Obituaries

Janice Roberta Mitchell

Janice Roberta Mitchell

Jul 25, 2026

Janice Roberta Mitchell passed away peacefully July 25,2026.

She was born in Presque Isle, Maine, November 29, 1943 to Geraldine and Rueben Boyles. 

Janice graduated from Washburn High School in 1961. She then continued her education, graduating from nursing school in 1963, and began her nursing career, spending much of that time at Tall Pines in Belfast, Maine. 

In 1963 she married George...

Ralph Lawrence Staples

Ralph Lawrence Staples

Jul 6, 2026

Ralph L. Staples, age 91, passed away of natural causes in his Bangor, ME, home on July 6, 2026. He was born on Aug. 11, 1934, in Brewer, the son of Isaac E. and Madeline N. (Renouf) Staples. Ralph graduated from Brewer High School in 1952, then joined the Naval Reserves and worked as an usher at the Bijou Theater...

Robert Paul Rockwell Sr.

Robert Paul Rockwell Sr.

Jul 2, 2026

CHARLESTON

 Robert P. Rockwell, Sr., 87, died July 2, 2026, peacefully at his home after a long illness. He was born March 23, 1939, in Corinth, the son of Otis and Ada Rockwell.

 Bobby graduated from East Corinth Academy, Class of 1957. Following his graduation, from 1957 to 1978 he had careers at Prat & Whitney, General Electric, and ran a sawmill...

Kenneth Murchie Nason

Kenneth Murchie Nason

Jun 28, 2026

Kenneth 'Ken' M. Nason, age 66, loving father, son, brother, papa, neighbor and friend, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by family. He was the oldest of five siblings, born March 3rd, 1960, to Pauline (Stairs)  Taylor and Kenneth Nason in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada.

Ken moved to Houlton, Maine, in 1982, and remained in the U.S. as a...

Maxine Virginia Barnett

Maxine Virginia Barnett

Jun 25, 2026

Eddington - Maxine V. Barnett, 81, passed away 25 June, 2026, at a local hospital. She was born September 18, 1944, in Bangor, the daughter of Benjamin L. and Charlotte E. (Simpson) True. Maxine worked at Goldstar Cleaners for many years.Maxine is survived by two daughters, Darlene Reynolds and husband, Ken of Eddington and Joyce Curley and husband, Dave of...

Harriet Jean Cameron

Harriet Jean Cameron

Jun 20, 2026

With profound sadness, we announce the death of Harriet Jean Cameron. Harriet passed away peacefully at her home in Dexter, Maine on June 20, 2026, surrounded by her dearest and devoted loved ones.

Born on January 20,1946 in Nova Scotia, Canada, Harriet immigrated to the United States in 1964 with little more than determination, courage, and hope for a better future....

Robert Wesley Dunbar Sr.

Robert Wesley Dunbar Sr.

Jun 15, 2026

GUILFORD, Maine – Robert Wesley Dunbar, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026. Born on August 4, 1947, in Concord, New Hampshire, Robert grew up in Canterbury, New Hampshire. He began his working career at the Tannery in Penacook and later worked at Universal Packaging before embarking on a long and dedicated career as a long-haul truck driver....

Verle M. Sirois

Verle M. Sirois

Jun 9, 2026

Verle Sanborn Sirois, born November 13, 1936, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026 after a brief illness at the age of 89. Her last few weeks were spent in hospice care at her son and daughter-in-law's home in Old Town. She was happy and content, enjoying her beautiful view of their backyard, with her family by her side.

Verle...

Patricia Evelyn Sturgeon

Patricia Evelyn Sturgeon

Jun 9, 2026

Patricia Evelyn Sturgeon, 95, of Orono, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, at a Bangor hospital surrounded by the love of her family.

Pat was born in Orono, Maine, on March 16, 1931, the daughter of the late Bernie and Alice Plummer. A lifelong resident of the area, she graduated from Orono High School with the Class of 1949. That...

Josephine Evelyn Clark

Josephine Evelyn Clark

Jun 8, 2026

Josephine Evelyn Clark passed away on June 8, 2026 at the age of 93. She was ready to be reunited with all of the loved ones in her life that have passed away before her. Josephine is survived by her daughter, Joyce Remeschatis and her husband, James; her son, Mike Clark and his wife, Linda; her daughter-in-law, Paula (Clark) Stover...

Deborah Sue Ellis

Deborah Sue Ellis

Jun 7, 2026

Deborah Sue Ellis 1953-2026

Glenburn - Deborah Sue Ellis 72 passed away peacefully in a local hospital early Sunday morning on June 7, 2026.

Deborah was born in Kit Carson Colorado on August 4, 1953 to Preston Manual and Shirley Jean (Roberts) Manual.

Deborah loved gardening, reading, shopping and spending time with family and friends.

Deborah had many jobs, but she always said her...

Donna Elaine Townsend

Donna Elaine Townsend

Jun 7, 2026

BANGOR - Donna E. Townsend, 84, died in a local hospital June 7, 2026. She was born February 10, 1942, in New Haven, Connecticut, the daughter of Kenneth Brown and Renee Young.

Donna graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1959 and then, from Husson University, Class of 1986. She worked at Husson University as a registrar for 34 years....

Donald Andrew Crabtree Sr.

Donald Andrew Crabtree Sr.

Jun 7, 2026

Donald "Donnie "A. Crabtree, Sr.

Dedham

Donald "Donnie" Crabtree, Sr. passed away June 7, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer.

He was born in Ellsworth, May 5, 1968 the son of Robert Crabtree, Sr. and Sheila Crabtree Freese.

Donnie was an incredibly talented man; an entrepreneur, wholesale lobster dealer and builder.

He always dreamed of owning a home on a mountain. He found the...

Rex Allen Grant

Rex Allen Grant

Jun 2, 2026

LAGRANGE, MAINE - Rex Allen Grant, 60, passed away peacefully in his sleep at a Bangor hospital on June 2,2026. He was born on June 11, 1965, in Bangor, Maine, the son of Harland and Lee Dora (Thayer) Grant.

Rex was a devoted husband to his wife, Ella Grant, and a loving father to his two daughters, Kimmy and Kerri....

Linda Faye Burrill

Linda Faye Burrill

May 26, 2026

Linda "Faye" Burrill, 65, passed away on May 26, 2026. She was born on August 24, 1960, in Macon, Georgia, to Arthur Thomas "Tommy" Clark Sr. and Annie Linda Clark, both of whom preceded her in death.

Linda shared nearly 42 years of marriage with her beloved husband, James Burrill Jr., a retired United States Navy veteran. Together they built...

Rev. Arthur Jay Gowie

Rev. Arthur Jay Gowie

May 23, 2026

On May 23, 2026 at Maine Veterans Home, Bangor, Rev. Arthur Jay Gowie walked through the valley of the shadow of death and into the arms of his Lord and Savior. He was born on February 16, 1945 in Troy, NY to the late Arthur B. Gowie and the late Jean L. (Harrington) Gowie.

Art served in the U.S. Navy...

Sienna May Botta

Sienna May Botta

May 10, 2026

Sienna May Botta, née Quigley, passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by close family and friends.

Born on July 13, 1946, in Brooklyn, Sienna carried with her a strong faith in God, deep compassion, and unwavering love for her family throughout her life. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

Shawn Michael Gray

Shawn Michael Gray

May 9, 2026

BREWER - Shawn M. Gray, 41, passed unexpectedly on May 9, 2026. He was born December 20, 1984, in Bangor, Maine, the son of Wayne A. and Kathy L. Gray.

A graduate of Brewer High School, class of 2004. Shawn followed his childhood passion for heavy machinery by obtaining his commercial license, allowing him to operate the construction equipment he...

Floyd Wilson Melvin Jr.

Floyd Wilson Melvin Jr.

May 9, 2026

Floyd Wilson Melvin Jr (Mel), the husband of the late Betty (Rudge) Melvin of Bangor Maine died peacefully on May 9, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 23, 1931 in Fairfield, Maine, the son of the late Milfred (Nickerson) and Floyd Melvin Sr.

After graduating from Bangor High School, Floyd served his country by joining the...

Joshua James Hoover

Joshua James Hoover

May 7, 2026

Joshua James Hoover passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2026 in Orrington Maine. He was born on July 4,1980 in Bangor Maine.

Josh was a joy to be around.His magnetic personality was hard to resist. He enjoyed the New York Yankees and listening to all types of music. One of his passions was collecting Nike sneakers, he had accumulated over...