Elizabeth Melvin
Aug 20, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Melvin, 89, wife of Floyd W. Melvin, died peacefully at her home on August 20, 2024. She was born November 29, 1934 in Brewer, Maine, the daughter of the late George and Marion (Gott) Rudge. Betty loved her camp on Green Lake and traveling to the Caribbean. She was an amazing quilter, gardener and artist. Above all,...
Patricia Robertson
Aug 8, 2024
Patricia Jean Robertson (Cheney) Patricia "Pat" Robertson, 81, went home to be with her Savior on August 8, 2024. She was born on April 27, 1943, in Lubec, Maine, to Thyra Olivia Wormell Cheney and Carleton Clifford Cheney. Pat graduated in 1961 from Lubec High School. She married Fredrick Robertson on May 5, 1963, and settled in Eddington, Maine. She...
Melvin Thayer
Aug 5, 2024
Melvin ‘Vinny’ J. Thayer Pittsfield - Melvin ‘Vinny’ J. Thayer, 61, passed away on August 5, 2024, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor Maine. Vinny was born in Utica, New York on March 9, 1963. Throughout his life, he has lived in New York, Texas, Missouri, New Hampshire, and most recently and for the longest part of his life...
Aaron Smith
Aug 4, 2024
HERMON - Aaron J. Smith, 47, passed suddenly on August 4, 2024, near his home in Hermon. He was born November 21, 1976, in Springfield Massachusetts, to parents Douglas and Reta (Fields) Smith. Aaron graduated from Mattanawcook, Class of 1995. While attending academy, he served as President of Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) for the 1993/94 School Year, and...
Clarence Rairdon
Jul 27, 2024
Clarence Leo Rairdon, Jr. Bradford Clarence L. Rairdon, Jr., passed, to his reward on July 27, 2024 after a long illness. He was born Iin Houlton, November 23, 1952 the son of Clarence Leo Rairdon, SR. and Norma (Brewster) Rairdon. Clarence graduated from Houlton High School and joined the US Army. He served three years in Germany during the Vietnam...
Patrick Manning
Jul 27, 2024
WINTERPORT – Patrick Manning, 35, beloved son and brother, died July 27, 2024, at a Bangor hospital. He was born August 11, 1988, in Bangor, the son of Lisa Lucas-Manning and Daniel Manning. In addition to his parents, Patrick is survived by his brother, Jamie Manning; grandmother, Verla Lucas, and many other family members and friends. He was predeceased by...
Kelli Mayhew
Jul 25, 2024
CARMEL- Kelli L. Mayhew 61, passed away peacefully at home July 25, 2024. She was born August 24, 1962 in Bangor, the daughter of Gerald and Georgia (Knowles) Mayhew. Kelli spent most of her life as a food prep/cook. She enjoyed her tablet games, being at home with family and friends, and being a proud mother to her 4 kids...
Scott Ludden
Jul 23, 2024
Scott Brian Ludden, 64, passed away on July 23, 2024 at his home in Hartland surrounded by his family, fiance, and beloved cat Tugboat by his side. Scott was known to many as “Lugnut” or “Luggy”. Scott was born in Worcester MA, on August 23, 1959 with his twin brother Stuart Ludden, to their parents Alma and Ronald Ludden. The...
Fred Mann
Jul 10, 2024
Fred Thomas Mann, 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hermon on July 10, 2024. He was born November 4, 1956, in Lexington, KY., the son of Ray Anderson Mann and Audrey Doris (Alford) Mann. Fred was a graduate of Highlands High School, Class of 1975, in Fort Thomas, KY., before attending Southern Ohio College, graduating with a degree...
Rachael Greene
Jul 8, 2024
BANGOR - Rachael B. Greene, 76, died July 8, 2024. She was the daughter of Emery and Bernice (York) Lane. Rachael loved her family, was adventurous in spirit, loved to play games, and had a heart of service. She placed her faith in Jesus Christ and shared her faith with others to the end. In addition to her parents, she...
Dean Long
Jul 5, 2024
Dean Richard Long 1/17/1995-7/5/2024 On July 5th, our beloved Dean was called home after succumbing to a fatal car accident. He was the only son and youngest child to Tammy Long of Newport and Dean (Julie) Long of Lubec. Deano (as he was affectionately called by all) never knew a stranger and his charismatic charm, wit and sense of humor...
Diane Benson
Jun 26, 2024
Diane Inez (Gould) Benson, 78, died unexpectedly June 26 at a Bangor hospital. She was born, along with her twin sister, on March 4,1 946 in Lewiston, Maine to George H. and Josephine E. (Alexander) Gould. Diane set the example of God’s love to all around her. She was born an identical twin alongside her sister and best friend Donna....
Douglas Boutaugh
Jun 25, 2024
On Tuesday, June 25th, Douglas R. Boutaugh (74) passed away surrounded by family after his long battle with cancer at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Born to Sarah and Frederick Boutaugh on June 29th, 1949, Doug graduated from Stearns High School. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Upon returning to Millinocket, Doug began...
Chappell Nelson
Jun 19, 2024
CLINTON - Chappell F. “Chappy” Nelson, 64, passed away unexpectedly June 19th 2024 in Levant. He was born January 5th, 1960 in Waterville, Maine, the son of Fred and Carleen Nelson. Chap graduated from Lawrence High School. He graduated from Colby College in 1982 and received a Master’s Degree from Ohio State University. After graduating, he worked at Colby as...
Wayne Foster
Jun 16, 2024
CLIFTON AND MIMS, FLORIDA - Wayne L. "Butch" Foster, 77, passed away at home in Clifton on June 16, 2024. He was born on December 22, 1946, the son of Arno and Eleanor (Hodgins) Foster. Wayne grew up in Amherst, attended Brewer High School, and then, graduated from Ellsworth High School, Class of 1963. Wayne was a proud member of...
Marilyn Dwelley
Jun 12, 2024
Marilyn Dwelley, 80, died on June 12, 2024, following a long illness. She was born on February 14, 1944 in Calais, Maine, the daughter of Mary Elizabeth (Bette) and Earl Gaddis. She grew up in Baileyville and graduated as valedictorian from Woodland High School in 1962. She then attended Westbrook College and graduated in 1964. Marilyn devoted her career to...
Michael Hartstein
Jun 11, 2024
Bangor, ME – Michael Hartstein, 72 died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, from multiple health complications stemming from a widespread blood infection. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Deborah (Jones) Hartstein; his sons Ryan and Christopher Hartstein, his granddaughter Moira, his mother Joan Hartstein, his siblings Becky Melton, Barb Felten, John...
Dan Grover
Jun 11, 2024
Dan K. Grover, Sr., 67, died June 11, 2024, at a Bangor hospital. He was born May 20, 1957, in Bangor, the son of Leslie E. and Marlene (Young) Grover. Dan was a lifetime Orrington resident, running a well-known excavation company for many decades. He spent time as a volunteer at the Orrington Fire Station and will be remembered as...
Stephanie Arsenault
Jun 10, 2024
BANGOR Stephanie L. Arsenault, 58, died unexpectedly June 10, 2024, at home. She was born November 28, 1965, in Woburn, Massachusetts, the daughter of Douglas Wilson and Joyce (Lingley) Wilson. Stephanie graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1984. Following graduation, she worked retail, first in Zayres, then Ames. She joined St. Joseph’s Hospital in 2002, where she worked as...
Rolf Staples
Jun 10, 2024
Rolf Robert Staples, Sr., 85, (Bangor) was called home to his Lord on Monday, June 10, 2024. Born on August 1, 1938, in Dover NH, the son of Robert Staples and Linnea (Stadig) Staples. Rolf graduated from Colebrook Academy, in Colebrook NH and studied electronics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Rolf enjoyed traveling with his family, often bringing his...