Obituaries

William Irwin

Jun 10, 2025

HAMPDEN - W. Russell Irwin, 89, residing briefly at Winterberry Heights, Bangor, ME, left his earthly journey to join the love of his life, S. Eileen (Kostenbader) Irwin on June 10, 2025, after a years-long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Russ, born July 25, 1935, grew up in Monroe County, Pennsylvania and graduated from Stroudsburg High School in 1953. Following graduation,...

Harold Hopkins

May 28, 2025

HAROLD W. HOPKINS - HUDSON

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Harold W. Hopkins, 76, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at his home. He was born July 26, 1948, in Castine, Maine, the son of Herbert and Lyna (McGray) Hopkins.

Harold worked with his dad at Hopkins Garage while attending Bucksport schools. He later owned or operated several garages, gas stations, and a convenience store. Harold...

David Turner

May 25, 2025

PALMYRA - David Harry Turner Sr., 73, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle to many passed away peacefully on May 25th, 2025 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine, following a courageous battle with dementia.

David was born in Palmyra, Maine on March 20th, 1952, to Frank H. Turner Sr. and June A. (Nelson) Turner. He would spend the majority...

Frederick Smith

May 24, 2025

Corinna, Maine

Frederick H. Smith, 76, died peacefully at home May 24, 2025. He was born February 8, 1949, in North Searsport, the son of Herbert R. and Edna M. (Connor) Smith.

Frederick graduated from Searsport District High School, Class of 1967. Following graduation he was employed at the Bucksport paper mill for 20 years. He owned the Smith's Country Market in...

Regina Jewell

May 21, 2025

Regina "Jean" (Danforth) Jewell

If you're reading this, I must have finally kicked the bucket. I left blank spaces for the date I died and how old I was, so if my daughter filled them in, read it out loud so we both will know when it happened. "(I plan on eavesdropping.)" Died May 21, 2025, at age 71.

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Rolland Perry

May 15, 2025

DIXMONT - It is with heavy hearts and saddened spirits to report that Rolland F. Perry has left his earthly home on May 15, 2025 at the age of 89 years.

He was the first of seven children born to Barbara [Farrington] and Fay Perry in Lincoln, Maine on October 29, 1935. He graduated from Lincoln High School and enlisted in...

Sandra Smallidge

May 15, 2025

Celebrating the life of Sandra Smallidge of Blue Hill, ME

Sandra "Sandy" Smallidge, a kind, compassionate, brilliant soul passed away peacefully May 15, after a brief courageous battle with cancer. She lived her life full of adventure, supporting people and causes close to her heart. She was a loving, supportive wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and...

Emily Parsons

May 12, 2025

Emily Margaret Ann Parsons, 88, of Holden, ME., went home to her Lord and Savior after a peaceful passing at her home surrounded by family. Emily was born on December 31, 1936 to Linwood and Eva (Simon) Bowden.

Emily graduated from Brewer High School in 1955. She was very proud of this and would often tell people how much she...

Ramon Santiago-Villalba

May 6, 2025

Ramon L. Santiago-Villalba

On May 6th, Master Sargent 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 moving to the Bronx during his early childhood.

He began...

Anthony D. McGilvray Jr.

May 4, 2025

HAMPDEN – Anthony D. McGilvray Jr., 37, died unexpectedly May 4, 2025, at his home. He was born June 26, 1987, in Bangor, the son of Pamela (Everett) Hicks and Anthony McGilvray Sr.

Anthony earned his GED and was in the process of studying law at an online university. When not studying, he enjoyed football, racing, baseball, and most of all,...

Carol Dunton

May 3, 2025

Carol Dunton (Noyes) passed peacefully at a Bangor Hospital while surrounded by family on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. She was born February 27, 1949 in Hartland Maine, daughter of Warren & Norma Noyes (Darling)

Carol graduated from Hermon High School in Class of 1967. Following graduation, she married her late husband of 35 years, James Andrew Dunton Jr. Carol worked at...

Leo Schultz

Apr 30, 2025

Leo George Schultz,78, passed away peacefully in his adopted home of Maine on April 30, 2025. He was born on December 13, 1946, the son of the late Melba and Leo Duncan Schultz.

Known for his unyielding love for his family, Leo's proudest achievements were undoubtedly his children and the remarkable paths they have paved. His heart brimmed with...

Donald J. Volk

Apr 25, 2025

ORONO - Donald “Don” James Volk, 64, passed away unexpectedly in his home on April 25, 2025. He was born May 1, 1960, in Englewood, New Jersey the son of Kenneth Volk, and Jane Otto.

Don obtained his Veterinarian license at Tufts University, in 1996. He moved to Maine in 2004 where he took over Timberland Animal Hospital which he owned...

Barbara Allen

Apr 25, 2025

Barbara June (Davis) Allen, 73, passed away in her sleep unexpectedly on April 24, 2025. She was born on December 29, 1951 in Lincoln, ME, the daughter of Amy (Gordon) and Keith Davis.

Barbara graduated from Schenck High School in 1970 and joined the Air Force in June of the same year. Soon after returning home, she met and...

Larry Bell

Apr 21, 2025

Waterville - Larry A. Bell 62 passed away peacefully in his sleep at home the morning of April 21, 2025. He was born February 5, 1963 in the town of Hartland, the son of Charlie E. Bell and Ethal M (Maria) Bell.

Larry worked for the carnival for several years. He also worked for the Portland civic center as a member...

Donna McLean

Apr 20, 2025

Donna Lee McLean,

Hampden.

Donna Lee McLean, 80, passed away peacefully Easter morning, with family at her side, at her home in Hampden. She was born December 28, 1944, in Augusta, the daughter of Harry and Alice Farrington.

She was a graduate of The University of Maine with an associates degree, after she worked as a paralegal. She also worked as a Guardian...

Maxine Ronco

Apr 15, 2025

MAXINE (BRENDA) RONCO

April 30, 1948 - April 15, 2025

Brenda passed away at home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Greenville, Maine, the daughter of Oakley and Ethel Jenks.

Brenda graduated from Greenville High, class of 1966. After graduation she moved to Bangor and worked for Freese's department store. She and Robert met and married in 1970. Over their 54+...

Justin Searway

Apr 12, 2025

Justin Allen Searway, 42, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025 after a short, sudden, illness. He was born on September 18, 1982, the son of Donald 'Donnie' Oliver Searway Jr., and Renee (White Searway) Waterman, of Glenburn, ME.

Justin was very artistic; he loved to draw. He loved time spent with his precious nephew, Sebastian, and his...

Scott Browne

Apr 11, 2025

Scott C. Browne

August 5, 1931 - April 11, 2025

Scott C. Browne, 93, of Hampden, Maine, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025. He was born on August 5, 1931, in Oakfield, Maine, the son of Albert and Almeda (Carr) Browne.

Scott graduated from Presque Isle public schools and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Maine at Presque Isle. He...

Robert "Bigfoot" Martin

Apr 10, 2025

Bradley- Robert "Bigfoot" Martin, 77 passed away on April 10, 2025 at home, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Old Town October 15, 1947, the son of Robert and Margaret (Labree) Martin.

Bob graduated from Old Town High School, Class of 1966. He served in the U.S. Army from1968 to1972, stationed in Belgium. Bob was employed...