Obituaries

Darlene Brooks

Darlene Brooks

Jun 5, 2023

Darlene J. (Stevenson) Brooks, 76, passed away surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer June 5th, 2023. She was born July 21st, 1946, in Hermon, the daughter of Tyler V. and Julia Stevenson. Darlene was born in Hermon and graduated Hermon High School with honors. She went on to work at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the Medical...

Roy Payne

Roy Payne

Jun 4, 2023

Roy B. Payne, 86, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023 at the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor after a long illness. He was born February 13, 1937 in Rome, Georgia, the son of James Oscar and Louise (Tippen) Payne. Roy served his country in the U. S. Air Force where he spent a majority of his time overseas. He...

Vicki Keniston

Vicki Keniston

Jun 4, 2023

WINTERPORT - Vicki J. Keniston, daughter of the late Harold and Evelyn (Knapp) Alward, passed away peacefully June 4, 2023, at the age of 76, after a short illness. She was born September 9, 1946, in Portland, Maine. Vicki grew up in Portland, and met the love of her life, Scott Keniston, at the age of 15. They went through...

Patricia Wallace

Patricia Wallace

Jun 4, 2023

Patricia June Wallace Bangor and Ellsworth – Patricia June Wallace, two weeks shy of 91, died peacefully on Sunday, June 4 in Bangor. Pat was born on June 22, 1932, in Old Town. She was the daughter of George Herbert Wallace and Adelaide Janet (Pettipas) Wallace. Pat grew up in Orono and Bangor with her parents and sisters, Geraldine Wallace...

Sharon Gillis

Sharon Gillis

Jun 2, 2023

BANGOR Sharon Edith Turner Gillis (Bushey) Sharon Edith Gillis, 72, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023, with family by her side. Sharon was born in Newburgh, Maine, on October 16, 1950, the daughter of James Turner and Arlene Porter. Sharon was a member of The Fraternal Order of the Eagles and has been an active participant of their fundraising...

Cora Copeland

Cora Copeland

Jun 2, 2023

Cora E. Copeland Goose Creek, South Carolina and Orrington, M. Cora E. Copeland, 89 of Goose Creek, South Carolina, and a long time resident of Orrington, Maine passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. Born in Brewer, Maine, Cora was the daughter of George Legasse and Mary Legasse (Moran). After graduating from Brewer High School in 1952, she married her...

Charles Michaud

Charles Michaud

Jun 2, 2023

Bangor and Fort Fairfield – Charlie D. Michaud, 58, passed away June 2, 2023, in Bangor. Charles was born August 15, 1964, in Clinton, Maine, the son of the late Delcie and Marilyn Michaud of Fort Fairfield. Charlie spent many years working in the Maine woods as an Arborist and was always proud of his work. He was a skilled...

Heather Holcomb

Heather Holcomb

May 31, 2023

Late Afternoon, May 31st, 2023, Heather Ann Holcomb of Eddington, Maine slipped away. She was found unresponsive by her husband in their residence. Heather had just turned 35, as her birthday was May 4th. The list of survivors include her daughter, Faithlynn Ann Blake; her husband, Thomas Allen Blake of Eddington; his parents, Roger and Brenda Blake of Lubec; his...

Edwin Nordfors

Edwin Nordfors

May 30, 2023

Edwin C. Nordfors III, 43, died of cancer on May 30, 2023 at a local Hospital. He was born on June 9, 1979 in Bangor, the son of Edwin and Janet (Irwin) Nordfors. He is a 1997 graduate of Brewer High School. He worked as a carpenter, factory worker, roofer and laborer. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his...

Barbara Kenney

Barbara Kenney

May 29, 2023

Our mother, Barbara Aileen Kenney, passed away unexpectedly on May 29th, 2023 at Equinox Terrace in Manchester, Vermont where she raised hell and laughter for the past 3 and a half years of her life. Barbara was a Bangor High School and University of Maine graduate. Her love for education and literature was zestful and impactful to those of us...

Sandra Vilasuso

Sandra Vilasuso

May 28, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sandra Jean (Marcoux) Vilasuso. After a 2-year courageous battle with cancer, Sandy passed peacefully at her home on May 28th, 2023, surrounded by her family. Sandy was born in Bangor, Maine, on February 10th, 1967, to Gabrielle and Robert Marcoux Sr. Sandy grew up in Bangor and attended Bangor Schools....

Robert Lapointe

Robert Lapointe

May 28, 2023

Robert Joseph LaPointe “Boe” or “Bob”, 91, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at home where he wanted to be, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 29, 1932 in Hartford, Ct., the son of the late Veio J. And Stella (Dauphinais) LaPointe and lived most of his life in Farmington, Ct. He graduated from Farmington High...

Margaret Keleshian

Margaret Keleshian

May 28, 2023

To the great sadness of her many friends, artist and activist MaJo Keleshian died of a sudden illness on May 28, 2023. She was born Margaret Ann Keleshian in 1945 to Armenian parents in Washington Heights, NYC. Her art education began early: her mom pushing her to the Cloisters in her baby carriage. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence in 1967...

Richard Laffey

Richard Laffey

May 27, 2023

LINCOLN – Richard T. “Dick” Laffey, 78, died of pancreatic cancer May 27, 2023, at a Lincoln hospital. He was born February 27, 1945, in Bangor, the son of the late James H. and Barbara J. (Stimpson) Laffey. Dick graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1963. He was a U.S. Army Reservist from August, 1966, until July 27, 1971....

Tara Davis

Tara Davis

May 27, 2023

TARA UTECHT DAVIS BANGOR Tara Utecht Davis, 33, passed on May 27, 2023, at a Bangor hospital. She was born March 10, 1990, in Peterborough, New Hampshire, the daughter of Hilmar (Bud) Utecht and Lisa Labbe Utecht. Tara graduated from Hampden Academy, Class of 2008. Following graduation, she enlisted in the Bangor Air National Guard, and while serving, she earned...

Gregory Cameron

Gregory Cameron

May 27, 2023

Hear ye hear ye, the "Law Guru" passed away on May 27th, 2023. It has been a journey and I want to thank you all for your love and friendships over the years. My years began in Greenville Maine on April 16th, 1954. Although I spent a lot of summers in Greenville working at Harris Drug Store with my Grandmother...

Harold Nason

Harold Nason

May 26, 2023

DIXMONT- Harold Daniel Nason, 87 passed away peacefully after a brief illness at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Bangor. He was born March 13, 1936 in Brooks, Maine the son of, Daniel and Gertrude (Gould) Nason. Harold started Harold’s Logging Supplies in 1976 and worked tirelessly to build the business and provide for his family. He dearly loved calling on his customers...

Tammy Cunningham

Tammy Cunningham

May 26, 2023

CORINTH - Tammy Marie Cunningham, 62, wife of Larry Cunningham Sr., passed away after many years of battling multiple illnesses Friday evening, May 26, 2023, at a local hospital. She was born May 22, 1961, in Bangor, daughter of Roland and Irma (Adams) McClure. Tammy met Larry, her husband and best friend in 1978 and the two were married in...

Margie Closson

Margie Closson

May 26, 2023

On May 26, 2023 with great sadness we announce the passing of Margie Dianne Smith Closson. Margie passed at EMMC at age 78 years. Although at birth she was named Margie, throughout her adult life Margie went by the name, Marjorie. Marjorie was born in Lincoln, Maine on October 8th, 1944 to Leone and Eugene Smith. She was predeceased by...

Elizabeth York

Elizabeth York

May 24, 2023

Carmel - Elizabeth Mary York, gained her angel wings and went to her heavenly home May 24, 2023. Elizabeth was born December 11, 1928, the daughter of Guilford and Bertha May Harris. Elizabeth graduated from Bangor High School June 10, 1946. Following graduation she worked for W. T. Grants for 3 years. She was a wonderful lady, everyone loved her....