CARIBOU - Alice I. Black, 91, wife of the late Lawrence Black, died Friday morning, April 15, 2011, at a Caribou health care facility. She was born Feb. 24, 1920, in Orono, the daughter of Russell C. and Maude (Jewett) Getchell Sr. She is survived by four sisters, Dorothy Gustin of Presque Isle, Augusta Pelkey and Louella Snow, both of Hampden, and Joyce White of Wallingford, Conn.; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery, Caribou. Online condolences may be expressed at |
Mank, Arlene Dorothy, 85, of Winthrop, died April 13. |
WINTHROP -- Arlene Dorothy Mank, 85, passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, April 13, 2011. She was born in Augusta on Nov. 23, 1925, a daughter to Amos H. Higgins and Minnie (Webber) Higgins. She graduated from Cony High School in 1944. In 1948, she married Kenneth T. Mank of Farmingdale., She worked for Gardiner Oil for 10 years and as a Secretary for the VA Medical Center at Togus for many years., She was a former member of Winter Street Baptist Church, where she was a member of the morning choir and started the evening choir. She had been president of missionary society, Sunday school superintendent, leader of vacation Bible school and started children's church. She was a former ABCOM Board member and a member of the United Mission Support Department; she was a member of the Women's Board of Gardiner General Hospital, and a member of the Bicentennial Singers, and Augusta Symphony Chorus. At her death, she was again a member of the Penney Memorial United Baptist Church, where she had attended as a child and started her married life., Arlene was predeceased by her infant sister, Constance, and sisters Evelyn Jewell, Rachel Whittier and Beverly Burton., She is survived by her beloved husband, Kenneth T. Mank, of Winthrop; daughter Patricia and husband Walter Guild of Farmingdale; son Richard and wife Joan of West Gardiner; daughter Judith A. Mank of Winthrop; sisters Madelyn Hunt of Gorham, and Ruth Jones of Weeks Mills; grandson Michael and wife Ruth, and great-grandson Joseph of Virginia; grandson Matthew and wife Alissa of Augusta; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends., Special thanks go to family doctor Peter Guzzetti and caregiver Pamela Lent and the Bridges Organization, as well as the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice., Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 15, at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Penny Memorial United Baptist Church, Augusta. Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 18, at the family lot in Maine Avenue Cemetery in Farmingdale., Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society . |
APPLETON - Basil G. Gushee, 79, died April 14, 2011. He was born Dec. 3, 1931, in Appleton, to Roland J. Gushee and Sylvia Overlock Gushee. He was first employed working at Maurice Collins' garage in Appleton. He had worked for Augusta State Hospital; Union Telephone Co.; B.M. Clark, Union; Hilti Fastening Co.; and as a poultry farmer for 20 years. He also owned Tri-Corner Market, Appleton, for many years. In his later years he owned Navigator Restaurant, Rockland, and East Side Restaurant, Union. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He was a true family man, enjoying his time at family gatherings and the holidays. He was a veteran of the, , serving in the U.S., . He was predeceased by his parents; son, Basil Gerry Gushee; and brother, Stanford Gushee. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jacquelyn of Appleton; son, Gordon James Gushee of Camden; daughter, Debra Gushee MacMillan and her husband, David, of Appleton; sister, Faustina Bryant and her husband, David, of Warren; grandsons, Ryan Lanphere and his wife, Erica, of Appleton and Nicholas Gushee O'Hara and his wife, Lindsey, of Hope; great-grandchildren, Mason and Althea Lanphere of Appleton; several nieces and nephews. Basil's family gives a special thanks to Togus, Pen Bay Medical Center and Knox Health Care Center. A graveside service with military honors will be held 2 p.m. Friday, April 22, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Appleton, with the Rev. Mark Adolphsen officiating. Contributions in Basil's memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 3151, Augusta, ME 04330. Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 949 Main St., Waldoboro. You are invited to share your condolences, photos and memories with the Gushee family by visiting their Book of Memories at |
MONSON - Benjamin J. Coburn, 57, died April 14, 2011, with his family at his side, at his home. He was born June 16, 1953, in West Palm Beach, Fla., the son of Richard and Virginia (Minery) Coburn. He was a veteran of the U.S., stationed three years in Virginia and Germany, and was honorably discharged in 1974. He graduated from Waconah High School, Dalton, Mass., and worked for the Bureau of Land Management, Reno, Nev. In addition to his mother of Monson, he is survived by his wife of 18 years, Rhonda (Anderson) Coburn of Monson; two sons, Benjamin J. Coburn of Lewiston and Rick W. Coburn of Boston; two grandchildren, Dylan and Billy; one sister, Lorrie Sears and her husband, Steve, of Dayton, Nev.; a brother-in-law, Mark Anderson of Dover-Foxcroft; a sister-in-law, Toni Holtman of Indiana; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father; a brother, Richard and his wife, Louise; and two sisters, Avis and Heidi. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date at Sherman Cemetery. To leave condolences and to sign a guest book, go to |
Thursday, April 14, 2011 11:00 PM |
RUMFORD — Bessie S. Ettl, 71, of Hanover, died Wednesday, April 13, at the Rumford Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rumford, Sept. 8, 1939, a daughter of Leroy and Helen (Damon) Stearns. She graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford. Bessie was a... |
Gay, Burton W., 88, of Sidney, died April 9 in Augusta. |
SIDNEY -- Burton W. Gay, age 88, of the Pond Road, formerly of Gaywalk Street and Buena Vista Drive in Augusta, died April 9, 2011, surrounded by his family at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta, after a brief illness. He was born in Readfield on Dec. 16, 1922, the son of Harry Gay and Lila (Bourne) Gay., Mr. Gay worked in local homes and farms for room and board so that he could attend Monmouth Academy where he graduated., He served honorably in the Army during World War II., Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a Greyhound bus driver for 38 years. He was awarded many certificates and awards for his outstanding ability to drive millions of miles without a single accident. His knowledge and experience of maneuvering a large bus through the congested streets of New York City would have bewildered many. He spent many days away from home, and in large cities, he had been known to "fight off a few muggers." His profession allowed for his family to accompany him on many trips throughout the United States and Canada, including memorable trips to Niagara Falls and the World's Fair in Montreal. His working trips with his family in tow always included a personalized tour guide as his knowledge of these cities was greater than that of most locals., Burt was always building something, and helped everyone in the family to build their homes. His hands built many homes and other lodgings, from birdhouses to the beautiful home where he and his wife, Freida, raised their family. He was a collector of friends, as he made no enemies, and his ability to never get mad and always stay calm is why "everyone loves Burt," and "he was my favorite uncle" and "your parents are two of my favorite people." His devotion to his family, whom he cherished, will be appreciated and felt forever., Mr. Gay was a member of the Lafayette Masonic Lodge 48 A.F. & A.M. of Readfield, and the American Association of Retired Persons., Burt and Freida built camps in Winthrop and Lexington. There are many fond memories of parties and gatherings of family and friends at these camps. He often delighted in seeing unsuspecting guests try to keep afloat little boats he built, not knowing they weren't intended to stay above water. He also built larger boats that did stay afloat. He had a boat building business in the basement of his house on Bangor Street, and he had business cards that read "Burt Bilt Boats." His camp in Lexington was also known as the "Greyhound Camp," where several drivers gathered for hunting seasons and the escapades that always seem to follow Burt. These gatherings with his many friends and family were filled with practical jokes. Nobody appreciated a good practical joke more than Burt, especially when it was on him. When Burt was around, there was never a shortage of laughter. These camps with his many friends and family supplied him with the laughter that he loved. Burt was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and camping. He was predeceased by several big bucks, and one doe that he accidentally hit with his car. He spent a lot of time enjoying these hobbies with family and friends., For many years he was a devoted caretaker of his wife, Freida L. (Walker) Gay, who died of Alzheimer's on Oct. 9, 1995. He was also predeceased by his parents; and four brothers, Parkman, Carlton, Robert and Louis Gay., Surviving are three daughters: Jean E. Kunitz of Portland, Debra A. Ainslie and her husband, Jay, of Sidney and Elizabeth Caron and her husband, Donald, of Sidney; two sisters: Carolyn Dalling and her husband, Frank, of Augusta and Attalie Boynton of Readfield; eight grandchildren: Chad and Kohler Caron of Sidney, Bruce and Shawn Figoli of Augusta, Lola Vallee of Augusta, Amy Levasseur of Sidney, Aaron Hussey of Augusta and Sarah Chowgule of Savannah, Ga.; one Fresh Air Fund granddaughter, Roslyn Robinson, from Bronx, N.Y.; and an "extra granddaughter," Christine Dunn of Winthrop; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins., In Burt's later years, he enjoyed a special relationship with Ruth Gaghan, who was a great companion and friend to him. Thank you, Ruth. We would like to give special thanks to Cecile Studley and Phil Arroyo who were helpful in making sure that Burt woke up to a ray of sunshine, and helping to allow him keep his independence, and to a special friend, Don Bean, for always being there., Friends may visit from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, where a celebration of Mr. Gay's life will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 20. Burial with committal prayers and military honors will follow at noon at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive, Augusta., Condolences may be expressed at www.plummerfh.com. |
EAST MILLINOCKET - Carmine M. Lyons, 89, wife of the late Rudolph L. Lyons, died Thursday, April 14, 2011, at a Bangor hospital. She was born Sept. 27, 1921, in St. Victor, Canada, the daughter of Wilfred and Alphonsine (Breton) LeClair. Carmine is survived by two sons, Jerry L. Lyons and his wife, Judy, of Medway and Terry Lyons and his wife, Betty, of Apple Valley, Calif.; a sister, Lorraine Merritt of East Millinocket; six grandchildren, Tommy, Richard, Candace, Robert, Lestina and Carlena; several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to visit with the family 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, at Lamson Funeral Home, 17 Western Ave., East Millinocket. After the visitation funeral services will be held noon at St. Peter's Church of Christ the Divine Mercy Parish, 58 Cedar St., East Millinocket, with Deacon Danny Watson officiating. Spring interment will be at East Millinocket Cemetery. Gifts in memory of Carmine may be sent to Christ the Divine Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 58 Cedar St., East Millinocket, ME 04462. Messages of condolence may be expressed at |
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BRUNSWICK — Carol W. Roberts, 86, of Lisbon Falls, died Monday, April 11, at Midcoast Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born in Hanover, N.H., Feb. 16, 1925, a daughter of the late Walter and Belle Adam Wilson. She spent the early years of her life in Vermont, and would ... |
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SEBASCO – Christine Bell Coffin, 96, of Sebasco Estates, passed away at her home with her family by her side, on Wednesday, April 13. She was born on July 25, 1914 the daughter of George and Gertrude (Wallace) Humphrey and spent her childhood in Sebasco and attended the Nazarene Church School. |
NEWBURGH - Visiting hours for Dolores C. Toothaker will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at Hampden-Gilpatrick Funeral Home, 45 Western Ave., Hampden, where a service honoring her life will be held 6 p.m. Monday, April 18. |
LAS VEGAS - Donna Fern Sites Humphrey passed away April 12, 2011, after a long battle cancer. She was born July 17, 1944, in Hartford, Conn., the daughter of Donald and Anganette (Noyes) Sites. She graduated from Brewer High School. She was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a devoted mother, wife, aunt and daughter. She is survived by her husband, Earl Humphrey of Las Vegas; sons, Charles and his wife, Mia Humphrey, of Las Vegas and Benjamin Humphrey of Warren; and daughter, Kelly Humphrey-Moore of Charleston. She was a loving grandmother to Taylor, Whitney, Mia, Dillon, Mathieu, Jacob, Enoch, Mishun and Abigail of Nevada. She is also leaving behind grandchildren, Justine, Taycee, Tabitha and Aspen Humphrey of Maine. Sue Stinson of Fairfield, Anganette Martin of Brewer and Larry Sites will surely miss their loving and caring sister. |
Massey, Elizabeth Mary, 68, of Farmingdale, died Aril 11 in Augusta. |
FARMINGDALE -- Elizabeth Mary Massey, 68, of Farmingdale died unexpectedly on Monday April 11, 2011, at the MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta. She was born in Brocton, Mass., on Jan. 27, 1943, a daughter of Theodore E. and Edith Junior Morse., She had been employed at Robinson's Nursing Home for many years as a housekeeper. Betty enjoyed playing Beano, card games, talking and her friends., She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Joseph Massey Sr.; her brother, Joseph Morse; and her sister, Diane Morse., Betty is survived by her children, Mary Elizabeth Kittredge of Fayetteville, N.C., Joseph Massey Jr. of Augusta, Richard Massey and his companion, Cindy White, of Randolph, and Theodore Massey of Farmingdale and his companion, Roberta Henry, of Augusta; her two brothers, Theodore Morse of Bridgewater, Mass., and James Morse of Brocton, Mass.; two sisters, Beverly Foster of Brocton, Mass. and Mary Shuman of Brocton, Mass.; two stepbrothers; four stepsisters; four grandchildren: Trisha Morse, Shanna Weeks, Joshua Morse and Stormy Kittredge; and several nieces and nephews., Visiting hours will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, followed by a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Burial will occur in the St. Joseph Cemetery beside her husband. |
LEVANT - A memorial service for Elwood A. Mason, who died April 6, 2011, will be held noon Saturday, April 23, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. Friends are invited to call 11 a.m. until the time of service. After the service friends are invited to share conversation and refreshments at Levant Fire Station, Union Street, Levant. |
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 11:00 PM |
ST. HYACINTHE, Quebec — Sister Estelle Lamothe, 88, of the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Saint-Hyacinthe passed away on April 13. She was born in Providence, R.I., July 11, 1922, the daughter of Wilfrid Lamothe and Agathe Fortin. She entered the Community on Aug. 2, 1947,... |
Morgan, Evangeline "Vangie," 81, of Readfield, died April 12 in Augusta. |
READFIELD -- Evangeline "Vangie" Morgan, 81, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta., She was born in Boothbay Harbor on Jan. 25, 1930, the daughter of Amos and Phyllis (Barter) Barter., Vangie graduated from Boothbay High School. She had worked for several shoe manufacturing companies including Hazzard Shoe, Taylor Shoe and Gardiner Shoe. She later worked at Carlton Woolen Mill and was a mail carrier in Readfield, retiring as postal clerk in 2007. Nanny enjoyed playing cards with the girls from the Golden Guys and Gals Club. She also liked working in her flower gardens and playing beano., She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Frederick Morgan Sr., in 2010; two brothers, Amos Barter Jr. and Paul Barter; and two sisters, Beatrice Blake and Edith Giles., She is survived by four sons, Donald Morgan of Canaan, David Morgan and his wife, Deborah, of Litchfield, Frederick Morgan Jr. and his wife, Debbie, of Readfield, and Mike Morgan and his wife, Wendy, of Fayette; three daughters, Linda Andres of Augusta, Valarie Morgan of Stratford, N.H., and Holly Labonte and her husband, Maurice, of Readfield; three sisters, Marjorie Lewis of Boothbay, Gloria Brewer of Edgecomb and Dorothy Barter of Edgecomb; 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins., There will be no visiting at this time. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, in the East Readfield Cemetery., The family wishes to thank the staff at MaineGeneral Medical Center, and at Graybirch for the care and compassion given to Vangie during this time. They would also like to extend a special thank-you to Pastor Russell Cotnoir for his kindness and support., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta ME 04330., Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, where condolences to the family may be sent to www.khrfuneralhomes.com. |
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 11:00 PM |
AUBURN — Fernande Galipeau Plourde Krefetz Geoffroy, 88, of Auburn, loving wife of Bertrand Geoffroy, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, at Clover Manor. She was born in Auburn, May 19, 1922, the daughter of Felix Xavier Galipeau and Oveline Adele Laprise Galipeau. Fern was educat... |
Thursday, April 14, 2011 11:00 PM |
RUMFORD — Francis M. Severance Jr., 81, formerly of New Milford, Conn., died Wednesday, April 13, at the Rumford Community Home, where he was residing in Rumford. He was born in Lewiston, Aug. 11, 1929, the son of Francis M. and Alice (Whitmore) Severance, and had attended schools i... |
CLIFTON - Fred R. Haverly, 68, passed away April 14, 2011, surrounded by his loving family at a Bangor hospital. He was born Oct. 18, 1942, in Richmond, Va., the son of Lloyd F. and Betty S. (Chambers) Haverly. Fred worked for the family-owned Delaware Telephone Co. in upstate New York for several years then for IBM for 12 years. In 1980 he started his own software company, Continental Software, until he retired in 2000. Fred was a mason and member of the Anah Shriners. He enjoyed playing the bagpipes. Fred could do just about anything he put his mind to. He made cheese and pasta from scratch. He could do electrical work and enjoyed using his hands woodworking. There are many wonderful memories of fishing trips into Canada and years of memories in upstate New York. He especially enjoyed the time spent fishing and hunting with his children and grandchildren. In 2000 he moved to East Boothbay and then to Clifton in 2006. Fred was the food pantry manager at Clifton Baptist Church. Fred loved speaking to his grandchildren on the phone and will be dearly missed by his family. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Shari Haverly; children, Dr. Robert F. Haverly and wife, Dr. Rebecca Haverly, of Erie, Pa., and Amy Haverly Clark and husband, Michael, of Mentor, Ohio; stepchildren, Lisa Schlonski and husband, Steven, of Rochester, N.Y., Tracy R. Miller of Charlotte, N.C., and Shannon L. Mescall and husband, Mark, of Jamestown, N.Y.; sisters, Barbara Smigel and husband, Jeffrey, of Gloucester, Va., and Nancy Hindes and husband, Michael, of Somers, Conn.; grandchildren, Christine Haverly, Alexa Haverly, Andrew Haverly, Nicholas Younker and Katherine Clark; stepgrandchildren, Steve Schlonski Jr. and Mark Mescall; and many friends. A celebration of life service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at Brookings-Smith, Brewer Chapel, 55 South Main St., Brewer, with the Rev. Roger Tracy, pastor of East Eddington Community Church, officiating. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at Fred's home, 246 Bradley Shore Road, after the service. Gifts in Fred's memory may be made to Clifton Food Pantry, care of Clifton Baptist Church, 742 Airline Road, Clifton, ME 04428. Condolences to the family may be expressed at |
BANGOR - Gerald Edward Turner, 76, husband of Julia (Shannon) Turner, died April 14, 2011, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born Feb. 3, 1935, in Bangor, the son of Roy S. and Bessie H. (Somers) Turner. Gerry attended Bangor public schools and graduated from Bangor High School in 1953. His love of sports began in high school and followed throughout his life. He was an active member of St. John's Catholic Church and CYO. He served on the parish council and the school board. Gerry was well known for his career of more than 40 years in the grocery business. During his last years with Hannaford, he was the community service liaison, a continuation of his lifelong community service. Gerry could often be found at area events running concessions or "Ducks on a Pond" to raise money for United Way, Children's Miracle Network or Cascade Park. After retirement he continued to serve, appearing in television and print ads for Eastern Agency on Aging and as a volunteer leader for the American Folk Festival. Gerry was an avid crusader for the new Bangor arena complex. He was predeceased by his sisters, Bertha King, Marion Sutkus and Janet Rau; and brothers, Raymond Hexter and Roy and Leroy Turner. Surviving, in addition to his wife, Julia (Shannon) Turner, are three daughters, Libby Turner, Margaret "Peggy" Turner and Mary Turner; three sons, James Turner and his wife, Mary Nason, Jerome "Jerry" Turner and his wife, Melissa, and Gary Turner; grandchildren, Joel and Garrett Boardway, Jocelyn and Desmond "DJ" Turner, Austen "Rootbeer" Turner, Aaron and Sydney Turner, and Tyler Wood and Tiana Turner. Relatives and friends are invited to call 4-7 p.m. Monday, April 18, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, at St. Paul the Apostle, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Ohio Street, Bangor. Interment will be at Mount Pleasant Catholic Cemetery. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center St., Bangor, after the service. Those who wish to remember Gerry in a special way may contribute in his memory to the American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, 40 Harlow St., Bangor, ME 04401. You may honor his memory by serving your community. Condolences to the family may be expressed at |
Friday, April 15, 2011 1:10 PM |
WOOLWICH — A graveside service for Graydon M. Smith, who passed away on February 13, 2011, will be held on Friday, April 22, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Days Ferry Rd., Woolwich, ME. |
Thursday, April 14, 2011 11:00 PM |
POLAND — Jacqueline K. Harkins, 80, passed away suddenly at home, April 12. Jackie was born in Morristown, N.J., Aug. 25, 1930. She later lived in Scranton, Pa. Jackie graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Marywood College. She and her family later moved to Portland. S... |
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 11:00 PM |
RUMFORD — James E. “Jim” Gallant, 75, of Highland Terrace, Mexico, died Tuesday, April 12, at the Rumford Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Mexico, Sept. 5, 1935, the son of Albany and Josephine (Doucette) Gallant, and graduated from Mexico High Sch... |
SEARSPORT - Jane Curtis Whitten, 74, died unexpectedly April 14, 2011, at home. She was born March 8, 1937, in Boston, where she grew up. Ms. Whitten graduated valedictorian from Roslindale High School in 1954 going on to Jackson College - Tufts University, graduating in 1958. She also received her Master of Education degree from Columbia University, New York City. She taught on Long Island, N.Y., and in the Milford, Mass., school systems for more than 25 years. She was a longtime member of Mosman Memorial Park Association and president for several years. Jane was instrumental in writing and obtaining grant funds for new playground equipment for Mosman Park in 2001. Ms. Whitten was predeceased by her parents, Bertwell M. and Phyllis (Kneeland) Whitten. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Bert K. and Hope (Ford) Whitten of Winter Haven, Fla., and Searsport; her niece, Ellen Lencioni and husband, Patrick, of Rochester Hills, Mich.; nephews, Richard Whitten and wife, Leah, of Denver and Steven Whitten of Searsport; and five great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at Young Funeral Home, 31 West Main St., Searsport. A private service will be held Thursday, April 21. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mosman Memorial Park P.O. Box 265, Searsport, ME 04974. |
Thursday, April 14, 2011 11:00 PM |
AUBURN — Jane M. (Shubert) Lane, 93, of Schooner Estates passed into eternal life on April 12, at the Androscoggin Hospice House. She was born in Auburn, May 16, 1917, to the late Albert and Mary (Fusiek) Shubert and was educated in Lewiston schools. On June 28, 1942, she marr... |
Thursday, April 14, 2011 11:00 PM |
AUBURN — Jean Larochelle, 86, of Sabattus passed away April 11, at the Hospice House on Stetson Road, with her family by her side. Jean was born April 11, 1925, in Ste. Edwidge Compton, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Beatrice Labbe-Palardy and Joseph Louis Palardy. She lived most of... |
Friday, April 15, 2011 1:10 PM |
BRUNSWICK — Jean P. LeTarte, 86, of Thornton Way and formerly of Church Rd. died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday April 12, 2011. |
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ARCADIA, Fl. — Jennifer A. Sprague Sewall, 47, long time resident of Bowdoin, ME and winter resident of Arcadia, FL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and sons on April 1, 2011 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born April 9, 1963 in Brunswick, ME. |
Joan G. 'Nana Banana' Mullally Tuesday, April 12, 2011 11:00 PM |
RUMFORD — Joan G. “Nana Banana” Mullally, 74, a resident of the Muskie Building on Congress Street, formerly of Portland, died Monday, April 11, at Rumford Hospital following a long illness. She was born in Portland, Sept. 28, 1936, a daughter of Peter J. and Lorena (Wood... |
INDIAN ISLAND - Joseph "Sebat" Francis Sr., 79, died April 13, 2011, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Aug. 9, 1931, the son of Bert and Violet Shay Francis. He served in the Marines during the, , receiving two, s. Mr. Francis is survived by his wife, Rachel; and his 10 children, Donald, Bert, Shirley, Joann, Joseph Jr., Calvin, Mark, Troy, Chris and David. He is also survived by his beloved sister, Marjorie Bartley of Live Oak, Fla.; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, one brother and six sisters. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Indian Island. A burial with full military honors will be conducted at a later date at Togus National Cemetery. Friends are invited to share conversation and refreshment at the church hall after the services. |
Joseph Louis Philip Desjardins Friday, April 15, 2011 1:10 PM |
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Joseph Louis Philip Desjardins, 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1971, joined his beloved wife, Mary on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. |
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 11:00 PM |
OCALA, Fla. — Kathleen Opal Adams, 52, of Ocala, Fla., died April 9, in Ocala, Fla. She was born March 3, 1959, in Tampa, Fla., to George A. Courbron Sr. and Maria Courbron. Survivors include her husband, Kim Adams; son, Kevin (Christine) Adams; daughter, Kassandra (Jeremy) Gr... |
Monday, April 11, 2011 11:00 PM |
SCARBOROUGH — Lauren Enos Emery, 60, left this world on April 8, after 2 1/2 years of very intentional living with appendiceal cancer. She is now at the Rainbow Bridge, rejoined with her many beloved, departed dogs. Lauren was born in Buffalo, N.Y., Oct. 14, 1950, to G.D. and Nancy E... |
LIMESTONE - Lawrence E. Bourgoine Sr., 80, husband of Gretchen (Thompson) Bourgoine, died April 15, 2011, at a Caribou health care facility. He was born Aug. 10, 1930, in Limestone, the son of Louis and Helen (Doucette) Bourgoine Sr. He was a self-employed farmer in the Limestone and Caribou area for several years until his retirement. Lawrence was a member of Parish of the Precious Blood, St. Louis Catholic Church. He is survived by his children, Lawrence E. Bourgoine Jr. and his wife, Siepi, of Florida, Rodney Bourgoine and his wife, Linda, of Washburn, David Bourgoine and his fiancee, Beatrice Charette, of Caribou, Wayne Bourgoine and his wife, Rena, of Caribou, Sally Sandstrom and her husband, Steve, of New Sweden and Randy Bourgoine and his wife, Nichole, of Caribou; one brother, Louis Bourgoine Jr. of Woodland; two sisters, Barb Greenier of Caribou and Lorraine Michaud of Cross Lake; his grandchildren, Julie, Roger, Billie Jo, Jesse Addie and Lyddie; many great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Gregory Bourgoine; and two sisters, Cynthia Page and Blanch Evans. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Monday at Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir St., Caribou. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Parish of the Precious Blood St. Louis Catholic Church, with the Very Rev. Jean-Paul Labrie, pastor, officiating in a Mass of Christian burial. Spring interment will take place at St. Louis Cemetery. After the services, family and friends are invited to the parish hall for a time of fellowship and refreshments. For online register, please go to |
Friday, April 15, 2011 1:10 PM |
BRUNSWICK — Louise Jones, age 89, of Maquoit Road, passed away Wednesday, April 13 at Parkview Adventist Medical Center. |
MEREDITH, N.H. - Margaret "Peg" Josephine Bennett, 81, wife of Robert J. Bennett, passed away April 8, 2011, in Meredith, N.H., after a brief illness. She was born Margaret Josephine Murphy, June 9, 1929, in New York City, daughter of Michael Murphy and Alice Margaret Halloran, both natives of Ireland. Her Irish heritage was an important part of her personality. A brief conversation with Margaret might have led you to conclude that she was a newly arrived immigrant eager to take up life in the New World. She grew up in the Savin Hill neighborhood of Dorchester, Mass. In response to family needs, Margaret left school at 16 years of age and worked as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone Co. On Jan. 5, 1952, she married Robert J. Bennett in Boston. They moved to Bangor in 1954 to establish a wholesale florist business and raise their three children. After raising their family, and surviving a major cancer at 40 years of age, Margaret earned her high school diploma at Bangor High School. The Bennetts lived in the Bangor area until 1990, when they became residents of Vero Beach, Fla. In retirement they traveled to all continents, visited relatives in Ireland and spent the summers on Union River Bay, Ellsworth. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sister, Mary Francis Sobocinski of Easley, S.C.; her daughter, Christine Morse of Meredith, N.H.; son-in-law, Edward Morse; daughter, Mary Ann Ferris of Stow, Mass.; and her son, Robert D. Bennett of Bangor. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Andrew Bennett, Alex Bennett, U.S. Marine Corps, Charles Ferris, U.S. Marine Corps, and Chrissie Ferris; and a great-grandson, Henry Bennett. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends who received her words of encouragement and inspiration. At her request, there will be no services. Interment will be in the family plot at Belmont Town Cemetery, Belmont, Mass. Donations in memory of Margaret Bennett may be made to Maine Community Foundation, 245 Main St., Ellsworth, ME 04605-1613, |
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ORR'S ISLAND — A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday April 23, 2011 at the Old Orr's Island School House. |
WOODLAND - Mary G. Margison, 94, wife of the late Alfred Margison, died April 14, 2011, in Fort Kent. She was born May 10, 1916, in Woodland, daughter of the late Frank P. and Alma (Wiggins) Thomas. Mary was a schoolteacher for 37 years, having taught school in Mars Hill for several years and the Caribou school system, until her retirement in June 1980. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, Woodland, serving as a deaconess, choir director, pianist, organist and librarian, and was also a member of the Mission Circle. In 2009 Mary was the recipient of the Boston Post Cane as Woodland's oldest resident. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Stephen Boehm of Browns Mills, N.J.; a grandson, Charles Donnelly and his wife, Gina, of Burlington, N.J.; and two nieces, Priscilla "Pat" Dobson and Elaine Thomas. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred, May 1, 1998; and a brother, Leonard Thomas, in 1991, and his wife, Pauline. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir St., Caribou. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at First Baptist Church, Woodland, with the Rev. Otto Palmer officiating. Spring interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mary may do so to First Baptist Church of Woodland Memorial Fund. Envelopes may be obtained through the funeral home. For an online register, please go to |
BANGOR - Olivette M. Hebert, 88, formerly of 51 Taft Ave., Auburn, passed away Wednesday evening, April 13, 2011, at a Bangor hospital. She was born April 20, 1922, in Fort Kent, daughter of the late Louison and Alice Daigle Chasse. She graduated from Fort Kent High School in 1940 and married Louis S. Hebert, Aug. 23, 1941. Prior to her retirement in 1974 she was employed at Shapiro Brothers Shoe Co. and was a seamstress at Lebel's Bridal Shop, Auburn. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Bangor, and Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish at Sacred Heart Church, Auburn, where she was active in the Golden Age Club and did volunteer work at the church, church fairs and Catholic Charities of Maine. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, made afghans for Auburn Fire Department raffles and was a member of the "Knit Wits" knitting group at the assisted living residence where she resided in Bangor. She is survived by two daughters, Louise Barstow and husband, Richard, of Ocala, Fla., and Patricia Richards and husband, Denis, of Gray; two sons, Dennis G. Hebert and wife, Marty, of Georges Mills, N.H., and David G. Hebert and wife, Andrea, of Niceville, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; a sister, Emelia Flannagan of Mapleton; many loving nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Joyce Anne; 11 brothers and three sisters. Visitations 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Fortin/Auburn. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church, Auburn. Committal at St. Peter's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Endowment, 24 Sacred Heart Place, Auburn, ME 04210 or a charity of your choice. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn. Online guest book may be accessed at |
CALAIS - Paul K. Oliver died April 2, 2011, in Scarborough. He was born April 11, 1921. Paul was a successful pilot, artist and teacher. He worked for AT&T for 40-plus years. His greatest success was his three children, David of Calais, Jane and her family of Wisconsin and Phil and his family of Saco. Paul was predeceased by his wife, Helen R. Oliver, with whom he had the most loving relationship. Services will be announced in late spring. Memorial donations would be appreciated to NAMI of Maine, 1 Bangor St., Augusta, ME 04330, attention: Paul K. Oliver Memorial Fund or online at |
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MECHANIC FALLS — Richard M. George, 80, of Mechanic Falls, passed away early Monday, April 11. He left peacefully at home with family and friends nearby during his final hours. He was born in Norway, July 8, 1930, the son of the late Giles and Helen (Downing) George. He attended Mech... |
CASTINE - On April 5, 2011, Cmdr. Richard G. McHugh was called home to be with the Lord. He was born in 1938, son of the late Elizabeth V. (Fahey) McHugh and Joseph F. McHugh, and spent his formative years in Montclair, N.J. He was predeceased by his sister, Arlene C. (McHugh) Snider; and his son, Jan McHugh. He is survived by his children, Ryan McHugh and wife, Ellen, Karen and husband, James Parisse, Erin and husband, Al Worster, Lee-Ann and husband, Craig Bilbrough, and Fred McHugh; as well as his former wife, Elisabet McHugh of Moscow, Idaho. He leaves eight grandchildren; a sister, Patricia and husband, Daryl Robinson; and brothers, Joseph McHugh, Donald McHugh and wife, Patricia, and Frederick McHugh and wife, Sandra. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Seton Hall University in New Jersey, he went on to attend Naval Officers Candidate School in Newport, R.I. He was commissioned in 1962 and his naval career spanned 23 years. He served aboard the USS Tioga County, the USS Rupertus, the USS Frigate Bird and PT fast boats. His noted medals include two, , three Meritorious Unit Commendations, One Navy Unit Commendation and Vietnam Service Medal with 10 stars. After several years at the Pentagon, Richard moved his family to Moscow, Idaho, where he was a professor of Naval Science. During this time in Idaho, he demonstrated a passionate dedication to the Boy Scouts. He expanded and led several Boy Scout troops. After separating from his wife, Elisabet, he moved to Castine, and served as the NROTC commander at Maine Maritime Academy. While in Castine, he retired from the, in 1985. During his retirement years he stayed busy owning and operating a local bar forever known as The Reef, a seafood restaurant known as The Quarterdeck, and finishing his time running a lobster boat known as The Duchess. He will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Correspondence and memories may be shared via his son at mchugh.rc@gmail.com. |
NEWTON, N.J., BOWERBANK and BREWER - The Rev. Dr. Robert Burrill Goodwin, 91, died peacefully March 30, 2011, surrounded by his family at Bristol Glen Retirement Community, Newton, N.J. Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife, Francena (Doble), whom he married Aug. 15, 1942. He is survived by their children, Galen and his wife, Judy, of Lansing, Mich., Dorothy and her husband, Gerald Hill, of North Port, Fla., Elizabeth and her husband, Frank Bottone, of Livingston, N.J., Nancy and her husband, John Hanlon, of Brewer and Timothy and his wife, Beth, of Hudson; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his older brother, Howard of Sun City Center, Fla. Born Dec. 21, 1919, in Brewer, to Galen and Ethel (Mayo) Goodwin, Bob graduated from the University of Maine in 1941 with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. Called to the ministry, he entered Bangor Theological School that fall, serving churches in East Sullivan, Gouldsboro and Prospect Harbor in a three-point charge. He transferred to Drew Theological School, Madison, N.J., to complete his seminary courses and served another three-point charge comprised of Westtown, N.Y., Unionville, N.J., and Greenville, N.J. He would spend the rest of his ministry serving Methodist churches in northern New Jersey. Bob was appointed to churches in East Orange, Rockaway, Clifton, Madison, and Westfield, as well as being appointed a district superintendent. A lifelong student, he earned a Master of Divinity, in 1945, a Master of Sacred Theology, in 1952, and a Doctor of Ministry, in 1975, all from Drew Theological School. For many years he served on the Conference Board of Pensions and as a member of the board of trustees at Drew University. He was a past member of the, and was proud of his more than 30 years of perfect attendance. After his retirement from active ministry in 1985, while vacationing summers in Maine, he preached to a congregation in Lakeview on Schoodic Lake. That church family meant a great deal to him and he looked forward all year to those Sundays in July and August. Although much of his time was spent ministering to his congregants, Bob was a man of many interests and talents. He was a handyman extraordinaire - which he demonstrated every summer at his camp on Sebec Lake. He could fix the pump, jack up the camp, build a deck or a boathouse, tar the roof, hook up the spotlights, grill the hot dogs, build a fire, drive the boat for waterskiing and photograph the sunset. Throughout the years, his relaxation came from his woodshop, his HO trains, piano playing, tennis and, of course, crossword puzzles. In retirement he loved to watch the New York Yankees and New Providence High School Pioneers football. Bob touched so many lives in his ministry and in his extensive family. There have been countless baptisms, confirmations, weddings and burials that bonded him to hundreds of people. His gentle faith and goodness encompassed all who knew him. He lived fully and loved deeply with grace, humor, wisdom and compassion. What a blessing it has been to have him in our lives. Memorial services celebrating his life will be held April 30 in Westfield, N.J., and this summer 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at First United Methodist Church, 40 South Main St., Brewer. Contributions in Bob's name may be made to The Centenary Fund, 1001 Wickapecko Drive, Ocean, NJ 07712. |
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 11:00 PM |
LEWISTON — Royal Burton Stevens Sr., 75, a resident of Route 106, Leeds, died Tuesday, April 12, at Central Maine Medical Center. He was born April 24, 1935, in Leeds, the son of Royal S. and Edwina M. (Pratt) Stevens. Royal attended the Leeds school system. He was an M.P. in the U.S... |
BANGOR and PALO ALTO, Calif. - Ruth Leila (Simpson) Wallace, 91, died peacefully April 12, 2011, in Palo Alto, Calif., with her family at her bedside. Ruth was born Nov. 24, 1919, in Bangor, to Charles Augustus Simpson and Julia (Dowling) Simpson. Ruth was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a graduate of Bangor High School and lived for 55 years in the home at 277 Fern St., built by her late husband, Warren Edwin "Whitey" Wallace. In 2008 she went to live with her daughter and son-in-law at their home in Palo Alto, Calif., but she never forgot her friends or her home in Bangor. Ruth was a lifelong member of Order of the Eastern Star and served several terms as worthy matron. She was also an active member of Essex Street Baptist Church and especially enjoyed her association with her friends in the Sunshine Class there. She worked in catering and for 10 years was a supervisor at Canteen Service Co., Bangor. Ruth was a gracious hostess and an excellent cook who always welcomed everyone to her home. She was a special friend and neighbor to many in Bangor and Palo Alto, Calif. After her husband's death, she traveled frequently to visit her son's family in Georgia and Florida and her daughter's family in California. With her daughter and family, she also traveled to Hawaii, England and Scotland. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne Wallace Lepper andProf. Mark Lepper of Palo Alto, Calif.; her son, James E. Wallace of Sarasota, Fla.; three grandchildren, Geoffrey Lepper and his wife, Leslie, Jessica Tolbert and her husband, Jason, and Mathew Wallace; two great-grandchildren, Hutson and Sim Tolbert; many nieces and nephews; and her special great-niece, Tina Guay and her husband, David, and children, Courtney and Ashley. She was predeceased by her husband, Warren Wallace, in 1981; brothers, Kenneth and Gerald Simpson; and sisters, Gertrude Whipple, Charlotte True and Maxine Gass. The family thanks the staff of Lytton Gardens Nursing Home, Palo Alto, Calif., for their outstanding support and care. Friends may call 3-5 p.m. Monday, April 18, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, where a funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, with the Rev. Randall Wilbur, pastor of Essex Street Baptist Church, officiating. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center St., Bangor, after the service. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor. Gifts in Ruth's memory may be made to, , Maine Affiliate, Inc., 51 U.S. Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074. Condolences to the family may be expressed at |
LUDLOW, Vt. - Shirley E. Farquhar, 88, formerly of Proctorsville, Vt., died Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Springfield Hospital. She was the last and youngest of nine siblings. Shirley was born Sept. 21, 1922, in Monson, daughter of Robert and Anna (Moore) Zimmerman. She received her education and graduated from Monson Academy in 1939. Shirley was married to James Farquhar May 31, 1941, in Lincoln, before moving to Proctorsville, Vt., in 1953. Shirley was employed at Kenwood Mills and later at Gill Home, Ludlow, Vt., for several years. She was an ardent supporter of The Animal Rescue and Protection Society of Chester, Vt., and loved animals and bird watching. She also enjoyed spending time with her special friends and extended family - especially Gabriel, her great-grandson; and Seairra, her great-granddaughter. "As a child you were my best friend. You always believed in me and supported me no matter what." Survivors include her son, James Farquhar Jr. and his wife, Ginger, of Proctorsville, Vt.; three daughters, Margaret Wright and husband, Richard, of Vershire, Vt., Barbara Farquhar of Sebastian, Fla., and Tracey Farquhar and Matt VanAlstyne of Proctorsville, Vt.; two grandchildren, Sarah Wright Swaine and husband, Peter, of Vershire, Vt., and Jim Farquhar of Kittery; a great-grandson, Gabriel Swaine; numerous stepgrandchildren, great-stepgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in Maine at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ludlow Ambulance, P.O. Box B, Ludlow, VT 05149 or TARPS, 1758 Route 103, Chester, VT 05143. |
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BATH — Shirley Mae (McKenna) Seekins 79 of Bath, died after her most recent illness and complications on Monday April 11, 2011 in Freeport. |
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 11:00 PM |
AUBURN — Theresa G. Mathieu, 86, of 250 Bates St., Lewiston, died Tuesday, April 12, at the Hospice House. She was born in Lewiston, Dec. 15, 1924, the daughter of Arthur and Alma Croteau Moreau. Educated in local schools, she married Emilien J. Mathieu on April 23, 1949, at Saints P... |
BRADENTON, Fla., and BANGOR - Timothy E. Roy, 63, died peacefully April 13, 2011, at home in Bradenton, Fla. Tim was born May 27, 1947, in Bangor, to Arthur and Shirley (Boynton) Roy. Tim graduated from John Bapst High School in 1965, and served three years in the U.S., and was a Vietnam veteran. He married Nancy J. (Sites) Roy of Brewer, in 1970. Tim loved living in Florida for the past 16 years and was an avid tennis player and enjoyed his many friends. He will be sadly missed. He was employed at the Bangor Daily News for 24 years and the Bradenton Herald for 13 years. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his son, Tony Roy and his wife, Suzanne, of Jensen Beach, Fla.; his daughter, Melissa Seavey of Old Town; his brother, Arthur Roy and his wife, Nancy, of Dexter; his sister, Lila Saindon and her husband, Joe, of Portland; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Church of the Cross, 26th Street, Bradenton, Fla. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tim's name to Tidewell Hospice, 3355 26th St. W, Bradenton, FL 34205. |
HOULTON - Walter Paul Soucy, 75, died peacefully Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at Harmony Community Living Association, where he was a resident for several years. He was born Aug. 13, 1935, in Lewiston, a son to Walter and Louisiana (Cailler) Soucy. He attended Pineland Center, New Gloucester, which served as a home for the mentally handicapped of Maine. In 1985 his guardians, who were also his relatives, Sister Gratienne Cailler, Sister Alvenise Cailler and cousin, Madeline Giguere, relocated Walter to Houlton Residential Center; there he was provided the best health care and emotional care that he could possibly have. In 1991 he moved to Harmony Community Living Association, where he resided until his death on Tuesday. He has gone home to join his parents, and to reunite with his past guardians and family members who have passed on. He is survived by his current guardians and several cousins in the Lewiston/Auburn area. His current guardians, Alph‚e Grenier, Rick Grenier, Michelle Maybury and Maria LaBonte, thank the entire staff for their constant care, courtesy and friendship that they have provided for Walter throughout his years. Friends may call 11:30 a.m. until the time of service 12:30 p.m. Monday at Bowers Funeral Home, 10 Water St., Houlton, with Deacon Al Burleigh officiating. Interment will be in Lewiston at a later date. For online register book and to leave condolences, please visit |
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