Obituaries

Sep 12, 2013

Sandra (Bryce) Morin - PHOTO WILMINGTON, DE, BRANCH LAKE AND BANGOR - A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Sandra Kathleen (Bryce) Morin, “Sandy”, 73, of Wilmington, Delaware and Branch Lake, Ellsworth passed away in the Maine Coast Memorial Hospital on September 12 after a courageous battle with cancer. In spite of all she endured, her spirits remained...

Sep 11, 2013

LAURENCE G. VAN PEURSEM, SR. BREWER - Laurence G. Van Peursem Sr., 93, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on September 11, 2013 with his devoted daughter, Peggy by his side. He was born on August 26, 1920 in Des Moines, Iowa, and moved to Compton, California in his teens. After high school, he attended two years at Compton...

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Sep 9, 2013

Sep 9, 2013

EDWARD DOUGLAS BISCHOFF SR. BANGOR – Edward D. Bischoff Sr., 84, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013 at his residence. He was born September 20, 1929, in Lyons Falls, New York, the son of Edward Douglas Bischoff and Iva Bischoff Jellison. Ed served in the U.S. Army. He worked for many years as an engineer for B.M.H.I. in the boiler...

Sep 9, 2013

Sep 9, 2013

BANGOR AND HERMON - Charles "Charlie" A. Bamford, 72, passed away Sept. 9, 2013, at the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor. He was born Sept. 8, 1941, in Brewer, the son of Carroll O. and Cora M. (Legere) Bamford.Charlie served his country in the U. S. Navy for four years. He then served in the Naval Reserves and the Air...

Sep 8, 2013

Sep 8, 2013

Sep 7, 2013

BANGOR - Francis Jerome Woodhead passed away Sept. 7, 2013, after a brief illness. He is now reunited in heaven with his son, Dennis, who died in 1989. Our hearts ache with the loss of such an incredible husband, father, grandfather and, soon to be great-grandfather.Francis was born Dec. 26, 1923, in Lewiston, the son of Edward Francis Woodhead and...

Sep 6, 2013

BREWER - Stephen E. Foster, 42, died unexpectedly Sept. 6, 2013, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Dec. 20, 1970, in Presque Isle, the son of Clifton Foster and Ella Mae (Bragg) Grant.Steve was a hard worker and loved his work with Builders Insulation. He had many close friends he played cards with every Sunday, and was a deeply...

Sep 6, 2013

Old Town - Helen L. Sappier, 76, died September 6, 2013 at a Bangor Hospital. She was born in May 20, 1937 in Orono the daughter of Reginald H. and Ruth W. (Cushing) Sullivan. Helen attended Orono High School where she enjoyed cheerleading. She was very proud that later in life through hard work she received her High School Diploma...

Sep 5, 2013

ORONO - Muriel Adams Sanford, 90, died Sept. 5, 2013. She was born Jan. 31, 1923 in Lewiston, the daughter of James G. and Mildred (Willis) Adams. Muriel was brought up in Auburn and Topsham. She was an honor presenter in the Brunswick High School, Class of 1940. Muriel attended Farmington Normal School and received her B.S. degree from the...

Sep 4, 2013

GLENBURN - Katherine Laura Cookson, 91, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, at a local nursing home. She was born to the late Fred and Gladys (Jack) Mansell, on April 1, 1922, in Bradford.Katherine "Kay," was a loving mother and homemaker who supported her husband and family with an unending rigor and passion. She married the late and honorable Warren...

Sep 3, 2013

Sep 2, 2013

BANGOR –I’ve had a really good life. My parents, Willard and Minnie (Orr) Ranks provided us with a happy, loving and harmonious home. My parents loved having a large family and having our friends gather. We had great times traveling to many locations throughout Maine, including picnicking at Fort Knox and clamming at Sears Island. My father was an engineer...

Sep 2, 2013

BANGOR - Thomas B. Kurth, 75, a retired city planner and lifelong public servant, died of cancer Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, at his home, surrounded by family and holding the hand of his beloved wife. He was born Aug. 12, 1938, in Minnesota and grew up there. After college, he taught junior high school for two years before enlisting in...

Sep 1, 2013

GRAY - Bruce Albert Carmichael, 60, passed away peacefully Sept. 1, 2013, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born Dec. 1, 1952, in Bangor, the son of Wendell R. and Dorothy (Chase) Carmichael. Bruce was raised in Bangor, and often worked in the family business, Quality Bakery. He graduated from Bangor High School. Bruce worked for...