Obituaries

Dalton Dale Runnells

Dalton Dale Runnells

Mar 11, 2026

OLD TOWN, MAINE - Dalton "Dolly" Runnells, 90, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. He was born in Howland, Maine, on August 22, 1935, the son of James and Fern (Amero) Runnells.

At an early age, the family moved to Old Town, where he attended Old Town schools. Dolly played basketball in both Junior High and High School for...

Robert Alvin Babcock

Robert Alvin Babcock

Mar 9, 2026

With a heavy heart and a reluctant smile, the family of Robert (Bobby) Babcock, announces his passing on March 9, 2026, at the age of 60. He fought a valiant battle with cancer, showing a stubbornness that was pure Bobby.

Bobby lived a life that defies an easy summary. He was a man who ran the full gamut of human...

Robert Lee Walters

Robert Lee Walters

Mar 2, 2026

Robert L. Walters, 40, passed at his home on March 2, 2026, a from complications related to cancer. He was born January 2, 1986, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Rick and Alesa (Carroll) Walters. 

Robert graduated from Elizabethtown High School, class of 2004. He went on to graduate from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College with Associates degrees in health information...

Terrence Lyon

Terrence Lyon

Feb 28, 2026

Terry was born August 31, 1940 in Medway, ME of a single mother, Rena Lyon. He grew up in Medway and graduated in June 1958 as valedictorian of the last class to graduate from Medway High School.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served four years being discharged with the rate of A.M.S 2nd class. He was stationed two years...

Norma L. Bragdon

Norma L. Bragdon

Feb 20, 2026

SHERMAN - Norma (Hall) Bragdon, 87, died Friday, February 20, 2026, at a Millinocket hospital. She was born September 27, 1938, in Patten, the daughter of William and Ivah (Hall) Lord.

Over the years, Norma enjoyed traveling all over the United States, and also enjoyed her daily car rides. She very much enjoyed playing the guitar and fiddle and attending music...

Donald F. Sanborn

Donald F. Sanborn

Feb 13, 2026

BANGOR – Donald F. “Don” Sanborn passed peacefully February 13, 2026, at the age of 92. He was born in Old Town, Maine in 1933.

Don joined the US Navy and served during the Korean conflict and proudly served his country for 4 years. He married Jean Cushing April 7, 1956, and they resided in Bangor. Together they raised three children,...

Ingrid Wormell

Ingrid Wormell

Feb 12, 2026

Our dear mother, Ingrid Ward Jamieson Wormell died February 12, 2026 in Limestone, Maine at the age of 96.

Ingrid was born June 7, 1929 to Franklin and Cora (Hamblen) Ward in Manset, Me. She started her teaching career on Cranberry Island. She married Milan Jamieson, Sr.(dec.) and moved to Edmunds to raise a family. Mrs. Jamieson taught at Plantation...

Ella Georgene Hodgdon

Ella Georgene Hodgdon

Feb 9, 2026

Ella Hodgdon, 86, was born on August 1, 1939, in Hall Quarry, Maine. She passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2026, surrounded by all of her loved ones.

Ella's greatest joy in life was her family. She found peace in the outdoors, whether she was fishing, hunting, or tending to her garden, and she also loved playing musical instruments....

Stanley William Peterson

Stanley William Peterson

Feb 7, 2026

Stanley William Peterson Jr., was born on July 14, 1950, the son of Stanley William Peterson Sr. and Mary Peterson. Stan, known by many as Billy, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded-as he would have wanted-by family.

Stan grew up in Belfast and graduated from Belfast Area High School in 1968...

Earl Taylor Washington III

Earl Taylor Washington III

Feb 3, 2026



Our family is heartbroken to share that our father, Earl Taylor Washington III, passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2026. His loss has left a space that can never truly be filled, but his memory will continue to live on in the people who loved him most.

He was a tough man with a big heart-someone who showed his...

Thomas J. Starno

Thomas J. Starno

Feb 3, 2026

Thomas J. Starno, 70, passed away February 3, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 25, 1955, in New Haven, CT, Tom graduated from the SCCC/Yale New Haven Hospital Nuclear Medicine Program in 1976.

In 1982, he moved to Maine to establish the Nuclear Cardiology department at EMMC. After 20 years, he transitioned to lead the Nuclear Medicine lab...

Martha Ellen Worster

Martha Ellen Worster

Feb 2, 2026

Martha E. Worster, 95, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026 at a local nursing facility. She was born on April 14, 1930, the daughter of Raymond and Louise (Ryder) Moody.

Martha was raised in the Kingman area and attended local schools until the sixth grade. After she moved to Bangor, she met and married Clifford Worster. Together, they raised...

Richard Alan Greene

Richard Alan Greene

Feb 1, 2026

Richard A. Greene Sr., 78, passed away on February 1, 2026, just weeks shy of his 79th birthday. He was a man of quiet character, sharp wit, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved.

Born in Westerly, Rhode Island, on February 15, 1947, Richard was the son of the late Randolph Green Sr. and Ethel Burton. In 1964, at...

Scott E. Simonds

Scott E. Simonds

Jan 31, 2026

Scott E. Simonds, 64, passed away January 31, 2026, at his home in Bangor. He was born April 16, 1961, in Bangor, the son of Jacqueline G. (Churchill) Simonds and James E. Simonds, Sr.

Scott grew up in a large family with six siblings. As a child, one of his favorite places to visit was Moosebrook Farm in Ludlow, where...

Donna Helen Herbert

Donna Helen Herbert

Jan 29, 2026

Donna Helen (Upton) Herbert, 87, of Bangor, Maine passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born in Madison, Maine on Feb. 21,1938, to Linwood and Anita Upton. Donna graduated from Bucksport High School in 1956 and went on to attend The Northern Conservatory of Music in Bangor, graduating with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education. Following her...

Alan "Al" Henriksen

Alan "Al" Henriksen

Jan 27, 2026

Al, 81, passed away on January 27, 2026 after battling numerous medical conditions for many years. He was born on January 25, 1945, in Natick, Massachusetts, and the son of Corris E. (Closson) Sittnick.

Al's words "As a young man I worked in auto garages. In 1961 at the age of 16 years old I started driving trucks to Boston every...

Stephanie Kaehler

Stephanie Kaehler

Jan 24, 2026

Stephanie Marie Kaehler

Levant

Stephanie Kaehler, 50, died January 24, 2026, after a long illness. She was born February 19, 1975 at Hill AFB, Ogden, Utah.

Stephanie was a graduate of Hermon High School, class of 1994.

She leaves behind her mother, Pamela King and step-father, Edward King, and her best friend, caregiver and companion, Lance Allard.

She was predeceased by her grandmother, Kathleen Burns...

William Fred Price

William Fred Price

Jan 23, 2026

William Fred Price at 55 years old danced his way into heaven on January 23rd 2026 in Dexter Maine, leaving behind a legacy of making sure everyone around him was smiling, laughing, and moving their feet.

He will be remembered for his love of not just music and dance but dressing up on Christmas as Santa clause, loving animals, his contagious...

Bonnie Jean Lee-Halperin

Bonnie Jean Lee-Halperin

Jan 20, 2026

Holden, Maine - Bonnie L. Halperin, 72, passed away at her brother's home after a long battle with COPD on January 20, 2026.

She was predeceased by her husband, Irving Halperin of Juno Beach, FL; and her parents, Ardie Sr. and Maxine Lee of Holden; and her brother, David of Holden. She is survived by her brothers, Ardie Jr. and Darlene...

Terry Lee Demerchant

Terry Lee Demerchant

Jan 19, 2026

Terry D. DeMerchant, dear beloved husband of Bonnie DeMerchant, passed away suddenly on January 19, 2026 after a tragic accident. Born on December 18, 1942 in Fort Fairfield, ME., to parents Ralph DeMerchant and Lillian DeMerchant Masse. Terry was raised by his loving wonderful uncle and aunt, Alan and Laura Wright.

Terry and Bonnie met when she was 11 years old....