<![CDATA[Bangor Daily News: Obituaries]]> (2024)

MILLINOCKET - Helen Joyce Robinson went to Heaven peacefully on June 5, 2024. Joyce was born June 29, 1925, to Helen and Charles Morgan.Joyce was predeceased by her parents; her siblings, Ruth Morgan, Jean Parkhurst, and Charles Morgan II; her husband, Wiggie; son, Mike; and grandson, Matthew Huston. She leaves her loving children, Judy and husband, Dusty, Patsy and husband, Sam Huston, and Jayson; grandchildren, Alyssa, Lea Ann, and Michael; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.A celebration of her life will be at Millinocket Baptist Church on June 12 with visitation at 10 a.m. followed by funeral at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted at Millinocket Historical Society, 80 Central St., Millinocket, ME 04462. To share memories and to leave condolences, please visit

BANGOR - Lori K. Maynard, 64, wife of Henry P. Maynard Jr. passed June 8, 2024, at her home in Bangor, surrounded by family. She was born Dec. 17, 1959, in Fort Fairfield, the daughter of Edward S. and Pauline (Giggey) Churchill.Lori grew up and attended schools in Fort Fairfield. Her working career included a few different jobs including working in social services with teenage pregnancy at ACAP, working for Bank of America for many years and foster parenting with her husband. Lori's most important job was being a stay at home mother to her children. She was also active in her church, Calvary Apostolic Church in Hampden.Surviving in addition to her husband of 27 years, Henry P. Maynard Jr. of Bangor, are her four children, David Churchill and his wife, Harley, of Milford, Vanessa Marsh and her husband, Jason, of Sanford, NC, Jacob Maynard and his fiancée, Brianna, of Carmel, and Travis Maynard of Bangor; seven grandchildren, Zander, Kailynn, Harley, Oliver, Ella, Sophia and Nova; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Roberta and Elmer Watson and Diane Brown, all of Fort Fairfield, Donna Smith and the Rev. David Smith of Ohio, Patricia and Dale Turner of New Brunswick, Carolyn Channell and the Rev. Thomas Channell of Brewer; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Verssie Churchill of Lewiston, Paul and Peggy Churchill of Holden, Danny and Jane Churchill of Fort Fairfield, Timothy and Vicki Churchill of Brewer, and Kevin and Lori Churchill of Fort Fairfield; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Lori was predeceased by two sisters, Alma Mae Churchill and Marilyn Churchill; and two brothers, Samuel and David Churchill.A service honoring Lori's life will be held 12 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, at Calvary Apostolic Church, 24 Crosby Way, Hampden, with her brother-in-law, the Rev. Thomas Channell, presiding. Family and friends may visit at the church from 10 a.m. until the service begins. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Bangor. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Apostolic Church 24 Crosby Way, Hampden, ME 04444 or at calvarychurchhampden.com/donations. Messages and memories of Lori may be shared with her family on the tribute wall of

MILBRIDGE - Lewis L. Dorr Sr., 93, went home to be with his Lord and Christ on June 9, 2024, at a Machias hospital. He was born June 16, 1930, the son of the late Charlie and Flora (Beal) Dorr.He enjoyed working and staying busy. He lobster fished for many years before, during, and after retiring from R.B. Strout's Building Supply in Milbridge. He worshiped at the Steuben Union Church, and loved traveling to Florida during the winter months with his beloved wife, Lorena. He was a caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather.He is survived by a son, Richard "Ricky" Dorr and his wife, Lynda (Nightingale); a daughter-in-law, Cheryl (Chipman) Dorr; grandchildren, Lewis Philip and Michelle, Chris and wife, Holly, Sheldon and wife, Heather, Monica (Dorr) Chipman and husband, Chris, and Chad Dorr and wife, Stephanie; 14 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Lorena (Robinson) in 2022; a son, Lewis Jr.; a great-grandson, Jared D. Dorr; two brothers, Harry and Alpheus; and two sisters, Geneva and Alice.Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024 at Evergreen Cemetery, Milbridge, with Pastor Gregory R. Hewitt officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Steuben Union Church, P.O. Box 32, Steuben, ME 04680. Condolences and memories may be shared at

TOWN HILL - Madeline C. Richardson, 86, died peacefully at her home on June 10, 2024, with her husband, Fred, by her side. She was born January 23, 1938, in Northeast Harbor, the daughter of Ralph E. Sr. and Lucy (Ober) Colson.Madeline and Fred married on July 9, 1956. She worked in the motel industry for 15 years at the Bar Harbor Motel and 25 years at the Kimball Terrace Inn, Northeast Harbor. She and Fred were blessed with a daughter, Brenda. Madeline was an avid knitter and created many beautiful sweaters, afghans, and hundreds of pairs of mittens. She generously donated them to local churches, schools, and other organizations. Fred and Madeline enjoyed 68 years of marriage together in their home in Town Hill. They would go to Helen's for dinner on Friday's.She loved watching their daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow, play, learn, and laugh during holidays, special occasions, and family get-togethers. Her son-in-law, Kenneth was always in charge of grilling their favorite foods.Madeline is survived by her husband, Fred; daughter, Brenda Carter and husband, Kenneth N. Sr. of Ellsworth; brother, Ralph E. Colson II of Town Hill; 3 grandchildren, Kenneth N. Carter Jr. and wife, Jamie, of Franklin, Jessica Kirchner and husband, William, of Hoopeston, IL, and Joshua Carter of Surry; two great-grandchildren, Lucas and Mason Carter; sister-in-law, Julieanne Richardson Rodick; and niece, Lisa Taylor and husband, Larry. She was predeceased by a sister, Brenda Colson; sister-in-law, Sharon Colson; and nephew, Glenn Greenlaw.Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2024, at Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main St., Mt. Desert. Private interment will be at Mount View Cemetery, Town Hill. Those who desire may make contributions in Madeline's memory to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be expressed at

ORLAND - Susan Perkins Dunlap, 94, of Orland, and formerly of Bar Harbor, died peacefully at home after a brief illness on June 8, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born Susan Abbott Perkins on June 4, 1930, the first child of John Ward Noble Perkins and Azaline Trabeau (Pritchett) Perkins in Anniston, Alabama, the city her forebears had founded, and was baptized in the Episcopal church they established, St. Michael and All Angels.Susan was an honor student and a member of the National Honor Society at Anniston High School. She studied studio art, painting and etching at the Art Institute of Chicago. There, she met Robert Dunlap who was studying architectural sculpture on the GI Bill. They were married in 1951.In 1954 Susan and Bob decided to leave Chicago with the hope of raising their children in the country and making a living with their art. With deliberateness they bought a pickup truck and drove to Maine, with their young daughter and newborn son. They eventually found their way to Bar Harbor. They purchased a saltwater farm in Town Hill and settled there with their growing family. Making use of their art degrees and problem-solving skills, they established The Pottery and produced high-end stoneware by hand for twenty years while they also started the family farm. They raised milk goats and sheep, and Susan and Bob learned animal husbandry as they produced lambs for the Easter market in Boston, milk goats, and even commercially farmed strawberries. If Susan didn't know how to do something, she taught herself: plumbing, welding, tree grafting, and repairing complex equipment were among the challenges she did not shy away from. She also pursued her artwork in diverse media, including oil painting, pottery, enameling, wood cuts, stained glass, mosaics, and textiles. She mixed and created all the glazes for the pottery. In 1970, Sue had an idea for a cottage industry that would employ people on MDI year-round. She and Bob started a new venture, imported Hattersley looms from Keighley, UK, and created the Dunlap Weavers.In 1989, Sue and Bob sold their holdings in Bar Harbor and relocated to Orland, where they built a new home and continued with the work of The Dunlap Weavers. Susan never retired and worked every day up to her final illness. Within weeks of a successful heart valve surgery in 2023, Susan was back to working her wood splitter at home.As artists, Susan and Bob collaborated on several commissions, and their work can be found in many places in Maine and beyond. Her stained-glass windows are at St, Saviour's, Bar Harbor, and St. John's in Southwest Harbor. She and Bob produced all the artwork for St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Millinocket.Susan was a devoted wife and mother, who never hesitated to raise her children and grandchildren up when they needed help, whether the problem involved was a last-minute bake sale, a costume for a school play, a disappointment in school, or a new venture in life. Her trademark trait was kindness. She was a quiet and determined person who loved to garden, enjoyed reading, math, and science. She made toys by hand for each of her five children, created stories for them, and even illustrated one that she considered publishing as a children's book.She was predeceased by her parents; her brother, John "Sonny" Noble Perkins; her nephew, John Ward Perkins; an infant son; and her beloved husband of 51 years, Robert Gordon Dunlap. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Josephine Cooper and her husband, Donald, of Lamoine, and their children, John, Lily, Eric and Robert; son, Sam Dunlap and his wife, Paula Moody, of Bar Harbor; daughter, Gulley Dunlap and her husband, Alex Smith, of Orange, New Hampshire, and their children, Nathaniel, Alasdair, and Azaline; daughter, Jennifer Dunlap of Orland; and son, Matthew Dunlap and his wife, Michelle Dunphy of Old Town, and their daughter, Emily. She is also survived by her nephew, Nathan Snowden Perkins; and niece, Dr. Susan Perkins Ciolino.The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the medical staff of Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and Northern Light Home Health and Hospice, especially Kristen Bagley and the hospice care team that allowed our mother to cross over to the promise of the Lord in dignity.A funeral service will be held at St. Saviour's Episcopal Church in Bar Harbor, on June 17 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family invites those who wish to contribute in Susan's memory to Friends in Action, P.O. Box 1446, Ellsworth, ME 04605, Hospice Volunteers of Hanco*ck County, 14 McKenzie Avenue, Ellsworth, ME 04605, or any organization that is important to you. Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth. Condolences may be expressed at jordanfernald.com.

SANGERVILLE - Natalie Elaine Haskell, 92, passed away June 9, 2024, in her home with her loving family by her side. Natalie was born August 27, 1931, to Herbert and Lillian Pomeroy of Levant.Natalie was blessed to have so many friends, who were like family. She made all who entered her home feel welcome. She made everyone feel like they were her favorite when actually she was everyone's favorite.Natalie was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Bill; sons, Rodney and Michael; son-in-law, Eric Burgess; and granddaughter, Annette. She is survived by her sister, Marion Morse; her children, Jackie Starbird (Derry), Warren (Linda), Darlene, Douglas, and Mary (Joe Auger); 16 amazing grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, with one on the way. Natalie will forever be remembered by all who had the privilege to know her.A service will be held at Grace Bible Church on Friday, June 21, at 12 p.m. with a graveside service at 3 p.m. at Sangerville Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Grace Bible Church, in memory of Natalie.

DAMARISCOTTA - Patricia "Pat" Houghton Greene died on June 7, 2024, after a brief struggle with cancer and a long struggle with bronchiectasis and other lung issues. She was born on April 12, 1941, in Fort Fairfield, Maine, the daughter of Thomas and Antoria (Rosen) Houghton.Pat graduated from Fort Fairfield High School in 1959 and received a BS degree in home economics education from the University of Maine in 1963. She obtained an MS in child development and family relationships at the Penn State University in 1965 after which she was employed by Penn State working on a joint project with the U.S. Office of Education. The project involved developing a curriculum guide to be used in training teachers of the Head Start program. During this time Pat met George who was a grad student at Penn State, and they were married in 1966. She taught preschool classes at the Penn State Child Development Laboratory and at Menallen Friends School in Biglerville, PA. Pat received an MEd degree in Special Education from Shippensburg University in 1989 and spent most of her remaining teaching career as a special education preschool teacher in PA. Teaching was her passion and she was most comfortable around young children whom she loved dearly.Pat was an active member of Zion United Church of Christ in Arendtsville, PA, and later a member of the Edgecomb Community Church, assisting with church suppers and volunteering her services whenever possible. Pat enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing and knitting but her greatest pleasure came from being with family. She especially enjoyed being with her granddaughter, Grace, with whom she had a very special relationship. She also had a very close relationship with her daughter, Susan.In addition to her parents, Pat was predeceased by her sister-in-law, Nancy Wood; and niece, Amy Winston. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, George; daughter, Susan; and granddaughter, Grace. She is also survived by her sister, Bonnie Winston; half sister, Carolyn (Carlson) Williams; brothers, Thomas "Tim" Houghton III and John (Margaret) Houghton; nieces, Timberly Sweeney and Kari Williams; nephews, Bruce Houghton, Thomas Houghton IV, Ryan Houghton, Peter Wood, Timothy Wood, and Mark Williams. In addition, she is survived by several cousins. George and Pat had only one biological daughter. However, in 1974 Sharon Griest Ballen came to live with them when her dad died. Sharon became the older sister Susan never had and remains a very important part of our family. Her visits have meant a great deal to Pat.A service will be held at Edgecomb Community Church on Tuesday, June 25, at 11 a.m. with a reception in fellowship hall to follow.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Edgecomb Community Church or National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson St., Denver, CO 80206 - a leading respiratory hospital where Pat received treatment. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro. To extend online condolences, light a candle for Pat or to share a story or photo, please visit Pat's Book of Memories at hallfuneralhomes.com.

CARIBOU - Eleanor Sodergren, 95, died peacefully on June 4, 2024, at Caribou Rehab and Nursing. She was born on October 18, 1928.Services will take place on July 30 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stockholm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eleanor's memory to the Trinity Lutheran Church, or to the Stockholm Historical Society. Arrangements in care of Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover Street, Caribou, ME 04736. Online memories and condolences may be shared at

SACO - Bernard Edward Cowan passed away at the age of 73, on June 9, 2024, at Gosnell House in Scarborough after a long illness. Bernard was born on November 28, 1950, in Bangor, Maine. He was the son of Bella (Rolnick) and Harold Cowan. Bernard attended Bangor schools and upon moving to Saco, he graduated from Thornton Academy. He attended the University of Maine, Gorham. After graduation, Bernard moved to New York City where he became involved in the publishing industry for 19 years. Bernard moved back to Saco, to join his mother in the family business, Sam's Place, where he enjoyed a successful and fulfilling career interacting with customers. Bernard's love of music, quick-witted personality, and conversation will be missed by all who knew him.Bernard leaves behind his brother, David R. Cowan of South Carolina; and several nieces, cousins, and many life-long friends. Bernard's family would like to thank Maureen Flynn, who provided him with unwavering and unconditional support as he navigated his illness. The family would also like to extend their great appreciation for the staff of the Gosnell House for the loving care Bernard received at the end of his life at the Gosnell House.A memorial service led by Cantor Beth Strassler will take place at Jewish Funeral Home, 471 Deering Ave., Portland at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11. Interment will follow immediately at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, 159 Hicks St., Portland.In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernard's memory to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House are greatly appreciated by his family.

VIENNA - Maxine (Briggs) Buzzell, 79, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, after succumbing to dementia. Maxine was born on March 1, 1945, in Lewiston, Maine, to Richard Briggs and Dorothy Badger. Maxine worked in the Lewiston shoe shop in her early years. Later she worked at L.C. Dill Center and Augusta Mental Health.Maxine was an area coordinator for Somerset County Special Olympics. She received a Volunteer Award of the year from Mrs. Kennedy Shriver, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award through the Special Olympics.Maxine is survived by her husband, Jayson Buzzell of 24 years; her sister, Joanne Grignon and her life partner, John Kelly, of Machias; her four children, Vanessa Greenleaf and her husband, Robert, of Winslow, Vincent Briggs and his wife, Ellen, of Madison, Veronica Overlook and her husband, Alex, of Winslow, and Vance Briggs of Frostproof, FL. Maxine also leaves behind her special little dog, Buddy. Maxine was a grandmother to nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her father, Richard; her mother, Dorothy; and her grandson, Clint James Briggs. The family wants to thank the nurses and staff at Maine Medical Health Center fifth floor staffing.A graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Dan and Scott's Cremation and Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, Maine, where memories, photos and condolences may be shared at

Aug 19, 1939 - Stanley Paul Pokrywka, currently of Glen Allen, Virginia, formerly of Milo, Maine, and many other places he claimed as his own, was called home on December 18, 2023. There, he was welcomed by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Jean, who preceded him in death. His parents and brother were also there to guide him safely through the gates of heaven.Stan, or Stash as he was also known, was born on August 19, 1939, to Helen (Martoseweicz) and Stanley Pokrywka in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Growing up on the Jersey shore and working alongside his parents in their taverns, he had an idyllic childhood. He graduated from high school with a Division 1 football scholarship, as well as an ROTC scholarship to William and Mary, where he excelled both on and off the field. His college football career is well documented within the annals of the Tribe football programs. He was a stellar offensive lineman, and his team had the distinction of being the first to play a game at the Naval Academy's new football stadium in 1959. After graduation, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army in the Military Police.In April 1963, Stan took a trip to Miami, Florida, that would alter the course of his life. On this trip, he would meet the love of his life, Mary Jean (Henle). They had a long-distance and whirlwind romance and were married in 1965. Upon Stan's death, his family found many sweet notes that he kept from their meeting in Florida. After their marriage, Stan and Mary Jean settled down in New Jersey to help his parents run their businesses.They welcomed four sons who survive him. Stan Jr. (Jenni), Mike (Mirna), John (Kelly), and Matt (Jen), all cherish their father's memory. His eight grandchildren, Zach (Tonilee), Lucas (Josephine), Claire (Stan and Jenni), Allie, Jack (Mike and Mirna), Via, Stella (John and Kelly), and Kai (Matt and Jen), survive him as well. He was also able to meet his first great-grandson, Wyatt (Zach and Tonilee), who was born a month before he left this world. Stan is survived by his sister, Elzia (Pokrywka) Philips and her family. Stan's best friend, Joe Lucius, also mourns his loss.Stan was so many things to many people. He was a husband first, cherishing his long and loving marriage. His sons took a very close second place in his life. They were his pride and joy. He instilled in them a love of family first. He taught them the value of hard work and pride in living a good, honest life. He appeared to the outside world to be a gruff man, but he had the softest heart and gave the world's best bear hugs, planting kisses on the foreheads of all who were lucky enough to be embraced by him. He was also a scoutmaster, a tinkerer, a woodworker, a shop owner, a leader in his communities, and a most honorable man. His presence loomed large, and his loss is deeply felt amongst his family and friends.His legacy will live on through his family and friends. His wit and wisdom are legendary. He preferred to sit back and listen, but when he had something to contribute, it was a doozy. His grandchildren have a notebook of some of his most memorable one-liners, which will be passed down through generations of Pokrywkas yet to come. A private memorial and interment was held in Los Angeles for the family.

BANGOR - Earlene H. Bryant, 81, passed May 31, 2024, in Bangor. She was born January 5, 1943, in Bangor, the daughter of Earle H. and Vivian G. (Linscott) Harmon.Earlene was a 1961 graduate from Brewer High School. She worked for TSA at Bangor International Airport and at The Elizabeth Levinson Center. Earlene's passions included live theater, painting, crafting and cooking. She will be remembered for her love, loyalty and laughter.Surviving are four children, Tere Bryant and her husband, Felipe Gomez, of Tucson, AZ, Michelle Bryant of Bangor, Jennifer Bryant of Holden, and Valerie Bryant of Glenburn; four grandchildren, Mallory Hill, Sydnee Blouin, Jordan and Kayla Bryant; two great-grandchildren, Gavin Hill and Adelyn McCormick; one sister, Priscilla "Patty" Pratt of Endicott, NY; and her 6 children and their families.Services will be private. Messages and memories may be shared with Earlene's family on the tribute wall of

HERMON - Kelly J. Leslie, 52, passed June 6, 2024, at his home in Hermon, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 4, 1971, in Fort Kent, Maine, the son of Dana C. and Jacqueline (Kelly) Leslie.Kelly grew up in Allagash, where he attended school and had a career that he enjoyed - driving truck. Kelly loved with all his heart and took most pride in being a papa. He was a hard worker and enjoyed playing golf in his free time before his diagnosis. Surviving are one daughter, Kylly Leslie and one grandson, Lyncoln Scott, both of Bangor; two sisters, Christine Leslie of Glenburn and Rebecca Brownell and her husband, Harold, of Glenburn; and niece and nephews, Leslie Collagan, Gregory Collagan and Harold Brownell IV. Although he was a man of few words, he had many friends and extended family but kept his circle tight. He will be greatly missed by everyone, especially his childhood best friends, Earnie Gardner and Tyler Kelly. He will always be loved, never forgotten and forever missed.A graveside service will be held at a later date at St. Paul's Cemetery, Allagash. Kelly's family greatly appreciates those who donated to assist him with his care and treatments throughout his battle. Messages and memories may be shared with his family on the tribute wall of

HAMPDEN - Shawn McBreairty, 53, died unexpectedly June 3, 2024. He was born Jan. 29, 1971, in Concord, NH, the son of Victoria (Henderson) Ballard and Marvin J. McBreairty.Shawn is a graduate of Hampden Academy in 1989 and of the University of Maine in 1993. During his time at UMaine, he met the love of his life, Patti. In 2000 they were married and started a home in Cumberland, where they raised their twin girls. Shawn was an avid outdoorsman, photographer, snowmobiler, writer, and kayaker. Shawn attended services at The Rock Church in Hampden and the Calvary Chapel in Orrington. One of his favorite pastimes included spending time with his dogs, Gus and Juliet, going four-wheeling, playing fetch, and riding in his All-Black Dodge Ram. Shawn is survived by his wife, Patricia "Patti" (Hall) McBreairty of Hampden; two daughters, Riley and Meaghan McBreairty, both of Hampden; mother, Victoria H. Ballard and her husband, David, of Hampden; father, Marvin McBreairty and his wife, Edwina, of Brewer; sister, Leah and family; stepbrother, Justin McBreairty and his wife, Laura, of Levant; stepbrother, Travis Young and his wife, Stacy, of Topsham; stepsister, Rachel Pawson and her husband, Brent, of Long Branch, WA; mother-in-law, Shirley Hall of Eddington; and father-in-law, Joseph Hall and his wife, Lene, of Bangor. Shawn will be deeply missed by his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends, including close friends, Mike Haggerty, Ray Knott, Josh Henderson, Brian Engstrom and Craig Worster. A private ceremony will be held with his family and friends. Reach out to family for more information. Shawn was a dedicated blood donor, and we encourage anyone who can to give blood on his behalf. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the charity NAMI Maine (National Alliance on Mental Illness) or at

HAMPDEN - Daniel S. Robinson Jr., 84, husband of Ann (Martin) Robinson, passed May 31, 2024, in Bangor. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024, at South Paris Baptist Church, 1 Park St., South Paris. Messages may be shared with his family on the tribute wall of

VAN BUREN - Roland "Red" St. Pierre, 88, passed away January 18, 2024, following a long illness. He was born January 4, 1936, in Van Buren, a son of the late Antoine and Irene (Madore) St. Pierre.Red enlisted with the U.S. Army following high school in 1954 and served in Japan during the Korean War. Upon his return stateside, he attended Fort Kent Teachers College, earning his bachelor's degree in history. After returning to his beloved Van Buren, Roland became the U.S. History and Social Studies teacher for Van Buren High School. For many years, Red was an Adult Education teacher and many of his former students have fond memories of him teaching drivers education. Red later discovered the opportunity to assist locals with their insurance needs and was an agent of the former Prudential Insurance Agency for over 10 years, until his retirement in 1990. He was a life member of the American Legion, Post #49, Van Buren, the National Education Association, and a member of the Maine Teachers Association. Along with his wife, Red was a parishioner of St. Bruno-St. Remi Church, where he also participated for many years with religious education, as a Eucharistic Minister, and singing in the church choir. Red was a woodworker and created many furniture pieces for his family and friends. He enjoyed golfing in Long Lake and Grand Falls, NB, traveling with his wife, but mostly loved to spend time in his later years at home with his best dog, Chico.He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Therese (Paradis) St. Pierre; four children, Denise St. Pierre and her partner, Scott Hopkins, of Portland, Margaret Chambers of Van Buren, Suzanne Venezia and her husband, Bob, of Massachusetts, and Perry St. Pierre and his wife, Amy, of Falmouth; five grandchildren, Shelby, Jordan, Noah, Jake and Nolan; two great grandsons, Trenton and Grayson; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Roland was predeceased by two sisters, Marjorie Harvey and Cecile Caldwell.The family of Red St. Pierre would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the staff, nurses, and physicians of Highview Manor, Madawaska. Their care and compassion during Red's extended stay was insurmountable and will never be forgotten.A memorial service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Lajoie Funeral Home, 118 High St., Van Buren. Interment with military honors will be 12 p.m. in Maine Veterans Cemetery, Caribou. In lieu of flowers, donations in Red's name may be made to Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund, c/o NMMC, 194 E. Main St., Fort Kent, ME 04743. To share condolences online, please visitLajoieFuneralHome.com.

STOCKHOLM - Norma Jean Sund, 87, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at her home in Stockholm, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 11, 1937, in Caribou, Maine, the daughter of Carl and Lillian (Oberg) Sandstrom.Norma is survived by her brother, John Sandstrom of Connecticut; children, Jon of Stockholm, Michael (Gloria) of Stockholm, Donna Quill (Michael Halloran) of Beverly, MA, and Peter (Shelley) of Orono, Maine; her grandchildren, Hope (Geoff) Gabric, Jeanne (Tony Profenno) Sund, Lily (Bobby) Lyons, Breanna Sund, Hanna Quill, Kathryn Sund (Kenny Colpritt), Hallie Quill, Karl Sund, Chris Rossignol, Seth (Danielle) Plante and Samantha Plante; and great-grandchildren, Landon, Kiera, Britta, Maeve, Aubrey, AJ, Cameron and Addisyn. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordan; and siblings, Vivian Merritt, Lillian Currie, Buddy Sandstrom, Gerald Sandstrom and Frederick Sandstrom.Norma is a graduate of Ricker College and went onto nurses training in Massachusetts, where she ultimately became a registered nurse. Her parents, along with some friends who camped in northern Maine, set Norma and Gordan, their son who was home on leave from the Navy, up on a blind date and the rest is history. They started their family in Massachusetts and, in 1964, moved back to Stockholm, where she was employed at Cary Medical Center - her whole professional career until her retirement in 2000. Norma and Gordon celebrated 59 years of marriage before his death in 2015.Norma was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was very active. She served as the Sunday school director and sang in the choir. Up until recently, she attended and hosted Bible study gatherings. Norma was known to her grandchildren for her Christmas rice pudding, her blueberry muffins, and her warm hugs.The family would like to extend a special thank you to her daughter-in-law, Gloria Sund, who provided the care for her that allowed her to live her last days in her own home.A service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 8 Donworth St., Stockholm, ME 04783, followed by a time of remembrance and refreshments at the church fellowship hall. Interment will follow the reception at the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Caribou at 2 p.m. Arrangements in care of Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover St., Caribou, ME 04736. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family atlancastermorgan.com.

FORT KENT - Terry L. (Pelletier) Murphy passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Maine Medical Center, in Portland. She was 71 years of age. Terry was born in Fort Kent, on November 1, 1952, with a twin brother, Larry. Her parents were Maynard and Nora Pelletier, both deceased. Terry graduated from Caribou High School in 1971. She went on to receive her bachelor's degree at University of Maine at Fort Kent, master's degree at Southern Maine University (PoGo), and a doctorate degree from Hofstra University in New York. After a few years teaching at the High School level, she joined the faculty at UMFK and retired in 2020 after 40 years, as a full professor.Besides her passion for teaching, she enjoyed reading, writing, painting, and especially cooking for large gatherings of friends and family.She is survived by her loving husband, John of 49 years; an older brother, Dale; her twin brother, Larry; and younger brother, Micheal. She also had an older sister, Dina (Pelletier) Kelly, that she was very close to who passed away a few years before. She will also be greatly missed by other family members and numerous friends but especially by several nieces and nephews that she loved so much.There will be a remembrance memorial for close friends and family at a future date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central Aroostook Humane Society or University of Maine at Fort Kent Foundation in her memory.

BANGOR - Kenneth Carr, 91, passed away unexpectedly June 7, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born in Brewer, March 14, 1933, son of Charles and Adah (Achorn) Carr.His most favorite things to do were going to car shows and being with his family.He leaves behind his loving family, wife, Dorothy; son, Jeffrey and his significant other, Kimberly; granddaughter, Nicole and significant other, Christian; a special brother-in-law, Fred and wife, Joyce; and many nieces and nephews.Per Ken's request, there will be a private burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Brewer at a later date. Condolences to the family may be expressed at

SWANVILLE - Vickie W. Otis entered the land of eternal sunrises on June 6, 2024, surrounded by her husband, Richard and sons, Chad and Ryan.A graduate of Belfast Area High School, Class of 1972. Vickie pursued higher education at Eastern Maine Vocational School, completing her clinical work at Thayer Hospital in Waterville. Vickie and Richard were wed on February 21, 1976. After marriage, the military took Vickie all over the world before settling in Waynesboro, PA, in 1983 where she and Richard raised their family.Vickie had a celebrated career working for the U.S. Government in various capacities before retiring as CFO for MC4 in the fall of 2005. Vickie was a lifelong volunteer and served the communities she resided in in many ways starting at an early age as a member of the Rainbow Girls, a member of the Eastern Star, and the Waynesboro Lioness Club.For almost 20 years Vickie has split her time in her happy places, the shores of Swan Lake in Swanville, ME, and the beaches of Myrtle Beach, SC, where many friendships developed with her snowbird family.Vickie was predeceased by her parents, Lewis and Charlotte Weaver; sister, Mary Dutch; and her beloved pugs, King Ralphie and King Lewie. Surviving is her husband, Richard; son, Chad (Niki); son, Ryan (Brooke); grandchildren, Mia, Thatcher, Jedsen, and Archer; brother, Michael (Ellie); brother-in-law, Dr. Jeffery Dutch; lifelong friend, Shelly Gilpatrick; and numerous extended families.All are invited to remember Vickie at a celebration of her life on June 21, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at the Waldo County Shrine Club in Belfast, ME.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Vickie's memory to The Waldo County Shrine Club Charitable Trust, P.O. Box 285, Belfast, ME 04915.Our family wishes to extend our sincerest gratitude to those who allowed us the time we were able to share with her. The staff of the Grand Strand Medical Center, Waldo County General Hospital, and Maine Medical Center all played a crucial role in her health journey."Make it a great day, celebrate life" - Vickie W. OtisMemories and condolences may be shared with the family at

LINCOLN - Harriet was taken home to the lord May 30, 2024, at the age of 101.She was predeceased by her parents; eleven siblings; and her husband, Vaughn, after 76 years of marriage. She is survived by her daughter, Gail Mccafferty and husband, Mark; daughter, Jolene Caron and husband, Terry; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. June 13 at Lincoln Cemetery. A full obituary will published in the Lincoln News and bowersfuneral.com.

RIVIERA BEACH, FL - A graveside service will be held for Shamus Oliver Smith on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at noon at Pierce Cemetery in Mars Hill, ME 04758. There will be a reception following at Wade McCrum's Barn at 25 East Blaine Road in Mars Hill, ME 04658.

BANGOR - Armand "Pitou" Pelletier, 73, passed peacefully on June 5, 2024, at a local health care facility. He was born in Grand Isle, Maine, to Merdrick and Jeanne Pelletier.He married the love of his life, Lorraine LaPierre in 1975. They met on a blind date and he always said she blinded him from the first time he met her and was still blind to this day. They moved to Bangor, in 1985 for employment and he always worked carpentry and maintenance. He could tackle any project and Lorraine referred to him as "Rent a Husband" always helping out her friends. His pride and joy were his homes of which he had a few and was always proud of them with beautiful landscapes and gardens. He always panicked when his basem*nts were completed because Lorraine would turn around and sell their home. He was always active until a few years ago when Parkinson's Disease and Afib took over. The neighbors would always ask "does he ever stop?" The answer was no, but they slowly saw him fading. Armand had a great life.He leaves behind his wife, Lorraine of 48 years; brothers and sisters, Gloria and husband, Jerry, Joanne Guimond, Marie Lagassey, Ann Marie Cayer and husband, Bicky, Gerald and wife, Gayle, Claude and wife, Vickie, Lionel and wife, Jane, and Don and wife, Paulette. He leaves a brother-in-law, Rod LaPierre and his wife, Linda; many nieces and nephews too many to list. Armand also had two special people that he called his surrogate kids, Scott and Cara Lavertu. He loved them like they were his own.A Christian service will be held at a later date. Arrangements trusted to Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, Bangor and Brewer. Messages and memories may be shared with his family on the tribute wall of

FORT FAIRFIELD - Robert W. Chambers, 63, husband of Sue M. (Brooker) Chambers, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday afternoon, June 6, 2024, in Fort Fairfield. He was born Sept. 11, 1960, in Fort Fairfield, the son of Wendell D. and Mary Raymonde (Cote) Chambers.He was a life-long resident of Fort Fairfield, where he attended local schools and also attended Washington County Technical Vocational School. He was a member of the Fort Fairfield ATV Club; was an assistant Boy Scout Leader of Troop No. 194, Fort Fairfield, and being a grandfather was his most important job.He is survived by his wife, Sue M. (Brooker) Chambers; one son, Gordan R. Chambers and his fiancée, Pamela F. Churchill; one daughter, Kylie Barnes and her husband, Chadwick "Chad" and one grandson, Benjamin Robert Chambers, all of Fort Fairfield; two sisters, Barbara and her husband, Robert York, of Fort Fairfield and Lora and her husband, Todd Towne, of Pittsburgh, PA; his special mother-in-law and friend, Maxine G. Brooker of Fort Fairfield; several nieces, nephews and cousins, including a special cousin, Janelle Cote of Fort Fairfield. In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by two brothers, Martin and Mark Chambers.Private services will conducted at a later date. Friends who wish may contribute in his memory to Aroostook Humane Society, 26 Cross Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Arrangements have been entrusted to Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield. Online condolences may be expressed at

CARIBOU - Andrew "Andy" Martin Marciniak, 53, passed from this life at his home in Caribou, March 19, 2024. He was born November 23, 1970, in Houlton, the son of William and Mary Ann (Childers) Marciniak. Andy was a devoted son, brother, and friend.A Liturgy Outside of Mass will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park St., Houlton. Those wishing to honor Andy's memory in a special way may make gifts in his name to the Ark Animal Sanctuary, or the Houlton Human Society, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park St., Houlton, ME 04730. Condolences may be expressed at

BANGOR - Bruce F. Kigas, 82, formerly Bangor and Brewer, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Hospice Care in Charlottesville, VA. Bruce was born November 22, 1941, in Chicago, IL, to Frank Kigas and Marie Michaud Milhalko.Bruce served in the United States Air Force in Korea, during the Vietnam War. This is where he began his warrior spirit. He belonged to the Naval Reserve (Seabees) and is a life member of the VFW Post 10087 in Beverly Hills, FL, and the Korean WarVet Association.Bruce was a member of the Bangor, Maine Fire Dept. for 20 years retiring as Asst. Fire Chief. While at Bangor Fire, he was instrumental in starting the Bangor Arson Squad, a training program, and the annex to the Public Library. He also became a State Fire Service Instructor. Bruce was a member of the Maine Fire Chiefs Association since 1977 and President of the Association in 1991. He served as Asst. Chief in the Town of Veazie for one year. Retirement was not one of Bruce's long suits. In 1987, Bruce joined the Brewer Fire Dept. as Chief until 1997. When you have it in your blood, you have it in your blood and as a firefighter, he continued with his warrior spirit.Bruce belonged to many charitable and social organizations during his life including as a member of the Brewer Kiwanis Club through the ranks to Distinguished Past President. He was the President of the Downeast Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association for several years, a member and Director of the Hernando Lions Club in Hernando, Florida, and Sgt -of- Arms of the Florida District O International Lions Club. Bruce served on many Boards including executive and advisory boards for The Salvation Army, Bangor Hose 5 Museum and member to the Engine 303 Restoration Committee. In Florida, he started a teaching program to make rosaries to be distributed throughout the world, "The Rosary Makers of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church". He continued this important work while living in Virginia, for our church, St. lsidore the Farmer Catholic Church. He made literally thousands of rosaries right up until the last few months of his life. This devotion to Mary gave him comfort knowing his time on this earth was ending, again, the warrior spirit.Bruce was predeceased by his parents; infant son, Timothy; and a stepdaughter, Amy Palmieri. Left to cherish his memory, Bruce is survived by his wife and caregiver, Anne "Terry" Murtha of Zion Crossroads, VA, a sister, Lavonne Catuara of Oak Forest, IL, a son, Scott Kigas and wife, Michelle, and family of Veazie; stepdaughter and caregiver, Sandra and husband, Geoffrey McGarrigle of Orange, VA; grandsons, Zachary Kigas of Coventry, RI, Dorninic McGarrigle and wife, Deanna, of Voluntown, CT, and David McGarrigle and partner, Gabriella Whitford, of Charlottesville, VA; a niece, Marie D'Amico and husband, Steve, and family of Oak Forest, IL; sister-in-law, Celie Murtha and husband, Nick Baudanza; nephews, Joseph and Christopher Baudanza of Bangor; and former daughter-in-law, Zack's mom, Jennifer and husband, Ryan Baker, of Brewer.Bruce requested that he be cremated. A funeral Mass was held at St. lsidore the Farmer Catholic Church on March 19, 2024, with Fr. Terrance Staples, celebrant. In his remarks Fr. Staples mentioned Bruce's warrior spirit having been called to the house or hospital over the years to be given the Blessing of the Sick and Last Rites. You are all good now, Bruce, good and faithful servant. A memorial service will be held at the Elks Club in Bangor, on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 12-2 p.m. Ceremonies will follow and immediately after a private service at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery will be held for the family. Donations in Bruce's memory may be made to Hose 5 Fire Museum, 247 State St., Bangor, ME 04401, or Brewer Fire Engine 303 Restoration, 151 Parkway South, Brewer, ME 04412. Message and memories may be shared with his family on the tribute wall ofkileyandfoley.com.

LAGRANGE - Scott W. Lufkin, 61, passed away June 4, 2024, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. He was born April 5, 1963, in Milo, the son of Eugene L. and Velma M. (Plourde) Lufkin.Scott was a hard working, self-described workaholic. He was never at a loss for a project or a job that needed to be done. Scott was extremely clever and there was nothing he couldn't fix, build, or invent to accomplish what he set his mind to. He could move and set a house trailer in ways nobody thought possible, or fell a tree with the help of a self made gadget to work smarter not harder.He loved his family and especially enjoyed extended family gatherings and would always bring Claudia or one of his boys along with him, so they could share those special times that he loved. Scott will be deeply missed by many, including long-time friends, Melanie and Avon Stanley, Melanie and Tommy Stanley, and Richard LaBree. Scott is survived by his wife, Claudia (Bolduc) Lufkin; three sons, Billy Knowlton, Kenneth Lufkin, and Edward Lufkin; eleven grandchildren, Carolyn, Kylee, Layla, Connor, Mildred, James, Damien, Blake, Mark, Jolene, and Carson; three stepchildren, Randy Adams, Travis Adams, and Shalene Cody; two brothers, Gerald Lufkin and his wife, Betty, and Carroll Lufkin and his wife, Diane; two sisters, Orilla Dionne and her husband, Robert, and Pamela Loughlin and her husband, Christopher; sister-in-law, Cathy Lufkin; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, and brother, Clyde Lufkin.A graveside memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2024, in the family lot in at Hillcrest Cemetery, Lagrange. A celebration of Scott's life will be held after at the Lagrange Fire Station. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at

PORTLAND - Harrison "Lefty" Homans passed away on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024, at age 96. Lefty was born in Bangor, Maine, on January 5, 1928, to Harry and Lida West Homans. Doted on by his mother, two older sisters and childless aunts, Lefty began his life as he ended it, surrounded by family and friends who adored him for his easy going nature, abundant charm, boyish grin, and love of a good time.Lefty graduated from Bangor High School, Fryeburg Academy and the University of Maine. He enlisted in the Army in 1946, spent time in Japan as part of the occupation force and finished his service as a motor pool driver in Washington, D.C., for the Pentagon. It was at the University of Maine, after his discharge from the service, that he met Margaret "Peggy" Thompson, who he married in 1955 and spent the rest of his life with. He was also fortunate to enjoy lifelong friendships with many of his college classmates and Kappa Sigma fraternity brothers until he became the last man standing.Lefty and Peggy settled in Bangor, and raised their two children, Fritz and Amy, in Lefty's childhood home on the middle block of Maple Street. Over the years, he declined promotions that would have required the family to move out of state. Lefty did not want his children to leave their friends and teammates, or the life he and Peggy were providing to them in a small city close to oceans, mountains and lakes. As a result, he gave them the gift of an idyllic childhood in Maine, with summers spent in a cottage on Penobscot Bay from which he commuted to and from work.In 1981, with an empty nest, Lefty and Peggy moved to Bath, Maine where they quickly made new friends and entertained frequently at their comfortable home on High Street. After a long career in sales, Lefty retired from Brockway Smith Company in 1993 and soon after, he and Peggy began dividing their time between Maine and Sun City Center, Florida. In 2002, they returned to Penobscot Bay where they spent summers in their cottage in Bayside village to be closer to their grandchildren. More friends, both young and old, again were quickly made.Although small in stature, Lefty was a gifted athlete who competed well into his 90s in both golf and swimming. Always looking for a way to earn spending money as a boy, Lefty began caddying at age nine and golfed every year thereafter until his eyesight failed him at 95. For many years, he competed in one or more senior leagues around the state, regularly winning his age group during the summer schedule of tournaments. As much as Lefty loved to win, what he most enjoyed was the comradery with his friends, especially those in his regular foursomes as they drove to and from the tournaments together and dissected in great detail the day's events.In his 50s, Lefty saw how much fun Peggy was having as a member of the Maine Masters swim team and decided to join, despite having only basic swimming skills. He became an accomplished swimmer over the ensuing decades, regularly competing at regional and national events around the country, and earned All American honors as a member of a relay at nationals. At 94, Lefty was still driving himself to the pool four mornings a week where he swam for an hour and was home for breakfast by 8.Lefty was also a lifelong downhill skier and he and Peggy spent many winters skiing at Vail and in Europe. He attributed his lack of ski injuries to what he described as his "survival crouch," which served him particularly well on Maine's icy slopes where he taught his children to ski and in his 80s skied with his grandchildren.Social to his core, Lefty made and diligently maintained countless friendships in his professional, golfing, swimming and skiing worlds. His well-worn address book was truly a thing to behold.Fully committed to fitness, Lefty was undaunted by the restraints imposed by COVID restrictions and during the winters of 2020 and 2021, he bundled up and walked four to six miles a day in all weather in his daughter's backyard in Portland. Snowstorms delayed his outings only as long as it took to snowblow paths around the yard. Needless to say, Lefty was not among those who gained weight or fell into physical disrepair during home confinement.A true son of Maine, Lefty knew every backroad and short cut to anywhere and everywhere. He loved driving through Maine best of all, but also lived for a good road trip. One memorable trip involved a three day drive from Florida to Maine, with two cats who stubbornly resisted sedation and yowled incessantly, but did not deny Lefty the simple pleasure of the open road. Lefty was also unparalleled in his ability not only to pack a U-Haul trailer, but in maneuvering it through Labor Day traffic on multi-lane urban highways in order to deliver his children and their belongings to their respective universities and apartments. He was at his finest making the required quick lateral traverse across three lanes of traffic to access Storrow Drive in Boston, from the north.Lefty's children were certain that his proudest achievements in life were his five holes in one. However, he was without question a loving father who spent years driving his children around New England, Canada, and the East coast to swim meets, standing on pool decks officiating their meets and rolling bleary-eyed into the driveway on countless Sunday nights, hours before the start of his workday. He was also the father who stood in the street at night after dinner and threw a baseball or football to anyone who wanted to play, gave pool deck pep talks to his children's friends before their events, and was reliably generous with his good humor. As a proud grandfather, he pitched in to help with infants and toddlers whenever needed and thoroughly enjoyed every stage of their young lives, especially after they were old enough to share a good laugh and private jokes.Lefty was predeceased by his son, Frederick "Fritz" Homans; and his sisters, Elizabeth "Betty" Hanco*ck and Gertrude McNally. He is survived by his wife of nearly 69 years, Peggy; his daughter, Amy Homans; grandchildren, Hannah and Harry Homans, and Noah and Nathaniel Youngren; former son-in-law, Harold Youngren; special Hanco*ck and McNally nieces and nephews; and dear friend, Leanne Pedro. Friends and family alike will remember him for his quick wit, charm, warm friendship, love of a good story, contagious grin, and twinkling blue eyes. (Lefty was likely the only person who could manage to make a prosthetic eye twinkle.) He was universally adored and will be missed by all.In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in Lefty's name may contribute to the Northport Golf Club, P.O. Box 187, Belfast, ME 048915, and dedicate the donation to the Junior Golf Program.A celebration of Lefty's life will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 11 a.m. at The Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, ME. A private interment will be held later this summer in Casco Village, Maine, a place cherished by Lefty since 1945.Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hanco*ck Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543. Condolences, and messages for his family, may be expressed by visiting: StrongHanco*ck.com.

BREWER - Cynthia Bunce Goss Triplett passed away on the evening of May 29, 2024. Known to her friends as Cindy, she was born to James and Doris Goss in Lynn, Massachusetts, on October 15, 1938. Her family moved to upstate New York, and then to Kentucky, where she attended the Louisville Collegiate School. Her mother insisted that she go to college, so Cindy attended Skidmore College in Saratoga, New York, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She became a Registered Nurse and worked as an RN before she then married Hervey Triplett in 1960 and had two children, Elizabeth and James.The Triplett family spent many years moving around the world - from Tennessee and Texas to East Africa (Uganda and Kenya), before making their way back to New England, and eventually to Holden, Maine, in 1978. After moving so much, Cindy was happy to settle in Maine, and called it home for the rest of her life, but she continued to travel both domestically and internationally often.Cindy's determination and independence was an inspiration to her family and friends; she worked as a RN as well as a psychiatric nurse at Acadia Hospital until her retirement at 80. She was an avid traveler, and each year she looked forward to taking a big international trip including travel to China, Chile, New Zealand, Germany, Russia, and many others. Cindy was always planning her next adventure with a dear friend. Two of her favorite post-COVID trips were a cruise down the Rhine and a cross-country road trip to visit the National Parks.Cindy loved life, she was curious and interested in everything, especially her family, friends and pets. She was an enthusiastic volunteer and loved being an active part of her community, from the Bangor Folk Festival to Leonard's Mills. Cindy was an engaged member of many clubs including the Sarah Whitman Hooker DAR, the PEO Sisterhood, Chapter A, Bangor, Maine, and the Shakespeare Club. Cindy also served on the Board of Directors of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra and contributed to many local organizations.Cindy is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth, her son-in-law, Donald, her nephew, James Stuart; and five grandchildren: Kayla and her husband, Benjamin; Judy and her husband, Cam; Karen; Rachel and her husband, Adam; and Ian. She was lucky enough to have two great grandchildren, Lucas and Nora, who brought her so much joy. She was predeceased by her parents; her brother, James Goss; her son, James Triplett; and her grandson, Andrew.Cindy's family remembers her as a nature and animal lover who was always up for anything. The world feels a little less magical without her in it.The family is planning a celebration of life for Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 225 French Street, Bangor, ME.

MILLINOCKET - Susan A. Johnson, 76, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at home. She was born May 22, 1948, in Millinocket, the daughter of Delmont and Eva (DeVoe) Higgins.Susan grew up in Millinocket, and was a graduate of Stearns High School, class of 1967. She worked for the Millinocket School Lunch Program when it started and for the following 18 years. Susan loved her cats, but spending time with her family was most important to her.She is survived by two sons, Jeremiah Johnson and Joshua Johnson; a granddaughter, Makenna; two brothers, Roger "Sonny" Higgins and his wife, Gayle, and Alan "Butch" Higgins and his wife, Lynn; a sister-in-law, Betts Cutliffe and her husband, Bob; a brother-in-law, Stanley Knox; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Susan was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, John Johnson; and four siblings, Constance "Connie" Higgins, Dolores "Dodo" (Higgins) Allen, Sally (Higgins) Knox, and infant brother Buddy Higgins.She will be deeply missed by her family and in the community. A graveside funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 10, at Millinocket Cemetery. To share condolences and memories, please visit

BANGOR and CHESTER - Kenneth King passed away June 4, 2024. For a full obituary and funeral details, visit

ORRINGTON and EDDINGTON - A celebration of life for Keith will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Edward K. Arey Community Center, 1160 River Road, Bucksport, ME 04416. Keith's family invites you to join them for some of his favorite foods, sweets and treats. A graveside burial at the Riverview Cemetery in Bucksport, will be held following the brunch.

FORT KENT and PORTAGE - Clara Ouellette, 94, peacefully passed into Eternal Life and into the waiting arms of her late husband on February 17, 2024. She was born June 6, 1929, in Madawaska, a daughter of the late Leo and Maria (Laferriere) Dubois, and was the beloved wife of 74 years to the late Lucien J. Ouellette.She worked as a waitress at former Dennis Lozier restaurant, Fort Kent, for several years and then moved to the Fort Kent hospital where she worked as a nurses' aide for several years. While raising her family, Clara also worked with Maine Potato Service, Presque Isle, and would assist many local farmers during harvest, including her father's farm. She was a skilled field worker and could pick over 100 barrels a day! Clara was a devout parishioner of St. Louis Church, Fort Kent, and rarely missed Mass, and she was proud to pass along her faith to her growing family.She is survived by four children, Rena Mae Belanger and her husband, Donald, of Portage, Patrick Ouellette and his wife, Janet, of Plainville, CT, Bernadette Mayes and her husband, Arelius, of Colorado Springs, CO, and Mark Ouellette and his wife, Barbara, of Palmer, AK; nine grandchildren, Donald Jr. and his wife, Lori, Danny and his fiancée, Connie, Brian, Jennifer, Patrick Jr. and his wife, Jessica, Christopher and his wife, Kendya, Cornelius and his wife, Angela, Reneé, and Tyler and his wife, KaiLeigh; fourteen great-grandchildren, Alex and his wife, Becca, Tyler, Kylah and her husband, Jarrett, Emma, Liam, Maia, Emery, Jada, Naomi, Carson, Journei, Shaina and her husband, Sean, Carter and Zachery; one great-great-grandson, Knox; three siblings, Bernadette Voisine of Fort Kent, Louis Dubois of Ocala, FL, and Raymond Dubois of Bangor; and many nieces and nephews.Besides her parents and her husband, Clara was predeceased by eights siblings, Sylvio Dubois, Clarence Dubois, Harold "Lenney" Dubois, Patrick Dubois, infant Mary Jane Dubois, infant Leo Paul Dubois, Annette Raymond, and Maurice Dubois.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, at St. Louis Church, Fort Kent. Family and friends may call Friday morning 9-9:45 a.m. at Lajoie-Daigle Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. To share condolences online, please visit LajoieFuneralHome.com.

CALAIS - It is with great sadness that Laura Marie Donovan, 57, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Laura was born in Limestone, on January 5, 1967, daughter of James and Matsuko (Shiina) Nixon.Laura graduated from Calais High School, Class of 1985, and on June 23, 1985, she married the love of her life, Troy Donovan. Through their 38 years of marriage, Laura and Troy raised 6 children and 4 grandkids. The love they shared for each other was endless, and was a true example of a happy marriage. Laura started her career in retail with Ames Department Store in Calais, and later with Walmart where she was the store manager for several years. Laura loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, fishing, and going on ATV rides. Cooking large feast for her family and friends was how Laura showed her love. She also loved going to Patriots games, and going to concerts with her closest friends and family. Laura lived to make memories alongside her family, specifically taking them to vacation at Disney. Most would have never known the battle that Laura was going through with cancer for many years. She faced her illness with bravery and strength and never let it define her. During the battle, her priority remained to continue making those memories and cherishing each and every moment with those she loved. Being a Mammie to her grandkids brought her the most joy, and it wasn't just her grandkids that called her Mammie, anyone who knew her knew that she was the "Mamster."In addition to her parents, James and Matsuko Nixon, Laura was predeceased by a sister, Barbara Kimball; and her father-in-law, Paul Donovan. Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Troy Donovan; six children, Justin Donovan and companion, Cassie Kerr, of Franklin, Jessica Raymond and husband, Chris, of Carmel, Brianna Donovan and fiancé, Jacob Robbins, of Calais, Derek Donovan of LA, Piper Donovan of Calais, and Samuel Donovan of Calais; four grandchildren, Brielle, Jamison, Jayce, and Caleb; sister, Kathy Barnard and husband, Maurice, of Calais; three brothers, James Nixon and wife, Teresa, of VA, John Nixon and wife, Terri, of FL, and William Nixon of VA; mother-in-law, Carol Donovan of Calais; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Joanne and Ricky Cushing of Cooper, Jeffrey Donovan of Calais, and John Kimball of NY; special friend, Amy Barnard of Lubec; and many nieces and nephews.Laura's memory will forever live on through all that knew and loved her. Her strength, support, smile, and resilience will always be remembered. She was loved beyond measure and will be dearly missed.In keeping with Laura's wishes, there will be no services. Donations in Laura's memory may be made to the Beckett Center, Activity/Special Olympics Fund, P.O. Box 384, Calais, ME 04619. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at MaysFuneralHome.com.

LAGRANGE - Janet A. Smith, 85, beloved wife of Robert "Bob" Smith for 68 years, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2024. She was born in Milo, Maine, on July 4, 1938, the daughter of John and Bessie (Russell) Freese. Janet and Bob made their home in Derby, and in later years, LaGrange.She is survived by five children, Nancy (Herbie), Gordon (Carol) Linda (Rob), Julie (Carl), Greg (Dina); six grandchildren, Eric, Adam, Jason (Rosie), Nick (McKayla), Jodi, Allison (Justin); and five great grandchildren; Hunter, Autumn, Chase, Annalise and Jesse. Janet also leaves behind a brother, Duane (Wanda); brother-in-law, Douglas (Priscilla); sister-in-law, Jean, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Rodney; granddaughter, Kristie; and two siblings, Jane and Dale.Relatives and friends are invited to the Bradford Baptist Church, 461 Main Rd., Bradford, ME, on June 18 at 1 p.m. for her service, officiated by Pastor Don Booker. After the service you are invited to a time of fellowship in the church dining room. Condolences to the family may be expressed at

SEBASTION, FL - Barbara E. Sproul (née Blinn), 80, died after a brief illness May 29, 2024. She was born April 6, 1944, in Bangor, the daughter of William and Margaret (Obey) Blinn.Barbara graduated from John Bapst High School, Class of 1963. She earned an associate degree in University of Maine. She worked in the Brewer School system for 20 years. She loved to paint and sew. She enjoyed RVing across the country with her husband during her retirement. She volunteered for the Legion of Mary.Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Charles V. Sproul; and her four children, Tree Heckler, Vincent Sproul and his wife, Carolyn, Peter Sproul and his wife, Dianna, and Linda Marie Sproul; seven grandchildren; and her three siblings.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 768 Ohio St., Bangor, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 11 a.m. followed by the Rite of Committal at Mt. Pleasant Catholic Cemetery. All are welcome to share conversation and refreshments at the Parish Hall of St. Mary's Catholic Church, immediately following the service. Those who wish to remember Barbara in a special way may make gifts in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by visiting stjude.org/content/dam/en_US/alsac/donate/pdfs/Printable%20Donation%20Form%20English.pdf. Condolences to the family may be expressed at

WINTERPORT - Guy "Bill" Forbush Hunter Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024, at Maine Medical Center with his beloved son, Glenn, by his side. He was born June 20, 1932, in Wellesley, Mass., the son of Evelyn (Bunn) and Guy Forbush Hunter Sr.Bill grew up in Wellesley and came to Cape Rosier on the Penobscot Bay in Maine to work summers, where he met his future wife, Reta. After he graduated from the University of Maine with a major in Agriculture, they were wed in 1955 at a small church in West Brooksville. Together they had two wonderful children, Glenn and Deborah. The family of four enjoyed exploring Penobscot bay by boat, then sharing that love with the younger generation of Hunters.Bill worked in the poultry industry for a few years and then was a salesman for the Bristol Myers Company until retiring in 1987. After retirement he indulged in many hobbies involving transportation, or as he put it: "things that go places." He was especially interested in helping Amtrak travel to Maine, restoration of the Katahdin ("Kate") on Moosehead Lake, the revival of the WW&F narrow-gauge railway, and helped organize the Maine-ly T tour in which he ran his Model T during the tour each year.He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Reta; son, Glenn (bun-a) of Fort Collins, CO; grandson, Jeffrey of Copenhagen, Denmark; granddaughter, Adrienne (Jedidiah Matthews) of Steamboat Springs, CO. He was predeceased his parents, Evelyn (Bunn) and Guy Forbush Hunter Sr.; and daughter, Deborah Hunter.Those who wish to remember Bill in a special way may make donations to: Northern Light Health Foundation, EMMC Deborah Hunter Research Fund for Cystic Fibrosis, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402-0931. A celebration of life will take place at 1 p.m. June 26, 2024, at Alamoosook Lakeside Inn, 229 Soper Road, Orland, ME 04472. For full obituary, go to BrookingsSmith.com.

LINCOLN - Joyce Ella (Potter) Harding (August 26, 1930, Lincoln - June 2, 2024, Lincoln) was the daughter of Arthur and Effie (Mott) Potter. She and C. Harold Harding were married (1948) for 71 years. Joyce worked for the Lincoln Trust Company, Mattanawcook and Lincoln Maine Federal Credit Unions, served as President, Northern Penobscot Chapter of Federal Credit Union. Joyce graduated from Mattanawcook Academy, 1948. She belonged to Lincoln's First Congregational Church, Pilgrim Daughters, Couples Club, Jaycee Wives and was State Secretary, Maine Jaycee Wives.The couple was members of "Barney's Bunch," Holiday Rambler Recreational Vehicle Club (#47627), HoRaMe Chapter 33, Tampa Bay Ramblers Chapter 353, traveling all U.S. states, Canada, Florida in winters and, once, Joyce to Barbados. Joyce was Amateur Ham Radio Operator #WAIYZZ, enjoyed sports throughout life, was key in the local dialysis unit's startup and donated to individuals striving for respective goals.Survivors are children, Dorothy Harding, Betty Keller (John Bennett), Holly McCafferty (Tim Buck), and Stephen (Lisa) Harding; brother and sister-in-law, Elliott and Bonnie Potter; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Predecessors include her parents; brothers, Dalton Arthur and Kennard Lee Potter; husband, C.Harold Harding; sisters-in-law and husbands, Eunice (Arnold) Sibley, Ann (Billy) Jones; and other family members and friends.Joyce appreciated the home care of "Hal & Jo's Angels" and care at Colonial Health Care. Donating her body to UNE for study, she requested donations to American Cancer Society. Services to be announced.

HAMPDEN - Glendon Dean, 94, of Hampden, Maine, passed away on May 31, 2024, in Bangor.He started a long and varied working career at the Bangor YMCA while still a teenager. His list of employers included Rivers & Gilman Canoe Factory, Hartford Rayon, Lane Construction, Eastern Maine Medical Center, Beacon Realty, and several others. He ended his working days as a self-employed handyman due to the many referrals that came his way.He was a man of many talents and interests. As a schoolboy, he was often found on the playing fields and courts of Bangor, although his passion was football. Later as a young man, he learned to ski at Kings Mountain in Brewer, and continued to ski into his 60's at every mountain in Maine, and several in Colorado. He was a promising boxer as a teenager and once participated in a bout against the state middleweight champion. When working at Rivers and Gilman, he canoed on the rivers and streams of Maine. He was also a participant in the Kenduskeag and Souadabscook canoe races, finishing 3rd in the inaugural race of the latter. Later he was an avid boater and sailor on the lakes and bays of Maine. When on dry land, he loved taking his motorcycle around the backroads of the state. Not to be forgotten, he always had time for a game of football, basketball, baseball, or paddle-tennis with his kids and their friends in the backyard.When at home he spent his free time with many pursuits. He read poetry and quoted many classic American poets. During the winter months, he built several wooden model boats and read extensively about the Civil War and WWII. During warmer weather, he worked his flower gardens and haunted yard sales to grow his large and eclectic antique collections. Lastly, he could usually be found at the Bangor Raceway when the horses were running, making his final bet last fall.He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Natalie (Bryant); children, Sharon Horr (David), Glendon Dean (Laurie), Kevin Dean (Rae Ann), and Trevor Dean (Colleen); grandchildren, Jason Horr (Erin), Christopher Horr (Denise), Tracy Low (Ben), Keith Dean (Amy), Matthew Dean, Sean Norcross (Ray Bechtold), Shannon Nelson (Donavan), Erin Denny (Quinn), Trent Dean (Shannon), and Tatum Dean; great-grandchildren, Riley Kenny, Joshua Horr, Devin Horr, Ellie Horr, C.J. Horr, Kyle Horr, Maria Low, Lauren Low, Eliot Dean, Declan Dean, Zachary Nelson (Cynthia), Amanda Nelson, Eliot Denny, Caleb Denny; and one great-great-grandchild, Evelyn Nelson. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and their families.Visitation will be on Thursday, June 6, from 4-6 p.m. at Riposta Funeral Home in Belfast. A graveside service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in West Hampden, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hampden Historical Society. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at ripostafh.com.

Dec 9, 1931 - Betty (Gross) Billings, age 92, passed away peacefully May 24, 2024, at St. Andre Health Care, Biddeford, Maine. She was born December 9, 1931, to Elmer
and Dorothy (Webb) Gross.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Thomas Eaton (son-in-law); Sidney Gross (brother); Judy Lorraine Billings (daughter); and Everett Billings (husband). Surviving Betty are her 6 children, Kathleen (Billings) Eaton, Dana (Barbara) Billings, Brian (Annette) Billings, Beth (Paul) Bigler, Jerry (Prudence) Billings, and Brad (Suzanne) Billings; as well as her 11 grandchildren, Ben (Stephanie) Billings, Marissa (Zach) Billings, Amanda Bigler Brunswick, Joseph Bigler, Ryan Billings, Josh Billings, Cameron Billings, Connor Billings, Dominick (Elizabeth) Billings, Delaney (Kyle) Billings and Desmond Billings. Also surviving Betty are her 7 great-grandchildren, Adalyn, Robby, Brenna, Kendra, Brianna, Everleigh, and Abigail; along with several nieces and nephews.
Betty had many passions that included knitting, reading books and sharing them with others (during her stay at St. Andre's she was resident librarian and donated over 100 books to the facility), baking cookies and dog treats, sending cards for every occasion to everyone she knew and volunteering at Island Nursing Home. She was a lifetime member of Eastern Star and long-time member of Stonington Methodist Church, where she loved to sing in the choir. She held many employment positions which included working at the Stonington Town Clerk office, Peterson's Pharmacy and Commercial Fisheries News, where she loved to proofread all the articles for the upcoming edition.
Betty's immediate family offers appreciation to the staff at St. Andre Health Care for the wonderful care they gave mom.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Greenwood Cemetery, Oceanville, Maine. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stonington Public Library, PO Box 441, 64 Main Street, Stonington, ME 04681, (207) 367-5926 or stonington.public.library@gmail.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, where online condolences may be shared: bragdonkelley.com.

TROY - Philip Shibles, 89, of Troy, passed away on June 1, 2024. Phil was born August 26, 1934, a son of Burchard and Helen Shibles.Philip was a very motivated worker and enjoyed a variety of activities in his spare time. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and 4-wheeling. One of his favorite hobbies was vehicles. He owned and operated a garage right in his hometown of Troy, he also sold used cars for 50 years, where he enjoyed meeting new people and getting to know all the residents of his hometown. Philip was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Marilyn (Shibles) Kitchen; and a brother, Kenneth Shibles.Philip is survived by his siblings; a sister, Mura (Shibles) Knights; his brothers, Richard and Brian Shibles; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his two special friends Melissa Nealley and Darrell Dawson, who meant the world to him, and of course, his loyal feline friend, Buddy.Phil's family and friends would also like to thank Inland Hospital ICU staff for everything they've done. There will be no services at this time. For those who wish to leave written condolences, may do so at

NEWPORT - Jean Mae Lagasse, 65, passed away at home on May 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 28, 1959, in Weymouth, Massachusetts.Jean graduated from Merrimack High School in New Hampshire, class of 1977. She went on to have a variety of jobs, but her favorite one was the title of daycare provider where she was known as "Miss Jean" by her littles and their parents. Jean loved spending time working in her gardens and each holiday season brought a new theme to her front porch which was admired by many.Jean is survived by her husband of 25 years, Phil Lagasse of Newport; a daughter, Bethany and husband, Justin Veazie, of Hampden; a daughter, Stephanie Lagasse of Bangor; four grandchildren that she adored, Kelsey, Caleb, Brayden, and McKenna; sister, Sandy St. Pierre; her twin sister, Joan Leadbetter; brothers, James Driscoll and Gregory Driscoll, who all fondly refer to her as Mrs. Walton.Jean was predeceased by her daughter, Kara Shanahan; her parents, Nathan and Pauline (Woodard) Driscoll; and two brothers-in-law, Peter Leadbetter and David St. Pierre; and a special nephew, Eric Driscoll.Services will be held at Morses Corner Cemetery in Corinna, at 11 a.m. on June 23, 2024. A celebration of life will follow at Cervesas Southwest Grill in Newport, Maine, at 1 p.m. For those who wish to send flowers, may have them sent to the cemetery at the time of the services date. For those who wish to leave written condolences, may do so at

HERMON - Olive Frances (Ogilvie) Bragg, 98, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, in Bangor, Maine, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 23, 1926, in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of James H. and Cassie E. (Salisbury) Ogilvie.Olive spent her early years growing up in Otis and graduated from Bangor High School in 1945. She dedicated 47 years of her life to teaching Sunday School, imparting wisdom and faith to generations of children. She also had a fulfilling career, working at Merrill Trust Company and Diamond International. Olive enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including knitting and crocheting, writing poems, reading her Bible, praying, singing, and most of all, spending precious moments with her family.Olive was predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Forest A. Bragg Jr.; two sisters, Viola Bolstridge and Mildred Goode; brother, Llewellyn Johnson. Olive leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory, including her two daughters and their spouses, Pamela and Richard Simpson, Nancy and Dale Foster; six grandchildren and their spouses, Thomas Estes Jr., Michelle and Matthew Costa, Kimberly Foster, Melissa and Christian Funari, Katie and Thomas Martinello, Matthew and Hannah Foster; ten great-grandchildren, whom she fondly called "Her Buddies," Christian, Chase, Liam, Olive, Levi, Noah, Lucy, Millie, Eleanor, and Graham; as well as two dear nieces, Iver Crosby and Gladys Merrill.Olive's family expresses heartfelt gratitude to Ross Manor Rehab and everyone who has reached out with love and support during this difficult time. Olive will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew her.A funeral service to honor Olive's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center Street, Bangor. Friends are invited to call from 12 p.m. until the time of the service. All are invited to share conversation and refreshments at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center Street, Bangor, immediately following the service. Interment will take place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hermon. Condolences to the family may be expressed atBrookingsSmith.com.

KENDUSKEAG - A celebration of life ceremony will be held for Marie Irene Bartlett on June 15, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Kenduskeag Village Cemetery on the Kenduskeag Levant Road, Kenduskeag.

MILLINOCKET - Join us for Conrad Bulley's Celebration of Life at 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, at the Northern Timber Cruisers Snowmobile Club on Millinocket Lake Road. Come share a meal and memories of a good man!

CORINTH - Pamela Jeane Wright, 57 years old of Corinth, died May 31, 2024. She was born on August 20, 1966, to Howard and Janet Savoy in Batavia, NY.Pam graduated high school in LeRoy, NY. She married Mark Wright on June 24, 1995. She had a stepdaughter, Rebecca; and four sons, Tristan, Kacey, Ian, and Ty. She helped out at the local schools for a number of years and was a wonderful mother. She enjoyed road trips, and visiting her family in New York.Pamela is survived by her husband, Mark; five children, Rebecca, Tristan, Kacey, Ian, and Ty; her four granddaughters, Elinor, Vivienne, Katheryn, and Dorothy; and siblings, Sue, Howard, and Gladys. She was preceded in death by her mother, Janet; father, Howard; and stepfather, Jim.

BUCKSPORT - John "Jack" Noel Meade of Bucksport, Maine, (formerly of Mashpee, MA) followed the LORD home on May 25, 2024, after a long struggle with dementia. He was born in Boston, on Christmas Day in 1937, the son of the late Philip and Marguerite (McCarthy) Meade. He was predeceased by his sister, Marguerite (Meade) Woodbury and her husband, David, of Hyannis, MA; his nephew, David Woodbury Jr. of Cape Cod; and his devoted niece, Susan (Woodbury) Caiello of Liverpool, New York.Jack graduated from Boston College in 1959 and spent his lifetime career in Needham, Massachusettes' public schools, first as a high school science teacher, science department chairman and baseball coach, and eventually as an administrator in the town's Pollard and Newman Middle Schools.He enjoyed playing tennis and golf with his buddies Fred, David, Bob, Al and Howie. After retirement in 1995, he earned a Master Gardener certificate and worked for local nurseries on Cape Cod, exhibiting his talent and love for cultivating and arranging flowers.He is survived by his wife, Jane (Harvey) Meade; stepdaughter, Lisa Marie Parker and her husband, Keith; his precious cat, Disco of Bucksport; Patricia (Woodbury) Mulcahy and her husband, John, of Scituate, MA; Janet (Woodbury) Bailey and her husband, Sam, of Hanson, MA; nephew-in-law, Donald Caiello of Liverpool, New York; and several great-nieces and a great-nephew.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Bucksport, ME, on June 12, 2024, at 11 a.m. Interment will be held on Cape Cod, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, Pine St., Barnstable, MA, on June 27, 2024, at 11 a.m.In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack's memory may be made to: Alzheimer's Disease Association: ALZ.org or the Bucksport Animal Shelter, P.O. Box C-1, Bucksport, ME 04416 or an animal cause of your choice. Arrangements by Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home Bucksport.

MILLINOCKET - Barbara Marie (Condon) Waters passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2024, in the presence of her loving family at the age of 95. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in Sharon.She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from Boston University. She was a member of the Phi Gamma Nu Business Sorority and wrote for the university newspaper. She had an internship at the Boston Globe. After graduation, she worked for the trade magazine New England Printer and Lithographer, followed by several local papers in Massachusetts, before joining the Katahdin Times in Millinocket. As editor, she fulfilled her lifetime dream of bringing unbiased news to her readers.She was as devoted to her community as to her beloved family. She was active in St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, leading study groups and volunteering at the church thrift store. She was also involved with the Millinocket Memorial Library and Millinocket Historical Society. In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling, reading, and playing Bridge. She stepped foot on four continents, often accompanied by her sister-in-law, Constance (Waters) Niedzinski.She was predeceased by her dear husband, George Francis Waters; and her two brothers, Paul and Francis Condon. She is survived by her five children, Ellen Gustafson (spouse David), Barbara Waters, William Waters, Kathleen Longwaters (spouse Robert Long), and Lawrence Waters (spouse Bonnie), as well as five grandchildren: Erick Gustafson, Bryan Gustafson, David Gustafson, Jessica Belanger, and Kyle Waters. She is survived by 14 nieces and nephews, along with great-nephews and great-nieces.A memorial Mass will be held for Barbara at St. Martin's at 11 a.m. on June 13 followed by interment and a luncheon in the church. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church (thrift store, capital campaign, etc.) at christthedivinemercyparish.org/give, or to the Millinocket Memorial Library at millinocketmemoriallibrary.org/donate, or Millinocket Historical Society at www.millinockethistoricalsociety.org/copy-of-donate. Her intrepid character, generosity, and warmth will be missed, but she will live on in the hearts of many. All who have met her have been touched by her care and concern and integrity. She was loved. To share memories and to leave condolences, please visit

MAPLETON - Raymond W. Kinney, 80, went to be with his Lord, Friday, May 31, 2024, while at the Aroostook House of Comfort, with his wife and family by his side. He was born April 2, 1944, in Blaine, the son of Shirley and Mildred (Tompkins) Kinney.Ray attended schools in Blaine, Robinson, and Mars Hill. He then served in the United States Army from November 11, 1965, until his honorable discharge in November 1967. He served a tour in Vietnam, where he received a Bronze Star.After returning home from the military, he attended Ricker College for three years, where he studied business management and salesmanship.Ray worked for Slipp Ford Garage for twenty-two years and for Carroll's Auto Sales for nearly eighteen years, along with many jobs before and during that time. He was a very hard worker, and in his younger years held two and three jobs at a time.Ray was an avid fisherman and hunter. He especially enjoyed his time spent with his lifelong friends fishing during ice out and spending time at Red River Camps hunting with many of those same friends.Ray and his wife, Vicki, enjoyed snowmobiling, camping, and traveling.He is survived by his wife of thirty-three years, Vicki (Hughes) Kinney; sons, Roland Kinney of Mars Hill and Mathew Patterson of Old Orchard Beach; a daughter, Rachel Debra Reyes of Newport News, VA; a very special granddaughter, Holly (Jamal) Malone of Newport News, VA; great-granddaughter, Devina Malone; and great-grandson, Elijah Malone. Ray is also survived by two sisters, Shirlene Wheeler of Easton and Joy Kinney of Morristown, FL; three brothers, Laurence (Sharon) Kinney of Glenburn, Robert Kinney of E. Plantation and Carl (Celeste) Kinney of Independence, MO. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cousins, whom he loved very much. In addition to his parents, Shirley and Mildred Kinney, Ray was predeceased by both sets of grandparents; and an older sister, Opal Touchard.A graveside service with military honors will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Worth Grendell Cemetery, 773 Grendell Rd., Chapman, with Pastor John DeFelice officiating. Those who wish to remember Raymond in a special way may make gifts in his memory to the DAV Smart Ricker Chapter #10. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at

BANGOR - A service for Sonja, who passed away January 28, 2024, will be held 11 a.m. Friday June 14, 2024, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 540 Essex St., Bangor. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments immediately after the service. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Bangor. Condolences to the family may be expressed at

LIMESTONE - Howard G. Williams, 88, went home to be with Jesus Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was born July 13, 1935, in Aroostook, NB, the son of Hubert and Amanda (Cote) Williams.Howard was a hard-working man who cared deeply for his family. He was self-employed for most of his life and a true entrepreneur. He loved being a business owner which he did by selling mobile homes, owning a hardware store, car wash, construction company, and by being a landlord.Howard also loved serving at the Caribou Assembly of God with his family. He was on the board for many years helping direct and guide the church body. No matter where he was even at camp Howard would find projects to keep him busy. He loved spending time with family and friends and will be truly missed by all.He was predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Walline Williams; his parents; brothers, Stewart and Hank Williams; sisters, Tina McCarroll, Gloria Soucie, and Carolin Williams.Howard is survived by his son, Jerry and wife, Deana, their two children, Mariah and her husband, Justin McLauchlan, Adam and his significant other, Alexis Coiley; daughter, Penny and her husband Brian Sr. and son, Brian Jr.; great-grandchild, Finley McLauchlan; brother, Larry Williams; and sisters, Sharron Stair and Sandra Farney. His greatest joy was his grandchildren and great-grandchild.Friends and family may call 1-2 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2024, at Caribou Assembly of God. There will be a service at 2 p.m. followed by interment at the Lyndon Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at

JACKSON - Maine and the planet have lost a kind and good steward. Mick Womersley died suddenly on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, hard at work in his shop on the family farm in Jackson, Maine. None were ready for Mick's unforeseen departure, least of all his cherished wife and daughter.Mick was one of the most generous, honest, loyal, and hard-working humans we will ever have the pleasure of knowing. His recipe for a fulfilling life included a productive homestead, effusive care for family and friends, a loyal dog, revelry in wilderness, constant learning, and fixing broken things - be they mechanical, electrical, financial, or bureaucratic.Mick is survived by wife, Aimee Phillippi; daughter, Edana; and sister, Carol (Womersley) Beer and her husband, Wayne. He is also survived by a phalanx of friends and learners who will never forget him and who will live better lives because they knew Mick.A celebration of Mick's life will be held later this summer. Donations in Mick's memory may be made either to his favorite charities, Heifer International or Good Shepherd Food Bank, or to Edana's Next Gen college fund (contact Aimee for details).Please read Mick's full obituary online at:

ORONO - Andrew Joseph Wallace, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024, after a brief illness in Bangor, Maine. Andrew was born March 29, 1930, to William and Anna (Rooney) Wallace in Brooklyn, New York, the oldest of their ten children.He graduated from St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School on January 14, 1944, and Holy Trinity High School in 1948. He attended the Maryknoll Seminary in Lakewood, NJ, for two years, and then transferred to Brooklyn College. During the Korean War, he enlisted in the Brooklyn Air National Guard and was called to active duty at March Air Force Base in California, where he served from 1952 to 1953. When he returned to NY, he graduated from St. John's University in 1954. He then began business school at night at NYU and it was there that he met Adrienne Higgins, a girl from New Jersey, in his Economics 101 class. In 1956 they graduated with their MBAs. They were married in Upper Montclair, NJ, on August 25, 1956, and settled into their first apartment in Bloomfield, NJ. Their first daughter, Roseanne, was born in 1958.While working at Pan Am airlines in the labor department, Andy again attended night school, and in 1960 he received his law degree from Fordham University. Soon after, Andy and Adrienne began looking for a home on Long Island to be closer to JFK airport and decided on Malverne, NY. Daughters Adrienne and Mary Kay were born in 1963 and 1965. Andy left Pan Am to start his own law practice on Long Island. He later partnered with George O'Haire and Mike Wallace to start a firm, Wallace, O'Haire and Wallace, in Hicksville, NY. He practiced law until his retirement in 1995, often taking on pro bono work and offering support for many non-profit and religious organizations.Andy volunteered with numerous organizations throughout his life. He was involved in Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, the Holy Name Society, the Parish Council, Momma's House and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He was a Malverne Little League coach, helped with the CYO teams at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and was eager to help his wife, Adrienne (who was also a force of volunteer energy), with Girl Scout activities too! When the girls moved on to high school, he and Adrienne helped with many Sacred Heart Academy functions. During his retirement, Andy traveled several times with a group from the Rockville Centre Diocese to help build homes and water wells in a small village in the Dominican Republic.Andy and Adrienne supported the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) with legal work and fundraising efforts as the organization expanded from a soup kitchen in Hempstead to a large social services network serving the homeless on Long Island. They were honored for their work at the INN Gala in 1996. Andy continued to volunteer at the soup kitchen in Hempstead for many years. Later, he volunteered at soup kitchens in Maine and Michigan while visiting daughters there. Wherever he went, he humbly made himself of service.Andy was involved in the Nassau County Democratic Party, running as a candidate for Mayor of Malverne, Nassau County District Attorney, and Town of Hempstead Presiding Supervisor. Although he never won an election, he made an impact and great friends through it all.Spending time with the extended Wallace and Higgins families was a priority for Andy and Adrienne. There were many gatherings which created cherished memories. Andy and Adrienne loved to travel; they took the three girls on trips across the country, to Europe, to Canada, and many local trips. Andy enjoyed summer days with family and friends at the Sun and Surf Beach club in Atlantic Beach, and over the years, he worked on his golf game with Adrienne, and then with many friends in his retirement.Andy and Adrienne were devastated when daughter, Mary Kay, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in third grade, but made Mary Kay's treatment and care part of the family routine. It was a very difficult time when she died in 1983, after graduating from Sacred Heart Academy. Supporting efforts to find a cure to CF remained important to Andy for the rest of his life.Andy's first wife, Adrienne, died in 1999 of ovarian cancer. In 2003, he married, Joan Clark, also from Malverne, and together they spent time in Southampton, NY, and Vero Beach, FL, sharing their new love with friends and family. Sadly, Joan died in 2005.Andrew spent his last 20 years in Michigan and Maine, close to both his daughters, sharing in the lives of his eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He enjoyed attending their many sporting events, graduations, weddings and holiday celebrations. Reminding them often to "Hit the books and then hit them again!" In fall 2022, Andrew moved to Dirigo Pines in Orono, Maine, an assisted living facility close to daughter, Adrienne and her husband, Dave. In his final years, Andy continued to read his newspapers and books, follow Notre Dame football, and take at least two walks every day. He enjoyed phone calls with family and friends, and trips to New York for the Wallace clan gatherings - known affectionately as AFOOFA (All for One, One for All).Andrew was predeceased by his parents; his first wife, Adrienne; his second wife, Joan; his daughter, Mary Kay; sister, Marie (Bill) Csorny; brothers, William, Donald, John (Ann), Thomas (Claire), James (Karen) and Joseph; sisters-in-law, Karen (James), Maryann (Robert) and Rosemary Higgins Cass; and brothers-in-law, Peter Cass and Michael Higgins. He is survived by his brothers, Robert and Douglas (Jill); brother-in-law, Bill Csorny; and sisters-in-law, Jeanne Higgins, Ann, Claire, and Jill. Andrew is survived by his daughters, Roseanne Horne and Adrienne Carmack; son-in-law, David Carmack; his grandchildren, Bridget Horne Christian (Chris), Michael Horne (Jaqueline), Katie Horne Rozelle (Curt), Maggie Horne Perry (Eddie), Andrew Horne, Anna Carmack, Mary Carmack, Adrienne Carmack, David Carmack (Molly), Thomas Carmack, and Allie Carmack; as well as his treasured great-grandchildren, Adelyn Christian, Benjamin Christian, Jonathan Christian, Olivia Horne, Colin Horne, Kevin Horne, Adrienne Rozelle, Patrick Rozelle, and Jasper Perry. Andrew will be deeply missed by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, as well as stepchildren and stepgrandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.Andy will be remembered by his family, friends and everyone he met for his friendly smile and welcoming sense of humor. The family wishes to thank the staff at Dirigo Pines, the Maine Veterans Home and St. Joseph Hospital for their compassionate care.Living out his faith, by serving others was a guiding principle for Andy, who signed every note and card, "Peace". May his prayer for many holy, healthy, and happy years continue to bless us all.Visitation will be held at Flinch and Bruns Lynbrook, New York, on Friday, June 7, from 4 to 9 p.m. A funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Malverne, New York. Burial will follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, New York. The family invites relatives and friends in Maine to celebrate Andy and share conversation and refreshments at Dirigo Pines (Orono, Maine), on Thursday, June 13, from 6-7:30 p.m. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at cff.org or to support The INN's mission to serve hungry and homeless Long Islanders with dignity, respect, and love. You may offer a donation in memory of Andrew online at the-inn.org/donatefunds and choose the give in "honor/memory" option.

WALDOBORO - A celebration of life service for Kenneth L. Swasey, who passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024, will be held at Bunker Hill Baptist Church in Jefferson, Maine, on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 4 p.m. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hall Funeral Home of Waldoboro.

VAN BUREN - Simone (Violette) Dubay, 86, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, surrounded by her family. Her last few days were filled with visits from those who loved and admired her. The care she received at Borderview Rehab and Living Center along with EMMC was commendable beyond words.She was born September 15, 1937, in St. Leonard, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Romeo and Victoire (Theriault) Violette and married her beloved Cecil Dubay in 1958. Their marriage lasted 46 years until Cecil predeceased her in 2004.Simone worked most of her career for Sears Roebuck & Company eventually owning and becoming a Sears Catalog Sales Merchant in Van Buren. For many years, she served as a distinguished board member for the Gateway Federal Credit Union. Along with her full-time business, her strong work ethic and dedication led her to Borderview Rehab & Living Center caring for the elderly on weekends as a CNA for several years. She eventually became Supervisor of the Dietary Department. Working at Borderview brought her great pride and a sense of duty to those she served. She continued to advocate for residents at Borderview until her last days.Along with her love of the outdoors, she so loved watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow and prosper. She had very special relationships with her grandchildren throughout the years, which leaves them with many cherished lifetime memories. Faith and prayers brought her peace and comfort throughout the years. Praying a daily rosary was most important to her. In her retirement years, she especially enjoyed trips to California to visit her sister and explore the West Coast.She is survived by; two daughters, Cecile Sirois and her companion, Carl Maldonado, and Vie Doucette and her husband, Greg, all of Van Buren; one son, Pierre Dubay and his wife, Donna, of Pelletier Island, St. Agatha; Simone's love extended to her six grandchildren, Hank (Sarah) Sirois, Michael (Alexis) Sirois, Robbie (Mandy) Dumond, Katie (Taylor) Dumond, Sarah (Bud) Soucy, Noelle and Noah Dubay; great-grandchildren, Brooklynne, Henry, Maddie, Darcy, Demi, Lucy and Jacob; stepgreat-grandchildren, Jonah, Giselle, Velina, and Kelton; five siblings, Roger (dec. Edwina) Violette, Jean Marc (Mariette) Violette, Marcella (Fred) Laforge, James (Paulette) Violette, and Joan (David) Jackson; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Simone was predeceased by her husband; a brother, Pierre "Pit" Violette, and a stepgreat-grandson, Audric.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at St. Bruno-St. Remi Catholic Church, Van Buren. Relatives and friends may greet the family Tuesday morning 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Lajoie Funeral Home, 118 High St., Van Buren. Interment will be in Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery, Caribou. In lieu of flowers, donations in Simone's name may be made to: Peter Carbonneau Scholarship Fund, c/o SAD 24, 169 Main St., Suite 101, Van Buren, ME 04785 To share condolences online, please visitLajoieFuneralHome.com.

DELTONA, FL, and HERMON - Michael E. Peavey of Hermon, Maine, and Deltona, Florida, passed May 22, 2024.

CORINTH - J. Wesley "Wes" Haney, 98, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, at the Veterans' Home in Bangor. He was born November 20, 1925, in Houlton, ME, the son of Lyman and Mary (Tidd) Haney. He married his high school sweetheart, Edith, on November 22, 1943. They celebrated 80 years of marriage together.Wes served in the United States Navy during WWII. They moved to Massachusetts for a number of years, and he worked for the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) as a welder. They moved back to Maine in 1976 and settled in Corinth. He worked for Sargents in Stillwater, until he retired.Wes loved the outdoors, loved to hunt, and belonged to the Big Bucks Club. He took pride in his large vegetable gardens and would take some of the produce to the Corinthian Manor for the seniors to enjoy. He received The Boston Post Cane as the Oldest Resident of Corinth in 2024 at 98 years of age. It had been 20 years since a man had received this award.Surviving is his wife, Edith (Allen); daughters, Anne Martin, Ellen Martin, and Susan Dugay; sons, Jim, Daniel, Joseph, Patrick, John and Bill; sisters-in-law, Polly Smith, Lucy Strout, Eleanor Bickmore and Priscilla Allen; twenty-eight grandchildren; sixty-six great-grandchildren; thirty great-great-grandchildren, and four great-great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers, Paul, Alexander and Philip; sisters, Mary Allen, Therese Henderson, Margaret Simonds and Marie Haney; son, Stephen; grandsons, Carl Huber and Kyle Martin. Thanks to all of the St. Joseph Hospice team, we couldn't have done this without you, and special thanks to Judy and Brenda. Thanks also to all at the Veterans' Home who were so caring and made us feel like family.Relatives and friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2024, at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 768 Ohio Street, Bangor. All are invited to share conversation and refreshments following the Mass in the Parish Hall of St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be in St. Benedict's Cemetery, Benedicta, ME.Those who wish to remember Wes in a special way may make gifts to St. Joseph Hospice, P.O. Box 403, Bangor, ME 04402-9960 or the Maine Veterans' Home Bangor, 44 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.

MILLINOCKET - Ronald Frederick Preo, age 69, of Millinocket, Maine, was called to his eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024. Ron was born to the late Patricia Preo Anderson and Ralph Preo Jr. on January 9, 1955, in Hartford, Connecticut.Ron was a graduate of Lewiston High School, class of 1973. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy as an Air Traffic Controlman, Petty Officer Third Class, from 1973 to 1977. Ron dedicated his life to serving others, both in his military service and his civilian career. He was a Firefighter/Fire Inspector with the Lewiston Fire Department, as well as a skilled Millwright, Mason, Master Carpenter, and Cabinet Maker. Ron also ventured into entrepreneurship, owning multiple small businesses throughout his life.A man of many talents and interests, Ron was a past commander of the American Legion Post 80, he was a community service advocate and a member of the veteran honor guard, He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, collecting precious metals, weekly poker games with good friends, poetry and above all, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, whom he cherished dearly.Ron was predeceased by his father, Ralph Preo Jr.; mother, Patricia Preo Anderson; stepfather, Marcel Lavoie; and sister, Roxanne. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Susan Preo; his three children, Jonathan Preo and significant other, Kerri, Jennifer Preo, and James and Kirsti Preo; their mother, Constance Preo; three stepdaughters, Audra and Daniel Lyman, Alysha and Kenny Boutaugh, Amanda Whirty and fiancé, Freddie King; 20 grandchildren, Dylan, Tyler, Austin, Justin, Demetrios, Shaun, Cole, Kevlin, Alexander, Ally, Jacob, Ben, Nathan, Emily, Kaleb, Leah, Nicole, Nicholas, Trevor and Jaxon; two brothers, Dan and Debbie Lavoie, and Rick and Bobbi Lavoie; three aunts, Margaret "Peggy" Whirley (godmother), Joan Hebert, Doris Webster; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.Ron will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. His legacy of service, love for his family, and dedication to his community will forever be remembered.Ron will be laid to rest at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 200 Mount Auburn Avenue, Auburn, ME 04210 on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 1 p.m. A celebration of life in honor of Ron will be held at the American Legion in Millinocket, Maine, on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 2-6 p.m.The family would like to thank the team at Cancer Care of Maine and CHCS hospice for their wonderful care. Any donations may be made to the Millinocket American Legion or the Katahdin Area Support Group in Ron's name.

PALM BAY, FL - Glenwood Earl O'Donal went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 25, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born on January 16, 1934, to Edgar and Deborah O'Donal.He is survived by his loving spouse, Angie, whom he was married to for 67 years. Glenwood is also survived by his six children, Glenda VanDine, Glenn O'Donal, Lori Rossignol, Randy O'Donal, Lorna Cox and spouse, Gregg, and Ruthie Carver and spouse, Andrew. He is also survived by his 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; and by his brothers, Dale and John. He was predeceased by his parents; and siblings, Francis, Wayne, James and Ruth. He was also predeceased by 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sons-in-law, Evan VanDine and Vern Rossignol; and a daughter-in-law, LeAnn O'Donal.Glenwood had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.Please join us as we celebrate his home going on June 12, 2024, at Medway Church of God, Rt. 157, Medway, ME, with the Rev. Paul Cushman officiating. Visitations will be 10-11 a.m. Service will be 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Burial will immediately follow the service for the Immediate family only please. Luncheon will follow the burial at Calvary Temple A/G, 2 Orchard St., East Millinocket, ME.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA - Ronald "Ron" J. Grandmaison, 80, of Fredericksburg, passed away at home on Saturday, May 25, 2024, with his beloved wife of 54 years, Maureen "Cookie" Grandmaison, at his side. He had been suffering from multiple health issues over an extended period of time.Ron was born and raised in Maine, the oldest son of Joseph Grandmaison and Gertrude Picard Grandmaison. Ron graduated from Madawaska High School in Maine, and was active in winter sports. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967 as an electronic technician. He met his wife, Cookie, while attending school in Washington, D.C., Ron and Cookie were married in 1970. Upon graduation in 1971, he worked as a consulting engineer for many years. He obtained his professional engineer (PE) license in 1977. In 1987, he was hired by the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. Coast Guard) to provide technical advice regarding telecommunications regulatory issues impacting the agency. Ron retired in 1999.Ron had several lifetime interests, but foremost was his fellowship with the Amateur Radio Community. He was a licensed Extra Class licensee granted by the Federal Communications Commission. He shared lifetime relationships with "hams" around the world and was particularly fond of his almost daily interaction with a group of "hams" called the "knuckleheads," of which he was a founding member.Ron and Cookie resided part-time in Eagle Lake, Maine, for over 20 years and they enjoyed close relationships with family in the area. They also established lifelong friendships in the community. They delighted in traveling to Canada, particularly Quebec City and the Gaspe.Ron Grandmaison's impact on the world of communication and his warm camaraderie with fellow radio enthusiasts will be remembered fondly. He leaves behind a treasure trove of cherished memories and a lifetime of relationships. His beloved wife, Cookie, was his rock, and his brother in Maine shares in the profound grief of his loss.Ron is survived by his wife, Cookie Grandmaison; brother, Mason Grandmaison; sister-in-law, Margaret Grandmaison; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, James Grandmaison.A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Let us remember Ron for his professional achievements and the kindness he extended to all who crossed his path. In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Ron's name. Online guest book is available at