Obituaries

Robert Wilton Alley Sr., a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Navy veteran, educator, lobsterman, public servant, and one of Downeast Maine's most magnificent storytellers, returned to the arms of the Savior on August 2, 2026, at the age of 78, in his home on Beals Island, surrounded by his large, loving...

Mabel "Peggy" A. Lynds Drost, 96, died July 25, 2026, at her home in Littleton. She was born December 15, 1929, the daughter of Della (Glew) Stearns Friel and George Stearns.
Peggy graduated from Houlton High School. Energetic and uncompromising, she refused retirement and helped with shoveling snow until she was...

A celebration of life for Priscilla Ann Holmes Bishop Stover, who passed away on April 30, 2026, will be held on Friday, August 28, from 12 to 3 p.m. at The Tarratine, 81 Park St., Bangor, ME 04401. Valet parking is available free of charge. There will be AC/DC music, photos, and remembrances. All are welcome. Note:...

Romaine Marie Wentworth Johnson, 84, of Searsport, passed away August 5, 2026. She was born December 8, 1941, in Belfast, to Vaughn and Dorothy Wentworth.
She attended Crosby High School.
Romaine was predeceased by daughter, Tina Merry. She leaves a daughter, Tuesdi Woodworth, and son-in-law, Michael Overton of...

It is with deep sadness that his family shares the passing of David Alan Lainsbury, who died on July 28, 2026, at the home of his brother Edward "Ted" and sister-in-law, Anne, in Mobile, Alabama. A longtime resident of Eddington, David was 65 years old. Born on April 11, 1961, in Bangor, Maine, David lived a life...

On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the very long life of an exceptional woman came to its conclusion on this earth. Alma Pearle Libby, age 97, died at her home in Presque Isle with family surrounding her, just as she had wished. Born on March 30, 1929, in Presque Isle, Maine, she was the only daughter of Willard C. and...

David B. Lowell, 71, of Searsport, Maine, and Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 24, 2026, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Born February 6, 1955, to Pauline (Clay) and Vaughn Lowell.
He worked for the Bucksport paper mill, earning apprenticeships...

Richard Zeke Luciano, aged 87, passed away peacefully at his home on July 29, 2026. He was born on April 24, 1939, in Queens, NY, the son of Sonia and Jacinto Luciano.
He was a beloved member of the Bangor Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, serving as an elder for 35 years. He was well-known for his hospital...

Many thanks for the kind words and memories posted on JoEllen's obituary. A celebration of JoEllen's life will be held at Camp CaPella, 8 Pearl Point Rd., Dedham, ME on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 1 p.m.

Everything in life comes to an end. Today I say farewell and "au revoir" to all as a new heavenly life begins for me. Death signals a new beginning that, this time, will never end. Ray Richard, son of George and Rose (Lemieux) Richard, was born in Lewiston, ME, on January 1, 1942, and passed away on July 30,...

Pilar Louise (Flores) Thibodeau, 91, of Bangor, ME, passed away on August 4, 2026.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday, August 13, 2026, at St. Mary's Church, 768 Ohio St., Bangor. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, 449 Ohio St. After the burial, a reception will take place back...

Darrell M. Waite born February 10, 1966, in Farmington, Maine, passed away August 2, 2026, with his family by his side.
Darrell grew up in Canton, Maine, and from a young age always knew he wanted to be a chemical engineer. His path was a straight one. He graduated from the University of Maine chemical engineering...