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
Feb 3, 2026
Our family is heartbroken to share that our father, Earl Taylor Washington III, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 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 love...
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jan 24, 2026
Stephanie Marie Kaehler
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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
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
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
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....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

