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Mary Pressley

Mary Pressley

Apr 24, 2023

Mary Jane Pressley, 84, passed away on April 24, 2023, at her home in Bangor. She was born May 8, 1938 in Lubec the daughter of Joseph and Agnes (McMahon) Grady. She attended Lubec schools, and the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. As a teenager she worked in the sardine factories in Lubec. In 1962 she moved to Bangor with her...

Sharon Hogan

Sharon Hogan

Apr 24, 2023

Sharon C. Hogan (Beede), 79 , passed away peacefully April 24th, 2023. She was born July 16th, 1943, the daughter of Elbridge and Villa Beede. Sharon graduated from Bangor High and then Husson College. She was a x-ray technician for many years and enjoyed her work immensely. She was a spitfire and had a great sense of humor. She enjoyed...

Hilda Wardwell

Hilda Wardwell

Apr 24, 2023

Bangor - Hilda Marjorie Wardwell, 37 days from becoming a centenarian, passed away at 99 in Bangor on April 24th, 2023 while surrounded by family. She was born June 1st, 1923 in Bangor, daughter of Lester and Helen Page Banks. Hilda, a Delta Kappa Gamma member, graduated from Bangor High School in 1940 at 16, and earned a degree from...

Eddie Lowder

Eddie Lowder

Apr 22, 2023

Eddie H. Lowder Jr, died unexpectedly after a brief illness, April 22nd, 2023, at a Bangor hospital. He was born August 21st, 1956, in Austin, Texas, the son of Eddie H. and Janetta R. (Cammack) Lowder. Eddie graduated from Bangor High School, class of 1974. Following graduation, he served with the US Air Force. He returned to Maine and worked...

Karen Collins

Karen Collins

Apr 21, 2023

Karen Sue Noyes Collins July 13th, 1966 - April 21st, 2023. Karen Sue Noyes Collins, 56, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on April 21st, 2023, from a long-time illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born on July 13th,1966 to Edward and Roselle Noyes in Island Falls, Maine. Karen married James Collins in Denver, Colorado on July...

Vicki Sodermark

Vicki Sodermark

Apr 20, 2023

Kenduskeag - Vicki Jo Sodermark, died April 20, 2023, at a Bangor hospital after a sudden illness. She was born February 27, 1957 daughter of James and Virginia (Pullen) Sodermark. Vicki grew up in Kenduskeag and graduated in 1976 from Central High School in Corinth. She graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 1980 with a bachelor's in Nursing....

Charles Willey

Charles Willey

Apr 20, 2023

Charles J. Willey Feb 6, 1935 - April 20, 2023 HAMPDEN - Charles ‘Charlie’ J. Willey, formerly of Brighton MA passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2023. Charlie was predeceased by his wife, Teresa ‘Tessie’ and loving companion of many years, Carole Vincent. Devoted uncle of Stephen H. Stepanian and his wife, Darcy M. Vary of Waltham, MA, Roy Willey...

Elva Stewart

Elva Stewart

Apr 19, 2023

ELVA W. STEWART - ORONO Elva W. Stewart, 101, passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2023. Elva was born on April 2, 1922, the daughter of Millard Wright and Effie (Don) Wright. Elva graduated from Hodgdon High School, class of 1940, before working at the Houlton Trust Co. and Fleet Bank for 26 years, retiring in 1983. Elva enjoyed 62...

Cora Hamm

Cora Hamm

Apr 17, 2023

CORA ANDREA HAMM – HAMPDEN Cora Andrea Hamm, 73, passed away peacefully April 17, 2023. Cora was born June 29, 1949, the daughter of Nathan Stubbs and Barbara (Moore) Stubbs. She graduated from Hampden Academy and furthered her education attending a nursing program in southern Maine. She settled down in Hampden, working as a nurse for St. Joseph Hospital. Cora...

Gregory A. "Greg" Thayer

Gregory A. "Greg" Thayer

Apr 15, 2023

Hudson - Gregory A. "Greg" Thayer, 70, died at home on April 15, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 20, 1952, in Bangor, the son of Charles and Charlene (Lindsey) Thayer. Greg was a hard worker and a skilled carpenter. He enjoyed both freshwater and saltwater fishing in his free time along with spending time...

Rodney Clark

Rodney Clark

Apr 15, 2023

Corinth Rodney C Clark, 59, passed away unexpectedly April 15, 2023 at a Bangor Hospital. He was born on November 18, 1963, the son of Edward Clark Sr. and Ruby Clark. He graduated from Central High School in 1983. After high school he pursued his career in construction as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed kayaking and fishing in his...

Bryce Basso

Bryce Basso

Apr 14, 2023

ORRINGTON AND EDDINGTON - Bryce Cody-John Basso, 17, died April 14, 2023, in Acadia National Park while doing one of the things he loved the most, adventuring and spending time with his friends. He was born on August 2, 2005, in Bangor, the son of Amy Atherton and Brad Basso, and their spouses Jeremy Atherton and Heather Basso. Bryce was...

Kenneth Strout

Kenneth Strout

Apr 13, 2023

HERMON - Kenneth I. Strout (KIS), 71, passed away on April 13, 2023 surrounded by family following a battle with cancer. Ken was born October 21, 1951 in Machias, ME, the son of Wilbur and Marie Strout. Ken graduated from Calais High School in 1970. After graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Lynda Waller, and went on to spend...

Judith Boothby

Judith Boothby

Apr 11, 2023

Bangor - Judith White Boothby died April 11, 2023. She was born July 7, 1935 in Bangor to John and Margaret White and she grew up in the home her parents built. With her brother, Ralph she attended the Unitarian Sunday School. At age 12 Judy danced a recital solo for the Polly Thomas School of dance where she studied...

Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

Apr 8, 2023

Richard “Dick” E. Anderson, 88, passed away peacefully, April 8, 2023 with his wife, Rose by his side. He was born in Houlton, Maine, April 22, 1934, son of Kenneth and Florence (Lycette) Anderson. Dick graduated from Houlton High School class of 1954. He farmed in North Amity for a number of years, left farming, and worked at Lynn’s Machine...

David Rocha

David Rocha

Apr 7, 2023

David C. Rocha Dedham David C. Rocha, 39, passed away April 7th, 2023, at his home in Dedham. He was born, November 7th, 1983, in Blue Hill, the son of James and Susan (Shaw) Rocha. David graduated from John Bapst High School in 2002, and went on to graduate from the University of Maine at Farmington in 2008 with a...

Linda Leclair

Linda Leclair

Apr 7, 2023

Linda Jean LeClair, 73, passed away April 7 at a local nursing home, following a long illness. She was born December 31, 1949 in Houlton ME, the daughter of Linwood and Verda LeClair. Linda was raised in Limestone ME. Her family moved to Bangor in 1964, so that Linda could attend special education classes at Fairmount School and Bangor High...

Shirley Ann Mauler

Shirley Ann Mauler

Apr 7, 2023

Shirley Ann Mauler, 85, passed away April 7, 2023 at a Bangor healthcare facility. She was born in Monroe, Wisconsin August 12, 19937 the daughter of Leo and Johanna (Reinmann) Hilfiker. Those who knew Shirley would describe her as loyal, selfless, and kind. As a devoted catholic with a heart full of gold, she always put others before herself: she...

Ruth Ayer

Ruth Ayer

Apr 6, 2023

BROOKS – Ruth C. Ayer, 73, passed away unexpectedly April 6, 2023, at her home. She was born October 26, 1949, in Unity, the daughter of Arthur and Clarissa (Cook) Sanderson. Ruth was raised in Unity, graduating from Mount View High School, Class of 1967. Shortly after graduation, she met John Ayer Jr., in 1969, and married July 3, 1970,...

Elizabeth Gormely

Elizabeth Gormely

Apr 6, 2023

ELIZABETH “BETTY” JON GORMELY - BANGOR Elizabeth “Betty” Jon Gormely, 73, passed peacefully at a Bangor hospital the morning of April 6, 2023, due to complications from Diabetes. Elizabeth was born on October 27, 1949, in Bangor, Maine to Noreen (Adams) Gormely and, Ret. U.S. Army, Lt Colonel John E Gormely. Growing up in a military family, she lived in...

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