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Elmer Smith

Elmer Smith

Sep 2, 2024

Elmer Edward Smith, Jr. September 26, 1948 – September 2, 2024 Bangor - Elmer Edward Smith, Jr., 75, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born September 26, 1948, in Fryeburg, Maine. He enjoyed spending time with family, helping people, fishing, fixing lawn mowers, going to the...

Deanna Lander

Deanna Lander

Aug 30, 2024

Deanna C. Lander, Hermon. Deanna C. Lander, 86, of Hermon, Maine went to be with her Lord on August 30, 2024. The daughter of Norman W. and Shirley E. (Bailey) Chadbourne of Cambridge, Maine, Deanna was born January 15, 1938 in Dexter, Maine. Deanna attended school at the Cambridge Flats and Village schools then went on to graduate from Dexter...

Deborah Mccullough

Deborah Mccullough

Aug 23, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" L. McCullough, 64, passed away on August 23, 2024, in Bangor, Maine. Born on July 20, 1960, in Cherry Point, North Carolina, Debbie was a cherished figure in her community and among her family. Debbie was a gifted individual, well-known for her melodious voice, often gracing the stage at Caps in Brewer on weekends. Her career was as...

Elizabeth Melvin

Elizabeth Melvin

Aug 20, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Melvin, 89, wife of Floyd W. Melvin, died peacefully at her home on August 20, 2024. She was born November 29, 1934 in Brewer, Maine, the daughter of the late George and Marion (Gott) Rudge. Betty loved her camp on Green Lake and traveling to the Caribbean. She was an amazing quilter, gardener and artist. Above all,...

Patricia Robertson

Patricia Robertson

Aug 8, 2024

Patricia Jean Robertson (Cheney) Patricia "Pat" Robertson, 81, went home to be with her Savior on August 8, 2024. She was born on April 27, 1943, in Lubec, Maine, to Thyra Olivia Wormell Cheney and Carleton Clifford Cheney. Pat graduated in 1961 from Lubec High School. She married Fredrick Robertson on May 5, 1963, and settled in Eddington, Maine. She...

Melvin Thayer

Melvin Thayer

Aug 5, 2024

Melvin ‘Vinny’ J. Thayer Pittsfield - Melvin ‘Vinny’ J. Thayer, 61, passed away on August 5, 2024, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor Maine. Vinny was born in Utica, New York on March 9, 1963. Throughout his life, he has lived in New York, Texas, Missouri, New Hampshire, and most recently and for the longest part of his life...

Aaron Smith

Aaron Smith

Aug 4, 2024

HERMON - Aaron J. Smith, 47, passed suddenly on August 4, 2024, near his home in Hermon. He was born November 21, 1976, in Springfield Massachusetts, to parents Douglas and Reta (Fields) Smith. Aaron graduated from Mattanawcook, Class of 1995. While attending academy, he served as President of Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) for the 1993/94 School Year, and...

Clarence Rairdon

Clarence Rairdon

Jul 27, 2024

Clarence Leo Rairdon, Jr. Bradford Clarence L. Rairdon, Jr., passed, to his reward on July 27, 2024 after a long illness. He was born Iin Houlton, November 23, 1952 the son of Clarence Leo Rairdon, SR. and Norma (Brewster) Rairdon. Clarence graduated from Houlton High School and joined the US Army. He served three years in Germany during the Vietnam...

Patrick Manning

Patrick Manning

Jul 27, 2024

WINTERPORT – Patrick Manning, 35, beloved son and brother, died July 27, 2024, at a Bangor hospital. He was born August 11, 1988, in Bangor, the son of Lisa Lucas-Manning and Daniel Manning. In addition to his parents, Patrick is survived by his brother, Jamie Manning; grandmother, Verla Lucas, and many other family members and friends. He was predeceased by...

Kelli Mayhew

Kelli Mayhew

Jul 25, 2024

CARMEL- Kelli L. Mayhew 61, passed away peacefully at home July 25, 2024. She was born August 24, 1962 in Bangor, the daughter of Gerald and Georgia (Knowles) Mayhew. Kelli spent most of her life as a food prep/cook. She enjoyed her tablet games, being at home with family and friends, and being a proud mother to her 4 kids...

Scott Ludden

Scott Ludden

Jul 23, 2024

Scott Brian Ludden, 64, passed away on July 23, 2024 at his home in Hartland surrounded by his family, fiance, and beloved cat Tugboat by his side. Scott was known to many as “Lugnut” or “Luggy”. Scott was born in Worcester MA, on August 23, 1959 with his twin brother Stuart Ludden, to their parents Alma and Ronald Ludden. The...

Fred Mann

Fred Mann

Jul 10, 2024

Fred Thomas Mann, 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hermon on July 10, 2024. He was born November 4, 1956, in Lexington, KY., the son of Ray Anderson Mann and Audrey Doris (Alford) Mann. Fred was a graduate of Highlands High School, Class of 1975, in Fort Thomas, KY., before attending Southern Ohio College, graduating with a degree...

Rachael Greene

Rachael Greene

Jul 8, 2024

BANGOR - Rachael B. Greene, 76, died July 8, 2024. She was the daughter of Emery and Bernice (York) Lane. Rachael loved her family, was adventurous in spirit, loved to play games, and had a heart of service. She placed her faith in Jesus Christ and shared her faith with others to the end. In addition to her parents, she...

Dean  Long

Dean Long

Jul 5, 2024

Dean Richard Long 1/17/1995-7/5/2024 On July 5th, our beloved Dean was called home after succumbing to a fatal car accident. He was the only son and youngest child to Tammy Long of Newport and Dean (Julie) Long of Lubec. Deano (as he was affectionately called by all) never knew a stranger and his charismatic charm, wit and sense of humor...

Diane Benson

Diane Benson

Jun 26, 2024

Diane Inez (Gould) Benson, 78, died unexpectedly June 26 at a Bangor hospital. She was born, along with her twin sister, on March 4,1 946 in Lewiston, Maine to George H. and Josephine E. (Alexander) Gould. Diane set the example of God’s love to all around her. She was born an identical twin alongside her sister and best friend Donna....

Douglas Boutaugh

Douglas Boutaugh

Jun 25, 2024

On Tuesday, June 25th, Douglas R. Boutaugh (74) passed away surrounded by family after his long battle with cancer at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Born to Sarah and Frederick Boutaugh on June 29th, 1949, Doug graduated from Stearns High School. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Upon returning to Millinocket, Doug began...

Chappell Nelson

Chappell Nelson

Jun 19, 2024

CLINTON - Chappell F. “Chappy” Nelson, 64, passed away unexpectedly June 19th 2024 in Levant. He was born January 5th, 1960 in Waterville, Maine, the son of Fred and Carleen Nelson. Chap graduated from Lawrence High School. He graduated from Colby College in 1982 and received a Master’s Degree from Ohio State University. After graduating, he worked at Colby as...

Wayne Foster

Wayne Foster

Jun 16, 2024

CLIFTON AND MIMS, FLORIDA - Wayne L. "Butch" Foster, 77, passed away at home in Clifton on June 16, 2024. He was born on December 22, 1946, the son of Arno and Eleanor (Hodgins) Foster. Wayne grew up in Amherst, attended Brewer High School, and then, graduated from Ellsworth High School, Class of 1963. Wayne was a proud member of...

Marilyn Dwelley

Marilyn Dwelley

Jun 12, 2024

Marilyn Dwelley, 80, died on June 12, 2024, following a long illness. She was born on February 14, 1944 in Calais, Maine, the daughter of Mary Elizabeth (Bette) and Earl Gaddis. She grew up in Baileyville and graduated as valedictorian from Woodland High School in 1962. She then attended Westbrook College and graduated in 1964. Marilyn devoted her career to...

Michael Hartstein

Michael Hartstein

Jun 11, 2024

Bangor, ME – Michael Hartstein, 72 died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, from multiple health complications stemming from a widespread blood infection. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Deborah (Jones) Hartstein; his sons Ryan and Christopher Hartstein, his granddaughter Moira, his mother Joan Hartstein, his siblings Becky Melton, Barb Felten, John...

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