Obituaries

Marianne Vance

Marianne Vance

Nov 30, 2022

Rev. Marianne “Ginger” (Harris) Vance, 77, passed away peacefully in Belfast, ME on November 30. 2022. She was beloved by her church family and numerous friends, particularly her special friend Maria. She was predeceased by her husband Henry; her parents William and Virginia; and her brother, William. She is survived by her sister, Martha Harris, nieces and nephews. A graveside...

John Dudley

John Dudley

Nov 28, 2022

John Lloyd Dudley, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 28, 2022. He was born April 12, 1938 in Bangor to Lloyd and Kathleen (Kay) (Hamm) Dudley. John and wife Karen (Richmond) met at Mattanawcook Academy in Lincoln and were inseparable until her death in 2020. Upon John’s graduation from the University of Maine, Orono in 1960...

Richard Hart

Richard Hart

Nov 27, 2022

Richard Allen Hart Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022, at home with his family by his side. He was born February 22, 1940 in Beverly, Mass., the son of Everett M. and Doris (Comeau) Hart. Richard was a very hard worker from the start. Growing up he worked at Brooks Bricks in Brewer stacking bricks, then worked...

Jeffrey Roderick

Jeffrey Roderick

Nov 27, 2022

Jeffrey A. Roderick, 56 KENDUSKEAG, Maine – Jeffrey A. Roderick, 56, a longtime former resident of New Gloucester, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 27, 2022. He was born in Waterville on Jan. 5, 1966, the son of Raymond Roderick and Wendy (Sweet) Works and attended Lawrence High School in Fairfield. Jeff was a mechanic by trade, but he wasn’t just...

John Wingert

John Wingert

Nov 26, 2022

John Wingert, 79, died unexpectedly on November 26, 2022. He was born and grew up in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. John graduated from Hamilton College in 1965 and then went on to General Theological Seminary where he graduated and was ordained as priest in 1969. He served many parishes in Maryland at first. While at his first parish in Maryland, he was...

Janice Laws

Janice Laws

Nov 24, 2022

BANGOR AND OLD TOWN - On Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022, Janice (White) Laws, fought her last earthly battle. Her beloved companion and devoted caregiver, Thomas Watson, was with her throughout her battle with throat cancer and COPD to the very last day. We will forever be grateful for his loving kindness and caring ways. She was born to Freida...

Beth Hersey

Beth Hersey

Nov 24, 2022

GLENBURN - Beth Anita Hersey, 59, died unexpectedly November 24, 2022. She was born May 9, 1963, in Bangor, The daughter of Harvard G. and Joletta A. (Andrews) Hersey. Beth was Joletta’s youngest of six siblings, and the fourth to pass way before their time. Even with many health issues starting with childhood, with love and support by her mother...

Lynette Thibodeau

Lynette Thibodeau

Nov 23, 2022

BANGOR - Lynette (Randell) Thibodeau, 86, passed peacefully at home with her family November 23, 2022, after a long illness. She was born February 23, 1936, in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of Linwood C. and Sarah J. (McNally) Randell. Lynette was a graduate of Winterport High School, Class of 1952. She completed Beauty school in Bangor, and soon after owned...

Tessa Hauser

Tessa Hauser

Nov 23, 2022

Hampden, ME – Tessa Lee McCue, beloved Mother, Sibling, and Daughter died unexpectedly on November 23, 2022, in Hampden, ME at the age of 37. Her passing is a tremendous loss to her family, her loved ones, and to the community, but above all, to her daughter Kaira, who she loved and protected fiercely with all her might. Along with...

Ronald Miles

Ronald Miles

Nov 22, 2022

Stetson - Ronald Clifton Miles Sr., 81, "The Good Looking One" of Stetson died at his home on November 22, 2022, from complications caused by Parkinson's Disease while holding the hand of his devoted wife and caregiver, Donna. In the weeks and days leading up to his death Ron was surrounded by the love of his wife, children, grandchildren, and...

Eddie Spurling

Eddie Spurling

Nov 22, 2022

Eddie Spurling, died peacefully at home on Nov. 22, 2022, with his loving wife by his side. Eddie was born February 13, 1948, in Ellsworth, the son of Sheldon E. Spurling and Blanche I. (White) Robbins. Eddie loved music, Kayaking, hiking, traveling and exploring new places. Eddie loved his dog, Toby Boy, who misses his Dadda very much. Eddie participated...

Jeanie Wiley

Jeanie Wiley

Nov 22, 2022

Jean A. Wiley Kenduskeag Jean A. Wiley, 66, passed away at a Bangor memory care home after a brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease, on November 22, 2022, with her beloved husband, Lewis, and her dear brother, Barney, by her side. She was born January 5, 1956, in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of Clyde Morrill Sr. and Phyllis (Scovil) Morrill. Jeanie...

Gertrude Dorothy (Ware) Robinson

Gertrude Dorothy (Ware) Robinson

Nov 21, 2022

BANGOR - Gertrude Dorothy (Ware) Robinson, 90, passed away November 21, 2022 at a Bangor hospital. She was born January 11, 1932, in Fairfield, the daughter of Annie Merchant and Richard Ware. Gertrude was a longtime member of Glad Tidings Church in Bangor. She worked at Viner Shoe, Husson College, St. Joseph’s Hospital and BMHI as a food service worker....

Mary Ismail

Mary Ismail

Nov 20, 2022

Mary Flanigan Ismail Bangor Mary Louise Patricia Flanigan Ismail, 85, passed away at Northern Lights EMMC on November 20, 2022. Mary was born April 19, 1937 to Francis and Alice (Carey) Flanigan in Waterbury, Connecticut. Mary was the youngest of six children. Mary was a graduate of Smith College in Northampton, MA. She was a dedicated educator who poured her...

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...