Jane M. Whitney
Feb 15, 2022
BANGOR - Jane M. Whitney, 67, died peacefully on February 15, 2022, after a sudden illness, at Brigham and Women's General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. She was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1954, in Bangor, Maine, the youngest child of Philip E. and Abbie J. (White) Whitney. She was predeceased by both parents, one sister; Linda L. Hatfield; and...
Cynthia C. Sirois Harvey
Feb 15, 2022
Brewer and Zephyrhills, FL - Cynthia C. Sirois Harvey, 82, died peacefully on February 15, 2022. She was born on September 21, 1939, in Addison, Maine the daughter of Gordon M. and Julia V. (Drisko) Crowley. Cynthia grew up in Jonesport, Maine and graduated from Jonesport High School in 1959. She graduated from Eastern Academy of Beauty Culture in Bangor...
Stanley Plisga
Feb 14, 2022
Stanley Joseph Plisga Jr. Veazie Stanley Joseph Plisga Jr., 78, passed away following a brief illness on February 14, 2022 at a Bangor hospital. Stan was born on March 28, 1943 in Waterville, the son of Stanley J. Plisga Sr. and Florence E. Plisga (Lachance). He graduated from Waterville High School in 1961 and went on to attend the University...
Abdul Rana
Feb 13, 2022
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un (“Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Allah we shall return.”) Abdul Ghaffar Zoq Rana Brewer, Maine Abdul Ghaffar Zoq Rana, 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at his home. He was born October 4, 1950 in Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan, the son of Choudhry Abdul Ghafoor Rana and Zohra Begum Rana....
Richard David Colpitts, Sr.
Feb 10, 2022
Richard D. Colpitts “Dick” passed February, 10, 2022, at his home in Levant. He was born April 28, 1938 in Bangor, the son of David H. and Dorothy (Leavitt) Colpitts. Dick attended school in both Houlton and Bangor. He worked for Dysart’s where he met his wife, Mildred Teague. They built a home in Levant and for the next 61...
Clifton Ernest Wood
Feb 5, 2022
ORONO - Clifton E. Wood, age 102, died on February 5, 2022, three days before his 103rd birthday, from natural causes at his cottage in Dirigo Pines, Orono. He was born February 8, 1919, in Lewiston, the son of Ernest O. and Grace (Haenssler) Wood. Clif graduated from Lewiston High School in 1937 and also graduated from The Industrial College...
David Matthews
Feb 2, 2022
David Ernest Matthews David E Matthews, 66, died unexpectedly February 2nd 2022. He was born June 22 1955 in Lowell Massachusetts, the son of Ernest and Priscilla (Clark) Matthews . David attended Shawsheen Valley Technical School in Billerica MA. He married Cassandra the love of his life on September 1, 1979. They had 3 beautiful children and 16 years of...
Louis Ballenger
Feb 2, 2022
Louis R. Ballenger, Jr., 47, died unexpectedly February 2, 2022. The family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. He was born May 19, 1974 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Luis R. and Lucy (Rodriguez) Ballenger. Louis grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he attended Bishop Ford High School and was very active in the track program. Louis lived...
Estelle Clement
Feb 2, 2022
Estelle M. Clement, 86, passed away peacefully from a long illness on February 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving family in her home. She was born February 4, 1935, in Rockland, Maine, the daughter of Dorothy and Arthur Richardson. Estelle graduated from Brewer High School and worked in the food service for more than 50 years. She was well known...
Neil Zeno
Jan 31, 2022
Brewer – Neil Douglas Zeno, Sr, 67, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, January 31, 2022 following a long battle with Covid. Neil was born in Burlington, Vermont on August 5, 1954, the son of Roy and Elizabeth (Viau) Zeno. Neil married Candy Eudy in 2004 and together they raised three amazing children, Carol Fay (his little...
Helen Placella
Jan 31, 2022
Helen Irene Placella, Glenburn. Helen I. Placella, 75, died January 31, 2022, at a Bangor hospital after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born July 11, 1946, in Bangor, the daughter of Donald Webster and Doris Irene (Cort) Knowles. Helen graduated from Central High School, East Corinth, Class of 1964 and attended Husson College. After college, she married...
Mary Frye
Jan 30, 2022
SULLIVAN - Mary Ann Frye, 61, passed away from a long battle with illnesses on January 30, 2022. She was born March 5, 1960, in Fort Fairfield, the daughter of Thomas J. and Norma (Kearly) Augustine. She enjoyed a lot of activities, such as playing beno at the beno hall, watching murder mystery shows, and going for car and boat...
Glen Hudgens
Jan 30, 2022
GLEN ROSS HUDGENS, JR. BANGOR. Glen R. Hudgens, Jr, 55, died too young on January 30, 2022 at a Bangor hospital. He was born on March 2, 1966 in Los Angeles, CA, the son of Glen R.Hudgens Sr. and Linda (Lopez) Newton. Glen graduated from Santa Ana High School, class of 1984. After high school, he started his sales career...
Nancy S. Staib
Jan 29, 2022
GLENBURN - Nancy S. Staib, 88, died peacefully at home on January 29, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born January 2, 1934, in Manhattan, NY, the daughter of Michael and Onelia (Vasquez) Cooper. Nancy loved playing bingo at the Orono American Legion and visiting Hollywood Slots. She was a pianist and played at Carnegie Hall. She...
John Thomas Tennett, Sr.
Jan 28, 2022
John “Tom” Thomas Tennett, Sr., 71, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on January 28, 2022. Tom treasured his family. He is survived by his devoted wife Nancy, to whom he was married for 51 incredible years, and their three childrenm: Angela Butler of Bangor, Rebecca Bernardin and her husband Paul of Andover, MA, and John...
Velma Rogers
Jan 28, 2022
Hampden - Velma G. Rogers, 93, died January 28, 2022. She was born on June 15, 1928, in Gouldsboro, the daughter of Clarence and Clara (Leighton) Lewis. Velma had a passion for dancing and loved all forms, especially square dancing and clogging. She enjoyed spending time talking with people and going out to dinner with friends. In addition to her...
Ronald "Bernard" Plourde
Jan 28, 2022
Bangor - Ronald “Bernard” Plourde, 92, passed away January 28, 2022 at his home. He was born in Millinocket December 8, 1929 the son of Hally and O’Dell (Dionne) Plourde. He served in the US Navy, Built bridges in Connecticut, returned to Millinocket and bought a restaurant, sold cars, built his home, and worked for Georgia Pacific until he retired....
Joseph Murphy
Jan 28, 2022
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David Lassell
Jan 27, 2022
David E. Lassell, 80, went home to be with his Savior January 27, 2022 in Bangor, ME. He was born August, 10, 1941, in Hudson to Roscoe and Pearl (Wade) Lassell. David graduated from Higgins Classical Institute in 1959. From there he went on to pursue a barbering career from which he cut hair for 59 years. He then attended...
William Connell
Jan 27, 2022
William F. “Bill” Connell, 97, formerly of Damariscotta, passed away quietly at home in Orono on January 27, 2022, with his wife of 76 years, Marrilyn (Loeser), by his side. On October 12, 1924, he was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Scottish immigrants James F. Connell and Isabella (Lovebird Spittle) Connell. He met Marrilyn “Lynn”, the love of...