Obituaries

Albert Schultz

Albert Schultz

Apr 2, 2021

Albert Schultz Brewer Albert Schultz died unexpectedly on April 2, 2021. The world has lost a kind, caring and gentle soul. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on March 13, 1997. He graduated from Mattanawcook Academy in 2016 with perfect attendance. He had fond memories of the time he had spent at Maine Maritime Academy. Albert was a man of...

Earl Mckusick

Earl Mckusick

Mar 31, 2021

Earl Alfred McKusick was born July 13th, 1920, in Bangor, Maine, and passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021, in Kenduskeag, Maine, surrounded by his loving daughter, Cindy and her family. He was a lively and strong 100 years young. Earl was the son of the late George A. McKusick and Florence Sarah “May” Urquhart McKusick of Bangor, Maine. Earl...

Therese Chasse

Therese Chasse

Mar 20, 2021

Hermon - Therese Chasse, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bangor, Maine. She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on May 29, 1933. Therese was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed spending time on her tablet and all activities, especially bingo at Solstice Senior Living, where she lived....

Barbara Bostrom

Barbara Bostrom

Mar 11, 2021

Barbara Jean (Stuart) Bostrom Orono, Maine Barbara Jean Stuart Bostrom, formerly of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away on March 11, 2021. She was an avid gardener who also enjoyed crafting and sewing. Barbara was predeceased by her loving and devoted husband, Donald A. Bostrom, in September of 2000. Barbara is survived by her five children: Paula, Peter, Carl, David and...

Ronald Perry

Ronald Perry

Mar 4, 2021

LAMBERT LAKE- Ronald R. Perry, 68, passed peacefully March 4, 2021, with family by his side. He was born April 17, 1952, in Lambert Lake, the son of Shirley Stover. Ronnie married the love of his life, Alodie Caissie, they settled in Lambert Lake and proudly raised three children together. Ron worked most of his years in the woods but...

Matt Gallant

Matt Gallant

Feb 19, 2021

Matt A. Gallant, Jr. Matt Albert Gallant, Jr. 40. passed away at his home in Bangor, February 19, 2021. He was born in Bangor, March 15, 1980 the son of Matt Albert Gallant, Sr. and Carol Ann Bushey. Matt was a father of surviving children, Austin Coffin, Destiny Gallant, Beverly Gallant, Chloe Gallant, Matt has two surviving brothers, Joshua J....

David Leclair

David Leclair

Feb 17, 2021

David T. LeClair, 78, died unexpectedly February 17, 2021. He was born July 12, 1942. He was predeceased by his mother and father, three brothers, and several sisters. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara LeClair; daughter, Sonya Gomm and significant other, Todd Berlucchi; Grandchildren, Desiree Veino, Veronica Dunlay, Jasun Dunlay, Gavin Berlucchi; and a dear friend,...

Shirley Fowles

Shirley Fowles

Feb 12, 2021

Shirley Clark Fowles Shirley Fowles, 93, died peacefully February 12, 2021 at home, surrounded and held by love. She was born on May 25, 1927 in Carmel, the daughter of Helen (Hanscom) and Charles Clark. Shirley was a lifelong teacher—from having her own nursery school, to teaching 5th grade at Zippel Elementary in Presque Isle and also Adult Education. She...

Becky O'Neil

Becky O'Neil

Feb 2, 2021

Becky Jean O’Neil passed away unexpectedly on February 2nd, 2021 at her home in Clifton, Maine. Becky was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 11th, 1965 to Wayne and Vicki O’Neil. She grew up in Baileyville, Maine, with her two younger siblings Paul and Vera. After graduating from Woodland High School, Becky moved to Bangor, Maine, where she met her...

Elaine Bertolino

Elaine Bertolino

Jan 29, 2021

Elaine C. Bertolino (Benedict), 71, passed away January 29, 2021 in Bangor, Maine. She was born September 1, 1949 to Herman and Ruby (Hazel) Benedict. Elaine met James Bertolino in 1969 and they married May 3, 1970. Over the next 50 years they filled their lives with love, family and friends who became family! She flawlessly coordinated countless fun-filled trips...

Roy Melody

Roy Melody

Jan 20, 2021

MACHIAS Roy Melody - It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Melody on January 20, 2021 to be with his Lord and Saviour at age 76. Roy was born in Wilmington Delaware in 1944. A graduate of the University of Delaware, He was a very successful drug and alcohol counselor for over 30...

Stuart Shedd

Stuart Shedd

Jan 12, 2021

LEVANT - Stuart Lee Shedd, 51, passed away unexpectedly January 12, 2021. He was born February 25, 1969, in Millinocket, Maine, the son of Stuart Shedd and Sally (Leet) Wilson. Stuart graduated from EMTC after high school with a degree in food technology. He loved cooking for his family and created his own chicken soup recipe he called “The Stu”....

Donald  Shumaker

Donald Shumaker

Jan 2, 2021

LILY BAY TWP and BANGOR — Donald F. Shumaker, 90, died peacefully on January 2, 2021 after a brief stay at Togus VA Medical Center's hospice unit in Augusta. He was born in Bangor on December 19, 1930, the son of Francis and Helen (Parker) Shumaker. He grew up in Bangor and graduated from Bangor High School. After high school...

Charles  Berry

Charles Berry

Dec 28, 2020

Corinth- Charles “Charlie” L. Berry Sr., 79, died December 28, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born February 22, 1941 in Bangor, the son of Lloyd and Katherine (Pinkham) Berry. Charlie graduated Bangor High School in 1959. He then started working for his father's company, L.E. Berry & Sons. After his father’s passing, Charlie owned and operated...

Norma Soltow

Norma Soltow

Dec 26, 2020

BANGOR and OLD TOWN- Norma Jean Soltow, 75, passed away peacefully December 26, 2020. She was born October 21, 1945 in Old Town, the daughter of Harry Floyd and Yvonne Marie (LaBlanc) Smith. Norma’s hobbies were, crocheting, coloring adult color books, crafting, and shopping with the girls. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brothers, Alfred and...

Rockey Smith

Rockey Smith

Dec 24, 2020

BANGOR - Rockey A. Smith SR., 71, passed away December 24, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born September 8th, 1949, in Bangor. Rockey graduated from Governors Baxter School for the Deaf in 1966. He was a hard-working man, working in shoe shops around Bangor, then delivering for the Bangor Daily News with his wife Linda...

Jonathan Deveau

Jonathan Deveau

Dec 17, 2020

BANGOR - Jonathan Deveau Sr., 45, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at a Bangor hospital on Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born November 23, 1975, in Bangor, he son of Michael Deveau Sr. and Carol Kent. Jonathan grew up in the Bangor area and developed an early passion for swimming. He was a member of the YMCA...

Tyler Poole

Tyler Poole

Dec 15, 2020

Bangor – Tyler Poole, 29, died unexpectedly December 15, 2020, at a Bangor hospital. He was born July 24, 1991. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Poole; brother, Riley Sherman; and many family members and friends; also, his loving girlfriend April Colby. Tyler will be greatly missed.

Mary Pinkham

Mary Pinkham

Dec 15, 2020

Harrington - Mary Elaine (Danforth) Pinkham, 85, passed away December 15, 2020 at her home due to heart complications. She was born January 20, 1935 in Bangor, the daughter of Mary Louise (Wood) Danforth and Clyde Danforth. She lived in Maine all her life. She attended Brewer High School & a nursing program in Portland. She was a stay-at-home wife...

Rose Murphy

Rose Murphy

Dec 8, 2020

GLENBURN – Rose Marie Murphy, 66, died peacefully in the care of her family December 8, 2020, after a seven-year battle with cancer. She was born May 12, 1954, in Machias, ME, the daughter of Gordon and Bernice (Armstrong) Farris. Rose was a Bangor High School graduate. Following graduation, she attended Beal College. She worked over 20 years for Anzac...