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Carolyn Dresser

Carolyn Dresser

Nov 18, 2022

BUCKSPORT – Carolyn Dresser, 93, died November 18, 2022 at a Bangor Hospital. She was born January 21, 1929 in Bangor, the daughter of George I and Myrtle (Cook) Nickerson. Carolyn was a graduate of Bangor High School and worked as a secretary for Bangor Drug Company while running a horse and pony farm. Her passion was horses. When she...

Francis Myatt

Francis Myatt

Nov 18, 2022

Francis E. Myatt Dedham, Lucerne, Bangor Francis E. Myatt, age 87, passed away on November 18, 2022 after a brief illness. Frank was born in Portland, Maine on September 27, 1935 to the late Francis D. Myatt and Catherine (Hopkins) Myatt. Frank grew up on Munjoy Hill, attended Cathedral Grammar School, and graduated from Cheverus High School 1953. Upon graduation,...

Frank Gott

Frank Gott

Nov 18, 2022

We're saying goodbye to a wonderful man, Frank O'Kane Gott. Born February 15, 1960 in Bar Harbor to Norman and Christina Gott. Frank passed away peacefully at home, family by his side, the morning of November 18, 2022. Frank retired from Abel Yacht Yard after a lifelong career in boat building and restoration. Frank was a true Renaissance Man. Everything...

Arva Archer

Arva Archer

Nov 18, 2022

Arva J. Archer, 87, beloved wife of the late Waldo B. Archer I, has finished her earthly duties and passed to her heavenly home, November 18, 2022 at a local nursing home. She was born July 3, 1935 in Corinna, the daughter of Harold H. and Francis Erma Tasker Jones. She had been ill with dementia for several years. She...

Walter Gehan

Walter Gehan

Nov 17, 2022

Walter C. “Chet” Gehan, 81, died after a brief battle with cancer, at a Bangor Nursing Home. He was born June 28, 1941, in Bangor, the son of Walter J. and Vivian F. (Nickerson) Gehan. Walter graduated from Hampden Academy, Class of 1961. Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso,...

Lionel "Babe" R. Martin

Lionel "Babe" R. Martin

Nov 17, 2022

Orrington – Lionel R. “Babe” Martin, 84, passed from this life on November 17, 2022, to start a life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born August 26, 1938, in Edmundston, NB, Canada, the son of Patrick and Marth (Albert) Martin. Babe moved from Madawaska to Brewer at the age of 14 with his family and enrolled...

Hubert Groody

Hubert Groody

Nov 16, 2022

Hampden - Hubert (Hugh) Groody died after a brief illness on November 16, 2022, at a Bangor hospital at age 87. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. Hugh is survived by his wife, Shirley (Watson); his five children, Hubert Jr., Debra (Curier), Steve, Barbie, and Susie; close family friends, Paula Anderson and John Dragon. He was predeceased by his...

Stephen Russ

Stephen Russ

Nov 16, 2022

Augusta – Stephen Wood Russ, 74, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in Augusta after a long illness. He was surrounded by his family and his three children stood by his side. Steve was a 13th-generation Mainer who was born and attended grade school in Cape Elizabeth, the son of Robert Crossland Russ and Madelene Weeks Bunker. He grew...

Stanley Gunn

Stanley Gunn

Nov 15, 2022

BANGOR - On November 15, 2022, Stanley E. Gunn Jr., 96, went to his heavenly home which Jesus has prepared for those who believe in Him. He died at his home in Bangor, Maine. He was born February 19, 1926, in Bangor, the son of Stanley Sr. and Mildred (Griffin) Gunn. Stanley was married to his teenage sweet heart, Marian...

Fannie Lancaster

Fannie Lancaster

Nov 15, 2022

Fannie Louise (Baker) Lancaster, 94, passed away on November 15, 2022. She was born in Millinocket, daughter of Austin Geoffrey Baker and Katharyn (Griffith) Baker on October 29, 1928. Fannie graduated from Stearns High School. She attended Husson College in Bangor where she graduated in 1948. As a young woman she lived in Bangor and worked at various offices in...

Derald Cochran

Derald Cochran

Nov 15, 2022

WOODLAND AND BANGOR – Derald Henry Cochran, 88, died suddenly, at his home , Tuesday November 15, 2022. He was born September 10, 1934, in Woodland, the son of Herald and Cora (Stitham) Cochran. Derald grew up in Woodland (The County). He worked many years for Bearce-Carter Oil Company in Caribou. A group from Bearce Carter started a bowling team....

Margaret Babb

Margaret Babb

Nov 14, 2022

Margaret Emma Babb, 88, died November 14, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born at home on February 7, 1934. She was the third child of Roland Cornish and Elizabeth (Sheloski) Cornish, of Bowdoin, Maine. Margaret loved school, attending elementary years in Bowdoin. She attended Brunswick High School and graduated with honors in 1952. While in...

Randy Doucette

Randy Doucette

Nov 13, 2022

Randy E Doucette, 49, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family on November 13th, 2022. He was born September 1st, 1973, in Bangor, the son of “Jack” Gerald H. Doucette and Linda E. Miller. Randy was a big tech guy. He loved using new technology and seeing what new tech had come out Due to wanting the newest thing...

Maria Scorese

Maria Scorese

Nov 13, 2022

Maria Scorese, 74, passed away at her daughter’s home on November 13, 2022 with her daughters by her side. She was born July 8, 1948, in Hackensack, New Jersey, the daughter of Edward P. and Inez B. Moran. In Maria’s early years she was the owner and operator of Hall’s Pizza and later Hall’s Restaurant in Guilford. She enjoyed traveling...

Lynn Wirta

Lynn Wirta

Nov 13, 2022

BRADLEY – Lynn B. Wirta, 70, passed away November 13, 2022, at a Hermon healthcare facility. She was born August 1, 1952, in Bangor, the daughter of Jack and Beth (Eldridge) Boynton. Lynn grew up in Brewer and attended Brewer High School. She then graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education....

Paul Austin

Paul Austin

Nov 12, 2022

Paul Andrew Austin, 56, passed away at his home in Bangor November 12th 2022. Paul was known by many around town and local areas. Could catch a smile from him making his way to work at 5 guys where the staff thought highly of Paul. Paul was loyal to his New England teams and an occasional softball game. Devoted husband...

Claude Westfall

Claude Westfall

Nov 11, 2022

Claude Z. Westfall, Orono, Maine, passed away on Nov 11, 2022 in Passadumkeag surrounded by his loving family. Claude was predeceased by his loving wife Rosemae of 63 years in 2012. He was born in Washington, PA, May 6, 1928, the son of Harold R. and Fairie (Fisher) Westfall (both deceased). Claude was raised in Clarksburg, WV and after graduating...

Kirk Swenson

Kirk Swenson

Nov 8, 2022

Kirk Swenson, 64, left the physical realm in early November. Kirk was born and raised in Hampden, graduated from Hampden Academy, raised his kids in Hampden, and worked across the state. Kirk was a charming, kind, and gregarious man. He loved fishing and camping. He kayaked with the loons on Swan Lake, held court at camp, cooked with joy for...

Jerome Dube

Jerome Dube

Nov 7, 2022

WINTERPORT – Jerome E. “Jerry” Dube, 63, passed away peacefully with his loving wife, November 7, 2022, at a Bangor hospital. He was born June 15, 1959, in Methuen, Massachusetts, the son of Richard P. and Yvonne M. (Currier) Dube. Jerry grew up in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Shortly after graduating high school, he served his country in the U.S. Navy. In...

Howard White

Howard White

Nov 7, 2022

HAMPDEN AND ARGYLE - Howard Vincent White, 93, died peacefully November 7, 2022, at home in Hampden. He was born September 20, 1929, in Old Town, the son of Fred and Bernice (McLean) White. Howard attended Hampden schools before serving in the U.S. Army in Germany and Panama during the Korean war. He married Madeline Hatch, and built a home...

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