Obituaries

Michael Jones

Michael Jones

Nov 1, 2022

New York, NY - Former Bangor native Michael Whitfield Jones passed away in late October 2022 in Brooklyn, New York City (NYC). Mike was born in 1956 in Swindon England, near Greenham Common Air Force Base (AFB) where his father was stationed. When the family was re-posted to Dow AFB in 1960, Bangor life began. Mike attended some of the...

Rowena Varney

Rowena Varney

Oct 28, 2022

Rowena M. Varney, 97, passed away peacefully October 28th, 2022. She was born February 21st, 1925, in Brewer, the daughter of Leroy Marsh and Austina (Nichols) Marsh. Rowena was born and raised on the Green Point road in Brewer, the 6th out of 8 children. She graduated Brewer High School, class of 1942’. She was a home maker and a...

David Sawyer

David Sawyer

Oct 27, 2022

Brewer - On Thursday, October 27,2022, David Burton Sawyer, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away after a car accident. He was 69 years old. Born in Bangor and raised in Brewer, David attended the University of Maine, where he studied zoology. He fell into a fortuitous career in computer technology support with ADS, which was later acquired by...

Dale Allen Mayo

Dale Allen Mayo

Oct 24, 2022

DALE ALLEN MAYO ORRINGTON Dale A. Mayo, 59, passed away peacefully at home October 24th, 2022. He was born November 27th, 1962, in Milo, the son of Neil A. and Jean M. (White) Mayo. Dale was a graduate of the University of Maine at Orono where he earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering. He went on to work for the...

Gail Garrow

Gail Garrow

Oct 24, 2022

Gail D. Garrow Bangor-Brewer Our beloved Gail Diane (Curry) Garrow was called home on October 24th after an 8 month long battle with leukemia. Gail was born November 27th 1956 in Bangor, the daughter of Grover and Elizabeth Curry. She graduated from Bangor High School in 1975, from there she joined the United States Army. While in the Army she...

John Webber

John Webber

Oct 24, 2022

John M. Webber Bangor John Marshall Webber (age 78), a long time Bangor resident, passed away peacefully in his hometown on Monday October 24, 2022 with family members - his daughters Karyn Bournival and Andrea Webber – by his side. John had been dealing with a series of illnesses for the past few years and had most recently been residing...

Helen Jane Meier

Helen Jane Meier

Oct 23, 2022

Orono - Helen Jane Meier, nee Dahlman, 92, passed away peacefully before dawn Sunday, October 23, 2022. In the weeks, days, and hours prior to her passing, she was visited by her extended family. Helen was born on January 22, 1930 in Vermillion, South Dakota to Carl and Georgina (Almlund) Dahlman. Following graduation from Vermillion High School in 1948, Helen...

Elizabeth Lima

Elizabeth Lima

Oct 20, 2022

Elizabeth Lima, 73, of Bangor passed away peacefully at home on October 20th after a long and courageous battle against cancer. She was surrounded by her entire family. Elizabeth was born May 15, 1949 in Fall River, MA the daughter of Alfred P. and Agnes (Barboza) Brazil. “Liz” and her husband Lou grew up and raised their family in Bristol,...

Mary-Ellen Degrasse

Mary-Ellen Degrasse

Oct 20, 2022

Bradley – Mary-Ellen A. DeGrasse, 68, died at home on October 20, 2022. She was born December 11, 1953, the daughter of Stanley and Margaret (Monk) Howe. Mary-Ellen enjoyed cooking, crafts, and helping Bill work on his train sets. In addition to her parents and grandparents, she was predeceased by the love of her life, husband, Bill DeGrasse; in laws,...

Michael Phelan

Michael Phelan

Oct 19, 2022

Calais, Caribou, and Bangor - Michael John Phelan, 73, died at a Bangor Hospital on October 19, 2022. He was born December 20, 1948, in Calais, the son of Leo Burton and Mavis (Lane) Phelan. At the age of 7, Michael moved to Caribou where he would spend the next 55 years until moving to Bangor. He was a 1968...

Edward Armstrong

Edward Armstrong

Oct 18, 2022

Dad (aka Ed, Big Ed, Eddie Boy, Pop, Papa, Uncle Eddie or however you knew our Dad), made the Big Leagues on October 18th, 2022 from St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor, due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. Heaven has gained an incredible man and will laugh a little louder and shine a little brighter today as a result. Even in...

Ruth Rooney

Ruth Rooney

Oct 18, 2022

Ruth A. Rooney, 74, passed quietly from this life with her God and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 18, 2022. Ruth was born September 7, 1948, in Caribou, Maine. Her parents were Harvey Bishop and Elizabeth (Hagerman) Bishop. She was raised in Presque Isle and graduated from High School in 1966. Ruth graduated from Husson College in 1968. Ruth worked...

Alyssa Dawn Cyr

Alyssa Dawn Cyr

Oct 17, 2022

ALYSSA DAWN CYR BANGOR Alyssa passed away unexpectedly on 10/17/2022. Alyssa was born 10/4/1998 in Bangor. She Graduated from Hermon High school where she played several sports. She participated and excelled in Chorus, Field Hockey, and Cheerleading. Alyssa was very musically talented. She could play several instruments including the flute and piano and had the voice of an angel. She...

Brian Young

Brian Young

Oct 17, 2022

Brian Demerrit Young, 78, passed away peacefully Monday October 17th, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Brian was born in Brewer on April 21, 1944, the son of Clarence and Joan (Garcelon) Young. He graduated from Bucksport High School Class of “62”. Brian earned an Associates Degree in life sciences and agriculture at the University of Maine. From there, he went...

Alberic Robichaud, Jr.

Alberic Robichaud, Jr.

Oct 16, 2022

HOLDEN – Alberic J. “Robie” Robichaud Jr., 74, passed away unexpectedly October 16, 2022, at a Bangor hospital. He was born March 16, 1948, in Bangor, the son of Alberic J. and Celia A. (Seamans) Robichaud. Robie graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1967. Following graduation, he attended Husson College, and served honorably in the United States Air Force...

Malcolm Royal

Malcolm Royal

Oct 15, 2022

Danny Royal Jr, 66, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family October 15th, 2022. He was born March 25th, 1956, in Bangor, the son of Malcolm D. Sr and Lorraine (Trimm) Royal. Danny graduated from Penquis Valley High School, Class of 1974. Following graduation, he went into the Marine Corps, where he served four years as...

Richard Ireland

Richard Ireland

Oct 15, 2022

Orrington - Richard K. Ireland, 79, died at his home unexpectedly on October 15, 2022. He was born June 1, 1943, in Bangor, the son of Allen and Phyllis (Wilcox) Ireland. Dick attended Bangor schools and served in the United States Army. While serving in the military, he married the love of his life, Linda Curtis. They settled in Orrington...

John Chapman

John Chapman

Oct 12, 2022

John Greeley Chapman, 96, passed away at his home in Hampden Maine, with his beloved wife Betsy Chapman and daughter Alexa at his side. John lived at the end of Canoe Club Rd. in a home that he designed and built, overlooking the Penobscot River. He bought the original property in 1959, reconstructed the original Kenduskeag Canoe Club, and then...

Carmine Santillo

Carmine Santillo

Oct 12, 2022

Carmine Joseph Santillo, 13, died unexpectedly October 12, 2022. He was born June 25, 2009, in Amsterdam, New York, the son of Jason and Deborah Santillo. Carmine was a student at Bangor Christian Schools. He loved soccer, weight-lifting, the Yankees, his family and friends, and his beloved dog, Johnny. In addition to his parents, Carmine is survived by his sisters,...

Austin Carter, Sr.

Austin Carter, Sr.

Oct 11, 2022

AUSTIN CLIFFORD CARTER, SR. HERMON- Austin C Carter, Sr., 96 died October 11, 2022 at St. Joseph’s hospital. He was born May 5, 1926, in Montville, the son of Lee Cates Carter and Gertrude Newell Carter. Austin was a student at Bangor High School in 1944 when he left early to serve with the U.S. Army in WWII. After the...