PHIPPSBURG and OSPREY, Fla. - Ann Louise (Crichton) Karter, 70, died April 29, 2011, in Boston, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 17, 1940, in Presque Isle, daughter of the late Philip and Angela (Donahue) Crichton. She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Eli; five children, Mary and Mike Huth of Pittsfield, Mass., Elizabeth and Shawn Murphy of Eaton, Ohio, Kate and Mike Orroth of Davidson, N.C., John and Jennifer Karter of Chicago and Michael Karter of Chicago; 11 grandchildren; siblings, Mary Crichton, Steve Crichton, Clare and Alan Hitchcock, Peter and Jennifer Crichton and Angela Ellen and Chris Delong; numerous nieces and nephews. Ann graduated from Aroostook Central Institute in 1959. She attended the University of Maine, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in English and a Master of Arts degree in teaching. While raising her children, she pursued her teaching career for 10 years. She then directed her energies to volunteer work in the various communities in which she resided. One of her most notable accomplishments included being named to the Top Ten Women by the Ohio House of Representatives. This distinction recognized the following: co-chair, designer Show House 6, for Dayton Philharmonic Women's Association; chair of Dayton Art Institute Art Ball; and campaign chair of Dayton Performing Arts Fund. She served on the board of Dayton Chapter of American Red Cross and was awarded Volunteer of the Year, Board Member of the Year and recipient of the 10-Year Service Award for financial development and leadership. She also served on the board of Carillon Park and Dayton Ballet. Fraternally she served as president of her PEO chapter in Dayton, Ohio, and most recently as president of her chapter in Sarasota, Fla. Throughout her life, Ann fought courageously, loved deeply and gave selflessly. For those who have had the privilege to know her, she will be missed profoundly. Visitation was held 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday, May 5, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 144 Lincoln St., Bath. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to, and St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bath. |
DECKER, CARL V. JR. - 52, of Waterboro, formerly of Wells, June 4, 2011, in Waterboro. Memorial service, June 12, 7 p.m., New Chance Church of the Nazarene, Community Center/Little Theatre, 457 Main St., Springvale. Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 Oak St., Alfred. |
Adams, Carol J. (Irvine), 88, died June 3 in Bangor. |
BANGOR -- Carol J. (Irvine) Adams, 88, died Friday June 3, 2011, at a Bangor Hospital. She was born Nov. 17, 1922, in Framingham, Mass, the daughter of Vernard J. and Jennette (Mayes) Irvine., Carol grew up in Framingham, Mass., and attended local schools. In 1944, she graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelor of arts in nursing. Carol married her husband of 64 years, William J. Adams, in Framingham, June 29, 1947. She enjoyed a long nursing career which included employment at Central Maine General Hospital, Lewiston; Framingham Union Hospital; Framingham, Cable Memorial Hospital, Ipswich, Mass.; school nurse for Arkansas A&M; and Penquis Cap. She also held a position at the Readfield Post Office., In addition to her husband, Carol is survived by her sons, William J. Adams Jr. and his wife, Donna, of Eddington; and Vernard I. Adams, M.D. and his wife, Sandra, of Tampa, Fla.; daughter Jennette E. Loring and her husband, Charles P., of Rowley, Mass; grandchildren Andrew Q. Adams and his wife Erin Lynn of Middleburg, Fla., Douglas William Adams and his wife Susan of Ellsworth, Charles N. Adams, J.D. of Tampa, Fla., Meagan E. Adams of Plant City, Fla., Leslie M. Adams and her husband Mitchell Jones of Fairbanks, AK, Charles W. Loring of Rowley, Mass., and Scott P. Loring of Rowley, Mass.; great-grandchildren, Serenity C. Adams, Connor S. Adams, Ryan C. Adams, Alex J. Adams, Katelyn R. Adams, and Avery L. Adams; sister-in-law, Martha Irvine of Portland. In addition to her parents, Carol was predeceased by her son, Scott D. Adams; brothers Robert M. Irvine, and William L. Irvine, and sister Margaret J. Strickland., Relatives and friends are welcome to call 6-8 pm Monday at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at All Souls Congregational Church, 10 Broadway, Bangor, with the Rev. Dr. James L. Haddix, pastor and teacher, officiating. Following the service relatives and friends are invited to share conversation and refreshment in the church vestry. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. at the Kents Hill Cemetery, Readfield. Those wishing to remember Carol in a special way may make gifts in her name to Special Olympics Maine Attn: Linda 125 John Roberts Rd #19 South Portland, ME 04106. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com |
DOANE, CAROL PIKE - 66, of Topsham, June 1, 2011, in Burlington, Mass. No visiting hours. Private funeral service. Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green St., Newburyport, Mass. |
Carol Pike Doane, 66, TOPSHAM -- Carol Pike Doane, 66, of Topsham, died on June 1, 2011, at The Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Mass., with her family by her side., Carol was born in Newburyport, Mass., on Nov. 30, 1944, the daughter of Thelma 'Kate' (Harris) and the late Harry E. Pike Jr. She was raised in Amesbury, Mass., and was a graduate of Amesbury High School. After graduating from the University of Maine, she had a lifelong career in nursing achieving many degrees and certifications including a PNP (Nurse Practitioner)., She held various positions in the state of Maine working as a public health nurse and as a school nurse in Milo. Carol was a past director of nursing at the Levinson Center in Bangor. She also worked in various medical facilities in Maine, Massachusetts and Florida providing neonatal intensive care as well as critical care., Carol had recently retired from the faculty of the University of Southern Maine School of Nursing in Portland where she was a clinical instructor. She would often augment the learning experience by taking her students to volunteer at several charitable organizations throughout Maine including the Parkside Center in Portland, Pine Tree Camp in Rome and Camp Sunshine in Casco., Carol was a board member and past president of Partners For Rural Health in the Dominican Republic taking her nursing students there twice a year to promote access to continuous medical care and health education in 15 remote villages. She spent many volunteer hours helping families staying at the Ronald MacDonald House in Portland and served as a director at the Seacoast Hospice in Dover, N.H., Carol is survived by her mother, Thelma H. Pike of Newbury, Mass.; her husband of 43 years, Roger A. Doane Sr. of Topsham; two daughters, Rachel (Doane) Demers and her husband Shawn of Bath, and Sarah (Doane) Hamilton and her companion Norman Pelletier of Biddeford, a son, Roger A. Doane Jr. and his wife Teri of Saco; two sisters, Deborah (Pike) Cashman and her husband John of Dalton, N.H., and Lisa (Pike) Hayes and her husband Walter of Merrimac, a brother, Harry E. Pike and his wife Heather of Pittsfield, N.H.; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces, nephews and cousins., There are no visiting hours, and a private funeral service will be held for the family. Arrangements are by Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green St., Newburyport, Mass., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carol's memory to:, Partners For Rural Health in the Dominican Republic, P.O. Box 1742, Portland, Maine 04104-1742 |
HOVERMALE, CAROLYN - 86, June 4, 2011. Burial, Easton, Md. Service later in Cape Charles. Independent Death Care, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland. |
Carolyn Hovermale, 86, FALMOUTH -- Carolyn Hovermale, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 4, 2011, after a six year struggle with Alzheimer's., Throughout the progress of this devastating disease, she remained a vivacious personality who loved to laugh. She had a love of music and right up to the end, would tap her feet to the beat of any lively bit of music she heard, especially jazz. To many of her caregivers at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth, she was known as their southern belle., She was born on May 1, 1925, in Cape Charles, Va. Her parents died when she was a young girl, and she lived with her older sister Lucille Corkran and her husband Emerson., In 1950, she married Kenneth Hovermale. They lived in Midland, El Paso and Dallas, Texas, Seattle, San Francisco, and Baltimore, before retiring on Kent Island, Md. Kenneth passed away in 1998 and she lived the last six years in Maine., She was predeceased by her sisters Lucille and Mary, and her brother James, all of Virginia. She is survived by her son, Ken of North Yarmouth; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Hovermale, Sheila Bellefleur; her grandchildren, Kyle of Asheville, N.C., and Paul of Los Angeles; and her great-grandchildren, Siena of Los Angeles and Madelyne of Asheville., She had many friends of longstanding, some dating back to childhood who kept in regular contact with her even after she fell ill. Throughout her full life, she brought a special light and joy into any room she entered., Ken would like to thank the staff at Sedgewood Commons who not only cared for her but loved and respected her as a part of their family., She will be cremated and her ashes taken to rest beside her husband in Easton, Md. A service will later be held for her in Cape Charles, the place she loved more than any other. Arrangements are by Independent Death Care, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland. To offer words of condolence, sign a guest book and share memories, go to the obituary page at |
OLD TOWN - Charles E. Cowan, 97, died peacefully June 5, 2011, at a Bangor health care facility. He was born April 19, 1914, in Orono, a son of Franklin and Gertrude (Daly) Cowan. He was a 1933 graduate of Orono High School. He was employed at Jordan Lumber Co. for 10 years before he was promoted to manager of the lumber and building supply division of Jordan Lumber where he served in that capacity for 20 years. He then owned and operated Cowan Lumber with his wife, Van, for the next 17 years. He was a life member of, No. 1287, Old Town, where he was past exalted ruler and state trustee, and was a member of Old Town, where he served as a director and president and was an honorary Paul Harris Fellow. He was a communicant of Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, Holy Family Church and been an active member of the St. Mary's Men's Club. He was a longtime well known and well respected high school basketball and football official, and served as past president of both Eastern Maine Basketball and Football Board of Approved Officials. He also played semi-pro baseball for many years. Charlie enjoyed following harness racing in Maine his entire adult life and enjoyed golf in his retirement. He is survived by two sons, James E. Cowan of Old Town, and C. Edward Cowan and his wife, Clara, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Michael Cowan of Colorado, Shelia Rogers of Old Town, Edward "Teddy" Cowan of Highland, Md., Christopher J. Cowan of Derry, N.H., Theresa Teunison of Hampden, Anthony "Tony" Cowan of Orlando, Fla., and Carol Bowler of Hampden; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Herbert Cowan and his wife, Katherine, of Orono; a special brother-in-law, John Bouchard and his wife, Eunice, of Old Town; many nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Virginia Garceau of Old Town. He was predeceased by his first wife of 58 years, Evangline "Van" Cowan, in 1993; his second wife, Regina, in 2004; a son, John F. Cowan; a great-granddaughter; a brother, John "Jack" Cowan; and a sister, Rita Kelliher. Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main St., Old Town, where members of the Elks will conduct a chapel service beginning 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday at Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, Holy Family Church. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Orono. Memorial contributions may be made to the Resurrection Parish Building Fund, 429 Main St., Old Town, ME 04468. Notes of Condolences may be left at |
Hoskins, Claire M., of Waterville, died June 3. |
WATERVILLE -- Claire M. Hoskins passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011, at Oak Grove Nursing Center with her husband by her side, after many years of illness. She was born June 14, 1942, in Cambridge, Mass., the daughter of George and Evelyn Donahue. She was later adopted by Clara and John Hagherty, who raised her. Claire moved to Waterville in 1958 and married James McGowan in 1960, with whom she had five children. She later married Harold Hoskins and spent the last 27 years of her life with him., Claire enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved to knit and made many wonderful things for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed ceramics, crocheting, dancing and reading. Claire worked for Rich's Department Store for many years and as a receptionist in the J.C. Penney's Styling Salon. During the past few years, she enjoyed the activities and outings provided by the nursing home staff and the musical entertainment that the nursing home hosted., Claire was predeceased by her first husband, James McGowan; her son, Johnny; her brothers, Bobbie, John, Dick, James, Paul and Phil; and sister Pat. She is survived by her husband, Harold, of Waterville; her daughters, LeeAnn Price, Laurie Tuck, Dawn Braley and Bernadette Finch, also by Brett Hoskins, Penny Bard, Robin Withee and Michelle Greene, their spouses and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, of which her first grandchild, Jennifer Seluke, will always hold a special spot in her heart. She is also survived by her sister, Penny Strub; and her brother, George Donahue. She will also be sadly missed by a very special friend of many years, Ted Murray, who visited with her often., A memorial service will be held at Blessed Hope Church, 10 Pleasant St., Waterville, on Wednesday, June 8 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Claire's memory to the Oak Grove Nursing Center's Activities Group; or HealthReach Hospice. |
BURTASKET, CORINNE - 85, of Portland, formerly of South Portland, in Portland, June 4, 2011. Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. |
MACHIASPORT - Darrell Johnson, 33, passed away unexpectedly June 4, 2011, near his home in Machiasport. He was born Aug. 31, 1978, in Machias, son of Paul Johnson and Cathy (Muzzy) Johnson. Darrell was a graduate of Washington Academy, East Machias, where he became skilled in marine vocational education. After high school, he worked for Atlantic Landscaping, Jonesboro; Hinckley's Boatyard, Trenton; masonry and most recently carpentry. He enjoyed tinkering with old trucks, watching films, listening to music, working outside and sitting by the campfire at Indian Cove. Most important in Darrell's life was spending time with family and friends. He had a loving and generous heart, and cared deeply for others. He liked keeping tabs on everyone in the family, and one of his often-used expressions was "What's goin' on?" Darrell will be truly missed. He is survived by his father, Paul Johnson; his mother, Cathy Johnson; his brother, Kurtis Johnson; his paternal grandparents, Carolyn and Allen Johnson; maternal grandmother, Dorothy Muzzy; an uncle, Douglas Johnson, all of Machiasport; a cousin, Ellen Smith of Phoenix; his cherished niece and nephew, Iris and Gage, and their mother, Bethany, of Machias. Also included are many extended family members; and his constant companion, Rufus. He was predeceased by his much-loved paternal great-grandparents, Darrell and Ruth Page; maternal great-grandparents, Clarence and Ida Wood; and his close friend and cousin, Neal Sprague. Visiting hours will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at McClure Family Funeral Services, corner of Charles and Drisko streets, Machias. A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday at Bucks Harbor Cemetery with Pastor Bill Holmes officiating. Those wishing to remember Darrell with a memorial donation are asked to make contributions to Christopher Reeve Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis Foundation at |
LINNEUS - Donald "Donnie" Darrell Scott, 74, died Sunday, June 5, 2011, while surrounded by his family at his home. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Bowers Funeral Home, 10 Water St., Houlton. Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Linneus Cemetery, Linneus. For an online memory book and to leave condolences, please visit |
Douglas 'Doug' Moody, 60, CUMBERLAND -- Douglas A. Moody, born on April 11, 1951, the son of David B. Moody Sr. (Swanville) and Carrie Elizabeth Moody (Knox), died at home on June 4, 2011, following a six month battle with cancer. He passed on as he had lived: peacefully, gently, and surrounded by those who loved him., Born in Portland, and raised in Cumberland, he graduated from Greely High School in 1969 and then attended Bates College. Following an internship at the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf, he attended graduate school at Gallaudet University. He spent the remainder of his life working with deaf students, first at The American School for the Deaf in West Hartford, Conn., and then returning to the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Governor Baxter School for the Deaf) on Mackworth Island., His appreciation for the beauty of the natural world and love for animals defined his interests and positive outlook on life. His enthusiasm for life was clearly exemplified by his garrulous personality and shared with others through his home cooking, music, and gatherings in his home for horseshoes and card games. He generously passed along his appreciation for the beauty of the woods with his son and with scores of other children over the years., He was predeceased by his parents; and his brother, Donald E. Moody. He is survived by his son, David R. Moody; and his brother, David B. Moody Jr. (both of Cumberland)., His stories, laughter, warmth, and legacy will remain in the hearts of everyone his life touched., In accordance with his wishes, a celebration of his life will be held at his home on Saturday, June 11, at 1 p.m. Please visit, for more information and to share your condolences, memories and tributes with Doug's family., In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Doug's memory to:, The Foundation for Maine's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, 1 Mackworth Island, Falmouth, Maine 04105, Lindquist Funeral Home, Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 846-4011 |
MOODY, DOUGLAS A. - June 4, 2011. Celebration of life at his home, June 11, 1 p.m. |
WOOD, EARL 'WOODY' H. - 88, of Portland, in Scarborough, June 3, 2011. Time of visitation, Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland, June 8, 6-8 p.m. & funeral service, June 9, 11 a.m. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook. |
Earl 'Woody', H. Wood, 88, SCARBOROUGH -- Earl 'Woody' H. Wood, 88, of Portland, died peacefully at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough on June 3, 2011., Earl was born on June 13, 1923, in Cranston, R.I., the son of Henry Wood and Alice Fuller., As a child age 12, Earl was put in the Civilian Conservation Crop in Connecticut. In 1941 Earl join the Navy where he served on the USS Tarazed and The USS Abbot, earning six medals: The Victory Medal, American Defense Medal, Asiatic Pacific Area, six stars, American Area Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, two stars and the European, African, Middle East Area Medal. Earl was honorably discharged in 1946., He married Irene, started a family and then began a long career at S.D. Warren as a pipe fitter. Earl retired in 1986., Earl and Irene enjoy camping at Sebago Basin and Kokatosi for over 30 years., After Earl lost his wife Irene, he and companion, Ruth Linsley spent winters in Florida and summers in Maine., Earl belonged to the International Association of Machinists and Aero space workers, Stephen W. Manchester Post #62, Civilian Conservation Crops., Earl was predeceased by wife, Irene L. Wood; his son, Richard Wood and companion Ruth Linsley; and 10 brothers and sisters. Earl is survived by sons, Henry Wood of Raymond, George Wood of Texarkana, Texas, Michael Wood of Casco; and his sister, Estelle Popeck of Springfield, Mass. Earl is also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren., Earl's family would like to thank Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough for caring for Earl and those who have served our country., Relatives and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland, on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at 11 a.m. Interment with Military Honors will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook. Please visit, for additional information and to sign Earl's guestbook., Donations in Mr. Earl Wood's memory may be made to:, MEDCU, 380 Congress St., Portland, Maine 04101, Earl 'Woody', H. Wood, Jones, Rich & Hutchins, Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 775-3763 |
BANGOR - Edith D. (Crockett) Tesseo, 72, died peacefully June 5, 2011, at a local health care facility in Bangor after a long illness. She was born April 21, 1939, in Ellsworth, the third of eight children born to Marvin and Julia (Sargent) Crockett. She was married to Donald E. Tesseo for 39 years until his death in 1998. They lived in Hampden and later Carmel for many years. Edith and Don were foster parents, touching the lives of many young children in their time of need. Edith and Don were well known in the antique community, also spending several summers at the flea market in Searsport. After her husband's death, she opened the shop Simply Stuff, Corinna and later moved the business to Newport. Edith loved children and libraries, particularly story time. You could always find Edith at yard sales and flea markets. Springtime started a new year of birding and enjoying the fresh new colors of plants and trees. She is survived by her sisters, Harriet Arbo and husband, Warren, of Eddington, Ruth Mishio of Hermon, Carolyn Weber of Brewer, Deborah Reid and husband, Michael, of Old Town; two stepchildren, Scott Tesseo of Florida, and Terry Tesseo and wife, Louise; children, Katie and Wyllie of Rangeley; close friends, Annie of Eddington, and Elaine and Emily of Bangor; and her very special friend and companion, Buddy. Edith's nieces and nephews will sadly miss her, as well as friends, bird watchers, flea market aficionados, antique dealers, and buyers and sellers of stuff. Edith was predeceased by her parents, husband; a brother, Marvin; sisters, Judy Goodman and Peggy Nix; and brothers-in-law, Gordon Mishio, Gilbert Nix and Gil Weber. A remembrance service will be held at a later date at Union Congregational Church, Carmel. In lieu of flowers and cards, donations may be sent to Bangor Humane Society. |
SACO - Eleanor Mae Littlejohn, 82, of Pheasant Road, passed away June 3, 2011, surrounded by her family, at her residence. She was born August 13, 1928, in Machiasport, the daughter of Fred and Florence Wood. Eleanor attended Machias schools and also Washington Academy. She was at one time employed at B&M Baked Beans. She and her husband were residents of Portland for many years and moved to Saco in the early 1970s. Eleanor enjoyed cooking, watching the news and weather, country-Western music, and especially spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, John Littlejohn of Saco; a son, James Littlejohn, and his wife, Alice, of Westbrook; a daughter, Karen Allen and her husband, John, of Old Orchard Beach; a sister, Leona "Nonie" Pettegrow and her husband, Richard, of Machiasport; 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Dennis M. Littlejohn; a daughter, Janice M. Hutchins; and a brother, Arnold Wood. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Forest City Cemetery, South Portland. Dennett, Craig & Pate, 365 Main St., Saco is in charge of the arrangements. |
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LEWISTON — Ernest “Ti Nes” Lavoie Jr., 91, of Lewiston, passed away on Friday, June 3, at his home, where he had been residing since 1951. He was born in Samodeste, P.Q., Canada, March 14, 1920. He was the 10th child of 15 of Ernest and Claudia (Martin) Lavoie. &ld... |
CHAIKEN, FRANCES - of Portland, formerly of Cape Elizabeth, June 4, 2011. Private interment, Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta, at a later date. Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. |
GOODIER, HAROLD E - 92, in St. Augustine, Fla., formerly of Maine, May 31, 2011. No funeral services. Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial, Park St., Augustine, Fla. |
Judson, Harry P. III, 71, of Smithfield and Embden, died May 28. |
SMITHFIELD -- Harry P. Judson III, 71, of Smithfield and Embden, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011., Born in Pawtucket, R.I., he was the son of the late Harry P. Judson Jr. and Caroline E. (Lewis) Judson., Harry was a truck salesman for many years before retiring., He was a member of the Thornton Beagle Club and loved to hunt, fish and the outdoors., He was the father of Darryl Judson of Pawtucket; and brother of Susan J. Bourn of Narragansett., Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of life gathering, Thursday, June 9 from 1 to 3 p.m., in Chester's Restaurant, 102 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, R.I., In memory of Harry, donations to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 N. Main St., Providence, RI 02904, will be appreciated., Information and Condolences, visit TuckerQuinnFuneralChapel .com. |
Smith, James W., 84, of New Sharon, died June 4. |
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NEW SHARON — James W. Smith, 84, of New Sharon, passed away quietly in the home of his ancestors and the room he was born in, early Saturday, June 4. He was born Jan. 13, 1927, to Frank H. and Lena Abby Works Smith in New Sharon. He was a life long dairy farmer with his brother, Albe... |
NEW SHARON -- James W. Smith, 84, of New Sharon passed away quietly in the home of his ancestors and the room he was born in early Saturday morning, June 4, 2011., He was born Jan. 13, 1927, to Frank H. and Lena Abby Works Smith in New Sharon., He was a lifelong dairy farmer with his brother, Albert, who predeceased him by only four months. He was educated in the schools of New Sharon, graduating in 1944. In August of that same year, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served 14 months at the end of World War II stationed in Trieste, Italy, and Pula (a town now in Croatia). On Aug. 21, 1960, he married Hazel Baud in Farmington and enjoyed 39 years until her passing in 1999. James served 47 years as a selectman of the town he loved, as well as various positions on the library board, cemetery association, Historical Society, Masons Lodge and Congregational Church., James is survived by three children, Frank, Ben and Robert; Frank's stepdaughters, Heather and Ally; Ben's wife, Kim, and their son and grampa's special pal, Bradley; sister Ruby and sister-in-law Miriam; many nieces, nephews, neighbors, friends and Ralph the cat., The family would especially like to thank Don and Mr. Whoopie for standing vigil with us in these last days. God bless you both., Visitation will be held on Friday, June 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Adams-McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 11 at 2 p.m. at New Sharon Congregational Church, with the Rev. Marcia Charles officiating. Interment will occur at New Sharon Village Cemetery following the service. Donations may be made in James' memory toward A Community Flower Garden Fund, c/o Russell Gardner, P.O. Box 76, New Sharon, ME 04955. Those wishing may send condolences to the family at www.adamsmcfar lane.com. |
ORONO and BANGOR - Jean Harriet (Soule) Rich died in her 93rd year, Saturday, June 4, 2011, at Orono Commons, where she had lived for the past year and a half. She was born July 30, 1918, in Charleston, daughter of Hollis A. Soule and E. Marguerite (Farmer) Soule. Jean attended Charleston schools and graduated from Higgins Classical Institute, salutatorian of her class of 1937. She married Nathan H. Rich Jr. Nov. 4, 1937. Jean was an inquisitive and well-read woman who lived most of her adult life in the Stillwater-Orono area. Nathan's work also took the family to Connecticut, New Hampshire and Michigan. She was employed as a seed analyst at the University of Maine for 25 years, where she was a member of the Classified Employees Advisory Council. She was a charter member of the Thursday Club at the University of Maine, a 50-year member of Orono Woman's Club, a member of Orono Methodist Church and several groups affiliated with the church. An avid reader, she belonged to various book clubs throughout the years. Her interests were many and her knowledge extensive. The family cottage, Jephnewa, on Sebec Lake, Bowerbank, was her favorite place to be. Having lost her husband at an early age, in 1958, she was very supportive of her three children as they obtained baccalaureate and graduate degrees. She is survived by her son, Dr. Nathan H. Rich III and wife, Elizabeth (Sulides), of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland; a daughter, Rosemary and husband, Richard C. Leonard, of Veazie; a son, Stuart Rich and partner, Peter Murray, of Owl's Head; grandchildren, Alan Rich and his wife, Marlyn Brownrigg, of Pointe Claire, Quebec, Sara Rich Dorman and her husband, Bill, of Edinburgh, Scotland, Cheryl Leonard of Stillwater, Rhonda Leonard Ouellette and her husband, Kenneth, of Kennebunk, Joann Leonard of Portland and Kathryn Leonard Morrill and her husband, Mark, of Gorham; 12 great-grandchildren, Philip and Thomas Rich, Katharine and Philip Abram Dorman, Alex and Nicholas Ouellette, Jocelyn, Nate and Drew St. Jean and Hailey, Jillian and Ryan Morrill; her brother, Walter Soule and his wife, Sylvia (Sulides), of North Andover, Mass.; her sisters-in-law, Alberta (Mitchell) Rich of Charleston, Marilyn (Baker) Rich of Camillus, N.Y., and Patricia (McMahon) Soule of York; many nieces and nephews. Jean was predeceased by her husband; her parents; and two siblings, Phyllis Pratt Foss and H. Neil Soule. The family thanks the staff of Orono Commons and New Hope Hospice for their kind and sensitive care. Relatives and friends may call 4-6 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at Brookings-Smith, Orono Chapel, 72 Main St., Orono. A service of remembrance will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, with the Rev. Dr. Randall C. Chretien, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Bangor, officiating. 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. Gifts in Jean's memory may be made to the Nathan H. Rich Jr. and Jean S. Rich Scholarship Fund, care of University of Maine Foundation, 2 Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469 or Sebec Lake Association, P.O. Box 303, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. Condolences to the family may be expressed at |
MCGUIRE, JEAN S. - 72, of Bethel, in Auburn, May 31, 2011. Mass of Christian Burial, June 8, 10 a.m., St. John's Church, Rumford. Reception at the church. |
CHAREST, JEANNINE L. - 83, of Kennebunk, in Saco, June 4, 2011. Visitation, 9-9:30 a.m., June 9, Hope Memorial Chapel & Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., St. Martha's Church, Holy Spirit Parish, Route 1 Kennebunk. Burial, St. Joseph Cemetery, Biddeford. |
Jeannine L., Charest, 83, KENNEBUNK -- Jeannine L. Charest, 83, of Kennebunk, died in Saco on June 4, 2011. She was born on Dec. 14, 1927, one of four children born to Regina Jacques and Darie M. Lemieux of Saco. She attended Notre Dame de Lourdes in Saco, Stella Maris in Biddeford and was a graduate of St. Andre's High School Biddeford Maine and The Lewis Travel Training School., She married Leo 'Paul' Croteau of Biddeford in 1949. During their time together they were stationed in Nevada with the U.S. Navy., Upon their return to Maine, she became a travel agent for Webber Travel Services at Maine National Bank and Paul worked for Northeast Airlines. When Paul died in 1963, she continued in the travel agency as vice president and office manager and enjoyed getting to know her many wonderful clients and traveling to countries throughout Europe and various parts of the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean., In April of 1974, she married Dr. Leandre R. Charest of Saco and took on the role of step mother and friend to his children and grandchildren. The couple continued to travel extensively until they retired to Palm Harbor, Fla., in 1978. The couple returned to Maine in 1993, settling in Kennebunk., A devoted wife and wonderful friend, she was very involved in Saint Martha's parish in Kennebunk and enjoyed nothing more than time spent with family and friends., Dr. Charest died in 2002. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Aline Laliberte and Claire Guerin, and her brother, Albert D. Lemieux. She leaves her four stepsons, John L. Charest and his wife Martha A. Muldoon of West Buxton, Richard H. Charest and his wife Frieda of York, S.C., James H. Charest of Winchester, Va., and Robert L. Charest and his wife Cynthia of Westbrook; as well as nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is survived by her brother-in-law, George Guerin of Wells, and sister-in-law, Phidela Lemieux of Napa, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews., Visitation will be from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at Hope Memorial Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Martha's Church, Holy Spirit Parish, Route 1 Kennebunk. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford. To share condolences online, please visit, In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Martha's Church, Holy Spirit Parish in Kennebunk., Jeannine L. Charest |
LECLAIRE, JEFFREY - 58, of Rock Hill, S.C., Lincoln, R.I., June 4, 2011. No funeral service. |
Jeffrey LeClaire, 58, LINCOLN, R.I. -- Jeffrey LeClaire, 58, of Rock Hill, S.C., and Lincoln, R.I., passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2011., Born on Nov. 5, 1952, in Worcester, Mass., he was the fourth child of David J. LeClaire and Doris E. LeClaire Allen. Jeff initially attended school in Upton, Mass., and upon the family's move to North Yarmouth in 1961 and subsequently to Chebeague Island in 1967, the Cumberland school system., He enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1972 and was stationed all over the country including Kodiak, Alaska, Cape May, N.J., and San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was in Puerto Rico that he met Patricia L. Hatcliff, the love of his life. They were married in San Diego, Calif., in 1982., After discharge from the Coast Guard, Jeff worked in dental sales and as a dental technician. He graduated in 1992 from Central Piedmont Community College with a degree in computer and electronics engineering. He was most recently employed as Production Manager for Bego, USA in Lincoln, R.I., a leader in digital dentistry equipment and procedures., Jeff loved spending time with his Sweet 'P.' He enjoyed putting entries on his Facebook page about his love of the Tea Party, Ayn Rand and Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina. He loved riding his Harley, cooking up delicious foods in his kitchen or on his grill, planting flower gardens and trees on his property in South Carolina and sitting on his deck in the early morning, sipping coffee and watching all the varieties of birds that visited his feeders., Jeff was predeceased by his parents; father, David J. LeClaire in December of 1973; step-father, Clayton H. Allen in August of 2004; and mother, Doris LeClaire Allen in November of 2005. Jeff is survived by his wife of 29 years, Patricia of Rock Hill, S.C.; by his siblings, Debbie and husband Mark Storms of Yarmouth, Bruce and wife Irene LeClaire of Windham, Cindy and husband Thor Nilsen of Scarborough; his nieces, Jaye-Allison and husband Bill Winkel of Waterboro, Kristen Nilsen of Alexandria, Va., Renee LeClaire and her fiance Justin MacPhie of Lyman, his nephews, Rick Nunan of West Chester, Pa., and David LeClaire of Windham; and his great-nephews, Brendan, Evan, Collin and Justin Winkel of Waterboro and Connor MacPhie of Lyman., He will be sadly missed by all who loved him., In accordance with Jeff's wishes there will be no funeral service. His ashes will be returned to his beloved Chebeague Island at an appropriate time in the future., In lieu of flowers, memorial, donations may be made in his memory to:, The Chebeague Island, Fire Department, 192 North Rd., Chebeague Island, Maine 04017 The Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, Florida 32256, or The National Audubon Society, 225 Varick St., New York, New York 10014, or any Veteran's organization., Jeffrey LeClaire |
HOTCHKISS, JOAN HOLT - 90, June 4, 2011, in Boston, Mass. Graveside service, early fall, North Bridgton Cemetery. Raymond-Wentworth/Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service 8 Elm St., Bridgton. |
Joan Holt, Hotchkiss, 90, Oct. 8, 1920 - June 4, 2011, BOSTON, Mass. -- Joan Holt Hotchkiss, 90, died peacefully on June 4, 2011, at Sherrill House in Boston, Mass., She was born in Providence, R.I., on Oct. 8, 1920, the daughter of Marjorie Scribner and Dr. William Holt of Portland and North Bridgton. She attended Portland schools, graduated from Deering High School in 1938 and Smith College in 1942., For several years she was secretary to the editor of Little, Brown in Boston, Mass. In 1947 she married Edward R. Browne, M.D. and lived in Brookline and Hingham, Mass., until 1952., She married Earl C. Hotchkiss of Bridgton in 1953 and moved to the Upper Ridge there with her two children. Her husband died in 2003, two months short of their 50th anniversary., For five years she taught English at Bridgton High School and for three years at Bridgton Academy. She worked as bookkeeper for her husband's surveying business for the next 30 years until their retirement in 1993., Mrs. Hotchkiss was a communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bridgton, a member of the North Bridgton Historical Society and the Smith Club of Western Maine., She is survived by a son, Bill Browne and his wife Cheryl of Ashland, Mass., a daughter, Constance Anne Browne and her spouse Silvia Glick of Cambridge, Mass.; a brother, Will Holt and his wife Dion Alden Holt of New York City and North Bridgton; and a nephew, Courtney W. Holt and his wife Carrie of Los Angeles, Calif., A graveside service will be held in the early fall, Mrs. Hotchkiss' favorite season, at the North Bridgton Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by Raymond- Wentworth/Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service 8 Elm St., Bridgton. Online condolences may be shared with her family at, Donations in her memory, may be made to:, Sherrill House, 135 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, Massachusetts 02130, toward their Serenity Garden, or to a charity of one's choice., Joan Holt, Hotchkiss |
LEDUE, JOHN FRANCIS - 51. Time of visitation, June 8, 4-7 p.m., Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. Memorial Mass, 10 a.m., June 9, Sacred Heart Church, 80 Sherman St., Portland. |
John Francis Ledue, 51, AUBURN -- John Francis Ledue, 51, passed away unexpectedly as the result of injuries at a construction site., John was born in Gulick Heights, Panama, the eighth child of 10 born to Herbert A. Ledue and Frances T. (Nixon) Ledue. John was a 1978 graduate of Deering High School where he played football and was a star pitcher for the baseball team., He worked many years for Hascall and Hall Construction and also worked 10 years at Alberta's Restaurant in Portland., He was an avid New England sports fan and knew very well the history of the teams., John was predeceased by his mother; and two brothers, Jim and George. He is survived by his father of Westbrook; his longtime companion, Abby Nyhan; his daughters, Tori Ledue and her fiance Martin Arteaga, and Kari (Ledue) Wall and her husband Doug both of Oklahoma; three brothers, Robert and Mark of Portland, and Michael and his wife Connie of Wichita Falls, Texas, and four sisters, Cathie Shorr, Frances Terroni of Portland, Mary Paine and her husband Tom of Limerick, and Annemarie Houran and her husband Brian of Portland. John is also survived by his two grandchildren, Calli and Brenden. John also leaves behind many nieces, nephews; aunts, uncles and many cousins, all who will miss him., John was always known as a sweet, strong and quiet man., Family and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, from 4-7 p.m., at the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at the Sacred Heart Church, 80 Sherman St., Portland. Please visit, for additional information and to sign John's guestbook., John Francis Ledue, Jones, Rich & Hutchins, Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 775-3763 |
PARKER, JOHN RUSSELL - 86, of Springvale, June 4, 2011. Visiting hours, June 7, 4-7 p.m., Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale. Funeral service, 11 a.m., June 8, Springvale First Baptist Church, 429 Main St. |
Bussell, Kaye G., 71, of Skowhegan, died June 4. |
SKOWHEGAN -- Kaye G. Bussell, 71, of Skowhegan went to her heavenly home June 4, 2011., Kaye was born in Harmony on Jan. 22, 1940, to Marshall and Neva (Frost) Folsom. She graduated from Harmony high School, class of 1958, and was always proud of being a Harmony Husky., Kaye worked 35-plus years in the nursing field as a CNA and CRMA at Woodlawn Nursing Home, Redington Memorial Home and as a private health care nurse. She had a calling to take care of the elderly and truly enjoyed doing so., Kaye was a skilled knitter. She made many hats, mittens, stockings, scarves, afghans and Christmas ornaments. Her children and grandchildren grew up with the benefit of having warm homemade items to wear in the winter. She also knit mittens for needy children locally and around the world through Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child shoebox donations., Mom loved the outdoors; she tended her flower gardens from which she would make beautiful arrangements. She was a great berry picker, something she inherited from her mom which has been passed down through the generations. She also was a great wreath maker and enjoyed being in the woods gathering the boughs. She also enjoyed her vegetable garden from which she would make pickles, jams and jellies. We will miss Mom's homemade Christmas goodies., Kaye is survived by her three daughters, Desiree Angles and husband Bill of Columbus, Ga., Debbie Moody and husband David of Cornville, and Diann Fuller and husband Sam of Mauk, Ga.; six grandchildren, Jeremy Waugh and friend Heather, Danielle Haney and husband Chris, Derek Irvine and wife Kathleen, Dee Irvine, Adam and friend Niki, and Niki Moody and fiancŽ Forrest; eight great-grandchildren, Keegan, Abbie, Austin, Anna, Brooke, Aaron, Louie and Kiera; one brother, Stanley Knowlton, of Harmony; three sisters, Winona Williams and husband Bob of Weston, twin sister Raye McGinley of Harmony and Gail McKenney and husband Carl of Skowhegan; and sister-in-law Electa Knowlton of Millinocket. She was Auntie Kaye to many nieces and nephews., Kaye was predeceased by her parents; brothers Gerald and Elmer Knowlton; sister-in-law Muriel Knowlton; and brother-in-law Ronald McGinley., The family would like to thank the staff at Cedar Ridge for the wonderful, heartfelt care given to Mom while she was there. She enjoyed her year at Cedar Ridge playing cards and bingo with her friends., Services will be held Thursday, July 7 at 2 p.m. at Libby Cemetery in Harmony, with Pastor Derek Irvine officiating., At Mom's request, please make donations to the Harmony Ambulance, 37 North Road, Harmony, ME 04942, to help family members or friends in need., Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, ME 04976. |
NEW CANADA - Lawrence E. Pelletier, 82, died peacefully June 5, 2011, at Forest Hill Manor, Fort Kent, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 7, 1928, in New Canada, son of Lezime and Laura (LaChance) Pelletier. He married Theresa Martin Nov. 24, 1948, and together, for 62 years, they raised 10 children. He was a lifelong communicant of Holy Family Parish, Daigle, until its closure in 2000. He then become a communicant of St. John Vianney Parish, Fort Kent. He was a lifetime member Council No. 1934 Knight of Columbus, Fort Kent. He enjoyed farming on the family farm for years until it was not economically feasible. He then went on to become a truck driver for Pelletier & Pelletier Inc. for 35 years until his retirement. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Theresa of Fort Kent; and children, Patricia Labonte of Manchester, Conn., Arnold Wilmer Pelletier and his wife, Betty, of Canton, Conn., Carroll Pelletier of Terryville, Conn., Rodney Pelletier and his wife, Diane, of New Canada, Jean Theriault and her husband, Bill, of Sinclair, Lisa Bouchard of Plainville, Conn., and Sandra Pinette and her husband, Peter, of Fort Kent. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; his sister, Rella Daigle of Fort Kent; and brother, Gilman Pelletier of Delray Beach, Fla. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three children, Eldon Pelletier, Jan. 15, 1953, Kathy Pelletier Voisine, June 4, 1988, and Donald Pelletier, Dec. 4, 1997; two grandsons, Michael and Adam Pelletier; five brothers, Edwin, Leo Paul, George Emile, Richard and Donald Pelletier; one sister, Lorraine Bennett McCarthy; son-in-law, Richard Labonte; and daughter-in-law, Corinne Pelletier. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday until of the time of service at Daigle Funeral Home, Fort Kent. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church, Fort Kent. Committal services will be afterward at Holy Family Cemetery, Daigle. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to New Canada Community Center, Memorial Fund, 1809 Caribou Road, New Canada, ME 04743 or the Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund, 194 East Main St., Fort Kent, ME 04743. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. |
BANGOR - Linda C. Briggs, 71, died May 30, 2011, in Bangor. She was born May 14, 1940, in Bangor, daughter of Allen and Beatrice (Morrill) Newcomb. Linda was a graduate of Bangor High School and lived for many years in Presque Isle. She was married to Peter Briggs for many years and later was a longtime companion of David Rapaport. She owned and operated two retail businesses, and later used her artistic talents to make and sell jewelry. Linda loved nature and especially animals, and enjoyed creating a haven for squirrels and birds. She is survived by her two children, Jeffrey Briggs of Concord, Mass., and Cheri Briggs of Eugene, Ore.; and her two grandchildren, Taylor and Ashley. A service of remembrance will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at All Souls Congregational Church, Bangor, with the Rev. Dr. James L. Haddix, pastor and teacher, officiating. If you would like to remember Linda in a special way, gifts in her memory may be sent to Animal Orphanage, P.O. Box 565, Orono, ME 04473. A service of Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. Condolences to the family may be expressed at |
BRYAN, LINDA MARIE - 51, of Old Orchard Beach, Feb. 24,2011. Funeral, Feb. 28, 2011. Interment, Seaview Cemetery, Rockport, June 9, 11 a.m. Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. |
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LEWISTON — Lindy Williams, 45, of Lewiston, passed away on June 2, at her residence. She loved country music, action movies, knick-knacks and candles. She also enjoyed spending time with her dog, Bailey, that was her life for the last few months. She also really enjoyed spending time... |
DAVIS, LORRAINE MARIE (GOUZIE) - 77, June 5, 2011. No funeral services. Celebration of life, June 9, 4-8 p.m., daughter Nancy's house. Blais & Hay Funeral Home, Westbrook. |
Lorraine Marie (Gouzie) Davis, 77, WESTBROOK -- Lorraine Marie (Gouzie) Davis, 77, of Halidon Road, passed away on June 5, 2011, at Maine Medical Center., Lorraine was born on April 11, 1934, in Portland, the daughter of Adjutor and Laura (Lavigne) Gouzie. She grew up in Westbrook and was married to Donald R. Davis on Oct. 1, 1955., Lorraine was a loving wife and mother. She took great pride in caring for her husband and raising their four children. She will be remembered by family and friends for her great sense of humor and love of the outdoors. She enjoyed spending time with her children and their families, raking leaves in the fall, trips Downeast and 'frogs.', Lorraine is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Donald Raymond Davis of Portland; two daughters, Nancy Libby and her husband Paul of Westbrook, and Sandra Gorwood also of Westbrook, two sons and their wives, Raymond and Lorie Davis of Livermore, and Wayne and Theresa Davis of Richmond; a brother and his wife, Armand and Cecile Gouzie of Naples, Fla., and a sister, Loretta Hayer of Sanford. She will sadly missed by her grandchildren, Amie Gorwood, Melissa Libby, Shawn McGovern, Chantelle Davis, Jessie Fish, Kristen Treml and Meghan Decker; great-grandchildren, Zachery and Brandon Kennie, Teagan McGovern, Cassidy Decker and Adeline Treml; as well as several nieces and nephews and extended family members., In keeping with Lorraine's wishes, no funeral services will be held. Family and friends may join in a celebration of Lorraine's life on Thursday, June 9, from 4 to 8 p.m., at her daughter Nancy's house. Arrangements are in the care of Blais & Hay Funeral Home, Westbrook., Lorraine Marie (Gouzie) Davis |
Jordan, Lucille Jane (Poulin), 80, of Augusta, died June 4 in Augusta. |
AUGUSTA -- Lucille Jane (Poulin) Jordan, 80, died on June 4, 2011, at her home in Augusta, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Lucille was the daughter of Albert Poulin and Antoinette (Veilleux) Poulin and stepdaughter of Richard Tardiff., She is survived by her husband, Richard A. Jordan of Augusta, and their four children: Ginger Jordan Hillier and her husband, Chuck Hillier, of Monmouth, Mark Jordan and his wife, Ellen Belknap, of Portland, Kathy Ward and her husband, Bruce, of Gorham and Sarah Gould and her husband, Pete, of Ithaca, N.Y.; six very special grandchildren: Jonathan Hillier and his wife, Christie, Daniel Hillier and his wife, Lauren, Colleen Ward, Jordan Ward, Peter Jordan and William Jordan; a stepsister, Yvette Daniels of Augusta; cousins Nancy Willis of Mount Juliet, Tenn., and Paul Veilleux of Florida., Lucille worked as a volunteer with Girl Scouts from Brownies through all levels of Scouting. She was one of the founders of the Orland School Library and served on their school board. She was active on the Bagaduce Volunteer Ambulance Corps in Castine for eight years and taught at the Maine Maritime Academy Ships Medicine Seminars. She was one of the founders of a volunteer health transportation group for seniors in Castine. She served on the AARP State Legislative Committee/Senior Mobility Task Force. She was an active member of the Waterville Area Art Society, a co-leader of the China Lake Conference Center Healthy Hearts Stretch and Walk Program for Seniors. While living at Granite Hill Estates in Augusta, she was active in the Art For Life and Garden and Grounds Committees. Through the years, she worked actively in her church., The family wishes to express their appreciation for the compassionate care given to Lou by Dr. Cathy Kimball and her staff, everyone at the Alfond Cancer Care Center and especially the local Hospice Care Group., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Antoinette Tardiff Art Scholarship, Tardiff-Fine Scholarship, Maine Community Foundation, One Monument Square, Suite 200, Portland, ME 04101 or Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta, ME 04330., A gathering of family and friends will be held from 7-9 p.m. Monday at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. A Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hallowell. Interment will be at a later date in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta., Condolences may be expressed at www.plummerfh.com. |
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MAITLAND, Fla. — Lucy A. Dube, 94, of Eustis, Fla., passed away on May 25, at the Winter Park Rehab Center, following a two-year period of declining health. Lucy was born Aug. 8, 1916, to Anna (Legros) and Clifford Bergeron in Fitchburg, Mass. She was educated in Waltham, Mass.... |
TILDEN, M. ELIZABETH (FRENCH) - 89, of Sanford, formerly of Revere, Mass., June 3, 2011. Memorial service, June 9, 2 p.m., St. George's Episcopal Church, 3 Emerson St., Sanford. |
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LEWISTON — Marguerite “Miggie” F. DuLac, 90, of Auburn, passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, at Marshwood Center. She was born in Worcester, Mass., June 5, 1920, a daughter of the late Herbert and Clara Hale. She was educated at Oxford High School, Colby Junior College... |
EAST MILLINOCKET - Maria E. Lynch, 69, passed away peacefully June 5, 2011, to be with her Savior, with her family by her side. She was a devout Catholic with a firm belief that everything that happens in life is God's will. She was born Oct. 28, 1941, in Millinocket, where they knew her in Little Italy as Cookie. She graduated from Stearns High School, where she met George, the love of her life. They enjoyed 52 years together and raised four children. She loved camping at Jo-Mary and her summers on Cedar Lake at their camp. She loved to swim, play games, read books, crochet, knitting and having coffee with her friends. She loved her trips to the slots, and will be remembered crocheting and knitting while watching the Red Sox. She loved her church and following her grandchildren's events, but Maria's greatest joy was having her family around and cooking for them. She loved to rock her grandbabies and to have everyone in her home for the holidays. Maria is survived by her husband, George "Pat" Lynch; her daughter, Nancy (Lynch) Perkins; her son, Frederick Lynch and his wife, Kelly; son, Gregory Lynch; six grandchildren, Jaimie Assignon and husband-to-be, Don Marquis, Jason Tapley, Tyler Lynch, Chelsea Lynch, Jessica Jourdain and husband, Joe, William Lynch and partner, Nicole Requera; five great-grandchildren, Oceana, Spencer, Cooper, Cameron and Evan; brother, Fred Boyer and wife, Jane; sister, Helen Owens; brother-in-law, James Lynch and his wife, Suzanne; several special aunts, cousins, neighbors and friends. In addition to her parents, Lloyd and Elvira Boyer, Maria was predeceased by her son, Steven; and her sister, Nancy Boyer. Friends may visit with the family 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Lamson Funeral Home, 17 Western Ave., East Millinocket. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday, June 9, at Christ the Divine Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Catholic Church, 58 Cedar St., East Millinocket, with Father Joel Cyr, pastor, presider. Memorial donations may be sent to Eastern Maine Medical Center Federal Credit Union, care of Blake's Closet, 489 State St., Bangor, ME 04401. Blake's Closet is a charity that helps families of kids with cancer. Arrangements by Lamson Funeral Home, East Millinocket. Messages of condolence may be expressed at |
HULLS COVE - Marion E. Roberts, 86, died June 4, 2011, at a Bar Harbor health care facility. She was born April 23, 1925, in Waltham, daughter of Clyde T. and Gladys M. (Braley) Porter. Marion was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing and being a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Bar Harbor and Ladies Auxiliary of, , Post No. 109, Ellsworth. Marion is survived by her son, Roy Austin Roberts Sr. and his wife, Romona, of La Junta, Colo.; her daughter, Judith and her husband, John Driscoll, of Hulls Cove; one brother, William Porter and wife, Barbara, of Milford, Mass.; two sisters, Mazie Schencks and husband, Edward, of Jonesboro, and Lillian Norwood of Town Hill; five grandchildren, Roy Jr., Edward and Bobby-Joe Roberts, Amber and husband, Matthew Norcia, and Johna Driscoll; 10 great-grandchildren; and special family friend, Randy Lilly. She was predeceased by her husband, Austin, in 2001; and her brothers, Raymond and Lawrence Porter. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, June 10, at First Baptist Church, Bar Harbor. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Hulls Cove. Contributions in Marion's memory may be made to First Baptist Church, 46 Ledgelawn Ave., Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 48 Eden St., Bar Harbor. Condolences may be expressed at |
MILLS, MARTHA LOUISE - 82, of South Portland, June 5, 2011, in Scarborough. Visiting hours, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., June 8, Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway & prayers, 9:15 a.m., Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., St. John the Evangelist Church, Main St., South Portland. Burial, Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Reception, Maine Military Museum, Peary Terrace, South Portland. |
Martha Louise, Mills, 82, SOUTH PORTLAND -- Martha Louise Mills, 82, of South Portland, died on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough., Martha was born in South Portland on Sept. 11, 1928, the daughter of Patrick T. and Mattie Malia Norton. She attended local schools and was a 1946 graduate of South Portland High School., On July 2, 1949, she married Arthur P. Mills at St. John the Evangelist Church. Together they raised a family. Martha returned to work as her children grew older. She was employed with George C. Shaw Company as a bookkeeper and payroll clerk. Martha retired in 1978., She was a very devout Catholic who was active in St. John the Evangelist Church. She served on the Women's Council and many other parish activities., She and her husband Arthur were volunteers at the South Portland Library for several years. Martha was an avid reader and often read a book a day. She was a great homemaker who served on the PTA and she also enjoyed gardening. She was a Boston Red Sox fan who especially loved Ted Williams., Martha was predeceased by her husband on Dec. 20, 2010; three brothers, Michael Norton, William Norton, George Norton, and a sister, Mary O'Toole. Survivors include her son, Michael A. Mills and his wife Sadie A. Bernard of Otisfield, four daughters, Barbara Mills of Scarborough, Mimi Gray and her husband Gordon of Windham, Marcie A. Hill and her husband Richard of Windham, Anita L. Upton and her husband Kenneth of Manchester, N.H.; a sister, Anne Frederick of South Portland; two sisters-in-law, May Belle Norton of Kennebunk, Alice Norton of Cape Elizabeth; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews., Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday at the chapel, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, Main Street, South Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Following the burial, relatives and friends are invited to attend a reception at the Maine Military Museum, Peary Terrace, South Portland. Online condolences may be sent to:, In lieu of flowers donations, may be made to:, South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway, South Portland, Maine 04106, Martha Louise Mills |
BANGOR - Mary Catherine Wood, 87, died June 4, 2011, at a Bangor hospital after a period of declining health. She was born Sept. 6, 1923, in South Portland, daughter of Fred and Marie (Verow) Wood. She was baptized at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland, and had her primary education at St. Teresa's Parochial School, South Brewer. She was a 1941 graduate of John Bapst High School and also attended Beals Business College. She was employed by Bangor & Aroostook Railroad for 39 years, a career that began as a clerk in the passenger highway division and concluded as executive assistant to the president. Mary Catherine was a faithful member and communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church of St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Bangor. She was a life member of Eastern Maine Healthcare and St. Joseph Healthcare auxiliaries, and was a member of St. Mary's Sodality. Surviving is a cousin, George F. Parent and his wife, Anita, of Bangor. She will be remembered by a special cousin, Claire Twomey Varney of Bedford, N.H. For many years, she cared for cats that needed a home. Her last "buddy" was 19-year-old Buttercup, who died April 4. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday, June 9, at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Ohio Street, Bangor. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bangor. A time of fellowship and refreshments will be immediately afterward. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Bangor Human Society, 693 B Mount Hope Ave., Bangor, ME 04401 or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 299 Union St., Bangor. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace. |
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Mary E. "Stella" Giroux, 94, died Saturday, June 4, 2011, at her residence. She was born in Jackman. Mary was educated in schools in Quebec and Ontario, and graduated from Brownville Junction High School and Maine General Hospital School of Nursing. Mary retired from the Veterans Affairs Medical Center at Togus. She was a U.S. Army veteran. Mary was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and Woman's Club. She was predeceased by her husband, Clement Giroux; father, Deforrest William Carmichael; mother, Mary Bryant (Little); stepfather, Temple Bryant; sister, Eileen Carmichael Malouf; and brothers, Cecil and Herbert Bryant. Mary is survived by brothers, John Bryant and his wife, Joyce, of Dunedin, Fla., and Forrest E. Carmichael of Palm Harbor, Fla.; stepson, Leon J. Giroux of Augusta; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Bay Pines National Cemetery. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home, Tyrone Chapel. Visit the family's personalized online guest book at |
GREENBUSH - Muriel A. Campbell passed away peacefully June 6, 2011, at her home. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Services entrusted to Birmingham Funeral Home. |
LEIGHTON, PAT J. - 83, formerly of Cape Elizabeth, in Saco, June 5, 2011. Visiting hour, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. & memorial Mass, 12 p.m., St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, Cape Elizabeth. Interment, Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth. Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. |
Campbell, Paul A. Jr., 67, of Madison, died June 5. |
MADISON -- Paul A. Campbell Jr., 67, died June 5, 2011, at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Waterville on June 14, 1943, the son of Paul A. And Ester I. (Gilpatrick) Campbell Sr., Paul was a man of many talents and interests and worked many years as a cab driver and farmer. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, car races, music and using the computer. He was a member of AA and lived by the following:, God grant me the serenity, To accept the things I cannot change., The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference. Amen., , He is survived by four daughters, Penny Campbell of Madison, Alana King and husband Richard of Barrington, N.H., Paula Lewis and husband Joseph of Benton, and Deborah Greene and husband Hawley of Burnham; one son, Paul A. Campbell III, of Florida; four sisters, Linda Willey and husband Teddy of Sheepscot, Nancy Hutchinson and husband Richard of Vassalboro, Patty Williams and husband Craig of Oakland, and Laurie Campbell and friend Lisa of Arizona; a brother, Bruce Campbell, and his wife, Barbara, of Shawmut; and companion Barbara Leister of Madison; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and friend Tenley Campbell. Paul was predeceased by three sisters, Peggy Hutchinson, Janice Bartley and Betty Davis., The family wants to extend a special thank-you to hospice nurses Kim, Holly, Gwen and Jancie, and to Cindy Bartlett from Catholic Charities for all their help and direction., A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Paul at his home at 433 Main St., Madison., In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in his memory to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Road, Waterville, ME 04901; and the Harold Alfond Center For Cancer Care, 361 Old Belgrade Road, Augusta, ME 04330., Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott's Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976. |
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AUBURN — Pauline E. Cote, 75, of Bolster Heights Nursing Home, died Sunday, June 5, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice. She was born in Lewiston, March 23, 1936, daughter of the late Oscar and Claire Plante Madore. She was educated in Lewiston schools and prio... |
FORTIER, PAULINE - 94, of Sanford, June 4, 2011. Call, Wednesday, 9 a.m., Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter St., Sanford. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, 11 a.m., Holy Family Church of St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, 66 North Ave., Sanford. Burial, St. Ignatius Cemetery. |
Pauline Fortier, 94, SANFORD -- Pauline Fortier, 94, of Sanford, died on June 4, 2011, at the Greenwood Center in Sanford., She was born in Biddeford on April 21, 1917, the daughter of Thomas and Claudia (Dubois) Lessard. Pauline was a communicant of St. Therese of Lisieux Parish and had been involved with Marriage Encounter., She loved to travel, especially on bus trips and in her spare time she liked to sew., She was predeceased by her husband, Roland D. Fortier in 1992; and by two brothers, Leo Paul Lessard and George Edward Lessard. Survivors include a daughter, Denise Cote and her husband Roger of Sanford, son, Rodney Fortier and his wife Arline of Springvale, son, Wayne Fortier and his wife Patti-Ann of Springvale; sisters, Yolande Laverriere and Rachel St. Ours, both of Biddeford; grandchildren, Andrew Fortier and Ryan Fortier both of Springvale, Lisa Clarke, her husband Ed and their son Devon of Acton, Kevin Cote, his wife Kerry and daughters Austyn and Atley of Bloomington, Ill., Keith Cote of No. Berwick, Emily Fortier of Connecticut; and several step grandchildren and great-grandchildren., Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday beginning at 9 a.m. at the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter St., Sanford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Holy Family Church of St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, 66 North Ave., Sanford. Burial will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter St., Sanford. Condolences may be expressed at, Pauline Fortier |
Weymouth, Ray Milford Jr., 77, of Topsham, died June 4 in Portland. |
TOPSHAM -- Ray Milford Weymouth Jr., 77, of Topsham, died Saturday, June 4, 2011, at Maine Medical Center in Portland., Ray was born in Winslow on April 13, 1934, a son of Ray and Angelina (Blais) Weymouth., The original 1934 Classic, Ray graduated from Winslow High School in 1953, and served in the Army 78th Engineer Battalion in Karlsruhe, Germany, where he met and married his wife of 49 years, Inge Biedermann, and they were married in Karlsruhe on Feb. 2, 1962., Returning to the United States in April 1962, Ray, Inge and daughter Andrea settled in the Boston area, where Ray was a loan collector and loan officer for State Street Bank and then in Portland, Maine, with Canal Bank., In 1965, son Robert was born in Medford, Mass., Not one to sit still for long, Ray changed careers and went to work as a driver for Hudson Bus Co. in Medford, Mass., and then later for Greyhound Bus Co., Boston, from which he retired in 1981. One of his Greyhound routes brought him through Brunswick, where he stopped at Howard Johnson's for coffee. Returning to the bus and realizing that it wouldn't start, he went to the nearby Starlight Motel to call his dispatcher. Ray struck up a conversation with the motel owner which eventually ended with he and Inge buying the Starlight Motel in 1973., Six years later, they bought the Interstate Oasis Motel, and since the Interstate Oasis Motel was the first building tourists came to off the highway, it inadvertently became an unofficial visitor information center., As an Innkeeper, Ray had a way of making an impression on the people he met. One visitor from New Jersey traveling on his way home from vacationing in Canada was so impressed that although it was after 11 p.m. and all motels in the area were full, when he stopped at the Interstate Oasis for suggestions, Ray called no less than 15 other hotels and finally located a place for them 25 miles away. This visitor actually wrote a letter to the Portland Press Herald, stating that they have decided to vacation in Maine in the future due to Ray's hospitality. He was active in the Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, Maine Mid-coast Association and Kiwanis. Ray even ran for Brunswick Town Council, District 4. He was a Maine Innkeepers Association board member for 15 years, receiving the hall of fame award in 2002. Ray was a licensed pilot, and actually owned a small plane back in the 70's. He really enjoyed driving and got plenty of practice moving daughter Andrea back and forth from Orono, Fla., New York and Boston. For one of the moves, he purchased a Wells Cargo utility trailer and was so impressed with Wells Cargo's warranty that he purchased the Maine franchise and started another business, Interstate Trailer Sales, in 1989., Ray retired in 2000, and he sold the Interstate Oasis Motel to Harry Patel, and son Robert took over Interstate Trailer Sales. In his retirement, Ray enjoyed driving his motor home, boating, Red Sox baseball, New England Patriots football and was a daily participant in the Brunswick/Topsham Current Affairs Association (a.k.a. the coffee cronies). Although officially retired, he also worked part time transporting Wells Cargo trailers for Interstate Trailer Sales in Topsham, and more recently transporting rental cars for GCA Service Group., Ray was very fortunate to enjoy good health for most of his life. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He will be missed dearly, but we take comfort in the many great memories., Ray was preceded in death by a son, John Mason; and brothers Maurice Weymouth, Albert Fortin and Fernan Fortin., He is survived by his wife of 49 years of Topsham; his son, Robert Weymouth, and his wife, Annemarie, of Topsham: his daughter, Andrea Weymouth-Fujie, and her husband, Maurice, of Honolulu, Hawaii; his sister, Esther Childs, of Belgrade; brothers Carl Weymouth and his wife, Janet, of Benton, and Gerard "Pete" Fortin and his wife, Theresa, of Waterville; and numerous nieces and nephews., A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8 at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick. Burial will occur at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ray's name can be made to the Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Maine, a no-kill adoption and rescue center for cats, at H.A.R.T., Box 351, Cumberland, ME 04021., At this time, Ray's family wants to extend their sincere appreciation to everyone for their loving support and assistance. Condolences can be expressed at www.brackettfu neralhome.com, where a video of his life tribute can be viewed. |
TOPSHAM - Richard I. Fish, 73, passed away June 6, 2011, in Portland. He was born April 24, 1938, in Bangor, a son of the late Ira and Mary (Howes) Fish. Richard retired from the, as senior chief in 1988. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 0021,, , Brunswick and was a lifelong member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter Lavallee-Garrison 15, since 1988. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching the Boston Red Sox, and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren. Richard and his wife, Marie, who passed in December 2008, enjoyed their home in Florida spending many winters there. Richard is survived by his four sons, Thomas Fish and his wife, Jennifer, Wayne Fish and his companion, Donna Greeley, Michael Fish and his fiancee‚ Michelle Nickles, and David Fish; 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Melinda Fish; and his pet dog, Lacey. He will be missed by longtime friend, Joe Wolfe. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Marie (Lapree) Fish; and daughter-in-law, Tammy Fish. Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, where a funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 10, with the Rev. Gordon Cook officiating. Military honors will be held at the conclusion of the service. Interment will be held privately at Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to, , 51 U.S. Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074. Family and friends may offer their condolences by visiting |
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 12:00 AM |
PORTLAND — Richard I. Fish, 73, of Topsham passed away in Portland June 6. He was born April 24, 1938, in Bangor, a son of the late Ira and Mary (Howes) Fish. Richard retired from the U.S. Navy as a senior chief in 1988. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 0021, El... |
NEWPORT - A committal service for Robert Cox, who died Feb. 9, 2011, will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta. |
HOULTON - Robert Hayes Thompson, 86, left this earth peacefully to be with the Lord June 6, 2011. He was born March 6, 1925, in Houlton, son of Rue and Lena (Carpenter) Thompson. He was a veteran of the, . He is survived by his son, Gary Thompson and his wife, Susan, of Ludlow; daughter, Susan Gravel and her husband, Leonard, of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Heidi Warman, Troy Gravel, Holly Foster, Jeremy Gravel and Travis Thompson; great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Kaitlyn, Rylee, Drew, Tyler and Emily; and a sister, Dorice Kerekes of Florida. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Parks Thompson. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Bowers Funeral Home, 10 Water St., Houlton. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Arthur Myers officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery. For an online memory book and to leave condolences, please visit |
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BATH — Roberta "Bobbie" Mather Parker, 95, died on June 3, 2011, at Hill House in Bath, Maine, where she had been a resident since December 2009. |
St. Pierre, Roland J.A. "Rollie" "Slick," 88, of Skowhegan, died June 4. |
SKOWHEGAN -- Roland J.A. "Rollie" "Slick" St. Pierre, 88, died Saturday, June 4, 2011, at his home in Skowhegan. He was born in Waterville on April 23, 1923, the son of Arthur and Elise (Morin) St. Pierre., Roland was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. His many jobs over the years included working for 25 years as a cutter at Norrwock Shoe, serving as a police officer in Skowhegan for over 20 years, as a manager of Laverdiere's Drug store for a year, and working at a dry cleaning store in Waterville and Winslow for several years. He had a number of hobbies and interests, including being a member of the Skowhegan Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eagles, American Legion and Elks. He also enjoyed softball and bowling., He is survived by his wife, Mary (Savage) St. Pierre; a son, Michael St. Pierre, of Lawrence, Mass.; two daughters, Patricia Webb, and husband Alvyn of Madison, and Donna St. Pierre of Skowhegan; three grandchildren, Jay Webb and Ada Webb, both of Madison, and Brandy St. Pierre of Skowhegan; five great-grandchildren, Krysta, Devon, Dakota and Trapper, all of Madison, and Nariah of Skowhegan; a sister, Lillian Parker, of Connecticut; several nieces and nephews. Roland was predeceased by many brothers and sisters., A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, June 10 at St. Francis Cemetery in Waterville, with the Rev. Mark Tanner officiating. A reception will follow the service at Tewksbury Hall on the island in Skowhegan from noon to 2 p.m. for a celebration of Roland's life., Friends wishing may make donations in his memory to the American Cancer Society New England Division, One Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240., Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott's Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976. |
HATCH, RUTH E. - 57, of Sanford, June 5, 2011, in Portland. Graveside service, 11:30 a.m., June 10, Oakdale Cemetery, Twombley Rd., Sanford. Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, Sanford. |
BANGOR - Samuel Nyer, 85, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at his home in Hallandale, Fla. He was born July 13, 1925, in Boston, to Saul and Sylvia (Alpert) Nyer. During, , at age 17, he enlisted in the U.S., and fought in the 63rd Infantry Division, "Blood and Fire," that liberated Marseilles, Strasburg and other major French cities. He distinguished himself by outstanding act of bravery, serving as a first scout. In recognition of his distinguished service, he was awarded a Silver Star, two, , three, s and the French Croix de Guerre. His exploits during World War II were recorded in a documentary film that aired on the History Channel, "Blood from a Stone." In 1949, he married Helen G. Wagman, a native of Bangor, and settled in Bangor. He founded locally several companies: Nyer Theater, Youngstown Home Improvement, Nyle Kiln, SKR, as well as Nyer Medical, which was publicly traded on NASDAC - symbol NYER. At various times, Mr. Nyer acted as president of the Jewish Community Council and Congregation Beth Abraham, and chairman of Israel Bond Drive of Maine. Samuel is survived by his wife, Helen; his sister, Mrs. Cynthia Subin of Englewood, N.J.; his three sons, Rabbi Richard Nyer of Monsey, N.Y., Mr. Stephen Nyer of Bangor and Dr. Kenneth Nyer of New Rochelle, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Interment took place Thursday, May 26, at Beth El - Cedar Park Cemetery, Paramus, N.J. |
RICHARD, SHARON LEE - 64, of Portland, June 3, 2011. Visiting hours, June, 7, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway & prayers, June 8, 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1342 Congress St., Portland. Burial, Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. |
LaFlamme, Sr. Simonne, 85, of Portland, died June 4. |
LAFLAMME, SR. SIMONNE (NEE SR. MARY MAURITIA) - 85, June 4, 2011. Wake, Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. & prayer service, 7 p.m., St. Joseph's Convent, 605 Stevens Ave., Portland. Wake, Wednesday, 2-4 p.m. & Mass of Christian Burial, 4:30 p.m. Burial, Thursday, 8 a.m., New Calvary Cemetery. |
Sr. Simonne LaFlamme, 85, PORTLAND -- Sr. Simonne LaFlamme, (nee Sr. Mary Mauritia), 85, died on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at St. Joseph's Manor, quietly and peacefully, as she lived., Sr. Simonne was born on Oct. 30, 1925, to Lida Pouliot and Eugene LaFlamme and entered the Sisters of Mercy from Immaculate Heart of Mary Paris, Fairfield in 1947. She attended schools in Fairfield, graduating from Lawrence High School before receiving her B.S. in Education from St. Joseph's College, Standish and her M.L.S. from the University of Maine., Sr. Simonne began her teaching career at St. Patrick's School, Portland where she taught Kindergarten. She then taught eight years at Holy Cross School, So. Portland, teaching in the primary grades. Sr. Simonne also ministered on the three Native American Reserves in Maine: Indian Island, Old Town: Dana Point, Princeton and Pleasant Point, Perry., In 1969, after over 20 years of classroom teaching, Sr. Simonne undertook studies in Library Science. After receiving her degree, she was a Reference Librarian at St. Joseph's College, Standish for 11 years. She then went to Catherine McAuley High School, where she was Librarian until 2002 and continued to volunteer in the Library during her retirement years. Her choice of careers, as a teacher and librarian were well suited to her scholarly bent and inquisitive mind. Always interested in Theology, Sr. Simonne was well informed in Church doctrine and shared this in the RCIA Program at St. Joseph's Parish in Portland for seven years., Sr. Simonne was an avid reader and was rarely without a magazine or book in her hands. She enjoyed a lively discussion, particularly on Theology or Church issues. Sr. Simonne was a woman of deep faith, always kind and considerate, prayerful and happy., Sr. Simonne LaFlamme was predeceased by her parents; and her sisters, Monica Smedberg, Rachel Michaud, Sr. Bernadette LaFlamme, R.S.M. and Blanche Ioearola. She is survived by two brothers, Claude LaFlamme and his wife Edna Waterloo, Iowa, Daniel LaFlamme and his wife Constance, Fairfield, and her sisters, Helen Belanger, Winslow, Theresa Clark, Fairfield, Gemma Theberge Methuen, Mass., Blandine Alvey and her husband Charles, Birmingham, Ala. Sr. Simonne is also survived by many nieces, nephews and their families., A wake will be held on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph's Convent, 605 Stevens Ave., Portland. The wake will continue on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 4:30 p.m. The main celebrant for the concelebrated Mass will be Rev. William Clark, S.J., Sr. Simonne's nephew. Burial will be on Thursday at 8 a.m. in New Calvary Cemetery. Please visit, for further information and to sign Sr. LaFlamme's guestbook., Sr. Simonne LaFlamme, Jones, Rich & Hutchins, Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 775-3763 |
PORTLAND -- Sr. Simonne LaFlamme, (nee Sr. Mary Mauritia) 85, died on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at St. Joseph's Manor, quietly and peacefully, as she lived., Sr. Simonne was born on Oct. 30, 1925, to Lida Pouliot and Eugene LaFlamme and entered the Sisters of Mercy from Immaculate Heart of Mary Paris, Fairfield, in 1947. She attended schools in Fairfield, graduating from Lawrence High School before receiving her bachelor of science degree in education from St. Joseph's College, Standish, and her M.L.S. from the University of Maine., Sr. Simonne began her teaching career at St. Patrick's School, Portland, where she taught kindergarten. She then taught eight years at Holy Cross School, South Portland, teaching in the primary grades. Sr. Simonne also ministered on the three Native American Reserves in Maine: Indian Island, Old Town: Dana Point, Princeton and Pleasant Point, Perry., In 1969, after over 20 years of classroom teaching, Sr. Simonne undertook studies in library science. After receiving her degree, she was a reference librarian at St. Joseph's College, Standish, for 11 years. She then went to Catherine McAuley High School, where she was librarian until 2002 and continued to volunteer in the library during her retirement years. Her choice of careers, as a teacher and librarian, were well suited to her scholarly bent and inquisitive mind. Always interested in theology, Sr. Simonne was well-informed in church doctrine and shared this in the RCIA Program at St. Joseph's Parish in Portland for seven years. Sr. Simonne was an avid reader and was rarely without a magazine or book in her hands. She enjoyed a lively discussion, particularly on theology or church issues. Sr. Simonne was a woman of deep faith, always kind and considerate, prayerful and happy., Sr. Simonne LaFlamme was predeceased by her parents; her sisters, Monica Smedberg, Rachel Michaud, Sr. Bernadette LaFlamme, R.S.M. and Blanche Ioearola. She is survived by two brothers, Claude LaFlamme and his wife, Edna, of Waterloo, Iowa, and Daniel LaFlamme and his wife, Constance, of Fairfield; her sisters, Helen Belanger of Winslow, Theresa Clark of Fairfield, Gemma Theberge of Methuen, Mass., and Blandine Alvey and her husband, Charles, of Birmingham, Ala. Sr. Simonne is also survived by many nieces, nephews and their families., A wake will be held on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph's Convent, 605 Stevens Ave., Portland. The wake will continue on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. with a Mass of Christian burial at 4:30 p.m. The main celebrant for the concelebrated Mass will be the Rev. William Clark, S.J., Sr. Simonne's nephew. Burial will occur on Thursday at 8 a.m. in New Calvary Cemetery., Please visit www.jones richandhutchins.com for further information and to sign Sr. LaFlamme's guestbook. |
SKOWHEGAN -- Steven R. Gilbert, 49, of Skowhegan, passed away on Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, at his home with his family by his side after battling renal cancer., Viewing hours will be held on Friday, June 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m. at the Trinity Free Evangelical Church, 12 McClellan St., Skowhegan, with a burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Skowhegan., Donations may be made in Steven's memory to the American Cancer Society , Attn: Somerset Relay For Life , 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240. |
SOUTH BLUE HILL - Thelma Arlene (Eaton) Gray, "Mother," 89, passed away peacefully June 5, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Thelma was born March 25, 1922, in Blue Hill, daughter of Forrest A. and Julia (Grindle) Eaton. She graduated from George Stevens Academy in 1940, and married Harold L. Gray, Oct. 7, 1942, before he joined the war effort in the Pacific Theater. Thelma was a wonderful wife and devoted mother who was always ready with a meal or words of encouragement for those around her in need. She was a longtime Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Sedgwick. She will be lovingly remembered as "Grammie" by Darlene, Darin, Angela and Andrew, and all who knew her will remember her lively sense of humor and laughter. Thelma and Harold worked with Hospital Chaplaincy for many years, supporting several local nursing homes. She is survived by her two sons, Darrell Gray and wife, Jeanette, and Dana Gray and wife, Elisabeth, both of Blue Hill; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one nephew and two nieces. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Harold; and all her siblings. Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Jordan-Fernald, South Street, Blue Hill. Mum loved flowers, but donations may also be made to Island Nursing Home where she received excellent care. |
CROSWELL, THERESA KANE - 79, of South Portland, May 22, 2011, in Kennebunk. Funeral Mass, June 9, 10:30 a.m., Cathedral in the chapel. |
FINEBERG, TINA H. - 94, of Scarborough, in Portland, June3, 2011. Private service, Temple Beth El Memorial Park. |
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. -- William F. "Bill" Folsom, 83, of North Fort Myers, Fla., passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011, after a brief illness., He was born July 5, 1927, in Augusta, Maine, son of Farnham and Dorothy Folsom. He attended Cony High School and graduated in 1945, where he lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track., Bill observed his 18th birthday aboard a U.S. Navy Seaplane tender bound for the Philippines, where he was assigned to a water-supply group with the Seabees. After his military service, he attended Portland Junior College, where he lettered in basketball and tennis. He continued his college education at Springfield College, class of 1953, where he lettered in basketball and baseball. He graduated with a degree in physical education and health., Bill's coaching career spanned for a period of 27 years from 1953 to 1980. He compiled one of Maine's best records as a basketball coach and was well known as a player's coach and a meticulous planner. He began at Orono High School (1953 to 1961) with a basketball record of 119 wins and 42 losses. He brought home the gold ball twice in State Class B basketball in 1958 and 1961 and once for State Class B football. At Westbrook High School (1961 to 1980), his win-loss record was 273-135. For 14 consecutive seasons, Bill's Westbrook Blue Blazes qualified for the Western Maine Basketball Tournament. He brought home state titles twice in Class A basketball in 1972 and 1975. In 1969, Westbrook narrowly missed a state title when they lost to Caribou on a half-court shot at the buzzer. Even though his team missed the state championship, Bill became the only Maine coach ever to be named basketball coach of the year for District 1 (New England) by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association. He left coaching in 1980 to become the athletic director at Westbrook High. In 2005, Bill was inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame., In 1987, Bill retired at the age of 59 and moved to North Fort Myers, where he enjoyed golfing, tennis and the Red Sox. Bill was happily married for 55 years to the late Shirlee (Griffin) Folsom. She was the love of his life. He leaves behind two sons, Mark Folsom, and wife, Denise, and Jonathan Folsom and wife Kelly; four grandchildren, Danielle, William, Jennifer and Christopher, who will sadly miss their "Gampa"; a great-grandson, Maddox Myers; sister Marjorie Clark; sisters-in-law Lois Ozias, Elaine Folsom and Patricia Folsom; a nephew, Bruce Bowers, a good friend, Yvonne Beich; his many golfing and tennis buddies of Del Tura; and many friends, nieces and nephews., Interment will be this summer in Augusta at the family plot. An announcement will be published later. Arrangements made by National Cremation Society, North Fort Myers. |
Monday, June 6, 2011 2:04 PM |
TOPSHAM — William Robert Johnson, 81, former president and chief executive officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine, died May 23 at the Governor King Community for Dementia and Alzheimer's in Topsham. |
Turner, Winfield, 66, of Unity, died June 3; arrangements by Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, Belfast. |
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