Obituaries

Maxwell McCormack

Mar 11, 2025

Maxwell Leland McCormack Jr., loving husband of Lynne Marie Lavoie for 36 years, died in Orono, ME, on March 11, 2025. Maxwell was born July 18, 1934, in Emory University, GA, the only child of Maxwell and Bonnie (Batson) McCormack of Carbondale, IL.

He is survived by Lynne and three children from an earlier marriage and their families, Patricia Elwell and...

Susette Joy

Mar 10, 2025

Susette Joy, 59, of Old Town passed away on March 10, 2025, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center after a period of declining health. She was born October 1, 1965, the daughter of Alvin (Buster) Joy and Verna (Richards) Joy.

Susette was our angel on earth and the center of our family. She wasn't born with the abilities of many...

Benjamin Mitchell

Mar 10, 2025

USAF Maine Air National Guard MSgt, retired

I have gone to stand my last Guard Mount in the sky, standing tall as part of the thin blue line on March 10, 2025. I was born Sept. 14, 1949, to Elston and Amorette Mitchell.

I am survived by wife of 46 years, Kitty; son, John and his wife, Nancy; daughter, Sarah Sawyer and...

Francis Toner

Mar 7, 2025

Francis "Frank" Toner, 70, of Veazie, passed away at Northern Light EMMC in Bangor on March 7, 2025. He was born on August 5, 1954, in Pennsylvania to Francis Toner Sr. and Agnes (Paul) Toner.

He spent his formative years in Pennsylvania and then joined the Air Force after graduating high school. He was stationed in Nevada, where he met and...

Carl E. Smith Jr.

Mar 6, 2025

Carmel - Carl Edwin “Eddie” Smith Jr, who everyone knew as Ed or Eddie, 68, died unexpectedly March 6, 2025, doing what he loved, working in the dirt. He was born on March 27th, 1956, in Bangor, the son of Carl Edwin Smith Sr. and Shirley J (Smith) Burke.

Eddie attended Hermon High School. Following high school Ed followed his dream...

Elaine Goss

Mar 6, 2025

Orrington - Elaine M. Goss, 88, passed away March 6, 2025, at Westgate Center after a long journey with dementia. She was born May 13, 1936, in Blaine, the daughter of Russell James and Ardis (Gellerson) Joslyn.

Mom co-owned Don's Campers, Inc. and Holden Family Campground and worked side by side with Dad for many years. She managed the...

David Greenier

Mar 5, 2025

David J. Greenier, 80, of Hampden, Maine died at home in Hampden, Maine, on March 5, 2025. He was born October 14, 1944 in Caribou, Maine, the son of Walter L. and Hazel (Tregarten) Greenier.

David was a "County boy" through and through. He grew up and worked on farms throughout his younger years. The strong work ethic that he acquired...

Patricia Totman

Mar 5, 2025

Patricia Jones Totman, 95, of Hampden, Maine has gone home to her Lord. She lived life to the fullest and every day brought enthusiasm and joy to those around her. For sixty-two years, Patricia starred in an incredible love story with Bob. They adored each other and built a strong unit centered around church and family. Bob was a musician...

Peter Hyatt

Mar 5, 2025

Peter F. Hyatt was called home by his Lord on March 5, 2025. Peter grew up in Westbury, New York, with nine siblings and fond memories of wiffle ball and baseball, trips to Jones beach, and shenanigans at the Mineola pool.

Peter worked in ministry in New York and had a profound impact on those around him.

He eventually moved to Maine,...

Sandra Murch

Mar 5, 2025

Sandra Murch, 86, passed away on March 5, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Peabody, MA., on June 27, 1938, the daughter of John and Ruth (Gove) Laitinen.

Sandra was a woman of faith; she spent many years volunteering her time as treasurer to various churches, and organizing the Word of Life Women's Conferences. She loved...

Rodric Johnson

Mar 4, 2025

MILFORD - Rodric C. Johnson, 88, died following a long illness, March 4, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Allentown, PA. He was born on March 2, 1937, at Cary Memorial Hospital in Caribou, the son of Carl P. and Arlene E. (Porter) Johnson.

Rodric's formative years were spent at Hilltop Acres in Woodland. His education journey began at...

Pamela D. Lane

Mar 3, 2025

Glenburn - Pamela Dorothy Beals Lane, 86, passed away peacefully in her home on March 3, 2025. She was born on March 21, 1938, in Milo, the daughter of Kenneth Harlan Beals and Ruth Alice (Howard) Beals.

Pam was a devout follower of Jesus Christ and always shared her faith in God with those who surrounded her. She loved her family,...

Joseph Boisvert

Mar 1, 2025

JOSEPH BOISVERT

GLENBURN

Joseph G. Boisvert, passed away March 1st, 2025. He was born in Conway, MA, on March 19th, 1937, the son of Gerard and Cora (Newstad) Boisvert.

After high school, he served three years in the Navy. After he was discharged, he married Stella Myers. They were married for sixty-four years. They had four children, Michelle, who passed away at twenty-two...

Harley Carmichael

Feb 27, 2025

Harley Carmichael, Jr.

April 20, 1935-February 27, 2025

Milford and Bradley-Harley Lawrence Carmichael, Jr., 89, passed away on February 27, 2025 at his daughters home with his loving family by his side. He was born April 20, 1935, in Knox.

Harley was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. Harley will be remembered for his devotion to family, incredible work ethic...

Robert Lobley

Feb 26, 2025

Robert G. W. Lobley

April 15, 1933 - February 26, 2025

Robert "Bob" Gordon Wilbur Lobley, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and cherished member of the Orrington community, passed away peacefully at his home in Orrington, surrounded by his loving family. A man of unwavering faith, service, and dedication, Bob leaves behind a legacy of leadership, kindness, and commitment to his family,...

Mark King

Feb 24, 2025

**Mark Allen King**

**1960 - 2025**

Mark Allen King, 64, of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away, February 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for his family. Born in Old Town, Maine, to Carol St. Peter and Edward King, Mark grew up with a strong work ethic and an unwavering commitment to those he cared for.

For over...

Norris Munson

Feb 23, 2025

Norris E. Munson

Glenburn

Norris E. Munson, 85, passed away February 23, 2025, at home after a long illness with his family by his side.

He was born in Calais, July 22, 1939 the son of James H. and Eliza (Hayward) Munson.

Norris was employed with G.E. for 20 years. He was an active member of the Glenburn Volunteer Fire Department for many years....

Jori-Lynn Briggs

Feb 22, 2025

Jori Lynn Briggs (King), 60, of Bangor, Maine, passed away suddenly in her sleep on February 22nd, 2025, at her winter residence in Florida.

The matriarch of the family, Jori's wisdom, guidance, and unconditional love will be deeply missed.

Born in Lincoln, Maine, on September 21, 1964, to Ken and Leta King (Jordan) of Chester, Maine, Jori graduated from Mattanawcook Academy in...

Caliope Kesaris

Feb 22, 2025

BANGOR - Caliope M. "Callie" Kesaris, 95, passed away peacefully February 22, 2025. She was born October 20, 1929, in Bangor, the daughter of Thomas and Minnie Mourkas.

Callie attended Bangor schools and graduated from Oak Grove School, Class of 1948. Shortly after, she attended Colby Junior College, New London, New Hampshire and Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Callie was a member...

Lester J. Nadeau

Feb 21, 2025

Lester Joseph Nadeau, 92, died Friday, February 21, 2025, at home, with his beloved wife by his side. He was born in Old Town, ME, on October 28, 1932, the firstborn son of Joseph and Mary (Berthe Mazerolle) Nadeau.

Lester graduated from Deering High School, Portland, in 1951, later earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of...