Obituaries

Thomas Merchant

Thomas Merchant

Jun 17, 2023

Thomas E. Merchant, 63, passed away unexpectedly on June 17th, 2023. Tom was born on February 23, 19630 in Hancock, Maine to Thomas and Marlene Merchant. Tom wanted to be remembered for his love of music and motorcycles. His love for motorcycles and travel lead to multiple trips across the country and he often rode his motorcycle to an unplanned...

Michael Garrow

Michael Garrow

Jun 16, 2023

BANGOR - Michael “Mike” Dennis Garrow, Sr. passed away June 16, 2023, in Bangor, Maine. He was born July 7, 1948, in Niagara Falls, New York. Mike is survived by his daughter, Dawn and her husband, Donald; his sons, Michael, Jr and his wife, Laura and Seth and his wife, Tracy; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; his brother, Bill and...

Clayton Wallace

Clayton Wallace

Jun 16, 2023

Fort Myers, FL and Ellsworth, ME - Clayton Edwin Wallace, 72, died at his home in Maine from dementia on June 16, 2023. He was born on January 04, 1951, in Rome, NY, the son of Clayton “Jack” and Shirley (Woodman) Wallace. Clayton graduated from MDI High School in 1969, and EMVT in 1970; after which he began working in...

Aaron Hartwell

Aaron Hartwell

Jun 16, 2023

ORONO AND BANGOR, MAINE - Aaron William Hartwell, 43, father, husband, and friend, passed away unexpectedly June 16, 2023 at his home in Orono, Maine. He was born May 15, 1980, in Blue Hill, Maine, the son of William C. and Lana C. (Hebert) Hartwell. Aaron was baptized in Waterville, Maine and served as an altar boy at Saint Mary’s...

Valerie Thompson

Valerie Thompson

Jun 16, 2023

BANGOR – Valerie H. Thompson, 27, passed away unexpectedly June 16, 2023. She was born February 22, 1996, in San Diego, California, the daughter of Larry L. and Stacey R. Thompson. Valerie grew up in Bangor attending and cheerleading at 14th St. Elementary School, then, James F. Doughy School and graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 2014. She loved...

Phyllis Williams

Phyllis Williams

Jun 14, 2023

Phyllis Ann Williams, 80, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, at a Bangor healthcare facility. She was born January 9, 1943, in Bangor, the daughter of Wallace “Wally” and Madeline (Mogan) Tanner. Phyllis was proud of working at the Brewer Center for health and Rehabilitation retiring with 32 years of employment. She was a devout Catholic throughout her life....

Guy Chapman

Guy Chapman

Jun 14, 2023

Guy F. Chapman Bangor Guy F Chapman, 91, of Bangor, passed peacefully in Palm Beach Gardens FL June 14th. Guy was a Navy veteran. In 1967 he was raised to 3rd Degree Master Mason and is Past Master of Timothy Chase Lodge in Belfast, Potentate of Anah Temple Shrine in Bangor in 2003 and 33rd Degree Mason. Guy had a...

Estella Urban

Estella Urban

Jun 14, 2023

Estella LaVaughn Urban (Nason) passed on June 14, 2023 at a Bangor Hospital. She was born on October 4, 1947 in Houlton, ME. She’s the daughter of Raymond Nason (passed) and Hattie (Burpee) Nason (passed) and the sister to Terry Nason and Linwood Nason (passed). The wife to George Caouette (first marriage) and to Anthony C. Urban (second marriage). The...

Linda Sanders

Linda Sanders

Jun 14, 2023

Linda Louise Sanders, 74, of Hampden passed away at home with her family on June 14, 2023 after a long illness. She was born April 2, 1949 in Portland, the daughter of Myron Vernon and Dorina Alida (Petitpas) Sanders. Linda graduated from Casco High School in 1968. After graduation, she served in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in the Philippines,...

Christopher Henry

Christopher Henry

Jun 14, 2023

Christopher W. Henry, 42, will always be remembered for his courage during difficult times. Sadly, on June 8, 2023, in Bangor, Christopher took his own life because the pain was too great. He was born October 21, 1980, in Bangor, the son of William D. and Noelia P. (Hopkins) Henry. Christopher attended schools in Bangor, graduating from Bangor High School...

Erma Adams

Erma Adams

Jun 12, 2023

Brewer and Washburn Erma Estelle Adams, 103, passed away peacefully at her home on June 12, 2023, surrounded by her caring family. She was born May 4, 1920, in Charleston, Maine the daughter of Perley and Sarah (Speed) Craig. Erma worked at the New England Telephone Company as an administrative assistant for 29 years. She was a life member of...

Kenneth Dumont

Kenneth Dumont

Jun 12, 2023

KENNETH EUGENE DUMONT - BREWER Kenneth E. Dumont, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on June 12, 2023 while on hospice care. Kenneth was born on November 10, 1937 in Island Falls, Maine to Goldie Dunfee and Wilbur Dumont. Ken graduated from East Corinth Academy, after which he worked as a staff announcer/disc jockey in his early career and...

Joseph Cammack

Joseph Cammack

Jun 9, 2023

Joseph A Cammack of Bangor, Maine, passed away on June 9th, 2023. after a brief illness. Joe was born on July 24th, 1958 in Bangor to Laurie and Ralph "Sonny" Cammack. He grew up in Bangor with his brothers Ralph and Jeff, and his sister Julie. Joseph is survived by his beloved children Joseph A Cammack Jr. and Annie Lee...

David Cole

David Cole

Jun 9, 2023

BANGOR – Lt. Col. David Albert Cole, 92, passed away peacefully June 9, 2023, with family by his side at the VA Veterans Home in Bangor. He was born June 28, 1930, in Dover-Foxcroft, the son of Benjamin and Clara (Cookson) Cole. A graduate of the University of Maine in Orono, David majored in animal husbandry and was active in...

James Alexander

James Alexander

Jun 9, 2023

James E. Alexander Sr. went home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2023, at the age of 87. Jim was born September 12, 1935, in Hudson, ME and was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Alexander and Doris Brooks, Richard Alexander (brother), Melanie Randall (niece), David Alexander (nephew), Elaine Strout (sister), Randy Alexander (nephew) and JT Astle...

Barry French

Barry French

Jun 9, 2023

In Loving Memory BARRY CARLETON FRENCH Portland & Hermon-Barry Carleton French, age 61, went to his eternal heavenly home with his Lord on June 9, 2023. Barry was born on April 12, 1962 in Bangor, Maine; a son of the late Carleton and Rachel Rollins French. He graduated with Honors, class of 1980, Hermon High School, Hermon, Maine where he...

Lena Estes

Lena Estes

Jun 8, 2023

Lena D. Estes Bangor Lena Estes, 77, died after a courageous battle with cancer on June 8, 2023 at her home in Bangor. She was born July 25, 1945 in Fort Fairfield, ME., the daughter of Donald and Avis (Nichols) Dow. Lena graduated from Fort Fairfield High School and DeLor Beauty School. She also attended Husson College. Lena spent 50...

Margaret Turner

Margaret Turner

Jun 8, 2023

Margaret Robena (Burrill) Turner (Bena) was a loving mother, grandmother, friend, a talented hunter, fisher-woman, and gardener. She had a love of all things in nature and outdoors. She died a natural death, peacefully, on June 8, 2023, at her daughter’s and son’s-in law home, after a brief battle with Merkel Cell Skin Cancer. A reminder to all to wear...

Steven Chalmers

Steven Chalmers

Jun 7, 2023

Orrington - Steven James Chalmers, 61, passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2023. He was born December 12, 1961 to Jim and Shirley (Collins) Chalmers. Steve spent most of his life in Orrington and was proud of his home which was built on land sold to him by his uncle, Don Adams. Steve was predeceased by his father...

Donna Cianchette

Donna Cianchette

Jun 6, 2023

HERMON AND PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA - Donna Marie (MacLeod) Cianchette passed away June 6, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bangor, Maine from complications from Parkinson's disease. She was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada on November 4, 1947, the daughter of Donald MacLeod and Joan (MacDonald) Schenk. Donna grew up in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and graduated from Truro High...