Obituaries

Oct 16, 2013

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Oct 15, 2013

Colby R. Tapley, 77, died, with his family by his side, on October 15, 2013, at a local hospital. He was born March 7, 1936, in Hermon, the son of Ray and Inez (Leonard) Tapley. Colby graduated from Hermon High School, Class of 1954. He was a brick layer, stone mason and carpenter. Colby was a founding member of the...

Oct 15, 2013

James R. Hosmer, 72, passed away October 15, 2013 at his residence. He was born July 12, 1941, in York, the son of Harold and Mary (Pigeon) Hosmer. James grew up in Kittery and graduated from the Robert W. Traip Academy in 1959. He attended the University of Maine, Orono and in the early sixties went to work at the...

Oct 14, 2013

Karl L. (Pete) Peterson went to be with his Lord on October 14, 2013, peacefully with his family at his side. He was born July 29, 1929 in Corinth the son of Theodore Karl Peterson and Sarah Merle Bean. Karl graduated from Higgins Classical Institute. He served in the Unites States Army Combat Signal Corp, laying communication lines to the...

Oct 13, 2013

Richard W. Florey Sr., 73, died, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer October 13, 2013, at a local hospital. He was born May 14, 1940, in Nazareth, PA, the son of Woodrow S. and Jennie M. (Wimmer) Florey. Richard graduated from Nazareth High School, in PA. He retired from the U.S. Air Force with 20 years service...

Oct 13, 2013

Donald McKenzie, 76, passed away unexpectedly Sunday October 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born October 14, 1936, in Bangor, the son of the late Alva and Gladys (Brown) McKenzie. Many may remember Don as the “Street Sweeper” of Bangor. His twenty nine years of service to the City of Bangor was recognized when he retired in 2008 with...

Oct 13, 2013

Oct 11, 2013

Oct 11, 2013

Oct 11, 2013

Eva H. Smith, 99, died October 11, 2013, at a Bangor healthcare facility. She was born March 26, 1914, in Bradley, the daughter of Willis and Rose (Francis) Rowell. Eva enjoyed berry picking with her dear friend Lila and grilled hot dogs. She worked as a cook in a local hospital for many years. She is survived by a step-daughter,...

Oct 11, 2013

BANGOR - Margaret A. Thurber, 68, wife for 29 years to Reid Thurber, died October 11, 2013, surrounded by her loved ones, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born February 15, 1945 in Camden, N.J. daughter of Arthur and Anna Ottesen. She worked at Westgate Manor and Brewer Convalescent Center for many years. Margie was a past member...

Oct 11, 2013

Orono - Debra K. Holmes, 55, passed away unexpectedly October 11, 2013 in the quiet peacefulness of her own home. She was born April 10, 1958 in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of Theodore P. and Beverly (Rogers) Khoury. Debbie graduated from Orono High School, Class of 1976. Following graduation, Debbie went on to receive her beautician license. Soon after, she...

Oct 11, 2013

BANGOR AND SCARBOROUGH - Charles F. "Charlie" Marston, 88, died October 11, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 14, 1925 in Bangor, the son of Fred A. Marston and Kathleen B. (Kelleher) Marston. Charlie grew up in Bangor where, in addition to his parents, he was raised by his grandparents Johannah and Michael Kelleher...

Oct 11, 2013