Obituaries

Nov 3, 2014

Kevin D. Goss, 55, beloved husband, father, son and brother, passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife, November 3, 2014 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 13, 1959, the son of Donald and Elaine (Joslyn) Goss. Kevin graduated from Brewer High School, Class of 1977. He became licensed as a propane technician...

Nov 2, 2014

Russell O. McEwen, 83, died unexpectedly November 2, 2014 at home. He was born September 29, 1931 in Brewer, the son of Mariam (Dyer) and John W. McEwen. Russell attended Brewer High School, married his sweetheart Myrna Footman to whom he was married for 58 years before her death in 2008. He worked for Footman’s Dairy, Grants Dairy and Garelick...

Oct 31, 2014

Oct 29, 2014

Doris H. Ashford, 73, of Carmel, passed away unexpectedly, October 29, 2014, at Eastern Maine Medical Center, with her loving husband, Thomas J. T. Ashford, and friends by her side. Doris was born April 29, 1941 in Germany. She is survived by her husband, Thomas J. T. Ashford of Carmel, and Thomas’ two brothers and sisters; her brother, Rolf Schafer...

Oct 27, 2014

Oct 25, 2014

ORONO – Perry E. LaPointe, 85, died October 25, 2014 at a Bangor hospital. Relatives and friends are welcome to call 5 to 7pm Friday October 31, 2014 at the Orono Chapel of Brookings-Smith, 72 Main Street, Orono. A Funeral mass will be celebrated 10am Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, Newman Center,...

Oct 25, 2014

Orono – Susan Frances Ashlock, 59, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 25, 2014 at a Bangor hospital. She was born August 22, 1955 in Bangor, the daughter of Walter F. and Pauline M. (Gallant) Lucas. Susan graduated from Orono High School, and then went on to Husson College where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She most recently...

Oct 24, 2014

Oct 24, 2014

Oct 24, 2014

Ronald G. Higgins, 69, passed away at a Bangor hospital Friday, October 24, 2014. He was born February 5, 1945 in Irvington, New Jersey, the son of Ernest W. and Erma (Gould) Higgins. Ronald joined the United States Army and proudly served his country for 23 years. He served in Viet Nam, Europe, and various stateside assignments. He was a...

Oct 23, 2014

Patricia "Patsy" A. Augustus, 80, passed away peacefully in her husband arms October 23, 2014, at a Bangor healthcare facility. She was born January 5, 1934, in Brewer the daughter of James and Helinor (Jordan) Gallagher. Patsy attended John Bapst High School. In her younger days she loved to dance and did a lot of tap dancing and ballet. She...

Oct 22, 2014

Oct 22, 2014

BANGOR – Joan M. Umble, 84, died Oct. 22, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 2, 1930 in Bangor. Joan is survived by her children, James A. Umble of Bangor, Timothy L. Umble of Hermon, Vicky L. Leeman of Bangor, Terry L. Umble of Holden and Jodie A. Gehan of Glenburn; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one...

Oct 22, 2014

Oct 22, 2014

Ida (Sclair) Plesset, 88, died peacefully October 22, 2014, at Ruth’s House, an assisted living facility in Longmeadow, MA. She was born November 4, 1925 in Bangor, the daughter of Getchel and Kate (Golub) Sclair, and was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Lewis Plesset in 1988. Ida was educated in Bangor schools and graduated from Bangor High School...

Oct 21, 2014

BREWER – Dorothy (Campbell) Forsyth, 86, died unexpectedly October 21, 2014 at her home. She was born June 12, 1928 in Cherryfield, daughter of Thomas and Agnes Campbell. Dot owned and operated Greenwood Acres Campground for 18 years in Eddington. Following the sale of her business, she worked at the Eagles Nest Diner. Throughout the years she made many friends...

Oct 21, 2014

Helen L. Higgins, 100, died October 21, 2014, at Westgate Manor in Bangor. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island, January 28, 1914, the daughter of Ernest and Blanch (Longbottom) Graves. Helen was employed by the Ross Manor, Ohio Street, for over seventeen years. She was the proud holder of the "Levant Cane" which is awarded to the oldest citizen...

Oct 21, 2014

Glenburn - Elliot C. Dorr, 73, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Elliot was born in Jonesboro September 24, 1941, the son of Charles G. and Mildred K. (Cox) Dorr. After an honorable discharge from the U. S. Air Force, Elliot held several various jobs, including working at Snow & Nealley, Pine Tree Waste, and driving...

Oct 20, 2014

Oct 19, 2014

David James Horner was born April 26, 1954 in Columbia City, Indiana, the first child of Richard Horner and Marjorie Colp Horner. Even as a newborn he charmed the nurses who took care of him; they claimed he was the prettiest baby in the hospital. David grew up in New Brunswick, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and South Carolina. He was...