Obituaries

John Withee

John Withee

Nov 3, 2024

Levant - Pete passed away peacefully at his Levant home, in his favorite recliner on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning. Per his wishes, there will be no formal obituary, nor a service of any kind. For condolences to the family, please visit SimpleCremationofMaine.com

Frederick Chick

Frederick Chick

Oct 31, 2024

BANGOR, MAINE - Frederick Wayne Chick, 36, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 31, 2024. He was born on September 13, 1988, in Bangor, Maine, the son of Roxanne (Chick) Dematteo. Surviving in addition to his mother, are his two sisters, Kim Henderson and her partner, Alpha, from Kentucky, and Kelly Henderson and her boyfriend, Chris, from Milford,...

Todd Parsons

Todd Parsons

Oct 18, 2024

Todd Eric Parsons July 7, 1976 - October 18, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Todd Eric Parsons, who left us on October.18 2024 at the age of 48. Todd was a beloved father, brother, and friend, whose warmth and security touched the lives of all who knew him. Todd has two special daughters...

Jean Demers

Jean Demers

Oct 11, 2024

Jean C. Demers of Hampden, ME was born on February 22, 1942, in Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada, the son of Joseph P. and Diane Pratte Demers. He started school in Canada and moved, with his parents, to Madison, ME in 1950. He started school in Madison, where he learned to speak English and graduated from Madison High School in 1960. He...

Tammy Bowers

Tammy Bowers

Oct 11, 2024

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Richard Bellows

Richard Bellows

Oct 8, 2024

Richard Sears Bellows lived a full life for 93 years. He was a loving husband and father born February 13, 1931 in Springfield Massachusetts to Mildred and Richard Sears Bellows. Widely known as “Dick he was an alumnus of Wilbraham Academy, Bates College, and University of Massachusetts where he earned his business degree. As a boy, he vacationed along the...

Gary Ashe

Gary Ashe

Sep 21, 2024

Gary S. Ashe, (61), of Bucksport, ME, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 21, 2024 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He attended Bucksport High School before starting his lifelong career in construction. His children meant the world to him. Jessica McGuire, Samantha Rink (Thomas), Ricky McGuire (Amanda), Joey McGuire (Crystal), Chris Fernandez (Jessica). Though he loved racing...

William Patrick

William Patrick

Sep 20, 2024

William Leroy Patrick, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away with his family by his side September 20th, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for his family and community. Born in Rumford, June 23, 1947 in Oxford County, Maine, William was predeceased by his father, Walter Patrick Sr.; his mother, Ruth Patrick; and his brother,...

Roger Ward

Roger Ward

Sep 19, 2024

NEWBURGH - Roger Alton Ward, 73, died at his home on September 19, 2024. He was born October 12, 1950, in Bangor, the son of Richard and Rita (Laflamme) Ward. Roger was a lifelong resident of Newburgh and the sixth-generation proprietor of his family’s farm. He attended Newburgh schools, starting in a one-room schoolhouse and then at the newly opened...

David Abbott

David Abbott

Sep 18, 2024

GLENBURN – David J. Abbott, 55, died unexpectedly September 18, 2024, at his home. He was born May 12, 1969, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the son of Charles J. and Jeanne M. (Spitoleri) Abbott. David graduated from Brewer High School. On October 6, 2001, he married his soulmate, Terry Nason. David and Terry were inseparable except on football Sunday. They were...

Lawrence Lane

Lawrence Lane

Sep 5, 2024

Bangor and Calais, Maine Lawrence Robert Lane 94, passed peacefully on September 5, 2024, at Stillwater Health Care in Bangor. Larry was born to Doris (Doten) Olsson and L. Stuart Lane in 1930. He was raised in Baring and Red Beach, Maine. Larry graduated from Calais Academy in 1947 and St. Stephen Business College in 1948. He served in the...

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...