Obituaries

Joan Rosie

Joan Rosie

May 16, 2021

JOAN FRANCES ROSIE Bangor Joan Frances Rosie, born February 17, 1927 in Bangor, Maine passed away Sunday May 17, 2021 after a short period of declining health. She was the daughter of Arthur E. and Jean (Monroe) Rosie. Joan graduated from Bangor High School and Colby-Sawyer College in New London, New Hampshire. She worked in the early 1950s in California...

Crawford Kinney

Crawford Kinney

May 13, 2021

BREWER AND BANGOR - Crawford "K.C." Kinney III, 44, passed away May 13, 2021, at a Bangor hospital. He was born in Bangor, January 18, 1977, the son of Crawford D. "Skip" and Gayle (Woodhead) Kinney Jr. K.C. was educated in Bangor schools and went on to graduate from Bentley College in Boston. He made many good friends who he...

Sally Huntley

Sally Huntley

May 13, 2021

Hampden - Sally Ann Huntley passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 13, 2021. She was born on August 18, 1935 in Bangor, Maine. Sally was the only daughter of Phillip Godfrey and Mary (Connor) Godfrey. Sally and her husband Ira started Huntley Oil Company in Hampden where she was the Office Manager until...

Eva Grant

Eva Grant

May 9, 2021

EVA B. GRANT GLENBURN Eva B. (Braley) Grant, 89, wife of Malcolm Grant, passed away May 9, 2021, at her home—a promise kept. She was born February 6, 1932, in Glenburn, to Willard and Estelle (Taylor) Braley. “Grammy enjoyed camping, reading, knitting, gardening, hosting Sunday dinner, and setting up family members for a “triple word score.” (Choose your Scrabble seat...

Doris Bridge

Doris Bridge

May 8, 2021

Doris A. (Partridge) Bridge, 93, passed away peacefully after a short illness on May 8, 2021 at Ross Manor in Bangor. She was the daughter of Louis and Edna Partridge of Corinna. Doris was a graduate of Corinna Union Academy and worked as a telephone operator in Corinna and then Bangor before her marriage to Galen Bridge. Due to Galen’s...

Doris E. Spencer

Doris E. Spencer

May 8, 2021

Eddington- Doris Spencer passed away on May 8, 2021 at the Maine Veterans Home after many years of declining health. She was born on August 24, 1927 in Eddington the daughter of George H. and Evangeline Knox. She was a life time member of the North Brewer Eddington Methodist Church, serving the church in many ways until her health no...

Carole Smith

Carole Smith

May 5, 2021

BREWER- Carole Anita (Strout) Smith, wife of Lewis L. Smith, Jr., went to be with her lord and savior on May 5, 2021. She was born in Charleston on March 18, 1934, the daughter of Harold M. and Hazel Crossman Strout. She graduated from Higgins Classical Institute in 1952. Carole’s first job was working for Woodrow Cross taking care of...

David Smith

David Smith

May 2, 2021

David E Smith Bangor- David Eric Smith 57, won his battle against Progressive Supranuclear Palsy on Sunday, May 2nd as he is now in the presence of his Lord. Born February 13, 1964 to Warren E. and Joanne Smith. David grew up in Bangor with his brother Mike and sister Terri. He graduated from Bangor Highschool in 1982. He married...

Kenneth Connelly

Kenneth Connelly

May 1, 2021

Kenneth H. Connelly, 82, went to be with his Lord on March 20, 2021. He was born in Bangor, Maine on June 17, 1938, the son of Albion and Isla Hamilton Connelly. Ken was educated in the schools of Bangor and Charleston, Maine. He served in the Army during the Vietnam years and an additional 25 reserve years, retiring with...

Roger Mitchell

Roger Mitchell

May 1, 2021

ALTON – Roger E. Mitchell, 58, passed away May 1, 2021, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 6, 1962, in Bangor, the son of Reginald Mitchell and Janice (Costigan) Carey. Roger was the consummate family man; he was devoted, whole-heartedly to his family. He was a skilled carpenter and builder and took great pride...

Charles Watson

Charles Watson

Apr 30, 2021

Carmel - Charles E Watson Jr., 59, died unexpectedly April 30, 2021, at Northern Light Hospital, in Bangor. He was born September 12, 1961, the son of Charles Watson Sr. And Muriel Talbot. Charles was close to his family, and loved being with his grandchildren. He spent many days camping with his cousin Bruce Watson, who he considered more as...

Frances Green

Frances Green

Apr 30, 2021

Hermon Maine – Frances “Franny” Green, 81, died peacefully with her family by her side on April 30, 2021. She was born October 18, 1939 in Bangor, the daughter of Alton Snow and Madiline Pomeroy. Frances was educated in Hermon schools. She worked in healthcare and factories throughout her adulthood. Franny had a love for all things family oriented, outdoor...

Larry Deane

Larry Deane

Apr 29, 2021

Winterport-Larry Horace Deane, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 29, 2021. He was born in Hampden on January 12, 1931, the son of Carroll and Doris (Miller) Deane. Larry was known for his amazing Christmas light displays, and for his love of antique vehicles, where he could often be seen at local car shows. He...

Marlene O'Reilly

Marlene O'Reilly

Apr 28, 2021

OLD ORCHARD BEACH – Marlene Marie (Maidlow) O’Reilly, 74, was led to Heaven by her Guardian Angels April 28, 2021, at a Scarborough healthcare facility. She was born March 7, 1947, in Bangor, daughter of Melvin and Marie (Minor) Maidlow. Marlene was raised in Bangor, and graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1965. While living in Bangor, her working...

Jayne Lynne Mcewen

Jayne Lynne Mcewen

Apr 27, 2021

Jayne L. (Thibodeau) McEwen, 58, passed away April 27, 2021 after a long illness. She was born in Caribou, February 5, 1963 the daughter of Jerry P. and Janice (King) Thibodeau. Jayne was a graduate of Bangor High School class of 1981 and Husson College class of 1988 where she earned a B.S. in accounting. Following graduation she attained her...

Peggy Gerald

Peggy Gerald

Apr 25, 2021

Eddington – Peggy L. Gerald, 76, passed away peacefully, April 25, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. She was born June 3, 1944, in Machias, the daughter of John E. and Amy L. (Armstrong) Waugh. In addition to her parents, Peggy was predeceased by her son-in-law, “Skip” Smith. Surviving, in addition to her husband of 60...

Thelma Preble Merritt

Thelma Preble Merritt

Apr 24, 2021

Thelma Preble Merritt, reaching the age of 100, died on April 24, 2021 after a brief hospital stay followed by hospice. She was born April 13, 1921 in Presque Isle, the daughter of Sanford E. and Margaret J. Preble. Thelma attended Presque Isle schools and later received her BS from Aroostook State Teachers College and a Masters Degree in Education...

Helen Freeman

Helen Freeman

Apr 23, 2021

Helen G. (Trask) Freeman, 86, went to meet her Lord and Savior on April 23, 2021. She was born March 29, 1935 in Hudson, the daughter of Albert and Inez (Jack) Trask Sr. Helen worked for many years in shoe factories and auction houses. She was a home maker and loved to cook and go yard saling to find a...

Stanley Emerson

Stanley Emerson

Apr 22, 2021

Stanley Moody Emerson, 81, passed away comfortably surrounded by family on April 22, 2021 at a Bangor hospital. He was born December 20, 1939, in Danforth the son of Stanley Sr. and Lois (Gillis) Emerson. Stan was a Master Plumber and lifelong business man. He enjoyed Nascar, his camp in Danforth, vacationing in Florida, and spending time with family. Stanley...

Susan Keller

Susan Keller

Apr 21, 2021

Susan E Keller died at 79 peacefully on April 21,2021 at her daughter’s home. She was born on March 22,1942 in her parents Doris and Royce Johnson home in Brunswick, Maine. She was an unexpected premi weighing in at 1 and 1/2 lbs. and a bundle of joy. She attended Erskine Academy high school in China , Maine where she...