Obituaries

The oldest living citizen of Bradley, ME, Beatrice (Sykes) Wentworth died at her home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a short illness. Beatrice "Bea" was born in Providence, RI, in early October 1930, to Brooke and Doris Sykes.
While she majored in home economics, she always liked to joke her real major was to...

Elizabeth G. Ames, beloved sister and friend, passed away unexpectedly while traveling abroad on January 7, 2026, at the age of 59. Elizabeth was born in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, to Catherine (Nadeau) and Harold Ames on July 8, 1966.
After graduating from Foxcroft Academy, Elizabeth left home to attend travel school...

Claudette Marie Bartley, born Claudette Marie Levesque, 89, passed away peacefully December 17, 2025. She was born November 8, 1936, in Van Buren.
A devoted Catholic, Claudette worked for many years as a hairdresser, a profession she loved, forming lifelong friendships with her clients. A 1955 graduate of Sacred...

Elsie Dorine Belanger, 88, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 12, 2026, at Pleasant Meadows Assisted Living in Dover-Foxcroft. She was born on March 23, 1937, the daughter of Samuel and Esther (Downs) Rockwell.
Elsie married the love of her life, Herman Belanger, on November 24, 1956. She...

Hildred Tate Chesley, 92, passed away on January 12, 2026, in Perry, Georgia. She was born in Exeter, Maine, on November 25, 1933, to the late Harvard and Marguerite (Batchelder) Tate.
She grew up in East Corinth, Maine, where she graduated from East Corinth Academy as valedictorian in 1952. She attended Husson...

Melvyn "Mel" Gene Coffin, 85, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2026, with his sons by his side. He was born on July 10, 1940, in Lee, Maine, to Audrey and Erdine (Gifford) Coffin.
Mel grew up on "Skunk Hill" in a family with limited resources, teaching him from an early age the value of hard work and the...

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by his family, Michael Clifford Collinsworth left this world and entered into eternal life after a brave, courageous and inspiring four and a half year journey through pancreatic cancer. Michael was born on June 12, 1958, the fourth of six children born to Clifford and...

Mary Velma Cowperthwaite joined her parents, Albro Sr. and Marion; and brother, Neil, in heaven on January 9, 2026, after a brief illness. She was 77 years old, born in Auburn, Maine, on October 1, 1948.
In her youth, Mary attended Houlton Schools, and at a young age she worked in the family food service business....

Kenneth U. Day Jr., 86, of Corinth, Maine, died January 6, 2026. He was born on October 26, 1939, in Brewer, Maine, the son of Kenneth U. Day Sr. and Evelyn M. (Rowe) Day.
Ken graduated from Bangor High School, where he was involved in the ROTC program and the National Rifle Association. He was employed by Jordan's...

Dana E. Graves, 84, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on January 12, 2026. He was born in Levant, March 28, 1941, the son of Harry Graves and Amber (Curry) Graves.
Dana was a graduate from Hermon High School class of 1958. Following graduation he continued to work for F.J. Witherly Farms in...

Patsy L. Husson, RN, passed away January 12, 2026, as a result of metastatic lung cancer. Patsy was born on April 13, 1954, in Hartland, Maine, the daughter of Winnifred Helene (Poole) and Norman D. Lawler Sr.
Patsy, aka Mamie, Miss Patsy, or Sassy, was always known for her tremendous energy, positivity, and her...

Louise Frances Alerding Masters, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Bangor on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family. In formal calculation she was 88 years old, but in spirit and spark she was always a treasure of youthful energy, exuberance, endless kindness, and mischievous...