Obituaries

Ruth Tozier

Ruth Tozier

Dec 16, 2022

BANGOR – Ruth (Gray) Tozier, 84, born April 14, 1938, the daughter of Mary (Jones) Gray and Dr. George C. Gray, passed away at home surrounded by family December 16, 2022. Ruth was born in Bangor and raised in Corinth, the oldest of two girls. Ruth enjoyed life to the fullest, making everyday count. She built her life with her...

Jean True

Jean True

Dec 16, 2022

Bangor- Jean True, 88, died peacefully at her home on Dec 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 27, 1934, the daughter of Alva and Gladys (Brown) McKenzie. Jean worked all her life, starting at Emples Knitting Mill, Sylvania, and you may have seen her at JC Penny as a Hairdresser. She really enjoyed working in...

Kristin Caruso

Kristin Caruso

Dec 12, 2022

Glenburn - Kristin Anne Caruso, 52, passed away on December 12, 2022, in Glenburn. She was born May 13, 1970, at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland, the beloved daughter of Peter J. and Jean (Brown) Caruso. Kristin graduated from Central High School in Martinsburg, PA and attended college at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Shepherd College in West Virginia,...

Robert Dawes

Robert Dawes

Dec 12, 2022

Bangor - Robert V. Dawes, 71, of Bangor, formerly of Livermore, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at his residence following a short illness. He was born June 5, 1951, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Wilfred and Margaret (Moorhead) Dawes. He attended school in Massachusetts through middle school and then his family moved to Maine. He was a 1969...

Kenneth Stone

Kenneth Stone

Dec 12, 2022

In Memory of Kenneth E. Stone Bangor – Kenneth Eldridge Stone, 81, died peacefully at home, December 12, 2022. Ken was born September 24, 1941 in Bangor, Maine, son of the late Marcella (Cote) Stone and Eldridge Grant Stone. Ken graduated from Bangor High School in 1959 where he was active in sports, music, and Junior Achievement. Following high school,...

William Munsey

William Munsey

Dec 12, 2022

Bangor – William John “Bill” Munsey passed away December 12, 2022 after a long and productive life. He was born on October 16, 1936 in New Bedford, MA to Frances Edward Munsey and Ruth Constance (McMeehan) Munsey. Bill graduated from Coburn Classical Institute in 1955 and the University of Maine, Class of 1960, with a Bachelor of Science degree in...

James Watson

James Watson

Dec 12, 2022

Gouldsboro and Bangor James A. Watson, 75, died Dec. 12, 2022, at home, after a courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side. Jim was born on Jan. 14, 1947, in Machias, to Ralph Allan Watson and Elizabeth (Johnson) Watson (both deceased) and his favorite big sister, Carolyn. He was proud of his Downeast roots, living in Milbridge...

Elaine Carpenter

Elaine Carpenter

Dec 10, 2022

Elaine H Carpenter Orono - After almost 97 years of a life well-lived, Elaine (Plumley) Carpenter passed away on December 10, 2022. She was born January 13, 1926, to William and Eva (Pierce) Plumley in Burlington, Vermont. During her formative years, she lived in a variety of Vermont communities. She graduated from St Johnsbury Academy in 1944 and the University...

Charlotte Delano

Charlotte Delano

Dec 10, 2022

Charlotte Alma Delano, 84, passed away December 10th, 2022. She was born February 19th, 1938, in Millinocket, the daughter of George and Arlene (McLaughlin) Dickey. Charlotte grew up in Medway, and was a graduate of Schenk High School, East Millinocket. She went on to work in St. Joseph’s Hospital as a CNA where she worked for over 30 years. In...

Gerald Rolnick

Gerald Rolnick

Dec 9, 2022

Gerald Rolnick Boca Raton, FL.-Bangor Gerald Rolnick, known affectionately to his family and friends as “Jerry the Jew”, died at the age of 83 on December 9th from a heart attack while playing golf. He was committed to his family and community, outspoken on a myriad of topics (especially politics!), fiercely proud of his Jewish heritage, and always willing to...

Irma Nelson

Irma Nelson

Dec 8, 2022

Winterport - Irma Elizabeth (Strang) Nelson, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home December 8, 2022. She was born August 17, 1938, in Brewer, the daughter of James and Avis (Russell) Strang, of Brewer. Irma Elizabeth was proud to be a Witch, a graduate of Brewer High School, Class of 1956. For decades she worked in the banking...

Winnifred Bryant

Winnifred Bryant

Dec 8, 2022

Winnifred L. Bryant Hampden Winnifred (Coggins) Bryant, 96 passed away December 8, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born in Lubec, December 14, 1925 the daughter of Wilbur S. and Flora (Libby) Coggins. Winnie worked as a nurse at EMMC from 1967 until retiring in 1986. She was a member of Columbia St. Baptist Church for many years. Winnie...

William Carr

William Carr

Dec 6, 2022

BANGOR – William L. “Bill” Carr, 88, passed away peacefully December 6, 2022, at a local nursing home. He was born April 17, 1934, in Stillwater, the son of William and Mary (Long) Carr. Bill graduated from Old Town High School, Class of 1952. Shortly after graduating, he married Rebecca Alexander on July 3, 1953. Bill also served in the...

Sharon Mckinnon

Sharon Mckinnon

Dec 5, 2022

SHARON EILEEN MCKINNON CAMDEN. Sharon E. McKinnon, 76, died on December 5, 2022, at Windward Gardens nursing home in Camden. She was born on March 10, 1946, in Bangor. Sharon graduated from Mechanic Falls High School in 1964 and later attended Westbrook Junior College in Portland. Following graduation, her employment took her to Florida, New York, and Virginia before she...

Donald Ross

Donald Ross

Dec 5, 2022

Donald L. Ross Dedham Donald Lee Ross, 82, passed away peacefully December 5, 2022 after a long illness. He was born in Bangor, August 2, 1940 the son of Lee and Daisy (Baker) Ross. Donald retired from Eastern Fine Paper Company. He was an avid model railroader. Donald was a member for 56 years of the Ralph J. Pollard Lodge...

Rosalie Shapero

Rosalie Shapero

Dec 4, 2022

Rosalie (Fleisher) Shapero, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 4th, 2022. She was born on September 17, 1923, in Philadelphia, the youngest of six children of Morris and Sophie (Fliederman) Fleisher, the only one born in the United States. After meeting her future husband, Dr. Benjamin L. Shapero, on a blind date in Philadelphia, she married and...

Clayton Rogers

Clayton Rogers

Dec 3, 2022

It is with great sadness that we report Clayton A. "Moxie" Rogers, 95, passed away on December 3, 2022, at a Bangor hospital. Clayton was born December 2, 1927, to Elmer M. and Pearl H. (Jenkins) Rogers. He graduated from Brewer High School, class of 1946 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1948. He attended the New...

Dianne Rustin

Dianne Rustin

Dec 3, 2022

Dianne was born in Bangor, Maine, on April 13, 1952, to the late James E. and Frances E. (Myers) Rustin. She is survived by two daughters: Denise (John) Hutchins of Taylorsville, Kentucky, and Danielle (Patrick) Benoit of Eugene, Oregon, three grandchildren: Cameron Emmons, Raymond Benoit, and Katherine Benoit, her sister-in-law LaVerne Rustin, nephew John (Kaitlin) Rustin, and many other extended...

Lois Bowie

Lois Bowie

Dec 1, 2022

Lois K. Bowie (Mansfield) of Orono, Maine went home to heaven on December 1, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Lois was born in Portland, ME. She grew up in the coastal town of Yarmouth, ME. She graduated from North Yarmouth Academy in 1960 where she was on the swimming team, the rifle club, glee club, the...

Ellen Flagg

Ellen Flagg

Nov 30, 2022

Veazie - Ellen M. (Blanchard) Flagg, 75, died peacefully on November 30, 2022, from Alzheimer’s. She was born February 24, 1947, in Bangor, the daughter of Franz H. and Imogene O. (Getchell) Blanchard. Ellen had a good, rich life that centered around her beloved husband of 48 years, Bruce. She had many interests that included interior design, antiques, painting, gardening,...