Obituaries

Patrick Hooper

Patrick Hooper

Sep 27, 2025

Patrick Michael Alexander Hooper, 25, passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2025, at a Bangor hospital. He was born November 17, 1999, son of David E. and Arlene M. (Ryant) Hooper.

Patrick attended Carrabec High School. He was a beautiful, caring, loving and sometimes tortured soul. He loved reading, doing puzzles, talking with friends and family, learning to cook, and his...

Robert Bemis

Robert Bemis

Sep 26, 2025

Stetson, Maine-Robert A. Bemis was born on December 30, 1952. Bob loved Jesus and went home to be with Him on September 26, 2025 after a hard fought battle with renal disease, and Bob loved a good battle! Special thanks to Davita-Boyd Center and the staff at St. Joseph hospital.

He leaves behind his devoted wife, Lisa; and children, Michelle...

Nancy Koziol

Nancy Koziol

Sep 24, 2025

HOLDEN - With profound love and a heavy heart we announce the passing of Nancy Lee (Perkins) Koziol. She left us peacefully on September 24, 2025, following an extended illness she handled in her trademark way, with grace and Harry Potter movie marathons. Nancy was born on October 26, 1950, to parents Hazen "Pete" Perkins and Martha A. (Hanson) Perkins.

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Clare Sullivan

Clare Sullivan

Sep 23, 2025

Clare E. Sullivan (Coughlan) of Brooklin, ME (formerly of Abington, MA) passed away peacefully after a short illness on September 23, 2025.

Clare was born on January 31, 1939 to John Francis and Kathaleen Rose (Kelleher) Coughlan. She grew up in Abington, MA. She received a Bachelor's degree in mathematics from Albertus Magnus College and a Master's degree in Creative and...

Michael Hare

Michael Hare

Sep 18, 2025

Michael Joseph Hare

Mike passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 18th, at the age of 71.

He left behind his wife Carolyn Davis and two daughters, Bonnie (Robert) Lytton and Tina (Dan) Davis. Several grand and great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews, aunts and cousins. His sisters, Karen (Michael) Gregg and Erica (Ted) Burgess; brothers Gene, Mark (Becc), and Melvin (Veleda).

Mike was preceded...

Robert Farrar

Robert Farrar

Sep 13, 2025

Hermon - Robert F. Farrar, 94, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Robert was born on March 26, 1931, to Ralph and Ruth (Waycott) Farrar. He was married to Jeanette Overlock on May 21,1956.

He honorably served in the Army starting July 11, 1952. He was a 1977 graduate of Wallingford High School,...

Bruce Hamilton

Bruce Hamilton

Sep 7, 2025

Bruce Bucknam Hamilton, 88, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Brewer, Maine, with family at his bedside. He was known for his dry sense of humor, considerable intellect, and fierce love for his family.

Born on September 19, 1936, in Gardiner, Maine, Bruce was the second son of Walter B. and...

Craig Corbett

Craig Corbett

Aug 29, 2025

Craig B. Corbett, 74, b. July 25, 1951 of Houlton and Carmel, passed away at his home on August 29. He was the son of William and Maxine (Mooers) Corbett of Drew and Lincoln, Maine. He graduated Class of "69," from Lee Academy, Lee, Maine.

Craig served in the United States Navy directly out of high school, anxious to serve...

James Moore

James Moore

Aug 26, 2025

James A. Moore, 90, of Milford, passed away on August 26, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on July 28, 1935, in Bangor, Maine, to the late Francis and Gertrude (Pelletier) Moore, Jim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His family brought him great joy.

Jim was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Parish, now known as the...

Ronald Janvrin

Ronald Janvrin

Aug 23, 2025

Ronald 'Ron' Joseph Janvrin Sr. passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 23, 2025.

Born and raised in Massachusetts, Ron graduated from high school and went on to live a life full of passion, adventure, and love. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who found peace in the outdoors. He cherished the freedom of the open road on...

Nancy Saunders

Nancy Saunders

Aug 16, 2025

Nancy Louise (Barty) Saunders, 80, of Media, Pennsylvania, and Steuben, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Nancy was born on May 14, 1945, in Walworth County, Wisconsin, to Albert and Amelia (Peyer) Barty. She grew up in Whitewater, Wisconsin, and later attended the University of Chicago. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from SUNY Albany...

Deborah Day

Deborah Day

Aug 14, 2025

Deborah Jo Day, born July 15, 1956, died August 14, 2025 after a very long illness.

She graduated in 1974, and held numerous jobs until she became disabled. She loved her cats, gardening and the truck pulls in Skowhegan.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Sadye Jo Day; two great grandchildren, Rori Graham and River Cronkite; and one niece, Kami Day.

She is...

Bertha MacDonald

Bertha MacDonald

Aug 9, 2025

Bertha MacDonald

Bertha, 79, of Greenbush, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 after a brief illness.

Bertha loved her family, cats, and playing scratch tickets. She was loved by all who knew her, especially her four children, ten grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. She made everyone smile.

Bertha was predeceased by her parents, James and Weltha Smith; two sons, Albert Bard Sr. and Joe...

Maryann Perkins

Maryann Perkins

Aug 9, 2025

Bangor, ME

Maryann E. Perkins passed away peacefully guided by her angels on August 9th, 2025. Maryann was born on October 5th, 1955. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Katherine Perkins. She is survived by her sister, Linda Perkins of Florida.

Maryann grew up in Holden, ME and graduated from Brewer High School class of 1973. She...

Bonita Tarr

Bonita Tarr

Aug 9, 2025

Bonita Rae Tarr, 67, of Portland, OR, residing in Carmel, Maine, passed away after a short battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, August 9, 2025. 

Born on September 6, 1957, in Portland, OR, to Don and Berneice Cross, Bonnie grew up on the farm. She was most comfortable tending to animals, raising her beloved pigs. When she wasn't working, Bonnie went camping...

Cynthia Berard-Garrity

Cynthia Berard-Garrity

Aug 3, 2025

Cindy passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 3rd. She loved spending time with her family, cooking and baking for others, tending to her flower garden, feeding the birds especially the hummingbirds, and God. She loved God and prayed every day.

She had a huge heart. She always found ways to help others, whether it was a meal, a ride, or even...

Dennis Sullivan

Dennis Sullivan

Jul 31, 2025

Dennis P. Sullivan of Brooklin, ME (formerly of Abington, MA) passed away peacefully after a short illness on July 31, 2025.

Dennis was born on December 11, 1937 to Edward Francis and Ada Martha (Schoener) Sullivan. He grew up in Dedham, MA. He received Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the Massachusetts College of Art and became an art educator. He taught art to...

Louise E. Leavitt

Louise E. Leavitt

Jul 31, 2025

Detroit, Maine - Louise E. Leavitt, 80, of Detroit, Maine, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025. Born on October 20, 1944, Louise grew up with her parents Harold and Irene Littlefield, along with her brother. Walter, in Detroit, where she spent most of her life.

She attended Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield, and later built a warm and loving...

Roy Reebe

Roy Reebe

Jul 30, 2025

Waterville- Roy Arthur Reebe, age 64, a longtime resident of Waterville, Maine passed away on Wednesday July 30, 2025 at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center from long term cardiac related issues.

Roy was born in Staten Island, New York and his family moved to Natick, Mass. in the summer of 1963 due to his father's work transfer from Bethlehem...

Barbara Black

Barbara Black

Jul 27, 2025

Barbara passed away at home with her loving son and family by her side.

She was born in Meriden, Connecticut, on November 22, 1945, the daughter of Howard Treloar and Edna (Hyde) Treloar.

Barbara spent time working in hotels and nursing homes, taking care of others. Barbara and her husband, Lenny were married for 58 years. She loved traveling with...