Obituaries

Pauline E. Brailey, 86, of Auburn, passed away quietly in her sleep on May 31, 2026. She was born April 18, 1940, in Etna, Maine, the daughter of Joseph and Pearl (Downs) Lavway of Etna.
She is survived by one brother, Lawrence Lavway; and by her daughter, Patricia St. Peter; granddaughters, Kristen, Jessie, Brandy,...

Armand J. Bouchard Sr., 82, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with dementia. He was born in Caribou, ME, on June 8, 1943, to Raoul Bouchard and Sylvia Fisher.
He married his one true love, Evelyna Grant, on February 22, 1964, in Old Town,...

Paul Thomas McAvoy Sr., 90, passed away peacefully June 8, 2026, at Pleasant Meadow Estates in Dover-Foxcroft surrounded by family. He was born February 25, 1936, in Benedicta, the son of Thomas J. and Loretta (Seal) McAvoy.
Paul started his life in Maine and moved, as a very young man, to Connecticut to begin a...

Jeremiah O'Roak died on Sunday, November 24, 1889, at his home on Kingman Road in Macwahoc, surrounded by his family. He was born December 28, 1821, in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland, to William O'Roak and Ellen Margaret Fitzgerald.
He was predeceased by his children, Michael and Lydia; his mother, Ellen; half...

Alan Michelson, son of Helen and Gilbert Michelson, passed away on May 30, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He is remembered by his wife, Barbara; his son, Gabe and his wife, Mariya; and three grandchildren, Finley, Mila, and Elia, who brought him immense joy. He leaves behind his sister, Golda; and brother, Stanley....

Frances Marie Durepo (Daigle), 79, passed on June 5, 2026, in Moses Lake, WA. Born November 10, 1946, to Leo P. and Rita Marie (Ouellette) Daigle.
From the beginning, Franny carried herself with warmth, determination, and a spirit that drew people in. Those who knew her best remember a woman who was loving,...

Rodney R. Bowden, 87, went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2026, in Dover-Foxcroft surrounded by his family. He was born September 2, 1938, in Corinna, a son of Harry and Luetta (Nichols) Bowden.
He graduated from Corinna Union Academy, class of 1957. Rodney owned and operated the Dexter Western Auto with his partner...

Jason Michaud passed away on May 18, 2026. Jay was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on March 9, 1974.
He grew up in Old Orchard Beach, and later, Scarborough, Maine, where he graduated high school in 1992. Jay was a rebel, and a sensitive soul. He loved hard rock and metal, for which he had the encyclopedic knowledge and...

Donna E. Hayden, 81, wife of David F. Hayden, passed June 4, 2026, at her home in Brewer surrounded by her family after many years battling Parkinson's disease. She was born April 2, 1945, in Bangor, the daughter of Thomas and Madeline (Hartford) Wood.
Donna was a 1963 graduate of Bangor High School.
She was the...

Angela Christine Vafiades Bell, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 19, 2026.
Angel is survived by her mother, Gisel Vafiades; her brothers, Anthony "Tony" Vafiades and his wife, Nikki, and Christopher Vafiades and his wife, Jennifer; her nephews, Logan, Alec, and Devon; and nieces, Kaitlin...

Janet Daigle Bedard, 74, danced away on May 30, 2026, body and mind restored in the loving arms of God. Mom was born July 5, 1951, to Omer and Amilda Daigle and raised in West Enfield.
She graduated in 1969 and began a lifelong career of waitressing. She married first husband Richard and together they had two...

Carolyn A. Tibbits, 86, passed away on May 26, 2026, in Dover-Foxcroft. She was born October 14, 1939, in Millinocket, the daughter of Carick and Edith (Stratton) Tibbitts.
Carolyn worked for many years at Sylvania's in Bangor, where she retired from. She enjoyed listening to music, and dancing. She was a long time...

A celebration of life for Peter O. Martin will be held at 12-2 p.m. on June 14 at the Bangor Masonic Center, 294 Union St., Bangor.

A graveside service for Alan D. Pinkham, who passed away on November 27, 2025, will be held at 1 p.m. June 20, 2026, at Forest Hill Cemetery, Dresden. A celebration of life will follow the service at Pownalborough Hall, 314 Patterson Rd., Dresden. Come and share your memories. Condolences to the family may be...

Jessie Barton (Wardwell) Leonard passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, with her family at her side. She was born on Vinalhaven Island on November 22, 1933, the daughter of Harold and Viva (Wardwell) Barton.
Jessie grew up in Camden, ME, and graduated from Camden High School in 1951. After working for Tibbetts...

Leona "Lea" (Peirce) Grant peacefully and quietly left this world on May 19, 2026, surrounded by those she loved and those who loved her, entering into eternity with Jesus. Lea was born on July 3, 1929, in Hudson, Maine, to Vane and Gracie (Alexander) Peirce.
She graduated from Bangor High School in 1949. On August...

Blyn Hazen Tilley, 71, passed away at the Aroostook House of Comfort Thursday, May 28, 2026. Blyn was born September 21, 1954, the son of Burton and Bette Lou (Anderson) Tilley.
Friends and family are invited to visit with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Dunntown Advent Christian Church, 13 N....

A time to visit and celebrate the life of Ervin M. Marston will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 299 Union St., Bangor. Private burial will be held at a later date. A previously published obituary is online at kileyandfoley.com.

Felix Lavoie, age 96, died peacefully on June 3, 2026, at Ridgewood Estates in Madawaska. He was born in Madawaska on June 23, 1929, the son of Eloi and Laura (Martin) Lavoie.
He married his loving wife, Doreen, on June 4, 1951. For 75 years, they walked through life side by side, sharing a marriage filled with...

Lynn Clavette, 60, passed away on May 29, 2026, at Eastern Maine Medical Center. She was born in Edmundston, Canada on October 7, 1965, daughter of Donald and Lorraine Martin (Soucy).
Lynn was happiest spending time with family and loving on her cats. She always looked forward to camping with her husband and closest...

Linda Moody, age 83, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026. Born in New York, New York, Linda later spent years in Florida before making her home in Maine.
Linda dedicated her career to being a special education teacher. She was married to her beloved late husband, Gerald W. Moody Sr. Linda was a mother to six...

Marshall "Chuck" Burpee Ordway, 72, of Bucksport and Morrill, passed after a brief illness on May 3, 2026, at his home in Morrill with his partner, Louise, and his dog, Waldo, at his side.
He grew up in Bucksport but his adventurous spirit took him on many moves all over from Texas to North Carolina. He was always...

Terry L. Frost passed away on May 27, 2026. Affectionately known as "Studly," Terry was born Feb. 18, 1969, in Dover-Foxcroft to Carl and Audrey Frost.
He grew up in Corinth, where he developed a lifelong love of music. He had an impressive guitar collection and enjoyed playing them. He also enjoyed watching...

Galen Dale Hathaway, 77, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026. Galen was born April 9, 1949, in Presque Isle, the son of Edward and Bessie (Gamblin) Hathaway.
A graveside service with military honors will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery, 37 Lombard Rd., Caribou, with...