Obituaries
Karen (Carr) Corti
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:51 p.m.
NORTH BERWICK – Karen (Carr) Corti, 55, passed away Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at her home. She was born Sept. 14, 1957, in Bar Harbor, to Sherwood and Carole (Moody) Carr. Karen was a good Maine girl. Her passions in life included horseback riding, reading, gardening, four cats and a ...
Ralph ‘Sonny’ Bartlett
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:51 p.m.
GREENVILLE – Ralph “Sonny” Bartlett, 88, died Nov. 15, 2012, at Maine Veteran’s Home, Bangor. He was born July 9, 1924, in Greenville Junction, the son of Ralph and Dorothy Bartlett. Sonny was a graduate of Greenville High School. He served in the Pacific Theater with the Marine Air Corps ...
Michael S. Wolfinger
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:51 p.m.
DIXMONT – Michael S. Wolfinger, 58, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 14, 2012, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Mike was born June 24, 1954, in Sellersville, Pa., to Derry and Patricia (Shelly) Wolfinger. Mike grew up and was educated in Pennsylvania. He worked for 25 years at MHR ...
Margaret Arlene (Stewart) Cottle
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:51 p.m.
EAST MILLINOCKET – Margaret Arlene (Stewart) Cottle, 89, passed away Nov. 15, 2012, at a Lincoln hospital after a brief illness. Margaret was born March 30, 1923, in Danforth, the daughter of the late Maurice Stewart and Marion (Schillinger) Stewart Veysey. She grew up in Danforth and graduated from Danforth ...
Jon Scott Bailly
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:50 p.m.
SWANVILLE – Jon Scott Bailly, 66, died suddenly, but peacefully, Nov. 7, 2012, at home. He was born Feb. 10, 1946, in Minneapolis, son of the late Helen (Aasen) and Charles E. Bailly. After graduating from Lawrence University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1968, Scott volunteered in VISTA ...
Jean Marie Johndro
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:50 p.m.
LINCOLN – Jean M. Johndro, 70, passed away Nov. 16, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. She died peacefully while surrounded by her sons, Mark, Barry and Terry, at her home. For those that know her sons and extended family, you know she spent many of her final weeks ...
Richard L. Howe
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:50 p.m.
WADE – Richard L. Howe, 66, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, Nov. 8, 2012, at his residence. He was born Sept. 6, 1946, in Washburn, the son of Millage and Marjorie (Maynard) Howe. Richard worked for several years for Potato Service, Inc. and McCain Foods, retiring in 2009. He enjoyed fishing, ...
Virginia A. Ritchie
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:50 p.m.
PERRY – Virginia Arlene Ritchie, 82, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at Gardiner Health Care, Houlton. Virginia was born June 6, 1930, in Portland, to Raymond and Helena (Urquart) Leighton. She grew up in Perry, attended the local schools and graduated from Shead Memorial ...
Jane Feher Landers
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:50 p.m.
ELLSWORTH – Jane Feher Landers, 92, died Nov. 14, 2012, at Courtland Living & Rehabilitation Center of natural causes. Jane was born Aug. 20, 1920, to Anthony Joseph Feher and Ina Martha Donally Feher in Brooklyn, N.Y. She grew up in Lansdowne, Pa., graduating from Lansdowne High School and then ...
Mary M. Astbury
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:50 p.m.
BLUE HILL – Mary M. Astbury, 84, died peacefully Nov. 14, 2012, surrounded by her family at a Bangor hospital. She was born Feb. 29, 1928, in Surry, the daughter of Samuel A. and Florence (Wood) McGraw. Mary was the youngest of 10 children. Mary graduated from George Stevens Academy, ...
Stewart D. Parks
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:50 p.m.
FORT FAIRFIELD – Stewart D. Parks, 50, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, Nov. 15, 2012, at his residence. He was born June 26, 1962, in Fort Fairfield, the son of Donald R. and Muriel A. (Giggey) Parks. Stewart was a graduate of Fort Fairfield High School and a communicant of ...
Gordon O. Withee
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:49 p.m.
ST. ALBANS – Gordon O. Withee, 74, went to be with his Lord Nov. 15, 2012. He was born March 28, 1938, in Hartland, a son of Frank and Lois (Otis) Withee Jr. He left high school to join the U.S. Air Force, where he was an aircraft mechanic. He ...
Terry J. LaPointe
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:49 p.m.
MAPLETON – Terry J. LaPointe, 66, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 15, 2012, at a Bangor hospital. He was born March 26, 1946, in Presque Isle, the son of James E. “Jack” and Muriel A. (Oakes) LaPointe. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. Terry worked as ...
Virginia Grace Shirley
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:49 p.m.
BUCKSPORT – Virginia Grace Shirley, 94, passed away Nov. 16 2012. She was born March 13, 1918, in Orland, the daughter of late Frank and Nancy Gross. Virginia was a graduate of Eastern Maine Conference Seminary, Bucksport, and attended Eastern Maine Nursing School, Bangor. She was a member of Franklin ...
Sherri L. Moore
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:49 p.m.
TOPSFIELD – Sherri L. Moore, 52, wife of Joseph Moore, passed away Nov. 14, 2012, surrounded by her loving family at a Bangor hospital. She was born June 21, 1960, in Lincoln, the daughter of George and Corinne (Moors) Fogg. Sherri worked at Worcester Wreath Factory, Topsfield, for more than ...
Raymond E. Faloon Jr.
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:49 p.m.
MEDWAY – While surrounded by his family, Raymond E. Faloon Jr. went home to be with his heavenly father Nov. 15, 2012, after a brief stay at Millinocket Regional Hospital. He was born Aug. 7, 1928, in Pattagumpus, to Raymond E. Faloon and Nettie (Cram) Faloon. Ramie was a lifelong ...
Caleb Dana Burrill
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:49 p.m.
BUCKSPORT AND BENICIA, CALIF. – Caleb Dana Burrill died at home Nov. 14, 2012, in Benicia, Calif., as the result of melanoma. He was born Nov. 6, 1974, to Jayne Alley and Dana Burrill. Caleb was a fun, unique and successful self-made man and lived and died on his own ...
Wade Owen Lemery
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:49 p.m.
In Loving Memory Of Wade Owen Lemery April 3, 1969 – Nov. 18, 2009 Dad, It’s been three years since you passed, it still doesn’t seem real. I know you’re watching over us, I love you and I miss you. Jaime-Lynn
Julie Sayko
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:49 p.m.
In Loving Memory Of Our Daughter JULIE SAYKO April 16, 1959 – Nov. 17, 1979 Love and miss you! Mom, Dad and Michael
James Lee Rand
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 7:48 p.m.
In Loving Memory Of JAMES LEE RAND Jan. 13, 1961 – Nov. 18, 2009 Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us each day; unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Your loving family and friends
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