Obituaries

Donald Curtis

Donald Curtis

Jul 18, 2019

Donald "Don" or "Donnie" Robert Curtis, 71, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2019 after a years-long struggle with depression. He was born May 31, 1948 in Eastport, the son of Donald and Constance "Connie" (Jamieson) Curtis. Don graduated from Shead High School Class of 1966 and the University of Maine at Orono Class of 1971. He spent his career...

Marion Ryan

Marion Ryan

Jul 17, 2019

WINTERPORT – Marion Louise (Carleton) Ryan, 89, passed away peacefully July 17, 2019, with her children by her side. She was born August 30, 1929, in Winterport, the youngest of nine children to Morton L. and Vivian V. (Titcomb) Carleton. Marion graduated from Winterport High School, Class of 1948. She married Herbert Edward Ryan Jr. on September 16, 1950. Marion...

Mildred Tracy

Mildred Tracy

Jul 16, 2019

HAMPDEN – Mildred “Mickey” Edith Tracy, 85, passed away on July 16, 2019 at Maine Veteran’s Home in Bangor after a brief illness. Mickey was born on October 17, 1933 in Bangor, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Friedman. In September 1951 she married Sheldon Tracy and together they enjoyed 51 years of marriage. Mickey was the type of person...

Leila Lowell

Leila Lowell

Jul 15, 2019

BANGOR - Leila C. Lowell, 98, passed away July 15, 2019, at a Bangor hospital. She was born January 27, 1921, in Sangerville, the daughter of George and Bertha (Johnson) Merrow. Leila’s late husband, Charles, father of their three daughters, often described her as “good Leila.” He did so because, throughout her life, she was kind and giving, always offering...

Ramona Carter

Ramona Carter

Jul 15, 2019

WINTERPORT – Ramona Lee (Foss) Carter, 84, entered into eternal rest with her Lord Jesus Christ, on July 15, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 13, 1935 in Machias, the daughter of Vinal and Mabel (Guilford) Foss. Ramona is survived by her sons, Toney Hall of Winterport, Timothy Hall of Belfast, Eddy Hall of Belfast,...

Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson

Jul 14, 2019

Ruth Anderson Brewer-Bangor Ruth Anderson,86, passed away July 14, 2019 unexpectedly while battling kidney cancer. She was born May 21, 1933 to George Albert and Elvina Arter and raised in Oklahoma. She was dedicated to her family and treasured making memories with them above all else. She discovered her love of traveling with her late husband, Charles Anderson, and then...

Janice Tobias

Janice Tobias

Jul 13, 2019

HAMPDEN – Janice Louise (Bridges) Tobias, 85, passed away July 13, 2019, at a Bangor healthcare facility. She was born September 23, 1933, in Guilford, the daughter of Stanley M. and Florence E. (Mayo) Bridges. Janice graduated from Piscataquis Community High School in Guilford, Class of 1951. Following graduation, she worked at the Augusta State House. Janice married Thaddeus “Ted”...

Kenneth "Ken" J. Ferland

Kenneth "Ken" J. Ferland

Jul 12, 2019

Bangor - Kenneth “Ken” Joseph Ferland, 94, passed away July 12, 2019 at the Maine Veteran’s Home. He was born in Presque Isle, October 11, 1924 the son of Joseph L. and Blanche (Gagnon) Ferland. Ken graduated from P.I.H.S. Class of 1943. He served in the US Air Force as a combat veteran flying bombing missions on a B-24 with...

Lois Holmes

Lois Holmes

Jul 11, 2019

Lois Ann “Bootsie” Holmes VEAZIE - Lois Ann “Bootsie” Holmes, 85, died peacefully at her home on July 11, 2019 , with her husband and children at her side. She was born on September 5, 1933, in Orono, Maine, the daughter of Lloyd and Lucille (DeGrass) Chetley. A longtime resident of Orono, in recent years she lived in Myrtle Beach,...

Penny Jane Plante

Penny Jane Plante

Jul 11, 2019

Penny J. Plante, 69, passed away July 11, 2019, after a long, hard battle with cancer. She was born September 25, 1949, in Plainfield, NJ, the daughter of Carl N. and Beatrice (Bowne) Thomsen. Penny graduated from Parsippany Hills High School, NJ, Class of 1967. Following graduation, she entered into the workforce, got married and had 5 children. After the...

Marion Seavey

Marion Seavey

Jul 10, 2019

Marion Grace Seavey Bangor Marion Grace Seavey joined her lifelong husband, Floyd in heaven on July 10, 2019, after a brief illness. Marion was born May 14, 1928 in Centreville New Brunswick. She grew up on a family farm, the proud daughter of a World War I combat veteran. After high school Marion completed a business course at Acadia University...

Deborah Jean Boulier

Deborah Jean Boulier

Jul 10, 2019

Dedham, Bangor - Deborah Boulier, 57 passed away July 10, 2019 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Lincoln January 3, 1962 the daughter of Carl and Marilyn (McLaughlin) Bailey. Deb worked for Nautel Maine for 28 years. She loved spending time with family, being outdoors, camping, gardening, wildlife, music and her beloved pets. She...

Paul Nadeau

Paul Nadeau

Jul 10, 2019

New London, New Hampshire, Bangor and Veazie – Paul E. Nadeau, 85, passed away July 10, 2019. He was born July 29, 1933, in Bangor, the son of Benno L. and Katherine (Laffey) Nadeau. Paul graduated from Bangor High School, class of 1951. He went on to the University of Maine, graduating in 1955. After college, Paul served in the...

Barbara Ellen Baeslack

Barbara Ellen Baeslack

Jul 9, 2019

CARMEL - Barbara Ellen (Scott) Baeslack, 91, passed away July 9, 2019 after a brief illness. Barbara was born March 24, 1928, in Bangor, the daughter of Harold F. Scott and Doris (Eastman) Scott. Barbara grew up in Bangor and Brewer and graduated from Bethany College in West Virginia with a B.A. in social work in 1951. Shortly afterwards, she...

Betsy Jane (Hull) Boyce

Betsy Jane (Hull) Boyce

Jul 8, 2019

BANGOR - Betsy Jane (Hull) Boyce, 56, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 8, 2019 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Norwich, NY on April 7, 1963 to Richard Ayre Hull Jr. and Mary Jane Hull. The family moved to Bangor when Betsy was 2, and she spent most of...

Sally Brown

Sally Brown

Jul 8, 2019

SALLY ANN BROWN BANGOR – Sally Ann Brown joined her husband, Harold Monday, July 8, 2019 and was blessed with 60 years together. As Valedictorian of the class of 1952 at Mexico High School, she continued her education and graduated from Burdett College, Boston the following year. Her loving family was her everything. Sally is survived by her daughter, Deirdre...

Hilda Chase

Hilda Chase

Jul 8, 2019

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Eugene Putnam

Eugene Putnam

Jul 6, 2019

HAMPDEN - Eugene, 10/13/34, passed away July 6th, 2019. He was born in Cary Plantation Maine, son of Philip and Vivian (Adams) Putnam. Per Gene: Gene, or “Buster” in the southern Aroostook area, was one of eleven siblings, seven boys and four girls, on the Dean and Minnie Pollard Putnam 150-acre potato farm, astraddle U.S. Highway No. 1(now number 1679.)...

George Doughty

George Doughty

Jul 5, 2019

BANGOR – George Louis Doughty, Jr., 82, passed away on July 5, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 9, 1936, the son of George Louis, Sr. and Marion (Brown) Doughty. George graduated from Bangor High School in the class of 1954. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy for four years. George...

Ida Mae Rancourt

Ida Mae Rancourt

Jul 2, 2019

WINTERPORT - Ida Mae (Cunningham) Rancourt, 86, passed away July 2, 2019 at a Bangor healthcare facility. Ida was born October 20, 1932 in Fairplain, West Virginia, daughter of Leander Paul and Phoebe Ellen (Harmon) Cunningham, of West Virginia. Ida attended Ripley schools and graduated from Ripley High School in 1951. As an independent young woman, much ahead of her...