Obituaries

John Gabarra

John Gabarra

Jun 16, 2019

ORRINGTON - John David Gabarra, 64, died June 16, 2019, in an automobile accident in Buckfield, Maine. Born August 9, 1954, John grew up in Barrington, Rhode Island. He was the youngest son of Edward and Lavinia (Jacques) Gabarra. A lover of trees from an early age, John studied forestry at the University of Maine and at Duke University, where...

Daniel Poisson

Daniel Poisson

Jun 16, 2019

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Raymond B. Sanborn Jr.

Raymond B. Sanborn Jr.

Jun 13, 2019

Levant – Raymond Bert Sanborn Jr., 84, passed away peacefully June, 13, 2019 at St. Joseph’s hospital. He was born February 18, 1935, in Hartford CT, the son of Raymond Sr. and Agnes (Cole) Sanborn. Raymond enjoyed hunting and fishing, and camping at Abol Bridge with Barry, Carla and friends. He also enjoyed riding mini bikes for the Anah Shriners....

Jane Wilbur

Jane Wilbur

Jun 13, 2019

Jane A. Wilbur, 80, passed away June 13, 2019, at a Bangor healthcare facility surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born October 19, 1938, in Perry, the daughter of Alfred and Edith (Adams) Wilbur. Jane graduated from Shead High School, Eastport, in the Class of 1956. She went on to attend Beal College and received her diploma...

Jeffrey Mckeage

Jeffrey Mckeage

Jun 11, 2019

BANGOR – Jeffrey M. McKeage, 62, died unexpectedly June 11, 2019 at home. He was born March 6, 1957, in Sanford, Maine. Jeffrey graduated with a BA from University of Southern Maine, an MA from Oklahoma State University, and completed coursework for a Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, all in History. He also completed an AAS in...

Coral Higgins

Coral Higgins

Jun 11, 2019

Coral Mary (Patterson) Higgins, 76, passed away June 11, 2019, at her residence in Frankfort. She was born February 6, 1943, in Winterport, the daughter of Wilfred N. Patterson and Mabel E. (Wright) Patterson Nickerson. Coral worked for the Town of Winterport for many years retiring as the Town Manager. She enjoyed working around her house, mowing her lawn, and...

Marilyn B. Fidler

Marilyn B. Fidler

Jun 10, 2019

Marilyn B. (Ramsey) Fidler BREWER - After a long struggle with dementia, Marilyn Fidler was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 10th, 2019. She was born in Bangor, ME on November 30th, 1931. She was married to George Fidler in 1955. They were happily married for 58 years until his death in 2013....

Sandra Durgan

Sandra Durgan

Jun 10, 2019

Charleston – Sandra Jean (Willett) Durgan, 71, died June 10, 2019 at a Bangor Nursing Facility. She was born October 28, 1947, in Portland, the daughter of Philip and Elsie (Verrill) Willett. Sandra attended Exeter Consolidated School and graduated from East Corinth Academy in 1964. She had lived in both Maine and Florida during her life. Sandra is survived by...

Evelyn Bryant

Evelyn Bryant

Jun 10, 2019

NEWBURGH - Evelyn Claire Bryant, 92, passed away June 10, 2019, at a Bangor healthcare facility. She was born February 17, 1927, in Biddeford, the daughter of John C. and Doris (Chamberlain) Woodrow. Evelyn was very artistic and enjoyed using her hands. She enjoyed working with ceramics and quilting, making things that she could give away that people would enjoy....

Robert "Bob" G. Croce

Robert "Bob" G. Croce

Jun 10, 2019

DEDHAM - Robert “Bob” G. Croce, 76, died unexpectedly on June 10, 2019 at a Bangor hospital. He was born February 19, 1943 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the son of Carl and Charlotte Croce. Bob graduated from Lawrence Academy in Groton, Massachusetts, Class of 1961, then went on to college at the University of Vermont to earn a BA in psychology....

Carmen Parent

Carmen Parent

Jun 8, 2019

Carmen A. Parent Brewer Carmen Parent, 77, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 8, 2019. She was born June 21, 1941 the daughter of Darwin and Corinne Brown. Surviving are three children; Jay, David and Carol; grandchildren, great grandchildren; a sister, Barb. A private graveside service will be held in Wilton. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.

Phyllis Leach

Phyllis Leach

Jun 5, 2019

Bangor - Phyllis (Colpitts) Lonko Leach passed away on June 5, 2019. She was born March 1, 1921 at home on Fruit Street in Bangor, daughter of Archie and Ina (Barchard) Colpitts. She was the youngest of three children. Her mother was a homemaker and her father worked for the Maine Central Railroad. Phyllis attended Bangor High School where she...

Brian G. Webb

Brian G. Webb

Jun 4, 2019

BRADFORD – Brian G. Webb, 60, passed away after a brief illness at his home in Bradford on June 4, 2019. Brian was the son of Norman and Audrey (Curry) Webb of Bangor. He graduated from Bangor High School, class of 1977 and went on to work for the City of Bangor Public Works Department for 38 years. Brian will...

Jeanette Witham

Jeanette Witham

Jun 4, 2019

HAMPDEN - Jeanette Marie (Leonard) Witham, 88, wife of the late Charles E Witham, passed peacefully to her eternal home June 4, 2019, at a Bangor hospital, after a short illness, with her loving family by her side. Jeanette was born August 8, 1930 in Hampden, the daughter of Roscoe and Madeline (Cole) Leonard. Jeanette attended Hampden Schools and upon...

Norman W. Buzzell

Norman W. Buzzell

Jun 3, 2019

BANGOR – Norman W. Buzzell, 83, died peacefully after a long illness, June 3, 2019 with his loving wife, Marguerite, by his side, at a Bangor healthcare center. He was born December 16, 1935 in Guilford, son of Harold and Ethel (Strickland) Buzzell. Norman was a graduate of Piscataquis Community High School, Class of 1954 and was the recipient of...

Annette Scanlon

Annette Scanlon

Jun 2, 2019

BANGOR – Annette M. (Crocker) Scanlon, passed away June 2, 2019, at the age of 86, at a Bangor healthcare facility. She was born July 25, 1932, in Bangor, the daughter of Harold and Helen Crocker. Annette retired from Bangor City Nursing Center. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by siblings, John, Irving, Margaret, and Joanne. She is...

Robert Ellsworth Reynolds

Robert Ellsworth Reynolds

May 30, 2019

Robert E. Reynolds Bangor Robert Ellsworth Reynolds, 92, passed away at his home on May 30, 2019, surrounded by family. Bob was born to Perley Reynolds & Winnifred Russell on January 30, 1927 in Brockton, Massachusetts and was the third of four children. Bob served his country in WWII in Okinawa, Japan, as a Seaman, 1st Class, in the LION...

Howard Hallett

Howard Hallett

May 29, 2019

Howland - Howard Bruce Hallett, “Bruce” age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Bangor. He was born, April 14, 1937 in Weymouth, Massachusetts, to Frank and Louise (Cass) Hallett. He graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in 1957 with a two year degree in Engineering. He returned to school at Northeastern...

Ramona Pelletier

Ramona Pelletier

May 28, 2019

Ramona A. Pelletier, 89, passed away at a Bangor hospital on May 28, 2019, with her loving family by her side. She was born December 25, 1929, in Brewer, the daughter of William and Bessie (Baker) Davis. Ramona graduated in the Class of 1948 from Hampden Academy. She retired from EMMC in 1992, after working for 17 years in housekeeping...

John Nadeau

John Nadeau

May 27, 2019

John Nadeau Indian Island John Nadeau, 41, passed away unexpectedly May 27, 2019, due to a tragic accident in Bangor. John was funny, kind-hearted and loved by all who knew him. He was a talented craftsman in woodworking and created some very beautiful things, particularly some beautiful guitars. Over the years John had many pets but especially loved his dog...