Obituaries

Oct 19, 2014

Oct 18, 2014

The Love of my life, David Raymond Pilotte, died in my arms on October 18, 2014. He was born June 9,1952, in Hayes, England, the son of Norris Raymond and Miriam Leonora [Murphy] Pilotte. As I sat and attempted to write this and describe this beautiful man and his life, putting words to paper was most difficult and does not...

Oct 18, 2014

Oct 18, 2014

Leo D. Cookson, Jr., 76, passed away October 18, 2014 after a brief illness. He was born in Island Falls, son of Leo D. Cookson, Sr. and Mildred (James) Cookson. He was a 1956 graduate of Brewer High School. Leo, known as Sonny to his family, worked many years as a salesman. Later he owned and managed SonnyRays Restaurant/Bar and...

Oct 17, 2014

Thomas Roy Palmer, 69, passed away with his family by his side, October 17, 2014, at his home. He was born November 13, 1944, in Alpena, MI, the son of Roy J. and Eleanor M. (Carr) Palmer. Thomas graduated from Alpena High School, and upon graduation joined the US Navy, in 1962. He served his country for two years in...

Oct 17, 2014

Robert E. Purvis, 78, husband of Marianne (Carnrick) Purvis, died at his home after a brief battle with cancer on October 17, 2014. He was born March 18, 1936 in Carmel, the son of Harold R. and Ruth P. (Ross) Purvis. Bob served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years and was employed as a carpenter for many years...

Oct 16, 2014

BANGOR – Lorraine Pike Larkin, 89, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother departed this earth on her own terms October 16, 2014. Proud, principled, and practical, mom lived an exemplary life for 89 years, treating everyone she encountered with kindness and respect. Mom was born on July 28, 1925 in the family home at 14 Pratt Street in Providence, Rhode...

Oct 16, 2014

Oct 16, 2014

Oct 15, 2014

HERMON – Myndie D. Davis,31, our beloved, was born November 4, 1982, left all who loved her on October 15, 2014, due to complications sustained in an automobile accident on February 9, 2014. She loved and was loved by all who had the joy of knowing her. She attended Hermon Schools and graduated from Beal College Legal Assistant Program with...

Oct 14, 2014

Oct 12, 2014

Oct 12, 2014

Gary B. Page, 67, passed away suddenly, October 12, 2014, at a Bangor hospital. He was born in Bangor, August 29, 1947, the son of Phillip and Anita (Murphy) Page. Gary spent most of his early years growing up in New Hampshire. He spent many enjoyable summers in Maine with his grandparents on Pushaw Lake. When he graduated high school,...

Oct 11, 2014

Benjamin L. Shapero, MD, 102, passed away peacefully at his home in West Palm Beach, Florida, with his loving wife and children by his side. He was born in Bangor, Maine on July 5, 1912, to Max and Sarah (Zitaner) Shapero. He attended the Bangor public schools and graduated from the University of Maine in 1935 and from Tufts University...

Oct 11, 2014

Oct 10, 2014

Brewer – Lena Mae Gray, 84, died peacefully Friday, October 10, 2014 at a Brewer health care facility. She was born October 28, 1929, in Derby, the daughter of Rainey Joseph and Nina Elizabeth (Wilkins) Baker. After graduating from Lagrange High School, Lena went to work for the phone company as an operator, a job she held for 33 years....

Oct 10, 2014

Oct 9, 2014

Oct 9, 2014

Stephen P. Ellis, 69, passed unexpectedly, October 9, 2014, at a Bangor hospital. Stephen was born in Bangor, November 23, 1944, the 8th and final child of Blanchard and Leola (Paradise) Ellis. Stephen attended Kenduskeag schools for much of his younger life. After his schooling, he moved to Boston and joined in the construction business with his brother, Lee. Stephen...

Oct 9, 2014