MACHIAS – Malou Unobskey, 79, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Dec. 21, 2013. She was many things in her productive life – a partner to her predeceased husband, Joe Unobskey, in their fashion store in Calais; an active community member; and a dedicated mother. In 1974 the family moved to Bangor. She attended the University of Maine to pursue a passion for writing. Years later, she published short stories including “Matzoh Ball Soup” for Kaboodle. In Bangor she raised funds for many causes. She co-chaired a fashion show for St. Joseph’s hospital with former Secretary of Defense William Cohen, then a Congressman from Maine. She coordinated events for Doctors for Social Responsibility, helping them come to the University of Maine in Orono to discuss nuclear power; writer Stephen King became involved and held an event at his home with Malou attending. Later in life she began acting in community theatre in Stratford, CT including The Baldwin Players. She also took up road racing becoming a navigator for her long time partner, George Squire. They raced from Mexico to El Salvador and placed second! Malou traveled the world and everyone she met became a fast friend. Her wit, storytelling and energy made her a woman known for her “love of life”.
Malou Unobskey
