Obituaries

Stephen E. Sullivan, 55, was born September 23, 1970, to Patrick and Earlene Sullivan in Bangor, ME. He passed away July 6, 2026, at NLH-EMMC with his loving family at his side.
Stephen had a huge passion for farming. He worked on many farms throughout his life. He enjoyed the animals, haying, and harvesting crops....

Paul V. Noddin, 83, of East Millinocket and Veazie passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Eastern Maine Medical Center after a period of declining health. He was born on January 3, 1943, in Medway, ME, the son of Lionel and Marjorie (York) Noddin.
After graduating as president of Schenck High School, class of...

Lewis E. Phillips passed away peacefully June 7, 2026, one day after his 62nd wedding anniversary, at his home at Piper Shores in Scarborough, ME, with his loving family by his side.
Lew's wish was to dedicate his life to service. He lovingly accomplished this in his own quiet way through his care, compassion, and...

I made my last journey on June 6, 2025, to be with my husband, Pelham, of 64 years. Pelham passed away on June 11, 2019, at home, as I did.
Pelham was born in Richmond, and was raised in Woolwich, where he had many an adventure known to those that knew him. After high school he joined the Air Force and was...

Robert Lyn Tomilson, 79, passed away peacefully July 8, 2026, at a Bangor hospital after battling several illnesses for more than a year. He was born January 18, 1947, in Houlton, the son of A. Earl and Arlene (Sharp) Tomilson.
Bob was a 1965 graduate of Mattanawcook Academy. After graduation, he enlisted in the...

Constance "Connie" Gerry, 93, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026. She was born March 3, 1933, in Patten, the daughter of Charles and Gladys Hafford.
She is survived by her children, Sandra and Paul Kingsbury, Robin Gerry, and Michael and Dawn Gerry; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; four...

Carl B. Francis Sr., 85, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 28, 1940, in Greenville, ME, to Minnie (Simpson) Francis and Vernie B. Francis.
On February 13, 1960, he married the love of his life, Jacqueline P. Gordon, and they shared 59 years together. Carl...

Kathi Higgins, 68, of Ellsworth, died June 28, 2026, at a local hospital. She was born on June 6, 1957, in Bangor, the daughter of Roland P. and Patricia L. (Haynes) Higgins.
Kathi graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1976 and attended college for four years. She retired from International Paper Company in...

Thomas Lee Good passed suddenly on Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was a kind and caring man who approached every day with purpose and a plan. Fittingly, he died getting ready to begin another productive day of living. "Let's get up and get going." - Tom was 83 years young.
With his spirited hustle and energy, Thomas,...

Dean Raymond Luro, known to all as Dean, born in Bangor, Maine, on January 19, 1946, the son of Judson and Nina (Jones) Luro, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta, Maine, at the age of 80.
Dean was a resident of Randolph, Maine, where he spent most of his life brightening...

Alberta Elaine Ellis Hotham was born on a wintery evening December 27, 1929, in Castle Hill, Maine, the daughter of Phineas and Mildred (Chandler) Ellis. They say the first words spoken were 'Damn it Phin, it's another girl' and so began the life of a remarkable woman. One of her biggest pet peeves was long,...

Nancy M. (Drolet) Moreau, 76, passed away on July 4, 2026, surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer.
Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Lawerance and Gladys Drolet; and a half brother, Harold Drolet. She was married to the love of her life, Jeffrey T. Moreau, with whom she shared 14 beautiful...