Obituaries

Rosemary Gallant

Rosemary Gallant

Feb 9, 2021

BANGOR - Rosemary T. Gallant, 86, passed away peacefully February 9, 2021, at the Maine Veterans' Home, Bangor. She was born April 1, 1934, in Bangor, the daughter of Francis M. and Beatrice (Pray) Rivers. Rosemary graduated from John Bapst Memorial High School before becoming a desk clerk at the Bangor House Hotel. She enjoyed playing bingo and cribbage, as...

Janet Sleeper

Janet Sleeper

Feb 7, 2021

Please share your favorite memory of Janet to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Douglas Plenge

Douglas Plenge

Feb 7, 2021

Hermon and Bangor - Douglas J. Plenge, MSgt. USAF Retired, passed away peacefully at home February 7, 2021 with his wife by his side. Doug was born August 1, 1942 in Flushing, N.Y. to Charles and MaryAnn (Arnold) Plenge. His mother passed when he was an infant and he spent his early years in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his father and...

Kimberly D. "Kim" White

Kimberly D. "Kim" White

Feb 4, 2021

Kimberly “Kim” D. White, 57, passed away at her home on February 4, 2021, with her loving family and friends by her side. She was born October 10, 1963, in Bangor the daughter of Myron S. and Rosalie A. (Willey) Rumery. Kim lived life like there was no tomorrow. She enjoyed motorcycle rides with her husband. There are many great...

Robert Spearing

Robert Spearing

Feb 4, 2021

BANGOR- Robert “Bob” Francis Spearing, 90, husband of the late Margaret (Leighton) Spearing, died February 4, 2021, in Bangor. He was born February 4, 1931, in Bangor, the son of Ralph and Ruth (Fielding) Spearing. Following graduation from Bangor High School in 1949, Bob joined the United States Air Force as part of the first Air Police Class in USAF...

Russell Pier

Russell Pier

Feb 2, 2021

Dr. Russell Kenneth Pier, Jr. passed away on February 2, 2021 in Lakeland Florida with his family at his side. He was 95. Dr. Pier was a pioneer of the Pentecostal faith in the State of Maine, preached to thousands around the world, and was author of several books, the most recent being The Drive of Faith. On a bright...

Becky O'Neil

Becky O'Neil

Feb 2, 2021

Please share your favorite memory of Becky to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Patricia Turner

Patricia Turner

Feb 2, 2021

Patricia A. (McCluskey) Turner, 86, wife of the late Leroy “Stinky” Turner, passed away Feb 2, 2021 at a local nursing facility. She was born in Bangor to Joseph and Elizabeth McCluskey on Dec 7, 1934 the youngest of nine children. Family was the most important thing in Pat’s life, from the early years at Taylor Field watching Little League...

James Verge

James Verge

Feb 2, 2021

James H. Verge “Jim” 61, passed away unexpectedly February 2, 2021. He was born June 18, 1959 at Eastport Memorial Hospital. He is the son of James Howard Verge II and Loretta Ann (McLaughlin) Verge of Eastport. Jim graduated from Shead High School, Class of 1977. He attended the University of Maine Orono. He married Carlota (Diffin) Verge in 1991...

Brandon Thomas

Brandon Thomas

Feb 2, 2021

KENDUSKEAG- Brandon M. Thomas, 39, born September 20, 1981, died unexpectedly in his home on February 2, 2021 Brandon was known to be an extremely hard worker, at times working more than 18 hours a day in his family business, Maine Curb Solutions, which he took a great sense of pride in. He had a tremendous charm and witty sense...

Gladys Alma (Gould) Staples

Gladys Alma (Gould) Staples

Jan 31, 2021

HOLDEN- Gladys A. Staples, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021 in Bangor, Maine. She was a kind and loving wife, mother, and grandmother with a unique gift for making people smile and feel special and included. She collected hugs and hats and her door was always open to visitors. Gladys was well-known for her sweet spirit, her...

Richard Condon

Richard Condon

Jan 30, 2021

Bangor - Richard Condon, 81, spent his last year at the Orono Commons Nursing Home where he recently contracted COVID-19, which claimed his life. He was born August 1, 1939, in Brewer, the son of Harry Alton and Robina Mary Condon. Richard amused us all with his unique habit of copying and saving everything. He loved taking pictures and captured...

Karen Dudley

Karen Dudley

Jan 30, 2021

Bangor - Karen Russell Dudley, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 30, 2021, at her home in Bangor. She was born on August 16, 1938, in Plymouth, Mass, the daughter of Donald and Amy (Russell) Richmond. Karen loved spending time at her camp on Green Lake, caring for her grandchildren, wintering in Florida and her daily games...

Freda E. Grant

Freda E. Grant

Jan 29, 2021

FREDA GRANT DEDHAM - Freda Grant, 92, passed away January 29, 2021, after a brief illness. She was born October 18, 1928, in Weston, the daughter of Charles and Alma (Whitney) McPhee. Freda graduated from Danforth High School, Class of 1945, and graduated from Husson College, Class of 1947. Freda worked many years at Savings and Loan in Bangor, Bangor...

Adolph "Artie" Alexander

Adolph "Artie" Alexander

Jan 26, 2021

Hudson Adolph “Artie” Alexander , 84, passed away January 26, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born in Hudson September 29, 1936 the son of Lee F. and Arlene E. (Davis) Alexander, Sr. He was a graduate of Bangor High School, Class of 1955. After graduation he worked for his father on the farm and in the woods. He...

Ltc Usa (Ret.) William H. Springer

Ltc Usa (Ret.) William H. Springer

Jan 25, 2021

ALEXANDRIA, VA & BANGOR - LTC USA (Ret.) William H. Springer, 83, died peacefully at his home in Alexandria, Virginia on January 25, 2021, following a long illness. Bill was born in Bangor, Maine on August 2, 1937, the youngest child of Paul Clayton Springer and Morita Pickard Springer. He graduated from Bangor High School in 1955. He then attended...

Sidney Unobskey

Sidney Unobskey

Jan 20, 2021

Due to COVID-19 no public services will be held. Those wishing to remember Sidney in a special way, instead of flowers, please contribute to the Unobskey Scholars Program. This program provides scholarships to Phillips Academy, Andover for rural economically-disadvantaged high school students from Washington County, ME and Charlotte County, New Brunswick. A complete obituary will follow. Sidney Unobskey January 20,...

Leona Hatt

Leona Hatt

Jan 18, 2021

Leona Evelyn Hatt, passed away and went to her Heavenly home on January 18, 2021, at an Orono healthcare facility with family by her side. She was born on March 29, 1920, in Bangor, the daughter of William F. and Edna A. (Varnum) McDonald. Leona was a devoted and nurturing mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved life to the...

William Smith

William Smith

Jan 18, 2021

ORONO - William Christopher “Chris” Smith, 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Orono, Maine on January 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife, Karin, and his 2 children, Georgia and Dylan. Chris lived life to the fullest with his humor and bravery until the very end despite being diagnosed with Bulbar ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) 2+ years ago....

Daniel O'Connell

Daniel O'Connell

Jan 17, 2021

Daniel “Tim” Timothy O’Connell Bangor Daniel "Tim" Timothy O'Connell left this world on January 17, 2021. "Uncle Tim" was beloved by his family, and his many friends. He was a lifelong Bangor resident, and avid fan of the Rams. He lived life to the fullest, and was loyal to a fault. He was especially proud of his prowess as a...