Friday, April 15, 2011

Maine Obituaries 04/15/2011


 

Arlene Dorothy Mank

Mank, Arlene Dorothy, 85, of Winthrop, died April 13. 


 


 

Arlene Dorothy Mank*

WINTHROP -- Arlene Dorothy Mank, 85, passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, April 13, 2011. She was born in Augusta on Nov. 23, 1925, a daughter to Amos H. Higgins and Minnie (Webber) Higgins. She graduated from Cony High School in 1944. In 1948, she married Kenneth T. Mank of Farmingdale., She worked for Gardiner Oil for 10 years and as a Secretary for the VA Medical Center at Togus for many years., She was a former member of Winter Street Baptist Church, where she was a member of the morning choir and started the evening choir. She had been president of missionary society, Sunday school superintendent, leader of vacation Bible school and started children's church. She was a former ABCOM Board member and a member of the United Mission Support Department; she was a member of the Women's Board of Gardiner General Hospital, and a member of the Bicentennial Singers, and Augusta Symphony Chorus. At her death, she was again a member of the Penney Memorial United Baptist Church, where she had attended as a child and started her married life., Arlene was predeceased by her infant sister, Constance, and sisters Evelyn Jewell, Rachel Whittier and Beverly Burton., She is survived by her beloved husband, Kenneth T. Mank, of Winthrop; daughter Patricia and husband Walter Guild of Farmingdale; son Richard and wife Joan of West Gardiner; daughter Judith A. Mank of Winthrop; sisters Madelyn Hunt of Gorham, and Ruth Jones of Weeks Mills; grandson Michael and wife Ruth, and great-grandson Joseph of Virginia; grandson Matthew and wife Alissa of Augusta; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends., Special thanks go to family doctor Peter Guzzetti and caregiver Pamela Lent and the Bridges Organization, as well as the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice., Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 15, at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Penny Memorial United Baptist Church, Augusta. Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 18, at the family lot in Maine Avenue Cemetery in Farmingdale., Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society .


 


 

Bessie S. Ettl

Thursday, April 14, 2011 11:00 PM

RUMFORD — Bessie S. Ettl, 71, of Hanover, died Wednesday, April 13, at the Rumford Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rumford, Sept. 8, 1939, a daughter of Leroy and Helen (Damon) Stearns. She graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford. Bessie was a...


 


 

Burton W. Gay

Gay, Burton W., 88, of Sidney, died April 9 in Augusta. 


 


 

Burton W. Gay*

SIDNEY -- Burton W. Gay, age 88, of the Pond Road, formerly of Gaywalk Street and Buena Vista Drive in Augusta, died April 9, 2011, surrounded by his family at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta, after a brief illness. He was born in Readfield on Dec. 16, 1922, the son of Harry Gay and Lila (Bourne) Gay., Mr. Gay worked in local homes and farms for room and board so that he could attend Monmouth Academy where he graduated., He served honorably in the Army during World War II., Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a Greyhound bus driver for 38 years. He was awarded many certificates and awards for his outstanding ability to drive millions of miles without a single accident. His knowledge and experience of maneuvering a large bus through the congested streets of New York City would have bewildered many. He spent many days away from home, and in large cities, he had been known to "fight off a few muggers." His profession allowed for his family to accompany him on many trips throughout the United States and Canada, including memorable trips to Niagara Falls and the World's Fair in Montreal. His working trips with his family in tow always included a personalized tour guide as his knowledge of these cities was greater than that of most locals., Burt was always building something, and helped everyone in the family to build their homes. His hands built many homes and other lodgings, from birdhouses to the beautiful home where he and his wife, Freida, raised their family. He was a collector of friends, as he made no enemies, and his ability to never get mad and always stay calm is why "everyone loves Burt," and "he was my favorite uncle" and "your parents are two of my favorite people." His devotion to his family, whom he cherished, will be appreciated and felt forever., Mr. Gay was a member of the Lafayette Masonic Lodge 48 A.F. & A.M. of Readfield, and the American Association of Retired Persons., Burt and Freida built camps in Winthrop and Lexington. There are many fond memories of parties and gatherings of family and friends at these camps. He often delighted in seeing unsuspecting guests try to keep afloat little boats he built, not knowing they weren't intended to stay above water. He also built larger boats that did stay afloat. He had a boat building business in the basement of his house on Bangor Street, and he had business cards that read "Burt Bilt Boats." His camp in Lexington was also known as the "Greyhound Camp," where several drivers gathered for hunting seasons and the escapades that always seem to follow Burt. These gatherings with his many friends and family were filled with practical jokes. Nobody appreciated a good practical joke more than Burt, especially when it was on him. When Burt was around, there was never a shortage of laughter. These camps with his many friends and family supplied him with the laughter that he loved. Burt was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and camping. He was predeceased by several big bucks, and one doe that he accidentally hit with his car. He spent a lot of time enjoying these hobbies with family and friends., For many years he was a devoted caretaker of his wife, Freida L. (Walker) Gay, who died of Alzheimer's on Oct. 9, 1995. He was also predeceased by his parents; and four brothers, Parkman, Carlton, Robert and Louis Gay., Surviving are three daughters: Jean E. Kunitz of Portland, Debra A. Ainslie and her husband, Jay, of Sidney and Elizabeth Caron and her husband, Donald, of Sidney; two sisters: Carolyn Dalling and her husband, Frank, of Augusta and Attalie Boynton of Readfield; eight grandchildren: Chad and Kohler Caron of Sidney, Bruce and Shawn Figoli of Augusta, Lola Vallee of Augusta, Amy Levasseur of Sidney, Aaron Hussey of Augusta and Sarah Chowgule of Savannah, Ga.; one Fresh Air Fund granddaughter, Roslyn Robinson, from Bronx, N.Y.; and an "extra granddaughter," Christine Dunn of Winthrop; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins., In Burt's later years, he enjoyed a special relationship with Ruth Gaghan, who was a great companion and friend to him. Thank you, Ruth. We would like to give special thanks to Cecile Studley and Phil Arroyo who were helpful in making sure that Burt woke up to a ray of sunshine, and helping to allow him keep his independence, and to a special friend, Don Bean, for always being there., Friends may visit from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, where a celebration of Mr. Gay's life will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 20. Burial with committal prayers and military honors will follow at noon at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive, Augusta., Condolences may be expressed at www.plummerfh.com.


 


 

Carol W. Roberts

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 11:00 PM 

BRUNSWICK — Carol W. Roberts, 86, of Lisbon Falls, died Monday, April 11, at Midcoast Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born in Hanover, N.H., Feb. 16, 1925, a daughter of the late Walter and Belle Adam Wilson. She spent the early years of her life in Vermont, and would ...


 


 

Christine Bell Coffin

Friday, April 15, 2011 1:10 PM 

SEBASCO – Christine Bell Coffin, 96, of Sebasco Estates, passed away at her home with her family by her side, on Wednesday, April 13. She was born on July 25, 1914 the daughter of George and Gertrude (Wallace) Humphrey and spent her childhood in Sebasco and attended the Nazarene Church School.


 


 

Elizabeth Mary Massey

Massey, Elizabeth Mary, 68, of Farmingdale, died Aril 11 in Augusta. 


 


 

Elizabeth Mary Massey*

FARMINGDALE -- Elizabeth Mary Massey, 68, of Farmingdale died unexpectedly on Monday April 11, 2011, at the MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta. She was born in Brocton, Mass., on Jan. 27, 1943, a daughter of Theodore E. and Edith Junior Morse., She had been employed at Robinson's Nursing Home for many years as a housekeeper. Betty enjoyed playing Beano, card games, talking and her friends., She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Joseph Massey Sr.; her brother, Joseph Morse; and her sister, Diane Morse., Betty is survived by her children, Mary Elizabeth Kittredge of Fayetteville, N.C., Joseph Massey Jr. of Augusta, Richard Massey and his companion, Cindy White, of Randolph, and Theodore Massey of Farmingdale and his companion, Roberta Henry, of Augusta; her two brothers, Theodore Morse of Bridgewater, Mass., and James Morse of Brocton, Mass.; two sisters, Beverly Foster of Brocton, Mass. and Mary Shuman of Brocton, Mass.; two stepbrothers; four stepsisters; four grandchildren: Trisha Morse, Shanna Weeks, Joshua Morse and Stormy Kittredge; and several nieces and nephews., Visiting hours will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, followed by a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Burial will occur in the St. Joseph Cemetery beside her husband.


 


 

Estelle Lamothe

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 11:00 PM 

ST. HYACINTHE, Quebec — Sister Estelle Lamothe, 88, of the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Saint-Hyacinthe passed away on April 13. She was born in Providence, R.I., July 11, 1922, the daughter of Wilfrid Lamothe and Agathe Fortin. She entered the Community on Aug. 2, 1947,...


 


 

Evangeline "Vangie" Morgan

Morgan, Evangeline "Vangie," 81, of Readfield, died April 12 in Augusta.


 


 

Evangeline "Vangie" Morgan*

READFIELD -- Evangeline "Vangie" Morgan, 81, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta., She was born in Boothbay Harbor on Jan. 25, 1930, the daughter of Amos and Phyllis (Barter) Barter., Vangie graduated from Boothbay High School. She had worked for several shoe manufacturing companies including Hazzard Shoe, Taylor Shoe and Gardiner Shoe. She later worked at Carlton Woolen Mill and was a mail carrier in Readfield, retiring as postal clerk in 2007. Nanny enjoyed playing cards with the girls from the Golden Guys and Gals Club. She also liked working in her flower gardens and playing beano., She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Frederick Morgan Sr., in 2010; two brothers, Amos Barter Jr. and Paul Barter; and two sisters, Beatrice Blake and Edith Giles., She is survived by four sons, Donald Morgan of Canaan, David Morgan and his wife, Deborah, of Litchfield, Frederick Morgan Jr. and his wife, Debbie, of Readfield, and Mike Morgan and his wife, Wendy, of Fayette; three daughters, Linda Andres of Augusta, Valarie Morgan of Stratford, N.H., and Holly Labonte and her husband, Maurice, of Readfield; three sisters, Marjorie Lewis of Boothbay, Gloria Brewer of Edgecomb and Dorothy Barter of Edgecomb; 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins., There will be no visiting at this time. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, in the East Readfield Cemetery., The family wishes to thank the staff at MaineGeneral Medical Center, and at Graybirch for the care and compassion given to Vangie during this time. They would also like to extend a special thank-you to Pastor Russell Cotnoir for his kindness and support., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta ME 04330., Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, where condolences to the family may be sent to www.khrfuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Fernande Galipeau Geoffroy

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 11:00 PM 

AUBURN — Fernande Galipeau Plourde Krefetz Geoffroy, 88, of Auburn, loving wife of Bertrand Geoffroy, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, at Clover Manor. She was born in Auburn, May 19, 1922, the daughter of Felix Xavier Galipeau and Oveline Adele Laprise Galipeau. Fern was educat...


 


 

Francis M. Severance Jr.

Thursday, April 14, 2011 11:00 PM 

RUMFORD — Francis M. Severance Jr., 81, formerly of New Milford, Conn., died Wednesday, April 13, at the Rumford Community Home, where he was residing in Rumford. He was born in Lewiston, Aug. 11, 1929, the son of Francis M. and Alice (Whitmore) Severance, and had attended schools i...


 


 

Graydon M. Smith

Friday, April 15, 2011 1:10 PM 

WOOLWICH — A graveside service for Graydon M. Smith, who passed away on February 13, 2011, will be held on Friday, April 22, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Days Ferry Rd., Woolwich, ME.


 


 

Jacqueline K. Harkins

Thursday, April 14, 2011 11:00 PM 

POLAND — Jacqueline K. Harkins, 80, passed away suddenly at home, April 12. Jackie was born in Morristown, N.J., Aug. 25, 1930. She later lived in Scranton, Pa. Jackie graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Marywood College. She and her family later moved to Portland. S...


 


 

James E. 'Jim' Gallant

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 11:00 PM 

RUMFORD — James E. “Jim” Gallant, 75, of Highland Terrace, Mexico, died Tuesday, April 12, at the Rumford Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Mexico, Sept. 5, 1935, the son of Albany and Josephine (Doucette) Gallant, and graduated from Mexico High Sch...


 


 

Jane M. Lane

Thursday, April 14, 2011 11:00 PM 

AUBURN — Jane M. (Shubert) Lane, 93, of Schooner Estates passed into eternal life on April 12, at the Androscoggin Hospice House. She was born in Auburn, May 16, 1917, to the late Albert and Mary (Fusiek) Shubert and was educated in Lewiston schools. On June 28, 1942, she marr...


 


 

Jean Larochelle

Thursday, April 14, 2011 11:00 PM

AUBURN — Jean Larochelle, 86, of Sabattus passed away April 11, at the Hospice House on Stetson Road, with her family by her side. Jean was born April 11, 1925, in Ste. Edwidge Compton, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Beatrice Labbe-Palardy and Joseph Louis Palardy. She lived most of...


 


 

Jean P. LeTarte

Friday, April 15, 2011 1:10 PM 

BRUNSWICK — Jean P. LeTarte, 86, of Thornton Way and formerly of Church Rd. died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday April 12, 2011.


 


 

Jennifer A. Sprague Sewall

Friday, April 15, 2011 1:10 PM

ARCADIA, Fl. — Jennifer A. Sprague Sewall, 47, long time resident of Bowdoin, ME and winter resident of Arcadia, FL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and sons on April 1, 2011 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born April 9, 1963 in Brunswick, ME.


 


 

Joan G. 'Nana Banana' Mullally

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 11:00 PM 

RUMFORD — Joan G. “Nana Banana” Mullally, 74, a resident of the Muskie Building on Congress Street, formerly of Portland, died Monday, April 11, at Rumford Hospital following a long illness. She was born in Portland, Sept. 28, 1936, a daughter of Peter J. and Lorena (Wood...


 


 

Joseph Louis Philip Desjardins

Friday, April 15, 2011 1:10 PM 

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Joseph Louis Philip Desjardins, 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1971, joined his beloved wife, Mary on Tuesday, April 12, 2011.


 


 

Kathleen Opal Adams

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 11:00 PM 

OCALA, Fla. — Kathleen Opal Adams, 52, of Ocala, Fla., died April 9, in Ocala, Fla. She was born March 3, 1959, in Tampa, Fla., to George A. Courbron Sr. and Maria Courbron. Survivors include her husband, Kim Adams; son, Kevin (Christine) Adams; daughter, Kassandra (Jeremy) Gr...


 


 

Lauren Enos Emery

Monday, April 11, 2011 11:00 PM 

SCARBOROUGH — Lauren Enos Emery, 60, left this world on April 8, after 2 1/2 years of very intentional living with appendiceal cancer. She is now at the Rainbow Bridge, rejoined with her many beloved, departed dogs. Lauren was born in Buffalo, N.Y., Oct. 14, 1950, to G.D. and Nancy E...


 


 

Louise Jones

Friday, April 15, 2011 1:10 PM

BRUNSWICK — Louise Jones, age 89, of Maquoit Road, passed away Wednesday, April 13 at Parkview Adventist Medical Center.


 


 

Marshall E. Judkins, Jr.

Friday, April 15, 2011 1:10 PM

ORR'S ISLAND — A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday April 23, 2011 at the Old Orr's Island School House.


 


 

Richard M. George

Thursday, April 14, 2011 11:00 PM 

MECHANIC FALLS — Richard M. George, 80, of Mechanic Falls, passed away early Monday, April 11. He left peacefully at home with family and friends nearby during his final hours. He was born in Norway, July 8, 1930, the son of the late Giles and Helen (Downing) George. He attended Mech...


 


 

Royal B. Stevens Sr.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 11:00 PM 

LEWISTON — Royal Burton Stevens Sr., 75, a resident of Route 106, Leeds, died Tuesday, April 12, at Central Maine Medical Center. He was born April 24, 1935, in Leeds, the son of Royal S. and Edwina M. (Pratt) Stevens. Royal attended the Leeds school system. He was an M.P. in the U.S...


 


 

Shirley Mae Seekins

Friday, April 15, 2011 1:10 PM 

BATH — Shirley Mae (McKenna) Seekins 79 of Bath, died after her most recent illness and complications on Monday April 11, 2011 in Freeport.


 


 

Theresa G. Mathieu

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 11:00 PM 

AUBURN — Theresa G. Mathieu, 86, of 250 Bates St., Lewiston, died Tuesday, April 12, at the Hospice House. She was born in Lewiston, Dec. 15, 1924, the daughter of Arthur and Alma Croteau Moreau. Educated in local schools, she married Emilien J. Mathieu on April 23, 1949, at Saints P...

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