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This picture makes me think of Benjamin smiling down at us from heaven. Happy Birthday Ben. Love and miss you till my last breath, Mom

Dorothy Theresa Martin, 89, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, at a Bangor healthcare facility, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived. Born on February 13, 1937, in Old Town, Dorothy was the cherished daughter of Leo and Leona (Landry) Martin. Affectionately known as "Dot" by family and friends, she lived a life marked by independence, curiosity, and...

A memorial service for Cynthia Louise Simpson, who passed away on May 6, 2026, will be held on Saturday, July 18, at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Winterport. A reception will follow at the church hall. Cynthia loved her many canine companions and anyone who wishes may make a contribution in her memory to the Bangor Humane Society.

Sharon Hynds (Smith) Lendvai, 83, of Bath, ME, and formerly of Brooklin, ME, and Falls Church, VA, died on Monday, June 22, 2026, at home with her loving husband of almost 60 years, Joe Lendvai, at her side. A celebration of life will be held at a future date. Arrangements and guidance are under the direction of Stetson's Funeral Home & Cremation Care, 12 Federal St., Br...

On June 19, 2026, I, John William Van Dyke, departed the runway of life, with plans of meeting my ancestors. I was born at the Glen Cove Community Hospital, Glen Cove, New York, July 23, 1943. My proud parents were Walter Carmen Van Dyke and Astrid Elizabeth (Betty) Backlund. The schools I attended include Locust Valley Elementary, Locust Valley, NY, Glen Cove Elementary and...