Nicole Buswell
May 8, 2023
CORINTH - Nicole Michelle Fortin Buswell, 51, a beautiful loving wife, mother, and friend passed away Monday, May 8, 2023. She was born January 27, 1972 in Rockville, Connecticut, to Marlene (Brown) Fortin and Robert Fortin. As a young child, Nicole with their parents moved to Newport, Maine. She attended Corinna Elementary School. She grew up playing with her beloved...
Melanie Leen
May 8, 2023
Melanie Marie Leen July 20, 1971-May 8, 2023 Bangor, Maine: Melanie Marie Leen, or Mel as many knew her, beloved daughter, sister, mother, gam-gam, dog mom, and animal lover passed away just before the sun began to set on May 8, 2023. She was surrounded by loved ones at a Bangor hospital. Melanie was born in Waterville, but grew up...
Susan Beaulieu
May 7, 2023
OLD TOWN - Susan Purinton Beaulieu, 75, passed away May 7, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 26, 1948, in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of Dr. William A. and Evelyn (Tracy) Purinton. Susan graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1967. Following graduation, she attended Husson College for a year before leaving with...
Dwayne Nason
May 6, 2023
Bangor - Dwayne C. Nason, 83, died unexpectedly May 6, 2023, at a Bangor hospital. He was born July 5, 1939, in Haynesville, Maine, one of nine children born to Charles and Grace Nason. He was educated in Haynesville and Houlton schools. Dwayne worked all his life as a truck driver. He married Nancy Cunningham; they settled in Augusta later...
Nancy Bruni
May 6, 2023
Nancy L. Bruni passed away peacefully on May 6, 2023 at a Bangor Hospital. Nancy was born in Glens Falls, New York, the daughter of Richard E. and Audrey G. (Howland) Loeben. Nancy graduated from Fort Ann High School before furthering her education at Eastern Maine Community College. She lived in Orrington with her loving husband of 47 years, Raymond,...
Eugene Welch
May 6, 2023
Eugene Merton Welch - Veazie Eugene M. Welch, 86, died peacefully, May 6, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born May 28, 1936, in Bradford, the son of Roland and Thelma (Hanson) Welch. Eugene graduated Bradford High School, Class of 1955. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955 to 1958. After completing his...
Ivan Mcpike
May 5, 2023
Ivan Porter McPike, 74, passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at a Bangor hospital. He was born May 31, 1948 in Calais the son of John R. and L. Avis (Williams) McPike. Ivan graduated from the Hampden Academy in the Class of 1966. He went on to serve his country in the U. S....
Jeannette Gagnon
May 3, 2023
LEVANT - Jeannette C. (Beaudoin) Gagnon, 86, went to meet her Savior May 3, 2023, at a Bangor hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 16, 1936, in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire, the daughter of Marie Ailene (Beaudoin) Cote and Harvey Neault. Jeannette was very strong in her faith and loved the Lord and lived each day...
Arlie Keddrel
May 3, 2023
Bangor and Hopkinton, NH - Arlie W. Keddrel, 102, died on May 3, 2023 at Presidential Oaks in Concord, NH. He was born March 28, 1921, in Patten, Maine, the son of Perley Keddrel and Rosalind (Drew) Keddrel. Arlie was a graduate of Patten Academy and attended the University of Maine in Orono before entering the United State Marine Corps...
Sandra Sturtevant
May 2, 2023
East Millinocket and Greenbush – I was born on August 7, 1949, in Waterville, the daughter of John and Kay (McQuillan) Lord. I died at home on May 2, 2023 from pancreatic cancer. I attended Vassalboro and Waterville schools and graduated from the University of Maine in 1971. All my working years (including volunteer) were in the social services field....
Lucas Graychase
May 1, 2023
Lucas Graychase, 47 passed peacefully at home from a long illness, surrounded by family. He was born January 18, 1976, the son of Burns Gray and Cathy Lee. Following graduation from Bucksport High School, his career as a Controls and Automation Technician allowed him to travel the world. Beginning at the age of 20, he went to Siberia, Russia for...
Mary Jordan
May 1, 2023
Mary S. Jordan, 97, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, May 1, 2023. She was born July 28, 1925, in Biddeford to Frederick William and Rena Bell (Carle) Sawyer. She grew up at 25 Winter Street in Saco and her childhood memories centered around her brothers, Theodore, Carle and Alan and sister Elizabeth. Mary was educated at...
Bryden Gardner
Apr 29, 2023
Bryden Gardner, 90, died April 29, 2023 at the Maine Veteran’s Home, Bangor. He was born in Allagash, April 17, 1933 the son of Lee Gardner, Sr. and Pearl (McBreirty) Gardner. Bryden moved to the Bangor area during his teens. He served in the US Army during the Korean War, 1953 to 1955. Upon his return he met his wife,...
Sallie Whitney
Apr 28, 2023
Sallie L Whitney died April 28, 2023 at a Bangor rehab facility of illness. She was born June 14, 1936, the daughter of Fred and Mary Ruthven. Sallie was an artist and a poet for most of her life. Surviving in addition to her daughter, Amber Martin of Milford and her son, Johnathon Spinney of Ellsworth; are her sister, Kay...
Michael Hughes
Apr 28, 2023
MICHAEL J HUGHES 72 “There is love, oh, there is love.” Mike Hughes, whose life was characterized by his fierce and unconditional love of his family, ended his journey on Friday 4/28/23. He gave without expectation, supported without hesitation, and blared his favorite music without reservation. He was known for his quick wit and playfulness, which drew a million smiles....
Noel Sirabella
Apr 27, 2023
EXETER - Noel Charles Sirabella, 77, of Exeter, Maine, passed away unexpectedly 27 April 2023, while on vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with his beloved wife Sandy at his side. He was born December 13, 1945 in Bangor, Maine, to Mario J. “Lee” and Stella (Higgins) Sirabella. Noel enlisted in the Air National Guard in 1963, where he worked...
Vaughn Spencer
Apr 25, 2023
Vaughn M. Spencer, 74, passed away April 25th, 2023 unexpectedly at home. He was born in Hermon, Maine on August 30th, 1948, the son of Hilton G. and Inez (Leeman) Spencer. Vaughn served in the U.S. Army and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He also served many years as a paramedic for the town of Levant and many other surrounding...
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
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
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...