Obituaries

Dec 29, 2015

Dec 29, 2015

Bradley – Phyllis Lucas Adams left this world December 29th, 2015 to dance with her husband of 50 years, Homer Adams. Phyllis passed away peacefully at her daughter's home surrounded by family. She was born April 24th, 1933, in Orono, the daughter of Walter and Mary (Martin) Lucas. Phyllis was one of 15 children. She attended Orono Schools. After her...

Dec 28, 2015

Dec 28, 2015

Dec 27, 2015

CLIFTON LEE UPTON, KENDUSKEAG – Clifton Lee Upton, 50, died unexpectedly at his home December 27, 2015 from complications of pneumonia. He was born in Kittery, Maine on August 11, 1965. For the past 2 ½ years Cliff fought a long courageous battle with lung cancer and was finally in remission when he was stricken with a severe strain of...

Dec 27, 2015

Dec 27, 2015

FRANKLIN and BANGOR – Alex ‘Cuffah” Harris, 41, passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 27, 2015 at a Bangor hospital. He was born Jan. 1, 1974 in Bath, the son of Jack and Carol (Whalen) Merrill. Alex married his best friend from High School, Michelle (Bickford) Harris in 2011. He was a fisherman and he favored being the Stern...

Dec 27, 2015

Elizabeth A. McAskill, 93, died, December 27, 2015, at Stillwater Healthcare. She was born in Orono, November 14, 1922, daughter of Richard and Ellie Murray. Elizabeth graduated from Orono High School, class of 1941. She worked at the University of Maine for several years. Elizabeth was a friend to all, no matter what, she was always there. Her personality was...

Dec 27, 2015

Ernest “Ernie” Harriman Boynton, 84, passed away on December 27, at his home in Hampden. He was born on April 18, 1931 in Long Branch, N. J., the son of Ernest Hinsdale and Alta (Reason) Boynton. After graduating high school Ernie enlisted in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean conflict, serving at bases in the south and Alaska....

Dec 27, 2015

Orrington – Charleen Marie Giffard, 81, died after a long illness Sunday, December 27, 2015 at a Brewer healthcare facility. She was born June 4, 1934 in Orrington, the daughter of Harry and Bernice (King) Hanscom, Sr. Charleen was a graduate of Brewer High School. She and her husband of nearly 50 years, Elmer “Giff” Giffard built their home in...

Dec 26, 2015

Arthur Edward Boulter, 88, passed away peacefully at home, on December 26, 2015, surrounded by family. Arthur was born on July 12, 1927, to the late Edward and Evelyn Boulter. Arthur attended the local Bangor Schools and graduated from Bangor High School in 1945. He enjoyed his studies and his outside activities. Following his graduation, he attended the US Merchant...

Dec 25, 2015

Norris Wade went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2015 in Bangor, Maine. Norris was born on March 20, 1918 in Bradford, Maine. There, he met the love of his life, Nellie Allen—and together they shared 72 years of marriage, family and love. A Purple Heart recipient, Norris served in the US Army during the 2nd World...

Dec 25, 2015

Green Lake - Joanne Garland Heber, 89, passed away on December 25, 2015, at the Maine Veterans Home. She was born June 6, 1926, the daughter of the late Joseph Daniel and Carolyn (Adams) Garland. Joanne was the wife of the late Air Force Lt. Colonel Malcolm M. Heber. She was a graduate of the Garland School, Boston. Joanne was...

Dec 25, 2015

Dec 24, 2015

Dec 24, 2015

Richard A. “Dick” Turner passed away on December 24, 2015, from chronic lung disease and heart problems. He was born March 19, 1932 and was raised by a loving Aunt Lillie, who meant the world to him, and Uncle Henry Turner. Dick attended Bangor and Brewer schools and received his G.E.D. He served his country in the US Navy during...

Dec 24, 2015

Dec 24, 2015

Stacie Howard, 44, died at her home December 24, 2015. She was born March 6, 1971 in Bangor, the daughter of Lawrence and Joyce (Rancourt) Page. Stacie is survived by her husband, James (Rusty) Howard III of Orrington; son Anthony Howard of Orrington; mother, Joyce and her husband Bob Osgood of Winterport; father-in-law, James Howard Jr., and his wife Joan...

Dec 24, 2015

Orono – Wesley Francis Gray passed away peacefully at the Maine Veterans' Home on 24 December 2015. He was born on April 13, 1921 in Bangor, the son of Leland and Maude (Martin) Gray. Wes graduated from Old Town High School, class of 1938, then worked with the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1939-40. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy...

Dec 23, 2015