Vera Finnemore
02/12/97
NORTON, Mass. — Vera C. Jones Finnemore, 90, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997, at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. Among her survivors is a sister, Ruth Bibber of South Harpswell, Maine. She was born Dec. 6, 1906, in South Solon, the daughter of Winfield Scott and Grace Weston Jones. She was a graduate of Athens Academy in Maine, and Posse Nissen College in Boston, where she received a degree in physical education. A homemaker, she lved in Norton for the past 58 years. She was a member of the Good News Bible Chapel in Attleboro. She was member of the Chartley Garden Club, the AARC in Attleboro and was a former volunteer at the Attleboro Thrift Shop. Besides her sister of South Harpswell, she is survived by her husband, Ebben H. Finnemore of Norton; a son, Michael S. Finnemore of Central Village, Conn.; four daughters, Margaret J. Janes of Seekonk, Martha J. Behrens of Bellingham, Judi Fannoney of Norwood, and Miriam R. Finnemore of Norton; another sister, Leba Armstrong of Waldoboro, Maine; a brother, Clarence Jones of Bingham, Maine; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A sister, Mildred Gardner, and Blanche Smithner, and three brothers, Ralph Jones, Roy Jones and Lynwood Jones, died previously. The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Good News Bible Chapel, 235 West St., Attleboro. Burial will be in Norton Center Cemetery, Norton. Arrangements are by Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St., Norton.

Lionel Daniels
02/12/97
BOWDOINHAM — Lionel W. “Dan” Daniels, 67, of Brown’s Point Road, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997, at Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick. He was born Sept. 10, 1929, in Goldsboro, N.C., the son of Charles and Vida Davis Daniels. He attended local schools. He retired from the U.S. Army and owned and operated Danny’s Garage. He was a member of the Village Lodge of Mason, Consistory of Portland, Scottish Rite and Kora Temple Shrine and the Bowdoinham Snow Birds snowmobile club. He is survived by E. Marie Varney Daniels of Bowdoinham; two daughters, Dari Hurley of Richmond and Sandra Daniels of Havre de Grace, Md.; a son, Gary Daniels of Havre de Grace; two stepsons, Harley Mullen, Northfield, Mass., and John Mullen, Freemont, N.H.; two sisters, Evelyn Glenham of Matthews, N.C., and Geraldine Simone, Highland, N.Y.; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. A son, Jerry Daniels, died previously.
The funeral will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the Chapel of Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta. Visiting hours will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shrine Hospitals, care of Kora Temple Shrine, 11 Sabattus St., Lewiston, ME 04240.

John Caldwell
02/13/97
PORTLAND — John C. “Jack” Caldwell, 76, of 19 Ward Circle, Brunswick, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997, at Maine Medical Center. He was born Jan. 20, 1921, in Springfield, Mass., the son of Wilbur C. and Joanna Collins Caldwell. He attended Springfield schools and graduated from Central High School. He attended American International College in Springfield. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Marines from April 1-May 18, 1945, serving in Okinawa and the Ryukyus Islands where he received the Purple Heart. After he graduated from Bowdoin College in 1947, with a bachelor’s degree in history, he taught English and history at Mechanic Falls High School for two years. From 1957 until his retirement in 1977, he taught English and history at Brunswick High School. From 1959-75, he was an assistant principal there. He continued to substitute for the Brunswick School System on a regular basis. He enjoyed skiing and tennis. He was an avid reader and was involved with politics. He also was a local sports enthusiast and attended many local sports activities. He was also a swimming and track official at the high school level. Mr. Caldwell was a member of the Literacy Volunteers, the Audubon Society, the Sierra Club and Alpha Delta Phi fraternity at Bowdoin College. He was on the board of directors for the Department of Education as was a member of the Maine Teachers Association and the National Education Association. He was also a state inspector for the ski lifts in Maine. He was also a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church. He is survived by three nieces, Susan Caldwell Blanchard of Bath, Nancy B. Caldwell of Portland and Joanne Macomber of Vienna, Va.; two nephews, Michael C. Macomber of Vienna, and David H. Macomber of East Long Meadow, Mass.; and seven grandnieces and grandnephews. The funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Brunswick. Spring burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Brunswick. Visiting hours will be Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Stetson’s Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brunswick Area Student Aid Fund, care of Romain Brillant, 16 Madelyn Ave., Topsham, ME 04086.

Beulah Bowie
02/14/97
DURHAM — Beulah R. Bowie, 95, of the Cedar Pond Road, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 1997, at her home. She was born May 9, 1902, in Mars Hill, the daughter of G. Fred and Lizzie Sharp Jones. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Durham. She attended Shiloh schools and later graduated from Lisbon Falls High School. She later went to teach at Harpswell schools and the Cedar Pond School in Durham. On Jan. 22, 1921, she married Harold E. Bowie in Brunswick.
A dedicated homemaker, she enjoyed sewing, cooking and caring for her family. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Durham.
Besides her husband of Durham, she is survived by a daughter, Phyllis Kalina of Montreal, Canada; a sister, Essie Girard of Rhode Island; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A son, Oscar, died June 15, 1995.
The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Crosman Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls. Spring burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lisbon Falls. Visiting hours will be Saturday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Esther Lund
02/14/97
LEWISTON — Esther V. Lund, 85, formerly of 28 Park St., Lisbon, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997, at Russell Park Manor, where she had been a resident for the past four years. She was born Oct. 1, 1911, in Marion Township, the daughter of Willis R. and Elsie M. Smith. She was educated at Plantation 14 schools and was a 1930 graduate of Dennysville High School, and a 1932 graduate of Washington State Teachers College. On Nov. 9, 1935, she married George I. Lund. He died Jan. 2, 1993.
From 1933-39, she taught school at Plantation 14. In 1941, she moved to Lisbon and taught at Lisbon Elementary School. She also taught at Cedar School and the Crosman Corner School in Durham. In 1955, she continued her studies and received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Southern Maine and on Aug. 17, 1962, she received her master’s degree from the University of Maine at Orono. She continued to teach at Lisbon Elementary School until her retirement in 1978. At the time of her retirement, she taught in public schools for 33 years. She was a member of the Lisbon Free Baptist Church in Lisbon, where she served as superintendent. She was a life member of the Pioneer Chapter No. 11 Order of the Eastern Star in Lisbon Falls and was an active member of the Retired Teachers Association. She also served as a ballot clerk for Ward 1 in Lisbon for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Marie Russell of Lisbon; a son, Gordon W. Lund of Auburn, N.Y.; a brother, Leonard Smith of Dennysville; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Three brothers, Philip, Carl and Walter; and a sister, Amy, died previously. The funeral will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Crosman Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery in East Machias. Visiting hours will be today from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home, where the Pioneer Chapter No. 11 OES will have service at 7:30 p.m.

Marie Peabody
02/14/97
BRUNSWICK — Marie B. Peabody, 90, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997, at Dionne Commons. She was born Nov. 29, 1909, in Somerville, Mass., the daughter of Harry O. and Mary E. Peabody. As a young girl, she and her family moved to Lexington, Mass., and she attended local schools. As a young woman, she and her family moved to Brunswick, where she worked at Chi Psi Lodge at Bowdoin College. In 1943, she was asked by the Brunswick School Board to direct the new school food service programs, which she did for the next 30 years. During that time, she became the first president of the Maine School Food Service Association. She was a member of the First Parish Church, Altrusa Club and many organizations pertaining to her school work. In retired life, she moved to the Pejepscot Terrace. She enjoyed volunteer work at Regional Memorial Hospital, doing church work, traveling and working in her garden. At Pejepscot Terrace, she volunteered on the food and dining room committees. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. George (Helen) Croston of Brunswick; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Three brothers, John, Frank and Harry; and a sister, Alice, died previously. There will be no services. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are by Direct Cremation of Maine in Belfast.

Donald Tremblay
02/14/97
WISCASSET — Donald J. Tremblay, 70, of Birch Point Road, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997, at Mid Coast Hospital in Bath. He attended Middletown, Mass., and Manchester, N.H. schools. At age 17, he entered the U.S. Navy and participated in the Normandy invasion during World War II. On March 23, 1955, he married Evelyn L. Cyr and they lived in Candia, N.H., until 1986, when they moved to Wiscasset. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he worked at Holmes Transportation as a truck driver for 30 years, where he was very active in the Teamsters. He retired in 1983. He enjoyed boating, fishing, camping and hunting. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bath, the Knights of Columbus in Manchester and Bath, was a former chairman of the Senior Center in Wiscasset and the Teamsters. Besides his wife of 41 years, he is survived by a son, Robert J. Tremblay of Indianapolis, Ind.; five daughters, Mrs. Lucien E. (Louise) Babineau of Wiscasset, Debra M. Woods of Raymond, N.H., Cindy M. Rienert of Raymond, N.H., Patricia A. Vigue of Rochester, N.H., and Barbara A. Tremblay of Wiscasset; a brother, Norman Tremblay of Destin, Fla.; a sister, Teresa Tremblay of Manchester, N.H.; eight grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Marc, Becky, Donald, Jason, Shawn and Michael; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bath, with military honors. Visiting hours will be Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home, Federal Street, Wiscasset. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, 8 Crosby St., Augusta, ME 04330.

Leonard Lozier
02/14/97
LYNN, Mass. — Leonard W. Lozier, 78, of Rogers Avenue, and a Bath, Maine, native, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 1997, at his home. He was born in Bath, the son of Andrew and Edith Gaudet Lozier. He attended Bath schools and was a 1938 graduate of Morse High School. He also graduated from Franklin Institute in Boston. In 1951, he moved to Lynn and moved to Rogers Avenue in 1956.
He was a member of IUE Local 201 in Lynn. He was an active member of St. Mary’s Church in Lynn. He enjoyed working in and around his house and people. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Navy as a machinist’s mate, third class. He worked at Bath Iron works. He then was employed as a machinist at General Electric Co., Riverworks Plant, retiring in 1982 after 31 years. His wife, Claire Grainger Lozier, died previously.
He is survived by three sons, Mark D. Lozier of Hockessin, Del., John A. Lozier of North Andover and David D. Lozier of Merrimac; two daughters, Elaine M. Dudevoir of Swampscott, and Carol L. Coverdale of Acton; a sister, Marcella Jenks of Bath; a brother, Raymond J. Lozier of Bath; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Leon J. Lozier, died previously.
The funeral will be Monday at 9 a.m. at Solimine, Landergan and Rhodes Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St., Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Lynn. There will be a funeral Mass at 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Bath. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

James Counter
02/17/97
FREEPORT — James F. Counter, 81, died Thursday, Feb. 13,1997, at Hawthorne House where he was a resident. He was born March 3, 1915, in Medford, Mass., the son of Albert and Edith Manson Counter. He was educated in Medford schools and graduated from Medford High School in 1935. For several years, he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corp. He was drafted into the Army during World War II, serving in the 180th Infantry, 45th Division. He was wounded in Sicily, fought at Anzio Beach Head and Southern France, as will as Germany. He was awarded the Purple Heart. After the war, he returned to Medford and became a firefighter there until he retired. He lived in Medford until he was hospitalized. He was a member of the DAV, Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Permanent Fireman’s Association, Medford Firefighters Retirees Association, and was a lifetime member of the Elks. He is survived by a brother, Charles A. Counter of Portland; a niece, Edith Counter Duran of Brunswick; and a grandniece, Olivia M. Duran of Brunswick. Spring burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Coastal Humane Society, Range Road, Brunswick, ME 04011. Arrangements are by Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick.

Natalia Woodward
02/17/97
FREEPORT — Natalia G.J. Woodward, 87, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 1997, at Freeport Nursing Home, where he had been a resident for the past two years. She was born Feb. 12, 1910, in Concord, N.H., the daughter of Charles and Grace Simonds Kidder. She attended Bath schools and graduated from Morse High School in 1929. As a young woman, she worked for the telephone company and lived in Bath until her marriage to Philip Theberge in June 1934. He died March 10, 1963. On Nov. 13, 1965, she married Roy T. Woodward in Bath. He died Jan. 13, 1989. Until her retirement in 1976, she was a bookkeeper for Theberge Bros. Inc.
In 1957, she instituted and became the charter president of the Brunswick Emblem Club. She served as state president and held many offices. In 1965, she received a life membership. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Jane Bailey of Orr’s Island; three stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including Brenda Hicks of Pleasant Hill, Calif., Charles Totten of Topsham, and Elaine Abrahams of Freeport. A brother, Charles Kidder and a sister, Yvonne “Dolly” Totten, died previously.
A memorial service will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick, with the Rev. James T. McPhee officiating. Spring burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Topsham. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 163 Lancaster St., Suite 160-B, Portland, ME 04101, or Freeport Nursing Home, 3 East St., Freeport, ME 04032.

George Swallow Jr.
02/17/97
CUNDY’S HARBOR — George H. Swallow Jr., 82, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 1997, at his home following a long illness. He was born May 16,1914, in Spencer, Mass., the son of George H. and Sarah Morris Swallow. He graduated from David Prouty High School in Spencer. On April 18, 1942, he joined the U.S. Army and graduated from the U.S. Air Force Technical School in 1943, and was an airplane maintenance technician. During World War II, he served in the China Offensive and China Defensive with units in India for 14 months. He attained the rank of technical sergeant and among his personal decorations was the Chinese Medal of Honor, presented to him in 1945 by Madame Chiag Kai-Shek. On March 8, 1952, he married Alice Dunning in Spencer, Mass., and moved to Cundy’s Harbor at that time. He was a member of the American Legion for 52 years, served on the Spencer Fire Department and was a chief of Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department. He also raised Hoover the Seal, the only mammal known to mimic human speech. Besides his wife of Cundy’s Harbor, he is survived by a son, George H. Swallow III of Cundy’s Harbor. At his request, there will be no services at this time. Spring burial will be in Cranberry Horn Cemetery in Cundy’s Harbor. A memorial service will be held in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to CHANS, Hospice Care, 50 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011-3200, or Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire and Rescue, care of Eleanor Butler, RFD 5, Box 2494, Brunswick, ME 04011. Arrangements are by Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick.

C. Elizabeth Asquith
02/18/97
YARMOUTH — C. Elizabeth “Betty” Asquith, 76, of Melissa Drive, died Friday, Feb. 14,1997, at a Portland hospital. Among her survivors is a son, Peter S. Asquith of Brunswick.
She was born Aug. 22, 1920, in Dedham, Mass., the daughter of Harold A. and Harriet C. Smith Swett. She attended Fall River, Mass., schools and graduated from Fall River High School. She also attended Kendall Hall in Peterborough, N.H. She lived in the Syracuse, N.Y., area for many years before moving to Cape Elizabeth in 1955. Since 1960, she lived in Yarmouth. She taught knitting and rug hooking at the YWCA in Portland, and after raising her children and caring for other family members, she worked at Berry’s of Maine. She also was active in several civic and volunteer organizations. Her husband, J. Franklin Asquith, died in 1987, and a son, Robert H. Asquith, died in 1993. Besides her son of Brunswick, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John (Susan) Clark of Yarmouth, with whom she lived; two sisters, Mrs. Robert H. (Dorothy) Clifton of Westport, Mass., Mrs. Frederick (Marion) Stevens of Concord, N.H.; nine grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. An open house was Monday at the Clarke residence in Yarmouth.
Memorial contributions may be made to Yarmouth Rescue, P.O. Box 524, Yarmouth, ME 04096. Arrangements were by Lindquist Funeral Home, Yarmouth.

H. Audrey Buzzell
02/18/97
WINTHROP — H. Audrey Buzzell, 68, of Turkey Lane, died Saturday, Feb. 15,1997, at Heritage Manor. Among her survivors is a daughter, Mrs. George (Jean) Rice of Bath.
She was born March 31, 1928, in Wakefield, Mass., the daughter of Maurice and Gladys Ring Lenfest.
She was a registered nurse who worked in area hospitals and also did private nursing duty until 1973. She then assisted her husband in his contracting business for many years. He died in 1983. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, puzzles and reading.
Besides her daughter of Bath, she is survived by two sons, Terry Buzzell and Paul Buzzell, both of Winthrop; three other daughters, Mrs. Steve (Carolyn) Campbell, and Mrs. Jeff (Jane) Brennan, both of Winthrop, and Mrs. Chip (Sue) Woodman) of Augusta; two brothers, Paul Lenfest of Wakefield, Mass., and Butch Millett of Minnesota; a sister, Joan Buzzell of Kenai, Alaska; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A brother, David Lenfest, died in 1987.
A memorial service will be Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Winthrop United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Steve Perry and the Rev. William Campbell officiating. There will be no visiting hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to Senior Spectrum, RR1 Box 2010, Hallowell, ME 04347. Arrangements are by Roberts Funeral Home, 26 Bowdoin St., Winthrop.

Harrison Tipsword
02/24/97
BATH — Harrison Omer “Tippy” Tipsword, 63, of Floral Street, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 1997, at Winship Green Nursing Home following a long illness. He was born March 27, 1933, in Waterville, the son of Claudius and Esther St. Peter Tipsword. He was a 1951 graduate of Morse High School.
On Oct. 2, 1982, he married Pat L. Hamilton. They lived in Bath.
He retired from Central Maine Power Co. after 26 years.
During the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Navy.
He was a member of the Brunswick country Club Golf League, the Knights of Columbus, Candle Pin Bowling League in Brunswick, coached little league in Bath for many years, and enjoyed playing cards, hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He was also an avid sports fan. He was a member of the American Legion Smith Tobey Post No. 21 in Bath, and was a past grand knight in the Knights of Columbus Council in Bath. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Esther M. Tipsword of Bath; a son, Danny L. Tipsword of Phippsburg; two daughters, Dessie L. Beland of Augusta, and Deanne L. Morong of West Bath; three stepsons, , Michael Thurlow of Mountain Home, Idaho, Timothy Thurlow of Brunswick, and David Thurlow of Bath; two stepdaughters, Catherine Allisott of Woolwich, and Kimberly Holbrook of Arrowsic; six grandchildren; and 10 stepgrandchildren. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the David E. Desmond Funeral Home, Bath. Burial will be in Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta.
Visiting hours will be Monday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Society, Maine Division, Inc., 52 Federal St., Brunswick, ME 04011; or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 175 Lancaster St., Portland, ME 04102. 


Roberta Forrester, caring 'Grandma' to troubled kids

SANFORD — Roberta M. Forrester of Jackson Street, a surrogate grandmother to many troubled teen-agers, died Aug. 15, 2000, at her home after a long illness. She was 70.

Mrs. Forrester was caring person who helped others but never asked for anything in return, her family said.

"She would give you the shirt off her back," said a longtime friend, Terrie Pearsall.

Mrs. Forrester was a grandmother not only to her grandchildren, but also to the children and teen-agers in her neighborhood.

"A lot of troubled kids, she turned them around," said her daughter Marge Trowbridge.

Mrs. Forrester spent much of her time with her grandson, Jason, his friends, and troubled teen-agers in the neighborhood. She was known as "Grandma" to them all.

"She always said she enjoyed having the kids there because then she knew where her grandson was and where these troubled boys were," said her daughter.

Mrs. Forrester offered the teen-agers guidance, love and often a hearty Italian meal. "She just let them all come in," said Pearsall. "There were teen-agers coming and going all the time, and she would feed them all."

Her family remembered last Thanksgiving, when she hosted a meal for more than a dozen people, only two of whom were family members.

Besides cooking and spending time with her family and neighborhood children, Mrs. Forrester liked country and western dancing and doting on her pit bull, Mariah.

Mrs. Forrester was born in Providence, R.I., a daughter of Michael and Emily Rocha Marchetti, and attended Thorndike School in East Cambridge, Mass.

She worked at the Sprague Electric Co., now Vishay Sprague, for 17 years. She retired in 1986 because of ill health, but later worked at Courtney Cleaners in 1997-98.

Mrs. Forrester was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, and was a life member of the Amvets Auxiliary.

Her husband, Daniel P. Forester, died in 1994.

Survivors include a son, Frederick R. Trowbridge of Santa Maria, Calif.; two daughters, Marge Trowbridge of Sanford and Diane Slater-Beard of Juneau, Alaska; a brother, Raymond Marchetti of Davenport, Fla.; two sisters, Margaret Capaldi of Cranston, R.I., and Edna Baughman-Sargent of Rockwell, Texas; six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

Visiting hours will be from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today at LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home, 29 Winter St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Ignatius Church, with the Rev. Timothy Nadeau as celebrant.

– Lindsay Tice

Travis D. Barnett, 29

Travis D. Barnett, 29, died unexpectedly Aug. 5, 2000.

He was born in Rumford and was a longtime fisherman out of Portland.

Mr. Barnett was the boyfriend of Brenda Burnham.

He enjoyed playing the guitar.

Surviving are a son, Trevor; his mother, April Brown; two sisters, Ronnie-Jean and Michelle Bernard; a brother, John; and grandmother, Lois Barnett.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Newman Cemetery, Carthage. Arrangements are by Direct Cremation of Maine.

Stephen L. Choate, 82

BRUNSWICK — Stephen L. Choate, 82, of Brunswick, a retired Navy lieutenant commander, died Aug. 15, 2000, at Winship Green Nursing Center in Bath.

He was born in Gloucester, Mass., a son of Emory Babson and Edith Marion Tait Choate. He was a graduate of New Hampshire College.

He married Phyllis Kingston in Gloucester on May 25, 1947.

He enlisted in the Navy as a young man, rising to the rank of lieutenant commander, and retired in 1972 after 30 years of service. Among his commendations were the World War II Victory Medal, the National Defense Medal with one star and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Award.

After retiring from the Navy, he was an investigator for the state of Maine for a short time.

He was a member of United Lodge of Masons, Kora Temple Shrine, the Masonic Sojourners, Retired Officers Association, Choates of America, Casco Bay Council of the Navy League and the Fleet Reserve Association. He was a volunteer at the Retired Affairs Office at Brunswick Naval Air Station.

Surviving are his wife of Brunswick; two sons, David of Portland and Peter of Brunswick; two daughters, Cheryl Greer of Horatio, Ark., and Jeanne Helie of Brunswick; a brother, Charles Shamberger of Lynn, Mass.; two sisters, Marion O'Malley of New Port Richey, Fla., and Ruth Garron of Gloucester; and seven grandchildren.

A funeral service with full military honors will be held at 10 a.m., Friday at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., followed by burial at noon at the Maine Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Augusta.

Cindy E. Grant, 44

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Cindy E. Grant, 44, of Smith Avenue died unexpectedly Aug. 15, 2000, at her residence.

She was born in Portland, a daughter of George W. and Florence L. Butterfield Rice, and attended Portland schools, including Portland High School.

She enjoyed going for long rides in the country.

Her husband, Joseph M. Grant Jr., died previously.

Surviving are her father, George W. Rice of Scarborough; two sons, Jason M. of Biddeford and Joseph M. Grant of South Portland; a daughter, Danielle M. Grant of South Portland; two sisters, Donna Hersey of Scarborough and Pamela Dalphonse of Buxton; two brothers, John A. of Portland and Michael Rice of Portland; and four grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Brooklawn Memorial Park.

Roland J. LaVallee, 69

NORTH BERWICK — Roland J. LaVallee, 69, of West 4th Street died Aug. 15, 2000, at his home after a long illness.

He was born in Sanford, a son of Wilfred and Adrienne Pelletier LaVallee, and attended Sanford schools.

From 1946 until 1973, Mr. LaVallee worked in the wholesale and retail food business. In 1973 he started a new career in real estate, operating the Drown Agency with multiple offices in York County. In 1999 he sold his interest in the company to Masiello Group of Keene, N.H.

Mr. LaVallee previously lived in Falmouth and Wells. He moved here in 1998. For the past 15 years, he spent winters in New Smyrna Beach, Fla.

He was a member of the Association of Realtors.

A daughter, Kathleen LaVallee, died in 1979.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Vivian I. Thibaudeau LaVallee of North Berwick; two sons, Michael of Tulsa, Okla., and Thomas of Lakeland, Fla.; three daughters, Susan Greaton of Saco, Diane Malm of Dayton and Lisa Dias of Kingston, N.H.; two sisters, Lorraine Libby of Acton and Gloria Morin of Freeport; a brother, Raymond of Sanford; seven grandchildren and a great-grandson.

There will be no visitation. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's Church, Eldridge Road, Wells. The Rev. Thomas LaVallee will officiate. Burial will follow in Ocean View Cemetery. Arrangements are by LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home, 29 Winter St., Sanford.

Florence Elizabeth Lawson, 95

VINALHAVEN — Florence Elizabeth Lawson, 95, of North Haven Road died Aug. 15, 2000, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center.

She was born here, a daughter of Herbert and Eliza Kessel Calderwood, and was valedictorian of her class at Vinalhaven High School.

Mrs. Lawson received her teaching certificate and taught for many years at the Dog Fish School in Crocketts Cove. She also worked at the Burnham & Morrill plant.

A longtime member of the Pleasant River Grange, she served as secretary there for 58 years. She also was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Rebekahs and the Union Church of Vinalhaven, where she served on the Sunshine Committee.

Mrs. Lawson was known as an independent person who enjoyed cats, knitting and hooking rugs.

Her son, Herbert Lawson, died in 1961.

Surviving are several cousins, Edith L. Kessel, Marion Adams and Lillian Rogers, all of New Windsor, N.Y., Bill Rogers of New City, N.Y., Sharon Bruyn and Marilyn Scott, both of Newburgh, N.Y., Carol Wagner of Florida and Carlene Schueler of Wytheville, Va.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in Cummings Cemetery with the Rev. Michelle Wiley-Arey and Elder Robert Candage co-officiating. Arrangements are by Laite and Pratt Funeral Directors, Camden.

Frederick A. Lemon, 95

LARGO, Fla. — Frederick Alexander Lemon, 95, died at Morton Plant Hospital on July 18, 2000.

He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Mr. Lemon was a member of the Loyal Orange Lodge of the U.S.

He was an enthusiastic musician his entire life and played in several championship flute bands in his youth, said his family. He played several instruments and began taking accordion lessons in his 70s.

His wife, Jean, died previously.

Surviving are a son, John F. of Yarmouth, Maine; a daughter, Dorothy Lemon of Largo; a granddaughter, Emily Lemon of Yarmouth, and a grandson, Frederick A. of Fort Lauderdale.

A memorial service will be held here in the fall.

Kenneth B. Merrifield Sr., 74

WESTBROOK — Kenneth B. Merrifield Sr., 74, of Dana Court died unexpectedly Aug. 15, 2000, at a Portland hospital.

Born in Gorham, a son of Chester W. and Gladys Libby Merrifield, he attended Gorham and Windham schools. He graduated from Westbrook High School and Tilton Junior College in New Hampshire.

Mr. Merrifield worked at the Phinney Lumber Co. and later was a shipbuilder at the Todd Bath yard in South Portland before enlisting in the Navy.

During World War II, he was wounded in Manila, Philippines.

Upon leaving the Navy, he worked at the S.D. Warren Co. for 33 years and at Merrivale Medical Center for 10 years before retiring.

Mr. Merrifield was a Scoutmaster and Cub Scoutmaster and a volunteer firefighter in Fryeburg. He served as quartermaster for the American Legion Sabre Drum and Bugle Corps.

He was a member of the Westbrook High School Marching Band Boosters Club. He also counseled people with substance abuse problems, was active in the Pine Tree Squares dancing group, and was an active supporter of education.

Mr. Merrifield was a communicant of St. Hyacinth's Church. His interests included woodworking, traveling, fishing and the wilderness.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Delia Waldron Merrifield of Westbrook; two sons, John of Westbrook and Kenneth Jr. of Minot; a daughter, Cynthia Pelletier of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Chester and Lawrence, both of Gorham; a half-brother, Clayton of California; three sisters, Catherine Legere of Raymond, Helen Pierce of Windham and Jean Dollof of Gorham; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Blais Funeral Home, 35 Church St. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Hyacinth's Church. Burial will be in St. Hyacinth Cemetery.

Margaret 'Peggy' Raymond, 86

WOLFEBORO, N.H. — Margaret "Peggy" Raymond, 86, of Sugar Hill, died Aug. 16 at Huggins Hospital.

She was born in Sandwich, Mass., a daughter of Chipman and Margaret Bowlby Gilliatt, and had lived in Wolfeboro since 1973, moving here from Slippery Rock (Pa.) University.

A graduate of Bridgewater (Mass.) State College, she was a teacher in the Marion and Harwich, Mass., schools.

Mrs. Raymond was a member of Wolfeboro First Congregational Church and was very active in church work and the Girl Scouts. She also was active in the Girl Scouts as director of the Cedar Hill Girl Scout Camp in Waltham, Mass., Camp Natarswi Girl Scout Camp in Millinocket, Maine, the Four Winds Girl Scout Camp in Plymouth, Mass., and was a Girl Scout executive in Bangor-Brewer, Maine. She was a nature specialist and grew many beautiful plants, particularly African violets.

Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Dr. Robert E. Raymond of Wolfeboro; two daughters, Patricia Ruth Persinger of Bluffton, Ohio, Barbara Lynn Sakawama of New York City; a brother, Clayton Gilliatt of Waseon, Ohio; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Wolfeboro First Congregational Church. Arrangements are by The Baker-Gagne Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Wolfeboro.

Anthony Doyle Simmons, 18

WALDOBORO — Anthony Doyle Simmons, 18, died unexpectedly Aug. 14, 2000, in Waldoboro.

He was born in Damariscotta, a son of Doyle R. Simmons and Joan Ray, and grew up in Hope and Waldoboro. He attended Hope Elementary School, Camden Rockport High School and transferred to Medomak Valley High School.

Mr. Simmons learned welding from his father and became a welding fabricator at Simmons Welding in Hope. He wanted to become a heavy equipment operator, his family said.

He was very artistic and loved to draw and was interested in nature, music, hunting and fishing, and tinkering with things.

Surviving are his father of Hope and his mother of Waldoboro; two sisters, Mrs. Dan (Jody) Shay of Rockland and Mrs. Clarence (Jessica) Flanders of Cushing; a brother, Ryan Morrison of Washington; grandparents, George and Cynthia Simmons of Cushing and Roland and Lorraine Ray of Greene; great-grandmother, Marguerite Simmons of Waldoboro; and great-grandfather, Raymond Ames of Rockland.

Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. Burial will follow in Harbor Cemetery in Friendship. The Rev. Robert Dorr will officiate.

Evelyn Mae Staples, 61

WALDOBORO — Evelyn Mae Staples, 61, of Waldoboro, died Aug. 16, 2000, at her home after a long illness.

She was born in Rockland, a daughter of James and Ella R. Widdecombe, and attended local schools.

She was the companion of William L. Morse of Waldoboro.

A grandson, Timothy P. Shorey, died previously.

Surviving are a son, William Jr. of Rockland; three daughters, Peggy S. Guilford of Rockland, Mrs. Gregory (Maryann) Davis of South China and Mrs. Patrick (Gail M.) Shorey of Winslow; a brother, James C. Widdecombe of South Portland; her twin sister, Mrs. William (Violet) Pinkerton of Rockland; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at Burpee-Strong Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland.

Ryan Scott Vaccaro, 24

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Ryan Scott Vaccaro, 24, died Aug. 14, 2000, at his home.

He was born in Sanford and was a lifelong resident of Maine.

Mr. Vaccaro enjoyed his friends and family, especially the company of his fiancee, Aprill Newman.

His interests also included listening to music, helping others and working on his truck.

Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Dianne and Erwin Seavey of Kennebunk; his grandfather, William Vaccaro of Springvale; an uncle, Rick Vaccaro of New Mexico; and three aunts, Lisa Vaccaro of Portland, Lori Vaccaro of Florida and Terri Stackpole of Sanford.

There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Curtis Lake Christian Church, Westview Drive, Sanford. Pastor Rick Leach will officiate. Arrangements are by Heald Funeral Home, Springvale.

George M. Watson, 85

George M. Watson, 85, of the Eastern Promenade and St. Petersburg, Fla., died unexpectedly Aug. 15, 2000, at a local hospital.

He was born in Van Buren, a son of Frank L. and Estella M. Hughes Watson Beaudoin, and graduated from John Bapst High School in Ban- gor in 1932. He graduated from St. Dunstan University on Prince Edward Island in 1933 and graduated from Husson College in 1935.

During World War II, he was an accounting manager at the South Portland shipyards. Mr. Watson was a regional accounting manager with Suburban Propane. He retired in 1985 after nearly 40 years.

He was a member of the Woodfords Club and a communicant of St. Pius X Church in Portland and Holy Cross Church in St. Petersburg. He was a former communicant of Sacred Heart Church of Portland.

Mr. Watson was an avid sports fan, and particularly enjoyed following the Boston Red Sox and Celtics. He also played fast-pitch softball and Twilight League baseball until he was 40.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Emily Houle Watson of Portland; three daughters, Estelle Sanders of New Gloucester, Catherine Moschetto of Bonita Springs, Fla., and Emily Sprague of Duxbury, Mass.; three sons, Ronald F. of Buchanan, Mich., George M. Jr. of Chevy Chase, Md., and Frank J. of Portland; and 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Pius X Church. Burial will be in New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

Grace E. Wilson, 94

Grace E. Wilson, 94, of Stevens Avenue died Aug. 16, 2000, at a local nursing facility after a brief illness.

She was born in Newburgh, a daughter of Florien and Grace Fisher.

Mrs. Wilson and her husband, John W. Wilson, were the former owners of the J.W. Wilson Candy Co. Her husband died in 1999.

Surviving are a niece, Jane Winship of Orrington; and a cousin, Shirley Dyer of Portland.

There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Pine Grove Cemetery, Falmouth, with the Rev. Philip Shearman officiating. Arrangements are by Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St.

John J. Roy, 82, veteran; active in church, sports

WEST GARDINER — John J. Roy, 82, a Purple Heart recipient who pitched in the Augusta softball leagues into his 60s, died March 4, 2001, at the Maine Veteran's Home in Augusta. "He was trained in the mountain troops, and when he went to war they landed in North Africa," said his son, Colin Roy, of his father's World War II service.

"From there he went to Italy and fought in the mountains outside Rome. The day he was wounded he said his jacket and canteen were full of machine gun holes, and he only got shot once."

Mr. Roy was a mortar crewman with the 85th Division, 337th Infantry Regiment.

"Their rations were macaroni and cheese," his son said, "and when he got home he never ate mac and cheese again."

After Mr. Roy was wounded in the early 1940s outside of Rome, he recovered in Paris.

"He was about to leave and was walking down the street in his uniform. He saw a man and recognized the way he walked and said, 'That can't be anyone but my brother, Edmond.' It was my uncle, Edmond, on his way to the war. I have a photo of them standing side by side on the street in Paris."

Mr. Roy was born in Van Buren, a son of John and Marguerite St. Amand Roy. He was one of three boys and had seven sisters. He attended Augusta schools and after one year at Cony High School had to leave school to work and help his family.

After the war, he worked for more than 30 years as an aide on the psychiatric ward at the veterans hospital at Togus. He retired in 1976 as a nurse's technician.

He was an active member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Hallowell. He served on the vestry, was junior warden for several years and was an usher and sexton.

"He did a lot of work on the church," said his son. "When he was in his 60s he was up on the steeple repairing parts of it."

Mr. Roy was the neighborhood barber when his children were young, cutting neighbors' hair in his kitchen.

He was active in local sports and pitched for Augusta softball leagues into his early 60s, earning nicknames like "Firehorse," "Ageless" and "Johnny 'The Barber' Roy."

When their son played for a fast-pitch softball team in high school, Mr. Roy and his wife traveled to all 13 national softball tournaments across the country.

Mr. Roy was a faithful supporter of high school sports and enjoyed attending harness races at fairs in Skowhegan, Windsor, Union and Lewiston.

He was predeceased by his first two wives, Georgette Labbe Roy and Clara McArthur Roy, a son, Daniel, and a grandson, Stephen Fuller Jr.

He married the former Shirley Fuller in 1996.

Surviving are his wife of West Gardiner; a son, Colin of Farmingdale; two daughters, Nancy Clement and Jennifer Plato; three sisters, Anna Labbe of Augusta, Laura Thibodeau of McDonough, Ga., and Anne Zientara of Hallowell; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Mr. Roy's life will begin at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew's Church, Union Street, Hallowell. Burial will be in the spring in the Maine Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Augusta. Arrangements are by Staples Funeral Home, Gardiner.

– Beth Brogan

Ann M. Ackroyd, 90

WINDHAM — Ann M. Ackroyd, 90, of Swett Road died March 6, 2001, at a Portland hospital.

She was born in Lincoln, N.H., a daughter of Charles and Emma MacLean, attended area schools and graduated from Lincoln High School. She later attended the New England Hospital School of Nursing in Boston.

Mrs. Ackroyd was a registered nurse at Memorial Hospital in Nashua, N.H., for 30 years, retiring in 1973.

She moved to Windham from New Hampshire that same year. She was a member of North Windham Union Church, the Windham Hill Club, Casco-Raymond Senior Citizens and the Seasoned Senior Citizens of Windham.

Mrs. Ackroyd enjoyed attending her children's and grandchildren's sporting events. She also read and was a Red Sox fan.

Her husband, Henry James Ackroyd, died in 1988.

Surviving are two sons, H. James Jr. of Windham and Robert A. Ackroyd of Fort Worth, Texas; a daughter, Janice E. Jillson of Athol, Mass.; seven grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and six stepgreat-grandchildren.

There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be announced later. Arrangements are by Dolby Funeral Chapel.

Brenda Eaton Adams, 55

CUSHING — Brenda Eaton Adams, 55, died March 4, 2001, after an automoble accident on Route 97 here.

She was born in Rockland, a daughter of Dwinal and Lavinia Davis Stanley, and received her general equivalency diploma at Mid-Coast Community College.

Mrs. Adams was a homemaker and a certified nurse's assistant, taking care of homebound elderly.

She had been a resident of St. George and Milwaukee. She was a volunteer at the St. George Fire Department. She enjoyed her grandchildren, gardening, reading American Indian history, traveling and riding in Mustang convertibles.

Her first husband, Ernest E. Eaton Jr., died previously.

Surviving are her mother, Lavinia Routledge of Mar- tinsville in St. George; her husband, Carl D. Adams of Cushing; two sons, Russell Eaton of Menominee Falls, Wis., and Ernest E. Eaton III of Hawaii; two stepsons, Carl Adams Jr. and Michael Adams of Cushing; two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Roxane) Gabelbauer of Wauwa- tosa, Wis., and Mrs. Dennis (Ramona) Weink of Wind Lake, Wis.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Anthony (Dana) Wyman of Bingham and Jessica Adams of Rockport; two sisters, Mrs. Wayne (Joyce) Hilt of St. George and Mrs. Neil (Maxine) Hoffses of New Port Richie, Fla.; and five grandchildren.

There will be no visitation. Burial will be at noon Saturday in Ridge Cemetery. A gathering of friends and family will follow at 2 p.m. at Davis Funeral Home, 35 Knox St., Thomaston, with the Rev. Wayne Sawyer offering a prayer.

Marcel O. Angers, 70

SPRINGVALE — Marcel O. Angers, 70, a longtime resident of Springvale, died March 6, 2001, at Hale Hospital in Haverhill, Mass.

He was born in St. Norbert, Quebec, a son of Aristide and Marie Jeanne Bernard Angers, moved to Springvale at a young age and attended the former Notre Dame School. In 1948 he graduated from the former St. Ignatius High School.

After graduation, Mr. Angers joined the military and served from 1948 to 1951.

Mr. Angers was a self-employed tractor-trailer driver. He also owned and operated Springvale Auto Parts, the Villa Cafe and Apartments and Triple A Transportation of Lebanon.

According to family members, Mr. Angers was commonly known as "Hey Joe" to his customers and friends. When he was driving, he always made time to attend weekly Mass in whatever part of the country he was traveling through.

He enjoyed dancing, cooking, trucking, traveling, playing his fiddle and flower gardening. He was a member of the Elks and was a communicant of Notre Dame Church, where he served as an usher for many years.

In 1950 he married Denise L. L'Herault. She died in 1982.

He was the longtime companion of Shirley Libby of Portland.

Surviving are three sons, Michael and Daniel P., both of Springvale, and Mark of North Berwick; two daughters, Linda Torno of Lebanon and Diane R. Angers of Springvale; a brother, Jean Noel of Dover, N.H.; a sister, Doris Jalbert of Sanford; and 11 grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home, 29 Winter St., Sanford. A funeral Mass will celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday in Notre Dame Church. Spring burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery.

Anne Blaney, 69

BATH — Anne Blaney, 69, died March 2, 2001, at Winship Green Nursing Facility.

She was born in Lansdowne, Pa., a daughter of Corwin and Helen Perisho, attended high school in Ridgewood, N.J., and as a teen-ager traveled with her parents to Europe to assist in Quaker humanitarian efforts.

She later attended Oberlin (Ohio) College and received a degree in art history. As she was about to continue her studies in France, she met Roy Blaney while waitressing for the summer on Cape Cod. They married in 1952 in West Harwich, Mass., and settled in Boothbay Harbor.

In addition to bringing up three children, Mrs. Blaney was a talented seamstress, sewing clothes, wedding dresses and costumes for the local playhouse. She also was a substitute teacher and in 1977, began working full time at the reading lab at Boothbay Region Elementary School.

In 1981 Mrs. Blaney and her family moved aboard the Jenny Ives, a 37-foot ketch that her husband built. After two years, they moved to their home on Cross Road in Southport.

Mrs. Blaney was diagnosed with Wegener's disease in 1989, and she retired from teaching because of her illness.

After their children were grown, Mrs. Blaney and her husband explored many Maine islands and the Canadian Maritimes in their sailboat. She donated time to Friends of the Library in Boothbay and she loved to read, sketch and paint her coastal Maine surroundings, play the piano, garden and spend time with her grandchildren.

Mr. Blaney died in 1999.

Surviving are a daughter, Joan B. Cook of Phippsburg; two sons, Aaron of Southport and Eben Blaney of Portland; and five grandchildren.

A memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. March 25, at the Playhouse, Route 27, Boothbay. It will be a Quaker service with a reception following. Arrangements are by Mayo, Curtis and Hill Funeral Home.

Yolanda F. Bridges, 68

SOUTH PORTLAND — Yolanda F. Bridges, 68, of Sprague Street died March 8, 2001, at a local nursing home after a long illness.

She was born in Portland, a daughter of Antonio and Donata DiCarlo Cremonese, grew up in the St. Dominic's Parish at the former St. Elizabeth's home on High Street, and attended the parochial schools of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

She worked at K&M Tailor Shop on Middle Street in Portland doing specialized tailoring for nine years. She later worked briefly at Bernie's Fashions. After marrying Burton L. Bridges Sr. in 1956 she became a homemaker.

She was a former communicant of St. Dominic's Church in Portland and a communicant of Holy Cross Church in South Portland.

Mrs. Bridges devoted her time volunteering at civic and Catholic organizations, especially those involving her children. She enjoyed flowers, skiing, boating, bowling, rollerskating, swimming and interior decorating.

Surviving are her husband of 44 years; a daughter, Linda L. Bridges of South Portland; a son, Burton L. Bridges Jr. of Scarborough; four sisters, Anna Myers of South Portland, Cindy Dell'Aquila of Portland, Concetta Lewis of Windham and Antoinette Presby of Biddeford; and one grandson.

Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Cross Church South Portland. Burial will follow in New Calvary Cemetery.

Alejandro Esmiller Sr., 87

MANILA, Philippines — Alejandro Esmiller Sr., 87, formerly of South Portland, Maine, died March 2, 2001, at a Manila hospital.

Mr. Esmiller was born here. He owned and managed a bake shop for 25 years before moving to South Portland in 1989.

He was a devoted husband, caring father and grandfather, and was known for his sense of humor, his family said.

His retirement hobbies included reading, walking and gar- dening.

Mr. Esmiller was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in South Port- land.

Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Feliza of Norfolk. Va.; three sons, Danny Sr., Serafin and Alejandro Jr.; four daughters, Magdalena, Felicitas, Nene and Belen; 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

A service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Alitagtag. Burial will follow at the Immaculate Conception Memorial Park, Bauan.

Peggy C. Farley, 77

Peggy C. Farley, 77, of Danforth Street died March 8, 2001, at a local hospital.

She was born in Miami, a daughter of Frank and Louise McGhan, graduated from St. Patrick's High School in Miami in 1941, and from Barry College there in 1945.

During World War II, Mrs. Farley volunteered with the Red Cross in Florida.

In 1958 she moved to Los Angeles, where she lived until moving to Biddeford in 1973.

From the 1970s through the early 1980s, Mrs. Farley worked for the federal Concentrated Employment and Training Act program in Biddeford. After moving to Portland in 1981, she was employed with the Peoples Regional Opportunity Program until the 1990s. She later was a personnel specialist at the Maine Employment Bureau for five years, retiring in 1997.

Surviving are a son, Sean P. Farley of Portland; a daughter, Maureen Greer Farley of California; and two granddaughters.

There will be no visitation. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St. Burial will follow in New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

Viola Beryl Faulkner, 87

WINTERPORT — Viola Beryl Faulkner, 87, of Boston Road died March 7, 2001, at Brewer Rehabilitation and Living Center.

She was born in Hartford Center, a daughter of Harry and Eva Allen Dudley, and attended South Paris schools.

She lived in the Waterford area for many years and was a member of the Norway and Waterford American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Faulkner knitted, crocheted, gardened and enjoyed feeding birds and reading her Bible.

Her husband, Jonah H. Faulkner, a son, Harry, and a daughter, Crystal, all died previously.

Surviving are three sons, John R. of Orange, Mass., Samuel J. of Appleton and Kenneth L. of Hayneville, Ga.; seven daughters, Vivian Bullard of Oxford, Mass., Virginia Grenier of Winterport, Zillah Karstetter of Pittsfield, Esther Faulkner of Fryeburg, Ruth Sawyer and Mary Butterfield, both of Farmington Falls, and Susan Kesterson of Ocean Springs, Miss.; two sisters, Ruby Kahkonen of South Paris and Frantie Giasson of Waterford; 38 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home, 12 Warren St., Fryeburg, with the Rev. Keith Cushman officiating. Spring burial will be in #4 Cemetery, Lovell.

Laura A. Filley, 44

GORHAM — Laura A. Filley, 44, of Rust Road died March 7, 2001, in Portland.

She was born in Exeter, N.H., a daughter of Charles and Edna Sanborn Filley, and attended Hampton, N.H., schools.

Miss Filley loved her family and was a wonderful sister and aunt to her nephews, family members said. She enjoyed shopping and buying gifts for family and friends.

Surviving are two brothers, Eugene T. of Rollinsford, N.H., and Ralph C. Filley of Dover, N.H.; and four sisters, Diane Lotz of Bow Lake, N.H., Debbie Trethaway of Florida, Charlene Chute of South Hiram and Viola Mae Verrill of Steep Falls in Standish.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at York Funeral Chapel, Maple Street, Cornish. The Rev. Dan Martin will officiate.

Paul Flaherty, 51

WARREN — Paul Flaherty, 51, died March 6, 2001, at his home.

Born in Milbridge, he was a son of Lawrence A. and Elizabeth H. Babbage Flaherty. At age 6, he moved to Rockland with his family. In 1961 he moved to Warren, where he attended local schools.

On April 6, 1974, he married Virginia K. Linscott here.

Mr. Flaherty first worked with his brother building homes. For a few years, he lived in Florida, where he was employed with a roofing contractor. Returning to Maine, Mr. Flaherty again worked with his brother before beginning employment with McCormick Construction. In 1992 he started his own construction business.

He enjoyed building furniture and remodeling his home. He also was a fisherman and deer hunter.

Surviving are his wife of 27 years; two sons, Paul M. Jr. and Travis J.; three sisters, Virginia Crabtree, Laura Grant and Pearl Stetson; and two brothers Roland D. and John C., all of Warren.

Visiting hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Burpee, Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland, where a funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Vernon Jordan will officiate. Spring burial will be in Sea View Cemetery, Rockland.

Peter W. Hjort, 61

WINDHAM — Peter W. Hjort, 61, of Robin Lane and formerly of Phoenix, Ariz., died March 6, 2001, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

He was born in Portland, a son of John T. and Agnes Slack Hjort, attended Portland schools and graduated from North Phoenix High School.

Mr. Hjort served in Germany with the Air Force.

He managed a grocery distribution center in Arizona and also managed groceries in Bridgton and Gray, retiring after 45 years.

Surviving are his mother of Phoenix; his wife, Carole Glidden Hjort of Windham; a son, Michael, a daughter, Carol Hjort-King, and his brother, John, all of Phoenix; three grandchildren and two foster grandchildren.

At Mr. Hjort's request, there will be no service. Arrangements are by Independent Death Care of Maine in Cornish.

Lucy Earl Ruby Jacklin, 99

YARMOUTH — Lucy Earl Ruby Jacklin, 99, holder of the Boston Post gold-headed cane as Yarmouth's oldest resident, died March 4, 2001, at Mercy Hospital in Portland.

She was born in Yarmouth, a daughter of Harry E. and Ada Johnson Ruby, and graduated from Yarmouth schools.

She had been a member of First Baptist Church of Yarmouth.

At the mention of a neighbor's birthday, "Mrs. Hospitality" Jacklin was quick to whip up one of her famous cream cakes, her family said. In her early years, she was a champion ballroom dancer.

Her husband, William Hastings Jacklin, died in 1987.

Surviving are two daughters, Marion L. Frye and Evelyn Stoddard, and a son, William H. Jr., all of Yarmouth; two sisters, Ethel Morgan of Yarmouth and Carol Jordan of Westbrook; a brother, Edgar Ruby of Standish; four grandchildren, Pastor Ernest Frye of Ashland, Mass., Craig Stoddard of North Yarmouth, Claire Jacklin Walchinsky of Lehigh Valley, Pa., and Mary Curit of Yarmouth; eight great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Main Street, with Pastor Ernest Frye officiating. Spring burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements are by Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Lane.

Rejeanne B. Martel, 75

SACO — Rejeanne B. Martel, 75, of Ocean Park Road died March 8, 2001, at St. Andre's Health Care Facility after a long illness.

She was born in Biddeford, a daughter of Emile H. and Laura Gelinas Bouchard, and attended Biddeford schools.

On June 4, 1945, she married William R. Martel at St. Andre's Church.

As a young woman, she helped operate a rooming house with her parents. She also was employed at the Saco Lowell Shops, John Roberts, the Morningstar Corp. and at Shape Inc. She retired in 1984 because of illness.

Mrs. Martel was a member of Most Holy Trinity Church. She enjoyed knitting, card playing, beano, and spending time with her family.

A son, Raymond A. Martel, died in 1997.

Surviving are her husband of Saco; a daughter, Mrs. David (Loretta) Cole of North Waterboro; a son, Richard N. Martel of El Paso, Texas; two sisters, Rita Littlefield of Saco and Mrs. Armand (Priscilla) Couture of Plainfield, Conn.; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren

Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Most Holy Trinity Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Ruth Elizabeth Nyberg Noyes

WINDHAM — Ruth Elizabeth Nyberg Noyes, 87, of Roosevelt Trail died March 8, 2001, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a long illness.

She was born in Salem, Mass., a daughter of Theodore A. and Emily Nyberg.

Her husband, Herbert W. Noyes, died in 1973.

Surviving are a son, Edward C. Noyes of Crystal, Minn.; and a sister, Eva Conroy of Auburn.

Memorial visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, Portland.

Virginia Bickford Ozel, 78

SOMMERVILLE, N.J. — Virginia Bickford Ozel, 78, died March 4, 2001, at a local hospital.

She was born in Pittsfield, Maine, a daughter of Joseph A. and Mona Warren Bickford. She grew up in Portland, Maine, and attended Portland schools. In her youth, Mrs. Ozel was a vocalist with several popular Portland music ensembles.

She married Alfred Ozel, and they lived in New York and New Jersey.

Mrs. Ozel designed and sewed her own clothes. She also raised and showed Doberman pinschers, and was proud of Lorrie, her ribbon-winner.

Surviving are a brother, Joseph Bickford of New Jersey; and two sisters, Charlotte Grape of Portland and Eleanor Gay of Island Pond, Vt.

There will be no visitation. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, Portland.

Robert B. Riggs, 81

GORHAM — Robert B. Riggs, 81, of Main Street and formerly of Elkhart, Ind., and Prescott, Ariz., died March 5, 2001, at his daughter's home in Scarborough.

He was born in Tulsa, Okla., a son of Bruce and Ida Bunker Riggs, and attended schools in Chicago.

Mr. Riggs was a gunner's mate in the Navy, sailing the Pacific in a destroyer escort.

He married Jessie Cole on May 3, 1941.

He was an electrician for the San Diego (Calif.) Gas and Electric Co. He started as a lineman and retired in 1979 as foreman of the meter crew.

While living in San Diego, Mr. Riggs built a new home every two years as a hobby and to benefit from the resale value. He played the Hawaiian guitar and was an accomplished piano player, playing for the Wesleyan Church in San Diego and other churches in California.

Surviving are his wife, Jessie Cole Riggs of Gorham; two daughters, Judy MacIntyre of Scarborough and Joyce Foster of Glendora, Calif.; six grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

A memorial service will be held at noon Wednesday at South Portland Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Arthur Magnuson will officiate. Arrangements are by Independent Death Care of Maine in Cornish.

Pearl I. Stewart, 74

SANFORD — Pearl I. Stewart, 74, of Eastview Drive died March 8, 2001, at H.D. Goodall Hospital after a long illness.

She was born in Suncook, N.H., a daughter of Edwin and Myrtle Annis Annis.

Mrs. Stewart was a dietitian at York Hospital. She also was a former Brownie and Girl Scout leader.

She had lived here since 1985 and was a communicant of St. Ignatius Church.

Surviving are her husband, Gerald M. Stewart of Sanford; three daughters, Gail Hutchins of York, Gerri Coy of Brookfield, N.H., and Shelly Carpenter of Sanford; two brothers, Roy Annis of Suncook, N.H. and Floyd Annis of Brentwood, N.H.; two sisters, Edith Argerow of Portsmouth, N.H. and Doris Brooks of Tacoma, Wash.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home, 29 Winter St. Burial will be in the spring in St. Ignatius Cemetery.

June Beebe Rockwood Taylor, 73

OSTERVILLE, Mass. — June Beebe Rockwood Taylor, 73, of Osterville and Naples, Fla., died March 5, 2001, at Cape Regency Nursing Home in Centerville.

She was born in Boston, a daughter of Albert W. and Lucia Beebe Rockwood, and attended Miss Porter's School in Farmington, Conn., and Garland Junior College in Boston. While growing up, she lived in Cambridge and Wakefield, and spent many summers on Cape Cod.

She taught music at Shady Hill School in Cambridge.

She lived in Wellesley for 36 years before moving to Osterville in 1987.

Mrs. Taylor was an equestrian, sailor, swimmer, golfer and tennis player. She was a member of the Junior League, the New England Farm and Garden Club and St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Wellesley.

Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Robert H. Taylor of Osterville; two sons, Robert Jr. of Scarborough, Maine, and Stanley Taylor of Southborough; a daughter, Lee Payton of Natick; a brother, David Rockwood of Osterville; a sister, Louise Cies of Brookline; and six grand- children.

Burial will be private. A spring memorial service will be held. Arrangements are by Doane, Beal and Ames Funeral Home, Hyannis.

Edwin Waitstill 'Ike' Webber, 76

WESTBROOK — Edwin Waitstill "Ike" Webber, 76, died March 7, 2001, at a Portland hospital.

He was born in Berlin, N.H., a son of Walter W. and Beatrice Tollen Webber, and was a graduate of Bucksport High School. In 1949 he received a bachelor's degree in government from the University of Maine, where he received a master's degree in 1952.

He pursued doctoral studies in political science at Tulane University in New Orleans, completing his work in 1955.

During World War II, Mr. Webber was a Navy pilot.

From 1952 until 1964, he was a professor at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va., St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y., and the University of Rhode Island.

Mr. Webber left teaching for a career in government service in 1965, when he joined the Economic Development Administration. He was regional director for New England and New York, and later was deputy assistant deputy for planning.

He left the EDA in 1968 to become staff director of then-U.S. Sen. Edmund S. Muskie's Senate Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations.

After Sen. Muskie's withdrawal from the 1972 presidential campaign, Mr. Webber joined the cabinet of Massachusetts Gov. Francis Sargent, where he was assistant secretary for environmental affairs. In 1975 he returned to Washington, D.C., and was staff director of the House Banking Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.

Mr. Webber retired from government in 1986, after accepting a research and teaching position at the University of Maryland, where he helped design and implement a training program for local government finance officers. He remained at the university until 1991, when he moved to Westbrook.

He golfed and was a member of Gorham Country Club.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Shirley Hughes Webber; a daughter, Deborah Hughes Webber of Minneapolis; and a son, Daniel W. of Frederick, Md.

There will be no services. Arrangements are by Blais Funeral Home.

 Sunday, November 14, 1999

Agnes E. Jones 
homemaker; enjoyed gardening, crafts 
CAPE ELIZABETH — Agnes E. Jones, 84, died Thursday at a Portland hospital.
She was born in Vassalboro, a daughter of Edger Leonard and Lula Campbell Jones, and attended Vassalboro schools.
She was a homemaker.
She enjoyed gardening, reading, doing crafts and playing golf with her husband.
Her husband, James C. Jones, died Feb. 1, 1991.
Surviving are a daughter, Pamela S. Brustad of Arlington Heights, Ill.; two sons, J. Gary Jones of Franklin, N.H., and C. Jerry Jones of Georgetown; two sisters, Mary Tingley of North Anson and Helen Gallagher of Manchester, Conn.; a brother, Walter Gary of Vassalboro; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours. A private graveside service will be held in Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hobbs Funeral Home.

Barbara S. Chambers 
liked to cross-stitch, knit, do crosswords 
BIDDEFORD — Barbara S. Chambers, 46, of Center Street died Wednesday at Southern Maine Medical Center following a long illness.
She was born in Ridgeway, Pa., a daughter of Herbert and Suzanne Brittain, and graduated from Kennebunk High School, class of 1971.
She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Women's Auxiliary of Arundel.
She spent time cross-stitching, knitting and doing crossword puzzles.
Surviving are her husband, Roger C. Chambers Jr. of Arundel; and a brother, Scott Brittain of Kennebunk.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel.

Barbara L. Gagne 
lifetime resident of Gray; enjoyed walking 
GRAY — Barbara L. Gagne, 65, died Friday at a Portland hospital.
She was born here, a daughter of Harold F. and Stella Libby Latham, and attended local schools.
She was a lifetime resident of Gray. 
She enjoyed walking, flowers and animals.
Her husband of 44 years, Maynard Gagne, died in 1996.
Surviving are her father of Gray; a son, Michael J. Gagne of Windham; a daughter, Karen A. Gagne Egan of Gray; a brother, H. Wayne Latham of Gray; a sister, Norma Fish of Freeport; and four grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Road. A funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Gregory's Parish, North Raymond Road, with the Rev. Robert Lavoie officiating. Burial will be in Gray Village Cemetery. 

Carroll M. Mitchell 
owned, drove race horses; truck driver 
Carroll M. Mitchell, 79, died Oct. 28 at West Palm Beach (Fla.) Veterans Hospital.
He was born in Portland and for many years resided in the Greater Portland area, where he owned and drove standard-bred race horses. Later, he drove for various trucking companies.
Surviving are two sons, Michael C. of Fairborn, Ohio, and Stephen L. of Edmonds, Wash.; a daughter, Carolyn C. Lewis of Barefoot Bay, Fla.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Burial will be at a later date in Walnut Hill Cemetery, North Yarmouth.

Clifton 'Kip' L. Murphy 
retired bridge manager for state 
ABBOT — Clifton "Kip" L. Murphy, 71, formerly of North Yarmouth died Friday at his home.
He was born in Dexter and was a graduate of the Utilities Engineering Institute in Chicago.
Mr. Murphy served in the Army during the Korean War.
He was married to Nancy E. Beckwith Murphy.
He worked for the State of Maine Department of Transportation as a bridge manager. He retired in 1987 and moved back to Abbot from North Yarmouth.
He had designed his home in Abbot. He supported the Don Gourley Memorial Playground and Abbot Little League. He was a member of the Oddfellows in Portland and the American Legion in Guilford and a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association.
Surviving are his wife; a son, Daniel Hersey of Durham; six daughters, Vicki Brooks of East Windsor, N.J., Linda Murphy of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Jewel Murphy Rose of Tampa, Fla., Terry Murphy of Palmetto, Fla., Lori Murphy of Iselin, N.J., and Denise Hamilton of Gray; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Abbot Town Hall, with the Rev. Snowe and the Rev. Dale officiating. Burial will follow in Blanchard Cemetery on Back Abbot Road. Arrangements are by Pine State Cremation Service.

Donald Wilson 
worked 44 years for Maine Central Railroad 
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Donald Wilson, 72, of Nason Drive died Saturday at Kennebunk Nursing Center after a long illness.
He was born in Portland, a son of John J. and Grace Marie Noel Wilson, and attended South Portland schools.
On March 5, 1968, he married the former Sandra Hadden.
Mr. Wilson served with the Navy during World War II.
He worked for 44 years with Maine Central Railroad as chief train dispatcher.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, both in Old Orchard Beach.
He built model trains and enjoyed gardening.
A son, Michael, died in 1981.
Surviving are his wife of Old Orchard Beach; four daughters, Heather Wilson-Girard of Saco, Donna Gorham and Maureen McCallum, both of Portland, and Janice Santoreilla of Louisville, Ky.; a son, Christopher of Portland; a brother, John C. of Biddeford; and several grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Cathedral Pines Funeral Home, 156 Saco Ave. A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be held at a later date.

Elizabeth P. Blanchard Hale 
former 45-year resident of Falmouth 
SUN CITY, Fla. — Elizabeth P. Blanchard Hale, 88, formerly of Falmouth, Maine, died Wednesday after a brief illness.
She was born in South Portland, Maine, a daughter of Irving and Ethel Peabody, and graduated from South Portland High School in 1930.
She was married to Richard C. Blanchard, who died in 1985. They were residents of Falmouth from 1940 to 1985.
Her second husband, Russell P. Hale of Greensboro, N.C., died in 1996.
She was a member of Falmouth Congregational Church and active in its Evening Guild, Pythian Sisters, Cumberland Farm Extension and Obcoe Club and was a Girl Scout leader.
She enjoyed knitting, sewing and reading.
Surviving are two daughters, Aideen Coyne of Falmouth and Priscilla Reising of Sudbury, Mass.; a sister, Nancy P. Harper of Cumberland, Maine; a brother, Paul I. Peabody of Pownal, Maine; and four grandchil- dren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 28 at Falmouth Congregational Church.

Edna L. Melonson 
formerly of Brunswick; worked in Rumford 
YARMOUTH — Edna LaCourse Melonson, 98, of Portland Street and formerly of Brunswick, died Friday at Brentwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
She was born in Stoughton, Mass., a daughter of David and Olive Guernsey LaCourse.
She attended Rumford schools and was a 1918 graduate of Stephens High School.
For several years she worked as a dental hygienist for Dr. Sheehy in Rumford.
On July 7, 1927 she married John J. Melonson. He died in 1967.
She moved to Brunswick in the late 1960s.
Mrs. Melonson was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Jean LaCourse Lee and Patricia Packard, both of Bruns- wick.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Stetson's Funeral Home, Brunswick, with the Rev. Stephen Concannon officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Brunswick.

Lucia D. Galipeau 
formerly of Westbrook; enjoyed tennis 
ORMAND BEACH, Fla. — Lucia D. Galipeau, 80, of East Grande Avenue, also of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, died Nov. 7 at Ormond Beach Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
She was born in Lewiston, Maine, a daughter of Armand and Emelina Dufresne, and attended local schools. 
She worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Stulz Electric in Westbrook, Maine, before her retirement in 1969.
Mrs. Galipeau, a communicant of St. Judes Catholic Church, was a longtime resident of Westbrook until her move to Old Orchard Beach and Ormond Beach in 1988.
She enjoyed tennis and walking on the beach.
Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Robert; two daughters, Rosanne Charles of Falmouth, Maine, and Diane Keiller, Hopkinton, Mass.; three sisters, Alice Thibodeau, Bernadette Stuart and Florida Sasseville, all of Lewiston; a brother Emil Dufresne of Muskegon, Mich.; and three grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Thursday, Nov. 11 in Ormond Beach.

Mary M. Bergstrom Geary 
son lives in Westbrook 
BEVERLY, Mass. — Mary M. Bergstrom Geary, 56, of Bridge Street died Thursday at her home following a long illness.
She was born in Boston, a daughter of Carl G. and Margaret Whiting Bergstrom, and lived in Beverly most of her life and was a graduate of St. Mary's High School.
She was the wife of Thomas F. Geary Sr.
She worked for the McDonald's Corp. for 22 years. She held many managerial positions before retiring as the New England training manager in 1996.
Mrs. Geary was a member and Eucharistic minister at St. Alphonsus Church.
She was a reader, traveled and attended the theatre.
Surviving are her husband of Beverly; her mother; two daughters, Colleen M. Rowe of Beverly and Corinne A. Geary of Salem; four sons, Thomas F. Geary Jr. of Haverhill, John D. Geary of Newport, R.I., Michael D. Geary of Westbrook, Maine, and Harold E. Geary of Beverly; four sisters, Margaret Vaccaro of Beverly, Joan Rollins of Groveland, Anne Bouchard of Salem and Patricia Montville of Danvers; and 12 grandchildren.
There are no visiting hours. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Alphonsus Church, Route 62.
Arrangements are by Grondin Funeral Home, 376 Cabot St.

Norma C. Smith 
former Kennebunkport teacher 
KENNEBUNK — Norma C. Smith, 74, died Saturday at her home of a heart attack.
She was born in Kennebunkport, a daughter of Donald and Blanche Burnham Campbell, and was raised in the Goose Rocks area and graduated from Kennebunkport High School, class of 1943. She graduated from the Gorham State Teachers College, class of 1946. She taught in a one-room school in the Wildes District and later in the former Kennebunkport High School building.
She was married to Ralph L. Smith in 1950 and moved to Wilbraham, Mass., St. Louis and back to Wilbraham where they stayed until retiring to Kennebunk in 1992.
Surviving are her husband of Kennebunk; a son, Jonathan P. Smith of Norfolk, Mass.; a daughter, Kathleen S. Dominik of Wilbraham; and two grandchildren.
A funeral service will be private. Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel.

Richard A. Hesslein Sr. 
retired engineer for construction firm 
SCARBOROUGH — Richard A. Hesslein Sr., 72, a 30-year resident of High Avenue, died Wednesday at his residence following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Newton Centre, Mass., a son of George Irwin and Eva Venter Hesslein.
He served in the Army during World War II.
He attended Northeastern College in Massachusetts and graduated from New England College in Massachu- setts.
Mr. Hesslein was co-owner of Hills, Hesslein and Dodge, a surveying company in Manchester, N.H.
He moved to Portland and began working for E.C. Jordan Construction Company as an engineer. He retired in 1980.
He attended the First Congregational Church on Black Point Road.
He enjoyed skiing and hiking, said his family.
A son, Peter S. Hesslein, died previously.
Surviving are three sons, Richard A. Jr. and Gregg A., both of Brownfield, and Mark D. of Miami Beach, Fla.; a sister, Marjorie Van Fleet of Jacksonville, Fla.; and one grandchild.
There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Black Point Cemetery, Black Point Road, with the Rev. Michael Lowry officiating. Arrangements are by Hay & Peabody Funeral Home, Portland.

Rosilda 'Rose' Letourneau 
lived in Sanford the past 80 years 
SANFORD — Rosilda "Rose" Letourneau, 96, formerly of Brook Street died Saturday at Sanford Health Care Facility following a long illness.
She was born in Marquete, Mich., a daughter of Napoleon and Anne Becotte Roux, and attended Canadian schools.
She was a resident of Sanford for the past eighty years and worked at the former Goodall-Sanford Textile Mills until they closed in 1954. She also worked at the former Allied Shoe and Kesselen Shoe Companies for many years and later at Sanford Dress Shop.
Mrs. Letourneau was a communicant of Holy Family Church and a member of the Ladies of Ste. Anne.
Her husband, Louis O. Letourneau, died in 1967.
Surviving are a son, Raymond Letourneau of Hampton, Va.; a sister, Simone Bergeron of Sanford; and two grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home, 29 Winter St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Church, with the Rev. Richard P. Rice officiating.
Burial will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery.Theresa Phillips MARGATE, Fla. — Theresa Phillips, 92, of Coral Springs and Portland, Maine, died Saturday at a nursing home where she had been a resident for several years.
She was born in Waterville, Maine, a daughter of James H. and Myrtle Kneeland Phillips, and graduated from Deering High School and Emerson College in Boston.
In her younger years, she taught drama at a girl's camp and was head counselor at Camp Casa LaDera in South Waterford.
She cared for her mother until she died.
She was a governess in New York and a caretaker for adults also in New York and in Florida.
Ms. Phillips was a member of Chestnut Street Methodist Church where she was involved with many activities. 
She enjoyed reading, classical music and concerts, attending plays and participating in religious pageants.
Surviving are one nephew, James K. Phillips of Camdenton, Mo.; and five nieces, Dawn R. Phillips of Gainesville, Marilyn J. Sweetland and Laurel A. Phillips, both of Portland, Sandra C. Phillips of Westbrook, Maine, and Jane H. Pulkkinen of Gloucester, Mass.
A private burial will be held in the spring in Elmvale Cemetery, South Waterford, Maine. 

Cherryanne Adjutant 
worked tirelessly for church, in community 
SACO — Cherryanne Adjutant, 38, who worked tirelessly for her church and to help other people in the community, died of heart failure Thursday at her residence. 
"She was involved with our youth group," said Debbie Merrill, who met her friend through the choir at Stroudwater Baptist Church in Portland. "She taught Sunday school. She sang in our choir. She was very involved in mission work here, as far as Thanksgiving baskets and going out to help other people and doing things like that.
"She just had a heart for people and a heart to do for others as much as she could," Merrill said. "She very rarely thought of herself." 
Ms. Adjutant was born in Stoneham, Mass., a daughter of Charles F. and E. Elizabeth Bacon Kirk III. She attended Greater Lowell Technical School. 
At the time of her death, she was studying human services at the University of Maine at Augusta. 
"She was studying for social work, which she basically did anyway," said Alista Thibeau, a close friend and member of the Stroudwater Baptist Church. "Cherryanne was not one of those people who said, 'Have a nice day,' and walked away from people. She got involved in your life."
Ms. Adjutant was a member of the Stroudwater Baptist Church in Portland and the Joyful Harvest Baptist Church in Biddeford, where she served as deacon, church clerk and treasurer. She also served as director of the Stone Soup Food Pantry and administrative coordinator of the neighborhood ministries of Joyful Harvest. 
"We had basically sent her out as a missionary from our church to Joyful Harvest," Thibeau said.
Ms. Adjutant was concerned for the community she lived in and enjoyed helping improve the Bacon Street area in Biddeford. "Her main focus in life was her love for the Lord and love for her family, which included the church," Thibeau said.
She often demonstrated energy when the needs of her church or friends arose, said Thibeau, who served on many Stroudwater Baptist committees with her. When Ms. Adjutant thought the church kitchen's curtains were getting shabby, she made some more.
"We put on a Thanksgiving dinner for our church a few years ago," Thibeau said. "We cooked three turkeys and made all kinds of apple crisps together."
Surviving Ms. Adjutant are her mother and stepfather of Lynsboro, Mass.; a daughter, Kendra Sprague of Saco; three brothers, Charles Kirk of Tewksbury, Mass., James Kirk of Riverview, Fla., and William M. Sharpleff III of Lynsboro, Mass.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Stroudwater Baptist Church in Portland. A community memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 28 at Joyful Harvest Baptist Church, 61 Bacon St., Biddeford.

Sunday, May 7, 2000 

William Marston, Saco developer and entrepreneur 
SACO — William H. Marston, 87, of Glenhaven Circle died May 6, 2000, at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford. 
He was born in North Gorham, a son of Herbert Ardeen and Lena Boyd Marston, and at age 4 moved to North Windham. He was a graduate of Windham High School and received a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering from Northeastern University in 1937. 
On May 6, 1939, he married Margaret Louise Moody.
After graduating from college, he worked for Minneapolis Hunneywell Regulator Co., U.S. Gypsum Co. in Lisbon Falls and B. F. Goodrich Co. in Akron, Ohio. He then worked in the purchasing department at Saco-Lowell Shops, retiring in 1978 after 36 years.
He developed the first major subdivision in the city of Saco in 1945, known as Glenhaven Circle. When Mr. Marston bought the property, it included a mansion once owned by a prominent local family, which a subsequent owner had moved to the area about to be developed.
Mr. Marston refinished the mansion and ended up raising his family there, said a son, Gary Marston of Saco.
In 1957, Mr. Marston established Riverside Anchorage, now known as Marston Marina, his son said. "It was the first marina in the Saco tidewater, and wound up being in excess of 100 boatslips," he said.
Mr. Marston's interests included boating, gardening and reading. His son said he was an entrepreneur and often spent time tinkering on new projects.
He invented the Mountain Master, for which he received a patent. The Mountain Master is similar to a sled with iron runners, but has a front ski which riders can turn with their feet.
Mr. Marston was a 50-year member of the First Parish Congregational Church of Saco. He served as a deacon and chairman of the Business Committee and as co-chairman of the 200th Church Anniversary. He was also a 50-year member of the Saco Masonic Lodge.
"In his prime, he was very active in the church and in community groups," his son said.
In retirement, Mr. Marston and his wife traveled to the Caribbean and Mexico, spending winters on Sanibel Island, Fla., and summers at Little Sebago Lake. 
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Margaret L. Moody Marston of Saco; two sons, Alan Douglas and Gary Lee Marston, both of Saco; a daughter, Jean Leslie Randall of Brunswick; and eight grandchildren. 
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Parish Congregational Church of Saco, with the Rev. Peter Mercier officiating. Arrangements are by Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home. 

M. Schnaitman, pioneered therapy to aid relaxation 
BOOTHBAY — Maria Schnaitman, who practiced movement and breathing therapies, died April 25, 2000, at the age of 90.
She was born and raised in Germany, and lived there for more than 40 years. While there, she taught theater and therapeutic movement.
According to Craig Williamson, a personal friend who practices occupational therapy in Portland, Schnaitman pioneered a therapeutic method of movement and breathing exercises that she used with patients in settings ranging from hospitals to art institutes.
She also taught acting and performance students at the University of Munich. 
She came to the United States in the 1940s after marrying her late husband, Albert Schnaitman. She gave up her teaching after moving to Ohio.
She moved to Maine in the 1980s. As she made friends, word of her expertise in relaxation therapy spread, Williamson said, and small groups in the Bath and Brunswick areas sought her out.
Other movement or occupational therapists also sought her advice, and she also worked with many musicians and dancers.
Williamson said people with chronic muscular and skeletal pain would drive long distances to see her.
"What she did was somewhere between the realm of personal growth and personal development, but she used physical body awareness and movement," he said.
If someone complained of back pain, Schnaitman would not only provide hands-on treatment but also observe how the patient moved and breathed.
"She could see your whole personality in the way you stood and moved. People would feel like they were really connected to themselves afterwards," Williamson said.
Schnaitman stopped her work in the early 1990s but continued to spend time with friends and take walks along Pleasant Cove.
Her husband's children and grandchildren survive her. 
A memorial service will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. May 13 at the Chapin Barn, 123 Montsweag Road, Woolwich. Arrangements are by Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay Harbor. 

Charles Edwards, 71 
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas — Charles Edwards, 71, died May 4, 2000, at his home.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and graduated from Pace University in 1951.
He was a former resident of Falmouth, Maine, and San Antonio, retiring to Sulphur Springs in 1997.
Mr. Edwards was employed by several large accounting firms and was a lifelong member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. 
Surviving are his wife, Mary Jordan Edwards; three daughters, Jean M. Rohrbach, Elizabeth A. de Verges and Mary Ann Edwards; a son, Charles M. Edwards; and five grandchildren. 

Leander I. Grover, 60 
STANDISH — Leander I. Grover, 60, of Eaton Road died May 2, 2000, at his home after a long illness.
He was born in Limington, a son of Kedric C. and Agnes Grant Grover, and graduated from Limington Academy.
Mr. Grover was a Navy veteran.
For over 32 years, he was a truck driver for several trucking firms. He received numerous trucking awards, most recently as 1999 Driver of the Year from Wal-Mart.
His pastimes included fishing.
Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Alice A. Packard Grover of Standish; one son, Brett D. of San Diego; one daughter, Leanne M. Grover of Gorham; two sisters, Peggy Staples of Newburyport, Mass., and Toni Brown of Georgia; one brother, Terry of Kezar Falls; and two granddaughters.
A celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, Main Street, Gorham, with the Rev. David Christensen officiating. Arrangements are by Dolby and Dorr Funeral Chapel, Gorham. 

Chesley E. Stocker, 79 
SHAPLEIGH — Chesley E. Stocker, 79, of Route 11 died May 6, 2000, at Goodall Hospital in Sanford.
He was born in Revere, Mass., a son of Clarence and Anna Boothby Stocker, and moved to Shapleigh in 1936. He was a graduate of the former Lindsey High School.
Mr. Stocker served in the Army from 1943 to 1945.
When he returned from the service, he purchased a farm in Shapleigh and was a participant in the farm training program.
He was employed by the Milton Mills Woolen Mill, the former Goodall-Sanford Textile Mills, the Somersworth Bleachery and Baker's Sheet Metal Shop in Newfield. He was a sheet metal worker at the former Colonial Aircraft, retiring in 1964. He also drove the Treasure Island ferry on Square Pond, and maintained various apartment houses.
Mr. Stocker was a member of the Conference Church, Seventh Day Adventist.
He enjoyed taking road trips.
Surviving are his wife, Virginia Mooers Stocker of Shapleigh; two sons, Robert of Rochester, N.H., and Warren of Newton, N.H.; a daughter, Ann Lunny of Springvale; seven grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Heald Funeral Home, 61 Main St.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Riverside Cemetery. 

Mark E. Theriault, 42 
LEWISTON — Mark E. Theriault, 42, of Rita Avenue died May 5, 2000, at his home as a result of injuries received from an accident in an automobile garage.
He was born in Lewiston, a son of Joseph Harvey and Margaret Grover Theriault, attended Auburn schools and was a 1976 graduate of Edward Little High School. He attended Central Maine Technical College from 1976 to 1978. While in high school, he was a member of the band and swim team.
Following college, he worked for Rockingham Electric in Portland. He also worked for Westinghouse Electric in Portland and Standard Electric of Lewiston and Portland. He began working for Gilman Electric in Auburn five years ago as an inside industrial electrical salesman. 
Mr. Theriault was a member of the Blue Lodge, 32nd degree Mason, Scottish Rite and Kora Temple Shrine.
He enjoyed fishing and all sports. He was an announcer at the Central Maine Civic Center during the hockey season. He played tuba in the Lisbon Community Band for a number of years and he drove a red Corvette during the summer.
Surviving are his parents of Auburn; a brother, Bruce of Lisbon; two sisters, Linda Morton of Lewiston and Kathy Talpey of Auburn; a niece, Erin Talpey, and two nephews, Adam Talpey and Seth Morton.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Dillingham and Son Memorial Chapel, 62 Spring St., Auburn. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ray Richard officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery, Auburn. 

Carol Ann Fisher, 58 
SOUTH PORTLAND — Carol Ann Fisher, 58, of Coach Road died May 3, 2000, at a Portland hospital.
She was born in New York City, a daughter of James and Margaret Reid McKernan, attended parochial schools in New York and was a 1960 graduate of St. Pius Commercial High School.
During the 1960s Ms. Fisher worked as an executive secretary for CBS Broadcasting in New York. She left that position to raise her family and moved to Maine in 1978. She was currently working for Skillin Elementary School in South Portland as a secretary.
Surviving are her father of South Portland; two daughters, Mrs. Timothy (Jill S.) Hoelzer and Jenny R. Fisher, both of Bangor; three sisters, Mrs. Aubrey (Sheila) Baker of Virginia, Mrs. Joseph (Gail) Buss of Maryland and Wendy McKernan of Colorado; and a grandson, William F. Hoelzer III of Bangor.
There will be no visiting hours. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. 

Robert B. Yeaney Sr., 63 
CUMBERLAND — Robert B. Yeaney Sr., 63, died May 4, 2000, in Standish.
He was born in Springfield, Ohio.
Surviving are his wife, Jacqueline Yeaney of Cumberland; a son, Robert B. Jr. of Dayton, Ohio; a daughter, Robbyn Stokes of Huber Heights, Ohio; three stepsons, Alan Burrows of Buxton, Rodney Burrows of Auburn and Robert Burrows of Springfield, Ohio; and three grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth with Chester Blanchard officiating. Burial will follow in Mosside Cemetery. 

Patricia S. Hughes, 51 
SCARBOROUGH — Patricia S. Hughes, 51, of Whistler's Landing died May 6, 2000, at her home following a long illness.
She was born in Waterville, a daughter of Daniel and Barbara Harmon Snow, attended Belgrade and Scarborough schools and graduated from Westbrook College.
She and her first husband, Harry R. Knight, operated Atlantic House in Scarborough prior to his death in 1970. Later she represented Scarborough in the Maine State House of Representatives.
In 1974 she married Harry M. Hughes. 
She and her husband owned and managed two Ace Hardware stores in Scarborough for many years.
Mrs. Hughes was a member of Black Point Congregational Church, where she served as a deacon and chairperson of the Board of Diaconate, and led various fund-raising events.
Her interests included tennis, walking on the beach and reading. She and her husband took many trips to places around the world and also sailed on their boat, Calliope, while living in Florida.
Surviving are her mother, Barbara Collins of Scarborough; her husband of Scarborough; a daughter, Stephanie Hughes of Scarborough; a son, Lincoln Hughes of Scarborough; two sisters, Sandra Chase of Saco and Linda McLoon of Gorham; and a brother, Jeffrey Snow of Livingston, Tenn.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Black Point Congregational Church, 167 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Burial will be in Dunstan Cemetery. 

Mary Caroline Littlefield, 90 
SACO — Mary Caroline Littlefield, 90, of Bay View Road died May 6, 2000, at Bridgton Health Care Center.
She was born in Hingham, Mass., a daughter of Christian and Mary Gallagher Wilson, and at the age of 16 she graduated from Revere High School in Revere, Mass. She then graduated from Boston University.
She was a bookkeeper for many area businesses.
In 1931 she married Ardelle L. Littlefield.
She and her husband owned and operated a Jenny service station in Auburn during the 1940s and 50s.
In 1953 she moved here and purchased Arrowhead Park Cottages in Bay View, which she managed with her husband until 1986.
Her husband died previously. A son, Melvin John Littlefield, also died previously.
Surviving are two daughters, Mary Lou Rumery of Dexter and Linda C. Poisson of Casco; two sons, Vincent A. Littlefield of Vorhees, N.J., and Laurence D. Littlefield of Simi Valley, Calif.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road, Casco. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Auburn. 

Clarence A. Churchill, 91 
LIMINGTON — Clarence A. Churchill, 91, of Sokokis Road died May 4, 2000, at a Portland hospital.
He was born in Mechanic Falls, a son of George L. and Margaret Qualey Churchill, and attended schools in Mechanic Falls.
After his education, he moved to New Jersey and worked in construction and as a bell boy.
He then served in the Army and Army National Guard.
On Feb. 6, 1932, he married the former Mary N. Pratt.
He worked in farming and then worked for the former Sargent Snow Plow Co. of South Portland, Saco Lowell Manufacturing Shop in Biddeford and then at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a sheet metal fabricator and welder.
He moved to Pittsfield, where he was the manager for Townsend Poultry Farms. He then worked for Baker Refrigeration in South Windham.
In 1954 he started the Watchic Construction Co., which he owned and operated, retiring in 1977.
He was a member of the former Mt. Etna Grange in North Baldwin and he attended East Baldwin Congregational Church.
He was a hunter, fisherman and gardener, and spent time at camps in Mason and at Little Watchic Lake.
He moved here from Steep Falls in 1985. He and his wife spent winters in Lakeland, Fla., from 1976 to 1994.
A grandson, Donald W. Churchill Jr., died in 1996.
Surviving are his wife of 68 years of Limington; three sons, James A. of Muskegan, Mich., Ralph K. of Center Barnstead, N.H., and Donald W. Sr. of Westbrook; three daughters, Margaret E. Worden of Limington, Hazel D. Day of Cornish and Gladys Moulton of Wytopitlock; a sister, Leona Long of Buxton; 18 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grand-child- ren.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at East Baldwin Congregational Church with the Rev. Greg Young officiating.
Private burial will be in Chase Cemetery, Windham. 

Josie E. Wing, 76 
AUBURN — Josie E. Wing, 76, of Hampshire Street died May 6, 2000, at Maine Medical Center after a brief illness.
She was born in Danville, a daughter of Guy F. and Evelyn Pike Edwards, and attended Danville and Auburn schools.
During World War II she worked for the Portland Shipyard, and after the war she worked at SS Kresge Department Store for a short time. She also helped her husband with their harness horses and racing stable. She retired from Billen Shoe upon its closing, after 27 years of employment.
Mrs. Wing was a member of High Street Congregational Church.
Her husband, Russell A. Wing, Sr., died Sept. 27, 1973.
Surviving are two sons, Russell A. Wing Jr. of Bowdoin and Tim Wing of Mechanic Falls; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Dillingham and Son Memorial Chapel, 62 Spring St., where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Paul Martz officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. 

Richard A. Drouin, service 
A graveside service for Richard A. Drouin, who died Feb. 12, 2000, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Hyacinth Cemetery in Westbrook with the Rev. James Brewer officiating. Arrangements are by Chase Funeral Home, Westbrook. 

Manley T. Dow Sr., service 
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A graveside service for Manley T. Dow Sr., 69, who died Feb. 1, 2000, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Forest City Cemetery, South Portland, Maine, with the Rev. George Tripp officiating.

 Monday, April 26, 1999

Barbara Wing 
service 
NEW GLOUCESTER — A graveside service for Barbara Wing, who died Jan. 21, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lower Gloucester Cemetery. The Revs. Nicholas and Mary Angela Davis will officiate. Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Gray.

Carmen R. McCarn 
service 
YARMOUTH — A graveside service for Carmen R. McCarn, who died March 9, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Gray Village Cemetery. The Rev. Robert Lavoie will officiate. Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Road, Gray.

Dorothy C. Holmes 
American Red Cross volunteer 
Dorothy C. Holmes, 77, died Sunday at a local hospital with her children at her side.
She was born in Lewiston, a daughter of Arthur P. and Angeline Grandmaison Fournier, the youngest of six children. She attended Lewiston schools and graduated from Lewiston High school in 1941. In 1943, she graduated from Bliss College of Lewiston.
During World War II, she worked for the American Red Cross. Mrs. Holmes later accepted a position with the Auburn Chamber of Commerce.
On Oct. 31, 1945, she married Paul R. Holmes and in 1954, they moved to Portland.
She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church and a former communicant of St. Joseph's Church.
She enjoyed skiing, bowling and golfing.
Her husband died in 1989.
Surviving are a son, Jeffrey P. Holmes of Enfield, Conn.; a daughter, Gayle R. Holmes of Gorham; and three grandchildren, Alan P. Holmes of Virginia Beach, Va., Marissa C. Long of Fayetteville, N.C., and James J. Gerard of Gorham.
Visiting hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St. Prayers will be recited at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. A funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will follow in Brooklawn Memorial Park.

Jeanette V. Pollard 
nurse's aide, active in community 
FRYEBURG — Jeanette V. Pollard, 65, of Fish Street, died Saturday at Northern Cumberland Memorial Hospital following a long battle with cancer.
She was born in Poland, a daughter of Manley and Jenny Winslow Strout, and attended schools in Mechanic Falls and Lewiston.
She lived in Fryeburg most of her life and worked for many years as a certified nurse's aide at Hicks Nursing Home.
Mrs. Pollard was a member of Stow Baptist Church of Fryeburg and the Chatham Historical Society. She also served as a past president of the Kezar Lake Senior Citizens.
She enjoyed gardening, crafts, genealogy, traveling, family and friends.
She was predeceased by two husbands, Willie A. Mann, who died in 1980, and Henry M. Pollard Jr., who died in 1988. A son, John, died in 1981.
Surviving are her mother of Oxford; four sons, Arthur Mann of Bridgton, Alan Mann of Stow, William Mann and James Mann, both of Fryeburg; three daughters, Vivian Perry, Roberta Haley and Janet Risch, all of Fryeburg; six stepchildren, 13 grandchildren and one great-grand- child.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Stow Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Hinkley officiating. Burial will be in Bemis Cemetery, Fryeburg Harbor. Arrangements are by Wood Funeral Home.

Marion A. Delaware 
retired from Travelers Insurance 
BIDDEFORD — Marion A. Delaware, 87, formerly of Bristol, died Saturday at Southridge Living Center.
She was born in Alna, a daughter of Melvin and Julia A. Ingraham Rankin, and attended local schools.
Mrs. Delaware worked at Commonwealth Shoe Factory in Gardiner until she received her hairdresser's license. She then worked as a hairdresser until 1951.
She moved to Connecticut with her husband, and was employed at Sage Allen department store and Travelers Insurance Company in Hartford, Conn. She returned to Maine after she retired.
Her husband of 56 years, Leon Francis Delaware, died April 16, 1989.
Surviving are a son, Roderick L. Delaware of Manchester, Conn.; a daughter, Erna F. Johnson of Old Orchard Beach, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held at noon Tuesday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Newcastle, with the Rev. John Ineson officiating. Burial will be in Harbor Cemetery, Bristol. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St.

Marie Small 
service 
POLAND — A graveside service for Marie Small, who died Feb. 7, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gray Village Cemetery. The Rev. Judy Gould will officiate. Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Gray.

Roland 'Busta' Bustamante Sr. 
local contractor 
WEST BUXTON — Roland "Busta" Bustamante Sr., 51, died late Thursday at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
He was born in New London, Conn., the third son of Juan and Harriet Bancroft Bustamante. He attended school and worked in New London until 1968, when he married Grace Russell and they moved to Maine. He also was drafted into the Army the same year.
Mr. Bustamante drove tractor trailers for Sanborn's Motor Express for several years.
In 1987, he started his own contracting business, B and B Construction. For the past seven years, his business helped build and renovate as many as 28 stores at the Maine Mall.
According to his family, what he loved to do most was spend time with them. He also enjoyed his friends and dancing. 
Surviving are his wife, Grace Russell Bustamante of West Buxton; two sons, Roland of West Buxton and Juan of Poland; a daughter, Tamika Bustamante of West Buxton; three brothers, Joseph, Richard and John Bustamante, all of New London, Conn.; and a granddaughter, Taylor Alexandra Bustamante of West Buxton.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, Routes 202 and 4A, Buxton. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Hollis Center Baptist Church. Pastor Ron Sargent will officiate.

Ronald E. Goodwin 
veteran, worked at Thomas and Betts 
ALFRED — Ronald E. Goodwin, 49, of Camp Road on Estes Lake, died Sunday at Maine Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Waltham, Mass., a son of Edward and Margaret Smith Goodwin. He attended schools in Fort Wayne, Ind., and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Mr. Goodwin was employed for several years with Shape in Biddeford. At the time of his death, he was employed with Thomas and Betts, formerly Augat, in Sanford.
He was an avid fisherman.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Gouin Goodwin of Alfred; his mother of Bradenton, Fla.; a son, Thomas of Fort Wayne; three daughters, Sarah Goodwin of Buxton, Emily Goodwin of the British Virgin Islands and Wendy Goodwin of Fort Wayne; two stepsons, Michael Gadbois and Eric Gadbois, both of Sanford; a brother, Timmy of Colorado; three sisters, Judy Goodwin of Virginia, Barbara Holmes of Florida and Sandy Freshour of Indiana, and two grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home, 29 Winter St., Sanford. There will be no funeral service.

Ronald T. Long 
city employee, Marine 
Ronald T. Long, 64, of Presumpscot Street, died unexpectedly Saturday at a Portland hospital.
He was born in Portland, a son of John and Marion Gloss Long and attended Portland schools.
Mr. Long served in the Marines during the Korean War.
He was employed by the city of Portland for 22 years, retiring in 1991.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Cape Elizabeth.
Surviving are his wife of 29 years, Dorothy Hamlin Long of Portland; three daughters, Rhonda Hogan of Saint Charles, Ill., Carmella Long of Azusa, Calif., and Robyn Long of Old Orchard Beach; a son, Rick of Shapleigh; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. An additional visiting hour will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Cape Elizabeth. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Bishop Kevin Hawkes will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Gorham.

William Irving Kierstead 
CMP engineer, active in Wiscasset 
WISCASSET — William Irving Kierstead, 83, of Federal Street, died Sunday at his home.
He grew up in Rockland, Mass., a son of Ashton and Ruth Kierstead, and graduated from Rockland High School in 1933. In 1937, he received his bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Maine, Orono. He also did graduate work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Upon graduation, Mr. Kierstead was employed by International Paper in Jay.
In 1941, he went to work for Central Maine Power Company at the Mason Steam Plant in Wiscasset. He served as watch engineer until 1955, when he became plant superintendent.
On Sept. 6, 1941, he married Ruth Ladd in Milo.
Mr. Kierstead retired from the plant in 1970, and became a consulting engineer for Central Maine Power until his retirement in 1975.
He enjoyed golfing and bowling.
He was a past master and a 50-year member of Wiscasset Masonic Lodge and a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star. He was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset, where he was recently honored as a longtime trustee and treasurer. He was also a member of the Wiscasset Fire Society, of which he was treasurer at the time of his death.
A son, Richard Ashton Kierstead, died in 1989 and a daughter, Lois Kierstead, died in 1998.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Ruth Ladd Kierstead of Wiscasset; a sister, Jean Amaya of Shelby, N.C.; a brother, Robert L. of West Roxbury, Mass.; three grandchildren, Laurie Kierstead Skalsky of Tucson, Ariz., Jessica B. Lapid of Chatham, N.J., and Matthew A. Kierstead of San Diego, Calif., and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Congregational Church of Wiscasset, 28 High St. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mayo and Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal St. 

Sunday, June 4, 2000 

Avard S. Cole, 83 
WELLS — Avard S. Cole, 83, of Ocean Avenue, a World War II veteran and avid outdoorsman, died June 2, 2000 at York Hospital from complications of diabetes.
He was born in North Berwick, a son of George and Lillian Hardison Cole, and graduated from North Berwick High School.
While still in his 20s, Mr. Cole joined the Army and served in Europe, seeing action in the Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944, and during the Battle of the Bulge which began six months later.
Mr. Cole recently shared some of his war experiences with a granddaughter, Rachel Cole, 16, of Kennebunk, who interviewed her grandfather for an English report at Kennebunk High School.
"I was the first person he spoke to about the war, and that was just a few weeks ago, so it was pretty amazing," she said Saturday. "He said it was head-on fighting at Normandy. By the second week he was over there, already 60 percent of the soldiers in his troop were killed."
New, clean uniforms were scarce in battle, but every once in a while a truck outfitted with showers made the rounds. Mr. Cole remembered being the only soldier to survive when one of those trucks was bombed while he was showering.
He rose to the rank of staff sergeant, fighting in France, Belgium and Germany. Along the way he passed 20 concentration camps. He was 14 miles from Berlin when he learned that the Germans had surrendered.
Some memories were too difficult to share.
"He said the Battle of the Bulge was his worst memory," his granddaughter recalled. "He said it didn't really matter what he thought of the war while it was going on. It was survival. He also said the war didn't change him, but I know it did, because while I was interviewing him for this, he told me he loved me for the first time ever."
After his discharge, Mr. Cole worked as a woodcutter, as a steeplejack with his father and in heavy construction. Later he worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery as a pipefitter for 30 years, retiring in 1985. In learning his trade, he became a licensed master plumber, electrician and oil burner technician.
As an outdoorsman, the skill he valued most was trapping, which he learned as a boy from the late Peter Gordon Sr. of North Berwick.
"When times were tough, it put food on the table," said Thomas Cole of Kennebunk, one of his sons. "Back when people were making $12 a week, a single fox pelt was worth $25."
Through the years Mr. Cole became an authority on trapping and taught hundreds of young people how and where to set traps. After he retired, he became one of the first people in Maine to trap and move nuisance animals, such as skunks and raccoons. "He was trapping right up through last November, when he got sick," his son said.
He spent much of the last 20 years defending trapping rights against those who oppose wearing fur and the impact of encroaching development. As more woodlands became subdivisions, he advocated trapping as a way to maintain the balance between people and wildlife.
Mr. Cole also enjoyed fishing and hunting, so much so that he once shot a deer while on crutches with a broken ankle. "He was happiest when he was out in the woods," his son said.
Mr. Cole was a member of the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine, the National Rifle Association, Maine Trappers Association and the Southern Maine Trappers Association in North Berwick. He was currently licensed in Maine's Registered Animal Damage Control Program.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Anne L. Trafton Cole of Wells; two sons, Robert S. of Wells and Thomas F. of Kennebunk; a daughter, Patricia Green of Wells; a sister, Barbara Romano of South Portland; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Ocean View Cemetery, Route 1, with the Rev. Robert Cole officiating. Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road. – Kelley Bouchard 

Wesley Everett Brett, 71 
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Wesley Everett Brett, 71, of Sagedale Drive died June 1, 2000, at his residence. 
He was born in Portland, Maine, a son of John Louis and Grace Burns Brett, and was a graduate of Portland High School. He received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Boston University in 1956 and graduated from Southeastern Theological Seminary in Wake Forest in 1960.
He then became a member of North Carolina Baptist Hospital's Department of Pastoral Care. He was a staff member at the Winston-Salem hospital from 1962 until retirement in 1992. 
He was a veteran of the Navy, serving on a destroyer from 1951 to 1955. 
Mr. Brett was secretary, treasurer and past president of the North Carolina Chaplains Association, vice chairman of Atlantic Region American Association of Pastoral Counselors, secretary and treasurer of the school of Pastoral Care Foundation, chairman and treasurer of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and served as deacon, Sunday school teacher and PTA president over the years. 
He was a member of College Acres Baptist Church. 
Surviving are his wife, Linda Brett of Wilmington; two daughters, Rebecca Lynn Brett of Wilmington and Tracy Tuttle of Winston-Salem; two sons, John Wesley Brett of Lexington, Ky., and Wayne Rial of Roanoke, Va.; three sisters, Charlotte Strmecki of Chicago, Shirley Turene of Portland and Phyllis Biggar of Decatur, Ga.; five brothers, John, Ronald, Ralph, Robert and Philip, all of Portland; and four grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral chapel with the Revs. L.L. McGee and Toddy Fennell officiating. 

Peter M. Richen, 44 
Peter M. Richen, M.D., 44, of Shingle Way died June 1, 2000, at his home.
He was born in Port Chester, N.Y., a son of Joseph A. and Jean P. Murray Richen, and attended Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle, N.Y. He graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and attended the University of Rhode Island. 
He began medical school at the University of Vermont, completed his internship at Maine Medical Center and returned to the university to complete a residency in neurology. He then moved back to Portland to set up his private practice. 
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, kayaking, wines and cooking.
Surviving are his mother of Port Chester, N.Y.; a sister, Teri H. Adams of Littleton, Mass.; a brother, Michael J. of Thornton, Colo.; and three nephews, Travis M. Richen of Fort Collins, Colo., Joshua J. Richen of Thornton, Colo., and Timothy H.S. Adams of Littleton, Mass.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 492 Ocean Ave. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Chester. 

Leslie Claremont Meserve, 87 
BUXTON — Leslie Claremont Meserve, 87, of Viola Lane died June 2, 2000, at Mercy Hospital in Portland. 
He was born in Scarborough, a son of Albion and Grace Berry Meserve, attended Scarborough schools and graduated from Gorham High School in 1930.
He was a self-employed chicken farmer in Scarborough until 1950, when he went to work for Nissen Bakery. He retired from Nissen in 1979. 
During retirement he enjoyed traveling and cruises. For the last 20 years he and his wife spent winters in Florida. 
Mr. Meserve was a member of Stevens Avenue Congregational Church and an associate member of the Lehigh Acres Congregational Church in Florida. He was also a member of the Lehigh Acres Elks and former member of the Buxton Grange. 
Surviving are his wife of over 59 years, Hazel Emery Meserve of Buxton; a foster son, Kenneth White of Raymond, N.H.; a brother, Keith of Scarborough; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, Route 202. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Stevens Avenue Congregational Church. Burial will follow in Brooklawn Memorial Park. 

Avard S. Cole, 83 
WELLS — Avard S. Cole, 83, of Ocean Avenue died June 2, 2000, at York Hospital after a long illness.
He was born in North Berwick, a son of George and Lillian Hardison Cole, and graduated from North Berwick High School.
Mr. Cole joined the Army in his early 20s and served in Europe during World War II.
After his discharge, he was employed with the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery as a pipefitter. He retired in 1985 after more than 30 years of employment there. 
In learning his trade, he became a licensed master plumber, electrician and oil burner technician.
An outdoorsman, he went hunting, fishing and trapping and taught many local youths how to trap. He was a member of the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine, the National Rifle Association, Maine Trappers Association and the Southern Maine Trappers Association in North Berwick. He was licensed in Maine's Registered Animal Damage Control Program.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Anne L. Trafton Cole of Wells; two sons, Robert S. of Wells and Thomas F. of Kennebunk; a daughter, Patricia Green of Wells; a sister, Barbara Romano of South Portland; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Ocean View Cemetery, Route 1, with the Rev. Robert Cole officiating. Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel. 

Roderic P. Wilson, 89 
CUMBERLAND — Roderic P. Wilson, 89, died June 2, 2000, at a Portland hospital.
Born here, he was a son of Harvey and Adeline Prince Wilson. He lived in Island Falls, Vt., until he was 12, then moved back to Cumberland and graduated from Greely High School. 
Mr. Wilson worked as road commissioner for Cumberland for eight years. He worked at the Portland Shipyard during World War II and at S.D. Warren for 29 years as a "color man," processing papers to match certain shades. 
He was a member of the Farmer's Club. 
His wife, Frances, died previously.
Surviving are a son, Brian of Poland; a sister, Virginia Ingneffo of Chicago; three grandchildren, Todd Wilson of Cumberland, Dean Wilson of Brunswick and Mark Wilson of South Portland; two stepgrandchildren and one great-grandson. 
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. June 18 in Universalist Cemetery, Morrison Hill, Cumberland. Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Gray. 

Paulette D. Flynn, 44 
SACO — Paulette D. Flynn, 44, of West Avenue, Camp Ellis, died June 3, 2000, at Southern Maine Medical Center after a long illness. 
She was born in Biddeford, a daughter of Paul and Gertrude Martel Lamontagne, and attended Biddeford schools. She graduated from Biddeford High School in 1975.
She worked as a nurse's aide at St. Andre's Home and then as a licensed emergency medical technician for B and L Ambulance Service in Portland for 6 years.
On April 24, 1982, she married Michael D. Flynn in South Portland.
Mrs. Flynn last worked at Southern Maine Medical Center for five years, retiring in 1993 due to ill health.
She was a member of the Camp Ellis Fire Department Auxiliary.
Surviving are her husband of 18 years, Michael D. Flynn of Camp Ellis, Saco; a son, Christopher P. Flynn of Hawaii; a daughter, Melanie G. Lambert of Biddeford; her parents of Biddeford; four sisters, Fernande Dyer of Portland, Denise Tardiff of Brunswick, Elaine Tito of Saco and Monique Lamontagne of Kennebunk; and two grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Most Holy Trinity Church. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery. 

Helen W. Tolson, 80 
WINDHAM — Helen W. Tolson, 80, of Sandbar Road died June 3, 2000, in a Portland hospital.
She was born in Portland, a daughter of Loring H. and Anna Pearson Wallace, and attended Portland schools.
She was a homemaker all of her life and had lived here for the past nine years, coming from Standish. 
She enjoyed country and western music, crocheting, animals and growing plants.
Her husband, Carl L. Tolson, died in 1982.
Surviving are a daughter, Claudia M. Stinnett of Gray; an adopted son, George L. Tolson of North Carolina; a sister, Nellie Dubreuil of Windham; two brothers, Ernest R. Wallace of Winterport and Clinton H. Wallace of Utah; and a grandson, Jonathan L. Tolson of Pennsylvania.
There will be no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Cornish. 

Emeline P. Merrill, 89 
BRUNSWICK — Emeline P. Merrill, 89, of Jordan Avenue died June 3, 2000, at Mid Coast Hospital.
She was born in Bristol, a daughter of Harrison and Annie Munro Marsh, and attended Bristol schools. 
She married Earl Merrill in North Conway, N.H., in January 1932. He died in 1959.
She lived in North Conway prior to moving here in 1942.
Mrs. Merrill was employed at The Times Record for many years, retiring in 1965. 
She was a member of the 55 Plus Club and Bath Coasters.
A son, M. Heinie Merrill, died Oct. 30, 1999.
Surviving are a daughter, Joyce E. Breder of Cranberry, N.J.; two sons, Wayne R. Merrill of Brewer and Carl H. Merrill of South Harpswell; a sister, Hazel Allan of North Conway, N.H.; 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. 
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Parish Church, Maine Street, with the Rev. Dr. William C. Imes officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. 

Agnes Kenovan Johnson, 90 
BIDDEFORD — Agnes Kenovan Johnson, 90, of Meetinghouse Road died June 2, 2000, at the Kennebunk Nursing Home. 
She was born in Clyde Bank, Scotland, a daughter of Thomas and Catherine MacFarlane Kenovan, went to Canada in 1916 and attended schools in Montreal until the 12th grade. 
She worked for 10 years in the head office of Northern Electric Canada. She came to Biddeford in 1933.
She was appointed by four governors to the Highway Safety Commission and served for over 20 years. She was past local and district deputy and state president for the Parent-Teacher Association. She was a life member of the National Parent-Teacher Association, and also legal chairman of the organization. 
She was also legal chairman for the Maine Federal Woman's Club and the York County Retired Teachers Association. She was a two-time past president of the Thursday Club and served several times as matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. She also was a member of the American Association of Retired People. 
Mrs. Johnson was a 50-year active member of the Foss Street United Methodist Church. 
Her husband, Robert Johnson, died in 1982.
Surviving are two sons, H. Miller Johnson of Gorham and Lloyd of Biddeford.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. June 11 at Cornerstone Methodist Church, Saco, with the Rev. Irvin Koelker officiating. Arrangements are by Dennett, Craig and Pate, Saco.

 Monday, October 4, 1999

Harold O. Main 
owned used car business, liked to tinker 
BOOTHBAY — Harold O. Main, 77, died Sunday at his home.
He was born in Wiscasset, a son of Wesley and Elizabeth Day Main, and attended Wiscasset schools.
He moved to Boothbay and started Dover's Used Cars and Parts in the early 1960s. He retired a couple of years ago.
His interests included building things, hunting and tinkering in his yard.
His wife, Eleanor F. Main, died in 1995.
Surviving are four sons, Philip J. of Edgecomb, Gary N. of Bath, Neal R. of Boothbay and Charles R. of Woolwich; three brothers, Richard of Boothbay, Frank of Boothbay Harbor and John of Southport; three sisters, Margaret Whittier of Winterport, Alice Plummer and Betty Wylie, both of Boothbay; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A visiting hour will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Cemetery. 

Robert Eddy Suminsby 
active in civic affairs, Scouting 
MOUNT DESERT — Robert Eddy Suminsby, 67, of Northeast Harbor died Saturday at his home after a brief illness.
He was born in Otter Creek, a son of Howell K. and Virgie Eddy Suminsby, and graduated from Gilman High School, Northeast Harbor in 1950, and from the University of Maine in 1958.
He married the former Kathryn Knowles on Nov. 15, 1957.
He joined the Knowles Co. in 1958, first working in the appraisal field and later as a real estate broker. Twelve years later, he ran the appraisal business, and in 1972 he and his wife purchased the Knowles Co. He continued to work as a real estate broker and appraiser until the sale of the business in 1994.
He was chairman of the Mount Desert Island School Board for many years, was a trustee of the College of the Atlantic, moderated town meetings, served for the past five years as selectman for Mount Desert and participated in other civic organizations. 
Mr. Suminsby was appointed to the first Land for Maine's Future Board, where he served for 10 years and was a longtime advisor of Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Nature Conservancy. He was a scoutmaster and was recognized with the Silver Beaver award for his longtime service.
During his retirement, he did extensive research on the early settlers of Mouth Desert Island.
Surviving are his wife of Northeast Harbor; a daughter, Bethany Suminsby Reynolds of Ellsworth; two sons, Robert Eddy Jr., and Jerome Howell of Northeast Harbor; a brother, John, of Wenham, Mass.; a sister, Harriet Petraitis of Canton Center, Conn.; and three grandsons.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's by the Sea, Northeast Harbor, with the Rev. Charlene Alling officiating. Arrangements are by Fernald Funeral Chapel.

Kenneth W. Fone 
W.R. Grace employee for 36 years
DENMARK — Kenneth W. Fone, 63, formerly of Cohasset, Mass., died Saturday after a brief illness.
He was born and raised in Quincy, Mass., and was a 1953 graduate of North Quincy High School and a 1957 graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
He worked at W.R. Grace for 36 years, retiring in 1995. He held a number of sales and marketing management positions, most recently as the eastern regional sales manager for Grace construction products.
He was involved in a variety of construction industry associations, both locally and nationally. 
After retiring he moved here and became a member of the Denmark Lions Club. In 1998 he was voted "Lion of the Year" in recognition of his commitment to the Centennial Field Project. He was a lifelong supporter of local youth.
Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Suzanne Black Fone of Denmark; a son, Scott, of Bath; a daughter, Joanna Aman of Jacksonville, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Delaney and Zachary Fone, both of Bath.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Denmark Congregational Church.

Alfreda Guay 
fancy stitcher at Kesslen Shoe 
SACO — Alfreda Guay, 85, of Hill Street died Sunday at Newton Center for Nursing Care in Sanford.
She was born in Biddeford, a daughter of Ulric and Amanda Boisvert Forest, and attended St. Andre's School.
She worked at Pepperell Manufacturing Co. in Biddeford for 10 years. She was also a fancy stitcher at Kesslen Shoe in Kennebunk for several years.
She enjoyed sewing.
Mrs. Guay was a communicant of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church.
Her husband, George Guay, died on January 24, 1990.
Surviving are a son, Normand G. Guay of East Waterboro; a daughter, Pauline Dalton of Arundel; a brother, Rudolph Forest of Kemp, Texas; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Cote Funeral Home, corner of Beach and James streets. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Biddeford.

James C. McCarn 
Korean War veteran, Bronze Star recipient 
SANFORD — James C. McCarn, 69, of Grammar Street died Saturday at Goodall Hospital.
He was born here, a son of Printess cqand Beatrice Hall McCarn, attended local schools and graduated from Sanford High School.
Mr. McCarn was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a recipient of the Bronze Star for meritorious service in combat.
He worked at Wasco in Sanford, retiring in 1995.
A golfer, he was a member of Sanford Country Club and served as a ranger there.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Gabrielle Charpentier McCarn of Sanford; two sons, Mark C. of Sanford and Steven J. of Berwick; and two grandsons, Aaronjames cqand Cruz, both of Sanford.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home, 29 Winter St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Church. Burial will be in St. Ignatius Cemetery.

Mariette Montembeau 
made home crafts, custom-made drapes 
BIDDEFORD — Mariette Montembeau, 76, of Hillside Avenue died Sunday at Kennebunk Nursing Center after a long illness.
She was born in Daveluyville, Quebec, a daughter of Elphege and Anna LeBlanc Marcotte, and attended Canadian schools.
She worked for six years in textile manufacturing in Drummondville, Quebec.
On Sept. 4, 1948, she married Eddie Roger Montembeau in Drummondville. They moved to the Biddeford area in 1948.
Mrs. Montembeau worked for 22 years at Pepperell Manufacturing Co. She also worked as a chef at Sweetser Home in Saco for 15 years, at St. Andre's Church Rectory for three years and lastly at St. Andre's Convent for two years.
She made home crafts and enjoyed sewing. Her specialty was custom-made drapes.
Her husband, Eddie Roger Montembeau, died Sept. 11, 1969.
Surviving are a daughter, Jeanne Montembeau of Biddeford; and two sisters, Irene Bergeron of Drummondville and Leda St. Onge of St. Bruno, Quebec.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today cq at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St. A funeral service will be announced on Tuesday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Catherine G. Ingraham 
active in local politics; Westbrook reporter 
WINDHAM — Catherine G. Ingraham, 57, of Montgomery Road died Sunday at a Portland hospital after a brief illness.
She was born in Portland, a daughter of Charles and Margaret Murphy Austin, and graduated from Catherine McAuley High School in Portland. She attended St. Joseph's College in Standish.
She was a homemaker.
She was active in local politics and was formerly involved with the Democratic party.
She was a reporter for the American Journal in Westbrook. She was a member of the Windham Parent Teach Association and a den mother for the Boy Scouts.
She enjoyed painting in oils.
For 36 years, she was married to Blair W. Ingraham Sr.
Surviving are a son, Blair W. Ingraham Jr. of Hampden; three daughters, Margaret Timmons of Windham, Diana Ingraham of Missouri, and Elizabeth Ray of Poland Spring; two sisters, Elizabeth Kidman of Old Orchard Beach and Ruth Ann Jaworsky of Missouri; and four grandchildren.
There are no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road.

Jeanette Libby Farnum 
telephone operator; ran a beauty parlor 
NEW GLOUCESTER — Jeanette Libby Farnum, 92, died Saturday at a Lewiston hospital.
She was born in Gray, a daughter of Herbert C. and Frances Thayer Libby, and attended Gray and Auburn schools, graduating from Edward Little High School in 1926.
She worked for Pine Tree Telephone Company as a operator for five years, and operated her own beauty parlor.
In 1931 she married H. Wilbur Farnum of New Gloucester. She lived in New Gloucester all of her married life. 
Mrs. Farnum was a 50-year member and past matron of the Golden Sheaf Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of First Congregational Church of New Gloucester, Congregational Church Ladies Circle and the Gray Senior Citizens. 
Her husband died in 1983. 
Surviving are a daughter, Elaine Joy of New Gloucester; two grandsons; Gregory and Timothy Joy, both of New Gloucester; a granddaughter, Benita Deschaine of Bangor; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. 
A funeral will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Congregational Church, Gloucester Hill Road, New Gloucester. Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Road, Gray. 

Sandra L. Cribby 
enjoyed travel; worked at Maine Med 
WESTBROOK — Sandra L. "Sandy" Cribby, 50, of Declaration Drive died Sunday at Maine Medical Center following a brief illness.
She was born in Portland, a daughter of William I. and Irene E. Rand Palmer, attended Portland schools and was a graduate of Portland High School, class of 1967.
She worked at Maine Medical Center for 25 years and at the time of her death was in the Medical Records Department.
Mrs. Cribby was a member of the South Portland Church of the Nazarene.
Her hobbies included shopping and travelling, especially to Aruba.
Her husband, Donald R. Cribby, died in 1993.
Surviving are a daughter, Heather J. McPhail of Westbrook; three sisters, Mrs. Wilbur K. (Beverly) Cookson, Gloria J. Nichols and Margaret Cooper, all of Portland; two brothers, William I. Palmer of Scarborough and Brad Luce of Phillips; and a grandson, Brendan Richardson of Westbrook.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at South Portland Church of the Nazarene, 525 Highland Ave. with the Rev. Arthur C. Magnuson and the Rev. John Parry officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. 

Lena H. Severance 
worked at Burnham and Morrill 
WINDHAM — Lena H. Severance, 90, formerly of Falmouth and Westbrook, died Sunday at a local boarding home.
She was born here, a daughter of Howard M. and Mary Shaw Andrews, and attended local schools.
She retired from Burnham and Morrill Co. in 1973, after working there for 20 years.
She lived in Falmouth for many years, and was a member of the Tuttle Road United Methodist Church in Cumberland.
Her interests included needlework, cooking, gardening and being "Nanny" to her grandchildren.
A son, Earl D. Sawyer of Beverley Hills, Fla., died in 1998.
Surviving are three sons, Harvey E. Sawyer Jr. and Ernest C. Severance, both of Gorham, and Clifton K. Severance of Millinocket; a daughter, Arlene M. Ayers of Westbrook, a brother, Jesse H. Andrews of Portland; 28 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Chase Funeral Home, 350 Maine St., Westbrook where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Mark Alley officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook. 

David M. Parquette 
teacher, soldier, coach 
SACO — David M. Parquette, a dedicated teacher, father, husband and coach who served in the Persian Gulf War, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Saturday. He was 46.
Despite his imposing titles — lieutenant colonel in the Maine National Guard, varsity basketball coach at Thornton Academy, All-American high school basketball player, supervisor of the Experiential Learning Pre-Vocational Program at Sweetser Children Services — Mr. Parquette was a gentle man with an easy smile.
"He was popular, he was fun-loving," his brother-in-law, Carl Pendleton, said Sunday. "I was thinking today, we're going to miss him at Thanksgiving because he was instrumental in setting up our Thanksgiving dinner at the school. He really organized cooking up a half-dozen big turkeys and carving them up for the staff."
Mr. Parquette was popular at Thornton Academy, as well.
"The kids liked him because he set a standard for them to follow," another brother-in-law, Craig Pendleton, said Sunday. "This was going to be a special year because his son, Drew Parquette, and my brother's boy, Stuart, were going to play varsity ball for him. They're both very good athletes, and it was going to be very exciting to watch that."
Mr. Parquette, too, was looking forward to coaching his son and nephew, both of whom plan to honor him by competing this year.
"David was going to set the course for basketball to become a popular sport in Saco again," Craig Pendleton said. "From the time he could walk, he dribbled a basketball. That's what he wanted Saco to be like — not just a football school — he wanted basketball to be big."
Although Mr. Parquette was, as his brother-in-law recalled, happy-go-lucky, he had an intense side.
He served in the Maine National Guard for 26 years, and commanded the 3620th unit during the Persian Gulf War.
Even in the Persian Gulf, however, he thought of students. During his tour of duty, he corresponded with kindergartners in Maine, as well as with his son's second-grade class. After he returned, he visited students in each classroom, sharing his experiences in Saudi Arabia.
"He wanted to be the role model for his basketball players, his baseball players, his soldiers, his students," Craig Pendleton recalled.
Mr. Parquette was born in Augusta on Dec. 1, 1952, the son of Alonzo and Mary Fisher Parquette.
He graduated from Cony High School, and from the University of Maine at Farmington, where he excelled at baseball and basketball.
Mr. Parquette spent nine years after graduation working for Central Maine Power. From there, he went to work as a special education teacher at Sweetser in Saco.
As a Little League coach in Saco, he brought his all-star team to the District 4 championship in 1994. He coached freshman and junior varsity basketball at Thornton Academy and was recently appointed varsity coach.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Eslie Pendleton Parquette; a daughter, Alison, and a son, Drew, of Saco; three brothers, Franklin, of Gardiner, Robert, of Augusta and Michael, of Jefferson; two sisters, Patricia St. Pierre, of Topsham and Mary Dorothea, of Biddeford, an aunt, an uncle and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St., Saco. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Church, Main Street, Saco. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. 

Monday, November 8, 1999

Toni Ladakakos 
owned Toni's Beauty Shop 
Toni Ladakakos, 81, who operated Toni's Beauty Shop in Old Orchard for 40 years, died Sunday from cancer. 
A tireless force in the Greek community, Mrs. Ladakakos helped raise money for the planned relocation of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church from Biddeford to Saco. Her fund-raising tool: Greek pastries. 
Every year for the past 15 years, she led a team of more than a dozen women to cook pastries for fund-raising events. Her specialties were diples, a deep-fried honey roll, and Tiganithes, a fried bread. Both are unique to the Greek province where her parents were born. 
Mrs. Ladakakos was born in Rollinsford, N.H., and moved to Saco when she was a young girl. Her parents, George and Pota Mendros Rizeakos, worked in the Saco textile mills. 
Mrs. Ladakakos was largely self-educated. She was among the oldest in a family of 11 children. When she was in seventh grade, she quit school to work in the mills and help support the family.
"She lost her childhood to the mills in Saco," said her daughter, Carol L. Xanthopoulos of Saco. 
When government inspectors came to the factory, co-workers hid her in the bathroom, her daughter said. 
In 1942 she married George Ladakakos, who had worked as a professional wrestler in the 1930s and early 1940s and was known as "the Golden Greek." During World War II, he joined the Navy and they married shortly before he was transferred to the Pacific Theater. 
Mrs. Ladakakos worked in the textile mill at night so she could attend beautician school. In the early 1950s, she opened Toni's Beauty Shop on Old Orchard Street.
When she retired in 1994, the beauty shop closed. She made many lifelong friends at the shop, her daughter said. Even after she retired, many former customers continued to visit her home in Old Orchard's Kinney Shores neighborhood. 
Anna Zafirson, a family friend, said the house was a haven for anybody feeling lonely or who needed help.
"Her home was open 24 hours a day for whoever wanted to walk in and needed a warm, wonderful place to be in," she said. "Everyone felt like they were part of the family. Her heart was as big as the ocean outside her front door." 
George Ladakakos died in 1989. A daughter, Patricia L. Somerville, died in 1970.
Survivors include her daughter, Carol L. Xanthopoulos of Saco; three brothers; Harry Mendros of Norman, Okla., James Mendros of Kittery and John Mendros of Lewiston; two sisters, Vassie Caros and Dorothy Pappavasiliou, both of Saco; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James St., Saco. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Biddeford. Burial will follow in St. Demetrios Cemetery.

Marie C. Macleod 
native of Presque Isle 
BANGOR — Marie Caron Macleod, 87, died Sunday at a local nursing center.
She was born in Presque Isle, a daughter of Benjamin and Mary Martin Caron.
Her husband, Clarence J. Macleod, died previously.
Surviving are two sons, Richard Macleod of Bangor and Lawrence Macleod of Marion Oaks, Fla.; a daughter, Jane Dolphin of Oakland, Calif.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A private family graveside service will be held in Booklawn Memorial Park, Portland. Arrangements are by Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St.

Beatrice B. Grant 
worked at Farnsworth Museum 
ROCKLAND — Beatrice B. Grant, 86, died Wednesday at Camden Health Care Center after a long illness.
She was born in Friendship, a daughter of William E. and Genie O. Wotton Bramhall, and attended school in Friendship until the 10th grade, completing her education at Thomaston High School. She attended business college in Rockland for two years.
On August 9, 1933 she married Charles L. Grant in Friendship. Following her husband's teaching career, the couple lived in Bradley, Norridgewock and Boothbay before returning to this area in 1943. They lived several years on Union Street and Spruce Street, before moving to their Beech Street home.
She worked at Huston-Tuttle as secretary and doing job printing. For more than 25 years, she was an administrative assistant at Farnsworth Museum.
A member of Littlefield Memorial Baptist Church, Mrs. Grant served more than 23 years as church clerk and was past chairwoman of the Board of Deaconess. She served on most of the boards of the church and was a member of the Business and Professional Women, serving terms as both local and state president.
Her husband died on Sept. 21, 1990.
Surviving are one son, Lewis C. Grant of Rockland; two grandchildren, Peter W. Grant of Bath and Lisa Grant McCarthy of Sanford; and five great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours were held previously at Burpee-Strong Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St. A funeral service will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Littlefield Memorial Baptist Church, One Waldo Avenue with the Rev. Dr. Linwood Welch officiating. Burial will follow at Achorn Cemetery. 

Donald C. Estes 
logger, hunter, fisherman; enjoyed travel 
BRIDGTON — Donald C. Estes, 77, died Saturday at Northern Cumberland Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Limington, a son of Percy and Annie Guptil Estes, and attended local schools.
He was a logger in West Baldwin and had worked for Limington Lumber Co. for many years.
Mr. Estes also worked at the Civilian Conservation Corps in Bridgton during the 1930s.
He was a hunter and fisherman. He traveled and was a member of the Good Sam's Club.
His first wife, Beulah Smith, died in 1973 and his second wife, Elizabeth Warren, died in 1992.
Surviving are a son, David A. of Baldwin; a daughter, Sharon L. LeGoff of Denmark; a stepson, Gerald E. Anthony of New Hampshire; two brothers, Gerald and Nelson, both of Limington; two sisters, Arlene Greenwood of Waldoboro and Marion Douglas of Casco; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home, 8 Elm St. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Venetia L. Philpot 
teacher, garden club member 
WINDHAM — Venetia L. Philpot, 79, of Oak Lane died Saturday in a Yarmouth health care facility.
She was born in Westbrook, a daughter of George R. and Alice Hasey Stevens, and attended Portland schools. She was a 1938 graduate of Deering High School. She also attended the former Northeastern Business College of Portland and graduated in 1931.
She was a school teacher for many years in Kennebunkport, Corinna and Windham. She also did substitute teaching in Windham, Standish and Raymond. Following this, she was secretary to the Windham High School principal, until her retirement in 1979.
She worked with Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts and the Windham Parents Teachers Association. She was a member and one of the original founders of Lang-O-Lake Garden Club and a member of the Rebekah's, Raymond Python Sisters and Gorham White Shrine.
She was a life member and past patron of the Evangeline Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and while matron, she instituted the Windham Rainbow Girls.
She enjoyed traveling, camping, riding, knitting, crocheting, crafts, playing the piano and organ and studying genealogy.
Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Pete H. Philpot of Windham; a son, Raymond H. Philpot of Windham; two daughters, Gaye F. Whitney of Windham and Jenie A. Philpot of Corinth; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
A visiting hour will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road where a service will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Philip Shearman officiating. Burial will follow in Dolley Cemetery.

Dorothy F. Beaulieu 
Eucharist minister; enjoyed music, reading 
SPRINGVALE — Dorothy F. Beaulieu, 73, of Pleasant Street died Friday at Goodall Hospital in Sanford.
She was born in Berlin, N.H., a daughter of Henry and Lillian Cropley Gilbert, and attended schools in Berlin and Gilman, Vt.
For many years she worked with home health care and was a Eucharist minister for people at their homes. She was a member of the Alter Society at St. Ignatius Church of Sanford.
She enjoyed music and reading.
Surviving are her husband, Ernest J. Beaulieu of Springvale; two sons, Bruce of Buxton and Roderick of Sanford; a brother, Herbert Gilbert of Berlin; a sister, Glenna Brook of Berlin; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. Arrangements are by Independent Death Care of Maine, Cornish. 

Foster Chadbourne Quint 
worked in textile mills 
NORTH BERWICK — Foster C. Quint, 92, formerly of Bauneg Beg Hill died Saturday at Goodall Hospital following a lengthy illness. 
He was born here, a son of Bernard V. and Ellen Chadbourne Quint. He had lived here all his life until moving to his son's home in Cape Porpoise four years ago.
He attended a one-room school house in North Berwick through the ninth grade. 
He worked at the former Goodall-Sanford textile mills from 1928 to 1955. He worked in the shipping department and was an expediter in the production department when the mills closed. He then worked from 1955 to 1957 at the former North Star Woolen Mill, and at the former Alloy Products from 1957 to 1960. He then became a press operator at Hussey Manufacturing in North Berwick from 1960 until his retirement in 1974.
He was a former member and past chancellor of Riverside Lodge, Knights of Pythias. He was a former member of the Sanford-Springvale Fish and Game Protective Association. He was a hunter and a member of the Big Buck Club of Maine.
He was a 70-year member and past master of Bauneg Beg Grange in North Berwick and was a member of York Pamona, State and National Granges. He was a 40-year member of Yorkshire Masonic Lodge in North Berwick and was a member of White Rose Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Sanford.
His wife of 60 years, Jessie George Quint, died in 1991.
Surviving are a son, John B. of Cape Porpoise; a foster daughter, Mary Babcock of North Berwick; a grandson, Peter Quint of Cape Porpoise; a granddaughter, Karen Ruel of North Berwick; and five great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Heald Funeral Home, Springvale. A service by Bauneg Beg Grange will be held at 4:30 p.m. and a Masonic service will be held at 5 p.m. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Jo Bennett, pastor of The Church on the Cape, officiating. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery, Sanford.

Marie Thompson 
worked at Pepperell Manufacturing 
Marie Thompson, 91, of Allen Avenue and formerly of Portland Road in Saco died Saturday at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
She was born in Biddeford, a daughter of Manuel and Maria DeSilva DeSilva, and attended Biddeford schools.
She worked for Pepperell Manufacturing for most of her working life.
Mrs. Thompson was a former communicant of Most Holy Trinity Church.
Her husband, William Thompson, died February 1997.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Eleanor) Hill of Portland, with whom she resided; a son, Leroy Thompson of Indian Harbor Beach, Fla.; three brothers, Louis DeSilva of Hollis, Antonio DeSilva of Biddeford and Joseph DeSilva of Waterboro; a sister, Philomene Laroche of Biddeford; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Cote Funeral Home, corner of Beach and James streets, Saco. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Don Bosco officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Biddeford.

Roland R. Day 
oldest Cornish resident; cattle farmer 
CORNISH — Roland R. Day, 100, the oldest resident of the town, died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Theresa Sturgeon of Maple Street, following a long illness.
He was born here, a son of Lorenzo and Lizzie Perry Day, and attended a one-room school here.
He worked as a farm hand at different farms between Cornish and Gorham.
For many years he owned and operated a cattle farm on Roland Day Road.
On Jan. 1, 1922 he married the former Iva Boothby and they were married for 67 years. She died in 1989.
He was the holder of the Boston Post Gold Cane.
Mr. Day served two terms as selectman for the town of Cornish. Over the years, he built three homes for family members and enjoyed woodworking, handcrafting canes and lamps from wood.
He sang and recited poetry and in the later days of his illness, recited poetry to his health care workers. He went to country fairs and showed matched pairs of Herefords at many of them.
A son, Elwood, died previously.
Surviving are a daughter, Theresa Sturgeon of Cornish; a son, Elwyn of Cornish; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
A visiting hour will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at York Funeral Chapel, Maple Street. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Denis Dunn officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Gray H. Curtis 
N.Y.C. agriculture inspector 
Gray H. Curtis, 95, of Ocean Avenue and formerly of Falmouth died Saturday at Maine Medical Center in Portland following a brief illness.
He was born in Mechanic Falls, a son of Daniel S. and Winifred Gray Curtis Sr., and graduated from Bridgton Academy. He attended Boston University.
As a young boy he attended the dedication of the Kotzschmar Memorial Organ at Portland City Hall. He was the only person from that group to attend the rededication 75 years later.
He worked as an agriculture inspector for New York Port Authority in New York City and then for several years as a foreman for the Civilian Conservation Corps in Bar Harbor. He also worked at the Maine State Employment Agency in Sanford. He retired as director of the Maine State Occupational Rehabilitation Agency.
He was known in Falmouth as "The Sage of the European Bakery."
His wife, Miriam E. Mabee Curtis, died previously.
Surviving are two nieces, Sarah B. Kelly of Holden, Mass., and Virginia B. Menke of Pasadena, Calif.
There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service in Pine Grove Cemetery, Falmouth will be announced in the summer. Arrangements are by Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, Portland.

Katherine M. Lane 
former deputy city clerk in Portland 
Katherine M. Lane, 90, formerly of Spring Street died Sunday at a local nursing home.
She was born here, a daughter of Luke and Mary Costello Mullen, attended parochial schools in Portland and was a graduate of Cathedral High School.
She worked at Rines Brothers and for the City of Portland, retiring in the mid 1970s as deputy city clerk.
Her husband, Laurence J. Lane, died in 1939.
Surviving are a son, Charles A. Lane of Portland; a grandson, Michael L. Lane of Portland; a granddaughter, Megan E. Lane of Portland; and two sisters, Mary Stevens and Anna Mullen, both of Norwood, Mass.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St. Prayers will be recited at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home followed by a 10 a.m. funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will follow in Forest City Cemetery, South Portland.

Lawrence R. Gallant 
banjo player with Pine Tree Lumberjacks 
WESTBROOK — Lawrence R. Gallant, 84, of Spring Street died Saturday at a Portland hospital.
He was born here, a son of Adolph and Alice St. Pierre Gallant, and attended local schools.
He worked for S.D. Warren Co. in the coating department for 40 years, retiring in 1978.
Mr. Gallant was a former communicant of St. Hyacinth Church.
He played the banjo and was a member of the musical group "Pine Tree Lumberjacks."
For many years he spent winters in St. Cloud, Fla.
His first wife, Kathleen Price, died in 1979 and his second wife, Florence Pecoraro, died in 1994.
Surviving are three sons, Norman of Gorham, Edward of Hollis and Raymond of Harrison; three daughters, Janet Daniels, Alice Bouchard and Lauren Galipeau, all of Westbrook; 21 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland. Arrangements are by Hay Funeral Home, 795 Main St.

 Monday, May 8, 2000

Richard Billings, 81 
YARMOUTH — Richard Billings, 81, died May 6, 2000, at a Freeport nursing home.
He was born in Portland, a son of Frank S. and Marion A. Harrington Billings, and attended school in Portland, Turner and at North Yarmouth Academy.
Mr. Billings served in the Army from 1941 to 1946 and served in Germany.
He married Elaine W. Smith in 1946 and moved to Yarmouth in 1950.
Mr. Billings worked as a salesman for MA Sheet Metal Co., and then became self-employed as a farmer for many years.
He was a member of the Deering Lodge of Masons in Portland.
Surviving are his wife, of Yarmouth; three sons, Robert of Tipp City, Ohio, Barry of Durham and Brian of North Yarmouth; a brother, Elliot of Falmouth, Mass.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Lindquist Funeral Home. 

Maude R. Ryan, 91 
NORTH YARMOUTH — Maude R. Ryan, 91, died May 6, 2000, at a Freeport nursing home.
She was born in Auburn, a daughter of John Wilbur and Rose Plummer Chadbourne.
Mrs. Ryan was a member of the North Pownal United Methodist Church.
She and her husband, Joseph F. Ryan, traveled in their motor home and wintered in Florida. Mr. Ryan died in October 1983.
Her pastimes included crafts, crocheting and knitting.
A son, Donald E., died in March 1974, and another son, Robert M., died in February 1993.
Surviving are a half-sister, Esther Walker of North Yarmouth; a step-brother, Laurence Montague of Portland; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Webber Cemetery in New Gloucester with the Rev. Eva Cutler officiating. Arrangements are by Lindquist Funeral Home, Yarmouth.

Kenneth G. Carleton, 69 
FARMINGTON — Kenneth G. "Shorty" "Punk" Carleton, 69, died May 5, 2000, at Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, following a long illness.
He was born in Lewiston, a son of Kenneth and Glenness Carleton Johnson. He attended Dixfield and Mexico schools, graduating from both high schools because of the industrial arts program offered by the Mexico school system. He played hockey at Dixfield.
Mr. Carleton worked at the Hi-Spot Restaurant in Dixfield, where he had his own band. He also worked for G.H. Bass as a hand-sewer, specializing in Indian Tans.
On April 24, 1954, he married Patricia Brougham at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wilton, where they lived for many years, moving here in 1993.
He was a former member of the Mount Sugarloaf Grange of Dixfield. He was a ham radio operator. 
Mr. Carleton was a communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church for many years and a member of St. Joseph's Parish in Farmington. 
Mr. Carleton also played in the Brad Adams Combo for many years. He played the drums, piano and marimbas. 
His pastimes included watching NASCAR and hockey and football games. 
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, of Farmington; two daughters, Christie Betters of Standish and Dina Goldsmith of Wilton; eight sons, Kevin of South Paris, Michael of Strong, Patrick of Chesterville, John and Brien, both of Portland, Darren of Mechanic Falls, Desmond of Wilton and Edward of Farmington; two brothers, Don Corey of Texas and Bruce Johnson of Auburn; three sisters, Nancy O'Connor of Turner, Mrs. Larry (Patty) Castner of Minot and Mrs. Kenny (Gloria) Damon of Auburn; and 15 grandchildren. 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph's Church, Middle Street, Farmington. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Wilton. 

Virginia A. Blake, 63 
WESTBROOK — Virginia A. Blake, 63, of Longfellow Place died May 5, 2000, at a Portland hospital. She had lived here most of her life.
She was born here, a daughter of Andrew F. and Arlene Shane Dionne, and attended Westbrook schools. 
Mrs. Blake was employed by the former Proffeno's Restaurant in Westbrook, Verrillo's in Westbrook and the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough. She also worked at the American Legion Hall of Westbrook.
She was a member of the American Legion's Ladies Auxiliary of Westbrook.
Her hobbies included cooking, dancing, playing bingo and making puzzles.
Surviving are her mother of Gorham; two sons, William E. Blake of Windham and Cory A. Blake of Westbrook; two brothers, Harland Dionne of Old Orchard Beach and Larry Dionne of Arizona; four sisters, Jeannette Parker and Helen Knoop, both of Gorham, Terry Welch of Westbrook and Kathy Genther of Sebago; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Dionne residence, 625 Lower Main St., Westbrook. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland. Arrangements are by Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham. 

Percy W. Brackett, 70 
BIDDEFORD — Percy W. Brackett, 70, of South Street, formerly of Running Hill Road, Scarborough, died May 3, 2000, at a Biddeford health care facility.
He was born in Gorham, a son of Charles W. and Mary E. Verrill Brackett, and attended Gorham schools.
Mr. Brackett worked at the former Ellis Paper Board in Portland for several years, retiring in the 1980s. 
He was a mason.
His pastimes included watching wrestling and playing cards.
Surviving are two daughters, Emma L. Herrick of Standish and Faith A. Simpson of Old Orchard Beach; a brother, Perley C. Brackett of Scarborough, four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
There are no visiting hours. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Hillside Cemetery, Gorham. Arrangements are by Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham.

Maynard D. Brown Jr., 67 
WINDHAM — Maynard D. Brown Jr., 67, of Route 115, formerly of Westbrook and Portland, died May 5, 2000, at a Portland hospital.
He was born in Portland, a son of Maynard D. Sr. and Hazel Frank Brown, and attended Portland schools.
Mr. Brown served in the National Guard.
He worked for J. W. Wilson Candy Co. for 10 years and then for Applicators Sales and Service Co. of Portland for 35 years, retiring as foreman in 1992. He was one of the first recipients of the Founders Award from Applicators Sales.
He was active in bowling leagues in Westbrook and he also enjoyed horse racing and going to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
Mr. Brown attended Stevens Avenue Congregational Church.
His wife, Jennie Rand Brown, died June 5, 1999, and a son, Maynard D. Brown III, died in 1957.
Surviving are a son, Bruce M. of Windham; four sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Edna) Sandville of Windham, Mrs. Donald (Charlotte) Snow of Naples, Fla., Mrs. Irving (Lila) Pendelton of Buxton and Mrs. Donald (Myra) Richards of Westbrook; and two grandsons.
There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Raymond Village Cemetery, Mills Street, Raymond, with the Rev. Philip Shearman officiating. Arrangements are by Dolby Funeral Chapel. 

Ella A. Peterson, 77 
BIDDEFORD — Ella A. Peterson, 77, died May 6, 2000, at a Biddeford health-care facility. 
She was born in Dover-Foxcroft, a daughter of Frank Ventina, and attended Dover-Foxcroft and Westbrook schools.
Mrs. Peterson was an artist, painting with both watercolors and oils. She also painted deer and scenic designs on clam shells. 
Throughout her life, she managed several Portland hotels and taught art in the 1950s at Highland Lake School.
She liked to paint Raggedy Ann dolls.
Surviving are a son, Arthur C. Peterson of Brookton; a daughter, Carol L. Grindel of Hollis; two sisters, Delsie Ventina of Lewiston and Ethel Ventina of Portsmouth, N.H.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Dolby and Dorr Funeral Chapel, 76 State St., Gorham. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Pine Grove Cemetery, Buxton. 

Therese G. Camire, 83 
SANFORD — Therese G. Camire, 83, formerly of Cottage Street, died May 6, 2000, at the Newton Center after a long illness.
She was born in Bromptonville, Quebec, Canada, a daughter of Hector and Laura Boule Morin, and attended schools in Canada and Sanford.
Mrs. Camire was employed with the former Goodall-Sanford Textile Mills and Tennford Weaving in Sanford.
She was a communicant of St. Ignatius Church.
Her husband, Roland Camire, died in 1976.
Surviving are two sisters, Blanche Beattie of Sanford and Fernande Cote of Emery Mills; and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at at LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home, 29 Winter St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ignatius Church, with burial following in St. Ignatius Cemetery. 

Sumner F. Crowell, 75 
KENNEBUNK — Sumner F. Crowell, 75, of Fairway Drive died May 6, 2000, at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford after a brief illness. 
He was born in Newton, Mass., a son of Phillip and Olive Fiske Crowell, and attended Tabor Academy, Bowdoin College, and Babson College postgraduate business program.
Mr. Crowell was a World War II veteran, serving in the Navy as a communications officer.
He worked for American Thread Co. in Willimantic, Conn., and in 1953 he purchased Wing Insurance Agency in Grafton, Mass., which he operated for 20 years.
He moved to Maine in 1973 and worked as a real estate agent with Kennebunk Beach Realty until his retirement in December 1999.
Mr. Crowell was a member of the Arundel Yacht Club, Marching and Chowder Club, alumni associations of Tabor Academy and Bowdoin College (Class of 1948) and the national, state and local Board of Realtors.
His pastimes included sailing and traveling, and he was a Patriots fan.
He was a longtime companion of Ann Berry of Kennebunk.
His wife, Charlsey Adcock Crowell, died in 1983.
Surviving are two sons, S. Fiske Crowell Jr. of Wayland, Mass., and C. Wesley Crowell of Kennebunk; and five grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at South Congregational Church, Kennebunkport, with the Revs. Charles Whiston and Carolyn Lambert officiating. Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St. 

George C. Fletcher, 83 
SHAPLEIGH — George C. Fletcher, 83, of Walnut Hill Road, died May 7, 2000, at Goodall Hospital in Sanford after a long illness. 
He was born here, a son of Charles and Bertha Flanders Fletcher, and attended schools here. 
He served in the Army. 
Mr. Fletcher worked for Charles W. Brown & Sons Lumber Company, Springvale, for 24 years and also for Hersom's Lumber Company, Sanford.
He had lived in Shapleigh most of his life.
He was a gardener, and was known for his woodworking crafts, which he sold at local craft shops.
Surviving are his wife, Gertrude Farwell Fletcher of Shapleigh; a son, Richard I. of Shapleigh; two daughters; Mrs. Keith (Muriel) Gile of Alfred and Mrs. Robert (Carole) Allen of West Babylon, N.Y.; a brother, Byron of Springvale; two sisters, Mrs. Rosetta Ducharme of Springvale and Glenna Crampitz of Connecticut; 15 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.
A visiting hour will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Heald Funeral Home, 61 Main St., Springvale, where a memorial service will follow at 10 a.m. 

Florence C. Foster, 84 
Florence C. Foster, 84, of Allen Avenue, formerly of Brunswick and Meriden, Conn., died May 7, 2000, at Mercy Hospital.
She was born in Brunswick, one of 19 children of Alexander and Mary Belanger Deschenes, and began working in the third grade to help support her family.
Mrs. Foster worked for various manufacturing companies.
Her husband, Merton Foster, and a stepson, Robert Foster, died previously.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Roger (Linda) Shoemaker of Windham; a brother, William Deschenes of Connecticut; three granddaughters, Leslie, Jennifer and Jill Shoemaker; nine step-grandchildren; and many step- great-grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours. A prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress St., followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 673 Stevens Ave. Burial will follow in Brooklawn Memorial Park. 

William P. Shattuck, service 
SOUTH PORTLAND — A graveside service for William P. Shattuck, who died Jan. 28, 2000, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Pine Grove Cemetery, 9 Waites Landing Road, Falmouth. Arrangements are by Hay and Peabody Funeral Home. 

Miriam C. Buzzell, 68 
SACO — Miriam C. Buzzell, 68, of Fireside Lane died May 6, 2000, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
She was born in Boston, a daughter of Erwin E. Sr. and Irene Wright Davis, and graduated from Malden (Mass.) High School in 1947.
Mrs. Buzzell moved here from Wakefield, Mass., in 1974 and worked as a bookkeeper in the Saco and Portland areas.
She was a member of the Sakonnett Vineyard Society for the past 17 years.
She was a hockey fan and her pastimes included cooking and traveling.
Surviving are two sons, Douglas S. Buzzell of Saco and Keith C. Buzzell of North Waterboro; one daughter, Donna J. Buzzell of Belfast; one brother, Erwin E. Davis Jr. of Lowell, Mass.; four grandchildren; and one great- grandchild.
There are no visiting hours. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on May 20, 2000, at Two Lights State Park in Cape Elizabeth. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Beach and James streets. 

Ronald Darold Johnson Sr., 64 
WALDOBORO — Ronald Darold Johnson Sr., 64, died May 5, 2000, at his home.
He was born in Boothbay Harbor, a son of George and Kathryn Breckett Johnson, and graduated from Boothbay High School in 1953.
Mr. Johnson served as a construction foreman in the Army during the Korean War with the rank of sergeant and was a member of the Damariscotta Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was caretaker on Cow Island in Medomak for 25 years.
Mr. Johnson was a member of the Waldoboro Fire Department and was one of the founding members and trainers at the Waldoboro Ambulance. He was also a member of the Damariscotta American Legion post.
His pastimes included boating and family picnics on the islands.
His wife, Marie E. Johnson, died in 1991.
Surviving are two sons, Ronald Jr. of Appleton and Jeremy of Waldoboro; two daughters, Viola Lash and Robin Reed, both of Friendship; and 13 grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Riverside Cemetery with the Rev. Michael Poli officiating. 

Elysia Philipp, 89, physical education teacher and coach
KENNEBUNK — Elysia G. Philipp, a coach and physical education teacher whose financial acumen kept her comfortable, died May 6, 2000. She was 89.
Miss Philipp received her undergraduate degree from Panzar College of Health and Physical Education and, at a time when it was rare for women to pursue graduate degrees, received a master's in education from Rutgers University.
She also attended the New School of Social Research in New York City.
Her niece, Elysia Atkinson of Kennebunk, recalled that not only did her aunt get a master's degree, she bought a house.
"Women didn't buy their own homes at the time, either," Atkinson said. In fact, she said, many banks refused to lend money to a single woman.
But Miss Philipp was determined. At the time, she was working for Catholic schools in New Jersey, and she asked her priest for advice. He referred Miss Philipp to his housekeeper, who lent her the money.
"That's how she started out," Atkinson said. "And every two years, she bought a new Ford convertible."
The cars she bought with cash.
"She never owned a charge account, she never owned a credit card," Atkinson said. "She said if you didn't have the money to pay with cash, you didn't need it."
Miss Philipp was sharp with money – sometimes better than her financial advisers.
"She would tell her brokers when they'd call and want to sell, she'd say no, don't touch it," Atkinson said. "She'd tell them to get rid of something else, and they couldn't get over her, because every time she told them something, that's what would happen."
Miss Philipp loved the water, loved sailing and was an instructor in first aid and water safety.
Before she went to college, Miss Philipp informed her father that she planned to become a doctor.
"But her dad said no, women aren't doctors," Atkinson said. "She said, well then I'll be a nurse, and he said no, we have too many nurses in the family."
She chose physical education. "That way," Atkinson explained, "she got to study the body."
She was born July 7, 1910, a daughter of William Peter and Elysia Smyth Philipp.
She was national secretary of the Grand Council of Beta Psi Kappa, and a member of Kappa Delta Pi fraternity, Rutgers chapter.
She taught physical education at Rahway High School in New Jersey and, at her retirement, was department supervisor of health and physical education. She also was director of student personnel services at the school.
Miss Philipp coached many teams, including varsity girls basketball at Upsala College and Panzar College and varsity boys tennis at Rahway High. She also was a national official of girls basketball and founder of the North Jersey Board of Women Officials, ARC.
She was head counselor at Camp Walden in Denmark, and was a Girl Scout leader and camp counselor. Miss Philipp was listed in Who's Who of American Women and the Sideliners Hall of Fame. She also was a judge at AAU gymnastics competitions in New York City.
After moving to Kennebunk, she served on the Auxiliary Board of the former Webber Hospital and Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, where she was a volunteer for 12 years.
She was a member of the Arundel Yacht Club in Kennebunkport, and enjoyed deep-sea fishing and hunting. She raised Shih Tzu dogs, even prior to American Kennel Club acceptance, and had several champions.
Miss Philipp was a communicant of St. Martha's Church in Kennebunk, and sponsored two scholarships there and at the Panzar School of Montclair University.
Her brother, William P. Philipp Jr., and sister, Marie P. Burns, died previously.
Survivors include her niece of Kennebunk; and two nephews, William R. Philipp of Miami, Fla., and Gordon Wayne Philipp of Davie, Fla.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Martha's Church. Interment will be in St. Gertrude's Cemetery, Woodbridge, N.J., at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk.

Monday, June 12, 2000

Leroy C. Morton, hard worker with 'heart of gold' 
GORHAM — Leroy "Roy" C. Morton, a Navy veteran and longtime employee of S.D. Warren Co., died June 10, 2000. He was 78.
"When you first met him, you'd think he was the grumpiest son of a gun that ever was," his son, Bruce Morton of Gorham, recalled Sunday. "After you got to know him for a while, you'd realize that he had a heart of gold."
In fact, at the corner variety store near his home, clerks referred to him as "Grumpy," until they knew him.
Mr. Morton was a hardworking man who was employed at S.D. Warren in Westbrook for 32 years. He loved to hunt, fish, camp and garden. He also had a mischievous streak.
"One time he had a parcel of land that he bought from the prior estate, and he was having wood cut off it and he happened to be up there one day, and one of the neighbors who didn't know him came over and asked him who he was, and my father told him," his son said.
Then the neighbor asked him what he planned to do with the land.
" 'Well,' he says, 'I'm going to put in a trailer park,' " his son remembered. Mr. Morton and his wife left two days later for Florida. A few days after that, the younger Morton was on the land and saw the neighbors.
"These people were right off the wall that there was (going to be) a trailer park," his son said. His father had kept the straightest of straight faces throughout.
Mr. Morton also was a wonderful family man. "Growing up, we never had a lot," his son said. "But we had enough, and it was always the family. My mother, my father, my sister and I, we'd go places and do things, and we always did them together."
Mr. Morton always attended his son's and daughter's high school sporting events, and even went to his granddaughter's college games.
"He taught me a lot," his son said. "Values of life, what you should do, what you shouldn't do, and how to hunt and fish."
Mr. Morton also cared about his community. He was a member of the Gorham Fire Department and one of the original members of the White Rock Station, and served as a volunteer for the Special Olympics.
He was born in Portland, a son of Willard and Helen Jordon Morton, and attended Gorham schools.
He served in the Navy during World War II, but rarely talked about his wartime experience.
He was a member of the Good Sams Club, and the National Campers and Hikers Association.
He lived in Maine his entire life, and after retirement, he and his wife wintered in Kissimee, Fla. His wife, Esther L. Wight Morton, died Feb. 25, 1999.
Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Joann) Tyler of China; his son, Bruce Morton of Gorham; a brother, Olan Morton of Gorham; two sisters, Arlene Verrill of Gorham and Marion Hutchins of Madison; four grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow in Sapling Hill Cemetery. – Joshua L. Weinstein 

James Stoddard Hughes, 65 
James Stoddard Hughes, 65, of Danforth Street died June 10, 2000, at a Portland nursing home.
He was a member of the American Veterans of Portland.
Surviving are a sister, Manola Ingraham, and two brothers, John F. and Alden A.
A graveside service will be held at the family's convenience. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St. 

Jean C. Brown Day, 69 
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Jean C. Brown Day, 69, died June 10, 2000, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine.
She was born in Portland, Maine, a daughter of George A. and Alberta Miller Brown, and attended South Portland, Maine, schools.
While living in the Portland area, Mrs. Day worked in the offices of First National Stores.
She lived here for more than 30 years, and worked for the county extension service.
She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fort Pierce.
She volunteered for the Mustard Seed Ministry to the Homeless and Needy in Fort Pierce.
Her husband, Kenneth Day, died previously.
Surviving is a sister, Mary Ranlett of Homewood, Ill.
There are no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Forest City Cemetery, South Portland, Maine.
Arrangements are by Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland, Maine. 

Elestean A. Ward, 80 
FREEPORT — Elestean A. Ward, 80, formerly of Wolfe Neck Road, died June 9, 2000, at a Yarmouth health care facility.
She was born in Jonesport, a daughter of Freeman and Nellie Roberts Wallace, and attended schools in Buxton.
She married Leroy F. Ward in 1938.
Mrs. Ward worked at shoe factories in Freeport for several years. She worked in the housekeeping department at Regional Hospital in Brunswick. She obtained her General Equivalency Diploma, and became a Licensed Practical Nurse in Lewiston, working at Regional Hospital. She retired in 1979.
She was member of the Wolfe Neck Club, the War Dad's Auxiliary and the Pythian Sister Club. 
She liked to knit.
Her husband died in 1986.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Glennis) DeLano of Gilbert, Ariz., and Mrs. Gordon (Cynthia) Rogers of Freeport; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Clyde (Vivian) Simmons of Freeport; a brother, Alton Johnson of Greene; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a great- great-granddaughter.
There are no visiting hours. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Grove Cemetery, Pleasant Hill Road, with the Rev. Lynn Peyton officiating. Arrangements are by Lindquist Funeral Home. 

Gordon E. Severy Sr., 67 
FRYEBURG — Gordon E. Severy Sr., 67, of McNeil Road died June 10, 2000, at Bridgton Health Care Center. 
He was born in North New Portland, a son of Charles and Helen Lovely Severy. He grew up in Canton and Livermore and attended schools there.
Mr. Severy worked at the Livermore Shoe Shop and also for Central Maine Railroad. 
He came to this area 35 years ago, working for several businesses, including Western Maine Forest Nursery and Emery's Food Store. 
His hobbies included hunting and fishing. 
Surviving are six sons, Daniel G. of Fryeburg, Gordon E. Jr. of Auburn, Bruce J. of Conway, N.H., Richard K. of Brattleboro, Vt., Neil E. of Augusta and Nicholas of Fryeburg; four daughters, Roberta J. Allen of Rochester, N.H., Tinamarie Johnson of Alaska, Suzanne H. Severy of Kearsarge, N.H., and Rosemarie Cabral of North Conway, N.H.; two brothers, Kenneth D. Crocker of Manchester, N.H., and Robert G. Crocker of Conway, N.H.; four sisters, Nancy Benedetto of Livermore Falls, Glenace Bean of West Paris and Patricia R. Marden and Betty N. Edwards, both of Conway, N.H.; several grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. 
A visiting hour will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Funeral Home, 12 Warren St., where a funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Violet Eastman officiating. 

Roland L. Labelle, 72 
BIDDEFORD — Roland L. Labelle, 72, of West Loop Road died June 9, 2000, at Southern Maine Medical Center after a short illness. 
He was born in Woonsocket, R.I., a son of Oscar and Isabella Cloutier Labelle, and attended schools there and in Biddeford.
He was a Merchant Marine during World War II. 
Mr. Labelle was a carpenter, owning and operating Labelle Construction. 
In 1979 he moved to Hallendale, Fla., where he worked for Turnberry Isle, specializing in finish carpentry. He was a member of the Biddeford Masonic Dunlap Lodge. 
He was a scuba diver and was the founder of the Divers Club in Hartford, Conn.
Surviving are three sons, Burton R. of Biddeford, Roland L. of Saco and Michael O. of Okinawa, Japan; a daughter, Collette Hamilton of Ellsworth; a stepdaughter, Linda L. Labelle of Biddeford; two stepsons, David of Dallas and Randy of Kennebunk; a sister, Jeannette Allen of Saco; a brother, Raymond of Dublin, N.C.; and five grandchildren.
Services are private. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel. 

Sister Jeannette Labrecque, 68 
BIDDEFORD — Sister Jeannette Labrecque (Sister St. Albert), 68, of Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, died June 11, 2000, at St. Joseph Convent Infirmary, of cancer. 
She was born in Lawrence, Mass., a daughter of Eugene and Ludivine Roy Labrecque. She attended local parochial schools of St. Anne's Parish, graduating in 1950. 
Sister Jeannette then entered the Congregation of the Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, known as the Good Shepherd Sisters of Quebec, in 1950. She made final vows in 1957. 
She earned a bachelor's degree from Anna Maria College in Paxton, Mass., and a master's degree in administration from Notre Dame College in Indiana. 
Sister Jeannette taught elementary and secondary schools in Maine and Massachusetts. She was principal of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School in Methuen, Mass. 
She served as director of novices in Bayview, office manager at Saint Andre Home, Inc., and administrator of St. Andre Health Care Facility, all in Biddeford. 
She served on the Provincial Administration Team and was treasurer for 11 years. 
Surviving are four brothers, Louis of Methuen, Mass., Albert of Ocala, Fla., Raymond of Salem, N.H., and Richard of Tucson, Ariz.; four sisters, Sister Theresa of Bayview, Saco, Sister Lillian of Lennoxville, QC, Canada, Sister Cecile of Sacred Hearts Parish, Bradford, Mass., and Sister Pauline of Beloit, Wis.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Bay View Convent, Saco. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Bay View Convent Chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel. 

Aubrey L. Raymond Sr., 81 
KENNEBUNK — Aubrey L. Raymond Sr., 81, died June 8, 2000, in Kennebunk.
He was born in Santa Monica, Calif., a son of Charles M. and June Leonard Raymond. He attended Palo Alto schools and Brown University.
While in college, he enlisted in the United States Air Corps. He served in the European Theater of Operations, piloting paratroopers and gliders in the invasion of the continent. When the war ended, he helped evacuate wounded American troops.
He earned a law degree from Duke University.
Mr. Raymond practiced corporate law for more than 30 years, retiring to the family homestead in Arundel. 
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Barbara Ham Raymond of Kennebunk; two daughters, Pamela P. Whitting of Boston and Susan P. Bogle of Delray Beach, Fla.; two sons, Aubrey L. Jr. of Detroit and Jeffrey M. of Kennebunk; and 11 grandchildren.
Services are private. Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel. 

Sylvia P. Secord, 79 
WESTBROOK — Sylvia P. Secord, 79, of Cloudman Street died June 10, 2000, at a Portland health care facility. 
She was born here, a daughter of Reny and Julia Morrisette Breault. 
She lived here all of her life. 
Mrs. Secord was employed by the Dana Warp Mill and the S.D. Warren Co. for several years in the sorting room. She retired to raise her children.
She was a member of the Westbrook Womens Club.
She collected porcelain dolls and enjoyed arts and crafts and traveling. 
Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Theodore Secord; two daughters, Shawn Ross of Windham and Joanne Blackmore of Cary, N.C.; a son, Paul Secord of Bangor; and seven grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Blais Funeral Home, 35 Church St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Hyacinth Cemetery. 

Leroy C. Morton, 78 
GORHAM — Leroy "Roy" C. Morton, 78, of Plummer Road died June 10, 2000 at a Portland hospital.
He was born in Portland, a son of Willard and Helen Jordon Morton, and attended Gorham schools.
He served in the Navy during World War II.
Mr. Morton was employed by S.D. Warren of Westbrook for 32 years, retiring in 1983.
He was a member of the Good Sams Club and the National Campers and Hikers Association. He was a former member of the Gorham Fire Department and was one of the original members of the White Rock Station.
He was a volunteer for the Special Olympics for several years. 
His hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening and feeding birds.
He lived here all his life and wintered in Kissimmee, Fla., from 1983 until 1993. 
His wife, Esther L. Wight Morton, died Feb. 25, 1999.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Joann) Tyler of China; a son, Bruce L. Morton of Gorham; a brother, Olan Morton of Gorham; two sisters, Arlene Verrill of Gorham and Marion Hutchins of Madison; four grandchildren; and a great-grandson. 
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday for both him and his wife. Burial will follow in Sapling Hill Cemetery. 

Frank G. Hickey, 66 
MARS HILL — Frank G. Hickey, 66, died June 9, 2000, at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Mass.
He was born in Presque Isle, a son of George and Jenny Delucry Hickey, and graduated from Presque Isle High School in 1952, where he was active in sports. He graduated from the University of Maine in 1956, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. In 1959 he received his law degree from Boston University.
While attending the University of Maine, he met his wife, Penelope Banks, of Mars Hill.
Mr. Hickey started his own law practice in Presque Isle, where he was county attorney from 1964-1965. 
He was local chairman for the Democratic Committee. 
He was a communicant of Saint Joseph's Church, Mars Hill.
Surviving are his wife of 44 years; a son, Athill of Easton; three daughters, Mrs. Jeff (Maggie) Wildey of Naples, Mrs. Mike (Joleen) Abbott of Waldo and Mrs. Kevin (Madeline) Forrest of Brewer; and eight grandchildren.
A visiting hour will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 21 Main St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated immediately following at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Angelo Levasseur officiating. A reception will follow. 

Philip H. Adams, 84 
KITTERY — Philip H. Adams, 84, died June 9, 2000, at York Hospital. 
He was born here, a son of Roland and Clara Hayes Adams.
Mr. Adams founded the Kittery Trading Post in 1938 and operated it until 1961. 
He married Mary O'Brien in Portsmouth, N.H., in 1937.
He was a former member of the Kittery Lions Club.
His interests included fishing and hunting throughout Maine, South America and Labrador, Canada. 
He collected and restored antique cars. 
Two sons, Kevin O. and Francis R., and two grandchildren, died previously.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years; six sons, Philip F. of York, Gary T. of Eliot, Stephen D. of Gorham, Mark A. of South Berwick, Kim C. and Christopher, both of Kittery; six daughters, Carol A. Davis of Orlando, Fla., Maureen V. Hutchinson of North Miami Beach, Fla., Mary Catalino of York, Janice D. Grogan of Eliot, Sherry J. Hollingsworth of Lake Wales, Fla., and Lisa J. Adams of Mexico City, Mexico; a sister, Mrs. Margret Horning of Kittery; 38 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Wilson-Cooper Funeral Home, 21 Rogers Road. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Raphael Catholic Church. 

Farnham Folsom, 68 
AUGUSTA — Farnham "Bud" Folsom, 68, formerly of Maple Street, died June 10, 2000, at the Maine Veterans Nursing Home.
He was born here, a son of Herbert and Dorothy Farnham Folsom, and graduated from Cony High School in 1950 and Higgins Classical Institute in 1951. He attended the University of Maine. 
He served in the Army at Fort Carson, Colo., during the Korean War for two years.
Mr. Folsom was the director of Youth Programs at the Young Men's Christian Association, where he taught many children to swim. He was the director of Youth Corps for the U.S. Department of Labor. He co-founded and operated Folsom Brothers' Day Camp on Lake Maranacook during the 1960s. He was chairman of the Augusta Red Cross in 1970. 
He worked with the Maine Department of Health and Welfare and the Maine Emergency Medical Services until 1982, when he became manager of the County Ambulance Services in Augusta. He created the program for the Maine Emergency Medical Services and was appointed by Gov. John McKernan to represent the Proprietary Ambulance Services for the State of Maine in 1987.
He was a member of the Highway Safety Commission and the Kennebec Valley Emergency Medical Services Council, and was an emergency medical technician for Delta Ambulance. 
He is the author of the publication "Extrication and Casualty Handling Techniques."
Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Patricia; four sons, David of Fairfield, Tim of Manchester, Peter of Saco and James of Fort Collins, Colo.; a daughter, Elizabeth Folsom of Winthrop; two brothers, Bill and Bob; a sister, Marjorie Clark; and three grandchildren.
There are no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Andrews Catholic Church, with the Rev. David Glusker officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. Arrangements are by Pine State Cremation Service, Richmond. 

Estelle L. Gagne, 79 
SANFORD — Estelle L. Gagne, 79, of Main Street died June 10, 2000, at Goodall Hospital after a long illness.
She was born here, a daughter of Evariste and Aurore Oullette Bergeron, and attended the former St. Ignatius School.
Mrs. Gagne had been employed with the former Goodall Worsted Mills during World War II and at Jagger Brothers in South Sanford. She worked with the former Sanford Dress Shop and Stine Shoe Company in Somersworth, N.H.
Her interests included music, reading, and traveling, especially to the beach.
Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Edmond L. Gagne of Sanford; two brothers, Maurice Bergeron and Richard Bergeron, both of Sanford; and her sisters, Lucille Roy of Old Orchard Beach, Gertrude Berard and Rachel Belanger, both of Sanford, Sr. Claire Bergeron of Lowell, Mass., and Sr. Berthe Bergeron of Brunswick.
Services are private. Arrangements are by LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home. 

Lucille B. Seekins, 91 
LITCHFIELD — Lucille B. Seekins, 91, of Pond Road died June 10, 2000, at her residence.
She was born in Hallowell, a daughter of Edmund and Carrie Bailey. She graduated from Richmond High School and attended Bliss College in Lewiston.
Mrs. Seekins worked for General Electric in Massachusetts for many years.
She married Leslie Seekins in Portland.
She was a longtime member of the Friendship Club in Richmond, the Order of the Eastern Star of Bowdoinham and was past matron of Aruba Chapter in Aruba. 
Her pastimes included gardening, boating, reading and nature.
Surviving are her husband of 53 years of Litchfield; and a sister, Esther Darrah of Colorado.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Kincer Funeral Home, 14 South Pleasant St., Richmond, where a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with Pastor Jim Pierson officiating. Burial will follow in the Litchfield Plains Cemetery.

 Tuesday, May 4, 1999

Albert Greenleaf Sr. 
service 
A memorial service for Albert Greenleaf Sr., 74, of Westport Island, who died April 22, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Westport Baptist Church. Committal prayers will follow in the Greenleaf Family Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Mayo and Daigle Funeral Home, Wiscasset.

Geraldine M. Bennett 
service 
A committal service for Geraldine M. Bennett of Wiscasset, who died Jan. 19, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Union Cemetery, Edgecomb.
Arrangements are by Mayo and Daigle Funeral Home, Wiscasset.

George Batchelor Vaughan 
landscape architect 
DAMARISCOTTA — George Batchelor Vaughan, 94, died Sunday.
He was born in Wellesley Hills, Mass., a son of John F. and Ellen Batchelor Vaughan.
In 1930, he married Martha Cartwright Morris of New Haven, Conn.
Mr. Vaughan attended Antioch College and studied landscape architecture at Harvard School of Design. He worked for Olmstead Brothers in California's Point Lobos and Yosemite parks as well as serving as project architect for waterfront parks in Camden and Rockport, Maine. 
During World War II he worked for Sikorsky Helicopter in Connecticut. In 1947, because of his love for the Maine coast, he moved back to Maine, working at Goudy & Stevens Shipyard and Samples Shipyard. His last occupation was as a fisheries technician for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, where he developed a marine sampling device that was patented by Fish & Wildlife in Washington as the Boothbay Trawl.
Mr. Vaughan lived in the Boothbay Region from 1947 to 1988, when he moved to Schooner Cove in Damariscotta. He was active in the Congregational Church, played in the Lincoln County Orchestra, was an officer and instuctor in the U.S. Power Squadron, and had a lifelong interest in sailboats.
Surviving are his wife of 69 years; two daughters, Zibette Dean of Edgecomb and Nancy Holmes of Newcastle; a son, Charles Vaughan of Dresden, 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay.

Otis 'Ira' William Sprague III 
service 
A committal service for Otis "Ira" William Sprague III, 50, of Phippsburg, who died Feb. 12, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday in Morningside Cemetery, Phippsburg.
Arrangements are by Mayo, Curtis and Hill Funeral Home, Bath.

Leon Beattie 
operated monument company 
THOMASTON — Leon Beattie, 77, died Monday at Penobscot Bay Medical Center, Rockport, after an extended illness. 
Born at Crystal, a son of Lester Bradbury and Lena Grant Beattie, he was brought up by his aunt, Ella Andrews, after the death of his parents. Mr. Beattie attended local schools. 
During his teens he worked with his aunt as a projectionist in Mid-Coast community centers, prior to the advent of local theaters.
In 1940 he entered the Army and served until 1945. 
Returning to this area, Mr. Beattie with his aunt operated Aunt Ella's Lunch and Theater at North Haven. 
On Oct. 15, 1945, he married Ellen Mae Wooster in Thomaston. Together they lived in Rockland for a brief time before moving to Thomaston.
In 1947 he began apprenticeship with W. E. Dornan Monuments, where he worked until purchasing that business in 1972. 
Mr. Beattie wintered in Dunnellon, Fla., for several years. He enjoyed puttering, helping his neighbors and was very close to his nieces and nephews. He was a member of the American Legion William-Brazier Post in Thomaston.
Surviving are his wife; a son, Robert of Rockland; a brother, C. Robert of Patten; three sisters, Madeline Grant of Eliott, Louella Wilcox of Winter Garden, Fla., and Clara Mayo of Silver Ridge.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. May 12 at the Village Cemetery in Thomaston. Arrangements are by Burpee-Strong Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland. 

Mary B. Black 
egg farmer; ran ice cream shop 
WESTBROOK — Mary B. Black, 94, an egg farmer who also ran an ice cream shop on Route 302, died Monday at her home on East Bridge Street.
As a young woman, Mrs. Black worked 20 years in the paper sorting room at S.D. Warren Co.
Later she operated an ice cream stand in front of her home just beyond Pride's Corner. For about 10 years she and her husband Kenneth made ice cream they sold under the name Ken and Mary's Ice Cream. They also sold hamburgers, hot dogs, fried clams and french fries.
"I can remember when I was a little girl going out to Pine Point to buy the clams," said her daughter, Leanne Hayward.
Mrs. Black also had 5,000 laying hens at her home on Route 302, and she delivered eggs door to door around Westbrook and Portland. 
The Blacks later sold the farm and ice cream shop and moved to West Pleasant Street, where Mrs. Black lived for the past 30 years before moving to the Dolley Farm Home, a retirement facility on East Bridge Street.
Mrs. Black was a member of Westbrook United Methodist Church and its women's society. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She enjoyed cooking and for 15 years prepared homemade meals for the Westbrook Rotary Club, which was restricted to men.
She also enjoyed gardening and flowers.
Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Steeves Barnes, she attended Amherst schools before moving to Westbrook at age 18.
Her husband, Kenneth T. Black, died in 1996.
Surviving are a daughter, Leanne Hayward of Westbrook; three granddaughters, Rebecca Hansen, Lisa Levier and Wendy Bovill, all of Westbrook, and six great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Blais Funeral Home, 35 Church St. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Westbrook United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. 

Willard Overlock Parlin 
carpenter; enjoyed gardening 
WALDOBORO — Willard Overlock Parlin, 73, died unexpectedly Saturday at Penobscot Bay Medical Center, Rockport.
He was born in Jefferson, a son of John Henry and Laura Sprague Parlin Sr.
He was a past member of Lincoln County Fish and Game Association, and enjoyed hunting, gardening and his family. He was a longtime resident of Waldoboro.
Mr. Parlin was a carpenter for many years.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Hilda McLain Parlin; two sons, Herman W. of Scarborough and Ricky A. of Waldoboro; three daughters, Mrs. William (Patricia) Aboud of Richmond, Va., and Cushing, Mrs. Blake (Irma) Wotton of Friendship and Mrs. Steven (Sheila) Sawyer of Waldoboro; three brothers, Edward F. and Wendell, both of Jefferson, and John Henry III of Waldoboro; three sisters, Leola Wiley of Warren, Mildred Perry and Hester Merrifield, both of Jefferson; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held today at 1 p.m. at the VFW Hall at 11 Mill St., with the Rev. Benjamin Ford officiating. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Davis Funeral Home, 22 Knox St., Thomaston. 

C. Gleason Billings 
postal worker; avid sports fan 
NORWAY — C. Gleason Billings, 87, died Friday at Stephens Memorial Hospital.
He was born here, a son of Charles H. and Ada Frost Billings, and was a 1929 graduate of the former Norway High School.
Mr. Billings served in the Navy during World War II.
He married Leah Henry on Nov. 27, 1935. They lived on Danforth Street here for more than 50 years.
Mr. Billings worked at the Norway Post Office for 40 years and retired in 1977. He was a member of the Stone-Smart American Legion Post in Norway and had just received 50-year recognition. He was a member of the Norway Weary Club and enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf, and was an avid sports fan.
Surviving are his wife of Norway; a daughter, Julie Hermans of Norway; a son, C. David of Brunswick; and five grandchildren.
A night of remembrance will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 230 Main St. A memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Catherine of Sienna Church with the Revs. Lawrence Conley and Donald McAllister as co-celebrants. Burial will follow in Norway Pine Grove Cemetery.

Donald B. Cobb 
mason's tender, native of Topsham 
TOPSHAM — Donald B. Cobb, 62, of Main Street died April 10 at Amenity Manor, Topsham.
He was born in Topsham, a son of William A. and Katherine Sweeney Cobb, and attended Brunswick schools. 
Mr. Cobb was employed in the Brunswick area as a mason's tender for many years. 
He was a member of the American Legion Post of Topsham.
His wife, Syretha Mae Williams Cobb, died previously. 
Surviving are a sister, Betty Cobb of Topsham and Florida.
At his request there will be no funeral service. Arrangements by Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick.

Marjorie Smith Storer 
service 
A memorial service for Marjorie Smith Storer, who died April 29, will be held at 2 p.m. May 12 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St., Brunswick, with the Revs. Daniel Warren and Dr. William C. Imes officiating. Burial will be in Bennington, Vt., at a later date. Arrangements are by Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick.

Alexandra Conrad 
native of Newfoundland 
SANFORD — Alexandra Conrad, 96, died Friday.
She was born in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Filetre Parsons.
At a young age she moved to Everett, Mass., and then to Saugus, Mass., for a brief period before settling in Sanford in 1997.
Her husband, Albert S. Conrad died in 1965.
Surviving are a son, Albert H. Conrad of Shapleigh; two daughters, Marjorie Dawson of Lyman and Helen Duncan of Saugus; seven grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held in Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody, Mass., at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by Heald Funeral Home, Springvale.

George M. Cote 
Navy veteran; Boy Scout commissioner 
SANFORD — George M. Cote, 66, of Andrew Avenue died Monday at his home of cancer.
He was born in Springvale, a son of Alphonse and Jeannette Prince Cole, and attended St. Ignatius School. He was also a graduate of the State of Maine Barber School.
He worked at American Cyanamid Co. (now CYRO) and later at Sprague Electric Co. He retired from Moore Business Forms, Manchester, N.H., in 1981.
He lived in Manchesterfor 11 years, as well as in San Antonio for two and a half years. While in New Hampshire he was a Boy Scout commissioner. He also enjoyed bowling.
Mr. Cote was a veteran of the Navy.
He was a communicant of St. Ignatius Church, and served as a church usher for many years.
Surviving are his mother of Sanford; four sisters, Pauline Shaw of Springvale, Rachelle Howard of Harbor City, Calif., Helena Ferland and Gloria Clayton, both of San Antonio; and nine brothers, Andre, Roland, Roger, Ernest and Maurice, all of Sanford, and Donald, Rene, Robert and Raymond, all of Springvale.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Ignatius Church, followed by burial in St. Ignatius Cemetery.

Irene B. Smith 
service 
A memorial Mass for Irene B. Smith of Biddeford, who died Feb. 22, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Andre's Church, Biddeford, followed by a graveside service in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Biddeford. 
Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, Biddeford.y

R. 'Dallas' Willbanks 
builder, former shipyard foreman 
NORTH BERWICK — R. "Dallas" Willbanks, 49, of Morrell's Mill Road died Sunday at Goodall Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Chelsea, Mass., a son of W. Rex and Gloria Fee Willbanks. He grew up on Cape Cod and graduated from Harwich (Mass.) High School. 
He served in the Army and was stationed in Germany and Colorado.
Later he was employed as a general foreman at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for 15 years.
In recent years he was self-employed as a carpenter and builder.
He coached girls softball leagues in North Berwick and Somersworth, and helped with the Noble Junior High School girls softball team. He also enjoyed downhill skiing.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy Stevenson Willbanks of North Berwick; two daughters, Allison and Amy Willbanks, both of North Berwick; one brother, Jeffrey of Quincy, Mass.; and one sister, Deborah Foss of Yarmouthport, Mass.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Bethel Christian Church with the Rev. Robert Cole officiating. Arrangements are by Heald Funeral Home, Springvale.

Evelyn Berry 
service 
SACO — A graveside service for Evelyn Berry, who died Dec. 24, 1998, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at South Buxton Cemetery, Buxton. Arrangements are by Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, Buxton.

Harry S. Stott 
advertising manager, real estate broker 
SPRINGVALE — Harry Sutcliffe Stott, 83, of Ellsworth Street died Monday at the Newton Center in Sanford. 
He was born in Sanford a son of Harry and Louise Stott, graduated from Sanford High School and attended Bowdoin College.
He worked at Goodall Worsted Co. in the inspection department. In 1942, he went to work at the Point Pleasant, West Va., plant of General Chemical Defense Corp. engaged in the wartime manufacturing of trinitrotoluene (TNT). Throughout the next several years, he held various positions across the country.
Mr. Stott returned to Sanford in 1968 and worked as the advertising manager for a Somersworth, N.H., newspaper, as well as selling real estate, retiring in 1974 to enjoy his hobbie of bridge and fishing.
He was a past member of the Dover, N.H. Rotary Club, the Mechanical Packing Association, the Society of the Plastics Industry, the York County Board of Realtors and was a past president of the Sanford Town Club and was a member of the Chi Psi Fraternity.
He was a member of the North Parish Congregational Church.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Paula M. Vallely Stott; a son, John P. of Pocono Pines, Pa.; a daughter, Pamela J. Hayward of Falmouth, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been made through Heald Funeral Home.

Hazel Addie Rounds Tripp 
service 
SACO — A graveside service for Hazel Addie Rounds Tripp, who died March 20, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at South Buxton Cemetery, Buxton. Arrangements are by Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home. 

Lionel P. Bertrand 
service 
A graveside committal service for Lionel P. Bertrand of Saco, who died Jan. 14, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Biddeford.
Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, Bidde- ford.

Madeline O. Berry 
taught Sunday school at Kezar Falls 
HIRAM — Madeline O. Berry, 75, of Richardson Road died Monday at her home.
She was born in Porter, a daughter of Zenia N. and Georgianna Hamilton Pierce, attended Mt. Cutler School of Hiram and graduated from Fryeburg Academy.
She worked for 10 years at Alfred Footwear as a floor girl, four years at Big Bunch Restaurant of Fryeburg and three and a half years as a health-care provider in private homes.
Mrs. Berry was a former Sunday school teacher at Kezar Falls Assembly of God Church.
She enjoyed sewing, house designing, gardening, fishing, hunting, attending school sporting events and bowling.
Her husband of 22 years, Alton E. Berry, died June 17, 1994.
Surviving are four sons, Harold E. Ward of Portsmouth, N.H., Willis E. Ward of Ossipee, N.H., Irvin S. Ward of South Waterford and Bruce O. Ward of Hiram; a brother, Chester N. Pierce of Hiram; two sisters, Beverly Garland and Joyce Ridlon, both of Hiram; 33 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren 
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. The Rev. Robert Irish will officiate. Arrangements are by the Neal and York Funeral Home, Kezar Falls.

Theresa Palmer 
service 
BUXTON — A graveside service for Theresa Palmer, who died Jan. 12, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at South Buxton Cemetery. Arrangements are by Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home.

Brenda Lee Bolster Greenleaf 
teacher, banking executive 
IRVING, Texas — Brenda Lee Bolster Greenleaf, 61, died April 25 of automobile-accident injuries.
She was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine, and grew up on a potato farm in nearby Easton. She was salutatorian of her class at Easton High School and attended the University of Maine, where she majored in English.
After receiving her bachelor's degree with honors, she taught honors English at Hampden Academy and at Bangor and Vanceboro high schools.
After living in Miami, Fla., Wheaton, Md. and Tampa, Fla., she moved with her family to Irving in 1977.
From 1979 to 1990 she worked at what became First Interstate Bank, where she was promoted to vice president of personal banking.
From 1991 to the time of her death she was employed by Aetna US Healthcare, serving for the last four years as Medicare coordinator.
Known as "Mimi" by her grandchildren, she was very involved with her family and once drove three hours to attend her grandson's kindergarten play, her family said.
Surviving are her husband of almost 40 years, David Greenleaf; two sons, Jay of Shreveport, La., and John Greenleaf of Fort Worth, Texas, and a daughter, Lori Greenleaf of Arlington, Texas; her mother, Olive Webber Bolster of Easton; two brothers, Keith Bolster of Tampa, Fla., and Tim Bolster of Centerville, Mass.; one sister, Mrs. Michael (Beth) O'Connell of Portland, Maine; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service was held April 28 at St. Matthew's Episcopal Cathedral, Dallas. Arrangements are by Donnally/Colonial Funeral Home, Irving.

Dale E. Kirkpatrick 
service 
A committal service for Dale E. Kirkpatrick of Gorham, who died Jan.18, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Hillside Cemetery with the Rev. David Butler officiating. 
Arrangements are by Dolby and Dorr Funeral Chapel, Gorham.

Elizabeth Monson 
devoted mother, longtime Hallowell resident 
AUGUSTA — Elizabeth Monson, 81, died Friday at Gray Birch Rehabilitation Center, Augusta.
She was born in Connecticut, a daughter of Chester and Helen Wooden Bridge, and graduated from Enfield (Conn.) High School and a Connecticut teachers college.
She was a teacher for 30 years, spending most of that time teaching in Augusta.
She was a longtime resident of Hallowell and spent winters in Pineallas Park, Fla., where she had many friends, for nearly 20 years.
Mrs. Monson was a devoted mother and grandmother with a great sense of humor, according to her family.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mark (Wendy) Alley of Cumberland Center; a son, Jeffrey Monson of Bend, Ore.; four brothers, Wallace of Kissimmee, Fla., David of Manchester, Peter of Burlington, Vt., and John Bridge of Augusta; and three grandchildren.
Visiting hours were held Sunday at Green Street United Methodist Church. A memorial service was held Monday at the church. Arrangements are by Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St

Margo B. McClaskey 
earned degree at USM 
SEBRING, Fla. — Margo B. McClaskey, 68, died Saturday at her home.
Born in Springfield, Mass., Mrs. McClaskey had been a public school teacher. She earned her undergraduate degree in education from the University of Southern Maine at Gorham.
She was a member of St. Agnes Episcopal Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Lori Green of North Woodstock, N.H., and one grandchild.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Stephenson-Nelson Chapel with the Rev. Philip A. Kochenburger officiating. A service will be held in Maine at a later date for the family. Arrangements are by Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home.

Virginia M. Kelley Fifield 
pianist and singer in Portland area 
HUDSON, N.H. — Virginia M. Kelley Fifield, 89, of Plaza Avenue and formerly of Nashua, N.H., died Monday at her the home of her daughter and son-in-law, with whom she lived.
She was born in Portland, Maine, a daughter of Edward J. and Irene B. Moffitt Kelley, attended Portland schools and graduated from Portland High School in 1928. She received her elementary education degree from Gorham (Maine) Normal School in 1930 and her music degree from LaSalle Seminary in Massachusetts.
Mrs. Fifield came to Nashua in 1958, where she lived on East Dunstable Road. She was a founding teacher at Mt. Hope School in Nashua. She was also employed as an elementary and special education teacher at Ledge Street School and eventually retired from the Crowley School.
Well-known for her musical ability, she was an accomplished pianist and played with the Portland Symphony in the early 1930s. She performed at several variety and musical shows in Portland and Nashua. She sang with the Portland Opera Company and in many St. Patrick's Day shows at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland. She also sang with St. Patrick's Choir of Nashua and at many Nashua and Portland weddings and funerals.
She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church, Nashua, and a member of the Ladies Guild, Nashua Hibernians, Golden Age Club, Nashua Senior Citizens Club, Nashua Retired Teachers Association, Nashua Teachers Association, New Hampshire Teachers Association, Mount Hope School Parent Teachers Association and the National Association for the Mentally Retarded.
Mrs. Fifield also held memberships in and was past president of Cathedral Mother's Club of Portland and the Women's Guild at the Cathedral of Portland. She was also a member of the Bishop Cheverus Mother's Club of Portland and the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Portland.
Her husband, Charles H. Fifield, died in March of 1982. A son, John A. Fifield, died in 1981, and a daughter, Irene Grass, died in 1997.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Patricia) Grenier of Hudson; two sons, Charles of Chesapeake, Va., and Eugene Fifield of Manchester, N.H.; a brother, John Kelley of Marblehead, Mass.; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Zis-Sweeney Funeral Home, 26 Kinsley St., Nashua. A funeral service will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Church, 29 Spring St., Nashua. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

 Tuesday, October 12, 1999

Charles Albert Staples 
Korean War veteran; enjoyed animals 
WALDOBORO — Charles Albert Staples, 70, died Saturday at the Veterans Administration hospital at Togus.
He was born in South Gardiner, a son of Henry and Olivia Holt Staples.
Mr. Staples was wounded in the Korean War.
He enjoyed animals and painting.
He was a companion of Pat Brown of Augusta.
Surviving are two sisters, Barbara Jordan of South Gardiner and Diane Bodge of Pittston; and two brothers, Donald of Gardiner and Norman of South Gardiner.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in South Gardiner with the Rev. Thomas Rawley officiating. Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.

Elizabeth Smith Lemieux 
businesswoman, supervisor for Corning 
KENNEBUNK — Elizabeth Smith Lemieux, 79, of River Locks Road died Sunday at Kennebunk Nursing and Rehabilitation after a brief illness.
She was born in Mars Hill, a daughter of William Leslie and Myrtle D. Broad Rees, and attended Mars Hill and Dexter schools.
During World War II, she served in the Coast Guard.
In the 1950s, she owned and operated Southern Maine Motors, the Ford Garage in Kennebunk, with her first husband, then sold the business in the late '50s. In 1967 she went to work for Corning Glassworks, retiring in 1980 as a supervisor.
Mrs. Lemieux played golf and was a member of the Biddeford Saco Country Club, Dexter Country Club and Myrtle Beach Country Club.
She attended the Universalist Unitarian Church in Kennebunk.
Her husband, Albert Smith, died in 1956, and her second husband, Albert Lemieux, died in 1998.
Surviving are two sons, Albert Smith of Brownfield and Kevin Scott Smith of Kennebunk; a stepson, Richard Lemieux of Alfred; a stepdaughter, Joanne Rocray of Biddeford; a brother, Harold Rees of Dover-Foxcroft; two sisters, Bernice Daly of Palmetto, Fla., and Hazel Downing of Ripley; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Universalist Unitarian Church, Main Street, with the Rev. Judith Smith-Valley officiating. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery.

Edward S. Rogers 
electrical and plumbing contractor 
NORTH BERWICK — Edward S. Rogers, 81, of East Road died Sunday at Maine Medical Center, Portland.
Born in Falmouth, Mass., a son of Ben and Ula Nickerson Rogers, he graduated from Norfolk (Va.) High School and the Manette School of Music, Lewiston, an affiliate of Bates College.
He was a veteran of the Army and served in World War II.
Mr. Rogers was an electrical and plumbing contractor, and was employed by the Brunswick Naval Air Station as heating supervisor.
He played the banjo and performed alone and with a band. He initiated a concert to assist the Alzheimer's fund and often played for patients at many nursing homes.
His first wife, Juliette Lizotte Rogers, died in March.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Merritt Rogers of North Berwick; two sons, J. Scott of Warren and Peter of Augusta; two daughters, Phyllis Taylor of Orleans, Mass., and Beverly Custer of Baltimore; two stepdaughters, Gloria Legere of Poulsbo, Wash., and Lee Aldrich of Dover, N.H.; 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market St., where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Fred Clark officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery.

Flossie Phyllis Dailey 
registered nurse, businesswoman 
JEFFERSON — Flossie Phyllis Dailey, 89, died Saturday at her home.
She was a daughter of Frank Hoyt and Ada Belle Corwin Mitchell, and attended Miami Valley School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio, where she earned her registered nurse's degree in 1930.
She then moved to New York City and worked at Bellevue Hospital, and later worked at Mineola Hospital on Long Island, N.Y.
On April 13, 1935, she married James B. Dailey Jr. He died in 1983.
In the 1940s she lived on Long Island, and in 1945 she and her husband established a business called Eronel Services, which machined and finished parts for high-tension lines and transformers. In 1950, she and the business moved to New Milford, Conn.
Mrs. Dailey later returned to nursing for Visiting Nurses Association in New Milford, where she oversaw immunization efforts in local schools and managed well-baby clinics.
In 1977, she retired here, where she was a communicant of St. Denis Roman Catholic Church in Whitefield and a member of the church's senior activity group, the Young and the Restless.
Her hobbies included playing canasta and cribbage, crocheting, and later using a computer to e-mail and play solitaire.
Surviving are two sons, James B. III of Jefferson and William M. Dailey of New Milford; a daughter, Mrs. Patrick (Phyllis A.) Hannigan of Jamestown, R.I.; two brothers, Sherman Mitchell of Willow City, Texas, and Norman Mitchell of Camp Hill, Pa.; and four grand- children.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Gray and Pratt Funeral Home, Windsor. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Denis Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. John Audibert officiating. Burial will be in Center Cemetery, New Milford. Arrangements are by Lillis Funeral Home, New Milford.

Mario E. Vera 
supervisor at textile mills 
SANFORD — Mario E. Vera, 71, died Sunday at his home.
He was born in Mendoza, Argentina, a son of Arturo and Celia Carrizo Vera. He arrive in the United States at a young age and spent time in New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts and Maine.
He worked as a shift supervisor at local textile mills and often had to move because of work.
Mr. Vera was a member of the National Rifle Association.
His hobbies included fishing, camping, gardening and was a craftsman and woodworker.
He was formerly married to Ana M. Vera.
Surviving are two daughters, Diana V. Beleno and Patricia C. Campbell, both of Sanford; a granddaughter, Rachel A. Beleno; several stepchildren; and several relatives in Argentina.
There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Heald Funeral Home, Springvale.

Perley W. Harriman 
game warden, Marine veteran of WWII 
RICHMOND — Perley "Pud" Harriman, 80, also of Naples, Fla., died Sunday at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta.
He was born in Franklin, a son of George and Vilora Googins Harriman, and attended Franklin schools.
Mr. Harriman served in the Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific-Asiatic theater. He was part of the Marine Raider Battalion and was in five battles, wounded twice and a recipient of two Purple Hearts.
He was a game warden for many years and later retired from Bath Iron Works after 20 years were he worked in the supply office.
Mr. Harriman was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Brunswick. 
He was a fisherman and a hunter.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Priscilla Bunker Harriman of Richmond; two daughters, Linda MacPhee of Gardiner and Patricia Harriman of Augusta; and four grandchildren, Lisa and Carl Dodge of Houlton, Shawn Porter of Winthrop and Heather Porter of Naples, Fla. 
Visiting hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Kincer Funeral Home, 14 South Pleasant St. A funeral service will be held at a later date at Father Leclair Memorial Chapel, Maine Veteran's Cemetery, Augusta, with the Rev. Jim Pierson officiating. The American Legion and Marine contingent will be performing military honors.

Robert H. Fowler Jr. 
returned to Maine from New York City 
DAMARISCOTTA — Robert H. Fowler Jr., 71, died here Friday of heart failure.
He was born in New York City, a son of Dr. Robert H. and Caroline Auchincloss Fowler. He attended Allen-Stevenson and Choate schools and Paul Smith's College in New York state.
He served briefly in the Army and then worked in sales in New York City. In the early 1960s he moved to Maine and lived in Yarmouth, Gray, Lewiston and Augusta.
Over the last two years he had been treated for Parkinson's disease.
Surviving are three brothers, David Anderson Fowler of Blue Bell, Pa., Alexander Robert Fowler of Cumberland Foreside and Howland Auchincloss Fowler of Bethesda, Md.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Riverside Cemetery, Yarmouth. Arrangements are by Lindquist Funeral Home, Yarmouth.

Sara Ida Thorndike 
homemaker; enjoyed country music 
ROCKLAND — Sara Ida Thorndike, 89, died Saturday at Knox Center after a brief illness. 
She was the widow of Ralph Thorndike, whom she married in 1938.
She was born in Thomaston, a daughter of Nathaniel James and Estella Mae Wilson Stone, and attended Thomaston schools.
She was a waitress at the Thomaston Cafe, owned by Edward Anderson, and the coffee shop in the west end of Thomaston, owned by Clarence Upham.
She was a homemaker and had lived in Rockland for the past 20 years.
She was also a member of St. John Baptist Episcopal Church, Thomaston.
Mrs. Thorndike enjoyed visiting friends and country music, particularly singers Eddie Arnold and Billy Ray Cyrus.
She also sang in a nursing home entertainment group, Fred Thompson and the Boys.
Surviving are one sister, Margaret Clukey of Thomaston; one niece, Diane Corbett of Thomaston; and three nephews, Dana Clukey and Richard Stone, both of Thomaston, and Robert Stone of Scarborough.
There will be no visiting hours. A graveside committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Village Cemetery, Thomaston, with the Rev. Peter Edwards-Jenks officiating. Arrangements are by Davis Funeral Home, Thomaston.

Arthur L. Wilson 
electrician at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 
SACO — Arthur L. Wilson, 91 of Locke Street died Monday at his home.
He was born in Biddeford, a son of Frank and Maude Young Wilson, and attended Saco schools and Thornton Academy.
He worked at the Pepperell mills.
During World War II, Mr. Wilson served in England in the Navy.
After the war he was an electrician at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and retired after 35 years.
He was a lifelong resident of Saco.
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Adelaide Simmons Wilson of Saco.
Visiting hours will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St., where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday.
Burial will follow with Dr. Burton Howe officiating.

George D. Agayoff Jr. 
department store supervisor 
SACO — George D. Agayoff Jr., 56, of Buxton Road died Monday at his home.
He was born in Meriden, Conn., a son of George D. and Claire Vaillancourt Agayoff Sr., and graduated from Windsor (Conn.) High School.
He was a road supervisor at Rich's Department Store for several years and more recently was self-employed.
He was interested in Civil War history and spent time reading and researching. Other hobbies included whittling, fishing and playing his guitar.
Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Grace Agayoff of Saco; two sons, Cory and George A. III, both of Saco; and one great-granddaughter, Mariah Lee Dallaire.
A memorial wake will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Cote Funeral Home, Beach and James streets, followed by a funeral service at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Frank Accardy officiating. Burial will be at a later date. 

Lucia A. Wright 
piano teacher; enjoyed gardening 
WATERBORO — Lucia A. Wright, 76, of Courtney Lane died Sunday at Southern Maine Medical Center after a brief illness. 
She was born in Alfred, the daughter of Maynard and Mary O'Brien Wright, and was a 1939 graduate of the former Alfred High School. She was also a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston.
Ms. Wright was a piano teacher all her life and taught in Portland, Alfred, Springvale and Waterboro. At the time of her death was still teaching at her home.
She was a member of the Rossini Club in Portland and the New Century Club in Alfred. She was a lifelong member of Alfred Parish Church.
Ms. Wright enjoyed flower gardening and plants.
She is survived by several cousins.
Visiting hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Heald Funeral Home, 61 Main St., Springvale, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Katherine Fisk of the Alfred Parish Church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Alfred.

Olga Lemke Peterson 
educator, volunteer, radio personality 
Olga Lemke Peterson, 85, host of the popular 1950s Portland TV show "Youth Cavalcade," died Sunday at Cedars Nursing Care Center.
The daughter of German immigrants, she was born a twin and so fragile that she was not expected to live. Mrs. Peterson grew up and graduated from high school in Lisbon Falls. She received a bachelor's degree from Farmington State Teachers College, a master's in education from the University of Maine and a doctorate from Boston University in a time when most women stopped at high school.
"She was a very committed to other people . . . she had a lot of compassion for the underdog," recalled her nephew, William Lemke. She taught briefly in Vermont and spent the rest of her career in public schools in York County and in Portland. An elementary school principal and a junior high school student counselor, she also become an educational television teacher at the University of Maine. 
"She just related so well with children, with parents and teachers," said her nephew's wife, Karen Lemke.
Mrs. Peterson was also a York County Farm bureau agent and a Dairy Council of Maine state agent. She became program director and host of the popular Youth Cavalcade, a teen-age talent program broadcast Mondays at 7 p.m. on WCSH in the 1950s. "She was a real pioneer in educational television," said her nephew.
She chose to spend her retirement in the 1970s studying at the Bangor Theological Seminary. She also volunteered more than 300 hours at Maine Medical Center.
Mrs. Peterson was a member of the First Parish Church of Saco, UCC, and was involved in their youth programs.
Her great-niece, Larissa Lemke, remembers her great-aunt as an outgoing woman who loved to laugh, brought her Cabbage Patch dolls when she was sick, and always maintained that it was OK for a kid to act like a kid.
"As far back as I can remember, she did nothing but good things for me," said Larissa Lemke.
Mrs. Peterson's husband, the Rev. Dr. Hammond I. Peterson, died in 1971.
Surviving are one stepson, Philip Peterson of Charlton, N.Y.; one nephew, William Lemke of Westbrook; and one niece, Martha Parshley of Portland.
Visiting hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress St., where a funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Bruce Peterson officiating. Burial will follow in Brooklawn Memorial Park. — Lindsay Tice 

Robert William Berry 
accountant, Portland library trustee 
YARMOUTH — Robert William Berry, 69, of Granite Street died Monday at his home of myelodysplasia and heart disease.
He was born in Portland, a son of Fred M. and Alice Lucas Berry, and attended Augusta schools and graduated from Cony High School in 1948.
He graduated from the University of Maine in 1952 and then worked for Ernst & Ernst in 1953. In 1957, he became a certified public accountant and became a partner of Jordan and Jordan.
He co-founded Berry, Dunn and McNeil in 1974 and retired in 1992. He had been a consultant since that time.
He was a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Maine Society of CPAs. He was a former member of the Gorham Country Club and the Purpoodock Club.
Mr. Berry served as a board member of the Portland YMCA and as a board member and treasurer of the Portland Public Library.
His interests included hunting and hiking, and playing football, handball, swimming, running and basketball.
In 1954 he married the former June Chenevert in Augusta.
Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Ellen J. Berry of Camden, Jane M. Berry-Dean of Cape Elizabeth and Susan E. Berry-Sandelin of South Portland; a son, David R. of Cape Elizabeth; his mother of Harpswell; a sister, Jane Berry Nisbet Colby of Brunswick; and seven grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Roderic 'Rod' L. Smith 
introduced soccer to many Maine schools 
PITTSFIELD — Roderic "Rod" L. Smith, 87, died Oct. 3 at his home.
He was born in Colrain, Mass., a son of D. Leon and Sarah Davis Smith. He graduated from Turners Falls High School, Deerfield Academy and Springfield College, all in Massachusetts. He played baseball and soccer and was captain of both teams at Springfield College. In 1958 he received a master's degree in education from the University of Maine.
He taught at Montpelier Seminary/Vermont Junior College from 1938 to 1940 and at Ricker Classical Institute, Houlton from 1940 to 1945. From 1945 until his retirement in 1972, he was teacher and athletic director at Maine Central Institute here. He also coached several sports there, including baseball and soccer.
He had been involved in semi-professional baseball teams in Montpelier and Newport, Vt. Upon moving to Pittsfield he continued as manager and player for the Pittsfield ACs from 1944 to 1952.
For 13 years he was summer director of the Kiwanis swimming program.
During the late 1950s he and Mike Loebs, a former Colby College athletic director, introduced the game of soccer to independent schools in Maine. 
Mr. Smith was a charter member of the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield. She was also a member of the Maine State and Retired Maine State Teachers associations, the National Education Association and the Monument Lodge, Houlton.
He was involved in organizing the Central Maine Coaches and Officials Board, as well as the Athletic Directors Board of the Maine Association of Independent Schools.
He received a certificate of award from the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference for work to improve interscholastic athletics in Maine. In 1994 he was elected into the Maine Central Institute Hall of Fame.
His interests included his family, the New York Yankees and golfing. He was a fisherman and went on many fishing excursions with his late son-in-law, Jeffrey Norris, and other former M.C.I. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Persis Carr Smith of Pittsfield; three daughters, Mrs. Peter (Sally) Bryant of South Hampton, N.H., Mrs. Richard (Judith) Chapman of South Glastonbury, Conn., and Susan Norris of Pittsfield; and seven grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the First Congregational Church, Park Street. Arrangements are by Shorey Funeral Chapel.

David N. Churchill 
former Yarmouth resident, son of Portlander 
MILFORD, Del. — David N. Churchill, 55, died Aug. 4 at his home here after a brief illness.
He was born in Denver, a son of Ames and Norma Carter Churchill, and attended schools in Lafayette, N.Y.
He graduated from Yarmouth (Maine) High School in 1963, and served in the Air Force.
Prior to his illness, Mr. Churchill worked on the survey crew with Charles D. Murphy Jr. of Milford.
He was a member of Calvary Wesleyan Church of Harrington.
Surviving are his wife, Marjorie Churchill of Milford; one son, David N. Jr. of Irving, Texas; two daughters, Shannon Holleger and Heather Carlino, both of Milford; his father of Portland, Maine; one brother, Stewart of Ann Arbor, Mich.; one sister, Cindy Orso of Portland, Maine; and four grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Riverside Cemetery, Yarmouth, with the Rev. Donald Drake officiating.
Arrangements are by Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, Yarmouth. 

John J. Mitchell 
worked for Maine Marine Resources 
CAPE ELIZABETH — John J. Mitchell, 56, of Delano Park died Thursday at a Portland hospital.
Born in Waterbury, Conn., a son of John J. and Mary Bereza Mitchell, he attended Thomaston, Conn., schools and graduated from Thomaston High School. He received a bachelor's degree from Lyndon (Vt.) State College.
Mr. Mitchell taught school in Waterbury, Conn., and later was a social worker for the state of Connecticut Human Services Department.
In 1972 he moved to Maine with his family and worked in insurance and real estate. Most recently he worked for the State of Maine Resources Department, where he worked on the Catch the Taste seafood marketing program.
Among his many interests were model railroading, raising exotic orchids, fresh- and saltwater fishing and photography. He also cooked, favoring French cuisine, southern barbecue and downeast lobster bakes.
Mr. Mitchell was a communicant of St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church.
Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Monique D. Leroux Mitchell of Cape Elizabeth; two sons, F. Christopher of Arlington, Va., and John J. III of South Portland; two brothers, Andrew J. of Huntington, Conn., and Robert A. of Weston, Conn.; and one grandson.
There will be no visiting hours. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Maximillian Kolbe Church, Scarborough. Arrangements are by Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland.

Myrtle S. Moulton 
taught in schools of York 
YORK — Myrtle S. Moulton, 94, of Norwood Farms Road and formerly of York Street died Saturday at York Hospital.
She was born in Pittston, a daughter of Walter and Bessie Green Stilphen, and graduated from Sanford High School and Gorham State Teachers College.
Mrs. Moulton taught elementary school in the York school system.
She was a member of the York Street Baptist Church.
Her husband, Arnold Moulton, died Jan. 17, 1983.
Surviving are two cousins, Beulah M. MacIntire of York and Norris Stilphen of Sanford.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the First Parish Cemetery. Arrangements are by Lucas and Eaton Funeral Home.

Tuesday, November 9, 1999

Aaron James Sims 
corrections officer, enjoyed deer hunting 
ST. GEORGE — Aaron James Sims, 24, died Saturday morning at his Barter Hill Road home at Tenants Harbor after a brief illness.
He was born in Rockland, a son of Carl Albert and Syldra Mareol Diehl Dyer, and acquired his GED in 1995 from Georges Valley High School in Thomaston. 
He had worked for Friendship Trap Co. and as an attendant at a group home in Warren. He had just started work at the Knox County Jail as a corrections officer.
His hobbies were working on his computer and deer hunting.
Mr. Sims lived at the home of his great-aunt, Athena Boulware.
Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Stephen (Syldra) LaPorte of Thomaston; a son, David Thayer of Searsmont; three brothers, Stephen Dyer of Florida, David Dyer of Rockland, Thomas McGrath of Thomaston, and his maternal grandfather, Charles Diehl of San Diego.
There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Home, 35 Knox St., Thomaston, with the Rev. Wayne Sawyer, pastor of the Thomaston Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Ridge Cemetery at Martinsville.

Katharine M. Conroy 
payroll supervisor at Bath Iron Works 
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Katharine M. Conroy, 82, formerly of Bath, Maine, died Saturday after a brief illness.
She was born in Cumberland, Maine, a daughter of Solomon and Frances Lewis Blanchard, and graduated from Deering High School in Portland, Maine.
She married Donald F. Conroy on Aug. 16, 1942, and moved to Bath where she lived until moving to Saratoga Springs two years ago. Her husband died Jan. 30.
Mrs. Conroy worked for Bath Iron Works for many years as a supervisor in the payroll department, retiring in 1977.
Surviving are a sister, Viola Haney of Natick, Mass.; a niece, Donna LeGary of Croydon, Pa.; and a nephew, Frank Blanchard of Balliston, N.Y.
Visiting hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at David E. Desmond Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, and burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Lewis Robert Johnson 
decorated Navy pilot; served in Vietnam 
BRUNSWICK — Lewis Robert Johnson, 63, also of Pensacola, Fla., a retired Navy commander and airline pilot, died Monday at Mid Coast Hospital.
He was born in Seattle, a son of Tink L. and Lillian E. Sinfield Johnson, graduated from Palatine (Ill.) High School, and attended the University of Washington in Seattle and Macomb (Ill.) State Teachers College.
Mr. Johnson entered the Naval Cadet program in Pensacola and received his commission in 1959. He served in the Vietnam War and was awarded five air medals and a citation for exceptional meritorious service.
On July 21, 1962, he married the former Patricia A. Hill.
In 1968 he worked for the former Northeast Airlines as a pilot, and in 1972 he went to work for Delta Airlines, retiring as a captain in 1995.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia Johnson, and his mother, both of Brunswick; a son, Lewis LaBarre Johnson II of Bath; and a daughter, Sherrye L. Trafton of Brunswick.
A full military funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at Brunswick Naval Air Station Chapel. Arrangements are by Mayo, Curtis and Hill Funeral Home, 819 High St., Bath.

Ruth S. Hunt 
lab and X-ray technician, Navy wife 
BRUNSWICK — Ruth S. Hunt, 76, of Bay Bridge Road, died Monday at Parkview Hospital in Brunswick.
She was born in Augusta, a daughter of Alfred and Vesta Stockford Drapeau, and attended local schools and graduated from Cony High School in 1941. She then attended Colby College to study chemistry.
She worked as a lab and X-ray technician at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington for several years.
On Feb. 22, 1945, she married Philip E. Hunt. While her husband was in the Navy, she lived in several cities along the East Coast before being stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station in 1952.
Mrs. Hunt was a member of the Open Bible Baptist Church.
She enjoyed taking care of her home.
A son, Eugene R. Hunt, died in 1963.
Surviving are her husband of Brunswick; four sons, Glen A. Hunt of New Gloucester, David E. Hunt of Dresden, Fulton E. Hunt of Topsham and Bruce E. Hunt of the Midwest and three grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Open Bible Baptist Church, Old Brunswick Road, Bath, with the Rev. Manley E. Lane officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath. Arrangements are by David E. Desmond Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath.

Laura Raymond 
40 years with Pepperell Manufacturing Co. 
BIDDEFORD — Laura Raymond, 87, formerly of 350 Elm St., died early Monday at Southridge Living Center.
She was born in Biddeford, a daughter of Joseph and Edesse Richard Raymond, and attended St. Joseph's School.
She worked for 40 years with Pepperell Manufacturing Co., retiring in 1968.
Miss Raymond was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church.
She enjoyed crocheting and watching television.
Surviving is a sister, Merilda Ouellette of Biddeford.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anne's Chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

George R. Kelley 
pioneer in propane gas industry 
WEST YARMOUTH, Mass. — George R. Kelley, 87, a resident of Cape Cod since 1971 and formerly of Portland, Maine, died Saturday.
He was born in Hermon, Maine, a son of Edward T. and Florence Harnish Kelley.
A pioneer in the propane gas industry, Mr. Kelley held management positions with Utilities Distributors, Inc., Suburban Propane and Suburban Gas in Hyannis, from which he retired in 1982. 
Mr. Kelley enjoyed spending time at his recreational properties at Rangeley, Spencer Lake and Sebago Lake in Maine. He was an experienced hunter and fisherman who willingly shared his techniques and favorite spots with others, said his family. Mr. Kelley also golfed. He enjoyed photography, gardening, cribbage and in his youth, baseball.
Mr. Kelley had the ability to fix just about anything, and will be remembered for his integrity and the kind and generous nature that led him to quietly reach out to support many others, said his family. 
He was a member of the Hyannis Rotary Club and attended the United Methodist Church of South Yarmouth, where he was a member of the Methodist Men's Club. While in Portland, he was a member of the Woodfords Club and president of the Forest City Rod and Gun Club. 
His first wife, Madeline Farnum Kelley, died in 1964.
Surviving are his wife, Marguerite Baker Kelley of West Yarmouth; a son, Jim of Hollis, N.H.; a granddaughter, Heather Kelley of North Quincy, Mass.; and a grandson, Scott Kelley of Portland; a sister, Velma Collins of Brewer; three stepchildren, John Sears III, Priscilla Sears White and Stephen Sears, all of South Yarmouth, Mass.
Visiting hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Doane, Beal, & Ames in Hyannis, where a funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. at Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland.

Sally A. Young Jordan 
teacher for more than 37 years 
METHUEN, Mass. — Sally A. Young Jordan, 62, died Saturday at Maine Medical Center.
She was born in Lawrence, and was a graduate of Lawrence High School in 1954 and Lowell Teachers College in 1958, receiving a degree in elementary education.
Mrs. Jordan was a teacher for more than 37 years. She began in the Andover public school system and also had a position at Oliver School in Lawrence. Mrs. Jordan was the director and teacher at Methuen Community Kindergarten for eight years. For the last 20 years, she taught in the Methuen public schools, teaching at Marsh Corner, Pleasant Valley and the Comprehensive Grammar School, and retiring in 1998. 
She was a member of Methuen Education Association, Massachusetts Teachers Association and the National Education Association.
After her retirement, she played golf with her husband during summers at Pawtuckaway Lake, where she also took leisurely boat rides and went swimming with her family and friends.
Surviving are her husband of 38 years, James F. Jordan Jr.; four sons, James F. III of Littleton, Mass., Christopher M. of Methuen, Michael P. of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, and Marc A. Jordan of Methuen; one daughter, Jennifer M. Jordan of Portland, Maine; one sister, Joan Palmer of Hampton, N.H.; one brother, Nicholas Young of Cape Elizabeth, Maine; and six grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 3:30 to 8 p.m. today at Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Monica's Church, with burial following in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Lawrence.

Thomas H. Pride 
longtime employee of greenhouses 
WESTBROOK — Thomas H. Pride, 88, of the Hamlet died Sunday at a Portland nursing home.
He was born in Portland, a son of Frederick and Estelle Campbell Pride, attended Portland schools and graduated from Deering High School. He later attended the University of Maine.
He moved to Westbrook in 1964 and worked at the South Portland shipyards during World War II. He later worked for Millers Greenhouse for 40 years, and then for Barrows Greenhouse before retiring.
Mr. Pride was a member of North Deering Congregational Church.
Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Elizabeth Stultz Pride of Westbrook; three sons, Thomas H. Jr. of Niceville, Fla., Frederick of Beverly, Mass., and David of Scarborough; a daughter, Carol Colello of South Portland; two stepsons, Robert and Edward Beal, both of Florida; two stepdaughters, Carolyn Googins of Naples and Brenda Whytock of Somersworth, N.H.; two brothers, Luther of Falmouth and John of Worcester, Mass.; a sister, Ruth Gates of North Windham, Conn.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 7 to 8 p.m. today and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Blais Funeral Home, 35 Church St. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Harold Shepard officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Gertrude A. Melcher 
telephone operator, foster mother, nanny 
Gertrude A. Melcher, 92, formerly of Westbrook, died Saturday at a Portland nursing home.
She was born here, a daughter of Charles and Sylvia Legere Fairweather, attended local schools and graduated from Portland High School.
For many years she was a telephone operator in Portland.
Mrs. Melcher was a caregiver for 11 foster children. She aided church groups and human services to house children, made clothing, knit mittens and fed the hungry during holidays.
For 15 years, she was a nanny for the children of Dr. Paul Proudian of Westbrook.
Mrs. Melcher was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Westbrook, where she was a former Girl Scout leader and past president of the Women's Council. 
She was also involved in Westbrook Senior Citizens.
She spent time on Raymond and Thomas ponds.
Her husband, Laithe M. Melcher, died in 1964.
Surviving are a daughter, Jayne Melcher of Casco; two foster children, Sylvia Sandora of Westbrook and Joseph Basilesco of Medford, Mass.; a brother-in-law, Robert Melcher of Westbrook; and a sister, Sister Ann Lauritano of Portland.
There will be no visiting hours. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Church, Westbrook. A private burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook. Arrangements are by Hay Funeral Home, 795 Main St., Westbrook.

Isadore Silverman 
civil engineer, university professor 
DENVER, Colo. — Isadore Silverman, 92, died Saturday in Denver.
He was born in Portland, Maine, a son of Nathan and Elizabeth Sulkowitch Silverman, attended Portland public schools and graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Mass., receiving bachelor's and master's degrees.
Mr. Silverman was a member of the instructions staff at MIT from 1929 to 1933. He joined the Bureau of Reclamation as an hydraulic and structural engineer in 1933, after working for Fay, Spofford and Thorndike of Boston, consulting engineers.
In 1942 he worked on the Panama Canal, helping design the third locks.
Mr. Silverman served in the Army from 1943 to 1946 in the United States and in the South Pacific with the Overseas Construction Command, and was a member of the Retired Honorary Reserve.
In 1946 he rejoined the Bureau of Reclamation, retiring in 1963 to become a member of the engineering faculty at the University of Colorado from 1963 to 1970.
Mr. Silverman was an author of numerous articles appearing in the technical press.
He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Society of Sigma Xi and the New York Academy of Sciences.
He was a registered professional engineer in Colorado and Maine.
Surviving are a brother, David of Portland; a sister, Mildrid Bullen of Portland; two nephews, Joseph Silverman of St. Louis and Stephen Silverman of Milwaukee; and a niece, Elizabeth Silverman of Boothwyn, Pa.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at Levey Chapel, 471 Deering Ave., Portland. Burial will be in Mount Sainai Cemetery.

Ruth M. Mahoney 
served on Raymond school board 
RAYMOND — Ruth M. Mahoney, 71, of Stonebrook Woods died Saturday at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a long illness.
She was born in Boston, a daughter of John and Helen Connors, and attended Blessed Sacrament and St. Mary's High School.
She worked at Harvard University printing office.
Mrs. Mahoney was a longtime resident of Raymond, served on the school board and was president of the East Raymond Garden Club for many years.
She was the former wife of James Mahoney of Charleston, S.C.
Surviving are a son, Carl Mahoney of Atlanta; a daughter, Leah Mahoney of North Yarmouth; six sisters, Helene Jameson of Plymouth, Mass., Joan Calley of Grayson, Ga., Margaret Sullivan of Winchester, Mass., Alice Gaudette of York, Judith Staples of Arlington, Mass., and Mary Ann Donahue of Stow, Mass; and two grandchildren.
A celebration of her life will be held at her home at 1 p.m. Saturday. Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home, Casco.0

Dorothy P. Herbert 
tireless volunteer for charities 
FALMOUTH — Dorothy P. Herbert, 89, an active volunteer in many of southern Maine's biggest charities, died Saturday at a Portland nursing facility. 
A persuasive person who used her skills to get others involved, Mrs. Herbert was often asked to launch a special committee or head a new project.
"I remember getting calls from people asking if she'd head this committee or that committee. And she'd always say yes," said her daughter, Susan Holmes. "She enjoyed helping. That's probably why she could never say no."
And Mrs. Herbert never said no to animals. A member of the board of Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals in Windham, she enjoyed feeding peanuts to squirrels and could not watch horse racing or movies with animals in them. According to her family, she often said, "I like animals better that I do some people!"
She was described as an adventurous woman who always had a joke. 
Mrs. Herbert was born in Portland, a daughter of Norwegian immigrants Anton and Annie Sophie Anderson Peterson. Very proud of her heritage, she always carried a Norwegian key chain and could often be heard singing the Norwegian national anthem.
She graduated from Deering High School, where she was a member of the Delta Epsilon Sorority, and from Castine Normal School.
After graduation, she took a job teaching kindergarten through eighth grade at Bell Hill School in Otisfield, a one-room schoolhouse with a pot-bellied stove for heat and no running water or electricity. She also taught in the early grades in the Portland school system.
She married Stuart H. Herbert on June 27, 1936. They lived most of their lives at 12 Andrews Ave.
Her husband died in 1988.
Mrs. Herbert served as president of the Phi Beta Club and was a charter member, president and trustee of the Friends of the Falmouth Memorial Library, a member of the Portland Red Cross board and March of Dimes chairwoman for Falmouth. She was active in the League of Women Voters of Falmouth, the Portland YWCA, Dollars for Scholars and was president of the Cumberland-Falmouth Health Council.
She was the first director of the Junior Red Cross in Portland and was chairwoman of the Gray Ladies of the American Red Cross in Portland for 10 years, co-chairman of the Finance Committee for the Falmouth Chapter, American Field Service, a member of St. Mary's Guild of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Falmouth and the Falmouth PTA.
She also was past president of the Aider Club and a member of the Deering Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, the Falmouth Chapter of the Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America and the First Lutheran Church in Portland.
Mrs. Herbert enjoyed cooking, reading murder mysteries, eating out and doting on her grandson.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Douglas M. (Susan J.) Holmes of Freeport; a grandson Dean H. Blanchard of Poland; and two nephews, Jon D. Peterson of Groton, Conn., and George E. Peterson Jr. of New London, Conn.
A service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church, 132 Auburn St., Portland. Burial will follow in Forest City Cemetery, 232 Lincoln St., South Portland. Arrangements are by Lindquist Funeral Home, Yarmouth.

 Wednesday, October 13, 1999

Chester Wells Poole Jr. 
lumberman and poultry farmer 
PEMAQUID — Chester Wells Poole Jr., 89, of Bristol Road died Sunday in Connecticut.
He was born in Pemaquid, a son of Chester W. and Alice Prentice Poole, and graduated from Bristol High School.
On Oct. 8, 1932, he married Ella Blaisdell.
He worked in the family-owned lumber business after high school, then for many years ran his own farm business in Pemaquid, specializing in poultry.
Mr. Poole was a member of New Harbor Methodist Church.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Redmen. 
His wife and an infant daughter died previously.
Surviving are a son, Chester Wells Poole III of Pompano Beach, Fla.; a daughter, Sonya Hoisington of Niantic, Conn.; a niece whom he brought up, Mary Lou Hassan of Glastonbury, Conn.; two sisters, Laura Tukey of Pemaquid and Virginia Jacobs of Columbia, S.C.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Strong Funeral Home, with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at New Harbor Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ernest Farrar officiating. Burial will in New Harbor Cemetery.

Lloyd M. Kilburn 
woodsman; enjoyed brook fishing 
PEMAQUID — Lloyd M. Kilburn, 93, of Pemaquid Harbor and formerly of South Bristol and Henniker, N.H., died Monday at Gray Birch, Augusta, after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Henniker, a son of J.C. and Lavina Lathan Kilburn.
He married Grace Latham and lived most of his life in Henniker. He worked as a woodsman and for many years was employed by Sylvania Corp. in Hillsborough.
He was a fisherman and especially enjoyed brook fishing.
His wife died in 1986.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Nadine) Messer of Pemaquid Harbor; three grandchildren and two great-grandsons.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in New Cemetery, Henniker. Arrangements are by Strong Funeral Home, Damariscotta.

Mildred Arlene Barter 
hobbies included crocheting, traveling 
ROCKLAND — Mildred Arlene Barter, 81, died Monday in Dover-Foxcroft.
The daughter and stepdaughter of Eunice Belyea and Augustus King, she worked for more than 40 years for Green Island Packing, Forty Fathoms Fisheries and most recently, for National Sea Products. She retired at the age of 62 from National Sea Products, where she received the Burger King Golden Fork Award.
During World War II, she worked as a welder at Bath Iron Works.
Her hobbies included crocheting and traveling.
Surviving are her husband of 62 years, James Frazier Barter of Rockland; three daughters, Mrs. Loren (Ann) Herrick Sr. of Rockland, Mrs. Donald (Eunice) Young of Camden and Mrs. Leslie (Molly) LeBlanc of Bow, N.H.; two sisters, Nadine Smith of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Ruth Fales of Rockland; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Burpee-Strong Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will follow in Achorn Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Alexander officiating.

Clayton V. Huntley Sr. 
school bus driver, WWII veteran 
NEWCASTLE — Clayton V. Huntley Sr., 74, died Sunday at Miles Memorial Hospital.
He was born in East Machias, a son of Bion and Mellisia Huntley.
He served in the Marine Corps during World War II, and after his discharge, married the former E. Reta Cliche.
For 20 years he worked at Round Top Dairy in various positions. He then worked for the Great Salt Bay school system as a bus driver for 20 years and retired several years ago.
He was a longtime member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of the Newcastle Fire Department and the Damariscotta Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years of Newcastle; one son, Clayton Jr. of Newcastle; six daughters, Lorraine Bryant of Phippsburg, Cathy Kaler of Newcastle, Carol Ray of Mystic, Ky., Lucille Pendleton and Cindy Onorato, both of Bristol, and Brenda Farrar of Auburn; one brother, Melvin Huntley Gleason of Union; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Damariscotta Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Maine Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Augusta. Arrangements are by Strong Funeral Home, Damariscotta.

Maxine Rogers 
worked at VA hospital in Togus 
Maxine Rogers, 77, of State Street died Monday at a local nursing home.
She was born in Hallowell, a daughter of Joseph and Bessie Hewitt Lerette, attended schools there and graduated from Hallowell High School. She also attended Gates Business School, Augusta.
Mrs. Rogers was employed for many years at the Veterans Administration hospital at Togus before retiring.
She lived in Hallowell for many years and moved to Portland seven years ago.
Surviving are her husband, Richard N. Rogers Sr. of Winthrop; one daughter, Sandra G. McCatherin of North Yarmouth; two sons, Ronald R. Graves of Lacey, Wash., and Gregory J. Graves of Rumford; one stepson, Richard N. Rogers Jr. of Winthrop; one sister, Margaret Campbell of Carson City, Nev.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
At her request there will be no services. Arrangements are by Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home.

Anne Leavitt Hall 
taught Latin and French at Kennebunk 
KENNEBUNK—Anne Leavitt Hall, 95, of Storer Street died Saturday at Barnes Jewish Extended Care Facility, St. Louis, after a long illness. 
She was born in Palmyra, a daughter of Perley and Elizabeth Jane Johnson Leavitt, and attended Gorham schools and Westbrook Seminary (now College). She received her B.A. degree from Bates College and did graduate work at Boston University and the University of Maine. 
Mrs. Hall was a well-known Latin and French teacher in the Kennebunk school system, where she also served as a college counselor for several years.
She was a member of Christ Church in Kennebunk, the Maine Teachers Association and Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary teaching society.
Her husband, Dr. Milton Hall, died previously.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Douglass T. (Betsy) Domoto of St. Louis; a granddaughter, Alyson Domoto of New York City; and several cousins.
Visiting hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk.

Noella Y. Gagnon 
worked at Goodall-Sanford mills 
SANFORD — Noella Y. Gagnon, 84, of Avon Street died Sunday at H. D. Goodall Hospital.
She was born here, a daughter of Phillippe and Alphonsine Lamothe Duchette, and attended Holy Family School and St. Ignatius Commercial School.
She was a homemaker and also worked at the former Goodall-Sanford textile mills until they closed in 1954. She later worked at Corey Shoe of Springvale for several years until retirement.
Mrs. Gagnon was a communicant of St. Ignatius Church.
Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Edward R. Gagnon of Sanford; a son, Michael of Bowie, Md.; a sister, Marie Smith of Wells; and a granddaughter, Nicole Gagnon of Bowie.
Visiting hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. today at LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home, 29 Winter St. A Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Ignatius Church. Burial will be in St. Ignatius Cemetery.

Robert O. Donnell Sr. 
plumber, retired water superintendent 
YORK — Robert O. Donnell Sr., 81, of Elm Drive died Tuesday at his home after a short illness.
He was born here, a son of Fred and Mary Olmstead Donnell, and graduated from local schools. He also graduated from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard apprenticeship program.
During World War II he served in the merchant marine.
He worked for the York Water District for 27 years and retired as superintendent in 1976. He was also self-employed as a plumber and caretaker for seasonal residents.
He was a lifelong member of the York-Ogunquit United Methodist Church.
Mr. Donnell was a gardener and shared his knowledge of plants with others. He assisted many people in building their homes. He also enjoyed yard sales and traveled throughout the coastal area on Saturday mornings to add to his collection of antique engines, tools and postcards.
He was a past member of the York Volunteer Fire Department, past treasurer of the York Fish and Game Association and a 55-year member of the St. Aspinquid Masonic Lodge.
He was a founding member and fourth president of the York-Ogunquit Rotary Club, was a Paul Harris Fellow and for many years was the club historian.
His wife, Winnifred MacIntire Donnell, died in 1994 after 51 years of marriage.
Surviving are two sons, Robert O. Jr. of York and Timothy G. of North Berwick; one daughter, Regina H. Donnell of York; one sister, Jennie Herne of York; and six grandchildren.
Arrangements are by the Cremation Society of New Hampshire, Manchester.

Ralph Wilson Labarge 
antiques dealer for many years 
KENNEBUNK — Ralph Wilson Labarge, 86, of Boundary Lane died Tuesday at Southern Maine Medical Center, Biddeford, after a long illness.
He was born here, a son of George and Ella Spencer Lebarge, and attended local schools.
He served in the Army.
Mr. Labarge was employed by the former Kesslen Shoe for several years. He was also an antiques dealer for many years.
His hobbies included clam digging and antiques.
Surviving are his wife, Muriel Labarge of Kennebunk; two daughters, Carol Smith of Kennebunk and Linda Spang of Kennebunkport; and four grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., where a funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery.

Alfred P. Ricci 
decorated Army officer, Red Cross official 
KENNEBUNK—Alfred P. Ricci, 81, of Oakwood Lane, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, died unexpectedly Monday at Southern Maine Medical Center, Biddeford.
He was born in Providence, R.I., a son of Thomas and Marie Muccino Ricci, and attended Providence schools.
After graduation, he enlisted in the Army, serving for 21 years. He served with Gen. George S. Patton's 3rd Army during World War II, and also served in the Korean War. He was awarded the Silver Star, four Bronze Stars and the prestigious Ulchi Medal from the Korean Army.
After retirement from the military, he became an administrator for the American Red Cross Blood Program in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Portland.
Mr. Ricci was a communicant of St. Martha's Church, Kennebunk.
His first wife, Winona Chapin Ricci, died in 1977, and a grandson, Shiloh A. Ricci, died in 1992.
Surviving are his wife, Natalie Thayer Ricci of Kennebunk; three sons, A. Paul, Jr. and Matthew, both of South Paris, and Mark of Bridgton; a daughter, Carol Ricci of Portland; two stepsons, Brian Thayer of Cumberland and Alden Thayer of Gorham; two stepdaughters, Lucinda Milligan of Sanford and Julie Welch of Boca Raton, Fla.; a brother, Robert of Marlboro, Mass; a sister, Rita Marchetti of Rhode Island; and four grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Martha's Church, Portland Road, with the Rev. Laurant Laplante. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel.

Gerda A. Mountfort 
leaves relatives in Portland area 
WATERVILLE — Gerda A. Mountfort, 88, died Monday at Mount St. Joseph Nursing Home.
She was born in Denmark, a daughter of Hans F. and Maran Knudsen Larsen, and when she was two months old, moved with her family to the U.S., settling in Falmouth.
Mrs. Mountfort worked at Children's Hospital for two years and at MaineGeneral Hospital for three years.
On April 17, 1949, she married George R. Mountfort. 
She was a charter member of the Lutheran Church of Waterville.
Her husband died in 1983. One stepdaughter, Ella Eastman, also died previously.
Surviving are four stepdaughters, Eleanor Cole and Ruth Bailey, both of Waterville, Alice Forsyth of Portland and Myra Sinclair of Vassalboro; two stepsons, Richard Mountfort of Portland and Horace L. Mountfort of Scarborough; one brother, Ejnar Larsen of Rumford; and several grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Redington Funeral Home, 5 Park St. A funeral service will be said at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 36 Cool St. with the Rev. Paul Nielson officiating. Committal prayers and burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Henry M. 'Hank' Scammon 
former resident of Gorham 
SANDOWN, N.H. — Henry M. "Hank" Scammon, 52, of Lakeside Drive died Monday at home after a brief illness.
Born in Bangor, Maine, a son of Henry G. Jr. and Priscilla Eustis Scammon, he had resided in Sandown for the past eight years, formerly living in Salem, N.H., and Gorham, Maine. Mr. Scammon worked as a materials coordinator for Hewlett Packard in Andover, Mass., for many years.
He was a former Cub Scoutmaster in Salem and was involved with the Salem Little League.
Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Linda Aceto Scammon of Sandown; two sons, Todd H. of Manchester, N.H., and Troy K. of Derry, N.H.; a daughter, Teresa L. Frye of Salem; his mother of Hollis Center, Maine; three brothers, Mason of Manchester, David of Bridgton, Maine, and Jeff of Hollis Center; and two grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Peabody Funeral Home, 460 Main St. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Center Cemetery.

Marian E. Mutty Quint 
physical therapist, former Sebago resident 
DUXBURY, Mass. — Marian E. Mutty Quint, 96, died Sunday at her home after a brief illness.
Born in Brewer, Maine, a daughter of Victor H. Mutty and Emma J. Estes, she graduated from Notre Dame Academy, Roxbury, in 1920 and from the Sargent College of Physical Education as a physical therapist.
She lived in Boston and South Boston for many years and in North Sebago, Maine, for 20 years before moving to Duxbury.
She worked as a physical therapist in the Boston area. She also worked at the Jimmy Fund as a secretary for Dr. Farber for 20 years, retiring in 1970.
He husband, A. Dudley Quint, died previously.
Surviving are one brother, Victor L. Mutty of Quincy; four nieces, Diane L. Carmody of Santa Monica, Calif., Marjorie C. Madden of Braintree, Marian Bourgeois of Florida and Anne Biancuzzo of Westfield; and one nephew, William V. Beaulieu of Hawaii.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St., Kingston. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Church. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Stoneham.

Virginia R. Allard 
real estate broker, former Saco resident 
STUART, Fla. — Virginia R. Allard, 68, died Oct. 6 at the Hospice Residence of Martin and St. Lucie.
She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved with her parents to Saco, Maine, at an early age. She attended Saco schools and graduated from Thornton Academy in 1948.
While in high school, she worked part time for Garland Manufacturing Co. After graduation she began working full time there.
She was the deputy city clerk for the city of Saco, Maine, for three years and then returned to her position at Garland. In 1970 she became a real estate broker and worked with N.P. Scontras Agency.
She was a member of the Xi Omicron Exemplar Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi sorority.
In 1975 she moved to Florida. She was a broker for Gallery of Homes in Atlanta and then traveled throughout the South. She was then resident coordinator at Sailfish Point, Hutchinson Island, before retiring.
In Florida she volunteered at the Stuart YMCA and worked for Save the Dolphins and other environmental organizations.
She enjoyed music and dancing and participated in the local production of "Cardiac Capers."
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Ayock Funeral Home.

Elie 'Lee' Bois 
service 
A graveside service for Elie "Lee" Bois, who died Oct. 5 in Hartford, Conn., will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland. Arrangements are by Browne Memorial Chapels, Enfield, Conn. 

Harold E. Arntz 
active in Masonic organizations 
WINDHAM — Harold E. Arntz, 77, of Percy Hawkes Road died Tuesday at a Portland hospital after a brief illness.
He was born in Cambridge, Mass., a son of Harold E. Arntz Sr. and Harriet Osmond Arntz, and attended schools in Skowhegan.
He was a veteran of the Navy and served in World War II stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Mr. Arntz was employed for 37 years by Milliken Tomlinson.
He had been a member of the Masons for 40 years and was currently a member of the Presumpscot Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the Lewiston Kora Shrine Temple, the St. Alban Commandery, Knights Templar, and a 32nd Degree Mason and member of the Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Portland. He was also a member of the Mount Sinai-Greenleaf Royal Arch Chapter.
He was also a member of the Highland Lake Corp. He was a fisherman and spent time on his boat.
His wife of 41 years, Olive Burrill Arntz, died in 1981.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Roger A. (Linda) Putnam of Portland and Debra Libby of Windham; one brother, Robert A. of Buena Vista, Calif.; four granddaughters and six great-grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours. A ritualistic memorial service will be held by the Presumpscot Lodge at 10:15 a.m. Friday at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Burial office will follow in Trinity Episcopal Church with the Rev. Elizabeth Gilmore officiating. Private burial will be in Arlington Cemetery, Windham.

Lloyd A. St. Peter 
carpenter, active in Masonic organizations 
OLD TOWN — Lloyd A. St. Peter, 48, died Monday at a Bangor hospital.
He was born in Caribou, a son of Albeo M. and Gertrude Gardner St. Peter, and graduated from Caribou High School in 1969. Mr. St. Peter worked for Parker W. Bailey and Sons for 18 years and was a self-employed carpenter.
He was past president of Kukunsook Camp Owners Association, and was a volunteer with the Maine Special Olympics. He was a member of many Masonic organizations in Bangor and Old Town.
Surviving are his wife, Jennifer Russell St. Peter of Old Town; a son, Shawn of Portland; a daughter, Barbara Ellen of Old Town; his parents of Orono; a sister, Donna McLaughlin of Brewer; and four brothers, Wayne of Kenduskeag, Eric of Bar Harbor, Dale of Bangor and David of Orono.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Old Town United Methodist Church, Stillwater Avenue. A Masonic service will be held at 7:30 p.m. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Robert Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Lawndale Cemetery.

Robert H. Fowler Jr. 
returned to Maine from New York City 
DAMARISCOTTA — Robert H. Fowler Jr., 71, died here Friday of heart failure.
He was born in New York City, a son of Dr. Robert H. and Caroline Auchincloss Fowler. He attended Allen-Stevenson and Choate schools and Paul Smith's College in New York state.
He served briefly in the Army and then worked in sales in New York City. In the early 1960s he moved to Maine and lived in Yarmouth, Gray, Lewiston and Augusta.
Over the last two years he had been treated for Parkinson's disease.
Surviving are three brothers, David A. of Blue Bell, Pa., Alexander R. of Cumberland Foreside and Howland A. of Bethesda, Md.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. today in Riverside Cemetery, Yarmouth. Arrangements are by Lindquist Funeral Home, Yarmouth.

Sister Mary Raymond Higgins 
teacher, administrator, author 
Sister Mary Raymond Higgins, formerly Mary Amelia Catherine, 84, died Tuesday at the Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse Convent after a long illness.
Born in Boston, a daughter of Matthew and Margaret Carr Higgins, she lived on military grounds and spent some of her childhood in the Canal Zone, Texas, California and Hawaii. She graduated from Leilehua High School, Hawaii, and attended the University of Hawaii. Her family settled in Maine, where she completed her bachelor's degree in English at St. Joseph's College.
In 1936 she entered the Sisters of Mercy in Portland and made her final profession of vows in 1942. She received a master's degree in history from Catholic University, Washington, D.C., and was accepted as a doctoral candidate at St. Louis University. She spent the summer of 1959 in Turin, Italy, as a Fulbright Scholar. In 1960 she received a Coe Fellowship in American studies at Boston College. She also attended Georgetown University Secondary School Administration Institute.
A great historian and a gifted storyteller, she spent 30 years in education. She taught at the elementary, high school and college levels, including St. Joseph's College in Standish, John Bapst High School in Bangor and Cathedral High School in Portland, where she was also principal.
She made learning fun. "She took dry facts of some event and made them more interesting, made them come alive," said Sister Mary Morey. "It's something she gave us in the community, too."
Sister Higgins served as trustee on the John Bapst Regional High board and chairwoman of the Mercy Hospital board, holding membership on its Executive and By-Laws Committee. She was made an honorary trustee of the Mercy Hospital after 15 years of service. She was also first assistant to the Major Superior of the Sisters of Mercy in Maine from 1973 to 1979, a position she was elected to by her religious community. Sister Higgins received several honorary awards and citations over the years.
After retiring from active ministry, at an age when most people stop taking on challenges, Sister Mary Raymond became the Mercy Community Researcher Historian. A natural extension of her love of history and her gift for storytelling, this endeavor culminated in the writing and publishing of the history of the Maine Sisters of Mercy entitled "For Love of Mercy: Missioned in Maine and Andros Island, Bahama," published in 1995.
An outgoing, happy person, Sister Higgins could put anyone at ease with her bright smile and graciousness. She was a Sister of Mercy in name, spirit, and heart. Said Sister Morey, "She totally gave herself to this way of life . . . she was a very generous person who loved this way of life, religious life."
Surviving are three sisters, Margaret H. Bentley of Goose Creek, S.C., Agnes Boyce of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Cecilia Hewitt of Biddeford.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the Motherhouse Convent, 605 Stevens Ave., where a vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Prayers will be said at 4:15 p.m. Thursday followed by a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 4:30 p.m. at the Motherhouse Convent Chapel. Burial will be in New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, Portland. — Lindsay Tice

Helene Burr Googins 
member of Christ Church, Kennebunk 
KENNEBUNK — Helene Burr Googins, 93, of Spiller Drive died Tuesday at Kennebunk Nursing and Rehabilitation after a long illness.
She was born in Chestnut Hill, Mass., a daughter of Alexander and Helene Boscheron Burr, and graduated from Kennebunk High School in 1924. She graduated from Simmons College in 1928.
Mrs. Googins was a member of Christ Church.
She also was a member of the Webhannet Club, Brick Store Museum and Friends of the Library. 
Her first husband, Dr. James H. Macdonald, died in 1958; her second husband, Danforth Googins, died in 1997.
Surviving are a son, James Macdonald of Lyman; a daughter, Jean Nolan DeDoming of Medway, Mass.; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Christ Church, Dane Street, with the Rev. Lynn Bujnak officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St.

Eileen C. Dreher 
enjoyed dancing and gardening 
SOUTH PORTLAND — Eileen C. Dreher, 90, of South Portland died Friday at St. Joseph's Manor, Portland.
She was born in New York City, a daughter of Denis J. McCarthy and Ellen Drisland McCarthy. 
In 1933 she married Carber O. Dreher of Newton, N.J. He died in 1972.
The Drehers lived in New York City and Yonkers, N.Y., before moving to Haworth, N.J., in 1949.
Mrs. Dreher moved to Maine 10 years ago.
Her hobbies included dancing and gardening. 
Mrs. Dreher was a communicant of Sacred Heart-St. Dominic's Church, Portland.
Surviving are one daughter, Denise Dreher of Bidde- ford; two sons, Bruce C. Dreher of Oakridge, N.J., and Richard C. Dreher of Hopewell, N.J.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at the chapel at Sacred Heart-St. Dominic's Church at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

 Wednesday, June 14, 2000

Priscilla Eaton, remembered for a sociable nature 
SCARBOROUGH — Priscilla J. Eaton, 68, a sociable woman who worked hard to bring up her five children and two nieces, died June 11, 2000, at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. 
She was born a daughter of Lawrence and Eva Steeves Storey and graduated from Scarborough High School in 1949 as valedictorian. She played in the high school band, and also received the DAR Good Citizenship Award. She remained a lifelong resident of Scarborough.
She worked for several years at Union Mutual Life Insurance Co. before her marriage to Clifford L. Eaton in 1954.
Mrs. Eaton was a hard worker who sacrificed much to raise own her five children and the two young nieces she brought home after their mother died, her family said. To help provide for her children, Mrs. Eaton worked on the family farm and grew vegetables and gladiolas to sell at a roadside stand and the Portland Farmers Market.
She later worked at New England Telephone Co. for 15 years, retiring in 1991.
Mrs. Eaton was a friendly, gregarious person. "She would talk to anybody, whether she knew them or not," remembered her daughter, Cynthia Eaton. Her sociable nature led her to become a lifelong member and a past Most Excellent Chief of the Nonesuch Temple of the Pythian Sisters in Scar- borough, and the state Pythian Sisters. She also was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, the Good Sam Club and the Westbrook Memorial Legion Post Auxiliary, and a former member of the Jaycee Wives. 
Mrs. Eaton was an avid sportswoman. A bowler, she won the state candlepin championship in 1976 and 1979. She took up golf in retirement and enjoyed following baseball, using it as a way to connect with her two grandsons.
She also loved gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, and traveling throughout the country with her husband to see their children.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Warren (Barbara) Wallace of Viera, Fla., Cynthia Eaton of Lakewood, Colo., Mrs. Clint (Janice) Johnson of San Ramon, Calif.; two sons, Lawrence C. of Bowie, Md., and James F. Eaton of Scarborough; two nieces whom she raised, Mrs. Philip (Tammy) Walter of Cape Elizabeth and Mrs. Keith (Maureen) Bradford of Brewer; two sisters, Nancy M. Dacar of Westbrook and Sally L. Hartman of Hampden; a brother, Calvin L. Storey of Scarborough, and nine grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday. A memorial service by the Pythian Sisters will be held at 7:30 today. Burial will be in Black Point Cemetery Scarborough. 

Theresa Irene Rollins, 81 
WYTOPITLOCK — Theresa Irene Rollins, 81, a native of Palermo, and resident of Route 2A here since 1945, died January 15, 2000, at Madigan Estates in Houlton after a period of declining health. Born in Palermo on June 22, 1918, she was the daughter of Fred Hamilton and Carrie Gertrude (Wentworth) Morang. She was raised in Palermo as a child, attending local schools, and was a 1937 graduate of Walker High School in Liberty. Mrs. Rollins was married to Everett Rollins who died in 1985. She had lived in Portland at one time, and was a psychiatric aid briefly at the former Augusta State Hospital. Two of her nephews, Bernard Saban of Palermo and Carl Rollins of Wytopitlock, both died previously. Surviving are her nephews Frederick Saban of Weeks Mills and Clive Rollins of Wytopitlock; two brothers-in-law, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins, and all of their family members. A graveside committal service will be held at noon on Thursday, June 15, 2000, followed by burial at Sand Hill Cemetery, Palermo, with Rev. Edward Hatch officiating. Gray & Pratt Funeral Directors of Windsor in charge of service plans. 

Raymond F. Kierstead, 86 
SOUTH PORTLAND — Raymond F. Kierstead, 86, died June 11, 2000, at a South Portland nursing home.
He was born in Eastport, a son of Arthur Wellington and Georgia Maria Preston Kierstead, and attended South Portland schools. He graduated from South Portland High School in 1933.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church in South Portland and the Hiram Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Kierstead started working for the Cumberland County Power and Light Co. in the 1930s and retired from Central Maine Power Co. in the 1970s as foreman of the meter division.
His hobby was collecting political memorabilia.
His first wife, Clara Stevens Kierstead, died in 1958, and his second wife, Christabel Cordell Kierstead, died in 1992.
Surviving are a son, Robert F. Kierstead Jr. of Portland, Ore., three sisters, Mary Small of York, Virginia Haskell and Nancy Syska, both of Cape Elizabeth, and two grandsons.
There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held at noon Friday at Forest City Cemetery in South Portland. The Rev. John B. McCall will officiate. Arrangements are by the Hobbs Funeral Home. 

Philip A. Bean, service 
GORHAM — A graveside service for Philip A. Bean, who died May 15, 2000, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Eastern Cemetery in Gorham. The Rev. Philip Shearman will officiate. Arrangements are by Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham. 

Martha R. Hitchcock, 98 
BRIDGTON — Martha R. Hitchcock, 98, died June 13, 2000, at Bridgton Hospital. 
Born in Medford, Mass., a daughter of Charles and Kathleen Hayes Ludden, she graduated from Medford High School and Boston School of Physical Education.
Mrs. Hitchcock taught at Concord Academy from 1922 to 1930.
She married Henry K. Hitchcock on July 27, 1930. 
She was a member of the Northern Cumberland Memorial Hospital Guild and headed the hospital volunteers for 15 years.
Her husband, Henry K. Hitchcock, died in 1979.
Surviving are a daughter, Martha "Kappy" Springer of Los Gatos, Calif.; three grandchildren and six great- grandchildren.
Private services will be held later. Arrangements by the Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home, 8 Elm St. 

Mary B. Gallant, 94 
WESTBROOK — Mary B. Gallant, 94, of 311 Main St. died June 13, 2000, in a Portland health care facility.
She was born in Westbrook, a daughter of Peter and Nellie Gladu Casey, attended local schools and lived all of her life in Westbrook. 
Mrs. Gallant was a communicant of St. Hyacinth's Church, a member of the Daughters of Isabella and the Westbrook Firefighters Auxiliary.
Surviving are a daughter, Shirley Fernandez of Westbrook, with whom she made her home; a sister, Pauline Perry of Portland; a granddaughter, Mary Jo Taylor, and a great-granddaughter, Bethany Taylor. 
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Blais Funeral Home, 35 Church St.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Hyacinth's Church.
Burial will be in St. Hyacinth Cemetery. 

John F. Foley, 83 
WESTBROOK — John F. Foley, 83, of Thomas Smith House, Main Street, died June 9, 2000, at Mercy Hospital in Portland.
Born in Boston, a son of the late Daniel and Helen Mahoney Foley, he attended schools in Westbrook, where he lived most of his life.
Mr. Foley was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of the American Legion.
He was a custodian in the Monmouth school system for many years until he retired.
Surviving are two sons, Patrick of Anchor Point, Alaska, and Philip of San Jose, Calif.; a brother, Daniel of Somerville, Mass., and several grandchildren and great- grandhildren.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Church, Augusta. Burial will follow in the Maine Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by John Hay Funeral Home. 

George Augustus Furlong, 72 
WINDHAM — George Augustus Furlong, 72, of Route 115 died June 12, 2000, at a Portland hospital.
He was born in Boston, moved to Portland at an early age and attended local schools.
He was proud to serve in the National Guard, his family said.
Mr. Furlong worked at the S.D. Warren Co. for 44 years between 1942 and 1986. He also served as a Westbrook firefighter for many years, and fought several major fires, including the Brownfield fire of 1947 and the Prides Corner fire in the mid 1950s. 
He and his wife moved to Windham in 1970.
His interests included camping, hunting, and fishing.
Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Beatrice Bailey Furlong of North Windham; a daughter, Mrs. Stephen (Carol Ann) Provost of Naples; two brothers, James Furlong and Ernest Gray, and a sister Mary Twomey. 
Visiting hours will be 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Hay Funeral Home, Westbrook. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook. 

Fred Stanley Foss Sr., 85 
SCARBOROUGH — Fred Stanley Foss Sr., 85, formerly a resident of Fairview Street, South Portland, died June 6, 2000, at the Maine Veterans' Home in Scarborough.
He was born in Limington and lived in Raymond with his family.
Mr. Foss was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army.
After the war, he worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard until he retired.
He was a member of the Peoples Methodist Church in South Portland and the Hiram Masonic Lodge.
He enjoyed singing gospel songs.
Surviving are three sons, Fred Jr. of Hooksett, N.H., Henry of Naples and David of Portland; two daughters, Maria Gabriel Drake of Cape Elizabeth and Debra Messinger of Eugene, Ore. 
There will be no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hay & Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress St., Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. 

James J. Kissell, 84 
KENNEBUNK — James J. Kissell, 84, of Alewive Road, died June 13, 2000, at his home after a long illness.
He was a former resident of Nashua, N.H., and Newtonville, Mass.
A son of Adolphe and Tekla Lidzwiskuika Kissell, he graduated from Nashua High School where he was All–State in football. He played basketball and track, and organized a strike of football players to obtain injury insurance for the first time in the nation, his family said.
Mr. Kissell also attended Boston College and earned a master's degree from Boston University.
He received fellowships at Syracuse, Fordham, Boston State College, Harvard and the University of Buffalo.
At Boston College, he played football and later played in the American Professional Football League with the Providence (R.I.) Steam Rollers, and formed an independent basketball team that toured New England.
He initiated student teaching at high school for college students and was a pioneer in establishing a regional program for students with special needs.
Mr. Kissell organized a comprehensive National Directory of Financial Aid and Scholarships for college-bound students.
A veteran of World War II, Mr. Kissell served as a personnel technician at Camp Kilmer, N.J., organizing task forces for overseas duty.
He was transferred to Europe to work with counterintelligence and the French Sûreté Nationale.
Mr. Kissell spoke French, German, Polish and Lithuanian.
His spare time was devoted to coach the Normandy Lions Football Team.
After World War II, he worked for the government as a training officer, psychometrist for the VA hospital, an evaluator of clients referred by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and guidance director for various public schools. 
On retiring, he enjoyed working with his wife Mary Dorothea making grapevine, woodbine and weeping willow wreaths decorated according to the season of the year.
Summers were devoted to flea markets.
The Kissells were volunteer workers for the Kennebunk food pantry.
He was an avid gardener, and enjoyed fishing, contract bridge and choral singing.
Mrs. Kissell died previously. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William R. (Suzanne) Neal of Bedford, Mass.; a brother, Edward of Bedford, N.H., and three sisters, Ann Wilson of Buzzards Bay, Mass., Mary Kissell of Nashua and Bertha Blake of Avon, Mass.; and a granddaughter, Emily Neal of Bedford, Mass. 
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Martha's Church, Portland Road, with the Rev. Laurent Laplante officiating.
Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at the Calvary Cemetery in Waltham, Mass.
Arrangements by the Bibber Memorial Chapel. 

Everett F. Huston, 74 
SACO — Everett F. Huston, 74, of Simpson Road died June 12, 2000, at Southridge Living Center in Biddeford. 
A son of Chester and Katherine Harvey Huston, he served in the Army Air Corps after graduating from Thornton Academy in 1944. He retired from New England Telephone Co. in 1984 after 30 years of service.
He was apast master of Saco Masonic Lodge, where he was the treasurer for more than 23 years. He was also affiliated with Kora Temple Shrine, where he held several offices, including circus chairman. For 20 years he was with the Kora Renegade parade unit with five years as director. He was a member of the Valley of Portland, Royal Order of Jesters, the Pioneer Club and past president of the York County Shrine Club.
Surviving are his wife, Maysel Morris Huston of Saco; three daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Susan) Littlefield of Saco, Mrs. Harry (Janice) Heacock of Wilmington, Del., and Mrs. Paul (Barbara) Leoscher of Clinton, Conn.; a sister, Madeline Plummer of Hollis, and six grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 13 Portland Road, Buxton. A 7:30 p.m. Masonic service will be held Thursday at the Dennett, Craig & Pate, Buxton. Private family services will be held Friday. 

Donald S. Langley, 48 
BIDDEFORD — Donald S. Langley, 48, of Mt. Vernon St., died June 9, 2000 at Southern Maine Medical Center.
He was born in Caribou, a son of Charles W. and Hazel Farley Langley and attended New Britain, Conn., schools.
Mr. Langley worked for several years for the John Blunt Construction Co., Saco, four years with Wood Structures in Biddeford and eight years for the George Neuman Co. in Biddeford, retiring in 1997 because of ill health.
His hobbies were fishing and working on cars.
Surviving are his wife, Theresa Bolduc Major of Biddeford.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Hope Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. 

Shirley G. Webster, 83 
LEWISTON — Mr. Shirley G. Webster, 83, of 44 Dimsdale Ave. died June 10, 2000, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Born in Lincoln, a son of George and Olive Ogden Webster, he attended local schools and graduated from the University of Maine in 1941 with a degree in mechanical engineer- ing.
He married the former Irene Trott on Christmas Day in 1939.
In 1964, with his son, Duncan, he founded Webster Engineering Corp. of Lewiston. 
After retiring in 1979 he spent many winters in Florida. 
He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Lewiston.
Mr. Webster was a 50-year-plus member of Ashlar Masonic Lodge, Bradford Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons and Lewiston Commandery of the Knights Templar. He was a member of Kora Temple Shrine of Lewiston.
His interests included reading and traveling.
His wife died in 1998.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Marla) Duarte of Merrimack, N.H.; two sons , Duncan E. of Auburn and Craig of Augusta; a sister, Mazie Helsor of Hemet, Calif., and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Calvary United Methodist Church. Burial willl be in Gracelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements are by The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Homes. 

Joseph D. Pono Sr., 83 
BATH — Joseph D. Pono Sr., 83, of Goddard St. died June 13, 2000, after a short illness.
He was born in Hartford, Conn., a son of Dominic J. and Katherine Mahoney Pono, attended Hartford schools and graduated from high school.
Mr. Pono served in the Army during World War II.
On Feb. 28,1949, he married Florence M. Desjardins. They came to Maine in 1954 and moved to Bath a year later.
Mr. Pono worked for H. P. Small Co. in Bath as an auto-body mechanic until it closed. He then worked for the Bath Iron Works in the paint department until retiring in 1981.
He was a communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and was a life member of the American Legion Post in Bath.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years; three sons, Joseph D. Jr., Phillip J. and Dominick A., all of Bath; a daughter, Deborah M. Hubbard of South Portland; six grandsons and two granddaughters.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are by David E. Desmond Funeral Service, 638 High St. 

Arlene M. Colello, 72 
Arlene M. Colello, 72, of Sylvan Avenue died June 12, 2000, at her home after a long illness.
She was born in Rumford, a daughter of Evelyn Crosby and Martin Banner Sr., and attended local schools.
Her hobbies included playing bingo and trips to the Special Olympics. She liked to visit her twin sister in Dixfield.
Her husband, Frank J. Colello, died previously.
Surviving are four sons, Mauro L. of Limington, Frank H. of Buxton, Martinof Westbrook and Donato Colello of Warren; three daughters, Michelina Taylor and Concetta Ann Colello, both of Windham, and Evelyn Norris of Tennessee; a twin sister, Marilyn Perry of Dixfield; 11 grandchildren and four great-grand-child- ren.
Visiting hours will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in New Calvary Cemetery. 

Theresa Irene Rollins, 81 
WYTOPITLOCK — A graveside service for Theresa Irene Rollins, who died Jan. 15, 2000, will be held at noon Thursday.
Burial will follow at Sand Hill Cemetery, Palermo.
The Rev. Edward Hatch will officiate.
Arrangements are by Gray & Pratt Funeral Directors of Windsor. 

Jeannette F. Maguire, service 
BRUNSWICK — A graveside service for Jeannette F. Maguire, who died Feb. 9, 2000, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Riverside Cemetery in Brunswick. Arrangements are by Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St. 

Georgia McMackin Crawford, 81 
WISCASSET — Georgia McMackin Crawford, 81, of the Foye Road died June 12, 2000, at the Viking Crescent House in Cape Elizabeth.
She was born in New York City, a daughter of Francis and Elizabeth MacDonald McMackin, attended local schools and graduated from Bushwick High School.
On Nov. 7, 1938, she married James H. Crawford and they lived in the New York City area while raising their two sons.
She was employed as the office manager at Sayville (N.Y.) Public Library on Long Island for many years.
In October 1998 she moved here, and in November of 1999 she moved to the Viking.
Mrs. Craawford was a member of the West Bath Grange.
Her interests included reading and traveling.
Her husband, James H. Crawford, died in 1995.
Surviving are two sons, Robert J. of Westport and Richard Crawford of Sayville, N.Y.; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held later in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bath.
Arrangements are by Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal St.

 Thursday, November 25, 1999

Kenneth A. Brown 
lobsterman, boat and home builder 
EDGECOMB — Kenneth A. Brown, 40, died of cancer Wednesday at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.
He was born in Bath, a son of Robert and Cynthia MacDonald Brown, and attended schools in Edgecomb and Wiscasset.
After his schooling, Mr. Brown lobstered from the Medomak and Damariscotta rivers. In the 1980s, he obtained his Class A driver's license and became his father's partner in a tractor-trailer trucking business. He drove up and down the East Coast until 1990, when he returned to lobstering.
Mr. Brown built his own lobster traps at age 16, his family said, and sold the lobsters to his father's business, Lusty Lobster, in Bremen. In 1992, he rebuilt his 40-foot lobster boat from the ribs outward. He used lumber he harvested and milled from his own property in East Edgecomb.
In 1996, he designed and began building on his home on the River Road, using trees he harvested and milled in Edgecomb. Working mostly alone but with some help from his stepson, Mike, he continued construction of his house until one week before his death, when he was unable to continue.
Surviving are his parents of Edgecomb; his wife, Evelin Brown of Edgecomb; a daughter, Karen Brown and a son, James, both of Edgecomb; a stepson, Michael Orff of Edgecomb; a sister, Dianne Gustafson of Woolwich; and his grandparents, V. Allen and Dorothy Brown, both of Edgecomb, and Kenneth and Marjorie MacDonald, both of Woolwich.
A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home, Route 27, Boothbay. Burial will follow in the Brown Family Cemetery located on Mr. Brown's property in East Edgecomb.

Mary E. Lape 
nurse practitioner, committed environmentalist 
CAPE ELIZABETH — Mary E. Lape, 78, formerly of Great Island, died Wednesday of Lou Gehrig's disease at Chancellor Gardens.
She was born in Bath, a daughter of Archibald and Mary Eliza MacAleese Leomine, graduated in 1939 from Coburn Classical Institute in Waterville and went to Colby College there for one year before entering the Peter Bent Brigham School of Nursing in Boston in 1941. She received her nursing degree in 1944.
On Oct. 4, 1944, she married Dr. Charles P. Lape in Massachusetts. 
From 1944 until 1945, she served as supervisor of the operating room at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. 
After bringing up six children, Mrs. Lape was a part-time charge nurse at the Brunswick Convalescent Center in 1975. In 1986, she graduated from the two-year Family Nurse Association Course conducted by the University of Maine and the Maine Medical Center. She began to work as a nurse practitioner with her husband, and was appointed to the Allied Health Staff at Regional Memorial Hospital, Brunswick. She also was appointed as a gynecological nurse-consultant on the staff of the Bowdoin College infirmary, continuing both of these jobs until she and her husband retired from practice.
In the years following her retirement, she became a certified emergency medical technician, taking call with the Orr's and Bailey islands ambulance team for four years.
She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and the outdoors, reading, music and quilting, and was a committed environmentalist. She also participated in the Bowdoin College Jung Seminar and the Brunswick Jung Center.
Beside her husband of Cape Elizabeth, she is survived by five daughters, Holly Lord and Martha MacDougal, both of Portland, Gretchen Lape of Hood River, Ore., Kristen Lape of Wayne and the Rev. Amanda Lape-Freeberg of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a son, Charles P. Lape II of Kennebunk; a brother, George Lemoine; and nine grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at First Parish Church, Maine Street, Brunswick, with the Revs. Jill Small and Sarah Foulger officiating. Arrangements are by Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick. 

Edward John LeDuc 
Navy veteran; enjoyed hunting, sports 
NEW GLOUCESTER — Edward John LeDuc, 45, of Intervale Road died Wednesday at Maine Medical Center in Portland after an automobile accident on the Maine Turnpike.
He was born in Key West, Fla., a son of Norman and Mary Manning LeDuc, attended New Hampshire schools and was a 1973 graduate of Bishop Brady High School.
During the Vietnam War, he served in the Navy.
On Dec. 31, 1980, he married the former Florence Lane.
Mr. LeDuc worked for several years for the Poland Spring Bottling Co. and was currently employed as a service technician for Hill-Rom Industries.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, racquetball, baseball and skiing.
Surviving are his wife, Florence, of New Gloucester; his father of Colebrook, N.H.; two sons, Benjamin and Jason, both of New Gloucester; two brothers, Gerald and Gerard, both of Pittsfield, N.H.; two sisters Mrs. Larry (Norma) Konopka of Loudon, N.H., and Mrs. Paul (Doreen) Hewitt of Manchester, N.H.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dillingham and Son Memorial Chapel, 62 Spring St., Auburn, where a funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday. 

Annie C. Cousens 
teacher in Buxton, Hollis schools 
WESTBROOK — Annie C. Cousens, 88, died Tuesday at her home after a long illness.
Born in Buxton, a daughter of Charles and Gladys Libby Parker, she attended Buxton schools and was a 1929 graduate of Samuel D. Hanson High School. In 1931, she graduated from Gorham Normal School.
Mrs. Cousens was a teacher in Buxton and Hollis schools for six years. After her daughters became teen-agers, she was a paper sorter at the S.D. Warren Co. from 1952 to 1973.
She was a member of Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church and a past member of the Woodlawn Cemetery Association in Buxton.
Her husband, Russell Cousens, died in 1975.
Surviving are two daughters, Patricia A. Hanson of Harpswell and Donna Conley of Westbrook; a sister, Charline Hayes of Falmouth; and two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Visiting hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chase Funeral Home, 350 Main St., where a funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Joanna J. Emmons 
town clerk in Scarborough, Norridgewock 
NORRIDGEWOCK — Joanna J. Emmons, 53, died Monday at her home after a long illness.
She was born in Waltham, Mass., a daughter of Albert and Arline M. O'Clair Abruzzo, attended local schools and was a graduate of Old Orchard Beach High School.
Mrs. Emmons was a clerk for the town of Scarborough until she moved to Norridgewock, where she also was a town hall clerk until illness forced her to retire.
Her husband, Roger P. Emmons, died in 1997.
Surviving are her parents of South Portland; a daughter, Kelly Libby of Norridgewock; a son, Patrick Libby of Norridgewock; a sister, Anna Clayton of South Portland; and six grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland, where a funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will follow in New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. 

Lucien A. Lauzier 
shipyard worker, Biddeford assessor 
BIDDEFORD — Lucien A. Lauzier, 82, of Hillside Avenue died Wednesday at his home.
Born in Biddeford, a son of George and Maria Mondville Lauzier, he attended local schools and graduated from the former St. Louis High School in 1936. He then attended the apprentice program at the Saco-Lowell Shops, graduating in 1940.
On April 23, 1937, he married Annabelle Jacques in Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, Saco.
Mr. Lauzier worked for Saco-Lowell for eight years and later worked for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for more than 20 years. He retired in 1972.
He was appointed police commissioner by Mayor Albert Lambert and served as assessor during the Lambert administration. 
He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church, a lifelong member and past president of St. Louis Alumni, past secretary and vice president of Biddeford Senior Citizens, former member and past president of Union St. Jean de Baptiste of Saco, and was a member of National Association of Retired Federal Employees.
He played baseball and football in high school. He was a musician, playing fiddle with Painchaud's Band. He also called Beano numbers every Monday evening for several years for St. Louis Alumni Association.
Surviving are his wife of Biddeford; two sons, Roger G. of Old Orchard Beach and Donald L. of Saco; a daughter, Mrs. George (Elaine P.) Michaud of Biddeford; a brother, Herve Lauzier of Nashua, N.H.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St. , where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. 

Mildred H. Hammond 
homemaker; worked in family bookkeeping business 
SANFORD — Mildred H. Hammond, 78, of Whitman Street died Tuesday at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a brief illness.
She was born here, a daughter of Joseph and Annie Hastings Brochu, and attended local schools.
In 1938, she married Franklyn F. Barrows. She brought up her children and assisted her husband at Alnita Bookkeeping Service from 1960 until 1984, when Mr. Barrows died.
In 1989, she married James O. Hammond.
Mrs. Hammond was a former member of the Unitarian Women's Evening Alliance. Her family described her as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her interests also included automobile trips to the White Mountains and gardening.
Surviving are her husband of Sanford; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Nancy) Gallant of Springvale and Ann Hersom of Acton; a son, Robert Barrows of Gorham; and eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. 
A private service will be held at the family's convenience. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heald Funeral Home, Springvale.

Mary P. Libby 
former Freeport, Lisbon Falls resident 
EVERETT, Wash. — Mary P. Libby, 75, died Nov. 11 at Providence Hospital here.
She was born in Aniston, Ala., a daughter of Carly O. and Emma Jenkins Patterson.
In 1943, she married Sewall W. Libby of Maine.
After World War II, Mr. and Mrs. Libby moved to Freeport, Maine. She worked at Len Libby's Candy Store and the W.T. Grant department store in Portland.
In the 1950s, they moved to Seattle, where Mrs. Libby was a bookkeeper. They returned to Maine in 1992, and lived at the Town and Country Trailer Park in Lisbon Falls.
Mr. Libby died Nov. 6, 1993. In 1996, Mrs. Libby returned to Washington.
Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Libby, two sons, Leon O. and Glen, all of Washington; a sister, Jean Halton of Alabama; and 16 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
A graveside remembrance will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Burr Cemetery, Freeport. 

Ruth E. Willey 
housekeeper, school cafeteria worker 
HARRISON — Ruth E. Willey, 91, died Tuesday at Ledgeview Living Center in West Paris after a long illness.
She was born at Sweden, a daughter of Charles and Norene Lord Brackett, and attended local schools. 
Mrs. Willey was a housekeeper and also worked in the Harrison Grammar School cafeteria.
Her husband, Perley Willey, died in 1963. A son, Stanley Willey, died previously.
Surviving are three sons, Roscoe of North Bridgton, Robert of Fryeburg and Cecil of Sweden; and nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Forest Hill Cemetery, Bridgton. The Rev. Janice Wilcox will officiate. Arrangements are by Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home, Bridgton.

Dorothy G. Howell 
remembered as good Samaritan 
Dorothy G. Howell, 94, formerly of Florida Avenue died Tuesday at a local hospital.
She was born in Boston, a daughter of Frank and Anna Donovan, and was a graduate of the Boston Trade School for Girls.
Mrs. Howell was later employed painting and designing greeting cards.
In 1935, she moved to Portland.
Mrs. Howell was devoted to her family and friends, her family said, and she was a modern-day good Samaritan, helping friends and strangers all her life.
She was a communicant of St. Pius X Catholic Church. She previously attended the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, where she worked on the Catholic Charities Campaign.
Her son, Fred Howell Jr., died in 1963. Her husband, Fred Sr., died in 1976.
Surviving are a daughter, Helen Howell Knapp of Portland; a sister, Mary Donovan Hanson of South Boston; and five grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

David Plummer 
computer programmer, Vietnam veteran 
GORHAM — David Plummer, 50, of Shaws Mill Road died unexpectedly Wednesday at a Portland hospital.
He was born in Philadelphia, a son of Harold S. and Meta Hawk Plummer Jr.
During the Vietnam War, he served in the Marine Corps.
Mr. Plummer was a computer programmer. He also was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Windham.
Surviving are his father of Two Rivers, Alaska; his wife, Patricia Lynne Culley Plummer of Gorham; four sons, Nathan Newton of Texas, Matthew Newton of California, Stephen Plummer of North Carolina and Joshua Plummer of Gorham; four daughters, Hilary and Sarah Plummer, both of Gorham, Meta Plummer of Wolfeboro, N.H., and Mary Plummer of Bangor; two brothers, Charles of California and Kenneth of Wisconsin; two sisters, Patricia Matsunaga and Donna Plummer, both of Fairbanks, Alaska; and a granddaughter.
A visiting hour will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, River Road, Windham, where a funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Bishop Daniel Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery.

Dr. Edward W. Colby 
health official in Maine, Hawaii 
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Dr. Edward W. Colby, 85, died Monday.
He was born in Washington, N.H., a son of William H. and Anna Colby, and attended Londonderry, N.H., schools. He graduated from Pinkerton Academy in Derry, N.H., and from the University of New Hampshire in 1935.
He received a degree in medicine from Albany (N.Y.) Medical College in 1939, followed by internships and further postgraduate education at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Duke University Hospital. He later was a physician with the New Hampshire State Health Department.
In 1938, he married the former Ruth Thompson.
Dr. Colby was the city health officer in Portland, Maine, from 1950 until 1958, where he established one of the earliest housing inspection programs in the country, his family said. He also administered the Salk polio vaccine program study and was instrumental in discovering the viral causative agent of a contaminated drug that resulted in the death of several neurosurgical patients.
In 1958, he returned to New Hampshire, where he became state health officer after acquiring a master's degree from the Harvard School of Public Health.
In 1962, Dr. Colby moved to Honolulu, where he was employed by the state health department and became director of the Health Facilities Planning Council. He later received further postgraduate training in physical medicine and rehabilitation from Stanford University.
Following a sabbatical, he returned to Hawaii, where he was associate medical director of the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. He also was appointed an adjunct professor at the University of Hawaii Medical School.
Dr. Colby retired in 1978. The Hawaii House of Representatives commended him with a House Resolution for a lifetime of dedication and service to his profession. He returned to New Hampshire and spent his winters in Hawaii and Venice, Fla.
He and his wife lived here at the South Port Square Retirement Community since 1987.
His interests included Hawaiian culture and folklore, rock and mineral collecting, orchid raising, jewelry making, woodworking, cake decorating, Chinese cuisine and oil painting. He also was a member of the Florida Life Care Residents Association, Inc.
His wife, Ruth Thompson Colby, died in 1994.
Surviving are a daughter, Carolyn C. Hori of Venice; a son, Donald of Port Charlotte; and a granddaughter, Lisa Hammes of Bel Air, Md.
A memorial service will be held in Florida with burial at a later date in Londonderry, N.H. Arrangements are by Bennett Funeral Home, Concord, N.H.

John J. Needham 
headmaster at North Yarmouth Academy 
ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. — John J. Needham, 73, died at his home Tuesday.
He was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, where he received a master's degree in education.
Mr. Needham retired as an administrator from the Palm Beach Day School. 
He previously was the headmaster of North Yarmouth Academy in Yarmouth, Maine, and taught and coached at several other independent New England schools before coming to Florida.
Surviving are a son, Bruce of Royal Palm Beach; a daughter, Mrs. Peter (Marjorie) Needham-Wood of Littleton, Mass.; and five grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Episcopal Church of Bethesda by the Sea, Palm Beach. A reception will follow at the Palm Beach Day School, Palm Beach. There also will be a memorial service in Littleton at a later date. 

Gordon K. Smith Sr. 
war hero, police officer, gentleman farmer 
Gordon Keith Smith, 68, of Bauneg Beg Road, died Tuesday at his home following several months of declining health. He was born in Lebanon, June 6, 1931, a son of Frank W. and Lillian "Libby" Smith. He had lived here for over 50 years and formerly lived in Lebanon. 
He attended Lebanon and Sanford schools, and at age 17, he joined the U. S. Army. He served during the Korean Conflict and received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. 
Although very proud of his service and his medals, his family said he was a humble man who often remarked, "I didn't do anything. I was just doing what I was told to do." 
His compassionate nature and time in the military led him into police work. He was a police officer for the town of Sanford from 1961 until retiring as a sergeant in 1975. He served as the Chief of Police for the town of Lebanon from 1981 to 1984. Later, he was employed by Tilcon, now Pike Industries, in Wells. Following his retirement he was Gordon's Landscaping Service. 
"We never knew who he was going to bring home to spend time with us," said his wife, Barbara Smith, of her husband's police career. "Whether children who had no place to go or somebody else ... that was the type of man he was." 
He was a life member and past commander of Thomas Cole Post, American Legion. He was also a life member of the D.A.V. and was a member of the Sanford First Baptist Church. For many years he enjoyed his camp in Eustis, Maine. He also spent countless hours visiting with friends on his front porch or at Saturday night bean suppers. 
Although he held several jobs, he was a farmer at heart, farming evenings and weekends and whenever time permitted. He was an avid gardener and every year grew pumpkins for his grandchildren. 
Mr. Smith, who enjoyed helping out neighbors, friends and family, often went to the aid of strangers as well. Gordon Smith Jr., his son, remembers how his father began taking care of a mentally challenged man in the 1970s after buying the chicken farm where the man worked. He continued to provide heat, food, a place to live and other essentials for the man for 25 years. 
Said Gordon Smith Jr., "The old saying goes that a life is measured not by its length but by its breadth. He cut a very wide path in his life." 
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Barbara Gerry Smith; three sons, Frank W. and James H., both of Sanford and Gordon, II, of Scarborough; a daughter, Libby J. Pelletier of Sanford; two brothers, Gerald L. of Rochester, NH and Richard W., Sr., of Lebanon; a sister, Joyce Richard of Wells, and 10 grandchildren. 
A private graveside service will be held Friday at the family lot in Forest Grove Cemetery, North Lebanon. Rev. Virginia Reed, Pastor of the Sanford First Baptist Church, will officiate. A gathering for family and friends will be at 2 PM at Thomas Cole Post, American Legion, Sanford. Arrangements by the Heald Funeral Home, Springvale.

Thursday, May 4, 2000

Lucy Marsh Lowe, schoolteacher who 'loved people' 
OWLS HEAD — Lucy Marsh Lowe, 93, a retired elementary school teacher, died May 1, 2000, at the Knox Center in Rockland.
She was born in the Highlands area of Owls Head, a daughter of Albert R. and Alice Gooding Marsh. After attending Blackington's Corner grammar school and McLain School, she graduated from Rockland High School in 1924. While in the seventh grade, she was a founding member of the "Wartinki Club," her family said, which continues to meet and now has only two surviving members. 
She later graduated from Gorham Normal School.
Following her marriage to Charles W. Lowe, she taught at McLain, South and Simonton Corner Schools before moving to Burlington, Vt. She later moved to Upton, Mass., where she continued her teaching career.
Returning to this area in 1955, she taught primary school in Rockland.
Mrs. Lowe was a happy, positive person who enjoyed children and loved teaching. A kindergarten teacher for many years, she often wore a lot of jewelry and bright-colored clothing to attract the children's attention and keep them focused, her daughter-in-law, Amy Lowe, recalled. 
Mrs. Lowe loved music and made sure it was part of her classroom. She was known for the box of instruments she shared with her students.
"She enjoyed getting right on the floor with the kids," Amy Lowe said. 
During her career and after retirement, Mrs. Lowe volunteered throughout the community. She was a member of Literacy Volunteers, the Down East Singers, the Meals on Wheels Program, the Rubenstein Music Club, the Knox County Community Concerts Association and the Retired Teachers Association. "I think that's just the way she was," said her daughter-in-law. "She loved people and she liked doing things for other people."
Her husband died in 1948.
Surviving are a son William M. Lowe of Owls Head; two brothers, Richard Marsh of Tampa, Fla., and Donald Marsh of Middletown, Conn.; a granddaughter, Emily Lowe, and a grandson, Elliot Lowe, both of Owls Head.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Burpee-Strong Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Universalist Unitarian Church, 345 Broadway, Rockland. 

Thomas Haynes Dole, 60 
GRAY — Thomas Haynes Dole, 60, of Gray Manor died May 2, 2000, at a Lewiston hospital.
Born in Melrose, Mass., a son of Richard Fairfax and Grace Priscilla Haynes Dole Sr., he graduated from local schools.
Mr. Dole served in the U.S. Army as a private.
Surviving are a brother, Richard F. Dole Jr. of Houston, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. today at Gray Manor, 9 Lewiston Road. A burial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Brooklawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home. 

Marion E. Taylor 
SOUTH PORTLAND — Marion E. Taylor of the Hedges died May 1, 2000, at a local nursing care facility.
She was born in Bar Mills, a daughter of Wilbur and Olive J. Sargent Berry, graduated from Deering High School and attended business college in Portland. 
Mrs. Taylor worked in real estate for the Clifford L. Swan Co., eventually becoming the owner.
She was a member of the Portland Board of Realtors and the Women's Council.
She owned sulky trotters, and spent the winters in Pompano Beach, Fla.
Her husband, Stewart Taylor, died in 1985.
Surviving are a son, Randall P. White of Portland; a daughter, Carlene J. Pingree of Newbury, Mass.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
There are no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland, with the Rev. Bruce Burnham officiating. Burial will follow in Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland. 

Marylou Black, 66 
LAS VEGAS — Marylou Black, 66, died April 29, 2000.
She was born in Winchester, Mass., a daughter of Augusta and Claude Padgett, and graduated from Deering High School in Portland, Maine.
In Portland, Mrs. Black worked for Dr. David Brownstone and Zayre's Department Store.
She moved to Reno in 1967, working at St. Mary's Hospital in the medical records library. 
She moved here in 1991and worked at Wal-Mart.
Her two husbands, Clarence Sarty and William Black, both died previously.
Surviving are a son, Peter Sarty of Las Vegas; a daughter, Debra Franks of Reno; and a sister, Joanne Oakes of Reno. 
A graveside service will be held May 11 in Pine Grove Cemetery, Bangor. 

Gertrude I. Johnston, 88 
Gertrude I. Johnston, 88, died May 2, 2000, at a Portland hospital.
She was born in New Brunswick, Canada, a daughter of Adelbert and Annie Hughes, attended local schools and was a graduate of St. John's High School. She later graduated from the New Brunswick Teacher's College.
While living in Canada, Mrs. Johnston was a teacher. After moving to the United States, she worked in retail sales at King's, Rich's and Enterprise's.
Mrs. Johnston attended Woodfords Congregational Church, where she was a member of the Fox Class.
Her hobbies included traveling and spending time at her home.
Her husband, Everett S. Johnston, died Sept. 20, 1998.
Surviving are a daughter, Phyllis A. Johnston of South Portland; two sons, Ronald H. Johnston of Vero Beach, Fla., and Wayne M. Johnston of South Portland; and six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Falmouth. 

Francis C. Haldane, 85 
WESTBROOK — Francis C. Haldane, 85, died May 1, 2000, at Mercy Hospital in Portland.
He was born in Mexico, a son of Frank and Elizabeth Bradshaw Haldane and graduated from Portland High School.
Mr. Haldane worked for Maine Central Railroad Rigby Stores for more than 30 years.
He and his wife, Virginia, spent several winters in Zephyrhills, Fla. His interests included woodworking and helping family and friends. He also was a former member of the 60-Plus Club.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Virginia Ryder Haldane of Westbrook; a son, Bruce T. of Nashua, N.H.; a daughter, Cynthia H. Vogeler of Standish; a brother, Thomas B. of Gorham; and two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held for immediate family. Arrangements are by Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, Portland. 

Evelyn E. Cummings, service 
WESTBROOK — A graveside service for Evelyn E. Cummings of Mast Road, who died January 27, 2000, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Smith Cemetery in Windham. The Rev. David Patterson will officiate. Arrangements are by Dolby Funeral Chapel in Windham. 

Chester A. Anderson, 79 
Chester A. Anderson, 79, of Congress Square Plaza and formerly of Boston, died May 2, 2000, at Maine Veterans' Home in Scarborough.
He was born here, a son of Carl and Mary O'Neal Anderson.
During World War II and the Korean War, he served as a sergeant in the Army.
Mr. Anderson took great pride in his military service, his family said.
He lived with his nephew, William Anderson.
Surviving are four nephews, William and Francis Anderson, both of Portland, Robert Anderson of Cape Elizabeth and Carl Anderson of Eddington; a niece, Valerie Higgins of Bangor; and two great-nieces Sara Sebrasky of Gorham and Heather Rodriguez of Florida.
Visiting hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress St., where a funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday. The Rev. Kenneth Endean will officiate. Burial will be private in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. 

Bessie C. Smith, 80 
BRIDGTON — Bessie C. Smith, 80, died May 2, 2000, at her residence.
She was born in Rome, a daughter of the late Robert and Susan Harmon Cox. She attended schools in Farmington, St. George, New Brunswick, and Portland.
Mrs. Smith married Milan Smith in 1946.
She worked at Pratt & Whitney United Tech in East Hartford, Conn., for 31 years.
Her husband died in 1988. Surviving are a daughter, Norma Gay Kinter of Vallejo, Calif.; and two grandchildren, Regina Kamel and Jason Knick. 
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Homeland Cemetery, Bridgton. Arrangements are by Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home. 

Alfred D. Wilson, service 
WEATHERSFIELD, Vt. — A graveside service for Alfred D. Wilson, who died March 13, 2000, in Lebanon, N.H., will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Westbrook, Maine. The Rev. Harold L. Shepard will officiate. Arrangements are by Hay Funeral Home, Westbrook. 

Rodney L. Smith, service 
A memorial service for Rodney L. Smith, who died April 18, 2000, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Westbrook. Rev. Allen Barnes will officiate. Arrangements are by Dolby and Doer Funeral Chapel, Gorham. 

Marion Williams Sargent, 66 
FREEDOM, N.H. — Marion Williams Sargent, 66, of Swett's Hill Road died May 3, 2000 at Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro.
She was born here, a daughter of Raymond and Hazel Brown Williams.
Mrs. Sargent was a lifelong resident of Freedom.
Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Merton H. Sargent and a son, Merton H. Jr., both of Freedom; two sisters, Violet Libby of Porter, Maine, and Verna Libby of Center Ossipee; and two brothers, Raymond Williams Jr. of Freedom and Harold Libby of Waterboro, Maine.
Visiting hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Lord Funeral Home, 50 Moultonville Road, Center Ossipee. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Christian Church here, with the Rev. Robert Cedar officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. 

James 'Jimmy' Wood, 53 
BALDWIN — James R. "Jimmy" Wood, 53, of Route 113, died May 3, 2000, at the Maine Medical Center following a brief illness.
He was born in Portland, a son of Raymond and Grace Shaw Wood. He attended local schools and graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1966. He attended Southern Maine Vocational School.
He served with the Air Force for 20 years and had served two tours in Vietnam. While stationed in Georgia and Arizona, he owned and trained horses.
Following his service career, he worked as a rural mail carrier.
Mr. Wood's hobbies were hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and doing puzzles.
Surviving are two daughters, Jamie Wood of East
Baldwin and Monica Wood of Portland; a sister, Patricia Wood of Harrison.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at York Funeral Chapel, Maple Street, Cornish, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. Rev. Greg Young will officiate. Burial will be in the Steep Falls Cemetery. 

John I. Burns, 85 
GORHAM — John I. Burns, 85, of New Portland Road died May 3, 2000, at a Gorham health care facility.
He was born in Waterville, a son of James K. and Mary R. Ingalls Burns. He was a graduate of Portland High School, where he was a member of the indoor track team and held a track record from 1934 until 1984. He later attended Bridgton Academy.
During World War II, he served in the Army.
Mr. Burns owned and operated Leach's Pastry Shop at Woodfords Corner in Portland for over 20 years. He later was a baker for 20 years while living in Illinois before returning to Maine.
He was a member of the Masons and the Scottish Rite Valley.
A son, Nathan, died in 1966.
Surviving are a daughter, Cynthia I. Towle of Buxton; three granddaughters, Kelly Shaw of Gorham, Kristen Jensen of Westbrook and Katti Towle of Denver; and five great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dolby and Dorr Funeral Chapel, 76 State St., where a funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Philip Shearman will officiate. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Portland. 

Dorothy F. Powers, 85 
GORHAM — Dorothy F. Powers, 85, of New Portland Road died May 3, 2000, at a Gorham health care facility.
She was born in Newcastle, a daughter of Frank and Winnifred Grant. When she was three months old her mother died and she moved to Roslindale, Mass., where she was raised by her aunt and uncle, John and Florence Grant. She attended local schools.
At the age of 19, she returned to Maine. She married Cephas J. Powers and lived in the Portland area for several years. In 1947 she and her husband moved to the Fort Hill area of Gorham and owned and operated a farm. Besides working on the family farm, she was a practical nurse and worked in local retirement homes and hospitals. During the 1940s she worked at the Gorham Corn Shop.
She was a member of the Little Falls Baptist Church.
She liked working on the farm, making bread, churning butter and doing farm chores. Her hobbies were sewing, knitting, and crocheting.
Her husband died in 1989.
Surviving are a daughter, Beverly A. Atkinson of Bar Mills; a son, Donald E. Powers of Cornish; a brother, Keith Grant of Florida and a sister, Marjorie Marden of North Carolina; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
There are no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. Burial will follow in the family lot in Hillside Cemetery. 

David G. Hill, service 
FRYEBURG — A graveside service for David G. Hill, who died January 16, 2000, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Riverside Cemetery in North Fryeburg. Arrangements are by Wood Funeral Home of Fryeburg. 

Alta L. Quincy, service 
FRYEBURG — A graveside service for Alta L. Quincy, who died March 9, 2000, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday
at Riverside Cemetery in North Fryeburg. Arrangements are by Wood Funeral Home. 

Clarance H. Adriance, 81, service 
SOUTH WATERBORO — A graveside service for Clarance H. Adriance, 81, who died April 30, 2000, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Pine Grove Cemetery, South Waterboro. Arrangements are by Heald Funeral Home, Springvale. 

G. Mary Millett, 68 
NORWAY — G. Mary Millett, 68, died May 2, 2000, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
She was born in Sweden, a daughter of Lawrence and Hattie Irish Bean and attended Waterford schools. 
She lived in the Norway area most of her life. On July 3, 1947, she married Gordon Millett. Mr. Millett died July 9, 1975.
Mrs. Millett worked at the B. E. Cole and Franchine shoe companies, and later retired from Miller Shoe in 1981.
She was involved with the AWANA youth program, the Norway Fireman's Relief Association, was a member of Norway Baptist Church and served as a den mother for the Cub Scouts. She also was a member of the Friday night couples league at the Oxford Hills Bowling Lanes.
Her interests included playing cards and working in the Fireman's Relief Association cook shack.
Two sons Carroll W. and Dean A., and a daughter Linda L. Millett, all died previously.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. William (Cheryl) Witham of Norway, Mrs. Barry (Deborah) Carpenter of Brownfield and Mrs. Richard (Minola) Boutilier of Bridgton; three sons, David and Leslie, both of Norway and Duane of Oxford; three sisters, Pauline Norton of Waterford, Elsie Thompson of Bridgton and Camilla Mowatt of Oxford; a brother Lyman Rogers of Norway; and 12 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. 
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 230 Main St., where a funeral will be at noon Saturday. Burial will be in Riverside Annex Cemetery, South Paris. 

Col. Frank Noyes, 103 
OJAI, Calif. — Col. Frank Noyes, 103, died Nov. 11, 1999, at St. Joseph's Health and Retirement Center.
He was born in Topsham, Maine. He majored in biology at Bowdoin College, joined Chi Psi fraternity and graduated cum laude in 1917.
After graduating from college, he enlisted in the Army, where he served in a cavalry unit during World War I. He also served during World War II. For his service in World War II, he was awarded an Army Commendation Ribbon, the American Defense Medal, the American Theater Medal and a World War II Medal. He was discharged as colonel in 1946.
In 1949, he married Bennie Bare.
Following World War I, Col. Noyes was employed in a number of jobs in business, and was head of exports at Smith and Schipper, a Wall Street import-export company.
He lived briefly in California and Oregon before moving to Columbus, Ohio, in 1927. He worked first at an advertising and publicity firm, then was acting executive secretary of the Dyers and Cleaners trade organization, before being appointed secretary of the Ohio Bakers Association in 1930.
In 1938, he founded Frank Noyes Pies, Inc., and remained president until he sold the business in 1952.
Between the world wars, he remained active in the Army Reserves. 
Col. Noyes later purchased Live Oak Ranch, where he grew oranges and avocados. He sold the ranch in 1977 and moved into a trailer home on a hill above his ranch.
His interests included physical fitness and being outdoors, especially camping into his late 90s. He also enjoyed ceramics, which he taught at local schools and colleges. Another hobby was pottery, and he remained a potter until he was 100, his family said.
Surviving are two nephews, Howard L. Carr Jr. of Cornish, Maine, and Donald M. Carr of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; and a niece, Frances Wilson of Bristol, Conn.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. May 24 at Bowdoin College Chapel, Brunswick, Maine. The Rev. Dr. William C. Imes will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Topsham. Arrangements by Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick. 

Donald P. Fleury, 53 
LIVERMORE — Donald P. Fleury, 53, of Norlands Road died unexpectedly May 1, 2000, at his home.
He was born in Queens, N.Y., a son of Edward C. and Rose Fiala Fleury. He was a graduate of Oyster Bay High School, New York State University in Farmingdale, N.Y., and the University of Maine, Orono, where he received a degree in engineering.
Mr. Fleury served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He was a pulp group manager at the International Paper Co. in Jay for many years.
His hobbies were fishing, duck hunting, refinishing antiques, watching football and spending time at his summer camp in Falmouth.
Mr. Fleury was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of the Norlands Restoration Committee, helping to restore the Deacon Livermore Home in Livermore.
Surviving are his mother of East Norwich, N.Y.; a daughter, Nicole of Portland; a sister, Ellen Fleury-Harris of Huntington Station, N.Y.; and a brother, Jim of East Norwich, N.Y.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Rose of Lima Church, Jay. 

Shirley Ann Work, 51 
CHINA — Shirley Ann Work, 51, formerly of Hollis and Camden, died May 2, 2000, at a Portland hospital following a long illness.
She was born in Camden, a daughter of Donald and Alice White Welt, attended local schools and was a 1966 graduate of Camden High School.
After high school, she worked at the Federal Loan and Building Association in Portland until 1968.
On Oct. 14, 1967, she married Gary Work.
In the 1970s she worked at Emery Waterhouse in Portland. In 1986, she began operating the Gorham Laundromat with her husband until the 1990s. She later worked part-time at Your Country Store in Hollis until she retired in 1996 due to poor health.
Mrs. Work was past president of the Hollis Honkers Snowmobile Club and was a chairperson of the Hollis Park and Recreation Committee.
For five years, she coached girls softball in Hollis. She also was an avid University of Maine girls basketball fan. 
Surviving are her husband of China; her parents of Camden; two daughters, Mrs. David (Lisa) Miller of Scarborough and Jennifer Work of Portland; a brother, Ronald Welt of Camden; and a grandson.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. 

Maria Pfeffer Schnaitman, 90 
BATH — Maria Pfeffer Schnaitman, 90, died April 25, 2000.
She was born in Berlin, Germany, and was an influential member of the art, theater and cultural movements that occurred in Berlin during the 1930s and 40s, her family said.
After World War II, she worked with the British government to re-establish the theater in Germany.
Mrs. Schnaitman emigrated to the United States in the 1950s with her husband, Albert Schnaitman. Together they settled in Boothbay.
After Mr. Schnaitman's death in 1981, Mrs. Schnaitman became an active member of the Jung Society in Brunswick, where she spoke often about her life's work.
Surviving are two stepchildren and four grandchildren.
At Mrs. Schnaitman's request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay. 

Mele Hyvarinen Saari, service 
ROCKLAND — A graveside service for Mele Hyvarinen Saari, who died April 17, 2000, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Village Cemetery, Thomaston. The Rev. Wayne Sawyer will officiate. Arrangements are by Burpee-Strong Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland. 

Michael A. Lucas Jr., service 
BRUNSWICK — A graveside service for Michael A. Lucas Jr., 89, of Swett St. who died January 15, 2000, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John's Cemetery in Brunswick. Arrangements are by Stetson's Funeral Home, 12 Federal St. 

Mildred E. Babine, service
NEEBISH ISLAND, Mich. — A burial service for Mildred E. Babine, 84, who died March 9, 2000, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, in Calvary Cemetery, Bath, Maine. Arrangements are by Mayo, Curtis and Hill Funeral Home, Bath. 

Lewis H. Steele, service
WOOLWICH — A graveside service for Lewis Hanson Steele, 85, of Meadow Road, who died March 23, 2000, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at the New Meadows Cemetery, Brunswick. The Rev. Ronald McLaughlin will officiate. Arrangements are by Stetson's Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick. 

Jessie L. Oak, service 
BRUNSWICK — A graveside service for Jessie L. Oak, who died January 18, 2000, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at Evergreen Cemetery, Solon. Arrangements are by Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St. 

Ida May Heald, service 
GEORGETOWN — A burial service for Ida May Heald, 90, who died March 14, 2000, will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 in Oak Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mayo, Curtis and Hill Funeral Home, Bath. 

Dorothy Annie Lacy, service
BATH — A burial service for Dorothy Annie Lacy, 87, who died March 1, 2000, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove Avenue. Arrangements are by Mayo, Curtis and Hill Funeral Home. 

Barbara H. Larrabee, service 
TOPSHAM — A graveside service for Barbara H. Larrabee, who died March 18, 2000, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at St. John's Cemetery. Arrangements are by Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St.

 Thursday, June 1, 2000

John Powell, 84, security expert, Hebron trustee 
CAPE ELIZABETH — John W. Powell, a former FBI agent and security consultant who was dedicated to Hebron Academy, died at a Portland hospital on May 29, 2000, after a long illness. He was 84.
He was born in Branford, Conn., a son of William and Hannah P. Butler Powell. He graduated from Hebron Academy and Dartmouth College.
In 1943, after teaching and coaching athletics at Woodstock Academy in Connecticut and at Wilbraham Academy, Wilbraham, Mass., he entered the FBI. He served the bureau for more than 17 years as a special agent, field supervisor, inspector and instructor of new agents and law enforcement officers throughout the country. Said his wife, Marjorie Powell, "He enjoyed all of it." 
In 1960, concerned with young people and their safety, he left the FBI to enter campus security. As director of security and associate dean of students at Yale University, he worked to bring professionalism to what had been considered a low-level position. In 1968, he was presented with an Award of Merit by the International Security Conference for establishing a "benchmark" campus security program that was a "model throughout the country," his family said. 
Mr. Powell resigned from Yale in 1968 and formed John W. Powell Consultants Inc., a high-level security consulting firm that conducted security audits for schools, hospitals, corporations and financial institutions. His family said he helped almost 100 colleges, including MIT, the University of Massachusetts and Brown University. 
He was also a consultant to President Richard Nixon's Commission on Campus Unrest after the Kent State University shootings in 1970.
Mr. Powell authored over 25 articles on security and law enforcement, and he contributed chapters to several books, including "Crime and Justice in America," "College and University Business Administration," Designers' Handbook of Building Security and the International Encyclopedia of Higher Education. His own book, "Campus Security and Law Enforcement," was published in 1981.
But, said his wife, "his first love has been Hebron Academy through the years." She said her husband was a warm, friendly man who loved the people at the school and "the wonderful way they handle their students."
Mr. Powell, who served on the school's Board of Trustees since 1990, received Hebron's Distinguished Service Award for service to Hebron Academy in 1995. In 1996, Hebron honored him again with the C.K. Brooks Award "for devotion to Hebron's athletic programs."
In 1997, at the Hebron hockey banquet, he was awarded the Memorial Plaque for his support of Hebron hockey. 
Mr. Powell enjoyed hockey, football, music, musical theater and traveling.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Marjorie; and a cousin, Frederick Jackson of Westbrook, Mass.
There will be no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Cape Elizabeth. — Lindsay Tice 

Idella Hallowell Estey, 85 
In Wednesday's obituary for Idella Hallowell Estey of Scarborough, the date of the memorial service was listed incorrectly. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. July 7, 2000, at Cape Elizabeth United Church, 280 Ocean House Road.
This was a newsclerk's error. 

Maebelle Suchanek, 84 
MARTINEZ, Ga. — Maebelle A. Suchanek, 84, died May 22, 2000.
She was born in Portland, Maine, and served in the Navy during World War II.
Mrs. Suchanek was a retired bookkeeper and homemaker. She was a member of the Marvin United Methodist Church.
Surviving is her husband, Charles Suchanek of Martinez.
Services were held previously. 

Margaret M. Sawyer, service 
WATERFORD — A memorial service for Margaret Merry Sawyer, who died May 24, 2000, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Waterford Congregational Church. Burial will be in Elm Vale Cemetery, South Waterford. Arrangements are by Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, Norway. 

Mickel L. Fredrickson, 41 
FALMOUTH — Mickel L. Fredrickson, 41, of Middle Road died May 30, 2000, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
He was born in Chicago, a son of Robert E. and Doris M. Watford Fredrickson, attended high school in Flossmorr, Ill., and attended the University of Chicago.
Mr. Fredrickson was an ultrasound technician and worked at Alexandria (Va.) Hospital. His interests included photography and animals.
He was a volunteer for Meals-on-Wheels and various AIDS organizations.
He was the companion of Randall Alberte of Falmouth.
Surviving are his sister, Lynn Morrisroe of Park Forest, Ill.; and two aunts, Agnes Fredrickson and Carole Hicks, both of Homewood, Ill.
There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Williston West Church, 32 Thomas St., Portland. Arrangements are by Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. 

Louis A. Beautte, 90 
WESTBROOK — Louis A. Beautte, 90, of 300 Spring St., formerly of the Spiller Road in Gorham, died May 31, 2000, at a Westbrook Nursing Facility. 
He was born here, a son of Joseph and Victoria St. Pierre Boutte and was raised from the age of 2 by George and Elizabeth Boyle of Portland. He attended Portland schools.
Mr. Beautte was a truck driver for Blue Rock Industries for 26 years and retired in the 1970s.
His hobbies were fishing for mackerel, hunting and maintaining his lawn and garden.
His wife, M. Ethel Knox, died in September 1978.
Surviving are three daughters, Jacqueline V. Donovan of Scarborough, Joyce L. Kimball of Bridgton and Judy H. Dubay of Bridgton; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at North Street Cemetery in Gorham. The Rev. Philip Shearman will officiate. Arrangements are by the Dolby and Dorr Funeral Chapel, 76 State St., Gorham. 

Francis Murphy, 61 
Francis G. Murphy, 61, of Tate Street died May 30, 2000, at a Portland hospital.
He was born in Portland, a son of Joseph V. and Mary Loretta McCarthy Murphy, and attended St. Dominic's School. He graduated from Cheverus High School in 1957.
Mr. Murphy worked as a laborer with Local 326 of the Laborers International Union of North America.
He was a communicant of St. Dominic's Church.
His hobbies included fishing and camping.
Surviving are three daughters, Kimberly Murphy of Veazie, Anne Presby of Portland and Maureen "Molly" Bambrick of Bangor; a son, James of Portland; three sisters, Mrs. Edward F. (Mary) Curran of Portland, Mrs. Jay (Margaret) Andrews of Vinalhaven and Mrs. Edward P. (Patricia) Sullivan of North Windham; a brother, George "Al" of Oregon; and eight grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. today at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, where prayers will be said at 9:15 a.m. Friday, followed by a 10 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. 

Eva M. Flaherty, 91 
Eva M. Flaherty, 91 of Washington Avenue died May 31, 2000, at a local nursing home.
She was born in Portland, a daughter of Peter and Susan M. Pellerin Bonnevie, and attended local schools.
Mrs. Flaherty was employed by the former Queens Hospital. In 1974, she retired as a ward aide at Mercy Hospital.
She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and a member of its women's sodality.
Her husband, Edward M. Flaherty, died in 1962. A daughter, Florence M. Norton, and a great-grandson, Charles M. Flaherty, both died in 1999.
Surviving are a son, Edward M. Jr. of Portland; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Friday at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., where prayers will be recited at 12:15 p.m. A funeral Mass will follow at 1 p.m. Friday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. 

Thelma Jones, correction 
In Wednesday's obituary for Thelma Jones, the name of a surviving sister, Norma Allen of Gorham, was omitted. This information was not provided to the newspaper. 

Olive Weigester LaFond, 84 
SACO — Olive Weigester LaFond, 84, of Nottingham Drive, formerly of Weymouth Street, died May 30, 2000, at Evergreen Manor.
She was born in Troy, Pa., a daughter of Wilson and Emelia Lamkin Weigester, and graduated as valedictorian from Troy High School.
She moved to New York City and majored in fine arts and received a B.A. degree from Parsons School of Design. She spent her junior year in Europe, studying at the Louvre in Paris.
Mrs. LaFond was a faculty member at Penn Hall in Chambersburg, Pa., and also at Briarcliff Manor of Edgewood Park School in Westchester County, N.Y.
She met Dr. Robert LaFond in New York City while he was attending Columbia University. They were married in June 1942 and celebrated their 50th anniversity in 1992. They lived in White Plains, N.Y., where they brought up their children, before moving to Maine. 
Mrs. LaFond kept a lovely garden, her family said. Her interests were drawing and painting throughout her life.
She was a communicant of Most Holy Trinity Church, Saco. She served as past president of the Webber Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. She also was a life member of the Maine Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary and York County Medical Society Ladies Auxiliary. She was a past board member and chairman of the Visiting Nurses Association.
Her husband died in February 1996.
Surviving are two sons, John Philips LaFond of North Windham and Thomas Hormides LaFond of Saco and a daughter, Margaret Kyle of Yarmouth. 
There are no visiting hours. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Most Holy Trinity Church, Saco. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home. 

Marguerite M. Drolet, 89 
BIDDEFORD — Marguerite M. Drolet, 89, died May 30, 2000, at the Renaissance.
She was born here, a daughter of Calixte and Emma Martin Poirier, and attended school in New Bedford, Mass.
Mrs. Drolet was employed at Pepperell Manufacturing and J.C. Penney. She retired as a seamstress from Polackewich Clothing.
She was an artist who created oil paintings and was a member of the Old Orchard Beach Art Association. She also was a communicant of St. Andre's Church, and a member of the daughters of Isabella.
Her husband, Aime J. Drolet, died in 1980.
Survivors include two daughters: Lorraine Rafuse of New Ross, Nova Scotia, and Louise Sheehan of Oceanside, Calif.; a son, Norman Drolet of Saco; a brother; Albert Poirier of Raymond; two sisters, Rose Weiss of Biddeford and Delia Fillion of Ocean Park at Old Orchard Beach; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James St., Saco. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday from St. Andre's Church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. 

Florence V. Axelsen, 85 
CORNISH — Florence V. Axelsen, 85, of Route 5, died May 31, 2000, at her home.
She was born here, a daughter of Preston and Maude M. Withem Warren, and attended Cornish and Windham schools. 
After a childhood knee operation, Mrs. Axelsen confounded her physicians, who predicted she would never walk again, her family said. 
She was a homemaker. Besides bringing up her own children, she also raised a niece and several nephews with the help of her brothers.
Mrs. Axelsen was a member of the Kezar Falls Assembly of God Church.
Her interests included cooking, collecting dolls and listening to Bill Gaither's gospel music. 
Her husband of 50 years, Elfred H. Axelsen, died in 1993, and a daughter, Sandra M. Farwell, died in 1984.
Surviving are a daughter, Barbara A. Liberty of Cornish; a son, Ted Dyer of Cornish; and 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Neal and York Funeral Home, 12 High St., Kezar Falls. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kezar Falls Assembly of God Church, Route 25, Kezar Falls. Pastor Herbert Wilcox will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Cornish. 

Clyde E. Burnham Jr., 79 
Clyde "Tatone" E. Burnham Jr., 79, of Dalton Street died at his home on May 30, 2000.
He was born in Portland, a son of Clyde E. and Goldie Beeman Burnham Sr.
He worked for the Central Maine Railroad from 1946 to 1981, retiring after 35 years of service.
His hobbies were horse racing and playing the lottery.
Mr. Burnham was a life member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees.
His wife, Mildred, and a son, Clyde E. III, died previously.
Surviving are three daughters, Rose Burnham, Claudia Stoddard and Nancy Creamer, all of Portland; six sons, Lee, Freddy, Gary and Dennis, all of Portland, John of Biddeford and Michael of Westbrook; 25 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Evergreen Cemetery, Portland. Arrangements are by Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. 

Theresa L. Vallee, service 
SANFORD — A graveside service for Theresa L. Vallee, who died Jan. 24, 2000, will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in St. Ignatius Cemetery, with the Rev. Armand Neault officiating. Arrangements are by Heald Funeral Home, Springvale. 

Laurette M. Gouin, 91 
SANFORD — Laurette M. Gouin, 91, of North Avenue died May 30, 2000, at the Newton Center after a brief illness.
She was born in St. Norbert, Quebec, a daughter of Adelard and Octavie Jolibois Gouin, attended local schools and came to this area as a teen-ager.
She was a spinner at the former Goodall-Sanford textile mills and at the former Limerick Mills.
Mrs. Gouin was a communicant of Holy Family Church and a member of the Ladies of Saint Ann.
Her husband, Lucien Gouin, died in 1986.
She is survived by two sons, Roger Gouin of Biddeford and Paul Gouin, with whom she lived in Sanford; a daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Doris) Cote of Sanford; a brother, Sylvio Gouin, and two sisters, Cecile Therrien and Lucienne King, all of Sanford; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home, 29 Winter St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday in Holy Family Church, with the Rev. Richard P. Rice officiating. Burial will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery. 

Irene M. Burrows, 88 
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Irene M. Burrows, 88, of Chestnut Street died May 30, 2000, at Evergreen Nursing Care Facility in Saco.
She was born in St. Mary's, New Brunswick, a daughter of Joshua and Sarah Cormier Girouard.
Mrs. Burrows moved to Massachusetts as a young girl. She was employed in various factories in Leominster and Fitchburg until World War II, when she moved to Lynn, Mass.
She was a homemaker there until the 1960s, when she became a housekeeper at Wellesley College until her retirement.
Mrs. Burrows returned to St. Mary's, then moved here last year.
She enjoyed writing letters and communicating with family and friends. She was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church here.
Her first husband, Leander Barrier, and her second husband, Carl Burrows, both died previously.
Surviving are two daughters, Joan M. Madden of Old Orchard Beach and Betty Brinton of Lynn; a sister, Alma La Vallee of Springfield, Mass.; five grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Margaret's Church. The Rev. Normand E. Carpentier will be celebrant. Burial will be in the family lot in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Brunswick. Arrangements are by Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home, 36 Portland Ave. 

Marilyn L. Smart, 77 
TOPSHAM — Marilyn L. Smart, 77, of Elm Street died May 30, 2000, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Born in Bethel, a daughter of Peter Joseph and Cleo Sweat Tenneson, she graduated from Brunswick High School and from nursing school in Portland, becoming a registered nurse.
In 1950, Mrs. Smart opened a boarding home on Elm Street. It became Smart's Nursing Home, which she operated until 1974.
For several years, she spent winters with her husband, Wilfred Thomas Smart, in Zephyrhills, Fla.
She was an avid doll maker and collector, and was a member of Topsham Grange.
Surviving besides her husband of Topsham are four daughters, Eleanor Esler of Crystal River, Fla., Janet Gunter and Joanne Creagan, both of Topsham, and Gail Haskins of Pleasanton, Calif.; a son, Gary S. Smart of Topsham; two brothers, Peter Joseph Tenneson Jr. of Livermore and Alfred Tenneson of Topsham; a sister, Joan Johnson of Bailey Island at Harpswell; and 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park, Auburn. Arrangements are by Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick. 

Janet L. Johnson, 55 
YARMOUTH — Janet L. Johnson, 55, died of lung cancer May 30, 2000, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was the wife of Wayne M. Johnson. 
She was born in Waldoboro, a daughter of Wendall L. and Lalia H. Blanchard, attended Waldoboro High School and was Sea Goddess of the 1963 Rockland Lobster Festival.
Mrs. Johnson graduated from Emerson College in Boston, with a major in speech, where she was involved in speech competitions and theater, was elected by the student body as Junior Prom Queen and was a member of Zeta Phi Eta Sorority. 
After graduation she moved to Washington, D.C., while her husband attended law school, and she worked for IBM Federal Systems Division. She also was a part-time model. She later was secretary to the principal at Yarmouth High School. 
Mrs. Johnson was a member of the First Parish Church in Yarmouth. She was active in her children's curricular and extracurricular activities, participated in Skate America ice shows at the Cumberland County Civic Center and in 1987, accompanied her sons to Sweden and Helsinki, Finland, as they trained at Nordic hockey schools.
She was fascinated by the myths and history of Scandinavia and Iceland. She was an avid reader of Stephen King novels and attended musicals at the Wang Theater in Boston.
In 1999, the students at Yarmouth High School dedicated the yearbook in her honor.
Surviving are her mother of Camden; her husband of Yarmouth; two sons, Sven of Portland and Eric of Yarmouth; a daughter Mrs. K.J. (Liza) Scribner of Durham; her brother, Wendall Blanchard of Cushing; a grandson and stepgrandson.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Monday at First Parish Congregational Church, Main Street. A private family graveside service will be in the family lot in Achorn Cemetery, Rockland. Arrangements are by Lindquist Funeral Home. 

Joseph Jewett, 82 
TOPSHAM — Joseph Jewett, 82, of Monument Place died May 29, 2000, at Hawthorne House in Freeport.
He was born in Lynn, Mass., a son of Percy and Catherine Fuller Jewett. 
Mr. Jewett lived in Madison, Wis., before moving here in 1977. He was an antiques dealer and restorer.
Surviving are two sons, Ronald and George, both of Merrimac, Mass.; a daughter, Nancy Dyson of Scranton, Pa.; two sisters, Barbara Cleary of Haverhill, Mass., and Constance Gibbs of Destin, Fla; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Bay View Cemetery, Bowdoinham, with the Rev. Ronald McLaughlin officiating. Arrangements are by Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick. 

Joe Russell Denson, 69 
CUMBERLAND — Joe R. Denson, 69, died May 31, 2000 after a long illness.
He was born in LaCenter, Ky., a son of William and Maxine Denson. In 1948, he graduated from St. Albans (W. Va.) High School and in 1963, graduated from the University of Charleston, where he received a degree in business and accounting.
During the Korean War, Mr. Denson served as a corporal.
He started his career in business after the war and was later transferred to Maine with the J.M. Huber Corp., where he was controller until his retirement in 1989.
Mr. Denson was deacon and treasurer at Cumberland Congregational Church and was member and treasurer of Greely High School soccer boosters. He coached junior high soccer, baseball and softball teams, coached Portland Boys Club teams, and was a volunteer summer soccer coach. He was involved with the J.D. basketball recreational league, was president of Cumberland Little League and volunteered with the Maine Irish Children's program.
His interests were sports and sharing jokes with family and friends.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Jean of Cumberland; two daughters, Jacqueline Casey of Cumberland and Julia Seger of Kennebunk; a son, Jeffrey of Richmond; and three grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Cumberland Congregational Church. Burial will follow in Moss Side Cemetery. 

Houston C. Holbrooks, 76 
BATH — Houston C. "Sparky" Holbrooks, 76, of Ancona Avenue died May 30, 2000, at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.
He was born in Lindale, Ga., a son of Henon and Lois Gaston Holbrooks. His parents died when he was a child and he was brought up with his uncles by his grandmother. He attended local schools and graduated from Lindale High School.
Mr. Holbrooks entered the Navy after high school and served for 20 years. While stationed in Annapolis, Md., he enjoyed coaching softball for several years.
In 1962, he moved to Bath and in 1964, began working in the electrical shop at Bath Iron Works, retiring in 1986.
He was member of the Elks, was an avid bowler and enjoyed fishing, golfing and gardening.
Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Joan Bradford Holbrooks of Bath; two daughters, Pamela J. Emery and Debra J. Robertson, both of Westport; a grandson, Keith Emery; and two granddaughters, Danielle Emery and Kelsey Robertson.
Visitation will be 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mr. Holbrooks' home. Arrangements are by David E. Desmond Funeral Home, 638 High St.

 G. W. Johnson, graphic artist, postal employee

TOPSHAM — G. Walter Johnson, formerly of Lewiston and Sebasco Estates, a talented artist and a longtime employee of the U.S. Postal Service, died April 7, 2001, at Mid Coast Hospital after a short illness. He was 97.

Mr. Johnson created logos and images used by Maine businesses such as Nissen Bakery. He also was a golfer and a classy gentleman – a "Dapper Dan," according to his niece, Gail E. Hannon.

He was born in Portland, a son of John and Ellen Johnson. He attended South Portland schools, and was president of his high school class and captain of the football team. He graduated from South Portland High School in 1922.

During his last year of high school, the school burned and the class was transferred to the Broadway Grammar School.

In 1924, he began an art career under the tutelage of renowned Maine commercial artist William Greuling. Mr. Johnson joined the Ray Mills Advertising Co. as art director.

The Depression hurt the art business, and Mr. Johnson turned to a career with the U.S. Postal Service in 1936, in Lewiston. He supervised alien registration in 1939, served as Local 241 branch president for many years and was state president for two years. He was a delegate to conventions in Miami, Detroit and Washington, D.C.

He was promoted in 1952 to foreman of carriers and served as delegate of the Tri-State Supervisors to conventions in New Hampshire and Washington. He instituted the ZIP code in Lewiston. In 1965, he retired after 29 years of service.

He worked as an independent artist throughout his adult life.

"He was about the first person in northern New England to do Olde English art," his niece said. He would be called from around the region by clients who wanted Olde English lettering. "It's something that was very unique at the time," she said.

He designed labels for shoes and other products for Bell Manufacturing of Lewiston. He also designed the wheat logo for Nissen Bakery trucks and the drawings on balsam pillows made by the Pine Incense Co. of Lewiston.

In 1967, he returned to work and for two years was graphic arts instructor at Central Maine Vocational School in Auburn.

He enjoyed playing golf his whole life. "He golfed every Saturday morning for many, many years," his niece said. "He got a hole in one twice at different courses."

In 1929 he married Marjorie V. Cleaves, who died in 1975. In 1981 he married Dorothy Sabin Winslow, who died in 1998.

He is survived by his niece, Gail E. Hannon of Portland; and three nephews, Bruce Johnson of Pembroke Pines, Fla., Carl Johnson of Cape Elizabeth and Paul Johnson of South Portland.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. May 13 at the Small Point Baptist Church, 1754 Main Road, Phippsburg, with the Rev. Dan Coffin officiating. Burial will be in Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland. Arrangements are by David E. Desmond Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath.

– John Richardson

Virginia C. Anderson, 69

WESTPORT ISLAND — Virginia C. Anderson, 69, of Main Road died April 6, 2001, at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta.

She was born here, a daughter of Herbert B. and Frances L. Austin Cromwell. She attended Wiscasset and Westport Island elementary schools, and graduated from Morse High School in Bath in 1949.

She worked in Augusta for the state Motor Vehicle Department.

On Aug. 29, 1951, she married Martin B. Anderson.

She worked at Bath Iron Works and then at the Lincoln County Registry of Deeds in Wiscasset. She was a secretary at Stone and Webster in Wiscasset.

In 1972 she began working at Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co., retiring in 1992. She was tax collector and treasurer for Westport Island for 23 years, retiring in 1999.

Mrs. Anderson was an active member of the Eastern Star Crescent Chapter in East Boothbay, the Westport Island Volunteer Fire Department, the Westport Island Community Association and a charter member of Wiscasset Ambulance Service.

She enjoyed spending time with family and being involved in local charitable organizations.

A son, Alan B. Anderson, died June 14, 1998.

Surviving are her husband of 49 years of Westport Island; a sister, Marjorie Pooler of Wiscasset; four brothers, Calvin Cromwell of Westport Island, Judson Cromwell of Westport Island, Frank Cromwell of Westport Island and Herbert Cromwell Jr. of Wiscasset; and a granddaughter, Sue Ann May Anderson of Westport Island.

A graveside service will be held June 9 at 11 a.m. at the Paul Family Cemetery in Salem. Arrangements are by Mayo and Daigle Funeral Home, Wiscasset.

Alice E. Belanger, 96

BRUNSWICK — Alice E. Belanger, 96, of Ward Circle died April 8, 2001, at the Skolfield House.

She was born here, a daughter of Leonce and Emma Bergeron Belanger, and attended St. John's School.

For 40 years she worked at the Verney Mill and for 15 years she worked at Freeport Shoe. She retired in 1971. Since October 1991, she had lived with her niece and her niece's husband, Doris and George St. Onge.

Ms. Belanger was a member of St. John's Baptist Church.

Surviving are a sister, Annette Roberts of Bailey Island; and a brother, Eudore Belanger of Topsham.

Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Stetson's Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Baptist Church, Pleasant Street. Burial will be later this spring at St. John's Cemetery.

Roger V. Blanchard, 81

DAYTONA, Fla. — Roger V. Blanchard, 81, died April 7, 2001, at Halifax Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born in North Berwick, Maine, he lived in Naples, Maine, and Port Orange, Fla. He owned Blanchard's Anchorage and Bayview Cabins in Naples until retiring in 1998.

He was the past senior councilor of UCT No. 160. He volunteered for the Naples Fire and Rescue Department, and was a member of the Oriental Masonic Lodge in Bridgton and the Elks Lodge of Port Orange.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Jacqueline Michaud Blanchard; two daughters, Mrs. Douglas (Cynthia) Larrabee of Mechanic Falls and Mrs. Wayne (Brenda) Chaplin of Naples, Maine, and Port Orange; a son, Robert V. of Auburn; eight grandchildren and two great- grand- children.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Volusia Memorial of Ormond Beach, Fla.

Dorothy Louise Dunn, 92

GARDINER — Dorothy Louise Dunn, 92, died April 6, 2001, in Falmouth.

She was born in Chillechothe, Ohio, a daughter of Harry and Beatrice Cryder. She received a master's degree from Ohio State University in Columbus.

She married Dr. Robert H. Dunn.

While living in Long Island, N.Y., she taught biology before moving to Gardiner.

Mrs. Dunn was active in community affairs, gardening and the Gardiner school system. She lived in Maine since 1944, for the past 20 years in Hallowell and then in Topsham, at the Highlands.

Surviving are a daughter, Suzanne Schlott; a grandson, Robert Hower; two granddaughters, Nancy Hower and Deborah Perkins; three great-grandchildren; and a cousin, Jane R. Goshen.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Christ Church Episcopal in Gardiner. Arrangements are by Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner.

Roland G. Findlay Jr., 83

Roland G. Findlay Jr., 83, of Hillside Road, formerly of Timonium, Md., died April 6, 2001, at a local hospital.

He was born in Houlton, a son of Roland G. and Josephine Donovan Findlay, and graduated from Calais Academy, where he was valedictorian.

He retired from the Army as a lieutenant colonel after serving in World War II.

He worked for American Can Co., retiring in 1976. in Lubec and here. He retired in 1976 from American Can Co. in Baltimore, Md.

He was a Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus in Lubec, and was a member of the Lubec Lions Club, where he was a past King Lion.

A daughter, Jan Marie Findlay, died in 1952. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Opal Mulholland Findlay of Portland; a son, Roland G. III of San Jose, Calif.; a daughter, Jane E. Loranger of Saco; five sisters, Mary Wallace and Jacqueline Carter, both of Lubec, Jean Owen of Coloma, Mich., Bette Morley of Sunburst, Mont., and Patricia Minzy of Lubec; and two granddaughters.

Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Stevens Avenue, Portland. Burial will be in Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta.

Sister Heloise Ginchereau, 92

BIDDEFORD — Sister Heloise Ginchereau, 92, of Pool Road died April 7, 2001, at St. Joseph's Convent in Biddeford. She was formerly known as Sister Marie of Ste-Heloise.

She was born in Winchendon, Mass., a daughter of Philias and Heloise Boudreau Gin- chereau. She was fifth child in a family of 18 children.

She attended St. Ann School in Lawrence, Mass. The school was staffed by the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, better known as the Good Shepherd Sisters of Quebec. Heloise completed her secondary education at the Good Shepherd Juvenate in Charlesbourg, Quebec.

In August 1927, Sister Heloise joined the Good Shepherd Community in Quebec. After her religious profession, Sister Heloise began a teaching career that spanned more than 40 years. She began teaching in Quebec City, Chicoutimie and Jonquiere in Canada. After returning to the United States, she taught at St. Ann School in Lawrence, Mass., and St. Theresa School in Methuen, Mass.

She retired from teaching in 1985. In 1991 she was transferred to St. Joseph's Convent Infirmary in Biddeford for health reasons.

Surviving are two brothers, Dolor Ginchereau of Framingham, Mass., and Joseph Ginchereau of Lawrence; and a sister, Theresa Socia of Methuen.

Visiting hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. today and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Convent, 409 Pool Road, Biddeford. A Eucharistic celebration will be held at St. Joseph's Convent Chapel at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St.

Myrtle M. Nault, 93

AUBURN — Myrtle M. Nault, 93, died April 5, 2001, at a Lewiston hospital.

She was born in Gloucester, Mass., a daughter of George R. and Florence M. O'Connell. Her parents divorced; after her mother married John K. Cheverie, the family moved to Eastport.

She spent most of her younger life in Eastport with her stepsister, Pearl, and stepbrothers Sherwood and Kenneth. In January 1939 she married Rosario "Joe" Nault in Watertown, Mass.

In the 1950s she returned to Eastport and she and her husband ran Nault's IGA Market on Water Street. In the 1960s they sold the business and moved to Salem, N.H.

Her husband died in 1979.

She returned to Eastport in 1988 and lived at Boynton Manor. The following year she moved to Auburn to be near a nephew, John Cormier Jr. She was a resident of the Odd Fellows' and Rebekahs' boarding homes.

Surviving are a brother-in-law, John Cormier Sr. of Leesburg, Fla.; and two sisters-in-law, Florence Cheverie of Kittery and Ruth Cheverie of Wolfeboro, N.H. There will be no funeral service, at her request. Arrangements are by Affordable Cremation and Burial Service.

Edith A. Noble, 91

WINTHROP — Edith A. "Teddy" Noble, 91, of Winthrop died April 5, 2001, at Nicolson's Longterm Care and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Sabattus, a daughter of Bertha Winona Frost and William H. Wood, and graduated from Bridgton High School. After high school, she lived and worked in Dracut, Mass.

She married Fred G. Noble, a dentist, in Oxford in 1930. They lived in Bridgton for 54 years, later moving to Winthrop.

While in Bridgton, she was a member of the Literary Club and the Order of the Eastern Star, and played the organ at Methodist and Congregational churches. She worked with her husband as a dental assistant.

Mrs. Noble enjoyed playing golf. She was a member of the Bridgton and Augusta country clubs, and clubs in Florida, where she and her husband wintered for 15 years.

Mrs. Noble was a homemaker. She was an accomplished seamstress, enjoyed reading, and she liked to drive around in her Jeep. She also liked music, playing the organ and piano. She kept a daily diary, liked to knit, and later in life learned to tole paint. She was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and professional golf.

Her husband died Jan. 13, 1987. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marshall (Nona) Noble Burk of Winthrop and Mrs. Richard (Julie) Scoma of Highland Park, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Charles (Margret) Brown of Raymond; her twin brother and sister Arden Wood of Cape Coral, Fla., and Lasa Reynolds of Fort Myers, Fla.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Paul E. Pineault, 82

SANFORD — Paul E. Pineault, 82, of Dudley Street died April 8, 2001, at the Newton Center following a long illness.

He was born in Berwick, a son of Joseph and Mary Cadrain Pineault, and attended Holy Rosary School in Rochester, N.H.

Mr. Pineault moved to Sanford in 1940. On Oct. 26, 1940, he married Alliette A. Martineau.

He worked for Cyro Industries for 17 years, retiring in 1983. Previously he was employed by Genest Concrete Co. He also did carpentry.

He enjoyed reading and making picture puzzles. He was a communicant of St. Ignatius Church.

Surviving are his wife of 60 years of Sanford; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Joyce) Hamilton of Sanford and Nancy Jennings of Port Clinton, Ohio; two half sisters, Florence DeRoy of Defiance, Ohio, and Leda Toombs of Massachusetts; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at the LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home, 29 Winter St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ignatius Church. Burial will be in St. Ignatius' cemetery later in the spring.

Edna L. True Raymond, 88

FREEPORT — Edna L. True Raymond, 88, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, died April 6, 2001, in Lexington, Ky.

She was a retired court administrator in Dayton.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Randy (Trudy) Frees of Lexington, Ky.; and two grandsons, Aaron and Justin Frees, of Lexington.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth. Burial will be in the spring in Webster Cemetery, Freeport.

William R. Roberts, 54

SANFORD — William 'Bill' R. Roberts, 54, of Sam Allen Road died April 8, 2001, at Mercy Hospital in Portland.

He was born in Winchester, Mass., a son of William F. and Barbara E. Williams Roberts, and graduated from Essex Agricultural School in Danvers, Mass., and the University of Massachusetts. He served in the Peace Corps.

He moved from western Massachusetts to Maine and lived in Wells for more than 25 years. He moved to the Sanford area two years ago. He worked for Sam Allen Farm.

He married Roberta Brown Roberts on Valentine's Day, 2001. He enjoyed working in his flower garden with his wife, traveling, and collecting antiques.

Surviving are his mother of Pittsfield; his wife of Sanford; a daughter, Rebecca Morse of Vermont; and a sister, Gail Chaisson of Pittsfield.

There will be no visitation or services at this time. Arrangements are by the Heald Funeral Home, Springvale.

Ruth P. Roberts, 98

WESTBROOK — Ruth P. Roberts, 98, of Bridgton Road died April 7, 2001, in a Portland nursing home.

She was born in Brewer, a daughter of Frank L. and Maude Woodbury Pierce. She moved to Portland as a child and attended local schools.

She married Charles G. Roberts and moved to Rhode Island. She was a buyer for Porteous, Mitchell and Braun before her marriage. Her husband died in 1968.

Mrs. Roberts was a member of the Pride's Corner Congregational Church and its Ladies Aid group, the Pride's Corner Garden Club and the Westbrook Women's Club. She volunteered at the Westbrook Community Hospital for 23 years and was a member of the hospital's Ladies Auxiliary, serving as volunteer and gift chairman.

She is survived by a stepdaughter-in-law, Rose Johnson Roberts of Rehoboth Beach, Del.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland.

Nathalee Starrett Robinson, 86

WARREN — Nathalee Starrett Robinson, 86, died April 8, 2001, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport of pneumonia resulting from a heart condition.

She was born in Warren, a daughter of Nathaniel and Gladys Merry Starrett, and graduated from Warren High School.

After the death of her mother and younger sister, she lived in Massachusetts with her father.

She worked at Brennen Tea House and at Knox Woolen Mill in Warren. She married Arnold Robinson and became a homemaker. She also ran her own laying-hen business.

Mrs. Robinson was a member of the Warren Congregational Church and the Warren Historical Society.

Her husband died in October 1983. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Leland (Valerie Robinson) Boggs of Warren; two sons, Gary and Sterling Robinson, both of Warren; a half-sister, Barbara Zarick of North Reading, Mass.; six grandchildren and 10 great-grand- children.

Visiting hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro, followed by a funeral at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Wesley Woodman officiating. Burial will be in Leonard Cemetery, Warren. Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home.

Irene Query, 94, dedicated pianist, resourceful mother

AUGUSTA — Irene Lambert Query felt comfortable on the stage, comfortable playing the piano.

But only when the audience was paying attention to someone else. She liked being an accompanist, liked playing for silent films, liked her work in vaudeville when her brothers, who tap danced, were the draw.

She enjoyed the music, not the spotlight. In fact, Mrs. Query, who died July 1, 2001, two weeks shy of her 95th birthday, avoided being center stage.

"I think she purposely tried to stay in the background and did not want to be noticed," her son, Joseph Query of Swanville, said Sunday. "I think that's why she was a good accompanist."

At home, though, Mrs. Query – a short woman with pale gray eyes – showed her spark. After dinner, she'd gather the family in front of the piano and play, and the children would sing "Beautiful Ohio" and "Buttermilk Sky" – songs that were popular in the 1940s. On those nights on a farm near Togus, the family developed a closeness that remains today.

Looking back, Joseph Query said he realizes how strong his mother actually was. "Much stronger than she appeared otuwardly," he said. She nearly died twice, after operations, and twice she recovered.

She and her husband were poor, but they shielded the children from their circumstance.

Mrs. Query was an excellent seamstress, and people used to give her their old clothes so the children would have something to wear. She'd tear them down and reshape them to the proper size. Her children always had proper clothes.

She also found ways to keep the family entertained.

"We used to go, the whole family, pick wild berries and she would make steamed puddings out of that, which were delicious," her son said. "And we would pour hot maple syrup over that – and we made our own maple syrup."

Mrs. Query had very little education, but she loved reading. She had subscriptions to many magazines and newspapers, and she kept a scrapbook of things that interested her.

There were weddings of friends in the book, clips of a whale that was in danger somewhere, anything that caught her interest.

Over the years, Mrs. Query worked at the polls during elections, something she enjoyed immensely.

"She had strong opinions about things and was quite well-informed," her son said. "Loved being part of the election process, working at the polls. That was really important to her and she really loved it. She was very patriotic that way."

For some time, Mrs. Query worked in the state medical laboratory and at the Hathaway Shirt Factory in Waterville. She also worked in the sewing room of the Maine State Hospital, Commonwealth Shoe Factory in Gardiner and Hallowell Shoe Factory.

She was once pianist for the former Augusta Symphony Orchestra, where her uncle was conductor and her sister was first violinist.

Mrs. Query was a communicant of St. Augustine's Church. She was a participant and sometime officer of the Assumption Society and the Canado-Americain Society. She was a longtime member of the Ladies of St. Anne Society and had been active at St. Paul's Retreat Center.

Mrs. Query served as a volunteer for the American Heart Association and the Kennebec Valley Humane Society.

She was married to Ernest Query, who died in 1970. Surviving are three daughters, Lauraine Doyon of Augusta, Jeanette Beaudoin of Scarborough and Patricia Ward of Brooks; her son, Joseph Query of Swanville; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., where members of the Ladies of St. Anne Society are asked to meet at 3 p.m. for a prayer service. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery. — Joshua L. Weinstein

Howard R. Alley, 84

BOOTHBAY HARBOR — Howard Richardson Alley, 84, of Boothbay Harbor died June 30, 2001, at his home.

He was born in Southport, a son of Melville and Maud Emma Burnham Alley.

He was married to Carolyn Joanne Lewis and they made their home in Boothbay Harbor.

He served during World War II in the Seabees.

He was a lobsterman. He had worked as an electrical assistant to his grandfather, Eddie Lewis. He also had worked at Bath Iron Works.

He worked for Bigelow Labs and the state of Maine Fish and Wildlife Department. He and his wife traveled around the state stocking ponds with salmon. He was based in Woods Hole, Mass., until he retired. He then lobstered until his 70s.

He liked deer hunting, fishing and going to camp in Washington County.

Two wives died previously, Carolyn Alley and Naomi Alley.

Surviving are two daughters, Joan Moore of Edgecomb and Marjorie McKown of East Boothbay; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lucy Snowman of Newagen.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Oceanview Cemetery. The Rev. Allan Wells-Goodwin will officiate. Arrangements are by Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay.

Louis 'Phil' Belair, 88

SCARBOROUGH — Louis "Phil" Belair, 88, died June 30, 2001, after a short illness.

He was born in Biddeford, a son of Moise Belair and Josephine Tetrault. He attended Maine and New Hampshire schools and graduated from Colebrook College in 1932.

He was a 30-year resident of New Gloucester. He worked as a security guard for General Electric for 25 years before retiring in 1987. He was an avid reader, energetic storyteller and enjoyed going for walks.

His daughter, Felice Belair, died in 1974 and his son, Zenon Belair, died in 1998.

Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Simonne Boutin Belair; a granddaughter, Lisa Belair Bennett of South Portland; and a grandson, Peter Belair of Burlington, Vt.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Andre's Catholic Church, 73 Bacon St., Biddeford. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Biddeford.

Sylvia H. Elder, 92

WINDHAM — Sylvia Holden Elder, 92, of River Road died June 29, 2001, at a Portland hospital.

She was born in Beecher Falls, Vt., a daughter of Lee and Amy Perry Holden. She lived most of her early years in Colebrook, N.H., and attended Colebrook Academy. After the death of her parents, she moved to Westbrook, where she made her home with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Perry. In 1927, she graduated from Westbrook High School with honors.

On Sept. 8, 1928, she married Warren S. Elder of Windham. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1978. Mr. Elder died in 1984.

Her life centered on her family and assisting her husband as treasurer of Warren S. Elder and Sons Inc., her family said. She surrounded her home with flowers and for many years tested roses for Jackson and Perkins.

Mrs. Elder was devoted to church work, served as Sunday school teacher and missionary secretary at the Westbrook Assembly of God. She also served other churches. She was president for nearly a dozen years of the Fox Class at Woodfords Congregational Church in Portland. She was a member of the Windham Historical Society and the Chopin Club.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. L. Jordan (Anne) Berry; two sons, Warren L. Elder and Bruce I. Elder, all of Windham; and three grandchildren, Mrs. Michael (Andrea) Stultz, Darren Elder and Douglas Elder, all of Windham.

Visiting hours will be from noon to 2 p.m. today at Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, South Windham, with a funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the family lot in Smith Anderson Cemetery. The Revs. Paul Johnson and Peter Beckwith will officiate.

Ethan J. Garland, infant

BRUNSWICK — Ethan Joseph Garland, infant, died June 30, 2001, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

He was born in Brunswick, a son of Melissa C. Fanning and Benjamin R. Garland.

Surviving are his parents of Brunswick; his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Bernadette Fanning of Brunswick; his paternal grandfather, Kent Garland and his wife, Julie, of Topsham; paternal grandmother, Sherry Benway of Brewer; maternal great-grandmother, Helen Fanning of Hanover, Mass.; paternal great-grandparents, Robert and Charlotte Garland of Bucksport; paternal great-grandmother, Sammi Jaques of Swanville.

A Mass of the Angels will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church on Mckeen Street in Brunswick. Burial will follow in Rogers Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mayo, Curtis and Hill Funeral Home, 819 High St., Bath.

Alexander A. Goranov Jr., 22

Alexander A. Goranov Jr., 22, of Frederick Street died June 26, 2001, at a Portland hospital.

He was born in Plaven, Bulgaria, a son of Alexander A. Sr. and Marianna Nesheva Goranov. He immigrated to this country 10 years ago. He was an honor student who graduated from Deering High School in 1997.

Following high school, Mr. Goranov attended Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Mass. He most recently was a student at the University of Southern Maine.

Surviving are his father and a sister, Greta Goranova, both of Portland.

Visiting hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St. A prayer service will be conducted at 6 p.m. by the Rev. Konstantine Sarantidis, pastor of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Portland.

Kenneth M. Hawkes, 79

PASCAGOULA, Miss. — Kenneth Merle Hawkes, 79, formerly of Westbrook, died June 30, 2001, at the Veterans' Hospital in New Orleans, La., after a brief illness.

He was born in Falmouth, Mass., a son of John Carroll and Bertha Marlon Hunnewell Hawkes. He graduated from Windham High School in 1939, and from Gorham State Teachers College in 1950.

During World War II, he served as a link trainer instructor in Marianna, Fla. In 1943, he married Nadine Mashburn in Marianna.

Mr. Hawkes worked as a machinist in the South Portland shipyards for several years. Later, he was self-employed in housing development, lawn care services and lay preaching.

Mr. Hawkes descended from the first Hawkes family in Windham, who came from Marblehead, Mass., in 1764. In 1970, he gave a parcel of ancestral riverside frontage, Dundee Park, to the town of Windham for community use.

A son, Harold Cecil, died in 1987.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Nadine Mashburn Hawkes; three children, Mary Frances Ward of Westbrook, John Kenneth Hawkes of Pascagoula, Miss., and Margaret Louise Roux of Ocean Springs, Miss.; a sister, Shirley Hawkes Korbely of Green Valley, Ariz.; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

A funeral service will be at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at Riemann Funeral Home in Biloxi, Miss. Burial will follow in the Biloxi National Cemetery.

Renald F. 'Speed' St. Ours, 67

BIDDEFORD — Renald F. "Speed" St. Ours, 67, of 12 Simard Ave. died July 1, 2001, at his home.

He was born in Biddeford, a son of Arthur and Marguerite Petit St. Ours, and attended Biddeford schools.

On May 29, 1954, he married Rejeanne M. Charette at St. Andre's Church.

Mr. St. Ours worked 43 years for the Journal Tribune, retiring in 1993. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, fixing things, playing the harmonica and spending time with his grandchildren.

Mr. St. Ours was a member of St. Andre's Church.

Surviving are his wife of 47 years; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Diane) Gonneville, and a son, Daniel R. St. Ours, all of Biddeford; three brothers, George of Sanford, and Leo and Gerard St. Ours of Biddeford; two sisters, Mrs. Gerard (Rachel) Bedard and Mrs. Charles (Patricia) Lacourse, both of Biddeford; and four grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Andre's Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Delia G. Smith Peaslee, 74

SOMERVILLE — Mrs. Delia Grace Smith Peaslee, 74, died June 30, 2001.

She was born in Danforth, a daughter of Frederick and Grace Darlyn DeWitt Smith. She married Forest Peaslee in January 1949.

Her hobbies included raising collies, driving, crocheting, making wreaths, looking for good lawn sales, talking on the phone, visiting family and friends, eating out and tending to her peonies and weeping willows.

She volunteered for the Somerville Volunteer Fire Department, Vista program and Sunday school, and enjoyed baby-sitting and transporting her grandchildren.

A daughter, Murielanne Peaslee, died in 1951. A granddaughter, Tarasa Darlyn Potter, died in 1989, and she was also predeceased by two sons, Frank Sidelinger in 1991 and Frederick Sidelinger Sr. in 1999.

Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Forest Peaslee Sr. of Somerville; eight sons, Kenneth Sidelinger of Augusta, Forest Peaslee Jr. of Jefferson, Richard T., Larry I , Neil, Dannie and Hunter Peaslee Sr., all of Somerville, and Peter Peaslee of Augusta; four daughters, Mrs. Frank (Arbor J.) Huegel of Tamaqua, Penn., Bunny Daniels of Dennysville, Mrs. Leroy (Cecelia) Rogers Sr. of Whitefield and Mrs. Richard (Marianne) Potter of Somerville; a sister, Ona Delano of Whitefield; 61 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grand- children.

Visiting hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Maine St., Waldoboro. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Rev. Warren Howard officiating. A visiting hour will be held before the funeral service at 9 a.m.

Jane L. Shaw, 51

GORHAM — Jane L. Shaw, 51, of Maple Drive died June 28, 2001, at her home.

She was born in Wichita, Kan., a daughter of Robert E. and Betty Buck Shaw. She attended Portage High School in Portage, Wis.

She worked as a paralegal. She enjoyed genealogy, animals, and music and was a talented pianist. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Cathedral in Portland.

Surviving are three sisters, Ann Shaw Kusic of Denver, Colo., Marta Shaw of Lone Tree, Colo., and Betsy Shaw Moncrief of Vernal, Utah.

There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke's Episcopal Cathedral, State Street, Portland.

Mary E. Winchenbaugh, 69

ROCKLAND — Mary E. Winchenbaugh, 69, died June 26, 2001, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport after a long illness.

She was born in Lake Midway, Nova Scotia, Canada, a daughter of Clarence and Margaret M. Comeau Walker. She moved with her family to this area at a young age, and attended Rockland schools.

On Feb. 5, 1948, she married Conrad H. Winchenbaugh in Rockland. Since then, the couple had resided here.

Mrs. Winchenbaugh was a homemaker devoted to her family. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, writing and reading.

Surviving are her husband of 53 years; six sons, Conrad Jr. of Whitsett, N.C., Paul E. of Rockland, Dale W. of Hope, Joel L. of Manchester, N.H., Kevin T. of Norway and Brett X. Winchenbaugh of Rockland; six daughters, Donna J. Cross of Rockland, Mrs. Leroy (Carol L.) Leavitt of Washington, Vicki L. Winchenbaugh of Litchfield, Mrs. Edward (Pamela M.) Bernardo of Hope, Mrs. Gregory (Kristi D.) Rich of Rockland and Lisa J. Hibbard of Madison, N.H.; a sister, Leona Coffin of Gorham; many grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.

Private funeral services were held. Arrangements are by Burpee, Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland.
	
 Thursday, June 15, 2000

Mary Jane Harlow, caring person with 'sunny personality' 
OWLS HEAD — Mary Jane Rebecca Harlow, a caring person and devout Jehovah's Witness for 40 years, died June 8, 2000, in an automobile accident in Rockport. She was 78. 
Born in Rockland, a daughter of Ibrook and Lelia Spear Cross, she graduated in 1942 from Rockland High School. She remained in the area her entire life. 
A patriotic person at heart, she entered the WAC in the Army during World War II. "She thought she could help," remembered her husband, John Harlow, "So she joined up in the medical corps." 
After the war, she married John Harlow and devoted her time to her family. She and her husband were married for 55 years.
Mrs. Harlow had a "sunny personality" and a great sense of humor, her family said. She was a loving and caring person and was often the one to watch over ill family members. "If somebody was sick she'd look in on them and try to help them," said her nephew, Richard Cross. "That's the kind of person she was."
Mrs. Harlow was a longtime member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Rockland. A devout member of the church, she often listened to the services over the phone when she could not attend them in person.
Mrs. Harlow loved reading the Bible and preaching its lessons whenever "she could find anybody to listen," said her husband. 
She also enjoyed cooking, played the organ, and crocheting. She liked handcrafts and would often make stuffed animals for children in the family.
Surviving are her husband of 55 years, John Russell Harlow of Owls Head; a son, John Harlow of Milton, Vt.; three grandchildren, Mildred Jean, John Benjamin and Brian Russell, and three great-grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours. Cremation was held. A burial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Davis Funeral Home, Thomaston. 

Priscilla J. Eaton, 68 
SCARBOROUGH — In Wednesday's obituary for Mrs. Priscilla Eaton, the name of two survivors were omitted. It should have stated that she was survived by her husband of 45 years, Clifford L. Eaton, and her mother, Mrs. Eva Storey, both of Scarborough. 
This information was not provided to the newspaper. 

Kimberly A. Cote, 33 
EUSTIS — Kimberly A. Cote, 33, died June 13, 2000, at her home.
She was born in Portland, a daughter of Donald O. and Yvonne M. Pomerleau Cote Sr., and attended schools in Stratton and Salem.
She was a homemaker and also worked at local businesses. Her interests included crafts, woodworking, cooking, poetry, fishing and being outdoors.
She was the longtime friend of William O'Neil of Stratton.
A daughter, Rickie Lee, died previously.
Surviving are a daughter, Bobbie Jo O'Neil Cote of Eustis; her parents of Eustis; four brothers, Donald R. and Kevin, both of Stratton, Robert of Augusta and Gregory Cote of Standish; three sisters, Tina Ryan of Stratton, Yvonne Cote of Strong and Kelly Cote of Farmington.
There will be no visitation. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Flagstaff Chapel with Pastor Michael Lynn officiating. Burial will be in New Eustis Cemetery. Arrangements are by Adams Funeral Home, Farmington. 

Jean L. Odell, service 
WILTON — A graveside service for Jean L. Odell of Wilton, who died Dec. 22, 1999, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, Portland. 

Rose E. Schaefer, 93 
SACO — Rose E. Schaefer, 93, of North Street and formerly of Spring Street in Westbrook died June 13, 2000, at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home.
She was born in Westbrook, a daughter of Archeleas and Josephine Charland Fournier, and attended Westbrook schools.
Mrs. Schaefer moved to New York in the 1930s, and worked as a licensed practical nurse in several hospitals. She returned to Westbrook in 1955.
She was a former communicant of St. Hyacinth's Catholic Church. Her interests included gardening.
Her husband, Albert K. Schaefer, died in 1982.
Surviving are three nieces, Ruth Foss, Rita Doran and Carol Manning, all of Biddeford.
There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. today in St. Hyacinth Cemetery, Westbrook. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco. 

Joyce A. Johnstone, 64 
ALFRED — Joyce A. Johnstone, 64, died at the Newton Center in Sanford on June 12, 2000.
Miss Johnstone was born here, a daughter of John E. and Ida M. Lockwood Johnstone, attended local schools and lived here all her life. She worked for several shoe shops and retired in 1999 from the Shoe Doctor.
Her hobbies included knitting, enjoying the outdoors and shopping.
Surviving are five sisters, Bertha Garland of Hollis, Lois Fluet and Shirley Letourneau, both of Sanford, Nancy Hobbs and Ruby Johnstone, both of Alfred; three brothers, Russell of Lovell, Earle of Springvale and Lucian Johnstone of Alfred. 
There will be no visiting hours. The funeral service will be private. Arrangements are by Heald Funeral Home, Springvale. 

Shawn D. Kienia, 33 
SANFORD — Shawn D. Kienia, 33, of New Dam Road died unexpectedly June 14, 2000, at Goodall Hospital.
He was born in Derry, N.H., a son of Edward and Irene Barton Kienia.
Survivors include his mother of Sanford; four brothers, Walter B. and William, both of Sanford, Douglas of Wells and Bradley of Rochester, N.H.; and two sisters, Gayle Bice of Groton, Conn., and Lori Kienia of Saco.
A visiting hour will be from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home, 29 Winter St., where a funeral will follow at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. 

Arthur W. Lachapelle, service 
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — A memorial service for Arthur W. Lachapelle, who died Jan. 28, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Margaret's Church. The Rev. Norm Carpentier will officiate. 

Helen M. Brann, 79 
VENICE, Fla. — Helen M. Brann, 79, formerly of North Windham, Maine, died June 4, 2000, at Bon Secours Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born in Westfield, Maine, a daughter of Harrison and Eliza Clark.
Mrs. Brann lived in Venice for the past 15 years.
She was the friend of Bill and Helen Rickard of Florida.
Her husband, Wallace, died in 1991.
Surviving are a son, Rudy; her sister, Julia D. Young of Belfast, Maine; a brother, Harrison Clark Jr. of Norway, Maine; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. July 16, 2000, at North Deering Congregational Church, Portland, Maine. 

Priscilla J. Eaton, 68 
SCARBOROUGH — Priscilla J. Eaton, 68, died June 11, 2000, at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. 
A daughter of Lawrence and Eva Steeves Storey, she graduated from Scarborough High School in 1949 as valedictorian. She played in the high school band and received the DAR Good Citizenship Award. Mrs. Eaton remained a lifelong resident of Scarborough.
She worked for several years at Union Mutual Life Insurance Co. before her marriage to Clifford L. Eaton in 1954.
Mrs. Eaton worked on the family farm and grew vegetables and gladiolas to sell at a roadside stand and the Portland Farmers Market.
She later worked at New England Telephone Co. for 15 years, retiring in 1991.
She was a lifelong member and a past Most Excellent Chief of the Nonesuch Temple of the Pythian Sisters in Scarborough, and the state Pythian Sisters. She also was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, the Good Sam Club and the Westbrook Memorial Legion Post Auxiliary, and a former member of the Jaycee Wives. 
Mrs. Eaton was an avid sportswoman. A bowler, she won the state candlepin championship in 1976 and 1979. She took up golf in retirement. Her other interests included gardening and traveling. 
Surviving are her husband of 45 years, Clifford L. Eaton of Scarborough; her mother, Mrs. Eva Storey of Scarborough; three daughters, Mrs. Warren (Barbara) Wallace of Viera, Fla., Cynthia Eaton of Lakewood, Colo., Mrs. Clint (Janice) Johnson of San Ramon, Calif.; two sons, Lawrence C. of Bowie, Md., and James F. Eaton of Scarborough; two nieces whom she brought up, Mrs. Philip (Tammy) Walter of Cape Elizabeth and Mrs. Keith (Maureen) Bradford of Brewer; two sisters, Nancy M. Dacar of Westbrook and Sally L. Hartman of Hampden; a brother, Calvin L. Storey of Scarborough, and nine grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial will be in Black Point Cemetery Scarborough. 

Brenda Lee Riley-Ladd, 39 
SANFORD — Brenda Lee Riley-Ladd, 39, died June 11, 2000, at her residence.
She was born in Norway, a daughter of Nelson E. Riley Sr. and Geraldine R. Mank Riley-Cook. She had lived most of her life in Lowell, Mass., and Belfast, then moved to Sanford in 1998.
Her best friend was Shirley Ryder.
Surviving are her mother, Geraldine Cook of Stockton Springs; two daughters, Valerie J. Riley of Belfast and Frances M. Moulton of Sanford; two sons, Jerome R. Moulton of Sanford and Joshua Moulton of Massachusetts; four brothers, Nelson E. Jr. of Westbrook, Howard C. of Manchester, N.H., Bruce E. of Stockton Springs and Richard I. Riley of Sanford; two sisters, Velma R. Riley of Milford, Mass., and Pauline R. Riley of Bangor; and four grandchildren. 
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Rackliffe Funeral Home, 54 Church St., Belfast, with the Rev. Johnathan Hayes officiating. Burial will be private. 

Arlene M. Colello, 72 
Arlene M. Colello, 72, of Sylvan Avenue died June 12, 2000, at her home after a long illness.
She was born in Rumford, a daughter of Evelyn Crosby and Martin Hamner Sr., and attended local schools.
Her hobbies included playing bingo and trips to the Special Olympics. She liked to visit her twin sister in Dixfield.
Her husband, Frank J. Colello, died previously.
Surviving are four sons, Mauro L. of Limington, Frank H. of Buxton, Martin of Westbrook and Donato Colello of Warren; three daughters, Michelina Taylor and Concetta Ann Colello, both of Windham, and Evelyn Norris of Tennessee; a twin sister, Marilyn Perry of Dixfield; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in New Calvary Cemetery. 

Carroll Kelsey Hunt, 64 
WINDSOR — Carroll Kelsey Hunt, 64, formerly a resident of Cushing and Spruce Head, died June 14, 2000, at an Augusta hospital after a long illness.
He was born in Cushing, a son of Howard Harrison and Isadore Weaver Hunt, and was a 1953 graduate of Thomaston High School.
He started working for Central Maine Power Co. in 1968 and retired as a first class lineman and field supervisor in 1991. He moved to Windsor in 1999.
His hobbies included hunting, bowling with his Coachmen league and playing cribbage.
Surviving are a son, Howard of Windsor; a brother, Harris Hunt of Camden, and three grandchildren, Ashley, Samantha, and Brandon.
There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Village Cemetery, Thomaston. 

Beverly Moody Eaton, 70 
WALDOBORO — Beverly Moody Eaton, 70, died June 13 at Miles Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Springfield, Mass., a daughter of Irving and Doris Moody Eaton. She grew up in Connecticut and attended Stratford High School in Stratford, Conn. She received a B.A. degree at Bates College in Lewiston. She graduated cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
Miss Eaton worked for many years at Jordan Marsh in Boston as a buyer and later for the Harvard Co-op in Cambridge until she retired in 1990.
She volunteered at Round Top Center for the Arts and at Miles Memorial Hospital.
She was an avid reader.
Surviving are many cousins of the Percy Moody family.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St. The Rev. David Bell will officiate. 
 
Friday, June 16, 2000

Bessie Hay Hartling, minister, writer, poet, known for strong will 
SCARBOROUGH — Bessie Hay Hartling, 99, formerly of 75 State Street in Portland, died June 13, 2000, after a lengthy illness. 
Born at Pope's Harbor, Nova Scotia, a daughter of Alfred D. and Emma Bollong Hay, she attended schools in Nova Scotia and graduated from Provincial College for Teachers. She also studied at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. 
She taught elementary school in several rural areas of Nova Scotia before coming to this country.
Although she was a positive, cheerful person who was never long without a smile, she also maintained a strong will that allowed her to persevere throughout her life and overcome serious obstacles – including a congenital hip problem that limited her ability to walk. "When she'd make her mind up, that was the way it was going to be," said her niece, Elizabeth Henderson. "She made the very most out of everything in her life."
In 1938, she married Thomas G. Hartling and moved to Easton, Mass. After his death in 1942, she became a companion of and the caretaker for her three elderly aunts. 
A deeply religious, faithful person, she became involved with the Unity Church of Truth while caring for her aunts. Encouraged by her aunts and the church, her faith grew and she began studying in Lee's Summit, Mo. She was ordained as a minister of Unity Church of Truth, at the age of 63. 
Mrs. Hartling was a member of the Portland Church, where she served as pastor and interim pastor for a number of years. Later, she organized Bible study classes for the residents at 75 State Street in Portland. 
A member of several writer's groups, Mrs. Hartling was also very interested in reading and writing poetry. "Her big thing was poetry," said her niece, "She used to tell me she thought in rhyme."
According to her family, Mrs. Hartling's poems were included in several collections of poetry and also published in Boston and Portland newspapers. She was the author of an unpublished autobiography, her niece said. 
A brother, Lloyd G. Hay of South Portland, died previously. 
Surviving are two nieces, Elizabeth Hay Henderson of Cumberland and Martha Hay of South Portland and Miami Shores.
A visiting hour will be held at noon Saturday at Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress Street, Portland, where a funeral service will follow at 1p.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 

Shirley May Morisse Bunger, 67 
Shirley May Morisse Bunger, 67, died June 14, 2000, at Maine Medical Center, Portland.
She was born a daughter of Raymond A. and Amelia Johns Morisse, grew up in Lincoln, Neb., attended public schools and the University of Nebraska. 
Mrs. Bunger as a stenographer and executive secretary, working at various times at State Securities Savings and Loan, the City of Lincoln Personnel Office and the Montgomery County Maryland Liquor Control Commission. On September 26, 1959 she married John D. Bunger formerly of Upland, Nebraska. In subsequent years they moved numerous times in connection with his assignments with the Veterans Administration. In addition to Lincoln, they spent time in Washington, DC; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Togus, Maine; Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Fort Harrison, Montana. Prior to retirement they were again assigned to Togus, Maine where they lived until 1986 when they moved to Rackliff Island. Shirley Bunger was a fine homemaker and enjoyed sewing, needlework, photography and reading mystery novels. With her husband she shared a deep interest in travel, antiques and musical entertainment. During her later years she provided a home for and cared for her mother who preceded her in death on November 5, 1999. She is survived by her husband John of Spruce Head, and by one sister Lila and her husband Bernard Littler of Hallsville, Missouri. Thirteen nephews and nieces, their husbands and wives, and many grand-nephews and nieces are in the ranks of mourners throughout the world. She will be greatly missed by all and by her many friends scattered throughout the country. She had a deep love and concern for animals and requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to the Humane Society of Knox County, P.O. Box 1294, Rockland, ME or to the church of which she was a member, the Rockland Congregational Church, P.O. Box 554, Rockland, ME 04841. A memorial service will be held at the Rockland Congregational Church at 2:00 p.m. on Monday June 19, the Rev. Dr. D. Elizabeth Audette officiating.
Internment will be at a later date at Lincoln, Nebraska. 

Rita C. Church, 78 
Rita C. Church, 78, a resident of Kent Street, died June 15, 2000, at her home.
She was born in Fairhaven, Mass., and attended schools there.
She was employed with the Songo Shoe Co. in Portland for more than 25 years. She owned and operated Rita's Costume Jewelry from 1960 until 1967 and worked for Sebago Moc Co. in Westbrook, retiring in 1982. 
She lived in the Portland area for more than 50 years. 
Her hobbies included gardening and caring for animals.
Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Charles K. Church of Portland; a son, Ronald C. Church of Portland; and two granddaughters.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress St. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Maine Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Augusta. 

Marie H. Rankin, service 
A memorial service for Marie H. Rankin will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Village Cafe in Portland. 

Harold 'Ted' West, 72 
SOUTH PORTLAND — Harold "Ted" West, 72, of Grand Street died June 15, 2000, at a Portland hospital after a brief illness.
He was born in Portland, a son of Richard C. and Gladys Millett West Sr., attended Portland schools and graduated from Portland High School in 1945.
On Feb. 25, 1948, he married Shirley Bryant in Portland.
Mr. West was employed with Table Talk Pie Co. for 40 years. 
He liked music.
Surviving are his wife of South Portland; a daughter, Sandra West Butler of South Portland; two sons, Harold T. Jr. of Gray and Lawrence L. Sr. of South Portland; and three grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, where a funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will follow in Forest City Cemetery. 

Everett L. 'Andy' Masterman, 91 
WILTON — Everett Lane "Andy" Masterman, 91, died June 14, 2000, at Parkview Hospital in Brunswick. 
He was born in Weld, a son of Harry Lane and Leslie M. Parsons Masterman, attended schools there and graduated from Wilton Academy in 1926.
Mr. Masterman worked for G.H. Bass and Sons for 50 years, retiring in 1977 as purchasing agent.
Mr. Masterman was a 50-year member of the Wilton Masonic Lodge and the Odd Fellows. He was a member of the Commandery, Kora Shrine Temple and the Lions. 
He was a charter member of the Wilton Historical Society and a longtime member of the Wilton Volunteer Fire Department. He also was a member of the Wilton Lake Country Club where he served as house chairman, a two-term member of the Wilton School Board and a longtime member of the Wilton Recreation Committee.
He formed the first Cub Scout Pack in Wilton and received the Order of the Arrow as a volunteer Scout leader. 
He coached various youth athletic teams, including American Legion Baseball. 
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Eva Sandstorm Masterman of Freeport; two sons, Everett Lane Jr. of Tallahassee, Fla., and Leslie John of Newmarket, N.H.; a daughter, Mrs. William (Janis) Masterman Bennett of Freeport; eight grandchildren; a stepgrandchild, 13 great-grandchildren and a stepgreat-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Wilton Congregational Church. Arrangements are by Lindquist Funeral Home, Yarmouth. 

Donald T. Miller, 83 
NAPLES, Fla. — Donald T. Miller, 83, died June 12, 2000. He had been a resident of Naples since 1985.
Born in Rochester, N.Y., he spent his youth in Portland, Maine. He attended Colgate University, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, and graduated in 1938.
Mr. Miller worked for the federal government overseas for many years before beginning a long career with the Uniroyal Corp. He was sales manager of the textile division there before retiring in 1985.
While in Naples, he was a member of the Alumni Association of Colgate University and Phi Gamma Delta. His interests were playing bridge and world travel.
Surviving are his sons, Bruce D. of Nantucket, Mass., and Donald T. III of Norwich, Conn.; his brother, Philip D. of Golden Gate; and a grandson, Charles O. of Portland, Ore.
A private service will be held later in Portland. Arrangements are by Fuller Funeral Home, Naples. 

Clair M. Hicks, 88 
EASTPORT — Clair M. Hicks, 88, died June 14, 2000, at a Calais hospital. 
He was born in Letete, New Brunswick, a son of William and Dora Hoyt Hicks, attended high school in Eastport and graduated in 1931. He attended General Motors Diesel Repair in Detroit.
He served in the Army during World War II from 1942 to 1946. He was in India in 1944, where he received two battle stars. 
Mr. Hicks was employed in diesel repair and was associated with the fishing industry all of his life.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War and Knights of Pythias. 
Surviving is a grandson, James Lingley.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Flagg Funeral Home, 72 High St., where a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. 

William Foreman, 63 
NORTH BERWICK — William F. Foreman, 63, of Dyer Street died June 14, 2000, at Frisbie Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Logansport, Ind., a son of Leonard E. and Amelia M. Rumell Foreman. He graduated in 1959 from Indiana University, where he received a B.A. degree in business administration.
Mr. Foreman was a production manager in the automotive division of Rockwell International. He retired in 1985 and moved to this area the same year.
He was an accomplished musician, his family said, playing trombone in the American Legion Band in Logansport at the age of 14. He played in dance bands in Indiana and continued to play after moving to Maine. He played in several jazz bands in the New Hampshire area, including the Strafford Wind Ensemble, the Seacoast Wind Ensemble, the Freese Brothers, East Bay Jazz, Northeast Swing, the Little Swing Band and the Over 40 Jazz Band.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret Anne Gowdrey Foreman of North Berwick; three sons, Jeffrey D. of Twelve Mile, Ind., William B. of Logansport, Ind., and Matthew K. of Fort Wayne, Ind.; a stepdaughter, Stefani VanAken of Tacoma, Wash.; a stepson, Mark M. VanAken of Goshen, Ind.; and three grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at McIntire-McCooey Funeral Home, 301 Main St., South Berwick. Burial will be in Hopedale (Mass.) Village Cemetery. 

Robert J. Stiler, 79 
KENNEBUNKPORT — Robert J. Stiler, 79, of Batson Creek Road died June 14, 2000, at Maine Medical Center. 
He was born in Rochester, N.Y., a son of Joseph and Pauline Rupp Stiler, attended schools there and graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
He served in the Air Force from 1942 to 1945.
On Aug. 8, 1945, he married Mary Ida McDonald.
Mr. Stiler worked for General Dynamics in Rochester, N.Y., for 25 years, retiring in 1982.
He moved to this area in 1990.
He was a tennis player. 
Surviving are his wife of 54 years of Kennebunkport; three sons, Michael of Monhegan, Marshall of Austin, Texas, and Jay of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two daughters, Sue Chichelli of Rush, N.Y., and Julie Stiler-Cote of Kennebunkport; a brother, Al of Rochester, N.Y.; two sisters, Martha Pfuntner and Marie Watkins, both of Rochester, N.Y.; and 10 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Aug. 5 at the home of Julie Stiler-Cote in Kennebunkport. Arrangements are by Alpha Cremation Service, Biddeford. 

Walter 'Butch' Kirkwood, 35 
TOPSHAM — Walter R. "Butch" Kirkwood, 35, of Forest Drive died June 13, 2000, at Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick.
He was born in Manteca, Calif., a son of Walter W. and Ann Nunes Kirkwood, where he graduated from Calla High School, and attended trade school in Utah. 
In January 1994 he married Tracey Kerr in Crowley, Texas .
Mr. Kirkwood was employed as an auto mechanic by Sears at Cook's Corner, Brunswick, and Lilly Transportation in Scarborough. He lived in the Dallas-Fort Worth area before moving here in 1996. 
His pastimes included fishing, working on cars and camping.
Surviving are his wife of Topsham; three daughters, Laura, Lisa and Samantha; a son, Jonathan; his father and step-mother, Melissa Kirkwood of Woolwich; his mother, Ann Hutchenson of Manteca, Calif.; a brother, Steven of Skowhegan; two sisters, Patricia Gear of Brunswick and Venus Larkin of Tacoma, Wash.; and grandparents, Al Nunes of Manteca and Robert and Evie Kirkwood of Loveland, Colo. 
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, with the Rev. Ronald McLaughlin officiating. Burial will be in Grover Cemetery, Woolwich. 

Hope Walsh, 81 
CHINA — Hope Rebeca Grindle Perry Walsh, 81, a longtime resident of South China, died June 11, 2000, at Zephyr Haven Nursing Home, Zephyrhills, Fla. 
She was born at South China, a daughter of Roy V. and Hazel Candage Grindle, graduated from Erskine Academy in 1936 and attended Gates Business School in Augusta. 
Mrs. Walsh worked at Depositors Trust Co. in Augusta for many years. 
She was an active member of the South China Community Church.
Her husband, Arthur Walsh, died in 1984. Surviving are a son, Peter R. Perry Sr. of Townsend, Tenn.; a sister, Grace G. Freeman of Augusta; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 
There will be no visiting hours. Burial will be held at a later date in Chadwick Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gray and Pratt Funeral Directors, Windsor.

 Friday, May 7, 1999

Frances Haskell 
service 
BOOTHBAY HARBOR — A memorial service for Frances Haskell, who died Jan. 12, will be held at 2 p.m. May 15 at the Steuben Parish House. The Rev. Donald Grover will officiate. Burial will follow in Steuben Cemetery. Arrangements are by Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home. 

Richard S. Esponnette 
service 
SPRING HILL, Fla. — A graveside service for Richard S. Esponnette, formerly of Rockland and Gardiner, Maine, who died Feb. 17 in Hudson will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner. The Rev. Sylvanus Jackson will officiate. Arrangements are by Amesbury-White Funeral Home, Gardiner.

Ralph W. Hall 
tree surgeon, WW II veteran 
CAMDEN — Ralph Warren Hall, 78, died Wednesday at his home.
He was born here, a son of Charles W. and Eva T. Allen Hall, and attended local schools.
He entered the Army in 1942 and served during World War II.
He was a tree surgeon for many years.
Mr. Hall enjoyed harness-horse racing, hunting and fishing, and took pride in his yearly garden. He also loved to spend time with his great-nephew, Wyatt Berry.
His companion of more than 40 years, Mary Ranquist, died in 1993.
Surviving are his brother, Maurice A. of Camden; one nephew, Charles Berry of Camden; one niece, Debbie Newton of Anchorage, Alaska; and one great-nephew, Wyatt Berry of Camden.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Laite and Pratt Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Dell Hyssong Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Maine Veteran's Cemetery, Augusta.

Robert E. Pease 
service 
APPLETON — A graveside service for Robert E. Pease, who died Jan. 8, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pine Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Robert Jackson will officiate. Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.

Alice Cynthia Grant 
homemaker; headed North Haven Grange 
NORTH HAVEN — Alice Cynthia Grant, 93, died Wednesday at Camden Health Care Center.
She was born in Yarmouth, a daughter of Daniel L. and Hattie Kendall Woodman, attended Yarmouth schools and was a graduate of North Yarmouth Academy. She later attended a Boston cooking school.
On May 29, 1937, she married Laurence I. Grant on North Haven and had lived here since.
Mrs. Grant was active in various community organizations including the North Haven Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She was also a member of the Pythian Sisters, the Order of the Eastern Star and member and past master of the North Haven Grange.
She was a homemaker and was known for her chicken pies, as well as her patchwork quilts and pillows.
Her husband died in 1998.
Surviving are three sons, Austin W. and Miles A., both of North Haven and Reginald J. of Windham; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service will held at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Sea View Cemetery with the Rev. David Macy officiating. Arrangements are by Burpee-Strong Funeral Home, Rockland. 

Lisa Valerie Bouchard 
bartender at Lewiston club 
LEWISTON — Lisa Valerie Bouchard, 37, of Oxford Street died Wednesday at Central Maine Medical Center after a three-week illness.
She was born here, a daughter of Donald and Lorraine Sebra Howe, and attended Lewiston High School.
She worked as a bartender at the Pastime Club.
Mrs. Bouchard was a communicant of St. Mary's Church.
She was also a member of the Pastime Club and the 20 M Club. She enjoyed her birds, her cat, Sam, shopping and knitting. She also liked her computer and playing shuffleboard. 
On June 2, 1984 she married Roger F. Bouchard Sr.
Surviving are her husband of Lewiston; two daughters, Linda Howe of Lewiston and Jennifer Bouchard of Falmouth; a son, Billy Bouchard of Lewiston; her father and stepmother, Shirley Howe of Sabattus; one sister, Nicole of Indiana; three brothers, David of Freeport, Larry of Portland and John Howe of Milo; her grandmother, Beatrice Dulac of Lewiston; and two grandsons. 
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Lewiston. A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.

Wallace W. Reed 
cabinetmaker; ran gas stations 
GREENE — Wallace W. Reed, 83, of Quaker Ridge Road died Wednesday at Springbrook Nursing Home, Westbrook, after a very short illness.
He was born in Turner, a son of Wallace and Mildred Hobbs Reed, and attended Leavitt Institute there.
On Aug. 20, 1938, he married the former Dell C. Mower of Greene and they moved to Quaker Ridge Road.
During World War II he worked at the shipyards in South Portland building Liberty ships.
After the war he went to work for W.H. Gammon Co., Lewiston as a cabinetmaker and later operated two gas stations in the Lewiston area. He retired to care for his wife.
Mr. Reed enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf but most of all, working. He also coached the Little League team in Greene.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years of Winthrop; two sons, Gary of Falmouth and Gregory of Lincoln; a sister, Mrs. Leroy (Wilma) Jordan of Turner; and and six grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bragdon-Finley Funeral Home, Monmouth. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in Valley Cemetery.

Estelle H. Keelty 
longtime rescue-squad volunteer 
SOUTH BERWICK — Estelle H. Keelty, 93, of Butler Street died Thursday at the Newton Center.
She was born in Lowell, Mass., a daughter of William and Helen Moore Kerr. She lived in Durham, N.H., before moving here in 1935. She was a member of the South Berwick Garden Club, the South Berwick Women's Club, the Rebecahs and the Rollinsford Lionesses. She was also a former member of the Fleet Reserve, Portsmouth, N.H., and was a longtime volunteer for the South Berwick Emergency Rescue Squad.
Mrs. Keelty was a communicant of St. Michael's Church.
Her husband, John J. Keelty Jr., died in 1990. Two sons also died previously, George F. Keelty in 1991 and John W. Keelty in 1992.
Surviving are two daughters, Doris Cheney of Concord, N.H., and Lois Carignan of South Berwick; two sons, Thomas Keelty of Somersworth, N.H., and Richard Keelty of South Berwick; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Church with the Rev. Philip Tracy officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in St. Mary New Cemetery, Dover, N.H. Arrangements are by McIntire-McCooey Funeral Home.

Florence E. Nunan 
postmaster at Cape Porpoise 
KENNEBUNKPORT — Florence E. Nunan, 94, of Kennebunk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a former longtime resident of Cape Porpoise, died Thursday at her home after a long illness.
She was born in East Boston, a daughter of Elisha Freeman and Linda Onthank Nunan, was a graduate of Kennbunk high School and took post-graduate courses there.
Miss Nunan worked for the Postal Service and was postmaster Cape Porpoise, retiring in 1964 after 42 years.
She was a member of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States, a member of the Church on the Cape for more than 60 years, serving as chairman of the board of trustees and the finance committee for several years. She was a member of the Kennebunkport Historical Society, the Olympian Club, AARP, and a member and former chaplain of the 50 Plus Club, Kennebunk.
Surviving are a niece, Lorraine MacKenna Bennett of Wells; and two grandnieces, Carol Herriman Tremblay of Dexter and Kathie Herriman Abbott of Shapleigh.
Visiting hours will be 6-8 p.m. today at Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Church on the Cape with the Rev. Sherwood Treadwell officiating. Burial will be in Arundel Cemetery, Kennebunkport.

Florence M. Thompson 
service 
SANFORD — A burial service for Florence M. Thompson, 92, who died Feb. 20, will be at 11 a.m. today at Oakdale Cemetery. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the North Parish Congregational Church, followed by a luncheon in the church vestry. Arrangements are by Heald Funeral Home, Springvale.

Joseph Lawrence Savitsky Jr. 
raced funny cars on New England circuit 
NEWFIELD — Joseph Lawrence Savitsky Jr., 52, of Libby Road died unexpectedly at his home Sunday.
He was born and brought up in Derby, Conn., a son of Joseph L. and Katherine Antinozzi Savitsky, and graduated from Derby High School. He attended the University of New Haven (Conn.), where he earned a bachelor's degree and took additional courses after commencement.
Mr. Savitsky had a love for cars, which led him to become a self-employed auto mechanic for much of his adult life. He also raced funny cars on the New England circuit in the early 1970s.
He was the companion of Cheryl White of West Newfield for 23 years.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Heald Funeral Home, Springvale. 

Donald B. 'Duke' Ray 
retired Crosby-Laughlin supervisor 
Donald B. "Duke" Ray, 86, died Wednesday at the Barron Center from complications of Alzheimer's disease.
Born here, a son of Barbara Walsh of Spiddal, Ireland, and James Ray of Portland., he grew up on Munjoy Hill and attended local schools and Portland High School.
He was a retired night-shift plant superintendent for the former Crosby-Laughlin, a steel forging plant.
Mr. Ray lived at his home on Colonial Road for 50 years. 
He was proud of his Irish heritage, his family said.
He was a life member of the Elks club. He was also a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and his love for the outdoors continued in his later years with daily walks to the Boulevard and Capisic Pond.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Margaret Lewis Ray of Portland; three sons, Donald S. of Portland, Dr. Jeffrey S. of Fryeburg and David L. Ray of Gorham; one daughter, Betty Lee Pease of Andover, Mass.; and eight grandchildren.
A remembrance of his life will be held at from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial will be private in Brooklawn Cemetery.

Flora A. Collomy Small 
service 
A committal service for Flora A. Collomy Small, who died Jan. 21, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Hiram Village Cemetery, Hiram. Arrangements are by Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, Buxton.

LeVicia 'Vi' Radel 
service 
SEBAGO — A graveside service for LeVicia "Vi" Radel, who died Jan. 30, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Raymond Hill Cemetery, Raymond, with the Rev. Greg Young officiating.
Arrangements are by York Funeral Chapel, Cornish.

Raymond H. Savage 
worked for town of Old Orchard Beach 
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Raymond H. Savage, 79, of Heath Street died Wednesday at the Renaissance Nursing Care Facility in Biddeford.
He was born at Steuben, a son of Wayne and Katie Savage Savage and attended Steuben schools.
He moved here 60 years ago.
Mr. Savage was employed by the local public works department for 25 years until his retirement in 1974.
On March 9, 1963, he married the former Marie C. LeBlanc.
Surviving are his wife and one daughter, Tammy Velez, both of Old Orchard Beach; two stepsons, Tony and Richard Clark, both of Newport; three stepdaughters, Margie Ross and Patricia Monk, both of Old Orchard Beach, and Connie Cash of Kennebunk; and two granddaughters.
There are no visiting hours nor any funeral. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the family lot in Scarborough Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.

Rose Stern 
secretary; active in community 
Rose Stern, 84, of 36 St. George St. died unexpectedly Thursday at a local hospital.
She was born in Russia, a daughter of Samuel and Sarah Estes. After coming to Lawrence, Mass., she attended schools there, graduating from Lawrence High School, where she won the Perkins Prize for literary achievement.
In 1939, she married Max Stern and moved to Biddeford, then moved to Portland in 1946.
Mrs. Stern was a secretary for most of her life, working for Union Mutual Life, H.P. Hood & Son and the Maine Youth Center, South Portland. She retired because of failing health in 1975.
She was an active member of many organizations — including president of the Jewish Home for the Aged, now known as Cedars Nursing Care Center — a member of Shaarey Tphiloh Synagogue and its Sisterhood Organization, and the Amit Women's Organization.
She was a very friendly, warm and generous person, her family said. She was an animal lover and contributed to many local organizations for protection of animals.
Mr. Stern died previously.
Surviving are two sons, Abraham and Bruce Stern, both of Windham; a daughter, Dorothy Grayson of Scarborough; a sister, Mildred Slosberg of Hollywood, Fla.; a brother, Abraham Treshinsky of Gardiner, Mass.; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. today at Shaarey Tphiloph Synagogue, 76 Noyes St., with Rabbi Moshie Wilansky officiating. A period of mourning will be private. Arrangements are by the Jewish Funeral Home.

Bruce Springer 
businessman, native of Portland 
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. — Bruce Springer, 75, a 39-year resident of Carmel Valley, died Wednesday at his home of cancer.
He was born in Portland, Maine, and attended schools there.
Mr. Springer was an outstanding athlete in track, his family said, and became New England sprint champion while studying at Bowdoin College in 1942.
He later attended Kings Point Maritime Academy in New York and served in the Merchant Marine during World War II.
During the mid-1940s, he worked in San Francisco as a tugboat captain for the Red Stack Co. and held a pilot's license to operate large vessels in San Francisco Bay.
Mr. Springer and his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth, owned and operated Zeke's Carpet House in Monterey during the 1960s.
They later owned the Village Shopping Center here.
He traveled extensively and had an interest in the affairs and future of Carmel Valley Village.
Two sons, James and Michael, both died previously.
Surviving are his wife of Carmel Valley; two daughters, Suzanne Springer of Santa Cruz and Ann Conneau of Carmel Valley; a sister, Mary Rutt of South Carolina; two granddaughters, Elicia Momtchiloff and Laura Conneau; and a great-granddaughter, Brooke Nichols.
There will be no services. Cremation arrangements are by The Paul Mortuary.

Curt C. Doescher 
WW II veteran, Borden Ice Cream executive 
HOLLIS — Curt C. Doescher, 79, of Shy Beaver Road died Tuesday at Maine Medical Center, Portland.
He was born in Hamburg, Germany, a son of John and Barbara Schramm Doescher. He and his family immigrated to the United States when he was 3, settling in Clifton, N.J.. He graduated from the local high school.
During World War II, he was a fighter pilot, flying P-47s Thunderbolts while stationed in England. He was shot down over Hamburg, and spent 18 months as a prisoner of war.
After the war, he worked for 40 years for Borden Ice Cream, retiring as a vice president. He later worked for two years for Armel Ice Cream Co., retiring in 1987.
He and his wife moved to Hollis in 1989.
Mr. Doescher enjoyed sailing, snowmobiling, motorcycles, being a Bonny Eagle sports fan and also spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Helen Bobby Doescher; and a daughter, Susan Brooks, both of Hollis; a brother, Walter of Thiells, N.Y., and three grandchildren, Emily, Ben and Annie Brooks, all of Hollis.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, Buxton, where a funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Stephen H. Dow Sr. 
Vietnam veteran, S.D. Warren employee 
WESTBROOK — Stephen H. Dow Sr., 54, of Dodge Street died unexpectedly Wednesday at his home. 
He was born in Portland, a son of Clayton and Louise Alden Dow, attended Gorham schools and was a 1962 graduate of Gorham High School.
After graduation, Mr. Dow owned and operated a sanitation business for several years and then worked at S.D. Warren until joining the Army, where he served with the 101st Airborne during the Vietnam War.
After his return to Maine, he was again employed with S.D. Warren, working there for the last 33 years.
Mr. Dow was a former member of the Westbrook American Legion and was a member of the Vacation Land Cruisers Street Rod Club. He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, his street rods and spending time with his family.
He had lived in Westbrook since 1973, moving from Windham.
Surviving are his wife, Brenda J. Cobb Dow of Westbrook; a son, Stephen H. Jr. of Westbrook; two daughters, Stephanie L. Willis of Clearwater, Fla., and Andrea Jordan of Gorham; two halfbrothers, Jay Dodge of South Portland and Joseph; a sister, Ronna Johnson of Westbrook; and six grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham, where a service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery.

Urban Roberts 
service 
A graveside service for Urban Roberts, who died Jan. 10, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Gray Village Cemetery with the Rev. Douglas Hedstrom officiating. Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Gray.

William 'Pat' Rafferty 
career Marine Corps gunnery sergeant 
BRIDGTON — William "Pat" Rafferty, 82, died Wednesday at the Maine Veterans' Home, South Paris, after a brief illness.
He was born in Albany, N.Y., and attended schools there.
Mr. Rafferty served in the Marine Corps from 1941 until retiring as a master gunnery sergeant in 1973. He served during World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars.
He was very active in the Bridgton Lions Club, was past president and was Lion of the Year twice. For more than 10 years, he organized the Bridgton Fourth of July parade. He was a member of the Lopeman-Potts American Legion.
In 1975, he married the former Mary Corliss. She died in 1991.
He had been cared for at his home by Cindy DiCenso and Al Glover of Bridgton.
A daughter, Shirley A. Rafferty, died previously.
Surviving are four stepdaughters, Rae Beaudet of Albany, Judith McKenney and Barbara Lane, both of Ellsworth, and Mary Lee Kennedy of Sherborn, Mass.; two sisters, Dorothy Rafferty of Albany and Eleanor Rebel of Washington, N.J.; and eight stepgrandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home.

Friday, October 8, 1999

Donald V. Taverner 
executive in broadcasting, Maine humorist 
AUGUSTA — Donald V. Taverner, 80, of Cushman Street, died Wednesday at the Augusta Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.
He was born in Ashland, a son of Harold G. and Isabel Young Taverner, and moved to Augusta in his youth. He was an Eagle Scout and Sea Scout. 
He graduated from Cony High School and from the University of Maine in 1943.
Mr. Taverner was a combat infantry officer with Company K, 110th Infantry Regiment in Europe during World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism and the Purple Heart for wounds received in action.
Following the war, he served five years with the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis in New England and New York City.
He was on the staff of the University of Maine at Orono for eleven years, where he was alumni director and later director of development. It was under his leadership that the Maine Broadcasting Network was established, his family said.
In 1962, Mr. Taverner went to Pittsburgh, where he was president of television stations WQED and WQEX for eight years. In 1969, he was named "Man of the Year in Communications" in Pittsburgh. He went on to Washington, D.C., to become president of the National Cable Television Association, and later served as president of WETA-TV-FM in the nation's capital.
In 1970, he was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree by Allegheny College in Pennsylvania.
Returning to Maine in 1975, he became interim executive director of the Maine School Management Association and was active in University of Maine Alumni affairs. He was a former president of the Western Pennsylvania Alumni Association and the Washington, D.C., Alumni Association and was a member of the Graduate M Club. The University conferred upon him the Distinguished Alumni Service Award, "The Pine Tree Emblem," in 1963.
Mr. Taverner was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and was very active in church activities in his earlier years. He was chairman of the board of trustees of the Green Street United Methodist Church in Augusta and held many other positions of leadership in the Church.
He was chairman of WCBB-TV's Community Advisory Board, the Salvation Army Board, the Health Education Channel of the Maine Medical Center and the Damariscotta Lake Association Board.
He was a past president of the Augusta Kiwanis Club, a past president of the Past President's Club of the Augusta Kiwanis Club and a past lieutenant governor of Kiwanis International. He was a member of the Augusta Masonic Lodge and a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Scottish Rite and a member of Kora Temple Shrine.
He also was a member of the University Clubs of Pittsburgh and Washington, as well as the Capital Hill Club, the Maine State Society of Washington and the Abnaki Club of Augusta.
Widely known as a Maine humorist, Mr. Taverner had given Maine humor presentations on television and radio in 26 states.
A daughter Margaret Taverner, died previously.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Olive Rowell Taverner of Augusta; two sons, Dr. Theodore G. of Washington, D.C., and Frederic W. of Silver Spring, Md.; a brother, the Rev. Dr. Gilbert Y. of Concord, Mass.; a niece, Dr. Nancy Adelman of Kensington, Md.; and two step- grandchildren.
Friends may visit from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., where a prayer circle of Green Streeters will be held at 6:45 p.m. A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Green Street United Methodist Church. The Rev. Michael Davis and the Rev. Janis Davis will officiate.

Edward L. Hathaway Jr. 
retired from Portland Pipeline Corporation 
SOUTH PORTLAND — Edward L. Hathaway Jr., 74, died unexpectedly Tuesday at his home.
He was a son of Edward L. and Josephine Hathaway of Amarillo, Texas.
Mr. Hathaway served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific theater from 1942 to 1946.
He graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1950 with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering.
Mr. Hathaway worked for the Portland Pipeline Corporation for 35 years, retiring as chief engineer in 1987.
He enjoyed gardening, world travel, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. 
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Ruth C. Hathaway of South Portland; three daughters, Pamela Przybylski of Chesterfield, Mo., Elizabeth Libby of Livermore Falls and Nancy van Dissel of Eliot; two sons, Edward L. III of Dublin, Calif., and Charles of Gray; and 10 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Congregational Church, 301 Cottage Road. A reception will follow at the church. 

Ernest W. Stein III 
enjoyed American history, computers 
WINSLOW — Ernest W. Stein III, 24, died unexpectedly Sunday at Beaufort Naval Hospital in South Carolina.
Born in Waterville, a son of Ernest and Ann L. Ryan Stein Jr., he was a 1993 graduate of Waterville High School and attended the University of Maine at Farmington and Augusta.
For nine years, he was employed by Maine General Medical Center.
He enlisted in the Marine Corps on Sept. 27 to pursue a military career.
Mr. Stein was an avid reader.
His interests included American history and computers. 
Surviving are his mother, Ann L. Ryan of Kennebunk; his father and stepmother, Clare Stein of New Sweden; and two sisters, Lynne Stein of Franklin, Mass., and Lisa Stein of Clinton.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Donald H. Shorey Funeral Chapel, 35 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield, where a funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Ethel L. Underwood 
service 
CAPE ELIZABETH — A burial service for Ethel L. Underwood, who died Sept. 24, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland.

George Graham Thomson Jr. 
retired investment banker; Army veteran 
WALDOBORO — George Graham Thomson Jr., 80, of Waldoboro and New Boston, N.H., died Wednesday at Boston Medical Center, Boston, Mass.
He was born in New York City, a son of George Graham and Elizabeth Deaver Thomson. He attended St. Mark's School in Southborough, Mass., and graduated from Harvard University in 1941.
After graduating from college, Mr. Thomson volunteered to fight for the British Army in World War II, joining the King's Royal Rifle Corps. Later in the war, he was transferred to the American Army, serving with the Jedburghs, who parachuted in to France, fighting behind German lines until Germany surrendered.
Once Germany surrendered he served again as a Jedburgh until the fall of Japan. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Bronze Medal.
In January 1949, he married Sylvia Grove-Palmer in Caracas, Venezuela.
Following the war, Mr. Thomson worked for Shell International Co. and later was an investment banker in New York until his retirement in 1995.
Surviving are his wife of Waldoboro and New Boston, N.H.; two daughters, Sandra J. Thomson of New York City and Virginia Thomson-Hamren of San Francisco, Calif.; a son, George G. III of New Boston, N.H.; a sister, Cara Baldwin of Hilton Head, S.C.; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Old German Church. Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home.

Ivory Herman Fenderson 
owned Saco business for 40 years 
SEMINOLE, Fla. — Ivory Herman Fenderson, 87, of 80th Avenue and Saco, Maine, died suddenly Thursday at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford.
He was born in Saco, a son of Ivory H. and Minnie Hughes Fenderson, and was a 1933 graduate of Thornton Academy.
Mr. Fenderson was proprietor of I.H. Fenderson Inc. in Saco for 40 years.
He was a trustee of Laurel Hill Cemetery and vice president and member of the Three-Quarter-Century softball team in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Surviving are his wife of 24 years, Jean (Mewer) Fenderson of Seminole and Saco; two stepsons, Andrew Fitanides of Neva City, Calif., and Thomas Fitanides of Saco; a daughter, Ann Pullen of Saco; a sister, Geraldine Fenderson of Saco; and six grandchildren. 
There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco. The Rev. Dr. Burton S. Howe will officiate. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco. 

John F. Staples 
retired from New England Telephone Co. 
MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. — John F. Staples, 68, of Fairview Drive and formerly of Biddeford, Maine, died Monday at his home of cancer. He was the husband of Donna Marie Poirier Staples.
He was born in Biddeford, a son of Louis and Doris Booth Staples, attended St. Mary's School and was a 1949 graduate of Biddeford High School.
During the Korean War, Mr. Staples served with the Coast Guard for four years, attaining the rank of Boatswains Mate Second Class.
In 1954, he married Dorothy Marie Pelletier. The couple divorced in 1964. In 1965, he married Donna Marie Poirier of Biddeford.
Mr. Staples worked for the New England Telephone Co., where he achieved six technical ratings and retired as a testman in Portland after 30 years. He also sold jewelry as a hobby.
After his retirement in 1983, he moved here with his wife. He worked for Spessard Holland Golf Course until 1997.
He enjoyed the marches of John Philip Sousa and others, golf, bicycle riding and a 1997 cross-country camping trip he took with his wife.
A daughter, Alison, died in 1977.
Surviving are his wife of Melbourne Beach; two sons, John F. Jr. of Biddeford and Stephen M. of Lebanon, Maine; a daughter, Elizabeth Libby of Waterboro, Maine; a brother, Ralph M. of Biddeford; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
A memorial Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Church in Biddeford.

Larry J. Bowdish II 
worked for New England Diving Adventures 
BIDDEFORD — Larry J. Bowdish II, 30, of Harrison Avenue died Wednesday off the coast of Monhegan Island in a diving accident.
He was born in Lincoln Park, Mich., a son of Larry J. and Mary K. Bowdish. He was a graduate of Littlefield (Conn.) High School in 1987 and a graduate of the University of New England with a degree in marine biology.
Mr. Bowdish was the director of training for New England Diving Adventures in Danvers, Mass. He collaborated with several fellow instructors to develop the first in a series of underwater educational films, his family said.
He was a member of the Professional Association of Dive Instructors, a member of Technical Diving International/Scuba Diving International and the Divers Alert Network.
Surviving are his wife, Jennifer Judd Bowdish of Biddeford; his parents; a brother, Patrick; his maternal grandmother, Irene Hooks of Michigan; and his paternal grandmother, Anita Butler of Texas.
Visiting hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday at the University of New England. There will be a private burial at sea.

Martha R. 'Martie' Henry Aspen 
teacher; parents live in Sebago 
MELROSE, Mass. — Martha R. "Martie" Henry Aspen, 51, formerly of South Boston, died Thursday at home after a battle with cancer.
She was born in Akron, Ohio, a daughter of Joel B. and Dorothy R. Bauman Henry, and attended grade school in Ohio. She graduated from Lincoln Sudbury High School, attended Casanoviaf+t School in New York and graduated from Emerson College, Boston.
She lived in South Boston for five years and in Melrose for the past 20.
Mrs. Aspen taught school at many of Malden's elementary schools, most recently teaching at Emerson School. Prior to teaching in Malden she taught in New York.
Her hobbies included arts and crafts.
Surviving are her husband, James R. Aspen of Melrose; one son, James G. Aspen of Melrose; one daughter, Molly M. Aspen of Melrose; her parents of Sebago, Maine; one sister, Mrs. Charles (Patricia) Fuller of Merrimack, N.H.; and one brother, Douglas Henry of Woburn.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Gately Funeral Home, 79 West Foster St., where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery.

Peter Barris 
postal worker for 39 years 
ELLSWORTH — Peter Barris, 75, died Tuesday at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Tulsa, Okla., a son of Thomas T. and Ruby Kleomenis Barris. In his infancy, his family moved to Wichita, Kan., and he graduated from Wichita High School East in 1942.
During World War II and the Korean War, he served in the Army Air Force. He earned five battle stars and the Silver Theater Award.
After the war, he graduated from Portland Junior College in 1949. He returned to Wichita and attended Kansas University and New Mexico state.
In 1953, he married Louise Jane Wiers.
Mr. Barris was employed with the Wichita Post Office for eight years before being transferred to Portland in 1960, where he became a data systems management officer. He retired from the Post Office in 1987 after 39 years of service.
He created "Say it with Chocolate" with his wife. He enjoyed traveling to businesses in the New England area to distribute chocolate products. He also worked part-time at the Global Air Security Co. 
He most recently lived with his daughter, Shara, and her family here.
Surviving are his brother, Theodore Barris; two sisters, Tonia Jett and Dena Barris; two daughters, Mrs. Marc (Valerie) Barris and Shara Dyndiuk; and three grand- children.
A service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Church of the Holy Spirit, 1047 Congress St., Portland. Family and friends are welcome at 1 p.m. Pastor John Welsh will officiate.

P. Roland L'Esperance 
retired from Navy; 10-year postal worker 
YORK — P. Roland L'Esperance, 69, of New Town Road died Wednesday at York Hospital after a long illness.
He was born in Springvale, a son of Emile and Louise Plamondon L'Esperance, and graduated from Sanford High School in 1948.
He served in the Navy for 20 years. 
After retiring, he worked as a rural route carrier for the U.S. Post Office in York for more than 10 years.
Mr. L'Esperance was a communicant of St. Christopher-by-the-Sea Church.
He was also a member of the York Senior Citizens Center and the American Association of Retired Persons.
His wife, Patricia Huntsman L'Esperance, died in 1988, and a stepson, Stephen D. Conley, died in 1985.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Patricia L.) Hartford of York and Mrs. Todf+t (Paula J.) DeVoll of Shapleigh; one stepson, Gregg Conley of Kennebunk; one stepdaughter, Laurie Durst of Parsonsfield; and two sisters, Theresa Sylvain of Springvale and Pauline Roberge of Portland.
Visiting hours will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today f+t at Lucas and Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Riverside Cemetery, Springvale. 

Paul K. Petzoldt 
mountaineer, wilderness education advocate 
TOPSHAM — Paul K. Petzoldt, a mountaineer who founded National Outdoor Leadership School and helped found Outward Bound, died Wednesday at the age of 91.
Born in Creston, Iowa, a son of Charles and Emma Kiesow Petzoldt, he graduated from Louisiana State. But long before his college graduation — even long before his high school graduation — Mr. Petzoldt became known for his daring mountain climbing.
His wife, Virginia Petzoldt, tells of her husband's youth in Wyoming, a childhood spent climbing down the rocky hillsides that border the Snake River to hunt and fish with friends. But at 16, long before mountain climbing and hiking became common, Mr. Petzoldt set his sights on the Grand Teton.
"He thought it would be fun to climb it," his wife said.
In 1924, despite failing an attempt at a short cut, getting caught on the side of the mountain, and nearly freezing to death during a snow storm, Mr. Petzoldt, along with his friend, became only the third person to climb the Grand Teton. 
It was his success, the fun of the climb in spite of the life-threatening problems, that spurred him on.
He completed a double traverse of the Matterhorn in Switzerland and became a member of the 1938 team of First American Expedition of KE (in the Himalayas). Mr. Petzoldt was a World War II army veteran and a member and trainer of the 10th Mountain Division. According to his wife, he worked for the Department of Agriculture during the war, assisting the Russian army with food and clothing.
Hoping to help others, especially young people, discover the magic of mountain climbing, he helped found Outward Bound in the early 1960s and founded the National Outdoor Leadership School in 1965. He also developed the Wilderness Education Association, a program designed to certify conservation professionals and college students in wilderness leadership skills. He recently organized a new school, the Paul Petzoldt Leadership Institute. 
He reportedly earned respect from every major environmental group in the United States and is credited for pushing the Wilderness Act of 1964 through Congress.
With a sense of humor and a love of people and the outdoors, Mr. Petzoldt travelled throughout the U.S. to lecture on nature, mountaineering and his exploits. 
Mr. Petzoldt was a member of the Explorers Club. In 1994, at age 86, he hiked with wife, Virginia, to the base camp of Mt. Everest. His biography, "On Belay" by Raye Ringholz, tells of many of his mountaineering exploits.
In 1998, Teton Valley residents honored Mr. Petzoldt with an event featuring accounts of his 1938 Expedition on K2 and book signing. Other books detailing his life include "The Wilderness Handbook," "The New Wilderness Handbook of Teton Tales" and "Petzoldt's Teton Trails."
He moved to Raymond, Maine, from Victor, Idaho, and Jackson Hole, Wyo., in 1987. He moved to Topsham in 1988. He was a member of St. Ann's Episcopal Church, Windham.
Mr. Petzoldt spent his later years with his wife on Sebago Lake. What he loved, said his wife, was "standing outside and looking across the six or eight miles of Sebago Lake and seeing Mount Washington in the distance." 
Surviving besides his wife of Topsham are two stepsons, Kenneth F. Pyle of Asbury, N.J., and J. Dallas Pyle of South Portland.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 16 at St. Ann's Episcopal Church in Windham. Arrangements are by Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick. 

Richard B. 'Pie' Lewis 
owned masonry contracting business 
EAST BOOTHBAY — Richard E. "Pie" Lewis, 91, died Thursday at the Gregory Wing in St. Andrew's Hospital.
He was born here, a son of Bennie C. and Sarah Spear Lewis, and attended local schools.
During World War II, he was a foreman of Navy destroyer construction at Bath Iron Works.
On July 28, 1928, he married Althea Harrington. Together they raised their family in East Boothbay.
In his youth, Mr. Lewis worked with his father as a mason contractor. He later become the proprietor of a masonry contracting business in the Boothbay region and in Pinellas County, Fla.
Mr. Lewis was a 50-year member of the Bayview Masonic Lodge, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Knights of Pythias.
Mr. Lewis and his wife wintered in Florida for more than 40 years. Mrs. Lewis died in 1993.
Surviving are his daughter, Suzanne L. Keene of Wolfboro, N.H., and Green Valley, Ariz.; two sons, Alan D. of Waterville and East Boothbay and Richard D. of Cape Elizabeth and Naples, Fla.; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. todayf+t at Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at East Boothbay United Church, with the Rev. Allen Wells-Goodwin officiating. Burial will follow in Oceanview Cemetery, Boothbay. 

Stanwood Russell Sterling 
grew up on Peaks Island 
SARASOTA, Fla. — Stanwood Russell Sterling, 85, also of Ellsworth, Maine, died Sept. 8.
He was born on Peaks Island, Maine, a son of Russell Graham Sterling and Emma Pollard Sterling. He attended schools in Portland, Maine, and graduated from Wentworth Institute, Boston, in 1936.
Mr. Sterling was an executive and regional manager at D. and L. Slade Co., Boston, until his retirement in 1974. In the following years he was a published poet and author.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Calista Steele Sterling; two daughters, Mrs. Frank B. (Pamela) Walker of Ellsworth and Mrs. Bruce (Penelope) Crandall of Midlothian, Va.; and five grandchildren.
A private memorial service was held previously. Arrangements are by Toal Brothers Funeral Home, Sarasota.

Theresa Lombard 
waitress, dance company manager 
SACO — Theresa Lombard, 68, of Portland Road died Wednesday at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford.
She was born in Biddeford, attended Saco schools and graduated from Thornton Academy in 1950. 
Mrs. Lombard was a waitress at the Wonder Bar, at Hotel Thatcher and at the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club for many years. She also was a waitress at Vallee's and Cascade Inn. 
She was the manager of "Best of Broadway" Dance Company. 
Mrs. Lombard was a member of the United Baptist Church in Saco.
Her interests were spending time with her granddaughters and riding in parades in her husband's World War II jeep.
Surviving are her husband, John E. Lombard, and a daughter, Debra Lombard, both of Saco; two sisters, Ann Byers of Annapolis, Md., and Barbara Lindsey of South Portland; and 4 grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the United Baptist Church, Main Street, Saco. Arrangements are by Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home. 

Albert A. Bresette 
self-employed roofer most of his life 
Albert A. Bresette, 67, of Joy Place, died Wednesday after a long illness.
He was born in Coldbrook, N.H., a son of Hinman and Doris Haynes Bresette. He attended local schools and graduated from Coldbrook High School.
Mr. Bresette served in the Army for several years.
On Oct. 13, 1956, he married his wife of 42 years, Gloria Clark Bresette.
He was self-employed most of his life as a roofer.
He was a serious spectator at Beach Ridge Motor Speedway and Scarborough Downs harness racing. He hunted and fished.
A son, Robert, died previously.
Surviving are his wife of Portland; six daughters, Emily Barney of Massachusetts, Cynthia Bresette of Hollis, Gloria Kirlin, Rebecca Bresette and Kimberly LaClair, all of Portland, and Doris Bresette of South Portland; three sons, Albert, John and Raymond, all of Portland; a brother, Henry Bresette; a sister, Beverly Doak; 24 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery, Groveville Road, Buxton. Arrangements are by Hay & Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress St.

 Friday, November 12, 1999

James Russell Carver Jr. 
strong, resourceful farmer; loved to hunt 
LINCOLNVILLE — James Russell Carver Jr., who died Thursday at age 72, stitched together a rich life with green baling twine and whatever else was handy.
Born to James Russell Carver Sr. and Jennie Hardy Carver in 1927, Mr. Carver was raised on the family farm on Youngstown Road.
When just 12, he found himself being chased across a field by his uncle's bull, forced to scramble onto a pile of 4-foot logs. He hefted one of the logs and stopped the bull in its tracks with a whack between the horns.
"He was a strong boy. He was strong right up to today,'' said Barbara Barrett Carver, his wife of 45 years as well as his farming partner and hunting companion. 
His handling of the bull, who recovered within a few days, was an early hint to Mr. Carver's lifelong credo: Use what's at hand to do what's necessary. It served him well when, after serving in the Navy during World War II, he eventually bought Valley Farm, a dairy farm in Hope.
"A piece of baling twine used to mend a lot of things: tie up (the cows') drinking cups and hold together a door, kind of temporary hinging,'' his wife said. "He could fix about anything . . . and he always managed to take care of his sick cows, as a general rule. He knew how to roll up his sleeve and wash his arm off in a little alcohol and go fishing for a calf.''
Mr. Carver met his future wife on a bitterly cold night at a friend's New Year's Eve party. It was so cold, she recalled, that when he pressed on the rim of her car's steering wheel to blow the horn, it snapped off.
"I guess he felt indebted, so he called me the next day and it just kind of started out,'' she said. They were married in 1954.
The couple loved to hunt together, and were quite successful bagging deer on the mountains surrounding their farm, although she suspected they would have done better had they not been so taken by the scenery. Mr. Carver's last buck was his best, his wife said.
"He would get up and have his slippers on, not get totally dressed, just shove on a shirt and run out to the mailbox and get the morning paper,'' she recalled. One morning three years ago, he looked up and spotted two deer in the field across the road, one of them a 10-point buck. He scooted inside quickly, grabbed his rifle and, without hesitating to get properly dressed, had his deer. 
"That was the beginning of a good winter's meat supply,'' she said. The deer was fondly remembered as the boudoir buck.
Mr. Carver was a bit skeptical in 1988 when his new neighbor, a woman from away with a lilting British accent, announced she intended to help the couple with the farm. But Elizabeth O'Haverty was raised on the British island of Jersey, ancestral home of the Carvers, and she came to be a close family friend. She also worked every day with Barbara Carver to raise beef stock and replacement heifers after Mr. Carter had a heart attack in 1991 and sold his dairy herd. 
"He and Barbara have both for the past 10 years been an incredible influence on my life,'' O'Haverty said. "He was one of the people they don't make anymore. He was cast in his own mold, as many of the old Mainers were. Jim never got homogenized. He was his own guy.''
Mr. Carver was a charter member of the Hatchet Mountain Sno-Riders Club, developing many of the trails near his home. He was also a Mason and this year received his 50-year pin from the Lincolnville Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are his wife, of Lincolnville; one daughter, Linda Dahmen Pearse; and four sisters, Lucille Masalin, Hope Tibbetts, Doris Delano and Winifred Marriner.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in Hope Grove Cemetery, Hatchet Mountain Road, Hope. Arrangements are by Laite and Pratt Funeral Home, Camden. 

Annie H. Ricker 
liked to camp, crochet, solve cryptographs 
Annie H. Ricker, 77, of State Street and formerly of Edgeworth Avenue, died Thursday at a Freeport nursing home after a brief illness.
She was born in Boston, a daughter of Charles A. and Eva H. O'Brien McDonald. She attended Portland parochial schools and graduated from Cathedral High School.
She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Her hobbies included camping in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, crocheting, reading and solving cryptographs.
Her husband of 58 years, Rodney O. Ricker Sr., died in 1998.
Surviving are one son, Rodney O. Ricker Jr., of Brunswick; one daughter, Carole A. Mitchell of North Richland Hills, Texas; two sisters, Jean Winship of Portland and Helen Creau of Sicklerville, N.J.; two brothers, Norman McDonald of Portland and Fredrick McDonald of Buxton; four grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., where prayers will be recited at 10:15 a.m. Monday. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, followed by burial in New Calvary Cemetery.

Claudine D. Chenard 
worked at textile mill, department store 
BIDDEFORD — Claudine D. Chenard, 81, of South Street, died Wednesday at Southridge Living Center after a long illness.
She was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, a daughter of Louis and Roseanne Labrecque Dubuque. She moved to the area with her family in the early 1930s and attended Biddeford schools.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Church.
Mrs. Chenard worked for many years at Boucher Department Store and Pepperell Manufacturing Co. in Biddeford, retiring in 1956.
She crocheted, walked, tatted and baked desserts.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Claire) Jean of Arundel; three sisters, Fernande G. Bertrand of Biddeford, Simonne Loranger of Saco and Lorraine Binette of Saco and Florida; and two granddaughters.
Visiting hours will be from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. today at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Anne's Chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. 

Dorothy M. Curtis 
enjoyed cooking, beano, being with family 
WESTBROOK — Dorothy M. Curtis, 81, formerly of Gertrude Street in Portland, died Wednesday at Springbrook Nursing Center after a long illness.
She was born in Augusta, a daughter of Joseph and Gladys Pratt Martin, attended local schools and graduated from Augusta High School.
She enjoyed cooking, playing beano and spending time with family and friends.
Mrs. Curtis was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Portland.
Her husband, Edwin Curtis, died in 1991.
Surviving are three sons, Philip and Ronald, both of Portland, and Barry of Old Orchard Beach; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress St., Portland. A funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Church, 673 Stevens Ave., Portland, with the Rev. Ted Corley officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. 

Debra B. Lake 
worked in securities industry 
WESTBROOK — Debra B. Lake, 53, died Wednesday at Maine Medical Center in Portland, of complications from a brain aneurysm.
She was born in Chesterville, a daughter of Dana Butterfield and Iva Clements Butterfield. She attended Farmington High School, where she was a majorette. She developed an interest in horses while growing up on her family's small farm.
In 1964 she married Terrance Z. Lake. After giving birth to a daughter, the family moved to Albany, N.Y., where Mrs. Lake worked for the phone company. The Lakes later returned to Maine and settled in the Portland area.
Ms. Lake worked for H.M. Payson and Dean Witter in the securities industry. She also worked part-time at Dress Barn in South Portland.
She was involved in several charities, including the Bruce Roberts Fund and the Ronald McDonald House.
She enjoyed taking her grandchildren camping, as well as hiking, riding motorcycles, fishing, boating and working out. She also spent time shopping, especially for antiques.
Surviving are a daughter, Theresa Lake Hoffer of Scarborough; one sister, Mrs. Clyde (Anita) Allen of New Sharon; two brothers, Dennis Butterfield of Chesterville and Michael Butterfield of Augusta; and two grand- children.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, Dunstan Corner, Scarborough, where a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Fairview Cemetery, Farmington.

Dorine A. York 
enjoyed singing, country music 
AUBURN — Dorine A. York, 69, died Thursday at Clover Health Care, where she had been a longtime resident.
She was born in Wade, a daughter of Lewis W. and Daisy F. Jones York.
She listened to country music and enjoyed singing. She also attended Bible study groups at the nursing home.
Surviving are five sisters, Helen R. Porter of Dade City, Fla., Foustena B. Alley of Naples, Mildred E. Loomis of Topsham, M. Louise Greenier of Vernon, Conn., and Gloria P. Morrill of Yarmouth; and two brothers, Eldon L. York of California and Ace W. York of Yarmouth.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yar- mouth, with the Rev. Dr. Alan S. Malcomb officiating. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Clover Health Care, 440 Minot Ave., Auburn. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Yarmouth.

Elsie M. Mann 
operated lakeside summer rentals 
ACTON — Elsie Mabelle Mann, 90, of Mann Road, died Wednesday in Sanford after a brief illness.
She was born in Derby, Vt., a daughter of Colby and Flossie Stoddard. She graduated from Orleans (Vt.) High School in 1924 and from Baypath Institute in Springfield, Mass., in 1926.
She worked as a secretary for various companies, including the A.C. Lawrence Leather Company in Peabody, Mass.
In 1936 she and her husband moved to the Mann family farm in Acton. Mrs. Mann took in summer boarders for several years while she raised her family.
From 1948 to 1954, she operated Mann's Trading Post. She and her husband also operated summer rentals on Great East Lake from 1948 until this past summer.
From 1955 to 1965, she worked as a secretary for Lovejoy Orchards. She had been a homemaker since that time.
She was a 50-year member of the Wakefield (N.H.) Women's Club. She enjoyed crocheting afghans, cooking, canning and making jellies.
Surviving are her husband of 70 years, George W. Mann of Acton; one son, Robert S. of Acton; one daughter, Karen L. Mann of Sanford; one sister, Marion Crosscup of Los Angeles; one granddaughter, Katy Mann of Acton; and one great-granddaughter, Mariah Mann of Acton.
A memorial gathering will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Mann Family Cemetery, 267 Mann Road.

Evelyn M. Parks 
worked as private duty nurse 
YARMOUTH — Evelyn M. Parks, 83, of East Main Street, died Wednesday at a Westbrook health care facility.
She was born in New Brunswick, Canada, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byther. She graduated from Stearns High School, Millinocket, and became a registered nurse in Bangor.
She worked for several years as a registered nurse providing private duty care. She spent most of her life raising her family. Her hobbies included playing beano and cards, knitting and crocheting.
She was a member of the Yarmouth Farmer's Cooperative Extension.
Her husband of more than 50 years, Jack C. Parks, died in 1998.
Surviving are five children, Nikki Cunningham of Ladsen, S.C., Patricia Thibodeau of Orono, Jacqueline Kenney of Standish, Michael Parks of Bangor and Thomas Parks of Bar Mills; 13 grandchildren and several great-grand- children.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane. Burial will be in Pinegrove Cemetery.

Fern H. Pio 
correction 
In Thursday's obituary for Fern H. Pio, 71, who died Tuesday, her maiden name was misspelled Balis. She was born a daughter of Louis and Rose Cote Blais. Her five surviving brothers also have the surname Blais. Also, her brother, Norman Blais, lives in Turner.
Incorrect information was provided to the newspaper. 

Frank S. Tirabassi Jr. 
dedicated father and family man 
Frank S. Tirabassi Jr., 52, of Washington Avenue, died Wednesday at Maine Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born and raised in Portland, a son of Brigida Martini Tirabassi and Frank S. Tirabassi Sr. He attended local schools and graduated from Portland High School. He also received a degree in education from the University of Southern Maine in Gorham.
Mr. Tirabassi taught at Cape Elizabeth Junior High School and later worked as a manager for the Larry Rose Golf Course, Coles Express, and was then terminal manager for St. Johnsbury, before becoming self-employed. At the time of his death he was employed by Lampron's Energy.
He was a member of the Italian Heritage Center, and was volunteer coordinator, assisting on such events as the children's Halloween and Christmas parties, boat cruises, turkey shoots, lobster bakes, Christmas fairs and New Year's Eve parties.
His favorite pastimes included family cook-outs, walking on Baxter Boulevard, reading and spending time with his family.
Surviving are his father of Portland; one daughter, Jennifer Lynn Tirabassi of Saco; one son, Philip Tirabassi of Burlington, Vt.; one sister, Mrs. Lawrence (Louise) Casale of Portland; and one brother, Gary Tirabassi of Falmouth.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., where prayers will be recited at 8 a.m. Saturday. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 72 Federal St. Burial will follow in New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

Grace E. Major 
had summer home in Friendship 
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — Grace E. Major, 98, also of Friendship, Maine, died Wednesday at Linden Lodge Nursing Home.
She was born in Auburn, Maine, a daughter of William and Mary Morse Lowe, and attended school in Swampscott, Mass. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Smith College in 1924 with a major in music. While a student there, she worked to transform the Glee Club, a casual group singing popular songs, into a serious organization that performed classical works.
She studied for several summers at the Concord Music School and did graduate work in music at Harvard University and the Longy School.
She taught music in the public school system in Princeton, N.J.
In 1928 she married Dr. Randolph T. Major and they lived in Princeton and Mountainside, N.J., Charlottesville, Va., and Storrs, Conn. Their summer home is still in Friendship, Maine.
After the death of her husband in 1976, Mrs. Major lived with or near her children in Hightstown, N.J., Concord, Mass., and Brattleboro.
Surviving are one son, Randolph T. Major Jr., of Westminster West, Vt.; three daughters, Mary E. Rubel of Concord, Mass., Anne M. Florey of Princeton, N.J., and Jane M. Farlow of Waldoboro, Maine; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Congregational Church of Westminster West. Burial will be in Friendship, Maine, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Hall's Funeral Home, Waldoboro, Maine. 

Lori Gail Griffin 
enjoyed playing basketball, swimming 
Lori Gail Griffin, 20, of Winter Street died at her home Wednesday, the victim of a homicide.
She was born here, a daughter of Kurtis G. Peterson and Rebecca A. Griffin, and attended local schools.
She enjoyed playing basketball and attended basketball camp for several years. She also enjoyed swimming at the Boys and Girls Club of Portland.
Her maternal grandfather, Edwin M. Griffin, died in 1970.
Surviving are her mother, Rebecca Griffin Roberts of Portland; her father; her stepfather, Donald E. Roberts of Portland; a daughter, Rebecca A. Griffin of Portland; four brothers, Joseph S., Shaun K., and Donald E. Griffin and Tyrome E. Roberts, all of Portland; a sister, Iesha K. Roberts of Portland; her maternal grandmother, Eva M. Griffin of Portland; and her paternal grandparents, John and Ethelyn Sullivan of Chebeague Island.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress St., where a funeral will follow at 4 p.m. The Rev. Arthur Gay will officiate. Burial will be private.

Irene B. Mackell 
played in bowling league; liked to read 
BIDDEFORD — Irene B. Mackell, 89, a resident of Granite Street for 55 years, died Wednesday at Southern Maine Medical Center after a brief illness.
She was born here, a daughter of John and Maude Tetreault Berthiaume, and attended local schools.
She was employed by Pepperell Manufacturing Co. for several years.
On Feb. 6, 1942, she married James Leo Mackell at St. Joseph's Church. Mr. Mackell died in 1985.
For many years she participated in the Tuesday morning coffee bowling league. She also enjoyed reading.
Mrs. Mackell was a member of St. Mary's Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Stasia) Goodwin of Biddeford; two sons, James J. Mackell of Arundel and Francis L. Mackell of Old Orchard Beach; and five grandsons.
At her request there are no visiting hours. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel. 

Jeannette Cecelia Manson 
lifetime member of St. Matthew's Church 
LIMERICK — Jeannette Cecelia "Fuzzy" Manson, 67, of Elm Street, died Wednesday at Renaissance Center in Biddeford.
She was born in Limerick, a daughter of Lucien and Maria Morin Vermette, attended Limerick schools and graduated from Limerick High School in 1949.
In 1950 she married Frank G. Manson.
She was a lifelong communicant of St. Matthew's Church. In 1962 Mrs. Manson was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and had been a resident at Renaissance Center for the past seven years.
A son, Robert, died previously.
Surviving are her husband of 49 years of Limerick; one son, Richard F. Manson of Limington; two daughters, Mrs. Curt (Patricia) Manson-Thyng of North Waterboro and Mrs. Timothy (Diane) Merrill of Milton, N.H.; four brothers, Andre Vermette of Springvale, Donald Vermette of Limerick and Philip and Maurice Vermette, both of Sanford; two sisters, Marguerite Brown of Sanford and Carmen LePage of Limerick; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Heald Funeral Home, Limerick Chapel, Route 5. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew's Church, with the Rev. Richard Nadeau will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Cornish. 

Louis E. Curatola 
retired Cumberland County deputy sheriff 
CAPE ELIZABETH — Louis Edward Curatola, 71, of Starboard Drive, died Thursday at Mercy Hospital.
He was born in Lawrence, Mass., a son of Joseph A. and Rosaria F. Russo Curatola. He moved to Portland as a child and attended Portland schools.
He worked for the Portland Pilot Board, joined the Merchant Marines and was with the Army Transport Command during World War II.
He was employed for several years at John J. Nissen Bakery, and then was drafted into the Korean War, serving overseas in Korea for two years.
For 28 years he was employed at the First National Bakery before it relocated out of state. He then worked for 14 years as a deputy sheriff in Cumberland County before retiring.
Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Barbara A. Gregory Curatola; his mother of Falmouth; two sons, Michael J. of Rome, N.Y., and Gregory A. of Gorham; one daughter, Barbara Jean Curatola Lambert of Gorham; and six grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, where prayers will be recited at 9:15 a.m. Saturday. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Church.

Pearl A. Davis 
worked 35 years for S.D. Warren 
Pearl A. Davis, 90, of Washington Avenue, died Thursday at her home after a long illness.
She was born in Westbrook, a daughter of John J. and Clara M. Wood Davis, and attended local schools. She graduated from Westbrook High School in 1927.
For 10 years she worked as a secretary at Portland Credit Co., and for 35 years worked as a tabulator for the former S.D. Warren Co., Westbrook. She retired in 1974.
She was a former member of Warren Congregational Church.
Her hobbies included working in her flower gardens, ceramics, solving crossword puzzles and caring for her many cats.
She had lived on Roy Avenue in Westbrook for most of her life until 18 months ago, when she moved to Portland.
Surviving are one niece, Mrs. Stewart (Marjorie) Bragdon of Portland; and three grandnieces, Marla Dusches- ne of Durham, Julie Leavitt of Topsham and Melanie Rutstrom of Singapore.
There will be no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hay Funeral Home, 795 Main St., Westbrook. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook.

Robert L. Farrington 
Portland native; cycling, running enthusiast 
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Robert L. Farrington, 68, an all-sports athlete at the University of Maine and San Francisco State University, died Nov. 1 after finishing a cycling run with the Sun City Bicycle Club.
He was born in Portland, Maine, a son of J. Leo and Marion Tanguary Farrington. He attended Old Orchard Beach (Maine) High School, where he lettered in every major sport from 1947 to 1949.
He graduated from Hebron Academy in 1949, and set a new prep school cross country record, which stood for more than 20 years.
He served in the Marines for four years during the Korean War, and later graduated from San Francisco State University in 1959.
He married the former Doris Lux at Old St. Mary's Church in San Francisco.
Mr. Farrington spent most of his life and career in San Jose, where he raised a family of six and was an Allstate insurance agent for 32 years.
He ran the Boston Marathon on several occasions and in 1985 won the San Francisco Marathon in his age category.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Doris; two sons, Robert and Randal; four daughters, Jule Shaffer, Linda Murray and Kimberly and Pam Farrington; three brothers, William of Old Orchard Beach, Daniel of Bridgewater, Mass., and James of Biddeford, Maine; and eight grandchildren.
A funeral service was held previously. Burial was in Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose. Arrangements are by Darling-Fischer-Campbell Memorial Chapel, Campbell.

Stuart H. Dow 
raised funds for Veterans Administration 
Stuart H. Dow, 74, of State Street, died Wednesday at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Togus.
He was born in Wade, a son of Walter and Harriett Everett Dow.
He served in the Army during World War II and for many years after was involved in raising funds to benefit the Veterans Administration.
Mr. Dow lived in Costa Rica for more than 10 years.
He enjoyed collecting classic cars.
He was proud of his ongoing participation with Alcoholics Anonymous.
Surviving are two sons, John H. of Delaware, and Stuart E. of Florida; four daughters, Deborah Dow Fenimore of Delaware, Rebecca Jackman and Regina Marlow, both of Florida, and Donna Joyce of Illinois; one sister, Wilda Wathen of Augusta; 11 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta, with the Rev. Dr. J. John Keggi officiating. Burial will be in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta.

William J. Reagan Sr. 
retired from U.S. Postal Service 
William J. Reagan Sr., of Bancroft Street, and formerly of Fairfield, Conn., died Thursday at a local hospital.
He was born in New Haven, Conn., a son of John and Nellie Murphy Reagan. He attended schools in Bridgeport, Conn., and graduated from Bridgeport High School.
Mr. Reagan worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years, retiring in 1969.
He was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church.
He was also a member of the National Association of Federal Retirees, the Irish American Club and the Knights of Columbus.
He served in the Army in the European theater during World War II.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Frances Folchi Reagan; two sons, William Joseph of Yarmouth and Thomas Edward of Roxbury, Conn.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A visiting hour will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., where prayers will be said at 9:15 a.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yarmouth.

 Friday, March 10, 2000

Frances S. Moore, cared deeply for family, students 
Bertha Frances Smith Moore, a loving, spiritual woman who spent her life taking care of others, died March 7, 2000, at Mercy Hospital. She was 92.
She was born in Barnstead, N.H., a daughter of Benjamin F. and Lida Jane Wilde Smith. She was a graduate of Somerville High School and Mt. Holyoke College, where she received a bachelor of arts in religion.
From 1928 until 1929, she worked at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Uphams Corner, Boston, with the City Missionary Society of Boston.
While attending the Chicago Theological Seminary and the Divinity School of the University of Chicago, Mrs. Moore worked at the Bird Memorial Congregational Church South Chicago Community Center.
She later earned a master's degree in religious music from the University of Chicago.
In 1932, she married the Rev. Arthur Newell Moore of Cambridge. They lived in Franklin, N.H., Houlton, South Natick, Mass., and Cape Elizabeth. He died in 1984.
An "incredible caregiver," Mrs. Moore "devoted her life to kids, to her family, to music and her church," said her son, Frank Moore. 
Mrs. Moore taught special education at the former Pride Training School in the early 1950s and the Portland public schools for 17 years until her retirement. A loving, supportive teacher, she worked with the most severely handicapped children. According to her daughter, Jane Moore, Mrs. Moore often stayed late after school to hand write reading material for her young students. She remained a lifelong friend to many of her former students, her family said.
"She was the kind of person everyone wanted to be around because she left them in much better shape in terms of confidence, in terms of being loved," her son said.
A quietly determined person, Mrs. Moore extended her caring beyond the classroom. According to her family, she always opened her home "to those in need physically, spiritually and emotionally." She helped raise her nephew and goddaughter and "adopted" more than 30 others, who lived with her family for some time. 
Her son said that though she thrived on taking care of others, she never asked for anything back. "She always found great enjoyment in the giving," he said. 
Mrs. Moore was deeply devoted to music, and she organized a string quartet consisting of herself, her husband and their two children. 
She was also an avid Red Sox and and Celtics fan, and often listened to the games on the radio.
Surviving are a daughter, Jane Moore of Portland; a son, Frank Moore of Fort Wayne, Ind.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Burial will take place later in Floral Park Cemetery, Pittsfield, N.H. Arrangements are by Hay and Peabody Funeral Home. 

Richard D. Fickett Jr., correction 
Richard D. Fickett Jr., 21, who died Feb. 26, 2000, is survived by his father, Richard D. Fickett Sr. of Woodstock; his mother, Catherine A. Croto Vezina of Windham; two sisters, Dorothy Ann Fickett and Sabrina Elizabeth Fickett Brown; and two stepsisters, Jammie May Vezina and Brittany Marie Vezina. Thursday's obituary contained incorrect information provided to the newspaper. 

Mary E. Woodman, 90 
AUBURN — Mary E. Woodman, 90, of Sarah Frye Home and formerly of Portland, died March 8, 2000, at Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston.
She was born in Bangor, a daughter of Howard and Nellie Rodgers Gill. 
Mrs. Woodman worked in the alterations department of the Owen Moore department store in Portland.
Her husband, Harold Woodman, a son, Russell Woodman, and a daughter, Evelyn Woodman-Tucker, all died previously.
Surviving are a granddaughter, Sandra LaBrie of Texas; a grandson, Gordon Tucker of California; a great-granddaughter, Michele LaBrie of Texas, and two great-grandsons, Edward Tucker and Jason Tucker, both of California.
There will be no service. Spring burial will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, Portland. 

Leta Kitchen Archibald, 87 
HOULTON — Leta Kitchen Archibald, 87, died March 9, 2000, at her winter home in New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
She was born in Haynesville, a daughter of Arthur S. and Eva Whittier Kitchen.
Mrs. Archibald was a member of the Houlton Unitarian Church, where she served as superintendent of Sunday school. She was a member and past president of the Unitarian Alliance and a member of the Peabody Group. She also was a member of the Houlton Garden Club, the Houlton Regional Hospital Women's Auxiliary and a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving are her husband, James P. Archibald of Houlton; a son, James K. Archibald of Montreal; a daughter, Susan A. Kluge of Casco; two sisters, Nina Berry of Houlton and May Severson of New Limerick; six grandsons, a granddaughter and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park St. 

John Edward Coulthard, 80 
YANKEETOWN, Fla. — John Edward Coulthard, 80, died Feb. 28, 2000, at his home after a brief illness.
He was born in South Portland, Maine.
He was an Army paratrooper during World War II.
Mr. Coulthard was a self-employed gentleman farmer, owning and operating Coulthard Brothers Farm of Scarborough and Gorham, Maine. He moved to Yankeetown in 1995.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Ruth Christenson Coulthard of Yankeetown; a son Briane Coulthard; three daughters, Mrs. Newell (Jean) Deering of Hollis, Maine, Mrs. Robert (Jill) Miller of Anson, Maine, and Mrs. John (Julie) Berta of Yankeetown; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 
A service will be held in Maine at a later date. Arrangements are by National Cremation Society, Ocala, Fla. 

Dante W. Romano, 88 
SOUTH PORTLAND — Dante "Dan" W. Romano, 88, of Albany Street died March 9, 2000, at his home after a brief illness.
He was born here, a son of Rafael and Marie Galli Romano, attended local schools and was a 1928 graduate of Portland High School, where he played football, basketball and baseball.
Mr. Romano owned the State Street Garage in Portland, and also owned filling stations on Danforth and York streets in Portland.
He enjoyed bowling, and in 1939 his bowling team, The Garage Men, was defending champion of the Portland Mercantile League, his family said. His interests also included cribbage, bocci, horseshoes, boating and lobstering.
A son, Dante Jr., died previously.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Barbara Cole Romano of South Portland; three daughters, Cynthia Sawyer of Gainesville, Fla., and Deborah Coyne and Barbara Labrecque, both of Scarborough; a sister, Concetta Brown of Portland; and seven grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Brooklawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Thomas Merrill will officiate. Arrangements are by Hobbs Funeral Home. 

Pauline Woodward, 78 
WATERBORO — Pauline Woodward, 78, of Birch Lane died March 8, 2000, at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford. 
She was born in Buxton, a daughter of Percy and Helen Pease Hill.
She was a resident of Waterboro most of her life and attended school there. At a recent high school reunion, she was honored as being the only 60-year attendee.
Shortly after graduation from high school she married Elmer Woodward.
Mrs. Woodward was formerly employed by Pioneer Plastics in Sanford and worked in various shoe shops. 
She was a past member of the Rebekahs of East Waterboro and attended the East Waterboro Free Baptist Church.
Her hobbies included sewing, gardening, reading, attending senior citizen events and feeding the birds.
Her husband of 50 years, Elmer Woodward, died in September 1994.
Surviving are two sons, Terrance of Interlachen, Fla., and Phillip Woodward of Sarasota, Fla.; three daughters, Diana Hill of Hollis, Kathleen Leighton of Waterboro and Brenda Huntress of East Waterboro; one brother, Richard Hill of Westbrook; two sisters, Germaine Sullivan and Mary Hill, both of Gorham; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A visiting hour will be held at noon Saturday at Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 13 Portland Road, Buxton, followed at 1 p.m. by a funeral with the Rev. Charles Storey officiating. Spring burial will be in Pine Grove South. 

Corine L. Nutter, 89 
SACO — Corine L. Nutter, 89, of Buxton Road died March 9, 2000, at South Ridge Living Center in Biddeford.
She was born here, a daughter of Levi and Rachel Waseigh Grace, and attended local schools.
For 42 years she was employed by Kesslin Shoe in Kennebunk. She then worked for 18 years for the Saco school lunch program at Fairfield School.
She enjoyed going to Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough to watch stock car racing.
A daughter, Barbara Brackett, and a son, David Robinson, both died previously.
Surviving are one daughter, Linda Nadeau of Saco; three brothers, Roger and Robert Robinson, both of Saco, and Donald Robinson of Florida; three sisters, Catherine McDonald of Hollis, Mary Wilson of Buxton and Shirley Waldron of Saco; 17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St., where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Spring burial will be in South Buxton Cemetery. 

Hazel I. Meserve, 86 
NORTH BERWICK — Hazel I. Meserve, 86, of Lebanon Road died March 9, 2000, at Varney Crossing Nursing Center.
She was born in Bethel, a daughter of Ingals and Eva Wheeler McAllister.
Mrs. Meserve was employed in area shoe factories and enjoyed arts and crafts.
She was a member of East Stoneham Congregational Church and the 50-Plus Club in North Berwick.
Her husband, Ralph E. Meserve, died in 1976.
Surviving are a daughter, Nancy Patstone, two grandsons, Windsor Patstone Jr. and Scott Patstone, all of North Berwick; a granddaughter, Teresa Scaccia of Springvale, and seven great-grandchildren.
A visiting hour will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market St., where a funeral will follow at 2 p.m. The Rev. Michael Melon will officiate. Spring burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. 

Mona B. Stadden, correction 
In Thursday's obituary for Mona B. Stadden, 83, her father's middle initial was incorrect. His name was Ralph F. Bragg. Also, Mrs. Stadden's son Ronald R. is from Brunswick. This was a newsclerk error. 

Anne Lord Andrews, 92 
WISCASSET — Anne Lord Andrews, 92, of Bath Road died March 7, 2000, at Glenridge Nursing Center, Augusta.
She was born in New York City, a daughter of Frederic W. and Alice Kirkham Lord. She attended Brearly School in New York City and graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 1931. She also attended the New York School of Social Work.
In 1937, she married Wolcott E. Andrews and together they resided in New York City.
Mrs. Andrews owned Anne Andrews Employment Agency until 1972, when she and her husband moved to Wiscasset.
She was a member of the Cosmopolitan Club in New York City, a member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church here, and a member of the Female Charitable Society of Wiscasset.
Her husband died in 1990.
Surviving are a daughter, Penelope Sprague of Wiscasset; two sons, Martin Andrews of Hoboken, N.J., and Christopher Andrews of Noank, Conn., and six grandchildren.
A memorial service will be in June at St. Philip's Episcopal Church. Arrangements are by Mayo and Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal St. 

Florence R. Labrie, 87 
BIDDEFORD — Florence R. Labrie, 87, of Wilson Street died March 9, 2000, at Kennebunk Nursing Center in Kennebunk.
She was born in Somersworth, N.H., a daughter of Joseph and Melvina Dubois Roy, and attended local schools.
On May 30, 1931, she married Oscar J. Labrie in St. Martin's Church in Somersworth, N.H. Mr. Labrie died in 1984.
Mrs. Labrie worked at the Pepperell Manufacturing Co. for 28 years, retiring in 1971.
Her interests included cooking for her family.
Surviving are two sons, Andre Labrie of Brunswick and Fernand Labrie of Biddeford; two daughters, Mrs. Leo (Pauline) Laverriere and Mrs. Guy (Yvette) Laverriere, both of Biddeford; two brothers, Nazaire Roy of Dover, N.H., and Martin Roy of Fitchburg, Mass.; a sister, Rachel Goulet of Dover, N.H.; 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. 

Cedric P. French, 89 
BATH — Cedric P. French, 89, of Bedford Street died March 8, 2000, at his home after a brief illness.
He was born in Rockland, a son of William C. and Jane P. Studley French. He attended Rockland schools, graduating from Rockland High School in 1927, and later graduated from Hebron Academy and Bryant Stratton Business School, Boston.
During the Depression, he held several jobs in Rockland, Biddeford and Palm Beach, Fla., before settling in Bath, where he worked at the former Pilgrim Chevrolet and at Bath Iron Works.
He served in the Army during World War II, including two years in the Pacific.
He returned to Bath and worked at Redlons Plumbing and Heating Supplies until his retirement in 1971.
Mr. French was a life member of American Legion and Elks Lodge. He was also a member of Bath Area Senior Citizens.
His interests included playing cribbage and collecting stamps.
He married W. Althea Nelligan on Nov. 8, 1941. She died in 1991. A son, William C. French, died in 1983.
He was the companion of Gladys Fielding, Bath.
Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Lynn (Jeanne) Ulrich of Campbell, Calif., and a grandson, David Ulrich, of Campbell, Calif.; a niece and two nephews.
There will be no funeral service. Burial will be in Maine Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Augusta. Arrangements are by David E. Desmond Funeral Home. 

Pierre Henri Gabriel Olivier, 84 
NEWCASTLE — Pierre Henri Gabriel Olivier, 84, died of pneumonia March 6, 2000, at Cove's Edge, Damariscotta.
He was born in Dakar, Senegal, then part of French West Africa, a son of Marcel and Andree Olivier. He spent his early years in Dakar and on the island of Madagascar. He went to Paris at age 16 to complete his education. He was a graduate of the College Janson de Sailly and the Faculte de Droit School of Law.
In 1938, he was an aide to his father, who was commissioner for France at the World's Fair in New York. Mr. Olivier's father also was chairman of the board of the French Line, and during his youth, Mr. Olivier was among those attending the S.S. Normandy's maiden voyage.
He served as a lieutenant in the French Army during the 1939-1940 Campaign of France. He later served with the U.S. Army in World War II, and was commissioned as a liaison officer in Morocco, Corsica and France. Mr. Olivier received the Croix de Guerre and the Bronze Star.
After the war, he made his home in New York City, and became an American citizen. He married the former Valerie Tite in 1948.
He later worked for the Otis Elevator Co., and was sent as an executive to join its French affiliate for three years. During that time, he traveled to Lebanon, Syria and Iraq.
After returning to New York, he joined the private investment firm Leperq de Neuflize as treasurer until he retired. 
In 1990, after spending many years vacationing at Round Pond, he moved to Newcastle to be closer to his daughter and grandchildren.
Mr. Olivier's interests included fine wines, sharing haute cuisine with family and friends, animals, and walking downtown to enjoy a glass of wine at the Salt Bay Cafe.
He was the former husband of Valerie Walsh of Damariscotta Mills.
Surviving are a daughter, Nicole Eve Olivier of Nobleboro; two granddaughters, Lindsey and Abby Plummer, both of Nobleboro; two nieces, Sylvie Bonnassies of Nimes, France, and Lisa Tite-Alvig of Minnesota, and a nephew, Christopher Tite of Texas.
A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Strong Funeral Home, Main Street, Damariscotta. The Rev. John Ineson will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in Bethlehem Cemetery, Damariscotta. 

Clara Zuccolo Albanese, 73 
CAMDEN — Clara Angelina Zuccolo Albanese, 73, of William Glen Drive died Feb. 11, 2000, at Camden Health Care Center.
She was born in Providence, R.I., a daughter of Elvezio and Maria Fargnoli Zuccolo. She was a longtime resident of Providence and moved to her daughter's home in Camden in 1993. 
She was a communicant of Holy Ghost Church in Rhode Island and also of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church here, where she was a member of its Women's Club.
Mrs. Albanese often prepared Italian feasts for her family and friends. 
She spent much of her time taking long walks or reading to her grandchildren.
Her husband of 39 years, Joseph Albanese Sr., died in 1990.
Surviving are a daughter, Maria Bradeen of Camden; a son, Joseph Jr. of Linden, N.C.; a sister, Dora Zuccolo of Providence; two brothers, Ennio and Hugo Zuccolo, both of Providence; and eight grandchildren. 
A funeral Mass was celebrated in Providence. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7 Union St., with the Rev. Eugene Gaffey officiating. A reception will follow at the church hall. 
Arrangements are by Laite & Pratt Funeral Directors in Camden.

Thursday, November 9, 2000
 
Virginia Mingo, 83, a teacher who only settled for the best 
Virginia C. Mingo of West Commonwealth Drive, a much-loved junior high English teacher in Portland, died Nov. 8, 2000, at a local nursing facility. She was 83. 
Born in Columbia, a daughter of Earle and Beryl Pennell Worcester, she attended schools there and graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1932. She graduated from Machias Normal School and received her bachelor's degree in English from Gorham Normal School. She also took courses at the University of Southern Maine.
An outgoing person who loved words and had always dreamed of becoming an educator, she began her 39-year career as an English teacher in Addison in 1936. She then taught at the Bums School in Saco in 1937 and later taught at Portland's Lincoln Junior High School. 
Mrs. Mingo was a dedicated teacher who genuinely cared for her students and their education.
"She took the time to help you understand," recalled former student Tim Dougherty, who was in Mrs. Mingo's class in 1980. "She would not settle for less than best."
Mrs. Mingo rarely sat at her desk, preferring to walk up and down the aisles to teach. She never went on with a lesson without making sure every one in the class understood, and she often stayed late into the afternoon or evening to tutor students.
"She was one of the best teachers we've every had. She turned a lot of people's lives around," said Dougherty.
Mrs. Mingo loved drama and poetry and introduced the subjects into her classroom. She often asked her students to write poetry and interpret pieces in their own way. "She always encouraged their own individual ways, not her way," said her daughter, Judith Kelly. 
Her students included U.S. Rep. Tom Allen, D-Maine, and Earl Shettleworth, a distinguished Maine historian. She also worked with Eve Bither, who later became Maine's education commissioner, and a former superintendent of schools, Dr. Peter Greer.
Mrs. Mingo taught in Room 102 at Lincoln Junior High for 28 years. Room 102 was dedicated in her honor after her retirement in 1984.
Mrs. Mingo continued to hear from former students until her death. "They don't forget her," said Kelly.
And she never forgot them. Said Kelly, "She could remember the face, the name, and the seat they were in."
Mrs. Mingo was a former member of Central Square Baptist Church, a member of the Women's Literary Union and a past president of the Maine State Teachers Association and the Cumberland County Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the Woman's Woodfords Club, the L-Club, Bridge Club and International Traveler's Network, served on the board at the Eunice Frye Home, was a past member of Portland Country Club and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. 
Mrs. Mingo enjoyed writing and had written an unpublished book, "With Chalk on My Hands," about her experience as a teacher. She was working on a second book. Her interests included poetry, knitting and playing bridge.
Her husband, Theodore W. Mingo, died in 1976. 
Surviving are two daughters, Judith Kelly and Jean Toppi, both of Portland; a brother Col. LeRoy P. Worcester of Merritt Island, Fla., six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
There will be no visiting hours. A celebration of her life will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Central Square Baptist Church, Stevens Avenue, with the Rev. Darryl Lavway officiating. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. 

Florence M. 'Bunny' Araby, 85 
HOMOSASSA, Fla. — Florence M. "Bunny" Araby, 85, died Nov. 5, 2000, at Seven Rivers Hospital in Crystal River after a long illness.
She was born in Westbrook, Maine, one of 13 children of Joseph Girard and Rosalie Perrin, attended Waterville (Maine) High School and worked in the South Portland (Maine) shipyards during World War II.
Mrs. Araby owned and operated Girard's Laundry in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, for 25 years, then founded and ran Bunny's stand near the amusement pier there in 1969.
She retired to Homosassa and spent her summers in Old Orchard Beach. She was a champion candlepin bowler and also enjoyed fishing, gardening, bingo, cribbage and crossword puzzles.
Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Chretien, a granddaughter, Allison Busemeyer, and a grandson, Curt Chretien, all of Old Orchard Beach; three brothers, Raymond of New Canaan, Conn., Jean of Orlando and Leo Girard of Stamford, Conn.; and two sisters, Helen Demers of Coronado, Calif., and Lucille Strmiska of Homosassa.
She was a communicant of St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Homosassa and St. Margaret's Church in Old Orchard Beach.

Louis E. Beall, 80 
BIDDEFORD — Louis E. Beall, 80, of Dartmouth Street, formerly of Graham Street, died Nov. 7, 2000, at Southern Maine Medical Center.
He was born in Baltimore, a son of Louis V. and Loisee Beall, and attended local schools.
Mr. Beall worked for Lucien Bourque Construction as a bulldozer operator for more than 30 years. He was well known for his accuracy as a dozer operator, his family said.
He was a member of the Pine State Two Way Communication Club with the handle of "Coon Hunter." He was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Saco.
His wife Lillian Goodale Beall died in 1975. A son, Louis Beall, died previously.
His companion was Paulette Delisle of Biddeford.
Surviving are a daughter, Deborah Cormiea of Old Orchard Beach; a son, Michael Beall of Lewiston; a sister, Audrey Patty of Maryland; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held in the spring from Woodlawn Cemetery, Biddeford. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, James St., Saco.

Richard Berry, 71 
PRESTWICK, S.C. — Retired Rear Adm. Richard Berry, 71, died Nov. 7, 2000, at Conway Hospital in Myrtle Beach.
He was born in Portland, Maine, a son of Edwin Rogers and Jeanette Berry, graduated from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, and received a master's degree from George Washington University.
Rear Adm. Berry served in the Navy for 32 years. He received his commission in June 1954 after attending Officer Candidate School in Newport, R.I.
His sea tours included command of the Acokeek, Hartley, Conynham and Wainwright. While commanding the Wainwright, the ship was awarded the cruiser Battle Efficiency "E," five departmental awards and received the Marjorie Street Battleship Fund Award as most operationally ready ship in the Atlantic Fleet.
His tours ashore have included duty with the Bureau of Naval Personnel as a detailer, the Joint Staff at Headquarters, European Command, and as the executive secretary to the chief of Naval Operations for Joint Chiefs of Staff matters. As a captain, he served on the staff of the Commander, Naval Surface Force, Atlantic as the assistant chief of staff for readiness and training.
He served as inspector general for the Commander-in-Chief, Atlantic Fleet and Atlantic Command. In 1982 he assumed command the the Cruiser-Destroyer Group and in 1984 became director of operations for the U.S.-European Joint Command. 
Rear Adm. Berry retired in 1986. His decorations include the Legion of Merit with two gold stars, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal and the Army Commendation Medal.
He was a communicant of St. Michael's Catholic Church and a member of the Prestwick Golf Association.
His wife, Patty Berry, died previously.
Surviving are a son, Thomas R. of the Navy; a daughter, Mrs. Scott (Denise M.) Covert of Wilmington; a sister, Louise Chronister of South Portland, Maine; and six grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Goldfinch Funeral Home Beach Chapel, Murrells Inlet, with a prayer service at 6 p.m. A service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial with full military honors will be at 10:45 a.m. Nov. 29 in Arlington National Cemetery.

Theresa H. Child, 70 
WILLISTON, Vt. — Theresa H. Child, 70, died unexpectedly Nov. 6, 2000, at Abington Hospital in Philadelphia while attending a conference for Habitat For Humanity.
She was born in Biddeford, Maine, a daughter of Leo and Amy O'Neill Harriman. Mrs. Child retired in 1991 from New England Telephone Co. as a service representative after 34 years of service.
She was the widow of Maynard "Chuck" Child, who died in 1992. 
She was a communicant of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Williston.
Mrs. Child was an active member of Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity, Champlain Initiative, Telephone Pioneers, Champlain Valley Agency on Aging and Vermont Association for the Blind.
Two children, Julianne Devoid Child and Leslie Child, died previously.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Eric (Joyce) Fleury of Barre, Vt., Mrs. Alden (Florence) Oliver of Underhill Center, Vt., Mrs. Don ( Alene "Teri" ) Gingras of Underhill, Vt.; two sons, Michael of Essex Junction, Vt., and Richard Child of Warren, Vt.; three brothers, Peter of Waterboro, Maine, Robert of Saco, Maine, and Everett Harriman of Auburn, N.H.; three sisters, Sally Pollock and Madeline Beaudoin of Saco, and Mary Ann Manning of Baltimore; two foster sisters, Doris Brooks of Cape Porpoise in Kennebunkport and Lauretta Elie of Saco; and 12 grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington, Vt. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Williston. Burial will follow in New Mount Calvary Cemetery in Burlington.

Pearl Woodhead Clark, 76 
SANFORD — Pearl W. Clark, 76, of Lincoln Street died of cancer Nov. 7, 2000.
She was born in Springvale, a daughter of James E. and Lilian Crisp Woodhead, was a 1942 graduate of Sanford High School and graduated from Melrose (Mass.) Hospital Nursing School in 1945.
Mrs. Clark was an operating room nurse at Goodall Hospital in Sanford. In 1947 she married Herbert E. Clark Jr. Because Mr. Clark served in the military, they traveled extensively with their children in the United States and Europe.
After her husband died in an automobile accident in Scotland in 1963, Mrs. Clark returned to Springvale and worked again at Goodall Hospital. She also worked in a local nursing home and offered private-duty care until her retirement in the mid-1980s.
After her retirement, she cared for her brother Harry and her mother.
She was an active member of Bethel Christian Church in North Berwick, where she was noted for her wonderful voice, her family said. Over the years she supported several Christian charities and was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star in Springvale.
Mrs. Berry was an avid bird watcher and feeder. She also loved the beach and lived at Wells Beach for several years.
Surviving are three sons, Steven L. of Rochester, N.H., Michael J. of Deltona, Fla., and Herbert E. III of Sanford; a daughter, Debora S. Curley of Dover, N.H.; and six grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Heald Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale, where a funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Robert Cole will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Springvale.

William M. Dinsmore, 51 
LAKE WORTH, Fla. — William M. Dinsmore, 51, of 15th Avenue North, formerly of Portland, Maine, died unexpectedly Nov. 6, 2000, in Fort Lauderdale. 
He was born in Westbrook, Maine, a son of Clyde F. and Edna V. Currier Dinsmore, attended St. Dominic's Grammar School and King Junior High School in Portland and was a 1967 graduate of Portland High School. He was a drum major in the Dirigo Jets drum and bugle corps.
He served in the Army as a sergeant during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Dinsmore was a manager at Old Calypso in Delray Beach. Previously, he was a captain at the Sailfish Club of Florida in Northlake Trail at Palm Beach.
He was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Miami Dolphins.
Surviving are his parents, Edna V. and Anthony Juliano, both of Scarborough, Maine; two brothers, Stephen T. of Fort Pierce and Clyde F. of Westbrook; three sisters, Mrs. Pasquale (Ethel-Ann) Mastropasqua of Portland and Mrs. David (June V.) Juliano Stanley and Mrs. Blaine (Karen A.) Barbera, both of Scarborough; and a stepsister, Alice L. Dugan of Portland. 
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland, where prayers will be recited at 9:15 a.m. Saturday. A funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Burial with military honors will follow in Forest City Cemetery, South Portland.

Simonne A. Gendron, 83 
SANFORD — Simonne A. Gendron, 83, of Twombley Road died Nov. 7, 2000, at her home.
Born in Somersworth, N.H., a daughter of Josephat and Ouella Gosselin Laliberte, she attended the former Somersworth parochial schools. She moved to Sanford and married in 1942. Mrs. Gendron was a homemaker.
She worked at the former Hooz's.
She lived in Portsmouth, N.H., from 1963 to 1972, and worked in the Portsmouth High School cafeteria. She returned to Sanford in 1972.
She was a longtime communicant of St. Ignatius Church. Her interests included antiques, doll collecting and decorating. 
Her husband, Henry Gendron, died in 1976.
Surviving are a son, George R. Gendron of York; two daughters, Charlene Grant of Concord, N.H., and Claire Gendron of Center Barnstead, N.H.; four sisters, Adrienne Turcotte of York, Beatrice Chabot of Wells, Rita Goldsberry of Minneapolis and Jeanne Ruel of Kittery, and two grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home, 29 Winter St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Ignatius Church. Burial will follow in St. Ignatius Ceme- tery.

Leona M. Goodwin, 92 
SANFORD — Leona M. Goodwin, 92, of Maurice Avenue and a longtime resident of Portland, died Nov. 8, 2000, at the Newton Center.
She was born in Holden, a daughter of William P. and Annie H. Price Morrison, attended Brewer schools and was a graduate of Brewer High School. She held a civil service accounting position and took auditing training at A.S. Diggs of Boston.
She had a career in accounting and auditing for more than 53 years in Bangor and Portland.
She retired from Waynflete School in Portland in 1979 as an accountant and business manager. For 15 years, she was an honorary alumna of Waynflete and received the Drake award from the school in 1978 for outstanding contributions, loyalty and dedication to the school.
Mrs. Goodwin was a member of First Congregational Church of Brewer and was past chaplain of Mystic Rebecca Lodge for several years. She was a member of White Oaks Grange and a former secretary of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Bangor.
Her husband, Ralph O. Goodwin, died in 1976.
Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Ann Poole of Sanford, with whom she lived; a granddaughter, Darlene L. Hayes of Sanford; two grandsons, Daryn Williams of Sanford and Brent Williams of Saco; and several nieces and nephews. 
There are no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland, with the Rev. Eric Kelley officiating. Arrangements by LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home, 29 Winter St.

Edward J. Kerwin Jr., 72 
UNION — Edward J. Kerwin Jr., 72, formerly of Bath, died Nov. 6, 2000, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
He was born in Bath, a son of Edward J. and Katherine Ham Kerwin Sr., and graduated from Morse High School in 1945.
For many years, Mr. Kerwin worked at the Bath Daily Times.
For the past several years, he lived in Union.
He was a communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bath. His interests were hunting, fishing and the music of Lawrence Welk. He also enjoyed sports and was an avid Boston Red Sox and Morse High School football fan.
Surviving are his brother, William J. of Augusta, Ga.; and two sisters, Mrs. Ernest (Barbara) Brown of Bath and Constance Wallace of Woodstock, Ga.
A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at David E. Desmond Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath, with the Rev. Richard Rice officiating. Burial will take place later.

Shirley C. Kilton, 81 
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Shirley C. Kilton, 81, of Manor Street at Ocean Park died Nov. 7, 2000, in a local hospital.
She was born in Lowell, Mass., a daughter of Luther and Corinne Deroucher Hall, and attended schools in Lowell and Portland.
Mrs. Kilton enjoyed automobile travel, attending Bible study class at Pine Wood Manor and spending time with her family.
Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Francis D. Kilton of Ocean Park; four sons, Robert D. of Kankakee, Ill., Richard G. of Kennebunk and Donald F. and David B., both of Portland; a daughter, Helen F. Hunter of Old Orchard Beach; 36 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Brooklawn Memorial Park, 2002 Congress St. Arrangements are by Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St.

Raoul Labrecque, 71 
BIDDEFORD — Raoul Labrecque, 71, of Main Street died Nov. 6, 2000.
He was born a son of Alexandre and Laura Neault Labrecque, and attended Biddeford schools. Mr. Labrecque served in the Army during the Korean War.
He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, Biddeford.
On Sept. 18, 1951, he married Simonne Lessard at St. Joseph.
He worked at Delorge Bakery for 27 years and at St. Joseph Cemetery for 13 years, retiring in 1991. 
Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Simonne Lessard Labrecque of Biddeford; three sons, Donald of Preston, Conn., Michael of Waterford, Conn., and James of Barton, Vt.; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Linda) Talbot of Matthews, N.C., and Carol Couture of Biddeford; a sister, Mrs. Arthur (Marie) Pare of Saco; a brother, Maurice of Saco; and seven grandchildren. 
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St.

Frank J. Magner, 55 
BIDDEFORD — Frank J. Magner, 55, of Sumner Street died Nov. 7, 2000, at Southridge Living Center.
He was born in New York City, a son of Eugene and Wilma M. Duill Magner, and graduated from local schools and William Wall High School in Lindenhurst, N.Y. He later attended trade school in Lindenhurst and became a pipe fitter. His employment included the Portsmouth Navy Shipyard, Seabrook Station and the Brunswick Navel Air Station. 
He and his wife had lived Biddeford since the late 1980s.
Mr. Magner helped coach and umpire Little League in Belpre, Ohio, in the 1970s. He enjoyed sports, especially football, baseball, water sports and camping.
Surviving are his wife of 15 years, Jennie Stilphen Magner of Biddeford; a son, Frank of Pine Bush, N.Y.; two daughters, Shelly Magner and Felicia Dyer, both of Biddeford; a brother, Michael Magner of Lindley, N.Y.; two sisters, Elizabeth Wheeler and Christina Jones, both of Lindley; and four grandchildren. 
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Dennett, Craig & Pate, 365 Main St., Saco.

Mary Anne Mancini, correction 
In Wednesday's obituary for Mary Anne Aceto Mancini, 84, of Portland, who died Nov. 7, 2000, the visiting hours were listed incorrectly. They will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St.
Incorrect information was provided to the newspaper.

Joan Gordon Mook, 72 
FRANKLIN — Joan Gordon Mook, 72, formerly of Camden, died Nov. 6, 2000, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bangor.
She was born in Eastbrook, a daughter of Edgar S. and Mildred F. Butler Gordon.
She married Sherwood A. Wiley on Dec. 23, 1946, in Camden. He died Oct. 27, 1973. She married Herbert Mook on Oct. 16, 1976. He died in 1980.
In 1971 she obtained her general equivalency diploma. For more than 25 years, she had been employed at School House Togs as a seamstress until her retirement in 1987.
After retiring, Mrs. Mook moved from Camden to Franklin. For many years, she was an active member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Her interests included quilting, gardening, and traveling.
Surviving are two sons, Roger G. Wiley of Warren and Sherwood A. Wiley Jr. of Camden; a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Nancy) Weickert of Franklin; a stepson, David Mook of Saginaw, Mich.; four sisters, Margaret Nickerson of Holly Hill, Fla., Etta Achorn of Windsor; Janice Cook of Waltham; and Kathleen Ginn of Eastbrook; brothers including Edgar of Texas, David of Franklin, Jonathan of Bar Harbor, and Ronald, Gilbert, Norman, James, and Thomas Gordon; three grandchildren, Colleen M. and Graham A. Wiley, both of Camden, and Steven Gordon Jones Wiley of Warren; two stepgrandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Laite & Pratt Funeral Home, 9 Mountain St., Camden. Services and burial will be held in the spring at Oak Hill Cemetery, Camden.

Richard Clement Moran, 83 
BRIDGTON — Richard "Red" Clement Moran, 83, also of Marco Island, Fla., died Nov. 5, 2000, at a local hospital. 
He was born in Hartford, Conn., a son of Thomas and Florence Taylor Moran, and graduated from West Haven (Conn.) High School and in 1938 from Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a commission as a second lieutenant of cavalry.
Mr. Moran was first stationed with the 3rd Cavalry Regiment at Fort Ethan Allen, Vt. In 1941 he joined the 1st Armored Division at Fort Knox, Ky. During World War II he participated in eight campaigns, including landings in North Africa and Anzio, Italy, and the Po Valley and Rome-Arno assaults.
He was awarded the Bronze Star medal at the Kasserine Pass in North Africa, the Legion of Merit and the Italian Medal of Valor.
After World War II, he served as commander of the 100th Tank Battalion of the 1st Armored Division, instructor of armored operations at the Army Command and General Staff College, commander of Detachment "K" of the Korean Military Advisory Group, adviser to the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force for the Military Assistance Advisory Group-Japan, and the U.S. Embassy at The Hague, Netherlands.
He married Virginia Baylies on July 25, 1945.
He was the professor of military science at Northeastern University in Boston from 1968 until his retirement in 1972, and then worked as an administrator for 20 years of the Marco Island Country Club golf course.
He was a member of the 1st Armored Division Association, the Retired Officers Association, the Reserve Officers Association of Collier County, Fla., the Norwich University Alumni Association and Sigma Phi Epsilon frater- nity.
Surviving are his wife of Bridgton and Marco Island; a son, Thomas of Carlisle, Mass.; a daughter, Susan Drake of Westford, Mass.; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
A graveside funeral service was held Nov. 8 in Arlington (Va.) National Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements are by Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home, Bridgton.

Mamie M. Neeld, 89 
BRUNSWICK — Mamie M. Neeld, 89, of Maurice Drive died Nov. 8, 2000, at Mid Coast Hospital.
She was born in Trenton, N.J., a daughter of Joseph and Catherine Lubiejewski Malkowski, and attended New Jersey schools.
On June 30, 1933, she married Edward Neeld, who died in 1968.
In New Jersey, Mrs. Neeld worked at Bayridge Factory, Helene Fuld Hospital and at the WMCA. In 1990 she moved to Brunswick, where she lived at Woodlawn Towers on Water Street for 10 years.
Mrs. Neeld enjoyed crocheting, reading and spending time with her family.
She was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church here.
A daughter, Laura M. Parsons, died in 1989.
Surviving are two daughters, Catherine M. Vannell of Franklin, Pa., and Helen M. Tomer of Topsham; and 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and eight great- great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Stetson's Funeral Home, 12 Federal St.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Church, Pleasant Street, with the Rev. Richard Yagesh officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery

Eleanor M. Delavina Peck, 85 
Eleanor M. Delavina Peck, 85, formerly of North Yarmouth, died Nov. 4, 2000, at Mercy Hospital in Portland after a short illness. She had been a resident of St. Joseph's Manor in Portland since 1995.
Mrs. Peck was born in Portland, a daughter of Marie B. Neilson and Raymond E. Delavina, and attended local schools.
She graduated from James Madison High School in Brooklyn, N.Y., where her family moved in the early 1930s. She attended New York University, earning a bachelor's degree in history in 1936, and did graduate studies in education and textile arts.
On Oct. 18, 1941, she married Frank R. Peck in New York, and the couple moved to Fairfield, Conn. Mr. Peck died in 1968.
Mrs. Peck spent her summers on Panther Pond in Raymond for nearly 50 years.
She taught high school in New York City before her marriage. From 1958 to 1965 she worked at the Carousel toy store in Fairfield and Westport, Conn. She began working as an elementary classroom aide in Fairfield in 1968, retiring in 1990.
For nearly 50 years, she was a member and deaconess of Greenfield Hill Congregational Church in Fairfield. She was an active volunteer, Women's Guild member, and "master fudge maker" of the annual Dogwood Festival. She was a past president of the Dwight Elementary School Parent Teacher Association in Fairfield and a Brownie and Scout leader. She was an accomplished knitter.
Surviving are a son, John F. Peck of Providence, R.I.; two daughters, Marie H. Peck of North Yarmouth and Lois A. Barber of Westminster West, Vt., and two granddaughters, Jacy A. and Rachael M. Barber.
A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at State Street Church, UCC, 159 State St., Portland. Arrangements are by Hay & Peabody Funeral Home, Portland.

Alfred Douglas Pinkham Sr., 74 
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — Alfred Douglas Pinkham Sr., 74, died Nov. 8, 2000, at his home.
He was born at Boothbay Harbor, Maine, a son of Douglas and Arneta Crocker Pinkham, and graduated from local schools in 1943.
Mr. Pinkham worked for Sample's Shipyard in Boothbay before joining the Navy during World War II. 
On Nov. 17, 1946, he married June Reed and they lived in Waldoboro, Maine.
Mr. Pinkham worked for Strong Chevrolet in Damariscotta and also at the veterans hospital at Togus.
He later moved to Bangor, but returned to Waldoboro and worked for the Post Office. 
For the past 10 years, Mr. Pinkham and his wife wintered here and spent their summers in Waldoboro.
He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, boating, sailing, hunting, golfing, Brittany spaniels and reading.
Surviving are his wife of Waldoboro and Zephyrhills; his son, Alfred Jr. of Silverdale, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Cedric (Jeanette) Achorn of Waldoboro and Suzanne Blanchard of Auburn, Maine; two brothers, Roscoe of Belmont, Maine, and David of Vernon, Conn.; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and three stepgranchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in German Cemetery, Waldoboro. The Rev. Robert Dorr will officiate.

Ruth M. Ray, 77 
TOPSHAM — Ruth M. Ray, 77, of River Road died Nov. 5, 2000, at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Brunswick.
She was born in Syracuse, N.Y., a daughter of Elmer and Ida Craver Mathewson, and attended local schools. Mrs. Ray lived in Brunswick before moving to Topsham in 1989.
She was a brush maker at the M. Grumbacher Co. in Brunswick for many years.
She is survived by a sister, Minnie Whitford of Topsham.
At Mrs. Ray's request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick.

Adah S. Reed, 78 
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Adah Smith Reed, 78, formerly of Apex, N.C., and Trumbull, Conn., died Nov. 6, 2000, at Carolina Meadows, Chapel Hill.
She was born in Newcastle, Maine, a daughter of Edgar and Marion Carlisle Smith, and lived in Trumbull, where she was employed by the University of Bridgeport admissions office for 15 years, the last six years as assistant director of admissions.
She was a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader, Sunday School superintendent for 17 years at Long Hill United Methodist Church and a member and past president of the Parent Teacher Association. She received a life-member PTA pin.
After moving to the Apex area, she was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Cary, where she was the chairwoman of the Mary Martha Circle, maintained membership records, visited and cared for shut-ins and was responsible for putting together the church membership directory.
More recently, Mrs. Reed was a bookkeeper and served on various committees at Carolina Meadows.
Her husband, George M. Reed, and a son, William C. Reed, died previously. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. James (Alison R.) DeVack of West Suffield, Conn.; and three grandchildren, Jeffrey DeVack of Bel Camp, Md., Kimberly DeVack of West Suffield, Conn., and Jennifer Reed of Brunswick, Maine. 
A visiting hour will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel of Strong Funeral Home, Damariscotta, Maine, followed by a graveside service at 11 a.m. in Hillside Cemetery, Damariscotta.

Douglas A. Robbins, 18 
ROCKLAND — Douglas A. Robbins, 18, formerly of Warren died Nov. 6, 2000, from injuries sustained in an auto accident on Route 90 in Warren.
He was born in Rockport, a son of Michael and Thelma R. Hannan. He was raised in Rockland, and attended schools there until transferring to Medomak Valley High School. Last Saturday, he took the Scholastic Aptitude Tests.
Mr. Robbins worked in the produce department of Shop 'n Save in Rockland.
He was a compassionate, adventurous, fearless person who loved his family and friends, his family said. His interests included shopping, weightlifting, music, his cell phone, four- and three-wheeling, snowboarding, swimming, Jet Ski-riding and animals. Ellen Richardson of Rockland was a special friend who was like a second mother, his family said. His girlfriend was Roni Lei Boyce of Washington.
Surviving are his parents of Warren; a sister, Renee Nickles, and a brother, Michael Nickles, both of Friendship; two grandmothers, Dagmar Robbins of Rockland and Patricia Williams of Rockland; a great-grandmother, Nina McClusky of Rockland; and two uncles who helped raise him, Wil and Milton Robbins, both of Rockland. 
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Burpee-Strong Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sawyer Cemetery, Warren. The Rev. Wayne Sawyer will officiate.

Irene F. Russell, 83 
NORWAY — Irene F. Russell, 83, of Bethel and formerly of Hanover for more than 40 years, died Nov. 7, 2000, at Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center.
A resident of the area for several years, she made her home on Main Street in Bethel.
She was born in Newry, a daughter of Robert and Mary Jackson Foster, and graduated in 1937 from Gould Academy in Bethel.
Mrs. Russell had attended the Rumford Point Congregational Church and Locke Mills Union Church.
On Feb. 2, 1946, she married Cedric P. Russell in Bethel. He died in 1992.
A grandson, Robert Chadbourne Jr., died previously.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Nancy) Chadbourne of Bethel and Mrs. Bruce (Judith) Gagnon of Cumberland; a son, Thomas Russell of Bryant Pond; five grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Deborah Jenks officiating. Burial in the Hanover Cemetery, Hanover.

Joseph Andrew 'Joe' Slattery, 47 
SAN FRANCISCO — Joseph A. "Joe" Slattery, 47, died of lung disease Nov. 3, 2000, at the University of California San Francisco Hospital here. He recently had a double lung transplant.
He was born in Portland, Maine, a son of Patrick Andrew and Candide Paquette Slattery. In 1972 he was a member of the sixth graduating class of the Hyde School in Bath, where he proved himself an accomplished athlete, craftsman, friend and lifelong learner, his family said. While at Hyde, he won a New England championship in Greco-Roman wrestling. He played lacrosse and football in high school and at Boston University.
In 1977 he moved to Point Reyes in Inverness and developed a successful career as a fine craftsman and builder. His hobbies included hunting and fishing.
His love of later nature led him to the Tom Brown Tracking and Wilderness Survival School in New Jersey, where he completed nearly every survival and tracking course offered, ultimately teaching courses in both New Jersey and California.
Mr. Slattery worked his way to New Zealand on a wool freighter and took up skydiving there. He was a wilderness guide in the Brooks Range of Alaska and spent many hours solo in the wilderness of British Columbia, Montana, Idaho, and the Grand Canyon.
His interests included the spiritual practices and ancient ways of Native American culture and protecting the environment. He also was fond of teaching survival skills to children and the art of seine net fishing on Tamales Bay.
He was a founding trustee of the Clayton Lewis Memorial Trust in Inverness, an organization dedicated to environmental preservation and education.
In the early 1990s, he began a second career as a white-water rafting guide in Salmon Falls, Idaho. He had signed on to begin rafting in Chile when he was diagnosed with primary pulmonary hypertension. 
He was the companion of Anne Galligher Murphy of Inverness.
Surviving are his parents of Kennebunkport, Maine; and three sisters, Patrice Slattery of Winston-Salem N.C., Karen Barter of Pretty Marsh on Mount Desert Island, Maine, and Ann Slattery of Kennebunk, Maine.
A celebration of Mr. Slattery's life will be held later in Point Reyes.

Josiah 'Josh' Staples, 82 
BRUNSWICK — Josiah "Josh" Staples, 82, of Page Street, a winter resident of Boca Raton, Fla., died Nov. 7, 2000, in Boca Raton.
He was born in Gardiner, a son of Dr. Albert H. and Alice Hasting Eaton Staples, graduated from Brunswick High School in 1936, and attended the University of Maine from 1937 to 1939.
Mr. Staples was an Army veteran of World War II. In 1940 he graduated with honors from the Officers' Candidate School at Fort Monroe, Va. From 1941 to 1944 he was stationed in Trinidad with the 252nd Coast Artillery.
He then was stationed in Fort Jackson, S.C., and Fort Sill, Okla., before going to Northern France and Germany with the 541st Field Artillery to serve as a forward observer. He used to relate to others the wonderful experience of being in Paris on VE Day.
Mr. Staples ran a camp for displaced persons outside of Cologne, Germany, in 1945, as thousands of people were fleeing or returning to their homelands.
He married Anna Scott in Trinidad in 1944.
Mr. Staples was a James Bowdoin Scholar at Bowdoin College in 1947-1948 and graduated in 1949.
He worked for the Insurance Company of North America in Detroit from 1949-1952. From 1952-1957 he was sales director for Alcoa Steamship Co. in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, and was transferred to San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1958. In 1964 he became general manager of Trailer Marine Transportation. On returning to Maine in 1972, he became director of Southern Maine Technical College, retiring in 1984.
Mr. and Mrs. Staples spent winters in their home in Boca Raton and traveled. Mr. Staples was an avid golfer in Trinidad, and in 1962 was champion of the El Morro Golf Club in San Juan.
He was a member of the Brunswick Golf Club for more than 30 years, and won a tournament with his son, James. He was active in the Rotary Club and Navy League in Puerto Rico. 
Surviving are his wife of Brunswick and Boca Raton; four sons, Dr. J. Scott of Brunswick, Randall G. of Gray, James E. of Sarasota, Fla., and Christopher J. of North Miami, Fla.; a daughter, Susan M. Santisi of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., nine grandchildren and a great-grandson.
A memorial service will be held in Brunswick in the spring. Arrangements are by Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St.

 Sunday, August 13, 2000
 
Everett L. Brown, 82 
SPRING HILL, Fla. — Everett L. Brown, 82, formerly of East Elmhurst, N.Y., died Aug. 11, 2000, in Spring Hill.
He was born in Auburn, a son of Clyde Brown and Nora Carrigan, and graduated from Edward Little High School in 1936.
He had been a resident of Florida since 1994. 
Mr. Brown was a Marine Corps veteran, serving four years during World War II as a technical sergeant.
He later studied voice at the Boston School of Music and performed in several operas at Brooklyn, N.Y., Academy of Music.
He was employed at Francis I. Dupont and Co. Brokerage Firm on Wall Street as a mail supervisor and clerk of the Commodity Exchange from 1952 to 1968. He retired from the law firm of Webster and Sheffield of New York as a mail clerk.
He enjoyed swimming.
His twin brother, Earl, died previously.
There are no immediate survivors.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Dillingham and Son Memorial Chapel, 62 Spring St. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Mt. Hope Cemetery. 

Rosella B. Carrier, 84 
SOUTH PORTLAND — Rosella B. Carrier, 84, of Anthoine Street died Aug. 8, 2000, at a local health care facility after a long illness. 
Born in Fitchburg, Mass., she was a daughter of Charles E. and Sylvia Downes Bosworth, and attended schools there. She graduated from Chandler Business College. 
Before moving to Maine, she was a longtime resident of Marblehead, Mass.
Mrs. Carrier was a past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star in Marblehead and was a member of Old North Church of Marblehead. 
While living in Maine she attended First Congregational Church of South Portland. 
Her husband, Thomas Carrier, died in 1978. 
Surviving are two sons, Edward of Cape Elizabeth and Richard of Hampton, Conn.; and four grandchildren, Heidi, James, Karen and Thomas Carrier. 
There are no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 23 in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, Mass. Arrangements are by Hobbs Funeral Home.

Agnes C. Connolly, 88 
Agnes C. Connolly, 88, formerly of Neal Street died Aug. 10, 2000, at a local nursing home. 
She was born here, a daughter of Michael J. and Sarah Kelley Connolly, attended local schools and graduated from Cathedral High School.
Miss Connolly worked as a secretary for the general manager of New England Telephone Co., retiring in 1977.
She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, Jasper N. Keller Chapter. 
For many years, she was a communicant of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. She became a communicant of St. Dominic's after moving to Neal Street. 
She was cared for by her cousins, John P. O'Brien of Portland and Jeanine M. O'Brien of Scarborough.
There are no immediate survivors.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St. Prayers will be recited at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home followed by a 9 a.m. funeral Mass at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

Malcolm W. Eckel, 87 
KENNEBUNK — The Very Rev. Malcolm W. Eckel, 87, of Larboard Lane died Aug. 11, 2000, at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford after a brief illness. 
He was born in East Orange, N.J., a son of Fred and Edith Eckel, and graduated in 1938 from Hobart College in Geneva, N.Y. He received a doctorate of divinity degree in 1941 from Virginia Theological Seminary and a British literature degree in 1950 from St. Catherine's College, Oxford, England. 
He was an accountant and auditor with the National Commercial Bank and Trust Co. in Albany, N.Y., from 1933 to 1937 and was ordained a deacon in the Episcopal Church and a priest in 1941 at All Saints Cathedral in Albany.
He first served at Church of Our Savior in Lebanon Springs, N.Y., from 1941 to 1943, when he joined the Naval Reserve, serving as chaplain in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After his discharge in 1946, he returned to his position as assistant headmaster and chaplain at the Darrow School in New Lebanon, N.Y. 
He was chaplain at Lady Margaret Hall at Oxford University, then became rector of Bethesda Church in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. He later became rector of St. Stephen's Church in Pittsfield, Mass., then dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Springfield, Mass., from 1968 to 1991, when he became dean emeritus. 
Dean Eckel served as president for several organizations, including the Pittsfield area Council of Churches and Board of Examining Chaplains and Commission on the Ministry. He was a member of the board of directors for the Springfield area Council of Churches, the Massachusetts Council of Churches and the United Fund. 
He was a deputy to the General Convention of the Episcopal church and chairman of the National Committee on the Structure of the Church. He represented the Diocese of Western Massachusetts to the Anglican Church in Niagara, N.Y. 
He served with many other organizations in Massachusetts, including the Area Board of the Massachusetts Mental Health Department, and was chairman of the Research Committee for Mental Health and Retardation. He was also incorporator for the Springfield Day Nursery, Our Lady of Providence Children's Center, Springfield Hospital.
He was an international lecturer and preacher in Great Britain, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and was listed in the "Who's Who in Religion in America," "Community Leaders and Noteworthy Americans," "Dictionary of International Biography" and "Men of Achievement," published in England. 
He authored "The Ethics of Decision Making in Business Situations," and published articles and lectures. 
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Mary Constance Winchester Eckel of Kennebunk; four sons, Malcolm David of Brookline, Mass., Douglas Winchester of Blacksburg, Va., Mark Eugene of LaJolla, Calif., and Matthew Edward of Boyds, Md.; a daughter, Mary Edith LaRochelle of Nantucket, Mass.; and six grandchildren. 
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. David's Church, Route 1, with the Rev. Daniel Riggall officiating. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St. 

Hildreth Shaw Frost, 82 
BURLINGTON, Mass. — Hildreth Shaw Frost, 82, formerly of Norway and South Paris, Maine, and Wellesley died July 19, 2000, at Lahey Clinic.
Born in Keene, N.H., she graduated from Norway High School in 1936. She moved to Boston, where she attended Bryant and Stratton and became one of the first medical records librarians at the Brooks Hospital in Brookline.
Mrs. Frost was on the editorial staff of The Waltham News-Tribune for 16 years and a part-time reporter for The Wellesley Townsman, both in Massachusetts. Her features appeared in several other New England newspapers and magazines. She authored pamphlets for the Unitarian-Universalist Association headquartered in Boston and was employed as alumni editor at Babson College in Wellesley prior to her reporting career.
She also wrote and published children's stories.
She was a member of the National League of American Pen Women, Women in Communications, The Newspaper Guild of Greater Boston, the Manuscript Club of Boston and the Writers' Group until her illness. 
She and her family spent many summers as staff members at the Star Island Conference Center on the Isles of Shoals, off the New Hampshire coast. Her other interests included sewing.
Her husband of 55 years, Robert Vernon Frost, died previously and a son, Dana Stanley Frost, died in 1965. 
Surviving are a son, Robert H. Frost of Portsmouth, N.H.; a daughter, Sara Frost Schoman of Lexington; a sister, Vesta Shaw Waldron of South Windsor, Conn.; and four grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Norway Pine Grove Cemetery, South Paris, Maine. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Unitarian Society of Wellesley Hills, Wellesley.

Alpheus H. Hibbard Sr., 65 
BRIDGTON — Alpheus H. Hibbard Sr., 65, of Cross Street died Aug. 9, 2000, at his home.
He was born here, a son of Clarence and Priscilla Hobbs Hibbard, attended Fryeburg and Bridgton schools and graduated from Bridgton High School.
Mr. Hibbard was a self-employed carpenter and plumber.
He enjoyed going to the town beach to watch sunsets.
Surviving are three sons Alpheus H. Jr. and Michael, both of Poland, and Mark of Lewiston; a daughter, Julie Shane of Poland; a brother, John of Augusta; a sister, Charlotte Wentworth of Bridgton; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
A graveside memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Ingalls Hill Cemetery, West Bridgton, with the Rev. Richard Male officiating. Arrangements are by Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg.

Lottie J. Wotton Hutchinson, 89 
Monticello — Lottie J. Wotton Hutchinson, 89, died August 11, 2000, at a Houlton health care facility after a long period of failing health. 
She was born here, a daughter of George W. and Laura Miller Wotton. 
Surviving are her husband of 72 years, Charles H. Hutchinson of Houlton; two sons, Carl C. of Monticello and Jerry R. of Houlton; a sister, Marjorie Bulley of Littleton; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A grave side service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Jewell Cemetery with the Rev. Alan Wright officiating. 

Kathryn M. lovine, 93 
Kathryn M. lovine, 93, formerly of Allen Avenue died Aug. 11, 2000, at Brentwood Nursing Center in Yarmouth following a lengthy illness. 
She was born in Williamsport, Pa., a daughter of Thomas C. and Margaret A. Keating Hartman, and attended schools there. 
She was employed by Magee Mill in Pennsylvania for several years before she came to Portland with her husband 1936. 
Her interests included gardening and cooking. 
Her husband, Alfred D. lovine, died in 1986. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Winifred) Woodbury of Cumberland; a granddaughter, Debra L. Belliveau of Portland, and a great-grandson. 
Visiting hours will be 3 to 6 p.m. Monday at Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress St., where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Mark Rustin officiating. Burial will follow in Brooklawn Memorial Park. 

Verna P. Beattie McGoey, 58 
BUXTON — Verna Pauline Beattie McGoey, 58, died Aug. 11, 2000, at her home after a long illness with cancer. 
She was born in Houlton, a daughter of Lawrence B. and Cecilia Gagnon Beattie, and attended elementary school in Patten. In 1955, she moved to Portland, where she graduated from Saint Dominic's Grammar School and, in 1960, Cathedral High School. She moved to Minneapolis and graduated from McConnell Airline School.
In 1961 she was hired by Central Airlines in Fort Worth, Texas, as an airline stewardess. She worked for Central Airlines for three years and met her husband, Henry G. McGoey, a pilot. They were married Oct. 12, 1963. 
After resigning from Central Airlines, she graduated from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Mo., with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She taught second and third grade at Howard Wilson Elementary School in Leavenworth, Kansas, from 1971 to 1974. 
She returned to Dallas with her husband in 1976 and in 1979, she and her husband retired and settled in Rockport, Texas.
In 1994, she was diagnosed with cancer and returned to Portland and was treated at Mercy Hospital. She lived in Buxton for three years. 
Surviving are her husband of Buxton; three stepchildren, Patrick S. McGoey of Cameron Park, Calif., Kathleen Ann Elsten of Draper, Utah, and Karen L. Noel of Salt Lake City; three brothers, Lawrence Beattie and David Beattie, both of Portland, and Paul Beattie of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; and three sisters, Marie O'Meara of Minneapolis, Lorraine Beattie of Portland and Joan Keene of Brunswick.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Elmer A. Skillings Jr., 69 
HOLLIS — A graveside service for Elmer A. Skillings Jr., 69, who died Aug. 10, 2000, will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Dow's Corner Cemetery.

Billie A. Smith, 77 
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — Billie A. Smith, 77, formerly of Orville Street died Aug. 8, 2000, at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs after a long illness.
She was born in Biddeford, Maine, a daughter of John Gilpatrick and Harriet Whitney Smith, and graduated from Kennebunk (Maine) High School in 1941. 
She was a veteran of the Marine Corps during World War II. 
After leaving the Marines, she attended Berkshire Christian College, from which she transferred to Prairie Bible College in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada. While at Prairie, she was appointed to the college staff. 
For many years, she was employed by the Glens Falls Insurance Co. and then Continental Insurance Co. 
She ministered to children in Bible clubs, Sunday school and junior church. 
Surviving are a sister, Frances Street of Oakland, Calif.; and four brothers, Donald Smith and Royal Smith, both of Kennebunk, Freeland Smith of Kennebunkport, Maine, and James Smith of Woodburn, Ore.
There are no visiting hours. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Greenwood Cemetery, Biddeford. Arrangements are by Carleton Funeral Home Inc., Hudson Falls.

George Harry Steelman, 65 
DULUTH, Ga. — George Harry Steelman, 65, died Aug. 11, 2000. 
He was a native of Camden, N.J. 
He co-owned and operated County Line Marine in Jupiter, Fla., was a data processing manager for OKI Telecom for 17 years and most recently was account support engineer for Hewlett-Packard. 
He was an outdoorsman. 
Surviving are his wife, Paula Steelman of Duluth; four sons, Ross Steelman of Duluth and Adam Knierim of New Orleans, Bill Mitchell of New Jersey and Steve Mitchell of Long Island, N.J.; and a sister, Maggie S. Stanfield of Ft. White, Fla.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Bill Head Funeral Home, Duluth Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Wiscasset, Maine. 

Tuesday, November 7, 2000
 
Mark J. Sarapas, musician; known for his generosity 
SOUTH PORTLAND — Mark J. Sarapas of Bonnybank Terrace, a musician remembered for his generosity, died unexpectedly Nov. 5, 2000, at the Brothers of Notre Dame Monastery in Alfred. He was 49. 
Born in Worcester, Mass., a son of Richard and Anne Marrone Sarapas, he graduated from Worcester Academy and attended Hofstra University on Long Island, N.Y.
He enjoyed music at an early age, and learned to play the piano before teaching himself the guitar. He later began writing and performing folk music. 
"Hearing his music now is still moving to me and I know it is to a lot of other people," said his younger brother, Andrew Sarapas of Yarmouth, who grew up listening to his songs.
After college, Mr. Sarapas moved to the Portland area, where he performed. His songs, often "folk with a rock edge," touched many people, his family said. "He threw his whole heart and soul into it every time he played . . . and people were moved by it," said his wife, Judy Sarapas. 
Mr. Sarapas wrote and performed about eight of his own songs. One of these, "Island Song," was written in the 1970s to make people aware of the development of Peaks Island. "It's still a good song now," his brother said. 
Although he enjoyed music, Mr. Sarapas wasn't a career musician. He worked in the real estate title industry full time, having learned the real estate title business from his father. He left the business in 1991 after losing his eyesight. 
Mr. Sarapas worked for several local restaurants, including F. Parker Reidy's and Smith Farm. He and his wife took over the food service department at the Maine Department of Human Services in Portland in 1992 and established the Shadow Cafe, which he operated until his death.
Mr. Sarapas returned to his music "in a soul-searching kind of way" after he became blind, his brother said. He received computer training at the Maine Center for the Blind, and used these skills for his business and to create his own recording label, Shadow Productions. In 1999, he released a CD called "Don't Try this at Home."
Mr. Sarapas returned to the stage in recent years, appearing at the Yarmouth Clam Festival, American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, and Serenity House benefit dances. In 1999, he performed at the American Council for the Blind Nation Conference in Los Angeles, where he performed "See with My Heart," a song he composed after losing his sight. 
A patient and caring man known for his generosity, Mr. Sarapas donated time, energy and money to people in need. He gave money to Maine Handicapped Skiing, donated food to the Oxford Street Shelter, and helped local young people work through their problems, his family said. He also volunteered and helped raised funds for the Special Olympics, and donated half of the money from his CD to the organization.
Mr. Sarapas served on the board of directors of the MCVB and was past president of the Business Enterprise Program of Randolph Sheppard Vendors.
Surviving are his parents of Cumberland; his wife of 19 years, Judy Jackson Sarapas of South Portland; three sons, Matthew J. of Bayonne, N.J., Scott S. and Jonathan J., both of South Portland; two brothers, Andrew R. of Yarmouth and Paul F. of Malden, Mass.; two sisters, Mrs. David (Maria L.) Pyman of Cheshire, Conn., and Mrs. Dale (Joanna S. ) Landsman of Cumberland. 
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Cross Church, South Portland, with the Rev. John Feeney officiating. A reception will follow at the parish hall of St. John the Evangelist, South Portland. Private burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. 

Phyllis F. Baker, 90 
CARIBOU— Phyllis F. Baker, 90, died Nov. 3, 2000, at her daughter's residence.
She was born in Woodland, a daughter of Arthur and Lucinda Hafford Ginn. 
Mrs. Baker worked at Frame Jewelry, Sears, Doctor's Pharmacy and Richie's Pharmacy.
She was a member of the Gray Memorial United Methodist Church, and the Caribou Extension.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Reginald (Arlene) Ward of Woodland; a sister, Mrs. Leon (Ruth) Goodwin of Massachusetts; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. 
Services were held previously. Arrangements are by Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou.

Sister Lucille Beauchesne, 88 
BIDDEFORD — Sister Lucille Beauchesne, 88, died Nov. 5, 2000, at a local hospital.
She was born in Lawrence, Mass., a daughter of Desiree Beauchesne and Josephine Chamard, and attended Mount Carmel School in Methuen, Mass.
Ms. Beauchesne entered the order of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Good Shepherd Sisters of Quebec, and became Sister Aimee de Marie. She taught at St. Anne's Home, St. Anne's School in Lawrence, Mass., and at Mount Carmel School in Methuen, Mass., for more than 40 years.
She joined the community at St. Joseph Convent infirmary.
Surviving are two brothers, Henry of Methuen, Mass., and Raymond of New Hampshire. 
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Bay View Convent, Saco. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Biddeford. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, Elm Street. 

M. Janice Burt, 63 
FALMOUTH — M. Janice Burt, 63, of Brook Road died Nov. 6, 2000, in a local hospital following a long illness.
She was born in Portland, a daughter of Charles H. and Ida M. Bruns Turner.
She was a member of Woodfords Congregational Church, Portland.
Her son, Timothy S. Burt, died in 1985.
Surviving are her husband of 42 years, Robert E. Burt of Falmouth; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Linda) Cunningham of Manalapan, N.J.; and two grandsons, Timothy M. and John R. Cunningham.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Meloon Chapel at Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, Portland.

Doreen Morin Ancker Curtis, 52 
HAMPTON, N.H. — Doreen Morin Ancker Curtis, 52, of Reddington Landing died Nov. 5, 2000, at Exeter Hospital.
She was born in Sanford, Maine, a daughter of Jean P. M. and Alma L. Thibodeau Morin, and graduated from Sanford schools in 1966.
Mrs. Curtis moved to Bethel, Maine, in 1975. She lived in this area since the early 1980s.
She was a hairdresser at A Cut Above hair salon in Seabrook before operating her own salon, Family Hair Care in North Hampton, from 1984 until 1994.
She was the companion of Terrence Gordon of Hampton.
Surviving are her parents of Sanford; a daughter, Marcia L. Ancker of Chicago; a brother, Stephen Morin of Sanford; and two sisters, Paula Morin of Wells, Maine, and Patricia Tims of Winston-Salem, N.C.
There will be no visitation. Services will be private and held at the family's convenience. Arrangements are by Remick and Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton.

Mary H. Gerrish, 94 
SANFORD — Mary H. Gerrish, 94, of Gerrish Drive died Nov. 6, 2000, at York Hospital.
She was born here, a daughter of Albert and Edna Day Outerbridge, and attended Sanford schools.
In 1926 she married Noah Linwood Gerrish.
A stay-at-home mother, she enjoyed sewing, knitting, and tending to her flower garden.
She was a member of the Bauneg Beg Grange, and the Bible Speaks Church of South Berwick.
Surviving are a son, Robert L. Gerrish of Sanford; four sisters, Edna Brown of Lebanon, Pearl Cimino of Sanford, Betty Treadwell of Idaho, and Doris Granier of Arizona; and three stepgrandchildren.
Visiting hours will be be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Heald Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery in Sanford, with the Rev. Wayne Goldworthy officiating. 

Angele B. N. Johnston, 90 
CAMDEN — Angele Barbe Nihoul Johnston, 90, died Nov. 4, 2000, at Cedars Nursing Center in Portland after a brief illness.
She was born in Grace Berleur, Belgium, a daughter of Felix and Josephine Genon Nihoul.
She worked as a nurse during World War II with both the Belgian Red Cross and the American Red Cross. She worked with refugees after liberation of the German concentration camp at Bergen/Belsen and at a Russian prisoner of war camp in Germany. She spoke six languages.
On June 28, 1947, she married Byron Frank Johnston in Liege, Belgium, and moved to the United States in 1949. She was a Red Cross Gray Lady volunteer for 20 years.
Mrs. Johnston worked for senior citizens' groups and was a director of a center in Delaware. She was also a social worker at the former Camden Nursing Home.
She taught herself English, becoming a citizen in Houlton in 1951.
In 1974 she and her husband moved here. She was a member of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church, a supporter of the Lady Chapel, a past president of the Episcopal Church Women and was active with the church fair. 
She and her husband wintered in Florida, where she volunteered at a prison.
At 80, she fulfilled a lifelong dream of riding in a hot-air balloon.
She was a member of the Beach Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Lincolnville. 
Her husband of nearly 53 years died May 26, 2000.
Surviving are three daughters, Lillian Venesoen of London, Ontario, Claudia Kangister of Fredericksburg, Va., and Mrs. David (Iola) Cook of Camden; a son, Loren Johnston of Scarborough, with whom she recently lived; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. 
There will be no visiting hours. A burial office and Holy Eucharist will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Chestnut Street, Camden, with the Rev. Michael G. Rowe officiating, Prayers will be offered at noon at Father Leonard LeClair Memorial Chapel, Augusta, with burial following in Maine Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements are by Laite and Pratt Funeral Home, Camden.

Janet A. O'Connell, 76 
Janet A. O'Connell, 76, of Phipps Road died Nov. 6, 2000, at her home.
She was born in East Orange, N.J., a daughter of Thomas F. and Alma M. Mulford Merritt, and was a 1942 graduate of Cranford High School.
During World War II, she worked in the planning department at Eastern Air Craft. She attended USO dances at Camp Kilmer and celebrated V-J Day in Times Square.
In 1945, she married Clarence S. Cressey and moved to Portland.
Mrs. O'Connell was employed with the New England Telephone Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1986. She later worked for the Maine Turnpike Authority, where she was employed at the time of her death.
She was a member of St. Patrick's Women's Club, the Y.M.C.A., the American Association of Retired Persons, Highland Lake Congregational Church and the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Surviving are a son, Dean M. Cressey of Falmouth; three daughters, Gail E. Cressey-Cooper and Mrs. Michael (Randi C.) Burnell, both of Windham, and Kathleen D. O'Connell Dimillo of Portland; two sisters, Wetona Carter of Piscataway, N.J., and Gwen Clickenger of Springfield, N.J.; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., where a funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. Birger Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow in Brooklawn Memorial Park.

Gilman W. Page Sr., 88 
FRENCHVILLE— Gilman W. Page Sr., 88, died Nov. 4, 2000, after a brief illness.
He was born in Malden, Mass., a son of Gilman W. and Florence Durgin Page Sr. 
Mr. Page was an organizer for the Frenchville Fire Department, and was assistant fire chief and deputy sheriff. He retired from Fraser Paper Ltd. as a turbine engineer. 
A Madawaska High School Parent Teacher Association president, he was director of Low Income Housing, a member of St. John Valley Association for Retarded Children and Birch Point Golf Club, a volunteer for Aroostook Regional Task Force and Atlantic Salmon Association and president of Madawaska Senior Bowlers. He was also a Boy Scout and in the 4H Club.
Surviving are four sons, Alan F. of South Portland, Gilman W. Jr., of Anson, Stephen S. of Frenchville and David H. of Madawaska; two daughters, Judith A. Snow of Castle Rock, Colo., and Mrs. Joseph (Barbara) O'Connor of Sterling, Mass.; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. 
Visiting hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Michaud Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luce Catholic Church.

Glendon Roberts, 89 
PORT ORANGE, Fla. — Glendon Roberts, 89, a longtime resident of Fishers Lane in Cape Porpoise, Maine, died Oct. 31, 2000, at his home on Normandy Boulevard.
He was born in Sanford, Maine, a son of Murray and Alberta Roberts. 
Mr. Roberts was a lobsterman in Cape Porpoise and worked as a painter for Reid's Boat Yard and Hendrick Construction. 
He moved to Port Orange in 1990. 
His wife, Mildred Estey Roberts, died in 1973. 
Surviving are a son, Warren M. Roberts of Port Orange; a daughter, Ruth Ann Luis of Middletown, N.Y.; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. 
Arrangements are by Memory Gardens and Funeral Home, 1425 Bellevue Ave., Daytona Beach.

Amy Robinson, 37 
Amy Robinson, 37, of West Street, formerly of Kennebunk, died Nov. 4, 2000, at her parents' home in Biddeford after a lifelong illness.
She was born in Newport, R.I., a daughter of the Rev. E. Lamar and Elaine McNamara Robinson. She graduated from Kennebunk High School in 1981 and graduated from Emmanuel College with a degree in English literature. She received a master's degree in theological studies from Harvard Divinity School.
Ms. Robinson was active at the Portland Museum of Art, where she was a docent and enjoyed introducing young children to art. As a part of her volunteer efforts at the museum, she completed research and wrote for the Art To Go program and teacher packets.
Her interests included literature, music, art, theater, philosophy, theology and sports. She was known among her many friends for her deep faith, sense of humor and courageous and optimistic perspective on life, her family said.
Ms. Robinson was a lifelong member of Christ Church in Kennebunk and enjoyed her participation in a book group here.
Survivors include her parents of Biddeford; two brothers, Kirk Robinson of LaCrosse, Wis., and Matthew Robinson of Gray; her paternal grandmother, Alice K. Robinson and her aunt, Rosemary Brown, both of Hamlet, N.C.; and her nephew, Daniel Robinson.
A celebration of Ms. Robinson's life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Christ Church, Dane Street, Kennebunk, with the Rev. Stephen Hastings and the Rev. Gordon Miller officiating.
Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk.

Real E. Roy, 80 
BIDDEFORD — Real E. Roy, 80, of Memorial Drive died Nov. 5, 2000, after a long illness. 
He was born here, a son of Raymond and Rose Anna Pinette Roy, and attended Biddeford schools.
He served in the Army during World War II.
On Feb. 20, 1943, he married Pauline Courtois at St. Andre's Church in Biddeford.
Mr. Roy worked as a mechanic for Pepperell Manufacturing and Biddeford Textile, retiring in 1984. He then worked for Biddeford Savings Bank until 1994.
A member of St. Joseph's Church and the American Legion Tighe Bowdoin-Farley, he was interested in sports. He was a former member of the Willowdale Golf Club. 
Surviving are his wife of 57 years of Biddeford; two sons, Real E. Jr. and Robert, both of Biddeford; a daughter, Mrs. Craig (Linda) Marston of Scarborough; a sister, Muriel Fontaine of Saco; and six grandchildren. 
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Church, Biddeford. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Doris A. Swett, 92 
SOUTH PORTLAND — Doris A. Swett, 92, formerly of McKinley Street here and Jewett Road in Cape Elizabeth, died Nov. 6, 2000, at a local nursing home.
She was born in Portland, a daughter of James and Stella Alice Seeley Lewis, attended Portland schools and was a graduate of Shaw's Business College.
On Dec. 30, 1941, she married Eugene O. Swett.
Mrs. Swett was a bookkeeper for the Cathedral of St. Luke in Portland and Hannaford Brothers Credit Union, where she worked until age 73.
She was a member of the Society to Preserve Ballroom Dancing, enjoyed line dancing and continued to dance into her 90s.
Her husband died in October 1989.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Leighton (Elaine) Martin of South Portland and Victoria L. Swett of Bradenton, Fla.; a granddaughter, Mrs. Thomas (Jennifer) Vose of Portland; and a grandson, Jeffrey C. Martin of South Portland.
There will be no visitation, and graveside services will be private. Arrangements are by Hobbs Funeral Home.

Ralph A. Williams Sr., 74 
FREEPORT — Ralph A. Williams Sr., 74, died of respiratory failure Oct. 17, 2000, at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast.
Mr. Williams lived here for nearly 40 years, working as a school bus driver for the Freeport School Department for more than 21 years.
A musician, he was a member of bands that performed all over the state.
He lived in Thorndike for the past several months.
His wife, Myrtie Curtis Williams, died previously.
Surviving are two sons, Ralph A. Jr. and John I., both of Freeport; two daughters, Hazel Rumney of Thorndike and Laurel Elwell of Waterville; three brothers, Charles of Belfast, Everett of Thorndike and Edwin of Unity; a sister, Grace Cookson of Unity; four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
Services were held previously.

 Sunday, October 15, 2000
 
Richard A. Beckwith, 45 
YARMOUTH — Richard A. Beckwith, 45, of North Road died Oct. 13, 2000, in Windham.
He was born in Portland on a working farm, a son of Carlton and Gertrude Hight Beckwith, and graduated from Yarmouth High School in 1975.
He married his high school sweetheart, Debra Schumacher, in 1977.
Mr. Beckwith worked for Water Treatment Equipment Co. here for the past 18 years.
His interests included farming, cutting wood and cooking. He was called "Bobby Fillet" by his family because of his cooking skills. 
Surviving are his parents; his wife; a son, Christopher A.; a daughter, April L.; a brother, Donald; and a sister, Barbara Beckwith Salmon, all of Yarmouth.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Lindquist Funeral Home, Mayberry Lane, followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. Tuesday. 

Lucile D. Cote, 85 
BIDDEFORD — Lucile D. Cote, 85, of Evergreen Lane died Oct. 13, 2000, at St. Andre's Health Care Facility.
She was born here, a daughter of Calixte and Fabiola Fortin Dion, and graduated from high school in East Boston, Mass.
Mrs. Cote worked for Travelers Insurance of Portland for 13 years in the financial services life department.
She was a member of the Biddeford Seniors, Open Door and the American Association of Retired Persons, a communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church and member of its Ladies Sodality.
Her husband, Henry Cote, died in 1975.
Surviving are a son, Robert H. Cote of Saco; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James St., Saco. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, followed by a burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Bertha B. Gidney, 90 
SOUTH PORTLAND — Bertha B. Gidney, 90, formerly of Sawyer Street, died Oct. 13, 2000, at Ledgewood Manor in Windham following a short illness.
She was born in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, a daughter of Richard and Maude Manning Canning, and attended Parrsboro schools. She moved to Boston in 1929 and attended the Peter Bent Brigham School of Nursing.
Mrs. Gidney made her home in South Portland for many years and was a member of the South Portland Church of the Nazarene for more than 50 years. She was a Sunday school teacher, Caravan worker, box work secretary for the missionary society and a member of the JOY group. She was also active in the Women's Christian Temperance Union of Greater Portland. 
Her husband, Loran L. Gidney, died in 1983. A grandson died previously.
Surviving are a son, Charles R. Gidney of Idaho Falls, Idaho; a daughter, Christine A. Curtin of Standish; a brother, Burgess Canning of Bedford, Nova Scotia; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland.

Eleanor 'Honey' Grady 
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Eleanor "Honey" Grady died Oct. 13, 2000, at a Scarborough nursing home. 
She was born in East Boston, a daughter of William and Blanche Byer Grady, and graduated from East Boston schools. 
In 1930 she moved to Old Orchard Beach.
She enjoyed music and poetry.
Her former husband, Robert Fortin, died in 1994.
Surviving are a sister, Viola Girard of Old Orchard Beach; and two nephews, Gary B. Girard of Newport, Vt., and Kim G. Girard of Saco.
Visiting hours will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St., Saco. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. in Laurel Hill Cemetery with Brian Pennel officiating. 

John H. Hunt, 44 
PITTSFIELD, N.H. — John H. Hunt, 44, died Oct. 11, 2000, at Concord Hospital.
He was born in Sanford, Maine, a son of Kenneth and Elsie Hatch Hunt.
He had been employed by the city of Dover. 
Surviving are his wife, Deborah Simonds Hunt of Pittsfield; four sons, John Jr. of Pittsfield, Ryan of Berwick, Maine, and Joshua and Nicholas, both of Rochester; a daughter, Rebecca Hunt of York, Maine; four brothers, Frank Merchant of South Berwick, Maine, George Merchant of Rochester, Clement Merchant of Middletown and Ralph Merchant of New York; and two sisters, Leona Arnold of York and Diana Mosher of Sanford.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Charles Jepson Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, South Berwick.

Rev. Ernest Ireland, 79 
ISLAND FALLS — Rev. Ernest Ireland, 79, died Oct. 13, 2000, in Houlton.
He was born in Marcellus, N.Y., a son of Frank and Maud Williams Ireland.
Surviving are his wife, Ethel Prescott Ireland of Island Falls; two sons, Dr. Dennis of Clinton, Miss., and Dale of Island Falls; two daughters, Donna Walker of Island Falls and Debbie Ackerson of Presque Isle; and several grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Island Falls United Baptist Church, where a committal service will be held at 7 p.m. The Rev. James Flye will officiate. Burial will be in Guilford Cemetery. A memorial service will be Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. at Island Falls Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Bowers Funeral Home. 

Reny G. LeBlanc, 82 
WESTBROOK — Reny G. LeBlanc, 82, of Riverview Terrace died Oct. 14, 2000, at a Portland hospital. 
He was born here, a son of Joseph R. and Claire Fortier LeBlanc, attended schools here and lived here all of his life. 
He worked for O.G.K. Robinson Co. and S.D. Warren Co. for 20 years and for Saunders Brothers for more than 20 years, retiring in 1975. 
He was a well-known guitarist and he organized the Frenchtown Band, in which he also played. 
He was known by his family as "Magwa," which means big chief.
Mr. LeBlanc was a communicant of St. Hyacinth Church and was responsible for the relocation of the big church bell from the old church to the new one on Brown Street.
His wife, Elizabeth M. LeBlanc, died in 1987 and a son, Raymond, died in 1990. 
Surviving are two sons, Albert of Virginia Beach, Va., and Gerard of Westbrook; two daughters, Patricia McLellan of Buxton and Priscilla Bard of Westbrook; two brothers, Mendoza of Biddeford and Joseph of Westbrook; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Blais Funeral Home, 35 Church St. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Hyacinth Cemetery.

Harold A. Morris, 85 
BRUNSWICK — Harold A. Morris, 85, of Bunganuc Road died Oct. 12, 2000, at Mid Coast Hospital.
He was born in Wyckoff, N.J., a son of Harry and Amy Morris. 
He married Katherine L. Rockwell in Hackensack, N.J., on Nov. 4, 1945.
For many years he lived in Greenwood Lake, N.J., where he was a self-employed plumber. 
He moved to Florida in 1971 and worked as a union plumber for eight years. He lived in Citrus Springs, Fla., for 20 years and moved here in 1999 to live with his daughter, Arlene Morris, and her husband, Steven Stern.
He enjoyed woodworking, making furniture and toys, music, playing the clarinet and saxophone, and golf. He enjoyed living in Maine.
Surviving are his wife of Brunswick; three daughters, Arlene Morris of Brunswick, Barbara Spitzform of Kissimmee, Fla., and Denise Morris of Topsham; a son, Arthur Schelle of Colombia, South America; a brother, Gilbert of Hudson, Fla.; and two grandchildren.
Services will be private. Arrangements are by Brackett Funeral Home. 

Daisy Gray Nichols, correction 
YARMOUTH — In Saturday's obituary for Daisy Gray Nichols, 84, of Gail Lane it should have stated her husband, Alfred L. Nichols, survives her.

Forrest L. Preston Sr., 74 
YARMOUTH — Forrest L. "Double T" Preston Sr., 74, of Portland Street and formerly of Hope Avenue, Steep Falls, died Oct. 13, 2000, at a Portland hospital following a long illness.
He was born in Eastport, a son of George M. and Mariette Farley Preston, and attended Eastport schools. 
He was a veteran of the Army during World War II. He was also a member of the National Guard.
Mr. Preston was employed as a truck driver for Carr Brothers, Table Talk Pies, Portland Fruit and Uterstrom trucking. He also worked at M.B.I. Security and Dyer's Service Station.
He listened to country music and at one time played steel guitar backup for Jimmy Dean in Virginia.
He was interested in citizens band radio and went by the handle "Double T." He was an amateur boxer and, beginning in the Depression, was state champion for eight years. He also was a pool and card player.
His wife, Laura L. Cottle Preston, died in 1990 and a son, Forrest L. Jr., died in 1991.
Surviving are two sons, Melvin Cottle Sr. of Hollis and John F. Preston of Steep Falls; five daughters, Mrs. William (Geraldine C.) Heroux of Belfast, Mrs. Alvah (Sheila M.) Moore of Westbrook and Elizabeth A. Mason, Alice L. Preston and Sylvia A. Seiders, all of Portland; two sisters, Velma Richards of Clinton and Zelma Stover of Belfast; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Forest City Cemetery, South Portland. Arrangements are by Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. 

Wilson Kennedy Ray, 74 
KENNEBUNKPORT — Wilson Kennedy Ray, 74, of Point Arundel Condominiums, Ocean Avenue, died Oct. 14, 2000, at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford after a brief illness.
He was born in Pittsburgh, a son of Wilson K. Sr. and Elizabeth Johnston Ray, and graduated from Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh and then Princeton University. 
Mr. Ray served in the Navy during World War II.
He worked for the Aluminum Company of America for 30 years, many of which were spent in the international department in Lausanne, Switzerland, and Tokyo. During the '70s he served as president of Alcoa, Japan. 
Upon retirement he worked for five years for Harmarville Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh as vice president of marketing.
He and his wife retired to Maine in 1987. 
He served a term as president of the Louis T. Graves Memorial Library board in Kennebunkport and was a member of the town's Budget and Planning boards. He was also a member of Kennebunk River Club.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Virginia Ray; a daughter, Virginia Bouchillon of Atlanta; a sister, Elizabeth Merrick of Cleveland; and two grandchildren, Kerry and Charlie Bouchillon.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at South Congregational Church, with the Rev. Charles Whiston officiating. Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk.

Roger Emerson Shorey, 76 
YORK — Roger Emerson Shorey, 76, of Frost Hill Road died Oct. 9, 2000, at Exeter (N.H.) Healthcare, after a long illness.
He was born in Portland, a son of Clifton and Virginia Emerson Shorey, and graduated from Dover (N.H.) High School. He lived in South Berwick and Dover before moving to the old Rogers farm here.
He served in the Army Air Corps and Air Force from 1942 to 1949. He was in the Southwest Pacific for 2 1/2 years and attained the rank of sergeant.
Mr. Shorey worked at Moore Business Forms for 35 years as a machinist and prototype maker.
He was a captain and charter member of the York Militia, and was a speaker on Colonial topics for schoolchildren and adults. He was a life member of the South Berwick Rod and Gun Club and became an expert on evaluating guns.
His interests included lobstering and hunting. He was noted for building flintlocks and cannons and also collecting and repairing many types of rifles and handguns. 
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lillian Rising Shorey; a son, John Shorey of New York City; four daughters, Mrs. David (Kathleen) Avery of Eliot, Sharon Gerald of Eliot, Susan O'Brien of Michigan, and Christine Shorey of Durham N.H.; a sister, Jeanne Adams of Derry, N.H.; two brothers, Kenneth of Rollinsford, N.H., and Elwin Shorey of Virginia; and five grandchildren.
Arrangements are by J. S. Pelkey Funeral Home, 125 Old Post Road, Kittery.

Thursday, November 2, 2000
 
Wilbur Jones, 94, loved life on his Lebanon dairy farm 
LEBANON — Wilbur Hayes Jones of Goding Road, a hardworking farmer who loved the land, died Nov. 1, 2000, at Greenwood Center in Sanford after a brief illness. He was 94.
He was born at his family's homestead, a son of James Walter and Etta Estelle Jones. Because of his father's illness and subsequent death, Mr. Jones was entrusted at a young age with work on the family's farm.
A good student, he attended Lebanon schools and graduated from high school at 16. He began working on the family dairy farm full time after graduation. 
Although the work was hard, Mr. Jones loved the land, and enjoyed raising the herd and seeing his crops grow. He found the farm rewarding. "It was a life he loved," said his friend and caretaker, Roger Ridley. 
Mr. Jones felt that his greatest lifetime achievement was the breeding of a prize cow, Broadwall Willow Cindy. Classified excellent four times in her life, the cow was a Gold Medal Dam and a Dam of Merit, awarded by the National Holstein-Friesian Association. She set several milk production records in New England and the United States during her life, and she was a featured centerfold of Holstein World in the 1970s. She has offspring in four countries.
Recalled Ridley, "Nobody could figure out how a little farmer from Lebanon could pull that off."
Mr. Johnson was also proud that he never had to leave his farm in search of a paycheck. "He never worked a day off the farm," said Ridley.
Although his farm covered 600 acres and spanned two towns, Mr. Jones never considered subdividing it, said Ridley. "He'd rather cut off his arm than do that." Mr. Jones ran his farm until he sold his herd in 1980. He then continued to enjoy and oversee his farm while daily operations were under the direction of the Ridley Farm of Shapleigh.
Mr. Jones was a loner who "always considered himself a misfit," said Ridley. An honest, no-nonsense man, Mr. Jones was not one to "beat around the bush." Said Ridley, "If he liked you, he liked you; and if he didn't, he didn't, and he told you so."
Mr. Jones liked the Grange's moral code and its members' tendency to work together and help each other. He was the last past master of the North Lebanon Grange.
He also was an avid fisherman and skilled hunter.
Surviving is a cousin, Herbert Greeley of Swampscott, Mass.
A visiting hour will be from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at Heald Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale, where a funeral will follow at 1 p.m. The Rev. Kenneth D. Keating will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery, North Lebanon. 

Gladys M. Chamard, 93 
WESTBROOK — Gladys M. Chamard, 93, of Spring Street, a lifelong resident of Westbrook, died Oct. 31, 2000, at a Westbrook nursing home.
She was born here, a daughter of Joseph and Mary Frances Blake, and attended Westbrook schools.
Mrs. Chamard worked at S.D. Warren Co. for 39 years before retiring in the early 1970s.
She was a charter member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary. 
She enjoyed dancing when she was younger.
A son, Louis Chamard, died in 1994.
Surviving are two sons, Robert Chamard of Westbrook, and Raymond Chamard of Windham; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Hay Funeral Home, 795 Main St., where a funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Lionel T. Chapais, 74 
SANFORD — Lionel T. Chapais, 74, of Bodwell Street died of cancer Nov. 1,2000, at Goodall Hospital.
He was born here, a son of Thomas and Delina LaPointe Chapais, and attended schools in Sanford and Lebanon.
Mr. Chapais joined the Marine Corps at 17 and served in the South Pacific during World War II.
In July 1948, he married Theresa Payeur.
Mr. Chapais drove tractor-trailer rigs for 38 years for Adams Trucking and GTE Sylvania. He also drove for Michaud Bus Lines.
After his retirement in 1991, he worked part time at Lavalley Lumber.
Mr. Chapais was a communicant of St. Ignatius Church. He also was a 4th-degree member of the Springvale Council of the Knights of Columbus.
He was an avid sports fan, motorcyclist and hunter.
Surviving are his wife of Sanford; six sons, Thomas of Alfred, Richard of Oakland, Calif., Jerry of Sanford, David of Waterboro and William and Brian, both of Shapleigh; a daughter, Christine Chapais of Sanford; three sisters, Viola Demers and Cecile Gauthier, both of Sanford, and Gertrude Paquette of Spring Hill, Fla.; and 19 grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home, 29 Winter St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Ignatius Church. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Springvale.

Doris N. Cram, 93 
CORNISH — Doris N. Cram, 93, of Pumpkinville died Oct. 31, 2000, at Fryeburg Health Care Center after a brief illness.
Born in Norwell, Mass., a daughter of Irving and Ella Day Cram, she attended East Hiram schools. Mrs. Cram worked for 20 years as a trimmer at the Maine Dress Shop in Cornish.
Her interests included crocheting, sewing and she was still making skirts as recently as the spring of this year, said her family.
Her husband, Ralph W. Cram, died in 1974.
Surviving are a son, Gordon Cram of West Baldwin; three daughters, Dorothy Parker of Cornish, Donna L'Heureux of South Portland and Joyce Turrenne of South Carolina; a sister, Evelyn Douglas of Chester, Vt.; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at West Baldwin Cemetery.
The Rev. Robert Irish will officiate.
Arrangements are by York Funeral Chapel.

Mary Bradshaw Desmond, 99 
FREEPORT— Mary Bradshaw Desmond, 99, of Old County Road, formerly of Winthrop Avenue in Lawrence, Mass., died Oct. 27, 2000, at a local nursing facility after a long illness.
She was born in Lawrence, a daughter of Daniel and Mary Bradshaw Desmond, attended local schools and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1919. She was a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston.
She taught music in the Lawrence schools and privately in her home at 88 Bailey St., South Lawrence.
She composed and had published several pieces of music.
She moved to Maine a few years ago and resided at the Hawthorne House.
Surviving is a nephew, F. Paul Desmond of Glen, N.H.
There will be no visiting hours. A funeral service will be private.
Arrangements are by Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland.

Kathryn L. 'Kathy' Emerson, 33 
WINDHAM — Kathryn L. "Kathy" Emerson, 33, of Holly Lane died Oct. 31, 2000, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was born in Cleveland, a daughter of Charles Silcott and Donna Y. McCartney, and attended East High School in Columbus, Ohio. She later attended the University of New England in Biddeford.
Mrs. Emerson was employed at National Semiconductor in South Portland.
She was a volunteer at Manchester and Arlington schools, and in the Windham primary schools. She also was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cape Elizabeth.
Her interests included stenciling, playing Yahtzee, cribbage and singing karaoke.
She was engaged to Peter G. Smith of Windham.
Surviving are her mother of Portland; four sons, Bobby and Ray Yontz and Brandon and Bradley Emerson, all of Windham; three brothers, Robert Silcott of Biddeford, Bob Silcott of Naples and Mark Greenwald of Lisbon Falls; three sisters, Elizabeth Arnold of Portland, Teressa Silcott of Carroll, Ohio, and Shirley Moore of Gorham; three stepsisters, Elizabeth Clementz of Lima, Ohio, and Kathy Ann Lester and Debbie Greenwald, both of Columbus; and a stepbrother, Jimmy Greenwald of Columbus.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road. The Rev. Dana Reed will officiate.

Archie Warren Harriman, 77 
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Archie Warren Harriman, 77, died Oct. 30, 2000, at Berger Hospital in Circleville.
He was born in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, a son of Ira and Grace Davis Harriman.
Mr. Harriman served in the Navy and was a World War II veteran, serving on the USS Melville in the European Theater of Operations. 
Surviving are his wife, Alice Chase Harriman of Circle- ville; two daughters, Mrs. Bob (Dianne) Nelson of Newtown, Conn., and Mrs. Jim (Janis) England of Circleville; two brothers, Walter of Riverton, N.J., and Raymond of Rome, Maine, and four grandchildren, Mrs. Steven (Deborah) Nelson, Stephanie Nelson, Jonathan and David England.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church, Ocean House Road. The Rev. Steven Notis will officiate.
Family members will greet friends at 1 p.m. at the Rangeley Room of the Holiday Inn West (Exit 8) in Portland after the graveyard service.

Marion K. Hebert, 94 
Marion K. Hebert, 94, formerly of Westbrook died Oct. 25, 2000, at a Portland nursing home.
She was born in Westbrook, a daughter of James and Jennie Wentworth Kelley, and attended local schools.
Mrs. Hebert was a self-employed piano teacher for more than 30 years.
She was a former member of both the Chopin Club and the Portland Rossini Club.
Her husband of 69 years, Eugene Hebert, died in 1999; a son, Dr. James E. Hebert and a granddaughter, Jean Urkevic, died previously.
Surviving are a daughter, Barbara H. Urkevic of Cheshire, Conn.; nine grandchildren and 14 greatgrand-children.
A private funeral service will be held later. Arrangements are by Blais Funeral Home, 35 Church St., Westbrook.

Stephen 'Beaver' Hodgdon Jr., 44 
BOOTHBAY HARBOR — C. Stephen "Beaver" Hodgdon Jr., 44, died of cancer Oct. 31, 2000, at St. Andrews Hospital.
He was the son of C. Stephen and Florence Brewer Hodgdon Sr. and graduated from Boothbay Region High School in 1974.
Mr. Hodgdon began lobstering after high school and fished all his life. His fishing vessel was the Amy Gale, and he fished for Wotton's Lobster. During the winter, he built lobster traps for local fishermen.
He enjoyed moose hunting and spending time with his family.
Surviving are his wife, Gale Hyson Hodgdon; his parents; two sons, C. Stephen III and Caleb B.; and a daughter, Amy Gale Hodgdon, all of Trevett; his brother, Kevin of Sawyers Island; and three sisters, Mrs. Munro (Mary H.) Dodge of Boothbay Harbor and Mrs. Richard (Tracey H.) Hyson and Mrs. Larry (Debra H.) Andrews, both of Boothbay.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home, Route 27, Boothbay. A graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Evergreen Cemetery, Boothbay, with Al Roberts officiating.

Arthur C. P. Lennon, 84 
SOUTH PORTLAND — Arthur C. P. Lennon, 84, of Arbutus Avenue died Nov. 1, 2000, at his daughter's home.
He was born in Portland, a son of Edward James and Mary Elizabeth Dostie Lennon, attended local schools and graduated from Deering High School in 1934. He later attended Coburn Classical Institute in Vassalboro.
After graduation, Mr. Lennon operated Lennon's Florist Shop on Congress Street in Portland for two years. He then served with the Army during World War II.
After the war, he worked at the South Portland shipyard. He also operated Lennon's Landscaping and was employed at Maine Central Railroad for 25 years, retiring as superintendent of the Waterville division in 1975.
Mr. Lennon was a communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
His wife of 52 years, Jeannette LaPierre Lennon, died in 1992.
Surviving are a son, Dennis of Plover, Wis.; three daughters, Mrs. David (Charlotte) Arey, with whom he resided here, Mrs. James (Elizabeth) Cough of Bar Harbor and Mrs. Patrick (Laura) Michaud of Fairfield; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
There will be no visitation. Prayers will be recited at 9:15 a.m. Friday at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be private.

Milton T. Martin, 87 
YORK — Milton T. Martin, 87, of Long Beach Avenue and formerly of Topsfield, Mass., died Nov. 1, 2000, at York Hospital.
He was born in Revere, Mass., a son of William and May McCausland Martin, and was a 1932 graduate of Revere High School.
During the Depression, Mr. Martin helped his father bind textbooks for the local school system. He later worked in the accounting department at Wilson Meatpacking in Springfield, Mass., and installed offset printing presses with his brother, Harold. 
Mr. Martin worked for Rust Craft Greeting Cards in Dedham, Mass. During World War II, he received top-secret clearance to manage the blueprint department at General Electric Co.
After the war, he established the Milton T. Martin Co., a printing and publishing company in Saugus, Mass., which he operated from 1945 until 1966. In 1966, he purchased the Sea Latch Motel in York Beach, and had owned and operated other rental properties on Long Sands Beach since 1953.
He lived in Melrose, Mass., until 1962. He later lived in Topsfield, Mass., from 1962 until 1978, and lived in Winston-Salem and Greenville, N.C. He retired to Maine in 1978.
Mr. Martin was a past member of the Rotary Club of Saugus and an avid sports fan who enjoyed college basketball and the Boston Red Sox. He had traveled to five continents, his family said, and across the United States and Canada in his motor home.
He began visiting York Beach in 1932 and later owned a beachfront home in York.
His wife of 63 years, Mary Whittaker Martin, died in 1999.
Surviving are three sons, Milton T. of Durham, N.H., Paul J. of Derry, N.H., and Jeffrey E. of Windham; and 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Lucas and Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road, where a funeral will be at noon Saturday. Burial will be in First Parish Cemetery.

Durward W. Mosher, 75 
BRIDGTON — Durward W. Mosher, 75, died Oct. 31, 2000, at a Bridgton hospital.
He was born in Brewer, a son of Charles and Mae Ward Mosher, attended local schools and Mattanawcook Academy.
Mr. Mosher was a World War II veteran, serving as a Navy pilot on the carrier USS Bunker Hill, participating in several island invasions, including the Philippines. 
After the war, he served as a training officer for two years during the Korean War. Later, he worked as a civilian fire chief for several Naval stations in New York and Massachusetts, retiring from the Weymouth (Mass.) Naval Air Station. 
In 1973, he married Doris Lennox and they moved to Maine. They lived here for the past 16 years.
He was a member the Oriental Lodge of Masons, Oriental R.C. Chapter, Oriental Commandery, all of Bridgton, Kora Temple Shrine of Lewiston, the Maine Obsolete Auto League of Bridgton, Kora Motor Corps, the Back 40 in Standish, and the First Congregational Church of Bridgton. 
His hobbies included deep sea fishing and antique cars.
Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Doris Mosher.
Visiting hours will be 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home, 8 Elm St. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Bennett officiating. Burial will be held later.

George M. Oag, 80 
George M. Oag, 80, of Hennessy Drive died Oct. 29, 2000, at the Springbrook Nursing Home in Westbrook.
He was born in Scotland, a son of James and Rachel Louden Oag, came to Quincy, Mass., at age 5 and attended local schools.
Mr. Oag worked for Bethlehem Steel Corp. in Quincy for 29 years.
He worked as an inspector for General Electric in South Portland from 1967 to 1983. 
He was a member of the St. Andrews Society.
Surviving are a stepson, Robert Achorn of Norwell, Mass., a stepdaughter, Jeanne Fickett of Jacksonville, Fla.; a brother, James Oag of Randolph, Mass., and a sister, Alice Finnegan of Syracuse, N.Y.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk. The Rev. Greg Young will officiate.
Arrangements are by Independent Death Care of Maine.

Elizabeth 'Pam' Orff, 50 
WALDOBORO — Elizabeth "Pam" Orff, 50, died unexpectedly Oct. 30, 2000 at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta.
Ms. Orff was born in Waldoboro, a daughter of Wilbert and Rowene Stevens Orff, attended local schools and graduated from Medomak Valley High School in 1969. 
She was an active member of the Willow Grange in Jefferson, serving as CWA chairman, and most recently as gatekeeper after attending the State Grange in Lewis- ton. She was also a member of Lakeview Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, in Jefferson, a member of the Lend a Hand Club and the Waldoboro and Orffs Corner Community Church. 
Her interests included crafts, painting and walking her dog Skippy.
Surviving are her parents, Wilbert and Rowene Orff of Waldoboro; a brother, Solomon of Waldoboro; a niece, Katherine Hodnett and great-niece, Kimberly Hodnett of Jefferson; a stepnephew, Shane Roberts of Thomaston, and a stepniece, Heidi Pushard of Wales.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m., today at Orffs Corner Community Church. Burial will follow at Orff & Achom Cemetery, Orff's Corner Road, Waldoboro. The Rev. Vernon Jordan will officiate. Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.

Natalie Elise Perry, 91 
WESTBROOK — Natalie Elise Perry, 91, died Oct. 31, 2000.
Born in Camden, a daughter of Joseph and Lona Bowley Regnier, she graduated from Camden High School in 1926 and attended Emil Alvin Hartmen's Fashion Academy in New York City.
She married Raymond Clifford Perry of Rockland.
Mrs. Perry was a member the Rockland Zonta Club, the Penobscot Bay Medical Center Auxiliary and the Dunedin (Fla.) Rotary Club Wives.
Surviving are her husband; three daughters, Jane Lindquist of Scarborough, Evelyn Sleeper of Manchester, Conn., and Sandra Graham of South Hope; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be scheduled later. Arrangements are by Hay Funeral Home, 795 Main St.

Shirley H. Roberts, 61 
Shirley H. Roberts, 61, of Old Homestead Highway, a resident of Keene, N.H. for the past eight years, died Oct. 31 2000, at her daughter's home in Portland after a long illness with cancer.
She was born in Walpole, N.H., a daughter of the late Paul and Esther Palmere Cota. She had previously lived around Jaffrey and Rindge, N.H. She was a 1957 graduate of Conant High School in Jaffrey. 
For the past 25 years she worked at Millipore Corp. in Jaffrey. 
Mrs. Roberts was a member of the United Church of Christ in Keene and was a former member of the United Church of Jaffrey.
Her interests included reading and visiting Maine beaches. 
Surviving are a daughter, Anne Barter of Portland; four sisters, Sylvia Oliger of Phoenix, Ariz., Dorothy King of Jaffrey, Ruth Hildreth of Winchendon, Mass., Margaret Patalano of Somerville, Mass., and a brother, Ernest Cota of Jaffrey. 
A son, Keith J. Pelletier, died in 1993.
There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Cournoyer Funeral Home, 33 River St., Jaffrey. The Rev. Emily B. Preston of Jaffrey will officiate.

Stanley John Scieszka, 92 
CAMDEN — Stanley John Scieszka, 92, formerly of 7 Virginia Ave. died Oct. 28, 2000, at The Homestead in Cushing.
He was born in Adams, Mass., a son of Felix and Aniela Grzebien Scieszka.
On Sept. 4, 1933, he married Ludivine G. Demers in Sanford.
For 21 years, Mr. Scieszka worked at the Goodall Sanford Mill. In 1958, he moved to Camden and went to work for Knox Woolen Mill. He worked there for many years on the looms until his retirement.
Mr. Scieszka was an outdoorsman. He liked to hunt and go walking in the woods. He appreciated the ocean and was well known around Camden's harbor, his family said.
He was a communicant at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church.
Surviving are a son, Stanley W., and a granddaughter, Teresa A. Scieszka, both of Santa Clarita, Calif.; three brothers, Felix and Anthony, both of Adams, and John of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a sister, Delores Lipinski of Adams.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. today at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church with the Rev. Eugene Gaffey officiating. A burial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in St. Ignatius Cemetery, Sanford. Arrangements are with Laite & Pratt Funeral Directors.

Catherine A. Wade, 50 
LEWISTON — Catherine A. Wade, 50, of College Street died Oct. 27, 2000, at Montello Manor.
She was born in Portland, a daughter of Robert L. and Edna Renell Wade.
Surviving are her father and a half-brother, C. Michael Wade, both of Portland.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in New Calvary Cemetery, 1461 Broadway, South Portland. Arrangements are by Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, Portland.

Robert Leo Wheldon, 80 
CUMBERLAND — Robert Leo Wheldon, 80, of Chebeague Island died Nov. 1, 2000, at a local nursing facility.
Born in Portland, a son of Leo and Helen Hill Wheldon, he attended Portland schools until his mother died when he was 11. He later was brought up on Chebeague Island by his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Philip Hill, and graduated from Chebeague High School in 1937.
Mr. Wheldon flew for United Airlines in New York from 1939 until he enlisted with the Army Air Forces in 1941. During World War II, he flew with the 17th Bomber Group of the 432nd Division in the European Theater. He met his wife, the former Agnes A. Higginbotham, while she was a nurse stationed in Berlin. After Mr. Wheldon's discharge from the Air Force in 1946, they were married in 1947.
He lived with his family in New York and New Jersey from 1947 until 1969, where he continued his career as a pilot for United Airlines. He retired as a captain in 1980 after 41 years.
His family spent summers on Chebeague Island, moving here permanently in 1969. He also spent winters in Florida until 1995.
Mr. Wheldon was a member of the 432nd Bomber Squadron in the 17th Bomb Group, the Masons, the Kiwanis, the Chebeague Island Grange and the Chebeague Island Methodist Church. 
Surviving are his wife, Agnes Wheldon of Chebeague Island; a daughter, Helen L. Wheldon of Gainesville, Fla.; a son, Charles R. of Bangor; and two grandsons, Jason R. and Lee H. Wheldon, both of Bangor.
A visiting hour will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Chebeague Island Methodist Church, where a funeral will follow at 11 a.m. The Rev. Robert Leon and the Rev. George Tripp will officiate. Burial will be in Chebeague Island Cemetery. Arrangements are by Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Lane.

Madeline Jackson Wilks, 86 
THOMASTON — Madeline Jackson Wilks, 86, formerly of North Waldoboro and a longtime resident of Thomaston, died Oct. 31, 2000, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport after a brief illness.
She was born in Brewer, a daughter of Harold and Harriet Avery Jordan, and attended Brewer schools.
Mrs. Wilks was a homemaker.
She was a pastry cook at Moody's Diner for many years and was noted for her pies.
She was a member of the Thomaston Baptist Church.
Since May 1995, she had been a resident of the Knox Apartments.
Her interests included cooking, home decorating, and handicrafts.
Her husband, Malcolm Wilks, and her first husband, Ralph Jackson, both died previously.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ron (Pam) Jones of South Thomaston; a stepdaughter, Norma Wilks of Bangor; a brother, Clinton Jordan of Naples, Fla.; a sister, Hester Lachenauer of Tiverton, R.I.; two grandchildren, Kelly Jones and Margot Izzi, and two great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Davis Funeral Home, 35 Knox St. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Shuman Cemetery, Route 220, Waldoboro, with Pastor Kevin Haj officiating.

Elliot D. Wotton, correction 
FRIENDSHIP — Wednesday's obituary for Elliot D. Wotton, 71, of Friendship, included an incorrect time for the memorial service. It will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 10 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Rockland.
Incorrect information was provided to the newspaper.

Kenneth L. Wright, 80 
EAST WILTON — Kenneth L. Wright, 80, died Oct. 30, 2000, at his home after a long illness.
He was born here, a son of Clifford F. and Lillian M. Farnum Wright, attended local schools and was a graduate in accounting from the Maine School of Commerce in Gardiner in 1940.
During World War II, he served with the Army.
After the war, Mr. Wright was an accountant at Bath Iron Works. He later worked at the Wilton Woolen Mill for more than 10 years, and for the G. H. Bass Co. for more than 26 years, retiring in 1982.
He was a past member of the American Legion.
Mr. Wilton's hobbies were traveling, riding, dining out, reading and playing the stock market.
He was the companion of Alice Tardy of East Wilton for 50 years.
Surviving are a son, Steven L. of Missouri; a daughter, Margaret LaFlamme of Cape Elizabeth; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Adams Funeral Home, 108 Court St., Farmington.

 Irene York, 79, defied doctors who said she'd never walk, have children

WESTBROOK - Irene York, a nurse who overcame physical hardships to lead a fulfilling life, died Wednesday at a Portland nursing home. She was 79.
Mrs. York, of Hamlet Coach Road, was diagnosed with polio at the age of 3. For many years she was paralyzed on the right side of her body and unable to walk. As time passed, she developed feeling in her leg, and then sensation in her hand, but never fully regained the use of her arm.
"The doctors told her she would never walk," said her daughter, Janice Murphy.
"She began walking at the age of seven. The doctors said that she wouldn't be able to go to school, work, or have children. She did all of those things. She excelled in everything she did. It never slowed her down."
She was born in Portland, a daughter of George E. and Florence LaMont Davis. She attended Portland schools and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1940.
She married Hartwell L. York after graduation.
Mrs. York lived in Westbrook for 20 years, and in the South Portland area for 40 years.
For 25 years, Mrs. York worked as a licensed practical nurse in several nursing homes in the area including South Portland and North Yarmouth, and the Devonshire Manor Nursing Home.
"She dedicated her life to helping people," said Murphy. "She often cooked meals for the elderly people in the neighborhood who were unable to cook or get out to buy food. She washed clothes for people who were without a washing machine.
"She opened her heart and her home to others, as she also took people in to live with her. She was an incredibly giving woman."
Mrs. York, a devoted mother of three, loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and cooking.
Surviving is her daughter, Janice Murphy of Westbrook; two sons, William L. York of Hollis and Stephen G. York of Freeport; three brothers, George E. Davis of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Donald Davis of Westbrook, and Robert Davis of Buxton; a sister, Delores Jackson of Portland, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 10-11 a.m. Friday at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road in South Portland. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
- Melanie Creamer

Irene S. York

Irene S. York, 79, of Hamlet Coach Road, Westbrook, Maine died Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at a Portland Nursing Home. She was born in Portland, Maine, a daughter of George E. and Florence LaMont Davis. She was educated in the Portland Schools and a Graduate of Cathedral High School in 1940. She married Hartwell L. York after High School. Mrs. York lived in the Westbrook area for twenty years and the South Portland area for forty years. She worked as an LPN in the Portland area for twenty years. She loved to play card with friends and spend time with her family. Surviving is a daughter, Janice M. Murphy of Westbrook, Maine, two sons, William L. York of Hollis, Maine and Stephen G. York of Freeport, Maine, three brothers, George E. Davis of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Donald Davis of Westbrook, Maine and Robert Davis of Buxton, Maine, a sister, Dolores Jackson of Portland, Maine, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be 10-11 A.M. Friday at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland, Maine. Funeral services will follow at 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment at a later date. Irene S. York

Pauline Daniels

WINDHAM - Pauline Daniels, 82, a resident of the Ledgewood Manor, died there Monday Dec. 10. She was born in Portland, a daughter of Ernest and Sarah Mogan Jordan. She was raised, educated and was a lifetime resident of Westbrook. She had been employed for several years, by the S.D.Warren Co., Warren Furniture, New England Telephone and had worked as a nurse's aid for both Mercy and Westbrook hospitals. Her husband Lionel Daniels died previously. She is survived by a son Francis Lyons, of Casco, ME., a daughter Maureen Canny, of Munroe, WA., 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Spring graveside services will take place on May 11, 2002, in St. Hyacinth Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Blais & Hay Funeral Home 35 Church St. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Maine chapter 52 Federal St. Brunswick, ME. 04011.

William E. Cunningham

BATH - William E. Cunningham, 57, of the Ridge Rd. died unexpectedly Monday Dec. 10, 2001. He was born in Boothbay on June 10, 1944, a son of William Elbridge, Sr. and Melba R. Hodgedon Cunningham Sr. He was educated in the Boothbay schools and graduated from Boothbay High School in 1962, where he excelled at baseball and basketball. He entered the Navy following high school and served aboard the USS Lexington during the Vietnam War. After returning from the service, Bill worked for many years in the Bristol and Boothbay area shipyards and for a short time at the Bath Iron Works. In 1976 he moved to Bath and worked as a Planner/Estimator in Maintenance Control at the Brunswick Naval Air Station. He worked there for the past 34 years. Mr. Cunningham enjoyed boating, fishing, the Boston Red Sox, and children. He was always active either working on a project or helping someone with theirs. Surviving are his mother of Boothbay; three sons, Michael Cunningham of Birmingham, Alabama, Christopher Cunningham of Portland and David Cunningham of Bath; a brother, Allen Cunningham of So. Berwick; a sister, Nancy Decosta of Boothbay; two grandchildren, David Cunningham and Faith Cunningham, both of Birmingham, Alabama; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also friends, co-workers and his ex-wife who all loved him and will miss him very much. Visiting hours will be 2 - 4 & 7 - 9pm Sunday at David E. Desmond Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath. Funeral services will be 10 am Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.

Lillian L. Leonas

Lillian L. Leonas, 89, formerly of 20 Vine Street, Lewiston, died Wednesday, December 12, 2001, at the Odd Fellows Home in Auburn, where she had been a resident for the past five years. Born in Van Buren on December 21, 1911, she was the daughter of Alfred and Ozit Levasseur Levesque. On June 29, 1935, she was married to James S. Leonas, who passed away on January 3, 1997. She was employed for many years as a fancy stitcher in the local shoe industry, and also worked as a salesperson at the Peck's and Ward Brother's department stores. She was an accomplished pianist, and in her younger years she enjoyed playing for her family and friends. A member of St. Patrick's Parish, she is survived by two sons, Daniel and wife Janice of East Poland, and Paul of Auburn, two daughters, Madeline and husband Roger Young of Cumberland Center, and Suzanne Bishop of Yarmouth, nine grandchildren, Ruth DeCoster, Mary DeCoster Beal, Ellen DeCoster, Daniel Leonas Jr., Lynda Legare, Benjamin Leonas, Sheri Hanson, and Stephanie and Todd Nadeau, and six great grandchildren. Funeral Friday, 9 AM, St. Patrick's Chapel in Lewiston, with interment to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 7-9 PM only, at the Albert & Burpee Funeral Home, Lewiston. Donations may be made to the Odd Fellows Home, 309 Fairview Avenue, Auburn, ME 04210. Lillian L. Leonas

Alvan Percival Googins

KENNEBUNK - Alvan Percival Googins, 98, a resident of Maquire Road formerly of Summer Street Kennebunk and Gorham, NH died Wednesday December 12, 2001 after a brief illness. Mr. Googins was born in Casco, Maine on July 22, 1903, the eldest of two sons of the late Percy Freeman and Helen Gertrude Nichols Googins. His early childhood was spent in Casco, West Deering and Falmouth, ME. The family moved to Kennebunk in 1913. He graduated as salutatorian of the class of 1921 from Kennebunk High School. Upon graduation from Gray's Business in Portland, he accepted a position with the Brown Paper Company. He was a lifelong member of the Advent Christian Church at Kennebunk Lower Village (now at Sea Road) served as Superintendent of the Sunday School, church representative to denominational conference and a member of the Minutemen Quartet. This Group performed at many church functions and broadcasts from radio station WHEB in Portsmouth, NH. In 1941, Alvan's employer moved its main office to Berlin, NH and his family took up residence in Milan, where he became active in the Methodist Church. Several years later they moved to Gorham, NH. and resided there for 45 years. As a member of Gorham Methodist Church, Alvan served as Sunday school teacher, Choir director and soloist. He was a longtime member of Gideons International and worked to fulfill the organization's mission by placing many Bibles in hotels and prisons. An avid gardener, Alvan raised and sold gladiolas from his home, as well as shared the bounty of his large vegetable gardens with friends and neighbors. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, tennis and excelled at croquet. Mr. Googins was predeceased by his first wife Evelyn (Atkins) Googins, and his second wife of 63 years Phoebe (Boothby) Googins, two sons Merton and David Googins, and a brother Danforth Googins. He is survived by his son Jonathan and his wife Trudi of Barrington, NH and a daughter Constance Waterman and her husband Alan of South Hamilton, MA, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kennebunk Christian Academy, Sea Road,Kennebunk, Maine 04043.

Michael S. 'Micks' Hayden

PORTLAND - Michael S. 'Micks' Hayden, 34, of Florida Street, died Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at his residence. Born in Portland, a son of John 'Jack' and Margaret 'Peggy' Keane Hayden, he graduated from St Patrick's School and Cheverus High School in the Class of 1985 where he competed on the tennis team. He also attended University of Southern Maine as well as University of Maine in Orono. Mr. Hayden worked for several area businesses and taught tennis for two summers at North Yarmouth Academy. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed the Boston Red Sox, the Bruins as well as the Miami Dolphins but when it came to choosing college sports, his greatest loyalty was always with Notre Dame sports. Mr Hayden was an animal lover and was devoted to his dog 'Pepper'. Mr. Hayden was a communicant of St. Pius X Church. Survivors in addition to his parents of Falmouth include two sisters, Anne Hayden Beressi and her husband H. Daniel Beressi of Trumbull, CT; Kate Hayden Welch and her husband Philip Welch of Falmouth; one brother Matthew T. Hayden and his wife Marcia from Walpole, MA; four nephews, two nieces and several uncles and aunts. Visitation will be 4-8pm Friday at the Conroy-Tully So. Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, where prayers will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, December 15. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, So. Portland. If desired, donations may be made to the Animal Refuge League, 449 Stroudwater Street, Westbrook, ME 04092. Michael S. 'Micks' Hayden

Loretta M. Hyde

PORTLAND - Loretta M. Hyde, 75 of Washington Ave. and formerly of Craigie Street died Monday, December 10, 2001 at Mercy Hospital. Born in Millinocket, a daughter of Henry and Eunice McGraw Beaulieu, she graduated from Stearns High School in the Class of 1943. Mrs. Hyde came to the Portland area to study nursing and was a graduate of the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Mrs. Hyde was an Obstetrics and Gynecology nurse at Mercy Hospital for 41 years retiring in the mid-90's. She was a member of the local, state and national nursing associations. Mrs. Hyde was a longtime communicant of St. Patrick's Church. She enjoyed music and gardening. Survivors include a sister, Bernadette Marin of Torrence, CA and several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland where prayers will be recited at 10:15am Thursday December 13th. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11am at St. Patrick's Church with burial in New Calvary Cemetery, So. Portland. If desired, donations may be made to Mercy Hospital memorial Fund, 144 State Street, Portland 04101 or St . Joseph's Manor, 1133 Washington Ave, Portland 04103

Susan Birkin Lees

SCARBOROUGH - Susan Birkin Lees, age 65, died Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at the Pine Point Nursing Home. She was born in New York City, NY on Feb. 4, 1936, the daughter of Robert Birkin and Priscilla Lowe Birkin. She graduated from high school in Chagrin Falls, OH and from Smith College in Amherst, MA. She resided in Needham, MA and Cleveland, OH for many years, coming to Maine four years ago. She is predeceased by her husband Charles William Lees. Susan leaves behind her three children and seven grandchildren. Her son William Lees and his wife Diane and their 3 children, Jessica, Lauren and Nathan live in Seattle, WA. Her son Thomas Lees and his wife Elaine and their 2 children, Katherine and Charles, reside in Saco ME. Her daughter Ellen Wuagneux, her husband Jeffrey and their 2 children, Devon and Nicholas, reside in Goshen, NY. Visiting hours are to be held Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home with a funeral service to be held Saturday at 1:00 pm at the Bible Baptist Church, Ferry Road, Saco. Burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Samuel A. Mangino

PORTLAND - Samuel 'Sam' A. Mangino age 75, of Euclid Ave, Portland died Wednesday morning at a local hospital after a brief illness. He was born in St. Alban's, Vt the son of Camillo & Antoinette Aceto Mangino. He moved to Portland at age 3 where he attended Portland schools graduating from Portland High School Class of 1944. While at Portland High Sam was known for his athletic ability in football serving as captain of the football team for 4 years. and was named to Allstate Football in 1944. He was known as Five, Five, Five & 'One Man Tank' on the team. He would serve with the US Navy during WW-11 in Italy, Africa and at Lake Hurst, N.J. After his service he returned to Portland to work in his father's store on Munjoy Hill at Al's Market. Mr. Mangino worked for Maine Armored Security Service for 15 years until his retirement in 1995, He previously owned Sam's Market on Rt #302 in Westbrook for several years. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, was one of the founding members of Bald Eagles Flying Club, a member of the Downeast Ski Club, and help build the ski lodge at Pleasant Mountain now Swanee Peak in Bridgton. Besides his wife of 8 years Donna (Blenkhorn) Mangino of Portland, he leaves his first wife Pauline Ingraham of Yarmouth, 2 Sons; Camillo R. Mangino of Cumberland, Samuel A. Mangino,Jr., of Yarmouth, 4 Daughters; Andrea Montoni of Colorado, Joan Hyndman of Florida, Maria Bridges of Dedham,Me, Yolanda Taplin of Gray, a Sister Mifalda Maloney of Cumberland, a Brother; Anthony Mangino of Portland and 9 Grandchildren. Also, stepdaughter; Sandra White of CT, and 2 step-grandchildren. Also predeceased by two sisters Anne Piacentini in 1999, Viola DiDomincus in 1998, and a brother Alphonse Mangino. Visiting hours will be held Friday from 4to 8 PM at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home 199 Woodford St where a 7PM the Portland Elks Lodge will conduct a service. John X. Doe Jones, Rich & Hutchins 775-3763

David P. Lee

CHEVY CHASE, MD - David P. Lee, 62, Vice Chairman and General Counsel of the National Railway Labor Conference, died Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at Suburban Hospital after a stroke. He was born in Portland a son of Thomas A. and Sarah J. Murphy Lee, He was a graduate of Cheverus High School in 1957 and the University of Notre Dame in 1961, He received both a J.D. and an LL.M in labor law from Georgetown University Law Center. In 1966, Mr. Lee joined the NRLC, a collective bargaining organization that represents most of the nation's freight railroads and conducts national negotiations with unions representing rail industry employees. After moving with the NRLC to Washington in 1968, Mr. Lee became General Counsel in 1972 and Vice Chair in 1983. He appeared before 28 Presidential Emergency Boards, bodies appointed by the President to make recommendations to Congress on railway labor disputes, He was also very active in legislative matters, representing railroad interests before Congress. In addition, he appeared before numerous study commissions and panels examining railroad labor relations Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Ann Lee, of Chevy Chase, MD; four children, Brian Lee of Baltimore, MD, Maura Lee of Washington, D.C., Megan Hilal of Oakton, VA, DrMichael Lee of Boston, MA, two sisters, Mrs- Coleman (Anna) Gorham of Cape Elizabeth, Elizabeth McClain of No. Hampton, NH; three brothers, Thomas A- Lee of Westminster, CA, Rev. Robert E. Lee of Portland, Richard D. Lee of South Portland; and two grandchildren, Katie and Erin Hilal. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Capital Interfaith Hospitality Network, 4200 Butterworth Street, NW, washington, DC 20016 Visitation and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Maryland. A Concelebrated Mernorial Mass will be held Friday, December 14, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, Local arrangements by the Conroy-Tully Funeral Horne, 172 State St, Portland, Maine David P. Lee

Bruce Galeucia, 52, outdoorsman who had 'an incredible mind'

SPRINGVALE - Bruce Galeucia was a big fellow, and an active one.
He loved the woods - loved hunting, loved fishing. "He loved being just as far up in the woods as one could get, he loved Baker Lake, he used to trap and he loved the ocean," his wife recalled.
But as much as he loved all that, he loved sitting in his old Canadian rocker and reading. And reading. And reading.
Mr. Galeucia, who died after an illness Feb. 4, 2002, at age 52, tore through books, and remembered what he read.
"He'd sit in front of 'Jeopardy' and he had knowledge of just about everything," said his wife, Stephanie Galeucia. "Politics, sports, history, he had an incredible, incredible mind."
And funny. He was funny.
"He definitely could tell a story," his wife said. "He had tremendous humor."
He was a laid-back guy who pretty much always wore flannel shirts and blue jeans - hated neckties.
For 23 years, he was a Maine game warden, mostly working in York County. For the past three years, he made ice cream for Shaine's of Maine.
Both jobs were appropriate.
He, of course, was a tremendous outdoorsman, but also quite the cook.
"Chowders like you wouldn't believe," his wife said. "He was an excellent cook and always searching for new recipes."
Mr. Galeucia loved his children and grandchildren, and was active with his children in sports.
He also volunteered to help in his community and was very involved with the Springvale Fish and Game Club.
In fact, said Carroll Goodwin, his partner from his years at the Warden Service, Mr. Galeucia was instrumental in organizing a children's fishing derby.
"To see the smile on those kids' faces when they caught a fish, or maybe won a prize at the end of the derby, is what made it for Bruce," Goodwin said.
He said that Mr. Galeucia had a sharp mind for efficiency as well as for humor, and developed the annual tagging day for trappers. Instead of wardens going out to the hundreds of trappers, the trappers, on a particular day, would go to one location. The event has been a success, both socially and professionally.
"He had a love of kids, a love of life," Goodwin said. "He had a great lot of faith in folks and looked for the best in people, even when they were on the wrong side of the law, and he treated everyone fairly."
- Joshua L. Weinstein

Hadley R. Scott Jr.

BATH - Hadley R. Scott Jr., 83, of Tower Circle, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002 at the Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. He was born in Stockton Springs on Nov. 24, 1918, a son of Hadley R. Sr. and Alza Howland. He was educated in the Wilton schools and graduated from Witon Academy in 1937. Mr. Scott served in the Army during World War II. On Nov. 13, 1942, he married Arlene E. Nile, and they moved to Bath in 1946. Mr. Scott worked as a machinist at the Hyde Windlass and later at Bath Iron Works, for over 40 years, before retiring from their Hardings Plant. He was a member of the Polar Star Loge of Masons and the Wilton Grange. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, music, and sports. Mr. Scott is predeceased by a daughter, Sandra Carlton and a granddaughter, Lisa Carlton. Surviving are his wife of 59 years; two daughters, Alza M. Scott of Bath and Raylene S. Grant of Wells; two sisters, Winifred Shepard of Okeechobee, Fla. and Dorothy Dow of Brunswick, Ga.; four grandchildren, Joline Scovil, Robyn Blanchard, Taylor Grant, and Kelsey Grant; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, Maine. 04086. Arrangements are by David E. Desmond Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath.

A. Hazen Tufts, Jr.

WELLS - A. Hazen Tufts, Jr., 49, of Bears Den Road, passed away peacefully at his home, after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born May 3, 1952, in Sanford, a son of Arthur Hazen and Sheila A. (Tracy) Tufts. He was a graduate of Wells High School as well as Husson College. While attending Wells High School, he played Varsity Basketball and had been Junior Class President. He had been an Engineering Technician at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, in North Berwick, since 1980. Hazen was a member of the First Congregational Church in Wells, the Demolay, and an active fund raiser for the United Way of York County. He was predeceased by a sister, Alice Tufts. Surviving are his parents of Wells; his wife of 26 years, Jo-Ann (Leslie) Tufts and a son, Arthur Hazen Tufts III, both of Wells; a daughter, Tamara Tufts of Kennebunk; two brothers, Marcus and David, both of Wells; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, Route 1, Wells, with Rev. John Simpson officiating. Family flowers only. Friends who wish may contribute to the United Way of York County, 36 Water Street, Kennebunk, Maine 04043. Arrangements by the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick, Maine.

Doris M. Chick

SOUTH PORTLAND - Doris Mabel Chick, 95, of South Portland, died Feb. 3, 2002 at South Portland Nurshing Home where she was a resident. She was born in Monmouth on Dec. 22, 1906, a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Mabel T. (Millay) Chick. A graduate of Bates College, she taught for many years in the school systems of Gray and Caribou and also in Danbury, Conn. Miss Chick was a member of the Congregational Church of South Portland and of its Women's Fellowship, the Women's Literary Union, Connecticut State Teachers' Association and the National Education Association. She was predeceased by three brothers, George H. Chick, Benjamin Chick, and Arthur Chick, Jr.; and three sisters, Martha Kinney, Annie Pratt, and Marian Chick. She is survived by a sister, Gertrude Chick of Portland, as well as several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the Ridge Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Monmouth in the spring. Arrangements by Bragdon-Finley Funeral Home, 707 Main Street, Monmouth. In her memory, contributions may be made to the Arthur J. Chick Scholarship Fund, c/o Monmouth Academy, Academy Road, Monmouth, Maine 04259.

Grace D. Johnson

UTICA, N.Y. - Grace D. Johnson, 86, formerly of New England, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002 in New Hartford, N.Y. Mrs. Johnson was born on Oct. 2, 1915 in Brattleboro, Vt. She was a daughter of Frank C. and Bellevue (Kine) Darling. She attended Vermont schools and later would attend the Eastern Nazarene College of Boston. She was married to the late Rev. John Johnson of the Christian Missionary Alliance. She was a vital part of his life and ministry, and often put others needs ahead of her own. She was a devoted mother, wife and homemaker and truly enjoyed the company of others in her own home. Surviving are three sons, Bob of Sanford, Ronald of Utica, N.Y., and Roger of Littleton, N.H.; two sisters, Marjorie Darling of Littleton, N.H., and Helen Capen of Anaheim, Calif. Also surviving are four grandchildren, David, Jonathan, Samuel, and Rachel; and several nieces and nephews. Everyone is invited to attend an 11 a.m. funeral service on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2002 at the Heald Funeral Home in Springvale. For directions, or on-line obit, please visit us at www.healdfuneral.com

Peggy Joyce DeHate

BRIDGTON - Peggy Joyce DeHate, 56, of Kansas Road, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2002 at the Bridgton Health Center following a long illness. She was born in Portland on May 5, 1945, a daughter of Linwood and Norma (Littlefield) Clark. She had been a homemaker most of her life and was a member of the New Testament Church of Oxford. She married Sidney DeHate on Feb. 10, 2001. She is survived by her husband of Bridgton; three stepsons, Wayne Lilley, Daniel Lilley and Craig Lilley, all of Old Town; several grandchildren; a sister, Linda Brown of Saco; a niece, Heidi Auger of Hollis; a nephew, Robert Cutler of North Yarmouth; three great-nieces; and a great-nephew. Memorial service will be held at the Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton on Tuesday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Eric Hanson officiating. Memorials in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Betty Ann Gillis Olson

CUSHING - Betty Ann Gillis Olson, 74, died Feb. 3, 2002 at the Shore Village Nursing Home in Rockland, after a long illness. She was born in Rockland, June 30, 1927, a daughter of Harry I. and Evelyn Robinson Gillis. She was a longtime resident of Cushing. As a young girl she worked as a hostess at the former Rockland Hotel. She was a home maker. She was the wife of John Olson, they where married for 37 years. She and her husband owned and operated 'Our Place' Restaurant on Hathorn Point, in Cushing, for nearly ten years. Her hobbies included ceramics, knitting, and collecting jewelry. She was predeceased by a sister, Polly Childs. Survivors include her husband of Cushing; two sons, John Olson, Jr. and Samuel Olson, both of Cushing; five daughters, Virginia Olson of Washington, D.C., Catherine Morris of Port Clyde, Rebecca Mitchell of West Rockport, Roberta Olson of Cushing and Heidi Olson of Warren; and ten grandchildren. There will be no visiting hours. A springtime committal service will be announced by Davis Funeral Home, Thomaston.

Benedetto J. Varano

KENNEBUNK - Benedetto J. Varano, 66, of Kennebunk, Maine and Lexington, Mass., died in Kennebunk on Friday, Feb. 1, 2002. He was born in Brockton, Mass. on Oct. 20, 1935, a son of James and Mary (Frasca) Varano, and was raised and educated in Lexington, Mass. Mr. Varano worked for more than twenty years for Purity Supreme, Inc. and was currently employed at the West Lynn Creamery in Lynn, Mass. He was a former member of the Chelmsford Board of Appeals and the Chelmsford Booster Club. He was also a Chelmsford Little League umpire. Mr. Varano liked to travel around New England, especially along the Maine coast and in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. He also enjoyed music, was an avid football fan, and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by two daughters, Andrea H. Varano and her husband, Matthew McCann of Newburyport, Mass., and Jennifer Baraldi and her husband, Michael of Chelmsford, Mass.; a son, Stephen M. Varano and his wife, Lisa of Surfside Beach, S.C.; grandchildren, Judith and Maria Varano, and Kristina, Elizabeth and Michael Baraldi; two uncles Rocco M. and Anthony Frasca; an aunt, Sue Kozel; and his close friend, Theresa Sylvain. Visiting hours 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002 at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd., Lexington. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery, Lexington, Mass. Donations in Mr. Varano's memory may be made to the Chelmsford High School All Sport Booster Club, P.O. Box 91, Chelmsford, Mass. 0 1824.

Isabel Collier Beal

GROTON, MASS. - Isabel Collier Beal, 76, a greatly respected local historian and community member of Groton, Mass., died Jan. 31, 2002 at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Mass. She was born in Groton, Mass. on Dec. 24, 1925, a daughter of Charles Eli and Mary Isabel (Floyd) Collier. She attended Groton High School and was the editor of the school paper, 'The Clarion,' in her senior year. Isabel was recognized for writing the class song to the tune of 'A Perfect Day.' At her graduation in 1943, she received an award for her essay, 'Making America Strong.' After graduation, she worked as a telephone operator in Ayer, Mass. Isabel married Arthur B. Beal of Beals Island, Maine on Nov. 11, 1944 at the Union Congregational Church in Groton, Mass. With their daughters, they traveled the world during Arthur's tour in the U.S. Navy. She served as a Girl Scout leader, as a Sunday school teacher and as a librarian. While Arthur was away at sea, Isabel pursued her passion for reading and collecting books. After retiring from the Navy, the family moved to Harralock Hill Farm, the Floyd family homestead. Isabel worked at the Groton Inn as a bookkeeper and clerk of the works; at the Groton Community Hospital as a payroll clerk and bookkeeper; and at Leon Hurd's Ayer Corporation as an accountant. She eventually retired to dedicate time to her family, civic projects and the arts. Isabel was a member of the Groton Historical Society since 1967, serving as Secretary for 28 years; as President for four years; and as Curator and Historian for 30 years; as Library Trustee for six years; on the Archives Committee for two years; and as Chairman for the Historical Commission and a member of he Old Burying Ground Commission for fifteen years. Isabel also participated as Clerk Treasurer and Trustee of the Groton Country Club and Chairman and Graves Registration Officer for the Groton Cemetery Assoc. for 21 years; Registrar of Voters; as Secretary of the Centennial of the Library Building in 1994 and on the new library Expansion Committee and Secretary of the Trustees from 1995-1998. She was christened in and attended Union Congregational Church in Groton, Mass. She was actively involved in many national charities and organizations, including the Maine Sea Coast Missionary Society Christmas Fund; Children International; Pine Tree Society in Bath, Maine; Girl Scouts of America; Quonser Point Navy Wives Club; Sawtell School Assoc.; Friends of Gladys Taber; National Guild of Pearl K. McGowen Rug Hookcrafter; Friends of the Trees; the Barchester Book Club; and the Beals Island Historical Society. As a historian, Isabel researched her family lines back to the 1630's, when Governor Winthrop's fleet sailed to America. Isabel's ancestry relates to Lydia Eliot, wife of James Penniman and sister to John Eliot, known as the 'Apostle to the Indians,' who translated the Holy Bible in the Indian language. Isabel was a registered Republican, and never failed to vote in any local, state, or national election. She campaigned actively for 'Gusty' Hornblower and became her Campaign Chairman when she ran for State Representative in 1988. Isabel remained her Campaign Chairman until 'Gusty's' untimely death in 1994. Isabel then went on to support Robert Hargraves. In 1992, Isabel was awarded the Groton Grange Community Service Award. Recently, the Groton Board of Selectmen awarded a proclamation of 'Isabel Beal Day' in her honor. She researched, wrote and contributed to many books and publications. Her more recent work was on 'Edmund C. Tarbell,' by Laurene Buckley and 'Forgotten Tales of Groton,' by Charles Emil Ruckstuhl. Survivors include her husband, Arthur B. Beal of Groton, Mass.; two daughters, Marcia Beal Brazer and her husband, Norman Brazer, Jr. of Ogunquit, Maine, and Deborah Beal Normandin and her husband, Eugene Normandin of Lunenburg, Mass.; two grandchildren, Sarah Brazer Campbell and her husband, Chad Campbell of Lanai City, Hawaii, and William Fletcher Brazer and his wife, Sara M. Brazer of Burlington, Vt.; a great-granddaughter, Isabel Campbell of Lanai City, Hawaii; two brothers, David Hurd Collier and his wife, Sally Collier of Penn Valley, Calif., and Philip Hurd Collier of Florence, Mass. Visiting hours will be 12-2 and 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002 at Badger's Funeral Home 45 School St., Groton, Mass. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002 at the Union Congregational Church, Main St., Groton, Mass. Burial will be in Groton Cemetery. Arrangements by Badger's Funeral Home, Groton, Mass. Isabel Collier Beal

Charlotte C. Handy

FALMOUTH - Charlotte C. Handy, 70, of Falmouth, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was born on May 15, 1931 in Gray, a daughter of George F. and Charlotte Pike Davis, Sr. She attended schools in Gray, and was a lifetime resident of this area, spending most of her life in the Freeport and Yarmouth areas. Charlotte boarded senior citizens in Yarmouth for a number of years, and she volunteered in helping out with the senior citizens of Freeport for many years. Charlotte spent the last four years of her life at Falmouth by the Sea, where she was dearly loved by all. She was a great cook and she loved crafts. She also loved to play beano and bingo at Falmouth by the Sea. Throughout her life, she had gathered together a large collection of ceramic pigs. She loved and was loved by her grandchildren, and she enjoyed taken part in all the activities at Falmouth by the Sea. Charlotte was predeceased by her infant granddaughter, Clarissa Campbell. Charlotte is survived by her husband, Herbert E. (Andy) Handy, Jr.; four daughters, Mrs. Paul (Ellen) Record of Oxford, Mrs. Ronald (Beverly) Fossett of Waterboro, Mrs. Jerry (June) Gauthier of Porter, and Mrs. Reginald (Cindy) Campbell, Jr. of Freeport; three stepchildren, Janice Walker of Gray, Mary Williams of Freeport, and Lorraine Belladieu of Augusta; two sisters, Margaret Davis Lewis of Falmouth and Alice J. Tessier of Wilmington, Del.; two brothers, Harold L. Davis of Westbrook and Bradford F. Rand of South Portland; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday Feb. 5, 2002 at the Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth. A funeral service will be held at 11a.m. Wednesday Feb. 6, 2002 at the Falmouth Congregational Church, Falmouth Rd. in Falmouth. Arrangements are through Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane. Yarmouth. Lindquist Funeral Home 846-4011

Mary Kaufman

PORTLAND - Mary Kaufman, 92, died Feb. 4, 2002 after a long illness. Mary Kaufman was born in Portland on June 11, 1909, the daughter of Lewis and Fannie Lerman. She graduated from Portland High School and worked in various retail stores, including one that she operated with her late husband, Joseph H. Kaufman. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters and of Shaarey Tphiloh Synagogue. Surving are two daughters, Marlene Hamilton of Sharon, Mass., and Paula Finkelstein of Manchester, Conn.; two brothers, Carl Lerman of Portland, and Morris Lerman of Delray Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Rose Lemovitz and Beatrice Newman, both of Pembroke Pines, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Her son, William D. Kaufman; and three sisters, Birdie Shible, Anne Meyrowitz and Jeanett Lucey died previously. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Levey Chapel, 471 Deering Avenue in Portland, Cantor Ruth Ross officiating. Internment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hicks Street, Portland. Arrangements by the Jewish Funeral Home.

Brina Hutchinson Beith

CAPE ELIZABETH - Brina Hutchinson Beith, 95, of Reef Road, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002. She was born in Deer Isle, a daughter of Sherman and Joanna (Eaton) Hutchinson. She graduated from Deering High School in Portland and from Margery Webster College in Washington, D. C. in 1927. During the 1920's, she sailed to several foreign ports on one of the five masted schooners which was captained by her father. In 1927, she married Robert Beith, the former publisher of the Portland, Maine newspapers, and moved back to Maine after the war in 1946. Mr. Beith died in 1990. Mrs. Beith had many interests including antiques, rug hooking, knitting, and the girl scouts. She was also very interested in theatre. Besides her husband, she was also predeceased by a daughter, Marla Houghton, and a grandson, John Wilbur. She is survived by a son, Robert B. Beith III of Cape Elizabeth; a daughter, Brucine Wilbur of Cape Elizabeth; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be private. A graveside service will be held in the spring in Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the John Wilbur Hockey Scholarship Fund at Cape Elizabeth High School, 345 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107. Arrangements are by the Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland. Brina Beith

Peter A. Whitmore, Jr.

SOUTH PORTLAND - Peter A. Whitmore, Jr., 90, of Johansen St. in Portland, died Feb. 3, 2002 at the South Portland Nursing Homeafter a short illness. He was born on Jan. 9, 1912 in So. Portland, a son of Peter and Minnie Hanson Whitmore. He was educated in Portland schools and graduated from St. Dominic's High School. Mr. Whitmore was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Reilly Whitmore, who passed away in January 1981. He founded Whitmore's Moving and Storage Co. in 1946. He worked in the business with his wife until his retirement in 1981. Mr. Whitmore was an avid sportsman who loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and target shooting. He was a member of the Falmouth Rod and Gun Club for many years, where he became a very accomplished target-shooting competitor. In his later years, he spent many enjoyable hours reading and bird watching. He was a dedicated football and basketball fan. He is survived by two daughters, Marianne P. Morin of Latham, N.Y., and Saundra J. Vose and her husband Fred of Brunswick; a son, Peter A. Whitmore, III and his wife Karen of Windham; a sister, Virginia Williams of So. Portland; eight grandchildren, Michael Morin, Patricia Palmer and Cynthia Caruso of New York, Sherrie Kirker of Massachusetts, Kimberly Savage of Virginia, Hollie Vose of Brooklyn, N.Y., Tammy and Peter Whitmore of Windham; and three great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Conroy-Tully So. Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, So. Portland. A funeral service will follow at 9 a.m. on Thursday at the So. Portland Chapel. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in So. Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maine Audubon Society, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd., Falmouth or the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 1 Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, Maine 04086. Peter A.Whitmore, Jr.

Ernest 'Bud' F. Edgerley

TAMPA, FLA. - Ernest 'Bud' F. Edgerley, 81, of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Jefferson, Maine, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital, Tampa, Fla. Mr. Edgerley moved to Tampa 13 years ago from Jefferson, Maine. He had retired from Gould Equipment Company in South Portland. For many years after retirement, he had been involved in real estate management. He was a former member of the Gorham Lions Club, Riverton Couples Club, the Jefferson Grange, and the Maine Club of Pasco County. He was a Mason and had participated in numerous minstral shows in the 1950's and 1960's. He is survived by a son, Ernest Edgerley of Brunswick, Maine; two daughters, Linda Swanson of West Lebanon, N.H., and Sandra Russell of Tampa, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Memorial services will take place in Maine and will be announced. Arrangements are by Prevatt Funeral Home, Tampa, Fla.

Landon Morley Sawyer

BOULDER, COLO. - Landon Morley Sawyer, 18, of Boulder, Colo., formerly of Boise, Idaho, and Kennebunkport, Maine, died Feb. 1, 2002, in Monarch, Colo. He was born Feb. 15, 1983, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., a son of Kenneth and Linda Gale Sawyer-Roberts. Landon attended ninth and tenth grades at Lowell Whiteman High School in Steamboat Springs, Colo., and graduated from Boise High School in Boise, Idaho. He attended Colorado University, Boulder, Colo. He was a member of the U.S. Ski Association. Landon skied for the University of Colorado Freestyle Team. He lettered in football, baseball and skiied every winter. Landon also mentored the Junior Olympics Ski Team in 2000, and was Junior Club Champion at Kennebunk River Club. Survivors include his grandparents, Berta and Raymond Sawyer; three sisters, Taunya Foerster, Tamisha Nguyen, and Dawn Marie Dunn; a nephew, Cole Foerster; a niece, Shae Lein Nguyen. Preceded in death were his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Landin Roberts. A fund has been established in memory of Landon Sawyer. Checks should be made out to Chavurah Beth Shalom, 6 Old Quarry Road, Englewood, N.J. 07631. If so designated, proceeds will be used to foster the sport of freestyle skiing. Funeral services will be held at Crist Mortuary, Monday, Feb. 4, 2002 at 4 p.m. There will be a viewing from 3-4 p.m. Out of town memorial services to be held 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002 at Boise High School in Boise, Idaho. Shiva will take place on Thursday evening from 7 to 10 p.m., Feb. 7, 2002, and Feb. 8, 2002 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the home of Stephen and Bjorg Ollendorff, 14 Leslie Place, Teafly, N.J., 07670, phone 201-569-2135; for additional information please call Carol at 845-573-0390. Rabbi Jack Bemporad is officiating.

Angelo J. Eraklis, M.D.

BELMONT, MASS. - Dr. Angelo J. ErakIis, 69, of Belmont and Kennebunkport, Maine, died in his home, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002. Dr. Eraklis was a pediatric surgeon at Children's Hospital Boston and an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. As a pediatric surgeon, he developed innovative surgical procedures throughout his career. In addition to a busy surgical practice, he held the position of Director of the Office of International Affairs. Following an extensive career developing a large international clinical practice and the Renal Transplant Program at Children's Hospital, Dr. Eraklis was a founder of Health Care International (Scotland) in Clydebank, Scotland, a high technology, tertiary care hospital specifically designed to export American medical expertise and enhance international medical training and patient care. Having traveled widely and provided consultation to Ministries of Health, Dr. Eraklis developed extensive knowledge of the healthcare delivery systems and the medical infrastructure in North Africa ,the Middle East, and Eastern and Southern Europe. In recent years, Dr. Eraklis was Chairman of Adam & Associates International, a healthcare consulting company. Dr. Eraklis graduated from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and received his M.D. degree from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Eraklis trained in surgery at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Boston City Hospital and Children's Hospital. In 1994, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree by Bowdoin College for his surgical accomplishments and international medical work. Dr. Eraklis was certified by the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Pediatric Surgery, and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He was one of the founders of the American Pediatric Surgical Society. Dr. Eraklis is survived by his wife, Katherine Sferes Eraklis; daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Jaap Tonckens of Greenwich, Conn., and Drs. Marianna Eraklis and Daniel Robbins of Berkeley, Calif.; four grandchildren, Alexander, Nicholas, Anastasia and Andreas; a sister, Stacia Solomon of N.H.; and a brother Louis Eraklis of R.I. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, at 11 a.m. Feb. 5, at the Holy Cross Seminary Chapel, 50 Goddard Ave., Brookline, Mass. Visiting hours on Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Brown and Sons, 36 Trapelo Road, Belmont, Mass.. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to, Surgical Cancer Fund of Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Mass, 02115.

Andrew C. Palmer

BLOWING ROCK, N.C. - Andy Palmer, 48, of Lenoir, N.C., died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002 while pursuing his love of running in Moses Cone National Park near his home. Andy was born on Nov. 26, 1953 in Houlton, Maine, a son of Ralph E. and Anna Mae (Neddeau) Palmer. He graduated from Madawaska High School. He went on to get a B.S. in Health, Physical Education and Recreation from the University of Maine at Presque Isle. He taught at various schools throughout Maine including Mars Hill, Fryeburg, and Thornton Academy. He received two Masters Degrees in Education, one in the field of Physical Education from Springfield College, the other in Exceptionality from the University of Southern Maine. Palmer received his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Florida State University and became a Sports Psychologist and Performance Enhancement Specialist. He spoke around the country as a motivational speaker. Andy was the owner and director of the Maine Running Camp in Bar Harbor for over 20 years. He coached at the high school, college, and post-collegiate level. He was a senior writer for Running Times Magazine. He was the Chairman of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) coaching certification committee. He was a member of the University of Maine at Presque Isle Athletic Hall of Fame and a member of the Maine Running Hall of Fame. Andy was a two-time Olympic Trials Qualifier in the marathon. He was 13th in the trials for the World Championships Marathon in 1986. He held the American record for 30k for 29-year olds in 1984. He had the tenth fastest American time (47:52) for ten miles in 1981. Recently, he realized a life-long dream when he and his wife, Zika, created ZAP Fitness Foundation in Blowing Rock, N.C., a not-for-profit foundation to help develop post-collegiate athletes in their quest for excellence. He and Zika were committed to making the realization of these dreams possible. Survivors include his wife, Zika (Janes) Palmer of Blowing Rock, N.C.; father-in-law, Mike, and mother-in-law, Franze Janes; mother, Anna Palmer of Madawaska; two brothers, Jim Palmer with Kay Simonds of Springvale, and John Palmer of Portland; three sisters, Jane Palmer and her husband, Barry Fussell of Durham, N.H., and Martha and Mary Palmer, both of Freeport. Andy was a very caring and accepting person. He had many relatives and friends who will miss him deeply. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ZAP Fitness Foundation, P. O. Box 192, Blowing Rock, N.C. 28605. www.zapfitness.com A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hampton Funeral Service, Boone, N.C.

Gerard L. Morin

ALFRED - Gerard L. Morin, 75, of Alfred, died Feb. 4, 2002 at The Goodall Hospital, in Sanford. He was born in Sanford on April 9, 1926, he was the son of Wilfred and Maria Girard Morin, and attended local schools. Mr. Morin served in The United States Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. He was the founder of Morin Steel Company in Alfred, which he started more than forty years ago. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Edna Ouelette Morin of Alfred; a son, Michael of Limerick; and a daughter, Rachel of Falmouth; he is also survived by brothers, Roger of Shapleigh and Fernand of Sanford. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Heald Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale, Maine. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday Feb. 12, 2002 at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 24 North Street, Sanford, Maine. For online obituary and directions to the funeral home, please visit www.healdfuneral.com. Name

Bruce W. Galeucia

SPRINGVALE - Bruce W. Galeucia, 52, of Springvale, died Feb. 4, 2002 at The New England Medical Center, in Boston, Mass. He was born in York on Dec. 24, 1949, he was the son of Gordon and Priscilla Gowen Galeucia, and was a 1968 graduate of Wells High School. Mr. Galeucia retired as a game warden after 23 years of service for the State of Maine. He worked mostly in York County but also spent two years in the Dexter/Newport area. He has been employed by Shaine's of Maine for the past three years. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a wonderful cook and had a great sense of humor. He is survived by his mother, Priscilla Galeucia of Moody; his wife, Stephanie Galeucia of Springvale; his sons, Peter Galeucia of Rockland, Benjamin Galeucia of Springvale, Quinten Galeucia of San Diego, Calif., and Brent Galeucia of Springvale; daughters, Kimberly Donahue of Dover, N.H., and Whitney Galeucia of Springvale; a brother, Gordon Galeucia of Houston, Texas; his sisters, Pamela Card of Moody, and Paula Card of Belgrade; he is also survived by his grandchildren, Sarah, Allison and Hannah. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. at The Heald Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale, Maine. A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. at The Cape Neddick Baptist Church, Cape Neddick, Maine. If desired, donations may be made in his memory to The Wellspring Counseling Services, 4 Wellspring Road, Biddeford, Maine 04005.

Carrie Louise Mulhern

FAYETTEVILLE, GA. - Carrie Louise Mulhern, 96, a resident of Hunters Walk ,formerly of Wiscasset and Portland, Maine, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2002 in Georgia. Mrs. Mulhern was born in Wiscasset March 23, 1905, a daughter of James and Julietta (McFarland) Clark. She attended schools in Wiscasset and graduated from Wiscasset High School. Following her education, she came to Portland and worked as a Registered Nurse for Maine Medical Center for many years. She then worked as a private nurse prior to her retirement in the 1960s. Mrs. Mulhern's family remembers her as a gentle and loving person who enjoyed writing poetry with several of her poems being published. She was a longtime active and devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Portland. Her husband, John D.R. Mulhern, predeceased her. She is survived by four grandsons, John F. Mulhern of Fayetteville, Ga., Michael P. Mulhern of Eustis, Fla., Stephen Mulhern of New Mexico, and Richard W. Mulhern of Portland. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren Visiting hours will be from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (TODAY) at Hay & Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress Street, Portland. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Portland, 360 Canco Road, Portland with Reverend Kevin McBride officiating. Interment will follow at Brooklawn Memorial Park. Hay & Peabody 772-5463

Villa G. Bruce

SCARBOROUGH - Villa G. Bruce of Scarborough, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2002 at a Scarborough nursing home following a long illness. She was born Sept. 30, 1913, in Caribou, a daughter of Freeman and Mabel (Kilcollins) Beek, As a child she moved from Caribou to Newport. She graduated from high school in Newport. In 1932, she married Wallace A. Bruce, in Newport, they later moved to Bangor. In 1939, she and her husband relocated to Portland and in 1965, they moved to Scarborough. Mrs. Bruce was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband in 1987. She is survived by her only daughter, Jean Pelletier of Scarborough; two grandsons, Peter Howe and Robert Howe, both of Old Orchard Beach; a grandson, Christopher James Howe of Old Orchard Beach; two sisters, Dorothy Beede of Dover Foxcroft, Freda Piper of Glenburn; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be private, at the request of the family. Arrangements by Conroy-Tully So. Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, So. Portland.

 Gordon D. Deniso Sr., known for honesty, making his words count

A plain dealer with high standards, Gordon D. Deniso Sr. didn't dish out many compliments.
But when he did, how wonderful it was.
"He was never one to just say it for the sake of saying it," said his son Graham Daniel Deniso of Scarborough.
Mr. Deniso, who lived life as honestly as he could, died Aug. 29, 2002, in Portland. He was 81.
He was born in 1921 to Italian immigrants Antonio and Tina DiVito Deniso of Wakefield. As the fourth eldest of 11 children, he developed a strong work ethic early, working in the family garden, feeding livestock and picking up masonry from his father.
After graduating from Wakefield High School in 1939, the reserved, serious teenager entered the Civilian Conservation Corps the next year. In 1942, he joined the Army. During World War II, he served as a surgical technician in several hospitals in England and France.
After the war, he started a 22-year-career in the Merchant Marine. Early on, he worked on a ship that came into Boston regularly and it was there that a friend introduced him to an X-ray technician named Marjorie Steele.
The young woman quickly took to him. Though he was quiet, he made conversation easy. And there was just something about his manner. No pretext. No games.
"I really think he was one of the most honest people that you could meet," she said. "He was never one to be anything but honest and sincere."
The two wed in 1957, and started their family the next year. In 1961, with their young daughter and twin boys, they moved to Portland, where his ship docked fairly often.
After trips that sometimes lasted up to six months, Mr. Deniso retired from the Merchant Marine in 1968 at age 57. Afterward, he worked various jobs such as an instructor for the American Red Cross.
He never got a driver's license and always rode a bike, even in the coldest of weather. Up until his 60s, he would cross the old Million Dollar Bridge to go grocery shopping at his favorite store in South Portland.
He and his wife rarely went on long vacations, preferring instead to tend to their home in Cape Elizabeth. Mr. Deniso particularly liked listening to Italian opera and talking to neighbors over the fence as he gardened - he would also give away tomatoes to acquaintances around town.
He also enjoyed playing with his grandson and taking care of animals. With them, he showed a softer, sillier side.
"He was great to kids and animals," said his son, who heads the math department at Portland High School. "The more dependent or innocent someone was, the more he had a real affinity for them."
-Josie Huang

Nancy L. Webster Dolliver, 35

BOSTON, MASS. - Nancy L. Webster Dolliver, 35, of Boston, died on Friday, August 30, 2002 in a Boston hospital following a lengthy illness She was born in Princeton, N.J. on January 25, 1967, a daughter of Thomas A. Webster and Hiromi Dolliver. Nancy attended Cape Elizabeth and Gray schools. She is fondly remembered by her family as having an affection for animals and small children. She is survived by her parents, Hiromi and Daniel Dolliver of South Portland, and Tom and Sue Webster of Missoula, Mont.; her loving brothers, Stuart Webster and his wife, Leslie of Friendswood, Texas, and Steven Webster and his wife, Elaine of Seattle, Wash.; stepsisters, Susan McGarvey of Scarborough, and Carol Friberg of Indonesia; a stepbrother, Daniel Dolliver, Jr. of Portland; and her grandmother, Irene Gail of Littlerock, Ark. Visiting hours and service times will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland.

Julia Elizabeth Trynor

PORTLAND - Julia Elizabeth Trynor, infant daughter of Shaun M. Trynor and Stephanie L. Peterson, died August 30, 2002 at a Portland hospital. She is survived by her parents of Portland; her paternal grandparents, Carl and Mary Trynor of Portland; her maternal grandparents, Kenneth Vernon and Anne Peterson of Scarborough; her maternal great - grandparents, Steve and Marie Graney of Portland; her maternal great - grandmother, Lillian Peterson of Portland; two sisters, Moira Ann Trynor, and Torie Nicole Trynor of Portland; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A private graveside service will be held at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland.

Beatrice L. Condon, 77

KENNEBUNKPORT - Beatrice L. Condon, 77, a resident of Kennebunkport, died Saturday, August 31, 2002 at the Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford. Mrs. Condon was born in Haverhill, Mass., on February 11, 1925, a daughter of Alfred and Helen (Montminny) Laprel and moved to Kennebunk as a child. She graduated from Kennebunk High School and received a degree from Becker Jr. College in Worcester, Mass. On September 23, 1944, she married Francis Condon, who passed away in February 2002. They lived at Kennebunk Beach for 35 years. Mrs. Condon was a real estate broker associated with Kennebunk Beach Real Estate for 25 years. She and her late husband were also the proprietors of the former Dock Square Market and Alisson's Restaurant in Kennebunkport for many years. Following retirement, they wintered in Delray Beach, Fla., and summered in Kennebunkport. She enjoyed playing bridge, cooking , walking, and spending time with her family. She is survived by two sons, Michael and his wife, Dee Dee Condon of Kennebunkport, Scott Condon of Bridgton; two daughters, Pamela Padget of Kennebunk, and Jayne Condon of Kennebunkport; eight grandchildren, Kelly, Erin, Elizabeth, and Kate Condon, Adam and Ashley Padget, Alisson Gallier and Melanie Kratovil; and two great - grandchildren, Christopher and Lauryn Gallier. Visiting hours will be held from 5-8 p.m., Monday, September 2, 2002 at the Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk. Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at the St. Martha's Church, Portland Road Kennebunk, with the Reverend Laurent LaPlante officiating. Interment will be in Arundel Cemetery, Kennebunkport. Should friends desire, memorial donation may be made to the Kennebunkport Emergency Medical Services, P.O. Box 4608, Kennebunkport, Maine 04046 or to the Kennebunkport Public Health and Nursing Service, P.O. Box 367, Kennebunkport, Maine 04046 in Mrs. Condon's memory. Arrangements by the Bibber Memorial Chapel-Kennebunk.

Marguerite S. Sawtelle, 81

ROCKLAND - Marguerite S. Sawtelle, 81, died Saturday, at the Maine Medical Center in Portland after a brief illness. She was the widow of Andrew Sawtelle who died Feb. 11,1971. She was born in Jay, Oct. 31, 1920, the daughter of Percy and Bertha Larson Seamon. She attended Riverside Grammar School in Livermore. She worked as a housekeeper and was a homemaker. She was a nurses attendant at the East Wilton Nursing Home. She was a member of the Nazerne Church and attended the Salvation Army Church in Rockland. She was a member of the Senior Citizens and the A.A.R.P. She loved to travel and do cross word puzzles. She was predeceased by sisters, Seamona Smith, Shirley Grover, Leotha Higgins, and Thodera Hutchins; brothers, Kenneth and Karl Seamon; and daughter, Bertha Tilton. Survivors include a son, Marshall and wife, Sharon Sawtelle of South Portland; a brother, Clayton Seamon of Oxford; four grandchildren, Kimberly, Andrew, Nathan, and Patia; two great-grandchildren, Noah and Alicia; several nieces and nephews. There will be no visiting hours. A graveside committal service will be held Tuesday 12 p.m. at the Treats Cemetery Livermore Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salvation Army Corps., 6 Brewster St., Rockland,Maine. Arrangements are by Davis Funeral Home, Thomaston, Maine.

Gordon D. Deniso, Sr.

CAPE ELIZABETH - Gordon D. Deniso, Sr. died August 29, 2002 in Portland. He was born in Wakefield, Mass. a son of Antonio and Tina DiVito Deniso. He attended schools in Wakefield, Mass., and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1939. He entered the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1940, serving until he entered the Army in 1942. Gordon was a surgical technician and served in several Army hospitals in England and France during World War II. In 1946, he entered the Merchant Marines and sailed for 22 years. He was a member of the National Maritime Union. He also worked for the American Red Cross. In 1957, he married Marjorie Steele in Boston, Mass. In 1961, Gordon and his family moved to Portland. In less recent years, he was known for riding a bicycle in any kind of weather-using this for his major mode of transportation. In recent years, after moving to Cape Elizabeth from Portland, he enjoyed gardening. He raised many tomatoes, and enjoyed giving them to his friends and neighbors. Gordon is survived by his wife of 45 years, and three children, Gay Deidre and her partner, Connie Pacillo of Cape Elizabeth; Graham Daniel and his wife, Tracey; grandsons, Cameron Daniel, and Gordon Dominic, Jr., all of Scarborough; and his loving family members and friends in Massachusetts. There will be no visiting hours. Funeral services were private. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Arrangements are by Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland Gordon D. Deniso, Sr.

Harriman 'Mac' McKowen, 85

CAPE ELIZABETH - Harriman Wood McKowen, 85, died Friday, August 30, 2002, at his Cape Elizabeth home, where he lived with his daughter and son- in-law. Mr. McKowen was born in York, a son of Austin and Sadie Chalk McKowen. He attended local schools, and graduated from York Beach High School. He served in the Army and was stationed in New Bedford, Mass., the Philippines, and Kobe, Japan. While in New Bedford, he met and married Cecelia 'Sally' Kozacko. After residing for a short time in Lisbon, N.H., the couple moved to Augusta, where they raised their three daughters. Mr. McKowen worked in the insurance business, retiring in 1983 as Executive Secretary of the Maine Insurance Advisory Board. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed tennis, and greatly enjoyed yearly hunting and fishing trips to northern Maine with a group of close friends. He was predeceased by his wife in 1994, after 50 years of marriage. Mr. McKowen was also predeceased by a brother, Austin V. McKowen, Jr., and a sister, Pauline Walsh. Survivors include his daughters, Ann of Freeport, Susan and her husband, Stephen O'Connor of Cape Elizabeth, Deborah and her husband, Steven Nilsen of Peaks Island. Additional survivors include his grandchildren, Benjamin Blouin of South Portland, and Kathryn Blouin of Sichuan, China; a sister, Erma Berry of Clearwater, Fla.; a sister, Elinor Avery of Yarmouth; a niece and several nephews. His final months were also enriched by a wonderful group of caregivers, including Eileen Kelley, Jon McNeil, Susan and Amy Owen, and George Webber. Mac will be dearly remembered. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Hospice of Maine, 693 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04102. There will be no visiting hours. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. Interment to follow at a later date.

Irving 'Jim' Myrick, 58

SOUTH PORTLAND - I. 'Jim' Myrick, 58, of Herford Avenue and Cherryfield, died Friday, August 30, 2002 at a Portland hospital. He was born in Portland, a son of Chester F. and Irene Kennedy Myrick and attended Portland schools. Jim was employed as a maintenance engineer, most recently by Mainely Towing and Recovery. He was very active with the Portland Eagles-Aerie 565 for 29 years. Mr. Myrick also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was predeceased by three sisters, Cyrita Moore in 1976, Mary J. Wildes in 1997, and Linda Brinkerhoff in June. Survivors include: a daughter, Lisa Myrick of South Portland; five sons, Irving James, Jr. of Windham, Robert of Gorham, Chet of Standish, Sgt. Kenneth with the Army in Fort Drum, N.Y., and Michael of South Portland; a stepson, Teddy Latham of Portland; two sisters, Faye Mullen and her husband, Richard of South Portland, Rita Brouch and her husband, Paul of Shapleigh; a brother, Robert and his wife, Linda of Rochester, N.H.; an aunt, Mrs. Robert McDonald of Seabrook, N.H.; his former wife and long time companion, Bettylou Rice Myrick of Cherryfield; seven grandchildren, two of which, John and Jamie Myrick, lived with him; and many nieces and nephews. At his request there will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2002 in Brooklawn Memorial Park. Following the service, there will be a gathering of family and friends from 12-2 p.m. at the Portland Eagles, 187 St. John's Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 343 Gorham Road, South Portland, Maine 04106, or to the American Cancer Society, Maine Division, 1 Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, Maine 04086-1240. Arrangements by Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. I. 'Jim' Myrick

Dr. Paul M. Cox, Jr., 62

CUMBERLAND - Dr. Paul M. Cox, Jr., 62, of Cumberland, died August 30, 2002 at New England Medical Center in Boston from complications after surgery. Dr. Cox was born April 24, 1940, in New Brunswick, N.J., the son of Letha 'Patsy' and Paul M. Cox, Sr. He grew up in Sayreville, N.J. and attended college at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he graduated with a degree in chemical engineering in 1961. After graduating from Harvard Medical School in 1965, Dr. Cox began his career in the National Health Service and was stationed in Atlanta, Ga., Madison, Wis., Puerto Rico, and Nigeria. After completing his pulmonary fellowship in Denver, Colo., he settled in Cumberland, Maine. Dr. Cox joined the Departments of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Maine Medical Center in 1973. He served as Chief of Critical Care for nearly twenty years, developing fellowship programs in pulmonary care in 1975 and critical care in 1990. During the past several years he acted as the associate Vice President for Medical Quality while continuing his pulmonary medicine clinic. Teaching was one of his greatest loves. He was a Professor of Medicine for UVM School of Medicine and acted as the Medical Director of the Respiratory Therapy program at SMTC for the past twenty years. He was active as a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, serving two four-year terms on the Board of Regents and as its governor for Maine. Dr. Cox also served from 1976-1980 on the Cumberland Town Planning Board and from 1983-1989 as a member of the S.A.D. 451 School Board. He was an avid reader and loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed golf, bicycling, competitive sports, and he represented Maine as an athlete at the U.S. Transplant Games in 1996, 1998 and 2000. He was predeceased by his wife of 37 years, Karin, in June of 2001. He is survived by his sons, Dr. David Cox of West Gardiner, and Steven Cox of Lexington, Mass.; his daughter, Laurel Cox of Portland; his two sisters, Pat Clemens of Metuchen, N.J. and Susan Morrow of Knoxville, Tenn.; his mother, Letha 'Patsy' Cox of New Brunswick, N.J.; and one grandson, Benjamin Cox-Faxon of Lexington, Mass. Memorial gifts may be made to the National Kidney Foundation-Team Maine, 630 Congress Street, P.O. Box 1134, Portland, Maine 04101 or to the American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State Street, Augusta, Maine 04330. Visiting hours with the family will be held on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Mariners Church Banquet Center on the comer of Fore Street and Market Street in Portland. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland. Arrangements by Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Dr. Paul M. Cox, Jr. Jones, Rich & Hutchins 775-3763

Mary R. Stearns Feb. 20, 1926 - August 26, 2002

AUBURN - Mary R. Stearns, 76, of 7 Old Carriage Road, Auburn, succumbed peacefully Monday afternoon, August 26, 2002 at Central Maine Medical Center after losing a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Baldwin on Feb. 20, 1926, a daughter of Nettie and Guy Coolbroth, she graduated from Cornish High School where she excelled academically. In July of 1945, she married Roger A. Stearns of Hiram and celebrated 53 years of marriage until his death in 1998. She graduated from Gorham State Teachers and taught school at Fairview Elementary School in Auburn for many years until her retirement. Following retirement, winters were spent in Leesburg, Fla. and summers at Chesuncook Lake in northern Maine. She supported her community and church. She was a member of the Auburn United Methodist Church, where she was a longtime member of the Wesleyan singers and of the Martha circle. She was also a member of the Women's Hospital Association and the Auburn Art Club. An avid golfer, she was a member of Martindale Country club. She had a passion for interior decorating, cooking, sewing, gardening, knitting, crafting, and playing bridge. She enjoyed using these skills both in her career and in raising her family. Survivors include daughter Julianne S. Adams and her husband, William, and son Daniel R. Stearns and his wife, Karen, all of Auburn; five grandchildren, Brooks Champagne, Samantha King, and Christopher, Jonathan, and Gretchen Stearns; a sister, Pauline Furman of Gorham; a brother, Phil Coolbroth of Scarborough; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on September 14th at the Park Avenue United Methodist Church, Auburn. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's memory may be sent to the Androscoggin County Retired Teachers Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Mildred Bickford, 41 Wyman Road, Auburn. Mary R. Stearns

Abbie A. Pierce, 88

TOPSHAM - Abbie A. Pierce, 88, formerly of Winter Street, died Friday, August 30, 2002 at Hillhouse Assisted Living Center, Bath. She was born in North Harpswell, on September 11, 1913, a daughter of William C. and Mary L. Stevens Dunning. She grew up in Harpswell, where she attended school. In 1932, she graduated from Brunswick High School, she later graduated from Northeastern Business College in Portland, Class of 1933. After graduation, she was employed as a secretary at Morse, Payson and Noyes Insurance Company, Portland and later as a personnel assistant to Dr. Virginia Hamilton in South Harpswell. From 1938-1948, she was employed at the University of Maine, Orono as secretary to the Director of the Summer Session. From 1948-1950, she was employed as secretary to the Assistant Executive Director of the Maine Potato Growers in Presque Isle. She married William B. Pierce on October 2, 1950 in Harpswell. Mr. Pierce died November 11, 1985. Mrs. Pierce lived on Winter Street for 49 years before moving to Hillhouse Assisted Living Center in 1999. She was a 72 year member of the Elijah Kellogg Church and 74 years member of Merriconeag Grange #425, Harpswell. She is predeceased by a brother, John A. Dunning, Sr. who died January 1, 1979 and a sister, Nellie T. Dunning, who died October 3, 1999. She is survived by a son, William E. Ned Pierce of Topsham; a stepdaughter, Anne E. Pierce Moseley of Harpswell; a brother, Clement S. Dunning of Harpswell; four step grandchildren, Nancy King of Short Hills, N.J., Lauri Owen of Bowdoinham, Jeremy Moseley, and Zachary Moseley both of New York City; five stepgreat - grandchildren; three nieces; and two nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2002 at Elijah Kellogg Church, Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell with the Rev. James Henry officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Elijah Kellogg Church, c/o Eleanor Wilson, 595 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell, Maine 04079 or Merriconeag Grange #425 c/o Shirley Thompson, 7 Harmony Lane, Harpswell, Maine 04079. Arrangement by Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal Street, Brunswick, Maine 04011. For those unable to attend, condolences may be expressed at www. brackettfuneralhome . com

Robert E. 'Bob' Dempsey, 58

PORTLAND - Mr. Robert E. 'Bob' Dempsey, 58, died Friday August 30, 2002 at the Maine Medical center in Portland. He was a resident of Howard Pond Road in Hanover. Born in Orono, on March 30, 1944, he was the son of Percy T. and Helen (Simmons) Dempsey. Bob was a graduate of Orono High School with the Class of 1962 and the University of Maine at Orono with the Class of 1966. In 1966 he started teaching at the Mexico High School and was also the Athletic Director and Assistant Principal. He was the head of the math dept. He coached golf, basketball and football. His team won the football State Championship in 1969. From 1974 to 1984 Bob taught at the Rumford High School and in 1977 he became the Assistant Principal. He was a math teacher and the assistant football coach. Bob focused on getting the most out of the people who had leadership and qualities that they did not realize they had. In 1984, Bob left his great love of teaching to pursue a career in insurance. He worked for Western Maine Insurance Services in Rumford with his partner and friend, Mr. Wayne MacDougall. Bob was also the Chairman of the merger committee of the Rumford and Mexico Schools to form SAD #43. Bob was a loving and caring husband for 39 years. He was a nurturing father and doting grandfather. Bob took full advantage of life exemplified by his many interests. He was a mentor, educator, entrepreneur, outdoorsman, master gardener, state champion coach, school board member, avid traveler, and friend to all. Bob's favorite time was spent camping with his family. Many camping trips were planned to explore his love for antiques and fine wines. He was an avid reader, hunter, and sports enthusiast. When Bob was not pursuing his many interests you would find him laboring with love on his exceptionally manicured yard and home. Bob positively influenced many people he came in contact with through teaching, coaching, business and everyday life. Bob Dempsey was truly respected by all that came in contact with him. He was married to Laurie Chaloux who survives of Hanover. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Robin Smith and her husband, Wayne of Hanover and Mrs. Michelle Hepburn and her husband, Chris of Falmouth; his grandchildren, Megan and Katie Smith of Hanover and Charlie and Jack Hepburn of Falmouth; his mother, Mrs. Helen Dempsey of Brewer; three sisters, Marlene Thomas and Dee Osgood of Brewer and Rae McKechnie of Bangor. Those who desire, may contribute to the American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta, Maine 04330 in Bob's memory. Robert E. Dempsey

Philip M. Dearborn, Jr., 68

CASTINE - Cape Elizabeth native Philip M. Dearborn, Jr., 68, internationally respected expert in municipal finance, died August 23, 2002 after a heart attack he suffered in Castine. Mr. Dearborn, an Alexandria, Va. resident, was a son of the late Philip Murray Dearborn and Stella Jane Fotter Dearborn, residents of Cape Elizabeth. He graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School in 1951, then earned a Bachelor's degree from Yale University in 1955 and a Masters degree in Public Administration from Case Western Reserve University (Ohio). His death occurred while he was staying a his summer home in Castine. In June, Mr. Dearborn had retired from the Brookings Institution as co-director of its Greater Washington Research Program. He had been with the program since 1978, prior to its merger with Brookings. He was a much published authority on the vagaries of municipal finance and worked with a number of municipalities, including a position as consultant to the National Treasury of the Republic of South Africa. His career began with work as finance director of the city of Cleveland, Ohio. At various times he lived and worked in Cleveland and in Virginia. He was deputy Fairfax County executive for planning, budgeting and analysis in the late 1960's, followed by several years as finance director of Cleveland under then-mayor Carl Stokes. In 1963, he and his family moved to Fairfax County, Va. where he was budget director. In 1981, he was chief financial counselor to Marion Barry, then the D.C. mayor, for whom he did significant work on the home rule charter on revenue bonds. Over the years, he also was executive director of the Maryland Commission on State Taxes and Tax Structure, budget policy adviser to the Treasury Department, director of government finance research for the US Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, and a political science lecturer at Howard University. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Lynne Merriman Ireland Dearborn of Alexandria, Va. and Castine; three children, Mary Clay Dearborn of New York City, Philip M. Dearborn III and his wife, Sarah of Alexandria, Va., and James Ireland Dearborn and his wife, Jill of Marblehead, Mass.; a brother, Richard Dearborn of Holden, Mass.; two sisters Martha E. Durrance of Cape Elizabeth, and Mary A. Jordan of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and four grandsons, John, Matthew, Henry and Andrew. A funeral service was held at the Castine Cemetery on August 26th and the family plans to hold a memorial service in the Washington area at a later date.

James E. Broy, 42

HAVELOCK, N.C. - James E. Broy, 42, formerly of Winnocks Neck Road in Scarborough, died unexpectedly August 28, 2002. He was born in Havelock, N.C., a son of Herbert P. and Margaret (Flagg) Broy. He was educated in Scarborough schools and was a graduate of Scarborough High School. Mr. Broy served four years in the U.S. Army as an Airborne Ranger and was stationed at Ft. Lewis in Washington State. He enjoyed playing golf, softball, participating on the dart team, playing pool and camping. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his daughter, Chelsea and his family. Mr. Broy was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Portland Eagles. Surviving are his wife, Melissa (Walker) Broy; a beloved daughter, Chelsea Broy-St. Pierre of Standish; his mother, Margaret McCullough of Old Orchard Beach; his father, Herbert P. Broy and his wife, Ellen of Scarborough; stepchildren, Kasey Crouse of Mechanic Falls, and David Tucci II of Gray; a sister, Terri Pabst and her husband, Daniel of Hill, N.H.; four brothers, Herbert P. Broy III and his wife, Lisa of Scarborough, Stephen P. Broy and his wife, Laurie of Old Orchard Beach, John P. Broy and his wife, Terri of Phoenix, Ariz., and Thomas D. Broy of Saco; maternal grandmother, Pauline Flagg of Portland; nephew, Nicholas Messer; nieces, Lauren Messer, Samantha Broy, Ashley Broy, Victoria Pabst, Gabrielle Pabst, Katie Snow, and Jessica Snow, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visiting hours will be held 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday. Interment with military honors will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 5, 2002 at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery on the Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Broy's name to : The American Diabetes Assoc., Maine Affiliate, 10 Bangor St., Augusta, Maine 04330. Jones, Rich & Hutchins 775-3763

Edward B. Larkin, 65

ARUNDEL- Edward B. Larkin, 65, of Alfred Road, died Friday, August 30, 2002 at his home following a long illness. He was born in Lynn, Mass. on August 25, 1937, a son of Mildred and Edmond Hobbins. He came to Biddeford and was educated at St. Mary's school. Mr. Larkin had been employed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and Gabrielle Electronics. He was also employed at General Electric for 12 years and at the Saco Tannery for four years. Mr. Larkin retired from West Point Stevens and after retiring, worked at Shaw's in Biddeford until his recent illness. He was also a special officer for the Biddeford Police Department for four years. Mr. Larkin was a member of St. Mary's Church, the Biddeford Eagles for 40 years, and also the D.A.V.. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, performing magic, dancing, cribbage, croquet, and bowling. He was predeceased by a brother, John Larkin in 1982. Surviving are: his life partner, Doris Stackpole of Arundel; her three daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Carol) Labrecque of Hollis, Mrs. Dwayne (Shirley) Lakin of Arundel, Mrs. Tom (Mary) Leonard of Lyman; five grandchildren; two nieces, Helen Bouyea of Lewiston, and Hillary Voidanoff of California. Visiting hours will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday at Hope Memorial Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Biddeford. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Biddeford. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm Street, Biddeford. Edward B. Larkin

Charles L. Boyle, 87

ORLAND - Charles L. Boyle, 87, passed away August 14, 2002 at his home in Orland. He was born in Liberty on June 15, 1915, a son of Thomas J. Boyle from Caledonia, NS, and Mabel (Bagley) Boyle, of Liberty. Charles grew up in Canada. He returned to Maine in his 20's and worked at the State Dairy Barn in Augusta. During World War II, he served in the Pacific, with the 152nd Battalion of the U.S. Army. He earned several medals and ribbons for conduct and sharp shooting, including two Bronze Stars. After his discharge, Charles returned to Maine. He worked in Bangor before moving to Bucksport, where he owned Boyle's Mobil for more than 30 years prior to his retirement. He continued to work on his 'projects' for family and friends until his latest illness. Charles is survived by his wife, Helen (Clark) Boyle, formerly of Bangor; and children, Nancy Boyle, Richard Boyle and wife, Valerie, John Boyle and wife, Janet, Joan Boyle Saunders, Cheryl Boyle and Dennis Boyle, and Kelley Leeman; his grandchildren are Charles Boyle, Erin and Amanda Boyle, Michael, Bryan, and Jefferson Saunders, Cassie Anna Stearns, and Anna Lee Boyle; his siblings include, Trudy Gulick and husband, Robert, Ruth Oberst and husband, Edward, John Boyle, and brother-in-law, Lester McGinty. He was predeceased by siblings: Sister Virginia Claire, Esther McGinty, Kathleen Lloyd, and Joseph Boyle. His extended family includes many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Per his wishes, a small, private burial was held. As Charles was known for his great love of children, those who wish may contribute to the Healthy Peninsula Project, c/o Blue Hill Memorial Hospital, PO Box 823, Blue Hill, Maine 04614. This program promotes the health of area children through nutrition, physical activity, and non-smoking.

 Carl 'Bert' Andrews, 50, businessman, dedicated volunteer

CUMBERLAND — Carl Delbert "Bert" Andrews of Cumberland Foreside, a prominent businessman and a dedicated United Way volunteer, died Monday of colon cancer. He was 50.
Mr. Andrews, who led by example, was admired for his gentle, down-to-earth style. His dedication to his employees and his family was driven by a strong work ethic and a sense of integrity.
"He felt grateful for the life we shared and wanted to give back to those who were less fortunate," said his wife, Cindy Andrews of Cumberland. "When I met him, almost 32 years ago, I asked him what he liked to do, his response was, 'I like to make people happy.' He always tried to make people smile," she said.
Mr. Andrews graduated from Bates College in 1974 with a bachelor's degree in chemistry and biology. After graduation he spent a year at Bowdoin College working in the chemistry department and furthering his education.
In 1975 he married the former Cindy Holmes, a classmate at Bates. They moved to Hanover, N.H., where he was a member of the first class in Dartmouth College's graduate School of Biochemistry.
A year later, they moved back to Maine, where he started working for his father-in-law at Holmes Distributors, Inc. and The House of Lights. He and his wife spent two years opening and operating a branch of the business in Bangor before moving back to the area and settling in Cumberland.
Mr. Andrews became president of the company in 1988 and fourth-generation owner in 1989. He merged the company in 2000 to form Horizon Solutions, Inc.
"He loved this routine of going to work," said Cindy Andrews. "His work was his life. He gave his employees the tools to solve problems and was a mentor to them. He enjoyed helping other people achieve success and working with people towards the common goal. His door was always open."
Mr. Andrews believed in giving back to the community and became very involved with Junior Achievement, serving as board chairman in 1985 and 1986. He was a corporator of Maine Medical Center, involved with the Institute of Civic Leadership and the Board Network.
He worked in the United Way of Greater Portland campaign in various leadership roles and served as board chairman for two years. The board recently voted to award annually the 'Bert Andrews Volunteer Spirit Award' in his honor.
"He was a remarkable person," said Meg Baxter, United Way executive director. "He was always two steps ahead of me and had his eye in the future. He could turn a meeting into something fun and never took himself too seriously."
Mr. Andrews enjoyed attending his children's school and sporting activities. He served as one of the founding members of the American Youth Soccer Organization in Maine.
His other hobbies included jogging, golf, skiing, and especially spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Cumberland Congregational Church, Portland Country Club and Young Presidents' Organization.
— Melanie Creamer

FUNERAL NOTICES:

ABBOTT, BARBARA - 73, of Wiscasset, August 31. Graveside service 4p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at Greenlawn Cemetery. Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal Street, Wiscasset.

ACKER, CLYDE N. - 88, of Gorham, in Portland, August 28. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6th, followed by funeral service at 11 a.m. at Dolby and Dorr Funeral Chapel, 76 State St., Gorham. Burial follows on family lot at Eastern Cemetery, Main St., Gorham.

ANDREWS, CARL D. 'BERT' - 50, of Cumberland Foreside, in Cumberland Foreside, Sept. 2. No visiting hours. Memorial service 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8th, at Woodfords Congregational Church, UCC, 202 Woodford Street, Portland.

AXELSEN, PIERINA 'Nana-Ax' - 64, of Portland, in Portland, Sept. 2. Visiting hours Thursday, 4-8 p.m. at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., where prayers will be recited, Friday, 10:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Portland. Interment to follow in New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

BOURLESSAS, DIANA C. KOSTIS - 90, of Sanford, in Sanford, Sept. 1. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, at Heald Funeral Home, Springvale. Funeral service Wednesday, Sept. 4, at St. Demetrious Greek Orthodox Church, Saco. Burial follows in Oakdale Cemetery, Sanford.

CALLAGHAN, LUCIOUS E. - 68, of Standish, in Augusta. Sept. 3. Graveside committal service1 p.m. Friday at family lot in St. John's Cemetery, Rumford. Arrangements by Staples Funeral Home, Gardiner.

CARR, EFFIE M. - 78, of Portland, in NCenter Conway, N.H., August 31. Visiting hours 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland, where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday. Private graveside service in Evergreen Cemetery follows.

CUSACK, LINDA H. - 75, of Portland, in Portland, August 30. Visiting hours 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4th, at Hay & Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress St., Portland, where funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5th.

DALRYMPLE, LLOYD A. - 75, of Portland, formerly of Jay and Wilton, in Portland, Aug. 31. Graveside memorial services Friday, 11 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery, Wilton. Wiles Funeral Home, Auburn.

DOLLIVER, NANCY L. WEBSTER- 35, of Boston, Mass., in Boston, Aug. 30. A memorial service, Wednesday, Sept. 4th at 6 p.m. at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland.

DOLLIVER, NANCY L. WEBSTER- 35, of Boston, formerly of Southern Maine, in Boston, August 30. Service information to be published at a later date. Arrangements by Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland.

DOUGHTY, EMERY V. - of Chebeague Island, in Burlington, Sept. 2. No visitation. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at Chebeague Island United Methodist Church. Interment in Chebeague Island Cemetery. Arrangements by Lindquist Funeral Home, Yarmouth.

FLAHERTY, ARLINE M. - 87, of Portland, in Yarmouth, Sept. 2. Visiting hours 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. Prayers recited at funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Friday followed by 11 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at St. Pius X Church. Burial follows in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

FORTIN, ROBERT G. - 61, of Portland, in Portland, Sept. 2. There will be no visiting hours. Private family burial, Friday 9 a.m. followed by a graveside service 10 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery.

GUERIN, FLORENCE H. - 95, of Biddeford, in Biddeford, Sept. 2. Visiting hours will be 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford. Funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday at funeral home. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Biddeford.

HOLMES, DOROTHY A. - 80, of Frisco, Texas, formerly of Elgin, Ill. and Boothbay, August 31. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5th, at Wait Ross Allanson Funeral Service, Inc., 51 Center St., Elgin, Illinois. Graveside services Friday, Sept. 6th, at Bluff City Cemetery.

HUFF, ELLEN M. - 78, of Yarmouth, in Portland, Sept. 1. Visiting hours 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth. A celebration of life, 1 p.m. Friday at Yarmouth Church of the Nazarene, US Rt. 1, Yarmouth. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, Yarmouth.

KIERSTEAD, GORDON T. - 77, of South Portland, in Saco, Sept.1. Visiting hours 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. A funeral service held at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the funeral home. Interment to follow at a later date.

LARKIN, EDWARD B. - 65, of Arundel, in Arundel, Aug. 30. Visiting hours 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Hope Memorial Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Biddeford. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Biddeford.

LEVENSON, JEANETTE S. - 96, of Portland, in Portland, Sept. 2. Funeral service11 a.m. Wednesday at Temple Beth 111, 400 Deering Ave., Portland. Visiting hours at home of Betsy & Alan Levenson, 22 Sleepy Hollow Rod., North Windham, Wednesday & Thursday, 1-5 p.m. & 7-9 p.m., and Friday, 1-5 p.m.

LORD, DOLLY DOLLOFF - 85, of Sebago, in Bridgton, Sept. 1. Visiting hours 12-noon Wednesday followed by 2 p.m. funeral service, both at Neal & York Funeral Home, 12 High St., Kezar Falls. Burial follows in Lakeside Cemetery, Sebago.

LORD, WILLIS F. - 90, of Limerick, in Scarborough, Sept. 3. Visiting hours 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5th, at Heald Funeral Home, 26 Sokokis Trail North, Limerick, where funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6th. Burial follows in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Newfield.

MCNITT, DORIS - of Falmouth, in Falmouth. Memorial service and gathering for friends will take place at the home of Denise McNitt and Kevin Switzer, 21 Schuster Road, Cumberland Center at 6 p.m. on Sept. 5.

MORRISON, DEAN P. - 82, of Rangeley, in Rangeley, Sept. 1. Funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5th, at Rangeley Congregational Church. Committal services in Evergreen Cemetery, Rangeley. Following services, reception at church 'Barn.'

MYRICK, IRVING 'JIM' - 58, of South Portland, in Portland, Aug. 30. There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5th in Brooklawn Memorial Park. Following service, a gathering 12-2 p.m. at the Portland Eagles, 187 St. John's St. Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland.

NELSON, PRISCILLA A. - 67, of Scarborough, in Portland, Sept. 2. Visiting hours Friday, Sept. 6th, 4-8 p.m. at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland, where a service will be held Saturday, 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Scarborough Memorial Cemetery, Old Blur Point Rd., Scarborough.

PAPI, AGAMENONE V. 'Mema' - 82, of Portland, in Portland, Sept. 2. Visiting hours Thursday, 4-8 p.m. at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., where prayers will be recited Friday, 8:15 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

PARMELEE, EDWARD L. - 96, of Falmouth, in Falmouth, Sept. 1. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland.

PIERCE, ABBIE A. - 88, of Topsham, in Bath, Aug. 30. A memorial service 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4th t Elijah Kellogg Church, Harpswell Neck Rd., Harpswell. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick.

REMINGTON, 'JOHN' - A memorial service at the Cumberland County Fair Grounds Maintenance Building, Saturday, Sept. 7th, 10 a.m.

ROBBINS, GEORGE E. - 92, of South Portland, in Gorham, Sept. 2. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial services 10 a.m. Saturday at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Interment will follow in Brooklawn Memorial Park.

ROBINSON, LORRAINE B.- 70, of Saco, August 31. Visiting from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St., Saco with a 9 a.m. Mass to be held Wednesday at Most Holy Trinity, following cremation a graveside service will be held at South Buxton cemetery, Woodman section, Thursday at 10 a.m.

ROUX, RAYMOND E. - 74, of Wilmington, Del., in Wilmington, Aug. 30. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, 10 a.m. at Church of Holy Child, 2500 Naamans Rd., Wilmington, Del. Burial in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear. Chandler Funeral Homes.

STEARNS, MARY R. - 76, of Auburn, in Lewiston, August 26. Memorial service1 p.m. Saturday, September 14th, at Park Avenue United Methodist Church, Auburn.

STROUT, ARNOLD R. - 82, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., formerly of Portland and Yarmouth, in Myrtle Beach, August 31. Visitation 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5th, at First Baptist Church of Myrtle Beach, where funeral service follows. Burial in Florence National Cemetery.

SWALLOW, RONALD A. 'Buck' - 36, of Portland, in Portland, Aug. 31. A memorial visitation 3-4 p.m. Friday with a service to follow 4 p.m. at Hay & Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress St., Portland.

TANGUAY, MARILYN - 62, of DeBary, Fla., formerly of Maine, in Orange City, Fla., August 28. Graveside services Thursday, Sept. 5, at New Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Augusta. Local arrangements by Blais & Hay Funeral Home, Westbrook.

VARNEY, PATRICIA A. - 55, of Saco, in Portland, Sept. 1. Visiting hours 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Funeral service 11a.m. Wednesday at So. Portland Chapel. Burial will be held at Scarborough Memorial Cemetery, Old Blue Point Road, Scarborough.

WEBBER, BERYL E. (Burnham) - of Kennebunk, in Biddeford, Aug. 28. A graveside service at Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk, Sept. 4th, 11 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk.

WHITNEY, EVA F. - 91 , of Bridgton, in Fryeburg, Sept. 2. Visiting hours 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd., Casco. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday at Village Cemetery, Harrison.

WILLIAMS, VIRGINIA R. 'Ginny' - 82, of South Portland, in South Portland, Sept. 3. Visiting hours 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Brooklawn Memorial Park.

WOODWARD, HAZEL WASS - 97, of Thomaston, in Rockland, Sept. 1. No visitation. Celebration of her life 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Davis Funeral Home, 35 Knox St., Thomaston.

WYATT, WILLIAM E. - 75, of Cumberland Center, in Cumberland Center,Sept. 1. A memorial service at Tuttle Road United Methodist Church, 52 Tuttle Rd., Cumberland, Wednesday, Sept. 4th, 2 p.m.

IN MEMORIAMS:
IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of LORETTA (RODNEY) FORTIN Who Passed Away September 4, 1999 The depths of sorrow we cannot tell, The loss of one we loved so well, And while she sleeps a peaceful sleep, Her memory we shall always keep. Sadly missed by, Jess, Jeff and Jodie, Mom, Dad, Sisters, Brothers and Families

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of LISA A. CURRAN 1959-1994 On Her Birthday September 4 t h * * * Sadly missed by her Mother, Sister and Brother

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of MY BROTHER DAVID 'JAY' BERRY On His Birthday, September 4th. Years pass, Pain lingers, Memories remain forever. * * * Love and miss you, Sister Beth, Danny and Family

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of DAVID 'JAY' BERRY On His Birthday September 4 The tide recedes but leaves behind Bright sea shells on the sand The sun goes down, But gentle warmth still lingers on the land The music stops, And yet it echoes on in sweet refrains... For every joy that passes Something beautiful remains * * * Lovingly remembered by, Mom, Dad and Family

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of CAROLYN J. WAY Who Passed Away September 4, 2000 Two years apart, you drifted away Always in my heart, Carolyn Way * * * Lovingly remembered by, Ron Way

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of GEORGE A. DUDLEY Who Passed Away September 4, 1982 Our lives go one without you, but your presence is felt every day. Lovingly Remembered By, Wife Evelyn, Son Nelson E. and Daughter Donna A. and Cousin Eleanor

 Kenneth Hooper, antique car buff, owned Hooper's Garage in Castine

KENNEBUNK — Kenneth Hooper grew up at Hooper's Garage, a family-owned business in Castine, and spent his entire adult life working there.
As a boy, Mr. Hooper often visited his father at the garage, which was a Ford dealership when his father opened it in 1913. They worked together on repairs and prepared cars for sale.
Mr. Hooper took over the dealership in 1947 and continued the work his father started for several more decades.
Mr. Hooper, who lived at Huntington Common in Kennebunk, died Sunday at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford. He was 83.
Mr. Hooper passed on the lessons he learned from his father to his own children.
"We spent time a lot with our father at the car dealership," said his son, William F. Hooper of Brandon, Fla. "The business was such an important part of our lives. We practically grew up there, too. In our teenage years, we ran the gas pump, and he taught us to do minor repair work."
Mr. Hooper knew cars, but he also knew how to treat customers. He was a respected businessman who always offered a fair price.
"He knew cars like the back of his hand," his son said. "He always felt it was important to treat people fairly and with respect. He had a lot of integrity. Having a business in a small community, you need to have integrity to survive."
Mr. Hooper graduated from Castine High School in 1937 and worked at the family business until his retirement in 1982.
"He was sad to see the dealership close," said William Hooper. "He invested so much of his life in the business, and it was difficult for him to let it go, but he needed to retire."
Mr. Hooper and his wife of 57 years, Carolyn, moved from Castine to Kennebunk three years ago to be closer to their daughters.
After his retirement, the Hoopers enjoyed traveling. They wintered on Marco Island in southwestern Florida for almost 10 years. They visited friends and family during their stays there and enjoyed going to the beach together.
During his retirement, Mr. Hooper never missed a chance to go to an antique car show, an interest that took him throughout Maine and Florida. Not surprisingly, he was partial to Fords, new or antique.
Mr. Hooper was a member of the Castine Grange for 60 years, and a former chairman of the Castine Water District.
Besides his wife and son, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Karen) Harthorne of Sanford, and Mrs. David (Phyllis) Pierce of Wells, and eight grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Castine Cemetery
– Melanie Creamer

Richard Morgan Moroney, Jr.

SANFORD - Richard Morgan Moroney, Jr., died Oct. 21, 2002 at his home. He was born Oct. 19, 1929 in New York City, to Richard and Elizabeth Moroney. He grew up in Brooklyn with one sister, Elizabeth. After graduating from Brooklyn Polytechnic High School, he attended MIT and received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1951. He immediately joined the U.S. Air Force and was trained as a fighter pilot. He served in the Korean War as part of the 334th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, where he was wingman to jet ace Pete Fernandez. Afterwards he was a test pilot and Flight Gunnery Instructor at Nellis Air Force Base. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with one Oakleaf Cluster for his service to his country. After his discharge in 1955, he returned to MIT, where he earned two advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering. He then changed departments to Mathematics, and earned his PhD in Mathematics in 1961. He taught mathematics at MIT for several years, during which time he co-authored a textbook on probability (Introduction to Probability Theory by James McCord and Richard Moroney). During the 1960's, Dr. Moroney had a successful consulting practice in Boston. In 1970, he joined Raytheon in Bedford, Mass., where he worked as Consulting Scientist on advanced missile systems, including the Patriot missile. He retired from Raytheon in 1979. Shortly thereafter, he started a computer software and hardware consulting business, CAC of Sanford (Maine). Among other projects, he developed a Remote Sensing Unit to record seismological data in remote areas, using then brand-new mini-computer technology. In 1959, Dick married Joan Elizabeth Clark, also an MIT graduate, in Boston. They had three children, daughters, Anne Elizabeth in 1960, Jean Florence in 1963, and a son, Richard III in 1965. The family moved to Sanford in 1970. Throughout the 1970's, Dick commuted from Sanford to Bedford in his own single-engine Yankee airplane. In the mid-1990s he and his wife started wintering in North Fort Myers, Fla. Throughout his life, Dick developed many keen interests. As a youth, he learned many languages, including German, French, Latin, Japanese, Swahili, and Bengali--the last chosen for its unusual linguistic properties. After he retired he learned Arabic. Always a wit, he claimed that as an undergraduate at MIT, he majored in bridge and minored in sailing. He earned varsity letters in both sailing and fencing. During the 1960's, he raced Star boats out of the Winthrop (Massachusetts) Yacht Club, once qualifying for the North American championship. Later in life he took up windsurfing. He was a lifetime ham radio operator, W1ERW, who was certified as copying Morse code at 40 words per minute. He built his own rigs and ran the Maine Pine Tree Net on Friday nights for several years in the early 80's. Recently he took up skeet shooting, and was a member of shooting clubs in Maine and Florida. Dick was an avid game-player throughout his life. In addition to playing chess, bridge, and board games, he used his computer skills to develop elaborate Dungeons & Dragons adventures for the family to play together. He returned to tournament bridge in the 1990's with his wife, Liz. He played actively in clubs in Maine and Florida, and became a Bronze Life Master. He is survived by his wife, Joan Elizabeth (Clark) Moroney of Sanford; three children, Anne Moroney of New York City, Jean (and Harry) Binswanger of New York City, Richard (and Karen) Moroney of Princeton, New Jersey; and a grandchild, Elsa Elizabeth Moroney. The family will hold a gathering to remember him at the Heald Family Center, 574 Main Street, Springvale, from 2-4 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 26. In remembrance of his lifetime love of reading, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to: the library of your choice. Richard M. Moroney, Jr.

Mary Jane (Drewniak) Miller, 63

WEST LEBANON, N.H. - Mary Jane (Drewniak) Miller, 63, died at her home Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002. She was born in Portland, July 11, 1939, a daughter of Walter E. and Helena (Gallagher) Drewniak. She attended Cathedral High School in Portland and was a 1983 honors graduate in Criminal Justice at Mt. Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She served three years active duty with the U.S. Air Force and 19 years in the Army Reserve. For the past 15 years, she was employed at Thermal Dynamics in West Lebanon, N.H. She is survived by her partner of many years, Russell Johnson of West Lebanon, N.H.; three sons, Kenneth Miller, Jr. of Toledo, Iowa, Ronald Miller of Beaverton, Ore., and Gregory Miller of Coggon, Iowa; a daughter, Linda Lee Miller of Las Vegas, Nev.; two brothers, Patrick Butman of Lebanon, N.H. and Peter Butman of Ogden, Kan.; a sister, Genevieve Lemire of Brownsville, Vt.; eight grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visiting hours will be held Friday, Oct. 25th, from 6-8 p.m. at Hay & Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress St., Portland, where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Mary Jane (Drewniak) Miller Hay & Peabody 772-5463

Edward P. Darcy, 87

PORTLAND - Edward P. Darcy, 87, formerly of Park Danforth, Stevens Avenue, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002 at a Westbrook nursing home. Born in New York City, N.Y. on August 11, 1915, he was a son of Edward P. and Catherine Gray Darcy. He attended and graduated from schools in New York City. On Jan. 19, 1936, he married the former Mary Welch at St. Joseph's Church in Portland. She predeceased him in on July 19, 1991. Mr. Darcy worked for the South Portland Shipyard prior to entering the military. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed stateside during World War II. Following this, he was employed by S.D. Warren Paper Company for 34 years. Mr. Darcy loved reading and baseball, and was a loyal New York Yankees fan. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a son, Edward J. Darcy on Dec. 29, 1967, and a brother, Michael F. Darcy. Surviving are his three daughters, Margaret Smith of Gorham, Winnifred Moody of Baltimore, Md., and Beatrice Gault of Simpsonville, S.C.; two sons, John F. Darcy of Roscoe, N.Y. and Bradenton, Fla., and Joseph M. Darcy of Panama City, Fla.; a sister, Mary Ellen Spellman of East Meadow, Long Island, N.Y.; twenty-four grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Private services will be held, followed by his burial at New Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Darcy's name to the Edward J. Darcy Scholarship Fund, c/o Cheverus High School, 267 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103. Arrangements made by Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, Maine 04101. Edward P. Darcy

Donald A. Thompson, Jr., 42

GORHAM - Donald A. Thompson, Jr., 42, of Fort Hill Road, Gorham, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, 2002 in Buxton from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Portland the son of Donald, Sr., and Evelyn Story Thompson, where he attended Portland schools graduating from Deering High School Class of 1979 and was an outstanding athlete while at Deering. Donald was employed at Seltzer-Rydeholm for several years and later owned an operated Bayside Property Maintenance Co. He currently was employed at Michaud's Distributors as a salesman unitl his death. He enjoyed camping, wave running, football, basketball and especially spending time with his family. He previously coached basketball at Governor Baxter's School for the Deaf. Besides his parents of Gorham, he leaves two daughters, Charlotte and Emily Thompson; two sons, Nicholas 'Nick' Thompson, Fan Gen Thompson, and their mother, Terri Thompson all of Tucson, Ariz.; two sisters; Mrs. Mark ( Linda) Verrill, Mrs. Steven (Deborah) Reali both of Gorham; three nephews and two nieces. Visiting hours will be held Friday, Oct. 25, from 4-8 p.m., at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home 199 Woodford St, Portland where a Celebration of his life will be held Saturday at 11:30 a.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Philip Shearman officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Gorham. If so desired, contributions in his memory to: ITF Thompson Children, c/o Peoples Heritage Bank, 770 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, Maine. 04062. Donald A. Thompson, Jr. Jones, Rich & Hutchins 775-3763

Donald Francis Barter

SOUTHPORT -Donald Francis Barter, passed away on Oct. 20, 2002 at St. Andrews Hospital in Boothbay Harbor. He was born in Bath, on Aug. 8, 1917, a son of Ernest Barter and Eudah Herson Barter. Mr. Barter was a lifelong resident of the Boothbay region and attended local schools. Don was a Sergeant in the Civilian Conservation Corps. (C.C.C.) at Camp Jefferson in North Whitefield, Maine from 1935 to 1938 as part of the 1163rd Co. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on Dec. 30, 1942 and was trained at Fort Bliss, Texas. He became part of the 362nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery, Search Light Battalion, Battery A. He served in Guadalcanal and was credited with shooting down two enemy planes. His outfit continued on to the Northern Solomons, landing on Green Island where they were attached to the New Zealand Army later reuniting with the rest of his battalion at Guadalcanal. He was sent to New Guinea, Manila, Philippines and as the war ended his battalion went to the Island of Hon Chu and took over as the Army of Occupation in the cities of Yokahama and Tokyo. His battalion was renamed the 531st Military Police Battalion, and he served in Company A. He was discharged as a Sergeant from Fort Devens, Mass. on January 18, 1946. On May 10, 1946, he married Marjorie Gray of Newagen where they made their home. He went to work at Samples Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor for the next 12 years. He then became a caretaker for Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Tenner (1957-1966) and then for the Russell family in Boothbay Harbor until his retirement in 1980. Mr. Barter was very interested in the sailing ships and steamboats in Boothbay Harbor, it was a very interesting era. In the thirties, he remembered going on the steamer, Virginia, to Bath, to see the largest whale in captivity. He had his own boat and lobstered. He built his own home on Southport on Flat Ledge Acres He and his late wife belonged to the Foster Child Program of the State of Maine. He belonged to the American Legion Post #0036, Boothbay Harbor, and he attended the first Baptist Church in Boothbay. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Marjorie Gray Barter. He is survived by a foster child, Shirley M. Guimond and her husband Daniel of Boke, Republic of Guinea West Africa; two grandchildren, Joseph and Caleb Guimond, of Boke, Republic of Guinea West Africa; a sister, Verona Patterson of Weatherfield, Conn.; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, 2002 at Sprucelawn Cemetery in Southport. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Donald's memory to the Boothbay Region Humane Society, P.O. Box 7 Edgecomb, Maine 04556. Arrangements are under the care of Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay.

Nelson Dingley 'Sonny' Austin, 83

FARMINGTON - Nelson Dingley 'Sonny' Austin, 83, died of colon cancer Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002 at his home on Whittier Road in Farmington. He was born in Farmington, April 4, 1919, a son of Daniel Schuyler and Josephine Dingley Austin. He was educated in local schools and graduated from Farmington High School, where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. He graduated from Bowdoin College in 1941. There, he played football for Adam Walsh and was named to the All-Maine Football Team his senior year. He attended Cornell University School of Medicine until 1943. He served in a medical unit attached to the 1277th Engineer Combat Battalion in the U.S. Army in the European Theater of Operations, during World War II. He married Betty Marie Morton on Sept. 1, 1943. After the war, he worked at the Morton Motor Company for many years as a car salesman and as service manager until 1972. He then worked for the state of Maine Department of Environmental Protection until his retirement in 1984. He was a member and past master of the Maine Masonic Lodge, #20, where for many years, he operated the local blood bank for Franklin County. He was a member of the Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir for many years and served as superintendent of the Sunday school. His retirement years were spent working on his acreage and with his very large family in Farmington. He loved being outdoors, fishing, mowing, blowing snow, and especially splitting wood. He worked part-time as a security guard at Franklin Memorial Hospital, where he also spent time volunteering. Surviving are his wife of 59 years; two daughters, Kathleen Kennedy and her husband, Karl Newton of Syracuse, N.Y., and Marjorie Austin of Chesterville; two sons, Roger and his wife, Betty Kennedy of Wales, and Joseph and his wife, Nancy of South Portland; eleven grandchildren, Anne Newton of Chesapeake, Va., Eugene Kennedy and Mack Newton of Washington, D.C., Karen Austin of Lewiston, Ethan, Abby and Thomas Austin of Wales, Andrew Metcalf of Juneau, Alaska, Elizabeth Sarazin of Portland, and Susan and Kali Austin of South Portland; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Franklin Austin of Wilton; a sister, Fannie Kendall of Farmington; and numerous loving nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and three sisters, Anna Small, Marion Barrows and Jane Francis. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Franklin Memorial Hospital, 111 Franklin Health Commons, Farmington, Maine 04938; Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 75 Allen Street, P.O. Box 797, Wilton, Maine 04294; or the Anna Small Scholarship Fund, University of Maine Alumni House, 242 Main Street, Farmington, Maine 04938. A service of remembrance will be held Saturday, Oct. 26th, at 2 p.m. at the Henderson Memorial Baptist Church in Farmington. Arrangements under the care of Western Mountains Cremation and Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, Maine.

Rev. Glenn Chaffee

CUMBERLAND - The Reverend Glenn Chaffee passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Road, Gray. A funeral will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Payson Park Evangelical Free Church, 424 Ocean Avenue, Portland. A private committal will be held at a later date.

Judy E. Stain, 31

PORTLAND - Judy E. Stain, 31, of Elizabeth Road, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002. She was born in Portland, a daughter of Donald Francis and Rita (Cox) Swain. She was educated in the Portland school system and was a homemaker. Besides her mother, Rita, she is survived by a son, Justin, and a daughter, Veronica, both of Portland; two brothers, Donald, Jr. of Portland, and Bert of Portland; two sisters, Debra Larracey of Gray, and Pamela Larracey of Casco; maternal grandmother Madeline Cox; paternal grandmother Jeannette Blake; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. An hour of visitation will take place from 12-noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25th, at Hay & Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress St., Portland, where a funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Burial will take place in Forest City Cemetery. Judy E. Stain Hay & Peabody 772-5463

Charles E. Hare, 79

ROCKPORT - Charles E. Hare, 79, died Oct. 20, 2002 at Shore Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. Charlie was born at home in Glen Cove on March 18, 1923, a son of Charles B. and Grace Welt Hare. He graduated from Rockport High School in 1941 where he played basketball and baseball. A World War II veteran, he served with the Army Air Corps on Attu in the Aleutian Islands. A propane gas technician most of his career, Charlie first worked for Albert E. MacPhail & Son, then Midcoast Appliance both in Rockland. He then went into business for himself for a while and was known as the 'Gas Doctor'. His final place of work was Kalloch Fuel Company in Rockland. He was a longtime member of Rockland Congregational Church and served several years on the Rockport School Committee. Charlie enjoyed walking through the woods, hunting, trapping. beachcombing, rock hounding, gardening, and building things. Predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Eleanor Shute Hare in 2001, Charlie is survived by a son, Charles L. Hare and his wife, Tammy of West Rockport; a daughter, Eileen H. Nuppula and her husband, Gerald of Hollis: beloved grandchildren Robert C. Hare, Nychole M. Hare, Zachary J. Hare of West Rockport, Jeremy C. Nuppula of Portland, and Kara B. Nuppula of Jamaica Plain, Mass.; a brother, Robert H. Hare of Los Angelos, Calif.; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and an uncle. Visiting hours will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Rockville Cemetery, Route 17, Rockport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation, Inc., Development Department, 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue, Miami, Fla. 33136-1494.

Muriel Anne McAllister

AUGUSTA - Muriel Anne McAllister, of Augusta, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002 at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation, Graybirch Drive in Augusta. She was born in Augusta, a daughter of Orrin and Beulah (Ware) McAllister. She was educated in Augusta and Gorham schools. Muriel received her Bachelors, Masters, and 30 additional advanced credits at the University of Maine at Orono. She also did graduate work at Hillyer, University of Connecticut and Columbia Teachers College. Muriel's jobs included working at the Gorham Teacher's College, Elementary Supervisor at the Maine State Department of Education, teaching in Groton and West Hartford, Conn., and then the Augusta School System until her retirement. Ms. McAllister was a member of many organizations in her lifetime, including The American Association of University Women, The Order of the Eastern Star, the National Education Association, the Maine Teachers Association, the Kennebec Retired Teachers, Maine Retired Teachers, Maine Association of Retirees, Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Key Women Teachers, Women's Legislative Council, Maine Old Cemetery Association, University of Maine Alumni Association, Maine Historical Society, Maine Genealogical Society, Augusta Nature Club, Saint Andrew's Society, The D.A.R., Friends of Fort Western and was in Who's Who in American Education. Muriel attended Penney Memorial United Baptist Church. She is survived by a sister, Doris W. McAllister, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins and a half-uncle, Donald Ware. There will be no visiting hours or funeral. Memorial donations may be made to: The Cony High School Scholarship Fund, Cony High School Augusta, Maine 04330 or the American Cancer Society 1 Main Street Suit 300 Topsham, Maine 04086 or the American Heart Association 20 Speen Street, Framingham, Mass. 01701-4688. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home One Church Street, Augusta. www.khrfuneralhomes.com

Barbara A. Jackson, 66

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. - Barbara A. Jackson, 66, of Daytona Beach, Fla., formerly of Maine, died late Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, 2002 at the Halifax Medical Center. She was born August 13, 1936, in Jay, a daughter of Phillip and Marion (Parker) Jackson. She attended Wilton schools, graduating from Wilton Academy and later from Maine Medical Center's nursing program in 1958. She worked at Maine Medical Center as a nurse until 1989, when she moved to Florida and went to work at Humana Hospital in Ormand Beach, Fla. She loved to knit, read, play cards, and do crossword puzzles. She is survived by a brother, Ronald Jackson of Casco; two nephews, Phillip Jackson and his wife, Lucy of Casco, and Andrew Jackson and his wife, Michelle of New York; a niece, Shelly Jackson of Casco; five great-nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a sister Kathy Hayden. A memorial service will be held at the Wiles Funeral Home, 136 High St., Wilton, at a time and date to be announced.

FUNERAL NOTICES

AUSTIN, NELSON D. 'SONNY' - 83, of Farmington, in Farmington, Oct. 23. Service of remembrance 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Farmington.

BARBOUR, RONALD W. - 67, of Waldoboro, in Burlington, Mass., Oct. 19. Visiting Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6-8 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Waldoboro. Funeral service Thursday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Waldoboro.

BARTER, DONALD F. - in Boothbay Harbor, Oct. 20. Graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at Sprucelawn Cemetery, Southport. Arrangements by Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay.

BARTER, DONALD F. - of Southport, in Boothbay Harbor, Oct. 20. A graveside service, 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28, at Sprucelawn Cemetery, Southport. Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay.

BOLDUC, SIMONE B. - 93, of Oceanside, Calif., formerly of Portland, in Vista, Calif., Oct. 17. Memorial Mass 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at San Luis Rey Mission, Oceanside, Calif.

CAMICK, NELSON D. - 81, of Westbrook, in Portland, Oct. 21. Visiting hours 6-8 p.m. Friday at Blais & Hay Funeral Home, 35 Church St., Westbrook. Funeral services at funeral home 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment follows in Brooklawn Memorial Park.

CHAFFEE, REV. GLENN - of Cumberland, Oct. 23. Visitation 6-8p.m. Friday at Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Rd., Gray. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday at Payson Park Evangelical Free Church, 424 Ocean Ave., Portland. Private committal at later date.

COFONE, SAMUEL J. SR. - 66, of Westbrook, in Portland, Oct. 20. Visiting Wednesday 6-9 p.m. from the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland. Funeral Thursday at 1 p.m. from Emmanuel Temple Assembly of God, 1571 Washington Ave., Portland. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook.

COOMBS, MINOTT L. - of Lewiston, in Lewiston, Oct. 21. A memorial service, Friday, 11 a.m., Grace Lutheran Church, reception to follow at church. Private burial family lot Mount Auburn Cemetery. DIllingham & Son Memorial Chapel.

CORDINER, BARBARA - 78, of Scarborough, in Portland, Oct. 20. Visiting hours 9-11 a.m. Thursday at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland, where funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Interment follows in Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland.

DARCY, EDWARD P. - 87, of Portland, in Westbrook, Oct. 22. Private services will be held, followed by burial in New Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, Portland.

FARR, IRENE J. - 89, of Raymond, in Windham, Oct. 21. A graveside service 11 a.m., Saturday at Highland Cemetery, Poland. Hall Funeral Home, Casco.

FECTEAU, CONRAD - of Saco, in Biddeford, Oct. 21. Visiting hours 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Cote Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Thursday at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, Saco. Burial follows in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Biddeford.

FERGUSON, DONALD L. - 91, of Exeter, N.H., formerly of Portland, in Exeter, Oct. 15. Memorial service 11 a.m. Oct. 26 at Exeter Congregational Church. Private interment in Evergreen Cemetery, South Portland. Arrangements by Brewitt Funeral Services, Exeter.

GEORGITIS, MARY H. (WYMAN) - of Orono, in Bangor, Oct. 19. Service of remembrance 1 p.m. Thursday at Church of Universal Fellowship, Orono. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments in the church vestry following the service. Brookings-Smith, LaBeau Chapel, 72 Main St., Orono.

GRASSO, LAURA A. - 16, of Wells. Memorial visiting hours 1-3 & 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Rd., Wells. Memorial service 11 a.m. Thursday at Wells Congregational Church, Route One, Wells.

HALL, DR. CHARLES G. - 88, of Norway, in Norway, Oct. 20. Masonic service 1 p.m. Friday at Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 45 Main St., South Paris, immediately followed by memorial service.

HARE, CHARLES E. - 79, of Rockport, in Rockport, Oct. 20. Visiting hours 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockport. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday in Rockville Cemetery, Rt. 17, Rockport.

HOOPER, KENNETH W. - 83, of Kennebunk, formerly of Castine, in Biddeford, Oct. 20. Graveside service 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in Castine Cemetery, Castine. Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk.

HUFF, DAPHNE M. (HERSOM) - 74, of West Baldwin, in Portland, Oct. 20. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Wilson Funeral Home, Rte. 26 , Gray, where funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday. Committal in Gray Village Cemetery.

JACKSON, BARBARA A. - 66, of Daytona Beach, Fla., formerly of Maine, in Daytona Beach, Oct. 22. Memorial service at Wiles Funeral Home, 136 High St., Wilton, time and date to be announced.

LOVEJOY, ROGER W. - 84, of Biddeford, formerly of Kennebunk, in Biddeford, Oct. 22. Visiting hours 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk, where funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Kennebunk.

MAHONEY, JULIA L. - 35, of Buxton, in Portland, Oct. 21. Visiting Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, Rt 202 and 4A in Buxton. Funeral Mass Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Church in Gorham. Burial will follow at South Buxton Cemetery.

MERRILL, PATRICIA M. - 78, of Dover-Foxcroft, in Dover-Foxcroft, Oct. 20. Memorial services 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church. Arrangements by Lary Funeral Home.

MILLER, MARY JANE - 63, of West Lebanon, N.H., formerly of Portland, in West Lebanon, Oct. 20. Visiting hours 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Hay & Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress St., Portland, where funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment follows in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

MORONEY, RICHARD M., Jr. - of Sanford, in Sanford, Oct. 19. A gathering will be held at Heald Family Center, 574 Main St., Springvale, 2-4 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 26. Heald Funeral Home, Springvale

PFEIFFER, MARY M. - 89, of Kennebunkport, in Kennebunkport, Oct. 5. A memorial service at South Congregational Church, Kennebunkport, Sunday, Oct. 27, at 1:30 p.m., and a reception to follow at the Community House. Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk.

PODESTA, EDWARD W. - 83, of Gorham, in Gorham, Oct. 22. Services will be at convenience of the family. Arrangements are by A Dignified Cremation & Funeral Service.

SANDERS, JAMES A. - 83, of Pownal, in Brunswick, Oct. 21. Visiting hours 6-8 p.m Thursday at Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth, with 7 p.m. Masonic services. Funeral services 1 p.m. Friday. Interment follows in Elmwood Cemetery, Pownal.

STAIN, JUDY E. - 31, of Portland, Oct. 20. Visitation 12-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Hay & Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress St., Portland, where funeral service follows at 1 p.m. Burial in Forest City Cemetery.

THOMAS, C. WILLIAM - of Falmouth, in Portland, Oct. 20. Calling hours Friday, Oct. 25, from 12-2 p.m. at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland, with a service immediately following. Rev. Paul Shupe will be officiating. Interment will be private.

THOMPSON, DONALD A., Jr. - 42, of Gorham, in Buxton, Oct. 22. Visiting hours, Friday, Oct. 25, 4-8 p.m., at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland, where a celebration of life will be held, Saturday, 11:30 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Gorham.

TOWART, JOEL F. - 89, of Scarborough, in Scarborough, Oct. 19. No visitation. Services and interment private. A service of Hay & Peabody Funeral Home, Portland.

VINCENT, STANLEY J. - 85, of Portland, in Portland, Oct. 19. Visiting hours 3-5 & 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland, where prayers will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday. Burial office 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Emmanuel Chapel of St. Luke's Cathedral, 143 State St., Portland. Burial follows in Evergreen Cemetery, Portland.

WALKER, WAYNE P. - 75, of Scarborough, in Scarborough, Oct. 22. Visiting hours 3-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday at Scarborough Memorial Cemetery, Scarborough. Following service, celebration of his life at 24 Hearn Rd., Scarborough.

WELSCH, ERNEST A. - 75, of Portland, in Portland, Oct. 20. Visiting Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Hay & Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress Street, from 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, Oct. 24, at St. Patrick Church, Congress Street at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Brooklawn Memorial Park, Congress Street.

IN MEMORIAMS:

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of STEVEN T. STURGEON Who Passed Away October 24, 1999 Each memory and thought is like the light of a candle, timeless and brightly shining in honor of you. Lovingly remembering and forever in our hearts, Dad, Anne, Brian, Shelby and Family

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of KEVIN MacDONALD On His 26th Birthday Happy Birthday With all our love, Mom, Jim, Brian, Manda, Megan, Lindsey and Michael

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of LINWOOD SHERMAN Who Passed Away October 24, 1999 Loved and remembered everyday by, His Wife and Family

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of KEVIN MICHAEL MACDONALD On His Birthday, October 24th When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Love Dad, San, and Jesse

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of HAROLD CARMICHAEL On His Birthday October 24th We love you and miss you. His Family

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of Royce G. Jewett Who Passed Away October 24, 2001 It's so hard to believe that you have been gone from our lives for one year. The thoughts of you are so dear. The pains in our hearts and the tears in our eyes will always be there. Wife & Children

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of MICHAEL JAMES MALIA Who Passed Away October 24, 2001 * * * Very much loved and missed by us all. Lovingly remembered by, Dad and Barbara, Laurie & Doug, Brooks & Taylor

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of Our Mother & Nana ROSE E. ROSS On Her Birthday, October 24th It's been awhile since you have been gone. Sometimes we feel that we are all alone But we are thankful that we have each other But nothing can replace the love we lost When we lost our mother. Lovingly missed by, Jean & Norm, Kathy & Mike, Jim & Sue, Karen & John, Bob & Camilla, Jackie, and Grandchildren

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of JAMES ALDEN METZGER Who Passed Away October 24, 1993 Lovingly Remembered By, Karen

 John J. Sullivan, 59, of Sacramento, Calif., died January 10, 2001, of complications from diabetes at Sutter Memorial Hospital in Sacramento.
He was born in Portland, a son of Mark G. and Dorothy A. Welch Sullivan. He attended Holy Cross School in South Portland, and South Portland High School.
Mr. Sullivan moved to California in the early 1970s and held various jobs in the San Jose and Sacramento areas until he was disabled with diabetes in 1999.
Mr. Sullivan is survived by a daughter, Carol A. Camden of Parsonsfield; two brothers, Mark G. of South Portland and Edward F. of Portland; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross Church, South Portland. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Arrangements were by Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, Portland. 

Edgar Henry McLeod III, 28, of Norway, died January 19, 2001.
He was born in Portland, a son of Edgar H. and Sandra Marie Kiley McLeod Jr. He was a graduate of Portland High School.
Mr. McLeod started lobstering after high school in Casco Bay. He started working as a commercial fisherman after lobstering on the General George Patton out of Portland with his sister Kristen McLeod.
Mr. McLeod is survived by his companion of 10 years, Heidi LeClair of Norway, and her two daughters Kayla and Danielle LeClair; his mother and father of Norway; a sister Kristen M. Flink of Limington; two grandmothers, Doris Kiley of Portland and Edith McLeod of South Portland.
A funeral service was held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Portland. Burial will take place later. Arrangements were by Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland.

Ruth Alden Curtis, 79, of Kennebunk, died January 20, 2001. She had colon cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
She was born in Gorham, and was valedictorian of her 1933 class at Gorham High School. She was valedictorian of Gorham Normal School in 1942. She taught elementary school in Sudbury and Boxford, Mass.
In 1942, she married Stanton Russell Curtis, a native of Portland. Curtis was dean of student affairs and vice president of international affairs for 25 years at Boston University. Mrs. Curtis served as his administrative assistant.
The two were married for 52 years until Mr. Curtis's death in 1995.
Mrs. Curtis was a photographer who developed her own pictures, an organic gardener, and a yogurt-maker in the days before yogurt was popular. She read constantly, could ski expertly, and cooked.
She was an 11th-generation descendant of Mayflower passenger John Alden, and she inherited the diary of her ancestor Austin Alden, who lived during the American Revolution and served in the French and Indian War.
She is survived by her daughters Martha Curtis of Old Orchard Beach and Sharon Phelan of Kingston, N.H.; a brother, John Alden of Gorham; a sister, Ann Kilgore of South Portland, and a granddaughter, Bethea Alden Phelan, of Kingston, N.H.
A memorial service was held at Exeter Congregational Church, Exeter, N.H., and United Baptist Church, Saco. A spring burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Falmouth.

Albert F. Ouilette, 73, of Portland, died January 22, 2001, at a local hospital after a brief illness.
He was born here, one of 11 children of Joseph and Dora John Ouilette, and attended local schools.
During World War II, he served as a gunner's mate first class of gasoline tankers in the Navy Armed Guard.
In 1946, he married Kathleen Leahan, who died in 1968. In 1970, he married Edna LaBrecque, who died in 1989.
For 49 years, Mr. Ouilette was employed at the S.D. Warren Co. in Westbrook, retiring in 1989.
He was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church, a member of the Westbrook Memorial American Legion Post and a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Portland.
Mr. Ouilette is survived by two daughters, Nancy Forgione of Gorham, and Debra Ouilette of Nashua, N.H.; two sisters, Eva Ledger and Annie Logan, both of South Portland; two brothers, Richard of Westbrook and Raymond of Buxton; three grandchildren and a great grandson.

A funeral was held at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel. Burial followed in New Calvary 
Cemetery, South Portland.

Guildo D. Cote, 74, of South Portland died January 22, 2001, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
He was born in Lewiston, a son of Lucien and Germaine Poulin Cote, and attended schools in Lewiston.
During World War II, he enlisted in the Navy to become a firefighter aboard the USS Philadelphia.
After his discharge, he was a firefighter for the city of Portland and a contractor in the Portland area.
Mr. Cote is survived by four sisters, Murial Dorf of Clearwater, Fla., Pauline Cote of Portland, Dorothy Purvis of Amherst, N.Y., and Lorraine Cote of Lewiston.
A spring graveside service will be in the Maine Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Augusta.

Himy Benjamin Kirshen, 97, of Pleasant Hill, Calif., died Jan. 24, 2001.
He was born in London, a son of Solomon and Leah Gordon Kirshen. He grew up in Butte, Mont., attended local schools and received a bachelor's degree in economics from Whitman College in 1926.
He received a law degree in 1928 and a master's degree in economics in 1929, both from Columbia University. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a combined doctorate in economics, political science and law in 1937.
He married Verona Bishop, in 1926.
He taught for 28 years at the University of Maine at Orono, where he headed the Department of Business, Economics and Sociology. He was dean of the School of Business Administration at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst from 1957 to 1966.
He was a professor of economics and law at the University of Santa Clara from 1967 to 1977. 
His wife died in 1976.
Mr. Kirshen is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Clarence N. (Joan) Pelletier Jr. of Cape Elizabeth, Maine; a granddaughter, Catherine E. Pelletier of South Portland, Maine; two grandsons, Michael D. Pelletier of Roslindale, Mass., and Bruce N. Pelletier of South Portland; a nephew, Norman Kirshen of Martinez; and two great-grandchildren.
A service will be private and held in Monterey. Arrangements were by Nautilus Society, Oakland.

Mark C. Masters, 43, of Saco, died January 26, 2001, in a fire at his home. 
He was born in Portland, a son of Richard P. and Rita E. Clowes Masters. He attended Portland schools and graduated from Deering High School in 1975. He was a graduate of the Professional Skills Institute of California and the University of California Santa Barbara, where he earned an associate of applied sciences degree as well as a professional license as a physical therapist assistant.
After school, Mr. Masters accepted a job with American Mobile Therapist, and traveled all over the country.
He was an accomplished body builder and weight lifter and was the 1985 NPC Junior Michigan overall Champion, 1986 NPC Michigan State Heavyweight Champion, 1987 Senior National competitor, 1988 NPC Great Lakes Regional Overall Champion, 1989 A Central States National 2nd Place Heavyweight and 1989 NPC Junior Nationals Competitor. He was head coach of Brighton High School's powerlifting team.
Mr. Masters grew up in Maine, and returned in April 1999. Here, he owned Professional Fitness Associates at Lifestyle Fitness Center in Scarborough and specialized in orthopedic conditions and injuries requiring specialized therapy for rehabilitation.
Mr. Masters is survived by his mother, of Saco; his son, Michael Masters, of Massachusetts; a sister, Patricia Lawrence of Portland; three brothers, Richard Masters Jr. of Lyman, Dwayne Masters of South Portland and Dana Masters of Bridgton; and his ex-wife, Deborah (DiBiase) Cullinane of Shrewsbury, Mass.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at St.Maximilliam Kolbe Church, Scarborough. Burial was in New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Arrangements were by Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel. 

Frederick M. Neuts, 83, of Westbrook, died January 27, 2001, at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough.
He was born in Cambleton, New Brunswick, a son of Peter L. and Mabel Dobson Neuts. His family move to Portland when he was 4, and he attended Portland schools.
He served in the Army during World War II, and received the Purple Heart and the Silver and Bronze stars. He was credited with saving the lives of 12 soldiers who were trapped near a munitions truck on the island of Luzon in the Philippines.
He moved to Westbrook in 1958 and was employed by New England Telephone Co. for 38 years. He retired in 1980 because of an injury.
He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church and a former member of the American Veterans of World War II and the American Legion Manchester Post.
His first wife, Shirley Loring Neuts, died in 1965.
Mr. Neuts is survived by his wife of 30 years, Rose M. Robbins Neuts; three sons, Kerry of Falmouth, Michael of Benton, and an adopted son, Derek, of the West Coast; two stepsons, Peter Robbins of South Portland and Stephen Robbins of Westbrook; a stepdaughter, Jean Astwood of Gorham; a sister, Theodorine Neuts of Seabrook, N.J.; 10 grandchildren and on great-grandchild.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Church. Interment will be in the spring at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements were by John W. Hay Funeral Home, Westbrook. 

Robert E. McGee, 81, of South Portland, died in January, 2001, at his home.
He was born in Berlin, N.H., a son of William P. and Elizabeth A. Rooney McGee, and attended St. Patrick's Grammer School and Berlin High school, graduating in 1938.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and served in the Medical Corps. He worked for the South Portland Post Office and Cressy and Allen in Portland.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 832.
Mr. McGee is survived by a brother, William McGee of Scarborough.
Services will be held in the spring. Burial will be in the St. Kieran Cemetery in Berlin. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home in Berlin.

Karin Kohler Greene, 72, of South Portland, died January 27, 2001, at Mercy Hospital in Portland after a long illness.
Born in Uppsala, Sweden, a daughter of Wolfgang and Lili Kohler, she attended the Rose Valley School in Philadelphia and graduated from Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, with a degree in French.
She moved to New York City after graduation and worked as a copy editor for Scientific American magazine.
Mrs. Greene enjoyed gardening, cooking and completing the New York Times crossword puzzle.
Her good friend was Linda Candelmo.
Mrs. Greene is survived by her husband of 45 years; two daughters, Susan Farmer of Lancaster, Pa., and Sarah Hopkins of North Yarmouth; and four grandchildren. Ellen and Anne Farmer and Mackenzie and Finn Hopkins.
A memorial service was held at the Southern Maine Technical College Chapel, South Portland. Arrangements were by Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, Portland.

Arlan E. "Al" Norton, 71, of Porter, died January 28, 2001, at memorial Hospital, North Conway, N.H.
He was born in Porter, a son of Rupert Stacy and Christie May Clemons Norton, and attended local schools.
Mr. Norton served in the Army during the Korean War. 
On July 4, 1974, he married Antje "Ann" Deleeuw at East Limington Baptist Church.
Mr. Norton was a self-employed woodsman for 20 years. he was also a silver and stone craftsman, owning and operating Al and Ann's Clothing and Jewelry with his wife from 1976 to 1997.
Mr. Norton is survived by his wife of Porter; a son, Kenneth R. of South Portland; a brother, Lester H. of Porter; and three grandsons.
A spring burial will be held in Stanley Burial Grounds, South Hiram. Arrangements were by Neal and York Funeral Home, Kezar Falls.

Richard E. McElman Sr., 86, of Woolwich, died January 29, 2001, at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick after a brief illness.
Born in Somerville, Mass., a son of George H. and Mary LeClair McElman, he moved to Bath in 1916 and lived in Woolwich since 1937. He attended Bath schools and graduated from Morse High School in 1933.
In 1937, he married Iona Dunton.
Mr. McElman worked at Bath Iron Works as a draftsman for 43 years, retiring in 1979. He was a Woolwich selectman for several years, a longtime fish commissioner and a charter member of the Woolwich Historical Society. he coached the Woolwich basketball team for many years and was instrumental in the building of a new school in the 1950s.
His wife and a son, James McElman, died previously.
Mr. McElman is survived by a son, Richard McElman Jr. of West Bath; and five grandchildren, Bruce and Jane McElman, both of Woolwich, Scott and Tim, both of South Portland, and Amy Record of Windham; and five great-grandchildren.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bath, with the Rev. Richard P. Rice officiating. A gathering of family and friends followed in the church basement, spring burial will be in Murphy's Corner Cemetery, Woolwich. Arrangements were by Mayo, Curtis & Hill Funeral Home, Bath.

Bert E. Swain, 74, of Old Orchard Beach, formerly of Standish, died January 30, 2001, at the Maine Veterans' Home in Scarborough.
He was born in Meridan, Conn., a son of Bertie E. and Anna Godeher Swain. He attended schools in South Portland.
He enlisted in the Navy in 1944. Following his discharge, he worked at the Puritan Tea Room in Portland. Later he worked at Valle's Steak House, Portland, Anthony's Restaurant, Portland, and other restaurants before he retired. After retirement he also worked part-time for the University of Southern Maine at Gorham.
Mr. Swain is survived by his wife of 32 years, Edna Ross Swain; four sons, James of Saco, Timmy of Lowell, Mass., Daniel of Sanford and Donald of South Portland; two stepsons, Lee Dunbar of Gorham and Paul Darling of Texas; one stepdaughter, Yvette Dunbar of Biddeford; two sisters, Jean Granger of Portland and Sharon Yankowsky of South Portland; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A Funeral was held at Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, Portland with the Rev. David Gilpatic officiating. Burial will be in the spring in Chebeague Island Cemetery.

Henry C. Lemire, 74, of Old Orchard Beach, died January 30, 2001, at his home.
He was born in Berlin, N.H., a son of Adelard and Alice Lauze Lemire. He attended schools in Berlin.
After serving in the Navy he worked as a millwright for the Brown Paper Company, Berlin and for the Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Biddeford, for 20 years.
Mr. Lemire is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pauline Lessard Lemire; three daughters, Ann Marie Cairns of South Portland, Jeanne Savage of Portland and Donna Cotton of Glenburn; two sons, Ron Lemire of Old Orchard Beach and Ray Lemire of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia; four brothers, Albert Lemire, Pete Lemire and Don Lemire all of Berlin, and Dick Lemire of Southington, Conn.; two sisters, Rita Girard and Theresa Reindeau, both of Berlin; three grandsons; five granddaughters, three stepgrandchildren, and two stepgreat-grandchildren. 
A celebration of his life was held at St. Margaret's Church, Old Orchard Beach.

Rose Nora Brown, 76, of South Portland, died January 30, 2001, at her residence.
She was born in Putnam, Conn., a daughter of Eugene and Alice Deotte Dubois. She attended Connecticut schools.
She worked for the Norridgewock Shoe factory for more than 30 years until retirement.
Her husbands, Roland Beauford and Omar Brown, died previously.
Mrs. Brown is survived by a daughter, Margaret Beauford Wilkins, and two grandchildren, Marida and Chad Wilkins, all of South Portland.
A memorial service will be held at Notre Dame DeLourdes Church, Saco, later this spring. Arrangements were by Hobbs Funeral Home.

Albertine C. Feury, 94, of Portland, died March 27, 2001, at a Portland Hospital.
She was born in Skowhegan, one of six children of Joseph and Sadie Roy Chabot.
A 1925 Graduate of Skowhegan High School, she was a forward on the basketball team. Although only 5-foot-4, she scored 246 of the team's 361 points that season. In a game against Cony High School, the all-Maine forward scored 45 of the team's 49 points; her 21 baskets were thought to be a state record at the time.
On Sept. 12, 1938, she married Charles H. Feury at Sacred Heart Church in Portland. He died in 1971.
She was a former communicant of Sacred Heart Church and had been a member of the Cheverus High School Mother's Club.
From 1979 until last year, Mrs. Feury lived on Main Street in South Portland, and had been a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church.
Mrs. Feury is survived by two sons, Patrick Joseph Feury and James Charles Feury, both of South Portland; a sister, Marie DeRoche of Skowhegan; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Arrangements were by Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel.

Edward F. Gleason, 74, died in Biddeford on March 29, 2001.
Mr. Gleason was born in South Portland, the son of William V. and Hilda Gidlov Gleason, and attended local schools.
He joined the Navy in 1943, serving during World War II as a gunner's mate on the supply ships in the North Atlantic.
After his discharge, he accepted a job the Boston and Maine Railroad, and worked there for more than 20 years as a brakeman and conductor. His family had worked in the profession for more than 50 years.
His wife, Betty Brinchman Gleason, died in 1977.
Mr. Gleason is survived by two sons, Michael E. of Wells and James A. of Scarborough; two sisters, Rita Emmons of Virginia Beach, Va., and Arlene Matthews of Portland; a brother, William A. of South Portland; two grandsons, two granddaughters and a great-granddaughter.
A funeral was held at Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, Portland. Burial was in Forest City Cemetery, South Portland.

John E. Swiger, 78, of South Portland, died April 1, 2001, at his home.
He was born in Boston, A son of Walter S. and Sarah Goddard Swiger, and attended South Portland schools.
During World War II, he served with the Navy. He later served with the Army during the Korean War years.
After his military discharge, Mr. Swiger worked more than 20 years for the former Portland Copper Co., retiring in 1985.
A son, John E. Jr., died in 1962, and his wife, Estelle, in 1982.
Mr. Swiger is survived by three sons, Walter H. and Eugene R., both of South Portland, and Bruce A. of Portland; a daughter, Phyllis Banister of Cape Elizabeth; two brothers, Eugene S. and Charles, both of South Portland; two sisters, Lorainne Quatrano of Scarborough and Patricia O'Brien of South Portland; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held at Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland, with the Rev. Philip Shearman officiating. Arrangements were by Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, Portland.

Calvin E Adams, 77, of Portland died July 8, after a brief 
illness. 
Born in South Portland, a son of Clarence and Grace Dietrich Adams, he graduated from South Portland High School, then joined the Merchant Marines during World War II.
He was a past master of Hiram Masonic Lodge of South Portland, and a member of the Portland Eagles and the Cape Elizabeth Shrine Club. A former member of the Kora Temple Shrine, he was also a member at the Willowdale Golf Club and belonged to a bowling league for people over 70, family members said. 
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Catherine B. Hebert Adams of South Portland; two daughters Catherine A. Arre of Spokane, Wash., 
and Dorothy L. Adams of South Portland; and a brother, Ralph, of Scarborough.
Ritualistic memorial services by Hiram Masonic Lodge were performed and a funeral sevice was held at Hobbs Funeral Home. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in South Portland.

Florence E. Brady Heatley Jensen, 78, died Aug. 12 at a local hospital.
She was born in South Portland, a daughter of Robert L. and Lucy E. MacVane Brady, and attended local schools.
She married Raymond Heatley in 1942. He died in 1969. She married John Jensen in 1978. He died in 1985. 
She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 832 auxiliary. 
Surviving are two sons, Raymond S. Heatley of Windham and Richard A. Heatley of South Portland; three stepsons, Alfred W. Jensen, Warren J. Jensen and Gary P. Jensen, all of Gray; a brother, Richard L. Brady of South Portland; two sisters, R. Elizabeth DeVries of Emmaus, Pa., and Lucy A. Faulk of Pipe Creek, Texas; and five grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held at at Forest City Cemetery on Lincoln Street in South Portland. Arrangements were by Hobbs Funeral Home in South Portland.

Blanche Desnoyers, 99, formerly of Biddeford, died Aug. 9, at Pine Point Nursing Care Center in Scarborough.
She was born in Saco, a daughter of George and Emerencienne Parent Desnoyers, and attended Biddeford chools.
Surviving are four nieces, Rachel Lachance of Saco, Claire Sheehan of South Portland and Alice Bertrand and Theresa Morrison, both of Biddeford; and a nephew, James Morrison of Biddeford.
Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Biddeford.

Alice Gavett
Alice Gavett , 76, of Portland died Aug. 7 at Maine Medical Center in Portland following a long illness.
She was born in New Bedford, Mass., a daughter of Joaquim M. and Inez DeSilva Duarte. She lived in South Portland for most of her life, moving there in 1935 at age 10. She graduated from South Portland High School in 1942. She attended Northeastern Business College, on Danforth Street in Portland.
She was a communicant of Holy Cross Church in South Portland and St. Patrick's Church in Portland before her illness. She was a member of the VFW's Ladies Auxiliary in South Portland.
Surviving are two sons, Franklin P. Jr. of Hamilton, N.Y., and Peter A. Gavett of Auburn; a daughter, Mrs. Wilbur (Ruth) Bell of North Windham; a sister, Mrs. Richard (Emily) Brady of South Portland; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Burial was in New Calvary Cemetery.

Charlotte B. Johnson
Charlotte B. Johnson, 86, of Portland died Aug. 7 at a local nursing facility.
She was born in Newark, N.J., a daughter of Seth and Charlotte Tingley Fairbanks, attended Portland schools and graduated from Portland High School in 1932.
She was a communicant of St. Pius X Catholic Church.
Her husband, James G. Johnson, died in 1988. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Joan) Murphy of Moscow, Vt., Mrs. James (Heidi) DiPhilippo of Falmouth and Mrs. George (Pamela) Branfuhr of Portland; two sons, James F. Johnson of Lewiston and Jeff S. Johnson of Portland; two sisters, Ruth Stewart of Portland and Suzanne McWilliam of South Portland; and 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in South Portland.

Carolyn L. McKay
Carolyn L. McKay, 69, of PortlandAug. 12, 2001, at a Portland hospital following a long illness.
She was born in Portland and was a lifelong resident of the city. A daughter of Frank W. and Bertha C. Mullen Cram, she attended local schools.
She married Eugene P. McKay on Jan. 24, 1974.
Surviving are her husband of 27 years of Portland; a son, Robert W. Cram of New York; five brothers, Frank W. Cram Jr. of Portland, George Stuart of Tennessee, Robert and Ralph Stuart, both of South Portland, and Howard Stuart of Portland; two sisters, Bertha Wilcox of Portland and Dorothy Horr of Scarborough; and a grandson, Wayne R. Bruns Cram of Portland. 
Burial was in Forest City Cemetery on Lincoln Street in South Portland.

John H. Raynor Sr.
John H. Raynor Sr., 77, of Windham died Aug. 11 at a Portland hospital.
He was born in Rowland, N.C., a son of Lee and Lilly McLean Raynor.
He enlisted in the Navy at age 17, serving in both World War II and Korea. He retired as a chief petty officer after more than 26 years of service.
He was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Windham. 
His wife, Nerlene Holland Raynor, died in 1995, and a son, John H. Jr., died in 2001.
Surviving are three sons, Larry G. of Westbrook, Tayag P. of Windham and Aundrey K. Hutti of South Portland; three daughters, Shirlene M. Raynor of Windham, Victoria A. Brown of South Portland and Sabrina J. Merrifield of Portland; and nine grandchildren.
Burial was in Mayberry Cemetery.

Robert E. Clements Jr.
AUBURN — Robert E. Clements Jr., 94,of Auburn, died Aug. 8. 
He was born in Middletown, Conn., a son of Robert and Margaret Mitchell Clements. He moved at a young age to Belfast and went to school there. 
On Nov. 8, 1933, he married Lillian Frazier in Belfast. She died on Feb. 3, 1997. 
He was a 52-year member of the Hiram Lodge of Masons in South Portland.
A daughter, Janet, died in 1937. Surviving are two sons, George of Middletown, Calif., and Hubert of Crestview, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Delecia) Veayo of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Mrs. Ele (Dolores) Cormier Jr. of Minot; two sisters, Carolyn Davis and Maybelle Pierce of Belfast; 22 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild.
Burial was in Mount Auburn Cemetery.

 E`Llora C. Crane
E'Llora C. Crane, 84, of Danforth Street, formerly of Haven Road in South Portland, died Oct. 3, at her home.
She was born in Portland, a daughter of Capt. William Ray and Clara Mae Jones Pease. She graduated from South Portland High School in
1931 and attended Nasson College.
Mrs. Crane was a member of the First Congregational Church in South Portland.
She was the Story Tell Lady on WGAN Radio and the Story Princess
for WCSH-TV.
She married Thomas W. Crane on May 1, 1943. He died previously.
Before moving to Danforth Street, Mrs. Crane had lived in South Portland since 1943 with her husband. The couple also spent 18 years in Largo, Fla.
She is survived by a son, George L. Crane of Brockton, Mass.; a sister, Frances L. Poage of San Diego; a grandson, Gabriel Peabbles of North Carolina; and two granddaughters, Cara Coleen Crane and Casey Maureen Crane, both of Brockton.
Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery, Falmouth.

Dora Pauline Lawrence
Dora Pauline Lawrence, 80, of South Portland died Sept. 29, in Nashville, Tenn., where she was living with her daughter.
She was born in Brewer, a daughter of Walter and Sybil Stevens Brooks. She attended Brewer schools and graduated from Brewer High School.
She and her husband lived in South Portland for most of their lives. Her husband of 59 years, Raymond W. Lawrence, died previously.
She is survived by her daughter, Katherine Beattie of Nashville; a sister, Alice Fossett of Abbott Village; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Burial was in Brooklawn Memorial Park in Portland.

Ethelyn C. Robinson
Ethelyn C. Robinson, 77, died Oct. 2.
The youngest of nine children, she was born in South Portland, a daughter of Frank M. and Lulu B. Ormsby Cook. She graduated from South Portland High School in 1941.
On Aug. 23, 1946, she married George A. Robinson.
She is survived by her husband; a son, George A. Robinson Jr. of Portland; a daughter, Patricia A. Archambault of Yarmouth; three sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Alice) Leighton of Cape Elizabeth and Mrs. Ethan (Dorothy) Johnson and Mrs. Norman (Bernice) Vance of South Portland; a brother, Frank Cook of Saco; and five grandchildren.
Burial was in Gray Village Cemetery, Gray.

Mary E. Walker
Mary E. Walker, 92, died Nov. 25, at the Crescent House at The Viking in Cape Elizabeth.
She was born in Taunton, Mass., a daughter of Joseph E. and Gertrude Pond Bostock.
She graduated from Taunton High School in 1926, and attended Mary C. Wheeler School in Providence, R.I., for a post-graduate high school year. She graduated from Wheaton College in Norton, Mass., in 1931.
She married Hurlburt Thayer Walker of Taunton in 1933. They moved to Yarmouth in 1939. Her husband died in 1950.
She began her teaching career at the Waynflete School in 1951 and moved to Portland in 1952. Except for a brief stint at the Nathan Clifford Elementary School in Portland, she taught various elementary and middle grades at Waynflete until she retired at age 65 in 1974.
A son, Allan Bostock Walker, died in 1936.
She is survived by a daughter, Florence Walker Morrison of Raymond; a son, Hurlburt Thayer Walker Jr. of The Sea Ranch, Calif., and six grandchildren.

Harriet B. Jutras
Harriet B. Jutras, 84, of Victoria Court in York, died Nov. 24, at York Hospital following a long illness.
She was born in North Attleboro, Mass., a daughter of James and Corrinne Rainville McGrath. She moved to South Portland as a child and attended schools there.
A son, Thomas Baker, died in 1965.
She is survived by two sons, David Jutras of Wells and Charles Baker of Nashua, N.H.; a daughter, Corrinne McDonald of Rochester, N.H.; a brother, William O'Donnell of Fort Smith, Alaska; a sister, Shirley Ross of Southbury, Conn.; and four grandchildren.

Nancy B. Skinner
Nancy "Nana" B. Skinner, 68, of Broadway in South Portland, died Nov. 25, at Maine Medical Center after a brief illness.
She was born in Portland, a daughter of Louis and Dorothy Brideau,
and attended Portland schools.
She retired from National Semiconductor in South Portland in 1995.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Al (Sandy) Coombs of West Newfield; a sister, Mary Lou Hanna of Waterboro; and two granddaughters, Crystal and Brittany.

Bunny Ann Adamo, 78
Bunny Ann Adamo, 78, of Scott Dyer Road in Cape Elizabeth, died Nov. 19, at a nursing home
She was born in Portland, a daughter of James and Barbara Devine Walsh, and graduated from Portland High School.
She married Joseph P. Adamo in 1952. He died in 1987.
She was a former communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and St. Pius X Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Jamie Adamo of Scarborough, and two granddaughters, Amanda and Erin Feeney, both of Scarborough.

Stanley G. Kozicz
Stanley G. Kozicz, 88, of South Portland, died Nov. 23, at a Cape Elizabeth nursing home.
He was born in Portland, a son of Michael and Alexandria Szyrej Kozicz, and was a graduate of Portland High School.
His wife, Dorothy Crossett Kozicz, died Feb. 7, 1995, and a daughter, Judith T. Kozicz, died in April 2001.
He is survived by two daughters, Janice P. Doane of South Portland and Victoria A. Kozicz of Lynn, Mass.; a son, Richard S. of Miramichi, New Brunswick; a half sister, Helen Frances Milosz of San Francisco; and nine grandchildren.

A. Mona Nee
A. Mona Nee, 61, of Arbutus Avenue in South Portland, died Nov. 23, at a Portland hospital after a brief illness.
She was born in Portland, a daughter of Thomas J. and Mary I. Cahill Nee, and attended St. Dominic's School.
She was a communicant of Holy Cross Church.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ronald (Mary) Costigan of South Portland; and two brothers, Thomas Nee of Portland and Edward Nee of South Portland.
Burial was in Calvary Cemetery.

Mary A. Smith
Mary A. Smith, 89, of Anthoine Street in South Portland, and formerly of Cornell Street in South Portland, died Nov. 22, at a local nursing facility.
She was born in Portland, a daughter of John and Beatrice Spears
McGovern. She attended local schools and graduated from Deering High School.
Her husband, Arthur Gordon Smith, died in 1990.
She is survived by a daughter, Carol Ann Mills of South Portland; two sons, Arthur Smith Jr. of Dexter and Clifford Smith of Westbrook; two brothers, William McGovern of Cape Elizabeth and K. Greg McGovern of Falmouth; three sisters, Virginia Young and Jean LeConte, both of Westbrook, and Katherine DeTore of South Portland; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Laurence Connolly Sr.
Laurence "Brud" Connolly Sr., 81, of Westbrook Street in South Portland, died Nov. 26 at a Portland hospital.
He was born in Portland, a son of James J. and Mary Thornton Connolly, and graduated from Cheverus High School in 1936 and the Maine School of Commerce in 1938.
He was a former communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in South Portland.
His wife, Elizabeth, and a son, Laurence Jr., died in 1987.
He is survived by a son, Paul of Augusta; a daughter, Christine Chisholm Fox of Houston; a brother, James Connolly of Portland; and six grandchildren.
Burial was in Calvary Cemetery.

Jean Davis Knipp
Jean Davis Knipp, 78, of Broadway in South Portland, died Nov. 27, at a nursing home.
She was born in Baltimore, a daughter of William Josiah and Ethel Robinson Davis. She graduated from Western High School in Baltimore in 1942.
She was married to Charles Roger Knipp, who died in 1981.
She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Knipp McClay of South Portland; two sons, Charles R. Knipp Jr. of Brownfield and William B. Knipp of Virginia Beach, Va.; and five grandchildren.

Guy Rowe Jr.
Guy E. Rowe Jr., 72, of Wintergreen Way in Naples, Fla., died Nov. 23, after a long illness.
He was born in Norway, Maine, a son of Guy E. Sr. and Beatrice Drake Rowe. He graduated from Norway High School..
He graduated from the University of Maine at Orono in 1950 with a bachelor's degree in education, and received his master's degree in 1963.
He taught at Cape Elizabeth Junior High School for 15 years, and was principal there for 10 years. He served on the Cape Elizabeth School Board from 1969 to 1975,
His wife, Joann Burton Rowe, died previously.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Lisa R.) Hammond of Cape Elizabeth and Linda J. Rowe of Windham; and two granddaughters, Mandy and Carley Hammond of Cape Elizabeth.

Doris S. Kennedy, 81
Doris S. Kennedy, 81, of Cape Elizabeth, died Nov. 29, at a Portland hospital.
She was born in Richmond Hill, N.Y., a daughter of William and Lucinda Hunter Schmidt. She was a graduate of Northville Academy in Massachusetts and studied social services at New York University for two years.
Mrs. Kennedy was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church in South Portland.
She is survived by her husband, Alfred Kennedy; two daughters, Carol Casper of Auburn, N.H., and Belinda Pokorny of Plantation, Fla.; a son, George W. Kennedy of Cunningham, Ky.; and five grandchildren.

Barbara I. Wilber
Barbara I. Wilber, 76, died Dec. 5, at the Viking Nursing Home in Cape Elizabeth after a long illness.
She was born in South Portland, a daughter of William and Mary Schellhorn Gorey, and attended South Portland schools.
She married Frank Wilber on May 22, 1950. He died in 1992.
She is survived by three daughters, Kathleen A. Carroll of North Waterboro, Annette L. Hutchins of Portland and Diane M. Munroe of Old Orchard Beach; a brother, James Gorey of California; three sisters, Bertha McKinney of Westbrook, Margueritte Fuller of Clinton and A. Marie Meuse of Portland; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Ted Angel
Ted Angel, 71, of lake Wales, Fla. and formerly of South Portland, died Nov. 29, at Lake Wales Medical Center after a long illness.
He was born in North Carolina, a son of Osborne and Anna Dalrimple Angel.
He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, serving at Tachikawa Air Base in Honshu, Japan.
He married Sarah A. Dahms in 1953. She died in 1985.
He retired from the Maine Youth Center in South Portland before moving to Florida.
He is survived by his wife, Germaine M. Angel of Lake Wales; two sons, Dr. Ted O. Angel of Westbrook, Maine, and Timothy J. Angel of Lyman, Maine; a daughter, Debra Green of Homosassa, Fla.; four stepdaughters, Sharon Bushner of Scarborough, Jennifer Hackett of Kennebunk, Maine, Monique Fournier of South Portland and Tina Fournier of Fort Fairfield, Maine; a brother, Pat Angel of Sylva, N.C.; three sisters, Irene Beck and Blanche Messer of Sylva and Christine Frizzelle of McKinleyville, Calif.; and 16 grandchildren.

Leah Deragon
Leah Evelyn Merrifield Deragon, 79, formerly of South Portland, died Dec. 4, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Porter, a daughter of Fred C. and Evelyn Rounds Merrifield. She attended Porter schools and graduated from Porter High School in 1939.
Her husband, Raymond Joseph Deragon, died previously.
She is surived by three daughters, Connie Walker of Shelby, Bonnie Raymond of Bedford, N.H., and Delphia Kennemore of Charlotte; two sons, Raoul Deragon of Freeport, Maine, and Jay Deragon of Hendersonville, Tenn.; four sisters, Eleanor Day Radcliff of Kentucky, Vesta Durgin of Rocky Hill, Conn., Eunice Mitchell of Kezar Falls, Maine, and Rita Adams of South Portland; a brother, Chester Merrifield of Waldoboro; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Raymond C. Thurston
Raymond C. Thurston, 88, died Dec. 4, at a nursing home in South Portland.
He was born in Portland, a son of Charles Willis and Grace M. Mitchell Thurston, and attended South Portland schools. During World War II, Mr. Thurston served in the Army.
He is survived by a nephew, Robert A. Johnson of Cornish; and a niece, Diane Corlett of Reno, Nev.

 Sunday, May 2, 1999

Daniel J. Nadeau 
heavy equipment operator, Houlton native 
HOULTON — Daniel J. Nadeau, 54, died Saturday at his home.
He was born in Houlton, a son of Eli and Marie Laurette Robichaud Nadeau.
He was a member of Saint Mary's of the Visitation Catholic Church and a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
Mr. Nadeau served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He had been employed as a heavy equipment operator for H.E. Sargent since 1968.
Surviving are a daughter, Danielle Marie Nadeau of Houlton; a stepson, Charles Lorom of Houlton; a granddaughter, Jade Tingley; two special nieces, Jolynn and Kimberly Nadeau and a grand-niece, Elisa Carmichael.
A funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Monday at Saint Mary's Church. Burial will be in Saint Mary's Cemetery. Arrangements are by Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park St.photo may be coming

Patricia A. 'Patty' Bailey 
honor roll student at Erskine Academy 
WINDSOR — Patricia A. "Patty" Bailey, 17, of Hunts Meadow Road, died Thursday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was born in Augusta, a daughter of Barry Allen and Terry Ann Tracy Bailey. She attended Windsor Elementary School and was a senior at Erskine Academy, South China. She had been an honor roll student all four years at Erskine.
She was a recipient of the Irene Jones Award for Community Service and a silver medal at the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America competition in law enforcement at Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta. She maintained high honors in law enforcement studies, having expectations of someday becoming a state trooper.
Patty loved to laugh, talk on the phone, play softball with her father, shop with her mother, sister and grandmother and spend time with her family and boyfriend, Timsy Hinckley of Augusta.
She was employed part time at Shop 'n Save in Augusta.
Surviving are her parents of Windsor; a sister, Ann Marie Bailey of Windsor; and maternal grandmother, Constance I. Tracy of Sidney.
A graveside funeral and prayer service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at Holy Family Cemetery, Townsend Road, Augusta, with the Rev. Lionel G. Chouinard, pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church of Augusta, officiating. Arrangements are by Gray and Pratt Funeral Home, Windsor Neck Road.

Elizabeth Monson 
devoted mother, longtime Hallowell resident 
AUGUSTA — Elizabeth Monson, 81, died Friday at Gray Birch Rehabilitation Center, Augusta.
She was born in Connecticut, a daughter of Chester and Helen Wooden Bridge. She graduated from Enfield (Conn.) High School and the Teacher's College of Connecticut.
She was a longtime resident of Hallowell and wintered in Pineallas Park, Fla., where she had many friends, for nearly 20 years.
Mrs. Monson was a devoted mother and grandmother with a great sense of humor, according to her family.
Surviving area daughter, Mrs. Mark (Wendy) Alley of Cumberland Center; a son, Jeffrey Monson of Bend, Ore.; four brothers, Wallace Bridge of Kissimmee, Fla., David Bridge of Manchester, Peter Bridge of Burlington, Vt., and John Bridge of Augusta; and two grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at the upstairs lounge of Green Street United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements are by Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St.

Floris Warren 
secretary; enjoyed gardening, knitting 
WATERVILLE — Floris Warren, 87, of Main Street died Friday at Inland Hospital.
She was born in Norway, a daughter of Frank and Alozia Morrisette Witham, and attended local schools. She later attended a business college for two years.
She was married to Ralph Warren for many years.
Mrs. Warren was a secretary for Young's Furniture in Portland.
She enjoyed gardening, knitting and making quilts. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.
Her husband died previously.
Surviving are two sons, Willard Lapham of South Paris and Barrie Lapham of Waterville; her brother, Oscar Witham of Georgia; and three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Pine State Cremation Service, Greenville.

George Henry Merkle 
insurance underwriter, avid golfer 
NAPLES — George Henry Merkle, 72, of Monroe Drive, died Thursday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born in Livermore Falls, a son of Francis and Martha Robertson Merkle, and graduated from Livermore Falls High School.
He was a Navy veteran, serving in the Pacific fleet during World War II.
Mr. Merkle was a 32nd degree Mason, also belonging to the Lions Club, the Shriners and Casco Village Church.
He was an insurance executive and financial planner for 35 years and became a certified life underwriter.
He was associated with New York Life Insurance Company, Bankers National Life Insurance Company and Travelers throughout his insurance career.
After his retirement from the insurance industry, he served as chief executive officer of Rich, Tool and Die in Scarborough.
He was an avid golfer, pilot, fisherman and hunter.
Mr. Merkle was a member of Naples Golf and Country Club and past commander and financial officer of the American Legion Post No. 155 of Naples, Casco and Raymond.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Raychel Woodman Merkle of Naples; a daughter, Daliane Fitzherbert of Peabody, Mass.; two sons, James A. of Casco and Todd F. of Cape Elizabeth; a brother, Francis of Livermore Falls; two sisters, Florence Merrill of Livermore and Martha Goodwin of Auburn; and five grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home, Casco.

Robert Clinton Clark 
worked more than 30 years at S.D. Warren 
GRAY — Robert Clinton Clark, 82, died Saturday at a Windham nursing home.
He was born in Machias, a son of Clinton and Millie Longfellow Clark. He graduated from Machias High School in 1934 and attended Washington State Normal School.
Mr. Clark served as staff sergeant in the Army during World War II, serving in the Pacific. 
He worked as a scheduler for the fotoplate department at S.D. Warren, where he was employed from 1945 to 1978. His post-retirement jobs included working at Pollard's Mobil and Cole Farms. 
Mr. Clark held memberships on the Gray School Board and the School Administrative District No. 15 board of directors. He was a member of the Gray Town Council and the Greater Council of Governments. He was also active with Gray Water District and served as election warden.
A grandson, Adam Clark, died in 1988. 
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Ruth Barton Clark of Gray; a son, James R. of New Gloucester; and two daughters, Joan R. Fickett of Gorham and Judith A. Hochstetler of Groveland, Mass.
Visiting hours will be from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Road. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Congregational Church of Gray, Route 115. The Rev. Douglas Hedstrom will officiate. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home.

Dorothea E. Poland 
worked for telephone companies, motels 
BOOTHBAY HARBOR — Dorothea E. Poland, 73, died Friday at Maine Medical Center, Portland.
She was born in Wiscasset, a daughter of Forrest and Lillian Dunton Morris, and graduated from Wiscasset High School in 1944.
Mrs. Poland worked at the Wiscasset and Boothbay Harbor Telephone company offices and various motels in Boothbay Harbor. She became a certified nursing assistant several years ago.
She enjoyed knitting, painting, home crafts and being with her grandchildren and friends.
Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis Giles of Boothbay and Gail Johnston of Edgecomb; two sons, David Poland of Santa Ana, Calif., and Todd Poland of Boothbay; and five grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Congregational Church, Wiscasset. The Rev. Margaret Grzelkowski will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. A reception will be held at the church following burial. Arrangements are by Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home, Route 27, Boothbay. 

Leonard C. Surran 
served 29 years in Navy 
BIDDEFORD — Leonard C. Surran, 87, formerly of Hull, Mass., died Saturday at Southridge Living Center.
He was born in Millville, N.J., a son of David and Arabella Casaboon Surran, and attended Millville schools.
He enlisted in the Navy in July 1929, and served on submarines during World War II and the Korean War. He served as an instructor in Philadelphia, Hampton Road, Va., and at the Naval Shipyard in Boston. He was also an instructor at the submarine school of New London, Conn., engineman school of Great Lakes, Ill., and at the Naval Shipyard of Portsmouth, N.H.
Mr. Surran served on the USS Detroit, USS Omaha, USS Henderson, USS Pope, USS Paul Jones, USS Canopus, USS Lea, USS McLeish, USS Herring, USS Threadfin, USS Grampus, USS Sea Lion, USS Seal and USS Cutlass.
He retired after 29 years of service and went to work for Electric Boat/General Dynamics for an additional 12 years, where he was a member of the team that constructed the first nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus.
He was a member of the Elks, Oddfellows and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He retired in 1970, and lived in Hull. He moved to Biddeford in 1996.
His first wife, Constance Walker Surran, died in 1962. His second wife, Melvina V. Langlois Surran, died in 1995. 
Surviving are two sons, John D. of Saco and Michael R. of Kennebunk, and seven grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St. A funeral Mass will be said at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be held later in St. John's Cemetery, Webster, Mass.

Dora Rochon 
worked at textile mills; baseball fan 
SCARBOROUGH — Dora Rochon, 97, formerly of Saco, died Saturday at Pine Point Nursing Care Center.
She was born in Windsor Mills, Quebec. She came to Sanford at an early age and attended Sanford schools.
In 1933, she married Oscar Rochon in Montreal.
Mrs. Rochon worked in local textile mills for many years, retiring in the early 1970s.
She was a member of the Ross Center Senior Citizens Club and had been a volunteer for their lunch program.
She enjoyed baseball and had followed Red Sox games for many years. She also enjoyed playing cards, dining out and entertaining.
Her husband died June 12, 1980.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Norman (Madeleine) Morrison and Lorraine Ketchum, both of Saco; a sister, Lucianna Lemay of Windsor, Conn.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Helena Haskell Marsh 
Lewiston native; avid gardener, golfer 
KENNEBUNK — Helena Haskell Marsh, 76, of Huntington Commons, died Friday at Southern Maine Medical Center, Biddeford.
She was born in Lewiston, a daughter of Weston B. and Pauline Derby Haskell. She attended Dana Hall Academy in Wellesley, Mass., and Connecticut College for Women in New Haven, Conn.
She married Robert P. Marsh, a Boston food brokerage executive. They lived in Newton and Dover, Mass., until becoming permanent residents of Kennebunkport in 1982.
Mrs. Marsh was an avid gardener and golfer. She was a longtime member of the Brae Burn Country Club in Newton and the Webhannet Golf Course at Kennebunk Beach.
Her husband died previously.
Surviving are two daughters, Paula Marsh Rines of Kittery Point and Cynthia Marsh Fink of Clarksville, Tenn., and three grandsons, William B. Rines, Wesley R. Fink and Haskell H. Fink.
Services will be private. Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St. 

Larry A. Gress 
held careers in real estate, communications 
KENNEBUNK — Larry A. Gress, 59, of Constitution Road, died of cancer Friday at Maine Medical Center, Portland.
He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of Paul and Freda Holschuh Gress and graduated from West High School in Columbus, Ohio. He received a bachelor of arts from Ohio State University, where he was active in ROTC. He earned a master of business administration from Xavier University in Cincinnati. During that time, he met and married his wife of 34 years, Victoria Roberts.
Following graduation, Mr. Gress accepted a sales position with Xerox Corporation, and he worked in Columbus and Newark, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., before being transferred to Maine.
He had lived with his family in Kennebunk for the past 26 years. He was an active member of the community, having coached Little League Softball, served as president of the Kennebunk/Kennebunkport Athletic Boosters and led the Christ Church Youth Group for eight years. He was also a member of the Kennebunk Rotary Club.
He volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and served as chairman of the trustees for the South Congregational Church of Kennebunkport. He was president of the York County Board of Realtors and active in the Maine Association of Realtors.
Mr. Gress was also able to manage two simultaneous careers. He was a broker with Coldwell Banker, Harnden Beecher in Lower Village of Kennebunk and a regional director for Excel Communications Corporation. In 1998, he was invited to join Coldwell Banker's prestigious Diamond Society.
According to family, he was regarded as a trustworthy and well-respected member of southern Maine's real estate community.
He enjoyed friends, travel and outdoor activities, but family always came first. He was a devoted husband and father and attentive grandfather.
Surviving are his wife, Victoria Roberts Gress of Kennebunk; three daughters, Traca Gress Marshall of South Portland, Lorie Allyn Gress of Portland and Kristen Irene Martin of Kennebunk; and two grandchildren, Logan and Jackson Gress Marshall, both of South Portland.
A celebration of his life will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at South Congregational Church, Temple Street, Kennebunkport. Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St. 

Rodhope 'Dorothy' Vamvakias 
active in Greek community; enjoyed cooking 
Rodhope "Dorothy" Vamvakias, 70, of State Street, died Friday at her daughter's home in Windham after a three-year battle with lung cancer.
She was born and raised in Chios, Greece, a daughter of Victoria Pipinias and Nicholas Klemes. She lived most of her childhood at the home of her maternal aunt, Demetra Pipinias Yalouris, after her mother's death. Throughout her life she maintained a close relationship with her cousins with whom she was raised, James Yalouris of Scarborough, Diana Christakos of Bangor, Fred Yalouris of Cambridge, Mass., and Sofia Yalouris of Portland. She attended schools in Chios.
In 1954, she immigrated to the United States with the Yalouris family, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1959.
Mrs. Vamvakias lived in South Portland for many years, before retiring to 100 State St. with her cat, Apollo.
She was a communicant of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. She was a member of the choir and volunteered in various activities in the Greek community, including the annual Greek Festival.
She was a member of the Philoftokos (Ladies) Society and was a member and past president of the Daughters of Penelope.
She enjoyed cooking and a circle of friends who were aficionados of Greek food and dancing and whom she met through her volunteer work at the Central for Cultural Exchange, formerly Portland Performing Arts.
For the past five years, Mrs. Vamvakias had served as a foster grandparent at PROP Westside Daycare in Portland, where she loved working with children.
She was also first runner-up in the Miss 100 State Street and Ms. Senior Maine pageants.
Her husband, Evangelos Vamvakias, died in 1976.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Victoria) Austin of Windham; a stepdaughter, Diane Dube Crochetiere of Chicopee, Mass.; two grandsons, Christopher Richard of South Portland and Theodore Barriault of Baldwin; and her maternal uncle, Fred Pipinias of Saco, as well as numerous relatives in Greece.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., where the Trisagion will be recited at 7:30 p.m. during visiting hours. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 133 Pleasant St. The Rev. Constantine Sarantidis will officiate. Burial will follow in Forest City Cemetery, South Portland.

Heinz 'Alfred' H. Stasinowsky 
worked on family farm; loved animals 
Heinz "Alfred" H. Stasinowsky, 87, of State Street, died Wednesday at a Portland health care facility.
He was born in Germany, a son of Henry and Hulda Hubner Stasinowsky. He moved with his parents to the United States at the age of 5 and lived in Portland. In 1923, the family moved to Cumberland.
Mr. Stasinowsky worked with his father on the family farm for much of his life, providing dairy, vegetable and butcher shop products to local communities.
He was known for his love of animals, especially cats.
Surviving are four sisters, Alice Phillips of Falmouth, Elizabeth Langway of Cumberland Center, Anna Slocum of Pownal and Irene Spicer of Cambridge, Minn.; and two brothers, Frederick of Pownal and Walter of Auburn, Calif.
There will be no visiting hours. A graveside memorial service will be held this summer at Forest City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth.

Kathleen M. Cunningham Arico 
daughter lives in South Portland 
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Kathleen M. Cunningham Arico, 57, died Wednesday at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center.
She was born in Hartford, Conn., and had lived in East Hartford for the past 33 years.
Mrs. Arico worked in the crafts department at Ames Department Store, East Hartford.
Surviving are her husband, Victor J. Arico of East Hartford; a son, Kevin F. Arico of New Britain, Conn.; four daughters, Karen J. Duhamel of South Portland, Maine, Shirley C. Suave of Italy and Cindy J. Arico and Alison M. Arico, both of East Hartford; and four grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Mulryan Funeral Home, 2534 Main St., Glastonbury, Conn. A funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Wilcox Cemetery, Berlin, Conn.

Sunday, October 17, 1999

Anna J. Purinton 
homemaker; native of Portland 
FREEPORT — Anna J. Purinton, 94, died Friday at Freeport Nursing Home.
She was born in Portland, a daughter of Walter and Nellie Laughlin, and attended schools in Portland, Win- throp and Westbrook.
She was a homemaker.
Her husband, George D. Purinton, died in 1985.
Surviving are a daughter, Shirley Grover of Portland; two sons, Clifford Purinton of Lovell and Robert Purinton of Pownal; a brother, Richard Laughlin of Portland; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great -grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held for the family. Arrangements are by Hay and Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress St., Portland. 

Chester 'Chet' G. Rich 
owned restaurant, service station 
WINDHAM — Chester "Chet" G. Rich, 92, of Fieldcrest Road, died Friday at a Portland hospital.
He was born in Richville, a son of Herbert and Nellie Shaw Rich, and was a 1925 graduate of Deering High School.
He worked at First Portland National Bank until the early 1940s. He then owned and operated Rich's Restaurant in North Windham with his wife, Louine, until 1954. After that, he operated Rich's Esso Service Center on the corner of Route 302 and River Road until his retirement. 
Earlier in his life, he hunted and fished. During his retirement, he spent winters in Florida and golfed and camped. 
He was a life member and past member of Presumpscott Masonic Lodge. During the 1930s and 1940s he was a member of the Windham Fire Department. He helped organize and staff a mobile fire department rescue wagon. During World War II, he taught Red Cross lifesaving techniques.
His first wife, Louine Manchester Rich, died in 1967, and his second wife, Rita Auffrey Rich died in 1996.
Surviving are a son, Donald L. of Windham; a brother, Harold of Standish; four grandsons, Jeffrey Rich of Gorham, Steven Rich of Soldotna, Alaska, and Blaine Rich and Kyle Rich, both of Windham; and eight great-grandchildren.
There are no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at North Windham Union Church, Route 302, with the Rev. Dr. Charles Hume and the Rev. Harold Shepard officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery. Arrangements are by Dolby Funeral Chapel. 

Dorothy Mae Libby Blake 
enjoyed auto racing, baseball, genealogy 
NEW GLOUCESTER — Dorothy Mae Libby Blake, 73, died Friday at D'Youville Pavillion/Marcotte Nursing Home in Lewiston.
She was born here, a daughter of Cecil E. and Frances P. Harrington Libby, and graduated from New Gloucester High School in 1944 and Gray's Business School of Portland. 
On June 7, 1947, she married Everett S. Blake. 
Mrs. Blake worked for W.W. Morse Insurance, N.T. Fox Lumber, the state of Maine and Pineland Center. Her interests included auto racing, baseball, genealogy, camping, bird watching, playing the organ and piano and singing as she was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church of New Gloucester. 
She also traveled throughout the state with her husband while taking photos of almost every post office in Maine.
Surviving are her husband of 52 years of New Gloucester; a daughter, Joanne P. Blake Hutchison of New Gloucester; a son, Everett Philip Blake of New Gloucester; a brother, Edwin E. Libby of New Gloucester; five grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Road, Gray. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Congregational Church of New Gloucester, Gloucester Hill Road, with the Rev. Ronald Beinema officiating.

Dortha DeMay Minnich 
business educator; son lives in Windsor 
WINDSOR — Dortha DeMay Minnich, 95, also of South Hill, Va., died on Friday.
She was born on a farm near North Morenci, Mich., a daughter of John and Jennie Borton DeMay, attended rural one-room schools and graduated from Mallet Creek High School. She attended Ohio Northern University Law College at Ada, receiving her legum beccalaureus degree in 1926. This was later converted to a juris doctor degree in a special ceremony on Oct. 7, 1967.
She moved to Norristown, Pa., in 1926 and worked for Norristown Penn Trust Co. and later for Provident Trust Co. of Philadelphia.
She married Harry Friedman in 1933.
She attended the Bible Institute of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, graduating in 1936. She then worked for Pennsylvania Bureau of Unemployment Compensation in Harrisburg. She married Howard Minnich there in 1947.
In later years she taught at Ben Lippen School in Asheville, N.C., and then for Jefferson School of Commerce in Charlottesville, Va. With her sister, she founded DeMay-Minnich School for Business Training in South Hill, Va. She also taught at Columbia Christian School in South Carolina. 
She lived in Orangeburg, S.C., during retirement. Then, due to failing health, she moved to Windsor to live with her son, the Rev. Don Minnich.
Mrs. Minnich was a member of Bible Victory Baptist Church.
Surviving are her son of Windsor; a granddaughter, Mrs. Paul (Joanna) Fritjofson of Granby, Conn.; and two great-grandchildren, Nils and Brynne Fritjofson.
A visiting hour will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. today. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today sun at Gray-Pratt Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jerry Wright of Calvary Bible Baptist Church of Whitefield officiating and assisted by the Rev. Don Minnich of Bible Victory Baptist Church.

Howard W. 'Bill' Chase Jr. 
worked in shoe shops, owned racehorses 
FREEPORT — Howard W. "Bill" Chase Jr., 74, of Jean Street, died Friday at Freeport Nursing Home after a long illness.
He was born in Bowdoinham, a son of Howard W. and Myrle Pinkham Chase, and attended local schools.
He was a Navy veteran.
He was a hand sewer for ten years with the Taylor Shoe Company of Freeport and other area shoe companies for many years.
Mr. Chase was a life member of the New Auburn Social Club and was active with various nonprofit social clubs and organizations.
He played golf and cards. He also watched harness races on television and at the track and had owned racehorses.
He was the longtime companion of Amy J. Crone of Freeport.
Surviving are two sons, Lester H. of Freeport and Mark D. of Mechanic Falls; and two grandsons, Sean and John Chase.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Burr Cemetery. Arrangements are by Lindquist Funeral Home, Yarmouth.

Herbert R. Googins 
worked for Railway Mail, Hannaford Bros. 
LONGWOOD, Fla. — Herbert R. Googins, 90, a longtime resident of Portland, died Monday after a brief illness. 
He was born in Kittery, Maine, a son of Alfred W. and Mae Burnham Googins, and graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1931. 
He worked for the Railway Mail Service, which became part of the U.S. Postal Service and, later for Hannaford Bros. Co. 
He retired to Florida in 1980. 
Mr. Googins was a member of the Woodfords Club, the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and the Association of Former Railway Mail Employees.
He was a golfer, played bridge and other card games and was a lifelong Red Sox fan. 
His first wife, Margaret Griffin Googins, died in 1980. His second wife, Hester Short Googins, died in 1992. 
Surviving are six sons, Bruce of Crownsville, Maryland, Brian of Washington, D.C., Bradley of Sherborn, Mass., Daniel of Sanford, Fla., Michael of Portland, and Mark of Cumberland, Maine; and six grandchildren. 
A memorial service was held at Village on the Green in Longwood on Oct. 14, and the family will be having a private memorial service in Maine.

Leslie H. Huntress 
service 
SPRINGVALE — A graveside service for Leslie H. Huntress, who died in Springvale on Sept. 19, 1999, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta. Arrangements are by Heald Funeral Home.

Mauna Loa Footman 
founded bookkeeping system for dairy 
BREWER — Mauna Loa Footman, 89, died Saturday at her home.
She was born in South Brewer, a daughter of Frank W. and Ethel A. Hodges Wentworth, and was a 1927 graduate of Brewer High School. She attended the University of Maine, where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority and graduated from Maine School of Commerce, now known as Husson College.
She founded the bookkeeping system at Footman's Dairy, where she remained active for many years.
Mrs. Footman was a member of First Congregational Church for more than 50 years. She was involved in several civic and fraternal organizations.
Her husband, Shirley E. Footman, and a son, Dean W. Footman, both died previously.
Surviving are a daughter, Lynne F. Goodwin of Portland; five grandchildren, Julie Footman of Windham, Scott A. Footman of Lucerne, Eric B. Footman of Denver, Timothy H. Goodwin and Pamela Goodwin, both of South Portland; and three great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Brookings-Smith, Clark-Piper Chapel, 55 South Main St. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Congregational Church, with the Rev. Constance Chase Wells officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Bangor.

Maurice H. Ward 
worked for auto body shops, steel fabricator 
WESTBROOK — Maurice H. Ward, 77, of Austin Street, died Thursday at a Portland hospital after a long illness.
He was born in Portland, a son of Wilber and Ina Parker Ward, attended Portland schools and graduated from Deering High School, class of 1940, and was captain of the indoor/outdoor track team.
Mr. Ward served in the Navy during World War II in the South Pacific.
He worked at Megquier and Jones Inc. Steel Fabricating and retired from there in 1987 after 15 years. Prior to that, he had worked at Rowe Ford and Wolf Ford in their body shops.
In the 1950s he was president of the Shaft Twisters Automobile Club of Portland, a member and past president of the New England Hot Rod Council and the National Hot Rod Association and was the regional advisor of its New England Division. He was also a charter member of the American Legion and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Portland.
He flew radio controlled model airplanes and belonged to the Prop Snappers in Scarborough. He was a fan of the University of Maine Girls Basketball Team, the New England Patriots and boxing. He enjoyed reading and his dog, Hanna.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Annattacq Nelson Ward of Westbrook; a daughter, Kristen Pippin of Sedro Woolley, Wash.; two sons, Glen of Gray and Mark of Charleston; a sister, Helen Wescott of Portland; and four grandchildren.
There are no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. Burial will be private.

Olen R. Broad 
worked in construction most of his life 
Olen R. Broad, 71, of Mayo Street, died Saturday at a local hospital following a long illness.
He was born in New Brunswick, Canada, a son of Charles and Dora Fulton Broad, and attended New Brunswick schools. He came to this country at the age of 14.
Mr. Broad served as a sergeant during World War II in the Army.
He worked in the construction business for most of his life, retiring in 1979.
He enjoyed the outdoors and watched professional wrestling.
His son, Steven, and a daughter, Brenda G. Broad, both died previously.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Delores Corey Broad of Portland; 15sons, Garney L., Marshall O., David H., Tracy A., Conrad, Joseph M., Russell C., Edward F. and Kevin A., all of Portland, Philip W., Timothy R. and Brian L., all of Windham, James R. of Massachusetts, Clair G. Johnson of Westbrook and Scott G. of Hawaii; four daughters, Mrs. Gene (Valerie J.) Breton of Saco, Mrs. George (Denise C.) Shaine and Mrs. Russell (Deborah S.) Hensell, both of Orono, and Anna M. Broad of Portland; two brothers, Kenneth of California and Russell of East Corinth; 70 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
A visiting hour will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., with a funeral following at 11 a.m. Burial will be in New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

Robert Allen Nunley 
worked more than 30 years for Bell Atlantic 
RAYMOND — Robert Allen Nunley, 53, of Brook Road, died Thursday.
He was born in Oak Hill, W.Va., a son of Chester and Eva Lindley Nunley.
Mr. Nunley worked in the communications industry for Bell Atlantic for more than 30 years and most recently out of the Norway office.
He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and snowmobiling.
Surviving are his wife of 17 years, Lisa of Raymond; a daughter, Elizabeth of Raymond; a son, K.C. of Raymond; two brothers, Victor of Pennsylvania and James of Florida; and a sister, Carol Sue Velasquez of Florida.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road, Casco. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. 

Thomas L. Kosciw 
retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel 
YARMOUTH — Thomas L. Kosciw, 58, of Cousins Street, died Friday at Seaside Nursing Home in Falmouth after a brief illness.
He was born in Ludlow, Mass., a son of William and Delia Nietupski Kosciw, and attended schools in Ludlow and Springfield, Mass. He attended the University of South Carolina through the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.
After graduation, he served in the Marine Corps. As a captain stationed at the Martin's Point Recruitment Office he was introduced to the former Jean Rioux of Peaks Island. They were married on June 14, 1969, in Saint Christopher's Church, Peaks Island. With more than 20 years of distinguished service he retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel. 
After retiring, he worked in the health services department of the former New England Rehabilitation Center for ten years and later at Maine Medical Center's Scarborough Campus facility.
Mr. Kosciw was a member of the Yarmouth Veterans of Foreign Wars Lodge. He also was a member of Sacred Heart and attended Holy Martyrs Catholic Church. 
He read and played card games. He was a football fan and collected football cards; the Dallas Cowboys and the USC Gamecocks were his favorite teams.
Surviving are his mother of Springfield; his wife of 30 years of Yarmouth; two sons, David of Portland and Steven of Yarmouth; and a sister, Carol Saletnik of Franklin, Mass.
Visiting hours will be held from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane. A funeral Mass will be said at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Main Street. Burial with military honors will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. 
	

Emmett Martin O'Brien
June 3, 1934
November 18, 2003
PORTLAND - Emmett Martin O'Brien, CPA, 69, of Stevens Avenue, died unexpectedly Tuesday November 18, 2003. He was born at the Maine Eye & Ear Infirmary in Portland on June 3, 1934, the son of Martin W. and Mary C. King O'Brien. He attended parochial schools and graduated from Cheverus High School in 1952. He graduated from Bentley School of Accounting and Finance in Boston in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. After his discharge he worked for Charles F. Rittenhouse Co. accounting firm in Boston. He then worked for Baker & Adam accounting firm in Portland from 1957 to 1963 until it merged with Peat, Marwick, Mitchell where he was office manager until his retirement in 1995. He married Michaelene Amato on June 28, 1958. Mr. O'Brien was a member of Kiwanis, St. Patrick's Parish Council, the Catherine McAuley School board, the Holy Innocents agency which he served as chairman. He was a former president of the Maine Society of CPA's and a member of the American Institute of CPA's. Mr. O'Brien enjoyed spending summers at the family camp on Little Sebago Lake, traveling with his wife to Italy, Bermuda and spending time with his ten grandchildren. He was also an avid fan of the Boston professional sports teams. He was predeceased by his parents, and a sister, Joan O'Brien McGovern. Surviving are his wife of 45 years Michaelene A O'Brien of Portland; three daughters, Kathleen Ann Hilton and her husband Nicholas of Frederick MD., Paula Marie Kane and her husband David of Scarborough, Mary Ellen Lynch and her husband Michael of Norton, MA., one son Robert Emmett and his wife Christina of Saco. Ten grandchildren, Brittany, Ryan, and Brendan Kane of Scarborough, Nicholas and Gregory Hilton of Frederick MD., Alison, Connor, and Kristin Lynch of Norton, MA, Courtney and Sarah O'Brien of Saco; a brother John P. O'Brien and his wife Barbara of Portland and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be 4-8pm at the Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at 8:15 Friday at the South Portland Chapel, followed by a 9:00 am mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Church. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Catherine McAuley High School, 631 Stevens Ave, Portland, Maine, or charity of your choice.

Elizabeth V. Litrocapes
November 25, 1951
November 16, 2003
PORTLAND - Elizabeth V. Litrocapes, age 51, of Glenridge Drive, died Sunday, November 16 after a long illness. She was born in Portland on November 25, 1951, a daughter of Richard F. and Camilla Jensen. She attended Portland schools and was a graduate of Deering High School, Class of 1970. Prior to her illness, she was employed by Regis Hair Salon. Ms. Litrocapes loved sports. She was a fan of the Yankees and of the Boston College football team where her daughter is a student. She had a strong faith which she continually practiced. She was a member of the Payson Park Evangelical Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Besides her mother of Portland, she is survived by one daughter, Katherine Litrocapes of Portland; one stepdaughter, Kristine Martinez of Dallas, TX; one sister, Joan Wogaman of Gorham; brother, Jack Jensen and his wife Debra of Belle Mead, NJ, and brother Paul Jensen and his wife Melissa of Falmouth; nieces and nephews, Brian Alley and his wife Kate of Saco; Kevin Alley and his fiancé Heather of Portland; Sarah, Jack, and Greg Jensen of Belle Mead, NJ; Nicole and Scott Jensen of Falmouth; and Andrea Wogaman of Gorham. According to her brother Jack, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends who loved her. Funeral services will be private.

Frances B. McCormack
December 8, 1923
November 15, 2003
PORTLAND - Frances B. McCormack, age 79, of Portland, died Saturday, November 15, 2003 at a Portland nursing home after a long illness. She was born in Portland on December 8, 1923, a daughter of Nora and Michael Coyne. She graduated from Portland schools. Mrs. McCormack worked for USF & G Insurance prior to her retirement. She was a very devoted grandmother. She was very fond and close to her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas A. Coyne, and Edward J. Coyne; one sister, Mary P. Jensen. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret M. McCormack of Key West, FL; one brother, James M. Coyne of Earlton, NY; four grandchildren, Lucas, Hosannah, Isaiah, and Noah; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Oncology Department at Mercy Hospital and to the staff at St. Joseph's Manor. If so desired, donations in Frances' memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, One Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, mE 04086.

Charlotte Beryl Corrigan
November 16, 2003
SCARBOROUGH - Charlotte Beryl Corrigan, age 77, of Chamberlain Road, died Sunday November 16, 2003 at a Portland nursing home. Born in Caribou a daughter of Frank and Katherine Gahagan Thompson, she attended local schools and was a 1943 graduate of Caribou High School. She attended Gray?s Business College in Portland. On April 3, 1948 she married James J. Corrigan at St. Dominic?s Church in Portland. Mrs. Corrigan was employed with the telephone company in the accounting department. She retired in 1985 after 39 years of service with Nynex Telephone Company. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and had served as president of New England Accounting Workers. Mrs. Corrigan was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She also had served as Chairperson of Financial Commission & Parish Council. She was predeceased by four brothers, Reginald, Perley, Franklin, Maurice Thompson and a sister Mary Thompson Hare. Survivors include her husband James of 55 years of Scarborough, a sister Elizabeth ?Betty? Dudley of Portland and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday Nov 18, 2003 at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at the South Portland Chapel followed by a 9:00a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

Beatrice Hutchinson
November 15, 2003
SOUTH PORTLAND - Beatrice Hutchinson, age 94,formerly of Cliff Ave. South Portland, died Saturday, November 15, at a Portland nursing home. She was born in St. Theophile, Quebec, Canada a daughter of Elzeard and Alvin Marcoux Pomerleau. She moved to Jackman at age six where she attended Jackman schools and high school. She married Harry Giroux in Jackman in 1939. He predeceased her in 1963. She worked as a cook in the lumber camp as a young mother. She became a naturalized citizen in the 1940's. During WWII she worked as a welder in the South Portland Shipyard. In the 1950's she owned her own Beauty Salon on Munjoy Hill called Bea's Beauty Salon. In 1962, she began working at Songo Moc and worked for 12 years until she retired at age 65. She was a communicant of Holy Cross Church. She loved knitting, crocheting, sewing, fabric painting and cooking for her children and grandchildren and was famous for her raisin pie. She married Bertram Hutchinson in Augusta who predeceased her in the mid 1980's. She is predeceased by a son Kenneth Giroux in 1999, a daughter Arlene Thistlewood in 1998, a brother, 4 sisters, and a grandson Joseph Smith in 1997. She is survived by two daughters, Mabel Giroux and Mrs. Roland (Shirley) Berthiaume of South Portland, 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren and 7 step great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, November 17 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, where prayers will be recited at 8:15 AM Tuesday, November 18. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, November 18 at 9:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 29 Aspen Ave., South Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Beatrice's name to Beacon Hospice, 600 Roundwood Dr., Scarborough, ME. 04074

Eugenia Lemke Balicki
April 15, 1910
November 14, 2003
YARMOUTH - Eugenia Lemke Balicki, 93 of Yarmouth, Maine died on Friday, November 14, 2003 at home. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 15, 1910 a daughter of Basil Lemke and Mary Ann Landyczkowski. She graduated from Wayne State University in 1933 as one of the first woman pharmacists of her generation. In 1936, she married Eugene F. Balicki to whom she was married for nearly twenty five years until his death in 1960. Eugenia resumed work as a pharmacist at that time until her retirement in 1977. She lived in the Detroit area for the first 81 years of her life and then moved to Yarmouth in 1991 to be close to her son and his family. After retirement, she became a world traveler and visited four different continents. She was also an avid golfer and in her later years enjoyed reading, cheering for the New England Patriots and spending time with her grandchildren. Eugenia is predeceased by her three siblings: Basil Lemke, Irene Lemke, and Dorothy Stewart. She is survived by two sons: James and his wife Mila of Flanders, New Jersey; and John of Brunswick, his wife Karen and her two grandchildren, Caitlin and Casey, whom she loved dearly. Funeral services will be held at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland on Monday, November 17, at 2 PM. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, at a later date.

Kevin M. Gilbert
January 23, 1959
November 8, 2003
SOUTH PORTLAND - Kevin M. Gilbert, 44, of S. Portland, died in his sleep of a massive heart attack Saturday night Nov. 8, 2003. Kevin was a devoted husband and father, dear friend, and trusted colleague. His love of life, family, friends, and nation dictated his priorities. With a ready smile and an open heart, Kevin can be remembered for his enthusiasm and energy. He brought his passion to everything he was involved in - from family, homelife, and work, to sports, his yard, and family Florida vacations. Kevin was born in Rochester, NY, son of the late Harold E. Gilbert and Joan C. (Schlaefer) Gilbert. Kevin was educated in Rochester schools and graduated from Pittsford-Sutherland High School, Pittsford NY in 1977. He enlisted in the US Navy where he served as an Air Traffic Controller aboard the USS Eisenhower and subsequently at Brunswick NAS, ME. He continued to serve in the Naval Reserve component there until he retired in July 1999. Kevin was employed as a Mail Handler at The Portland Post Office from 1988 until present. He is predeceased by his father and a sister, Ellen C. Gilbert Burnett. Surviving are his beloved wife of 4 years, Maria E. (Pesce) Gilbert of S. Portland, daughter Meghan Elaine, age 2, and a daughter due to be born in February 2004. He is also survived by his mother, Joan S. Gilbert of Fairport, NY; a brother and his wife, Harold B. (Butch) and Mary Ana Gilbert, of Tampa, FL; parents-in-law Patricia E. and Randall R. Chasse, of Scarborough; brother-in-law, Anthony M. Pesce of South Portland. There will be no public visiting hours. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, at 10:00 am in Williston-West Church at 32 Thomas Street, Portland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial donations be sent to: Gilbert Children Education Fund
c/o Harold B. Gilbert, Trustee
8408 Granite Place
Tampa, FL 33615

Louise P. Brown
April 14, 1918
November 5, 2003
PORTLAND - Louise P. Brown, 85, of Cumberland Avenue, died Wednesday Nov. 5, 2003 at Cedars Nursing Care Center in Portland. She was born in Portland on April 14, 1918, a daughter of Charles and Goldie Lewis Punsky. She attended local schools, and was a graduate of Portland High School. Mrs. Brown was employed as a secretary for the A & P Company for many years. She retired in 1980 after 25 years of service. She was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox. Mrs. Brown was a former communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. She was pre-deceased by a son John Brown who died in 2002. Surviving are three daughters, Lorana Brown of Yarmouth, Kathleen Dufel and her husband David of Northbridge, MA, and Carol Wood and her husband Paul of Gorham; a son, Richard Brown and his wife Mary of St. Petersburg, FL; two sisters, Leona Alfiero and her husband Nicholas of Portland, and Shirley Punsky of Portland; ten grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be Monday Nov. 10, 2003 from 12 Noon - 1:00 PM at the Conroy Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Portland, where a service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, Inc., One Maine Street, Topsham, ME 04086.

George (Ray) LaVangie
April 10, 1916
October 9, 2003
SCARBOROUGH - George (Ray) LaVangie, 76, of 12 Haigis Parkway, died Sunday November 2, 2003 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born February 18, 1927 a son of George M. and Alice G. Mazerall LaVangie. Mr. LaVangie was a graduate of Portland High School. On August 21, 1946 he married his childhood sweetheart, Dorothy Mushrow. Mr. LaVangie owned and operated his own home improvement business for many years. He enjoyed traveling, camping, woodworking, automotive repair, his collection of model cars, old movies, and he especially loved his family. Mr. LaVangie served his country in the United States Navy during World War ll. in Tsingtao, China and Samara in the Philippines. He received the World War ll. Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal. Mr. LaVangie was a member of the American Legion. He was predeceased by a son George Michael LaVangie in 1949, two sisters Mrs. Thomas ( Charlotte ) Leo in 1987 and Mrs. Carolyn Jean Lewis in 1994 and a son-in-law Clarence Bennett in 2002. His wife of fifty-seven years Dorothy LaVangie survives him. Four daughters Mrs. Michael ( Dorothy ) MacDonald of Buxton, Donna Bennett of Portland, Mrs. Glen ( Sharon ) Williams of South Portland, and Mrs. Geraldine Reny also of South Portland. Two Brothers Edward LaVangie of Portland and Richard LaVangie of Fla., seven grandchildren Thomas Bennett, Jeannine Bennett, Sheryl Fossett, Michael MacDonald, Stacie MacDonald, Theresa Clark and Hannah Reny. Six great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM Wednesday November 5, 2003 at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited 9:15 AM Thursday at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St John the Evangelist Church 611 Main St. South Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Donations in Mr. LaVangie?s memory may be sent to the American Heart Fund- Maine Affiliate, 343 Gorham Road South Portland, Maine 04106.

John Patrick "Giant" Conroy
December 28, 1907
October 31, 2003
PORTLAND - John Patrick "Giant" Conroy, age 95, of Torrey St., Portland, died Friday, October 31 at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Portland, a son of Patrick J. and Mary Devine Conroy. He attended Portland Schools and since his sophomore year at Portland High School, through his graduation from Hebron Academy and Fordham University, the name John Patrick "Giant" Conroy has been synonymous with true greatness both on and off the playing field. His nickname "Giant" symbolizes the esteem in which he was held by team mate and adversary alike. Not in any one of his eight years of school boy and college competition in football, basketball, baseball, or track did John Conroy fail to win some special honors. At Fordham University, under the coaching of the famous Major Frank Cavanaugh, he was the left end of the original, and legendary "seven blocks of granite," reknown as one of the greatest lines in all intercollegiate football history. Following his graduation from Fordham University, he spent one year as sub-master and teacher, as well as coach of basketball and baseball at Sherman High School, Sherman, Maine. Until entering the U.S. Air Force on August 8, 1942, "Giant" Conroy, with the rank of Captain, continued his teaching, coaching, and counseling at Portland High School, until his retirement in June of 1973. He was a communicant of St. Pius X Church. During his forty years association with the academic and sports fields, John Patrick "Giant" Conroy was an exemplary leader. He earned a Master's degree from the University of Maine, Orono in 1952. John was elected to the Maine Sports Hall of Fame in 1977. He was elected to the Fordham University Sports Hall of Fame in 1980. The John "Giant" Conroy Award, presented to a graduating senior each year from Portland High School who has been active in athletics, maintained a good academic average, and rendered service to Portland High School, was instituted by the faculty in John Conroy's honor upon his retirement from Portland High School where as a student, teacher, coach, and counselor he spent 43 years of his life. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary McCann Conroy of Portland; one daughter, Anne E. Conroy of Portland, and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, November 3 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland, where prayers will be recited at 8:15 AM Tuesday, November 4. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, November 4 at 9:00 AM at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's name to PROP (People's Regional Opportunity Program) 510 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, Maine 04101.

Sally H. Mitchell
August 11, 1934
October 26, 2003
SOUTH PORTLAND - Sally H. Mitchell, 69, of 25 Channel Road, South Portland, died at her home on Sunday following a long illness with cancer. She was born on August 11, 1934, in Concord, New Hampshire, one of three children of the late Leo and Ruth Bryant Heath. Following her education in New Hampshire schools, she worked in Concord as an assistant to then Governor Hugh Gregg, and then in Washington D.C. as an assistant to then Senator Styles Bridges. She moved to South Portland in 1970 and has lived there since then. Sally was a communicant of Holy Cross Church and was active in church and numerous charitable causes. She was predeceased by a brother, William B. Heath on December 25, 2002. Survivors include her daughter, Andrea J. Mitchell, and grandson, Ian H. Mitchell, both of South Portland, and by her brother, Stephen Heath of York. Sally will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 29 at 10:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist, Aspen Ave., South Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Mitchell Institute, 22 Monument Square, Suite 200, Portland, Maine 04101. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, South Portland.

Aubrey Dartelle "Darty" Young, Jr.
December 7, 1930
October 26, 2003
SCARBOROUGH - Aubrey Dartelle "Darty" Young, Jr., 72, of 10 Juneberry Lane, passed away on Oct. 26, 2003 at Mercy Hospital in Portland after a long illness. He was born on Dec. 7, 1930 in Tremont, the son of Aubrey D. Young, Sr. and Hilda E. Sylvia. He graduated from Calais High School. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Washington, D.C. It was there that he met and married his wife, Gloria, in 1951. After he was discharged in 1952, they moved to Maine. He was employed as manager by Bearings Specialty Co. for many years, 10 of which his wife worked by his side. After leaving the bearing business, he bought a lobster boat and lobstered until ill health forced him to retire. These were some of his happiest years. Darty loved to work on cars, and enjoyed fishing and hunting with his stepfather Glenn, but his true passion was Nascar racing. We always knew where he was on Sunday afternoons. He loved his family very much and always by his side was his little dog Suzy. Even though disabled, he cared for Suzy and gave her an insulin shot every day followed by a treat, until she passed in April of this year. He is survived by his wife Gloria, four daughters, Debra Durgin of Cornish, Donna Cleaves, Sandra Young, and Teresa Lamson, all of Scarborough; his brother William A. Young of South Portland; his step-mother Mary Grimaldi of South Portland; four half-brothers, Philip of Gray, Steven of Scarborough, Paul and Mark of South Portland; and a half-sister, Karen of Florida; five grandchildren, Dani, Jimmy, Jeff, Andy, and Josh; two great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and five step-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be Tuesday Oct. 28, 2003 from 5-7 PM at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. Private services for the family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Refuge League, 449 Stroudwater St., Westbrook, ME 04092.

Mary Louise Martin
July 10, 1922
December 1, 2003
SOUTH PORTLAND - Mary Louise Martin, 81, formerly of Preble Street, died Monday Dec. 1, 2003 at Mercy Hospital in Portland. She was born in South Portland on July 10, 1922, a daughter of Llewellyn A. and Annie DeCosta Johnson. She attended South Portland schools, and was a graduate of South Portland High School, class of 1940. Prior to living on Preble Street, Mrs. Martin and her family lived for many years on Elmwood Street in Portland. Mrs. Martin was a communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She was pre-deceased in 1987 by her husband, Louis "Woody" Martin, a native Texan; a sister, Eileen Connolly, who died in 1999, and her twin brother, William "Shorty" Johnson, who died in 2003. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Martin Boulos of Boston, MA, and Mary Jo Martin of Barrington, NH; three sons, Jon P. Martin of Gray, Kevin P. Martin of Portland, and Jesse Martin of Petersburg, WV; a sister, Margaret Johnson of South Portland, and seven grandchildren, Lisa Boulos, Mark Boulos, Emily Martin, Isaac Martin, Stephina Martin, Annie Martin, and Philip Martin. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 6-9 P.M. at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home Thursday at 10:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Church at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Oprah's Angel Network, P.O. Box 96600, Chicago IL 60693.

Florence Elizabeth Dougherty
August 17, 1912
November 29, 2003
SOUTH PORTLAND - Florence Elizabeth Dougherty, age 91, of South Portland, died Saturday, November 29, 2003 at a Portland nursing home. She was born in Portland on August 17, 1912, a daughter of Frank and Mary Gill Devine. She attended South Portland schools. Mrs. Dougherty worked as an operator for New England Telephone Company and later at Porteous. She was an avid bowler. She was a communicant of Holy Cross Church and a member of the Visitation Sodality, and was a "Holy Roller" until recently. Mrs. Dougherty was predeceased by her husband, John F. Dougherty Sr. on August 10, 1996; two daughters, Karen Dumond in 1985, Lorraine Shutts in 1993; two sisters, Eleanor Wescott, and Marie Reagan; one brother, Francis Devine; and one granddaughter, Betsy Thompson. She is survived by two daughters, Janet Romano and her husband Alfred of Portland, and Rita Thompson of South Portland; one son, John F. Dougherty Jr. and his wife, Vivian of Portland; five sisters, Catherine Shaw of South Portland, Rita Preston of South Portland, Ruth Wright of Cumberland, Elizabeth Cormier of Cape Elizabeth, and Alice Bothel of Cape Elizabeth; 21 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held Monday, December 1 from 3-7 PM at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, where prayers will be recited 8:15 am on Tuesday, December 2. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 am Tuesday, December 2 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Main Street, South Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contribution's in Mrs. Dougherty's memory may be made to Seaside Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, 850 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME 04103, or to Holy Cross Church Renovation Fund, 29 Aspen Avenue, South Portland, ME 04106, or to a charity of one's choice.

Mary Bernadette Francis
June 27, 1912
November 24, 2003
PORTLAND - Mary Bernadette Francis, 91, of Bradley Street, died Monday Nov. 24, 2003 at Mercy Hospital in Portland. She was born in Portland on June 27, 1912, a daughter of Edward and Desiree Roma. She attended Portland schools, and was a graduate of Portland High School. She also attended Gray’s Business College in Portland. Baptized at Sacred Heart Church in Portland, she was one of the founding members of St. Patrick’s Church where she was a communicant. At St. Patrick’s she served on the Women’s Council. Mrs. Francis enjoyed reading, cooking, and flowers. She also enjoyed traveling, especially to Sebago Lake, Disneyland, and to Nova Scotia to visit family. Most of all, Mrs. Francis enjoyed spending time with her family. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 48 years, P. Frederick Francis, who died Aug. 9, 1987. Surviving is a daughter, Suzanne Norden of Freeport; two sons, Stephen F. Francis and his wife, Judy Francis, and David A. Francis, both of Portland; six grandchildren, Karen Poulin, Steven Norden, Cheryl Norden, Justine Norden, Steven C. Francis, and Theresa Osbourne; and two great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be Friday from 6-8 P.M. at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home Saturday at 10:15 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

Mary Teresa Corcoran
May 12, 1915
November 22, 2003
PORTLAND - Mary Teresa Corcoran, State Liquor Commission manager and social welfare activist died on November 22, 2003. Miss Corcoran was born in Portland, Maine on May 12, 1915, a daughter of Patrick and Anne Browne Corcoran. She attended the Cathedral School, was graduated from St. Joseph's Academy, and Gray's Business College. She was the first woman in Maine to be appointed by the Maine State Liquor Commission, as a store manager. She worked for the Liquor Commission from 1935-1970, when she became disabled in an automobile accident. She then developed a second career as a social welfare activist. She was the founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen in Portland. Serving as an officer on their Board, she was committed to relieving hunger in Portland, and collected food donations from many Portland service clubs and restaurants to aid in this work. She also served on the Board of the Portland Widows' Wood Society and was a compassionate and tireless volunteer. She was a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party, Maine AFL-CIO, and socially progressive causes. Miss Corcoran traveled extensively in Europe, Canada, and Latin America. She frequently visited her ancestral home in the west of Ireland. She enjoyed long- term friendships with her family and extended family throughout the country and made her last journey just three years ago. She attended the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for 88 years, and contributed to the renovation of the Cathedral. Her brother, John Francis Corcoran of Falmouth died in 2001. A sister, Julia A. Corcoran, with whom she lived all her life, survives her as do a sister-in-law, Jane Coughter Corcoran, a niece Christine Corcoran Cantwell of Portland, and nephew Peter Blaze Corcoran of Sanibel Island, Florida, a grand niece Hillary Cantwell, also of Portland, a grandnephew, Jonathan Cantwell of Washington D.C., and one great grandniece. Visiting hours will be Friday from 2-4 P.M. at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 A.M. Saturday at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to The Preble Street Resource Center whose mission is to advocate for solutions to hunger and poverty. Preble Street Resource Center
P.O. Box 1459
Portland, Maine 04104

Frances H. Benjamin
November 15, 2003
BRIDGTON - Frances H. Benjamin, age 93, of Bridgton, Maine passed away peacefully on November 15, 2003 in the Seaside Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Portland, Maine. Born in Philadelphia, Pa and raised in Ocean City, NJ, Frances was a long time resident of Bridgton, Maine. She was the beloved wife of the late David Benjamin. She is survived by brothers David Hart, Yardley, Pa & Alexander (Lex) Hart. Niece Judy Haines and her husband John, Langhorne, Pa and several great nieces & nephew. She will be sadly missed by all who knew & loved her. In her leisure time, Frances enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, reading, friends & painting local landscapes. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service on November 24 th at 1 PM in the Forest Hills Cemetery Annex in Bridgton. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland.

Avangeline M. Wade
February 10, 1938
February 8, 2004
SACO -Avangeline M. Wade, 65, of Saco died Sunday, February 8, 2004 at 42 Storer Street, Saco, Maine. She was born February 10, 1938 in Wellington, Maine to Elden and Pauline M. (Stewart) Scribner. She was a graduate of Deering High School. Mrs. Wade had worked for Woolworth?s in Portland, Hannaford?s, and for York Manor. Avangeline liked to crochet, playing with her grandchildren, watching mysteries on television, and liked window shopping. She was predeceased by her husband Lance T. Wade on March 5, 1985. Survivors include a long time companion John Gardner of Saco, a Step-Father William Files of Windham, a daughter Joi MacDonald and her husband Todd of Saco, two sons Dana Wade and his wife Cristy of Bidderford, and Lance Wade ll of Saco, a sister Anita Davis of Buxton, a brother Everett Brown of Little Rock, Arkansas, eight grandchildren, Lance lll, Jessica, Curtis, Cody, Catrina, Chris, Eric, and Cheryl. Visiting hours will be held 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street Portland. Services Thursday February 12, 2004 at 11:00 am at the Funeral Home with the Rev. Eric Kelly officiating. Interment will be in New Calvary Cemetery following the service.

Alice Louise O'Donnell
March 2, 1921
February 6, 2004
SOUTH PORTLAND - Alice Louise O'Donnell, 82 of Aspen Avenue died Friday, February 6, 2004 at a Portland hospital. She was born March 2, 1921 in Houlton, Maine, the daughter of James and Elva Victory McGillicuddy. She graduated in 1939 from Hodgdon High School and also received her Associates Degree from a business college in Houlton in 1941. Prior to World War II she worked as a secretarial clerk at Houlton Air Base. On August 25, 1948 she married Eugene G. O'Donnell at St. Mary's Church in Houlton. Together they began raising a family and later moved to the Portland area in 1958. Alice returned to work in 1962 for O'Donnell's Express. In 1968 the family moved to Lincoln and returned to the Portland area in 1970. In 1972 she accepted a position at St. John's Credit Union in South Portland. She accepted a position for Blue Line Trucking Company, retiring in 1983. She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church. Alice was a member of the Catholic Women's Council, the South Portland VFW Auxiliary and the Maine Ostomy Association. Her husband Eugene died December 29, 1995 and was also predeceased by four brothers, John, Maurice, Donald and Gerald McGillicuddy. She is survived by two daughters; Joan Stinson and her husband Roger of Lincoln, Patricia Nadeau and her husband Nelson of Portland; three sisters, Margaret Welton of Houlton, Helen Craine and her husband Ed of Presque Isle, and Ruth Rau and her husband Ed of Phoenix, Arizona; one grandson; Roger Stinson Jr. and his wife Michele of Lincoln and 2 great grandsons; William Christopher Stinson and Justyn Michael Stinson both of Lincoln. Visiting hours will be held 2 to 4p.m. & 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at Conroy Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway South Portland, Maine. Prayers will be recited at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday followed by a 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church in South Portland. Burial will be at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta. Those desiring may make donations to: Mercy Hospital, 144 State Street, Portland, Maine 04101.

Earle Orrington Veilleux
November 30, 1921
February 4, 2004
SOUTH PORTLAND -Earle Orrington Veilleux, 82, formerly of 1700 Broadway in South Portland died on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 in Yarmouth. He was born November 30, 1921, a son of John J. and Blanche G. Sears Mitchell. Earle attended local schools and Portland High School. In 1922 the Veilleux family adopted him. He served in the Army during World War II. While in the service he received the American Campaign Medal, EAME Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge. Following the war in 1948 he married the former Mary Maganello at St. Peter?s Church in Portland. He was employed at the General Electric Company for several years. His wife Mary predeceased him on April 24, 2002. He is survived by a daughter, Ann Marie Childress of California; two grandchildren, Robin and Scott Childress, both of Texas; three nieces and four nephews. Prayers will be recited on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 10:15 a.m. at Conroy Tully South Portland Chapel 1024 Broadway South Portland. An11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Cross Church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland.

James E. Murray, Jr.
November 13, 1928
February 6, 2004
CAPE ELIZABETH - James E. Murray Jr., age 75, died Friday, February 6, 2004 at Maine Medical Center after being diagnosed with lung cancer in December of 2003. Mr. Murray was born in Lewiston, Maine, on November 13, 1928, a son of James E. Murray Sr. and the former Mary Maliar. He attended Augusta Schools and was a graduate of Cony High School in Augusta. He was graduated from Nichols College in Dudley, MA and received his J.D. from the Maine School of Law. Mr. Murray served in the U.S. Army and later the U.S. Air Force in the 82nd Air Borne Division during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Murray was employed by Allstate Insurance Company for 30 years where he served as Senior Market Claims Manager for 18 of those years. He retired in 1987. After his retirement, he served as an Insurance Consultant for Commercial Union Insurance. He took an active role in the community in which he lived. He served on the Cape Elizabeth Town Council as a Selectman and was also a member of the School Board. When the Town of Cape Elizabeth purchased Fort Williams, Mr. Murray served as member of the advisory board for the Cape Elizabeth Fort Williams advisory committee. Mr. Murray was Past President and Founder of the Cape Boosters, Past President of the Little League, and Past President of the Maine State Claims Council, and a member of the Southern Maine Claims Association. He served on the building committee at St. Bartholomew's Church where he was a communicant. Mr. Murray also volunteered at the soup kitchen on Preble Street in Portland. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marjorie Gillespie Murray of Cape Elizabeth; three sons, James E. Murray III and his wife Teresa (Harvey) of Lake Barrington, Ill., Robert J. Murray and his wife Christine (D'Alfonso) of South Portland, and Joel P. Murray and his wife Lauren (Merrill) of Westwood MA; one daughter, Susan Murray Guerette and her husband Joseph Guerette of Cape Elizabeth; one sister, Jean Murray Fallon of Augusta; eleven grandchildren, Ryan, Erin, and Kelly Murray of Lake Barrington Ill., Sean and Emily Murray of South Portland, Courtney, Justin, and Samantha Guerette of Cape Elizabeth, Lily, Riley, and Kyle Murray of Westwood, MA; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held Monday, February 9 from 4-8 PM at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, February 10 at 11:00 AM at St. Bartholomew's Church, 8 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth. Interment will be in Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Murray's memory may be made to: Cape Elizabeth Rescue, 2 Jordan Way, Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107, or to the American Cancer Society, One Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, Maine 04086.

John "Dick" Michael Richards, Sr.
December 22, 1922
February 2, 2004
PORTLAND – John “Dick” Michael Richards Sr, age 81, died Monday, February 2, 2004 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in Benedicta, ME on December 22, 1922, a son of John A. and Clara E. Crowe Richards. He graduated from Stearns High School in Millinocket. Mr. Richards served in World War II in the 313 Battalion where he traveled to Africa and Italy. Mr. Richards was a self employed carpenter. He often subcontracted for Cape Realty and F. S. Plummer. He enjoyed walking his dog “Girl” around Baxter Boulevard and Baxter Woods. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Richards loved spending time outdoors. He was active in the VFW in South Portland and was part of a special pool team “Over the Hill Gang.” He was also involved in the dart club and participated in the horse shoe tournaments. Mr. Richards was a former communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. He is predeceased by his wife, Florence M. Calvert in 2001, and one grandson, Michael Carlow in 2000. He is survived by four daughters, Elizabeth Carlow and her husband Herbert of Hodgdon, ME, Deborah Levesque and her husband Mark of Naperville, Illinois, Veronica Richards and her husband David Boyce of Littleton, Colorado, and Rebecca Fontaine and her husband Tommy Otto of Staten Island, New York; one son, John M. Richards Jr. of Portland; one sister, Mary Rush of Sherman, Maine; three grandchildren, Michelle Rollins of Windham, Alicia Hartford of Lombard, Illinois, and Christopher Levesque of Naperville, Illinois; six great grandchildren; two special nephews that were his best friends, William Gunn of Windham and Sal Leaman of Cambridge, MA, and many other nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Girl. Visiting hours will be Friday, February 6, 2004 from 9:00-11:00 AM at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, where a funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. If so desired, contributions in John’s memory may be made to: Visiting Nurse Association Home Health Care, 50 Foden Road, South Portland, ME 04106.

John S. Norton
December 24, 1922
February 1, 2004
SOUTH PORTLAND - John S. Norton, 81, of Providence Ave. South Portland died Sunday at Mercy Hospital after a long illness. He was born on December 24, 1922 in Portland, Maine, son of John F. and Sarah "Sadie" Stanton Norton. One of eight children he graduated from South Portland High School where he excelled on the varsity baseball, football and track teams. As a starting pitcher he was known for his blazing fastball which earned him the nickname "Smokey" Norton. After graduation he worked for the Maine Central Railroad as a locomotive fireman until his enlistment in the U.S. Navy. He served on the U.S.S. Sierra in the Pacific Theater during World War II. While in naval training in Chicago he met his future wife, Mary Lannon, at the Serviceman's Center where she was a volunteer. After the war he returned to railroading on the Maine Central, Boston & Maine and Chicago Burlington and Northern lines. In 1951 he and Mary relocated to Chicago, Il. and raised a family of five children. The family returned to Maine in 1965 to operate a lobsterbake catering businesses and pizza shop on Long Island, Casco Bay. He was a hard worker who held two jobs for most of his life. In addition to railroading he was a top salesman for Sears in Chicago, worked for United Airlines in Chicago and Boston and later in sales for Cozy Harbor Seafood in Portland. He was active in political and environmental causes. In Chicago he worked on John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign and in Maine was a founding member of Citizens Who Care, an organization that opposed a supertanker facility on Long Island and later spearheaded Maine's site selection law. He was a volunteer for Portland's West End Food Pantry for many years after his retirement. He was a patient and principled man who persevered and fought tirelessly for his beliefs. He was outgoing and enjoyed dealing with the public in his lobsterbake business and as retail manager of Commercial St. Fish Market. He was a classical music buff, loved spending time with his family and was particularly devoted to, and proud of, his grandchildren. Surviving are his daughters Mary Norton and Alice Norton of South Portland, Ann Norton of New Sharon, son Mark Norton of South Portland, son John Norton, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Cape Elizabeth, sister Eleanor Flaherty and brother Edward Norton of South Portland, sister Patricia Jensen of Westbrook, four grandchildren Jonathan Norton of Cape Elizabeth, Nathan Smiley, Eleanor Smiley and Eliza Smiley all of New Sharon, and 62 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by Mary, his wife of 48 years; brother Walter "Mike" Norton, sisters Dorothy Norton, Anna (Sister Marianne) Norton and Sally Hasson. Visiting hours will be held 2 to 5 & 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday February 4, 2004 at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway South Portland. Prayers will be recited Thursday at 9:15 a.m. at South Portland Chapel followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

Zelda M. Leaf
January 30, 2004
CAPE ELIZABETH - Zelda M. Leaf, formerly of Thirlmere Ave, South Portland, died January 30, 2004 at a Cape Elizabeth Health Center after a long illness. She was 96. She was born in Portland, the daughter of John E. Leaf and Jane (Corkery) Leaf. She attended Portland Schools and graduated from Portland High School. Miss Leaf worked in the legal field for many years and then worke at Stauffer Company in South Portland from where she retired. She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister. Miss Leaf is predeceased by her parents and beloved sister, Olive. She is survived by many cousins including Virginia M. Morong and David W. Lucas, both of South Portland. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, February 2, 2004 at 2:00 PM at St. John the Evangelist Church, Main St., South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: St. John the Evangelist Church, 29 Aspen Ave., South Portland, ME 04106.

Eugene D. Coté, Jr.
October 20, 1926
January 28, 2004
SOUTH PORTLAND - Eugene D. Coté Jr/. 77, of South Portland, died peacefully Wednesday, January 28th, at home with his loving wife, Jane Kowalski Coté, and his oldest son, David, by his side. Mr. Coté was born in Brunswick, Maine October 20th, 1926 and was the son of Eugene D. Coté, Sr. and Margaret Carter Coté. He attended Brunswick schools, and faithfully served his country in the United States Navy in the South Pacific from 1943 to 1945. He was a radioman aboard the U.S.S. Osage receiving medals of honor for the American Campaign, World War II and the South Pacific Campaign. Following the war, Mr. Coté attended Portland Junior College and was a 1952 graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where he completed a Bachelor of Science degree in business. Mr. Coté excelled in a long-standing career in sales and at one time owned his own business, Automatic Security Alarms of Maine. Relating to his commitment to community involvement, Mr. Coté served as President of the South Portland American Little League and was an active booster for the High School track teams. He also belonged to the American Legion Stewart P. Morrill Post No. 35. During his retirement, Mr. Coté loved gardening and took pride in home remodeling. He truly enjoyed his friends at Starbird Music Shoppe where he took organ lessons and was the first student to ever record his own music on a cd. He was also known for walking his neighborhood with his beloved dog, Rajah. Eugene and Jane recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, and treasured all of the time they had together. Mr. Coté is survived by his loving wife Jane, sister Louise of Topsham, sister Lucille of New Bern, North Carolina, son David of Old Orchard Beach, daughter Natalie Anthony of Westbrook, daughter Kathryn Brooks of Gorham, son Eugene D. Coté III of North Attleboro, Massachusetts, son William of York, Pennsylvania as well as eight grandchildren: John, Peter, Ashley, Margaux, Andrea, Hannah, Kyle and Eliza. He was pre-deceased by his sister Doris of Arizona. Visiting hours will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, February 1st at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home located at 1024 Broadway in South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday morning, February 2nd at St. John the Evangelist Church located at 611 Main Street, South Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate contributions made for renovations to: St. John the Evangelist Church located at 611 Main Street, South Portland, Maine 04106.

Eva Horton
January 26, 2004
PORTLAND - Eva Horton, one of the best known and most loved citizens of Portland, Maine, died at her home on Tuesday, February 26, 2004. Mother, artist, teacher, entrepreneur, student, hostess, volunteer, friend and caregiver, Eva was 70. At various times she was an icon of the Portland arts, education, business and social scenes. She personified what many feel are the defining qualities of the city-warm and open, artsy yet purposeful, smart, fresh, creative, young, but with a long, colorful history. Eva drew people in and helped change their lives. Whether studying ballroom dancing, computer graphics, drumming, nutrition, spiritual and personal growth, design or sculpting, she was a true lifelong learner. She led by example, inspiring scores of people to take control of their lives and move to a new and richer level. Born in Oslo, Norway, she came to the United States in 1953 to attend Skidmore College. She met her husband Donald Horton while working as a camp counselor; they were married in Oslo in 1954. An accomplished gymnast and contender for the Norwegian Olympic team, she taught high school girls gym in Rhode Island. There she and her husband created a warm home for their three children. Upon moving to North Carolina in 1965 she ran a pre-school for the rural poor and continued her work with disadvantaged children working for The Peoples Regional Opportunity Program(PROP) after moving to Portland in 1969. There she started a business making "Pebble People"-small figures made by gluing beach pebbles together and drawing on faces which she sold at craft fairs and gift shops up and down the coast of Maine. In 1971 she and her husband founded Kristia Associates to import, market and distribute the Jotul woodstove in North America, a business that became a huge success. In 1979 she founded the Chimney Sweep Guild, which still exists. In 1981 Eva moved to Greenwich, CT with her second husband Wallace E. Tobin, where she became a professional sculptor and art teacher. Back in Portland in 1989, this teacher-artist originated Victoria Terrace Apartments bed and breakfast which she ran for 15 years, right up until her death. She is survived by children Kristin Horton of Portland, Frederick Horton of Cambridge, Massachusetts and Thomas Horton of Northampton, Massachusetts, brother Sven I. Dysthe and sister Kari Albert of Oslo, Norway, seven grandchildren, former husbands Donald Horton and Wallace Tobin and a host of devoted friends. A celebration of Eva's life will take place Saturday Feb. 8, 2004 from 3-7 PM at her residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Unity Church, 54 River Road, Windham, ME 04062.Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, Portland.

John Patrick "Johnny" Devine
September 7, 1934
January 26, 2004
PORTLAND - John Patrick "Johnny" Devine, 69, of North Street, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004 at the Maine Medical Center where he was hospitalized for the past 3 weeks with pneumonia This followed a battle for 5 years with lung and voice box cancer. Throughout his illness and hospitalization he remained good natured with dry humor and was always optimistic. He was born in Portland on Sept. 7, 1934, a son of Raymond V. and Sarah A. "Peggy" Ramsdell Devine. He was educated in Portland, graduating from Cathedral Grammar School and Cheverus High School, class of 1953. While in grammar and high school, John was a member of the Boy Scouts and was a member of Msgr. Boltz's Cathedral Choisters. Active in sports, he attended St. Michael's College in Winooski, VT on a football scholarship. He graduated from St. Francis College in Biddeford in 1957. While in high school and college he was a camp counselor and water-front instructor at Camp Gregory on Crystal Lake, and was an ROTC member in college and was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserves for several years. After graduation from college John was a teacher at Franklin High School, Franklin, NH. Before returning to graduate school he had various occupations. In Boston he was the night manager of the Parker House, the flower department manger at Sears, and at one time worked on submarines at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. In 1976, following a leg amputation, John went back to college at the University of Maine Portland-Gorham and received his Master's Degree in Education and Medical Rehabilitation Counseling. After receiving his master's degree, he was employed by Cumberland County as an alcohol and substance abuse counselor for ten years. After retiring in 1988, he did private counseling until his illness. John was a communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, and while in New Hampshire, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus (3rd degree), and the Holy Name Society. He was a member of alumni societies of both Cheverus and the colleges he graduated from. He was also a member of the Portland Elks #188. Carpentry was a favorite hobby of John's, and he built a summer cottage on the family property in Ogunquit. He was also a sports enthusiast of the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Celtics, and the New England Patriots, and was pleased with their success, looking forward to this Sunday's game. John also enjoyed reading, especially the newspaper, where his father Ray had been employed for 42 years. Television and music were also his pleasures. He was a kind and caring person to all he knew, whether it was to Gov. Brennan, a classmate of his at Cheverus, or to his clients at the Cumberland County facility. He was pre-deceased by his loving parents in 1981, his beloved younger brother Raymond James Devine in 1974, and his infant twin siblings in 1937. John is survived by his loving sister Mary-Joann "Mary-Jo" Devine, R.N., with whom he resided at the family homestead on North St. for the past 23 years. Mary-Jo was also his caregiver for the past 5 years. He is also survived by three daughters, Patricia and Barbara Jean of Scarborough, and Joanne Devine of South Portland; two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Alexander Van of South Portland; two special nephews, Timothy A. Devine and his wife Sonja of Gorham, and Raymond James O'Brien of Yarmouth; four grand-nephews and one grand-niece. He is also survived by many cousins and numerous good friends and neighbors. A special thank you to the Portland Fire Dept. - their N.E.T. van transported John to his many appointments. Also a special thank you to the many doctors and nurses who cared for Johnny over the years. Visiting hours will be Friday from 4-7 P.M. at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 A.M. Saturday at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the to the American Cancer Society, 1 Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105.

Francis Robert McAllan
March 2, 1916
January 23, 2004
PORTLAND- Francis Robert McAllan, 87 of Westbrook died on Friday, January 23, 2004 at a local nursing home after a brief illness. He was born March 2, 1916 in Portland, a son of William and Mary (Gubbins) McAllan. Francis was one of nine children. He graduated from Portland High School in 1934 where he was on the track team. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. on August 15, 1940 and served during World War II in the Pacific Theater of operation. He was at Gauda Canal during the war. He worked for 30 years as a meat cutter at Rudy's Market in East Deering and worked at General Electric Company for 10 years before retiring in 1978. As a young man on vacation in Florida, he caddied for Mrs. Rose Kennedy, Babe Zaharis and Arnold Palmer. He enjoyed golf and played softball for years, and was also a great bowler. Francis was a member at the VFW #6859, the American Legion and the Marine Corp. League. A stepson, Peter Murphy and a stepdaughter Harriet Peterson predeceased him. Survivors include his wife Arline, son, John Robert of Westbrook, stepdaughter Sandra Profenno of Westbrook, five sisters, Elizabeth Moore and Helen Kelley of Portland, Anna Molotoris of Greenfield, Mass, Virginia Rioux of Vera Beach, Florida and Veronica Gately of Norwood, Mass., 11 stepgrandchildren and 22 step great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held 2-4 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2004 at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street Portland. Prayers will be recited at 10:15 at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27 at St. Piux X Church. Burial will be held at a later date at Maine Veteran's Cemetery in Augusta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Iris Network Serving the Blind at 189 Park Avenue Portland, Maine 04102

Virginia M. Halcrow
November 26, 1914
December 26, 2004
FALMOUTH - Virginia M. Halcrow, 89 years old, formerly of 16 Loveitt's Field Road, So. Portland, died peacefully on January 26, 2004 at Sedgewood Commons. Known to her family as Ginny, she was born in Portland, a daughter of Charles E. and Katherine V. Morgan Halcrow, on November 26, 1914. She graduated from Portland High School in 1931, the same year as her sister Barbara and 6 years earlier than younger sister, Eleanor. While Barbara went on to marry Gordon Ferguson, Virginia and Eleanor never married but lived happily together until Eleanor's untimely death in 2001. Their apartment at 199 Vaughn Street in Portland, and later their homes on Drew Road and Loveitt's Field, So. Portland, were the scenes of many family gatherings, particularly when Barbara and her family would drive up from Massachusetts to spend Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter holidays. Virginia's nephews, Bruce and Douglas Ferguson, have many happy memories of the turkeys and pies cooked in Ginny's kitchen. Summers were spent commuting to work with Eleanor from the Ferguson's cottage on Great Diamond Island. The Halcrow family grew up on Munjoy Hill, and their father was a civilian mechanic hired by the Portland Police Department to drive the first motorized "paddy wagon", which until his employment was pulled by two white horses. Following graduation from high school, Virginia began a series of jobs, including working at H.H. Hays drug store in Monument Square, where she did the books upstairs in accounting while making up the menus. Eventually she worked at A.R. Wright Coal and Oil Company, first on Forest Avenue, then Park Avenue, where she rose through many positions. When she retired, in 1976, after some 40 years employment, she was Vice President. In contrast, her sister Eleanor spent only 35 years with New England Telephone. Virginia and her sisters enjoyed traveling, and took several trips to Europe and Bermuda. Other hobbies included knitting, painting, gardening and solving the New York Times crossword, which she inevitably completed. She loved her sisters dearly, and her nephews, grand nephews (Darren, Sam and Doug Ferguson), great grand niece (Kaylyn) and great grand nephew (Sean). She is sadly missed and fondly remembered by her survivors, including nephews Bruce S. Ferguson of Cumberland Foreside and G. Douglas Ferguson of Tampa, FL. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday at Holy Cross Church in South Portland; friends are invited. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Virginia's name to The Alzheimer's Association, 163 Lancaster Street, Suite 160B, Portland, ME 04101.

Helen Fitch Foley
August 21, 1913
January 20, 2004
WESTBROOK – Helen Fitch Foley, 90, of Marilyn Avenue, Westbrook, died January 20, 2004 after a long and full life. Until recently, she was lovingly cared for at home by her family. Helen attended St. Joseph’s Adult Day Care Center prior to her admission to St. Joseph’s Manor. She was always treated with kindness and dignity and enjoyed the many new friends she made there. Helen was born August 21, 1913 in East Sebago, the only daughter of Harry and Lillian (Herlich) Fitch. She attended St. Joseph’s Academy and graduated from Lassell College. Her brother, Bud, predeceased her. Helen moved to Portland upon her marriage and she was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. Helen raised her seven children in Portland before moving to Westbrook after the death of her husband. She retired from the Portland School Department. Helen enjoyed playing cards with her life long friends and she enjoyed traveling. She combined both activities with a trip to Monte Carlo. Helen was a “tough New England Yankee” who fiercely guarded her independence. She loved her family and reveled in family “get togethers.” She looked forward to visits from her great grandchildren. Helen was an avid cook and gardener – growing not only flowers but vegetables in summer. On a hot sunny summer day she would pick strawberries for hours and then would make ice cream and short cakes for her family. Each August she took her grandchildren to Brunswick to pick blueberries for pies and muffins. Helen was the widow of Portland Police Lt. and former Chief Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County, Thomas P. Foley, Jr. She is survived by all seven of her children: William F. Foley and his wife Barbara A. of Scarborough; Paul K. Foley of Westbrook; Richard J. Foley and his wife Jean M. of Gorham; Constance A. Smith of Westbrook; Elizabeth H. Foley of Poland; Judith M. Bischoff of Chandler, AZ; and Kathleen Foley-Dodge of Westbrook; fourteen grandchildren: Thomas and James Merrow and Kevin Smith; Timothy, Linda (Vaughan), John Foley; Eric and Mark Giguere; Kelly, Elizabeth (Moore), Scott Bischoff; Nathaniel Dodge; Meghan and Michael Foley; and fifteen great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be Friday, January 23 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland, where prayers will be recited 10:15 AM Saturday, January 24, to be followed by a celebration of a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 80 Sherman Street, Portland. Interment will be in the spring. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Helen’s memory may be made to: St. Joseph’s Manor Activity Fund, 1133 Washington Avenue, Portland, ME 04103 or to: St. Joseph’s Manor Adult Day Care, 1133 Washington Avenue, Portland, ME 04103.

Jeanette A. Manning
February 26, 1916
January 17, 2004
PORTLAND - Jeanette A. Manning, 87, of Brighton Avenue, died Saturday January 17, 2004 at the Mercy Hospital in Portland. She was born in Portland on Feb. 26, 1916, one of seven children of Peter and Priscilla Pineau Luttrell. She attended Cathedral Grammar School, and was a graduate of Cathedral High School in 1934. As a child, she would summer with her family at Prince Edward Island, where her parents were originally from. After working for a couple of years, Jeanette studied nursing at Queen's Hospital in Portland, and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1939. She then worked in New York at Roosevelt Hospital for a few years, and after the death of her father, moved back to Portland and accepted a nursing position at Queen's Hospital. She was part of the staff that assisted in the transition of Queen's Hospital to Mercy Hospital, and became the Head Nurse on 4 North at Mercy. She left Mercy to work for Dr. Lorimer in his office, and later stopped working in 1948 to raise her children. In 1960, she re-entered the work force and did private duty nursing for Dr. Douphinett until his death. For the last several years, she has volunteered at Mercy Hospital, having logged over 2000 hours at the hospital. As a cancer survivor, she would often visit and talk to other cancer patients at Mercy Hospital. She has also volunteered at the McAuley Thrift Shop since its inception. She has also stayed active with the Mercy Alumni. Jeanette will be remembered as a wonderful nurse - very caring, compassionate, and kind to her patients. Jeanette was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Portland, and was a Past President of the Sacred Heart Mother's Club when her children were in school. She was also the volunteer school nurse for many years at Sacred Heart School. She was also active in the Cathedral Parents Group, and during the 1950's was active in the Christian Family Movement. Jeanette enjoyed watching baseball, and was a lifelong Red Sox fan. She followed the team all of her life, and had the opportunity to attend the Red Sox spring training a few years ago. She also enjoyed watching football and basketball. In her later years, she enjoyed traveling with her husband Louis, taking cruises, bus trips, and a trip to Hawaii with him. Jeanette was also interested in politics, and took great pride in following her son Peter's political career. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years Louis W. Manning, who died July 31, 1999. She was also predeceased by two brothers Louis Luttrell and Eugene Luttrell. Surviving are a daughter, Janine M. Manning of South Portland; a son, Peter J. Manning of Portland and his fiancé Jean Roods and her children; three sisters, Lauretta Crowley and Eileen Luttrell, both of Portland, and Eunice Carroll and her husband Patrick of South Portland; a brother, Gerald Luttrell and his wife Patricia of Torrance, CA; a sister-in-law, Adelaide Luttrell of South Portland; a brother-in-law, Edward Manning of Portland; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church, Portland. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Throughout her years, Mercy Hospital, its staff, and its mission remained an important and constant part of Jeanette's life. The family wishes to thank the staff of Mercy for its care, compassion, and support throughout the years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospital, 144 State Street, Portland, ME 04101.

Amazia P. Feeney
August 10, 1916
January 15, 2004
SOUTH PORTLAND - Amazia P. Feeney, age 87, formerly of O'Neil St., South Portland, died Thursday, January 15, 2004 at a local nursing home. She was born in Portland on August 10, 1916, a daughter of Edward and Lillian Johnston Feeney. She attended Cathedral Grammar School and was an honor graduate of Cathedral High School. She worked for Columbia Hotel as a switchboard operator. Ms. Feeney was employed by Elliott Addressing Company for 18 years and most recently for Casco Bank as a teller. She enjoyed traveling to Ireland and England to visit friends. She was interested in poetry, especially Longfellow. Her favorite Longfellow poem was "The Village Blacksmith." She participated in the lyric theatre and in the St. Patrick's Concerts when they were at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Ms. Feeney enjoyed writing songs. She also liked Big Bands, especially Glen Miller and Jimmy Dorsey. She also enjoyed dancing. She was a fan of baseball, especially the Boston Red Sox. She is survived by her brother, Walter F. Feeney of South Portland; two cousins, Edward Merdaris and his wife Mary, of Florida, and Fr. Anthony Merdaris who is currently serving with the U.S. Army in Iraq; a special friend, Owen Curran of Ireland. There will be no visiting hours. Prayers will be recited at 8:15 AM Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, January 20 at 9:00 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1342 Congress St., Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations in Amazia's memory may be made to: South Portland Nursing Home Activity Fund, 42 Anthoine Street, South Portland, Maine, 04106.

Natalie H. Crawford
January 16, 2004
SCARBOROUGH - Natalie H. Crawford, 83 of Scarborough, formerly of North Fourth Street in Old Town, Maine died Friday, January 16, 2004. Natalie was born in Old Town, daughter of Stanley and Nettie (Landry) Hilchey Sr. She attended Old Town schools and graduated from Old Town High School in 1940 and also attended Beals Business College of Bangor. On December 23, 1946 she married Charles Albert Crawford Sr. at St. Joseph's Church. They made their home in Old Town where they raised three sons. Her husband predeceased her June 3, 1989. She was a former communicant of Holy Family Parish, formerly St. Joseph's Church of Old Town and a communicant of St. Maximillian Kolbe Church of Scarborough. She enjoyed spending time with her family, knitting and crocheting. Her sisters; Thelma Braley, Irene Grant, Ann Dow, Dorca Braley, Fern Hilchey and one brother Stanley Hilchey Jr. predeceased her. Survivors include three sons; Bruce and his wife Susan of Port Orange, Florida, Charles Crawford of Holiday, Florida and Christopher and his wife Beverly of Scarborough; three sisters; Emma Hilchey of Old Town, Eloise Hilchey of Old Town and Joan Johnston and her husband Thornton of Plum Island, Mass and Florida; eight grandchildren; Heidi Jackson, Tracey Hawes, Bruce Crawford, Troy Crawford, Nicole Crawford, Robert Martin Jr. , Michael Martin and Randy Ouellette; six great grandchildren; Jessica and Brian Jackson Jr., Nikitta, Tieana and Troy Crawford Jr. and Alexis Hawes. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, January 19, 2004 from 4 to7p.m. at the Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland and also Tuesday, January 20, 2004 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Brookings-Smith Old Town Chapel, 205 North Main Street, Old Town. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Wednesday, January 21st, at the Holy Family Parish, 429 Main Street, Old Town. Rev. Rudolph J. Leveille will be principal celebrant. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Old Town. Those desiring may make donations to: St Jude's Children Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, Tenn. 38105

Sarah O'Toole Curtin
December 24, 1921
January 14, 2004
Scarborough - Sarah O'Toole Curtin, age 82, died peacefully at her home in Scarborough on Wednesday, January 14. Sarah was born in Portland December 24, 1921, a daughter of Bartley and Nora Concannon O'Toole. She graduated from Cathedral High School and attended Gorham Normal. A retired employee of Verizon and the New England Telephone Company, she was known to family and friends as Sally. She moved to Scarborough in 1957 with her husband William Curtin, where they were active with the Scarborough Lions and local bowling leagues. In her later years, Sally enjoyed dining out, played a wicked game of Scrabble, and loved dancing to tunes from the Big Band era. Sally lived and enjoyed all her days to the full. She will be greatly missed by her sister Hannah O'Toole of Portland, Maine, her brothers James of Laguna Nigel and Michael of Los Angeles, California, her seven nephews and nieces and eleven grand nephews and nieces. Visiting hours are from 2 to 4 pm Sunday, January 18th at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street in Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday January 19th at St. Patrick's Church in Portland, followed by a burial at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of lowers, please donate generously to the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster Street, Suite 160 B, Portland, Maine 04101-2406.

Pauline Janette Perry
December 16, 1932
January 14, 2004
PORTLAND - Pauline Janette Perry, age 71, died Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at her residence. She was born in Portland on December 16, 1932, the daughter of Peter and Regina Gladu Casey, and attended Portland schools. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Perry, November 8, 2000. A son, Peter Charles Perry also predeceased her. Mrs. Perry was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her daughters. She is survived by her daughters, Janette Libby of South Portland, Charline Gourno of Ohio, Regina Sherman of Falmouth, Brenda Stevens of Gorham, Mary Kennedy of Portland and Michelle Perry of Portland; a brother, John Gladu of Florida; thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services for Pauline will be held later in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Maine, 630 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101. Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, Portland.

Eino A. Partanen
January 14, 2004
SCARBOROUGH - Eino A. Partanen, 89 of Willowood Lane, died January 14, 2003 at a local health care facility. He was born in Monson a son of William and Amanda Kurkinen Partanen. He attended local schools and was a 1932 graduate of Monson Academy. In August 1939, he married the former Ida E. Harjula in Thomaston. Mr. Partanen served in the Army during World War II, as a heavy equipment operator and technician. He received several commendations including the WWII Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He was employed for several years with Crocker Burbank Paper Company as a machinist. He then accepted a position with General Electric Small Steam Turbine Division in Fitchburg, MA. In the early 1950's he began working as a civilian employee at Fort Devens, MA as a field service engineer. He was responsible for the maintenance of the Nike Missile sites that were situated in the greater Boston area. He retired in 1976. Mr. Partanen was very proud of his Scandinavian heritage and was a member of the Finnish American Society of Mid Coast Maine and The Finnish Farmer's Club of Monson. He and his wife Ida enjoyed their Finish Scandinavian and ballroom dancing. They rarely missed a Saturday night dance. During his retirement he and his wife shared a home on the shores of St. George River in Cushing, ME. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ida Partanen of Scarborough; a son, William Partanen, of Annapolis, MD; a daughter, Eileen Partanen of Scarborough; three granddaughters, Kimberly Cobb of Scarborough, Karen Partanen of West Palm Beach, FL, Kellie Pipicelli of Colchester, CT, and five great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held in the spring at the Finn-Am Society of Mid Coast Maine. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Finnish Farmer's Club of Monson, c/o Donald Higgins, 3 Williams Ave., Saco, Maine 04072 (tele 294-0472) or The Finn-Am Society of Mid Coast Maine, P.O. Box 488, Warren, Maine 04864. 

Raymond Benjamin Wakefield, Sr.
March 30, 1924
March 22, 2004
ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA - Raymond Benjamin Wakefield, Sr. age 79, of Ormond Beach, FL, formerly of Portland, ME, died Monday March 22, 2004 in a Daytona, Beach, Florida hospital. He was born in Portland, Maine on March 30, 1924, a son of Ray A. and Mary DeWitt Wakefield. He attended the West School and Portland High School. He married Helen Sweeney on July 12, 1947. Mr. Wakefield served in the United States Air Force during WWII. Following the war, he was employed by the Portland School Department for 33 years, retiring in 1979. He then moved to Ormond by the Sea, FL. He was then employed for Volusia, County, FL as a Bridge Tender, and retired after 22 years of service. Raymond is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen; three sons, Raymond, Jr. and his wife Sharon, Randy and his wife Pamela, all of Portland, ME, and Robert and his fiancé Ivy of Ormond Beach, FL; one brother, Harold of Scarborough, ME; two sisters, Louise Biswabic of Ormond Beach, FL, Doris Sears of Portland, ME and Lakeland, FL; four grandchildren, Mrs. Philip (Wendy) DiCicco, Michelle Wakefield, Cody Wakefield, and Jasmine Wakefield, all of Portland, ME. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday April 3, 2004 at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Philip J. McDonough
May 14, 1921
March 27, 2004
PORTLAND - Philip J. McDonough, 82 died Saturday March 27, 2004, at Maine Medical Center. Phil was born in Portland on May 14, 1921, a son of Michael F. and Annie McCrink McDonough. He attended Portland Schools and was a graduate of Portland High School. After service in the U.S. Army during WWII, he returned to Portland and joined the Portland Police force. He was a Portland Police Officer for 29 years. He was pre deceased by his wife Betty Brewer McDonough, whom he married in September of 1944. His parents and three siblings, Edward F. and John K. McDonough and Anna M. Kearns predeceased him. Survivors include Joanne M. Doherty and her husband Robert of Portland, Philip J. II. and his wife Diane B. of Caribou and Michael C. and his wife Dorothea L. of Cottonwood AZ and his nine grandchildren; Andrea L. Doherty, Robert J. Doherty, Jr., Thomas P. Doherty, of Portland, Philip J. McDonough III, Elizabeth M. McDonough of Caribou, Andrew McDonough of Alaska, Mark McDonough of Ft. Hood TX, John McDonough and his wife April of Little Elm, TX and Scott McDonough and his wife Kristie Raleigh, NC. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home at 11:00 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Gorham at 12 Noon. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anne's Catholic Church Building Fund, 299 Main St. Gorham ME 04038 or to a charity of one's choice.

Mary Irene Gratto
December 7, 1910
March 28, 2004
QUINCY, MASSACHUSETTS - Mary Irene Gratto, 93, formerly of Lowell Street, So. Portland, died Sunday, March 28, 2004 at Quincy Hospital in Quincy, MA. She was born on Dec. 7, 1910 in Johnville, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of Charles J. and Mary A. Foley O'Connor. She attended Portland schools, including St. Dominic's Grammar School, and was a graduate of Cathedral High School in 1927. Mrs. Gratto was employed by the New England Telephone Co. as an operator in Portland and in Lewiston. She was pre-deceased by her husband, James M. Gratto, who died in 2002, a son, James T. Gratto, who died in 1950 and three brothers: James Leo (Laddie Lee) O'Connor, Ernest E. O'Connor, and Rev. Thomas E. O'Connor, SS. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Edward and Donna Gratto of Norwell, MA, a daughter and son-in-law Mary and George Stagno of Hanover, MA, a daughter and son-in-law Kathleen and Loren Platzman of Atlanta, GA, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4-7 PM at the Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway South Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home Thursday at 8:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 A.M. at Holy Cross Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery South Portland. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 163 Lancaster Street, Portland, ME 04101.

Duane L. Herrick Sr.
March 26, 1942
March 28, 2004
SOUTH PORTLAND – Duane L. Herrick Sr., age 62, died Sunday, March 28, 2004 after a valiant fight with cancer. He was born March 26, 1942 in Portland, the son of the late Lorimer and Avis Herrick. After graduating from Portland High School, Duane worked for W. H. Nichols for 33 years. He was active in the farm league for many years. He enjoyed bowling and of course, the love for his Yankee’s. Duane served in the Navy for 3 years. Duane is predeceased by a brother, Roland Herrick of Florida, and his niece, Tina Herrick, also of Port Charlotte, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kathy Herrick of South Portland; Aunt Phyllis Herrick of Gorham; a son, Duane Lee Herrick Jr. of Falmouth; a daughter, Melissa Moran and her husband Mike of South Portland; a son, Shawn Herrick of South Portland; beloved grandsons, Michael and Matthew Moran of South Portland, and Keatin Herrick of South Portland and Westbrook. They were the pride of his life! He is also survived by his sisters, Darlene Parvin of Standish, and Rebecca Quimbly and her husband Steve of Buxton; his brother, Steven Herrick and his wife Claudia of Westbrook; his sister-in-law, Marie Herrick of Port Charlotte Florida; and many wonderful nieces and nephews! Many wonderful thanks to his wife’s family as they supported and loved Duane. A private celebration will be held for Duane. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Duane’s memory may be made to: Maine Children’s Cancer Program, 100 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Anita Ouellette White
March 26, 1916
March 25, 2004
AUGUSTA - Anita Ouellette White died Thursday, March 25, 2004, the day before her 88th birthday, at Glenridge Nursing Center in Augusta. She had previously been a resident at The Alzheimer's Care Center in Gardiner. She was born on March 26, 1916 in Eagle Lake, Maine, daughter of Marc and Mattie Guerrette Ouellette, and attended schools there. As a young woman, Anita worked as a cook in lumber camps, and for the crews working the potato harvest. She later worked as a manager and buyer of children's wear for D.W. Adams Store in Augusta. She also worked for a time at Augusta General Hospital, and at Porteous in Portland. In 1981, she retired from the V.A. Hospital in Togus after 20 years as a switchboard operator and admissions clerk. Upon her retirement, she moved to Portland. Anita enjoyed sewing, and made all of her children's clothes while they were growing up, as well as many of her granddaughters' clothes. She also enjoyed playing cards, traveling, reading, and cooking. She was pre-deceased by a daughter, Alice, who died in 1945, and also by four brothers, Romeo, Aurele, Rene, and Honore, and a grandson, Bradford Ross. Surviving are three daughters, Helena L. Clark of Kent, Washington, May M. Ross of Augusta, and Pauline Noyes and husband Albert of West Palm Beach, Florida and Scarborough; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Anita Ouellette of Rollinsford, New Hampshire; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Saturday May 15, 2004 at St. Mary's Church in Rollinsford, New Hampshire. Burial will be at New Town Cemetery in Rollinsford. Donations in Anita's memory may be made to the Activity Fund at The Alzheimer's Care Center, 154 Dresden Avenue, Gardiner, Maine, 04345.

Wanda Vecchione
November 15, 1916
March 25, 2004
PORTLAND - Wanda Vecchione, 87, a resident at St. Joseph's Manor and formerly of Oakley Street and Allen Avenue in Portland, Maine, and a communicant of St. Pius X Church, died peacefully at the Maine Medical Center, Thursday, March 25, 2004. Her family was at her side. Wanda Vecchione was born in Manchester, New Hampshire on November 15, 1916, a daughter of John and Katherine Wanat Dziodzio. At a young age she moved to Portland and attended local schools. She was employed at Portland Dress Company and Portland Public Schools. In her retirement, she volunteered for several years at the Mercy Hospital in Portland, traveled with her husband, and remained active in her hobbies and interests. At the center of Wanda's life was her love of family, a love that made splendid her everyday generosities and kindnesses. An excellent cook, she would "double recipe" when she prepared her Polish and Italian specialties to share with her family households, along with her holiday pies, fig squares, and peanut butter fudge. For her two grandsons, when they were young, she made whole wardrobes and accessories for the G.I. Joe toys of that time. And she gave to each of them, when they were growing up, special times with her at "Nana's" house, without their parents, for Sunday breakfasts of fried dough and homemade doughnuts and delicious dinners----and conversations of the heart. With her two great-grandchildren, now in their primary grades of school, she would take neighborhood walks, watch them swim and dance, and create lasting memories of love. The person of Wanda is much more than examples of her thoughtfulness and caring can describe. Her life had a fullness of purpose and meaning and joy. And of her nature there was grace and beauty. She was skilled and quick of hand, keen of intellect and wit, and compassionate of soul. She was an expert seamstress, and found daylong pleasure in designing and creating beautiful fashions and home décor. She loved to read: she was in the midst of reading a biography of John Paul II, her "Polish Pope" she so much admired. She was strong in her faith. Never far from her "Beads", she prayed her rosary nightly before going to sleep. She lived in her own life the virtues and wisdoms with which she counseled others. She cared deeply for the wellbeing of her loved ones. She was the cherished one across the generations of family. She will be dearly missed. Wanda was pre-deceased by her husband, Guerino Vecchione, who died in 1997; and four brothers: Eagan Dziodzio, Walter Dziodzio, Stanley Krasucki, and Charles Krasucki. Wanda is survived by her beloved daughter, Janice Wanda Lyons and her husband George C. Lyons of Portland; and by her family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she considered sons and daughters: two grandsons, Jeffrey M. Lyons of Nashua, New Hampshire, and Jason I. Lyons and his wife Marytracey Lyons of Portland; and two great-grandchildren, Michael M. Lyons and Felicia M. Lyons; also by step-sons, Dominic Vecchione of Yarmouth, ME, and Anthony Vecchione of Portland; step daughter, JoAnne Peyton and her husband, James Peyton of Bunker Hill, West Virginia; a sister, Amelia Whitney of Portland; and by several, much loved nieces and nephews and their spouses and children. At her request, a private service will be held. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. Memorial masses will be offered at a later date. Donations may be made in memory of Wanda Vecchione to the American Heart Association, 343 Gorham Rd., South Portland, ME 04106.

Joseph E. Gallant
March 25, 2004
PORTLAND - Joseph E. Gallant, 76, of Read Street, died Thursday March 25, 2004 at a Portland hospital. He was born in Portland a son of Anthony and Catherine Gillis Gallant. Joe attended St. Patrick’s Grammar School and was a 1946 graduate of Portland High School and a 1952 graduate of Northeastern Business School. Joseph served in the Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations. For over 30 years he was employed with the Maine Central Railroad, retiring as Comptroller in 1986. Joe was a former president of the Maintenance and Right of Way Local Union of Railroad Workers. Mr. Gallant was a communicant of St. Pius X Church, a member of the Holy Name Society, a former member of the Parish Council and a former member of the Building Committee at St. Pius. He also served as a religious education teacher. He was a member of the American Legion and a member of the Msgr. Houlihan Council of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Irish-American Club of Maine. Joe was a very active family man who followed the activities of his children and grandchildren. He had served as a Scoutmaster when his son was in the Boy Scouts. Joe especially enjoyed the School and athletic activities of his grandchildren. A brother Leo and a sister Catherine predeceased him. He is survived by a son Joseph E. Gallant, Jr. of Portland, a daughter Mrs. John (Catherine) Hurtado of Claremont, California, three grandchildren, Renee Gallant, Jamie Gallant both of Portland and Laura Hurtado of Claremont, California. Visiting hours will be held 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited 8:15 a.m. Monday at the funeral home followed by a 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Ronald MacDonald House, 250 Brackett Street, Portland, Maine 04102. The family would also like to thank the staff of Cedars Nursing Care Center, Mercy Hospital, and the Visiting Nurse Association for their care.

Adam Everett Lane-Quatrano
April 26, 1977
March 19, 2004
PORTLAND – Adam Everett Lane-Quatrano, age 26, died unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, March 19, 2004. Adam was born on April 26, 1977 in Portland, a son of Robert R. Quatrano and Deanna Caldwell. He attended Windham Schools. He was most recently employed as a finishing carpenter for Paradigm Window Solutions in Portland. He also formerly worked in the mail room at the Portland Press Herald. Adam enjoyed being outdoors and being in the wilderness. He spent his time fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, mountain climbing, canoeing, and target practicing. Some of his favorite camping spots included Tumbledown Mountain in Mexico, Maine, and Mount Katahdin. He is survived by his father, Robert R. Quatrano of Portland; his mother, Deanna Caldwell of Vanceboro; two sisters, Tara Lane-Tapley of South Portland, and Raquel Lane of Westbrook; one brother, Robert P. Quatrano of Portland; his paternal grandmother, Hope Quatrano of Standish; three nieces, Sydney Sanders, Amber Tapley, and Ellie Tapley; one nephew, Garett Sanders; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many close friends. Visiting hours will be held Saturday, March 27 from 11 AM – 3 PM at Dow Memorial, 714 Congress Street, Portland, where a prayer will be offered at 11:00 AM and an eulogy service at 3:00 PM. Interment will be held Monday, March 29 at 11:00 AM at Evergreen Cemetery, Portland. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations in Adam’s memory may be made to: Cora Brown Foundation, 203 Brackett Street, Portland, ME 04102.

Rev. Robert E. Lee
March 1, 1924
March 22, 2004
PORTLAND - Father Robert E. Lee, 80, died Monday at St. Joseph's Manor after a long illness. A priest for nearly 49 years, he was born in Portland on March 1, 1924, the son of Thomas Lee and Sarah (Sadie) Murphy Lee. He was baptized at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland on March 16, 1924. Father Lee was beloved by all whose paths crossed his: family, fellow priests, parishioners, friends, Army buddies. His sense of humor, his good will toward all, his down-to-earth holiness, and the joy he brought with him endeared him to everyone.Father Lee was a graduate of South Portland High School, Class of 1941. In the summer following graduation, he worked for the Coca Cola Company in South Portland and then at the Portland Terminal at Rigby for 6 months. Following that he was transferred to the Bridge & Building Department of the Portland Terminal. His next job was as an accountant for 2 years at the Maine Central Railroad's General Offices at Union Station/St. John Street. In February 1943 he joined the Army Air Force and served until 1946 when he received an honorable discharge. He joined the Maine Army National Guard in June 1956 and retired in 1978 as a full Colonel. He loved to reminisce about his military service, always speaking of it with great warmth and humility. Father Lee was called to the priesthood and entered the Passionist Fathers Seminary at Dunkirk, NY in 1947, studying there until 1949. He served his Novitiate in Pittsburgh and joined the Passionist Order, serving for a year at St. Gabriel's in Boston. He then attended Le Grand Seminaire de Philosophé in Montreal for a year, and further pursued his studies in Theology for 3 years at Our Lady of Angels Seminary at Niagara University in Niagara Falls. He was ordained a priest on June 4, 1955 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland, ME by Bishop Daniel J. Feeney. It was the largest class of priests to be ordained (15) in the history of the Portland Diocese. His first brief assignment was as Assistant Pastor at St. Christopher's Church on Peaks Island, followed by his assignment to St. Athanasius Parish in Rumford, ME as Assistant Pastor from 1955-1964. In addition to his pastoral duties, he was assigned Chaplain for the Maine National Guard in June 1956, in which post he served until March 1978. In 1964 Father was transferred from St. Athanasius to St. Dominic's Parish in Portland, where he served as Assistant Pastor until 1968. In that year he was asked to serve at Holy Trinity Parish in Saco, ME, as Assistant Pastor to Fr. Maurice Boland who was going blind. Father Lee remained there until 1970 when he was transferred back to St. Dominic's as its Pastor until 1978 when he retired because of illness. In 1969, along with his pastoral work, he became Assistant to Msgr. John Arsenault, in the Propagation of the Faith and then succeeded Msgr. Arsenault as its Director for several years. In this capacity he traveled to several third world countries, always advocating on their behalf. It was in his capacity as Mission Director that he met Fr. Vincent McCann, recently deceased Mill Hill Missionary who was buried from the Cathedral the same morning Fr. Lee died. They remained fast friends and it was Fr. Lee who convinced Fr. McCann to retire at the Cathedral Residence. Father Lee was Chaplain for the Msgr. Houlihan Council of the Knights of Columbus for many years and was also a member of the Cheverus Council of the Knights. He was proud of his long association with both Councils and had many wonderful stories to tell of his great friendships among his fellow Knights. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in 1977 and retired from the active priesthood the following year. After he recovered, Father continued his priestly ministry serving as Chaplain to several area nursing homes: St. Joseph's Manor, Seaside Nursing Home, Barron Center, the Jewish Home for the Aged, and one of his last assignments, the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough, ME. He also could be counted on to serve as visiting priest for Masses in several Portland area churches and was always on call to visit the sick and dying whenever he was asked. He was a familiar sight leaving the Cathedral Residence, with stole and alb over his arm and his holy oils and prayer book, to say Mass somewhere or visit a person in need. As a member of the Cathedral Residence following his retirement, he was a welcome presence at the 8:30 A.M. Sunday Mass for several years. Father Lee was a blessing to all who those knew him. He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. In addition to his parents, Father Lee was pre-deceased by two brothers: Richard Lee of South Portland, ME and David Lee of Chevy Chase, MD. He is survived by a brother, Thomas A. Lee of Fountain Valley, CA, and two sisters, Mrs. Coleman (Anna) Gorham of Cape Elizabeth, ME and Elizabeth Lee McClain of Portsmouth, NH, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be a reception of the body and evening prayer Thursday March 25, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. V. Rev. Msgr. Charles Murphy, V.F., Dean presiding and preaching. Fr. Lee will lie in State until 8:00 p.m. in The Cathedral. A concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Cathedral. Most Rev. Joseph J. Gerry, Bishop of Portland, principal celebrant. Burial will follow with military honors at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of Flowers donations are requested to: Propagation of the Faith, 510 Ocean Ave., Portland, Maine 04103.

Annette M. Thibodeau
April 14, 1916
June 3, 2004
SOUTH PORTLAND - Annette M. Thibodeau, age 88 of Whitehall Ave. died June 3, 2004 at the South Portland Nursing Home. She was born April 14, 1916 in Grand Isle a daughter of Paul and Madeline Sirois Therriault. Annette was educated in local schools. On June 2, 1936 she married Paul H. Thibodeau in Grand Isle. In 1940 she and her husband moved to Portland from Van Buren. During World War II, Annette worked at the South Portland Shipyard. She also worked for the Dana Warp Mill of Westbrook and later as a school crossing guard for the City of South Portland. Much of her life was spent as a homemaker. She especially enjoyed decorating her home for the holidays. She loved Christmas and the Thibodeau's home was often "lit up like a Christmas tree". She was especially pleased the year that the Portland Press Herald featured her home as "one of the best decorated homes in the area". Mrs. Thibodeau considered her "home was her castle". She loved flower gardening and enjoyed painting inside and outside her home. She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years on April 12, 2002 and a daughter Patricia M. Talbot on January 11, 2004. Survivors include three sons: Herbert Thibodeau and his wife Jan of Fostoria, Ohio, Bernard Thibodeau and his wife Sheila of South Portland, Ronald Thibodeau and his wife Debbie of South Portland, a son-in-law Richard C. Talbot and his wife Cheryl of Windham, and a brother-in-law Edmund "Bibe" Thibodeau of South Portland, eleven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited 9:15 a.m. Monday at the South Portland Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to South Portland Nursing Home, Patient Activity Fund, 42 Antoine Street, South Portland.04106

Justin A. Foss, III
May 30, 2004
SCARBOROUGH - Justin A. Foss, III, of Ocean View Road, died Sunday May 30, 2004 at a Portland health facility following a long illness. He was born in Biddeford, a son of Justin A. and Ione Morrison Foss, Jr. Mr. Foss attended Scarborough schools and Scarborough High School. On May 6, 1972 he married the former Beth M. Collins in Scarborough. He worked for many years at Maine Lubrication. In the Mid 1980 he accepted a truck drivers position with Grant Rental Company as a mail contract driver. Justin became ill in 1991 and retired. He loved spending time with his family and close friends. He enjoyed NASCAR Racing, playing pool and darts. He was a member of the Portland Elks Club and The Biddeford Eagles Club. Survivors include, his wife of 32 years, Beth Foss, two daughters, Tracy Beaulieu and her husband Jeffrie Erica Foss, a son Justin A. Foss, IV all of Scarborough, three sisters, Ethelyn Harvey of Fairfield, Pauline Foss of Sanford, Ada Belanger and her husband Joe of Dayton, two granddaughters, Emily and Haley Beaulieu of Scarborough, and his "best friend" pet dog Dillon. A private graveside service will be held at Scarborough Memorial Cemetery.

Ralph M. DeLuca
July 11, 1915
May 31, 2004
PORTLAND - Ralph M. DeLuca, 88, of St. John Street, died Monday May 31, 2004 at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough. He was born in Portland on July 11, 1915, the son of Frank and Nicoletta DeLuca. He attended Portland schools, and was a graduate of Portland High School, class of 1932. Mr. DeLuca was a longtime employee of the U.S. Postal Service. He worked as a Secretary in the Postal Inspectors Office before and after WWII. During the War he served in the Pacific Theater, where he was discharged as a Master Sergeant.. From 1968 to 1970, Ralph served as the Post Master on Peaks Island. He retired from the Postal Service in 1976 after 31 years of service. After retirement Ralph was employed part-time as a courier for Canal Bank. He was a communicant of St. Louis Catholic Church. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Bernice Nowakowski DeLuca, who died Dec. 12, 2000. He was also pre-deceased by two sisters, Lucy DeLuca and Elvira DeLuca. Surviving is his brother in law and his wife, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Nowak; his brother-in-law John Griskivich; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be Wednesday June 2, 2004 from 4-7 PM at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home Thursday, June 3, 2004 at 8:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Louis Catholic Church at 9:00 A.M. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Maine Veterans Home, 290 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.

William J. Gordon
May 31, 2004
SOUTH PORTLAND -William J. Gordon, age 84, of 75 State Street, Portland, formerly of Highland Ave. died May 31, 2004. He was born in Waltham, Mass a son of Dennis and Annie Gaffey Gordon. Mr. Gordon attended local schools and was a 1946 graduate of Newton Trade School. Mr. Gordon served in the Navy during World War II. He served with the Seventh Amphibious Force in Japan. On February 5, 1945 he married the former Dorothy Besso at St. Charles Church in Waltham. Following the war in 1948 Mr. Gordan joined the Coast Guard. On July 23, 1950 while on a two year tour of duty with the USS Eastwind he landed at the North Pole. William retired from the Coast Guard in June 1963 with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. After retiring from the Coast Guard in 1963 , William went to work as a letter carrier with the Post Office. He served postal routes in South Portland and Cape Elizabeth. He loved spending time at the camp that he built by hand in Baldwin. William enjoyed fishing, golfing and oil painting. He was predeceased by his wife on January 27, 2002. Survivors include three daughters, Jean M. Gordon of Gorham, Eileen A. Hauser of Alexandria, Virginia, Kathleen M. Conley of South Portland, two sons, John Gordon of Old Orchard Beach, Patrick M. Gordon of Toms River, NJ, a sister, Eleanor Grover of Huntington, NY, 12 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday June 4, 2004 at the Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland.

Eva Lillian Christenson
June 5, 1916
June 1, 2004
PORTLAND, MAINE – Eva Lillian Christenson, age 87, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at a Portland nursing home after a brief illness. She was born in Woburn, Massachusetts on June 5, 1916, a daughter of Charles Christenson Sr and Hannah Gustafson. She attended Woburn Schools. For many years Eva was a legal secretary for Goodwin, Proctor, and Hore in Boston. She enjoyed her cats and spending time at the ocean. Eva’s most valued possession was her independence. She was a vibrant woman and enjoyed life to the fullest. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Eva is predeceased by her brothers, Paul Christenson, Ernest Christenson, and Charles Christenson Jr. She is survived by two nieces, Elin M. Honsberger of Waldoboro, Maine, and Sharon Christenson of Framingham, Massachusetts. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eva’s memory may be made to: The Nature Conservancy, ATTN: Treasury, 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203, or to the: Humane Society, 279 River Road, South Windham, Maine 04062.

Robert Bruce Patterson, Jr.
May 19, 1946
May 29, 2004
Robert Bruce Patterson, Jr., a 33 year resident of Falmouth, Maine died peacefully in his sleep early Saturday morning May 29, 2004 while surrounded by his loving family members at his home on 30 Hedgerow Drive in Falmouth, Maine. Bob was born on May 19, 1946 in Winchester, MA to Robert Bruce Patterson, Sr. and Helen Marie Patterson. Bob grew up in Medford, MA where 43 years ago he first met his wife Ellen Marie Patterson during their freshmen year of high school. Bob excelled in a number of sports and became a star basketball player for the Medford High School Mustangs and in one game he scored 67 points which set a Massachusetts high school scoring record at the time. Bob was inducted into the Medford Mustang Hall of Fame for basketball in 1990. After high school, Bob studied at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine where he continued to excel both academically and athletically. Bob was captain of the Bowdoin Men’s Basketball Team and scored more than 1,000 points during his Bowdoin basketball career. After graduating from Bowdoin in 1968, Bob went to law school and received his law degree from Boston College Law School in 1972. After passing both the Massachusetts and Maine bar exams he began working as an attorney for Verrill & Dana LLP in Portland, Maine where he has continued to work for the past 32 years. During his 32 years as an attorney, Bob developed a strong and extensive corporate law practice, serving as Chair of Verrill & Dana’s Real Estate Department and focusing his practice on commercial real estate transactions and commercial finance. In recognition of his successful legal practice Bob has been named multiple times in The Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA: Americas Leading Business Lawyers as one of best real estate lawyers in Maine, most recently in 2003. Bob was not only a successful practitioner of the law but he also became a respected, trusted and beloved friend and mentor to many in the firm and to many of his clients. Most of all Bob loved his family. Truly the “complete” husband and father, he always made time for his family: he coached little league, attended the high school sporting events of his children and spent countless number of hours driving and flying across the country to watch his son Brian compete in tennis tournaments and his daughter Kara compete in running competitions. Most importantly, Bob loved his wife of 35 years Ellen Marie Patterson. Throughout their marriage Ellen was always Bob’s priority and was first in his mind. Bob and Ellen recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on April 27, 2004 by taking a trip to Disney World. Also, Bob recently celebrated the birth of his first grandchild, Olivia Rose Waters, to his daughter Kara (Patterson) Waters and son in law Ken Waters on May 6, 2004. Bob cherished the moments he had to hold Olivia and talk her to sleep. In his spare time, Bob enjoyed spending time relaxing with family and friends at the family’s lake house on Frye Island in Sebago Lake which he and Ellen bought three summers ago. At the lake house Bob enjoyed taking long walks, kayaking and grilling food for friends and family. He was also an avid runner, running up to 5 miles each morning for most of his adult life along Route 88 in Falmouth with his black and chocolate labrador retrievers. Bob also enjoyed playing tennis, golf, basketball and vacationing in Disney World with his wife and family. Religion was also a very important part of Bob’s life. Bob was a devote Catholic regularly attending Mass at Holy Martyrs Church in Falmouth, Maine even on those days he was not feeling well. Bob will be remembered as a true hero and role model to his family and friends, the kind of person who balances the responsibilities of life in the right order and loved his family and friends with all his heart and soul. He will be missed and always remembered. Bob is survived by his wife of 35 years Ellen Marie Patterson of Falmouth, his son Brian Patterson, Esq. of Charlestown, MA and daughter in law Tracy Patterson, his daughter Kara (Patterson) Waters, M.D. of South Portland, Maine and son in law Ken Waters, M.D., his grandchild Olivia Rose Waters, two sisters Joanne Fagan of Folly Beach, South Carolina and Diane Patterson of Portland, Maine, and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1 at the Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, Maine. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2 at the Holy Martyrs Church, 266 Foreside Rd, Falmouth, Maine. Burial will follow in the cemetery behind the Foreside Community Church, 340 Foreside Rd, Falmouth, Maine. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bob’s name to: American Cancer Society Maine Center for Cancer Medicine (Scarborough, Maine)

Robert W. Hill
January 23, 1922
May 28, 2004
SCARBOROUGH – Robert W. Hill, age 82, died peacefully Friday, May 28, 2004 at a Portland hospital. He was born in Penebscot County, Bangor, Maine on January 23, 1922. He was the son of Hazel Jane Kincade and Samuel Allison Hill Jr. A son of Maine, he attended Bangor schools and graduated from Maine Central Institute in 1941. Bob attended the University of Maine at Orono and was interrupted by three years in the U.S. Air Force supporting the weather service in the Solomon and Marianas Islands. He graduated in 1948 with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. His first job was in the engineering department of Western Union Telegraph Company in New York, spending three years traveling around the country installing and teaching a then new relay system. As a summer job, he worked at the Lakewood Resort in Maine where he met his future wife, Barbara Ann Daily. They were married on June 22, 1949 in Oil City, PA. Bob spent thirty-five years working for C. H. Sprague & Son Co. as a salesman and later as a sales manager for northern New England. In 2003, Bob moved to Scarborough, Maine from Newington, New Hampshire to live within sight of where his ancestors landed at Richmond Island, Maine in 1629. He was active in the Portsmouth, New Hampshire Rotary Club, the Propeller Club, and the Moosehead Yacht Club. Bob’s leisure pursuits included many years of camping, hiking, and snow skiing across New England with particular enjoyment of his island summer camp on Moosehead Lake, Maine, where his wife and family spent many enjoyable summers. Bob was predeceased by his brother, Dr. Allison Kincade Hill. Robert Hill is sorely missed and survived by his wife, Barbara Daily Hill of Scarborough, Maine; two sons, Robert William Hill Jr. and Andrew Means Hill, both of Colorado; one daughter, Alison Ann Sweeney of Georgia; seven granddaughters, one grandson, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

John R. Andrews
April 2, 1912
May 25, 2004
SCARBOROUGH - John R. Andrews, age 92, died May 25, 2004, at a local nursing home. He was born in Lubec, Maine, on April 2, 1912, the son of Edward P. and Mary Sullivan Andrews. He was a graduate of Lubec High School, and a 1934 graduate of Washington State Normal School, Machias. During 1934 he served as Assistant Postmaster of Lubec, Maine. In 1935, he became a Registered Pharmacist. From 1938 until 1953 he managed LaVerdiere's Drug Store in Gardiner, where he would often dispatch orders to the company warehouse in Waterville by pouting them on the midnight train from Gardiner. While with LaVerdiere's, Bromo Seltzer gave him a 1948 Buick for writing the best entry, in 25 words or less, why he liked to sell Bromo Seltzer. From 1953 until his retirement in 1970, he and his wife, the former Madge Calder of Campobello Island, New Brunswick, whom he married in 1935, owned and operated Andrews Cape Shore Pharmacy in South Portland. An avid sportsman, he was a member of the Biggest Bucks in Maine Club and a founder of the Gardiner Little League. He would rarely miss an opportunity to go fishing, hunting, and golfing or to watch the local high school teams and later, when television came to Maine, he watched professional sports, often with two sets. For more than 25 years he wintered in Sarasota, Florida, where he frequently won prizes for his skill in competitive Shuffleboard and shooting pool. His neighbors in Florida were amazed to watch him bicycle to pick up his mail even after he turned 90. When he spent his first winter in Maine in 29 years, he founded the cribbage club at Betsy Ross House in South Portland. He was a former member of the Lubec Grange, Gardiner Rotary Club, Chairman of the Farmingdale School Board, Life Member Maine Pharmaceutical Association, a member of the Cheverus Council of the Knights of Columbus and a former member of the Purpoodock Club. He was a member of St. Martha's Catholic Church, Sarasota, Florida and Our Lady of Perpetual Hope, Windham. He was formerly an active member of Holy Cross Church, South Portland. Survivors include his three sons; John R. Andrews of Saco & East Boothby, Maine, James S. Andrews of South Portland, Maine and Sarasota, Florida, and Jay F. Andrews of Rockland, Maine and Sarasota, Florida; seven grandchildren and many great grandchildren. For more than 51 years he shared his life with his wife Madge Calder who died in 1987. He later shared his life for nearly ten years with a former college classmate, Sylvia Benner of Cherryfield, Maine, who died in 1998. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held, Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, Main St., South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Main Street, Topsham, Maine 04086, or of one's choice.

John H. Jackson, CPA
May 20, 1946
May 26, 2004
FALMOUTH - John H. Jackson, Jr., CPA, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at a Portland hospital. John was born on May 20, 1946 in Portland, a son of John H. Jackson Sr. and N. Janis Brume. He attended Falmouth Schools and was a graduate of Falmouth High School, Class of 1964. In 1968 he graduated from the University of Southern Maine in Portland and Gorham, where he earned his accounting degree. He entered public accounting in 1968 and since 1974 has specialized in health care. Immediately prior to joining Berry, Dunn, McNeil, and Parker, he was responsible for the Maine and New Hampshire health care practice of Arthur Young & Company, formerly Jordan & Jordan. During his 28 years of experience in the health care industry, he has provided audit, reimbursement, and consulting services to a variety of providers, including home health agencies, outpatient clinics, independent laboratories, nursing homes, community hospitals, and medical centers. John provided consulting services including third party reimbursement, corporate reorganization, financial planning, financial feasibility studies, revenue planning, and strategic planning for clients in Maine and New Hampshire. He is a member of the AICPA and the HFMA and has served on the Board of Trustees of the Maine Chapter. He has conducted various seminars for HFMA, the Maine Hospital Association, and several other health care groups. John is also active in charitable and civic organizations including being a Board Member of the Greater Portland YMCA and the Pine Tree Swim Club. He loved the ocean and sailing. John was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He is survived by his wife Roberta Jackson of Falmouth; four daughters, Laura L. Stewart and her husband Wes of San Clemente, California; Nerissa C. Jackson, Kristin N. Jackson, and Emily N. Jackson, all of Falmouth; two sons, John H. Jackson, III and his wife, Kathleen of Lisbon Falls, and Nicholas C. Jackson of Falmouth; two sisters, Sally Beatty and her husband John of South Portland, and Linda Jackson-Phillips of Portland; nine grandchildren, Elizabeth, Sophia, John IV, Isabelle, Patrick, Damien, Andrew, and Hannah Jackson, all of Lisbon Falls, and Audrey Block of San Clemete, California; two nephews, Michael Beatty and his wife Carolyn of Swampscott, Massachusetts, and Christopher Phillips of Portland; one niece, Megan Beatty of South Boston, Massachusetts. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, June 2 from 5-7 PM at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A funeral service will be held Thursday, June 3 at 11:00 AM at Falmouth Congregational Church UCC, 267 Falmouth Road, Falmouth, with Rev. Dawn Berry officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to: Greater Portland YMCA, Pine Tree Swim Club, 70 Forest Ave, Portland, Maine 04101. 

John Hill Bennett
June 29, 1940
February 2, 2005
SCARBOROUGH - John Hill Bennett, 64, of Scarborough died at Maine Medical Center on Wednesday February 2 after a battle with cancer. John was born June 29, 1940 in Washington, Pennsylvania, the child of Fred and Margaret Bennett. After graduating from Washington High School in 1958, he attended Marshall University in Huntington, WV where he studied business. He was involved with student government and was President of the Lamda Chi Alpha fraternity. Following graduation he was employed by Proctor & Gamble until his retirement in 1992. Upon retirement, he purchased Oak Hill Beverage & Redemption Center in Scarborough. After selling the store he spent his time volunteering at the Portland Harbor Museum, working at Rainy Day Trains, and enjoying time with his family. He was a long-time member of the Scarborough Rotary Club and served two terms as President. He was heavily involved in many of the civic activities, especially the Christmas tree sale they held every year. His real passion was collecting American Flyer trains. He would spend hours at Rainy Day Trains of Scarborough collecting trains, creating layouts, and talking about the model train business. He is survived by two children, Douglas John Bennett of South Portland, and Judith Bennett Beedle of Bowdoinham, a brother James M. Bennett of Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, and one grandchild, Maxwell Douglas Bennett of South Portland. Visiting hours will be held Friday from 4-7 p.m. at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Black Point Congregational Church, Black Point Road, Scarborough. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, Inc., One Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086.

Margaret A. "Peggy" Gregory
April 1, 1912
January 31, 2005
SOUTH PORTLAND - Margaret A. "Peggy" Gregory, 92, formerly of South Portland, passed away peacefully on Jan. 31, 2005 at Mercy Hospital with her family at her side. Margaret was born in Portland on April 1, 1912, a daughter of John and Agnes Doherty Higgins, and was a graduate of St. Alice's High School of PA, class of 1928. Mrs. Gregory was a communicant of Holy Cross Parish, where she attended Mass daily, and was a member of the Sodality. As a young woman she spent her summers at Peaks Island, and was crowned Miss Peaks Island of 1932. Margaret loved to dance at the Gem Theater to the music of the big bands. After marriage, she spent her summers with her family on Big Sebago Lake where she loved to fish and play cards. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, Donald M. Gregory, in 1987, two sisters, Anna Smith and Helen Murray, and one brother, Arthur Higgins. Margaret is survived by her brother, John Higgins of Cape Elizabeth; four daughters, Barbara Curatola of Cape Elizabeth, Joan Peacock, Margaret Lisee, and Donna Daggett, all of South Portland; one son, Michael Gregory of South Portland; twenty one grandchildren; thirty five great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be Thursday from 3-7 PM at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at the chapel on Friday at 8:15 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, corner of Broadway and Cottage Road, South Portland at 9:00 A.M. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn., Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster St., Portland, ME 04101.

Julia Agnes Corcoran
August 9, 1919
January 29, 2005
PORTLAND - Julia Agnes Corcoran, lifelong resident of Portland, died on January 29, 2005. She was born in Portland, Maine on August 9, 1919, a daughter of Patrick and Anne Brown Corcoran. She attended the Cathedral Grammar School as a child and was graduated from Cathedral High School. She obtained her university education at Notre Dame College in Ottawa, Ontario, where she developed a love of Canada. Miss Corcoran was an administrative assistant. She was the secretary to Mr. Theron A. Woodsum and the Savings Banks Association of Maine, where she was employed for thirty years, until his retirement in 1972. Educated in the old way of business etiquette, she always called him Mr. Woodsum. She later worked in the United States Department of Transportation where she administered marine license testing for the Coast Guard. She traveled throughout Europe, Canada and frequently visited her ancestral home in the west of Ireland, enjoying long term friendships with her family, and extended family throughout the country. She was a master tailor and made many of the business suits and dresses that she wore. In earlier years, she enjoyed downhill skiing and bicycling. Miss Corcoran attended the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for eighty-five years. She was a dedicated volunteer for church related social welfare causes, and contributed to the renovation of the Cathedral. Her brother, John F. Corcoran of Falmouth died in 2001 and her sister, Mary T. Corcoran, with whom she lived all her life died in 2003. She is survived by her sister in law, Jane Coughter Corcoran, a niece Christine Corcoran Cantwell, both of Portland, a nephew Peter Blaze Corcoran of Sanibel Island, Florida, a great niece Hillary Cantwell, of Portland and a grandnephew, Jonathan Cantwell and two great grandnieces of Washington D.C. Visiting hours will be Thursday from 4-6 p.m., at the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: The Cathedral School, 14 Locust Street, Portland, Maine, 04101.

Earle Lewis Briggs, Jr.
December 8, 1939
January 27, 2005
PORTLAND - Earle Lewis Briggs, Jr., passed away January 27, 2005 in Portland, after a short illness. Earle (Butch) was born December 8, 1939, in Bethlehem, NH, the son of the late Earle L. and Helen (Kozar) Briggs. He grew up in Portland, and graduated from Portland High School in 1958. He then attended Wentworth Institute in Boston. His vocation was master carpenter. Some of his finest work is at the Children's Museum in Portland. His interests were many, including brook fishing, gardening, hunting, making wonderful play houses, and toys for his granddaughter, and beautiful stained glass art. Butch will be missed by all that his life has touched. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia McGarvey Briggs; a son, Barry Briggs; a daughter, Kristen Briggs; a granddaughter, Katarina Nixon; four sisters, Ann Picariello, Barbara Beliveau, Julia Healy, and Dolores Curran. He was predeceased by his sister Mary McLean. A gathering of friends and family will take place on Wednesday from 4-7 P.M. at the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland, where there will be a sharing of memories at 5:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Maine Children's Cancer Program, 100 Campus Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Loretta Flaherty
March 10, 1930
January 26, 2005
WATERBORO - Loretta Flaherty, 74, of Hanna Drive, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at her residence. She was born in Portland on March 10, 1930, the daughter of Arthur and Viola Shaw Gallant. She attended Portland schools, and was a graduate of Cathedral High School. Loretta was employed for several years at Central Maine Power Co. until her children were born, when she became a full time homemaker. Surviving is her husband of 49 years, John Flaherty of Waterboro; three sons, Michael Flaherty of New Gloucester, Paul Flaherty and Sean Flaherty, both of Waterboro; two sisters, Dorothy Pesce of Windham, and Barbara Henningsen of Old Orchard Beach; a brother, Arthur Gallant of Scarborough; and two granddaughters, Jessica Flaherty and Renee Flaherty, both of Lyman. Funeral services will be private for the family. Burial will be at Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland. Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland.

David Clarence Kiah
January 31, 1913
January 28, 2005
PORTLAND - David Clarence Kiah, 91, of Portland, passed away on January 28, 2005, the son of David Peter Kiah and Eva Verow Kiah was born in Brewer, Maine, on January 31, 1913. He graduated from Brewer High School in 1929 and attended Bliss Electrical School in Washington, DC. He began working in the paper industry at age 17 with Eastern Manufacturing in So Brewer Maine, which later became Eastern Corporation and later Eastern Fine Paper. In 1958, he opened the office for T & H Paper Company, and worked as a Salesman and then worked for Diamond International in New York City. He was a member of the New York Sappi Club. He married Katherine A. Samways June 12, 1937 in Brewer. He and his wife lived in Greenwich, CT for thirty years, Brookfield, CT. for eleven years and then moved back to Portland in 1999. A true "Gentle" man, he was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. David was predeceased by his wife of 64 years in December, 2001. He was also predeceased by a sister Frances Kiah and two brothers Robert Kiah and Richard Kiah. David, or "Clare" to his beloved wife, Grampy to most, is survived by four children; a daughter, Sister Anne Marie Kiah, RSM of South Portland; sons; David H. Kiah and his wife Janet of Newton, MA, Daniel E. Kiah and his wife Donna of Bethel, CT. and Donald L. Kiah and his wife Joy of Palm Beach Gardens, FL.; and six grandchildren; David Kiah of Newton, MA, Robert Kiah of Los Angeles, CA., Christopher Kiah and his wife Debra of Lincolnshire, IL., Timothy Kiah of Manhattan, NY., Katherine Martinez and her husband Larry of Bethel, CT. and William Kiah and his wife Sarah of Ft. Collins, CO. Visiting Hours will be held 4 to 8 pm on Sunday, January 30, 2005 at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A 12:00 pm Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, January 31, 2005 at St. Joseph's Church, 673 Stevens Avenue, Portland. Family and friends will meet at the church at 11:45 am. Interment will be 11:00 am Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bangor, ME. Donations may be made in his name to the Sisters of Mercy Retirement Fund, 605 Stevens Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103.

Thomas Joseph Folan
February 20, 1920
January 25, 2005
PORTLAND - Thomas Joseph Folan, 84, died Tuesday Jan 25 at the Mercy Hospital. He was born Feb 20,1920 in Taughmore, County Galway, Ireland, a son of Patrick and Sarah Concannon Folan. He served in the Irish Army during World War II. On July 7,1950 he married Mary A. Mannion in London, England. In 1957 they immigrated to the United States and raised six children. He loved to be with family and friends and will be remembered for his talents of singing and dancing. He took great pleasure in his children and especially his grandchildren with whom he enjoyed rooting for the Red Sox particularly this year as the Sox rewarded him and many others by winning the World Series. He retired from S.D. Warren Co. in Westbrook in 1985. He was predeceased by brothers Sean and John, and a sister Mary Carney. Surviving are his wife of fifty-four years Mary A. Folan, a son Martin and wife Deborah of Portland, and daughters Barbara Kneeland and husband Dr. John Kneeland of Portsmouth, RI, Mary Rich and husband Dr. Alan Rich of New Gloucester, AnneMarie of Portland, Tricia Densmore and husband Bill of Portland, and Karen of Windham. It was important for Tom's grandchildren to be noted: Amy, Tricia and Keeley Folan, Bryan and Christie Kneeland, Molly and Thomas Rich, Fiona, Maura, Liam and Siobhan Densmore, William Rowe and a Great Grandchild Mackenzie Folan. Visiting hours will be Friday from 4-7 PM at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 9:00 A.M. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1342 Congress St., Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VNA, 50 Foden Road, South Portland, ME 04106.

Donald T. Wark
November 6, 1918
January 25, 2005
PORTLAND - Donald T. Wark died on January 25, 2005 at the Barron Elder Services Center in Portland. He was born in Westbrook on, on November 6, 1918, a son of William and Camilla (Smith) Wark. He graduated from Deering High School in 1936 and from Bates College, Lewiston, Maine, in 1940. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII, and left the service with the rank of Sergeant. He met and romanced Elizabeth Ingersoll on a fateful Friday the 13th, and they were married in 1942. Over the next 17 years they had three children and then six grandchildren. Don started his career at the Saco Lowell Co. in Biddeford, but soon became a dedicated employee for New England Telephone, now Verizon. During tight financial times he set aside his technical skills to do janitorial work, and even moved his family to Bath for a year to assist with the installation of dial telephones. He then returned to Portland and his area of expertise-line assignment. Over 34 years with Verizon he made his mark as a thorough and committed employee with the best interests of the lineman in the field at heart. He retired in 1981. In retirement Don continued to devote himself to his family and to his love of both sports and music. Known to fellow workers, family and friends as quiet, diligent, honest and caring, Don missed his beloved wife and home when illness required that he be moved for expert care. Don is survived by his wife Elizabeth, his son William and his wife Katherine of Portland, his son Stephen and his wife Pamela of Stoneham, MA, his son David of North Yarmouth, and by his six grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held at the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State St. in Portland on Friday, January 28, 2005, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, followed by a funeral service at the funeral home on Saturday, January 29 at 1:00 PM. Friends and family are welcome to join this celebration of Don's life. Donations in his memory can be made to the Barron Elder Services Center, 1145 Brighton Ave., Portland, ME 04102.

Charles E. Fairweather
July 31, 1942
January 22, 2005
SOUTH PORTLAND - Charles E. Fairweather, 62, of South Portland passed away on Saturday January 22, 2005 at Maine Medical Center after a year-long battle with prostate cancer. He was born in Portland on July 31, 1942, the son of Edward F. Fairweather and Margaret F. (Connolly) Fairweather. Charlie grew up in the Libbytown section of Portland and attended public schools until high school, graduating from Cheverus the valedictorian of his class. He graduated from Boston College, attended St. John's Seminary in Boston, and studied briefly at the North American College of Rome. After serving two years in the army in Korea during the Vietnam War, Charlie spent several years living in Wisconsin with his first wife and two sons. After returning to Maine, Charlie worked for the Bureau of Mental Retardation. In 1978, he married Sandy Richardson and settled in South Portland. Charlie loved eating breakfast at Becky's, reading, and watching Red Sox and Patriots games. He enjoyed his work in Alcoholics Anonymous and treasured his many relationships with friends and acquaintances. In 2000, Charlie retired and became an even more active member of the community, joining St. Alban's Church where he served on the vestry, and volunteering at the South Portland Public Library and the AA hotline. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Sandy Fairweather of South Portland; sons Nicholas and Benjamin Fairweather of Wisconsin; stepson Tom Richardson of Gorham; stepdaughter Jennifer Richardson of Gardiner; and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by his mother, father, and his sister, Judith Fairweather of Portland. A memorial service will be held at St. Alban's Parish on Cape Shore Road in Cape Elizabeth on Saturday, January 29 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 172 State Street, Portland. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send contributions in his memory to the St. Alban's Discretionary Fund, 885 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

Marcel C. Simoneau
March 7, 1926
January 24, 2005
BIDDEFORD - Marcel C. Simoneau,78, of Biddeford, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2004 at Southern Maine Medical Center. He was born March 7, 1926 in St. Come, Quebec Canada a son of Ludirvine Caouette and Thomas Simoneau. Marcel was educated in St. Come. He worked as a lumber jack prior to immigrating to the United States in May of 1964. On March 26, 1966 he married the former Colette R. Paquet in St. Zacharie, Quebec. He worked for West Point Pepperell in Biddeford and Noyes Tire Co. in Westbrook until retirement in 1988. He was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and a member of St. Joseph's Parish. Marcel enjoyed doing many things in life such as spending time with his family and playing cards with his friends. His parents, his brother Gerard and two sisters Rachel and Mary predeceased him. Marcel is survived by his wife of 38 years, Colette Paquet Simoneau of Biddeford; five children, Jean and his wife Crystal of Biddeford, Christian of Biddeford, Lewis and partner Leo LaPlante of Scarborough, Carolle and her husband John Ohmeis of Waterboro, and Steve and his partner Tammy LaGrange of Saco; 7 grandsons and 2 granddaughters; four brothers, Adrien of St. Georges, Quebec, Laurent of Willimantic, CT, Emmanual of Valley Field, Quebec and Frederick of St. Zacharie, Quebec, six brother-in-laws, seven sister-in-laws and several nieces and nephews also survive him. Visiting Hours will be held 2 to 4 & 7 to 9pm on Thursday, January 27, 2005 at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at 9:15am on Friday, January 28, 2005 at the chapel followed by a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Church, 43 Center Street, Biddeford. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Biddeford.

Peter C. Barnard
May 16, 1925
January 22, 2005
SCARBOROUGH - Peter C. Barnard, 79, the dean of Maine development officers, died at Piper Shores, Scarborough, on January 22, 2005 following a long illness. He was born May 16, 1925, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Charles R. and Mildred Breyley Barnard. He attended Cleveland High School and graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1943. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy in the North Atlantic, European, Mediterranean and Caribbean areas from 1943 to 1946. He graduated from Bowdoin College in 1950 and received an A.M. degree from Middlebury College in English literature in 1954. He also attended Kent State University and did graduate work at Western Reserve University, Yale University and Harvard University. He was a teacher and dormitory master at the University School for Boys, Shaker Heights, Ohio, 1951-57. He was Administrative Assistant and then Alumni Secretary in the Bowdoin College Alumni Office 1957-66. He served as Chairman of the Department of Languages and Literature and as an English Instructor at Westbrook College 1966-67. He began his development career as Director of Development at Pine Manor Junior College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts in 1967 serving until 1973. He became the first Director of Development at Maine Medical Center in 1973 serving until 1990. During his tenure at Maine Medical Center, annual fund, planned giving and capital campaigns were instituted. He was active in many professional and community activities and organizations including serving as Secretary of the Bowdoin College Board of Trustees and Overseer 1977-1991, Trustee of Maine Historical Society, Corporator of Maine Medical Center, Trustee of Waynflete School, member and president of the Portland Rotary Club, member and president of the Torch Club of Western Maine, Trustee of Greater Portland Landmarks, life member and president of the New England Association for Hospital Development, member and regional vice president, National Association for Hospital Development, and founder of Southern Maine Development Offices Group in 1978. He received numerous awards for his development work. He was the first recipient of The Peter C. Barnard Leadership Award "for excellence in the profession of Hospital Development" established by the Maine Hospital Development Officers in June 1991. For over 35 years he was a frequent speaker and faculty member at institutes, conferences, and seminars relating to college alumni and hospital development work. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Danuta M. Barnard, and by two nephews William H. and Jeffrey C. Barnard and a niece, Susan B. Oliveira, all of California. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, January 29, 2005 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 113 Coyle Street, Portland. A private interment will be held in the spring at Riverside Cemetery, Yarmouth. Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 172 State Street, Portland. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the:
Maine Medical Center
c/o Development Office
22 Bramhall Street
Portland, Maine 04102
Or to
Bowdoin College
c/o Development Office
4100 College Station
Brunswick, ME 04011

Priscilla Mae Chapman
January 16, 1933
January 21, 2005
PORTLAND - Priscilla Mae Chapman, 72, of Casco formerly of South Portland, passed away January 21, 2005 at Maine Medical Center, Portland. She was born January 16, 1933 in Portland a daughter of Jacob and Anna Elizabeth Blake Zeitman. Priscilla was a 1950 graduate of South Portland High School. Following graduation she accepted a position with the Telephone Company, and retired in August of 1991 after 36 years. As a young girl, she was a member of the Camp Fire Girls and took dance lessons. Her love for dancing and music was a part of who she was. She loved line dancing and together with her daughter, she was a member of "Struttin' Country" among the country dancing clubs. She was a wonderful cook and crocheted many lovely things. She went on many trips. She especially loved her trips to Hawaii to visit her sister and her trips to Branson, Missouri to see Country Stars perform. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers; a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Local 2327 and a member of the Portland Eagles Auxiliary. Cilla was an inspiration to all as she was a four time Cancer survivor. She will be remembered for her strength. Priscilla was predeceased by a brother Ralph Zeitman. She is survived by a daughter, Marcia Anderson and her husband William of Standish; two sons; Kenneth L. Chapman and his companion Carole Hutchinson of Carthage, Robert E. Chapman and his wife Betty of Hollis; two sisters, Charlene York and her husband Wayne of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Roberta Cash and her husband Robert of Hiram, ME. and Northport, FL; sister-in-law Marjorie Zeitman of Portland; six grandchildren, Jaimey W. Anderson and his wife Nicole of Portland, Michael W. Anderson of Portland, Benjamin J. Chapman of Gray, Jason Chapman of Hollis, Christopher Chapman of Hollis, Kathleen Chapman of Lyman; three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be 7-9 pm on Tuesday, January 25 at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 26, at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, South Portland. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco, Maine. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make donations in her memory to: American Cancer Society, New England Div., Inc., One Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, Maine 04086.

Ada Reed
April 24, 1912
January 21, 2005
YARMOUTH - After several years of declining health, Ada Reed, 92, passed away Friday evening, January 21, at Coastal Manor, surrounded by her family. Ada Mae Conant was born in Freeport, Maine, on April 24, 1912. She was the daughter of Dora Bickford and Edgar W. Conant. She was raised at the Village Centre Farm, which is now the location of the Harraseeket Inn. At the age of 10, her mother passed away, leaving her and 4 younger siblings. Ada graduated from Freeport High School in 1930, with perfect attendance. She also worked for Freeport Shoe Shop and later at L. L. Bean, Inc. In June of 1947, she married Willis A. Reed in North Yarmouth, Maine. She taught herself how to cook and passed her love of cooking to her daughter, Dorothy McAloney. She was always cooking for family, friends and others. She was the biscuit maker for the Universalist Church bean suppers for many years. She enjoyed sewing and making clothes, stuffed animals and doll clothes. She had a collection of cups and saucers that were decorated with pictures of violets. She enjoyed traveling and made many trips, including a trip to New Zealand and Australia and a trip to Hawaii. She was always on the search for covered bridges in her travels. Ada belonged to the Harraseeket Grange, the Yarmouth Firemen's Auxiliary, and was a member of the Twice Fifteen Club and the North Cumberland Council of Church Women. She was also a member of the First Universalist Church of Yarmouth. Every year she organized the 1930 class reunions of Freeport High School. They observed their 70th class reunion in 2000. She is survived by a son Stephen, his wife Dianne, and grandsons Justin and Joshua Reed of Shaftsbury, Vermont; and a daughter, Dorothy and husband Edward McAloney of North Yarmouth, Maine. Surviving also are a bother, Neil Conant of Portland, Oregon; a sister, Marion Conant of Washington, Maine; a half sister, Mabel Beckwith of North Yarmouth, Maine; a half brother, Ralph W. Conant Sr., of Freeport, Maine; and sister-in-laws Marion Reed and Eleanor Weston and nieces Jane Cleaves and Joan Kalbach, all of Yarmouth. She is also survived by the following nieces and nephews: Linda Browe of California, Roger Anderson of Texas, and Kathy and Randy Conant of Oregon. She was predeceased by a sister, Agnes Anderson, and a brother, Francis Conant. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 25 at 3:00 pm at First Universalist Church, 97 Main Street, Yarmouth. Interment will be in the spring at Riverside Cemetery, Yarmouth. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. It is the request of the family that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to: Yarmouth Rescue, 178 North Road, Yarmouth, Maine 04096, or to the Coastal Manor Activity Fund, 20 West Main Street,Yarmouth, Maine 04096.

Geoffrey Judson Clark
January 21, 1959
January 19, 2005
PORTLAND - Geoffrey Judson Clark, long time resident of Greater Portland, died in his home on January 19th, 2005, two days shy of his 46th birthday. He was born in Providence, R.I., came as a child with his family to a cottage on the water in Falmouth, Maine to spend the summer of 1970 and, apart from spending four years as a student at Ithaca College and a year living in Australia, never left southern Maine, the place he called home. Geoffrey will be remembered most for the endearing and unusually high level of trust he placed in all people, as well as his generosity, loyalty, humor, trustworthiness and his enduring optimism. Moreover, Geoff rarely missed an opportunity to say hello or strike up conversation with whomever he happened upon in the course of a day: the toll collector, the woman behind the counter, the kid standing in line for an ice cream cone. Geoffrey was an avid sailor on Casco Bay, a highly disciplined ultra-marathon runner, and he loved his regular visits to the gym to exercise body and mind. Geoffrey attended The Fay School in Southboro, MA as a young boarding student before becoming enrolled in the Falmouth School system. Later he attended and graduated from The Hebron School of Hebron, ME before heading to Ithaca College where he was active rowing crew, serving as president of his fraternity, and earning his spending money working as a gifted bartender. Geoffrey worked in several banking and investment institutions during his many years living in the Portland, including H. M. Payson, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and Bank North. Though he may have been happiest those years in which he worked as a full-time, stay-at-home dad: playing with Sam and Alex, shopping, cooking, paying bills, writing for a newsletter for stay-at-home dads, and finding time to mature into a master wood craftsman in his shop in the basement. He will be very sorely missed by all, including his grandmother, Mildred S. Clark of Williamstown; his parents: Donald J. Clark of Scarborough and Ruth P. Clark of Yarmouth; his brothers: Craig L. Clark (wife, Clara Jean Howard; children, Anna and Evan) of Saco; Bradford D. Clark (his wife, Caron Nardi Clark and child, Sophia) of Arlington, VT; and Matthew R. Clark of Tokyo, Japan. He will especially be missed by his two sons whom Geoffrey loved with all his heart, which was very big indeed: Alexander Joshua Clark and Ian Samuel Clark, along with their mother and special confidante to Geoff, Sara Morris of Falmouth. He will also be missed by his uncle and aunt, Thomas and Alison Schneider of Darien, CT, whom he loved and admired greatly and with whom he and his boys spent many a memorable time, especially on those visits to Nantucket Island. Geoffrey will be buried from St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Falmouth on Wednesday, January 26th with the service beginning at 1:00 PM, officiated by his brother, the Rev. Bradford Clark and by his long-time friend and mentor, the Right Rev. Stephen Foote, with a reception to follow. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 172 State Street, Portland. In lieu of flowers, those who knew and loved Geoffrey may contribute the Trust Fund established in support of his two sons, Alex and Sam, by directing those funds in care of: St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth, Maine 04105.