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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Frances Glazier
Apr 6, 2023
Frances E. (Borowitz) Glazier, 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023. She was surrounded by her devoted daughter Rachel Leen, son-in-law David Leen, and dedicated local granddaughters Amy Baker and Kimberly Leen. Frances “Fran” was born January 26, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Max and Sarah (Schlackman) Borowitz. After graduating from Lafayette High School, she...
Richard Hammons
Apr 6, 2023
BANGOR On Thursday, April 6, 2023, Richard “Dick” Hammons, age 82, passed peacefully in Bangor, Maine. Dick was born on July 26, 1940, in Bangor, Maine the son of, Herbert and Louise Hammons. In addition to his parents, Dick was predeceased by his brother, Herbert Hammons Jr. Dick is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sue Gould Hammons; daughter, Kelsey Duncan...
Alvin Holland
Apr 5, 2023
ALVIN “AL” LAWRENCE HOLLAND – HERMON Alvin “Al” Lawrence Holland died peacefully on April 5, 2023 at his home in Hermon. He was born January 17, 1936 in Steuben, the son of Lee and Doris (Leighton) Holland. Alvin was 1 of 12 graduates from the Cherryfield Academy, Class of 1955. After graduation, Alvin worked locally until he enlisted in the...