Obituaries

Jessie Iona Adams, 78, died peacefully on April 19, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her three kids; two sisters, Cora Chubbuck and Helen Clough; brother, Clifford McAlpine; daughter, Brenda (John) Veazie of Blue Hill; sons, Randy (Lillie) Adams of Greenbush, and Rodney...

Frank C. Alley, 53, passed May 4, 2026, in Bangor. He was born November 22, 1972, in Ellsworth, the son of Robert W. Moon Sr. and Louise (Cowperthwaite) Alley.
Frank graduated from Lewiston High School in 1990, and worked several years for both Naval Air Station, Brunswick as a galley worker and later in customer...

William N. Bentley of Hope passed away May 5, 2026. A celebration of Bill's life and reception will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 11 a.m. at United Christian Church, 18 Searsmont Rd., Lincolnville, Maine.

Marjorie A. Briggs passed away on May 11, 2026, peacefully in her own home with her husband and four children by her side. She was born and raised in Belfast, April 1942.
He attended and graduated from Crosby High School. In 1960 she married her husband, William Briggs. They were married for 65 years. She raised...

A memorial service for Jose-Santos Salmeron Chavez will be held at Milford Congregational Church on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11 a.m.

Jonathan P. Dearing peacefully slipped away into the arms of Jesus on May 7, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Glad Tidings Church, 1033 Broadway, Bangor. Relatives and friends are invited to call 2 until 3 p.m. For a full obituary, visit...

David Sheridan Fiske, 66, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2026, in Medway. He was born in Millinocket on August 26, 1959, the son of Richard Sr. and Wilena (Powers) Fiske.
He attended schools in Medway and East Millinocket, graduating from Schenck High School in 1979. He also attended Pine Tree Camp on several...

On the evening of May 1, 2026, Mark Albert Hasson passed away peacefully at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical, after a long fight against prostate cancer. He was 76. Born on February 4, 1950, Mark was the only child of Warren and Kate (Soucy) Hasson.
Mark spent his youth in St. Pompville and Lee, and graduated...

Anita Elisabeth Jolliffe, age 87, died peacefully in her Newburyport home on May 3, 2026. Anita, Mom, Mormor, Farmor embodied the essence of love, gentleness, and kindness, which was felt not only by her children and grandchildren, but also by everyone she met along her path through life. Anita was born in...

Lori A. Labbe, 64, died April 4, 2026, at NL EMMC with her husband, Roland O. Labbe Sr., at her side. Lori was born August 13, 1961, in Presque Isle, the daughter of Frank Sr. and Joyce Leola (Ackerman) Ayotte.
Lori attended and graduated from Presque Isle High School in 1980, and married the love of her life,...

Francis L. Lavway, 93, of Etna, passed away on April 8, 2026. He was born August 2, 1932, the son of Joseph and Pearl (Downs) Lavway.
Francis is survived by one brother, Lawrence; and a sister, Pauline Brailey. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Paul and...

Mary Jane (Lavigne) Marshall, 94, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026. She was born October 7, 1931, the daughter of Richard and Ursula Maude (Aubin) Lavigne. She married Theodore "Ted" Marshall on June 25, 1955. They made their home in Dover-Foxcroft.
Jane was an avid quilter and loved her quilting group. She...