Obituaries

Jan 12, 2018

Roberta “Berta” J. Chubbuck, 62, passed away peacefully, January 12, 2018, at her home. She was born November 29, 1955, in Bangor the daughter of John Gilman Sr. and Alma J. (Higgins) Gilman Berta was known for drag racing at the Winterport Dragway in her 1948 Fiat “Topolino”. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years Erwin “Bucky”...

Jan 11, 2018

Jan 10, 2018

Dover-Foxcroft It is with great sadness that on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, our Mom Elizabeth A. Blanchette peacefully passed away surrounded by her family and was reunited with our Dad Albert and our brother Kimball... Elizabeth “Betty” or as Dad called her “Momma” was born on January 17, 1933 to parents Charles A. and Julia S. Bowman of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts....

Dec 11, 2017

Anthony J. Spellman, 53, died December 11, 2017. He was born June 9, 1964, in Bangor, the son of William and Joan Spellman.

Dec 9, 2017

BANGOR - Mary E. Friend, 63, of Bangor, died December 9th, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. She was born July 15th, 1954, in St. Albans, VT, the daughter of Thomas and Barbara Friend. She is survived by her sister, Terry O'Halloran and her husband, Michael; her brother, Tom Friend and his wife, Barbara; her nieces and nephews, Melissa Friend-Adams,...

Dec 8, 2017

DEXTER- Natalie Kay Hamilton, 79, of Railroad Avenue, passed away December 8, 2017 at Ross Manor. She was born in Limington on March 24, 1938. A daughter of the late Harry and Kathleen (Weeman) Hubbard. She was an amazing Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister and Friend She was full of so much information. She was a happy, loving, keep to...

Dec 1, 2017

BANGOR - John 'Jack' Lodge, Sr., 89, of Bangor, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 1, 2017. He was born on Jan. 12, 1928, in Lawrence, MA, the son of Mary (Kern) Lodge and A. Milton Lodge. He graduated from Searles High School in Methuen, MA, and enlisted in the United States Navy. He was veteran of World War II. He...

Dec 1, 2017

GEORGETTE K. TRIPP BANGOR – Georgette K. Tripp went home to be with her Lord and Savior December 1, 2017. She was born October 20, 1945 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, the daughter of George A. and Alice M. Keighley. Georgette graduated from Manchester High School Class of 1964. Following graduation she moved to Maine and married Alfred E. Tripp of Frankfort....

Oct 16, 2017

KENDUSKEAG – Cynthia (Quimby) Allen, 70, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on October 16, 2017. She was a loving wife and mother along with being quite the homemaker for many years. Cynthia was predeceased by her father, Chester; and her eldest son, Bobby. She is survived by her husband, James Allen; mother, Virgie; four sons, Mark, Lester, Gordon,...

Oct 12, 2017

Merl F. Knowlton, age 72 of Hudson passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 12, 2017. He was born on September 5, 1945 in Old Town, Maine to Merl F Sr and Emily Rand Knowlton and grew up in the nearby town of Bradley. He dropped out of school at a young age to work...

Oct 3, 2017

BUCKSPORT – Jane Claudia Folmer, 75, wife of the late Carl J. Folmer, Jr., died October 3, 2017 at a Bangor hospital with family at her side. She was born in Freeport, Maine December 3, 1941, the daughter of the late Harold and Hazel (Branch) Grover. She graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School in 1960, then served honorably in the...

Sep 24, 2017

Letha A. Dorr, 80, died peacefully September 24, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at the home of her daughter, Barbara, the same home Letha raised her family. She was born January 16, 1937 in Calais, the daughter of Vernon Mason and Marcella Mary (Hatt) Wentworth. Letha attended Bangor schools and was employed at the First National Store, State Street,...

Sep 14, 2017

Eddington – James Everett “Beetle” Bodge, 89, died peacefully surrounded by family September 14, 2017. He was born August 12, 1928, in Bangor, the son of James Wallace and Katherine (Locke) Bodge. Beetle was a heavy equipment operator, retiring from the City of Bangor after 28 years of service. He was an avid bowler, and loved watching the Red Sox...

Sep 4, 2017

Bertina G. Hartley Bangor Bertina Gertrude Hartley, 81, went home to heaven on September 4, 2017 after an extended battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Bertina was born in Carmel, Maine on April 25, 1936 to Franklin and Belva Brawn. A dedicated wife and mother, Bertina was known as an excellent cook and an avid gardener who liked to grow enough so...

Aug 5, 2017

Joseph Francois Guy Rouillard, "Frenchie" went home to be with the Lord August 5th,2017 in Bangor. He was born July 27,1947 in Lac-Megantic,Quebec,son of Donat and Alice (Coloumbe) Rouillard. He spent most of his time doing what he enjoyed:cooking, fishing, carpentry, yard sales and working on camps. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his infant son,Joseph. He...

Jul 27, 2017

Stanley Dean Pluard of Eddington, Maine died unexpectedly at home after a brief illness on July 27, 2017. He was born on May 4, 1937 in Smyrna Mills, ME the son of Thomas Pluard and Marion (Rockwell) Pluard Bragg. He attended school in Holden and afterwards worked as a hand-sewer until going to work at Eastern Fine Paper for over...

Jul 6, 2017

Dolores “Dolly” Anne (Parent) Graves, 68, died peacefully, July 6, 2017 with friends and family by her side. She was born November 7, 1948, in Milo, the daughter of Perley A. Parent and Velma H. (Robinson) Richardson. Dolores was a graduate of Old Town High School, Class of “1967”. She completed her nursing certificate through Eastern Maine General Hospital and...

Jun 18, 2017

Melvena Josephine (Seamans) Manza, 75, died peacefully surrounded by family, after a brief illness. She was born October 7, 1941, in Princeton, the daughter of Dexter and Laura (Day) Seamans. Melvena graduated from Princeton High School, Class of 1959. Following graduation, she attended nursing school in Bangor. Melvena enjoyed outdoor activities, especially hunting, fishing, and spending time at camp. She...

May 29, 2017

Eugene W. Robinson Jr. 69, passed away May 29, 2017 at his home in Dexter. He was born in Bangor July 8, 1947 to Eugene W. Robinson Sr. and Charlotte (Beatham) Robinson. He graduated from Hampden Academy and entered the Army from 1967-1970; a Vietnam veteran. Eugene is survived by his wife, Jane (Stevens) Robinson, of Dexter, one son Jonathan...

May 20, 2017

BANGOR- Mary S. Badger, 70, passed away on May 20, 2017 at her home in Bangor. She was born October 24, 1947 in Bradford, ME to Ivan J. and Jennie F. (Richards) Damon Mary loved to be a mother. She loved to spend birthdays and holidays with her friends and family. Mary loved her family with her whole heart which...