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Tressa G. Nelson

Tressa G. Nelson

Sep 18, 2018

Tressa G. Nelson Hampden and Mapleton – Tressa G. Nelson, 81, died on September 18, 2018, at the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Fort Fairfield, the daughter of Kenneth and Greta (Barnes) Bubar. Tressa loved to laugh and to travel and had many adventures with close friends and family....

Merritt Hayden, Sr.

Merritt Hayden, Sr.

Sep 18, 2018

Merritt “Sonny” Hayden, Sr. Brewer, FL., Hampden Merritt L. “Sonny” Hayden, Sr., 81, died peacefully September 18, 2018 at Orono Commons. He was born February 7, 1937 in Bangor, son of Beulah and Merritt Joseph Hayden. Merritt was the father of two sons. He served in the naval reserves and worked at Eastern Fine Paper Company until it closed. His...

Ruth Torrey

Ruth Torrey

Sep 14, 2018

BANGOR – Ruth (Theriault) Torrey, 83, died peacefully September 14, 2018, after a brief illness. She was born December 21, 1934, in Howland, the daughter of Edmund and Mary Theriault. Ruth grew up in a loving family of six brothers and five sisters. She graduated from Howland High School, Class of 1952, and Washington State Teachers College in Machias, Class...

Phyllis Smith

Phyllis Smith

Sep 14, 2018

Orono - Phyllis C. Smith, 96 died at home on Friday September 14, 2018 with the dignity and grace that she lived throughout her life. She was born in Winterport, May 29, 1922, the daughter of Arthur Bray Clark and Mary Eliza Woodman Clark. Phyllis attended schools in Winterport and graduated from Winterport High School. Phyllis was married to Clement...

Jonathan Haws

Jonathan Haws

Sep 14, 2018

Hampden and Waterville - Jonathan M. Haws, 26, passed away suddenly September 14, 2018, in Utah while there on vacation with his father and brother. He was born July 25, 1992, in Bangor, the son of Michael and Amy (Umbrecht) Haws. Jonathan was a graduate of Hampden Academy, Class of 2011, and a 2015 graduate of the University of Maine...

Walter Whitney

Walter Whitney

Sep 12, 2018

HAMPDEN – Walter George Whitney, 81, passed away at his home September 12, 2018. He was born July 8, 1937, in Bangor, the son of Walter E. and Orasie L. (Lapointe) Whitney. Walter graduated from Hampden Academy, class of 1955. He owned and operated Hampden Window, serving Hampden and the surrounding communities for over 50 years. Walter followed the local...

Geraldine Look

Geraldine Look

Sep 11, 2018

Bangor and Brewer - Geraldine May (Young) Look, 97, died September 11, 2018 at a Bangor nursing facility. She was born November 11, 1920 in Brewer, the daughter of Howard M. and Ruby G. (Worcester) Young. Geraldine graduated from Brewer High School Class of 1938 and received her Bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph Hospital nursing school. She was a long...

Edna Smith

Edna Smith

Sep 10, 2018

BRIDGEWATER & BANGOR - Edna M. (Tidd) Smith, 91, died September 10, 2018, following a lengthy illness at a Bangor healthcare facility. She was born September 11, 1926 in Bridgewater, to Olin and Mae (Collins) Tidd. Edna graduated from Bridgewater Classical Academy with the Class of ‘44. Shortly thereafter she married Attle M. Smith and settled into the life she...

Evelyn Cook

Evelyn Cook

Sep 8, 2018

WINTERPORT – Evelyn A. (Patterson) Cook, 90, passed away unexpectedly September 8, 2018, at a Bangor hospital. She was born April 2, 1928, in Brewer, the daughter of Herbert L. and Anna B. (MacCullum) Patterson. Evelyn graduated from Brewer High School, Class of 1946. Following graduation, she began working at the Eastern Trust & Bank in Bangor as a Teller....

Anita Mcgarry

Anita Mcgarry

Sep 7, 2018

Anita McGarry Bangor Anita Bell McGarry, 90, beloved wife of the late Francis P. McGarry, died peacefully on September 7, 2018 with family by her bedside. She was born December 5, 1927 in Passaic, NJ, the daughter of Henry J. and Julia E. (Mihalec) Bell. Anita grew up in West Orange, NJ, graduating from West Orange High School in 1945....

Carolyn Brown

Carolyn Brown

Sep 7, 2018

Carolyn E. Brown, 97, passed away on September 7, 2018, at a healthcare facility in Freeport, Maine. She was born in Levant, Maine, on April 30, 1921, to Ervin R. and Eleanor (Emerson) Goodwin. Carolyn attended Levant schools. She was a giving and caring person who enjoyed helping her community. Carolyn was a talented seamstress, quilter, and knitter, and was...

Jane Knight

Jane Knight

Sep 6, 2018

Jane S. Knight, 93, passed away on September 6, 2018, in Bangor. She was born December 23, 1924 in Old Town Maine, the daughter of Frederick A. and June (Scott) Burns of Old Town. Jane graduated from Old Town High School and enjoyed gardening, reading, family and friends. She was a docent at the Bangor Historical Society, a member of...

Herbert Cowan

Herbert Cowan

Sep 6, 2018

Herbert S. Cowan Orono Herbert S. Cowan, a member of the Greatest Generation, passed away peacefully in his sleep during the early morning hours of Thursday, September 6, 2018, in Orono, after a period of failing health. Herb was born in Orono, Maine, on November 9, 1924, the youngest of five children born to Franklin H. and Helen G. (Daley)...

Leona M. Ward

Leona M. Ward

Sep 6, 2018

BANGOR & BREWER - Leona M. (York) Ward, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 6, 2018. She was born April 4, 1931 in Farmington, the daughter of Clinton and Sylvia (Hall) York. A graduate of Brewer High School, she was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Lee was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Phillip A....

John H. Dunning

John H. Dunning

Sep 5, 2018

John H. Dunning Bangor John H. Dunning passed away on September 5, 2018 after a short illness. Born September 10, 1936 in Bangor, the son of Herbert & Alma (McLeod) Dunning. John graduated from Bangor High School in 1955. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. John worked in revaluation in the New England area &...

Shirley Tracy

Shirley Tracy

Sep 5, 2018

Shirley Anne (Feldon) Tracy Hampden – Shirley A. Tracy, 83, died on September 5, 2018, at her home. She was born April 23, 1935, in Hartford, Connecticut, the daughter of Kenneth and Joyce (Long) Feldon. Shirley enjoyed her pet cats, playing piano for many different occasions, NFL football, Nascar, and visiting lighthouses on the Maine coast. In addition to her...

Calista Goodridge

Calista Goodridge

Aug 31, 2018

Calista “Kit” Sarah Goodridge, 88, went to be with her Savior, August 31, 2018, at the HPH Hospice Marliere Care Center, in New Port Richey, FL. She was born April 3, 1930, in Harrington, the oldest daughter of Otis and Helen (Wass) Hartford. Kit was a member of both the Bangor Baptist Church (now Crosspoint Church) and later in life...

Jean Truitt

Jean Truitt

Aug 30, 2018

WINTERPORT- Jean (Hawes) Crossman Truitt, 84, passed away peacefully August 30, 2018. She was born September 12, 1933, in Belfast, the daughter of James R. and Armeda V. (Sawyer) Hawes. Jean was a devoted wife, loving mother and giving friend. During her life she enjoyed walking, laughter, music, horseback riding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and just plain having fun. She loved...

Lucille Morrill

Lucille Morrill

Aug 28, 2018

SWANS ISLAND - Lucille L. Morrill, 82, died peacefully August 28, 2018 at Brewer Rehab Center. She was born November 9, 1935, on Swans Island, the daughter of Vondell and Margeurite P. Stockbridge. Lucy worked for the Ellsworth Post Office for many years until she relocated to the farmington area where she met her Husband Henry W. Morrill. She then...

Arthur Jones

Arthur Jones

Aug 27, 2018

Arthur M. Jones Jr. was born on July 21, 1937 and passed away on August 27, 2018 at the age of 81 at Winterberry Heights in Bangor, Maine where he had called home for the past three years. He fought a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was surrounded by his son and daughter, Beacon Hospice and his Loving Touch...

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