ORNEVILLE - Adelia D. Lyford, 67, died June 12, 2011, at her home. She was born April 12, 1944, in Bradford, the daughter of Arthur and Florence (Noke) Jack. On June 25, 1960, Adelia married the love her life John K. Lyford Sr. and together they shared 51 years of marriage and raised four loving children. DeeDee's most favorite things to do in the world were to create flower arrangements and play cribbage. In addition to her beloved husband, John Lyford Sr., Adelia is survived by her four children, John Lyford Jr. and his wife, Marilyn, of LaGrange, Kathy Foss and husband, Jimmy, of Orneville, Penny Madore of Orneville and Wendy Coburn and husband, Rob, of Milo; 10 grandchildren, Erica Lyford, Trevor Lyford, Bobby Robinson, Kyle Foss, Paul Madore, Lacey Madore, Jacey Lyford, Robert Coburn, Linda Coburn and Jon Coburn; two great-grandchildren, Thomas Lyford and Melony Pelton; and her mother-in-law, Elnora Lyford. She was predeceased by her parents; and a grandson, Todd Roesing. Funeral services will be private. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Milo. Arrangements are in the care of Lary Funeral Home, Milo. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at |
BEAN, ALBERT D. - 91, Of South Portland, June 9, 2011. Visiting hours, June 15th at Hobbs Funeral Home in South Portland 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. with a service at 4 p.m., followed by a reception, all at Hobbs Funeral Home & Reception Center, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. |
PEMBERTON, ARLENE - of Scarborough, June 7, 2011. A graveside services, Scarborough Memorial Cemetery on the Old Blue Point Road, 1 p.m. , June 26, 2011 |
RIDLON, ARTHUR W. - Memorial service, June 25, 11 a.m., Bates College, Lewiston, Olin Arts Center. Buffet lunch following. |
PEABODY, Mass. - Bertram E. Thorne, 87, formerly of Hartland, died June 11, 2011, in Peabody, Mass. He was born July 21, 1923, on the family farm in St. Albans, son of the late Ellis M. and Emma (Young) Thorne. Bertram attended the one-room Merrill school in St. Albans, and was valedictorian of Hartland Academy, Class of 1941. He interrupted his studies at the University of Maine to enlist in the, and served as a sergeant in the 3rd Army, 79th Infantry Division during the last four months of the war in the European Theater. He graduated from the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration in 1948. He was a salesman for Agrico Fertilizer Co., serving farms in New England for 35 years, and became the northeast regional manager. After retiring he spent winters skiing at Sugarloaf, summers at camp on Great Moose Lake, Hartland, took several trips to Europe and when at home in Hingham, Mass., he drove for Meals on Wheels. He greatly enjoyed driving, listening to music, eating out, hosting get-togethers, visiting friends and relatives, and Red Sox wins. He moved to Brooksby Village in 2001, giving up skiing and Meals on Wheels, but continuing his other activities. His last years were spent at Rose Court, Renaissance Gardens, where he participated to the best of his abilities in their social activities. He appreciated the kindness, care and consideration he received from the staff. He was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma and past member of the Mayflower Society. Bertram is survived by his sister-in-law, Mary Helen Thorne; nephews, Roderick Thorne, Thomas Sawyer, Everett Simpson and James Thorne; nieces, Catherine Barth, Marjorie Gillespie, Susan Thorne, Col. Rosemary Thorne and Dr. Marie Zajdowicz; four great-nephews, two great-nieces, one great-great-nephew and two great-great-nieces. He was predeceased by his parents; sisters, Thelma Simpson, Marion Furbush, Eleanor Sawyer and Cherrie Kaifer; brothers, Raymond Thorne and Allen Thorne; and a niece, Sylvia (Furbush) Curry. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Village Cemetery, Cemetery Road, St. Albans, with the Rev. Jim Boughman officiating. Full military honors will be presented by the U.S. Army Honor Guard. Care for the family has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit |
MONMOUTH -- Beverly P. Hewett, 72, passed away in her home in Monmouth on June 6, 2011., Beverly was the daughter of Clifford and Irene Smalley of Bowdoinham, born on Feb. 18, 1939. She married her soulmate Robert A. Hewett, and they had just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on June 5, 2011., They had driven a tractor-trailer over the road for six years together, and enjoyed riding their motorcycle and snowmobiles in their spare time. Beverly was a devoted wife and mother, and will live on through her children, Levi, Terry Lee, Russell, James and Beth. She was blessed with 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She loved to plant beautiful flowers in her garden, and spend hours reading her favorite books. Beverly had been a cashier at the Augusta Kmart for years, and more recently she was a cook at the grade schools in Winthrop and Monmouth., She was an active member of the South Monmouth Baptist Church, where her memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 16 at 6 p.m., In lieu of flowers, Bev would like donations made to the church, which is located at 163 South Monmouth Road, Monmouth, ME 04259. |
HOULTON - Brenda J. Hanning, 61, died June 11, 2011, at a Bangor hospital. She was born Oct. 5, 1949, in Houlton, the daughter of Kenneth Hanning and Donna I. (Michaud, Hanning) MacDonald. Brenda was a member of Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, American Legion Auxiliary and was employed for several years with Houlton Ambulance Department as an emergency medical technician. She is survived by her son, George McNinch and his wife, Tammy; daughter, Tina Graham and her husband, Bret, all of Houlton; six brothers, Ken and his wife, Millie, George, Gordon, Gerry, Rodney and Fred, all of Houlton; six sisters, Gloria Prentiss and her husband, Robert, of Florida, Sharon Hanning, Sheila Bither, Dorothy Hanning, Leslie Hanning, all of Houlton, and Mary Hanning and of Rhode Island; grandchildren, Samantha Lynn McNich-Boyce of California, Katie Rae and Jacob Lee Suitter, both of Houlton; many nieces and nephews. She also leaves a special friend, Misty Polchies and her children, Bradly and Damon. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Brenda's life 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park St., Houlton. Online guest book and condolences at |
Catherine Marnane (O'Leary) Taplin , 59, NORTH YARMOUTH -- Catherine Marnane (O'Leary) Taplin passed away peacefully on June 10, 2011 at Maine Medical Center. She resided in North Yarmouth for 30 years. She was born in Portland on March 18, 1952 daughter of Jerome and Elizabeth (Berry) O'Leary., She graduated from Deering High School Class of 1970 and Westbrook College in 1972 with a business degree. She worked for Dr. Zolov as an Office Manager from 1973 to 1995. She retired to stay home with her daughter Kristen Taplin in 1995., 'Cathi' / 'Marti' was a loving, caring, giving person who always put others ahead of herself. She had a great love for her daughter Krissey. She enjoyed watching Krissey's pitching career in softball, and Cathi loved riding horses, Great Danes, beano, and trips to Foxwoods. She volunteered with special needs handicap horseback riding. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Portland., She was predeceased by her parents. Cathi is survived by her loving husband Ken, and her daughter Krissey Taplin of North Yarmouth, her brother Jay O'Leary and her special nephew, J.T. O'Leary. She is also survived by her extended family, Dorie Smith, her children and grandchildren along with Brandy and Nikki Adams., Relatives and friends are invited to a time of visitation on Wednesday June 15, 2011 from 4-6 p.m. at the Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home 199 Woodford St. where a memorial service celebrating Cathi's life will follow at 6:00 p.m., Please visit, for additional information and to sign Cathi's guest book., For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to : Coastal Maine Great Dane Rescue, 9 Lady Slipper Lane, Topsham, ME 04086, Phone: 207-729-0679, Catherine, Marnane Taplin, Jones, Rich & Hutchins, Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 775-3763 |
TAPLIN, CATHERINE MARNANE (O'LEARY) - 59 of North Yarmouth, June 10, 2010. Visitation,June 15,4-6 p.m. at Jones,Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home 199 Woodford St. Portland with the Memorial service to follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. |
Gordon, Charles M. "Buddy," 48, died in Portland. |
PORTLAND -- Charles M. "Buddy" Gordon, 48, was united once again with his beloved wife, Shayne, as he passed away following a brief illness at Maine Medical Center in Portland. His loving family was by his side., He was born in Waterville on June 12, 1962, the son of the late William Perry and Eunice May (Campbell) Gordon Sr., Following his schooling at Lawrence High School, Buddy served briefly with the Army., He married his soul mate, Shayne Tibbetts, and the couple shared many happy years together until her passing on March 22, 2006., Buddy was employed with different tree service companies in his earlier years and had been employed by Louis Mack Scrap Metals in Portland for nearly 20 years., Buddy was a very caring man who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially being by the water. Spending time with his family and friends meant the world to him. He was a man with a heart of gold., Besides his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by an infant daughter; a sister, Wilma Gordon; a niece, Lisa Gordon Albert; his favorite brother-in-law, Ernest "Big E" Moody; and brother-in-law, Christopher Harris., Buddy will be sadly missed by his siblings, Dee Ann Moody, Joan Harris, Linda Wentworth and her husband, Bob, Donna Simpson and her companion, Dwight Grant, Judy Gordon, Patty Gordon, William Gordon Jr. and his wife, Ann, Dale Gordon and his wife, Rhonda, Michael Gordon and his wife, Lorraine, Elizabeth Gordon, and Brian Wheeler; a special nephew, Jeremy Gordon, and his wife, Jennifer, and their children, Tiana, Kirsten, and Alexis Gordon; special friends, Scott Gurney and Dana Carpenter; and several more extended family members., The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Maine Medical Center in Portland for the exceptional care Buddy received., A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield, with Pastor Steve Donahue officiating. Burial will be at Burr Cemetery in Freeport at a later date., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice., Condolences may be expressed at www.lawrybrothers.com, Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 107 Main St., Fairfield 453-6049 or (800)660-2111 |
Charmaine P., Carter, 82, FALMOUTH -- Charmaine P. Carter, 82, of Ledgewood Drive, Falmouth, formerly of Westbrook, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 11, 2011, with her four children at her side., She was born in Burlington, Vt., the daughter of Glen and Sarah Baker Prest. She graduated from Deering High School and attended Westbrook College., On August 16, 1948, she married the love of her life, Norman W. Carter. During their 53 years together they especially looked forward to spending their summers at their cottage on Pettingill Pond with their family., Charmaine had a passion for antiques and rented a booth at a local antiques shop for many years. She also loved going to yard sales, playing bridge, bingo and doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She loved nature and enjoyed feeding the many birds that visited her backyard., Her love of gardening showed in her many beautiful gardens. She especially enjoyed writing letters to all her family and friends., She was corresponding secretary for the Woman's Republican Club in her early years, later volunteering for the Ronald McDonald House., Her family always came first., She was predeceased by her husband, Norman, in 2002, her brothers, Donald and Glen Prest and sisters, Jean Cook and Virginia Fahie of Nova Scotia. Surviving is her sister, Mary Margaret Prest of Alberta Canada. She is also survived by her son, Robert Carter of Scarborough, daughters, Deborah Morris of Raymond, Jeanne St. Cyr of Falmouth and Jacqueline Carter also of Falmouth; seven grandchildren, David, Julie, Kerry, Darra, Craig, Kelly and Cody; and great-granddaughter, Taelyn., This special mother and grandmother will be greatly missed by all who loved her., There will be a private graveside service. Arrangements are by Blais and Hay Funeral Home., In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to:, The Animal Refuge, League of Westbrook, 449 Stroudwater St., Westbrook, Maine 04092, Charmaine P. Carter |
BANGOR - Clayton G. White, 85, husband of Alta (Robertson) White, passed away June 11, 2011, surrounded by his family at a Bangor health care facility. He was born June 25, 1925, in Bancroft, the son of George and Beulah (Tedford) White. Clayton loved hunting and fishing, and he liked a good joke. He was a, veteran of the Marine Corps. He drove school bus for Cyr for 10 years, and was into harness racing for 25 years. In addition to his wife of 63 years, Alta, he is survived by three children, Diane Butko and her husband, Al, of Burnville, Pa., David and his wife, Belinda, of Durham, N.H., and Dennis and his wife, Vicki, of Hookset, N.H.; three sisters, Ethlyn Huntley of Bangor, Yvonne Rollins of Wytopitlock and Lorraine Vinci of Wingdale, N.Y.; five brothers, Alston Wood of Portland, Leslie, Arthur and Leland Wood, all of Florida, and Paul Wood of New York; five grandchildren, Gary "Kip" Faulkner of Bangor, Greg White of Greenfield, Mathew White of Portsmouth, N.H., Lindsay White of Dover, N.H., and Nick White of Ellenboro, N.C.; three stepgrandchildren, Jason Butko of North Carolina, Steve Flynn of Manchester, N.H., and Danny Flynn of Jacksonville, Fla.; and two great-grandchildren, Yasmin White of North Carolina and Rose White of New Hampshire. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Maurice of New York. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Monday at Clay Funeral Home-Bartlett Chapel, 24 Houlton Road, Danforth, where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Robert Root officiating. Interment will be at Smart Ridge Cemetery. Those who wish may sign an online register and leave written condolences at |
Lane, Darryl O., 48, of Industry, died June 11 in Industry. |
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INDUSTRY — Darryl O. Lane, 48, of Industry, died early Saturday afternoon, June 11, at his home. He was born May 11, 1963, a son of Wesley O. and Mavis (Storer) Lane, and was a 1981 graduate of Jay high school. On June 18, 1988, he married Charlotte Whitney in Industry. He was... |
INDUSTRY -- Darryl O. Lane, 48, of Industry, died early Saturday afternoon, June 11, 2011, at his home., He was born May 11, 1963, a son of Wesley O. and Mavis (Storer) Lane and was a 1981 graduate of Jay High School., On June 18, 1988, he married Charlotte Whitney in Industry. Mr. Lane was employed at GH Bass Shoe Co., Franklin Show, and since 1987 had been employed at Bath Iron Works., He was a lover of the outdoors who enjoyed hunting, ice fishing, jeeping, camping, ATV-ing and landscaping. He also enjoyed music and dancing., He was a previous member of Bartlett United Methodist Church of North Jay and was a member of the North Jay, Excelsior, and Pomona Grange as well as the Flagstaff ATV Club and Shorey Chapel in Industry., He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Charlotte, of Industry; two sons, Jason and his wife, Kathyrn of Farmington and Justin of Industry; his mother, Mavis, of North Jay; brother, David, and his wife, Penny, of Gettysburg, Pa.; sister, Tammy Lane of, Farmington. He was predeceased by his father, Wesley, on Jan. 2, 2011., Tributes and condolences may be shared on his memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com. A memorial video will also be available., Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 136 High St., Wilton with the Rev. Marcia Charles officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the center on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will follow services at Birchland Cemetery in North Jay. The family suggests that memorial donations be considered to the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or to the American Cancer Society , Maine Affiliate Inc., One Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham, ME 04086. |
POND, DOROTHY M. - 79, formerly of North Baldwin, in Auburn, May 30, 2011. A graveside service, June 18, 11 a.m. at the Norway Pine Grove Cemetery, Rt. 26, South Paris. Arrangements by Watson, Neal & York Funeral Home, Cornish. |
LANDER, DWIGHT E. - 90 of Scarborough, formerly of Windham, April 22, 2011. Graveside service, June 18, 1 p.m., Sunnyside cemetery, Kingfield. |
AUGUSTA -- Earl B. Smith, 83, a resident of Winthrop, died early Saturday morning, June 11, at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta. He was born April 14, 1928, the oldest of eight children born to Gordon and Annie (Chick) Smith., He attended school in East Monmouth in a one-room schoolhouse grades kindergarten-eighth and graduated from Winthrop High School in 1946. Earl served in the U.S. Army from 1946 through 1949 in Japan and after graduating from Coyne Electrical School in Boston was called to serve during the Korean conflict., Upon discharge, he worked as an electrical foreman for Bendix Corporation in New Jersey. In 1955 he started a wholesale radio and electronics business in Eatontown, N.J., and owned and operated it successfully for 32 years., On June 14, 1980, in Winthrop, he married Mary Prince Cox of Monmouth. After selling his business, he moved back to Maine and began an outboard motor repair business in 1988. Earl retired again in 1999 when motors became "too damn heavy to wrestle." Upon his retirement he sold his business to his good friend, David Neill, and continued to work with him following his retirement., He continued to restore antique boats and maintain his large collection of old outboards. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and in 1972 organized a hunt in Botswana, Africa, with amateur radio friends and shot an elephant, cape buffalo and kudu, plus other lesser trophies. He was a 50-year extra class radio amateur (call sign was K2YLM), a life member of Associated Radio Relay League, Post 40 American Legion, Quarter Century Wireless Association in Marconi Chapter 138 in New Jersey., He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Mary Smith of Winthrop; two daughters, Sandra Curley of Elkton, Md; Vicky Kilgore of North Carolina; his sons, Dr. Steve Smith of Shelby, NC., and Raymond Smith of Neptune, NJ.; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; stepchildren Valorie Martin of Brunswick, Dot Glidden of Readfield, Brian Cox of Winthrop and Becky Hackett of Massachusetts; eight step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren., He was predeceased by his son, James Smith, daughter, Donna Hendrick, brothers, Chelsea, Elmore and Harry and sisters, Ruth, Cora, Lynne and Carol., Messages of condolence may be sent to www.finleyfuneralhome.com., Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment East Monmouth Cemetery, Monmouth. Arrangements by Bragdon-Finley Funeral Home, 707 Main St., Monmouth. |
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ARROWSIC — Ethel H. Elwell, 90, of Arrowsic passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at the Midcoast Senior Health Care Center in Brunswick. |
PRESQUE ISLE - Eugene T. Lynch, 82, died June 11, 2011, at Mars Hill Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born Jan. 6, 1929, in Easton, son of Edward and Hilda (Williams) Lynch. He retired from the University of Maine at Presque Isle after 25 years of service in 1994. Gene was a communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Presque Isle. He was predeceased by brothers, Clement and Clarence; and sister, Mary Ferland. He is survived by his wife, Florence of Presque Isle; six daughters, Karin and Brad of Weatherby Lake, Mo., Cynthia Coffman, Christine Clukey, Carla Lindsay and Walt of Overland Park, Kan., Debra and Scott Niebel of Delray Beach, Fla., and Carina Lynch of Presque Isle; grandchildren, Christopher Walton, Matthew Lindsey, Allison Pearson of Overland Park, Kan., and Morgan and Olivia Meyer of Weatherby Lake, Mo.; brother, Lawrence and Mona; and sister, Edwina and Richard of Fort Fairfield. Relatives and friends may call 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Presque Isle, with Mass celebrated 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to, , P.O. Box 1834, Merrifield, VA 22116-8034. |
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SOUTH PARIS — Eursel Connors Campbell, 92, formerly of Freeport and New Gloucester, passed away on June 4 at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris, with his daughter by his side. He was born Sept. 9, 1918, in Houlton, the third son of George Ernest and Annie (Brown) Campbell.... |
CAMPBELL, EURSEL CONNORS - 92, formerly of Freeport and New Gloucester, in South Paris, June 4, 2011. |
Eursel Connors Campbell, 92, SOUTH PARIS -- Eursel Connors Campbell, 92, formerly of Freeport and New Gloucester, passed away on June 4, at the Maine Veterans' Home in South Paris, with his daughter by his side., He was born Sept. 9, 1918, in Houlton, Maine, the third son of George Ernest and Annie (Brown) Campbell. At the age of 16, he graduated from Mapleton High School in Mapleton, Maine where he played alto sax in both the school and community band and excelled in baseball. After graduation, he made his way to Boston with the intention of trying out as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. In January 1938, he married Doris Mae Dow, also of Mapleton. Before joining the U.S., in 1944, he and Doris moved to Freeport where they raised their family. After returning to Freeport from the European Theater in 1946, he was employed at the Eastland Shoe Company before beginning his own business of installing and refinishing wood floors which he enjoyed until his retirement in 1980., Eursel enjoyed spending time with his family at his camp on Kingsbury Pond and at the Dow family camp on Machias Lake. When he wasn't fishing the lakes for salmon, he was fishing the brooks for trout for neither black flies nor sub-zero temperatures could keep him from his favorite pastime. When not fishing, he was appointed 'camp cook,' as he, Eursel Connors Campbell, Lindquist Funeral Home, Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 846-4011, was renowned for his baked beans, mile-high biscuits, and fried fish. His wit and humor was legendary as he enjoyed a good joke, whether he was good- naturedly poking fun of friends, family (particularly gullible grandchildren), or himself., Eursel is survived and will be greatly missed by daughter Anita Campbell and her husband Alfred Proctor of New Gloucester, daughter-in-law Martha Campbell of Bradford; grandchildren Kelly Brooks of Winthrop, Kristy Vickerson and her husband Jim of Monmouth, Kimberly Hallowell and her husband Bernard of Monmouth, Heather Campbell of New Gloucester, and Jamie Campbell of San Francisco; great grandchildren Ryan and Tade Brooks, Robert Vickerson, Erica and Emily Randall, Rayna Campbell and Samara Horwitch., He was pre-deceased by his parents; his wife; his brothers Robert, Vinton and Zane Campbell; his son Roger Campbell and his daughter Dawna (Campbell) Savory., Eursel is buried in Burr Cemetery, 56 Durham Road, Freeport. Please visit, to share your condolences, memories and tributes with the Campbell family. |
LARRACEY, GEORGE H. JR. - 76, of Hiram, formerly of Portland, April 16, 2011. Interment, Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland; date TBD. |
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AUBURN — Girard C. LaCour, 88 of 1211 Sabattus St., Lewiston, died Sunday, June 12, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice. He was born in Farnumsville, Mass., Jan. 24, 1923, son of the late Charles and Regina Sabourin LeCour, and served his country in the U.S. M... |
BRADFORD, Mass. -- Glenn E. Robichaud, 55, died on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the Lehay Clinic in Burlington from the results of an automobile accident in which he was a passenger., He was born in Gardiner on Sept. 5, 1955, the son of Roland J. and Helen A. (James) Robichaud., After his discharge from the Navy, which he served from Feb. 14, 1983 until Feb. 13, 1987, he was employed by Rolly's Plumbing and Heating in Augusta and retired later due to an injury., He was predeceased by his parents., Survivors include a daughter, Crystal Martz of Searsmont, Maine; a brother, Bryan Robichaud of South Bend, Ind.; two sisters: Earlene Jeane and her husband Donald of Windsor, Maine, and Deanna; four grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews., A committal service will be held on Monday, June 13, at 1 p.m. at the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta with full military honors., Arrangements are under the direction of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME. Condolences to the family may be sent via the funeral home website at www.plummerfh.com. |
CHANDLER, GRACE Z. - of Bridgton, June 6, 2011. Graveside services, June 17, 11 a.m., Forest Hills Cemetery, Bridgton. Raymond- Wentworth/Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. |
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BATH — Helen A. Marquis, age 83 of Brunswick died Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Winship Green Nursing Center. |
THACHER, ISABEL 'BETTY' FIRUSKI - 91 of Brunswick, May 27, 2011. A memorial service, 1 p.m., June 18 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Pleasant Street, Brunswick. A reception will follow at 2 p.m. at Thornton Oaks. In addition, on July 30 at 3:05 p.m., the Arford family will have a celebration of her life for those who can attend, at the Island Community Church on Bailey Island. |
BEAVER, ISLA EDYTHE - infant daughter of Paul and Rachel Beaver, of Portland June 7, 2011 in Portland. A Celebration of Life , Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at Events on Broadway, 729 Broadway, South Portland. Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. |
CONLEY, 'JACK' JOHN L. - 71, of Buxton in Waltham, Mass., June 8, 2011. Visiting hours, June 14, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Dennett Craig & Pate Funeral Home, located on the corners of Rts 202 and 4A (13 Portland Rd)in Buxton (Bar Mills). At 7 p.m., there will be a remembrance. |
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LEWISTON — Jacqueline B. Turgeon, 76, of 8 Butler Drive, Lewiston, died Friday, June 10, at her home. Born in Lewiston on Feb. 20, 1935, she was the daughter of Hormidas and Lena Britt Berube. Educated in local schools, she was a graduate of Lewiston High School, Class of &rsqu... |
THOMSEN, JEANNE W. - 92, of Falmouth. A Memorial Service and Reception, July 5th at 11:30 a.m. at The First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church at 425 Congress Street, Portland. |
DENBOW, JETTA - 74, of Westbrook, in Portland, May 28, 2011. A celebration of life will be held at Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, on the corners of Rts 202 and 4A (13 Portland Rd) in Buxton (Bar Mills), June 17, 2011,11 a.m. |
LAYMAN, JOHN P. - in Portland, May 20, 2011. Memorial service, 11 a.m., June 15, State Street Church, 159 State St., Portland. Independent Death Care, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland. |
MORAN, KATHLEEN M. - 86, of Portland, June 10, 2011. Visiting hours, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., June 13th at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers, 9:15 a.m., June 14th at the funeral home, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland |
MCCRAW, KATHLEEN 'KATIE' P. (BROAD) - 30, of Portland, June 5, 2011. Visiting hours , June 13, 2011, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Independent Death Care, 660 Brighton Avenue, Portland, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. |
MACKAY, KENNETH G. M. - June 8, 2011. Services private. |
DUBE, LARRY JR. - 63, of Lady Lake, Fla., formerly of Saco, May 27, 2011. A Memorial Funeral Service, 1 p.m., June 18, 2011 at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm Street, Biddeford |
BARNARD TOWNSHIP - Leona R. Thibodeau, 83, wife of the late Wilfred J. Thibodeau, died June 10, 2011, at her home. She was born Sept. 16, 1927, in Amherst, N.H., the daughter of Leon R. and Esther M. (Sargent) Buxton. Leona enjoyed playing the piano and the organ. Her hobbies also included rug hooking, working outdoors, landscaping and gardening. She loved her pets and especially enjoyed watching birds. Leona was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Wilfred, in 2008. She is survived by four daughters, Patricia L. Melamut and her husband, Steven, of Chapel Hill, N.C., Sandra Thibodeau of Sebec, Ann Hollyday of Portland and Jane Pasanen of Barnard Township; and three grandchildren, Amanda Hollyday, William Hollyday and Brianna Pasanen. Graveside services will be private. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to, Maine, , P.O. Box 3283, Brewer, ME 04412 or Brownville Community Church, P.O. Box 706, Brownville, ME 04414. Arrangements are in the care of Lary Funeral Home. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at |
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BRUNSWICK — Lewis E. Palmer, Jr., age 74 of Brunswick, died Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born in Bath on September 22, 1936, a son of Lewis E. Palmer, Sr. and Gertrude Joy Tibbetts. |
SCHEUCHZER, LORRAINE DORIS LONG - 77 formerly of Portland, in Freeport, May 24, 2011. Visiting hours, 10 a.m., followed by a memorial service, June 17, at 11 a.m. at the Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Dr, off Portland Road, Buxton. |
Lorraine Doris Long Scheuchzer, 77, FREEPORT -- Lorraine Doris Long Scheuchzer, 77, formerly of Portland, died in Freeport Monday, May 24, 2011 after an illness. Born Jan. 19, 1934, the daughter of Leona (Toni) Sorrell and stepdaughter to Urban Heath. She was raised first in Ashland, N.H. until her family moved to Conway, N.H. where Lorraine attended Conway schools . She was the oldest of four girls. She loved country music and was a self-taught guitar player. She enjoyed singing in the church youth choir., After she attended high school, Lorraine went to live with Persis Berry and worked helping her in the library. She then worked as a chamber-maid at Russells Cottages in North Conway and then at Forrest Glenn Inn. Lorraine moved to Portland in 1959 to pursue her music interest. There she met and married Gene Scheuchzer, who played the accordion under the stage name 'Gene Bennett'. Lorraine took a stage name of 'Laney Scott' and played in a band with Richard Secord and Kathleen Gardner called the Country Troubadours. They played at Scarborough Downs and other places and Lorraine and Kathy would sing and yodel, 'Cowboy Sweetheart', among other favorites. Lorraine was also a song writer., She and her husband had two children, a son, Gene ('Ted') and a daughter, Debbie, which they raised in Portland. Lorraine would often attend country music jam sessions at Our Place, or Reiche School in Portland, or have friends over for a jam at her house. She enjoyed entertaining, loved her family and brought joy to her grandson, her nieces and nephews and countless friends. She was well known for her peanut-butter fudge. After she divorced, she went to work at the Westfield Inn. She later went to live at Larrabee Village in Westbrook and made many friends there until moving to Hawthorne House in Freeport where she liked to teach the staff how to yodel., We would like to thank the staff of Webster Commons and Hawthorn House, in Freeport and Chans Hospice for their loving care of our mother., Lorraine is survived by her sisters, Helen Heath of Conway, N.H., June Goyette and her husband Michael, of Hollis, Diana Sorrell and her husband, Wes, of Portales, N.M.; a son, Eugene Scheuchzer, Jr., of Portland and a daughter, Debra Ryan and her husband, David; and grandson, Jacob, of Buxton., Visiting hours will be at 10:00 A.M. followed by a memorial service for friends and family on Friday, June 17, at 11 a.m. at the Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Dr, off Portland Road, Buxton. Internment will be at a later date in Center Conway, N.H. Please see, for more information. Arrangements by the Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland., Lorraine Doris Long Scheuchzer |
RUSS, MADELENE (MADDY) B. - April 12, 2011. Memorial service, Spurwink Church, Route 77, Cape Elizabeth, 11 a.m., June 14. Rception, Hobbs Funeral Home Hospitality Center, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. |
ABILDGAARD, MARCIA DORRICE - 71, of Portland, June 5, 2011. . A Celebration of Life Saturday, June 18th beginning at 11 a.m. at 221 Virginia Street, Portland. |
Marcia Dorrice, Abildgaard, 71, PORTLAND -- Marcia Dorrice Abildgaard, 71, of Portland, passed away on June 5, 2011 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Portland on Nov. 19, 1939. She retired from MMC and worked for Shaws Northgate for the last 13+ years. Marcia is survived by her son, Jason Abildgaard, daughter-in-law Amy; and grandson Gavin all from Windham. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 18th beginning at 11 a.m. at 221 Virginia Street, Portland., Arrangements are by the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland, ME 04106. Condolences may be expressed online at |
REED PLANTATION - Maurice J. Coty Jr., 58, died Thursday evening, June 9, 2011, at his residence. He was born Aug. 3, 1952, in Lincoln, the son of Maurice and Jeannette (Paradise) Coty Sr. He graduated from Lee Academy in 1971. Maurice worked as a woodsman and a master carpenter. He was also known as the "scrap iron man." He is survived by his parents of Molunkus; his companion, Corey Davis of Reed Plantation; a daughter, Thirise Rollins of Houlton; four sons, Roland Caron of Houlton, Maurice Coty III of Cutler, Adam Coty of Scituate, Mass., and Christopher of Houlton; many grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; three sisters, Judy Fenoff of Vermont, Deborah Nass of Sherman and Cathy Reardon of Chester; and a brother, Gary Coty of Sitka, Alaska. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Parish of the Precious Blood, Main Street, Presque Isle, with the Very Rev. Jean Paul LaBrie, celebrant. Friends may call 10 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the church. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Chapman Street, Presque Isle. Online condolences may be expressed at |
RUBINOFF-MYERS, MICHAEL PETER - 53, of South Portland, Jan. 14, 2011. Ceremony, June 15, Etz Chaim Synagogue, Congress St., 6 p.m. |
CRAWFORD - Norma J. (Roberts) Day, 79, passed away Friday, June 10, 2011, at a Bangor hospital, after a brief illness. Norma was born June 13, 1931, in Wesley, daughter of the late Maurice and Georgiana (Hawkins) Roberts. She attended Wesley Grammar School and Machias High School. Norma was a member of Wesley Grange 546, Wesley Historical Society and Order of Pythian Sisters. Norma worked for many years at Downeast 5 and 10; New England Telephone and Telegraph, as an operator; Crawford Wreath Shop; and fed all the bear hunters at Carlo Cabins. She married Leland Day in August 1958, in Wesley, and for many years they owned and operated L.C. Day Trucking and Cloud 9 Restaurant and Motel. Norma had many interests, including her cats, gardening, dancing at Wesley Grange, traveling with her family and family get-togethers. She was known for her pickled beets, biscuits, pound cakes and mincemeat pies. Norma always had an open door for friends and family for coffee and dessert, she was a true friend. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Leland Day; an infant daughter, Deborah Ann; a brother, Samuel Roberts; and a sister, Roberta York. Surviving are her one son, Anthony Day and his fiancee, Kim Perkins, of Alexander; three daughters, Debra Ayers and her husband, Wayne, of Crawford, Wendy Day-Pemberton of Jonesboro and Melissa Gatchall and her husband, Graham, of Glenburn; her grandchildren, Matthew and Amy Day, Teressa Smith, Britany, Courtney and Jordan Ayers, Andrew and Hannah Gatchall and Georgie-Anna Pemberton; two great-grandchildren, James and Wyatt Campbell; two sisters, Joan Moran and Tela Sinford; three sisters-in-law, Mabel Roberts, Marilyn Beaupre and Marice Chaffee and her husband, Bud; and a brother-in-law, Truman Day and his wife, Eva. Norma also leaves many special friends of her family and of the Day family, too numerous to mention. Visiting hours will be held noon-2 and 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. A service of remembrance will begin 6 p.m. Tuesday after the visiting hours. A private burial will take place at a later date. Donations in Norma's memory may be made to one of her favorite organizations, Wesley Historical Society, care of Ivan Hawkins, 4503 Airline Road, Wesley, ME 04686; Washington County Children's Program, P.O. Box 311, Machias, ME 04654; PAWS Humane Society, P.O. Box 182, Calais, ME 04619 or Autism Society of Maine, 72B Main St., Winthrop, ME 04364. Condolences and memories may be shared at |
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WOOD, PETER T., SR. - 91, in Scarborough, June 1, 2011. A memorial Service to be held later this month at Central Presbyterian Church Summit, N.J. |
WILCOX, PHYLLIS A. - 89, in Portland, June 11, 2011. Visiting hours, Monday, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Blais & Hay Funeral Home 35 Church St. Westbrook. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment, Thorndike Cemetery, Saturday, 11 a.m. |
Fletcher, Phyllis Alma, 90, of Palmyra, died June 12 in Pittsfield. |
WASHBURN - Phyllis Marie (Parker) Harris went peacefully to be with the Lord and her beloved husband June 12, 2011, with her loved ones by her side at her home. She was born Phyllis Marie Parker Feb. 3, 1923, in Caribou. She was predeceased by her husband, Melvin Harris of Washburn; a daughter at birth, Wendy of Masardis; her parents, Harold and Margaret (West) Parker of Masardis; a brother, Harold T. Parker of Oakfield; and a sister, Doris (Parker) Keneher of Merced, Calif. She is survived by her loving daughter, Terri (Harris) Lockhart and husband, John, of Mapleton; and sisters, Velma (Parker) Craig of Bangor and Elsie (Parker) Gibson of Ashland. She has many very special nieces and nephews who she loved very much. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Julie (Lockhart) Akely and husband, Steve, of Naples; three special great-granddaughters, Lilly Kenney, Emeline Akely and Kate Akely; a great-goddaughter, Anna Lee Adams of New Gloucester, that will all miss her very much; a very special daughter-like friend, Wilma Long and husband, Ted, of Crouseville; and a very special son-like friend, Steve Cullins and wife, Kathy, of Hanibal, N.Y. Phyllis had so many people she cared about, loved and always prayed for. Phyllis had many sweet people who helped her in the later years and who she was very happy with. Phyllis was a member of Advent Christian Church, Ashland, until she could no longer go, but she always kept prayer and always prayed for those she knew and loved. She worked for McCain's at the old Washburn plant until she retired in the late 1970s. Phyllis and her husband, Melvin, were together always and had many good years together here in Maine at their home and camp at Squa Pan Lake and fishing. They had a great time going to Florida for many winters and she had missed him so much since he passed. Their love for each other was undeniable. Phyllis liked to watch the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees play baseball. Phyllis will be remembered and loved by many. She said she had a wonderful life, a wonderful husband, and was very happy and cherished it all. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Crouseville Cemetery, on top of the hill, with Pastor George McLaughlin officiating. Donations may be sent to help with cost of a head stone for Phyllis Harris, care of Terri Lockhart, P.O. Box 558, Mapleton, ME 04757. Online condolences may be expressed at |
KEENE, RALPH EDWARD JR. - 94, of Ocean Park, June 1, 2011. Memorial service, Jordan Hall, Ocean Park, 2 p.m., June 30. Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. |
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AUBURN — Ralph “Ted” T. Sweetser Jr., 72, of Monmouth, died Sunday morning at the Hospice House of Androscoggin, with his family by his side. He was born in Presque Isle on July 1, 1938, the son of the late Ralph T. Sr. and Dorothy (Delong) Sweetser. He was a graduate of ... |
LETOSKI, ROBERT R. - 73, of Portland, in Portland, May 23, 2011. Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. |
FRENCHVILLE - Ronald "Butch" Bouchard, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, was taken away from us June 12, 2011, while surrounded by his family, at the age of 64, after a long fight with cancer. He was born Sept. 12, 1946, in Frenchville, son of Lawrence and Queenie Bouchard of Frenchville. He served in the U.S. Army, retired from Maine Department of Transportation as supervisor, and was a member of Frenchville Fire Department, Knights of Columbus and American Legion Post No. 145, Frenchville. He is survived by his wife, Jacinthe (Parent) Bouchard of Frenchville; one son, Scott of Frenchville; two daughters Tina and fiance, Keith Paradis, of Eagle Lake and Pamela and AJ Granatowski of Wallagrass; one brother, Harold and his wife, Violette, of Frenchville; and two sisters and their husbands, Geneve and Clarence Berube of East Hartford, Conn., and Joan and Aurel Lavoie of Frenchville. He was grandfather to Kelsey, Ramsey, Kylie, Selena, Brenden and Nathanial; and uncle to several nieces and nephews. You are loved and will be missed by many. Strength, faith and courage. He was predeceased by his parents. Friends and relatives may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 8:30-9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Michaud Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luce Catholic Church with the Rev. Richard Ouellette officiating. For those who desire donations may be made to the Edgar Paradis Cancer Fund or Visiting Nurses of Aroostook. Condolences may be sent to |
ERICKSON, RUSSELL J. - 56, of Cape Elizabeth, Dec. 20, 2010, in Cape Elizabeth. Celebration of life, June 18, 10 a.m., picnic shelter at Fort Williams State Park, 1000 Shore Rd., Cape Elizabeth. |
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CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Ruth Brindley Cheney, 79, a resident of Concord, N.H., and Cape Coral, Fla., died May 23 at Hope Hospice House in Cape Coral. Ruth was born in Fort Fairfield on April 29, 1932, the third daughter of the Rev. Thomas L. and Elma (Smiley) Brindley. She graduated from... |
BEECHER, RUTH PUTNEY - 87, of South Portland, June 5, 2011. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at the church at a later date.Arrangements are by the Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland. |
LAUGHLIN, SHIRLEY ELIZABETH HIGGINS - 76, in Portland, June 4, 2011. Celebration of life, June 18 at the Wilde Memorial Chapel Evergreen Cemetery, Portland from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
ETNA - Steven J. Haskell passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011, with his loving family at his side. He was born Sept. 23, 1958, son of Raymond L. Haskell Jr. and Althea R. Richards. He is survived by his mother, Althea; sister, Donna; two brothers, Jog and Elwin; a son, Scott; two daughters, Stacie Dodge and Amber; his soul mate, Brenda Davis; her four children, "Bratt," Nicole, Bobby and Roger; a lifelong friend, Mike; 10 grandchildren, lots of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. |
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Ms. Suzanne Mary Grant, 52, passed away June 9, 2011, at her home. Ms. Grant was predeceased by her father, Harold "Buddy" Grant. Leaving to cherish her memories are her life partner, Sharon Rush; children, Katie Grant, Corey Grant and Tyler Rush; brothers, Linwood "Woody" Grant and Edward "Eddie" Grant; mother, Claire Grant; aunts, uncles and cousins, and a host of friends. She was a devoted mother who dedicated her life to her children. She enjoyed family gatherings and vacations at the beach. A memorial service will be conducted 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Reeves Funeral Home Chapel, where the family will receive friends 3-4 p.m. prior to the service. Arrangements by Reeves Funeral Home, Hope Mills, N.C. |
MCCAIN, THAYER A. - of Saco, June 10, 2011. Private ceremony in June & September celebration of life service, Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford. |
MADAWASKA - Therese D. Albert, 81, entered her Fifth Day with the Lord June 11, 2011, with her loving husband, Joel, and family by her side. Born Oct. 26, 1929, in Madawaska, she was the daughter of Xavier and Annie Dufour, one of 12 children. Therese was a fourth grade teacher in the Madawaska school system for more than 25 years. As a faithful, lifelong member of St. David Parish, she generously volunteered her time as religious education coordinator for 30 years. Throughout the years she served as a Eucharistic minister, French and English lector, RCIA team member, Ladies of St. Anne, and assisted with funeral luncheons. As a volunteer she also organized and developed a diabetes support group affiliated with Northern Maine Medical Center. Therese is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Joel; her children and their spouses, Evelyn and Dave Rogerson of Essex Junction, Vt., Susan and Steven Small of Gorham, John and Marlene Albert of Madawaska, James and Belinda Albert of Summerfield, Fla., and Cynthia and Joel Nickless of Scarborough; her grandchildren, Nicole and her husband, Jeremy, of South Berwick, Mathew Rogerson of Essex Junction, Vt., Jeffrey Seekins of Atlanta, Kari Seekins of Los Angeles, Meeka Albert of Portland, Jordan Albert of Madawaska, Shannon Albert of Guymon, Okla., Jessica Albert of St. Agatha and Andrew and Danielle Nickless of Scarborough; her great-grandchildren, Olivia and Noah of South Berwick; and her sisters, Simone Gagnon, Cecile Pozzuto, Rita Collins and Bernadette Hein. Special thanks to the staff of Northern Maine Medical Center for the wonderful care they gave to her. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at St. David Church. Family and friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday at Lajoie Funeral Home. Those wishing to remember Therese in a special way may make gifts in her memory to Presence Radio Network for the expansion of Catholic radio to the Madawaska community. Checks may be sent to Presence Radio Network, care of Cynthia Nickless, P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104-6060. For online condolences, please visit |
CORINTH - Valerie Ann Preble, 59, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011, at her residence, after a short battle with cancer. She was born April 3, 1952, in Kurtsville, Mo., the daughter the late Jack and Loretta (Florindi) Lanphere. She is now with her best friend and healer, great God Jehovah, Jesus Christ. Valerie is survived by two sons, Bradley and wife, Amy, and their children, Autumn and Luke, of Corinth and Bryan and wife, Kathy, and their children, Ethan, Cordell, Brandon and Jessica, of Plymouth; a brother, Bradley Lanphere of Rockport; a sister, Jeannie Butler of Newport; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at Charleston Pentecostal Church, where funeral services will be held 6 p.m. with Pastor Matthew Ward and Pastor David Bean officiating. Cremation arrangements are by Thompson Funeral Home, 17 Hudson Road, Corinth. Please visit |
SELF, VIRGINIA MARSHALL - formerly of Yarmouth, in Clackamas, Ore., March 23, 2011. Celebration of life was held. |
TOOHEY, WILLIAM H. - June 6, 2011. Dolby Funeral Chapel. |
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