Obituaries

Ruth E. Cyr, 95, beloved mother and grandmother, died June 3, 2025, at her residence, in the presence of her loving family. Ruth was born in Milo, the firstborn daughter of Charles A. and Edith L. (Newman) Grinnell. Her "first breath" was taken at McFadden Hospital in Milo.
Ruth grew up in Milo during difficult...

Frances Theresa Eldridge passed away on June 5, 2025 with her family by her side. Born May 25, 1951. She was a proud member of the Penobscot Nation but grew up on French Island.
She is survived by her daughters, Shannon Smith and her husband Philip and Amber Richards and her husband Mark. Grandchildren Alex and...

Vivian L. Sibley, 90, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2025, at Penobscot Valley Hospital following a brief illness. Vivian was born on September 27, 1934, in Enfield. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Helen (Round) Shorey.
Vivian was a graduate of Lee Academy. Following graduation, she went to work for the...

H. Allen Fernald passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the Sussman House, surrounded by his loving family. Allen was born on June 1, 1932, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, to Harold and Leona (Horton) Fernald.
He earned a B.A. in psychology from the University of Maine at Orono in 1954, where he also met the love...

Margaret Page Fitch MacDonald, known to most as "Binnie," passed away peacefully at her home in Southwest Harbor, Maine on June 8, 2025, surrounded by family. She was 86.
Born to and Charles and Margaret "Peg" Fitch on November 25, 1938, Binnie grew up in Plainfield, NJ and spent many happy summers on Shelter...

Janice Elizabeth Curry Osgood, beloved wife for 65 years of the late Eben Averill Osgood Jr., died May 30, 2025. Born April 12, 1933, in Clover, South Carolina, she was the oldest child of the late Joseph Judson and Martha Jackson Curry.
Janice graduated from Clover High School, Clover, SC, in 1951 and the...

Mark E. Lawrence, 79, of Portland, died peacefully on June 9, 2025. Celebration of life to be held at A.T. Hutchins on August 23 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Portland Public Library would be deeply appreciated. To see his full obituary, share a memory or leave the family an online condolence, please...

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of our brother Anthony on May 22, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1965, to Renis and Joan Cyr.
Ant grew up in Millinocket and later built his home in Bangor. Ant graduated in 1984 and then went to Wyoming Tech. At Wyoming Tech is where he learned his...

Geneva Eileen Smith, 91, passed away peacefully at her home on June 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 1, 1933, the daughter of Pearl William and Louise Ester (Gilman) Bennett.
Geneva married the love of her life, Elmer L. Smith, on July 7, 1951, and enjoyed 73 years of marriage. She was...

Eleanor M. Crouch, 91, went home to be with The Lord on Monday, June 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 7, 1934, in Exeter, NH, a daughter of Harold and Madeline (Botsford) Whitney.
To say Eleanor lived a full life would be an understatement. Throughout her remarkable 91 years, she wore...

Leonel Dube Jr., a cherished father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, left this world June 8, 2025, in Bangor, Maine, at the age of 66. Junior was born on September 11, 1959, in Lincoln, Maine.
He was predeceased by his father, Leonel Dube Sr.; mother, Mary Jane Dube; and nephew, David Dube. He is survived by his...

Jay Thomas Trenholm passed away June 9, 2025.
He was predeceased by his parents, Dick and Ida Mae Trenholm. Surviving him are his children, Jay II, Blake, and Chelsea; his grandchildren, Autumn, Daphne, and Delilah; and his siblings, Ken (Judi), David (Elsa), and Linda (Craig). Also surviving are Susan Trenholm and...