PEASLEE, ALICE M. - 68 of Portland, April 13, 2011. Visitation, April 18, 2011, 4-5 p.m.,Independent Death Care, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland, followed by a funeral service at 5 p.m. A gathering at her daughter's home will follow. |
MATTWAMKEAG - Alton Phillip Tolman, 79, husband of Delight (Downs) Tolman, passed away April 16, 2011, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Oct. 4, 1931, in Chester, the son of Ernest and Frances (Stratton) Tolman. Friends may call noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. with the Rev. Leon Robinson officiating. Interment will be at Mattawamkeag Cemetery. For an online guest register and to leave written condolences, please visit |
LINK, AMOS J. - Feb. 5, 2011. Interment, 11 a.m., April 20, Highland Memorial Cemetery, South Portland. Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland. |
NEAL, BARBARA STANLEY - 82, of Gorham, April 14, 2011. Celebration of life, First Parish Congregational Church, Gorham, June 4, 10:30 a.m. Luncheon reception to follow. Dolby and Dorr Funeral Chapel, 76 State St., Gorham. |
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... |
CARPENTER, BETTY A. - 82, of Westbrook, in Portland, April 13, 2011. There will be an hour of viewing,10 a.m. until the start of Funeral Services at 11 a.m., April 19, Lighthouse Christian Center 636 Spring St. Westbrook. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Blais & Hay Funeral Home 35 Church St. Westbrook. |
Sunday, April 17, 2011 11:00 PM |
AUBURN — Betty E. Barnett, 77, of Auburn died Sunday, April 17, at the Androscoggin Hospice House. She was born in Welchville on Sept. 21, 1933, the daughter of Guy and Carolyn (Strother) Hannaford, and graduated valedictorian of her class at Leavitt Institute. She worked at ... |
Friday, April 15, 2011 11:00 PM |
PARIS — Dorothy L. "Aunt Dot" Ray, 90, died Wednesday, April 13, at Market Square Nursing Home after a long illness. She was born in Leeds, April 29, 1920, the daughter of James and Ada (Jackson) Pettingill. She attended school in Leeds and was a graduate of Monmouth Academy. ... |
EASTON - Douglas Raymond Henderson, 79, passed on from this world April 15, 2011, at a Bangor hospital after complications from heart surgery. Doug, son of Doris (Walton) and Perry Henderson, was born Aug. 9, 1931, at the family homestead on the Houlton Road in Presque Isle. Along with his parents, Doug was predeceased by four brothers, Winfred Henderson, Aubray Henderson, Elwood Henderson and Bobby Henderson; and seven sisters, Iona Perkins, Katherine "Kay" Gill, Clara Jett, Glenna Tingely, Betty Dalhgren, Donna Moore and Lois (Honey) Henderson. Survivors include sisters, Mabel Brown and Irene and husband, Ted Lint, of Presque Isle; and brothers, Pat and wife, Betsy Henderson, of Dallas, Carlton Henderson and partner, Dot Hovey, of St. Johnsbury, Vt., and Richard Henderson and his wife, Sandra, of Presque Isle. A number of special nieces and nephews adorn his family tree. On Oct. 11, 1991, Doug married Janice Brown, his wife of nearly 20 years, and partner in life for 27 years. Together they shared many business adventures, camping trips and family gatherings. Their marriage joined Doug with a ready-made family, from which he took much pride and pleasure. His surviving children include Mark and Donyse Babin of Unity, Melinda and Mark King of Littleton, Michele and Travis Kearney of Mars Hill and Mia and Stephen Pangburn of Easton. In addition are the apples of his eye - his grandchildren, Rudi, Zachary, Jalen, Devon, Samantha, Elijah and Luke. Also surviving are granddaughters, Brandi Morang and Nichole Hussey; and four great-grandchildren, Amber, Reese, Carson and Devin. Aside from his family, Doug's greatest source of pride was his service to his country with the U.S., . After entering the National Guard Dec. 12, 1949, his service took him to active duty as a full-time captain in 1963. While on active duty, Doug served two tours in Vietnam, 1965-1966 and 1968-1969. On Dec. 23, 1969, Doug was commissioned as lieutenant colonel, the capacity in which he served until his retirement in 1981. While in service, his duties included that of field artillery officer for 18 years and tactical/strategic intelligence officer for seven years. Throughout his service Doug accumulated numerous decorations and honors from the U.S. Army. These awards include the Soldier's Medal,, , Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Medal of Honor 1st Class, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon. For Doug, retirement simply meant moving on to different adventures. Doug's many endeavors included Easton Longhaul, Henderson Oil Co., Kana Oil, D & D Truck Stop, Henderson's Convenience Store at Easton Center, and even a brief journey into the world of ostrich farming. Doug was raised as a master Mason June 21, 1961, in the Eastern Frontier Lodge, Fort Fairfield, and served as its last worshipful master before its closing in 1988. It was Dec. 26, 1989, that Douglas then became affiliated with the Trinity Lodge, Presque Isle. Doug was due to receive his 50-year membership pin from the Masonic Lodge this June. Visiting hours will be held noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Church Street, Presque Isle, where services will be held 2 p.m. A spring burial with full military honors will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doug's memory may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children-Boston, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114 or online at www., . Online condolences may be expressed at |
Friday, April 15, 2011 11:00 PM |
BIDDEFORD — Edward Francis L’Hommedieu of North Yarmouth, died on Sunday, April 10, at around 6 p.m. He left this world doing what he loved. He was born in East Meadow, Long Island, May 22, 1939, to a fiery Irish mother, and quiet father, a skilled carpenter. As a child, he put... |
Saturday, April 16, 2011 11:00 PM |
BIDDEFORD — Elliott M. Bates, 90, of 93 Winter Street, Auburn, and Kennebunkport, an architect, teacher, and outdoor enthusiast, died April 14 at the Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford. Active throughout his life in civic and professional affairs, Mr. Bates had for many years... |
Monday, April 18, 2011 1:16 PM |
BATH — Frances F. Perry, 85, of Aspen Lane died Sunday, April 17, 2011, at her residence. |
Frances F. Perry, 85, BATH -- Frances F. Perry, 85, of Aspen Lane died Sunday, April 17, 2011 at her residence., She was born in Bath on March 16, 1926, the daughter of Andrew Conroy and Margaret Mary (Cummings) Flaherty., Frances graduated from Morse High School in the class of 1944 and from Emerson College in 1949. She began her teaching career in Hawaii and for many years was a well-respected member of the English Department at Morse High School in Bath., In 1952 she married Harold D. 'Major' Perry, who predeceased her in 1987. She was also predeceased by three brothers, Andrew C. Flaherty, John P. Flaherty and Mark B. Flaherty. Frances is survived by three daughters, Anne Perry Page of Bath, Jane Perry Gervais of Ledyard, Conn. and Dr. Mary Ellen Perry of Washington Grove, Md. and by one son, Andrew Conroy Perry of Bath. She will be missed by their families, including Gregory M. Page, Normand J. Gervais, George R. Kelley and Kimberly M. Perry; and her four grandchildren, Danielle Frances Gervais, Andrew Perry Gervais, Joseph Normand Gervais and Nathaniel Conroy Perry. She is also survived by her brothers, Paul R. Flaherty of Bath and Thomas P. Flaherty of Arlington, Mass.; and by many nieces and nephews., Visiting hours will be from 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Mary's Church, 144 Lincoln Street, Bath. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery on High Street in Bath. Then, family and friends will gather at the Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington Street, Bath. Condolences may be made online at, Memorial contributions, may be made to:, The American, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, Va. 22116-7023 |
WAGOR, GWEN - 86, of Lyman, April 6, 2011. Celebration of her life and art on May 21, 2011 at Heartwood College of Art in Kennebunk, 4-7 p.m. |
MONTICELLO - J. Walter Delong, 76, died April 15, 2011, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Oct. 6, 1934, in Monticello, the son of Elbridge and Dorothy (Hanning) Delong. Walter attended Monticello schools and was a 1953 graduate of Houlton High School. He was a longtime Monticello farmer and also worked for the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad. His family will miss his strong leadership, loving guidance and honest support. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette (Homchuck) Delong of Monticello; two daughters, Debra Madigan and her husband, Jack, of Cumberland and Valerie DeLong and her husband, Keith, of Mapleton; three sons, Fred of Mars Hill, Joe and his wife, Pam, of Auburn and Allen of Brunswick; three brothers, Leon of Washington state, Alvin of Virginia and Gary of New Hampshire; two sisters, Pat McGowan of Scarborough and Candice Muehleisan of Cumberland; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Joy Keough; and a brother, Vincent, "Bud." Friends may call 11 a.m. until the time of service 1 p.m. Tuesday at Dunn Funeral Home. A time of fellowship will be held after the service at Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum. Friends may make gifts in Walter's memory to Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum, care of Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park St., Houlton, ME 04730. Online guest book and condolences at |
GRIFFIN, JANE - 85, of Scarborough, formerly of Portland, April 15, 2011. Visiting hours, 3-8 p.m., April 19, Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers, 8:45 a.m., April 20th at the chapel, followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. |
Jane Griffin, 85, SCARBOROUGH -- Jane Griffin, 85, formerly of Portland, died April 15, 2011 at her Higgins Beach home surrounded by her children. She was born Oct.12, 1925, in Portland, a daughter of Martin T. and Anne G. Nolan Cavanaugh. Jane attended local schools and was a 1943 graduate of Portland High School. She attended Portland Business College through 1945., She was a communicant of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception., Jane married John Clement 'Clem' Griffin on Jan. 21, 1950 and began raising her family. In her later years, she became banking accounting manager at Peoples Heritage Bank for 12 years, retiring in 1992., After she raised her five children and retired from banking, she enjoyed extensive travelling throughout the US and Europe and many happy days at Higgins Beach. She enjoyed Beano with her many longtime friends, dining out and shopping., Jane was a loving mother and grandmother. She always attended her grandchildren's special events and was known for her kindness and love to all., She was predeceased by her parents; her husband 'Clem' in 1989; her sister Margaret Mary McCallum and brothers William, Thomas, Frederick and Robert Cavanaugh. Surviving are two daughters, Ann E. Coffey and her husband Richard of Windham, Susan J. Griffin of Scarborough, three sons, Robert E. and his wife Susan of St. Petersburg, Fla., Philip J. and his wife Stephanie of Brewer, Richard T. and his wife Annemarie of Scarborough; four grandchildren, Patrick, Joseph and Catherine Griffin, David Nealley; two great-grandchildren, Malina and Madalyn Griffin; and several nieces and nephews., The family wishes to extend a special thank you to care givers, Theresa Gray and Sandy Grescik, for the wonderful care and love they provided Jane., Visiting hours will be held from 3-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19th at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at 8:45 a.m., Wednesday, April 20th at the chapel, followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at, Jane Griffin |
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... |
DENNYSVILLE - Jason LeRoy Koehne, 33, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 15, 2011. Jason was born Jan. 12, 1978, in Calais, son of David and Denise (Wilcox) Koehne. He graduated from Shead High School, Class of 1996. Jason worked several years painting and doing carpentry work until he attended Washington County Community College, where he received his certificates in welding and diving. For many years after school, Jason worked on a lobster boat until becoming employed with Abhe & Svoboda, painting telecommunication towers throughout the United States. He eventually started his own business, Downeast Painting. Jason loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, mudding and putting together model cars. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, June and LeRoy Davis; and an aunt, Brenda Bonewicz. Surviving are his loving daughter, Jenna Koehne of Edmunds; his parents, David and Denise Koehne of Robbinston; his sister, Tonya Koehne of Baileyville; a brother, Nathan Koehne of Robbinston; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Patricia Koehne of Riverside, R.I.; aunts and uncles, Larry and Cathy Wilcox of Alexander and Gail Wilcox of Manchester, Conn.; numerous paternal aunts and uncles in Rhode Island; many cousins; and his faithful canine companion, Beta. Visiting hours will be held 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Mays Funeral Home - Flagg Chapel, 72 High St., Eastport. A celebration of Jason's life will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Eastport. Burial will be held at Clifford's Stream Cemetery, Marion. Donations in Jason's memory may be made to P.A.W.S. Humane Society, P.O. Box 182, Calais, ME 04619. Condolences and memories may be shared at |
Sunday, April 17, 2011 11:00 PM |
AUBURN — Jeffery Paul McBean, 27, of Mechanic Falls died Saturday, April 16, at the Hospice House, with his loving family and close friends by his side after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born July 21, 1983, in Strong, a son of Galen and Mary (Lemieux) McBean. He was a g... |
PULSIFER, JOHN M. 'JOLLY JOHN' - Graveside service, 2 p.m., April 19, Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth. Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. |
Friday, April 15, 2011 11:00 PM |
LEWISTON — John M. Conley, 71, of Jay, died Friday, April 15, after a brief stay at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born in Danvers, Mass., Dec. 25, 1939, the son of Harry and Alice (Beliveau) Conley. John graduated from Danvers High School in 1958. He lived in Plaistow, N... |
BANGOR and MACHIAS - Joseph Franklin McBrine, 78, died April 16, 2011, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 24, 1932, in Haynesville, son of Judson McBrine and Dorothy (Bedell) McBrine. Joe graduated from Houlton High School in 1950. He received his bachelor's degree and master's degree from the University of Maine, Orono. He also completed two years of doctoral study at Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he received a CAGS degree. Joe dedicated his life to the education of young people in Maine. He began his career as teacher, coach, principal and superintendent in 1953, and continued until his retirement in 2004. He spent the last seven years farming in Bangor, where he and his wife raised beef cattle. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marie (King) McBrine; and his five children, Mark McBrine and his wife, Linda, Lauren Sprague and her husband, Christopher, Judson McBrine and his wife, Paula, Joseph McBrine Jr. and his wife, Lori, and Jonathan McBrine and his wife, Becky. He is also survived by his 16 grandchildren, Andrew, Stephen, Micah, Rebecca, Sarah, Rachel and Leah McBrine, Hannah and Lydia Sprague, Jacob and Landon McBrine, Vincent and his wife, Amanda Emery, and Olivia McBrine, Daniel, Matthew and Joshua McBrine; three sisters, Clarice Irish and husband, Raymond, Judith Oliver and husband, Donald, and Mary Jane Chick; several nieces and nephews. Joe was predeceased by a brother, Judson Jr.; a sister, Winnifred; many aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center St., Bangor, after the service. A memorial service will also be held 2 p.m. April 23 at Washington Academy, East Machias. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments after the services at Washington Academy. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Those who wish to remember Joe in a special way may make gifts in his memory to the Building Fund at Bible Baptist Church, P.O. Box 228, Orono, ME 04476 or Washington Academy Capital Campaign Fund, 66 Cutler Road, P.O. Box 190, East Machias, ME 04630. Condolences to the family may be expressed at |
BEACH, KENNETH H. - 69, of Millinocket and South Portland, April 16, 2011. Services will be held this summer in Millinocket, at a time to be announced later. Arrangements are by Lamson Funeral Home, Millinocket. |
MILLINOCKET and SOUTH PORTLAND - Kenneth H. Beach, 69, beloved husband of the late Linda (Halley) Beach, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 16, 2011, with family members at his side at a Millinocket hospital. He was born in Brockton, Mass., son of the Late Harvey E. and Doris J. (Hammarberg) Beach. Kenny graduated from Stearns High School, Class of 1960. After graduation he worked at Great Northern Paper Co., Millinocket, for a short while before going to Husson University and the University of Maine, receiving a degree in business administration. Kenny was a realtor for many years in Portland and South Portland, living there until he retired, returning to Millinocket two years ago. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey of Scarborough; a sister, Donna Pina and husband, Julio, of Marion, Mass.; a brother, Edward Beach and wife, Adeline, of Readfield; a brother-in-law, Jack Halley of Ambejejus; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Services will be held this summer in Millinocket at a time to be announced later. Arrangements are by Lamson Funeral Home, Millinocket. Messages of condolence may be expressed at |
Kenneth H. Beach, 69, MILLINOCKET AND SOUTH PORTLAND - Kenneth H. Beach, 69, of Millinocket, widower and beloved husband of the late Linda (Halley) Beach, of So. Portland and Millinocket, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16, 2011, at a Millinocket hospital, with family members at his side., He was born in Brockton, Mass., the son of the Late Harvey E. and Doris J. (Hammarberg) Beach. Kenny graduated from Stearns High School, class of 1960. Following graduation he worked at the Great Northern Paper Co., in Millinocket for a short while before going to Husson University and the University of Maine, receiving a degree in Business Administration. Kenny was a realtor for many years in Portland and So. Portland, living there until he retired, returning to Millinocket two years ago., He is survived by his son, Jeffrey of Scarborough; a sister Donna Pina and husband Julio of Marion, Mass., a brother Edward Beach and wife Adeline of Readfield and a brother-in-law Jack Halley of Ambejejus; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends., Services will be held this summer in Millinocket, at a time to be announced later. Messages of condolence may be expressed at, . Arrangements are by Lamson Funeral Home, Millinocket. |
EMERY, LAUREN - April 8, 201. Celebration of life, May 15, 2-5 p.m., Harraseeket Inn, Freeport. Independent Death Care, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland. |
APPLETON, LOUISE BRIGGS - 92, of Sarasota, Fla. & Kennebunkport, April 6, 2011., Services, June 2011; date & time TBA. |
Monday, April 18, 2011 1:16 PM |
BRUNSWICK — Louise Jones, age 89, of Maquoit Road, passed away Wednesday, April 13 at Parkview Adventist Medical Center. She was born May 12, 1921 in Rumford, ME, the daughter of Albion and Maryann Starkey Cloutier. |
RUSS, MADELENE (MADDY) BUNKER - April 12, 2011, in Cape Elizabeth. June memorial service TBA at a later date. Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland. |
MACDONALD, MARGARET C.- 103, of Portland, April 15, 2011. Visiting hours, 4-7 p.m., April 18, 2011, Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers,10:15 am, Tuesday, at the funeral home followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at the St Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. |
Monday, April 18, 2011 1:16 PM |
ORR'S ISLAND — A memorial service and celebration of life will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday April 23, 2011 at the Old Orr's Island School House (1600 Harpswell Islands Rd., next to the fire station). |
Sunday, April 17, 2011 11:00 PM |
LEWISTON — Mary J. Nichols, 81, of Lewiston passed away late Tuesday, April 12, at Montello Manor, surrounded by her family. She was born in Farmington on Oct. 31, 1929, as Mary Julia Gordon. As a young lady, she moved to Lewiston with her daughter, Mary Hazel, where she met and mar... |
Friday, April 15, 2011 11:00 PM |
BANGOR — Olivette M. Hebert, 88, of Bangor, formerly of 51 Taft Ave., Auburn, passed away Wednesday, April 13, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Fort Kent, April 20, 1922, daughter of the late Louison and Alice Daigle Chasse. She graduated from Fort Kent High School in 1940, ... |
ORRINGTON - Phyllis B. Lawrence, 82, wife of the late Charles G. Lawrence, died April 17, 2011, at a Bangor health care facility, after a brief illness. She was born Feb. 10, 1929, in Bangor, the daughter of Ruel V. and Lillian M. (Jones) Bragg. Phyllis was director of social services at the Salvation Army for 28 years and was active in all aspects of the Army, including a volunteer Bible teacher. She enjoyed reading and traveling with her sister, Lillian. Phyllis also enjoyed the Senior Y Fitness Program. She was a loving and devoted mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was predeceased by a son, Gordon C. "Butch" Lawrence. Surviving are two children, Phillip H. Lawrence and his wife, Cynthia, of Trenton and George B. Lawrence and his wife, Elizabeth, of Pennsylvania; six grandchildren, Jason Lawrence, Michelle Lawrence, Joshua Lawrence and his wife, Andrea, Alissa Mitchell and her husband, Stephen, Heather Panko and her husband, Jim, and Kevin Lawrence and his wife, Charlene; 10 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Charles A. Bragg of Bangor, Ruel V. Bragg of Exeter and Eugene P. Bragg of Orrington; one sister, Lillian F. White of Brunswick; former daughter-in-law, Cheryl Cropley and her children, Toni and Jeffery; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, April 22, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, where relatives and friends are invited to call noon until the time of service. The family invites folks for conversation and refreshments after the service at the Salvation Army, 65 South Park St., Bangor. Gifts in her memory may be sent to the Salvation Army, 65 South Park St., Bangor, ME 04401. Condolences to the family may be expressed at |
O'BRIEN, RALPH WILLIAM III - 75, of Westbrook, in Scarborough, April 14, 2011. Services, April 20, 11 a.m. at the Woodlawn Cemetery on Stroudwater St. in Westbrook. |
Sunday, April 17, 2011 11:00 PM |
ROCKPORT — Richard E. “Dick” Whiting, 79, of St. George and Indian River Shores, Fla., died peacefully Friday evening at Penobscot Bay Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. The son of Arthur Edward Whiting and Sadie Harriet Whiting (nee Jacobs), he was born on ... |
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... |
NEWPORT - Rodney Arthur Hanson Sr., 89, died unexpectedly April 15, 2011, at a Bangor hospital, after a short period of ill health. He was born Aug. 4, 1921, in Newport, the son of Freeman and Sadie (Spaulding) Hanson. He attended Newport schools and was a graduate of Newport High School, Class of 1940. Rodney married Nellie Pelkey Feb. 15, 1942, in Newport. Rodney was a, veteran, serving in Germany as an infantry sergeant, where he was wounded in combat and received a, . He was a licensed master plumber and a licensed oil burner technician, working for more than 50 years in the Newport area, doing plumbing and heating. Rodney was a proud life member of Military Order of the Purple Heart. He was predeceased by his siblings, Norman Hanson, Jasper Hanson, Harold Hanson, Irene Wyman and Anita Hewins; and his son and daughter-in-law, Rodney A. Hanson Jr. and Linda Hanson. Rodney is survived by his wife of 69 years, Nellie Hanson of Newport; one son and his wife, Daniel and Cheryl Hanson of Palmyra; five grandchildren, Rodney III, Todd, Jordin, Eric and Travis; seven special great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center, 34 High St., Newport. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ernest Campbell officiating. Interment with military honors will be at Riverside Cemetery later in the spring. To sign an online guest book and leave written tributes and condolences, please visit: |
Monday, April 18, 2011 1:16 PM |
BATH — Ruth Mildred Dow Lawless, 94, of Belfast, Maine, passed away on Wednesday, April 13 at Winship Green Nursing Center in Bath. Ruth was born on the family farm in Prospect, ME, on December 23, 1916, the daughter of Lester and Hannah Clark Dow. When Ruth was in the 5th grade her family moved to Belfast, where they ran a store. Upon completing high school Ruth went to work for the Belfast telephone company. She loved to tell the story of how she was working alone at the switchboard the day that Pearl Harbor was attacked - one of the busiest days ever for the phone company. |
Saturday, April 16, 2011 11:00 PM |
AUBURN – Sheila J. Harlow, 60, a longtime resident of Livermore, passed away Friday, April 15, at Hospice House of Androscoggin in Auburn, with her loving family by her side. She was born April 18, 1950 in Farmington, the daughter of Oscar and Mary (Langlin) Wilkins. Sheila was a gra... |
YATES, SHIRLEY JEAN - 68, April 14, 2011, in Portland. Memorial service, Village Cemetery, Grand Lake Stream, at the convenience of the family. Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. |
MILLINOCKET, BANGOR and LINCOLN - Shirley L. Warren died April 14, 2011, in her sleep, at Katahdin Health Care Nursing Home, Millinocket. She was born Shirley Sweet Leathers, Sept. 25, 1914, in Winn, daughter of Frank H. Leathers and Eva C. (Sweet) Leathers, the youngest of seven in a closely knit farm family. Shirley was married to Lloyd A. Warren from Lincoln for 64 years, until his death in 1998. Together they bore two sons, David Warren, in 1939, and Wallace Warren, in 1945. Shirley was well known in the town of Lincoln for her Saturday night baked beans and coleslaw at the Snack Bar Restaurant on Route 2, just outside of town. Shirley and Lloyd ran the Snack Bar for a number of years before moving to Bangor in 1959, where they owned and operated a large rooming house for several more years. At the Snack Bar and the rooming house, Shirley exuded a warmth, gaiety and caring for others, which was a hallmark of her life. Deeply religious, Shirley and Lloyd were devoted to their churches: First Congregational Church, Lincoln, and later Hammond Street Congregational Church, Bangor. Theirs was a life rich with friends and fellowship, faith and compassion. From the Snack Bar in Lincoln to the rooming house on Broadway in Bangor, Shirley offered food and love to all. Shirley is survived by one son, Wallace Warren of Ripley; and grandchildren, Clifford Warren of Bangor, Joshua Warren of Montville, Marc Warren of Newport, Jennifer and Adrienne Warren of Pittsfield, Mass., and Justin Warren of New Orleans. Friends may call noon-2 p.m. Friday, April 22, at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Mark Doty officiating. Interment will be at Lincoln Cemetery. Those who wish may sign an online register and leave written condolences at |
LAMOINE - Susan Abbott-Christie passed away April 14, 2011, with her husband and daughters by her side, at Mount Desert Island Hospital, Bar Harbor. Susan was born June 28, 1955, at Fort Dix, N.J., daughter of Jean and Richard Abbott. She attended school in Lewisberg, Pa., and graduated from, . She was for many years a nurse at Mount Desert Island Hospital. She worked also as school nurse for Sumner High School and with Mount Desert Nursing Association. One of her last and most enjoyable jobs was at Westside Florist, where most of her inner beauty manifested in floral displays. Her most favorite job was as nana, caring for her grandson, Mathew. Susan was a kind, compassionate and thoughtful woman. Her gentle nature, consistently displayed to her work colleagues, family and friends, made everyone a bit better. She was a role model for ultimate care giving with an infectious smile that would quietly bring calm and comfort to those around her. Her gift to those who knew and loved her was "pass on kindness to all, be grateful for the blessings in life, see goodness and smile!" Susan is survived by and an inspiration for her three beautiful daughters, Emily, Caitlin and Julia; grandson, Mathew; son-in-law, Zach; and grateful husband, Bob. She is also survived by her mother, Jean Abbott of Winfield, Pa.; and brother, Rick Abbott of Glide, Ore. She was predeceased by her father, Richard. Friends and family are welcome to a celebration of Susan's life 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 22, at Lamoine Baptist Church, Lamoine. |
Friday, April 15, 2011 11:00 PM |
SEATTLE, Wash. — Theresa "Terry" Levesque formerly of Lewiston, passed away April 1, in Seattle, Wash., after a courageous battle with a rare cancer, Carcinoid. She was born Feb. 9, 1941, to Marcel and Marie Ange Provencher. Following graduation from Lewiston High School, she marrie... |
Saturday, April 16, 2011 11:00 PM |
SEATTLE, Wash. — Theresa "Terry" Levesque formerly of Lewiston, passed away April 1, in Seattle, Wash., after a courageous battle with a rare cancer, Carcinoid. She was born Feb. 9, 1941, to Marcel and Marie Ange Provencher. Following graduation from Lewiston High School, she married... |
FOLEY, THOMAS A. - 83, of Buxton, April 14, 2011. A memorial service, April 20, at 2 p.m.,Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, Buxton (Bar Mills). Burial will follow at South Buxton Cemetery with USMC Honors |
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