Bangor Maine Firefighter’s Celebration of Life is Open to the Community

The Greater Bangor community is invited to attend a celebration of life for Bangor Fire Lieutenant Billy VanPeursem.

Bangor Maine Fire Department is Mourning the Loss of One of Their Own

Members of the Bangor Fire Department and the community, at large, is mourning the loss of Van Peursem, who was known by his colleagues as the 'Senior Man,' after joining the department in 1989.

William 'Billy' Van Peursem took his own life last week.

The Greater Bangor Maine Community is Invited to Lt VanPeursem's Celebration of Life

The Bangor Fire Department announced on its Facebook page that a Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bangor Elks Lodge, on Odlin Road. The community is invited to attend, to pay their respects and show support for VanPeursem's family, friends, and colleagues.

People are encouraged to dress casually and sign a memory book, that will be available. Anyone who is unable to attend can send their photos of written memories to poversmith@chcs-me.org.

In Lieu of Flowers, Donations are Being Accepted for Lt VanPeursem's Family

Rather than flowers, people are encouraged to make a donation to the Bangor Professional Firefighters in VanPeursem's memory. All contributions will go directly to his family.

Checks can be made payable to:

Bangor Professional Firefighters

Memo: In memory of William VanPeursem

289 Main Street

Bangor, ME 04401

 

If you or someone you know is facing mental health struggles, help is available. Counselors are ready to listen 24/7:

• Maine Crisis Hotline: 1-888-568-1112
• 988 Suicidal & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, or chat 988lifeline.org

Our heartfelt condolences for Lieutenant VanPeursem's family, friends, and the members of the Bangor Fire Department.