided in the Bangor area her whole life while working and raising her family....

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