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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dan Grover
Jun 11, 2024
Dan K. Grover, Sr., 67, died June 11, 2024, at a Bangor hospital. He was born May 20, 1957, in Bangor, the son of Leslie E. and Marlene (Young) Grover. Dan was a lifetime Orrington resident, running a well-known excavation company for many decades. He spent time as a volunteer at the Orrington Fire Station and will be remembered as...
Stephanie Arsenault
Jun 10, 2024
BANGOR Stephanie L. Arsenault, 58, died unexpectedly June 10, 2024, at home. She was born November 28, 1965, in Woburn, Massachusetts, the daughter of Douglas Wilson and Joyce (Lingley) Wilson. Stephanie graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1984. Following graduation, she worked retail, first in Zayres, then Ames. She joined St. Joseph’s Hospital in 2002, where she worked as...
Rolf Staples
Jun 10, 2024
Rolf Robert Staples, Sr., 85, (Bangor) was called home to his Lord on Monday, June 10, 2024. Born on August 1, 1938, in Dover NH, the son of Robert Staples and Linnea (Stadig) Staples. Rolf graduated from Colebrook Academy, in Colebrook NH and studied electronics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Rolf enjoyed traveling with his family, often bringing his...
Clyde Cox
Jun 5, 2024
Clyde R. "Buz" Cox, 94, passed away on June 5, 2024. He was born on May 7, 1930 in Sherman, the son of Raymond and Pauline Cox. Buz spent his early years on the family farm in Sherman Mills, Me. He graduated from Sherman Mills High School, class of 1947. Buz married Marion Cunningham and they had 4 children. Buz...
Ross Wortman
Jun 4, 2024
Ross E Wortman, 58, of Fort Fairfield, Maine, passed away June 4, 2024. Ross was born and raised in Fort Fairfield Sept 14, 1965, the son of Bradford and Marion (Vernall) Wortman. Ross graduated from Fort Fairfield High School Class of 1984 before entering the workforce. Over the years, he was a valued employee at Lockwood, Griffeth Farms, Smith’s Farms...
James Varney
Jun 1, 2024
JONESBORO - James W. "Jim" Varney, age 82, of Jonesboro, Maine, departed this life on June 1, 2024, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. Born on February 5, 1942, in Exeter, New Hampshire to Richard H. and Merla (Fenton) Varney, Jim was a man who exemplified the virtues of kindness, quiet strength, and dedication to service...
Cynthia Triplett
May 29, 2024
Cynthia Bunce Goss Triplett passed away on the evening of May 29, 2024. Known to her friends as Cindy, she was born to James and Doris Goss in Lynn, Massachusetts in October 1938. Her family moved to upstate New York and then to Kentucky where she attended the Louisville Collegiate School. Her mother insisted that she go to college, so...
Elisabeth Wright
May 21, 2024
TROY – Elisabeth Wright, 70, died peacefully May 21 (on her mother’s birthday), 2024, at a Bangor hospital. Elisabeth was born in Scotland and immigrated to America at the age of 14 along with her parents and siblings. Throughout her career she handled an answering service for many businesses which she loved doing. Her other passion was caretaking which led...
John Smart
May 12, 2024
John H. Smart, 39, of Hermon passed away May 12, 2024. He was born August 22, 1984 in Brewer, the son of Katherine and Arnold Westman. John leaves behind his daughters, Gracelynne Smart and Lesli Foster and her husband, Justin, of Springfield, Louisiana; the love of his life, Casey Clark; brothers, Douglas Westman and his wife, Jessica, Jonathan Westman, and...