Obituaries

Thomas Jordan

Mar 29, 2025

Thomas Michael Jordan grew his wings March 29, 2025. Thomas was born in Bangor December 15, 1989; the son of Ronald & Deenie (Dunton) Jordan.

In addition to his parents Thomas is survived by his children Noah, Isiah, Gunner & Levi Jordan; sister Sarah Dunton & her partner James Helsley and nieces Khloe, Zoe, Alyssa & Autumn; grandparents Butch & Cindy...

Bret A. Cantwell

Mar 24, 2025

HERMON - Bret A Cantwell, 41, died unexpectedly March 24, 2025 at a Bangor hospital. He was born February 10, 1984, in Bangor, to George Jr. and Debbie (Shaw) Cantwell.

Bret attended Hermon schools and was a Diesel Mechanic since he was 16. He worked at Lee’s Concrete for 3 years. He loved pull trucks, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, camping and most...

Louis Israel "Woody" Wood

Mar 21, 2025

Louis Israel Wood

KENDUSKEAG - Louis I. “Woody” Wood, 86, passed away March 21, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 5, 1939, in Old Town, Maine, the son of Augustin Wood and Madeline Elizabeth (Spencer Wood) Gonyer.

Louis was quite a comedian, making people laugh wherever he went! He was loved by all who knew...

George Bridgham

Mar 19, 2025

George "Joe" Arthur Bridgham, 80, of Bangor, Maine, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 17, 2025. Born in Bangor on December 26, 1944, he was the son of Arthur and Lavaughn "Peggy" (Jordan) Bridgham.

Joe was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Lavaughn "Peggy" Bridgham; his beautiful wife, Linda Elaine (Grant) Bridgham; and his sister, Judy Boyce.

He...

Ruth Price

Mar 14, 2025

Ruth Anne Price finished her earthly journey and was promoted to her heavenly home on March 14, 2025. Her beloved niece and caregiver, Mary (Bingham) Anderson, and great-great-niece Brittany Greenlaw, were with her in her final moments.

Ruth was born on January 5, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Cecil and Lillian (Magill) Price. Also preceding...

Roseann Grant

Mar 11, 2025

Roseann S. ( Brown) Grant

Passed away peacefully March 11, 2025. She was born on June 30, 1943

She was predeceased by her parents Mary Brown and Lewis Brown.

She had a long history of working in the shoe factories in Old Town.

She finished her career of over 30 years at Orono Commons as a housekeeper.

She spent most of her life living in...

Barbara Smith

Mar 8, 2025

Barbara Lorraine Smith

Bangor, Maine

Barbie Smith died peacefully at her home in Bangor on March 8th 2025. Barbie was born on April 15th 1932 in Bangor Maine the daughter of Merle B and Dorothy (Boynton) Bartlett.

Barbie graduated from Hermon High Scholl class of 1950. After graduation Barbie married the love of her life and high school sweetheart,...

Linda Lougee

Mar 5, 2025

Linda (Speed) Lougee, 82, embraced in the loving arms of her daughter Julie, passed peacefully, on March 5, 2025, at her home in Williamsburg TWP. She was born in Milo, Maine on December 19, 1942 to Philip Speed and Dorothy (Pratt) Speed. A proud graduate of Foxcroft Academy (1960), Linda frequently reminded her husband that she first attended school in...

Laura Monteith

Mar 3, 2025

Laura L. Monteith, 77, passed away peacefully on March 3rd, 2025. She was born on September 7th, 1947, in Bangor to Fauad Maroon Joseph George and Hildred Wilma (Lane) George.

Laura was proud to have been a dedicated dispatcher for many years at a local cab company. She enjoyed reading, good music, and had a love for her family...

George Topliff

Feb 27, 2025

Bob Topliff, 94, of Veazie, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025. Born in Akron, Ohio, Bob grew up impressing his friends and family with his athletic talents.

Excelling in football, basketball and baseball, Bob attended and graduated from Akron University. After marrying his wife, Carol, and having their four children, Bob and his family frequently embarked on adventures in their...

Dorothy Butler

Feb 27, 2025

Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness surrounded by her loving family. Dottie loved the ocean and going to camp and visiting family She enjoyed playing cribbage, Yahtzee, Ludo and cards with family and friends She enjoyed going to the casino. She loved having family gatherings, she enjoyed cooking for everyone.

She was predeceased by her loving husband (Jr.)...

Lawrence K. Holland

Feb 21, 2025

CARMEL – Lawrence K. “Larry” Holland, 61, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 21, 2025, at a Bangor hospital. He was born January 13, 1964, in Bangor.

Larry spent 33 years serving with the Maine Army National Guard; his units were his second family. He served in the 262 in Bangor, 1136th in Bangor, 240th in Augusta and the 286th in Bangor....

Dustin J. Broome

Feb 20, 2025

OLD TOWN - Dustin J. Broome, 21, died unexpectedly February 20, 2025, at his home. He was born July 7, 2003, in Caribou, Maine, the son of Wayne David Broome and Nicole Marie (Dufresne) Ferree.

Dustin graduated from Maine Virtual Academy, Class of 2021. Dustin enjoyed gaming and listening to music. He loved to read and watch anime. He also enjoyed...

Valerie Fleming

Feb 17, 2025

Valerie Alice Pelkey Fleming

05/16/54 - 02/17/2025

Valerie passed away at her home in Bangor at 6:37am holding her daughter's hand.

Val was pre-deceased by her Mother Theresa Godreau Pelkey, Father Lewis Pelkey, Brothers: Ray Pelkey, Robert Pelkey, Gary Pelkey, and Terry Pelkey, and sister Bonnie Wilson.

Val left behind her only daughter Kyra Pelkey Kimball, granddaughters Kaitlynn Brown and Madyson Kimball, Grandson's Zachary...

Shane Smith

Feb 15, 2025

Shane Michael Smith, 36, passed away on February 15, 2025. Born on February 16, 1988, Shane grew up in the beautiful woods of Maine, where he developed a deep love for the outdoors. He spent his childhood playing hockey, camping, fishing, snowboarding, and embracing all the adventures nature had to offer. His adventurous spirit was matched by his passion for...

Rose Stocker

Feb 13, 2025

Rose Evelyn McLaughlin Stocker "The Lunch Lady" Exeter, ME

In the early morning hours of February 13, 2025 our dear Rose, passed peacefully at a Bangor Hospital, after a long battle with many illnesses. Rose was born to Gertrude (Black) and Arthur Frisby McLaughlin on July 11th, 1948 in Winterport Maine. She graduated from Dexter High School and...

Helene Haggerty

Feb 12, 2025

Helene F. Haggerty, born June 6, 1936, formally of Bangor, passed peacefully on February 12th at the Meadows Assisted Living in Old Town. She will join her husband Daniel and infant son, Mark in a spring burial in the Union Cemetery in Holbrook Ma. Helene is survived by her son David Haggerty and his wife Eileen, her daughter Linda Murphy,...

Lavone Walters

Feb 7, 2025

LaVone J Walters, 95, passed away on February 7, 2025 at a Bangor hospital. She was born December 3, 1929 in Coldwater Township, Butler County, city Greene, IA., a daughter of Herman and Elizabeth B. (Pagles) Rover.

She graduated from high school at a country school in Coldwater. She drove truck for many years with her husband. She...

Anthony Bellantoni

Feb 7, 2025

Anthony "Tony" John Bellantoni, age 70, passed away on February 7, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 16, 1954, in Tucson, Arizona, to Anthony and Lucile Bellantoni, both of whom preceded him in death, Tony was the proud son of Italian immigrants and one of six siblings. He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Rose,...

James Corey

Jan 24, 2025

James (JC) Jeffrey Corey- was joined once again with his love Kristi Sickles on Friday, January 24, 2025. JC born July 2, 1952, was the oldest of 6 kids born to Peanut and Lorraine Corey.

Thanks to the complete dedication of his stepdaughter Morgan Sickles and her fiancé Adam Toner, step granddaughters Bailey and Britney Toner and many...