BANGOR – Gracelyn E. Paradis, born Feb. 3, 2006, our precious angel, passed away unexpectedly May 13, 2006. Gracelyn meant the world to her loving parents. She made everyday worth living for. Her smile lit up the whole room and her beautiful blue eyes just sparkled. Some of the things that Gracelyn loved were playing peek-a-boo with Mommy and Daddy, taking baths and most of all loved cuddling with her parents. She will be in our hearts for eternity. She is survived by Mommy and Daddy, Amanda Jean Stevens and John Royal Paradis of Bangor; “Mimi and Papa,” John and Lisa Paradis; “Grampy” Rick Stevens; “Nana” Marie Bernaiche; and Grampy Steve, all of Bangor; great-grandparents, Rosemary and Tom Landry of Bangor, Marlene Bernaiche of Bangor, Gloria Stevens of Orono; great-great-grandmother, Betty York of Bangor; five special aunts, Angela Paradis, Justine Paradis, Erika Harnish, Emily Coulter, Alycia Stevens; three uncles, John Heckman, Eric Stevens Jr., Joshua Stevens; several great-aunts, uncles, cousins; a special friend, Isaiah Roberts; and many other friends. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, with funeral services 11 a.m. with the Rev. Ken Graves, pastor of Calvary Chapel, Orrington officiating. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor. Gifts may be made in support of the family care of John and Lisa Paradis, 148 Third St., Apt No. 3, Bangor, ME 04401. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.BrookingsSmith.com


