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William H. Lemore, 72, of Clinton Maine, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 28, 2004, at his home.
He was born in Clinton on August 27, 1932, a son of the late William and Hilda (Small) LaMoore.
He is survived by his wife Jean J. Lemore of Clinton; two sons Gary W. Lemore and his wife Dawn of Clinton, and Robert Lemore and his companion Erin Walsh of Palermo Maine and their six children Joy, Devon, Joshua, John, Kimberly, and Katlyn; three
daughters Beverley McDough and her husband James of Winslow Maine, and their two children Jimmy and Heather; and Deborah Neilsen and her husband Paul of Clinton, and their two daughters Jessica and Alicia, and Sandra Irving of Clinton and her three sons Michael, Nicholas, and Adam; a sister Eunice Whyte of Washington
State; a brother Frank Bickford of Burnham Maine; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
On July 21, 1956, he married the former Jean J. Langlands, and have shared 48 years of Marriage.
As a young man, he entered the United States Army and served during the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. He retired after 20 years of service being honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant on November 30, 1971.
He was employed for 20 years at Cooper-Weymouth-Peterson in Clinton before retiring.
He attended the Brown Memorial United Methodist Church in Clinton; was a life time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 6924 of Fairfield Maine, and was serving as current Master of the Clinton Grange in Clinton.
There will be no visiting hours.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 2, 2005, at 2 pm at Brown Memorial United Methodist Church, 36 Church Street, Clinton Maine, with the Rev. Katherine Russo officiating.
A spring burial will be held at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt Vernon Road, Augusta, with full military honors.
Contributions may be made to the Brown Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 58, Clinton, ME 04927.
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Helen M. Pottle, 78, of Albion Maine, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday December 24th, 2004.
She was born in Albion Maine on September 26st,1926, a daughter of Benson and Sarah “Sadie” (Turner) McFarland. She graduated from Freedom Academy in 1945 and she then went on to study at Pelletier’s School of Beauty Culture in Auburn, Maine, graduating in 1946. For the following 41
years she ran and operated Helen’s Beauty Shop in Albion. In 1948 she married Fred Pottle in Gardiner.
She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Boynton Webber American Legion Post # 179 in South China Maine, as well as the Josiah H. Drummond Chapter #91 Order of the Eastern Star in Thorndike Maine and the National Cosmetology Association. A former member of the Albion Fire Auxiliary
and a life member of the A.T.O.M. (Antique Auto Club).
She is predeceased by her husband, Fred Pottle who died in 1989, one brother, Benson McFarland.
She is survived by her loving family, her children, Beverly A. Bradstreet and her husband, Erland of Albion, Jean L. Clark and her husband, Steve of Salisbury, PA, and David F. Pottle and his wife, Jane of Albion. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kevin and Sarah Bradstreet
of Albion, Julie and Michael Choate of China Maine, Christopher and Stacy Clark of South China, Andrew Clark of Albion and fiancé Joanna, Sarah and Andrew Neill of Ipswich, MA; Katie Pottle and Amy Pottle of Albion. Great grandchildren, Grace Bradstreet of Albion and Abbie and Emily Clark of South China, one brother,
Paul McFarland and his wife, Pearl of Albion, one sister, Louise Higgins of Albion and one sister in law, Arlene McFarland of East Boothbay , several nieces and nephews, and one very special friend, Crosby Keay.
Visiting hours will be on Monday, December 27th, from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 28th at 1pm with Pastor Timothy Murdock of the Albion Christian Church officiating.
Committal prayers and burial will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Albion Maine.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Albion Christian Church PO Box 205 Albion, Maine 04910 or the Albion Public Library 18 Main Street PO Box 355 Albion, Maine 04910
Harold C. Belanger, 83, of Fairfield Maine, passed away on Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 at Maine General Medical Center in Waterville Maine, following a brief illness. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by his loving family.
Harold Was born on February 15, 1921, in Fairfield Maine, a son of Wilfred and Aurelia (Champine) Belanger. A lifelong resident of Fairfield, he attended local schools and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1939. While in high school, he excelled as a member of the football
team and was known as “Speedy” Belanger. Harold remained a loyal and devoted fan of Lawrence athletics throughout his life.
In December of 1942 he joined the US Army and served during WWII. His World War II service included time in India and work as a member of the railroad division. Harold’s service to his country ended in January of 1946.
On May 19, 1951, he wed Dorothy Gwazdosky of Winslow and they had five children. Harold spend most of his career as a local business man. He owned Belanger’s Market for many years. The Market was sold in 1974 when Belanger’s Drive-In and Dairy Treat was opened next door.
Belanger’s Drive-In and Harold were known for their famous tourtiere pies. The Belanger family owned and operated the Drive-In until 1986 when they sold the restaurant and Harold retired. He was an avid gardener and operated a greenhouse behind his home on Western Avenue for many years. His love for gardening will
be carried on through his children and grandchildren. Harold was also a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield.
Harold is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Dorothy; his daughters, Diane Veilleux of Augusta, Rebecca Belanger of Winslow, Linda Brown and her husband, Gordon of Rome, Ruth Leigh and her husband Randy of Fairfield; his son, Russell Belanger and his wife Tina of Fairfield, six
grandchildren, Jenny Boyden and her husband, Matt of Clinton, Amy Foss and her husband, Gerald of Winslow, Tracy Leigh of Fairfield, Chelsea Brown of Rome, Chace and Paige Belanger of Fairfield; two beloved great grandchildren, Cassidy Foss and Storer Boyden; his brother, Fred Belanger and his wife, Jean of Wiscasset;
his sister, Marilyn Longstaff and her husband, David of Mobile, Alabama, many nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion Rascal.
Visiting hours will be on Sunday December 26, from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 27th, 2004 at 11am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield with Fr.
Richard St.Cyr officiating. Burial will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Waterville.
Thomas John Dostie February 25, 1984 - December 21, 2004
Thomas John Dostie was killed in Mosul Iraq on Tuesday December 21, 2004. Thomas (Tommy) is the son of Michael R Dostie, and Margaret M (Betit) Dostie of Somerville Maine.
Thomas was a member of 152nd Maintenance Company out of Camp Keys in Augusta Maine. Tommy was transferred to the 133rd Engineering Battalion and was deployed to Mosul, Iraq.
Tommy received his SCBA firefighter certification in September 2003, just prior to leaving for Iraq. He was active in the Somerville Volunteer Fire Department and recently joined the Windsor Fire Department.
Tommy is a 2002 graduate of Erskine Academy in South China, Maine. He was a member of both the wrestling and swim teams while attending Erskine.
Tommy enjoyed various hobbies including: snowmobiling, fishing, ice skating, camping and boating.
Tommy was a partner in his shared family business, Close Enough Maintenance. In his business Tommy worked closely with his Dad and brother Timothy.
Tommy was well liked by friends, family, and those he came to know. Tommy spent a great deal of time with children. He was a big brother and a positive role model to children.
Tommy is survived by:
Parents
Michael R Dostie of Somerville
Margaret M (Betit) Dostie of Somerville
Brother Timothy M Dostie of Somerville
Foster Brothers and Sisters
John J Houllahan Jr of Winthrop
Stanley Terry of Rockland
Patrick Woodside and spouse Cindy of Sidney
Lisa Haggarty, and spouse Mark of Douglas, Ma
Grandparents
Gabriel and Rose Betit of Hallowell
Robert and Pricilla Dostie of Augusta
Aunt and Uncles
Susan Glidden of Cushing
Lisa and William Cole of Sidney
Theresa and Edward Crosby of Windsor
Kathleen and Lucien Saucier of Augusta
Aunt and Uncles
Beatrice and Jan Becknell of Sellersville, Pa
Catherine and David Bryant of Pittston
Richard and Debra Betit of Warminster, Pa
John and Glenda Betit of Kinterville, Pa
Nephews and Nieces
John J Houllahan III of Mercer
Cameisha Terry of Palermo
Erin Haggarty of Douglas, Ma
Nicholas Woodside of Sidney
Several Cousins
Visiting hours will be held from 6-8 PM Thursday at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor Maine. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Friday in the Erskine Academy Gymnasium, South China Maine, with Rev. Donald Daigle officiating, followed by a committal service with
full military honors at Sand Hill Cemetery in Somerville Maine.
The family requests that flowers not be sent to their home at this time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Somerville Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Ernestine Peaslee, 910 Rockland Road, Somerville, Maine 04348
Stephen P. Cookson, 52, of Burnham Maine, passed away quietly on Tuesday December 21st, 2004, surrounded by his beloved family and friends, after a short but valiant battle with ALS at a local hospital in Waterville.
He was born in Hartland, Maine on February 4th, 1952, a son of Phillip and Rosalie (Buzzell) Cookson.
He was employed with the Town of Burnham and enjoyed his position at the transfer station. He attended school in the Pittsfield area, and joined the US Navy serving during the Vietnam War.
Stephen will be sadly missed by his wife, Sherry, his devoted children, Brad and Shawna Cookson of PA; John and Barbara Smedberg, Tammy and Rodney Blaisdell, Peter and Jen Smedberg all of Burnham, Analise Snow of Waterville, his mother, Rosalie Cookson of Pittsfield, brothers, Larry
and Donna Cookson of Benton, Jim and Candy Keddrell of Skowhegan, Phil and Joan Keddrell of NY; sisters, Susan And Greg Carey of Waterville, Linda Keddrell of Pittsfield, uncle, Alferd Cookson and aunt Georgia Knowles of Pittsfield. He was predeceased by a sister in 1985, Nancy Stone and his father, Phillip Cookson
in 1962.
He was the proud grandfather to 13 grandchildren and had many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.
He had many friends but will be remembered most by his lifelong friends, Joe Flood, Sandra and Phil Munster, Rick Hutchinson, Skillet Brittan, Jillian Gliatto, Ezra and Gina Holt.
A celebration of his life will take place on Sunday January 9th, 2005 at the Burnham Town Hall from 11am to 4pm
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield.
A memorial will be established in his name, contributions may be directed to-Cookson Memorial, PO Box 48, Burnham, Maine 04922
Robert E. Tozier, 70, of Waterville Maine, passed away on Monday December 20th, 2004 at his home in Waterville. He was born on November 7, 1934, in Hartland, Maine a son of Roland and Ruth (Stratton) Tozier.
He retired from the Marine Corps as a staff sergeant in 1971 after 14 years of service. During this time he served his country in Vietnam earning the Good Conduct Medal. He was then employed by Pan Am Airlines for many years.
He is predeceased by his parents as well as one sister, Jean Tozier Varney.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley J. (Fann) Tozier of Winslow, one daughter, Judy Anderson of Naples, Florida, one son, Robert Tozier and his wife, Charmane of Spring Texas, 3 grandchildren, sisters, Martha Morrissette and her husband, Lionel of Winslow, Evelyn Willette of Winslow,
Sue Loisel of Waterville, brothers, George Sinclair of Benton, Lloyd Sinclair and his wife, Mary of Westfield, MA; 3 stepchildren, four step grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Burial will be in the spring at the New Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road in Augusta.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield.
Mary Joan (McCourtney) Nichols - Surrounded by family and friends for the last days of her life, Mary Joan (McCourtney) Nichols, 81, of Augusta Maine, formerly of Windsor Maine, peacefully joined her husband Robert Carroll Nichols
just before midnight December 12, 2004. Mrs. Nichols quietly succumbed to the effects of a courageous 12-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease at Glenridge Division of Maine General Rehabilitation.
Born January 10, 1923 in Augusta, Maine she was the first daughter of Ralph Alexander McCourtney and Josephine Vivian (Peters) McCourtney. Joan will always be remembered as a loving, friendly and compassionate person by all she came in contact
with. Her trademark was her sparkling eyes and a smile on her face, which truly reflected how she so enjoyed life.
Joan married Robert Carroll Nichols and raised 6 children. They lived in Augusta for many years before moving to Windsor in 1970 where she and her husband Robert were one of the first certified Emergency Medical Technicians for the Windsor
Volunteer Ambulance Service.
Joan was a 1943 graduate of Cony High School and was involved in many school activities and clubs. Joan was a competitor in ice-skating. One of her favorite hobbies as a teenager was art and she served all four years at Cony
on the Chizzle Wizzle art committee. As a young adult during World War II, she was a member of the Girl Reserves, and on many occasions served teas at the Blaine House.
After Cony, Joan went on to school to become a beautician, which she enjoyed for many years. When her children were older, she worked part-time job at Laverdieres Drug Store in Augusta and later on became an employee of Husseys General Store in
Windsor until her retirement in 1985.
Joan was extremely proud of her Scottish heritage. She belonged to the Clan Hamilton Society in which her brother, Carl is the Chair for Maine. Their Grandmother, Abigail Hamilton’s family was from the Isle of Arran, Scotland and married, Peter
Johnson McCourtney, who was born in the Shetland Islands, Scotland.
Joan loved volunteering, playing her organ, singing, listening to music, dancing, rug hooking, art, sailing, smiling, hugging, loving life and people.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, and a brother Ralph Alexander McCourtney, Jr. Joan is survived by her brothers: Carl Hamilton McCourtney of Gardiner, Paul Johnson McCourtney of Rockwood, and a sister: Judith Abigail (McCourtney) Dennett of Augusta.
Surviving cousins are Elizabeth Ayer of Portland and Doris Hunter of Augusta.
Joan leaves behind a loving and devoted family. Sons: Robert C. Nichols and his wife Joan of West Gardiner; Ralph E. Nichols and his wife Amy of Augusta; Ricky J. Nichols of Gardiner, Shawn A. Nichols and partner, Katherine of Madison, Alabama.
Daughters: Pamela A. French and her husband John of Hudson, Florida; Prudence J. Nichols-Shaw and husband Brad of Norridgewock; Penelope Nichols-McCourtney of Bremen and step daughter Diane Holmes and her husband Bruce of Jacksonville, Florida. Joan’s large family also included 13 Grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren.
Joan was a member of Penney Memorial United Baptist Church and later Green Street Methodist Church.
She was also a long-time member of the Rose of Sharon Chapter, Order of Eastern Star.
Joan’s wishes were not to have any funeral services or visiting hours. There will be a private burial at a later date at the Maine Veterans Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband.
The family would like to thank the caring personnel at Glenridge for taking care of Joan for the many years she was a resident. It surely made her life much fuller.
Family and friends are invited to gather to celebrate the life of Joan Nichols at the home of Ralph and Amy Nichols at 38 School Street Augusta Maine on Monday December 20 from 5-7pm.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Care Center 154 Dresden Avenue Gardiner, Maine 04345.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor Maine.
Harriet Eleanor Niles, 87, of Waterville Maine, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Thursday December 9, 2004 at Maine General Medical Center in Waterville Maine. She was born in Wilton Maine on November 11, 1917 a daughter of Arthur and Maude Rowe. The youngest of
four children she grew up in Wilton Maine, a beautiful farm girl who lived at the top of scenic Walker Hill. Two of her sisters, now in their nineties still reside in Livermore, Maine.
She was a graduate of Wilton Academy. After residing for decades at Empire Grove Methodist Campground in East Poland Maine, Harriet had lived for the past two years at the Carlson’s Building in downtown Waterville Maine. There she met an entire community of wonderful new
friends. Harriet was blessed to still live independently, surrounded by friends and family.
Mrs. Niles married Reverend Frederick Niles in Wilton on July 18, 1936. She supported her husband in his ministry in Methodist Churches in Maine throughout their 46 year marriage. They served their Lord and their parishes in the following communities: Fryeburg Harbor, Dexter,
Corrina, Westbrook, Livermore Falls, Bath, Lewiston, Belfast, Mechanic Falls and Minot. Ultimately, they retired to the Empire Grove Methodist Campground, where they still have a little cottage, filled with their folk art, nestled in the Maine woods. Harriet and Fred had three children, Diana, Norman and Elizabeth.
Their son Norman was born profoundly handicapped and died at the age of 26 years old. Just days before Harriet passed away, she dreamed of holding Norman in her arms once again. Today, she is joined with her beloved husband and son in heaven.
Harriet was renowned for her fabulous herb and flower gardens. She was an organic gardener for decades before it became in vogue. She remained up to date and well read about political issues. She wrote beautiful poetry and kept a journal, and was an accomplished quilter. She was
a wonderful and loyal friend, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved to visit with friends while sipping tea, and hosted hundreds of lovely tea parties for her many guests. Her family and friends will remember her as a fun loving, beautiful, wise and spiritual lady.
Harriet was predeceased by her parents, her husband, her brother and her son. She is survived by her two daughters, Diana Jean Rowe of Fairfield Maine, and Elizabeth Joan Bady of Lincoln Nebraska. She is also survived by her three granddaughters, Katherine Lynn Lemieux of Berlin,
NH; Jennifer Ann Rowe-Haney of Fairfield Maine and Rev. Krista Beth Atwood of Manchester CT. She is also survived by two son in laws, Michael Lemieux and Gary Atwood. She has seven great grandchildren, Quinson Lancaster, Maxwell, Diana and Connor Haney, Michael and Matthew Lemieux, and Benjamin Atwood. She also
proudly has five great great grandchildren.
Mrs. Niles memorial service will be held at 2pm on Sunday, December 12th at the United Methodist Church, Fairfield Maine with Pastor Kristen Bjorn officiating. Burial will be in the spring at Lakeview Cemetery in Wilton.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to the Autism Society of Maine at 72 Main Street, Winthrop, Maine 04363 in honor of her son and grandson and in memory of Harriet Eleanor Niles.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
James Richard Bixby, 60, of Albion Maine, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 1th, 2004 at Maine General Medical Center, Augusta Campus.
He was born in Lewiston Maine, on March 2nd, 1944, a son of Chester Colcord, and Hildred Courtney (Akerley) Bixby. He was a graduate of Edward Little High School, Class of 1962. He graduated from Burdette College in Boston, Class of 1964.
In the Mid 1960’s, he served in the Air National Guard and was honorably discharged.
On April 20, 1968, he married the former Ann F. Foster, and together have shared 36 years.
In his early years he assisted his father on the Cains Mayonnaise truck. He worked for Vern Parker of King Cole until he was offered a franchise in Rumford, which was later bought by Bachman, where he became the State of Maine Sales Manager. Most recently, he was employed by
Pepperidge Farm, Inc., and served as area sales manager for the Augusta North Region. He was awarded Vendor of the Year in 2003 for the Maine Grocers. He also served as Treasurer of the Maine Grocers Board.
He was a member of the United Baptist Church of Oakland Maine where he served as a Sunday High School Teacher for several years, was a Deacon, narrated the Easter, and Christmas cantatas at the church and served as lay minister.
In his early years, he was a member of the Mount Zircon of the Eastern Star Chapter 142 in Rumford Maine, and was a member of the Tranquil Masonic Lodge # 29, in Auburn. He was a past member of the Order of the Demolay.
He was a volunteer fireman for the Albion Fire Department, and was the organizer of the Firemen’s Field Day Barbeque with his family. He served as past selectman for the Town of Albion Maine, served as chairperson overseeing the poor and accessor, and served on the Elderly Housing
Program in Albion.
He was currently a member of the Central Masonic Lodge # 45 in China where he has served as secretary since 1995, and also served as Past Master at the Lodge. He was also a member of the Royal Arch, Blue Chapter, the Scottish Rites of Valley of Portland and Androscoggin. He was a
past member of the Albion Lions Club.
He was predeceased by his mother Hildred Bixby.
He is survived by his beloved wife Ann Bixby of Albion; his children Lauri Bixby of Albion and her boy friend Andrew Curtis of Auburn Maine, Scott Bixby and his wife April of Canaan Maine, and Bethany Bixby of Albion; his father Chester Bixby of Auburn; two sisters Lorna Hansen and
her husband Rob of Auburn, and Carol Daniels and her husband Bob of Hammonton, NJ.; a brother Chester Bixby and his wife Sandy of Auburn; two grandchildren Kurtis Bixby of Albion, and Taylor Bixby of Canaan; a sister in-law Joyce Leonard and her husband Ronald of Mapleton; a brother in-law Bryce Rummery of Cape
Elizabeth Maine; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, December 4th, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 5th, at 2pm at United Baptist Church of Oakland, Church Street, Oakland Maine, with the
Rev. Andrew Kane Officiating. Burial will follow at Maplegrove Cemetery in Albion Maine.
Donations in his memory may be made to the United Baptist Church of Oakland, c/o Julia Brown PO Box 145, Oakland, ME 04963.
November 2004
Robert A. Nicholas, 75 of Winslow Maine, died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday Nov. 30, 2004 at Glenridge Rehabilitation Center in Augusta Mainefrom complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
He was born in Fairfield Maine on November 1st, 1929, the son of Joseph and Bernadette (Ducas) Nicholas. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1947 where he played football, basketball and baseball. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany from 1950 until 1952. He was employed as
a Machinist by Keyes Fibre Co. until his retirement.
He was a Past Commander and life member of the Winslow VFW, Post 8835 and a member of the Waterville Elks Lodge.
Survivors include his former wife and long time companion, Dorothy Nicholas, two sons, Robert N. and his wife Darlene of Benton Maine, John and his wife, Janet of Winslow, three daughters, Laura Hayward and her husband Jeffery of Fairfield, Judy Pooler and her husband Edgar (Skip) of
Fairfield, Wendy Rhodes and her husband Stephen of Winslow, two brothers Edward Nicholas of Chelsea Maine and Norman Nicholas of Winslow, three sisters, Marion Will of California, Adeline Paquette of East Hartford, CT and Regina Gall of Hallowell Maine, four grandsons, Anthony Nicholas, Justin Meserve, Jordan Nicholas
and Joseph Nicholas, two granddaughters, Allison Hayward and Jasmine Nicholas, four step-grandsons, Jeremy Trask, Justin Trask, Roger Green and Dilyan Green, one great granddaughter, Miranda Meserve and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Leo Nicholas and William Nicholas and two sisters, Jeannette King and Cecile Siviski.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 PM on Friday December 3rd at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 4th, at 10 AM, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Fairfield Maine, with the
Rev. Richard St. Cyr, Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Waterville Maine.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster Street, Portland, ME 04101-2406
Henry H. Martin, 89, of East Benton Maine, passed away Sunday morning November 28, 2004 at Inland Hospital in Waterville Maine. His health had been in decline for considerable time. He was born in Hallowell, Maine on October 5, 1915, the son of Thomas and Grace (Hurd)
Martin. When both parents died in 1926, he came to Winslow to reside with an uncle, Roy Martin.
He was educated in Hallowell, Bath, and Winslow schools, graduating from Winslow High School in 1933. He was in the C.C.C.’s from 1933 to 1935 working various locations in Maine and New Hampshire.
He was employed seven years by the former Hollingsworth and Whitney mill in Winslow Maine. He spent many years working for the Maine State Highway from which he retired. He also did some farming and woodworking during his life. He greatly enjoyed gardening, picnics, holidays and
visiting with family and friends. He went deer hunting for as many years as he could. He has left countless memories for us living and will be missed always.
He is predeceased by a son, Thomas H. Martin, daughter in law, Betty (Guerin) Martin, sister, Dorothy Gerald. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Julia (Buker) Martin, daughters, Kathleen Humphrey of Freeport Maine and Judith Shorey of Oakland Maine, son, Henry H. Martin Jr.,
and wife, Patricia of East Benton Maine, one sister, Beulah Crawford of Virginia, 14 grandchildren, Jolene McPhetres of Sangerville, Richard Shores of Canaan, Deanna, Donald Jr., and David Shores of Oakland, Gregory Humphrey of Sidney, Glenn and Jeffrey Humphrey of Freeport, Thomas Martin Jr and Scott Martin of Benton,
Stephen Martin of Winslow, Laura Kent of Benton, Danica and Brandon Martin of Benton, 24 great grandchildren, also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visiting hours will be on Wednesday December 1st from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday December 2nd, at 11am with Rev. Tim Hunt officiating. Burial will follow at the Brown Cemetery
in Benton.
Dorothy L. Wriglesworth, 85, wife of the late Rev. John C. Wriglesworth, passed away on Saturday November 27th, 2004 at the home of her daughter in Albion Maine. She was a pastor’s wife and homemaker all her life. She was instrumental along with her late husband in the
ministry and work at the Albion Christian Church where they served together for twenty nine years. She was a loving and caring mother to her three children.
She was born on September 13, 1919 in Jacksonville, Florida, a daughter of the late Joseph Elsenheimer and Violet (Allen) (Elsenheimer) Hayes. Our mother suffered from Parkinson’s disease for almost twenty five years but never complained. For the last few years, she has been
completely bedridden. Today, we as her children have wonderful memories of her singing Gospel hymns, even in her recent years of suffering. She loved the family gatherings with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband, Rev. John C. Wriglesworth who died on February 10, 2003, her sister, Elizabeth Wagner, and two brother in laws, Charles Wagner and Edwin Wriglesworth.
She is survived by her three children, Mary and her husband Terry Hodges of Albion, Maine, Sarah and her husband, Charles Marks of Benton, Maine, and David Wriglesworth and his wife,Carrie of Cecil, PA. she is also survived by seven grandchildren, several great grandchildren, one
sister, Ella and her husband, Floyd Barackman of Wellsboro,PA, one sister in law, Geraldine Wriglesworth of Curwensville, PA, and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, November 30th, from 7-9pm at the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 1st, at 1pm at the Albion Christian Church with Dr. David J. Wriglesworth officiating
assisted by Rev. Michael Hodges and Pastor Tim Murdock.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to the Living Word International Supportive Mission Ministry To Nationals PO Box 1368 Chambersburg, PA 17201 or to the Albion Christian Church, PO Box 205 Albion, Maine 04910.
Marion Gibson Pillsbury, 82, of Benton Station Maine, passed away on Tuesday November 23th, 2004 at Maine General Medical Center Thayer Unit in Waterville Maine surrounded by family and friends.
She was born in Clinton, Maine, on January 15th, 1922, the daughter of Samuel and Bertha (Gifford) Gibson. Marion attended Clinton High School and graduated from Lawrence High School. She enjoyed playing basketball.
Marion was predeceased by her husband, Parker B. Pillsbury and a sister, Rachel Lincoln. She is survived by her sister Betty Thrasher. Marion’s family was a major part of her life-Willie, Nancy, Daniel Grover; Mary Pillsbury-Bailey; Justin Pillsbury, Amerika Stewart, and their two
sons, Huggie and Kobe; Parker, Ewa, Parker III, Christine Pillsbury.
Marion requested that there be no funeral and that her ashes be placed in the Ames Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Abiding Memorial Fund at the First Baptist Church, 12 Newhall Street, Fairfield, Maine 04937 where Marion was a member.
A graveside service will be held on Monday November 29th at 1pm at the Ames Cemetery in Benton Maine, with Rev. David Johnston officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Lindley O. Littlefield, 90, of Benton Maine, died peacefully on Thursday November 25, 2004 at Maine General Medical Thayer Unit in Waterville Maine.
He was born on August 24, 1914 in Winslow, a son of Charles and Emma (Garland) Littlefield. He attended Winslow Maine schools and retired from Tilcon Me Construction.
He enjoyed gardening, scenic rides, and spending time with his family. He will be remembered most by his family as a provider and faithful keeper of the land.
He is predeceased by his parents as well as his wife, Celia Buker Littlefield, one son, Leroy and his wife, Pat, one daughter, Marion, one brother, Millard (Red) and one sister, Bertha.
He is survived by his sons, Kenneth of Fairfield Maine, Dennis of Benton Maine and foster son, Donald Goodale of Benton, seventeen grandchildren, many nieces , nephews, and great grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be on Friday November 26th from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine where a funeral service will be held on Saturday November 27th at 1pm. Burial will follow at the Brown Cemetery in Benton Maine.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, One Main Street, Topsham, Maine 04086.
Darrold T. Johnston, Sr., 77, of Clinton Maine, passed away on Wednesday November 24th, 2004 at the Lakewood Continuing Care Center in Waterville Maine.
He was born in Shawmut, Maine on August 16, 1927, a son of Percy and Florence (Turner) Johnston. He attended local schools in Shawmut. He then served his country in the US Navy during WWII and was awarded the American Theatre Ribbon as well as the WWII Victory Medal. He retired
from Keyes Fiber in 1987 after 46 years of service with the company.
In his younger years he played baseball with the Shawmut Team and more recently he especially enjoyed watching baseball on television. He looked forward to spending time at his camp at Moosehead Lake hunting and fishing- usually keeping everything he caught.
He also found great joy in tending to his garden.
He is predeceased by his parents as well as one daughter, Patricia Moore, his brothers, Donald Johnston, Kenneth Johnston, James Johnston, Clayton Johnston and Clyde Johnston
He is survived by his wife, Irma A. (Smith) Johnston of Clinton Maine, one son, Darrold T. Johnston Jr., of Clinton, one sister, Barbara LaLiberty of Shawmut, step children, Frances Turner of Monson Maine, Guy Hanson of Fairfield Maine, Bruce Hanson of Greenville Maine, Penny
Higgins of Fairfield Maine, Brian Hanson of Fairfield, a special niece Sherry LaLiberty of Shawmut and one great niece Donna Clark of Portland Maine as well an many nieces and nephews, two grandsons, James Johnston and Brandon Johnston of Oakland Maine, two great granddaughters, Ashley Johnston and Delaney Johnston, as
well as many step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 28th at 2pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home,107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Fairfield.
Wayne E. Taylor, 42, of Farmingdale Maine, died unexpectedly on Saturday November 20, 2004 surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on May 22, 1962 in Damariscotta, Maine a son of Orrison A. and Ernestine M. (Geyer) Taylor. He graduated from Halldale High School
in 1982.
Over the past 21 years he had been a loving, caring and supportive father to his three children whom he cherished and loved no matter what obstacles stood in his way. He spent the past 26 years working for the Windsor Fair, where he parked vehicles, and operating the rides. The last
3 years he had worked the Union Fair doing the same. This past season he had started working with Christmas trees like he had done for the past six years, and loving every minute of it. He worked for the Kennebec Journal as a carrier, and worked for Gary Ladner as a landscaper. He also owned his own business, W.E.T.
Windows, Yards & Home Services.
In his spare time he enjoyed being with his close friends. He was the type of man who would give anything to anyone including the shirt off his back if he had to. He was an avid hunter. He especially enjoyed family fishing trips, going to the fair, and the B.I.W. family picnics.
He is predeceased by his paternal and maternal grandparents, a special niece, Tonia Taylor and special friends, Donald and Albert Peaslee.
He is survived by his parents, Orrison A. and Ernestine M. Taylor, his children, Mike “Bub”, Stacey “Stace”, and Jen “Angel”, his loyal and loving companion and high school sweetheart, Marianne Gregoire and her two sons, Andrew Gregoire and Allen Bashaw, a special friend, Christopher
Bell who is Stacey’s fiancé, one sister, Shiela Gaulin two brothers, Freeman Taylor and companion, Jean Noble and Marshall Taylor, as well as many aunts, uncles, a niece, several nephews and friends.
Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, November 24th, from 6-8pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 27th, at 2pm at Rest Haven Cemetery in Windsor.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home-Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor, ME 04363
Verna M. Arno, 87, of Waterville Maine, formerly of Benton Maine, died on Nov. 19th, 2004, at Inland Hospital. She had been a resident of Lakewood Manor Nursing Home for the past 14 years.
She was born on Sept. 27th, 1917, in Waterville. She was the oldest child of Archie H. Brayall and Lena Parker Brayall.
She married Percie R. Arno of Bingham Maine on July 3th, 1941. Percie predeceased her on March 15th, 1994.
Verna is survived by a son, Robert W. Arno of Benton, and two sisters, M. Elaine Smith of Waterville and Arlene DelConte of South Windsor, Conn.
She was predeceased by one sister, Norene Wing of Kingfield, Maine and four brothers, Lawrence of Palmsdale, Calif., Russell of East Hartford, Conn., Gerald of Gardiner and Dean of Bristol, Conn.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no visiting hours or funeral services.
Cremation will take place at the Greenlawn Memorial Park in Auburn Maine.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield Maine.
Eleanor J. Robinson, 110, of Skowhegan Maine, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 16, 2004, at Woodlawn Rehab and Nursing Care Center in Skowhegan.
She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 13, 1894.
As a young women, she moved to Oakland and ran a boarding home. Later, she moved to Westchester County just outside of New York City, and became a domestic homemaker for several families until she retired.
She enjoyed traveling, sewing, and loved cooking, especially her homemade wheat bread.
She was predeceased by her husband Charles Robinson; a son Emmons Young; a grandson Fredrick Young all formerly of Norridgewock; and a great grandson Richard of Portchester, New York; and two brothers, and four sisters.
She is survived by two grandsons Richard and Marvin Young both of Norridgewock; eight great grandchildren, twelve great great grandchildren, and two great great great grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 20th, at 12 p.m. at Oak Cemetery in Norridgewock Maine, with the Rev. Mark Tanner officiating.
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Inez Mae Poulin, 95, of Windsor Maine, passed away on Monday, November 15th, 2004 at the Glenridge Maine Rehabilitation & Nursing Home in Augusta Maine. She was born on July 6, 1909 in Dresden Mills, Maine, a daughter of Adoniram and Minnie (Moody) Baker.
She attended Dresden and Cedar Grove Schools. For many years she had been a communicant of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Augusta. For 32 years she had been employed as a stitcher at the Bates Manufacturing Company- Edwards Division in the spinning and blanket room retiring in
1971.
In 1931 she married George C. Poulin and they were married for 48 years until his passing in 1979. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 19th, 2004 at 2:30pm at Rest Haven Cemetery, Windsor Maine with Rev. Jay Wilson officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road in Windsor Maine.
Richard A. “Dick” Sutter Sr., 53, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday November 10th, 2004 in South China Maine. He was born in Augusta Maine, November 8th, 1951, a son of Bertram Sr., and Virgie Mae (Hysom) Sutter.
In 1994 he founded Right Choice Builders in South China and at the time of his death he was the owner and president. Prior to that he was the owner of Sturdy Built Construction which he co- founded in 1982.
For many years he was a member of the Augusta Elk’s Lodge B.P.O.E. # 964 where he served as Past Exalted Ruler. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He always looked forward to family gatherings where he enjoyed playing pool and telling his stories
and jokes. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing. He particularly enjoyed gambling.
He is predeceased by his parents, one brother, Bertram Sutter Jr., and his wife, Sherrill, one sister, Gloria Grant, and one brother in law, Greg Tounge.
He will be sadly missed by his family and loving companion, Barbara A. Condon of South China and her children, He is survived by his children, two sons, Richard Jr., and his wife, Jenny and their children, Kaitlyn and Jacob of Palermo Maine, Robbie A. and his wife, Stacey of Windsor
Maine, one daughter, Alicia J. Sutter and her children, Colby Cyr and Caleb Cyr of Windsor. He is also survived by one sister, Barbara Tounge of South China as well as many nieces, nephews and too many friends to list.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday November 13th from 4-7pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor Maine, where a funeral service will be held on Sunday at 1pm with the members and officers of the Augusta Elk’s Lodge # 964.
Committal prayers and burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery, Windsor Maine.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor Maine.
Florence C. Rowe, 78 of Oak Grove Nursing Home passed away Friday November 5th, 2004 at Maine Medical Center, Portland Maine.
She was born September 11th, 1926, in Gardiner Maine, the daughter of George T. and Florence (Bettinson) Curry.
She was raised in Gardiner and attended Gardiner schools.
She became a member of Our Lady’s Sodality in 1942. She later lived in Portland and attended Deering High School but moved back to Gardiner and graduated from Gardiner High School in 1946.
She married Albert Chamberlain June 13th, 1947.
She was employed by New England Telephone Company as a telephone operator for several years in Gardiner and later in Waterville Maine. She was a homemaker for many years before returning back to work. She retired in 1988 after being with Taconnet
Federal Credit Union for several years where she made many wonderful friends.
She married Arthur Bruce Rowe in July of 1988. They were able to spend several winters together in Florida where they had many wonderful times with family and friends.
Florence was a sweet and loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.
She was predeceased by her parents; her brother Burleigh, and her first husband Albert Chamberlain who died in 1985.
She is survived by her husband Arthur Bruce Rowe; a son George of Webster, NY.; a daughter Christine and her husband Francis Graham of Shawmut Maine; one brother Robert Curry and his wife Marsha of Webster, NY.; one nephew and two nieces; five
grandchildren; and a stepson Brian Rowe and his wife Twila of Fairfield Maine.
A private service for family will be held at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St. Fairfield Maine, on Wednesday November 10th. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, Fairfield Maine.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield Maine.
October 2004
Carroll A. Rowe, 78, passed away on Sunday October 31st 2004, at his home in Vassalboro Maine, after a long courageous battle with heart disease and multiple myloma. He was born in South Paris, Maine on February 9th, 1926, one of 16 children of Charles W. and Mage (Turner)
Rowe. He married Beatrice Campbell on January 15th, 1955 in Boothbay Maine.
Carroll was a Dairy Farmer most of his life, he was in partnership with his brother, Norman. After Norman’s retirement due to ill health he continued to farm until his retirement. After retiring from dairy farming he had beef cattle and sheep. He was a member of the Vassalboro
United Methodist Church, where he served as treasurer for almost 12 years. He was a member of many farm organizations.
He served his country in the Army Air Force during WWII as a tail gunner in a B-29, flying many missions over Japan. He was discharged as a sergeant receiving Many medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross, WWII Victory Medal, Air Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, American Theatre,
WWII Victory Medal and the Good conduct Medal. Upon his discharge he returned to High School receiving his diploma within a year.
He was predeceased by his parents, brothers, Arthur, Franklin, Norman, Kenneth, Dwight, Walter, L. Carlton and Gordon, sisters, Evelyn and Marion.
He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Beatrice C. Rowe of Vassalboro, son, Stephen C. Rowe and his wife, Anne of Gray, Maine, daughters, Susan I. Rowe and friend, Calvin Meserve of Scarborough Maine, and Carol A. Rowe of Waterville Maine, granddaughter, Courtney Rowe of
Waterville, grandsons, William, Nathan and Daniel Rowe of Gray Maine. He is also survived by his brothers, Philip of Litchfield, Maine and Arnold of Waterford, Maine , sisters, Marjorie Callomore of Pittsfield Maine and Eleanor Williams of South China Maine and Ethel Green and her husband, Donald of Vassalboro, as well
as many nieces and nephews, sister in laws, Barbara Rowe and Joyce Rowe of Vassalboro, Ruth Rowe of Topsham Maine, Pat Giles of Boothbay Harbor Maine and Lilly Campbell of Wiscasset Maine.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 7th at 2pm at the Vassalboro United Methodist Church, Vassalboro Maine, with Pastor Virginia Rimm officiating. Burial will follow at the Methodist Cemetery, Bog Road, East Vassalboro, Maine.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Vassalboro United Methodist Church, c/o Sandra Toohey, Financial Secretary, Box 87, East Vassalboro, Maine 04935.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, Maine 04937.
Gloria V. Furrow, 74, of Newport and Stetson Maine, passed away on October 30, 2004 at Eastern Maine Medical Center. She was born on December 17th, 1929 in Brewer Maine, a daughter of Lavern and Virginia (Day) Bissell.
Gloria also known as "Go Go", worked several years as a waitress. She was also in the grandparent program for 11 years at the Hill Top Day Care in Bangor Maine. She loved the Ponies and Doggie races and to watch the Red Sox. These were her favorite things to do. She was loved by
all her children and grandchildren but most of all her husband whom she called Daddy.
She is predeceased by her mother, Virginia, one brother, Robert, one sister,Gena.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Harold L. Furrow Sr. of Newport, her father, Lavern Bissell, her children, Harold Jr., of west Virginia, Robin Goodness and her husband, Gary of Newport, Bruce E. Furrow of New York, Jay Allen Furrow of Newburg Maine, Peter John Furrow and
his wife, Brenda of Dixmont Maine, Sharon Moore and her husband, Denis Moore of Etna Maine, Debbie Lizotte and her husband, Junior of Veazie Maine, one brother, Richard of Dedham, Maine, one sister, Pee Wee of Edington, Maine, several grandchildren and few great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews
Visiting hours will be Wednesday, November 3rd from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Lawry Brothers Memorial & Remembrance Centre (Unity Center for the Performing Arts), 42 Depot Street, Unity Maine. where a funeral service will be held on Thursday at 1pm. Burial will follow at Clark’s Hill
Cemetery in Stetson Maine.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be submitted to the family at the funeral home.
Hannah Blessing Wallace, infant daughter of Glenn A and Darlene C. (Taylor) Wallace, of Albion Maine, went to heaven on October 27th, 2004 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine.
She was born on August 3, 2004 in Portland Maine. An angel for the book of Life wrote down our baby’s birth and whispered as she closed the book, “To beautiful for earth.”
We will love and miss her forever, and look forward to seeing her again. She is survived by her parents of Albion, a sister, Elizabeth T. Wallace of Albion, maternal grandmother, Sylvia Taylor of Albion Maine, paternal grandparents, Richard and Carole Wallace of East Acworth, New
Hampshire, as well as many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was predeceased by paternal grandmother, Beverly Wallace and maternal grandfather, David Taylor.
Family and friends are invited to gather with the family at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine, from 12noon until 1pm where a memorial service will be held on Saturday November 6th, 2004.
In lieu of flowers contribution may be made in her memory to the Albion Public Library 18 Main Street, Box 355, Albion, Maine 04910 or to the Ronald McDonald House, 250 Brackett Street, Portland, Maine 04102
Carmen M. Roy, 83, of Waterville Maine, passed away on Friday October 29 at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta Maine. For the past several years she had resided at the Volmer Country Living Center in North Vassalboro Maine. She was born on March 18, 1921 in Berlin, New
Hampshire a daughter of Paul and Diane (Beaudoin) Fortin.
She worked hard all her life as a homemaker, raising her family of six children after being left a widow at a young age. She is predeceased by her husband, Joe Roy who died in 1958. she is also predeceased by two sons, Arthur Roy who died in 1949 and Albert Roy who died in 2003.
She is survived by her children , Annette Roy, Alton Roy and his wife, Yvette, Arlene Roy, Amos Roy and his wife, Jamalyn, Angela Anderson and her husband, Dennis as well as many grandchildren, nieces and nephews and friends.
Visiting hours will be on Monday November 1st from 6-8pm at the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home 107 Main Street Fairfield. Burial will be at a later date at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Waterville Maine.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Robert A. Rice, 74, of Clinton Maine, went home to his Lord on Thursday October 28th, 2004. He passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on February 4, 1930 in Pembroke, Maine a son of Harry and Madeline (Clark) Rice.
He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. For 35 years he owned and operated Auto Body shops in Dennysville, Brewer and Levant Maine. Robert truly lived his life as a Christian and had a great love for the Lord. He was a poet and authored “The Nuts and Bolts
of Christian Living”. He enjoyed making quilts for the homeless, the veterans and the Good Will Hinckley Home. He and his wife Ann Marie had lived in Florida prior to moving to Clinton.
He is predeceased by one sister, Janice Leighton, one brother, Tom Rice and one grandchild, Bradford Rice Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Ann Marie Rice, children, Bradford Rice and his wife, Sis, Leonard Rice and his wife, Susan, Cindy and her husband, Jeff Commander, Patricia and her husband, Dave Daniel, Jill and her husband, Brian Craig, brothers, Edwin Rice, Wayne Rice and
Clark Rice, sisters, Joan Rice and Wilma Barnsley, grandchildren, Danielle Rice, Carlene Rice, Amanda Rice, Sherree Rice, Matthew Wilbur, Nicole Matherson, Brian Craig II, Gabrielle Craig and Joshua Daniel. One great grandchild, Caitlyn.
Visiting hours will be on Friday October 29th from 6-8pm at the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday October 30th at 2pm with Pastor Mike Campbell officiating. Committal services will be held on Monday
November 1st 2004 at 10am at the Chapel of the New Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road in Augusta Maine.
Arthur “Red” O’Halloran of Waterville Maine, passed peacefully on October 27, 2004, surrounded and strengthened by the love of his children. Red was born on June 4, 1925 in Amherst, Maine, the sixth and youngest child of Charles and Julia Jewett O’Halloran. Both Charles and
Julia died when Red was still a young boy, so at the tender age of 15, Red left Amherst for Charleston, Maine where he joined his sister Mary and his brother Robert and attended Higgins Classical Institute.
After graduating from Higgins with honors in 1943, Red enlisted in the United States Navy as a 2nd Lieutenant and was trained as a navigator at Saint Mary’s College in California. Upon completion of his training, Red flew missions in the Pacific Theatre before being
honorably discharged in 1945.
After the war, Red boarded a train bound for Bangor Maine and in 1946, he enrolled at Colby College after a brief half-hour interview with Dean Ernest Marriner, upon which he was swiftly admitted. In keeping with his persona, Red took full advantage of his time at Colby, where he was
a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, the Inter-fraternity Council, the Inter-student Council and Greek Letter Society, and the Outing Club. Red also proved to be an outstanding middle distance runner, and as member of the Colby Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track teams, Red won many races and set school records in
the 220 and 440 yard dash. In addition to his athletic prowess, Red’s leadership ability earned him the title of team captain as a sophomore.
Red also served as a Student Dormitory Proctor for 3 years and was a member of the Debate Club. Part of his time was spent on Colby’s original campus, but he graduated in 1950 as an administrative science major from Mayflower Hill. Beyond all those activities, perhaps Red’s greatest
accomplishment during his time at Colby was when he met and eventually married Marcella LaVerdiere, who also graduated from Colby in 1953.
Red and Marcie married on January 8, 1954 at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Waterville, Maine. Together they had six children: Lili Anne, Gregory, Daniel, Timothy, Julia (who died shortly after being born) and Kathleen. After a tenacious battle with cancer, Marcie predeceased Red in
1989, yet Red was determined to keep the family together. After years of spending many hours at his office at Boothby & Bartlett, Red refocused much of his energy on his family, continuing to host holidays at his home on Eaton Drive and picking out special gifts and cards for his children and 10 grandchildren.
Upon graduating from Colby, Red initially became a Field Representative for the Home Insurance Company, and traveled the entire state of Maine. During that time, Red lived as a boarder with an elderly woman in Fairfield, Hazel Sprague. The two quickly became dear friends, and Red and
his children continued to spend time with Mrs. Sprague throughout her life.
Red never got too far away from his Colby roots, spending the next five decades just down the hill selling insurance at Boothby & Bartlett Company. In 1951, Red was hired as an agent and became a Vice President for the company in 1971. Dan O’Halloran joined his father at Boothby &
Bartlett in 1986; Red continued working through early October, 2004, just weeks before his passing.
Red was tremendously well known and respected within the insurance industry; as such he served on the advisory board of many insurance companies. He was a Director for the Independent Insurance Agents Association of Maine for several years, and served as President in 1976. He earned
his CPCU designation (Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter) from the American Insurance Institute in 1974.
Red felt strongly about the Waterville community and remained actively engaged throughout his life. He served on the Waterville School Board and the Waterville Charter Commission, and he served as a director on many local boards, including: Mount St. Joseph, Waterville Sewerage
District, Waterville Savings and Loan Association (Director 1969-1995, Chairman of the Board 1987-1992), and Kennebec Savings Bank. Red was a life member of both the Lions Club and the Elks Club.
Red never forgot the special role that Colby played in his life; he and his family frequented Colby athletic and cultural events, class reunions, and Red remained actively involved in the Alumni Association. Red made significant contributions of his time, energy, and financial
support to the college, and in 1980, Red was honored as the Colby “C” Club Man of the Year “in recognition of the ongoing support of Colby athletics and the special, personal concern you and your entire family have shown to student athletes.” Red was given the Colby Brick Award in 1982, awarded annually to members of
the Colby family who have demonstrated outstanding loyalty to the College through consistent and dedicated service on its behalf.
Red’s commitment to youth, his appreciation for education, and his love of athletics made a profound impression on the people around him. His compassion, wit, work ethic and integrity will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. The consummate gentleman, Red’s
legacy lives on through his children, grandchildren and friends.
In addition to his dear wife, Marcie, Red was pre-deceased by his sisters Katherine O’Halloran and Mary O’Halloran Fournier, and by his brother, Robert O’Halloran. Red is survived by brothers James O’Halloran of Manchester, New Hampshire and Norman O’Halloran of Amherst, Maine.
Red is also survived by his five children and their families: Lili, Jack and Ashley Richmond of Portland Maine; Greg, Jessica, Kelly, Amy & Janie O’Halloran of Benton Maine; Dan, Jane, Charles and Olivia O’Halloran of Yarmouth Maine; Tim, Judi, Morgan, Danielle, and Christi
O’Halloran of Scarborough Maine and Kate O’Halloran, who returned home to Waterville last September to live with and care for her father. Red’s beloved dog, Fireball Katie, died peacefully on October 18, 2004, after 5 years of being his loyal and treasured companion.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 1st, at 11 a.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Waterville Maine, with the Rev Paul Dumais, celebrant. A reception for all of his friends will follow immediately at the church. A private burial will be held at Saint
Francis Cemetery in Waterville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in honor of Arthur “Red” O’Halloran, may be made to Mount Merici School Scholarship Fund, 152 Western Ave., Waterville, ME 04901.
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Job Mathias Hannah infant son of Jeffrey L.and Jennifer L. (Jurdak) Hannah of Canaan Maine went to be with the Lord on Saturday October 23, 2004 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor Maine. He was born in Bangor on September 18th, 2004. He is survived by his parents and
one brother, Alister L. Hannah all of Canaan. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Funeral services will be private.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Phyllis Bartley Hann, 78, of Shawmut Maine, passed away on Tuesday October 26th, 2004 at her home, with her daughter Judy, son-in-law Lynn and beloved grandson Spencer at her side.
Throughout her illness she was cared for at home by her devoted and loving family. Phyllis was born in Clinton, Maine on December 11th, 1925, to Lewis A. and Mollie (Burtt) Bartley.
She worked hard her entire life raising a wonderful family, and retired from a job she loved at Keyes Fiber in 1991.
She is survived by her son Danny Hann and his wife Sandy; two daughters Wanda Shibles and her husband Adam, and Judy Maheu and her husband Lynn, with whom she made her home.
She is also survived by grandchildren Danny Hann II, Jennifer Welch, Dawn Holt, Michael Hann, Nicole Kauppinen, Tia Collins, Spencer Maheu and Paul Hunter, and many great grandchildren, including Brandon and shane Kauppinen, who were especially dear to her heart; brother, Eldon
Bartley and wife, Emmerline, and a very special and devoted sister, Myrtle Johnson.
She was predeceased by her parents, brothers, Donald, Eddy, Floyd, and Lewie, sisters, Ina, Glenys, Cecile, Faye and Iva.
There will be no visiting hours. A private graveside service will be held for the family only.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to HealthReach Hospice, PO Box 1568, Waterville, Maine 04903, to whom we extend a special thanks for all their help and support. From her children, “All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother.”
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine
Michael Tony Arvayo, 58, of Jacksonville, Florida, and formerly of Clinton, Maine, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2004, at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida.
He was born in Bangor Maine on May 6, 1946, the son of Calos Arvayo, and Jeanett (Manzo) Lambert. He attended schools in Bangor.
On January 17, 1964, he entered the US Army serving during the Vietnam era. He was honorably discharged on January 16, 1970, with the rank of Private.
Michael enjoyed motorcycling, boating, and his vegetable garden.
He was predeceased by a son Michael L. Arvayo on June 1, 2002.
He is survived by his two daughters Michelle Arvayo of Vassalboro Maine, and Rebecca Basford of Portland Maine; his father Calos Arvayo and his wife Carmen of Mesa, Arizona; and his mother Jeanett Lambert and her husband Frank of Fairfield Maine; his granddaughter Kaylee Arvayo-Bicford of
Vassalboro; his siblings Rick Moony and his wife Theresa of Hampden Maine, Raymond Arvayo and his wife Rachel, Ernie Arvayo and his wife Rita, Caroline Johnson and her husband Allan, Xavier Arvayo and his wife Carol all of Arizona; and Amy Sanerville and her husband Scott on New Mexico; and many nieces, nephews, Aunts, Uncles,
Cousins, and friends.
A time of sharing of special memories with family and friends will be held on Wednesday, October 27th, 2004, at 7 pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Burial will be at a later date at Mount Hope Cemetery in Augusta Maine.
Ruth F. Roberts, 92, of Augusta Maine, died on October 18, 2004 at the Glenridge Nursing Facility in Augusta where she had been a resident for the past 14 months. Prior to that she had been a resident of Seton Village in Waterville Maine for more than 20
years.
She was born in Rockland Maine on August 12, 1912 a daughter of Charles and Mary (Dodge) Frazier. Ruth worked with her father in the greenhouse and dairy business in Winslow Maine during her early years. She attended Winslow schools, was a devoted attendee of the
Benton falls Congregational Church and always enjoyed her flowers and vegetable gardens wherever she lived.
She married Maurice L. Roberts on August 16, 1930. They enjoyed years of traveling, hunting, camping and fishing together. Ruth was employed at the Thayer Hospital for several years as a nurse’s aide and loved her work with the babies on the obstetric unit.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Collins of Seton Village in Waterville, Thelma Thomas and husband, John of Rangeley Maine, Stella Grard and husband, Hervey of Santo,Texas, seven grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren also
survive her.
She is predeceased by her husband, Maurice, her sisters, Vera and Doris and half brothers, Charles and Merrill.
At her request there will be no visiting hours and funeral services. She will be interred with her husband at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Waterville Area Humane Society Drummond Avenue Waterville Maine 04901.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Marion (Nanie) Boynton, 87, of Augusta Maine, died on October 15, 2004 at the Augusta Rehabilitation Center with members of her family by her side. She was born the second of seven children in Whitefield on April 15, 1917, a daughter of Leslie and Blanche
Lewis. Marion was a graduate of Erskine Academy, in 1935, where she was very active in basketball, theatre, and chorus. Soon after graduation, she married John W. (Grump) Boynton on August 22, 1936. They were married for 62 years.
She held a number of jobs throughout her working career. A few being chief operator for the China Telephone Company, tax collector and treasurer for the town of China, substitute teaching and bus driving for the China elementary School. She worked for Depositor’s
Trust Company, where she retired in 1976, she found great satisfaction working through the ranks of banking. She was most passionate and excited about her role as the reconciler for Key Bank during the setup of the first computerized banking system in Maine in 1968. Marion and John loved to travel , spending many
winters in Florida and Idaho and summers at Three Mile Pond.
Marion organized the first children’s immunization clinic in South China in 1942. She attended Christ Church in Gardiner. She was a member of the Lily of the Valley Chapter No.#157, Order of Eastern Star, Weeks Mills, the Maine Farm Bureau, and the Pond Lilies, a
group of women that lived on China Lake who helped each other with various crafts. She was a basketball junkie, she and her sister, Geneva, followed the basketball careers of young girls from middle school, to college and onto the pros. Gardening and handiwork were her hobbies, making quilts was her passion. She
loved her family unconditionally and had a extraordinary bond with the babies
Marion was predeceased by her husband, John, and sons, Richard and Robert, one sister, Mabel and one brother, Leslie.
Survivors include her children, Jack W. Boynton (Gail Andrews) of West Gardiner, Shirley Boynton of Smithfield, Judith E. (Coe) Parker of Wilder, Idaho, Janet E. Pierce, Jane E. Boynton, and H. Bruce (Rhonda) Boynton all of Augusta as well as 15 grandchildren and 15
great grandchildren who all had a special place in their Nanie’s heart. Four sisters, survive her, Helen Lewis and Mary Bailey of Oregon, Geneva Ellis of Augusta, and Caroline Griswold of Washington state. Nanie leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, friends and extended family members.
Relatives and friends may visit Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road in Windsor Maine on Tuesday evening October 19th from 4-6pm. Burial Office and Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 11am on Wednesday October 20th, 2004 at Christ Church
Episcopal on the Gardiner Common. The Rev. Jacob Fles will officiate. Burial will take place at 3pm that afternoon at the Dyer Hill Cemetery in Windsor.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Girl’s Vachon Basketball Camp c/o Maine State Employees Credit Union Capital Street, Augusta, Maine 04330 or to a charity of ones choice.
Barbara Hester Bumps Fletcher, 87, of China, Maine passed away after a lengthy illness early Tuesday morning, October 12th, 2004 at Lakewood Continuing Care Center in Waterville Maine, where she had resided for the last weeks of her life. She was born in China, Maine on May
16, 1917, a daughter of the late Arvide and Susie (Martin) Bumps, one of a large and loving family of 12 brothers and sisters. She married Stanley C. Fletcher on November 25, 1935 in China, and they were married nearly 43 years before he passed away on September 17, 1977. She is predeceased by 6 brothers, Ardelle,
Carroll, Donald, Glendon, Bernard and Roy and 3 sisters, Marie James, Charlene Young, and Vivian Warner.
Barbara is survived by a son, Robert Fletcher and wife, Judy of China, two daughters, Shirley Fitzgerald and husband, Carlton of South China, and Joan Hammond and husband, Joseph of Rio Rico, AZ, and Hampton, NH. She is also survived by one brother, Maxwell Bumps and one sister,
Rachel Cunningham both of China. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren, Patricia Pratt and companion Julie of Rome, Fredrick Fitzgerald and companion Pat, Betsy Fitzgerald and Linda Clifford all of South China, Cathy Frisbie and husband, Trey of Waldoboro Maine, Betty Sularie and husband, Larry of Vassalboro Maine, David
Fletcher and companion Erica of Winslow Maine, Danny Fletcher and wife, Charlene of Pemaquid Maine, Robert Fletcher and companion Tom of Sidney Maine and Lori Devenport and husband Bret of Hampton, NH, also 13 great grandchildren, Bruce Fitzgerald, Derek and Jaimi Clifford, Heather and Justin Sularie, Vanessa and
Nathan Frisbie, Scott and Gina fletcher, Seth Fletcher, Kinsey and Taylor Devenport, and Jessica Murray, and 1 great great granddaughter, Jasmine Fletcher.
Barbara loved her family and especially enjoyed all of her 32 grandchildren. She was an avid reader and loved solving crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She loved to travel and she and her husband were avid campers and instilled a love of camping into their family. The highlight of the
past summer for Barbara was the reunion of the Bumps Family where 178 family members attended and Barbara was the oldest member present and also had the only 5 generation group in the family
At her request there will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held on Friday October 15th at 2pm at the Chadwick Hill Cemetery in South China, Maine with Rev. Ronald E. Morrell Sr. officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the China Rescue PO Box 6325 China Village, Maine 04926 c/o Sarah Dow.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor Maine
Florence M. Berube, 76, of Shawmut Maine, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, October 10th, 2004. She was predeceased by her husband, and best friend of 49 years, Jim. She was born on May 19, 1928 in
Fairfield, Maine, the daughter of Julian and Emeria Potelle.
She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1945.
Her career as a dedicated homemaker and loving mother enriched her children’s lives. She was a communicant of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield Maine. Florence was young at heart and had a wide range of interests, but her greatest pleasures came from enjoying
the simple things in life; spending time with her daughters and their families, visits from her brothers, and friends, reading, knitting, time on her porch, and her flower garden. She loved to talk about her faith and her grandchildren. She looked forward each Sunday to her excursions with her sister and nephew, and
also appointments with her special hairdresser who made house calls for her.
Florence is survived her three daughters who will miss her greatly, Deborah Combellick of Hallowell, Maine, Laurie Giles and husband Steven of Plymouth, Maine, and Lisa Wilson and husband, Robert of Corinna, Maine. She was a loving Mere-Mere to her six grandchildren, Lindsay,
Christa, Carly, Jonathan, Samuel, and Nathan. She is also survived by her sister, Jeanette Labbe of Waterville Maine, and two brothers, Romeo Potelle and wife, Theresa of Benton Maine and Albert Potelle of Fairfield as well as many nieces, nephews and their families.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday October 13th, from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine. Private graveside gathering will take place on Thursday at 11am at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Waterville.
Rita H. Darling, 74, of Skowhegan Maine, and formerly of the Vassalboro and Winslow Maine area, passed away on Monday, October 4th, 2004, at Redington-Fairview General hospital in Skowhegan.
She was born in Worcester, MA., on January 16th, 1930, the daughter of the late Theodore and Lydia (Levesque) Leslie.
She attended schools in Worcester, MA. She attended the Church of Nazarene in Fairfield Maine.
She enjoyed making table cloths, bowling, and loved dancing.
She was predeceased by a sister Blanche Pelletier.
She is survived by two daughters Donna Kaczkowsky of Chesapeake, Virginia, and Ellen Dube of Poland Maine; two brothers Francis Leslie of California, and Paul Leslie of Massachusetts; and four grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, cousin, and friends.
There will be no visiting hours or funeral services at her request.
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Floyd A. Harkins, Jr., 63, of Clinton Maine, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 6, 2004, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Monarda, Maine on August 25, 1941, the son of Floyd A. Harkins, Sr., and Glenda (Osnoe) Harkins.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Tammy L. Harkins of Clinton; his five children Scott Adam Harkins and his wife Heidi and their children Adam, Drew, and Nicholas of Florida, Floyd A. Harkins, III, and his wife Amy and their children Cameron, and Chase of Albion Maine, Lynwood Harkins and his fiancée Linda Cashman of
Albion Maine, Kristie (Harkins) Kinard and her husband Rob and their children Austen and Hanna of Florida, Justin James Harkins and his fiancée Kelly Johnson and their child Cooper of Clinton; his mother Glenda Campbell of Clinton; three sisters Judith Murchison, Lucille Folster, and Sandra Plourde; and several nieces, nephews,
cousins, and friends.
He was predeceased by his father Floyd A. Harkins, Sr.; two brothers Joseph Paul Harkins, and Hilary Norman Harkins; and his step-father James Campbell.
On January 11, 1962, he entered the United States Navy, and was honorably discharged with a Good Conduct Medal on May 10, 1966
He was employed by the Department of Labor as a systems analyst for 24 years.
Floyd was an avid fisherman, Red Sox fan, and enjoyed playing cribbage. He also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours.
A private graveside service will be held at Maplegrove Cemetery in Albion Maine at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, Fairfield Maine.
Ivan D. Crosby, 80, of Bingham Maine, passed away at his home on Tuesday October 5th, 2004. He was born in Albion Maine on October 11th, 1923, a son of Robert and Edna (Gerald) Crosby.
He served his country in the US Army during WWII.. In his early years he was employed by various construction companies in the central Maine area. In his later years he worked as a security guard at the Moscow Radar Station. He enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Florence (Albert) Crosby of Bingham, two step daughters, Vickie Allen and her husband, Clifford of Lagrange, Leona Pullyard and her husband, Jeff of Milo, two brothers in law, Wayne Albert of Clinton Maine and Leonard Albert and his wife, Patricia of
Tennessee, four grandchildren, Wayne Coro, Sara Philbrick, Nathan Doore and Shawn Pullyard as well as nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday October 14th at 11am at the Greenlawn Rest Cemetery in Clinton Maine with Pastor Rodney Williams officiating and Leonard Albert assisting.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Madeline B. Reid, 79, of Skowhegan, died Saturday, October 2, 2004, at Woodlawn Rehab & Nursing Center in Skowhegan Maine.
She was born September 23, 1925, in Waterville, a daughter of William and Aretha (Moore) Chase.
She graduated from Lawrence High School in Fairfield in 1943. She was employed as a secretary by Keyes in the 1940s and by Colby College in Waterville as secretary to the treasurer in the 1950s and 60s. She enjoyed astrology, painting, writing poetry and romance novels, singing, playing the piano,
gardening, and acting in local theatre productions.
She was predeceased by her husband, Dean A. Reid, who died October 27, 2000. They were married September 22, 1946. On December 6, 1985 she wrote him this poem:
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| To: My Beautiful Rose - Dean |
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| If I should go before you |
| To the other world abide, |
| Please cultivate our roses |
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Until you're at my side. |
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| Each rose which blooms would represent |
| Our love which grew and flourished, |
| Through sun and wind, |
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Though rain and strife, |
| 'til this old world should perish. |
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| Someday you'll cross the cham |
| To the mysterious other land, |
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Please bring along
a rosebud |
| To place within my hand. |
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| I LOVE YOU MY DARLING |
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She is survived by her son, Stephen A. Reid, of South Salem, New York and her daughter, Edith S. (Edy Sue) Tibbets of Vassalboro; her grandchildren Starr L. McDaniel of Oakland, Chad A. Beane of Fairfield, and Katrina N. Ramos of Waterville; her great-grandchildren Issac A., Kayla J., Garytt L., Aislinn
S., and Leighara G. McDaniel all of Oakland; her sister Edith C. Saunders and her brother William Chase both of Winston Salem, North Carolina; and her nieces and nephews.
A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, October 6th 2004, from 7 to 8:30 pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home 107 Main Street Fairfield Maine, where friends and family can share conversation of memories of Mrs. Reid. Burial will be private at Maplewood Cemetery in Fairfield Maine.
Ruth S. Jones, 102, formerly of South China Maine and a longtime resident of Mablehead, MA; died on Friday October 1, 2004 at the age of 102 years old at the Hunt Nursing & Retirement Home in Danvers, MA.
She was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, on April 21, 1902, a daughter of Harvey Newell Smith and Nina Malone Smith. She moved to this country when she was a young child.
She lived for several years in South China, Maine where she and her late husband, Francis Hoxie Jones operated a farm. After her husband’s death she moved to Marblehead, MA, where she worked at the High School as a secretary until her retirement in 1972.
She was a parishioner of St. Michael’s Church in Marblehead and was a member of the Massachusetts Mayflower Society, the Lily of the Valley Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Boynton-Webber Post, American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by a nephew, Richard N. Smith
of Piscataway, NJ, and two nieces, Gwyneth Jensen of Deltona, Fl and Pamela Low of New London, NH..
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday October 6th at 9am, at the Dirigo Corner Cemetery, South China Maine with Pastor James Ferrone officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor, Maine
September 2004
Stephen (Steve) T. Knight, 44 of Winslow Maine, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 30, 2004 at Maine General Medical Center-Thayer Unit in Waterville Maine. Steve was born on October 21, 1959 in New Jersey, a son of Nathaniel and Alice (Erskine) Knight and grew
up in Winslow. He graduated from Winslow High School in 1978.
Steve worked for a very good friend, Mike Willette of Willette Construction Company for the past 7 years where he had been employed as a heavy machine operator. He really looked forward to all the weekend projects with the guys. He enjoyed camping, fishing, snowmobiling and
going up north. Steve lived his life to the fullest. He will be remembered by many wonderful friends.
Steve is predeceased by his father, Nathaniel (Sandy) Knight. He is survived by his mother, Alice (Beverly) Knight and her companion of 15 years, Frank Kent of Winslow, brother, Dusty and sister, Treasuer, 2 nephews, Chris and Adam, and many aunts and uncles.
Visiting hours will be on Friday October 8th 2004 from 6-8pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine. Steve will be laid to rest on Saturday October 9th 2004 at the Howard Cemetery, Augusta Road, Winslow Maine at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Alice Beverly Knight, 329 Bassett Road Winslow, Maine 04901.
Gloria J. Laveway, 75, of Winslow Maine, died on Thursday September 30th, 2004 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland Maine. She was born on March 24, 1929, in Dover Foxcroft Maine, a daughter of Stanley J. and Ruth (Hatfield) Wiley.
She graduated from MCI in Pittsfield Maine. She was employed for a number of years by the New England Telephone Company. She enjoyed relaxing at the family camp on Moosehead Lake. She was an avid Bridge and Cribbage player who enjoyed life and will be remembered by many good
friends.
She is predeceased by her husband, Fredrick Laveway, who died on May 17, 2000.
She is survived by one son, Peter and wife, Janine and their children, Lindsey and Kathleen of Belfast Maine, daughter, Suzanne and husband, Michael and their children, Anthony and Dominic of Portland Maine, stepson, Michael and wife Pat and their children Ian and Michelle and
great grandchildren Jared and Gabriel all of Montana. Sister Kay Hanson and her husband Dick of Winthrop Maine, brother in law Donald Laveway and his wife, Delores of Ashland Maine, sister in law, Bernice Laveway of Presque Isle Maine, sister in law, Christina Laveway of Houlton Maine and many nieces and nephews.
She will also be remembered by her companion James Veilleux who thought of her as his special Miss Daisey.
Visiting hours will be on Sunday, October 3rd, from 4-7pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 4th, at 11am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Winslow Maine. Committal prayers will
be recited on Wednesday, October 6th, at 1pm at the Chapel of the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive in Augusta Maine.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Randal C. Newton, of Fairfield Maine, died on September 28th, 2004 at Inland Hospital in Waterville Maine. He was born on June 25th, 1957 in Portland Maine, the son of Carlton and Beverly (Norton) Newton. He grew up in Pittsfield, Maine and graduated from MCI in 1975. He
went on to Maine Maritime Academy graduating in 1980 as a Licensed U.S. Merchant Marine Officer 3rd Assistant Engineer, specializing in Steam and Motor Vessels. He worked as a Merchant Marine for 12 years traveling to many parts of the world. For the last 8 years he worked for the Physical Plant Department
at Colby College in Waterville Maine.
Randy was predeceased this year by his sister, Rhonda Newton. He is also predeceased by his father Carlton E. Newton and his grandparents Calvin and Marjorie (Briggs) Norton and Wilbur and Ellen (DeCoster) Newton.
He leaves behind some very special friends, also his mother, Beverly Newton, of Pittsfield, his uncle Roderic Newton of Turner Maine, many cousins as well as his Colby co-workers and neighbors.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 5th at 11am in the Lorimer Chapel, Colby College Waterville, Maine, with Rev. Ronald E. Morrell, Sr., officiating. Burial will be at 3pm following the service at Bear Pond Cemetery, Route 19, Turner, Maine.
Donations may be made in his memory for the Research of the disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS our Lou Gerhig’s Disease) to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dr. Anthony Amato’s Research, Randal Newton Memorial, Checks should be made payable to Brigham and Women's Hospital
and should reference Anthony Amato, M.D. - ALS Research.
Mailing Address: Development Office
Attn: Cynthia Campbell
Brigham & Women's Hospital
116 Huntington Avenue - 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
Donations may also be made to the Fairfield Fire and Rescue, 15 Lawrence Avenue, Fairfield, Maine 04937.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, Maine.
Christine A. Bessey, 83, of Albion Maine, passed away on Thursday morning, September 23, 2004, at a Waterville Maine Hospital.
She was born in Albion on October 8, 1920, a daughter of the late Charles C. and Mina G. (Tozier) Bessey.
She was a graduate of Besse High School, Albion Maine, class of 1939.
Christine was employed by Keyes Fiber Company in Waterville Maine for 40 years, and later was employed by the Kennebec County Sheriffs office for many years. She also was the animal control officer for the towns of Albion, China, Benton, and Freedom.
She was a member of the Albion Christian Church, was on the Board of Director’s for the Waterville Humane Society, was a member of the Sebasticook Riding Club, and the National Rifle Association.
Christine was an avid outdoor enthusiast, enjoying hunting, and fishing. She also enjoyed being involved with community activities.
Christine was a generous and caring neighbor, and friends to many members of her communities that she served.
She as predeceased by a sister Arlene G. Bessey.
Survivors include her brother Charles T. Bessey of Malden, MA.; a nephew Michael A. Bessey and his wife Christina, and grandnephews Joshua and Mattew Bessey all of Malden, MA.; a special cousin June C. Flye of Albion; and special care givers Josephine McLaughlin and Ingrid Stein,
R.N.
There will be no visiting hours.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 27th, at 2 pm at the Maplegrove Cemetery, Albion Maine, with the Rev. Timothy Murdoch officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 120 Drummond Ave., Waterville, Maine 04901.
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Teresa L. McKechnie died peacefully September 20, 2004, at an Augusta Maine hospital.
She was born in Fairfield Maine, Dec. 16, 1921, the elder child of Ira O. and Alta (Tupper) Knox. She attended Fairfield schools graduating with the Class of 1939 from Lawrence High School.
On November 20, 1951, Teresa Knox married Lewis E. McKechnie. Lewis died December, 28, 1978.
She is survived by a special friend, Reginald Paradis; a brother Howard of Fairfield; a niece, Linda McKechnie Graham and remembered fondly by a cousin, Jane Pratt of Auburn Maine and a sister and brother in law, Geneva and Earl Luce of Farmington Maine and a friend Caroline
Crowell.
Teresa and Lewis enjoyed building their own home together on the Green Road in Fairfield. She resided there until recently due to ill health.
Teresa was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed square dancing, country western dancing and traveling with her best friend Reggie. She was a 50 plus year member of the Victor Grange; a volunteer at Inland Hospital for 12 years; a member of RSVP; a member of the Fairfield United
Methodist Church and a volunteer a Muskie Center.
The friends of Teresa express with great appreciation the tireless hours given to Teresa by the staff at Glenridge Nursing Home and by her niece Linda Graham.
A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, September 23rd, 2004 at 1:00 pm at the Fairfield United Methodist Church, Route 201, Fairfield Maine, with the Rev. Kristen Bjorn officiating..
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen, 70 Pleasant Street, Waterville, Me 04901
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine
The Reverend Martha Kenoyer Lamb, age 77, died at Maine General Rehabilitation and Nursing Care at Glenridge in Augusta, Maine on Friday, September 17th, 2004 of natural causes.
Born in Iowa, the Reverend Lamb grew up in Windsor, Maine. She graduated as valedictorian from Erskine Academy. She taught elementary school in Aroostook County during WWII, and married Elliot E. Lamb from South China, Maine in 1945. After graduating
from Goddard College with a BA in 1971, she completed her Master’s of Divinity at Union Theological Seminary in New York City in 1980.
For many years, Reverend Lamb assisted the Reverend Clayton Miller of the Union United Methodist Church in East Northport, New York. After completing her Master’s of Divinity in 1980, she was ordained as an Elder of the United Methodist Church and served
as Pastor from 1980 to 1990 at the Trinity United Methodist Church of City Island, New York. She was then appointed Pastor of the United Methodist Church on Staten Island from 1990 until her retirement.
Reverend Lamb is survived by her six children: Sandra Grady and Kathryn Lamb of Maine, Robert Lamb and Gerald Lamb of New Jersey, Douglas Lamb and Jennifer O’Connell of New York. She is also survived by six of her brothers and sisters: Joseph Kenoyer of
South Carolina, Helen Kenoyer Mosher, Ruth Kenoyer Polley, John Kenoyer, Alice Kenoyer Probert, and Charles Sisson of Maine, as well as eleven grandchildren; and a sister in-law Geraldine Kenneally. She was predeceased by her parents Annie Berry and Henry Everet Kenoyer, and her brothers Jean, Wynn, Robert Kenoyer and
ex-husband Elliot Lamb.
Visiting hours will be held at the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home-Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor Maine, on Friday, September 24th, 2004 from 5:30pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral service
will be held at the South China Community Church, Jones Road, South China Maine, on Saturday, September 25th, 2004 at 10:00 am, followed by a burial in the Chadwick Hill Cemetery, South China Maine.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent in Reverend Lamb’s name to the Maine Alzheimer’s Association – Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster St., Portland, Maine 04101, or to the “Glenridge Patient Activities Fund,” 40 Glenridge Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road Windsor Maine.
Phyllis C. Hudson, 80, Benton Maine, died on Tuesday September 14, 2004 at MGMC- Thayer Unit in Waterville Maine.
She was born on March 21, 1924 in Skowhegan Maine, a daughter of Archie and Pearl Cromwell.
On March 31, 1951 she married John H. Hudson in Harmony Maine. For 30 years she owned and operated a beauty shop in Winslow Maine and Benton. She enjoyed off track horse racing as well as spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, John H. Hudson of Benton, her children, Timothy Hudson of Vassalboro Maine and Patricia Hudson of Waterville Maine, her five grandchildren, Holly, Marissa, Hannah, Amy and Amber and three great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 20th at 1pm at Maplewood Cemetery, Fairfield Maine.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Carol Ann Davis, 65, of Benton Maine, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2004, at a Waterville Maine hospital.
She was born in Benton Maine on December 14, 1938, a daughter of the late Harry and Gladys (Richards) Davis.
She attended schools in Fairfield Maine, graduating from Lawrence High School, class of 1956.
In her early years she was employed as a waitress at Greenlaw’s Restaurant in Fairfield Maine, and was also employed by other area restaurants. She was also a wonderful homemaker.
Carol Ann was baptized at Shawmut Chapel in Shawmut, and sang in the choir. Later she became a member of the First Baptist Church in Fairfield where she also sang in the choir.
Carol Ann loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren, Stevi-Lynn Davis, a student at the University of Maine at Farmington Maine and Ashley Davis, Benton Maine. She loved family gatherings, and other related gathering with friends, where she would often be singing country
music. For several years she sang with Sonny Perry and the Northern Stars Country Band and sang at many local events. She also sang at weddings, anniversary party’s, clubs, and at local nursing homes. She enjoyed being a local entertainer. She enjoyed traveling to the coast. She had an extended family that she
truly enjoyed being with and that was the Ames family.
Carol Ann as a young child attended Pine Tree Camp in Rome Maine, and later became a volunteer and enjoyed counseling other children there as well. She also enjoyed volunteering and singing at the Muskie Center in Waterville.
She was predeceased by a brother Douglas Davis; and two sisters Minnie Rodrigue, and Barbara Gilley; and a special Brother in-law Leland Gilley.
Survivors include her son Mark Davis and his wife Tammy of Benton; a daughter Laurie Davis of Benton; two grandchildren, Stevi-Lynn Davis, a student at the University of Maine at Farmington, and Ashley Davis of Benton; her six siblings Shirley Emery of Waterville, Betty Crommett of Fairfield, Lawrence Davis of Fairfield, William Davis and his wife Sheila of Oakland Maine, Dean Davis and his wife
Sandra of Shawmut, and June Ames and her husband Eddie of Fairfield; a special sister in-law Gail Davis of Fairfield, and sister in-law Susie Davis of Shawmut; a brother in-law Raymond Rodrigue of Waterville; and special friends Rita Low of Benton, and Sonny Perry of Waterville; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and
friends.
A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, September 16th, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm, at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, September 17th, at 11 am, at the First Baptist Church on Newhall Street in Fairfield
with the Rev. David Johnston officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pine Tree Camp, 125 John Roberts Road, South Portland, ME 04106.
John D. Clark, 83, of Clinton Maine, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2004, at a Waterville hospital.
He was born in Summerfield, N.B. Canada on July 14, 1921, the son of the late John D. and Catherine Clark.
On August 4, 1942, he married the former Crystal L. McKay, and together have shared 62 years of marriage.
On January 17, 1945, he entered the U.S. Army and served in Okinawa, and Japan. He was honorably discharged on August 20, 1946, with the rank of Private First Class.
He was a member of the American Legion in Unity serving as past commander. He was also a member of the Central Lodge #45, A.F. & A.M. in China Maine.
In his early years he owned and operated a dairy farm. Later, he became employed by Carter Milling in Fairfield Maine, and for more than 20 years he was employed by Ethan Allen now Pride manufacturing. He retired in 2001 at the age of 80.
He enjoyed tinkering around the house and being with his family.
He was predeceased by a son Carroll Clark in 1973; and three brothers George Clark, Ralph Green, and Carleton Green.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years Crystal L. Clark of Clinton Maine; two sons Larry Clark and his wife Soon of Billings, Montana, and Randy Clark and his wife Cindy of Clinton; three brothers Glenn Clark and his wife Vivian, Francis Clark, and Leslie Clark and his wife Carol all of
Albion Maine; two grandsons Kent Clark of New Hampshire, and Randy Clark, II, of Winslow Maine; two granddaughters Kristy Osborne of New Hampshire, and Tammy Mangan of Maryland; a step grandson Jonathan Tibbetts of Clinton; several great grandchildren; daughter in-law Helen Clark of Maryland, and a sister in-law Mary McKay of
Waterville Maine; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
There will be no visiting hours.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 14th, at 1 pm at Greenlawn Rest Cemetery in Clinton Maine.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Central Lodge # 45, Building Fund, Main Street, China Village, ME 04926.
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Florence Rebecca Turner Howe, 78, of Detroit Maine, passed away at her home on Friday September 3rd, 2004 after living with pancreatic cancer for more than two years.
Born May 3rd, 1926 in Palermo, Maine daughter of Preston and Vonnie Brann Turner.
She married George Howe on May 17, 1942 just two weeks after her 16th birthday and a few weeks prior to his joining the Army Air Force. On his return from WW II they moved to their home in Detroit where she lived the remainder of her life.
Her husband George in 1989, her parents, a daughter, Gale Ellen in 1949, brother Oral Brann and a sister Marcia Bedell predeceased Florence.
She survived by her children and grandchildren, Wallace and his wife Ginger, Tarentum PA, Richard of Detroit, Jerry and wife Debbie from Troy Maine, Sharon Curtis and husband Jerry, Gardiner, Grace Rackliff and husband Donald of Unity Maine. 10 grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren also survive her. She was looking forward too having a new great grandchild in March
Also surviving are sisters, Shirley Warren, Dexter Maine, Mary Gassick and husband Steve Farmingdale L.I, New York, Pauline Smith and husband Richard of New Hampshire, Sandra Salisbury and husband LaForest of Hartland Maine.
She also survived by special friend Clinton Piper of Troy, her life long “best” friend Geneva Basford of Detroit who was at here home when she died, and two former daughters-in-law, Linda Howe and Marion Howe who she always welcomed to her home and kept close to her heart.
She was a member of the Good Cheer Club of Detroit, American Legion Auxiliary in Pittsfield Maine, Troy Senior Citizen Group, and an active member of the Troy Methodist Church. She especially enjoyed the yearly class reunions held for students from “the one room school house” in
Troy.
She worked at shoe shops in Newport and Pittsfield as well as at a canning factory in Freedom, Maine.
Florence was known to be a second mother to many of the children in the neighborhood and they could always find an open door and something fresh from the oven when they stopped by. She was known for her baking talents and anyone who spent time at her home was hard pressed to pick a
favorite. Chocolate cream pie with filling “from scratch”, date crumbles, and yeast bread, baked beans, biscuits and soft molasses cookies were but a few of the favorites.
She will return to her home on route 220, 535 Troy Road in Detroit Maine on Monday September 6th, 2004, where a celebration of her life will be held from 12 Noon to 6pm. The family requests that you bring your favorite memories to share with others who loved her.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 7th at 1 pm. at the Lawry Brothers Memorial and Remembrance Centre (Unity Centre for the Performing Arts) 42 Depot Street Unity Maine
Per her request, please make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, One Main Topsham , Topsham, Maine 04086, as it is her wish that a cure be found for others who may develop cancer.
Roland J. Gurney, Sr., of Fairfield Maine, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, September 2, 2004, at 5:07 am at a Waterville Maine hospital.
Roland was born in Fairfield on March 18, 1920, the son of the late John and Flora (Cyr) Gurney.
Roland was a World War Two Veteran serving in Burma, India, and China. He was also a life time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 6924 in Fairfield.
He was predeceased by his son Robert A. Gurney; and seven brothers and a sister.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years Harriett Gurney; five children Maryann Campbell, John R. Gurney, Roland Gurney, Jr., Burtina Page, and Sueann Gurney; 19 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren; his sister Patricia Karaus, and two brothers Edmund Gurney
and Robert Gurney; and many nieces nephews, and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, September 4th, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine. Graveside services will be private
Grace D. Elkins, 91, of Thorndike Maine, passed away on Wednesday, September 1st, 2004, at a Waterville Maine nursing home.
She was born in Troy Maine on February 17, 1913, the daughter of Luther J. and Nellie M. (Hillman) Wingate.
She was a graduate of Freedom Academy in Freedom Maine. Later she married Clair B. Elkins, he passed away on February 27, 1967.
She was a lifetime member of the Troy Grange, enjoyed crafts, knitting and crocheting, and doing plastic canvas. She loved to be with her family especially all of her grandchildren
She was predeceased by a son Dennis B. Elkins, a daughter Doreen F. Wheeler; and two grandchildren Brent Elkins, and Elaine Wheeler.
She is survived by a daughter Joyce C. Cronk of Fairfield Maine; a daughter in-law Joyce Elkins of Thorndike; son in-law Robert Wheeler of Winslow Maine; two sisters in-law Glenys Elkins of Knox Maine, and Dell Ingraham of Thorndike; five grandchildren Paul Elkins, Carol Norris,
Janet Moxcey, Deborah Madruga, and Glenn Wheeler, and many great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, September 4th, from 10 am. until the time of the funeral service at 11 am. at Lawry Brothers Memorial and Remembrance Centre (Unity Centre for the Performing Arts) 42 Depot Street Unity Maine, with Randy Reynolds officiating. Burial will
follow at Rogers Cemetery in Troy Maine.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Oak Grove Activity Fund, 27 Cool Street, Waterville, ME 04901
August 2004
Robert E. Perry, Sr., 81, of Fairfield Maine, passed away on August 31, 2004 at Maine Medical Center in Portland Maine. Before retirement , Bob was a building contractor and has built many homes in the surrounding areas.
He was a WWII navy veteran and served on the USS Augusta. He is predeceased by his wife, Bernadette Julia.
He is survived by his three children, daughters, Brenda Kelly of Atlanta, GA, and Bette Gillum and her husband Tom of Pittsburgh, son, Robert and his wife, Dwenda of Clinton Maine and his wife, Dwen, one sister, Blanche Suttie of Waterville Maine, one brother, Bill Perry of Oakland Maine,
grandchildren, Brett Kelly, Rob Kelly, Erin Knight and Betsy Gillum. He also leaves a great granddaughter, Isabel Knight and companion of many years, Florence Scott as well as several nieces, nephews
Visiting hours will be on Friday September 3rd from 6-8pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main, Fairfield Maine. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday September 4th at 9am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield Maine, with Rev. Paul Dumais officiating.
Richard D. Hammond Sr., 66, of Rome Maine, died on Tuesday August 31, 2004 at his residence. He was born on March 3, 1938, in Billings, Montana. At birth he was adopted by Frank R. and Olga (Sanderson) Hammond.
He attended local schools in Montana and was proud of the fact that he had been a professional basketball coach with the CBA (Continental Basketball Association) with the Billings Volcano’s, in Billings Montana.
He served his country proudly in the Air Force from 1956 until 1959. He always had a special place in his heart for those in need. He will be remembered for the compassion, and guidance he provided to those veterans in need For 20 years he served as Director of the National Disaster Relief
Services. He was responsible for providing shelter, supplies, food, clothing and would travel cross country in a tractor trailer. Over the years he received several awards and citations for his work.
When his family was younger he enjoyed taking them fishing, and occasionally attempted the sport of golfing.
He is predeceased by his adoptive parents, his first wife, Kathleen M. Travers Hammond, two children, Frank R. Hammond and Kathleen E. Lefebvre.
He is survived by his birth mother, Isabel Rotoli. He is also survived by his wife, Sylvia A. Hammond, his children, Wanda J. Goudreau, Frederick R. Hammond, Cheryl A. Outlaw, Richard D. Hammond Jr., Christine S. Sweetser, Michael D.S. Hammond, Jamie C. Hammond, Rebecca L. Hammond, Rashelle
A. Hammond as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers, Dennis Rotoli, Gary Rotoli, Larry Rotoli, and Terry Rotoli.
Visiting hours will be on Friday, September 3rd from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 4th at 11am.
George P. Belden, 82, lifelong resident of Palermo Maine, died on Saturday August 28, 2004 at the Maine Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta Maine.
He was born on April 21, 1922, in Palermo, a son of Norman and Alice (Carter) Belden.
From 1942 until 1946 he served his country during WWII in the US Army he then served in the Korean Conflict in the Air Force from 1950 to 1951. On June 25, 1948 he married the former Lillian R. Bruso in China Village Maine. He was a 58 year member and actively involved with the Branch
Mills Maine Grange # 336 where he had served as Past Master and a member of their bowling team. He was a 27 year member of the East Kennebec Pomona Grange #25. He was a 60 year member of the Malcolm –Glidden American Legion Post # 163 in Palermo where he had served as Past Commander. He was actively involved in reactivating
the Boys Scout Troop #222 in Palermo where he served as the institutional representative. He was very proud of the fact that his family is one of the original settlers of the town. He retired from the West Lynn Creamery in Winslow Maine after 10 years of service.
He is predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Lillian R. Belden who died on April 16, 2002.
He is survived by his children, Michael J. Belden of Palermo, Thomas N. Belden of Liberty Maine, David P. Belden of Omaha, Nebraska, Susan D. Bolduc of Texas, five grandchildren, five step grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 1 step great grandchild as well as many nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Visiting hours will be on Wednesday September 1st from 7-9pm at the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor Maine. A graveside service will be held on Thursday September 2nd at 11am at the Smith Cemetery, Level Hill Road, Palermo Maine.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor Maine.
Phillip F. Wagner, 85, of Venice, Florida and formerly of South China, Maine died on Sunday August 22, 2004 in Venice, Florida. He was born on July 21, 1919, in Madison, Maine a son of Alvin and Bernice Wagner. He graduated from Madison Memorial High School in 1938. He was then
involved in the CCC’s (Civil Conservation Corp) before serving his country in the National Guard then in the US Army during WW II participating in the Pacific Theatre. After the war he attended and graduated from the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. In 1948 he married the former Dora Martin in Fairfield.
For 35 years he worked as an electrical engineer for Central Maine Power retiring in 1982. He was a member of the South China Boynton- Webber American Legion Post # 179 and the Veterans of Foreign War Macrillis-Rousseau Post # 8835 in Winslow.
He owned and operated a farm in South China producing Wagner’s Maple Syrup as well as Bees. He also produced high bush blueberries many people came to pick during the months of July and August. He also participated in the Maine Maple Syrup Sunday by opening the sugar house to visitors where
they would tour and have the opportunity of being served ice cream with warm maple syrup.
He and his wife, Carol moved to Venice Florida in 2002.
He is predeceased by his first wife, Dora Wagner who died in 1998, step son, Robert Lyon, three sisters, and two brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Carol (Lyon) Wagner, his children, Daniel Wagner of Higganum, CT, Phyllis Wagner of Old Lyme, CT, step daughter, Karen Crane of Venice, FL, sisters, Thelma Shaw of Orlando, FL, Helen Chamberlain of Clifton Springs, NY, brothers, Alvin Wagner of Readfield Maine,
Ralph Lester Wagner of St. Petersburg, Fl, Douglas Wagner of Hebron, CT, one granddaughter Trisha Grote of Cromwell, CT, 2 great grandchildren, Haley and Nathan Grote, as well as many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 3rd at 10am at the Fairfield Center Untied Methodist Church with Rev. Francis Merritt officiating. A Luncheon will follow in the Church Dining Room. Committal prayers will be recited at 1pm at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic
Center Drive in Augusta Maine.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Fairfield Center United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, c/o Marilyn Tozier, Treasurer, 62 Ohio Hill Road, Fairfield, Maine 04937, or to the Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster Street, Portland, Maine 04101.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield.
Mary Crosby Richardson Dubrow, 82, of Waterville Maine, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2004, at an Augusta Maine nursing home.
She was born in Benton Maine on July 17, 1922, the daughter of the late Rethel W. and Orpha I. (Barton) Crosby.
She was married to Herbert Dubrow. He passed away in 1995.
She was a homemaker for many years, and later was in employed by various insurance companies.
She enjoyed traveling, and on her 75th birthday she went to Alaska. She also loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed life to the fullest.
She was predeceased by four siblings who include Leonard, Bernice, Rethel, Jr., and Annie.
Survivors include her three children Rodney Richardson and his wife Sharon of Sharon, Vermont, Wesley Richardson and his wife Dorothy of Sidney Maine, and Donna Williams and her husband William on Seabrook, Texas; four siblings Clara Goggin of Randolph, Abbie Magee of Chelsea
Maine, Edward Crosby of Richmond Maine, and Betty Collar of Boca Raton, Florida; nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a great great grandson; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, August 31st, from 12 pm to 2pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street Fairfield Maine.
Clifton N. Glidden, 92, of Winslow Maine, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2004, at an Augusta nursing home.
He was born in Albion Maine, on July 20, 1912, the son of the late John N. and Minnie (Brann) Glidden. He attended schools in Winslow Maine, graduating from Winslow High School.
On December 24, 1931, he married the former Doris l. Hapworth, and together have shared 72 years.
Mr. Glidden was a foreman at Diamond Match International in Oakland Maine for many years before retiring in 1974.
He enjoyed watching the Winslow Black Raiders Football team in the fall, was an avid reader, and also enjoyed woodworking. He loved being with his family, and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years Doris L. Glidden of Winslow; his two sons Clifton N. Glidden, Jr., and his wife Sandra of Roseburg, OR., and William W. Glidden and his wife Lily of Winslow; grandchildren Clifton N. Glidden, III, Sherri Webb and her husband Mike, Mark
Glidden and his wife Sheryl, Doraine Wilson, and W. Jeffrey Glidden and wife Karla; six great grandchildren and a great great grandchild; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by a brother and a sister.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 1st, at 1100 am, at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, with Pastor Jamerson Disch officiating.
Phoebe Lang Grandshaw of Orange Connecticut, Unity, Maine and Fort Pierce, Florida.
She was the widow of Theodore E. Grandshaw, and mother of T.A. Grandshaw.
She died at her home on Friday, August 20, 2004.
Mrs. Grandshaw was an active alumna of East Haven High School class of 1942, a member of Connecticut Council of Catholic Women, member of NAEYC and member of the Garden Club of Waterville, Maine. Though an inactive
member of the Garden Club, she was most proud of her beautiful gardens in Unity.
She was the former co-owner of Cabbage Hill Country School, Woodbridge Connecticut until her retirement. She will be remembered by many children and parents as “Miss Phoebe”.
Phoebe was a very active parishioner of her St. Agnes Church, Pittsfield, Maine.
There will be no visiting hours.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 30, 2004, at 10 am at St. Agnes Church in Pittsfield, Maine. Burial will follow at Pond Cemetery in Unity, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to St. Agnes Parochial School, 6 Pine Street, Pittsfield, Maine 04967 or The Ronald McDonald House, 501 George Street, New Haven, Connecticut 06551 or The Ronald
McDonald House, P.O. Box 1629, Bangor, Maine 04401-1629.
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 42 Depot Street, Unity, Maine.
Mary Ann Leiby, 72, died on August 21, 2004 at Oak Grove Nursing Home in Waterville Maine. For many years, she had been a resident of Canaan Maine, on the Nelson Hill Road.
Mary Ann was born October 31, 1931, in Claymont, Delaware to Bernhart and Yetta Yerkie. She was the eldest of six children. Throughout her life Mary Ann enjoyed: being a mother, spending time with family and friends, gardening, cooking, reading, church related activities, and
doing puzzles. She was a longtime member of the Norridgewock Seventh Day Adventist Church where for years she was deeply involved with prayer chains and was known as a “prayer warrior” for the welfare of others.
Four children, three grandchildren, one great grandchild, three siblings, and many nieces, and nephews survive Mary Ann. Her four children are Mary Pat Leiby of Penbroke, Maine, Harry W. Leiby, Jr., of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Evelyn Clinedinst of Mount Jackson, Virginia, and
Elias Preston Leiby of Skowhegan, Maine. Her surviving grandchildren are Robert John Michael Zanotti of Essex, Maryland, Kristina Marie Zanotti and attendant of Yale Law School in Connecticut, and Eric Preston Leiby of Skowhegan, Maine; and sibling Doris Thompson of Camden, Delaware, Ernest Yerkie of Dover,
Delaware, and Edward Yerkie of Magnolia, Delaware.
Mary Ann was predeceased by her parents; her brother Billy Yerkie; her sister Barbara Gourley; and her niece Sara Mae Gourley.
The children of Mary Ann Leiby would like to give a special thanks to the following people for their support and kindness during her courageous battle with cancer. Sincere thanks to: Our sister Nancy Ellen Truman and her husband Mike Truman, Pat and Harry Leiby, Sr., the members
of the Norridgewock and Waterville Seventh Day Adventist Churches, Dr. Taddeo, the staff at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Thayer Unit; and the staff of Oak Grove Nursing Home, and to all those who have called and sent cards.
Mary Ann was a much-loved mother, grandmother, and friend. Her life was an inspiration to many. She found pleasure in the simple things of life and in helping others. She is now at peace, but those who love her will sorely miss her.
There will be a graveside service in honor of Mary Ann on August 25th, at 2 pm, at Walker Cemetery on the Tuttle Road in Canaan, Maine.
Everett Wyman Howard, 80, of Clinton Maine, died on Saturday August 21, 2004 at Maine General Medical –Thayer Unit in WatervilleMaine, after an extended illness. He was born on May 10, 1924 in Waterville Maine, a son of Clarence and Grace Howard. He was a graduate of Waterville High
School, Waterville, Maine.
He then enlisted in the US Army where he served his country during WWII.
He retired from the Skeland Woolen Mill in Clinton Maine. He was a lifetime member of the Fairfield Memorial VFW and the Grover – Hinckley American Legion Post in Fairfield Maine.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and his family and friends.
He is predeceased by his daughter, Dorothy May and his wife, Virginia (Milton) Howard.
He is survived and will be sadly missed by his children, Gerald Howard Sr., and wife, Judy of Clinton, Mary Williamson and husband, Kenneth of Clinton, Robert Howard and wife, Carole of Madison, Lewis Howard of Waterville Maine, Cindy Pease and husband Richard of Fairfield Maine, Melissa
Fitzpatrick and husband, Cole of Rockland, 3 step daughters, Rolena Davis, Linda VonOesen, and Regina St.Thomas, sister, Gladys Michaud of Vassalboro Maine, brother, Leonard Howard of Florida, ex wife, and soul mate, Louise Howard of Fairfield Center, 17 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson.
At his request there will be no visiting hours or funeral service.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Barbara E. Crummett, 72, of Somerville Maine, died on Friday August 20, 2004 at the Maine General Medical Center in Augusta Maine following a heart attack.
She was born in Somerville Maine on September 19, 1931 a daughter of George and Marion (Brann) Light. She attended schools in Somerville and Augusta graduating from Cony High School. On September 13, 1950 she married Orrin S. “Buddy” Crummett of Somerville. She retired from the
State after 20 years of service.
She was actively involved in the Somerville Community. Her membership and involvement range from 40 years with the Somerville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary where she has held many offices, the Somerville Days Committee and the Somerville Historical Society. She also
served as president of the Sand Hill Cemetery Association. She also enjoyed helping and organizing public suppers and charity events. She also enjoyed working in her garden, canning , making jams and jellies and freezing vegetables. She also enjoyed deer hunting with her husband and family.
She is predeceased by her father, George Light and step father, Phillip Brann and grandmother, Leola Emery.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Orrin S. “Buddy” Crummett of Somerville, her mother, Marion Brann of Randolph Maine one son, Howard Crummett and his wife, Bethany of Somerville, daughters Pauline Kibbin of Somerville and Darlene Crummett of Augusta Maine. She is also
survived by four grandsons, Joseph Kibbin of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jack Kibbin of China Maine, Joshua Crummett of Portland Maine, and Justin Crummett of Somerville, one great granddaughter, Jaylynn Kibbin, two brothers, Harold Light and his wife, Angie, and Carlton Light and his wife, Kay, several aunts, uncles,
nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday August 24th at 2:30pm at the Sand Hill Cemetery in Somerville with Rev. John Dancer officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Somerville Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Ernestine Peaslee, 910 Rockland Road, Somerville, Maine 04348 or to the Sand Hill Cemetery Association c/o Harold Brann, 470 East Shores Road, Palermo, Maine 04354.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor Maine
Marilyn M Abbott, 69, of Hancock Maine, died Thursday after a long illness.
She was born August 31, 1934 in Albion Maine, the daughter of Milton and Vivian (Glazier) McNally.
Marilyn attended schools in Vassalboro and Winslow Maine. Her career was that of a full time wife and mother. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker. She always spoke of her family as her jewels, and they were all she needed.
Watching the birds, the deer in her field, and playing with her kitty, were among her favorite pastimes. She also enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, gardening, quilting and crocheting.
She was predeceased by her husband of 39 years, Arthur F. Abbott. They lived as the 6th generation at the family homestead on the Abbott Road in Winslow for 36 years. She continued to live on part of the old farm for another 10 years until 2001.
She is survived by her son, Merle (Tim) Abbott and his wife, Sandy of Hancock, stepson, Kenneth Abbott and his wife, Nancy of Clinton Maine, and stepdaughter Geraldine Dixon of Clinton. Three grandsons, Joshua Abbott and his wife Jenny, Lukas Abbott and his wife Christina and their
daughter Makenzie Ruth, and Mark Abbott and his wife Gail, and their sons, Nathan and Benjamin.
Funeral arrangements are through Lawry Brothers Funeral Home in Fairfield. There will be a graveside service at McClintock Cemetery on the Nowell Road in Winslow, Sunday, August 29, 2004, at 2 PM
Gerald P. Nelson Sr., 56, a lifelong resident of Albion Maine, passed away at his home on Friday August, 20, 2004 following a brief illness. He was born on July 9, 1948, in Albion, a son of Paul S. and Erika D. (Kremser) Nelson.
He attended local schools including Bessie High School where he was an avid basketball player. In the 70’s he was a successful race car driver at Unity Raceway, Unity Maine as well as at Speedway 95 in Bangor Maine.
He enjoyed the outdoors which reflected on his work in the forest industry. His working career spanned many years as a self employed logger. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be missed by the many people he has touched.
He is predeceased by his wife, Joyce (Lee) Nelson who died on October 8, 1988, his parents, Paul S. Nelson who died on April 2, 2004 and his mother, Erika D. Nelson who died on January 25, 2004.
He is survived by his children, Karen Nelson of Clinton Maine, Gerald Nelson Jr., of Albion, Wendy Way of Bangor Maine and her husband, Scott, and Susan Nelson of Clinton Maine, his companion of 15 years, Glenna Rhoades of Albion and her children, Kenly Poulliot, Jr., Dean Poulliot
and David Poulliot and his wife, Vicky, one sister, Christa Bumps and her husband, Arvide, of China Maine, one brother, Steve Nelson and his wife, Sonia of Albion, grandchildren, Angela Thrasher of Clinton, Gerald Nelson III of Albion, Alex and Jared Proulx of Bangor, Tyler and Katelyn Gerow of Clinton and Kayla and
Stone Nelson of Freedom Maine, one great aunt, Marylynne Nelson Libby, cousin, Dale Carey, nieces and nephews, special niece, Heidi Fuller and special friends, Kenny Merrill and Dean Fuller.
Visiting hours will be on Sunday, August, 22nd from 7-9pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 23rd at 1pm at the China Baptist Church, China Maine with Pastor Ron Morrell officiating. Burial will follow
at Maple Grove Cemetery in Albion Maine.
Anna T. Arsenault, 58, of Clinton Maine, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2004, at her home in Clinton.
She was born in Farmington Maine on March 24, 1946, the daughter of the late Roland Grandmaison and Hilda (Rood) Gower.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting and ceramic’s, listening to Elvis and loved being with her family. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and friend.
She was predeceased by a son Ricky Goodrich on January 10, 1984; a sister Naomi Grandmaison; a brother Richard Grandmaison; her fiancée Larry Gilbert on December 23, 2001; and a niece Debra Lawrence.
She is survived by three daughters Michelle Waters and her husband Austin of Skowhegan, Kathleen Goodblood and her husband Todd of Burnham, and Kimberly Kapise and her husband Rick of New Hampshire; a sister Theresa Boudreau of Winslow; two brothers Roland Grandmaison of St. Albans,
and Theodore Grandmaison of Oakland; five grandchildren Nicole Johnson, and Joshua Johnson, Jessica Dodge, Heather Mea, and Cody Beauford; and a great granddaughter McKenzie Johnson.
There will be no visiting hours.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 18, at 1pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine with the Rev. Francis Merritt officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Canaan Maine.
Frederick Leroy Saban, 61 of the Bangor Road in Troy Maine, died peacefully Monday surrounded by his children on August 9, 2004 at Maine General Medical Center in Waterville, Maine after a brief illness. Prior to living in Troy, he was a long-term resident of Palermo and
Weeks Mills Maine.
Born in Palermo Maine on July 23, 1943, he was the son of Percy S. and Esther J. (Morang) Saban. He is survived by his fiancée Beverly (Seargent) Cole of Troy. Fred is also survived by his four sons Noel Brown and his wife, Alison Gingras, of Augusta Maine, Fred Saban, II of
Lewiston, Jim Saban and his wife, Amy of Whitefield and Michael Saban of Winslow and two daughters Kathi Fortin of Derry, New Hampshire and Sheri-Lynn Saban and her fiancé Kevin Sullivan, Greeeland, New Hampshire, 8 grandchildren Derek Brown, Meaghan Brown, Ashley Phelps, Brian Phelps, Cheslie Fortin, Elizabeth Fortin, Ericka
Saban-Smith, and Alana Furlong; sister-in-law Nancy Saban of Palermo and two nieces Esther Riley of Palermo and Ann Saban of China Maine. He is predeceased by his wife of 33 years Anne M. Saban and his brother Bernard D. Saban.
Fred’s life long passion was for anything mechanical most especially automotive and heavey equipment mechanics. In 1999 he retired from Maine Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Transport Services after 38 years. Since his retirement he has enjoyed driving truck,
relaxing at the lake and tinkering up his tractor. He was a member of the Weeks Mills Volunteer Fire Department for a number of years and served in the United States Army from 1965-1967.
Fred was a good father and an all around good guy who touched the lives of many with his smile, quick wit and willingness to help someone in need. The size of his heart and his exceptional patience made him a giant among men and he will be greatly missed by his family and
friends.
The family wishes to thank the medical staff of 3 North, most specifically nurses Rebecca, Heather S, Jody, and Christie and Dr. Ariel Anguiano, for their care and compassion.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Thursday August 12 from 7-9 pm for a time of visitation at the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road in Windsor Maine, where a memorial and celebration of his life will take place on Friday August 13 at 10am.
A private interment is planned.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Assoc. 112 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road,
Russell W. Taylor, 70, of Fairfield Maine, passed away on Saturday August 7, 2004 at the Maine Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta Maine. He was born on January 29, 1934 in Fairfield Center, a son of Gardner and Nora (O’Neil) Taylor. He attended school and earned his GED from Lawrence
High School in Fairfield.
He was a 50 year member of the Victor Grange in Fairfield Center. He was also a veteran having served in the US Air Force during the Korean War from 1952-1956. He had been employed by the Harris Bakery in Waterville and retired from the former Keyes Fibre Company after 31 years of service
having worked at the Shawmut Plant as well as the plant in Waterville Maine.
He was a lifetime member of the VFW Fairfield Memorial Post #6924. He was also a member of the Emerson Lane American Legion Post in Richmond. He served as Past Commander of the VFW Post in Fairfield as well as District Commander. He served in many various chairmanships in the Dept until
he was taken ill. He also enjoyed volunteering his time at Togus and the Veterans Home. He was also Grand Commander in M.O.C. and supreme district commander of the M.O.C. (Military Order of the Cooties).
He is predeceased by his parents as well as two brothers, Harry Neal Taylor, Raymond S. Taylor, one sister, Ethel Corson.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Elizabeth Betty (Frost) Taylor of Fairfield, his children, Debra and her husband, Robert Leonard of Benton Maine, Vicki and her husband, Richard Eastman of Fairfield, Dana Young and his wife, Michelle of Detroit, Lois and her husband, Raymond Dyer of
Vassalboro Maine, and Keith Young and his wife, Elaine of Waterville Maine, brothers, Ernest L. Taylor of Fairfield Center, Clyde L. Taylor and his wife, Jeannette of Scarborough Maine, sisters, Margret T. Furbush of Boothbay Harbor Maine, Alma T. Brown of China Village Maine and Ila T. Mowsesian and her husband, Richard of
Austin, Texas, 11 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, one great great grandson and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be on Monday August 9 from 7-9pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine. Burial will take place at the New Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, Maine
William Sidney Longley, 70, of Waterville Maine, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2004 at Maine Medical Center in Portland Maine
He was born February 1st, 1934 in Waterville Maine, the son of the late Sidney T. and Hazel (Frost) Longley. He graduated from Waterville High School in 1952. Later in life, he enjoyed geology and archeology courses at the University of Maine at Farmington
William leaves his wife of 47 years, Glennys (Merz); a son, Bruce Longley, and his wife, Ubon, and their children, Mot, Mee and Man Thongdeenok, and Mitchell Longley of Vilonia, AR; a daughter Sharon Fraser and her husband Harry Fraser and their children, Chad and Courtney Colford,
and Jacob and Ben Fraser of Winslow Maine; and a sister-in-law, Ottina Paduan and her son Christopher.
He worked for the Maine Department of Transportation as a highway engineer – technician for over 40 years, retiring in 1994.
He was past Master of Waterville Lodge #33, past High Priest of Teconnet Chapter, a member of Saint Omer Commandery, and a past Illustrious Master of Mt Lebanon Council.
William “Bill” enjoyed serving the Water–Oak Gem and Mineral society as president and several other offices for many years. He was newsletter editor of Rocky Road for over twenty years and was a member of the EFMLS Bulletin Editors
Decade Club. He has also served as president of the Maine Mineral and Gem Clubs. He was honored to be a Region 1 Vice-President for the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies, and was recently elected as 1st vice president of the EFMLS.
Bill bowled in numerous leagues and worked on the KVBA City and Senior Bowling Assoc. tournaments for fourteen years. He was a director of the Kennebec Valley Bowling Assoc. and was elected to the KVBA Hall of Fame in 1997.
He took great pleasure in his Bassett Hounds and enjoyed visiting dog shows with his best friend Ellery Borow.
Visiting hours will be from 7 to 9 pm Thursday, Aug 5th at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield Maine, where a memorial service will be held at 11 am Friday, Aug. 6th, with Rev. Ron Morrell officiating. Burial will take place privately at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish, may make a contribution to the Newry Mineral Park, c/o Maine Geological Society, 22 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0022.
Sherril E. Sutter, 61, of the Windsor Neck Road, Windsor Maine, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2004, at Maine General, Augusta Campus.
She was born in Charleston, South Carolina on January 26, 1943, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary C. (Culp) Wegmann. She attended schools in New Jersey, graduating from Mount Ephrim in New Jersey.
She married Bertram J. Sutter, Jr., on October 28, 1961, in Audubon, New Jersey. He passed away on March 29, 1996.
She was employed at Hearing Health Care Associates in medical transcriptions in Augusta Maine for the last 3 years.
She was an avid reader, enjoyed playing Beano, and doing arts and crafts. She also enjoyed being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a great cook, a wonderful mother, and grandmother. She loved family gatherings especially around the holidays.
Surviving are his son Bertram J. Sutter, III, and his wife Gloria, and their children Seth, Heather, and Torri all of Windsor; his daughters Deborah M. Foster and her husband Jeryl and their children Wendy, Andrew, Garrett, Jordan, and Joshua all of San Antonio, Texas, Denise Estes
and her husband Shannon, and their children Nickol and Lyndsey all of Waterville Maine, and Kellie Lucier and her husband Roy, and their children Shawna, Shiloh, Cody, and Dylan all of Somerville Maine; her three sisters Mary Evans and Peggy Ganzel of New Jersey, and Linda Thomas of Tennesse; and a brother Russel
Wegmann of Texas; a brother in-law Richard A. Sutter, Sr., of South China Maine; a sister in-law Barbara Tounge of South China; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, August 4, from 2-4 and 6-8p.m. at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home-Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor Maine, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. of Thursday, August 5. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery in Windsor
Maine.
Those who desire, contributions in her memory may be made the American Cancer Society, Maine Division, 1 Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086
July 2004
Paul Gardiner Davis, 73, of South China Maine, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2004, at Maine General Medical Center -Thayer Campus in Waterville Maine.
He was born in Waltham, Massachusetts on February 1, 1931, the son of Robert L. Davis Sr. and Hazel (Martin) Studholme. He was a graduate of Erskine Academy in 1949.
After graduation, he entered the United States Air Force, and served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Boynton-Webber Post No. 179, American Legion, South China.
He was a self-employed Safety Valve Technician for many years.
He enjoyed gardening, reading, sports, and was an avid Red Sox fan.
He was predeceased by his parents; a brother Richard Davis; and a sister Priscilla Davis Boggs.
He is survived by his brother Robert L. Davis, Jr., and his wife Mary of Palermo Maine; a half brother Richard Studholme and his wife Monique of Edgecomb Maine; and a half sister Beverly Simmons and her husband David of Dublin, California; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, August 3rd, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home-Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor, Maine. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 4th, at the New Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta Maine
Lionel Joseph Fortin, a proud man residing at 30 Military Avenue in Fairfield Maine, passed at 54 to the good graces of God at Maine General Medical Center, Thayer Unit, Waterville a few hours after sunrise on a beautiful day, Friday, July 30, 2004. The memory of his loving
spirit, hard work ethic and self-sacrifice will live on with us forever. He was blessed with so much.
Nel was born June 13, 1950 in Waterville Maine. He is the eldest of two sons raised by Fern and Irene (Dugal) Fortin, with whom Nel joined with the Lord. Nel was comforted and thankful to have a loving family through his marriage to Beverly with daughter Star and husband Scott Evers of Fairfield, and son Rick and wife Karen Ross
of Waterville, and daughter Brandy Ross of Fairfield, and with three loving granddaughters Felicia, Brooke and Jenna.
Nel’s younger brother Richard lives in North Yarmouth, Maine with his wife Anne and two wonderful sons, Adam and Benjamin. We are very sad that he has left us at such a young age.
After Winslow High School, Nel enlisted into the service and served four years with the US navy. He completed his service on the USS Mullinnix with a tour in Vietnam. His military records show the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and Bronze Star with
reenlistment. At his peer reviews for advancement, Nel was described: ‘most promising seaman, has leadership qualities, productive, reliable, very well-liked, fine example for others to follow, respectful of others, great pride in his appearance, always a clean, neat, Navy uniform.’ After his service in the war, securing steady
work was difficult, yet Nel worked very hard at every opportunity to earn a living and support those he loved. He was a strong supporter of veterans throughout his life. He served many years as Post Commander and in other capacities at the Forest J. Pare VFW Post 1285 in Waterville. We salute you Nel for your constant devotion
and care for others!
At home, Nel was a great cook, loved cats, devoted Red Sox fan, always wanted to help and enjoyed the company of others, and seemed to have an incredible memory for details of people and past events. He carried a loving heart as big as his Mom did.
No pre-service visitation is planned. A graveside memorial service will be held at the New Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Mount Vernon Road in Augusta on Tuesday, August 3 at 1:00 PM. A procession to the cemetery will begin from Lawry Brothers Funeral Home located at 107 Main Street in Fairfield beginning at 12 noon. A
gathering will be held at Waterville VFW Post 1285 following the service. Flowers can be sent to Lawry Brothers Funeral Home before 12 noon on Tuesday. Family, friends, and your prayers are welcome for we have lost a good man from this earth.
Lawrence "Larry" A. Oberlander, 69, of Vassalboro Maine, died at Maine Medical Center in Portland Mainr on Saturday, July 24, 2004, with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He left this world as he lived in it: on his terms, conscious of God, fearless
of death and very much at peace.
He was born in Boston, Mass., on July 11, 1935, a son of Walter Valentine and Eileen C. (Earner) Oberlander.
He was educated in Boston public schools and was a 1956 graduate of the University of Massachusetts Stockbridge School of Agriculture with a degree in applied forestry. Larry dedicated 38 years of his working life to the Maine Forest Service, the Highway Commission and the Maine Department of Conservation,
retiring in 1995. A source of particular pride was his management of the Maine State Rest Area program throughout the 1960s, '70s and '80s for traveling families to enjoy, as well as planning and construction of the Department of Conservation's highly successful boat-launch facility program. Great professional contentment and
personal enrichment were gained through his close relationship with co-workers and project crews around the state.
He also served his country loyally for 23 years, beginning in 1958 as an infantryman in Korea, reservist and National Guardsman before his retirement in 1995. His attention to duty, detail and efficiency allowed him to advance to the rank of staff sergeant and to receive commendation medals while on active
duty.
He was a communicant of St. Bridget's Catholic Church and active in the community as a Little League baseball coach, Pack 410 Cubmaster, Webelos leader, town of Vassalboro Planning Board member, state plumbing inspector, and CCD teacher along with wife Priscilla for 22 years. Wife, children, home atmosphere,
and traveling with "the gang" to spots around the state or Boston or the Cape were sources of contentment and happiness. Larry enjoyed landscaping and gardening, putting considerable time into both as an expression of his appreciation of nature's beauty and bounty. A knowledgeable woodsman, he freely shared his knowledge with
others and had a strong commitment to the wise use of our natural resources. Larry himself was an outstanding athlete throughout his life and an exceptional high-school referee in his later years, regularly officiating Class A games. He was extremely proud of his eight grandchildren, all of whom are excellent students and
accomplished athletes, following in his footsteps. Larry married Priscilla Mae Mason on Aug. 8, 1962, at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in North Vassalboro. He is survived by three children, Michael and his wife, Nicole, of Lewiston, Rachael Baril and husband Phil of Mechanic Falls, and Matthew of Los Angeles, Calif.; one foster
son, Joseph H. Mason and wife Cheryl of China; three sisters, Eleanor Monahan of Lexington, Mass., Ann Welsh of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Elaine Davidson of Boston, Mass.; companion Jean Cummins of Searsport; and grandchildren Philip Jr., Ryan, Jennifer, Nathan, Dustin, Devin, Celina and Calvin. He was predeceased by both parents in
1984, brother Walter P. Oberlander in 1977 and loving wife Priscilla on May 26, 2000.
In lieu of flowers, Larry asked that contributions be made to: Vassalboro Public Library, Bog Road, East Vassalboro, ME 04989.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in North Vassalboro, with the Rev. Joseph Cahill officiating. Committal prayers and burial will follow at Cross Hill Cemetery in Vassalboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Lawry Brothers
Funeral Home, Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor, ME 04363.
Leo S. DeRaps of Benton Maine, went to be with the Lord on Saturday July 24, 2004.
Leo was born in Waterville Maine, January 17, 1938, the eldest son of the late Leo E. and Martha (Muzeroll) DeRaps. He was a 1956 graduate of Winslow High School.
Leo retired from Keyes Fibre Engineering Department in 1993 after more than 30 years of service.
He also spent many years working at LaVerdiere’s Drug store on Main Street in Waterville.
Leo was an avid stamp collector, and a longtime member of the Waterville stamp club. He was also a member of the Benton grange.
Leo was happiest when volunteering at Maine General Medical Center, Thayer Unit information desk and doing the "red jacket children tours" through the hospital. He was a volunteer for hospice. He also volunteered his time going to Togus to pick up food for the Fairfield Interfaith Food Pantry.
Leo enjoyed fishing and taking people for boat rides at his camp on Snow Pond , going camping, taking trips to the coast for lobster, dining out with the girls from the office, and spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed teaching his grandson how to fish, ride a bike and put
things together.
Leo spent many hours at the Winslow roller skating rink and enjoyed roller skating and ice skating in his younger years.
He always had a joke to tell and made time to talk to people.
Leo was loved by everyone who knew him. His zest for life and will to live was an inspiration to us all. He showed us humor, courage, strength and wisdom. He always looked at the bright side of life.
In addition to his parents, Leo was predeceased by his first wife Janelle (Dumont) DeRaps in 1974.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years Lois, his daughters Brenda Bates and her husband Rusty of Clinton Maine, Jill DeRaps and her friend Trad Dart of Waterville Maine, grandson & best buddy Kevin S. Miller and Kevin’s friend Lindsay Rowell of Fairfield Maine, His sister Elizabeth and her husband
Roland Tuttle of Winslow Maine, His brother Gerard and his wife Kim of Brookline, NH, a special cousin who was more like a brother Peter Muzeroll and his wife Charlotte of Marlboro, CT. A special step son Richard Revels of Wilmington, NC., Many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews.
Leo was a firm believer in the transplant and organ donation process, after being on dialysis for 5 yrs. and receiving a new kidney in November of 2001 which gave him back his life.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, July 27, and Wednesday, July 28, from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. at the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 29, at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on High Street in
Fairfield, with the Rev. Richard St. Cyr, Celebrant. Burial will follow at Brown Cemetery in Benton.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to may make a memorial contribution in Leo’s name to the National Kidney foundation of Maine, P.O. Box 1134, 630 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04104 or Health Reach Hospice P.O. Box 829. Waterville, ME 04903-0829 or the local dialysis unit at Maine General Medical
Center North Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Margaret P. Andrews, 79, of Waterville Maine, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2004, at the Oak Grove Living & Rehabilitation Center in Waterville.
She was born in Waterville Sept. 2, 1924, a daughter of Clarence and Mavis (Willey) Proctor. Mrs. Andrews was a graduate of Waterville High School as well as Thomas College. She worked as a bank teller at Federal Trust Company of Waterville for many years. She was also the arts and crafts director at
the YMCA Camp Tracey for 15 years. She retired in 1990 from the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church in Waterville, where she had served as secretary for 17 years. On Aug. 31, 1947, she married George R. Andrews at the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church in Waterville.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, George R. Andrews, of Waterville; two sons, Scott A. Andrews of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Charles E. Andrews of Oakland Maine; one sister, Marilyn Henry; two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Amanda Andrews of Oakland.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, at Pleasant Street United Methodist Church in Waterville Maine, with the Rev. Anna Beach officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Pleasant Street United Methodist Memorial Fund, 61 Pleasant St., Waterville, ME 04901, or to the Muskie Center, 38 Gold St., Waterville, ME 04901.
Arrangements are under the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield, ME 04937.
Erma A. Lorette, 84, of Clinton Maine, passed away on Thursday July 22, 2004 at Maine General Medical Center in Waterville Maine. She was born in Howland, Maine on April 27, 1920, a daughter of Preston and Laura (Walsh) Perkins. She graduated from Monroe High School
She lived for the Lord and going to church where she had been a long time member of the Mutton Lane Meeting House in Clinton. She enjoyed her gardens and playing scrabble.
She is predeceased by two sons, Leo Paul Richard and Ernest Richard, one daughter, Eleanor Mahon.
She is survived by her children, Barbara Hendrix of Washington Depot, CT; Bonnie Maltese of Vassalboro Maine, Joseph Richard of Clinton, Sherry Prescott of Clinton and Nancy Richards of Clinton. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great
grandchildren as well as her dog, Kizzie.
Visiting hours will be on Monday July 26 at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine, from 12noon to 2pm at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Shirley Williams officiating.
Burial will follow at Greenlawn Rest Cemetery in Clinton Maine.
Conrad G. Terkelsen, 71, of Thorndike Maine, passed away on Tuesday July 20 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor Maine. He was born in Newton, MA, on August 20, 1932, a son of Albert and Helen (Titus) Terkelsen.
Conrad graduated from the Newton Schools and was a veteran of the Korean War where he served in the Air Force. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1960 and lived in Hudson, MA for 30 years. He also received his MBA from Northeastern University in 1988. Conrad
retired from Digital Equipment Company and moved to Thorndike in 1992. He was very much involved in volunteer work. He was chairman of Triad-Treasure of Waldo county Fire Fighters Association, and an EMT for Unity Ambulance. He was a member of the Thorndike Volunteer Fire Dept and had served as Thorndike Town Clerk
for 2 years.
He is predeceased by his parents as well as two brothers, Greg and Andrew Terkelsen
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty (Larson) Terkelsen, one son, David and his wife, Karla of Bellingham, MA, one daughter Joy and companion, Vicky of Denver, CO, three grandchildren, Allison, Sarah, and Bryan. Also survived by two aunts, Thelma Arch of Poeasset, MA and
Mac Terkelsen of Hyanisport, MA as well as several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday July 24th at 11am at the Thorndike Congregational Church with Rev. George Sadlo officiating.
Committal services will be held on Monday July 26 at 11am at the New Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta Maine.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Thorndike Fire Department or Unity Ambulance.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Memorial and Remembrance Centre, 42 Depot Street, Unity, Maine 09488
Ernest W. Faulkner, 88, of Bangor Maine, died unexpectedly at home on Monday July 19, 2004. He was born in Wellington, Maine on November 5, 1915, the son of Charles A. and Miriam (Oikle) Faulkenham.
He attended schools in Etna Maine and Carmel Maine and in 1929 moved to Augusta Maine to reside with Stillman and Phoebe Sylvester. He graduated from Cony High School in 1933, attended Lowell Textile Instititute and a member of the 1938 class of Gates Business College in Augusta.
From 1933 to 1943 he worked at Edwards Manufacturing Company. He entered the US Army in 1943 where he served as a Career Counselor an d Personnel Specialist until his retirement in June of 1964 as Master Sergeant. During g he 21 year military tour of duty he received numerous citations,
commendations and awards. Following his retirement to Windsor, he worked at an Augusta radio station, VA Center in Togus and as a bus driver for the Augusta and Chelsea School Department. He enjoyed driving the Augusta Senior Citizens on their annual summer outings. Ernest and his wife moved to Bangor in 1989.
He was a 65 year plus member of the Green Street United Methodist Church in Augusta Maine and an associate member of the First United Methodist Church in Bangor, a 50 year plus member of the Augusta Lodge #141 AF& AM and a lifetime member of the John McPherson Post #1 DAV Togus Maine. From
1939-1943 he served as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 220 in Manchester.
He is survived by a son, James of Concordville, PA; a sister, Ruby Springer of Brunswick, three brothers, Stanley Faulkner of Portland Maine, Max Faulkner of Brewer Maine, and Rupert Elliott of Rumford Point Maine, cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends.
Ernest was predeceased by his wife, Carmelita (Merrill) in 1990 and son Peter in 1973, six sisters and two brothers.
A funeral service will be held on Monday July 26 at 1pm at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive in Augusta Maine.
Gifts of remembrance may be directed to the Building Fund, First United Methodist Church, 703 Essex Street, Bangor, Maine 04401.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor Maine
Priscilla Ruth (Lamson) Walker,76, of Unity Maine, died on Monday July 19, 2004 at the Inland Hospital in Waterville Maine, surrounded by her children and grandchildren after battling cancer and heart problems for some time. She was born on August 2, 1927 in Monroe Maine,
daughter of Philip and Greta (Larrabee) Lamson.
After raising her children she went back to school and received her high school diploma in 1978. She was well known for the poetry and stories that she wrote, some of which were published. She was also known for the beautiful quilts and other handmade items that were often times
given as gifts.
She is predeceased by her parents and her first husband, Delmar Giggey, a sister, June Fuller and her brother, Charles Lamson. She is also predeceased by a beloved son in law, Allan Hawes.
She is survived by her children, and their spouses, Gwen Hawes and her companion, Daryl Provost of Winslow Maine, Mary Giggey who lived with her, Bruce Giggey of Unity and Kim Holmes and her husband, Steven of Freedom Maine, 8 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. She is
survived by her sisters, Gertrude Shibles of Knox Maine, and Emma Stevens of Unity. She is also survived by a special niece who was like a daughter , Linda Ames of Dixmont and her husband, Bacil.
Visiting hours will be on Thursday July 22 from 7-9pm at Lawry Brothers Memorial and Remembrance Centre in Unity Maine.
A graveside service will be held on Friday at 2pm at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Freedom Maine with Pastor Robert Philbrick officiating.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to the Gertrude Lamson Shibles Scholarship Fund c/o Bangor Savings Bank, Unity Maine Attn: Pam Myrick
Timothy John O’Sullivan, 38, of Montville Maine passed away on Sunday July 18, 2004 in Montville. He was born in Kingsbury, London, England on May 27, 1966 to Timothy and Alice (McCarthy) O’Sullivan. He was a big brother to Michael, John and Johanna. He met his wife, Sarah
(Curra) O’Sullivan, while visiting the United States on vacation in 1998. They traveled back and forth from England to America for several years before they married in October of 2001. They settled in Waldo County in the spring of 2002.
Tim trained and apprenticed as a carpenter and was skilled in his work. He had over 20 years experience as a finish carpenter. His latest achievement was finishing the construction of his own home. Tim fondly remembered his time spent in Ireland and the bond he shared with his
maternal grandmother. He was a doting uncle, a storyteller, and someone who valued family and the strength of family. He was an accomplished Gaelic football player and had tremendous pride in his Irish heritage. He made many friends in his short time in Maine and will be remembered fondly for his sense of humor and
his accent.
He is survived by his parents, Alice Heerey and Timothy O’Sullivan of England, his siblings, John O’Sullivan, Johanna O’Sullivan and Michael O’Sullivan and his wife, Maria and their children, Ryan, Isabel, Annabel, and Grace all of England. He is also survived by his mother and
father in law, Susan and Peter Curra of Knox; brother in law, Seth Curra of Knox, sister and brother in law, Amy and William Buckley of Mashpee, MA, and their children, Will and Josh; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends in Ireland, England, Canada and New Zealand. He will also be remembered by his
good friends Anne and Brit Rothrock, who provided much help, support and friendship, and Chris Casperson, who reintroduced Tim to a love of fly fishing. Tim was strong willed, fiercely loyal and will be missed and remembered by his loving wife.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street Fairfield.
Arthur J. Gallant, 91, of Benton Maine, affectionaly known as “Arthritis”, died on Saturday July 17, 2004 at the Maine Veterans Nursing Home in Bangor Maine. He was born on April 17, 1913 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, a son of Peter and Marie (Saulniere) Gallant.
He was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Army. From 1943 to 1945 at which time he was assigned to the Medical Detachment 128th Armament Ordinance Battalion. He was awarded the Purple Heart for bravery and injuries sustained in the European Theatre. He also received the
Good Conduct Medal as well as the European African Middle Eastern Theatre Campaign Ribbon. He retired from the Skeeland Woolen Mill in Oakland after many years of service. He was a life member of the Fairfield VFW Post # 36924 as well as the Grover-Hinckley American Legion Post #14 in Fairfield Maine.
He is predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth L. (LeBreton) Gallant who died on December 28, 2002 as well as one son David Gallant. He is also predeceased by his sisters and brothers, Ida Surrette, Delina Martin, Josie Beaudette Edgar Gallant and Albert Gallant. He is survived by his two
daughters, Karen Giggey an her husband, Vaughn of Skowhegan Maine, and Deanna Philbrick and her husband, Larry of Hampden Maine, four grandchildren and one great grand son. He is also survived by his two sisters, Rose Richard of Moncton, New Brunswick, and Margaret Ware of Uma Arizona, one brother, Francis Gallant of Largo,
Florida. His good friend Jeff the barber kept “Arthritis” as he liked to be called looking sharp with many donated haircuts.
Visiting hours will be on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home 107 Main Street Fairfield Maine, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 21 at 10am with Pastor David Johnston officiating. Committal prayers and a military service will be held at 1pm at the
New Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road in Augusta Maine.
The family wishes to thank in a special way the residents and staff at the Woodlands of Brewer for the care and comfort provided to their parents
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield
Betty J. (Harris) Doody, 71, of Fairfield Maine, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2004, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor Maine.
She was born in Gardiner Maine on Aug. 5, 1932, the daughter of the late Lymand F. and Charlotte L. (Verdon) Harris. She attended Fairfield schools, graduating from Lawrence High School in 1950.
She married Manzer "June" L. Doody on Jan. 12, 1952, and shared 47 years together before he passed away on Oct. 22, 1999.
She was employed as a packer in the manufacturing department for 23 years at the Keyes Fibre Co. in Waterville, retiring in 1983. She was also employed by SAD 49 School District in the food preparation department.
She was a communicant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield.
She enjoyed knitting, family activities, walking, spending time at camp on Unity Pond and was an avid reader.
She was predeceased by a brother, Richard L. Harris.
Survivors include her four children, Linda Denis and her husband, Daniel, of Waterville, Patricia DeRoche and Michael Mealey of Fairfield, Michael Doody and his wife, Robin, of Benton, and Joey Doody and his wife, Laurie, of Chelsea; seven grandchildren, Chris and Chad Denis, Jamie and Jennifer DeRoche,
Josh Doody, Jessica White and Elizabeth Neto; a great- granddaughter, Caitlin White; two sisters, Shirley Wilson and her husband, Arthur, of Fairfield, and Dianne Johnson and her husband, Randy, of Fairfield; two special aunts, May Brooks of Winslow and Christine Verdon of San Diego; and several nieces, nephews, cousins
and special friends.
A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 19, at Maplewood Cemetery in Fairfield.
Donations in her memory may be made the America Heart Association, New England Affiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01071-4688.
George M. Poland Sr., 55, of Fairfield Maine, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at his home.
He was born in Farmington Maine, July 28, 1948, the son of Leslie and Alberta (Denny) Poland. He was a graduate of Leavitt High School in Turner Maine in 1965.
On June 27, 1966, he entered the United States Army serving during the Vietnam conflict. He was honorably discharged on June 27, 1969, with the rank of Private.
George was employed by Maine Central Railroad from 1971 to 1986. Later in 1986, he was employed by Maine Track Maintenance retiring in February of 2004.
He was predeceased by his father Leslie Poland; and his grandparents Milo and Marguerite Denny.
Survivors include his children George M. Poland and Marsha Morton both of Rangeley Maine; his mother Alberta Poland of Turner Maine; three grandchildren Milo Washer of Norway Maine, Ashlee Bickford of Fairfield, and McKenzie Morton of Rangeley; a brother Russell Poland and his wife Janet
of Wilton Maine; a sister Christine Keene and her husband David of Turner; a nephew Kevin Poland of Livermore Maine, and two nieces Kathey HeikKeneu of South Paris Maine, and Jessica Keene of Turner.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, July 20, from 4-6 p.m. at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Lillian M. Hatch, 93, of Fairfield Maine, died peacefully with her son by her side on Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at JFK Medical Center in Lake Worth, Fla.
She was born in Boston on April 24, 1911, the daughter of Harry and Margaret (Murphy) Kilbride. She was a graduate of Watertown High and Boston secretarial school. She was employed by General Motors where she met her husband of almost 50 years, Herbert O. Hatch Jr. She was later an employee of
Pittsburgh Plate Glass.
She and her husband lived in various locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia before retiring to High Street in Fairfield in 1975.
Lillian enjoyed her church and was an active member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary parish for the past 29 years. For many years she sang in area nursing homes as a member of a volunteer group. She liked flower gardening, doing crossword puzzles, and living independently in her own home. She maintained
an interest in current events and watched the news as well as reading the paper daily. The true lights of her life were her beloved son Tom, and her grandchildren Elizabeth and Tommy.
She was predeceased by her husband Herbert; sisters Alice Kilbride, Genevive Lefevre and Jean Karcher; and a brother, William Kilbride.
She is survived by her son, Thomas W. Hatch, and his wife, Sherry Young, of Lake Worth, Fla.; granddaughter Elizabeth Kraus and husband, Keith, of Kensington, Conn.; and grandson, Staff Sgt. Thomas O. Hatch and wife, Staff Sgt. Crystal Hatch, and their son, Christian, all of Incerlik Air Base, Turkey;
sister Dorothy Booth and husband, Tom, of Edmunds, Wash.; nieces Betty Ann Godreau and Claudette Lefevre of Waltham and Newton, Mass., Leslie Dubbary of Edmunds, Wash., and a nephew, Thomas Booth of San Diego. She is also survived by close friends Mary Berry, Frances Mealey, Pam and Robert Henry and their son, Steven,
Pamela and Fred Ewers, and special church friend Caleigh Wright.
Family and friends are invited to call from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 16, at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on High Street in Fairfield with the Rev.
Richard St. Cyr as celebrant. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Fairfield
Barbara Borow, 74, of Waterville Maine, died on Sunday July 4, 2004 at the Gray Birch Living & Rehabilitation Center in Augusta Maine following a long illness.
She was born on March 25, 1930 in Providence, RI, a daughter of Walter and Rosalie Wennerstrand.
Barbara spent her formative years in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. She then pursued a career in x-ray technology and worked in Damariscotta and New London, CT., for several years. Barbara put aside her career to raise a family in New London, CT and later in Ellsworth Maine.
Barbara moved to New Port Richey, Fl in 1987 to care for her father. Following his passing, Barbara moved to Waterville Maine where she enjoyed numerous hobbies and interests. Her radiant smile and easy going manner made it second nature for her to establish long lasting friendships in each and every place she called
home. At the time of her passing, her son Ellery was beside her and holding her hand.
Barbara in survived by her sister and brother in law, Lois and Donald Strait of Deland, Fl; a sister in law, Dorothy Topoleski of Long Beach, CA; 3 children, Ellery Borow of Waterville, Curtis Borow of Signal Hill, CA and Wesley Borow of San Francisco, CA; as well as numerous nieces,
nephews, cousins and grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas and one son, Russell.
A memorial service commemorating her life will be announced at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Blind Children’s Center, 4120 Marathon St., Los Angeles, CA 90029-3584. Please mention that the contribution is in memory of Barbara Borow.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine
Ervin M. Bickford, 82, of Fairfield Maine, died Saturday, July 3, 2004, at the Lakewood Manor Nursing Home in Waterville Maine.
Mr. Bickford was born April 20, 1922, in Belgrade Maine, the son of the late Leslie and Ethel (Cummings) Bickford. A graduate of Belgrade High School, he served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was employed by Prudential Insurance Company, retiring after 36 years and enjoyed spending time in his woodworking shop, and
watching the Boston Red Sox.
Three brothers, Joseph, Everett, and Clyde, and a sister Bertha Sawyer, all of Belgrade predeceased Ervin. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Joan Doyle Bickford; his daughters Linda Baker and her husband Larry of Monmouth Maine, Diane Padula and her husband Lou of Anson Maine, and Patty Thibodeau and her husband Bernie of
Waterville Maine. Three grandsons and a granddaughter, who all brought a great deal of joy to his life also survive him and they are Jeffrey Baker and his wife Maryanna of York Maine, Stephen Baker and his wife Megan of Hingham, MA., Michael Smith and his partner Carol Bailey of Skowhegan Maine, and Gretchen Thorpe of Skowhegan.
He also leaves behind his great grandchildren Hailey Thorpe of Skowhegan, Anna, Brianna, and Nathan Baker of York, and Cameron Baker of Hingham, MA.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 7, at 11 a.m., with a committal service at Pine Grove Cemetery in Belgrade, immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations in his
memory may be made to the Salvation Army, 225 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901 or the Humane Society of Waterville, 120 Drummond Avenue, Waterville, ME 04901.
June 2004
Marian Hopkins Lockhart, 82, of China Village, Maine, died on Tuesday morning June 29, 2004 at Maine General Medical Center –Thayer Unit in Waterville, Maine after a brief illness. She was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts on November 5, 1921, the daughter of Clarence and
Marian (Towne) Hopkins. She was raised in Lexington, Massachusetts and was a graduate of Lexington High School.
She married Frank Leroy Lockhart on October 24, 1942 in Lexington, Massachusetts, and they made their home in China, Maine. She loved flowers and along with her sister Betty they owned and operated Marian Gardens for many years. She loved to read and do crossword puzzles with
her best friend Kay Riggs. She was a member of the China Baptist Church Alliance and Auxiliary in past years.
She is survived by her husband, Frank of 61 years, two sons, Roger and Mary Lockhart of China Village and Peter and Lisa Lockhart of Auburn, Maine. She will be missed by all, especially the five grandchildren, Sarah and Timothy Dow of Albion, Roger and Stacy Lockhart, Jr., of China
Village, Justin and Jeremy Lockhart both of Oakland and Travis Lockhart of Winslow, as well as many nieces , nephews, great-nieces, nephews and cousins.
At her request there will be no visiting hours. A Celebration of her life will be held at the China Baptist Church on Friday July 9 at 1pm with Rev. Ronald E. Morrell of China Village officiating. A gathering of family and friends will follow after the service in the Church Vestry.
In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be made to the China Baptist Church, PO Box 6095, China Village, Me 04926 or to the China Rescue, PO Box 6325 China Village, Maine 04926.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield.
Leonard R. Markee, 78, of Waterville Maine, died on Saturday June 26, 2004 at the Long Term Care Unit of the Augusta Rehab. Center in Augusta Maine.
He was born on July 20, 1925, in Waterville, a son of William E. Markee and Marjorie L. (Winslow) Markee. He worked for many years and retired from the former Keyes Fibre in Waterville. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Marines in Okinawa. For many years Leonard was
active and involved as a member of the Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post #5 in Waterville, at one time serving as Vice Commander.
He is predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Barbara (Horne) Markee who passed away in December of 2000. He is also predeceased by two brothers, Ted Markee and Rodney Markee.
He is survived by his daughters, Sandy L. Scott of Winterport Maine, Cheryl St. Pierre and partner Paul Levesque of Sabattus Maine and one son, Scott L. Markee of Waterville. Survivors also include his six grandchildren, Shawn H. Ramsey, Kristen Kristal, Sherry Mathews, Robert St. Pierre
Jr., Heidi Lewis and Kelsey Markee, five great grandchildren, Katie and Erik Mathews, Dustin and Ruby Spencer Ramsey and Aidan Kristal, eight brothers and two sisters, Keith Markee, Lorraine Boucher and husband, Richard, Gerry Markee, Lynn Markee and wife, Betty, Robert Markee and wife, Ruth, Dorothy Markee, Dale Markee and
wife Nancy, Ronald Markee, Jim Markee and wife, Ivy and Thomas Markee and wife, Claudette, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of his life will take place on Friday July 2 starting at 1pm at the Waterville Masonic Lodge, County Road Waterville. Burial will be at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street Fairfield Maine.
Earl Doody, 89, of Fairfield Maine, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at a Waterville nursing home after a 5 year battle with cancer.
He was born in Limestone on June 17, 1915, a son of Zackariah and Nancy (Carr) Doody.
On October 27, 1934, he married Florence Taber, and together have shared 69 years.
In 1942, he entered the United States Army serving during World War Two in the Philippines. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
He was employed by the Maine Central Railroad for 30 years as a foreman retiring in 1977. After retiring, he became employed by the S.A.D. 49 School District.
He attended the Fairfield Church of Nazarene in Fairfield.
He enjoyed woodworking, search word puzzles, flower and vegetable gardening, loved taking with people, and spending time with his family. He was the last of thirteen siblings.
He was predeceased by his 12 sibling.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years Florence Doody of Fairfield; two daughters Gwen Scott and her husband Norman of Fairfield, and Nancy Adams and her husband Donald of Winslow; seven grandchildren Steve Scott and his wife Cindy of Waterville, Dan Scott of Fairfield, David Scott and his
wife Bonnie of Farmington, Doreen Scott of Portland, Penny Scott of Portland, Andrew Adams and his wife Brenda of North Carolina, and Donna Burgess and her husband Robert of Winslow; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Also, the family would like to extend many thanks to the staff at Inland hospital, staff at Lakewood
Manor, Dr. Knausenberger, and the many friends at the office of Dr. Pickus.
There will be no visiting hours
A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 25, at 10 a.m. at Maplewood Cemetery on Maple Street in Fairfield, with son in-law Donald Adams officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to either Fairfield Church of the Nazerene, P.O. Box 146, Fairfield, ME 04937 or the American Cancer Society, 1 Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086.
Lewie Leonard Bartley, 85, formerly of Shawmut Maine, passed away Sunday evening, June 20, 2004 at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta Maine, where he had been a resident since 2000. He was born in Knoxford, NB, Canada to Lewis A. and Molly (Burtt) Bartley on July 22, 1918.
At the age of 5 he moved to Clinton, Maine with his family, where he resided until 1952 when he moved to Shawmut. He was married to Charlene Stedman for 45 years before her passing in 1991.
He served in the Army, during WWII with the 1858th Service Command Unit, Medical Detachment stationed at Camp Bowie in Texas until January 30, 1946 when he was honorably discharged at Fort Sam Houston. Lewie worked for the Keyes Fibre Co., (Hutamaki) in the Shawmut plant where he
worked on the grinders for 44 years before retiring in 1981. On October 30, 1989 Lewie became a United States citizen, something he was very proud of. Lewie loved to hunt and fish with his family, spending many a day at Moosehead with his brother Eldon. Lewie was a member of the Shawmut Chapel and attended services up until
his illness.
He is survived by his son, Gary and daughter in law, Ruth Bartley of Hartland Maine, his daughter, Clarice and son in law, Bob Pelletier of Oakland Maine . Brother, Eldon and his wife, Emeline Bartley of Shawmut, sisters, Phylis Hann of Shawmut and Myrtle Johnson of Waterville Maine. One
grandson, Scott Bartley and his wife, Renee of NH, 4 granddaughters, Misty Klein and her husband, Chris of Florida, Jodi Warren and her husband, Duaine of Smithfield Maine, Bobbie-Jo Leary and her husband, Mike of Fairfield Maine, Sherry Burgess and her husband Larry of Oakland Maine, step grandsons, Niles V. Bowman Jr., of
Cornville Maine, Wendell Bowman and his wife, Jen of NY; step granddaughters, Lisa Brooker and her husband Mike of Bangor Maine, Cheryl Boothby and her husband, Gurdon of Cornville Maine and Vicki Bowman and Cathy Vickers of Skowhegan Maine, 18 great grandchildren. Brothers in law, Arland Stedman and his wife, Adele, Vaughn
Stedman and his wife, Janet, both of Hartland Maine, sisters in law, Shirley Whittemore and her husband, Henry of Skowhegan and Dolores Gardiner and her husband Philip of Ohio, many nieces and nephews. Lewie was predeceased by his wife, Charlene, his parents, brothers, Donald, Eddy and Floyd, sisters, Ina, Glynis, Cecil,
Faye, and Iva, 3 granddaughters, Tammy, Debbie and Kathy.
Visiting hours will be on Tuesday June 22 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 2pm at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Hartland.
Donald J. “Whitey” Maheu, 66, of Waterville Maine, died on Saturday, June 19, 2004, at a Waterville hospital.
He was born in Waterville on April 13, 1938, the son of the late Peter J. and Cora A. (Gerdian) Maheu. He attended Waterville Schools, graduating from Waterville High School, class of 1957.
During the 1950’s he spent a lot of his time at the Boy’s Club in Waterville.
Whitey was employed as a bartender at the Forest J. Pare, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1285, Waterville, for 23 years. He also ran the cribbage tournaments every year at the post from September to the end of April.
He loved to go fishing, playing cribbage, was an avid sports fan, and played softball. He also enjoyed spending time with his family.
On February 12, 1994, he married Joan Frappier.
He was predeceased by two brothers Lucien Maheu, and Romeo Maheu; and two sisters Carmon Dimaggio, and Loretta Moray.
Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Joan Maheu of Waterville; his brother Raymond Maheu and his wife Mary of Oakland Maine; his children Kathy Moores and her husband Scott of Oakland and Vickie Goldrup of Waterville; grandchildren Brian Moores and Kimberly Moores of Oakland,
Christopher Gerry and Erika Goldrup of Waterville; great grandchildren Deontae McMillian of Waterville, Kyla Gallant of Bangor Maine and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
There will be no visiting hours.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 24, at 10 am. at Maplewood Cemetery in Fairfield. Following the service at 12 pm. The family invites family and friends to the Forest J. Pare, V.F.W. Post 1285, Water Street in Waterville to share conversation and refreshments.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Alfond Youth Center, 126 North Street, Waterville, ME 04901.
Clara Isabelle Dow, 90, of Waterville Maine, died on Friday, June 18, 2004, at Maine General Rehabilitation and Nursing Care at Glenridge Drive in Augusta Maine.
She was born in Waterville Maine on January 5, 1914, the daughter of John and Clara (Buker) Barclay. She attended schools in Waterville, graduating from Waterville High School, class of 1932.
She was a member of the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church in Waterville.
For 31 years, she was employed by the Keyes Fiber Company (The Chinet Company) in Waterville as a Floor Lady in the Manufacturing Department.
She was a member of the Pleasant Meeting Bridge Club in Waterville for over 30 years. She also enjoyed playing Beano, and spending time with her family.
She was predeceased by a daughter Judith Labbe; and a brother John Earl Barclay.
Survivors include a son Richard Dow of Zephyrhills, Florida; two daughters Muriel Bolduc and her husband Robert of Oakland Maine, and Joan Bickford of Winslow Maine; 11 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren; and two nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 22, at 11 a.m. at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine, with the Rev. Anna C. Beach, officiating. A visiting hour will be from 10 a.m. to the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterville.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church, 21 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME 04901, or MGMC Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, Orange Unit, 40 Glenridge Drive, Augusta, ME 04330.
Frances E. Anderson, 77, of Windsor Maine, died on Wednesday June 16, 2004 at the Maine General Rehabilitation & Nursing Care at Glenridge Drive in Augusta Maine. She was born on September 16, 1926, in Newport Vermont, a daughter of Clarence and Eunice ( Tatro) Ellsworth.
In 1973 the family moved to Maine from New Hampshire and in 1975 she started working as an Office Manager for the Maine Association of Retirees retiring in 1996.
She was a proud card carrying member of the Turtles Club and over the years has accumulated a large collection of turtles. She was involved with the Ladies Auxiliary Legion Post # 105 serving in various offices from secretary, treasurer, president and past president, serving in
various offices on the State level as well. She enjoyed volunteering her time at the Veterans Home.
She is predeceased by her first husband, Arthur Anderson who died in 1984 and her second husband, William Anderson who died in 1993. She is also predeceased by one brother, Richard Ellsworth.
She is survived by her children, Arlene E. Sligh and her husband, Kent of Newberry, SC; Donald S. Anderson and his wife, Lori of Raleigh, NC; Craig A. Anderson and his wife, Marcia of South China Maine and Paul D. Anderson and his wife, Ruth of Augusta, one brother, Dale Ellsworth
and his wife, Carol of Oklahoma and one sister, Dorothy Lasonde and her husband, Raymond of Leominster, MA, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be on Monday June 21 from 5-7pm at the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor Maine. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 10am at Rest Haven Cemetery, Windsor Maine.
Arrangements are under the care of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor Maine.
Priscilla “Pat” M. Crosby, 76, of Belfast Maine and previously of Clinton Maine, died on Sunday June 13, 2004 at the Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast.
She was born on February 25, 1928, in Hartford, CT; a daughter of Blanche (Northrup) McDowell and her husband James. She enjoyed volunteering her time with veteran, as well as senior citizens groups. She also enjoyed doing crafts, the ocean and beach combing.
She was a past member of the Brown Memorial Methodist Church in Clinton Maine.
She is predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Voyle Higgins Crosby.
She is survived by one daughter, Phyllis Balestena and her husband, Carlos of Margate, Florida, one son, Robert of Searsport Maine, one brother, Terrence Macy and his wife, Linda of Madison, CT; sisters, Mary Pohl and her husband, William of South Windsor, CT; and Carol Smith and
her husband, James of Carlisle, PA; three grandchildren, Carlos, Joseph, and Jack Balestena all of Margate, FL; her aunt, Muriel Higgins of Belfast as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews, special friends, Pat Higgins of Belmont, Junita Watson of Clinton and Annie Lyons of Belfast.
At her request there will be no services.
Joan M. Short, 60, of Fairfield Maine, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Waterville Maine, on June 28, 1943, the daughter of Norman and Gladys (Roy) Letourneau. She attended Waterville High School.
On July 12, 1962, she married John W. Short, and together have shared 41 years.
For several years she was employed by C.F. Hathaway, Waterville Maine, in the Stitching Department. She was also employed for five years at Seton Hospital, Waterville Maine, in the Laundry Department, and for many years was employed by Marden’s in Waterville. She loved being a
homemaker.
She loved being with her family, having cookouts, and playing cards.
She was predeceased by a son Frederick H. Short, IV in 1995; and a brother Richard Letourneau, Sr.
Survivors include her husband of 41 years John W. Short, Sr., of Fairfield Maine; her children Dana J. Short of Fairfield, Tina M. Newell and her husband Dave of Clinton Maine, John W. Short, Jr., and his wife Ali of Fairfield, and David A. Short of Fairfield; a brother Norman
Letourneau, Jr., and his wife Barbara of Plainville, CT., two sisters Jackie Vigue and her husband Reynold, and Shirley Rowe of Waterville; a daughter in-law Debbie Short of Bingham Maine; a sister in-law Ruth Letourneau of Fairfield; seven grand children Trisha, Theresa, Jessica, Jay, David, Brian, and Katie-Lyn; four
great grandchildren; her life long friend Carline Brown and family; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
There will be no visiting hours.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 12th at 11am, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Pleasant Street in Waterville Maine, Rev. Philip Tracy officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Oncology Department, MGMC Thayer Campus, 149 North Street, Waterville, ME 04901.
Carroll A. Emery, 89, of Fairfield Maine, died on Monday June 7, 2004 at the Oak Grove Living & Rehabilitation Center in Waterville Maine. He was born on October 19, 1914 in Waterville, a son of Charles H. and Ethel A. (Farria) Emery.
He graduated from Lawrence High School Class of 1933. On April 18, 1936 he married the former Marguerite E. Peters. He served his country in the US Army during WWII and was awarded the WWII Victory Medal. In 1978 he retired with 45 years of service from the Maine Central Railroad where he
had worked as a machinist. He was a member of the Grover- Hinckley American Legion Post in Fairfield.
He is predeceased by two brothers, Ervin and Robert Emery, two sisters, Marjorie Rollins and Wilberta Harding and one grandson, Eric Emery.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marguerite E. Emery of Fairfield, daughter, Carolyn King and her husband, Robert of Lowville, New York, son, Richard Emery of Belgrade Lakes Maine, son, Bernard Emery and his wife, Dru of Glenburn Maine, daughter, Gail Bacheller and her husband,
Daniel of Clinton Maine, two sisters, Thalia Harding of McKees Rocks, PA; and Joyce Harding of Fairfield, 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday June 10 at 11am at the Chapel of the New Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road in Augusta. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association- Maine Chapter 163 Lancaster Street, Portland,
Maine 04101.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, Maine.
Lawrence G. Quimby, 89, of Albion Maine, died on Sunday June 6, 2004 at the Maine General Rehabilitation & Nursing Care at Glenridge Drive in Augusta Maine. He had been a resident there for the past two years and four months.
He was born on May 30, 1915 in Albion, a son of Charles and Ada (Marcia) Quimby. At the age of 15 years old he took on the responsibility of the family farm. On July 6, 1940 he married the former Merle N. Nichols and together they worked and operated the Dairy Farm until 1995. At
one point the herd grew to 120 cows.
He will be remembered as being a giving person and a friend to everyone.
He is predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Carroll Quimby, Walter Quimby, Lee Quimby, and Earl Quimby, Gladys Gilman and Marcia Quimby.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Merle N. Quimby of Albion, his children, Carroll Quimby and his wife, Charlene of Albion, Reginald Quimby and his wife, Diane of Albion, Nancy Crosby and her husband, Peter of Augusta Maine, 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren with one
due in September, several nieces and nephews. The light of his life was his grandson, Charlie Quimby and great great granddaughter, Savanah. He is also survived by a special nephew, Robert Quimby who lived with the family.
Visiting hours will be on Tuesday June 8 from 7-9pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street Fairfield and on Wednesday from 1- 2:30pm. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday at 3pm at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Albion with Pastor Timothy Murdock of the Albion
Christian Church officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Luona (Cookson) Willette 85, of Albion Maine, died Saturday, June 5, 2004 at a Waterville Maine nursing facility.
She was born in Albion, on January 21, 1919, the daughter of Silas and Lizzie Mae (Dow) Cookson of Albion. She attended Albion schools, graduating from Besse High School in 1937. She was predeceased by husband Norman O Willette SR whom she married on September 6, 1937. She was
also predeceased by her beloved son Claude Willette, one grandson William (Billy) Willette, two sisters Dora Blasidell of Albion, and Elsie Wilson of Windsor, and a brother John Cookson of Albion.
She is survived by her children Norris Willette of Winslow Maine, Lynda Bolduc and husband Hector of Albion, Ernest Willette and wife Carlene of Fairfield Maine, Elizabeth Whitman and husband Robert of Winslow, Jean Nawfel and husband Kenneth of China Maine, Norman Willette
Jr. and wife Debra of Winslow, Lawrence Willette and wife Candice of Bainbridge, Ohio, Jerry Willette and wife Debbie of Milbury, Mass, Jon Willette and wife Sandra of Thorndike Maine. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren, and many nephews, nieces, and
cousins.
She is also survived by her two brothers Robert Cookson and wife Gloria of Brooks Maine, and Mayo Cookson and wife Edith of Albion; three sisters: Faye Pottle of Benton Maine, Beverly Webber of Eliot, and Shirley Ellis of Oakland Maine and a sister-in-law Dot Cookson of Albion.
She was a dedicated mother to all of her children, enjoyed reading and gardening in her earlier years. She cared for her beloved son Claude for 55 years until his passing. She was a hard working and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed
by all of her children, her loving smile and gentle face will always be in our minds and hearts.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 12, at 10 am at Libby Hill Cemetery in Albion Maine.
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, Fairfield Maine.
Patrice Ann (Gurney) Richards, 55, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2004, at her home in Vassalboro Maine. She was born on May 2, 1949, in Waterville Maine, the daughter of John and Mabel (Stevens) Gurney.
On March 23, 1968, she married Jerry L. Richards of Freedom Maine
She enjoyed time with her family and friends, and especially enjoyed children.
She had a big heart full of love and shared it with family, friends and the children of Pat-A-Cake Daycare, which she owned and operated from her home in Vassalboro Maine.
Patrice was a great mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend to all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Jerry Richards of Vassalboro; two sons, Nick and wife Robin Richards of Winslow Maine and Leonard Richards, serving in the Army in Iraq; two grandchildren, Shanna and Shawn Seekins of Winslow; 11 siblings and their spouses, Mr. and Mrs. John (Elaine) Hubbard
of Unity Maine, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn (Linda) Powers of Fort Meade, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Chris (Beverly) Killam of Benton Maine, Ms. Charlene Kisling of Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Greg (Barbara) Savard of Norridgewock Maine, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey (Betty) Paquette of Freedom Maine, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton (Donna) Robbins of Topsham
Maine, Mr. and Mrs. Steven (Helen) Gleason of Winslow Maine, Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Mary) Smith of Oakland Maine, Mr. John Gurney of Waterville Maine, Mr. Richard Gurney of Fairfield Maine and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
To my loving wife you will be greatly missed.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 - 8 pm on Tuesday, June 8th, at the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield, where a 9:30 am funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 9th. Burial will follow at the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta Maine.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory, may be made to her 4-year-old great nephew, Noah Greenwalt Cancer Fund, c/o and checks payable to his mother, Michelle Greenwalt, 509 Summitt Drive, W.Va., 26836.
May 2004
Henry Clay White, 80, of Liberty, Maine, died on Friday, May 28, 2004, at his home. He was born in Alton, Illinois on October 29, 1923, the son of Henry C. and Mary (Strattan) White.
He was a graduate of East Texas State, now Texas A & M, and received his Masters degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
He was employed by the State of Connecticut for 35 years as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
He was a member of the Liberty Masonic Lodge #111 in Liberty.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Martha M. White of Liberty; three children and one grandchild.
There will be no visiting hours.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 5, at 1:30 p.m. at the Liberty Masonic Lodge #111, in Liberty.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Liberty Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 44, Liberty, Maine 04949.
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home-Gray Chapel, Windsor, Maine.
Stella F. Nevers, 83, of Albion Maine, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday May 28, 2004 at Maine General Medical Center -Thayer Unit in Waterville, Maine..
She was born in Black River Bridge, New Brunswick, Canada on April 21, 1921, the daughter of Frank and Inez (MacDonald) MacDougall. She attended schools in Black River Bridge. She moved to Fredericton, where she met Murray Nevers, who she married in Rusagonis, New Brunswick on
September 18, 1940.
They moved to Albion, Maine in 1946 and together they were dairy farmers. They retired in 1978. Stella enjoyed her grandchildren whether it was performing in band, chorus, marching band, or prep band, or playing basketball. She liked the Red Sox and the Maine High School
basketball tournaments. She was very pleased to become a great grandmother.
She is predeceased by her husband, who died on September 15, 2001, her parents, four sisters, Louise, Doris, Verne, and Iva; five brothers, Alexander, George, Burville, Harold, and Norman.
She is survived by her two daughters, Cindy Herard and Betsy Brown and her husband, William, grandchildren, Bob Brown, Second Airman Andrew Herard Jr., Brad Brown, Murray Herard, Jeremy Herard, Billie-Jo Brown and Becki-Jean Brown, great granddaughter, Sage Marie Brown, two
sisters, Rhoda MacDonald and Kay Westcott and two brothers, Lawrence and Willard MacDougall, special nephew and wife, John and Eliza Henderson, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visiting hours will be on Monday, May 31st from 6 - 8pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 2pm with Rev. Robert Philbrick, Pastor of the Clinton Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Maple
Grove Cemetery in Albion Maine.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to the Albion Volunteer Fire Dept. c/o Jeff Lindsay Dirt Road, Albion, Maine 04910.
Michael R. McKenney, 41, of Palermo Maine, died on Thursday May 27, 2004 in Augusta Maine. He was born in Lynn, MA; on December 13, 1962, a son of John S. and Faye D. (Melanson) McKenney.
For the past 5 years he had been employed by G & E Roofing in Augusta where he was working as a lead crane operator. A hard working man, he always did what was asked of him. He loved his job and those that worked along with him. He had a cheerful disposition and was a joy to
have around. He always looked forward to the annual gatherings they would have. In a special way he had respect for Norman and Neil especially for their ability to turn the workers and his peers into a new family for him. His work was not just another job but became for him his extended family and he will be deeply
missed by them.
Michael had a spark for life and deep love for his family and will be missed by his parents John S. and Faye D. McKenney of Lynn, MA, his wife, Susan M. McKenney of Palermo, his children, Jodi, Michael and Kenneth all of Palermo, his brothers, Richard of Madison, NH; Joseph of
Lynn, MA; John of Lynn,MA; Donald of Lynn, MA; and sister, Tammy of Madison, NH, one grandson, Layne.
Visiting hours will be on Monday May 31 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road in Windsor where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10 am. Burial will follow at the Smith Cemetery, Level Hill Road in Palermo.
Allison Rosalie Grady, infant daughter of Jason and Kathe Grady, of Windsor Maine, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus on Saturday May 22, 2004 at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta Maine.
She will be sadly missed by her loving parents, and her two big brothers, Andrew, and Samuel, who had already lovingly nicknamed her “kitten”. Survivors also include, grandparents, Ken (papa) and Rosalie (meme) Morris, Jr., of Windsor and Jim and Marie Grady of Palermo. She will always be in the
hearts of many special aunts, uncles and cousins.
Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Windsor.
Arrangements are under the care of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home-Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor.
J. Arnold Boutin, 76, of Fairfield Maine, died on Friday May 21, 2004 at his residence.
He was born on October 2, 1927 in Fairfield, a son of Leon E. and Regina (Rancourt) Boutin. He graduated from Lawrence High School class of 1944, and a graduated from Thomas College with a degree in Accounting.
On September 2, 1945, he entered the United States Army serving in Japan during World War II. He was honorably discharged on February 28, 1947, with the rank of Sergeant.
He was a communicant of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield. He was also a member of the Waterville Elk’s Lodge 905 having once served as P.E.R. (Past Exalted Ruler)
In 1989 he retired from Laverdiere’s Drug Stores as Vice President of Accounting with 45 years of service.
He enjoyed the outdoors especially walking. He was an accomplished musician. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends. He also enjoyed the company of his dog, Skipper. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
He is predeceased by his half sister, Dorothy Gagne.
He is survived by his children, Bruce Boutin and his wife, Linda of Shawmut Maine, Brian Boutin of Sidney, Bobbie Blair of Waterville Maine, James “Bill” Boutin and his wife, Donna of Sidney, and Lisa Hamlin and her husband Steve of Satellite Beach, Florida, and, one brother, Richard
Boutin and his wife, Nan of Waterville Maine, 18 grandchildren and 1 great grandson, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will also be missed by a very special close friend, Claire Parker of Fairfield.
Visiting hours will be on Monday May 24, from 6-8pm. at the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield. Burial will be at the New Maine Veterans
Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road in Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 21 High Street, Fairfield, Maine 04937.
Arrangements are under the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Erwin F. Edgerly, 89, of Fairfield Maine, died peacefully Tuesday, May 18, 2004, surrounded by his family at a Waterville Maine hospital.
He was born in Parkman on March 25, 1915, the son of Frank and Genia (Perkins) Edgerly. He attended Fairfield schools, graduating from Lawrence High School, class of 1933.
On December 23, 1944, he married the former Hazel I Armour, and together shared 52 wonderful years before she died on October 4, 1996. For over 35 years, Erwin and Hazel open their doors to care for over 100 foster children through the Maine Home for Little Wanderers and the
Department of Human Services.
He was employed by various jobs which include the Great Northern Paper Company in Grinstone in 1942, the South Portland Shipyard from 1942 to 1945, and later was employed by the Hinckley School in the Maintenance Department from 1951 to 1967. Then he became self-employed until
1986.
He was happiest when his family would bring him “Whoppers”, and “Kentucky Fried Chicken”. He was an avid reader, loved doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and telling jokes and stories about the “Good Old Days”. He loved his garden, and enjoyed canning his own vegetables,
pickles, and relishes. His number one favorite pastime was fishing.
He was predeceased by his wife; a son James Edgerly; and a sister Florence McNalley.
Survivors include four sons Robert Frappier of Fairfield, Danny L. Warren, and his children Jacob, Brianne, and Katelyn of Hinckley Maine. Brian E. Warren, his wife Dana, and their children Jessica and Jason of Jeffersonville, VT. Charlie Warren, his wife Jaunetta and their
children Charlie II, and Danielle; two daughters Glenys Philbrook, her husband Sumner and their children Byron and Jason of Westbrook Maine, Rhonda Jankovich, her husband Stephen and their children Derek and Leah of Fairfield; two great grandchildren Spencer and Makala.
There will be no visiting hours.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 23rd, at 11:00 am at the Friends Cemetery in Fairfield Center, Maine.
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, Fairfield Maine.
Seth E. Broz, infant son of Jesse E. and Tara L.(Simpson) Broz of Palmyra Maine, died on Sunday May 16, 2004 at the Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield Maine. He was born on March 16, 2004.
He is predeceased by one special aunt, Rebecca Simpson.
He is survived by his parents, Jesse and Tara L. Broz of Palmyra, one sister, Samantha Broz of Palmyra, maternal grandparents, Steve and Cheryl Simpson of Hartland Maine, Donna Simpson and Richard Dennis of Waterville Maine, paternal grandparents, Janet and Philip Gittersberger
of Waterville and Keith and Donna Broz of Belgrade, great grandparents, Marjorie and Charles Simpson of Florida, Margery and Gerald Robinson of Hartland, Frances and Charles Norton of Pittsfield, Vincent and Yolanda Broz of Rome Maine, Donna and Winthrop Perkins of Palmyra, great grandmother, Alice Broz of MA; as
well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 23 at 1pm at the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street Fairfield, Maine. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Fairfield
Arrangements are under the care of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, Maine.
Ronald L. “Joe” Gray Sr., 64, of Winslow Maine, died on Saturday May 15, 2004 at his home. He was born on February 28, 1940 in Fairfield Maine, a son of Floyd and Myrtle Dickey.
He attended local schools in Fairfield. On November 1, 1958 he married the former Roberta V. Rowe in Oakland at the Nazarene Church. He enjoyed the outdoors especially camping. The greatest love and joy in his life was his family- his children and grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his father, Floyd Dickey who passed away in 1990. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Roberta V. Gray of Winslow, his mother, Myrtle Dickey of Winslow, his children, Robert F. Gray and his wife, Bridget of Fairfield, Paula J. Jackson and her husband, Ronald
of Newport Maine, Donna A. Foss and her husband, David of Clinton, Kevin J. Gray and his wife, Kathy of Oakland Maine, Wanda M. McCray of North Carolina, Bonnie L. Perkins and her husband, Bruce of Clinton Maine, and Ronald L. Sr. Gray and his wife, Susan of Frankfurt. 16 grandchildren, Olivia, Ryan, Christopher,
Derek, Eric, Joshua, Allison, James, Jonathan, Stephanie, Maria, Kelly, James, Ali, Angela and Elaine as well as one special cousin, Charlene Bickford of Waterville Maine.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday May 19 at 1pm at Maplewood Cemetery in Fairfield with Rev. George Sadlo officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine.
Patsy A. Berry, 66, of Unity, died on Saturday May 15, 2004 at Inland Hospital in Waterville, Maine after a long illness with cancer. She was born on January 31, 1938 in Unity Maine, a daughter of George A. and Vivian (Walton) Berry.
She graduated from Unity High School Valedictorian of her Class. She then attended the Farmington State Teachers College. For several years she taught elementary school in Caribou Maine. When she moved back to Unity she was the office manager at Bayside Enterprises.
Patsy was an avid golfer.
She is predeceased by her parents as well as one brother, Paul Berry.
She is survived by two sisters, Kathleen Berry Youngren of Rio Verde Arizona and Jeanine Berry of Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
At her request there will be no funeral services.
Contributions may be made in her memory to the Future MSAD #3 Fund, PO Box 151 Unity, Maine 04988. c/o Athletics Program. For more information please call (207) 948-6120.
Benjamin E. Penney Jr. 68, of Thorndike Maine, was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at a Waterville Maine hospital.
He was born in Unity Maine on October 4, 1935, the son of Benjamin and Dolly (Thompson) Penney.
He was an avid Red Sox Fan.
He is survived by his wife Regina Penney of Thorndike; his children Sheila Aubin of Danielson, CT., Sherry Penney of Pomfert, CT., and Steven Penney of Troy; a step-daughter Kathy Demers of Quinebaug, CT., his four sisters Marguerite Raven of Thorndike; Cora Carmichael of Unity,
Sharon Henry of Danielson, CT., and Winnie Morton of Danielson, CT.; nine grandchildren Melissa, Audra, Jason, Everlyn, Michelle, John, Dean, Jr., Dustin, and Dylan; six great grandchildren Justin, Deontae, Shawnna Mae, Benjamin, Grace Elizabeth, and Jaivon; and several nieces, and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May19, at 1p.m., at Lawry Brothers Memorial and Remembrance Centre(Unity Centre for the Performing Arts) 42 Depot Street, Unity, Maine, Pastor Matthew Shaw officiating.
Verna E. Brewster, 94, of Clinton Maine, passed away on Tuesday May 11, 2004 in Bangor Maine. She was born on November 14,1909 in Clinton, the second daughter of Herbert B. and Ethel L. (Hatch) Miller. She taught grammar school before marrying Harvey B. Brewster of Island
Falls in 1935.
She and Harvey lived in North New Portland and later on the Bellsqueeze Road in Clinton. With her sister, Wilma P. Miller, she ran their parents dairy farm on the Battle Ridge Road in Clinton, where she later lived before going to Eastside Rehabilitation and
Living Center in Bangor in November of 2003.
She loved dogs, horses, and the outdoors and was a conscientious mother, housewife, and farmer. She was a charter member of the Sebasticook Valley Riding Club and a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons).
She is predeceased by her husband. She is survived by her daughters, Lynn A. Brewster of Clinton, and Ann M. Lavigne and her husband, Robert of Hudson.
If desired, donations may be made to the Waterville Area Humane Society, Drummond Avenue Waterville.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday May 13 at 1pm at Greenlawn Rest Cemetery in Clinton.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, Maine.
James H. Grover, 75, of Fairfield Maine, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at a Waterville Maine hospital following a lengthy fight with cancer.
He was born in Malden, Massachusetts on September 17, 1928, the son of the late Herbert and Susan (Worth) Grover.
He was married to his beloved wife of 45 years Eva M. (Doucette) Grover.
Jim was employed as a machinist for most of his life.
Jim resided in Massachusetts and New Hampshire before moving to Fairfield Maine in 1989. He loved being with his family.
Jim was predeceased by a brother Herbert Grover; and three sisters Evelyn Joughins, Dorothy Schofield, and Mary Doucette.
He leaves his beloved wife of 45 years Eva M. Grover of Fairfield; a very special step-son Peter Comeau of Fairfield; a very special brother in-law John Doucette of Fairfield; two other step children Francis Comeau of Hackettstown, NY., and Eunice Zerola of Goffstown, NH.; his mother
in-law Eva Doucette of Reading, Ma.; a brother John Grover of Waltham, MA.; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind special friends Pat LaMarche and her children John and Becky, and special friends Mack and Carlene Hamlin and family.
A visiting hour will be held on Saturday, May 15, at 10 a.m. to the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield Maine. A reception will follow at a place to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Do Gooder Network, P.O. Box 307, South China, ME 04358.
Hubert Rufus Choate, 86, of Windsor, died on Wednesday May 5, 2004 at Robinson’s Health Care in Gardiner, Maine. He was born in Whitefield, Maine on April 26, 1918, a son of Edward Rufus and Edith May (Boynton) Choate.
Hubert attended school in Jefferson. In 1943 he married Lucille Gertrude Lincoln Choate. His hobbies ranged from being an avid CB user where he was known as Hubie, traveling to the coast and taking pictures. He also enjoyed family history particularly geneology.
For many years he had been employed by Howe’s Fur Company in Coopers Mills, Maine. He also worked at Gliddens Garage in Coopers Mills as well as Hallowell Shoe and Madonak Canning Company. When he retired he was employed as a custodian at the City Hall of Augusta, Maine. After
retirement he kept busy by working part time for A.A. Maskell Well Drilling in Coopers Mills.
He is predeceased by his parents, one son, Herbert Choate Mayberry, as well as two sisters, Muriel Choate Powers and Velma Inez Choate.
He is survived by his daughter, Evelina Jean Grottton and her husband, Michael S. Grotton of Coopers Mills, grandchildren, Araminta Mayberry, Christopher Mayberry, Sherilee Dawn Cooper of Heber Springs, Arkansas and her children, Ludovich, Clifford, Michael; Gordon Gary Pine Jr. of
Jefferson, Roxanne Marie Edwards and her husband, Mark of Jefferson and their children, Shaina, Ethan, Sam, Kate and George; Sarah Ann McCrimmon and her husband, Chris of Coopers Mills and their son, Gary, several cousins including, Albert Boynton of Whitefield and Alden Boynton of Whitefield.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 11,2004 at 11am at the Highland Cemetery in Jefferson, Maine.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lawry Brothers Funeral Homes, Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road in Windsor, Maine.
Thersea H. Myrick Danforth, 86, formerly of Troy Maine, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at the Lakewood Manor in Waterville, Maine.
She was born in Troy, Maine on April 18, 1918, the daughter of Charles and Nettie Call. She attended Unity Maine schools, graduating from Unity High School.
She married Mark Myrick in 1936, and he passed away in 1956. In 1963, she married Hollon O. Danforth. He passed away in 1988.
She was a homemaker for many years raising her seven children. Later, she owned and operated Green’s Corner Store in Troy with her husband Hollon O. Danforth.
Mrs. Danforth enjoyed knitting and crocheting, bird watching, doing her flower garden, and taking family camping trips. In her early years, she was a member of the Troy Grange, and was treasurer for many years for the Unity Ambulance Corp.
Survivors include her seven children Lawrence “Joe” Myrick and his wife Joan of Unity, Edwin A. Myrick and his wife Hope of Troy, Ralph Myrick and his wife Jean of Unity Plantation, Alice Wren and her husband William of Thorndike, Larry Myrick and
his wife Donita of Conyers, Georgia, Stephen Myrick and his wife Cynthia of Pittsfield, and Dorothy Myrick of Parker Colorado, and cousins.
She was predeceased by two brothers Ephraim and Perry Call; and a sister Dorothy Robertson.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, May 9, from 6-8 p.m. at the Lawry Brothers Memorial and Remembrance Centre (Unity Centre for the Performing Arts) 42 Depot Street Unity Maine, where a funeral service will be held on Monday, May 10, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Rick Boyden
officiating. Burial will follow at Rogers Cemetery in Troy. Following the burial at gathering of family and friends will be held at the Lawry Brothers Memorial and Remembrance Centre Hall to share conversation and refreshments.
The family would like to thank the staff at Lakewood Manor for the wonderful care that Mrs. Danforth received.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the American Heart Associations, New England Affiliate, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4688
Mildred Bjorn Pinkham, 81, of Windsor, Maine, died peacefully on Monday, May 3, 2004 surrounded with the loving care and support of her family at the Brockhouse home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Milly was born on November 11, 1922, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry Nels Bjorn of Sweden and Helga Botilda Nelson of Kenosha. After attending college in Wisconsin, she enlisted in the US Marine Corp. During WWII Milly was stationed at Mohave Marine Air Force Base, where
she served her country as an Air Traffic Controller. She met her husband of 60 years, Harry P. Pinkham , in Bakersfield, California and they were married on October 21, 1944.
Her adventures continued after marrying Harry, when they moved to the then territory of Alaska and began their family. While in Alaska, Milly volunteered her services as a radio operator, assisting aircraft for the U.S. Department of the Interior. Her later years were spent in Windsor,
Pemaquid Maine and Florida. She enjoyed tennis, golf, kayaking, music, boating and was a gourmet cook. Milly’s vibrant personality, joie-de-vivre, nurturing and loving care and concern for her beloved husband, family, friends and all whose lives she touched will be greatly missed.
Surviving her are her husband, Harry Pinkham of Windsor,Maine, her daughters, Priscilla Hooper of Windsor, Melodie Rooney and her husband, Denis of Hutchinson, Minnesota, Stephanie Brockhouse and her husband, Doug of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and her son, Timothy and his wife, June of
Dover, NH, and her grandchildren, whom she doted upon with great enthusiasm.
She was predeceased by her brother, Louie Bjorn of Kenosha, Wisconsin.
The family wishes to thank in a special way Dr. Magic Buck and Judy, also, Diane, Jerome and Rob with Home Health.
A graveside service for family and close friends will be held at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Windsor, Maine at a later date to be announced.
Arrangements are under the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Homes, Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road Windsor, Maine
April 2004
Cora Mae (Rich) Thompson, 82, of Unity Maine, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2004, at Inland Hospital in Waterville, Maine.
She was born in Unity on May 12, 1921, the daughter of Fred E. and Hattie (Douglass) Rich. She grew up in Unity, attended Unity Schools.
She was married to Vernon R. Thompson before he passed away.
Cora Mae worked hard on her family farm. She enjoyed family, country dancing. She was also an accomplished pianist, and enjoyed playing the accordion on local radio in the 1950’s.
Cora had declining health for many years. She has been residing at the family homestead with her niece Lorraine Rich.
She is survived by a brother Walter Rich; a niece, a grandnephew, a grandniece, and many cousins.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 12, at 6 p.m. at Douglass Cemetery in Unity, Maine with the Rev. Rick Boyden officiating
Arthur E. Rood, Sr., 67, of Albion, Maine passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at the Maine General Medical Center-Thayer Campus in Waterville, Maine.
He was born in Vassalboro, Maine on June 18, 1936, the son of the late Robert H. and Elvira (Goodale) Rood. He attended Albion Schools, graduating from Besse High School, class of 1955. On December 16, 1955, he married Laura L. Brockway, and have shared 48 wonderful years
together.
Arthur and his brother Ernest owned Rood Brothers Milk Transport for several years. Later, Arthur built a chicken house which he and his family raised Broilers from 1967 to 1989. Arthur was also a carpenter by trade, and was employed by Herbert Cates for several years. Arthur
also was a teacher of his fine skills and craftsmanship to his grandson Justin, who is following in his grandfathers footsteps.
Arthur enjoyed racing snowmobiles and stockcars in his younger years, but, his life long passion has always been hunting and fishing. He also was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching the Boston Celtics games with his grandson. Family and friends were a very important part of
Arthur’s life, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed and looked forward to family gatherings and outings. He also enjoyed gardening with his wife, Laura, and granddaughter’s Heather and Shelby. Arthur loved life itself. He was a devoted husband, loving father to his three children, and a loving grandfather.
He enjoyed attending the Winslow Baptist Church. Arthur was a member of the Central Lodge #45 A.F. and A.M. of China, Maine.
He was predeceased by a brother Ernest Rood; and two sisters Bernice Bagley, and Hilda Pease.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years Laura L. Rood of Albion; his three children Arthur E. Rood, Jr., and daughter in-law Millie Conklin of Benton; Duane Rood and his wife Cheryl of Albion, and Gwen Dyer and her husband Tim of Albion; a brother Harold Rood and his wife Jenny of
Waterville; Three sisters Pearl Fuller of Albion; and Hattie Robinson and her husband Roddy of Cave Creek, Arizona; and Ellen Bolin and her husband Benjamin of Fort Myers, Florida; a sister in-law Rosalie Rood of Albion; 7 grandchildren Eric Rood and wife Jonette, Tina Hubbard and her husband Sumner, Jessica Rood,
Angela Rood, Justin Berube, Heather Dyer, and Shelby Dyer; three great grandchildren Tierra and S. Aaron Hubbard and the newest addition Hunter.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, April 30, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield. A Masonic evening memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by the members of the Central Lodge #45. A funeral service will be held on Saturday,
May 1, at 4p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. David Wriglesworth officiating
Gloria E. Chapman, 76, of Waterville, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2004, at the Maine General Medical Center, Thayer Campus in Waterville, Maine.
She was born in Oakland on January 24, 1928, the daughter of the late Howard E. and Emma S. (Holt) Chapman. She attended Clinton schools, graduating from Lawrence High School, class of 1945.
She was employed by Kennedy Court Records in Santana, California for several years, as a bookkeeper, retiring in 2000.
She enjoyed photographing, taking trips, spending time with her family, and volunteering at the Maine General Medical Center, Thayer Campus in Waterville. She was also active at the United Methodist Church in Fairfield.
She was predeceased by her husband Doye Snelling; and a niece Nancy Trefethen.
She is survived by her two sisters Dorothy Chapman, and Helen Cook both of Waterville; a nephew Richard Trefethen of Waterville; a great niece Karen Markowitz of Sidney; a great great nephew Ryan Markowitz of Sidney; her dog Andre; and several cousins.
There will be no visiting hours.
A Memorial celebration will be held on Sunday, May 2, at 2p.m. at the United Methodist Church on Route 201 in Fairfield, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to HealthReach Hospice, P.O. Box 829, Waterville, ME 04903 - 0829
Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, Fairfield, Maine.
Florence M. Gilbert, 85, of Fairfield, passed away on Monday April 26, 2004 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. She was born in Vassalboro on June 27, 1918, the daughter of Ulric and Maria (Nadeau) Provencher. When she was only a few weeks old she was adopted by Mr.
and Mrs. Francois Nadeau of Vassalboro. She attended schools in Vassalboro. Even though her education was of the 8th grade level she was proud of the fact that she was able to accomplish this is four years time. She was a communicant of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield as well as
Sacred Heart Church in Waterville.
She worked at the former Oak Grove Coburn Classical Institute as well as some local Woolen Mills. She had also employed at the Five and Dime store in Fairfield. For 10 years she managed the pet department at the former Grants Department Store in Waterville. She had a great love
for animals and she would often bring home some pet fish and birds she had collected at the store.
On May 27, 1939 she married Leo Gilbert at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in North Vassalboro. Even when she became a homemaker she still managed to work part time at the Fairfield Elementary School serving lunches and doing some housekeeping work for local families.
She is predeceased by her husband, Leo Gilbert who died in 1960, two daughters, Therese Gilbert and Estelle Gilbert, two grandchildren, Greta Raymond and Gene Raymond, one great grandson, Joshua, one son in law, Ronald Willette.
She is survived by her children, Gabrielle M. Hall and her husband, Cecil of Waterville, Louis L. Gilbert and his wife, Karen of Albion, Geraldine J. Willette of New Jersey, Raymond A. Gilbert and his wife, Pamela of Albion, and E. Leo Gilbert and his wife, Angelia of Fairfield. She
is also survived by her grandchildren, Gregory Raymond, Gisele Castonguay, Glenn Raymond, Ginger Raymond, Shaun Gilbert, Melissa Gilbert, Bobbi-Jo Seamans, Gary Howard, Rhonda Willette, Robert Willette, Holly Ann Joler, Brian Gilbert, Christopher Gilbert, Jennifer Cyrway, Amy Cyrway, Eddie Shannon, Eric Shannon,
William Norton, Marie Gilbert, Jonathan Gilbert, and Corey Gilbert., 12 great grandchildren as well as nieces, nephews and many devoted friends.
Visiting hours will be on Thursday April 27, from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, Maine. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, High Street in Fairfield, Maine.
Burial will take place at a later date at Maplewood Cemetery in Fairfield.
Joseph Carroll Bailey Jr., Hannan, 34, of China, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2004, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor from injuries sustained in a tragic accident on April 15, 2004. At the time of his death he was surrounded by his family
and friends.
Joseph was born on July 13, 1969, in Augusta, a son of Kerwin and Violet (St. Pierre) Hannan. He graduated from Erskine Academy, class of 1988. He also attended the Capital Area Vocational School where he studied auto mechanics. It was during this time he met his future wife, Dawnn A. Duquette and they
were married on Aug. 30, 1997, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Augusta.
Joe had a very strong work ethic. For the past 22 years he had been employed at the Banton Lumber Mill in Palermo. In the past year he took over the operation of the mill after losing his mentor, David Banton who had guided him along in the operations of the business.
He enjoyed outdoor activities, hunting, snowmobiling, and he especially enjoyed spending quality time with his daughter, fishing. He was a member of the Friends and Neighbors ATV Club in Palermo. Joe will also be known for always helping those in need. Joe was an organ donor and even after his death two
women in New England have already benefited from organ donation.
He was predeceased by his biological father, Joseph C. Bailey Sr.; a very special niece, Heidi Hannan, who died on Aug. 19, 2003; his best friend, David Banton, who died on Jan. 22, 2003. He was also predeceased by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
He is survived by his loving wife of six years, Dawnn A. Hannan; one daughter, Daysha Hannan, both of Augusta; his parents, Kerwin and Violet Hannan of Palermo; one brother and best friend, Robert G. Hannan and his wife, Nancy, of Palermo; father-in-law, Jim Duquette of Litchfield; many special aunts,
uncles and cousins, and many many close friends. He is also survived by Walter and Lea Banton of Palermo who were special friends and like grandparents to him. The family would like to thank in a special way all the nursing staff and care takers at Eastern Main Medical Center for their expression of kindness and helpful
support.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a time of visitation on Thursday, April 29, at the Palermo Christian Church from 12 p.m. noon until the time of service at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Edward Hatch officiating. Burial will follow at the Hannan Cemetery in Palermo.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the Daysha Hannan Education Trust c/o Capital Area Federal Credit Union, PO Box 2626 Augusta, ME 04330
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor, Maine
Helen Mae (Dyer) Davis, 94, of Westborough, MA, died on Wednesday April 21, 2004 in Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham, MA, after an illness.
Her husband, Paul M. Davis, died in 1997. She leaves two daughters, Betty A. Kimball of Westborough and Carol J. Wray of Auburn, VA, three sons, Miles E. Davis of Medway, OH; Richard A. Davis of Baldwinville, MA; and Thomas P. Davis of Albuquerque, NM, eight
grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, a sister, Eleanor F. Potter of Winchendon, MA; nieces and nephews. She was born in Farmington, Maine a daughter of Irvin and Doris (Parlin) Dyer and lived twenty years in Jefferson Maine before moving to Westborough fourteen years ago.
Mrs. Davis was a L.P.N. at Gardner Stated Hospital for many years. She graduated from Gardner State Hospital School of Nursing. She was a member of the Baptist faith.
Her funeral services will be held on Wednesday April 28 at 1pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home - Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road in Windsor, Maine. Burial will be in Coopers Mills Cemetery. Visiting hours will be at the Gray Chapel on Tuesday from 2-5pm.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Westborough Fire/Ambulance Gift Fund, 42 Milk St., Westborough, MA 01581
Beverly A. Knowles, of Unity, passed away on Tuesday evening April 20, 2004 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine.
Beverly was born on December 6, 1946, a daughter of Edson Sr., and June (Reopelle) Hubbard. She was raised in Unity and was part of the last graduating class of Unifree High School in 1964. After graduating high school she married Phillip A. Knowles and spent the
next forty years as his loving wife working with him on their farm and raising their three children.
Beverly enjoyed crossword puzzles, long motorcycle rides, cooking and most of all spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends.
Although she has passed from this world, the memory of her and her sparkle and zest for life will be forever in the hearts of those who loved her. Blessed was her time spent here and now God has given her rest and taken her home.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Phillip A. Knowles, her son, Robert A. Knowles and his wife Jennifer of Newton, MA; two daughters, Tammy and her husband, Kevin Trent of Murphys, CA: Tracy and her husband, Matthew Wood of Phoenix, AZ;, four grandchildren
and two more grandsons due in August and September, Bo and Cory Knowles of Palmyra, Brittany Lopez of Ellsworth and Emily Trent of Murphys, CA; brothers and sisters, Harold Hubbard of Thorndike, Larry Hubbard of Albion, Jim Hubbard of Unity, Joan Hubbard of Unity, Stanley Hubbard of Machias, Edson Jr. Hubbard of
Winslow, Timothy Hubbard of Thorndike, Ronald Hubbard of Unity and many nieces and nephews.
Per Beverly’s wishes there will be a small family gathering at their home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 1 Main Street, Suite 300 Topsham Maine 04086 .
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Memorial and Remembrance Centre, 42 Depot Street, Unity, Maine.
Robert H. Nason, 56, of Winslow, Maine and Fort Myers, Florida passed away on Monday April 12, 2004 at his residence in Florida. He was born on October 8, 1947, in Waterville, Maine a son of Howard F. and Henriella “Sue” (Kenney) Nason.
He graduated from Winslow High School in 1965. Having enlisted in the Marine Corps 2 months before graduation he then served his country in Vietnam until 1968 when he was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant.
In 1969 he married the former Cecile Rice at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield. Together they shared 34 wonderful years.
Robert had a strong work ethic which enabled him to make his mark in the business world. The adventurous side of him led to several work and business ventures over the years including his work at Waterville Window, the former Keyes Fibre, at one time he owned and
operated a restaurant in Fairfield. He was also involved in the insurance field. He was also responsible for the construction of several single family homes, duplexes and a fourplex. In the past few years his spare time was devoted to working wholesale and retail in the automobile business in both Maine and
Florida. He was a member of the Macrillis- Rousseau VFW Post in Winslow.
Robert and Cecile will best be known for the motel, restaurants and campgrounds that they owned and operated. Along with his wife they owned a seasonal motel and restaurant called the Sunrise Motel and Chowder Bowl Restaurant in Trenton, Maine. They were also
the owners of a campground, Littlefield Beaches in Locke Mills, Maine and the Beach Camping Area in Conway, NH which is currently operated by their daughter, Stephanie and her husband, Jeff. For the past few years they enjoyed residing in their RV Resort Community in Fort Meyers, Florida.
He is predeceased by his father, Howard F. Nason, one brother, Roger Nason. .
He leaves behind his loving wife of 34 years, Cecile A. Nason, two daughters, Stephanie Moore and her husband, Jeff of Conway, NH; Roberta J. McDonald and her husband, David of Colorado Springs, CO; his mother, Henriella “Sue” Nason of Winslow, three grandchildren,
Justin Moore, Jordyn Moore, and Jacob Moore, one brother, Richard Nason of VA, mother in law, Ann Rice of Fairfield, many close friends in Florida and Maine, as well as many other family members that includes in laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to gather for visiting hours on Monday April 19 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, Maine where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11am with Rev. Francis Merritt officiating. A
luncheon will follow the funeral at the Bourque-Lanigan Legion Hall in Waterville. Burial will be at the New Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road in Augusta.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to Health Reach & Hospice at 212 Main Street, Waterville, Maine 04901 or to the American Cancer Society, at One Main Street, Topsham, Maine 04086.
Louise Jones Drew, 84, of South China, Maine, passed away, in peace, on April 7, 2004 at the Graybirch Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center in Augusta, Maine. She was born on April 21, 1919, in West Chester, PA, a daughter of Barclay L. and
Esther (Coffin) Jones. After graduating from Friend’s Central School in Philadelphia, she attended the Pennsylvania School of Nursing, receiving her RN in 1941. She married a young doctor in 1942 and spent the next several years in Seattle Washington before settling in Framingham, MA; where her husband became a
respected brain surgeon at the Cushing Memorial Hospital in Boston.
In the mid 60’s she moved alone to Lansing , Michigan, where she began a satisfying career first as a visiting nurse, then a nurse in the public school system, and finally going on to the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor to become a registered
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She practiced for several years in a clinic in Lansing, where she was well respected for her gentle sensitivity, and especially for her ability to work with the children.
Louise (Weezie to family) played golf, bowled, and loved all sports, especially the Lansing minor league baseball team, the “Lugnuts”. After retiring in 1981, she had many happy years enjoying activities with her friends, including a nurses’ group, and
enjoying the companionship of a special friend, Russ Hankins, until his death in 1996.
In failing health herself, Weezie left Michigan in 2000 to join her two sisters in south China, Maine. Before going to Graybirch, Weezie had two happy years at Winslow Place in Winslow, Maine, now known as the St. John Home. She had no children, but
is survived by her three younger sisters, Frances J. Hastings of South china, who looked up to her Big Sister, Hoylande J. White of Westtown, PA; and Irma W. Simon of South China, and many very loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no memorial service now, but an interment gathering will be held in August when more family members and friends will be present. Contributions in her memory may be made to the --Neuropathy Association, 60 E. 42nd, Suite 942,
New York, NY 10165.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor.
Bertha L. Love, 78, of Albion, was called home to the Lord on Monday April 12, 2004 at Maine General Medical Center in Waterville, Maine.
She was born on May 7, 1925, in Winslow, Maine, daughter of Harry W. and Thelma (Green) McCaslin. She loved to work outside with her husband, Frank. She was a foster mother to many babies in New York State.
After her marriage to Frank on April 1, 1944 she worked at G.E. in Lynn, MA, until she came to China where her first son, Darwin was born. Frank being overseas never saw him until he was 6 months old.
She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers, Harvey, Walter, Melvin, Donald, sisters, Pearl Glazier
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Frank of Albion, five sons, Darwin and his wife, Loretta of Elba, NY; Roger and his wife, Deborah of Derry, NH; Duane and his friend, Vicki of West Gardiner, Kevin and his friend, Pam of Farmington, Brian and his wife, Sue
of South China, three daughters, Thelma Smith and her husband, Robert of Caribou, Shirley Raddatz and her husband, Jim of Albion, Robin Ouellette and her husband, Wayne of West Gardiner, 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, sisters, Hattie Bumps of China, Elizabeth Bumps and her husband, Maxwell of China, one
brother, David of Vassalboro, aunts, Viola Green of Virginia, Leota McCaslin of Waterville, a very special aunt, Leola Roberts of Winslow, sister in laws, Delores McCaslin of China, Marjorie McCaslin of Winslow and Kathy McCaslin of Winslow.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday April 15 at 1pm at the New Maine Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road in Augusta with the Rev. Robert Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to the American Diabetes
Association Maine Affiliate, 8 Crosby, Augusta, Maine 04330.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield, Maine.
Cameron Joseph Cote, infant son of Max and Valerie Cote of Clinton Maine, passed away April 10, 2004 at Maine Medical Center, Portland Maine.
He was born April 8, 2004 in Waterville, Maine. Besides his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Roger and Gloria Williams, Sr. of Glenburn, his paternal grandparents, Max and Sandra
Cote of Clinton, along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
For Cameron: The tiny light that was your life burned so dimly and for such a short time on this earth. But in that short time that tiny spark lit a light in our hearts that will burn forever
with your memory. Though your life was brief, the love we feel for you transcends time and space. So please know, as you flutter away on angel wings Baby Cameron . . . you are loved.
Graveside services will be held at Greenlawn Rest Cemetery, Clinton Maine at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, Fairfield Maine.
Beulah M. “Dolly” Higgins, 97, of Waterville, passed away on Friday, April 09, 2004, at a Waterville hospital.
She was born in Burnham on May 1906, the daughter of Edward and Lillian (Young) Hunt. She was one of twelve children.
She was married to George R. Kennedy, Sr., for 47 years before he died in 1967.
She married her second husband George Woodbury for a short time before he passed away. Later, she married Alden Higgins who passed away in 1985.
She was a homemaker.
She loved spending time with her family, enjoyed dancing, and loved her dogs.
She will be missed by all, especially her family.
Survivors include her daughter Betty Doherty of Swartz Creek, MI; her son George R. Kennedy, Jr., of East Benton; her brother Lloyd Hunt of Burnham; six grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
A memorial service will be held Lawry Brothers Funeral Home
Leone L. Lunt, of Waterville Maine, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2004, at the Lakewood Manor in Waterville Maine.
She was born in Albion on June 26, 1915, the daughter of Clyde and Edna (Whitten) Libby. She was a graduate of Besse High School in Albion, and also a graduate of the old Osteopathic Hospital of Nursing where she received her Registered Nurses degree.
She entered the United States Army during World War II serving in Sipan and New Zealand as a Army Nurse. She was honorably discharged with the rank of Lieutenant.
She was married Neil D. Lunt before he passed away on December 29, 1980.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Waterville.
She loved being with her family, and spending summers at her Southport Cottage.
She was predeceased by a brother Paul Libby; and a sister Louise McDavitt.
Survivors include her daughter Libby Hodgdon and her husband Eric of Trevett; two granddaughters Sarah and Kate of Trevett; and many Friends.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2004, at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church on Eustis Parkway, Waterville Maine.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the First Congregational Church, 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, Maine 04901.
Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, Fairfield Maine.
Shirley Marie (Clifford) Adams 56, of 123 Heather Way, Hampden, passed away after a long illness on April 4,2004 at the Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, with her son and sister by her side.
Shirley was born in Waterville on October 14,1947, the youngest child of Bert G. and Coral (Berkeley) Clifford of Unity.
Shirley has been a resident of Avalon Village in Hampden for 3 years. She would like to say good-by and thanks for the friendship of her many friends at Avalon Village especially Vicky Rockwell who looked in on Shirley every day.
She attended Mt. View School in Thorndike, and graduated from the former Oak Grove Academy in Augusta. Shirley moved to Portland and graduated from Pierre's Beauty School where she worked and later operated her own beauty parlor.
Shirley was always drawn to the warmer weather of Florida and spent many years at Indian Rocks Beach. She loved to fish and walk with her dogs on the beach.
Shirley is predeceased by her brother, Gregory Clifford in 1995; and her father, Bert G. Clifford in 2001, both of Unity, Maine.
She is survived by her mother, Coral B. Clifford, of Unity, and Marco Island, Florida; her only child, Cullen G. Oxton and his wife Bonnie of Windham; her granddaughter Laura Domigan and soon to be grandson, Logan C. Oxton, who is due April 8th; and her
sister, C-J O'Connor and Husband Rick of Bangor, Me. Shirley will miss her companion of the last 10 years a poodle named Curly Sue and cat Abigale.
A memorial service is planned for later in May at the Lawry Brothers Memorial and Remembrance Centre (Unity Centre for the Performing Arts) 42 Depot Street, Unity.
Carleton “Carly” H. Hodges Jr., 57, of Albion and St. Petersburg, Fl, passed away on Friday April 2, 2004 at the Bay Pines Veterans Administrative Medical Center after a brief illness.
He was born in Boston, MA; on April 14, 1946, a son of Carleton Sr., and Gwen Hodges. He graduated from Besse High School Class of 1964. He then served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War from 1964-1967. On March 30, 1968 he married the former
Nancy E. Rood and together they shared 36 wonderful years together.
He is survived by his wife Nancy E. Hodges, of Albion and St. Petersburg, FL, one daughter, Karla Hodges of Davis, CA; one son, Timothy and his wife, Anna of Waterville, grandson, Justice, granddaughter, Alyssa. He is also survived
by his mother, Gwen of St. Petersburg, FL; four brothers, David and his wife, Irene of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, Terry and his wife, Mary Helen of Albion, Ronald and his fiancée, Michelle Leonard of St. Petersburg, FL; John and his wife, Melissa of Malaysia, one sister, Peggy Darsaoui and husband, Larbi of
Westbrook, several nieces, nephews, cousins aunts and uncles.
A graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery on Saturday May 1 at 2pm with Rev. Michael Hodges officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield.
He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bay Pines VAMC Hospice Unit, PO Box 5005, Bay Pines, FL 33744.
Paul S. Nelson, 80, of Albion, passed away on Friday April 2, 2004 at Inland Hospital in Waterville. He was born on May 15, 1923, in Augusta, a son of Oscar and Irma (Knowlton) Nelson.
After graduating from Bessie High School he worked along with his father on the family farm. He then served his country in the US Army during WWII where he was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Bronze Star Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He
was also one of the few survivors of the Battle of the Bulge. He also served as Gen. Eisenhower’s personal assistant accompanying him in France and Germany. In Frankfurt Germany he supervised and directed all details concerning the procuring, disposal, and other details of supply work in connection with over 100
officers and civilians in his charge. On August 18, 1949 he married the former Erika D. Kremser in Frankfurt, Germany. Because she had to leave the country within a certain amount of time, Gen. Eisenhower obtained for him a personal pass and Paul was discharged two months earlier so they could come back to the
State’s. Once back home they worked the family farm and raised their children.
He enjoyed hunting and was a big Celtic’s fan. He also enjoyed spending time watching his two son’s race at Unity Raceway.
He is predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Erika Nelson who died on January 25, 2004. He is survived by his children, Gerald P. Nelson Sr., and his wife, Glenna C. of Albion, Christa M. Bumps and her husband, Arvide H. of China, Stephen T. Nelson and his wife,
Sonia L. of Albion, nine grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, two of which were very close to their great grandparents, Chynna and Jayde. Every morning they would go to take the bus to go to school at their home. Also survive by one sister, Marilynne Nelson of Waterville and one nephew, Dale Carey. He will also
be missed by their dog “Cindy.
A graveside service will be announced later in the spring.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield.
Ida Mae Kerschner, 80, of Oakland, died on Thursday, April 1, 2004 at Mount St. Joseph Nursing Home in Waterville. She was born on August 30, 1923, in Easton, MA; a daughter of Samuel H. and Mary (McLeod) Olson. She grew up in Cushing and attended school in
Thomaston. She was the niece of Christina Olson.
In 1946 she married Robert Kerschner. They lived on Rockland, and Barre, Vermont before moving to Oakland in 1961. In 1974 Ida and Bob moved to Sun City Center, Florida where they spent their winters. Ida and Bob returned to Maine each summer where they enjoyed
spending time on Messalonskee Lake. After Bob passed away Ida continued to spend time in both Florida and Maine. Ida enjoyed playing golf. For many years she was a member of the Sun City Center Gulf Club and a member of the Waterville Country Club. She also enjoyed traveling and took many cruises including cruises
to Alaska, Europe and the Panama Canal. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband, Robert and stepson, Robert A. Kerschner.
She is survived by one son, James, and his wife, Lynne of Oakland, her grandson, David of Oakland, her grandson, Craig and his wife, Stacie and great granddaughter, Sierra of St. Simon’s Island, Georgia, as well as her companion and friend, Ken Schernekav of sun City
Center, FL, her brother, John of Cushing, a special niece, Virginia Olson of Maryland, many friends including her golfing friends and several nieces and nephews.
At her request there will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Belgrade on June 28 with Rev. Andrew Kane officiating. The time will be announced at a later date.
The family wishes to thank the special health care providers at Mount St. Joseph Nursing Home. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Hospice Unit at Mount St. Joseph Nursing Home, Highwood Street, Waterville.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield.
