Obituaries

Justin Searway

Apr 12, 2025

Justin Allen Searway, 42, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025 after a short, sudden, illness. He was born on September 18, 1982, the son of Donald 'Donnie' Oliver Searway Jr., and Renee (White Searway) Waterman, of Glenburn, ME.

Justin was very artistic; he loved to draw. He loved time spent with his precious nephew, Sebastian, and his...

Scott Browne

Apr 11, 2025

Scott C. Browne

August 5, 1931 - April 11, 2025

Scott C. Browne, 93, of Hampden, Maine, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025. He was born on August 5, 1931, in Oakfield, Maine, the son of Albert and Almeda (Carr) Browne.

Scott graduated from Presque Isle public schools and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Maine at Presque Isle. He...

Robert "Bigfoot" Martin

Apr 10, 2025

Bradley- Robert "Bigfoot" Martin, 77 passed away on April 10, 2025 at home, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Old Town October 15, 1947, the son of Robert and Margaret (Labree) Martin.

Bob graduated from Old Town High School, Class of 1966. He served in the U.S. Army from1968 to1972, stationed in Belgium. Bob was employed...

Tammy L. Estabrook

Apr 5, 2025

HOULTON - Tammy L. Estabrook, 52, passed away April 5, 2025, at a Bangor hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born February 26, 1973, in Goffstown New Hampshire, the daughter of Gordon and Linda (Conlogue) Estabrook.

Tammy graduated from Goffstown High School, Class of 1993. In 2008, Tammy moved to Haynesville, Maine, where she spent the remainder of her life....

Betty 'Annie' Brown

Apr 4, 2025

Betty "Annie" Brown, a beloved member of her community and devoted friend to many, passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of honesty, warmth, and quiet strength. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know her.

Annie attended Plainview High School in Long Island, NY. She earned a bachelor's degree in...

Sharon Weeks

Apr 4, 2025

Sharon M. Weeks, 77, of Kenduskeag, passed on April 4, 2025, at a Bangor nursing home. She was born October 29, 1947. She grew up in Rio Vista CA, the daughter of Wilbur and Dorothy (Lahaie) Callaway.

Sharon enjoyed a long prosperous life that had many different adventures, though she never met a challenge she could not overcome. In her first...

Judith N. Gormely

Apr 3, 2025

BREWER - Judith Noreen Gormely, a vibrant storyteller, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on April 3rd, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on August 15th, 1946, Judith lived a life filled with adventure, creativity, and an unwavering love for her family.

A proud graduate of Brewer High School, Judith furthered her education at the...

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...

Heather A. Sullivan

Mar 17, 2025

In loving memory of Heather Blaisdell Sullivan.

BANGOR - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Heather Sullivan, a devoted mom, cherished friend, and a light in the lives of all who knew her. She left the world on March 17, 2025, at the age of 52, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and unwavering strength.

Born...

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....