Thompson, Alan, died June 10. |
WEST GARDINER -- On June 10, 2011, after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer, Alan Thompson left this earthly life and began a new one with the Lord., Alan was born in December 1949 in Gardiner, the son of Chester and Gloria Thompson. He grew up in West Gardiner and graduated from Gardiner Area High School in the class of 1967. He then graduated from Central Maine Vocational Technical Institute in Auburn in 1969, working briefly at the Maremont Corp. in Saco before entering the Army. He then served in Phu Bai, Vietnam, where upon returning home he married his fiancée, Paula M. Whalen, in January of 1972. They were blessed with a daughter, Hilary, in 1976, followed by a son, Philip, in 1982., Alan went to work for Westinghouse in January of 1972, staying there for many years through the changes in ownership and name. For the last several years, Alan worked doing what he enjoyed most -- working on large electric motor repair, specializing in hydro-electric repair. Working for Maine Industrial Repair Service led him to travel all over New England, to work at hydro sites in many small towns. He appreciated the people he worked with and valued their friendship very much., Alan was active in his church, attending the Litchfield Community Christian Church, where he served as a trustee for several years. He loved his church family and was truly grateful for all their support and prayers., Alan was an energetic and hardworking man, with many hobbies and interests. He liked to read, and especially enjoyed gardening. One of his greatest joys was spending time in his vegetable garden, and sharing the bounty., Many enjoyable times were had with his brother Jeff at "Trout Camp." He looked forward to spending his time with his brother and their sons, and friends, fishing, hunting, and telling tall tales of their exploits., A favorite pastime of Alan's was woodworking. He was very talented and created many lovely things, including furniture and gifts for his family., Alan is survived by his wife of 39 years, Paula Thompson of West Gardiner; his daughter, Hilary Dudley and her husband, Jason Dudley, and their three daughters Summer, Sage, and Clara Dudley, all of Randolph; his son, Philip W. Thompson and his wife, Stephanie Snow Thompson, of Gardiner; his parents, Chester W. and Gloria Thompson of West Gardiner; his sister, Joan Anastasio and her husband, Gino, of Keene, N.H.; his sister, Kathy Prosser and her husband, Gary, of West Gardiner; his brother, Mike Thompson and his wife, Lynn, of Boothbay; his sister, Audrey Littlefield and her husband, Dwight, of West Gardiner; his brother, Jeff Thompson and his wife, Andrea, of Windham; his brother, Kevin and his wife, Jane, of Montpelier, Vt.; his brother, Lionel Thompson of Gardiner; and his sister Amy Thompson and her husband, David, of Edgecomb. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law Penny Whalen-Doore and her husband, Steve, of Hallowell, and Coralee Brown and her husband, Bob, of Gardiner; also his brother-in-law Paul "Skip" Whalen and his wife, Terri, of Pittston; and two uncles, M. Eugene Thompson of Winthrop and Leslie Hall of Arkansas. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved very much., Arrangements have been made with Staples Funeral Home, Brunswick Avenue in Gardiner, where viewing hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 17. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, at the Litchfield Community Christian Church, Hallowell Road, Litchfield, with burial to follow at Cherry Hill Cemetery in West Gardiner., His family would like to thank all the caring people who took such good care of Alan throughout the last two years. Special thanks to Karen from hospice -- your help was invaluable -- you are a true kindred spirit. |
HARMONY and DEXTER - Amy Bagley Lake and her two children, Coty and Monica, went to be with the Lord, Monday morning, June 13, 2011. Amy (38), Coty (13), and Monica (12), were currently living in Dexter and attending Ridgeview Community School. They were active in both of their communities and their school. Amy was born Dec. 5, 1972, in Dover-Foxcroft. She is the daughter of Ralph and Linda (Trafton) Bagley of Harmony. She attended the Baptist churches in Harmony, Wellington and Cambridge. She attended Harmony Elementary and Dexter Regional High School, where she graduated as valedictorian of her class in 1991. She excelled in athletics lettering in field hockey, basketball and track. She was a member of many high school organizations. She hosted a French foreign exchange student, Chantal Astolfi, and then a year later visited France. She continued her education at the University of Maine at Farmington, where she earned dual degrees in special education and elementary education in 1995. She spent her entire teaching career in the Dexter school district from 1995 to 2011. In the last five years, Amy enjoyed coaching basketball and field hockey. As a devoted daughter, sister, mother, aunt, cousin, friend and teacher, she filled every life that she touched with joy and happiness. One of Amy's greatest joys in life was being surrounded by her students and her children. Coty was born Aug. 24, 1997, in Waterville. He was an eighth grade student at Ridgeview where he enjoyed sneaking into his mother's classroom each day and couldn't go to sleep without hearing his mother's voice each night. Coty was a member of the basketball and soccer teams. Coty enjoyed all outdoor activities especially tenting, fishing, hunting, four wheeling and snowmobiling. He enjoyed doing scouting activities with his beloved cousins, Adam and Kyle and recently had joined Boy Scout Troop No. 61 in Parkman. He always looked forward to attending the annual Farmington Antique Tractor Show with his Grammie and Grampy Bagley. Coty was a special boy that was loved by all. Monica was born Jan. 4, 1999 in Waterville. She was a sixth grade student at Ridgeview, where she enjoyed and excelled in her sports, field hockey, basketball and softball, and academics in which she achieved straight A's. This past spring she was in the senior play "The Wizard of Oz" in which she played three characters. She was musically inclined and enjoyed playing the saxophone and violin. She enjoyed having sleepovers at Grammie and Grampy Bagley's with her beloved cousins, Lindsay and Abbey. One of Monica's greatest joys was the love she had for her pets. Monica and her mother spent hours together doing many activities that they both enjoyed. Monica was a special girl and made everyone smile with her charismatic personality. She played to win and was loved by all who knew her. In addition to Amy's parents, Amy, Coty and Monica are survived by grandparents and great-grandparents, Burlin and Virginia Trafton of Harmony; adopted grandparents, Ray and his late wife, Rita Sanboy of Connecticut; Amy's brothers, Jeff Bagley and his wife, Roxann, of Parkman and Rob Bagley and his wife, Kathy, of Fairfield; nieces, nephews, cousins and the family pets, Sassy, Sox, Christmas, Angel, Diesel and Tobey. Amy was predeceased by paternal grandparents, Ernest and Myra Brown and Alphes Bagley. There are numerous other loving relatives that continue to surround the remaining family with love and God's blessings. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Dexter Regional High School gymnasium, where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Will Walters officiating. Burial will be at Chadbourne Cemetery, Harmony. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. In lieu of flowers an account in honor of Amy and her children will be set up at Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union, 73 Main St., Dexter, ME 04930. Those who wish may leave written tributes at |
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AUBURN — Armand J. Bernier, 91, formerly of Lewiston, died Monday, June 13, at Clover Manor Nursing Home. He was born in Lewiston, Sept. 18, 1919, a son of the late Joseph and Camille (Fortier) Bernier. He was educated in local schools. Armand proudly served his country in the U.S. A... |
AUGUSTA - Benoit Poulin, 82, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, following a brief illness., A memorial service will be held at noon Wednesday, June 15, at St. Augustine Church of St. Michael Parish on Northern Avenue. |
BERENSON, BERNARD G. - 81, of Hampden, Mass., June 6, 2011. Funeral was held. Ascher-Zimmerman Funeral Home. |
Bernard G., Berenson, 81, 1929 - 2011, HAMPDEN, Mass. -- Bernard G. Berenson, 81, of Hampden, Mass., died at his home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, June 6, 2011., He was the second of three sons, and grew up in Portland. As a child he delivered newspapers on the docks. He was intensely dedicated to his family and friends. He treasured his close relationships with his brothers, Simon and David, and was proud of his immigrant family heritage., He loved to spend summers in Maine. He was an involved, loving and encouraging father to his children, and he adored and respected his wife, the love of his life., He is survived by his wife, Gloria; his children, Julie and Joel; and his grandchildren, Katherine, Jessica, Victoria and Nicholas., The funeral was held on June 10 at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. The Ascher-Zimmerman Funeral Home is assisting the family., Contributions may be made to:, The American Red Cross, 506 Cottage St., Springfield, Massachusetts 01104, or Baystate Visiting Nurse, Association and Hospice Services, 50 Maple St., P.O. Box 9058, Springfield, Massachusetts 01102 |
BOUFFARD, BONNIE J. - 68, of Old Orchard Beach, June 12, 2011, in Biddeford. Visiting hours, 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Cote Funeral Home, corner of Beach & James St., Saco. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m., Thursday, St. Margaret's Church, Good Shepherd Parish, Old Orchard Beach. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Biddeford. |
GLENBURN - Brian J. Lenfest, 54, died June 13, 2011 at a Bangor hospital after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 10, 1956, in Brunswick, son of Theodore E. and Grace A. (MacKechnie) Lenfest. Brian was a graduate of Old Town High School and Eastern Maine Technical College with a degree in business administration. He had been employed at University of Maine, Orono, for more than 25 years, in most recent years as a textbook buyer. He was a lifelong member of United Baptist Church of Old Town. Brian loved spending time with his family, gardening and going to the shore. Surviving are his wife, Laura (Ward) Lenfest; one daughter, Caleigh Lenfest, both of Glenburn; two sisters, Theola Dawes and her husband, Richard, of Old Town, and Sylvia Hachey and her husband, Gayland, of Veazie; one brother, William Lenfest of Gainesville, Ga.; nieces and nephews; a brother-in-law, Scott A. Ward of Honolulu. Brian will also be fondly remembered by special friends, Kathi and Thomas Jewell of Eau Claire, Wis. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 17, at United Baptist Church, 86 Middle St., Old Town, with the Rev. R. Bruce Stevens, pastor, officiating. Relatives and friends are welcome to call at the church from 1 p.m. until time of service Friday. Interment will be at Lawndale Cemetery, Old Town. Those who wish to remember Brian in a special way may make gifts in his memory to the Jimmy Fund Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. Condolences to the family may be expressed at |
Fisher, C. Cora, 87, of Hallowell died June 13 in Augusta. |
HALLOWELL -- C. Cora Fisher, 87, of Cotton Mill Apartments, died Monday, June 13, 2010, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta., She was born in Jefferson on Nov. 29, 1923, the daughter of Walter and Pansy (McCurdy) Trask., Cora graduated from Erskine Academy, class of 1942. She had worked for Bechard Studio and James Clark Studio as a photo retoucher, retiring in the late 1970s. She was a devoted member of the Calvary Foursquare Church in Gardiner, where she taught Sunday school for more than 20 years. She was also a charter member of the Activity Group Diocesan and Human Relation Services in Augusta and the Hallowell Senior Citizens., Cora was an independent woman and a faithful friend. She was very close to her sister Jeanette Vincent, and would call her daily. She also was an avid Red Sox fan and loved her parakeets., She was predeceased by her sisters, Jeanette Vincent and Flora Jones., She is survived by a brother-in-law Merrill Vincent of Augusta; also several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews., Visiting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday. Burial will be in the Trask Lawn Cemetery, Jefferson., Condolences to the family may be sent to www.khrfuneralhomes.com |
LOLLEY, CAROL E. - Graveside services, June 18, 2 p.m., North Bridgton Cemetery, North Bridgton. Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. |
TAPLIN, CATHERINE MARNANE (O'LEARY) - 59, of North Yarmouth, in Portland, June 10, 2011. Visitation, June 15, 4-6 p.m., Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland & memorial service, 6 p.m. |
CHESLICK, CHARLES J. - 80, of Ft. Pierce, Fla., June 8, 2011. Aycock Funeral Home, Ft. Pierce, Fla. |
Charles J. Cheslick, 80, FT. PIERCE, Fla. -- Charles J. Cheslick, 80, of Ft. Pierce, Fla., passed away on June 8, 2011, at Treasure Coast Hospice., Born in Portland, he moved to Ft. Pierce, Fla., seven years ago, coming from Ellington, Conn., Prior to retirement, Charles was self employed and the owner of the East Hartford and Manchester Aircraft Chapel Machine Shop. He was a member of the Lakewood Park United Methodist Church in Ft. Pierce, Fla., and was a friend and supporter of Bill W., Charles attended Cheverus High School and graduated from Portland High School in 1949. He also attended Cathedral Elementary School. He enjoyed golf and bowling and loved working on computers., Survivors include his son, Theodore Cheslick of S. Glastonbury, Conn., daughters, Bernadette Hansen of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Donna Kizis of Apache Junction, Ariz., Carla Roberts of Manchester, Conn., Anne Marie Lemaire of Massachusetts, and Jeanne Hurley of Stevensville, Md.; nephew, John O'Brien of Coco Beach, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Lois of 62 years., Please visit his guest book at, . Arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Ft. Pierce, Fla., Contributions may be made in his honor to the charity of your choice., Charles J. Cheslick |
CARTER, CHARMAINE P. - 82, of Falmouth, formerly of Westbrook, June 11, 2011. Blais and Hay Funeral Home. |
Perkins, Chester, 91, of Durham, N.C., died June 14. |
PERKINS, CHESTER - 91, June 14, 2011, in Durham, N.C. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., June 16, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial, Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, Cheek Rd., Durham, N.C. Visitation, Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Durham. |
DURHAM, N.C. -- Chester Perkins, 91, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at Carolina Point in Durham., He was born and raised in Skowhegan, Maine, to the late Chester R. and Levina Calway Sally Perkins. He proudly served his country in the Army during World War II., After returning to the states, Chester was employed by the printing department of Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. for 37 years and retired in December 1981 due to poor health., Chester was also involved in forming the Bethesda Fire Department, where he served as captain. He was also assistant Scout master for Troop 446 in Bethesda and served in the Bethesda Ruritan Club. Chester belonged to Chapter 21 Disabled American Veterans and was a member of 2740 Veterans of Foreign Wars., Chester is survived by three sons, Chester Floyd Perkins (Ann), Larry D. Perkins (Patsy) and Charles Steven Perkins (Brenda), and one daughter, Teresa Susan Perkins, all of Durham; four sisters, Muriel Mullen, Ernestine Porter, Katherine Perkins and Nancy Lemiuex; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Chester was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dollie Mae., He had been a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Durham for 50 years, where he served as an usher for a number of years., A Mass of Christian burial will be offered 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Dan McLellan, OFM, presiding., Burial with military honors will follow in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens on Cheek Road in Durham., Friends may visit Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service in Durham., The Perkins family is under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Services. Online condolences www.hallwynne.com. |
Chester Perkins, 91, DURHAM, N.C. -- Mr. Chester Perkins, 91, died on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at Carolina Point in Durham, N.C., He was born and raised in Skowhegan, to the late Chester R. and Levina Calway Sally Perkins. He proudly served his country in the U.S., during, After returning to the states, Chester was employed by the printing department of Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. for 37 years and retired in December 1981 due to poor health., Chester was also involved in forming the Bethesda Fire Department where he served as Captain. He was also Assistant Scout Master for Troop 446 in Bethesda and served in the Bethesda Ruritan Club. Chester belonged to Chapter #21 Disabled American Veterans and was a member of #2740, Chester is survived by three sons, Chester Floyd Perkins (Ann), Larry D. Perkins (Patsy), Charles Steven Perkins (Brenda), and one daughter, Teresa Susan Perkins, all of Durham, N.C.; four sisters, Muriel Mullen, Ernestine Porter, Katherine Perkins and Nancy Lemiuex; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Chester was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dollie Mae., He had been a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Durham, N.C., for 50 years where he served as an usher for a number of years., A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Dan McLellan, OFM, presiding. Burial with military honors will follow in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens on Cheek Road in Durham, N.C. Friends may visit on Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service in Durham. The Perkins family is under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Services. Online condolences, Chester Perkins |
DOUGHTY, CYNTHIA (JOAN) - 77, of Falmouth, June 14, 2011, in Scarborough. Visiting hours, 4-7 p.m., June 16, Independent Death Care, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland & funeral, 10 a.m., June 17. Burial, Arlington Cemetery, Windham. |
Cynthia (Joan) Doughty, 77, FALMOUTH -- Cynthia (Joan) Doughty, 77, longtime resident of Falmouth, passed away on June 14, 2011, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born in Portland, the daughter of Clinton and Leah (Hall) Curry., On April 27, 1950, she married Albert J. Doughty and they began raising a family., Joan worked at Devonshire Manor in Portland for many years. She loved to watch the Red Sox, Nascar, crossword puzzles, family gatherings, parades and taking long rides with her husband. She especially enjoyed many nights at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway watching her son and grandsons race., She was predeceased by her husband, Albert J. Doughty Sr.; a daughter, Patrice A. Bubar; and sisters, Martha Shepard and Janet Brown. She is survived by a daughter, Leah Pyy and her husband Bryan of Bath, and a son, Albert J. Doughty Jr. and his wife Bonnie of Gorham. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren., Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at Independent Death Care, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland, where a funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2011. Burial will follow at Arlington Cemetery in Windham. 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, If desired, donations in her, memory may be made to:, Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Rd., Scarborough, Maine 04074, Cynthia (Joan) Doughty |
BROWN, DAVID L. - June 11, 2011. Graveside service, Brooklawn Memorial Park, June 18, 11 a.m. |
David L. Brown, WESTBROOK -- David L. Brown went home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2011, with his wife by his side., He was born in Norway on Nov. 30, 1944. The son of Vivien and Florence Brown, he attended schools in Norway, Mechanic Falls, and Westbrook. He worked for Sebago Moc, Weyerhauser, and several other Westbrook businesses. He married Susan F. Harris on Oct. 16, 1965., He is survived by his wife; four daughters, Jennifer Maple of Gray, Julie Brown-Zinchuk of Scarborough, Karen Brown of Portland, and Kathleen Brown of Scarborough; and three grandsons, Zachary Higgins, Sebastion Demers, and Ivan Zinchuk. He also leaves his sisters, Shirley Gerrish of Dover/Foxcroft, Donna Gregory of Windham, and Dale Brown of Westbrook., He was devoted to his family and the Lord. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Westbrook., There will be a graveside service at Brooklawn Memorial Park on Saturday, June 18, at 11 a.m. |
Fortune, David L., 69, of Windsor died June 11 in Augusta. |
WINDSOR -- David L. Fortune, 69, of Wingood Road, died Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Augusta., David was born Dec. 7, 1941, to Dorothy (Hanley) and William Fortune in Newburyport, Mass., where he attended Immaculate Conception School and Newburyport High School, from which graduated in 1959. He served in the Navy SeaBees in Cuba. After his enlistment, he worked in the building trades and as a truck driver., He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Wing) of Windsor; three daughters: Dawn Fortune of Surry, Felicia Fortune and Desiree Fortune, both of Windsor, and by a sister, Marin Fortune, of Newburyport., Burial will be private, with no calling hours or services, per his request. He hated flowers, so donations may be made to the American Legion Department of Maine, P.O. Box 900, Waterville, ME 04903, earmarked "Veterans Aid.", Arrangements by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, Windsor. |
SILVER, DAVID O. - 73, of Framingham, Mass., formerly of Fall River, Mass., June 14, 2011. Services private. Memorial observance at his late residence, June 15, 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. |
David O. Silver, 73, FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- David O. Silver, 73, of Framingham, Mass., formerly of Fall River, Mass., passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011., He is the beloved husband of Lois (Finberg) Silver; devoted and loving father of Robert Silver and his former wife Melissa Duca, Brian Silver and his wife Carol and the late Barry J. Silver; cherished grandfather of Jacob, Halle, Zachary and Molly; and dear brother of the late Nita Ginsburg. Prior to retirement, David was an insurance adjuster for many years., Services will be private. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m., In lieu of flowers,, remembrances may be made to:, The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6 Floor, Brookline, Massachusetts 02445, Levine Chapels, Brookline, 617-277-8300 |
MILLINOCKET and PRINCETON, W.Va. - Dennis John DiMarco, 81, of 1102 North Walker St., Princeton, W.Va., died Monday, June 13, 2011, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born Sept. 14, 1929, in Millinocket, he was the son of the late Berardino DiMarco and Angelina Cianchette DiMarco. He was a graduate of Stearns High School, Millinocket, and a graduate of Becker College, Worcester, Mass. Dennis was a retired clerk with the U.S. Postal Service, Orlando, Fla., and a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II. He was a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Millinocket, and was a volunteer at Princeton Community Hospital for 10 years. He had been a resident of Princeton, W.Va., since 1996, moving there from Orlando, Fla. Dennis made many friends after moving to Princeton, W.Va., who will sadly miss him. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Armando DiMarco and Peter DiMarco; and one sister, Polly Swanson. Survivors include two sisters, Carmella Hikel of Millinocket and Josie Coleman of Eugene, Ore.; one brother, Asperino DiMarco of Hampden; several nieces and nephews; and extended family, Steve Brooks of Princeton, W.Va., Wiley and Ada Brooks, and Danny and Paula Brooks, all of Jessee, W.Va. In keeping with his wishes, Dennis has been cremated. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Millinocket, with the Rev. Joel Cyr, celebrant. Inurnment will be at Millinocket Cemetery. A memorial visitation for his friends in Princeton, W.Va., was conducted 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Seaver Funeral Home, Princeton, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heaven Sent Ministries, P.O. Box 5392, Princeton, WV 24740 or Katahdin Area Support Group, 10 Field St., Millinocket, ME 04462. Local arrangements are by Lamson Funeral Home, Millinocket. Seaver Funeral Home, Princeton, W.Va., is serving the DiMarco family. Online condolences may be sent by visiting |
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 12:00 AM |
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Dorothy (Record) Slattery, 77, of Waterford, Conn., died Sunday, June 12, at Yale New Haven Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Portland, Aug. 27, 1933, the daughter of Carlton and Bernice (Thurlow) Record. Dorothy worked for man... |
CARTER, ELEANOR GENEVIEVE (SALINE) - 91, June 12, 2011, in Saco. Memorial service, 11 a.m., June 18, South Yarmouth Methodist Church, 322 Old Main St.; social hour & buffet to follow. Burial, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Dennis, 1:30 p.m., Saturday. |
Eleanor Genevieve (Saline) Carter, 91, SACO -- Eleanor Genevieve (Saline) Carter passed away on June 12, 2011, in Saco, at the age of 91. She was the widow of Andrew W. Carter, who passed away in 1989, after their marriage of 45 years., Mrs. Carter was born in Brockton, Mass., and graduated from Brockton High School in 1937. She worked in Boston at the Massachusetts Rating and Inspection Bureau, and following her marriage in 1944 she lived in Brockton with her family., In 1966 she, her husband, and son Richard moved to Dennis, Mass., where she was active in the Bass River Baptist Church. She was on the Deacon and Finance boards, was President of the Ladies' Society, and sang in the choir as well as in duets with her husband. She was also active in the Cape Cod Christian Women's Club, serving as Chair in 1973 and 1974. She became a member of South Yarmouth United Methodist Church in 2004., In 2009 Mrs. Carter moved into the Wardwell Home in Saco to be near her son and his family., She is survived by her son Richard and his wife Nancy of Alfred; and her granddaughter, Selina Carter, currently in graduate school at Syracuse University; as well as by her sister-in-law, June Saline of Harwich, Mass., widow of Eleanor Carter's brother, George Saline., A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, at South Yarmouth Methodist Church, 322 Old Main St., with a social hour and buffet to follow. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Dennis at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Questions about memorial arrangements may be made by calling Eleanor's son, Rick Carter: 978-376-0728., In lieu of flowers, donations, would be welcome at the assisted living center where Eleanor made her home for the past two years: Wardwell Home, 43 Middle St., Saco, Maine 04072 |
ST. AMAND, ELIDORE O. - 88, of Arundel, in Scarborough, Jan. 29, 2011. Memorial service, 10 a.m., June 18, Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Biddeford. |
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BATH — A committal service for Emma "Kitty" E. Beane who died December 13, 2010 will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bath. The entrance to the cemetery is off Oak Grove Avenue between the ponds. Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath. |
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ARROWSIC — Ethel H. Elwell, 90, of Arrowsic passed away on Saturday, June 11, at the Midcoast Senior Health Care Center in Brunswick. |
KITTERY -- Ethel Mae Taylor, died Friday, April 29, 2011, at her home in her brothers' arms. Ethel was born in Caribou, the daughter of the late Alfred and Cecile (Ouellette) Jacques., The family moved to Skowhegan, where she was raised and attended high school., Ethel was married to Kenneth Turcotte in 1945., Ethel greatly enjoyed the time she spent with her family and friends. She was faithful in corresponding with her family, especially remembering her nieces' and nephews' anniversaries and special events of their lives. Ethel loved to take pictures of family and friends at every event she attended with them, and was able to fill up more than 100 photo albums doing so. Ethel will be deeply missed by her loving family and many dear friends., Predeceasing Ethel was her husband, Kenneth Turcotte; a grandson, Troy Acosta; her sisters, Natelie Daniels and Jacqueline Anzelc; and a brother, Leon Jacques., Surviving are a son, Kenneth Turcotte, and his wife, Judy, of Pikeville, N.C.; a daughter, Carla A. Whiting, and her husband, Stan, of Dover Point, N.H.; granddaughters Tina Pelchat and fiancŽ Phillip Anderson of Raymond, N.H., Marla Turcotte of Dallas, Texas, and Melinda Canterbury and her husband, Kyle, of Goldsboro, N.C.; a grandson, Matthew Turcotte, and his wife, Michelle, of Goldsboro, N.C.; and great-grandchildren Christen, Brianna, Alyssa, and Matthew Turcotte, Gareth and Emily Pelchat, and Seth and Sydney Canterbury., Also surviving are a sister, Della Kyes; and brother, the Rev. Alfred Jacques of Skowhegan; as well as several nieces and nephews., An 11 a.m. memorial Mass will be celebrated for Ethel on Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, 222 Water St., Skowhegan, with her brother, the Rev. Alfred Jacques, presiding., Care for Ethel and her family has been entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery. |
NAVARRO, FLORENCIO CRUZ 'JIM' SR. - 75, June 13, 2011. Visiting hours, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., June 16, Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway & prayers, 11:15 a.m., June 17. Mass of Christian Burial, 12 p.m., Holy Cross Church, South Portland. Burial, Brooklawn Memorial Park, Congress St., Portland. |
Florencio Cruz 'Jim' Navarro Sr., 75, SOUTH PORTLAND -- Florencio Cruz 'Jim' Navarro Sr., 75, of Osborne Avenue, died on Monday, June 13, 2011, at Maine Medical Center., He was born on Sept. 15, 1935, in the Republic of the Philippines where he worked with his family as a farmer and fisherman. As a child, he endured the hardships of war, the Japanese occupation, and the battle to liberate the Philippines. He worked as an interpreter for U.S. liberation forces., He joined the, then accepted and intra-service transfer to the, . He served in Vietnam as a ravine patrol craft crew member where he was awarded the, , Combat Action Ribbon, and numerous awards and decorations. He retired from the Coast Guard in 1983 as a Chief Ship Serviceman., He married Eileen M. Gallagher on July 2, 1971, at St. Mary's Church in Westbrook. He then worked as food service supervisor at the Maine Correctional Facility in Windham until 1998., Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, bingo, and attending his grandchildren's school and sport activities., He was predeceased by a son, Florencio C. Navarro Jr., who died on July 19, 1010; and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Gallagher Navarro of South Portland; two daughters, Terri A. Navarro of Buxton, and Kim R. Laurance and her husband Steve of Arlington, Va., two sons, Paul A. Navarro and his wife Lisa of Anson, and Ryan G. Navarro of South Portland; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Crystal Navarro of Hartwell, Ga.; and many relatives worldwide., Visiting hours will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2011, at the chapel, followed by a 12 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, corner of Broadway and Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial will follow at Brooklawn Memorial Park, Congress Street, Portland. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at, Florencio Cruz 'Jim' Navarro Sr. |
TOWNS, FRANCIS RAY (MIKE) JR. - 61, of Waterboro, Dec. 17, 2010. Spring committal service, June 17, 2 p.m., South Buxton Cemetery. Dennett, Craig & Pate, Rt. 202, Buxton. |
Francis Ray (Mike) Towns Jr., 61, Spring Committal Service, WATERBORO -- Francis Ray (Mike) Towns Jr., 61, of Waterboro, passed away on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at the Gosnell Hospice House with his loving wife and family at his side., He was a graduate of Bonny Eagle High School and served in the, . during the, He was employed for many years at GTE Sylvania and Central Maine Power (now Florida Power and Electric)., Francis (Mike) was recently the owner and operator of Waterboro Antiques for over 11 years and a member of the Saco River Corridor Commission., He leaves his wife, Joyce; his mother, Roberta Towns; three sisters, Pat Allard, Mary Beth Seals, and Janice Towns; a niece and a nephew., A spring committal service will be held on Friday, June 17, 2011, at 2 p.m., at the South Buxton Cemetery, followed by military honors. Arrangements are conducted by Dennett, Craig & Pate, Rt. 202, in Buxton. |
CARIBOU - Fred J. Michaud, 88, died Thursday, May 12, 2011, at his winter residence in St. Petersburg, Fla. He was born in Canada and made his home in Caribou. He was employed as plant superintendent for Caribou school department for 39 years, and served in the U.S. Army in Europe during, . He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; two daughters, Patti Gilley and husband, James, of Berwick, and Rebecca Haskell and husband, Dana, of Caribou; one son, Scott Michaud and wife, Dorothy, of Uxbridge, Mass.; two sisters, Evelyn and Sandy St. Peter and Deda Sams; one brother, Maynard Michaud, all of Caribou; four grandchildren, Rachael Richmond and husband, David, Rebekah Williams, Seth Haskell and wife, Sarah, and Timothy Williams and wife, Jenna; two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Eric Richmond; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Doris Michaud; and three brothers, Herbert, Lewis and Alphie Michaud. A memorial Mass will be held 1 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Caribou. After the interment, there will be a gathering at Holy Rosary parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Caribou High School Scholarship Fund or Caribou Public Library. Arrangements are in care of Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover St., Caribou. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at |
WATERVILLE -- Frederick J. McCollor, 70, of Waterville died Dec. 15, 2010, at Oak Grove Center, a two-year survivor of lung cancer and brain tumors, passing because of complications from a stroke., He was born Feb. 24, 1940 in Crisfield, Md., to Roy A. and Idella Howard McCollor. He served in the Air Force from 1959 to 1963. Fred worked for the state of Maine for 28 years and was an avid amateur radio enthusiast. His call sign was K1DAP. He also loved to ride his motorcycle., He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. McCollor; a sister, Mary Jane Baker; son Frederick J. "John" McCollor Jr.; daughter Cheryl Stanton; grandchildren Danielle Poulin, Christopher Stanton and Shelby Stanton; and two nieces, Debbie Baker and Lynn Bickford., Services will be held at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery on Mount Vernon Road, June 17, at 10 a.m. |
GUIST, G. GORDON SR. - 84, of Camden, in Camden, June 12, 2011. Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 9 Mountain St., Camden. |
MADAWASKA - George "Martin" Ringuette, 76, passed away June 14, 2011, at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born Aug. 19, 1934, in Madawaska, son of the late Alphy and Angelina (Cimon) Ringuette. Martin was a lifetime member of the American Legion, Thomas O. Cyr, Post No. 147 and fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 2638, also of Madawaska. He was also a member of, , Fort Kent. He worked for 42 years at Fraser Papers, until his retirement in 1996. Martin was a happy-go-lucky guy who loved to laugh and was always ready for any activity. He was a jack-of-all-trades and fixed many things around the house. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Claudette (Cloutier) Ringuette; one daughter, Denise Beaulieu and her husband, Dale, of Madawaska; one son, John Ringuette and his wife, Carole, of Madawaska; three grandchildren, Brittany Cyr, Megan and Brandon Ringuette, all of Madawaska; two sisters, Jackie Violette of Madawaska and Pierrette Peterson and her husband, Mark, of St. Agatha; many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday, June 17, at St. Thomas Church. Family and friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until time of service Friday at Lajoie Funeral Home. Interment will take place immediately after at the parish cemetery. For online condolences, please visit |
CANNELL, GEORGE N. - 86, of Skowhegan, June 10, 2011, in Skowhegan. Funeral service, June 19, 2 p.m., Skowhegan Federated Church, Island Ave., Skowhegan. Burial, Southside Cemetery, Skowhegan. Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan. |
Cannell, George N., 86, of Skowhegan died June 10 in Skowhegan. |
SKOWHEGAN -- George N. Cannell, 86, of Skowhegan, passed away surrounded by his family Friday, June 10, 2011, at Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan., He was born Oct. 23, 1924, in Boston, the son of Nick and Anna (Halloran) Cannell., George attended Boston schools and Mechanic Arts High School. He served in the Army during World War II from March 1943 to February 1946. He served with the 588th Signal Operational Battalion, A Company, Radio Platoon, overseas in General McArthur's 3rd Army in the Philippines, Luzon, and Manila, then serving in occupational Japan with General McArthur's 8th Army before being discharged honorably on Feb. 24, 1946., George married the former Elaine Blaisdell in Skowhegan on Sept. 5, 1949., He started his working career in Boston, where he had his own fruit and produce route in Newton, Mass. In 1954 he moved to Skowhegan where he started George's Market on lower North Avenue. In 1963 he purchased what is now known as George's Banana Stand. He owned and operated George's Banana Stand for 50 years and he eventually sold the business to Randy Wright., George was a member of the Skowhegan Chamber of Commerce, Skowhegan Lions Club, and president of the Skowhegan Rotary Club, past master of the Blue Lodge in Skowhegan, The Kora Temple Shrine in Lewiston, a charter member of the Elks Lodge in Skowhegan, member of the Central Maine Senior Golf Association, Lakewood Golf Course, the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars., He and Elaine spent their winters in Winter Haven, Fla., for 22 years and they were members of the Cypresswood Country Club. George had his own band, playing locally in Skowhegan where he sang and played the drums. While wintering in Florida he played in the Heartland Band in Haines City, Fla., where he played the electric bass and sang., Besides his wife of 61 years, Elaine of Skowhegan, he is survived by his two daughters, Linda Bleile and her husband, Edward, of Wiscasset, and Cindy Cannell of Augusta; two grandsons, Eric Bleile of Stamford, Conn., and Steven Bleile of Virginia Beach, Va.; one granddaughter, Lindsay Watts of Augusta; sister in-law, Reta Wheater of Pascoug, R.I.; many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews, as well as his special friends and golfing buddies Mick Powers, Jim Dufour, Robert Gould, and now deceased Mait Richardson and Bill Philbrick Jr., He was predeceased by his parents, three brothers and two sisters., A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, at the Skowhegan Federated Church, Island Avenue, Skowhegan, with the Rev. Mark Tanner officiating. Burial will follow at the Southside Cemetery in Skowhegan., Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan., Donations may be made in George's memory to the Skowhegan Free Public Library, 9 Elm St., Skowhegan, ME 04976, or to the Somerset Humane Society, P.O. Box 453, Skowhegan, ME 04976. |
ANGIS, HARRIET GENEVA BOULTER - 88, in Vermont, June 12, 2011. Visiting hours, June 17, 6-8 p.m., Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 13 Portland Rd., Buxton (Bar Mills). Committal service, Saturday, 3 p.m., Hillcrest Cemetery, Plains Rd., Hollis. |
Harriet Geneva Boulter Angis, 88, SCARBOROUGH & WELLS, Vt. -- Harriet Geneva Boulter Angis, 88,, Navy veteran, passed away in Vermont on June 12, 2011., Visiting hours will be on Friday evening, June 17, from 6-8 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). A committal service with military honors will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery, Plains Road, Hollis., Service Announcement |
HOWLAND - Helene Tardif, 66, wife of the late Gilles Tardif, passed away June 13, 2011, at a Bangor hospital. She was born March 24, 1945, in Escourt, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Joseph and Marie-Ange (Theriault) Roy. Helene was an animal lover, but most of all, she loved being a grandmother. She is survived by a son, Kent Tardif of Howland; a daughter, Jessie Hale and her husband, Fletcher, of Winn; three grandchildren, Haley Tardif, Brandon Tardif and Aiden Hale; a sister, Jean D'Arc Charest of Canada; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was predeceased by three sisters, Celine Levesque, Rita Beaulieu and Mariette Gagnon; and a brother, Regis Roy. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Cemetery, West Enfield, with the Rev. Leroy Landry officiating. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. Those who wish may sign an online register and leave written condolences at |
PORTLAND - A graveside service for Henrietta (Lear) Jackson, who died Nov. 16, 2010, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, at East Lamoine Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to Lamoine Historical Society, care of Muffet Stewart, 384 Lamoine Beach Road, Lamoine, ME 04605. |
MCDOUGALL, HOWARD JR. - 94, June 9, 2011. Graveside service, South Buxton Cemetery, June 17, 11 a.m. Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, Buxton. |
Howard, McDougall Jr., 94, BUXTON -- Howard McDougall Jr. passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at the age of 94., He was born on Sept. 15, 1916, in Portland, to Howard and Mildred Sawyer, McDougall., He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Delores Mercedes Gonzales. He is survived by two sons, Richard (Judy) and Frederick (Dona); four grandsons, Richard, Jason, Derrick and Scott; and five great grandchildren. He also leaves behind numerous cousins and his good friend, Tony Tardo., Howard held several accounting positions during his career, including controller of Andrew Higgins Industries and Krauss Department Store., He was a member of the Boothbay Historical Society and the Clan MacDougall Society., Watching the daily stock market was his number one hobby. In his later years, he discovered his artistic talent of drawing and watercolor painting., A graveside service will be held at South Buxton Cemetery on Friday, June 17, 2011, at 11 a.m. Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home of Buxton has been entrusted with arrangements., In lieu of flowers,, the family is requesting that, donations be made to:, Heart of Hospice, 4520 Wichers Drive, Marrero, Louisiana 70072, or St. Francis Animal Sanctuary P.O. Box 0616, Mandeville, Louisiana 70470, Howard, McDougall Jr. |
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BRUNSWICK — Isabel "Betty" Firuski Thacher, age 91 of Brunswick, died on Friday, May 27, 2011 at Thornton Oaks. The daughter of Maurice and Isabel Jennings Firuski, she was born on December 4, 1919 in Cambridge, MA. |
MEIKLE, JAMES M. - 83, of Yarmouth, June 8, 2011. Calling hours, Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick, June 17, 4-7 p.m. Celebration of life, June 18, 1:30 p.m., First Parish, Brunswick. Burial private, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington, Mass. |
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YARMOUTH — James M. Meikle, 83, of Yarmouth retired vice president of Commonwealth Gas Company, Cambridge, Massachusetts passed away at Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick on June 8, 2011 surrounded by family and exceptionally caring nursing staff. |
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AUSTRALIA — James R. Gilpatrick Sr., 59, of Vancouver, Wash., and China, died suddenly on May 28, while on a business trip to Australia. He was born at Camp Lejune, N.C., Dec. 8, 1951, the son of Jean and Lionel Gilpatrick. He was educated in schools of Maine and graduated from Edwar... |
SASS, JEAN - 84, of Freeport, formerly of Waterville, in Freeport, June 11, 2011. Celebration of life, July 9. Complete obit July 3. Lindquist Funeral Home, Yarmouth. |
CORINTH - Jeffery William Cass, 48, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ, Monday evening, June 13, 2011. He was the son of William O. and Sheila M. (Bolster) Cass. He was a graduate of Bangor Christian School and had served the community of Kenduskeag as a captain on Kenduskeag Volunteer Fire Department. He was an avid outdoorsman. He was predeceased by his father, William. Jeff is survived by his wife, Liz; daughters, Jessica Cassidy, Christal Curtis, Jami Crockett and Brandi Jo Bailey; son, Joshua Cass. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family. |
BANGOR - Joanne "Jody" Havey Sargent, 83, beloved mother, nana and aunt, passed away June 12, 2011, at a Bangor hospital. She was born Jan. 26, 1928, in Ellsworth, daughter of Dwight M. and Zelda J. (Bunker) Havey. Jody grew up in Sullivan and graduated from Sullivan High School. Later in life, she attended the University of Maine and graduated with distinct honors, receiving her associate degree in science with concentration in human services. She loved growing up on the coast and took great care to foster her love of the ocean in her children and grandchildren. Jody was a gifted piano player and songwriter, and as a result her house was often filled with music. She was a selfless, hardworking and generous person, always making sure that others were taken care of before herself. Even in her career she focused on care giving. She worked for many years teaching life skills to developmentally challenged adults and in later years was a personal care attendant. Jody's door was always open to anyone needing a helping hand, words of encouragement, a hug or a warm smile. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah L. Giles of Bangor; three granddaughters, Michele Sargent Lapegna of Pittsfield, Amy Giles of Portland and Ashlee Sargent of Bangor; two great-grandchildren, Julian Bither and Braden Socquet of Pittsfield; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her two sons, Michael K. Sargent and James P. Sargent; and her children's father, Kenneth Sargent. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 17, at Gordon Cemetery, Sullivan. Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth. Condolences may be expressed at |
COTE, JOHN L. - 77, of San Diego, Calif., Dece 21, 2010, in San Diego. Call, June 17, Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale, 9 a.m. Burial, 11 a.m., Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Springvale. |
GAUTESEN, K. NORMAN - 76, of Union, in Portland, June 13, 2011. Long Funeral Home, 9 Mountain St., Camden. |
Cyphers, Kenneth H., 80, of Hallowell died June 13 in Hallowell. |
HALLOWELL -- Kenneth H. Cyphers, 80, of North Street, died at home on June 13, 2011, after a hard fought battle with lung cancer., Kenneth was born on Sept. 23, 1930, in Needham, Mass., the son of Frederick H. And Julia M. (Dempsey) Cyphers., He was a graduate of Wellesley High School class of 1949. He was a plumber and pipefitter by trade. He was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 716 Augusta, and a past member of Local 537 Pipefitters Association of Boston. Combined he was a member of the United Association for 58 years., He served his country during the Korean War. He was wounded in Korea on Sept. 1, 1950, and honorably discharged in September 1952. He was a proud member of the Korean War Veterans Association, Cpl. Clair Goodblood Medal of Honor Chapter, the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 1865, the Disabled American Veterans, and The Alfred Maxwell Jr. American Legion Post 40, Winthrop., He was a member of Maine-Trinity Commandery No. 1 Knights Templar, Augusta, the Elks 964, Augusta, and a former member of the Shriners., He was predeceased by his parents, Frederick H. and Julia M. (Dempsey) Cyphers; his eldest son, Frederick Cyphers; and his sister-in-law, Florence Cyphers., He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carolyn Cyphers of Hallowell and their daughter, Laurie and her husband, Todd Wesman of Franklin, Mass. He is also survived by four children from a previous marriage: Michael and his wife, Elizabeth Cyphers, of Mendon, Mass., their children Matthew and Melissa; Kenneth and Diane Cyphers of Marlborough, Mass., and their three sons, Kenny, Jonathan, and Paul; and two daughters, Kimberly and Julie; his brother, Raymond Cyphers of Wellesley, Mass.; his sister, Mary Jane Kelley and her husband, Jerry, of Wellesley; and several nieces and nephews., Visiting will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta, where a funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday., Burial will be at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta., In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Korean War Veterans Association, c/o Commander Phil Tiemann, 9 Glenwood St., Augusta, ME 04330, or the American Legion Post 40, P.O. Box 342, Winthrop, ME 04364, or the Military Order of the Purple Heart, c/o Jack Munroe, P.O. Box 27, Stetston, ME 04488., Condolences to the family may be sent to www.khrfuneralhomes.com. |
MCDONALD, LEE - 48, of Portland, June 9, 2011, Scarborough. Services, June 17, 12 p.m., Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford. |
BANGOR - Lenard B. Gowen, 45, passed away in his sleep June 11, 2011, due to health conditions. He was born April 13,1966, in Portland He went to South Portland schools and graduated from Bucksport High School. He enjoyed spending time with family. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Mary A. and Walter L. Sr. of Bucksport; and his sister, Marjorie Moore of Portland. He is survived by brothers, Reuben of Portland, Robert and Vickie of Bangor, Harold of Brewer, Walter L. Jr. of Portland and Floyd of Massachusetts; and sisters, Velma Nguyen of Portland, Vera Goodhue of Connecticut and Linda Bowden of Westbrook. He will be sadly missed by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends; and fiancee, Lisa Ann. Graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Hillside Cemetery, Bucksport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent care of Velma Nguyen, P.O. Box 2313, South Portland, ME 04116-2313. |
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LEWISTON — Linda L. Juray, nee Sabatini, 62, of Auburn, peacefully passed on to be with her mom, dad, sister, and dear friend, Lori, Saturday, June 11. She was born in Pennsauken, N.J., Sept. 21, 1948, daughter of the late Jules and Laura Robertson Sabatini. Linda lived most of her l... |
SMITH, LIONEL W. - 90, June 14, 2011, in Yarmouth. Services & obit at a later date. |
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AUBURN — Lucille “Lou” Jordan, 62, of Auburn, passed with dignity and grace at Hospice House on Tuesday, June 14, after struggling several months with cancer. Lucille was born Jan. 21, 1949, a daughter of the late William Gagne Jr. and Therese Fournier Gagne. Lucille work... |
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LEWISTON — Marc Ferdinand Comeau, born Oct. 17, 1953, died of natural causes June 7, in his Lewiston apartment. He graduated from Edward Little High School and lived and worked in the Lewiston-Auburn and Portland areas all his life. He was a jack-of-all-trades, but will best be remem... |
ERICKSON, MARY ARLENE 'PENNY' - in Dade City, Fla., Nov. 14, 2009. Graveside committal service, June 14, 1 p.m., Maine Veteran's Cemetery, Mount Vernon Rd., Augusta. Bibber Memorial Chapel. |
SAVAGE, MARY BROWNLEE - 86, June 13, 2011, in Saco. Memorial graveside service, June 16, 2 p.m., Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco. Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St., Saco. |
LAKE WORTH, Fla. - Michael "Mike" Allan Buchanan passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 7, 2011, with his loving and devoted wife, Nancy, at his side, at home. He entered this world Nov. 25, 1946, in Old Town, son of the late Irvin and Hope (Harris) Buchanan. Mr. Buchanan graduated from John Bapst High School, Bangor. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from the University of Maine, June 6, 1969; a Master of Arts degree in education from East Carolina University, May 29, 1977; and a Master of Science degree in criminal justice from University of Alabama Birmingham, June 4, 1978. Michael proudly began his U.S., career while at the University of Maine. During his dedication to his country he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm,, Medal - 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster,, , Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal - 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal - 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon - 4. He was honorably discharged with the rank of lieutenant colonel, after serving more than 20 years with the U.S. Army Military Police. After moving to Florida in 1989, Michael started a new page in his life of service, by opening his own insurance agency, servicing the people of Palm Beach County. Michael is survived by his wife, Nancy of Lake Worth, Fla.; son, Shawn Buchanan and Annie Kearby of Bessemer, Ala.; brother, Thomas Buchanan and Mary Lou Foley of Bradley; nephew, Daniel Buchanan of Charlestown, Mass.; as well as extended family and very close friends, considered to be family. We will miss him tremendously - his humor, his presence, his heart, his caring and his being. Full Army military honor services will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 17, at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 South State Road 7, Lane No. 3, Lake Worth, Fla. |
SOUTH PORTLAND - Norma Lee Doody, 66, passed away June 12, 2011, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Scarborough, with family members by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 8, 1944, in Old Town, daughter of Ethel (LeBreton) Psomiades and Albert Morancy. She graduated from Thornton Academy High School in 1962. She married John P. Doody of Scarborough, in 1968. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, South Portland. Norma and her husband had two sons, Sean and Edward "Ned," whom they raised in Scarborough. When her children were grown Norma worked at Hannaford supermarket and Mr. Bagel, South Portland, where she loved to talk to her customers. Norma enjoyed spending time with her family and brought joy to her two granddaughters, nieces and nephews, and countless friends. She was full of life and found connections with everyone she met and made many friends throughout the years. She cared for her aunt, Lil, and her parents while they were ill before their passing. Norma enjoyed candlepin bowling and was a member of Big 20 Bowling league for many years. Her hobbies included ceramics, cooking, sewing, card games and traveling with her husband to Newfoundland. She was a big fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots, and would call her sons to complain about them when they lost. Norma is survived by her husband, John Doody of South Portland; her sister, Linda Kimball and her husband, George Kimball, of Rumford; a son, Sean and his wife, Robin, of Durham, N.H., and their daughters, Maegan and Regan Lily; and a son, Ned and Louise Jones of Rye, N.H. Norma was predeceased by her father, Albert Morancy; her mother, Ethel Psomiades; and stepfather, Van Psomiades. Visiting hours will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, June 17, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route One, No. 1, Scarborough, ME 04074. |
Norma Lee (Morancy) Doody, 66, SCARBOROUGH -- Norma Lee Doody, 66, of South Portland, passed away on June 12, 2011, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, after a courageous battle with cancer with family members by her side., She was born on Oct. 8, 1944, in Old Town, the daughter of Ethel (LeBreton) Psomiades and Albert Morancy. She graduated from Thornton Academy High School in 1962. She married John P. Doody of Scarborough in 1968. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in South Portland., Norma and her husband had two sons, Sean and Edward (Ned), which they raised in Scarborough. When her children were grown Norma worked at Hannaford supermarket and Mr. Bagel in South Portland where she loved to talk to her customers., Norma enjoyed spending time with her family and brought joy to her two granddaughters, nieces and nephews and countless friends. She was full of life and found connections with everyone she met and made many friends over the years. She cared for her aunt Lil and her parents while they were ill before their passing., Norma enjoyed candlepin bowling and was a member of Big 20 Bowling league for many years. Her hobbies included ceramics, cooking, sewing, card games and traveling with her husband to Newfoundland. She was big fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots and would call her sons to complain about them when they lost., Norma is survived by her husband, John Doody of South Portland; her sister, Linda Kimball and her husband George Kimball of Rumford; a son, Sean and his wife Robin of Durham, N.H., and their daughters, Maegan and Regan Lily, and a son, Ned and Louise Jones of Rye, N.H. Norma was predeceased by her father, Albert Morancy, her mother, Ethel Psomiades; and stepfather, Van Psomiades., Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hobbs Funeral Home in South Portland. A funeral service will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church in South Portland on Friday, June 17, at 10 a.m., In lieu of flowers, donations, can be made to:, Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route One, #1, Scarborough, Maine 04074, Norma Lee (Morancy) Doody |
DOODY, NORMA LEE - 66, of South Portland, June 12, 2011, in Scarborough. Visiting hours, 6-8 p.m., Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland. Funeral service, Holy Cross Catholic Church, South Portland, June 17, 10 a.m. |
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 12:00 AM |
SCARBOROUGH — Norma Lee Doody, 66, of South Portland, passed away on June 12, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, after a courageous battle with cancer, with family members by her side. She was born on Oct. 8, 1944, in Old Town, daughter of Ethel (LeBreton) Psomiades and Albert Mo... |
RIDEOUT, PAUL - 39, of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Portland, June 7, 2011. Vistitation, June 15, 6-8 p.m., Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. Mass of Christian Burial, June 16, 10 a.m., St. Joseph's Church, 673 Stevens Ave., Portland. |
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 12:00 AM |
CASCO — Philip Greenleaf Cole, 93, died peacefully at the Country Village Assisted Living facility on Monday, June 13. He was born on Dec. 6, 1917, in Raymond, son of Gardner W. and Laura (Day) Cole. He graduated from Casco High School as valedictorian of his class in 1935, and Hebro... |
Philip G. Cole, 93, CASCO -- Philip Greenleaf Cole, 93, died peacefully at the Country Village Assisted Living facility in Casco on Monday, June 13, 2011., He was born on Dec. 6, 1917, in Raymond, the son of Gardner W. and Laura (Day) Cole. He graduated from Casco High School as valedictorian of his class in 1935 and Hebron Academy in 1936, also as valedictorian. He completed the Commercial Course at Bryant & Stratton Business School in Boston and was attending Boston University when, interrupted his studies., Right after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the, . He was stationed in Washington, D.C. where he met and married Bessie May Joy prior to his deployment to London, England., Assigned to Naval Communications, Philip liked to tell about the night of the Normandy Invasion (D-Day), how communication traffic fell silent and without knowing, he and his fellow servicemen surmised 'This is it!', After returning to the United States in 1945, Philip was employed by Hancock Lumber Co. and later by L. C. Andrew as an accountant., When his father died unexpectedly in 1948, he and his wife Bessie May continued to operate Casco Inn, letting rooms and serving three meals a day. The inn business evolved to short order and soda fountain services and became a local favorite 'night out' for local and summer residents and many summer camp counselors. Philip and Laura also continued to operate the Casco Laundry which provided service to many summer camps in the area until 1984., Philip was serious about fulfilling his civic duties. He was a long time member of the planning board, school board member and was town meeting moderator for many years. He was active in the Casco Village Church, Casco Grange, Fire Department, Civil Defense and the Raymond/Casco Historical Society., His passion was music. He was a classically trained tenor and was the lead tenor at King's Chapel in Boston as well as High Street Congregational Church in Auburn. He was called upon and willingly sang for weddings, dedications and for church and Grange pageants and functions. He was an accomplished pianist and violinist and was known to strum the guitar and banjo on occasion., Philip is survived by his three children, Nelson and his wife Jacqueline of Casco, Charles and his wife Diane, recently of Texas, Joy and her husband Gary of Greene; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Diane, Nathan, Brian, Arianna, Kristen, Natalie and Joel; 11 great-grandchildren; niece, Priscilla Nelson (and family) of Virginia; and Richard Duntley (and family) of Westbrook. Philip was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Bessie May Cole; his parents; and sister, Katherine Duntley Redmun., A funeral service will be held at the Casco Village Church on Saturday, June 18, 2011, at 1 p.m. Arrangement are by Hall Funeral Home, Casco., In lieu of flowers,, memorial donations in his memory may be made to:, The Raymond/Casco, Historical Society, P.O. Box 1055, Raymond, Maine 04071 |
COLE, PHILIP GREENLEAF - 93, in Casco, June 13, 2011. Funeral service, Casco Village Church, June 18, 1 p.m. Hall Funeral Home, Casco. |
SANGILLO, RALPH SR. - 83, June 11, 2011. Visiting hours, June 15, Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Rd., Windham, 5-7 p.m. Graveside service, June 17, Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland, 11 a.m. |
FORTIN, RAOUL GUY - 84, of Biddeford, in Biddeford, June 12, 2011. Visiting hours, 4-6 p.m., June 15, Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., June 16, St. Joseph Church of the Good Shepherd Parish, Biddeford. Burial, St. Joseph Cemetery, Biddeford. |
PETERS, REGINALD ALLEN - 81, June 12, 2011. Visiting hours, June 20, 6-8 p.m., Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 13 Portland Rd., Buxton (Bar Mills) & funeral service, June 21, 10 a.m. Burial, Woodlawn Cemeter, Westbrook. Reception, Church of God, Rt. 302, Windham. |
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 2:09 PM |
WISCASSET — Robert Alden "Bob" McRae passed away suddenly on the evening of June 10, 2011. He was born in Bath, Maine on January 13, 1936 to Rudolph C. McRae and Edna M. Burns McRae. |
STEUBEN - Robert L. West passed away peacefully June 14, 2011, surrounded by his family in Ellsworth. Robert was born Dec. 19, 1940, to Leah and Emery West of Steuben. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963. Upon his return to Steuben, he built a lobster boat and fished for five years, then purchased a lobster pound on Pigeon Hill Bay, which he owned and operated from 1969 to 2003. When he left the lobster business, he then owned and operated a small construction company, continuing to work until ill health forced him to retire a second time. Robert was a very hard worker. He enjoyed working on his property, clearing and preparing lots for sale. Robert was married for 50 years to Carolyn M. West, who survives him, along with sons, Blair and wife, Susan, Robert E., and Christian with wife, Jodi; two grandchildren, Ashley and Brittany; two brothers, Richard of Florida and Clifford and wife, Anne, of Steuben; six sisters, Thelma, Francis, Carmen, Elizabeth, Evelyn, and Judy and husband, Steve; several cousins, and nieces and nephews. Robert will be missed by many. He was a generous man, who was always there and ready to help anyone who needed a hand. He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends, including his spiritual family of brothers and sisters at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, at Kingdom Hall, Steuben. A celebration of his life will be held noon-3 p.m. Saturday at The Pines. |
Powell, Robert R., of Palermo died June 12 in Palermo. |
PALERMO -- Robert R. Powell, a short term resident of Palermo and a resident of Augusta for more than 50 years, took his final breath at 2:05 a.m. Sunday, June 12, 2011, at the home of Lisa and Calvin Lewis, North Palermo Road, Palermo., He was born April 20, 1917, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the youngest of five children born to Frank and Rachel Piasetzsky. His name at birth was Reuven Piasetzsky., At the age of 12, in 1929, the year of the Great Crash, he held down two paper routes and was earning $18 weekly compared to his elder brother Max, born 1909, who earned $20 weekly through his full time job., He graduated high school in Mount Vernon, N.Y., at the age of 15. Deemed too young for a four-year collegiate program, he was sent to Alfred Tech in Alfred, N.Y., for a year of milking cows and maturing. Upon his return to the Big Apple and prior to obtaining a master's degree from Columbia University, he enrolled and graduated from New York University in the Heights., He was denied access to medical school because of his religious beliefs. With a certificate in history, he was offered a teaching position in nearby Connecticut, at $50 a month, plus room and board. The young entrepreneur had already established a successful route peddling radio parts to radio repairmen in Manhattan and the Bronx, N.Y. Capable of earning more than $50 a day, he turned down the teaching post and never looked back., He introduced both his older brother, Max and his older sister, Ida to the radio parts business. After initially working together, the brothers changed their name from Piasetzsky to Powell and went their separate ways in business., Robert R., also known as Bob, did not serve in the military during World War II. Shortly after the war, he met Mildred Broad of the Bronx, and became betrothed to her within a few short months. Bob convinced Mildred to give up her career as a biochemist to work alongside him in what became known as Powell Radio Supply. He brought their first and only son, born at the Mount Vernon General Hospital, home to an apartment on West 179th Street in the Bronx where they resided until 1954. He was a devoted father, and his second child, Rachelle Elaine, now of Sante Fe, N.M., was born May 27, 1954., Fearful of the possibility of an atomic bomb falling on New York City toward the end of the Korean War, in August of 1954, he moved the family business to Water Street in Hallowell. While residing at 6 Southern Ave., Augusta, he lost an older sister, Anna Piasetzsky, to cancer. Later that year, he moved Powell Radio Supply to 337 Water St., Augusta, and the family residence to 1 Woodlawn St., also in Augusta, next to Temple Beth El. Up until Sunday, he was the oldest surviving member of his congregation there. Bob was more than just an active member of B'nai B'rith and other social organizations at the synagogue. When there was no paid rabbi, because of his orthodox training and his most pleasant singing voice, he was frequently called upon to lead services. When an outside rabbi was hired for the High Holidays, he was still often given the honor of saying the blessings after the Torah reading parchas. He was also active for many years with the Unitarian Church, Augusta, introducing many to the rituals contained in the Passover Sedar., Bob is survived by his dearest beloved companion of the last 36 years, Kay Lewis, five remaining children and Gaye, the wife of Bobby Lewis, her deceased son; 26 grandchildren and many additional great-grandchildren. He was also blessed by son Allen Ray with four grandsons, Adam, Robin, Seth and Joey; and one great-grandaughter, Karly Alexandra., His many additional achievements are just too numerous to mention., A memorial service will precede burial at the Chadwick Cemetery, South China and commence at 10 a.m. following breakfast starting at 9 a.m. If raining, breakfast will be served at the Legion Hall in South China. After internment at 11 a.m., a noonday luncheon will follow back at the Legion Hall, South China. All who know, love and respect Bob are welcome. If you know you'll be staying for the luncheon, please make reservations by emailing arpowell7@holy-flame.net or leave a message at 925-788-8361, In lieu of flowers, Bob would like donations made to Temple Beth El, 3 Woodlawn St., Augusta, ME 04330. |
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 12:00 AM |
AUBURN — Roger G. Gagnon, 68, of 937 Sabattus St., Lewiston, died at Hospice House on June 13, after a long battle with cancer with his loving family by his side. He was born in Lewiston, Nov. 16, 1942, the son of Gerard and Solange Richer Gagnon. He married the love of his life, Su... |
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. |
BLAISDELL, RUTH P. - 85, June 13, 2011. Time of visitation, June 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & funeral service, 12 p.m., Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. Interment, Brooklawn Memorial Park, 2002 Congress St., Portland. |
BUCKSPORT and BRISTOL, R.I. - Graveside services for Sherry V. Collum, 61, daughter of Berkely and Vivian McLaughlin, who died Feb. 21, 2011, will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Riverview Cemetery, Bucksport. Arrangements by Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, 28 Elm St., Bucksport. |
DEXTER - Stanley C. Tenney, 65, died June 12, 2011, at a Dexter health care facility. He was born Jan. 21, 1946, in Dexter, a son of David and Blanche (Tupper) Tenney. When Stan was 14, he started working at Dexter Exxon and learned to be a mechanic. He later worked at Hartley's in Corinna as a mechanic, and later returned to Dexter Exxon to own and operate it for 23 years. He enjoyed building and flying model airplanes, sky diving, stock car racing, scuba diving and spending time with his grandchildren, Bryce, Brayden and Ameilia Greaves, and Logan Tenney. He is survived by his wife, Rose (Leighton) Tenney of Dexter; a son, Steven of Rhode Island; son and daughter-in-law, John and Crystal Greaves of Dexter; a brother, Herbert of Dexter; and sisters, Caroline and husband, Charlie Fish, of Dexter, Carmalene and husband, Vinal Shorey, of Burlington. He was predeceased by his daughter, Karen; and a brother, Robert. A graveside committal service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, June 17 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. Memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Maine, P.O. Box 8730, Portland, ME 04104. |
Lake, Steven Lewis, 37, of Wellington died June 13. |
WELLINGTON -- Steven Lewis Lake, 37, of Wellington passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 13, 2011., He was born May 4, 1974, in Skowhegan, the son of George and Gail (Cowette) Lake of Wellington., He attended Piscataquis County High School where he played in the high school band, and received his commercial driver's license while in high school. He attended Kennebec Valley Technical College in Fairfield, receiving his welding certificate and boilers propane license., He married the love of his life, Amy Bagley, and they had two beautiful children, Monica Raye Lake and Coty Lewis Lake., Steven was a hard worker and always worked to provide a good life for his family. His first job was working for Davis and Glidden of Guilford; he also worked for Linkletter and Sons in Athens. He worked as a truck driver for Morrison's Logging for several years. He also worked as a boiler installer for Webber Oil Company. During the time that he was working at Webber Oil he went to school and got his oil burner and gas license. This gave him the opportunity to start his own business, Lake Family Heating in Harmony., Every year in the spring he would go to Spencer Bay on Moosehead Lake in Greenville with his father and uncles; later his mom and sister joined them on their trip. This continued for many years even after he had his own family. He enjoyed going to the family camp on Kingsbury Pond and spending summers there. Steven loved waterskiing, swimming and boating. He spent summers taking his kids for rides in the boat and teaching them how to water ski. He would always have a new water toy that they could play on. There was always a cook out at his camp that everyone was invited to. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and traveling with his family. He took a trip to Mexico with his son and talked often of the fun that they had. Then the following year he took his daughter Monica to Jamaica. He wanted his children to be able to do whatever they wanted to do in life. His life was lived by doing things with his wife and children. They all went on trips to Rainbow lake and enjoyed those times as a family., He also loved taking his family and dogs for rides in the jeep or the boat picking up an ice cream. One of his favorite things was to take his Jeep and go places that most people would take a four-wheeler. He would love to take his family and anyone who wanted to go to see if he could get the Jeep stuck. He and his family would take their bicycles and ride from camp. He wanted to spend time with his kids and do things with them. He loved his children very much and missed them terribly., He is survived by his parents, George and Gail Lake of Wellington; maternal grandfather, Shirley Cowette and his companion, Nellie Bussell, of Wellington; his sister, Tylene Fowler and her husband, David, of Skowhegan; two nieces, Lindsay Sadler and Laurelynne Fowler; nephew, Logan Fowler all of Skowhegan; uncles and aunts, Marshall and Semone Lake of Madison, Levi and Lucy Cowette of Wellington, Keith and Elizabeth Curtis of Norridgewock, Dennis and Tammie Cowette of Athens, Earland and Beverly Lake of Athens, Clair Cowette of Palmyra, Leone Everett of Skowhegan, and Marion Lake and her companion Brian of Canaan; many other aunts, uncles and cousins; and his special friends, Shawn Kennedy of Wellington, and Veronica Fortier of Skowhegan and Ronnie Ball of Wellington., He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother Madelyn Cowette; paternal grandparents Lewis and Hazel Lake; and uncles, Clayton Lake and Wayne Corson., Viewing hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, at Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 17, at the Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 12 McClellan St., Skowhegan, with a burial to follow at Mount Rest Cemetery in Athens., Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan. |
TOWNSEND, STEWART S. - 87, of Hollis, June 13, 2011. No viewing or funeral service. |
Stewart S., Townsend, 87, HOLLIS -- Stewart S. Townsend, of Hollis, passed peacefully at the age of 87 on Monday, June 13, 2011, at Maine Medical after a brief illness. He is survived by his only son, Stewart A. Townsend and his wife of Portland; by his love of 40 plus years, Ramona Mahar; her children, Bernard Mahar, Neva Kitts, Rhonda Desrochers, and Shannon Murphy; their spouses; their children; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews throughout the Townsend family., Stewart was born in Calais on July 27, 1923, to Eugine and William Townsend. Stewart left Calais at the age of 17 and moved to Portland to work at the shipyards. Although not able to enlist in the service during the war, he did his part by building ships. In later years he was a lobsterman off Chebeague Island and retired from C.H. Robinson Paper Company in Portland after 30 years of employment., Stewart loved to sing and belonged to a Barbershop quartet for a number of years. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, golfing or just walking in the woods. He was an avid sports fan and could always be counted on for the score of any game., Known and loved for his remarkable personality, always ready with a smile, hug and a kiss, as well as a kind word, not only for family but for strangers. You only needed to meet Stewart once to become one of his admirers., Stewart will be missed immensely by his family and all who knew and loved him., At his request, there will be no viewing or funeral service., Stewart S. Townsend |
SAWYER, THOMAS HENRY - 75, June 11, 2011. No public visiting hours. Memorial service, June 17, 1 p.m., Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Burial, Forest Grove Cemetery, Winthrop St., Augusta. |
Sawyer, Thomas Henry, 75, of Augusta died June 11 in Augusta. |
AUGUSTA -- Thomas Henry Sawyer, age 75, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 11, 2011, at his home., He was born in Framingham, Mass., on Aug. 24, 1935, a son of the late Albert E. and Ellen C. Sawyer., Mr. Sawyer attended Fay School and graduated from Westminster Academy in Simsbury, Conn. He then graduated from the University of Maine in Orono where he was a Sigma Chi. He also attended Williams College Trust School where he became a certified life underwriter and a certified financial planner., He married Sara Boyd of Augusta in 1957. Mr. Sawyer had been employed by Key Bank (formerly Depositors Trust Company) as a senior vice president of the Trust Division for more than 20 years. He previously worked for Travelers Insurance and had been a teacher and coach at Boothbay Regional High School for several years., Tom was a member of the Augusta Country Club and was an avid golfer. He was involved with Maine Senior Golf, Megantic Fish and Game, was also an avid fly fisherman and enjoyed fly fishing on the Maramaschi. He was also active in many civic organizations in Kennebec Valley including Old Fort Western, Kennebec Historical Society and the Republican Party., Mr. Sawyer is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sara (Boyd) Sawyer of Augusta; three daughters: Suzanne Gill of Brunswick, Debra Sawyer Cayot of North Yarmouth and Betsy Sawyer of Augusta; five grandchildren: Sean Gill of Boston, Brian Gill of Brunswick, Christine Cayot of Boulder, Colo., Caroline Cayot of North Yarmouth and Morgan Sawyer of Augusta; a sister, June Sawyer Thomas of Ohio, as well as several nieces and nephews., At his request, there will be no public visiting hours. Following cremation, a memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 17, at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Burial will follow in the family lot in Forest Grove Cemetery, Winthrop Street, Augusta., The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the first responders from the Augusta Fire Department for all they did for Tom and Sara. Their efforts were very much appreciated., In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Tom's memory be sent to: Augusta Fire Department, 16 Cony St., Augusta, ME, 04330. Please include "In Memory of Thomas Sawyer" in the memo field of the check., Condolences may be expressed via the funeral home website: www.plummerfh.com |
ROCKFORD, Ill. - William C. "Bill" Lint, 72, died Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born May 8, 1939, in Mapleton, he was the son of William and Mildred (Kenney) Lint. Bill served in the U.S. Army. He married Nancy Goodrid Nov. 2, 1962, in Carmel, Calif. Bill moved to Rockford, Ill., in 1966. He was a test lab technician for Sundstrand Corp. for many years. He enjoyed auto racing. He is survived by his former wife, Nancy; sons, Kevin Lint of Seattle and Andrew and Laura Lint of Rockford, Ill.; granddaughter, Valrie Lint; and sisters, Claudene and Mac Brown of Maine, Anna and Cyril McCarthy of New Brunswick and Wanda and Patrick Passero of Maine. Bill was predeceased by son, Jonathan Lint; and his parents. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Southside Cemetery, Mapleton, with the Rev. Larry Palmer officiating. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle. Online condolences may be made at |
