Obituaries

Bert Barnhart Mandigo, 93, died March 16, 2025, at a Bangor hospital. He was born December 17, 1931, in Russell, New York, the son of Everett E. and Margaret (Barnhart) Mandigo.
Bert joined the U.S. Army in 1949, and served in Panama. He received his GED in the military in 1952. In 1953, he married Edna M. McBroom....

Vera Judware, 85, passed away March 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 11, 1939, in Otis, ME, the daughter of Carlton and Florence (Willey) Salisbury.
Vera moved to Massachusetts when she was 18. While there she had her two children, Randy and Lisa. At one time she lived in a three-story...

Ernest Lugdon passed away peacefully in Bangor with his family at his side on March 17, 2025. Ernie was born to George and Charlotte Lugdon on September 22, 1944.
He was the eldest of their three children and cherished his parents deeply. He graduated from East Corinth Academy and subsequently joined the Navy, where...

Sandra D. Slate, 66, went home to God on the evening of March 17, 2025, after living with dementia for many years. She was born on December 26, 1958, in Fontana, California.
Sandra grew up in Patten, Maine, with her parents, Lawrence and Roberta Palmer. She spent most of her life taking care of others. After earning...

Marilyn W. Wyman, 84, passed away March 16, 2025, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, with family at her side. She was born January 5, 1941, in Milo, the daughter of Alfred W. and Mildred L. (Lyford) Witham.
Marilyn held many jobs throughout her life including working as a restaurant cook, sewer at Hathaway...

Jean Louis Michaud II, 46, beloved son, brother, nephew, and friend, passed away on March 9, 2025. He was born in Caribou, Maine, to Jean Louis Michaud and Sharon Berz.
Jean was a jack-of-all-trades and known for his strong work ethic. He was passionate about the outdoors. You could often find him on the slopes or...

Phillip E. Graff, 78, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his residence, with his wife and brother-in-law at his side. He was born on November 15, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Edward A. Graff and Doris Baggett.
Phil grew up in Queen's and was drafted into the Army at 19, stationed in Germany. He...

Charles Edward Wilcox, 57, passed away on March 12, 2025. He was born February 14, 1968, in Bangor, Maine, son of Sylvia and Paul Jackson.
Charles has a deep love for the outdoors and could often be found fishing, camping and riding his Harley. The simple pleasures of life is what really put a smile on his face -...

Shirley Anne Dyer, 89, of Brewer passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at her home on March 13, 2025.
Shirley was a lifelong member of the fraternal order of eagles and also a devoted member of the Elks. Relatives and friends are welcome to stop by the Elks in Bangor on Friday, March 21, from 3 to 6 p.m. to pay...

James Greenlaw, son of Mattie Belle Robinson Greenlaw of Isle au Haut and Aubrey E. Greenlaw of Masardis, passed away peacefully at a family home in Surry surrounded by "his girls."
James was a proud Marine and served his country in the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Army, where he was recognized for his role in...

Come join Fred's celebration of life on April 5, 2025, at 1 p.m. It will be held at the Columbia Town Hall, 106 Epping Rd., Columbia, ME.

Deborah Ann Berube, age 72, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 13, 2025. Debbie was the daughter of the late Florence and James Berube. She was born December 24, 1952, in Shawmut, Maine.
She attended Immaculate Heart of Mary and Lawrence High School, 1971. She earned her B.A. in English from the...