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CORINNA — Dorothy E. Mitchell, 89, died June 27, 2015, at the Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield. She was born in Bangor, October 11, 1925, the daughter of Robert L. and Juanita (Puckett) Benson of Saponac, Maine.
She graduated from Corinna Union Academy, salutatorian of the class of 1944.
She married David Ervin in 1945 and they resided in Corinna. They had a farm and large gardens where Dorothy worked hard to provide for her family.
Dorothy lived a full life as wife, mother, and homemaker. She enjoyed people and welcomed many into her home, including many foster children. Dorothy was a woman of faith, which she enjoyed sharing with others. She was a long standing member of Pleasant Street Christian Church in Corinna. She was an avid reader of a variety of literature, especially the Bible, and she liked growing flowers.
She is survived by seven children, Carol Ervin of Dexter, Robert Ervin of Corinna, Aloyse Larrabee and her husband, Carlton "Stan" Larrabee Jr., of Dexter, Susan Newell of Clifton, Lucretia Smith of Plymouth, Brian Ervin and his wife, Erika of Levant, and Michael Ervin and his wife, Susan of Waterville; 19 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; a sister, Nellie House of Corinth; many cousins; nieces; and nephews.
She was predeceased by one grandson.
The family is thankful for the people at Pittsfield Community Home for their good care and support of Dorothy for the last two and a half years; and also the Sebasticook Valley Hospital staff for their help and care at the time of her passing.
Friends and relatives called Wednesday, July 1, 2015, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, at the Corinna Chapel of Crosby & Neal, 68 Exeter Road in Corinna. Funeral services were held at 11 AM, Thursday July 2nd, at the Pleasant Street Christian Church in Corinna with Pastor David Chenoweth officiating. Interment follwed at the Nutter Cemetery in Corinna.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Pleasant Street Christian Church.
Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
NEWPORT — Carl Edward Gray, 87, died June 29, 2015 at his daughter's residence in Dexter. He was born January 17, 1928 in Newport, a son of James and Emma (Brewer) Gray. He graduated from Newport High School, Class of 1946 and worked for many years at H. P. Hood Company in Newport. He married Opel Green on November 9, 1948 by the Rev. John Miller. He was an active member of the People's United Methodist Church in Newport. His life was his family, and he especially loved his grandchildren more than words can say.
He is survived by 3 children, Larry Gray of Newport, Sherry Rogers, Bonnie and husband Gil Levesque, all of Dexter; 2 brothers, Sidney and wife Carol Gray, and George Gray, all of Newport; and 2 grandchildren, Tyler and Amber Levesque; many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Opal; and a daughter Karen Ann.
A graveside committal service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, July 18th, at the Riverside Cemetery, Newport, with the Rev. Ellen Bridge officiating. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Memorial donations may be made to the People's United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 182, Newport, ME 04953. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com
GARLAND — Beverly Ann Doore, 82, the wife of Maurice C. Doore, died peacefully June 19, 2015 at a Bangor Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born May 18, 1933 in Corinth, the daughter of Llewellyn and Gladys (Bickmore) Cobb. She lived her childhood in Corinth and Dexter and has been a resident of Garland since 1962. She was a homemaker who loved gladiolas, carnations, playing piano, knitting socks and mittens and playing with her grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to her husband of 64 years are four daughters, Rita West and husband, Ronald, Donna Merry and husband, Gordon, Brenda Doore and a very special daughter, Amy Sue Doore; a son, Micheal Doore and wife, Debbie; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Beverly was predeceased by a son Maxwell Charles Doore, two brothers, Carl and Llewellyn Cobb and three sisters, Marie Dowling, Ruth Storman and Kathryn Sibley.
Friends called at the Thompson Funeral Home, 17 Hudson Road, Corinth from 1 to 2 PM on Thursday, June 25, 2015 until time of services at 2 PM with Pastor Kirk Mellon officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Garland
NORTH NEWPORT & FARRINGTON POST, NORTH CAROLINA — Leon E. Gray, 91, died February 14, 2015 in Raleigh, NC. He was born January 29, 1924 in North Newport, a son of Wilbur and Leona (Brooks) Gray. He attended the one room Hubbard school in North Newport and graduated from Newport High School, Class of 1942. He was active in athletics and the debating club. Leon also graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in engineering. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. While living in New York City, he also attended New York University. He was employed as a combustion engineer and also served as a professor at NYU.
He is survived by his sister Evangeline Matijczyk of North Newport; his 3 children, Leon Earl Gray, Jr. and Jacqueline Ann Gray, both of NC, and Karen Maurine Gray of Levant; 4 grandchildren, Kim, Clark, Jeff Gray, and Amanda Stein, all of NC; 2 great grandchildren, June and Elliott Gray.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Opal Cox Gray; and a sister, Evie Tasker.
Memorial services were held at 2 PM Thursday, June 25th, at North Newport Christian Church with Theresa Gray officiating. Interment followed at 2:45 PM at the North Newport Cemetery. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
PITTSFIELD — Charlie R. Philbrick, 69, a resident of both Pittsfield, Maine and Pinellas Park, Florida, died suddenly on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in Pittsfield.
Charlie was born on November 18, 1945, in Dexter, the son of the late Robert and Shirley (Sevey) Philbrick. At eleven months, he moved to Pittsfield and was well known for his horses on Hartland Avenue and all the sleigh and hayrides. He attended the Pittsfield schools and was a graduate of Maine Central Institute with the class of 1964.
Charlie was employed by the Maine Central Railroad for 40 years working as a Carman. He also worked at the Corner Citgo for fifteen years before purchasing in 1978. He, his wife, Rae, and two sons, owned and operated CR Philbrick and Sons for 30 years in Pittsfield. He also did repair service in the afternoons and weekends at the Pool and Spa Place in Pittsfield.
He was a charter member of the Sebasticook Valley Elks Lodge #2713, a member of the Pittsfield Driftbusters Snowmobile Club, the Pinnacle Ski Club and the Somerset Ridge Runners ATV Club. Charlie loved taking four wheeling trips all over the state on his favorite Arctic Cat.
After retiring, Charlie and Rae were blessed to have been able to spend eight wonderful years traveling together. They spent 3 weeks in both Alaska and the Panama Canal. Throughout their life together they visited several different countries. Charlie truly loved his family and being able to be together. He enjoyed traveling for the Railroad and always kept a bag packed and ready to go. He was an avid shuffleboard player and liked co-chairing the team in Florida. Bocce was a favorite of his as well. He was a hardworking man and took great pride in his work. He was a pillar in his community and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Rae Philbrick of Pittsfield and Pinellas Park, Florida; two sons, Brian Philbrick and wife, Cathy, of Palmyra and Steve Philbrick and wife, Lillian, of Detroit; his three grandchildren, B.J. Philbrick, Bradley Philbrick and Danielle Shaw; and great granddaughter, Destiny. Pep's grandchildren and granddaughter were his pride and joy.
He was predeceased by his parents.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 7, at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield, with Rev. Glenn Nichols officiating. A gathering immediately followed at the Elks Lodge, 140 Middle Street, Pittsfield. The committal was private with immediate family at the Village Cemetery, Peltoma Avenue, in Pittsfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sebasticook Valley Hospital, 447 North Main Street, Pittsfield, Maine, 04967 or to the American Heart Association, 51 US Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, Maine, 04074, in Charlie's memory.
To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com. Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
SNEWPORT — Gerald "Jerry" Ervin Dodds, 69, died peacefully on June 16, 2015 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 7, 1946 in Norfolk, Virginia.
Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, and being outdoors. He had a special love for model trains and was an avid collector of them.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Sherry A. Dodds of Newport; daughters, Rhonda Dodds Burton and her partner Sean Newhall of Dunnellon, FL, Denise Dodds Cleveland and husband Christopher of Plymouth, and step daughter, Colleen Kennington of Ft. Myers, FL; grandchildren, Christopher and partner Jen, Andrew, Bryant and wife Megan, Morgan and partner Marcus, Tiffany, Jacob C., Alexis, Jacob K., and Ayden; sisters, Carrie Ann and husband Duane, Brenda and Donna; 6 great grandchildren; many special nieces, nephews, friends and adopted family.
He was predeceased by his mother and step father Rennie Doris (Tidwell) and Donald Nichols, I; brother, Donald Nichols, II; and brother-in-law, Richard Vittum.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family at Pine Grove Cemetery in Hartland. Cremation arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com
STETSON & CARMEL — Wayne Allen Hawes, Sr., 70, died unexpectedly June 5, 2015 at his residence. He was born July 9, 1944 in Carmel, a son of Guy and Dorothy (Emery) Hawes.
He served in the Army National Guard through the Newport Armory and worked as a heavy equipment operator with Alan Dorr Construction in Hermon until 2000. He then worked at his son's business, Wayne's Auto Sales in Carmel until 2007. In the past he was an avid hunter. In more recent years, he enjoyed golf, playing cards, woodworking and the slots.
He is survived by his wife, Lois (Underhill) Hawes of Stetson; 2 sons, Wayne II and wife Dianne of Carmel, Brian Hawes and his significant other, Katrina Surdick of Etna; 2 daughters, Dennell and husband Christopher Baker of Stetson, Deanna and husband Spencer Preble of Hancock; 2 brothers, Gary Hawes of Massachusetts and Guy and wife Naomi Hawes of Carmel; 2 sisters, Joyce Richards of Scarborough and Janet Hawes and her significant other, Donald Jordan of Carmel; 5 grandchildren, Cortney Hawes, Cameron Hawes, Kyle Ham, Dylan Ham, and Alexis Hawes; several nieces and nephews; a special mother-in-law, Kathleen "Kay" Underhill of Stetson; and his friend and mother of his children, Velma Shaw of Skowhegan.
He was predeceased by 2 brothers, Richard and Maynard Hawes; a sister Joan Bush; and a brother in law, David Richards.
Memorial services were held at 2 PM Wednesday, June 10th, at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport, where friends called from 1 PM until the time of services. Pastor Al Worden officiated. There was a celebration of Wayne's life that followed the services at the home of Willie Underhill, 1131 Mullen Road, Stetson. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 23312.
Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
GARLAND — Kelvin Lee Hartley, 57, died June 5, 2015 at a Bangor hospital. He was born October 15, 1957 in Dexter, a son of Albert and Marilyn (Towle) Hartley. He graduated from Dexter Regional High School, Class of 1976. Kelvin had many occupations over the years but was happiest with the job he had retired from due to failing health: the cook at Pittston Farms. He was also an avid and well known fly fisherman.
In addition to his parents; and wife of 35 years, Tammy (Haskell) Hartley, he is survived by a son, Chad and significant other, Pam Smith of Garland; 2 daughters, Stacy and husband Fred Gallant of Buxton, Kelly and husband Justin Dent of Millville, PA; his siblings, Kayla Nelson of California, Karl Hartley of Parkman, and Kent Hartley of Dexter; a granddaughter, Terrah Dent; several nieces and nephews; and his great dog Abby.
A graveside committal service will be held at 10 AM Saturday, June 20th, at West Garland Cemetery. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. Memorial donations may be made to the Safe Place Food Pantry, 328 Main Street, Corinth, ME 04427. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
CORINNA — Buck Lee Charles, 20, died unexpectedly on June 6th, 2015 in Plymouth due to an automobile accident. He was born in Bangor on May 21st, 1995, the son of Glenn MacAuther and Hallie lee (Hower) Charles. Buck was a graduate of Nokomis Regional High School in Newport, class of 2014; during this time he attended Tri County Vocational Tech School in Dexter taking the Precision Machining Course. He worked at McKenney Machine in Corinna for three years. For the past year, he attended Central Maine Community College in Lewiston. He was a former Boy Scout in Troop 65 of Corinna. He loved the outdoors especially while snowmobiling on his Ski-Doo, hunting, and fishing. He was a good friend to many, always smiling and joking. He was always helping others and helping friends in the community. He was loved by "everyone who knew him." Buck loved to attend Antique Auto Car Shows with his father "Big Buck". He is survived by his father Glenn "Big Buck" Charles of Corinna, his grandmother Lue V. Charles of Corinna, his twin sister, Georgia H. Charles of Corinna, 3 aunts, Cheryl Charles of Corinna, Kimberly Stetson and her husband Josh of Hermon, Michelle Paris of Newport, one uncle, William Charles and his wife Misty of Monson, several more aunts uncles and cousins. A celebration of Buck's Life was held from 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, June 13th, 2015 at "Big Buck's" house on 297 Airport Road in Corinna. A scholarship fund is being set up in Buck's memory. Please send donations for the scholarship fund to: McKenney Machine & Tool Co., 400 Exeter Road, Corinna, Maine, 04928, Attn: Kathy. For more information, call 278-7091. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center, 34 High Street, Newport. To sign an online guest book and leave written condolences please visit: www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com.
CORINNA — Evelyn G. Brooks, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2015 at a Dexter nursing home. She was born May 22, 1919 in Boylston, MA, the daughter of Herbert and Grace (Starbard) Brooks. Moving to Maine at the age of 7, Evelyn spent most of her life in Corinna. She graduated from Corinna Union Academy as valedictorian of the Class of 1938.
Evelyn was employed at local woolen mills in Corinna and Dexter for most of her adult life. After retiring, she could be found working in her flower and vegetable gardens, playing her piano, or helping her friends out. Evelyn was the secretary for the Corinna Union Academy Alumni Association for many years.
The Coulimore children along with Esther and Brent Ireland would like to thank Pine Tree Hospice, Dexter Health Care, Dr. Leslie Fernow and New Beginnings for their care of our "Auntie Evelyn" these past few years, with special thanks to nurse Robin and hospice volunteer Doris for their care of Evelyn during this time.
A graveside funeral and committal service will be held at 10 AM Tuesday, June 16th at Morse's Corner Cemetery, Corinna. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pine Tree Hospice, 883 W. Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Chapel, Corinna. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com..
GUILFORD — Stanley G. Brown, 83, died June 10, 2015, at his home with his family at his side. He was born August 18, 1931, in Etna, the son of Clarence and Gertrude (Bartlett) Brown.
He worked as a farmer for much of his life and later at Hardwood Products in Guilford. Stanley also served as a volunteer fireman for Guilford for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marion (Woodard) Brown of Guilford; a brother, Richard Brown of Guilford; a sister, Amber Marston and her husband, Faughn of Camden; children, Sheldon Woodard and his wife, Donna of Harmony, Marlon Woodard and his wife, Karen of Guilford, and Virginia Brown and her companion, Charles Wells of Guilford; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews, including a granddaughter, Marion LaDawn Rathburn, whom Stanley and Marion raised.
He was predeceased by his parents; 3 daughters, Glendene Woodard, Deborah Brown, and Charlene Williams; and a brother, Dwight Brown.
Graveside services will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, June 27th, 2015, at the Lawn Cemetery in Guilford. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Guilford. For an online guest register, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.
PITTSFIELD Joan G. Zikorus, 83, died peacefully on Thursday, May 28, at her home in Pittsfield.
Joan was born on April 13, 1932, in Easton, Maine, the daughter of the late Richard and Hope (Higgins) Boone. She graduated from Foxcroft Academy with the class of 1950. She worked for many years at the Sebasticook Valley Hospital as an operating room technician. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and was a wonderful baker. She liked reading, sewing and really enjoyed dancing in her early years. She had a fun sense of humor and loved spending time with all of her brothers and sisters, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her four sons, Scott Hall and wife, Kris, of Derry, NH, Russ Hall and wife, Dena, of Pittsfield, Rob Hall and wife, Terri, of Pittsfield and Randy Hall and wife, Tracey, of Lisbon Falls; nine grandchildren, Chelsea, Heather, Ben and his wife, Natalia, Jason, Jimmy, Taylor, Kyle, Alex and Alyssa; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Clarice Sloat Call of Dover-Foxcroft and Sheila Lyons and husband, Jon, of Masardis; and brothers, Bill Boone and wife, Charlotte and Burt Boone and wife, Joeene, all of Dover-Foxcroft; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Albert Zikorus; son, Roger Hall; brothers, Richard Boone Jr. and Roger Boone; and her sister, Judy Alexa.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Barbara Wade and Mona Washington for their loving care of Joan.
Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice in Joan's memory.
A Celebration of Life was held from 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 2nd, at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield. A private committal was held by the immediate family at the Village Cemetery, Peltoma Avenue, in Pittsfield.
"Remember me when flowers bloom, early in the spring; Remember me on sunny days, in the fun that summer brings. Remember me in the fall, as you walk through leaves of gold; In the wintertime, remember me, in the stories that are told. But most of all remember, each day, right from the start, I will be forever near, for I live within your heart." (written by Judith B. Morse)
To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
PITTSFIELD, ME & ST. PETERSBURG, FL Marilyn Regina (Mosher) Cook entered into rest May 24, 2015 at Northside Hospital, St. Petersburg with her loving family by her side. She was born in Farmington, ME, April 12, 1936 to Bertha Geneva Ridley Mosher and Reginald Horace Mosher.
She graduated from Jay High in 1954. Growing up she worked part time pumping gas for her father at his garage and at a sporting camp in Rangeley, ME. Following graduation she worked for Turner & Ridley where she met & married her husband Richard on August 11, 1958. She later worked with her husband at Agway, Inc. as his secretary.
She became a member of Washburn Chapter #52, O.E.S. in Livermore, ME on November 17, 1959 later affiliating with Bethlehem Chapter #36, O.E.S. on January 17, 1980. She served as Worthy Matron to Bethlehem Chapter for 2 years in 1984 and 1985, receiving her life membership on March 18, 2010.
In 1986 she retired with her husband, wintering at Settlers Rest RV Park in Zephyrhills. She was active in many park activities, serving as Treasurer for many years. She sang in the choir, was an active member of Bible study, she was supportive of Hospice and the visiting Seminary students that came to the park each Sunday during season.
Marilyn and her husband raised seven children, she also helped with raising two grandsons and many other children benefitted from her care.
She is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Richard, her parents and an infant older sister Joanne.
She is survived by her seven children, Donna Rowell and her husband Larry of Hartland, ME, Douglas Cook and his wife Mary of Pittsfield, ME and Rockledge, FL, David Cook and Pixie Nolan, Belfast, ME, Debra Cook, St. Petersburg, FL, Diane Howard and her husband David, Myakka City, FL, Darlene Campbell, Townsend, MA, Richard Cook, Jr. and his wife Jodi of Corinna, ME. She is also survived by her sisters, Judy Lane and her husband Raymond of North Jay, ME, and Linda Therrien and her husband William of Jay, ME, 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
An Eastern Star service will be held on Sunday, July 26th at 2 PM at the Village Cemetery, Peltoma Avenue, Pittsfield. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bethlehem Chapter #36 ESTARL, c/o Cynthia Lewis 360 Somerset Ave. Pittsfield, ME 04967 or to the Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd. Clearwater, FL 33670, in Marilyn's memory.
PITTSFIELD Leslie Anne Borelli, 62, died peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, in Bangor. Leslie was born on August 17th, 1952, in Lawrence, MA, the daughter of Edward and Valancia (Ariola) Taylor.
She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was a kind and compassionate person and easily made friends. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, reading, quilting and camping with her husband. She was a member of the Sunshine Club of Waterville and a communicant of St. Agnes Catholic Church.
She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Edward Borelli of Pittsfield; five children, Amy Thayer and husband, Melvin of Springfield, MO, Kenneth Borelli and wife, Sara of Alton Bay, NH, Rebecca Harris and husband, Jason of Pittsfield, James Borelli and wife, Sara of Pittsfield, and Christopher Borelli and wife, Nichole of Pittsfield; six grandchildren, Mariah, Jeanna, Anthony, Brian, Samuel and Bryson; three brothers, Scott Taylor of Methuen, MA (her twin), Glenn Taylor and wife, Katie of Port Charlotte, FL, and Stewart Taylor of Salem, NH. She was predeceased by her parents.
Donations may be made to Edward Borelli, 325 Phillips Corner Road, Pittsfield ME 04967.
PLYMOUTH Herbert George Bean, Jr., 85, died unexpectedly May 21st, 2015 at his residence. He was born May 26, 1929 in Bar Harbor, a son of Herbert and Thelma (Luckings) Bean, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952. After returning home he took over the family poultry business in Plymouth, where he met his soulmate of nearly 41 years, Carmeletta Crommett. They continued working at the farm until the early 1970s when he sold it and built a house across the street. He then drove a dump truck for James Smith of Newport for many years until his retirement.
Herbie is survived by a son Kevin Crommett and his partner Terri Flood of Plymouth; a daughter, Maria (Crommett) Trask and husband Reggie of Detroit; 2 sisters, Betty and Diane Bean of Auburn; 4 granddaughters, Therese (Trask) Nickerson of Waterville, Rebecca Trask of Detroit, Heather (Crommett) Folsom and Nikkia (Crommett) Washington, both of Pittsfield; 5 great grandchildren, Logan Dodge, Brielle Nickerson, Levi Nickerson, all of Norridgewock, Kailyn Brasher and Adelynn Brasher, both of Pittsfield; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a special grandson (and at the time his only grandchild) Christopher Braley; his soulmate Carmeletta Crommett; her daughter Jeannette Crommett; 2 sisters, Winnetta (Bean) Elliott, and Pauline (Bean) Evans; 2 brothers, Richard and John Bean.
There will be no public visiting hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside committal service at 1 PM on Saturday, June 13th, at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Clinton. Cremation arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Somerset Humane Society, 123 Middle Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976.
Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
CANAAN Omar H. Holt, 85, of Canaan, passed away Sunday, May 24th, 2015 in Skowhegan at the Redington Fairview General Hospital.
He was born November 12, 1929, in Clinton, the son of Irvin and Ora (Lewis) Holt. Omar was educated in the Clinton schools. He married Theresa Tuttle on April 28, 1951 in Canaan.
For more than 55 years Omar owned and operated the Holt Family Farm in Canaan, he was a sawyer with his family for many years doing custom sawing. He owned his own milk route in the 1950's where he picked up fresh milk in ten gallon cans from area towns and delivered it to the United Farmers in Detroit. Omar also worked as the manager for Massey-Ferguson at Canaan Equipment. He worked as a logger in the woods during the 60s, 70s and 1980s, and during the 1980s and 90s and after he sold his cows, he contracted with the State of Maine working on many area road jobs with his bulldozer.
Omar was a member of the Carrabassett Masonic Lodge in Canaan for more than 50 years, and a life time member of the fair association in Skowhegan. He was a founding member of the Eaton Mountain Ski Area and was also on the board of directors. In the 1970s Omar was a selectman for the Town of Canaan. He was also a 50+ year member of the Canaan Grange.
Omar was predeceased by his wife and sweetheart of 47 years, Theresa. He was also predeceased by his mom and dad, and a brother Richard Holt.
He is survived by his four children, Pat Bowman of Canaan, Michael Holt and his wife Betsy of Canaan, Ricky Holt and his wife Cathy of Dixmont, Ronald Holt and his wife Linda of Canaan; two brothers, Gerald Holt and his wife Glennis of Benton, Tim Holt and his wife Alana of W. Gardiner; two sisters, Faye Lebreque of Waterville, Lucille Simpson and her husband Joseph of Winslow; 11 grandchildren, Manda, Steven, Megan, Corey, Kristin, Travis, Daniel, Samantha, Dustin, Michele, and Joseph Jr.; 8 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, and a multitude of close friends living and dead.
Viewing hours were held on Thursday May 28th, 2015 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Avenue, Skowhegan, with a funeral service held on Friday, May 29th, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, burial followed at the Fairview Cemetery in Canaan.
Donations may be made in his memory to Donation Processing, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 or to the American Diabetes Foundation, 10 Speen Street, 2nd Floor, Framingham, Massachusetts 01701.
PALMYRA Irene J. Ouellette, 93, died May 15th, 2015 at the Maine Veteran Home in Bangor following a long illness.
Irene was born in North Caribou, December 14th, 1921, the daughter of Mazime and Lydia (Ouellette) Blanchette. She attended Holly Rosary Elementary School and was a graduate of Caribou High School in the class of 1941.
She married Emilian Ouellette in 1942 and he predeceased her on September 7th, 1998.
Irene was employed at Edwards General Signal Co. in Pittsfield for 23 years.
She was a member of the Holly Rosary Catholic Church in Caribou and St Agnes Catholic Church in Pittsfield. She enjoyed her home and working in her gardens. She spent many hours making blankets and braiding rugs for her children and grandchildren.
Irene is survived by two daughters Shirley Adams and her companion Royce Ludden of Palmyra, Twilda Shameklis of Loris, SC, two sons Daniel Ouellette of Vassalboro, Randy Ouellette of Maryville, TN. One sister, Florence Castanguay of Springfield, MA, a sister-in law, Doris Blanchette of Caribou, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, a son Ricky Ouellette, two sisters Cecile, and Edwina.
Friends called Friday, May 22nd for 5 to 7 PM at the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center, 34 High Street, Newport, ME. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 at 11AM at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Pittsfield. Burial will be at a later date in Caribou. To leave written condolences please visit: www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com.
HARTLAND Marie E. Frost, 58, died peacefully Saturday, May 16th, 2015 at her Hartland home with her family at her side following a long illness. She was born in Dexter on June 16th, 1956 the daughter of Everett F. and Marilyn B (Harris) Temple.
Marie was a homemaker and enjoyed knitting and crocheting for family and friends, She loved 'BBQs' and listening to Country Music.
Marie is survive by her mother and step-father Marilyn and Clifford Mc Alpine of Hudson, her daughter and husband, Stacie and Ryan Rice of Pittsfield, one brother and his wife, Terry and Polly Temple of Winterport, one sister Deanna Temple of Pittsfield, two grandchildren, Devin Gould and Cody Gould and one gt grandson Kahm Gould of Corinna. She will also be remembered by her loving companion Anthany Adams of Hartland.
Funeral Services were conducted at 2 PM on Saturday, May 23rd at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Libby Hill Road in Newport.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center, 34 High Street, Newport. To sign an online guest book and leave written tributes please visit: www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com
DEXTER Katherine L. Sickenberger, 87, went home to be with her Lord, May 17, 2015, surrounded by her family while at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft. She was born in Meriden, CT, February 12, 1928, the daughter of Kenneth L. and Helen D. (Mitten) Doore.
She worked as a spinner for Eastland Woolen Mill in Corinna and for Guilford Industries in Newport. Later she worked for Church Goods in Pittsfield. She enjoyed singing with her children and at community events with a group of girls called the "Aging Polka Dots".
She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Sickenberger, Sr.; a son, Wayne Holt shortly after birth; a brother, Kenneth Jr.; a sister, Bertha Gallant; and a step-sister, Mary Sanborn.
She is survived by a son, Danny Holt of Plymouth; 4 daughters, Sandra Snide and her husband, Jim of Parkman, Pamela Curtis and her husband, Arnold of Ripley, Lynn Bearce of Guilford, and Barbara Hatch and her husband, Jasper of Dexter; several grandchildren, including a special granddaughter, Cathy Brown, who was one of her caregivers; also several great grandchildren; great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Friday, May 22nd, 2015, at 2 PM, at the Gray Cemetery in Dover-Foxcroft. Cremation arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. For an online guest register, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.
PARKMAN David F. Kennett, 67, died May 7th, 2015, at his home in Parkman. He was born in Veazie March 30, 1948, the son of Roland and Esther (Ford) Kennett.
He graduated from Bangor High School, class of 1966. Following graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and served during the Vietnam War. Following his time in the Navy he joined the Air National Guard, where he served for over 20 years, retiring as a Master Sargent. For many years he also worked for Bangor Hydro until his retirement in 2011. David was a member of the Masons for over 20 years.
Many local people would know Dave from his retirement job at the Guilford Shell station.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah (Grant) Kennett of Parkman; 5 stepchildren, Tess, Tina, Tani, Bravis, and Brian; 2 sisters, Martha Gevais, and Nancy Campbell; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nephews.
At his request, no public services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Guilford. For an online guest register, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.
NEWPORT Mildred Verna (Richardson) Kidder, 87, went to the arms of her Lord, after a short illness at home with her family by her side on Saturday May 9, 2015. She was born on June 29, 1927 in Town Hill, a daughter of Burnham & Bertilla (Gray) Richardson.
Mildred was a kind soul who had a love of the Lord that she would share with all she met. After attending bible college in Newport at the age of 17, she spent many years traveling as a Pentecostal evangelist up and down the East Coast in the service of the Lord.
She is survived by two loving daughters, Naomi Brinson of Bar Harbor and Raydene Brinson of Newport; a sister Lucy Stanley of Town Hill; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; special nieces and nephews, and a cousin Howard Gray of Newport.
She was predeceased by her parents; husbands, Irving Kidder and Forrest Moore; son Duane Brinson; siblings, Burnham, Jr., Cassie, Emma, Maude, Henrietta, and Priscilla.
A memorial service will be held privately with her family. Cremation arrangements are by Crosby & Neal in Newport. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com
HARMONY Russell John Howell passed away on Tuesday May 5,2015 in Harmony, Maine where he lived with his daughter Candy and son-in-law Gerald. He was born in Lincoln, Maine on June 23,1927, the oldest son of Manville and Alice (House) Howell.
Russ proudly served his country in the US Army at the close of WWII as an MP in Germany. He returned home to Harmony, ME where he met and married Virginia Deering on February 17,1950. Russell worked at many garages during his life as an auto mechanic and retired from Cianbro.
Russell was predeceased by his parents Alice (House) and Manville Howell; his wife Virginia (Deering) Howell; his son William Russell Howell; his two week old infant sister, Irmine Howell; and sister, Jacqueline (Howell) Chadbourne.
Russell is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law: Candace (Candy) and Gerald Annis, and Bonita (Bonnie) and Thomas Cianchette. The lights of his life his grandchildren: Shane and Tess Annis and their children Matthew, Alissa, and Natasha. Tanya and Dale Richardson and their daughter, Jordyn. Courtney and Wayne Harvey and their children, MacKenzie, Talia, and Camryn. Amanda and Daniel Mack and their son Karlin. Jodi Howell, Russell J. Howell and his children Xavier and Hunter. Matthews' mother, Val Osborne. His brothers Garwood and Irma Howell; Delmont and Skeet Howell; his sister Donna and Bob Larson; his brother-in-law Archie Chadbourne. His special sister-in-law Louise Carr and many nieces and nephews.
At Russell's request there will be no services. Always remember the twinkle in his eye and the jig in his step.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott's Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
CORINNA Penny Elizabeth (Beem) Griffin, 88, died peacefully May 2, 2015 at a Dexter healthcare facility with her daughter by her side. She was born January 2, 1927 in Houlton, a daughter of Lewis and Beulah (Brown) Beem. She graduated from Corinna Union Academy, Class of 1945. Penelope worked as a bookkeeper at Eastland Woolen Mill in Corinna until her retirement in 1981. She attended the Morses Corner Baptist Church in Corinna.
She is survived by her daughter, Marsha (Whittaker) Doherty and husband Danny of Corinna; 2 grandchildren, Tracy Wiers and husband Jeff, and Bill Doherty; 2 special great grandchildren, Reagan Wiers and Daigan Doherty. Penny's legacy was her great love of her family. She was not only Marsha's mother, she was her best friend.
Penelope was predeceased by her first husband, Bill Whittaker, 2nd husband, Austin Griffin, her sister Pearl and brothers Fred, Jupe and Nathaniel.
Private graveside committal services will be held at Morses Corner Cemetery. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna. Memorial donations may be made to the Morses Corner Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 4 White Road, Corinna, ME 04928. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
PALMYRA Robert L. Folger, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at his home in Palmyra.
He was born on September 16, 1935, in Somerville, Massachusetts, the son of Francis and Elizabeth (Lopes) Folger. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Marines during the Korean War.
He owned a bait and tackle shop, worked as a lobsterman and fireman after the war in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He moved to Newbury, Massachusetts in 1970.
Bob was employed for many years for the State of Massachusetts as an Environmental Police Officer. He also worked as a police officer for the town of Newbury. Bob and Ed Gundal established Coastal Hydraulics.
He was past president and an active member of the Merrimack Valley Beagle Club in Newbury. Bob retired in 1998 and moved to Palmyra, Maine, in 2005.
He was an outdoorsman: camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and bird watching. He obtained his pilot license and enjoyed flying. Bob loved his beagles and black labrador dogs. He especially loved spending time with his very special sister-in-law and best friend, Paula, as well as helping others.
Bob is survived by his wife, Donna Stolarz and sister-in-law, Paula Stolarz, of Palmyra; daughter, Caren Folger of Melbourne, Florida, and her three children, Amy Youngblood of Phoenix, Arizona, Jessica and Rob Cannon of Anchorage, Alaska and Scott and Tiffany Youngblood of Melbourne, Florida; daughter, Marcia and Richard Desrosier of Brooksville, Florida and their two children, Sara and Wally Farrell, of Weekiwachee, Florida and Andrew Desrosier of Brooksville, Florida; eight great grandchildren; brother, Joseph and Phyllis Folger of Plymouth, Massachusetts; three nephews; the Capolupo family of Newbury and Salisbury, Massachusetts; and many wonderful friends and neighbors.
He was predeceased by his parents; and a sister, Frances Folger.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield with the Rev. Laura Peckham and Tom Gilbert officiating. A committal service will immediately follow at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Route 2, in Palmyra. All are welcome to the luncheon immediately following the committal at the St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 900 Main Street, Palmyra.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your local animal shelter or to the Alzheimers Association, in Bob's memory.
To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
NEWPORT Wayne Michael Garrod, 57, died May 3, 2015 at his residence. He was born September 15, 1957 in Boston, MA, a son of Paul and Lillian (Quirk) Garrod.
Wayne was a tremendous father, grandfather, and a great friend to many.
He is survived by his wife, Donna (McCaul) Garrod of Newport; a son, Gregory and wife Missy Madan of PA; a daughter, Stacey and husband Kenneth Lawler of Dixmont; 2 brothers and a sister, Paul Garrod, Steven and wife Lauren Garrod, and Cheryl D'Agostino, all of MA; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Cremation arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
St. Albans Roland E. Grandmaison 75 died April 14, 2015 at his St Albans home following a long illness. He was born in Oakland Jan. 2, 1940 the son of Roland A and Hilda (Rood) Grandmaison.
Roland worked in woolen mills his entire life and for 27 years he was employed as a "fixer" at Guilford Industries in Newport. Roland loved the out doors especially while camping, fishing and hunting. He was able to go on a moose hunt last October, even though he was being treated for cancer, because of the generosity of Carl Hunt of Stacyville. He was able to harvest an over 800 pound bull moose.
Roland is survived by his wife of 28 years Joyce (Alton) Grandmaison of St. Albans, his step-mother, Beverly Grandmaison of Palmyra, two sons, Michael A Grandmaison of St. Albans, Richard Tripp of Dover-Foxcroft, three daughters, Candance Butler of St. Albans, Eugenia Nichols of St. Albans, Linda Landry of Palmyra, two brothers, Theodore Grandmaison of Oakland, Daniel Grandmaison of Norridgewock, three sisters, Theresa Boudreau of Winslow, Lori Mower of Palmyra, Pamela Bragdon of Steuben, 10 grandchildren, and a great granddaughter and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will also be remembered by a special brother-in-law and hunting partner, Robert Alton, and special family friends the Delescluse family.
He was predeceased by a brother, Richard and two sisters, Noemi, and Anna.
A Graveside Service will be held later in the spring. The date and time of the service to be announced. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center 34 High St Newport. To sign an online guest book and leave written condolences please visit: www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com.
NEWPORT William Harrison Batt, 79, died unexpectedly April 26, 2015 at the Veterans Administration Center in Togus following a year long illness.
William was born in Brockton MA, April 12, 1937 the son of Harrison C and Marion C (Doten) Batt.
William was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam era. He served for four years as a Radar Technician.
He was employed as a furniture finisher at Ethan Allan for many years. He liked feeding and watching the birds. He loved playing his guitar, long walks along the railroad bed and Sunday drives. He loved animals especially his cats.
William is survived by his wife of 48 years Melva (Jones) Batt of Newport, an uncle and his wife Glenn and Lois Cookson of East Freetown Mass., and several cousins. He will also be remembered by special neighbors; Danny Murray, Debbie Bishop, and Larry Gray.
The family would like to give a special thank You to the visiting nurses and to the Hospice nurses at Togus. Graveside services will be held later in the spring at Riverside Cemetery Newport.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center 34 High Street, Newport. To sign an online guest book and leave written tributes please visit: www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com.
PITTSFIELD Terry L. Haley, 30, of Wiscasset, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at his home.
He was born August 18, 1984 in Pittsfield, Maine.
Terry was a graduate of Nokomis High School in Newport and worked at Bath Iron Works as a Welder. He will be remembered for his love of animals and the out doors. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time with his friends.
Terry is survived by his mother, Valerie Haley of North Oxford, Massachusetts; his father, Terry Frost of Burnham; his daughter, Trinity Frost of Columbia Falls; his maternal grandmother, Eleanor Hackette of Orrington; six half-siblings: Christiana, Michael, Roland, Wayne, Tanya and Rose; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Private services will be held at the convenience of his family. Interment will be in Palmyra. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543. Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting: www.StrongHancock.com
ST. ALBANS, ME/BRISTOL, RI Claire Ida (Violette) Lacerda, 88, wife of the late Joseph Lacerda, died peacefully on December 15, 2014.
Claire was born on November 8, 1926, the daughter of Pierre and Emelia (Morin) Violette. She served as the Administrative Assistant to the town of St. Albans for nine years. After her retirement, she worked part-time at both the Hartland and Palmyra town offices and served as Notary/Justice of the Peace in Maine.
She is survived by her two daughters, Sandra Lafontaine and her husband, Roland, of Ocala, FL and Melanie Petit and husband, Timothy, of Bristol, RI; four sons, Thomas Mickle and wife, Maureen of Warrenville, SC, Charles Mickle and wife, Deborah, of Fall River, MA, Joseph Lacerda and wife, Julie, of Aurora, ME and Steven Lacerda and wife, Regina, of Hartland, ME; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
She was predeceased by her six sisters, Yvonne, Alma, Alice, Rita, Cecile and Doris; and four brothers, Ernest, Theodore, Jean and Peter.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the St. Agnes Catholic Church, Detroit Street, in Pittsfield. A committal will immediately follow at the Maloon Cemetery in St. Albans. All are welcome to attend the reception at Grace Linn Memorial United Methodist Church in Hartland following the committal.
To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
PALMYRA Wealthy (Bowdoin) Shaw, 77, died April 24, 2015 at a Skowhegan hospital. She was born February 5, 1938 in Ripley and graduated from N.H. Fay High School, Class of 1957.
She retired from Sebasticook Valley Nursing Home in Pittsfield in 1990. Wealthy enjoyed crafting with family and friends. She was a troop greeter at Bangor International Airport for 7 years.
She is survived by 2 sons, Dale Call, Sr. of Palmyra, Rex Call, Sr. of St. Albans; a daughter, Nancy Watson of Palmyra; 3 step sons, Jeffrey Shaw of Romona, CA, James Shaw of Lakeside, CA, and Dwayne Shaw of Fairfield; a step daughter, Linda Gogan of Unity; 21 grandchildren, and many great and great great grandchildren.
Wealthy was predeceased by her husband Robert, Sr. in 2007; 2 sons, Galen Call in 1985 and Terrance Call in 2008; a step son, Robert Shaw, Jr. in 1996; and a daughter in law, Penny Call in 2014.
Graveside committal services will be held at Palmyra Village Cemetery later in the spring.
Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
DEXTER Alton "Ken" Cross, 86, died April 16, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor. He was born in Harmony, November 13, 1928, the son of Harold and Freda (Potter) Cross.
He joined the US Army and served as an MP guarding Japanese prisoners in the Philippines following WWII. After returning from the service, Ken worked for several of the local industries, retiring from Dexter Shoe Company in 1993.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gloria (Clukey) Cross of Dexter; a son, Ronald "Butch" Foster of Sangerville; 2 daughters, Juanita Paine and her husband, Michael of NH, and Bonnie Stevens and her husband, Rev. Kevin Stevens of Parkman; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A graveside committal will take place later in the spring at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Dexter.
Cremation arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. For an online guest register, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.
CORINNA Winifred F. (Farnham) Bailey, 86, passed away April 14, 2015 at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft. She was born June 22, 1928 in Dexter, the daughter of Elwin B. and Norma Ruth (Reynolds) Farnham.
She was educated in the schools of Dexter. On May 17, 1948, she married Lionel Bailey in Dexter. He died September 21, 1969. Winifred was employed as a Certified Nurse's Aide at Hibbard's Nursing Home in Dover-Foxcroft for over 20 years, retiring in 1992. She enjoyed crafts and being with her family.
Winifred is survived by 2 sons, Keith T. Bailey of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Robert L. Bailey of Garland; 2 daughters, Gail A.Larry and husband Kenneth of Guilford, and Nancy J. Rush and husband Jerry of Dexter; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Lionel; and 3 brothers, Keith, Kenneth and Norman.
There will be no visitation hours or funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing, may make donations in Winifred's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott's Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, Maine 04976
PITTSFIELD Susan J. Watson R.N., 65, died unexpectedly Saturday, April 18, 2015 at her Pittsfield home following a long period of ill health. She was born in Northampton, MA, April 23, 1949 the daughter of Frank and Marion (Beatty) Rock. She graduated from Amesbury, MA High School and Mercy School of Nursing, Springfield, MA where she received her R.N.
For over 25 years she worked as a Registered Nurse at hospitals in MA and ME. She and her husband worked for 10 years as co-drivers for commercial trucking companies visiting 42 of the 50 states and many Canadian Providences.
Susan's first priority was her family, and she adored her grandchildren and great granddaughter.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years Raymond E. Watson Jr., her daughter and husband Anne and Clint Lasselle Sr. of Pittsfield, three grandchildren; Clint Lasselle "CJ" and his girlfriend Bethany Grant of Pittsfield, Ceaera Lasselle and her boy friend Forrest Roats of Palmyra, Mason Lasselle of Pittsfield, her great granddaughter Delilah Anne Reynolds of Palmyra, three sisters, 3 brothers including Nick Rock of Washington State. She was predeceased by four brothers and a sister. At Susan's request there will be a private family gathering at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center, 34 High Street, Newport. To sign an online guest book and leave written condolences please visit: www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com
CORINNA Delia Mary (Willette) Robichaud, 101, died April 23, 2015 at a Dover-Foxcroft nursing home. She was born August 9, 1913 in Loggieville, New Brunswick, a daughter of Joseph and Lucy (Saunier) Willette.
She went to school at St. Mary's in Bangor and had worked as a sewer at Eastland Woolen Mill. She was a communicant of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Dexter. She is survived by a son Edward of Corinna; a daughter, Sallie Morancie of Brewer; 15 grandchildren; many great and great great grandchildren.
Delia was predeceased by her husband Lionel "Pete" Robichaud; 2 daughters, Sylvia Clukey and Eunice Allen; and a son Fred "PeeWee" Robichaud; 2 sons in law David Clukey and Terrence Morancie.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday, April 29th, at Crosby & Neal Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Thursday, April 30th, at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 64 Free Street, Dexter, with the Rev. Fr. Robert Gaudreau officiating. Burial will be in the Corinna Center Cemetery later in the spring. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Ronald McDonald House, 654 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com
DEXTER Jean B. Komar, 83, died April 20, 2015 at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft. She was born in Bronx, NY, March 26, 1932,
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, William J. Komar of Dexter; 4 daughters; 7 sons; 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
A graveside service will be planned at a later date at the Evergreen Cemetery in Garland.
Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. For an online guest register, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.
DEXTER William G. Steeg, 66, died April 18, 2015, at his home in Dexter. He was born in Elizabeth, NJ, April 1, 1949, the son of Godfrey and June (Reneburg) Steeg.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Leslie (Gallison) Steeg of Dexter; a daughter, Jodi Jianniney and her husband, Michael of PA; 2 stepsons, Robert Matos and his wife, Sandy of VA, and Joseph Matos of NJ; 4 grandsons, Aidan, Robert Jr., Edward, and Peter.
No public services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. For an online guest register, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.
PITTSFIELD Ethel Rae (Jay) Leavitt, 67, passed away peacefully at home Thursday morning, April 9, 2015. She was born July 17, 1947 in Houlton, a daughter of Raymond and Helen (Carmichael) Jay. She has moved on to Heaven to be with her parents and loving husband Leonard. She is survived by her son Bill Stineford and his wife Heidi; her daughter, Jerrylynn Perkins and husband Jason; her brothers, Jimmy Jay and Steven Jay; and her sisters, Linda Haughton and Deborah Moulton. She will be missed by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Ethel was a kind and generous person who was known as Nana to friends and family alike. Nana enjoyed playing Bingo with her on-line friends who became family to her. She would spend many afternoons watching her birds and squirrels playing at their feeders. Her favorites were the hummingbirds.
Nana leaves behind a legacy of kindness and compassion. She was always there to help friends and family and will forever be remembered for her generosity and giving spirit. Nana and Papa are now and forever will be the Guardian Angels watching over the family. Graveside committal services will be held 1:30 PM Saturday, May 16th at the Evergreen Cemetery, Milo. Friends and family are invited to a gathering at Bill's home on the Bennoch Road in LaGrange. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com
Harold Freeman Flood, 86, died November 4, 2014 in Pittsfield, Maine. Harold was born January 23, 1928 to Ben and Lizzie (Peabody) Flood in Albion, Maine.
He is survived by his children Frances, Andrew, Linda, Michael, Benny, Peter, Tina, Martin, Christine, Tricia, Aimee and Jennifer, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents and his son Harold (Joe).
A spring interment will be held at Reynolds Cemetery in Burnham.
CANAAN Flora Belle Lawlor, 96, died April 14, 2015. She was born July 30, 1918 in Parishville, New York, a daughter of Orson and Allie (Shampine) Lyman. She was a Lutheran.
She is survived by her children, Pat and husband Bernie Monson, Nancy Pacifico, and Robert and wife Nancy Lawlor, all of NY, Judy and husband Mike Buskey of Canaan, and Lorraine and husband Danny Santerre of Waterville; a brother, Waldo Lyman of NY; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren.
Flora was predeceased by her husband Gerald, a granddaughter Desiree Terry, a great granddaughter Belle Marie Booth, and a brother Max Lyman.
Child, are you weary today? Frazzled, confused, unsure what this day will bring or how you will get through it? Are you wondering which direction to go, what path to follow? Just as I led my chosen ones from slavery into freedom, from the desert into the Promised Land, I will lead you from your worries and anxious thoughts into rest. Even when Israel disappointed me and gave their love to man-made, worthless idols, I did not turn my face from them. When my servant and friend Moses came to me and asked for guidance, I gave him the assurance of my presence and rest. Will I not do the same for you? Allow me to walk with you this day. Cast your burdens and your anxious thoughts on me. I will lead you in love and wisdom, and I will give you rest.
Interment will be in New York. Cremation arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
HARTLAND Dorothy Mae Garnett, 89, died peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2015, in Hartland.
Dorothy was born on October 4, 1925, the daughter of the late George and Lucinda (Dewitt) Shakespeare. She attended Burnham schools and was employed for many years at Northeast Shoe and SAS Shoe. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, making beaded jewelry and creating all kinds of crafts. She loved taking walks, putting puzzles together, watching the birds, flower gardening, picking berries and raising her own vegetables. She liked to play Skipbo and took great pleasure in being the winner. She was a wonderful caregiver and will be lovingly missed.
She is survived by her sons, Stanley Shakespeare and wife, Una, of Hartland and Arizona, Ronnie Ramsdell and companion, Jennie Patterson, of Burnham, Clayton Ramsdell and wife, Dolores, of St. Albans and Paul Ramsdell and wife, Deborah, of Hartland; daughter, Beatrice Osborne of Carmel; former son-in-law, Keith Osborne of Palmyra; special niece, Jessie Huff and husband, James, of Burnham; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Clayton Ramsdell; her second husband, William Garnett; and a sister, Marion Humphrey.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Sanfield Rehab and Nursing for their wonderful care of Dorothy.
Memorial and committal services are private and will be held at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn.
To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
CORINNA Robert Edward Hughes, 80, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Robert was born July 11, 1934 in Newport, to Harold V. and Gwendolyn Louise (Bowley) Hughes.
He was a graduate of Corinna Union Academy, class of 1952, attended Fitchburg [MA] State College and served a four year apprenticeship at Saco Lowell Shops in Saco. Robert married Joanne (Petit) Hughes in 1956, and raised their family in Salem, NH. Robert enjoyed a career that spanned four decades at Raytheon Manufacturing Company in Andover, MA. As a Senior Engineer he worked on the Patriot missile; a source of pride he carried with him throughout his life. His work also allowed Robert to experience extensive travel, allowing him to explore much of the world.
Robert led a very active and full life. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, and piloting his private plane. He was an accomplished musician and member of the Maine Country Music Association. Robert loved animals, especially his beloved dog, Sophie. He enjoyed time with his family at his camp on Big Indian Lake in St. Albans.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joanne (Petit) Hughes of Corinna; his son Steven H. Hughes and his significant other Lisa Walker of Corinna;, his daughter Alayne (Hughes) Flionis of Corinna; 3 grand-daughters, Jennifer (Flionis) Leighton and her husband Ryan Leighton of St. Albans, Kerrie (Flionis) Lattari and husband Ken Lattari of Saco, and Holly Hughes and her fiancé Corey Bonnevie of Chelsea; 2 great-grandsons Ryan and Caleb Leighton of St. Albans; and an extended network of family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 4 PM Friday, April 3rd, at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport. Friends called to the funeral home from 2 to 4 PM. Burial will be in the Corinna Center Cemetery later in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert's name to the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, 383 U. S. Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074; or online at http//alzfdn.org
Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com
PITTSFIELD Norma Booth Ballard, 88, passed away on March 23, 2015. Born on March 4th, 1927 to P. Carlton Booth and Matilda Mahaney, Norma was educated in Pittsfield schools, graduated from Maine Central Institute in 1945 and attended Thomas College in 1947.
Norma was employed by the Office of American Woolen Co., the Snowflake Canning Co., and Edwards Co. in Pittsfield. She retired April 1, 1987, from Staples Oil Company after 20 years employment.
Norma was married to Donald Ballard for 51 years and the couple spent their retirement years in Tavares, Florida, in the winter months and the summers at their Harriet Street home in Pittsfield.
Norma is predeceased by Donald (March 2002) and by her companion Bill (October 2009). She is survived by two sons, Robert Ballard and Marie of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Donald Jr and Sue Baker of Biddeford; two daughters, Gail Ross and companion, Dale Heath and Marsha Ballard and companion, Mike Braley, all of Pittsfield; eight grandsons, David Raye of Pittsfield, Michael and Carolynn Raye of Palmyra, Ryan and Sarah Ross of Pittsfield, Jared and Mia Ballard of Gorham, Caleb Ballard of Portland and Nathaniel, Alec and Robert Young, of Palmyra; two granddaughters, Amy and Jessica Ballard of South Carolina; five great grandsons, Andrew Ross of Pittsfield, Cooper Ballard of South Carolina, Zackery Raye of Pittsfield, Owen Ballard of Gorham and YesSir of South Carolina; three great-granddaughters, Molly Raye of Pittsfield, Estelle Ballard of Gorham and Remmi of South Carolina.
The family will received friends from 2 to 4 PM, Saturday, March 28th, 2015, at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield.
A private memorial committal will be held at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Augusta, where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Donald.
To leave a message of kindness, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.
ETNA Beulah E. Brewer, 82, died March 29, 2015 at her residence following a long illness. She was born May 27, 1932 in Plymouth, a daughter of Perry and Gladys (Henderson) Malcolm, Sr. Beulah was employed at the Pineland Center in Pownal as a certified nurses aide, and worked for 23 years as a cook at The Breakers in Scarborough. She retired from Scarborough Terrace after 12 years of employment. She will be fondly remembered for traveling to family member's homes to cook for family and friends, and also help with the cleaning.
She is survived by 2 brothers, Perry Malcolm, Jr. and wife Elizabeth of West Bath, and Dwayne Malcolm of Etna. Beulah was predeceased by a sister, Arlene Reynolds, 2 brothers, Floyd Malcolm, and Warren Malcolm and his wife Nancy, and a special friend, Kenneth Lawton.
A time of remembrance will be held at the Gold Crest Riders Snowmobile Club in Dixmont at noon Saturday, April 11th. Graveside committal services will be held at the Rogers Cemetery, Troy, later in the spring. The Reverend Tim Curtis will officiate. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
HARTLAND Merline H. Hamilton, 81, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015, in Hartland. She was born on January 24, 1934, in Castle Hill, Maine, and was the wife of Perley M. Hamilton who died in 1993.
Merline loved and was loved by her family and friends. She was a hard worker. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, sewing, knitting reading, gardening and cooking. Since the mid 1990's she worked at the Sunrise Café and Bakery in St. Albans. Annie and David Parsons were very special to her.
She is survived by her sisters, Bonita Carson and Ione Donnell; sister-in-law, Clarice "Tootsie" Tapley; nieces, Lori and husband, Lynn, Ramsay, Merline Carson and her children, Colby and Caleb Bean and Barbara Kennedy and her husband, Scott, and family; nephews, Paul Carson, Kendall Carson and wife, Tonya, Rique Carson, Terry Carson, Ronnie Tapley and wife, Linda, Alan Tapley and wife, Sarah, and family, niece, Diane Goodwin and her children and grandchildren; and many other nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, Allen and Grace (Doucette) Tapley; her husband, Perley M. Hamilton; brothers, David and Norman; and sisters, Daisy, Arlene, Shirley and Jeanette.
A private gathering will be held by the family.
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Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
PITTSFIELD & LEIGH HIGH ACRES, FL Mary McGibney, 96, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Mary was born Dec. 11, 1918, in Canada, the daughter of Hattie and Louis Carvell. In 1924, Mary and her family moved to Maine. Mary worked here in Maine for many years until she retired. She later moved to Florida to live with her daughter Shirley Steeves and her husband Tom who cared for Mary in these last few years of failing health.
Mary loved to travel and go on cruises. Mary loved living in Florida and lived life to the fullest.
Mary was predeceased by her parents; and five of her children, three daughters, Bette Faulkner, Marilyn Caruso, and Nancy York, two sons, Larry McGibney and Wes McGibney. Mary is survived by a sister Millie of Oregon; three children, daughters Shirley Steeves and husband Tom of Leigh high Acres, Fla., Pat Morgan and husband Svante Ramberg of Hartland, and son David McGibney of Seattle, Wash. Mary had 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
At Mary's request there will be no funeral. The family will have a private graveside service at a later date in Hartland.
PITTSFIELD & DETROIT Edward Galen Cross, 69, died March 20, 2015 at a Hartland living center. He was born March 26, 1945 in Stetson, a son of Louis and Viola (Frost) Cross. He was employed as a truck driver for L.C. Archer and Sons in Stetson, a lumber and sawmill operation. Ed was a past member of the Detroit Fire Department and volunteered at the Pittsfield Food Cupboard.
He is survived by 3 daughters, Bonnie and husband Maurice McDougal of Pittsfield, Bunnie Adams of Lewiston, Angelica Rose Cross of Portland; a brother, Carl and wife Judy Cross of Hartland; 4 grandchildren, Anthony and wife Ashlie Cross, Kevin and wife Danielle Cross, Jonathan Cross, and Ericka and husband Ben Weeman; 1 great grandson, Shane Cross.
Ed was predeceased by brothers James, John, Ivan, Rodney and Aubrey Cross, and sisters Mary Nickerson, Daisy Hatch, and Helen Cross.
Graveside committal services will be held at Clark's Hill Cemetery, Stetson, later in the spring. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island; Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
PALMYRA Margie Ann Kasprzak, 58, died March 12, 2015 at a Pittsfield hospital. She was born November 29, 1956 in Boston, Massachusetts, a daughter of Adam and Margaret (Kenney) Kasprzak. She graduated from Brighton High School and had been employed as a transcriber in the state court system.
Margie enjoyed cooking, but her passions were watching her son play baseball and watching the Boston Red Sox.
She is survived by her mother of Palmyra; a son, Justin of Palmyra; her siblings, Julie and husband Brian McCann of New Hampshire, E. Adam and wife Suz Kasprzak of Newport, Laure and husband David Moody of Pittsfield, Michael and wife Cindy Kasprzak of Bangor, Thomas and wife Gaye Kasprzak of Newport, James Kasprzak of Dover-Foxcroft, and Paul and wife Karen Kasprzak of Kansas; many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff of Sebasticook Valley Hospital, the caregivers at Care and Comfort, and the friends that helped care for Margie during this time. They would especially like to thank Brian for his devotion to Margie's care.
Friends called from 4 to 6 PM Wednesday, March 18th at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport, where services were held at 11 AM Thursday with Deacon Fred Harrigan officiating. Spring burial will be in the Palmyra Village Cemetery. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.coma
PITTSFIELD Thelma Ruth (Hunt) Tucker, 87, died March 11, 2015. She was born September 15, 1927 in Clinton, a daughter of Clayton and Marion (Towers) Hunt. She graduated from Clinton High School, Class of 1944, and after her children were grown, received her LPN degree from a nursing school in New Jersey in 1976. Thelma was employed at the Hackensack Medical Center throughout her career. She and her husband Richard C. "Dick" raised their family in Ridgefield Park, NJ. After retiring they moved to Bristol, Maine, where they enjoyed living near the ocean. Thelma was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Ridgefield Park, Damariscotta and Pittsfield. She was an avid gardener, baker and reader. She loved baseball, animals, and especially her grandchildren, some who affectionately called her "Mimi".
She is survived by her son, Richard and wife Heather of Hartland; 2 daughters, Pam and husband Stephen Schwartz of Ft. Collins, CO, Penny and husband Gary Smallman of Number Four, NY; 2 sisters, Lois and husband Fred Shores of Albion, and Dorothy Ouillette of Augusta; 6 grandchildren, Rebecca, Julia, Theodore, Colleen, Hannah, and Daniel; 5 step grandchildren; 1 great grandson Colton; and her beloved cat Lucky Girl.
In addition to her loving husband of 60 years, she was predeceased by her granddaughter, Kendra Rose Schwartz.
The family wishes to thank all of her caregivers in the Pittsfield community.
Services will be private. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Memorial donations may be made to the Bangor Humane Society, 493 B. Mt. Hope Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com
ORANGE CITY, FL AND HARTLAND Willma Callahan 75, of Orange City passed away on February the 22nd 2015. Willma was born on August the 20th 1939 to Joseph and Barbara Connell in Saint Albans, Maine. Before moving to Orange City, Florida she raised their family in Middleboro, Massachusetts. Willma was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Barbara Connell and brother Byron Connell. She leaves behind her husband Joseph M. Callahan Jr., children Amy (Steve) Mintz, Joe (Antonieta) Callahan, and Patrick Callahan; Two grandchildren Matthew Mintz and Brady Callahan and Sister Bonnie Nickerson. Willma loved cooking, reading and enjoyed going shopping.
Funeral services were held at Baldauff Family Funeral Home 1233 Saxon Blvd. in Orange City, FL. on Saturday February the 28th, 2015 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to floridahospitalhospice.org.
PLYMOUTH Jane Elizabeth (Libby) Holmes 79 passed peacefully in her sleep March 14, 2015.
She was born in Hyannis Massachusetts the daughter of Charles A. and Grace (Anderson) Libby.
She was predeceased by her younger brother David Libby and younger sister Cynthia Libby.
She is survived by her husband David Joseph Holmes of Plymouth, her older brother John Libby of New Woodstock, N.Y. , four children Ronda J Kopra of Nashville, Tenn., John D. Holmes Bottero of Nobleboro, Me, David J Holmes Jr. of Plymouth, and Deanne J. Nomura of Glenburn, GA, 12 grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Jane, was accomplished in countless events and activities in her life. Daughter of Charles and Grace she was a farm girl and fisherman's daughter on Cape Cod with her family. She was married to Renato Bottero in the fifties and had two children and then to David Holmes in 1962 and had two more children. They moved to Plymouth Maine in 1968 the wife of sculptor David. She supported his sculpting while raising the family of four. She had been employed by CETA in the 70's and assisted in many community events. The re-enactment Benedict Arnolds March to take Quebec in 1975 she filled in as one of three cooks to feed the troops when there was an accident to the head cook. Maine Stone Workers Guild was one part of her efforts in the arts. She was ambassador of Plymouth Maine as she toured the Plymouths of the world representing our town and state. She found great peace and enjoyment with husband David as they toured and sculpted in New Zealand for many years in the 90's onward. Creating links and teaching the local artists there, they both worked hard to facilitate stone working and design technique.
In the early 90's she represented the Maine Arts as she sailed on the Maine Maritime Ship on their cruise to Europe and Russia with exhibits. She loved the trip and met a great many people. She was a people person and enjoyed talking and helping to a fault.
She and her husband, David participated in many community bands over the years as she loved to play the bells and marimba They played in the Dover Community Band, the Circus Band in Bucksport, Sebasticook Community Band and more.
Jane owns the rights to the Maine State Tartan and Tweed. She was very proud to furnish the Maine State Police Pipe and Drummers the Tartan for their Uniforms.
She loved to garden and enjoyed her flowers to the end. She was an avid lover of frogs and turtles, as they adorned her jewelry.
As a CNA she assisted the elderly and worked with Eastern Agency on the Aging providing in home services.
In the past few weeks of her life she was adamant about bringing the Poem "A Crabbit Old Woman" to the aides and workers in the home she was going to. She wanted to facilitate honor and respect for the elderly with a poetic touch. She wrote many poems in her life; her final one to David Jr, a day before her passing.
Celebration of life service will be announced at a time and date in the spring, at a place so all who knew her and worked with her can meet and say good bye in the time she loved the most. Spring! Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Brown Funeral Home and cremation Service Center 34 High Street, Newport, ME. To sign an online guest book and leave written condolences please visit: www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com
DOVER-FOXCROFT & BANGOR Althea Emery, 90, died March 13, 2015 at a Bangor nursing facility. She was born March 10, 1925 in Corinna, a daughter of Erwin and Christena (Welch) Dearborn. She attended Corinna Union Academy and worked many years in area nursing homes before retiring from Dexter Shoe Company. She was a member of the Dover-Foxcroft United Baptist Church and attended the Hermon Baptist Church. She enjoyed camping, fishing and snowmobiling with family and friends. Saturday night card games with the neighbors was always a hit. Althea shared the love of horse drawn covered wagons with her husband Colby and brother Everett, raising funds for Operation Lift Off.
She is survived by a son, Jerry and wife Darlene of Dover-Foxcroft; 2 daughters, Sharon Stevens of Bangor, and Kristy Emery of Storrs, CT; grandchildren Robin of Bangor, Renee of Bucksport, Tammy and Bernadette of S. Portland, Betty and husband Don of Corinth, Andy of Windsor, Terri of Ocala, FL, Tina of Morgantown, WV; 13 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.
Althea was predeceased by her husband Colby; siblings, Peggy, Roberta, Everett, and Alice; and grandson Sean and great grandson Charles.
Funeral services were held 4 PM Monday, March 16th at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport, with the Rev. John Nickerson officiating. Spring burial will be in the Morse's Corner Cemetery, Corinna.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com
DEXTER Shirley Ann Russell, 83, died March 13, 2015 in Dexter at the home of her daughter. She was born November 28, 1931, in Northbridge, MA, the daughter of William and Angeline (St. Onge) Durant.
She worked at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor as an RN for many years.
She is survived by a daughter, Kelley Grandmaison, 2 grandchildren, Rebecca and Michael, all of Dexter; siblings, Ann Turner and Dale Durant of MA, and Roger Durant of NC; several nieces and nephews.
At her request no public services are planned. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. For an online guest register, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.
DETROIT Beverly A. Ferris, 77, passed away Tuesday, March 10th, at her home in Detroit.
She was born on September 24, 1937, in Detroit, ME, the daughter of the late Norman and Alice Brann. She received her nursing degree from Kennebec Valley Community College and was employed as a nurse for several years at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center in Bangor.
Beverly spent many hours knitting with her beloved dog, Cuddles, by her side. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing games on her iPad, playing cards, especially Skip-bo, and going out to eat at the local restaurants. In her younger years, fishing was a favorite past time as well as camping at Seboomook Lake with her family. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and had fond memories with him visiting the Amish country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
She is survived by her son, Raymond K. Ferris Jr of Detroit; daughters, Brenda S. Keniston of Freeport, Trish A. Johnson and her boyfriend, Jed Lauriat, of Ellsworth and Melanie J. McGowan and husband, Jeffery, of Pittsfield; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond K. Ferris Sr in 2003; daughter, Cindy Jo Ferris in 2014; and four brothers.
A graveside service will be held at noon, on Sunday, June 28th, at the Village Cemetery, Route 220, in Detroit, with the Rev. Julianne Bousquet officiating. A gathering will follow the committal.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bangor Humane Society, 693 Mount Hope Avenue, Bangor, Maine, 04401, in Beverly's memory.
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Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
HARTLAND & WELLINGTON Ralph Ernest Linkletter, 84, died March 9, 2015 at a Hartland nursing facility. He was born September 18, 1930, a son of Calvin and A. Edna (Marble) Linkletter. He retired from Irving Tannery in Hartland and had also been employed at Bath Iron Works and at the family farm.
He is survived by 3 children, Guy Linkletter of Florida, Edna and husband David Avery and Rebecca Corson, all of Athens; 6 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Ralph was predeceased by a daughter Tammy Linkletter, and his longtime companion, Louise Corson.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Monday, March 23rd, at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport, with the Rev. David Ray, Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Mount Rest Cemetery, Athens, in the spring.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 383 U. S. Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074. Those who wish may leave written condolences atwww.CrosbyNeal.com
NEWPORT Lawrence John DellaMattera, 70, passed away March 3, 2015. Larry was born August 28, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Pio and Marie (Marieni) DellaMattera. He graduated from Xaverian High School in New York City, where he was a National Merit Finalist, and attended Fordham University.
Larry, a passionate and gregarious man, cherished his family and lived life fully. His enthusiasm and holiday spirit brought joy to all at Christmas. Larry loved nature and was committed to animal rights. He was a poet and a chef extraordinaire, much to the delight of his family and friends. Larry enjoyed annual vacations with his wife Joanne (and their two cats) in Prince Edward Island, and was thrilled when other family members joined them.
In addition to Joanne, his beloved wife of 35 years, Larry is survived by his children, Ken, Nancy, and Peter DellaMattera, and Ron Banks. Dayong Wen was also like a son to him. He adored his grandchildren, Em and Alli DellaMattera. Larry is also survived by his treasured sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Bill Fitzgerald, their children Billy and Mary (Murray) and their families, and many dear cousins.
In accordance with Larry's wishes, his family will be hosting a private celebration of his life.
In recognition of the compassionate care that Larry and his family received at Sebasticook Valley Hospital during his final days, memorial donations may be made in his name to SVH Philanthropy, 447 North Main Street, Pittsfield ME 04967. Those who wish may leave written condolences at: www.CrosbyNeal.com
CORINNA Betty Jean Butler, 78, died March 9, 2015, 32 years to the date of her husband Carl's passing, at Dexter Health Care surrounded by her family. She was born July 4, 1936 in Levant a daughter of Reuben and Beatrice (Richards) Call.
She enjoyed gardening and was a full time homemaker raising her 4 children. She also enjoyed spending many hours playing with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and spending time with her friends at Sunshine Village.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Chip and Wanda Butler of Newport, Allen and Sheilla of Dover-Foxcroft, Donna and Bryan Cochran, and Scott and Heather, all of Corinna; 10 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and 1 great grandson; and a great great grandson.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by an infant son, a grandson, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Funeral services were held at 1 PM on Thursday, March 12th at the Crosby & Neal Funeral Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna, with the Rev. Michael Wilber officiating. Friends called from noon until the time of services. Spring burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. Memorial donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine, 87 Elm Street; Suite 203, Camden, ME 04843.
Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com
CAMBRIDGE Dorothy Mae (Davis) Perkins, 76, died March 8, 2015, at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft. She was born in Cambridge, August 9, 1938, the third daughter of Harold and Hazel (Chadbourne) Davis.
She married Harold Perkins September 14, 1957, and they had been married for 57 years when he predeceased her in 2014. She was also predeceased by her beloved son, Brett, who died in 1980; and two brothers, Herbert Bruce Davis in 2013, and Richard Davis in 2014. Dottie and her brother, Bruce, had many good times together. He would fly home and stayed with her for 3 to 4 weeks. He also visited with other family members and friends. She is survived by two much loved sons, Kim Perkins of Dexter, and Hal Perkins of Cambridge; two sisters, with whom she was very close, Beverly and husband, Frank Quimby of Stockton Springs and Brooksville, FL, and Virginia Murphy of Peabody, MA. She adored her two grandchildren, Darci Lynn Perkins and Aaron Brett Perkins. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Eva Davis, of Cambridge. Also, a very special friend of Hal's, Tammy Getchell; and a very special friend of Kim's, Laura Rand , who were loving additions to her family. She loved her family very much; family was very important to her. Priceless memories were made with all of them.
There were also two other people in her life whom she adored and they were both affectionately known as sisters, Harold's sister, Bethany who was as dear a sister as could be, who visited with us several times a year. Thanks for the delicious dinners out at Angler's. She was so loving, caring, and generous.. you were loved. The other "sis" in her life was her niece, Elaine Russell. She loved her with all her heart. She was so kind and compassionate. Dorothy considered herself doubly blessed because she was her niece and her friend. Another dear friend was Kathy Hallett with whom she played scrabble almost every afternoon for the past few winters. Dorothy had many many more special dear friends and relatives in her life, and had many happy memories spending time with all of them.
At her request, family and friends will be invited to a memorial service that will be held in the spring at a date to be announced, at Crosby & Neal, 61 Main Street in Dexter, followed by a committal service at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Cambridge. Dottie and Harold will be put to rest beside their beloved son, Brett.
For an online guest register, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.
TROY Steven Arthur Hodgdon, Sr., 49, died March 7, 2015 at his residence. He was born December 1, 1965 at Waterville, a son of Roger and Doris (Reynolds) Hodgdon, Sr.
Steven was employed as a mechanic, painter and jack of all trades at Sullivan's Waste Removal in Troy. He also worked with his father in the family auto repair business, Hodgdon's Garage in Troy. He was a gifted auto painter. Steven helped his family whenever he could. He also enjoyed doing artwork and many family and friends have examples of his work.
He is survived by his parents of Troy; 4 children, Jeremey Gentile of Winslow, Steven Hodgdon, Jr. of Troy, Maria Hodgdon and her son Riley of Lewiston, and Colby Hodgdon of Troy; a brother Roger Hodgdon, Jr. of Troy; and a sister, Catherine and husband Robert Page of Palmyra; many nieces and nephews. He will also be remembered by good friends, Lorraine Sullivan and David O'Dell.
Steven was predeceased by a sister, Sandra French, formerly of Troy.
Private family visitation will be held at Crosby & Neal, Newport. Graveside committal services will be held at Rogers Cemetery, Troy, in the spring. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com
PITTSFIELD Edna Eleanor Greeley, 87, passed away peacefully at Sebasticook Valley Hospital on Thursday, February 26, with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 18, 1927, the eldest daughter of Nellie and Ernest Graham. She was a 1946 graduate of Maine Central Institute and a graduate of Greenway Beauty School in Newport. She operated a beauty shop out of her home for over 50 years.
On March 11, 1950, she married her high school sweetheart, Weldon Greeley. Together they raised their three children on the family potato farm, Rock Maple Farms. Wherever she was needed, that's where you found her. Whether it be in her beauty shop cutting a client's hair, driving to pick up parts for equipment, or in the barn working alongside her family processing the potatoes for market. She passed onto her children her strong work ethic and that continued on to her grandchildren.
Family time was very important to her. Her favorite holiday was Thanksgiving when her entire family could be together which also included her two sisters, their husbands and their children.
She loved to go dancing with her husband. Whether they were dancing a waltz, the foxtrot, or square dance, it gave her much enjoyment. She was a great cook and one of her families' favorite recipes was her "Nellie cake". When she made it, you better not wait too long to slice a piece, or it would be gone! She was very talented when it came to sewing, knitting and crocheting. As a matter of fact, before she was married, she would work all week sewing a new outfit for her weekend date with Weldon. She was a member of a local knitting club and made several friendships over the years. She loved to shop at Marden's. Her family didn't have to ask where she bought something, they knew she bought it when she saw it at Marden's! She was a dedicated Red Sox fan. Every season she would hang her flag outside, keep a printed schedule and watch every single game, even if it meant staying up later than her normal bed time!
She was a loving, generous person who will be missed by her husband of 65 years, Weldon Greeley; daughter, Debora Varney and husband, David; two sons, Thomas Greeley and wife, Sally and Steven Greeley and wife, Cheryl; five grandchildren, Stephanie McGinnis and husband, Robbie, Brandy Greeley and partner, Chad Vintinner, Bryan Greeley and partner, Alexandra Faria and her daughter, Gabriela, Alex Greeley and wife, Becky, Amy Dean and husband, Keith; three great-grandchildren, Nathan McGinnis, Gage Greeley and Taylor Greeley; two sisters, Pauline Wood of Pittsfield and Dorothy Obar of Naugatuck, CT.
The family requests that donations be made in Edna's name to the Universalist Church, 112 Easy Street, Pittsfield, Maine, 04967.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 13, at the Village Cemetery, Peltoma Avenue, Pittsfield, with the Rev. Kevin Brooks officiating.
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Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
HARTLAND Romona Mae (Harris) Brown, 65, died peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2015, at Sanfield Rehab and Nursing in Hartland.
Romona was born on June 12, 1949, in Corinna, Maine. She loved her work as a Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant. She was employed at Sanfield for over 30 years. She enjoyed putting together jigsaw puzzles, knitting, reading, solving crossword puzzles, camping with friends and family and listening to country music. In her younger years, she loved bowling and was a member of the Pittsfield Bowling League.
She is survived by her sons, Troy Chipman and wife, Shannon, of Hartland and Todd Brown and wife, Jennifer, of St. Albans; her granddaughter, whom she loved as a daughter, Brittany Gould and husband, Joseph, of Corinna; grandchildren, Austin Chipman and wife, Liz, Alex Chipman, Mercedes Brown, Autumn Chipman, Faith Walsh, Lily Walsh and Ryan Walsh; great grandson, soon to be born, Jaxson Raymond Gould; sisters, Sharon Brown and husband, Charlie of St. Albans and Sally Chambers of Shawmut; brother, Fred Harris and wife, Sally, of Corinna; and special friend, Lisa Gordon of St. Albans.
She was predeceased by her husband, Donald S. Brown in 2011; and her brother, Dale Harris.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Cool Division, Route 152, in Hartland.
To leave a message of kindness, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
ABBOT Walter F. Dyer, 85, died March 1, 2015, at his home in Abbot. He was born August 15, 1929, the son of Freeman and Elizabeth (Tower) Dyer.
A born-again Christian, he was ready to meet his Savior in Heaven.
He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth (Charles) Dyer in 2003.
He is survived by 4 sons, Ben, Alan, Robert and Jeffrey Dyer; 2 daughters, Priscilla Brackett and Diana Dyer; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.
Spring burial will be in the family lot in Lovell at a time to be announced. Cremation arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Guilford. For an online guest register, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.
NEWPORT Carol Sue (Dunton) Leavitt, 71, passed away peacefully February 19, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born April 20, 1943 in Palmyra, a daughter of Herbert and Phyllis (Fletcher) Dunton. She attended Palmyra and Hartland schools. She married the love of her life, Carroll G. Leavitt, on November 16, 1963, and they were married for 51 years. Carol was a full time mother and housewife.
In addition to her husband of Newport, she is survived by 3 daughters, Joanne and husband David Henderson of Corinna, Judy and husband Charlie Thody of Palmyra, Jackie and husband David Wilson of Bowerbank; 2 step children, Marilyn Hight of Hartland Bubar, Rocky Leavitt and friend Becky of Palmyra; her twin sister, Betty Lou Butler of Newport; a special niece, Mary Butler and her daughter Sarah of Detroit. She will be fondly remembered by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a dear friend, Maxine Leavitt of Newport.
She was predeceased by 3 brothers, Eugene, Kerry and Kenny Dunton.
She requested that no formal services be held; however, her body will be buried at Riverside Cemetery in Newport. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Scott Victor Hartley, 50, of Smithwheel Road passed away February 22, 2015 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland.
He was born April 22, 1964 in Bangor the son of Janette Layway and the stepson of Norman Prescott.
Scott graduated from Nokomis Regional High School in Newport, ME in 1982.
He attended the University of Maine in Orono and State of Maine Police Academy in Waterville.
He served in the U.S. Army in the military police for four years.
Scott was employed with the U.S. Department of Corrections, then the Saco Police Department, the Old Orchard Beach Police Department and most recently with the York County Jail, and York County Sheriff's Departments.
Scott was a member of Orchard Masonic Lodge # 215 and he also attended St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church (Good Shepherd Parish) in Old Orchard Beach.
He is survived by his parents of Brooks, ME, a son Chase Hartley and a daughter Josette Hartley, both of Old Orchard Beach, sisters Lisa Simonds of Corinna and Melissa Clark and her husband Robert of Plymouth, nephews James and Matthew and nieces Christine and Heidi, special friends Eugene and Tari-Lea O'Neill and their daughter Katie of Old Orchard Beach.
A Masonic Memorial service will be conducted by Orchard Lodge #215, Saturday, March 7th 2015 at 2 PM at the Saco Masonic Lodge, 252 Main Street, 3rd floor, Saco, Maine. Services will conclude with military honors. Spring burial at Maine Veterans Cemetery in Springvale.
For those wishing to post condolences please go to www.dcpate.com.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Maine Center for Cancer Medicine, 100 Campus Drive, Suite 108, Scarborough, ME 04074-9308.
CORINNA Edward D. Bulger, 78, died unexpectedly February 12, 2015 at a Bangor hospital. He was born October 13, 1936 in Foxley River, Prince Edward Island, Canada, a son of Frank and Miriam (Goff) Bulger.
Ed had been employed as a shipping foreman at the Eastland Woolen Mill in Corinna. He was a member of the Corinna Fire Department for 52 years having served as First Assistant Chief, and was a communicant of St. Anne's Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joan Bulger of Corinna; a son, Edward "Pat" Bulger and fiancée Monica Bartley of Newburyport, MA; 2 daughters, Trudy and husband Myles Gallant of Summerside, PEI and Donna Bulger and fiancé Don Muth of Winterport; 2 brothers and their wives, Raymond and Sharon Bulger of Charlottetown, PEI and Frank and Brenda Bulger of Winsloe, PEI; a sister, Bernice and husband Hank Reilly of Toronto, Ontario; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; several nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by a brother, Brendon.
Friends called from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday, February 17th at the Crosby & Neal Funeral Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 AM on Wednesday at the St. Anne's Catholic Church, Dexter, with Rev. Father Joseph Cahill officiating. A spring graveside committal service will be held at 11 AM, May 15th at the Corinna Center Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Corinna Fire Department, 8 Levi Stewart Drive, Corinna, ME 04928. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com
DETROIT Allen R. McGinnis, 66, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, in Pittsfield.
Allen was born on March 18, 1948, in Detroit, Maine, the son of the late James and Helena McGinnis. He proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a quiet man who loved his family, enjoyed taking rides and working in the woods.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Linda McGinnis, of Detroit; children, Allen McGinnis Jr and wife, Dee, of Clinton, Bruce McGinnis and wife, Crystal, of Palmyra and Melissa Butler of Fairfield; grandchildren, Corey and wife Courtney, Amber, Steven, Tara and husband, Ryan, Benjamin, Helena, Harley, Karlie, Seth and Brooke; great grandchildren, Ava, Ian, Nevaeh, Sara, Logan and Allie; brother, Robert McGinnis and wife, Nancy, of Pittsfield; sisters, Sheila Withee of Detroit and Valda Reardon and husband, Ken, of Bangor; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins; and lifelong friends, Anthony Adams, David Brann and Roger Hodgdon.
He was predeceased by his parents; and his son, Brian McGinnis.
A heartfelt thank you would like to be expressed to the doctors and nurses at the Dialysis Center at Togus for their wonderful care and compassion given to Allen and his family.
The family received friends from 2 to 4 PM, Sunday, February 22nd, 2015, at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Village Cemetery, Peltoma Avenue, Pittsfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Avenue, Suite 2, Norwood, MA, 02062, in Allen's memory.
To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
Just a Common Soldier by Lawrence Vaincourt
He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past.
Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one.
And tho' sometimes, to his neighbors, his tales became a joke,
All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke.
But we'll hear his tales no longer for old Bill has passed away,
And the world's a little poorer, for a soldier died today.
He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife,
For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life.
Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way,
And the world won't note his passing, though a soldier died today.
If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say,
Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today.
PALMYRA Randa G. Graves, 62, died February 18th, 2015 after a brief hard fought battle with cancer. She was born in Dexter February 3rd, 1953 the daughter of Clarence O. and Greta F. (Harris) Turner. Randa attended Nokomis Regional High School in Newport. She worked at the Edwards Co. in Pittsfield for many years. She also was CNA working at Sanfield Rehab & Living Center in Hartland for several years. She loved her job at Sanfield because she could help people.
She loved her grandchildren and looked forward to seeing them and always had "goodie" bags for them.
Because Randa was a Born Again Christian she knew she was going to be with her "Lord and Savior".
She is survived by two sons, Dale Graves Jr. and his wife Suzanne of Palmyra, Robert Graves of Dover, Delaware, two brothers and their wives Dennis and Sheila Turner of Palmyra, Clarence and Judy Turner Jr. of Palmyra, one sister and her husband Dawn and Roger Burke of Palmyra, six grandchildren; Garett, Jacob, Luke, Kerilynn, Meghan, and Addison, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She will also be remembered by her special friend and companion Richard Jordan of Virginia.
A celebration of Randa's life will be conducted in the spring at a date and time to be announced. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center, 34 High Street, Newport, ME. To sign an online guest book and leave written condolences please visit: www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com
PITTSFIELD Marlene C. Vance, 76, of Pittsfield, passed away on February 17, 2015 at Sebasticook Valley Hospital after a long illness. She was surrounded by her family who dearly loved her.
Marlene was born January 17, 1939 in Albion to Rinaldo A. Bennett & Izetta C. (Boody) Bennett.
Soon after graduating from Winslow High School in 1957, she met the love of her life, Bill. They married on June 29, 1958.
Marlene was a loving wife & mother. She dedicated her life to her husband & two sons, for she believed caring for them was her purpose in life. Her loving heart, kindness & generosity extended to all her family & friends. Her home was frequently a haven to those in need, or a place to keep the family united.
Besides her family, Marlene was passionate about cooking, gardening, dancing, reading, & playing cards. She continued to always help others by being an active, productive member of the Kiwanis Club for over 10 years. She also held secretarial positions at different times of her life, including Keyes Fibre in Waterville & Edwards Company in Pittsfield.
Marlene is survived by her loving sons, Steven R. Vance & his wife Christine of Palmyra, Dirk W. Vance of Pittsfield, brother, Ora (Red) Bennett & his wife Mary, of Albion, and sister, Nancy Martin of Corinna. Grandchildren: Derrick Vance, Devan Vance, Savannah Brown, Sage Vance, & Skylar Vance. Great grandchildren: Damien, Julianna, Trinity, & Dominick Vance. Nieces & nephews: Brooke Bennett, Bill Jessup, Mike Jessup, John Ames, Jean Abbott, Jacqueline Ames-Pfaller, Brent Martin, & Courtney Martin.
She is predeceased by her husband, William H, Vance, her parents, sisters, Joan Bennett-Ames, & Barbara Jessup, and her father & mother-in-law, Robert & Bertha Vance.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the First Baptist Church located at 245 Main Street in Pittsfield, followed by a celebration of life. A graveside committal will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Diabetes Foundation or the Heart Association.
A special thank you to the doctors, nurses, & CNA's at SVH for their extraordinary care & kindness to Marlene.
NEWPORT William Callahan Murray, Sr., 79, passed away February 7, 2015 at Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield following a long illness. He was born June 7, 1935, in Keene, NH a son of Frederick and Julia (Callahan) Murray, Sr.
Bill graduated from Keene High School in 1953. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1954, trained at Camp Lejeune, NC, and was stationed in Hawaii and Japan until July of 1961. Bill was employed at Howard Johnson, Frozen Food Division, in Brockton, MA for 8 years and later lived in Los Angeles. He moved to Strong, ME where he built a house.
He enjoyed living in and exploring various parts of the country and moved back to California where he worked doing maintenance at Huntington Park Hospital for 5 years. His travels took him back to North Glen, CO for 13 years and on to Florida. Bill moved back to Newport where he was employed at Lovley's Motel until his retirement in 2003.
Bill is survived by his wife (of 11 years) and childhood friend from Keene, NH, Betty (Washburn) Murray of Newport; his sons, William and wife Sylvia Murray, Jr., Louis Murray, grandson Callahan and great grandson, Holden Jack, all of CO; sister, Jane Lessels of Concord, NH; sister in law, Constance Murray of Keene, NH. Other survivors include Betty's son, David and wife Donna Constine, and their sons, Eric and Nicholas all of FL and Michael of NE; Betty's brother, Barry and wife Janice Washburn of NH; Betty's sister, Carole and husband Paul Davis of NH.
He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Frederick Murray, Jr.; and infant siblings Elaine and Dale.
Bill was a member of the Newport Senior Citizens. He will be missed by his many friends, and his beloved pets, Precious and Teddie. The family would like to thank the staff and doctors at Sebasticook Valley Hospital for the wonderful care he received during his admissions.
"Even though my heart is heavy, I will always know that you will be taken care of on the other side. Farewell until we meet again. Love and thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers."
Graveside services will be held in the summer at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keene, NH. Cremation arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Please omit flowers. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
HARTLAND Barbara Vanadestine, 75, passed away at Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington, VT on February 3rd, 2015 with her daughter and grandchildren by her side after a battle with lung cancer. Born August 12th, 1939, she was the daughter of Jennie and Richard Vandestine of Hartland, ME. Barbara loved her family very much and was known for her honesty, integrity and willingness to help those she loved. Barbara was a retired State of CT employee who enjoyed country music, animals, and traveling to VT. She is survived by her sisters Edith Bell, Donna Peterson, and Linda Bell; by her daughter, Beverly Trudelle; as well as her grandchildren, Danielle Sachs and Arthur Trudelle; and great grandchild Thatcher Sachs. Her services will be on May 16th, 2015 at 1 PM at the Pine Grove Cemetary in Hartland, ME. For further information or to send cards or donations contact Steve Gregory and Son Cremation Service at 472 Meadowland Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403 or call (802) 985-3523.
PITTSFIELD Richard "Dick" Peppard passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 7, 2015. He was born February 12,1936. Son of the late Cecil and Doris (Shields) Peppard.
He graduated from Freedom Academy in 1954. He worked in Shoe Manufacturing for most of his adult life. Since his retirement, he has enjoyed spending time with family and friends, at his camp on Chemo Pond in Clifton, Maine. He also took pleasure in a good game of cribbage and spending time at the Elks.
He is predeceased by his son Rick Peppard; sisters Martha and Doris Mae; and brother Roland.
He is survived by his wife Charlene (Bryant) and children Randall Peppard of Sturbridge, MA; Rhonda Frye and husband Jeremy of Newport, ME; Roger Peppard and companion Shelley Jasmin of Dexter, ME; grandchildren Matthew Caldwell, wife Shandrea and children Alexis and Hayden of Pittsfield,ME; Melissa Roberts, husband Jacob and son Lucian of Biddeford, ME; Shannon Peppard and daughters Hali, Riley, and Sophie of Pittsfield, ME; Dustyn Peppard of Orono, ME; Tyler Peppard of Pittsfield, ME; and large extended family.
At his request, there will be no services.
DEXTER Thomas M. Murdock, Sr., 67, died February 6, 2015, at his home in Dexter. He was born in Dexter, October 4, 1947, the son of John and Irene (Williams) Murdock.
He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by 2 sons, Thomas Murdock, Jr. and his wife, Misty of Danielson, CT, and Geoffrey Murdock of Dexter; the mother of his children, Debra Murdock of Corinna; 2 sisters, Marylou Paul and her husband, Robert of Portland, and Sally Ann Murdock of Dexter; 3 grandchildren, Leah, Zachary, and Alex Murdock, all of Danielson, CT; 2 nieces, Shawna Paul, and Morgan Murdock.
No public services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. For an online guest register, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.
DEXTER Charles E. Morris, Jr., 65, died February 3, 2015, at his home in Dexter. He was born in Burlington, March 22, 1949, the son of Charles and Madeline Morris, Sr.
He was a loving husband and father, and was always anxious to help others.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Belinda (Bounival) Morris; 7 children, Charles Morris III, Barbara Grover and her husband, Tony, Lena Janes and her husband, Dallas, Melissa Perez and her husband, Julio, Tanya Morris, Crystal Morris, and Richard Morris; 14 grandchildren; and 1 great grandson.
No public services will be held at this time. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. For an online guest register, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.
FT PIERCE, FL John F. Ayer, 82 passed away peacefully on January 19, 2015 in Fort Pierce, Florida. John is survived by his wife Marilyn of Ft Pierce Florida, children William Ayer and wife Sissy of Detroit Maine, Charlene Brown and husband Brian of Absecon NJ, John Ayer and wife Lynn of Plymouth Maine, Colleen Crawford and husband Jeff of Detroit Maine, Ben Ayer and wife Sara of Newport Maine , and Fred Ayer and wife Chris of Newport Maine. He also had many grandchildren and great grandchildren Eric Neal wife Courtney with Ethan, Gavin,Carson and Kellen, Seth Brown wife Mariko, with Wade Mayako and Sachiko, Nicki Reily and husband Jim, Darrell Crawford wife Erica with Cole, Nathan and Kyle Ayer, and Bailey and Emily Ayer John was predeceased by his mother Willietta Morse and father John Ayer also three sisters Patricia Lawerenson, Colleen Compton and Elizabeth Pono.
John graduated from Farmington High school in Farmington Maine where he played basketball and worked on the family farm. It was in Farmington that he met his wife Marilyn, they married in 1954 John and Marilyn were married for 60 years raising 6 children. He often said the things in life he cherished the most and his greatest accomplishment was his family. He lived in many towns throughout Maine but always called Newport home till moving to Fort Pierce Florida where he resided for the last 21 years. John was a true jack of all trades from construction to road crew worker, Policeman and Fireman. He was a wonderful husband and a great Dad. He was a true friend, who many labeled as "honest" and a hard worker two things he was proud of.
John was a lifetime member of Fraternal Order of Elks first the Bangor Maine Lodge and then Ft Pierce Florida Lodge. He was also active in the Tall Pines Community as Chairperson of Bingo for many years and helping on the Pioneer Club with special activities and events. He will be greatly missed for his humor and wit.
The family wished to thank the staff of AbbyJean Russell where John had been a resident for a short time. You all made him feel very special, you not only took care of him you helped to take care of us too. Thank you to Treasure Coast Hospice for making the final days much easier. There will not be any services final internment will be in Newport Maine at a later date. Arrangements by Haisley Funeral Fort Pierce Florida.
ST. ALBANS Sharon Weeks, 62, home to be with her Lord January 16, 2015 after fighting a long battle. She was born February 20, 1952 in East Corinth, a daughter of Raymond and Lorraine (Lambert) Elliott. Sharon graduated from Central High School, Class of 1970 as valedictorian of her class. She worked for Metropolitan Life in Bangor and transferred to Waterville where she became office manager. When the Waterville office closed she was asked to return to Bangor. After 25 years of service she took early retirement in order to care for her mother. After her mother passed she worked as bookkeeper for the Town of St. Albans. Sharon married Earle Osborne Weeks on May 5th, 1973. They had a wonderful life together for 41 years. They especially enjoyed retirement cruising to Hawaii, Alaska, the Panama Canal and many locales in the Caribbean. They wintered in Florida and traveled across the United States twice. These are cherished memories.
One of her greatest joys was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Wonderful times were shared playing tennis, biking, hiking, camping and ice skating. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and family. She spent much of her free time walking miles through the woods with her golden retrievers seeking out new adventures.
Sharon was baptized into the Methodist Church at age 9 and was always a faithful servant. She was a strong Christian woman who led her family by example. She will be remembered as a kind, caring person with a big smile for everyone no matter what struggles she faced in life. She was a member of Grace-Linn United Methodist Church in Hartland, the United Methodist Women, a member of the Hartland-St. Albans Lions Club, and was a past member of the Oakland Sunshine Club.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by 2 daughters, Angie Weeks-Knapp of Harmony, Tammy Christianson of Sidney, and a son in law she considered to be her son, Nathan Christianson; 2 brothers Philip Elliott and wife Annabel of Cape Coral, Florida, Richard Elliott and wife Patricia of Decatur, Alabama; 4 grandchildren, Barrett, Abigail, Joshua, and Joseph; and 2 aunts, Eva and Norma; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 20th, at Grace-Linn United Methodist Church, 8 Seekins Street, Hartland with Pastor Jim Boughman officiating. Spring burial will be in the Crocker Cemetery, St. Albans.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Aliza Jean Family Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 124, Harmony, ME 04942. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home in Newport, Maine.
CORINNA & DEXTER Walter Lyman Ireland, 102, an incomparable son, brother, husband and father passed away January 12, 2015 after a brief illness at a Dover-Foxcroft hospital. He was born November 1, 1912 in St. Albans, a son of Lyman and Bertha (Nutter) Ireland.
He graduated from Corinna Union Academy in 1931, where he loved playing basketball. He also enjoyed watching the Boston Celtics games whenever they were on TV up until his passing. Walter will always be remembered for his giving heart and helping others. He loved hunting and fishing with all his many friends, and enjoyed working in his workshop where he spent many hours building a beautiful boat, furniture, tables and countless other items for his family and friends. He worked as a carpenter in Bangor for many years building houses and then became the wheel alignment specialist for Perley Hartley in Corinna for over 27 years.
Walter is survived by 2 daughters, Peggy Kaufman of Dexter and Elaine Levenseller of Milton, Florida; 4 special grand-daughters, LeAnn Kaufman, Christine Moulton, Teresa Emery and Shannon Cousins; 8 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife Arlene (Bryson) Ireland; and 2 sisters, Madeline Anderson and Florence Brown.
Graveside committal services will be held in the spring at the Corinna Village
Cemetery on the Stetson Road. Arrangements are by Crosby& Neal Chapel, Corinna. Those who wish to remember Walter in a special way may make gifts in his memory to the Stewart Library Building Restoration Project, Town Office, 8 Levi Stewart Drive, Corinna, ME 04928.
GORHAM Edwin H. Mower, 89, formerly of St. Albans, died peacefully, with his family by his side, on Sunday, January 18, 2015, at the Gorham House in Gorham, Maine.
He was born on March 9, 1925, in St. Albans, the son of Philip and Marjorie (Heath) Mower. He spent most of his life in St. Albans, graduated from Hartland Academy in 1943 and proudly served in the European Theatre in the Army Air Corp during World War II. While in the service, he attended college in Ohio and later at Husson College in Bangor, Maine.
He was employed by Wirthmore Feeds in Corinna and later was the store manager of Agway in Fairfield until his retirement. He was very active and loved to play golf and was proud of his three "holes in one." He enjoyed riding motorcycles, skiing, and piloting small aircraft. His first plane was a Taylorcraft which he kept on Big Indian Lake in St. Albans during the winter. He liked taking his wife and family on trips and to attend "fly-ins" in central Maine. Later on he had a Cessna airplane which he kept at the Pittsfield airport. He enjoyed watching the Red Sox and golf tournaments.
He and his wife wintered in Zephyrhills, Florida, for almost 30 years. They spent the rest of their time at their home on Big Indian Lake in St. Albans where they enjoyed spending time with their family and life-long friends. For the last couple of years, they resided at the Park Residences in Waterville and recently moved to the Gorham House. They had a wonderful life together.
He was a member of the Corinthian Masonic Lodge #95 in Hartland as well as the Anah Shriners in Bangor.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Irene (Small) Mower, of Gorham; daughters, Karen Weymouth and husband, Peter, of Scarborough and Edwina Brown of Standish; son, Chris Mower of St. Albans; daughter-in-law Irene Mower of Bath; grandchildren, Ian Weymouth, Eli Weymouth and wife, Nicole, Heath Mower, Matt Brown and wife, Maureen, and Tyler Mower and wife, Katie; great grandchildren, Emily and Eli Weymouth; sister, Winafred Russell of St. Albans; one niece; and three nephews. He will be dearly missed by his wife and family.
He was predeceased by his beloved son, Victor Mower; and a sister, Priscilla Dunn.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Crocker Cemetery, Dexter Road, St. Albans, Maine. Military honors will be presented for his service to our country. Additional details to be provided at a later date.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Gorham House for their compassionate care.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent to: www.shoreynichols.com.
If desired, donations may be made in his memory to: Patriot Riders of America, Maine Chapter 3, 10 Sandy Point Drive, St. Albans, ME 04971. He was proud of his son's involvement in this organization.
DEXTER Irene R. Coombs, 83, died January 17, 2015 at a Dexter Health Care facility. She was born June 27, 1931 in Penobscot, a daughter of Harry and Vivian (Witham) Rumney. She was a member of several Episcopal congregations. After lovingly raising her family Irene went to beauty school to become a licensed hairdresser. She was a gourmet cook, enjoyed feeding the birds and made custom built birdhouses. Irene and Edward traveled extensively after retirement.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Edward M. Coombs of Dexter; a son, Edward G. Coombs of Middleton, RI; a daughter, Diane and husband James Bartlett of Dexter; 2 brothers, John Rumney of Orrington, and Kenneth Rumney of Standish; 4 grandsons, James and wife Teri Hatch of Bangor, Matthew and wife Stacy Hatch of Pittsfield, Daniel and wife Susan Bartlett of Davenport, Iowa, and Joseph Bartlett of Newport; 6 great grandchildren, Shauna, Moriah, Akeem, Jonathan, Eme-lyn, and Madelyn.
There will be no services at this time. A graveside funeral and committal service will be scheduled in the spring at the Castine Cemetery. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. Those who wish may leave an online guest register at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
HARTLAND Jean (Jeannie) Nichols, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2015 at a hospital in Louisville, Kentucky with her son Brady, daughter-in-law Angie and grandson Kevin, by her side.
Jeannie was born in Hartland to Clarence (Eugene) and Eleanor Nichols on May 6, 1951 the oldest of three children. Jeannie was lovingly nurtured and raised primarily by her grandparents, Hermon and Evelyn Nichols. She was educated in St. Albans schools graduating from Nokomis Regional High School in June 1969.
As a young girl Jeannie worked at Scott-Webb Hospital, in the kitchen and then as a candy striper. After finishing high school Jeannie set off for Washington D.C., where she worked and earned her experience as an administrative assistant. Returning home to work at Scott-Webb Hospital, and for various Doctors office's in the Pittsfield area.
In the early 90's Jeannie moved to Kentucky to be near her son and his family. She began working as a manager for hotels, and then spent the next 10 years as a medical secretary for the hospital in Madisonville, Kentucky.
Jeannie was a great student who absorbed lessons easily. Her independent spirit, was her strength through her many illnesses, and life's challenges, and her family was very important to her. She made friends easily, and made sure that her lifelong friends were always a part of her life.
She was predeceased by her grandparents and her parents.
She is survived by her son Brady Brooks and wife Angie, and grandson Kevin, sister Pam Nichols and brother James Nichols, and by aunts and uncles, Lorraine and Wayne Neal and Harvey and Kathy Nichols, cousins Sheila Neal and daughter Tasha, and Linda Neal and children Michael and Brittany, and cousins Staci, Traci, Travis and Shannon Nichols. She will be missed by all of her family and friends, including special friends Dina Armstrong and Barbara Nutter.
A graveside service will be held in the summer at Pine Grove Cemetary in Hartland, Maine.
CLINTON Frank W. Holt, Sr., 85, passed away January 14, 2015 in Pittsfield from a heart attack. He was born in Clinton on September 3, 1929 to Abbie and Elwin Holt, Sr.. Frank was one of nine children, Alice Holt, John Holt, Ralph Holt, Rose Judkins, Ila Achilli, Bernice Tuttle, Elwin Holt, Sr., and Howard Holt. He is survived by his five children, Ila Libby, Ann Holt, Frank Holt, Jr., Leroy Holt, Ezra Holt as well as ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and wife Vesta (Thompson) Holt.
Frank quit school at sixteen and went to work at The Diamond National in Oakland until he was twenty-one, when he enlisted in the army in 1950 and spent time in Okinawa. After returning home, he married Arlene Frances Brown on June 15, 1953. He worked for the Norwock Shoe Company until he and Arlene became self-employed as custom butchers, building a U.S.D.A Meat Plant, until he retired in 1990.
In his spare time, he joined The Joseph R. Sanford V.F.W. Post #3198 in 1969 where he served as Junior Vice-Commander and became a Life Time Member in 1970, Commander in 1971, and served on all the Chairs for District 5 as well as State Surgeon for two years. Frank enjoyed cribbage and was in many tournaments, along with teaching his granddaughters how to play chess. He also loved bowling and was on many bowling leagues.
Later Frank joined the Pittsfield Seniors Club, where he met Vesta Thompson. They married August 27, 2007 at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Waterville, where they attended. They lived together in Pittsfield where he passed.
Services will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 36 Cool Street, Waterville, ME on Saturday January 24, 2015 at 1 PM. For directions please call 207-872-5208. Condolences can be viewed at www.dirctcremationofmaine.com.
"Newport's Oldest Citizen"
NEWPORT Pauline S. Paine, 103, passed peacefully in the Lord's arms January 18, 2015. She was born February 14, 1911, in Woodland, Washington County, one of six children to Randall and Janie (Shirley) Ewing. Polly lived most of her younger years in Millinocket with her uncle and aunt John and "Minnie" McMann. She graduated from Stearns High School in Millinocket and from Presque Isle Normal School (Teacher's college). Polly taught in a one room school house in Chester. She married Lyndall Paine and together ran IGA stores in Lincoln and Mattawamkeag. They moved to Newport in December 1946 and worked together in real estate until retirement.
She was the oldest member of the Peoples United Methodist Church, where for many years she enjoyed working at the annual antique show and making chicken pies. Larry Gray remembered her as the official "gravy stirrer". She also enjoyed the children, teaching Sunday School for many years.
"Grammy Polly" was very proud of her 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She is survived by her daughter, Evelyn (Paine) Hawthorne; granddaughters Lynn Malynowski and Kim Miller; grandsons, Mike and Kelly Hawthorne; great grandchildren, Ben, Jacob and Michaela Hawthorne; daughter in law Clis Paine and her daughters Sandy Buckland and Sharon O'Leary; 1 brother, Thomas Ewing; several nieces and nephews.
Pauline was predeceased by her husband Lyndall Paine, stepson Malcolm Paine, brothers Ken, Norman, and Archie, and sister, Myrtle Ewing.
A memorial service was held at 11 AM on Friday, January 23rd, at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport, with the Rev. Ellen Bridge officiating. Interment will be in the Millinocket Cemetery in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to the Newport Food Bank, 26 High Street, Newport, ME 04953. Those who wish may leave an online guest register at www.CrosbyNeal.com
ST. ALBANS Eugene C. Johndro, 77, died January 8, 2015 at his residence. He was born May 27, 1937 in Charleston, a son of Edmund and Alta (Barnes) Johndro. He graduated and served in the U.S. A.F. as an M.P. in the occupation forces of Germany. Eugene retired after nearly 35 years at the Dexter Shoe Company.
He is survived by his wife Lotte of St. Albans; 3 sons, Ralph and wife Amy of Maysville, GA, Allen of St. Albans, and Thomas Johndro of FL; a brother, Richard and wife Glenda Johndro of Milford; 5 sisters, Dorothy St. Pierre of CT, Isabelle McKeon of TX, Jeanette Martin and Charlene Powell, both of Dexter; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Eugene was predeceased by siblings Robert, Percy and Leona Johndro.
Funeral services were held at 1 PM on Tuesday, January 13th, at Crosby & Neal Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna, with th Rev. Tim Curtis officiating. Friends called at the funeral home from 10 to noon Tuesday at the chapel. Spring burial will be in the Maloon Cemetery, St. Albans. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
PALMYRA Winthrop P. Perkins, 72, died peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2015, in Pittsfield.
He was born on August 12, 1942, in Hartland, Maine, the son of Robert and Henrietta (Goforth) Perkins. He graduated from Hartland Academy and married Donna Knight. They shared 51 years of marriage.
Winkie was known for his hard work ethic. He worked for the local shoe shops and also was a woodsman. He and his wife were foster parents for several years and enjoyed doing any fundraisers that would benefit the children.
The family would like to say a very special thank you to his friends, Kendall Davis and Nate Foss, for their friendship, kindness and willingness to help Winky and the family during his illness.
He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Perkins of Palmyra; children, Cheryl Simpson and husband, Steven, of Hartland, Dennis Perkins and wife, Billie, of Palmyra and Karen Ogdon and husband, Ken, of Dexter; four grandchildren, Raynold, Jackie, Renee and Mikayla; seven great grandchildren, Angel, Krystel, Adam, Jakeup, Tripp, Shawn and Sam; two brothers, George Perkins and wife, Beverly, of Palmyra and Eddie Perkins of St. Albans; sister, Charlene Leighton of Florida; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents.
A private graveside committal will be held in the spring at the Maloon Cemetery, Grant Road, St. Albans.
To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com. Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
APPLE VALLEY, CA & GUILFORD, ME Chelsey Varney Grindell, the patriarch of the Grindell family went to be with our Lord January 3rd, 2015.
He was born to Earl and Vivian Grindell in 1936 at Lambert Lake, Maine, the oldest of seven children. While in college he was a standout athlete in Basketball, Track, and Cross Country, leading his team to state titles and eventually the national stage. He graduated from Piscataquis Community High School in Guilford, ME and the University of Maine in Orono. He completed the ROTC program entering the US Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. His sense of patriotism defined his adult life where he went on to earn the rank of Full Bird Colonel in the United States Army. Chelsey married his high school sweetheart Ruth Ellen (Bridges) Grindell and while serving his country raised a family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruth and four children: Deborah Grafton and husband Brian, Judy Frazier and husband John, Earl Scott Grindell and wife Beatrice, and Cheryl Rains. He has six grandchildren, Jennifer Garcia, Danielle Romain, Chelsey Loop, Lacey Andrews, Logan Rains and Chase Grindell, as well as six great grandchildren, Ryder and Zane Romain, Broxton and Daltynn Loop and Noah and Kinsley Andrews. Chelsey had six siblings, three of which predeceased him, brothers Laurice and David Grindell and sister Donna Horvath. He is survived by three other siblings, brother Royd Grindell, sisters Diana Szymaszek and Darlene Winsor.
During Chelsey's military career he was stationed in Georgia, Italy, New Jersey, Hawaii, Korea, and California where he and Ruth ended up retiring. During his retirement he worked his golf handicap down into the single digits several times. Chelsey and Ruth traveled and played all over the world including Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Japan, Scotland, Ireland, England, and many of the 50 United States courses including one tee time at midnight during the summer solstice in Alaska.
Chelsey was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a cub scout pack master and attended countless plays, ball games, races, recitals, award ceremonies, and several weddings. He will be honored by his friends and family January 20th, 2015 at 9:30 AM at the Arlington Mortuary, 9645 Magnolia Ave, Riverside. Interment follows at The Riverside National Cemetery at 11:30 AM in a Military Committal Ceremony.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in Chelsey's memory may be sent to: The American Heart Association, 930 S Mount Vernon Avenue Unit 600, Colton, California 92324-3928. 909-424-1670 https://donate.heart.org
ENTERPRISE, AL & HARTLAND, ME First Sergeant (US Army, Retired) Adrian E. Badger of Enterprise, AL passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at his residence while surrounded by his family. He was 73. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2015 at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Dr. Michael Mynatt and Reverend Jim Duhaime officiating. Burial followed in Meadowlawn Cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home & Crematory directing. The family received friends at the church Monday beginning at 12 PM and continued until service time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Hillcrest Baptist Church Building Fund, 500 Alberta Street, Enterprise, AL 36330 or to Dayspring Hospice, PO Box 311246, Enterprise, AL 36331. Adrian was born August 1, 1941 in Hartland, Maine to Halver Leslie Badger and the late Maxine Ruth Tapley Badger. He graduated from MCI of Pittsfield, Maine, and the Army Aviation Technical College of Ozark, and additionally attended Troy State University for three years. He was a faithful member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. He was also a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Stephen W. Lints; 2 uncles: Keith Tapley and Reverend Burt Tapley; his parents-in-law, Roy and Nellie Saum; and his sister-in-law, Barbara Badger. Survivors include his loving wife of 29 years, Sherrie Badger of Enterprise; 3 sons: Christopher Badger (Judi) of Enterprise, Master Sergeant (US Air Force, retired) Joseph Badger of Oxford, AL and Staff Sergeant (US Army National Guard) John Badger (Jennifer) of Enterprise; his father, Halver Leslie Badger; 2 daughters: Cathy Lints (Butch) of Daleville, Shanon Badger (Henrik) of Denmark; 3 brothers: Rodrick Badger of Hartland, ME, Keith Badger (Brenda) of Hartland, ME and Kermit Badger (Darlene) of St. Albans, ME; 17 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Dayspring Hospice for their loving, compassionate care. Sorrells Funeral Home and Crematory 334-347-9598 is in charge of arrangements. To sign a guest register visit www.sorrellsfuneralhomes.com. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
NEWPORT Ada M. Bragg-Fraser, 76, went home to be with the Lord on December 31st, 2014 at a Bangor hospital surrounded by her children. She was born in Caribou on September 18th, 1938, the daughter of John and Leona (Hazelett) Adams. She was educated in Newport schools. Ada worked as a packer at Snowflake Canning in Corinna for many years.
She was married to Theodore R. Bragg Jr. for almost 48 years. He predeceased her on November 5th, 2001.
Ada's first priority was her family. They always came first and spending time with them was always a great joy especially when she could cook for them. In her earlier years Ada enjoyed reading. For the past several years Ada has been a resident of Sanfield Living Center in Hartland. She enjoyed playing Bingo both at Sanfield and with her family on regular "Girls' Day Bingo" gatherings.
While a resident of Sanfield in Hartland, Ada married Byron W. Fraser and he predeceased her on September 24, 2010.
Ada is survived by her son and his wife, Theodore R. and Donna Bragg III of Newport, her two daughters and their husbands, Joanne and Scott Wiley of Scarborough, Daisy and Paul Parker of Saco, one brother Amos Adams of Clinton, two sisters, Deloris Petroskey of Newport, Rhonda Harding of Pensacola, FL, sister in law, Connie Millett of Palmyra, 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She will also be remembered by two step-daughters, Lynn Bennett, Lauren Tanner and brother-in-law Dwight Fraser, step-brothers, Gary McCue, Marty McCue, step-sister, MaryEllen McCue and sister-in-law Janice McCue. She was predeceased by her parents, her son, Danny C. Bragg on May 10, 2000 and two brothers and a sister.
Friends called on Monday January 5th, 2015 at the Calvary Baptist Church, 573 North Maine Street, Pittsfield, from 12 to the time of the service at 1 PM. The service was officiated by Rev. Paul Parker.
The family would like to thank the staff of Sanfield Living Center for the wonderful care given to their mother. In lieu of flowers friends may make memorial donation to the Sanfield Living Center, 95 Main Street, Hartland, Maine 04943. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center, 34 High Street, Newport. To sign an online guest book and leave written tributes please visit: www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com
NEWPORT & ETNA Gary Evans Wolford, 72, passed away unexpectedly January 2, 2015 at his Newport residence. He was born August 2, 1942 in Williamsport, MD, a son of James and Edna (Jordan) Wolford. He graduated from Williamsport High School, where he was a tuba player and drum major; and entered the U.S. Army, where he served as a Green Beret, Master Sergeant and tank driver during the Vietnam War. Gary received 2 Purple Hearts. While living in Belfast, he was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He will be fondly remembered as an all around great guy. Gary retired as assistant manager at Paris Farmers Union in Newport.
He is survived by 1 son, Bill Wolford of Bangor; 2 sisters, Patsy Powell and Claudia "Petie" Smith, both of Maryland; 3 grandchildren, Jayson, Tyler, and Decklyn; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Wilma, and 2 brothers, William and James.
Graveside committal services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 23rd, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Etna. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, or www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com
PITTSFIELD Ronello Frank Brown, 92, a life-long resident of Pittsfield, died peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2015, at his home.
Ronello was born in Pittsfield, Maine, on May 2, 1922, a son of Frank and Vera (Conant) Brown. He graduated from Maine Central Institute with the class of 1940 and proudly serve his country in the United States Army during WWII in the European Theatre and received the following recognitions: Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star Medal, the de Croix Guerre Medal from France and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon with Bronze Service Arrowhead.
In 1940, Ronello started his working career at the American Woolen Company doing clerical work. He then took a position at the Post Office in 1946 doing clerk carrier duties. He was promoted to Assistant Postmaster in 1956 and retired in 1972.
He met his wife, Constance, and married for the first time when he was 71. They had 21 wonderful years together. As a youth, he enjoyed playing the violin alongside his mother at the piano. They did a lot of recitals, weddings, dances and church services. Every year Ronello and Constance would spent summers at their camp on Unity Pond. They enjoyed fishing and spending time with their many friends. He enjoyed his vegetable garden every year and attended First Baptist Church in Pittsfield for several years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Constance Brown of Pittsfield; stepson, Barry Bickford and wife, Linda, of Trent, Texas; stepdaughter, Deborah Smith and husband, Kevin, of Pittsfield; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Nicole, Belinda, Patricia; great grandchildren, Linsey, Ashley, Agaba and Isabell; and great great grandchildren, Ayden and Allyson.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Village Cemetery, Peltoma Avenue, Pittsfield. Military honors will be presented for his service to our country.
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Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
Kathleen M. Murphy, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, surrounded by family at Eastside Nursing and Rehab.
Kathleen, known as Kay, was born in Easton, Maine on December 5, 1928, to the late Pastor Basil O. Wright and Mrs. Vivian Wright.
She was married to the love of her life, William Murphy, for fifty-nine years. He predeceased her in 2005. Together they had four children: Richard Murphy, who predeceased her in 2006; Allen Murphy, of Milo; Sandra Carron, of Pittsfield, and Suzzanne Murphy of Davenport, Florida.
Kay is survived by eight grandchildren; many great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren.
She worked as a waitress at the Lancey House for many years. She later went on to work and retire from the Edwards Company with twenty-five years of service.
She enjoyed playing cards like SkipBo, UNO, and Phase 10. She was known for her passion for shopping and gave new meaning to the phrase 'Shop until you Drop!'
She is best remembered for her passion for pretty clothes and matching jewelry. Of course, the nail polish and shoes must also match.
Most of all, she loved to worship The Lord; fellowship with her church family; and sing His praise. It is with peace that her family accepts her passing into eternal life with Him.
A celebration of her life will be held at 10 AM, Monday, January 12th, at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield, with the Rev. Thomas Duperry officiating. A reception will follow at the Solid Rock Church at 122 Manson Street in Pittsfield. A committal service will be held in the spring at the Village Cemetery, Peltoma Avenue, Pittsfield, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Solid Rock Church of God, PO Box 122, Pittsfield, Maine, 04967, in Kay's memory.
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Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.