Obituaries

Daniel Castonguay

Daniel Castonguay

Dec 24, 2019

BANGOR - Daniel “Danny” Louis Castonguay, 58, passed in the privacy of his home on December 24, 2019. He was born June 2, 1961, in Farmington, the son of Louis Murray Castonguay and Vivianne Rose Alma (Bouchard) Castonguay Gagnon of Livermore Falls. Daniel attended Livermore Falls High School as a part of the class the Class of 1979 before enlisting...

Wilbur Ranney

Wilbur Ranney

Dec 15, 2019

ELLSWORTH - Wilbur Nathan Ranney passed away peacefully on December 15, 2019, after a period of declining health. He was born April 1, 1937, in Old Town, the son of Nathan Ranney and Arvilla C. Ranney. He was raised in Bangor by his mother Arvilla and step-father, Anthony Verceles. Wilbur was a graduate of Bangor High School. He served in...

Brandon Ashe

Brandon Ashe

Dec 9, 2019

Brandon Mark Ashe June 10, 1982 –December 9, 2019 Brandon graduated from Brewer High School, class of 2000. Following graduation he was a high-end painter, working on several expensive homes on the coast with his dad and brothers. He enjoyed driving his red Camaro, loved camping and fishing with his dad, brother Jason, Grandfather Ken, and grandmother Delores. He enjoyed...

Jesse Wilson

Jesse Wilson

Nov 29, 2019

Orono – Jesse Richard Wilson II, 62, passed away November 29, 2019, at his home with his family by his side, after a long illness. He was born July 2, 1957, in Bangor, the son of Jesse Richard and Dorothy Lucille Wilson. Jesse graduated from Bangor High School. Following graduation, he worked for the Bangor Daily News in the mail...

Virginia Lafond

Virginia Lafond

Nov 24, 2019

BANGOR Virginia “Ginny” LaFond entered into eternal rest on November 24, 2019. She was born May 8, 1937 in Stoneham, Massachusetts, the daughter of Francis and Grace (Curtis) LaFond. She grew up in Wakefield, Massachusetts and moved to Belfast, Maine in 1947. She attended Crosby High School, graduating class of 1955. Ginny moved to Bangor in 1959 and worked at...

Joanne Mcintosh

Joanne Mcintosh

Nov 8, 2019

BANGOR - Joanne (Cobb) McIntosh, 88, passed peacefully November 8, 2019. Joanne was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1931. She was the daughter of Dollie Marie (Brisbin) Cobb and Wilfred Elton Cobb, Sr. Joanne is predeceased by her husband, Alvah (Bill) McIntosh. She is also predeceased by her siblings: Wilfred Elton Cobb, Jr., Kenneth Cobb, and Vicki Cobb Burdin....

Gordon Caldwell

Gordon Caldwell

Nov 5, 2019

Gordon Charles Caldwell Winterport Gordon Caldwell, 81, passed away November 5, 2019. He was born May 23, 1938 the son of Charles and Irene (Sayre) Caldwell, Sr. Gordon retired from the Hampden school system, a job he loved. Surviving are his beloved wife Helen S. (Blaisdell) Caldwell; brother, Charles C. Caldwell, sister, Darlene Stafford and brother Dana L Caldwell &...

Margaret Boucher

Margaret Boucher

Nov 2, 2019

Margaret A. (Stubbs) Smith-Boucher, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on November 2, 2019. She was born December 26, 1931 in Burnham, the daughter of Bernard C. and Edith M. (Pipes)) Stubbs. She is survived by her sisters, brother, “her boys”, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Interment will be private for the family.

Donna Forgue

Donna Forgue

Oct 31, 2019

BREWER- Donna Marie Forgue, 58, passed away on October 31, 2019 after a brief illness. Donna was born in Lewiston, Maine on December 19, 1960, the daughter of Arthur Forgue and Claire Provost Forgue. She had three sisters; Linda, Debbie and Kim, and one brother, Arthur. Donna was supported by OHI for the past 39 years and touched the lives...

Elizabeth Herbest

Elizabeth Herbest

Oct 17, 2019

HERMON – Elizabeth Ann (Dickinson) Herbest, 87 died Oct. 17, 2019 peacefully at her home with her family. She was born June 20, 1932 the daughter of Laurel and Laura Dickinson. Elizabeth, “Betty”, attended Lawrence High School and then found the love of her life in Alton Herbest Sr. and was married almost 58 inseparable years. She was a homemaker,...

Melissa Raymond

Melissa Raymond

Sep 30, 2019

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Melissa Mae Raymond (Richards), 51, passed away peacefully September 30, 2019. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born June 11, 1968, in Dover-Foxcroft, the daughter of Carroll L. and Aseneath M. (Badger) Richards. Melissa attended schools in the Dover-Foxcroft area. She worked various jobs early in her life, but she truly enjoyed...

Caroline Miller

Caroline Miller

Aug 25, 2019

Caroline Miller, 84, flew away with the angels on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at a local hospital. She was born August 3, 1935 in Bangor, the daughter of H. W. and Myrtle C. (Sheehan) Maddocks. She was educated in the Bangor school system, graduating from Bangor High School, class of 1953. Caroline received her Bachelor’s degree from Nasson College, majoring...

Jean Penney

Jean Penney

Jul 31, 2019

GREENBUSH - Jean M. Penney died July 31, 2019, at a Brewer healthcare facility. Born April 22, 1946 in Hampden, the daughter of Lawrence B. and Linnie M. (Warren) Brown. In addition to her parents, Jean was predeceased by a brother, Lawrence W. Brown. She is survived by her husband, Tim Penney; brother, Thomas W. Brown; sister-in-law, Diana Brown; a...

Richard Ellis

Richard Ellis

Jul 24, 2019

BANGOR - Richard A. Ellis, 77, went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2019 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was born on March 14, 1942 in Milo, the son of Arno L. and Ruth (Davis) Ellis. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jaqueline A. Ellis; sons, John Patrick Ellis,...

Shirley Alley

Shirley Alley

Jul 9, 2019

JONESPORT – Shirley E. “Crow” Alley, 74 passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019 at a Bangor hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 29, 1944, in Jonesport to John and Arlena Alley. In his younger years he loved softball and played on many teams, his all-time favorite was The Downeasters. He also dug...

Winnifred Anderson

Winnifred Anderson

Jul 8, 2019

MARS HILL – Winnifred M. Anderson, 88, passed away July 8, 2019. She was born October 16, 1930, the oldest daughter of Max and May (Stetson) Brayson. Winnie was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed time with her grandparents, Flossie and Arthur, as a young girl. She loved animals, dancing, and yodeling. She and Donald met after he returned...

Carolyn Scripture

Carolyn Scripture

Jul 6, 2019

BREWER - Carolyn “Eskimo” Scripture, 73, passed away on July 6, 2019 surrounded by her family. Her beautiful music will be missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy-Lee Bond of Florida; grandchildren, Elizabeth Dowling, Kevin Morse of Orrington, Samantha Wilson and her husband, Justin of Kentucky, Justin Dowling, and Haley Bretz of Indiana; great-grandchildren,...

Angus Brasslett

Angus Brasslett

Jul 2, 2019

BRADFORD - Angus J. “Junior” Brasslett Jr, 71, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Junior was born in Hudson, Maine on October 15, 1947, the son of Angus, Sr. and Christine (Trask) Brasslett. He served in the United States Army from 1966-1968 in Germany as Head Wheel Mechanic and Company Commander’s Personal...

Bernice Turcotte

Bernice Turcotte

Jun 12, 2019

BANGOR & BAREFOOT BAY, FL – Bernice Ann “Bunny” Turcotte died unexpectedly June 12 2019, at her Bangor home with loved ones. She was born in Bangor on August 20th 1937, daughter of Walter and Dorothy Cammack. Soon after graduating from John Bapst High, Bunny met and married the love of her life and best friend, Paul Turcotte. They built...

Michael Martin

Michael Martin

Jun 11, 2019

Michael J. Martin Bangor Michael J. Martin, 65, passed away peacefully June 11, 2019 at his home after a 13 year battle with cancer. He was born in Bangor February 7, 1954 the son of Franklin and Laura (Perkins) Martin. Michael “The Motor” Martin was a running back at Bangor High School, class of 1973. In 1972, Bangor was playing...