Obituaries

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...

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...

Patrick Sullivan

Patrick Sullivan

Jan 19, 2026

HUDSON - Patrick Francis Sullivan Jr., 70, passed away January 19, 2026, at his home. He was born July 31, 1955, in Bangor, the son of Patrick F. Sr., and Earlene M. (Sabine) Sullivan.

Patrick worked most of his life as an ACE certified Master Auto Technician. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, camping and tinkering on...

Gregory Chamberlain

Gregory Chamberlain

Jan 16, 2026

Gregory Lee Chamberlain, 58, passed away January 16, 2026, in Corinth, Maine. Greg was born on July 31, 1967 in Fort Fairfield, ME and grew up in Caribou, Maine. He was the beloved son of Clifford C. Chamberlain and Judith L. Chamberlain.

A proud graduate of the Caribou High School class of 1985, Greg embarked on a career in construction two...

Samuel Keefe

Samuel Keefe

Jan 14, 2026

Bangor, Maine - Samuel Cote Keefe passed away on January 14, 2026. He was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend, and was a hard worker.

He is remembered by his mother; Janet Keefe; his father; Wade Keefe, and his sisters, Adrianna and Jayden Keefe. Samuel had so much love for his uncle, Adam Keefe; and his cousin, Misty Keefe. He...

Brian Burt

Brian Burt

Jan 14, 2026

BREWER - Brian Douglas Burt, 67, departed his earthly life and arrived peacefully in the arms of Jesus on January 14th, 2026- surrounded by his loving family- after an acute illness resulting from his battle with Inclusion Body Myositis. He was born on August 15th, 1958, to Frank A. and Julia "Jewel" J. (VanderSchuur) Burt in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the...

Gregory "Skip" Umel

Gregory "Skip" Umel

Jan 10, 2026

Gregory "Skip" Umel peacefully left this earth for heaven on January, 10th, 2026. He was born in Bangor, Maine to his father Gerardo Umel from San Fernando, Philippines and to his mother Eva Marie St. Pierre from Van Buren, Maine.

Skip grew up in Bangor with his seven siblings. He was a very gifted musician and vocalist. In his youth...

Winfield "Skip" Murray

Winfield "Skip" Murray

Jan 10, 2026

Skip, 79, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of service, craftsmanship, and an unwavering love for his family. Born on June 9, 1946, in Gorham, Maine, to Shirley Eleanor (Wentworth) Ward, he was adopted into the hearts of Lawrence H. and Elizabeth M. (Curran) Murray on May 11, 1947.

He attended Portland schools and proudly graduated from Windham High...

Bernice Lindsay

Bernice Lindsay

Jan 10, 2026

Bernice Edith Lindsay, 70, passed away on January 10, 2026 at a Bangor hospital. She was born in Houlton on July 16, 1955 to Ivan and Anna Mae Lindsay.

Bernice graduated Bangor High School before attending Ricker College for Secretarial Studies. She worked various positions in hospitality and food service. Bernice enjoyed reading and spending time outdoors, above all, she...

James Fogg

James Fogg

Jan 6, 2026

It is with great sadness to announce the recent passing of James Arthur Fogg. Jim passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in his sleep as the Lord called him home to be reunited with his wife and soul mate, Tammie, and sweet stepdaughter Stephanie. He is survived by his beloved parents, Donald and Juanita Fogg. He will be greatly...

William Ralph Harris

William Ralph Harris

Jan 5, 2026

BANGOR - William R. “Bill” Harris, 58, passed away at his home with his loving wife, Lettie (Burns) by his side on January 5, 2026. Bill was born on September 23rd, 1967, in Abington Pennsylvania, the son of Charles E. Harris and Jane F. (Eames) Page.

Bill attended Hampden Academy, Class of 1985. He acquired his GED at age 16 and...

Eugene Caron

Eugene Caron

Jan 1, 2026

Eugene Roy Caron, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 at the Maine Veterans Home surrounded by his family. Gene was born Jan 5, 1944 to Joseph and Alma Caron he was born and raised in Portage Maine. After high school and fours years in the Navy, he returned to Ashland and married his sweetheart, Gloria Fleming. They have been...

Robert A. MacDicken

Robert A. MacDicken

Dec 27, 2025

Robert Albert MacDicken, December 27, 2025

Robert A. MacDicken died peacefully December 27, 2025, at his home in Blue Hill, ME. He was born July 22, 1940, in Tacoma, WA, the son of Robert W. and Nancy (Gustavson) MacDicken.

Robert (Bob) graduated from Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Class of 1958, and from the University of Redlands in California, Class of 1962....

Christopher Royal

Christopher Royal

Dec 18, 2025

Christopher (Chris) Andrew Royal, 62, of Bradford, ME, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his home in Bradford. He was born in Bangor, ME on August 18, 1963, Chris was married to his loving wife, Linda for 40 years. He is the son of Edmund Royal (deceased), and Sheila Singer who currently resides in Bradford, ME.

Chris was...

Janice Crouse

Janice Crouse

Dec 18, 2025

Janice Crouse, born September 19, 1945, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Doris Kidder, and her sister, Joyce Tolle. Janice grew up in Dedham, ME and graduated from Brewer High School in 1963.

Throughout her life, Janice worked at the A&P Store, United Trust Bank, Bangor Hydro Electric Company, and later retired...

Harry Crocker

Harry Crocker

Dec 16, 2025

MACHIASPORT

Harry James Crocker, 67, died unexpectedly December 16, 2025 at Northern Light EMMC. He was born January 22, 1958, in Jonesport, the son of Harry A Crocker and Beulah Alley Spencer.

Harry was a self-taught mechanic who catered to the local fisherman. Harry's favorite time of the year was winter as he loved to plow driveways. Everytime it snowed he would...

James Franklin

James Franklin

Dec 15, 2025

James Arthur Franklin, known to family and friends as Jim, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at his home with his wife and daughters at his side. Born on November 8, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas, Jim lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a deep love for family and community.

Growing up in Cherryvale, Kansas, as the eldest of...

Ellouise Clark

Ellouise Clark

Dec 15, 2025

Ellouise Clark, 75, of North Anson, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, ME, following a long hospital stay.

Born on June 6, 1950, in Skowhegan, Ellouise was the loving daughter of the late Afton Hayden and Bernard Hayden.

Ellouise dedicated many years of her life working as an Education Technician at Carrabec High...

Arthur Doyon

Arthur Doyon

Dec 14, 2025

Arthur Doyon, 78, born November 24, 1947, left this world on December 14, 2025. He was a great person who leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Gayle; daughters, Sherri Fish and her husband, Richard, Holly Ward and her husband, John; grandson, Kevin Fish and his wife, Alex; granddaughters, Sara Fish and Abgail Ward; brother, Raoul and his wife, Mary;...

John Morse

John Morse

Dec 11, 2025

John Michael Morse died December 11th, 2025 at a Bangor hospital a week following an accident at his home in Machias, ME.



John was the son of George and Catherine Morse of Lake City Florida. He is survived by his three brothers, Daniel (Aline), Robert (Patty) and George (Sharon). He is preceded in death by his sister, Branda, who...