Obituaries

Robert Franklyn Cowan, affectionately known as Bob, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, age 90. Born on July 10, 1934, in Orono, ME, at his grandfather's house, Bob was the beloved son of the late John and Pauline Cowan.
Bob proudly graduated from John Bapst High School in 1953, before enlisting in the U.S....

Thelma H. Brunner died on July 7, 2025, at the age of 96. Born in Brewer, Maine, on February 2, 1929, she was the daughter of Frank E. and Lillian M. Hardy.
She was predeceased by her brother, Clayton M. Hardy. She is lovingly remembered by her sister, Kathleen L. Nutter; stepdaughters, Lori J. Sweeney and husband,...

Kahlan Attean Newsom, 25, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on July 9, 2025. She was born May 1, 2000.
Kahlan was a citizen of the Penobscot Nation and a gift to the world with unending compassion and kindness for others. Kahlan was an alum of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, the Wabanaki Youth...

George Alex McPherson Jr., 77, passed away July 7, 2025, at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle, after a valiant fight with cancer. He was born June 3, 1948, in Presque Isle, the son of George (Alex) and Mary Caroline (Park) McPherson Sr.
He was a graduate of Presque Isle High School, class of 1966, and...

Brandon F. Pettengill, 51, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sorrento on June 27, 2025. Brandon was born in Ellsworth on July 20, 1973. He is the son of Julie Piper Mason and Richard Pettengill.
Brandon graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1991. After graduation, he followed his passion for autobody work on...

Michael J. Langley, 80, passed away July 8, 2025, after having lived courageously with Parkinson's disease the last few years. Mike or "Mikey" as he was affectionately known, was born February 9, 1945, in Newport, Maine, to Llewelyn and Ernestine (Jenkins) Langley.
He was predeceased by a grandson, Alan Langley; his...

Omerine LaCombe, age 95, passed away on July 10, 2025, at Cummings Health Care Facility in Howland. She was born June 24, 1930, in Caribou, the daughter of Alonzo and Edith (Jandreau) Keaton Sr., and wife of Lionel (Blackie) LaCombe.
Omerine worked at Forester Mfg. in Mattawamkeag and as a CNA for Home Health Care,...

Richard L. Russell, 93, passed away on July 9, 2025. He was born in Derby on May 21, 1932, the son of Wallace and Laura (Dumond) Russell.
Richard attended schools in Derby and Milo. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He then went to the Massachusetts Radio and Telegraph school in Boston, MA. Richard...

Thomas "Tom" J. Russell, 68, passed away on July 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 28, 1957, in Bangor, the son of the late John and Betty Russell.
Tom graduated from John Bapst High School and EMTC. He worked for many years at Maine Energy and EMMC. Tom was a former member of The...

Bruce Crawford, passed away July 4, 2025, at home with his wife and family by his side. He was born in Bangor, June 28, 1947, the son of Charles and Natalie (Hilchey) Crawford.
Bruce attended Old Town schools, then enlisted in the U.S. Army. After basic training he was deployed to Vietnam for a tour. After his...

Nancy E. (Davis) Robertson, 74, wife of David D. Robertson, passed peacefully on June 23, 2025, at her home in Bangor surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 23, 1951, in Portland, the daughter of Robert A. and Ethelyn (Hooper) Davis.
After the passing of her father, Nancy's family moved to Machias and then on...

Clarence McKenney Tabbutt Jr., 78, passed away July 7, 2025, after health complications. He was born January 31, 1947, in Columbia Falls to the late Clarence M. Tabbutt Sr and Hannah Thompson Tabbutt Johnson.
Clarence was a hard worker starting at a very early age working in the woods and blueberry fields and later...

Duane Llewellyn Look Sr., 83, of Addison, Maine, passed away on July 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Duane was born on November 2, 1941, to Malcolm and Phyllis Looke in Addison, Maine.
After graduating from Addison High School in 1959, Duane met Pamela Bagley from Columbia Falls, Maine. Duane and Pam were...

Clifford William Barker, 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet (McConnell) Barker; a son, Michael Barker and Amy Joy, and their children, Macey (Darren Newbegin), Lexie (Conor Dahill) and Joseph; four daughters, Kelly and Phil...

Robert G. Haycock, 74, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2025, at his home in Milbridge, with his devoted wife of 46 years, Bonnie, by his side.
Affectionately known as Bobby, he proudly served in the United States Coast Guard for four years, including service during the Vietnam War. After his military service,...

Elsie Good Mann, 90, of Bucksport passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, in Bangor, ME. Elsie was born in Bucksport to Bryon and Rachel Colby.
She grew up on a farm and enjoyed raising many farm animals that she proudly showed at the county fairs. After graduating from Bucksport High School, she attended UMO. She...

Nancy L. Fletcher, 75, passed away peacefully, Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Aroostook House of Comfort with her family at her side. What a joyous reunion she must have had with her mom and dad and in-laws, whom she has been asking for so long.
Nancy was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

Elizabeth (McGraw) Neal, 87, passed on March 1, 2025. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, ME.

Harold M. Brown, age 87, of Beverly Hills, Florida, died Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Beverly Hills, FL. He was born May 14, 1938, in Bangor, ME, son of Harold and Eleanor (Knight) Brown.
He worked as a heavy equipment operator and tractor trailer driver for several years before becoming the maintenance supervisor...

Brittany Lynn Thornton, our blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauty, passed away peacefully June 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Bangor, September 26, 1983, to David and Kimberly (Carlton) Thornton.
Brittany spent much of her childhood in Milford with her cousins and Memere and Papa. When she moved south...

James P. Doyle, born in Caribou, ME, on May 4, 1941, died on July 2, 2025, in Rocky River, OH. He was formerly of Vero Beach, FL, and Pittsburgh, PA.
He was the husband of 60 years to the late Susan Downing Doyle; father of Amy Morris and Julie Hill (Mark); grandfather of Hank, Luci, and James; uncle of Mark Doyle...

Gaetan L. Oakes, 58, passed away on July 3, 2025, at a Fort Kent health care facility with his family by his side. He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick, on August 7, 1966, son of the late Camille and Rejanne (Tardif) Oakes.
He was fortunate to have two fathers, Camille Oakes and Rodrigue Oakes. Gaetan had a...

On May 6, 2025, Master Sergeant Ramon L. Santiago-Villalba accepted his final duty assignment and walked peacefully into the afterlife.
Ramon was born on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, and would fondly reminisce of working in the sugar cane fields and the many misadventures he would find himself in, before...

Dean Albert Bradbury, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 2, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on August 18, 1939, in Lowell, Maine, he was the son of Avis Bowers and Albert Bradbury, and the cherished younger brother of Douglas Bradbury.
Dean was married to the love of his life, Frances...

Barbara Jean (Elliott) Piehler, 78, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, under the care of hospice and the staff at Dirigo Pines in Orono, Maine. She was born May 21, 1947, in Taunton, Massachusetts, the daughter of Milton and Elizabeth (Hope) Elliott.
Barbara graduated from Sturdy Memorial Hospital School of...

Thomas R. Brissette passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2025. He was born on July 23, 1942, in Old Town, ME to the late Robert and Helen (Walczak) Brissette.
Tom graduated from Old Town High School and worked at the B&A railroad for more than thirty years. After retirement, he went to work at AHCS for many more...

Priscilla Jane (Finnemore) Nichols was born to Floyd and Mattie (Gould) Finnemore on June 18, 1940, in Caswell Plantation, Maine. She resided in Presque Isle and Winterville, Maine, and North Port, Florida, and died peacefully at Aroostook House of Comfort with her husband by her side on June 29, 2025, (age 85).
A...

Alan K. Stuber, 72, died unexpectedly, June 29, 2025, at his home. He was born August 12, 1952, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Robert P. Stuber and Carolyn A. (Denson) Stuber.
Alan graduated from Hermon High School, class of 1970. Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. When...

Diane Elaine Joy Priest passed away surrounded by family at Orono Commons nursing facility on July 1, 2025. Diane was born August 12, 1943, in Ellsworth, Maine, to Wallace E. Barron and Crystal L. Dunton Barron of Cherryfield.
Diane spent her early years growing up in Cherryfield, the daughter of a game warden....

Sadie "Sally" Madeline (Stuart) Smith, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. Sally was born in St. Stephen, NB on September 19, 1931, the daughter of Stillman and Phyllis Stuart.
Graduating from high school at 15, Sally worked at both Ganong Bros. Chocolates in...

Frank was born on Oct. 20, 1937, to parents, Paul and Melvina Baker in the same house where he lived his whole life. He was the youngest of 13 children. He passed away June 18, 2025, in the hospital of natural causes.
After graduation from Schenck High School, Frank went to work at Great Northern Paper Company where...

Herbert "Herb" Carter, 87, died June 29, 2025, while working on the Carter family's blueberry field in Polka Valley in Sedgwick. He was born September 20, 1937, in Blue Hill, the son of Elmer L. Carter Sr. and Bertha M. (Grindle) Carter.
Herb graduated from George Stevens Academy, class of 1956. Following...

Shirley Ann Perry passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, June 27, 2025. Shirley was born in Belle, WV, on September 11, 1935, and was a true "Southern Belle."
She was one of three daughters (along with Ella and Barbara) of Waldo and Velma Morton. Her family moved to Beaufort, SC,...

James Michael Day, 83, died peacefully on June 25, 2025, in Bangor. Jim was born June 13, 1942, in South Brewer, the son of Joseph P. and Pauline L. (Singer) Day.
He was raised in Brewer and was one of six siblings. He attended John Bapst High School and graduated from George Washington University in Washington,...

Larson Oscar Franklin Alley Jr., 81, of Augusta, Maine, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2025. Larson Oscar Franklin Alley Jr. was born on August 22, 1943, in Jonesport, Maine, to Larson Sr. and Edna Alley (Church).
He attended elementary school in Jonesport and graduated from Pemetic High School in...

Jacque Kay (Wenzel) Johnson, 75, of Crossville, Tennessee, and formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Machias, Maine, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Uplands Village, following a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Jacque was born on Monday, June 5, 1950, in Madison, Wisconsin,...

Dale F. Carsley, 93, of Newport, passed away peacefully, June 23, 2025, with his family at his side. Dale was born November 27, 1931, the son of the late Fred R. and Mary (Bowen) Carsley.
Dale was a lifelong resident of Newport. He graduated from Newport High School, class of 1950. Instilled with a strong work ethic...

Arthur Adrain Cote, 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in Merrimack, NH. He was born in Presque Isle on March 8, 1938, the son of Arsene and Sadie (Govan) Cote.
Arthur served in the United States Army and was married to his beloved wife, Gloria Cote, for 58 wonderful years....

Anna Helen "Nan" (Sargent) Woolley, 74, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Worcester, MA, after a period of declining health. Nan was born in 1950, in Bangor, the daughter of Robert "Bob" Sargent and Corinne (Sweeney) Sargent.
She graduated from Bangor High School and went on to attend the University of Maine,...

Timothy Allen Murphy, age 64, passed away on June 27, 2025, after a long fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
We have lost a fighter, a father figure, a grandfather and a friend. A true patriot who loved God, his country, and his family. A man strong in his beliefs, with old school values, a moral compass to his...

With wishes for more fishing adventures, but having been sick for quite awhile, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, it was Reno's time to leave his loved ones on this earth. Reno was Catholic and it's lovely to think about him joining his wife who he loved so much, his father, grandparents and many other loved ones.
Reno was...

Robert "Bob" W. Gallupe passed away on April 19, 2025. He was 97 years old.
Bob was born in Brewer and grew up in the Bangor/Brewer area, having attended schools there and graduated from Bangor High School. He enjoyed many sports, but especially loved hockey. Bob was active in the ROTC program at BHS and continued...

Lois Aline Spellman, 93, wife of the late John H. "Hacko" Spellman, passed peacefully June 25, 2025, at her home in Bangor surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 3, 1931, in Bangor, the daughter of Andrew E. and Kathryn A. (Givren) Higgins.
Surviving are a sister, Judith (Higgins) Smith of Bangor; four...

Richard James Knappe, 89, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025. Richard was born on November 12, 1935, in Huntington, New York (Long Island), the son of Arthur and Loretta (Flynn) Knappe.
After school, Richard joined the Air Force and moved to Dow Air Force Base in Bangor, Maine, where he eventually met the love...

Theresa Fowler Woznik, born Theresa Ann Fowler, died May 28, 2025, after a short illness. She was 87.
She built a home and a family in Eddington with Ted, the love of her life. She had a dry wit and a kind heart. She was an author, an avid gardener and birdwatcher, a baker, a knitter, and a reader. She collected...

Patricia Ann (Newcomb) Treworgy of Milbridge, ME, beloved wife, mother, grammy, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 19, 2025, at the age of 91, in Belfast, ME. Patricia was born on March 10, 1934, in Newburg, ME, the daughter Kenneth Trafton Newcomb and Ruth (Severance)...

Mary V. Cobb passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born in Parkman, Maine, on November 7, 1933, to George and Violet Wood.
Mary was the youngest of eleven children, and attended schools in Parkman, Cambridge, and Hartland Academy. She married Carl Pease Sr. on April 13, 1950.
She is...

Nancy Pooler, 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital. She was born on December 25, 1951, in Belfast, Maine, to the late Harry and Sybil Pooler.
Nancy attended school in Belfast and proudly graduated from Belfast Area High School, class of 1971. She cherished lifelong friendships...

Ruth Evelyn Hiebert Davis, age 96, died peacefully surrounded by her children at her home in Brooksville, Maine, on June 19, 2025. Ruth was born April 9, 1929, in Boston, MA, to Joelle C. Hiebert and Susie Pauls Hiebert. The Hieberts moved to Lewiston, ME, from Boston in 1930.
Ruth was the fifth of six children and...

Philip Sherman, 82, died June 21, 2025, in Patten. He was born October 19, 1942, in Island Falls, the son of Donald and Norma (Lane) Sherman.
He was a railroad engineer for Bangor and Aroostook Railroad. He would go to horse pulls, Blue Grass festivals, and the Fryburg Fair, and liked gardening.
He loved to go and...

Paul passed away in Blanchard Township, ME, on June 12, 2025. He was born in Monroe, LA, and lived in all forty-eight states and Alaska, as well as Europe. Growing up as an Air Force brat he attended third grade in five different places. He learned to make friends and fit-in very easily. It was a skill that served...

Philip "Papa" W. Brown, 83, passed away June 22, 2025, at his residence in Stillwater with his loved ones by his side. He was born on July 30, 1941, in Milford, a son of Ara and Jennie (Rugan) Brown.
He grew up in Milford and graduated from Old Town High School in 1961. At 18 years of age, he enlisted in the Maine...

William "Terry" Henry Allen III, 82, of Bangor, ME, died suddenly but peacefully at home on June 17, 2025. Terry was born in Bath, ME, the son of William and Constance (Beers) Allen.
A life-long learner, Terry attended Winterport High School and Higgins Classical Institute in Charleston, ME, and graduated from the...

Shirley Speed Harris, 91, beloved wife, precious mother and grandmother was carried away by angels into the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Shirley Elizabeth Speed was born April 7, 1934, the eleventh of twelve children to Fred and Edna Speed of...

Rosena Ruth Fern, 75, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft, reuniting in heaven with her beloved husband of 52 years, Ron.
Rosena attended Dexter schools and Beal Business College. She enjoyed her work at Skowhegan Savings Bank, Bud's Shop'n Save, and in the payroll...

Norman J. Howell, 82, the first born son of Grace (Stucy) and Norman B. Howell, passed away June 17, 2025, from cardiac illness. He was born in Newark, NJ, he attended Irvington Vocational School, and became a master carpenter. He relocated to Maine in 1985 and worked as a carpenter.
Norm was a very quiet,...

Sister Mary Celestine Theriault, R.S.M., (Margaret), 97, died peacefully on June 17, 2025, after a long illness at St. Joseph's Convent, Biddeford.
Sister Mary Celestine's visitation will be held from 10:30-11 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland. Prayers will be recited at...

Shawn Marie Gallant, 51, of Augusta, Maine, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, at the Portland hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 27, 1972, in Bangor, Maine, to Martha Meade Gallant.
Shawn attended schools in Brewer and Augusta, graduating from Cony High School in 1991. A...

Winston "Win" White, 95, passed away peacefully at his home in Bangor, on May 24, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1930, to Herman and Ivy (Gallop) White in Fort Fairfield.
He graduated from Fort Fairfield High School in 1947, and from the University of Maine at Orono in 1951 with a bachelor's degree in agronomy, and...

Dianna Jean Paine passed away after a brief illness on June 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 20, 1959, in Castine, ME, Dianna was the daughter of Kenneth and Irene Bowden.
She attended the Adams school in Castine and graduated from Bucksport High School in 1977. Between high school and...

Waunita Gwendolyn Bragg passed away peacefully at Johnson City Medial Center on June 19, 2025, after a courageous and nearly 30-year-long battle with breast cancer. Waunita spent her final days in hospice care, with family by her side.
Waunita was born on May 12 1950, at Allen's Maternity Home in Wade, Maine, to her...

Kimothy Lee Spinney, 72, passed June 9, 2025, at a Bangor hospital, to be with his mother, Marilyn Cote and father, Samuel Spinney, which built his forever home with a lot of help from his stepfather, Freeman Cote.
Kimothy enjoyed fishing, hunting, fast muscle cars, loud music, and living his life to the fullest,...