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Kathleen Moring

Kathleen Moring

Aug 7, 2024

Kathleen Moring, 79, passed away August 7, 2024. Kathie was born in San Pedro, CA in 1944. A graduate of Humboldt State University, Kathie and her late husband, John, moved to Bangor in 1979 where they raised their sons, Matthew and Samuel. Kathie was a long-time employee of the University of Maine. Kathie is survived by sons, Matthew and his...

Douglas Grant

Douglas Grant

Aug 6, 2024

BREWER — Douglas Owen Grant, 70, passed away unexpectedly and went to be with the Lord in Heaven on August 6, 2024. He was born May 15, 1954, to Norman and Margaret (Hosford) Grant Jr. Doug resided in Crystal for most of his life, moving to Brewer to be closer to his children in 2021. He was proud to be...

Tina Gallant

Tina Gallant

Aug 4, 2024

HERMON - Tina L. Gallant, 60, passed away August 4, 2024, at home surrounded by family after a heroic battle with breast cancer. She was born June 8, 1964, in Bangor, the daughter of Victor and Sally (Griffin) Neal. Tina graduated from John Bapst Memorial High School, Class of 1983. Following graduation, she married Barry Gallant. She was a devoted...

Audrey Higgins

Audrey Higgins

Aug 4, 2024

Audrey J. Higgins Bangor Audrey Jean Higgins passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 4, 2024. She was born in Augusta, ME on June 18, 1932 to Manson & Fern London. Audrey was the middle child to siblings Blanche “Bunny”, John, Lois, and Paul “Sonny”. She grew up in Portland, Maine and graduated from Portland High School...

Donna Merchant

Donna Merchant

Aug 2, 2024

Donna Marie Merchant of Hampden, born on August 26, 1946, to Lewis and Inez Laskey, passed away leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and love. Preceded in death by her brother Robert Laskey, sister Maxine Ouellette, grandson Eric Junkins Jr. Donna's life was marked by dedication to her family and community. She is survived by her brother Edward Laskey...

Jean Hews

Jean Hews

Aug 2, 2024

Jean E. Hews Brewer Jean Elaine (Edgecomb) Hews, passed away August 2, 2024 peacefully in her sleep following a brief, few months of declining health, at home while in hospice care. She was born on February 24, 1937 the only child of Walter and Selena (Havey) Edgecomb. As a young widow and only child, Jean and her children’s lives changed...

Mary E. Gray

Mary E. Gray

Aug 1, 2024

Mary Elinore Gray, 102, peacefully passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Brewer Center for Health and Rehabilitation. Friends and family were with her that day. Mary was born April 4, 1922 in St. Francis, Maine to Charles and Minnie Jones. She moved to Orrington in 1935 to attend Bangor High School. She continued her education at Beal College, where...

Joan Netland

Joan Netland

Aug 1, 2024

Joan Viola Netland FALMOUTH - Joan Viola Netland passed away peacefully at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on August 1, 2024, at the age of 91. She was born in the Bronx, on June 27, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Austin and Margaret Garnier. Joan grew up in Dobbs Ferry, NY, and attended Nursing school in White Plains,...

David Slep

David Slep

Jul 30, 2024

Born July 13, 1945 – Died July 30, 2024 David lived his entire life in Bangor and Brewer, ME. Though he struggled with intellectual disabilities, physical issues, and speech his entire life, he loved the greater Bangor community and the many friends he made over the years. He frequently would say “I have never met a stranger.” People remember him...

Milton Florest

Milton Florest

Jul 30, 2024

Milton F. Florest Jr., of Frankfort, Maine, 80. Passed away July 30, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. Born to Sophie & Milton F. Florest Sr. in April 1944, and raised in Walpole, Massachusetts. After living in Massachusetts for many years, he retired to Frankfort, Maine where he enjoyed many beautiful sunrises and sunsets from his home overlooking the...

Carol Johnson

Carol Johnson

Jul 29, 2024

Carol Ann (Rainey) Johnson, 71, of Prospect, Maine, passed away July 29th, 2024. She was born April 2nd, 1953, in Bangor, the daughter of Thornton and Avis (Perry) Rainey. Carol graduated from Bucksport High School. She went on to become a major volunteer in the Bucksport School system, working with children with special needs, school dances, fund raising, working with...

Carl Sanborn

Carl Sanborn

Jul 29, 2024

Bangor - Colonel Carl Henry Sanborn, U.S. Army (Ret.), 76, of Bangor, Maine, died July 29, 2024, in the company of his loving family after an illness. Carl was born September 25, 1947, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Bert Sumner Sanborn and Jane Wheaton Sanborn. He grew up in a military family, and lived on bases from Japan to Hawaii...

Richard Drisko

Richard Drisko

Jul 26, 2024

Hampden - Richard Lee Drisko, 85, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2024, at his home. He was born January 13, 1939, in Gardiner, Maine, the son of Harry and Beulah Drisko. Dick graduated from Gardiner High School, class of 1957. Following graduation he attended the University of Maine, where he was a proud member of the Black Bear football...

Linda Fowler

Linda Fowler

Jul 26, 2024

BANGOR - Linda P. Fowler, 80, passed away July 26, 2024, at a local hospital. She was born August 22, 1943, in Lincoln, the daughter of Ralph Cimpher and Marion (Lyons) Foss. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.

Tommy A. Sing Jr.

Tommy A. Sing Jr.

Jul 25, 2024

Bangor - Tom “Tommy” A. Sing Jr., 74, died unexpectedly July 25, 2024, at Northern Light EMMC. He was born February 25, 1950 in Bangor, the son of Thomas Wong Sing and Janet Moy Sing. Tommy graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1969. Tommy served in the US army in Okinawa during the Vietnam war. He worked at the...

Gail Theriault

Gail Theriault

Jul 25, 2024

Gail Elizabeth (McCann) York Theriault, widow of Alfred L. Theriault, passed away on July 26, 2024 in Enfield, Maine and went on to join her beloved Al and other family that had gone before her. Gail was born November 10, 1942 to David E. McCann Jr. and Agnes Miller McCann in Lincoln Maine. While her dad went into the Army...

Priscilla Lumbert

Priscilla Lumbert

Jul 24, 2024

Bangor - Priscilla L. Lumbert, 96, passed away on July 24, 2024, in Bangor, Maine. She was the daughter of Aime and Angelina LeCours. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Edward. They spent 57 wonderful years together as partners sharing life's journey. In later years, summers were spent at their lakeside cottage in Maine and...

R. Joseph Libby

R. Joseph Libby

Jul 22, 2024

Hermon- R. Joseph Libby, D.M.D., P.A. a devoted husband, cherished father, beloved brother, and esteemed dentist passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, love, and dedication. Born in Bangor, Maine on January 17, 1950, Joe was the son of Reginald A. Libby and Lois J. (McPherson) Libby. He graduated from John Bapst Memorial High...

Jeannette Turner

Jeannette Turner

Jul 21, 2024

Jeannette Marie Turner Jeannette Marie Turner passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2024. She was born on July 2, 1961, in Bangor, ME and was the beloved daughter of Leroy Gordon and Patricia Ann (McCluskey) Turner. She was predeceased by her father, mother and youngest brother Daniel Turner. Jeannette attended Bangor schools and graduated from Bangor High School in 1979....

Donald Lewis

Donald Lewis

Jul 20, 2024

Donald Lewis, 77 years old, died on July 20 from complications of long term illnesses. He was born in Brooklyn, New York to Lorraine and Phillip Lewis and reared from age one in central New Jersey. From ages eight to 12 Don worked as a professional model in New York City and appeared in the Sears catalog and magazines. As...

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