Margaret Bertha Barstow
(Nov 17): Rockland -- Margaret Bertha Barstow, 82, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, at Camden Health Care in Camden after a long illness.
She was the widow of James Stuart Barstow II, who died in 1968.
She was born in Staten Island, N.Y., on May 12, 1918 the daughter of Herman and Margaret McCauley Kestler.
She was a 1937 graduate of Curtis High School in Staten Island, and during and after high school she worked for Warren Edwin Real Estate Corporation.
She worked for New York Life where she met her husband. During the 1960s she was active in the Greater Girl Scout Council of New York, amongst other causes, as well as in groups for youth in the state.
After WW II she became a longtime summer resident of Monhegan Island.
She was a former resident of Rockland.
She was predeceased by a brother, Warren T. Kestler.
Survivors include:one son, James and wife Judith Barstow of Tenants Harbor; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth and husband Steven Sherrick of Port Clyde and Mrs. Barbara and husband Milton Mann of Port Clyde; one sister, Mrs. Joan Sykes of Callicoon, N.Y.; nine grandchildren, David, Barbara, Andrew, Paul, Karen, Melody, Jennifer, Keith and Jessie.
There will be no visiting hours.
A memorial service will be held in the spring on Monhegan Island and will be announced by Davis Funeral Home, 35 Knox St., Thomaston.
Friends may make donations to the Monhegan Historical and Cultural Museum, Monhegan Island, 04852,or to the Monhegan Island Memorial Library, Monhegan Island, 04852.

Otis W. Albee
(Dec 5): Rockland -- Otis W. Albee, 92, a former First National Stores manager, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, at Shore Village Nursing Center where he had been a resident a brief time.
Born here, Dec. 2, 1908, he ws the son of Henry B. and Annie Hart Albee.
He was a 1927 Fort Lauderdale High School graduate and later attended private business college.
On July 14, 1934, he married Ruth W. Robertson in Belfast.
For more than 34 years, Mr. Albee worked with First National Stores and managed three of that company's Rockland stores.
Active in Boy Scouts for many years, he earned scouting's highest award, Eagle Scout.
He was a life member of the Aurora Lodge of Masons, Rockland and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Mr. Albee is survived by his wife of 66 years, of Rockland.
No services will be held at this time.
Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Belfast.
Memorial donations may be made to the Pine Tree Council, Boy Scouts of America, 125 Auburn St., Portland, 04103.
Arrangements are with the Burpee-Strong Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland.

Trudy Herbert
(Feb 1): Rockport -- Trudy Herbert, 78, died Jan. 30, 2001, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport after a long illness.
She was born June 12, 1922 in Sinzig, Germany, daughter of John and Gertrude Jonas. She immigrated to New York City as a young child with her family.
For many years she served as the managing partner in the pharmacy she and her husband owned in Westchester, N.Y. Prior to that she was employed as a beautician in the family salon. Upon retirement, she and her husband moved to West Rockport, where she was a communicant of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Rockland.
She is survived by her husband, Hans Herbert; a son, Alfred Ockenfels of Rockland; a granddaughter, Kristen Ockenfels of Falmouth; a sister, Henrietta Beitzell of Golden, Colo.; a sister-in-law, Kaethe Braun of Blue Springs, Mo.; and special friends Peta and Leticia van Vuuren of Rockland.
At the request of the family, a private service will be held at St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the American Heart Association, Maine Affiliate, Inc. P.O. Box 346, Augusta, 04330.
Arrangements are under the direction of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland.

Nellie Luella Clark Tripp
(March 30): Frankfort -- Nellie Luella Clark Tripp, loving wife, mother and nana, died March 27, 2001 at her residence.
She was born April 16, 1926 in Stockton Springs, the daughter of Mae Gordon and Alfred Clark. She attended school in Monroe.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, James A. Tripp Sr. They were married August 24, 1942.
She is also survived by seven sons, Alfred and Brenda Tripp of Dedham, James and Cindie Tripp of Monroe, Lawrence and Linda Tripp of Frankfort, Roger and Joyce Tripp of Frankfort, Clarence and Debbie Tripp of Monroe, Peter and Lorraine Tripp of Frankfort and Tony and Annette Tripp of Frankfort; one daughter, Ethelanne and David Lavin of Frankfort; daughters-in-law, Sue Tripp of Frankfort and Lorraine Gibbs of Belfast.
She was blessed with 30-plus grandchildren, 40-plus great-grandchildren and one spoiled rotten cat, Rosie.
Nellie was pre-deceased by three sons, John in 1984, Gerald in 1990 and Carlton in 1993 and one sister, Olive Rancourt.
She was a member of the Brooks Pentecostal Church and in later years attended the Swanville Community Church. She was very active in various community works until her health prevented her from sewing, cooking and doing for others.
Because of her great love for children, in lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to be made to the Home For Little Wanderers in Waterville. Friends may call at the Rackliffe Funeral Home on Friday, March 30, 2001 from 1-4 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning on March 31, 2001 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Jeff Martin of the Swanville Community Church officiating.

Charles N. Light
(April 6): Charles N. Light, 83, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2001 in Portland.
Charles was born May 21, 1917 in Waldoboro, the son of Chester and Lulu Creamer Light.
He grew up in Waldoboro and attended Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, graduating in the Class of 1935.
He worked as a farmer in the poultry business, for 20 years at GTE Sylvania, mainly in the machine shop, and enjoyed lobstering, retiring in the early 1990s.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, vegetable gardening and building birdhouses.
He was a 60-year member of the Progressive Grange and a member of the Odd Fellows.
He is predeceased by his brother, Elden Light He is survived by his wife, Virginia Vannah Light of Waldoboro; daughters, Loretta Dean and her husband Ralph of Thomaston, Margaret Burnham and her husband Dana of Waldoboro; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren;nieces, nephews and cousins and sisters Minnie Spector of Needham, Mass. and Esther Jackson of Brunswick.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, April 8, 2001, at the Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 9, 2001 at the Assembly of God Church, Old Route1, Damariscotta. The Pastor Tom Wagers will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Rural Cemetery, Waldoboro.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Charles memory may be made to the Lincoln County Assembly of God Church, P.O. Box 220, Damariscotta, 04543 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Barbara L. Luszczki
(June 5): Belfast -- Barbara L. Luszczki, 38, died unexpectedly, Friday, June 1, 2001 in Rockland.
Born in Lowell, Mass., July 20, 1962, she was the daughter of Edward W., Sr. and Barbara Jean Townsend Nickles.
She was a graduate of the Camden Community School.
For several years, she worked with various local construction companies.
A resident here for the past 10 years, she enjoyed decorating her home for all holidays.
Ms. Luszczki was pre-deceased by her parents and a nephew, Douglas Robbins.
She is survived by two sons Jeremy and Justin Luszczki, both of Portland; one brother, Edward W. Nickles of Tenants Harbor; nieces and nephews Michael Nickles and Renee Littlehale, both of Waldoboro; Harley Nickles-Bloomingthal of South Portland, Lindy Starhe of East Eddington; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland.
Interment will be at a later date in Seaview Cemetery, Rockland.

Charlene A. Blodgett-MacDonald
(June 5): Rockland -- Charlene A. Blodgett-MacDonald, 47, died Saturday, June 2, 2001 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, after a brief illness.
Born in Woodstock, Vt., Sept. 7, 1953, she was the daughter of Clifford and Marilyn Earl Blodgett. She attended Bridgewater public schools and graduated from Community College of Vermont in Waterbury. She later attended Pima Community College in Tucson, Ariz.
She married David MacDonald on March 5, 1986, in California, and spent her
married life here.
In earlier years, she worked in various jobs in the hotel, restaurant and hospitality business in both Vermont and Alaska. She enjoyed traveling by car cross country and also served as bookkeeper for the Town of Woodstock,
Vt.
Since moving here, Charlene worked as Manager of Cappy's Chowder House in
Camden from 1985 to 1986. In 1986, she began employment with Auto Europe in
Camden as a reservationist and rose through that company to controller, a
position she held from 1991 to 1992.
From 1992 until the time of her death,
she had served as Controller of both Great Eastern Mussel Farms, Inc., Tenants Harbor, and Orange Limited Liability Company.
Having adopted her first daughter Katie as an infant in 1990, she worked tirelessly toward the adoption of her second daughter Denessa, in 1995
traveling to China to accomplish that task.
Besides her husband and children of Rockland, Charlene is survived by her
mother, Marilyn Earl Blodgett of Bridgewater, Vt.; one brother Thomas
Blodgett and his wife Sally of New Hampshire; one sister Linda Atwood and
her husband Alan of Woodstock, Vt.; and one nephew, Steven Atwood of Woodstock, Vt.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 Saturday evening, June 9, 2001,
at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock St., Rockland with the Reverend Dr. D. Elizabeth Mauro officiating.
Gifts on behalf of Charlene's children will be accepted by the Pastor's Discretionary Fund, c/o Rockland Congregational Church, P.O. Box 554, Rockland, 04841.

Charles 'Ray' Chase
(June 5): Charles “Ray” Chase, 51, passed away June 3, 2001 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Ray was born April 30, 1950 in Gary, Ind., the son of Charles C. and Carolyn Hillegass Chase.
He grew up in Shrewsbury, Mass., and attended local schools, graduating from Shrewsbury High School. He received a mechanical engineering degree from Worcester Poly Technical Institute in Worcester, Mass. and worked for the Brewster Water Company in Brewster, Mass.
In 1976, he moved to Maine and began working for Consumer’s Maine Water Company and later at Maine Sport in Rockport, in various positions.
Recently he was working for Summit Geo-engineering in Augusta as a concrete testing specialist.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Waldoboro serving as a Deacon and he was actively involved in the construction of the Family Life Center of the First Baptist Church in Waldoboro.
He loved to fish, tie flies, ride his bike, sing praise music with his family and play the harmonica. He also loved walking on the Rockland Breakwater and day trips to Popham Beach with his family. He just recently finished building a small boat. He was a junior youth group Olympian Coach at the Church and will be remembered for loving the Lord.
Phil. 3:14 -- “I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jeannine Beaudoin Chase of Thomaston; daughters Katherine “Kate” Rebecca Chase and Sarah Carolyn Chase of Thomaston; his parents, Charles and Carolyn Chase of Brewster, Mass.; a sister, Cynthia Adams of Granby, Conn. and a brother, Curtis Chase of Brewster, Mass.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2001 at the First Baptist Church of Waldoboro, Main Street, Waldoboro. Pastor Michael Peterson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Village Cemetery in Thomaston.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Ray's name to the Waldoboro First Baptist Church, Family Life Center Bldg. Fund, P.O. Box 324, Waldoboro, 04572.

Elwood Junior Eaton
(June 4): Rockport -- Elwood Junior Eaton, 74, died Saturday, June 2, 2001 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center.
Born in Rockport on July 29, 2001, he was the son of Alphonso Eaton, Sr. and Elizabeth F. Eaton.
When Elwood was five, his mother died. Mr. Eaton then remarried and Elwood was raise by his stepmother, Edith Eaton.
During WW II, he served in the U.S. Army.
He had been employed at the Camden Shipyard as a boat builder, worked at Marriner’s Paving Company, and for 34 years worked for the Public Works Department for the Town of Rockport, retiring in 1986. The town named the street to the Public Works Garage after him. His great passion in life was lobstering.
In spite of his failing health, he was able to continue lobstering these last few years because of the assistance of his nephew, Harvey Curtis, Jr. in operating the boat.
Surviving are six brothers, Alphonso Eaton, Jr. and his wife, Jessie of Thomaston; Charles Eaton and his wife, Cathy of Lincolnville; Albert Eaton and his wife, Hazel of Camden; Robert Eaton and his wife, Sue of Santa Clara, Calif.; Richard Eaton and his wife, Cheryl of Waldoboro; David Eaton and his wife, Catherine of Rockport; five sisters, Arabelle Nelson; Kathleen Robbins both of Rockland; Marion "Vickey" Joy of Owls Head; Flora Lowberg and her husband, Robert; Caroline McKenney and her husband, Luke, all of Hope; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 10, 2001 at Marine Park in Rockport.

James Harry Hills
(June 4): Rockland -- James Harry Hills, 58, passed away May 29, 2001, at his home in Rockland.
He was born in Northport, Jan. 27, 1943, the son of Harry and Verla (Harriman) Hills. He graduated from Crosby High School and served in the U.S. Army.
He had worked for many years as a machinist for Pratt & Whitney, Fisher Engineering, and Bay Engineering. He was a family man devoted to his wife, children, and family.
He was predeceased by his father and his first wife, Louise. He is survived by his mother, Verla; his wife, Shelia Hills of Rockland; children, Mrs. Wyman (Diane) Bunker of Swanville, James Hills Jr. of Belfast, Gregory A. Hills and his wife, Abbie of Montville, Darrin L. Hills and his wife, Debbie of Waldo; two stepdaughters, Cheri Haskell of Cushing and Tina M. Barrett of Rockland; two sisters, Mrs. Clyde (Verlesta) Wellman Sr. of Belmont, Mrs. Martha Ames of Belfast; seven brothers, E. Mel Hills of Winterport, Leslie Hills of Belfast, Harry Hills Jr. of Belmont, William Hills of Brunswick, Maurice Hills of Belmont, Daniel T. Hills of Belmont and Adam C. Hills of Searsmont; 11 stepbrothers and stepsisters, Walter Aldus Jr., of Bucksport, Charlie Aldus, of Waldo, Raymond Aldus, of Morril, Albert Aldus, of Belfast, John Aldus of Belfast, David Aldus of New Hampshire, Myrtle "Peggy" Riley of Buda, Texas, Marie Furbush of Belmont, Diane Blake of Belfast, Barbara Carter of Levenworth, Kan. and Kathy Weaver, of Belfast; seven grandchildren, William Bunker, Joe and Tyler Hills, Nathan and Anastasia Hills, and Kerri and Harley Haskell.
A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001, at the Rackliffe Funeral Home, 54 Church St., Belfast, with the Rev. Horace Varnum officiating.
Friends who wish may donate to the Salvation Army. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Maurice Harlan Chadwick
(June 2): Thomaston -- Maurice Harlan Chadwick, 92, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at Shore Village Nursing Home, Rockland, after a brief illness.
He was the husband of Bernice Munro Chadwick.
He was born in Port Clyde, Sept. 7, 1908, the son of Hiram and Jennie Maloney Chadwick.
He moved to Friendship Long Island, and attended schools there. He later moved to Friendship. He was the caretaker of Harry "Moxie" Thompson's estate on Friendship Long Island, for many years and was the skipper on the Thompsons' various yachts.
He was a lobster and clam buyer for Burnham and Morrill Company in Friendship.
During World War II, he moved to Thomaston and built barges for the government at the Thomaston waterfront.
He was one of the first fisherman to harvest and wholesale mussels on the coast of Maine.
He was a former deacon, was on the pulpit committee, and a 50-year member of the Thomaston Baptist Church.
He was a former past master of the Knights of Phythias of Friendship, a past master of Achorn Grange, Cushing. He enjoyed traveling about the country, hunting, fishing, camping and gardening.
He was predeceased by a brother, Quinton Chadwick and his first wife, Goldie Chadwick, who died 1989.
Survivors include his wife of Thomaston, two sons, Gerald and wife Sharon Chadwick of Warren and Richard and wife Jean Chadwick of Nobleboro; one daughter, Mrs. Elsie and husband Herbert Martin of Cushing; one half-brother, Conley and wife Sarah Simmons of Friendship; seven grandchildren, Randy, Pam, Susan, Lynn, Jon, Aubyn, and Shelby; seven great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, June 3, 2001. at Davis Funeral Home 35 Knox St., Thomaston.
A funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Thomaston Baptist Church, with Rev. Wayne Sawyer officiating. Interment will be at the Village Cemetery,Thomaston.
Friends may make donations to Thomaston Baptist Church, 202 Main St., Thomaston, 04861.

M. Helen Potvin
(June 1): M. Helen Potvin, 90, passed away on May 30, 2001, in Belfast.
She was born in Chesterville, Ontario, Canada, on June 16, 1910, the daughter of Robert J. and Essie (Russell) Steen.
She graduated from nursing school in White Plains, N.Y. and was a registered nurse for 20 years before moving to Searsmont.
She was a long time member of the Searsmont United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her parents, a sister, Kathleen Ouderkirk of Chesterville, Ontario; daughters Karen Stacey of Jackson, Roberta Lehouillier of Lincoln, N.H. and Joan Volkorez of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one brother, Gil Steen of Chesterville, Ontario and two grandchildren, Eric and Jason Lehouillier.
Friends are invited to visit on Friday, June, 2, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rackliffe Funeral Home, 54 Church St., Belfast.
Funeral services will be held at the Searsmont Methodist Church on June 2, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Michelle Grube officiating.
Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Charlotte (Robarts) Upham
(May 18): Camden -- Charlotte (Robarts) Upham, 96, formerly of Camden, died Tuesday, May 15, 2001 in Vero Beach, Fla.
Born in Rockport on Oct. 15, 1904, she was the daughter of Charles W. and Jenny L. (Fowler) Robarts.
She was a 1922 graduate of Rockport High School and married Horace A. Upham in Rockland on Nov. 15, 1928. Mr. Upham died in 1961.
For 55 years, Mrs. Upham worked in the burling room at the Knox Woolen Mill retiring in 1980, at the age of 76.
She had been a member of the Chestnut Street Baptist Church for many years where she had been active in Chadavae. Mrs. Upham was a member of the Camden Senior Citizens, R.S.V.P., the Camden Dandelions, a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was a volunteer in the Camden Health Care Center's library. Several years ago, she moved to Florida to be near her daughter.
Surviving is her daughter, Joanne MacDonald and her husband, Donald of Sebastian, Fla; a brother, Myron Robarts, a sister, Katherine Cross, both of Camden; four grandchildren, Cynthia Martinez and Lynn Nicholes both of Florida; Stephane Waite of Ala.; and Robert MacDonald of New York, N.Y.; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, brother, Chester Robarts, sister, Effie Anderson; and two grandsons, Scott and Donald A. MacDonald.
A memorial service will be announced.
Memorial donations may be made to the Chestnut Street Baptist Church, P.O. Box 833, Camden, 04843 or to the Robert Gagnon Cancer Fund, c/o Northeast Health Foundation, 22 White Street, Rockland, 04841.

The Rev. Quentin Wolcott Huntley
(May 31): Rockland -- The Rev. Quentin Wolcott Huntley, 80, of Peterborough, N.H., died Jan. 18, 2001 at Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, N.H.
He was born July 8, 1920 in Whitman, Mass., the son of Harold Boynton and Minnie Green Huntley. He was a 1937 graduate of Goffstown N.H. Schools. He was a WW II Navy veteran.
He was a 1949 graduate of University of New Hampshire with a B.A. in Agricultural Science.
He was a resident of Rockland, and attended the First Baptist Church. He studied for the ministry at Glen Cove Bible College in Rockland.
The Rev. Huntley was ordained in 1972 in Kinston, N.C., serving churches in Kinston, Trenton and Vandermere, N.C. and the Federated Church in Weare, N.H.
He attended the Monadnock Congregational Church, Peterborough, N.H.
He formerly lived in Walpole, Antrim and Weare, and most recently Peterborough, N.H.
He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and was an avid reader. He also had taught school in Kinston, N.C. and served as librarian at the Middle School Antrim, N.H.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Frances (Lord) Huntley of Peterborough, N.H.; two sons, Dana L. Huntley of Peterborough, N.H. and Paul Huntley of Cooper City, Fla.; a daughter, Sara Huntley of Rockland; 11 grandchildren, two great grandchildren; a brother, Nathan W. Huntley of Black Hawk, S.D.; a sister, Greta Smith of Taylor, S.C. and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside committal service will be held June 9, 2001, at 10 a.m. at the Village Cemetery, Thomaston, with Rev. Del Hyssong, Jr. of the West Rockport Baptist Church officiating.

William Willey Gilchrest
(May 31): Friendship -- William Willey Gilchrest, 77, passed away Monday, May 28, 2001 at Cove's Edge in Damariscotta.
Bill was born March 13, 1924 in Thomaston, the son of William and Hazel Young Gilchrest.
He attended Thomaston schools and graduated from the Thomaston High School in the Class of 1942. For a short time he worked for Bath Iron Works before enlisting in the United States Army in 1943.
In 1946, he married Phyllis Stevens and they made their home in Friendship. After returning from the Army, he worked at the Waldoboro garage. He later worked for the Maine State Prison retiring at the age of 48, after 25 years of service.
After retirement he worked on his own as a master electrician.
He loved boating, camping, riding motorcycles and going out to eat.
He loved the music of the big band era.
He was a past master of the Meduncook Lodge No. 211 in Friendship and a member of the Friendship V.F.W.
He loved being with his family and was always there for them when they needed him. They said his advice was always reliable and always welcome.
He loved his pet dogs and cats and he will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather.
He is predeceased by his wife Phyllis Gilchrest, who died in 2000.
He is survived by sons William Gilchrest and his wife Mary Jo of Cape Elizabeth and Justin Gilchrest and Barbara of Waldoboro; a sister, Barbara Sherbo of West Des Moines, Iowa; grandsons Ryan and Aaron Gilchrest of Cape Elizabeth and Adam and Gabriel Gilchrest of Waldoboro; one niece, one nephew and several cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2001 at the Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro. The Rev. Daniel Ames will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friendship Ambulance Service, c/o Phyllis Conary, Treasurer, Friendship, 04547.

Conrad H. 'Pete' Peters
(May 29): Tenants Harbor -- Conrad H. "Pete" Peters, husband of Joan Williamson Perry Peters, died at his home here, Monday, May 28, 2001, after a long illness.
Born in Boothbay Harbor, Feb. 18, 1926, he was the son of John and Edith Lewis Peters. After the death of his mother when he was six months old, he was raised by his grandparents, Gordon and Jessie Lewis.
At the age of six, he moved to Wiscasset where he attended local schools and was a 1944 graduate of Wiscasset High School. He later graduated from Bryant-Stratton Commercial School in Boston.
A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, Mr. Peters served as a Waist Gunner on a B-24 Bomber.
For more than 19 years he owned and operated the J & P Market in Wiscasset, residing with his family at the store. For several years, he worked as a Field Accountant/Time Keeper, first with Stone-Webster Construction and from 1969 to 1973 with Guy F. Atkinson Construction in Pa.
In 1973, he returned to Maine and having already earned a Maine State Realtors License, joined his long time friend Roy Farmer in the real estate business. He retired in 1989.
He was a member of the Wiscasset Fire Society, the Bradford-Sortwell-Wright American Legion Post #54, Lincoln Lodge of Masons, Mid Coast Shrine Club and Kora Temple Shrine.
An avid reader, he was a World War II history buff and enjoyed watching birds and wildlife at his home.
Besides his wife of Tenant Harbor, he is survived by the mother of his children Janet Hughes Peters-Rowe of Brunswick; two sons and their wives James and Judy Peters of Hookset, N.H. and Clyson and Dyann Titus Peters of Thomaston; two daughters, Edith Peters Kelby and her husband Barrie of Brunswick and Nancy Peters of Waterboro; two step-sons, Scott Perry of Denver, Colo. and Mark Perry and his wife Lorraine of Standish; one stepdaughter, Lori Perry Crouse and her husband Kenneth of Standish; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Mr. Peter's life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May
31, 2001 at the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland. The Reverend Mark Reinhardt will officiate. Interment will be in Coughlin Memorial Cemetery, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. George Volunteer Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 249, Tenants Harbor, 04860
or the Wiscasset Fire Society, c/o Charles DiPerri, Jr., P.O. Box 365, Wiscasset, 04578.

G. Willis Hodson, Jr.
(May 29): Camden -- G. Willis Hodson, Jr., died Saturday, May 26, 2001 at the Camden Health Care Center where he had resided for several months.
He was born in Bernley, England on April 14, 1905, the son of G. Willis Hodson, Sr. and Rhoda (Critchley) Hodson.
His family moved from England to Philadelphia, then moved to Camden in 1913. He married Doris Baker in 1964.
He had previously owned and operated Shell Elms Garage and the Bay View Street Garage.
From 1955 to 1982, Hodson served the Town of Camden on a number of town committes and in several positions. From 1955 to 1966 and from 1979 to 1982 he served on the Board of Selectman, 11 of those years as chairman. He was assessor’s agent for seven years from 1964 to 1971.
He was the town manager from 1971 to 1974 and has been on the cemetery board from 1962 to 1982. Other positions he held in town included building inspector, election warden, acting town manager, charter commision and codification committees.
He was instrumental in the construction of the town wastewater plant, the formation of SAD 28, and the building of the town garage and the Mount Battie auto road.
He had been a member of Megunticook Fish & Game Association, the Rockland Golf Club, Amity Lodge, Keystone Chapter, and the Commandery. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf.
Surviving is his wife, Doris Hodson; one son, Willis D. Hodson and his wife, Jean, all of Camden; one brother, Harry D. Hodson of Winthrop; one sister, Vivian H. Kennedy of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; four grandchildren, Debra Rolland of Litchfield, N.H.; Kimberly Whitney of Cornish; Douglas Hodson of Boca Raton, Fla.; and Richard Hodson of South Hampton, N.Y.; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by two brothers and a sister.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2001 at the Robert E. Laite Funeral Home, 9 Mountain Street, Camden with the Rev. Dell R. Hyssong, Jr. officiating. Private interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Camden-Rockport Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 707, Rockport, 04856.

George August Koenig
(May 27): Camden -- George August Koenig, 89, died Saturday, May 26, 2001 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Born in New York City on July 4, 1911, he was the son of Joseph and Bertha (Buhler) Koenig. He married Ruth E. Young in Greenwich, Conn., on Dec. 21, 1934.
For many years, Mr. Koenig was employed as a bank auditor at the Bank of New York residing in Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
Mr. and Mrs. Koenig had vacationed in midcoast Maine many summers before moving to Camden in 1975. Mr. Koenig was a member of the John Street United Methodist Church where he served as an usher, and at the time of his death was serving on the Board of Trustees. He enjoyed playing cribbage and loved sightseeing in Maine.
Surviving are three sons, Bruce A. Koenig and his wife, Judith of Plantsville, Conn.; G. Geoffrey Koenig and his wife, Suzanne of Lebanon, N.H. and Philip J. Koenig and his wife, Rita of Stamford, Conn.; six grandchildren, Lisa, Lori, Cheryl, Rebecca, Daniel and Jennifer; one great-grandchild, Ethan, and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Ruth E. Koenig who died on Jan. 4, 1997 and by two sisters and one brother.
An hour of visiting will be held at noon, Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at the Robert E. Laite Funeral Home, 9 Mountain St., Camden. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Linda Campbell Marshall officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Camden.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the John Street United Methodist Church, 98 John St., Camden, 04843.

Claude 'Duke' Benner
(May 23): Camden -- Claude "Duke" Benner, 74, died Saturday, May 19, 2001 at the Camden Health Care Center after a courageous battle with failing health.
Born on Dec. 7, 1926 in Spokane, Wash., he was the son of Howard N. Benner, Jr. and Beatrice (Bailey) Benner, and had family roots tracing back to Dennysville, Maine.
The family moved to Dennysville from Massachusetts with the Hingham colony and other brave men who fought with General Lincoln in the Revolutionary War. The family then migrated through Wisconsin to California, then to Bonner's Ferry, Idaho and finally on to Spokane, Washington.
Duke attended North Central High School and sang in the All City Boys Choir in Spokane. During WWII, Duke entered the U.S. Army Air Corps and trained as a field medic and surgical technician. Following his enlistment, he attended Multnomah College in Portland, Ore.
On July 13, 1947, he married Thelma Louise Walker in Spokane.
In 1952, he joined the Central Intelligence Agency retiring in 1980 after 35 years. During his career, he and his family shared many adventures in Japan, Okinawa, Taiwan, Saipan, Marianas Islands, Vietnam, Cyprus, Lebanon, South America, Thailand, Laos, Germany, and Australia.
In 1986, Mr. and Mrs. Benner moved to Camden. He worked as the Deputy Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Camden and at the time of his illness, he was employed at Camden National Bank's operation's branch. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. and Manassas, Va. Duke enjoyed the arts and loved to paint, sing, and perform in amateur theater. He particularly enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and participated in the Heart Watch program at the YMCA in Camden. His greatest joy in life was spending time with this beloved wife of 54 years, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Surviving is his wife, Thelma L. Benner of Camden; four sons, Claude Benner, Jr. and his wife, Kay of Maryland; David Benner and his wife, Nancy; Philip Benner and his wife, Santina all of Virginia; Ron Karlston and JW Williams of Washington; one daughter, Marta and Stephen Robbins of Bangor; two stepsisters, Marilyn Lewis, Donna Douglas; an aunt, Dorothy Gilmore, all of Washington; 21 grandchildren, Ronia, Tom, Amy, Richard, Griff, Christopher, Alyssa, Micah, Heather, Zachary, Joshua, Stephen, Esther, Philip, Enoch, John, Thomas, Martha, Joseph, Amanda, and Christina; five great grandchildren, Samantha, Kristal, Kody, Khloe, Karis, and Jason; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Howard N. Benner, Jr., Beatrice B. Benner, and stepmother, Irene Benner. Because Duke was such a loving and caring person, he leaves behind many special friends.
A memorial service will be announced by the Robert E. Laite Funeral Home, 9 Mountain St., Camden.
Memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 57 Elm St., Camden, 04843.

Charles Edwin Stackpole
(May 22): South Thomaston -- Charles Edwin Stackpole, 85, died Monday, May 21, 2001, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
He was the husband of Helen Mills Stackpole.
At his request, there will be no services.

Frederick A. Schmidt
(May 22): Frederick A. Schmidt, 96, passed away May 20, 2001, in Belfast.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Sept. 24, 1904, the son of Adolph and Maybelle (Portmore) Schmidt.
He attended school and college in Brooklyn, and worked in electronics in the New York area.
He was married June 16, 1936, to his wife Doris, in Belfast, and has lived and worked there all his life.
He enjoyed fishing with his father.
During World War II, he worked with the U.S. Navy as a civilian on their radar program.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Doris (Robinson) Schmidt; and three nephews and one niece.
Funeral service will be graveside at the Grove Cemetery in Belfast on Friday, May 25, 2991, at 1 p.m. with Tom Holy officiating.

 Lucy H. Kibbe
(June 16): Lucy H. Kibbe, 86, died Thursday, June 14, 2001 at Shore Village Nursing Center, Rockland.
Born in Baltimore, Md., Sept. 17, 1914, she was the daughter of George M. and Alice Roberts Kimberly.
She attended schools in Maryland, graduating from high school there, and attended Bryn Mawr Prep School before attending Bryn Mawr College. Mrs. Kibbe continued her education at John Hopkins School of Medicine, where she met her future husband, Frank Kibbe.
While in schools, she tutored privately for families summer in Maine and St. Andrews, N.B., where she became an avid sailor.
Following their marriage in Catonsville, Md., Sept. 7, 1940, the couple honeymooned sailing on Penobscot Bay and about Islands near Mt. Desert and Blue Hill Bay.
The family moved to the Rockland area in 1947 where she raised three sons and assisted her husband in his pediatric practice. She served on the School Board in the Town of Lincolnville where they lived many years.
With her close friend Helga Morse, she enjoyed active service with the Knox County General Hospital Auxiliary.
In the mid-1970s, with her husband, she began a series of trips that took them to the far corners of the earth.
From a road trip to Alaska to a "Semester at Sea" that took them on a cruise around the globe, Mrs. Kibbe saw and experienced much of what the world has to offer. Sandwiched in between was a nine-year period of residence in New Zealand.
When she returned to settle in Owls Head, she was a faithful attendant at the Bay Chamber Concerts. She enjoyed needlepoint, spinning and outdoor sports including canoeing, hunting and fishing.
Besides her husband of 61 years, Mrs. Kibbe is survived by three sons, Frank Jr. and his wife Ellen of Harpswell, David and his wife Marilyn of Bangkok, Thailand, E. Peckham of Pittsfield, N.H.; a sister Alice Wolf of Pennsylvania, as well as four grandsons.
Services will be held Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 2 p.m., at the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Lincolnville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made towards a scholarship fund at Bowdin College, c/o Katharine Billings, 4100 College Station, Brunswick, 04011- 8432 or to the Bay Chamber Concerts, P.O. Box 191, Camden, 04843

Ruth R. Carlson
(June 15): Rockland -- Ruth R. Carlson, 76, died Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at Penobscot Bay
Medical Center in Rockport, after a long illness.
Born in Portland, March 15, 1925, she was the daughter of Arthur H. and Lurana Lord Robinson.
She was pre-deceased by her husband of 51 years, Carl L. "Swede" Carlson, who died May 4, 1998.
Surviving are a daughter, two granddaughters, a grandson and two great
grandsons.
Private funeral arrangements are with the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland.

Frances Shirley (Pettee) Nash
(June 14): Camden -- Frances Shirley (Pettee) Nash, 83, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center.
Born on Jan. 7, 1918 in Rockland, she was the daughter of Alden and Mildred (Flanders) Pettee.
In 1935, she graduated from Rockland High School.
On July 10, 1936, she married Lawerence L. Nash in Rockland. Mrs. Nash helped her husband run a dairy farm for many years, and was an excellent cook.
After her children were grown, Frances worked another 20 years for the Clifford Smith family of Rockport.
In their earlier years, the Nashes enjoyed skiing, snowmobiling and camping, especially at their properties in Elliotsville and on Hobbs Pond. Frances also enjoyed playing cards, horseshoes, and gardening.
Mrs. Nash especially enjoyed her family, and would hold an annual gathering where a variety of sports were enjoyed in competition, birthdays were celebrated, and lobster was served.
Surviving is her husband, Lawrence L. Nash; one son, Lawrence F. Nash and his wife, Martha Johnston-Nash; one daughter, Janice L. Morong and her husband, Frank, all of Camden; a sister, Joan Caldwell of Rockland; three grandchildren, Cary Nash and his wife, Linda Nash; Christopher Morong and his wife, Delisa, all of Camden; Craig Nash and his wife, Linda of Swanville; five great-grandchildren, Jess Nash, Scott Nash and Sara Nash; Joshua Morong and Dylan Morong, all of Camden.
She was predeceased by her brother, Robert Pettee, and her sister, Helen Hopkins.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 16, 2001 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Camden with the Rev. Ralph Miller officiating.
There will be a reception immediately following the service at the home of Janice & Frank Morong, 51 Rollins Rd., Camden.
Memorial donations may be made to Camden First Aid Association, P.O. Box 368, Camden, 04843.

Everett M. Jones
(June 13): Cushing -- Everett M. Jones, 80, formerly of Owls Head, died June 11, 2001, at Togus Veterans Hospital after an extended illness.
Born in Bristol, July 27, 1920, he was one of seven children of Charles R.L. and Emma F. Hunt Jones.
He moved to Owls Head, at an early age and resided at Ballahac Point there until moving here in 1999.
A World War II veteran, he was a Bronze Star recipient.
Mr. Jones worked as a lobsterman/clam digger all his career. For several years he operated Knox County Dog Shelter at his home.
An avid gardener, he also raised cattle and did woods work with a team of workhorses.
On Dec. 22, 1962, he married Diane Curtis in Rockland. She died Dec. 22, 1996.
He was also pre-decease by a son Timothy D. Jones, October 3, 1999.
He is survived by one brother, Earl F. Jones and his wife Lorraine of Cushing; two grandsons Everett F. and Timothy Jones both of Rockland; two nieces, Joyce Grindle and her husband Wesley, with whom he lived and Lynda Orth and her husband Charles of Pennsylvania; four nephews, Randall Miller of Pennsylvania, Ricky Harlow and his wife Joan of Thomaston, Scott Jones and his wife Mary of Perry, Jay Jones and his wife Kay of Warren.
Private services are under the direction of the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland.

Gretchen R. Knight
(June 13): Rockland -- Gretchen R. Knight, 61, died Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport after a brief illness.
Born here, March 14, 1940, she was the daughter of Robert and Barbara Jordan Russell. Moving to Union at an early age, she was educated in local schools and was a 1958 graduate of Union High School.
She served in the Texas Air and later in Maine Air National Guard.
In May 1983, she married Wayne D. Knight in Rockland.
She resided a few years in Connecticut, before returning to the midcoast area. She worked as a certified nurses assistant at area health care facilities. For the past 15 years, until the time of her illness, she served as a driver with Coastal Trans.
A friend to many, Mrs. Knight was bolstered during her illness by the support of her many friends.
Mrs. Knight's brother, Lynn Russell, was killed in Vietnam in November 1966.
Other than her husband of Rockland, Mrs. Knight is survived by two sons, Gary Gilbert and David Gilbert and one step-son, Timothy W. Ward, all of Rockland; one daughter, Michelle Russell of Brewster, N.Y.; one step-daughter, Michelle Cynthia Hoffses of Owls Head; 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 15 at the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland, where a celebration of Mrs. Knight's life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bob Gagnon Cancer Care Fund, c/o Northeast Health, 22 White St., Rockland, 04841.

Zachary Lawrence Fowler
(June 11): Belfast -- Zachary Lawrence Fowler, age 3, died Saturday, June 9, 2001 at Maine Medical Center.
Born in Belfast on June 8, 1998, he was the son of Paul T. Fowler, Jr. and Margaret "Meg" (DiGiovanne) Fowler.
At an early age, Zachary learned how to entertain his family and friends through showing off his toys and enjoying life.
He had a strong desire to know how things were constructed and how they worked. Zachary loved his trains, playing on the computer, watching videos and television.
During his stay at Maine Medical Center, Zachary’s nurses presented him with a badge for being the "resident flirt."
In spite of his illness, he demonstrated courage, love, compassion, inspiration to his family and caregivers.
In May 2001, Zachary and his family enjoyed a vacation to Disney World through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine. He had been appointed honorary town constable for the Town of Lincolnville and honorary fireman for the Town of Camden.
Surviving are his parents, Paul & Meg Fowler of Waldo; maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Margaret DiGiovanne of Lincolnville; paternal grandparents, Leah Loguercio of Gardiner; Paul T. Fowler, Sr. of Lake Placid, N.Y.; greatgrandparents, Margaret Carney of Maple Shade, N.J.; Gilormo and Mildred DiGiovanne of Moorestown, N.J.; and Thomas and Mary Fowler of Gardiner; one uncle, Larry A. DiGiovanne of Moorestown, N.J.; and numerous cousins, great-aunts and great-uncles.
Visiting hours will be 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at the Robert E. Laite Funeral Home, 9 Mountain St., Camden.
A Mass of the Angels will be celebrated 11 a.m., Thursday, June 14, 2001 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Street, 47 Court St., Belfast, with the Rev. Chris Piscelli officiating.
A reception will be held at the church immediately following the service.
Burial will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, in Maplewood Cemetery, Lincolnville.
The family suggests memorial donations be made in his memory to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine, 87 Elm St., Camden, 04843; Maine Children’s Cancer Program, 100 U.S. Rt. 1, Unit 107, Scarborough, 04074; or the Ronald McDonald House, 250 Bracket St., Portland, 04102. Envelopes will be available at the service.

Hollis Eaton Blastow
(June 11): Rockland -- Hollis Eaton Blastow, 76, died June 10, 2001, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport, after a brief illness.
He was the husband of Barbara Elwell Blastow. They were married for 52 years.
He was born in Stonington,. Aug. 22, 1924, the son of Harry Alvin and Eliza Fulton Shepard Blastow.
He attended Oceanville Schools and moved to Rockland in 1939 and worked for F.J. O'Hara and Sons in Rockland for 16 years. He moved to Thomaston and was self employed as a general contractor for 50 years.
He retired to Rockland two years ago.He attended the Thomaston Baptist Church and was the caregiver of his siblings and family.He was a hard worker and cared for his grandchildren.
He enjoyed wintering in Florida and his gardens. He attended family gatherings and loved to dance, earning the nickname "Old Crazy Legs."
He was known for the Christmas lights on his front lawn on Old County Road.
He was predeceased by a brother, Cecil Shirley Blastow, and a nephew both killed in a fishing accident when a torpedo dragged up in a fishing net.
Survivors include his wife of Rockland, two sons, Clifford and wife Cindy Blastow of Bangor and Robert and wife Mi-Ja Blastow of Bangor; one daughter, Mrs.Katherine and husband Philip Flagg, Jr. of Bangor; one brother, Arnold G. Blastow of Washington; five grandchildren, Ann, Susan, Autumn, Amanda, and Ho-Jin; two great grandchildren, Benjamin and Philip and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Davis Funeral Home 35 Knox St., Thomaston.
There will be no funeral services. Burial will be private.

Marcia Anne Krause
(June 11): Spruce Head Island -- Marcia Anne Krause, 65, retired educator, died Saturday, June 9, 2001 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born in New Britain, Conn., May 24, 1936, she was the daughter of Frank J. and Anne Gavelek Spring.
Educated in public schools, she was a 1954 graduate of New Britain High School and a 1958 graduate of Teachers College of Connecticut, all in New Britain. During that same year, the Polinaise Club of New Britain, gave a Debutant Ball at the Ball Minuet in her honor.
While in high school, she sang with the "Starlets," a girls octet, and in college sang with "The College Singers." She was listed in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and inducted into Kappa Delta Pi.
On Aug. 1, 1959, she married Arthur A. Krause in New Britain. They made their home in Essex three years before moving to Chester, Conn..
For more than 27 years, she taught second grade at the Kathleen E. Goodwin School in Old Saybrook, Conn. school system.
In 1958, she received a UNESCO Scholarship to spend the summer studying in Mexico and in 1976 she was honored as teacher of the year.
Since spending their honeymoon in 1959, sailing aboard the schooner Adventure out of Rockland, Mrs. Krause had spent many summers in the
midcoast and moved here permanently in 1984 after her retirement.
In July of 1966, she served as the only female member of the crew of the Schooner Emma C. Berry on its centennial cruise into Noank, Conn.
She was a member of the Hiram G. Berry Civil War Roundtable.
Mrs. Krause was pre-deceased by a brother, David A. Spring in 1997.
Other than her husband, she is survived by one brother Philip J. Spring and his wife Karen of East Lyme, Conn.; one sister, Susan Spring Gelb and her husband Robert of Nyack, N.Y.; one sister-in-law Rita M. Spring of Old Lyme, Conn.; nieces and nephews Rebecca A. Relyea, Casey Y. Spring, Melissa E. Mountzoures, Jeffrey Cooney, Wendy Spring Gelb and one grand nephew, Quinn P. Relyea.
A celebration of Mrs. Krause's life will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 23, at the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the Knox County Meals on Wheels, 20 Bartlett St., or St. Bernard's Catholic Church Soup Kitchen, 150 Broadway, Rockland, 04841.

Marjorie T. Winchenpaw
(June 10): Friendship -- Marjorie T. Winchenpaw, 96, wife of the late Ralph E. Winchenpaw, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at Fieldcrest Manor, Waldoboro.
Born in Framingham, Mass., July 11, 1904, she was the daughter of Eugene A. and Mabel Sackett Clark. She was educated in Framingham schools and attended Simmons College in Boston.
In 1924, she graduated from Framingham State College and attended her 75th class reunion in 1989. Her post graduate work was done at the University of Maine, Orono. A career educator, Mrs. Winchenpaw taught in Milton, Mass., Red Bank, N.J., Hartford, Conn., and Maine schools in Nobleboro, Cushing, Friendship, and Manchester. She retired in 1967.
A determined, strong woman, Mrs. Winchenpaw spent her early summers lobstering here with her lifelong friend, Helen Baird. During World War II, the women trained in firearms handling and served as coastal submarine/aircraft spotters. Mrs. Winchenpaw was a charter and founding member of the Friendship Women's Auxiliary Fire Department (WAFD) and served as town treasurer.
She married Ralph E. Winchenpaw in 1928. They ran Wehinahpay, a boys and girls camp at their Friendship home for several years.
Mr. And Mrs. Winchenpaw made their home in Augusta for many years while he served in the Maine Legislature. During this time she worked for the Maine State Bureau of Taxation before returning to her teaching career. Following her retirement, she continued her pursuit of education and community service as a school board member for the Friendship School and SAD 40.
She raised, bred, and showed both Persian and Maine Coon cats with her daughter, Deborah Winchenpaw-Wescott. She was primarily interested in preserving the Maine Coon breed and was a founding member of the Down East Cat Club.
Mrs. Winchenpaw was a longtime member of the Friendship United Methodist Church. There she utilized her talents as a pianist and organist in addition to being involved in fundraising activities. Her other personalinterests extended to art, literature, and collecting antiques.
Mrs. Winchenpaw was predeceased by her husband in 1965. In addition to her daughter, Deborah and her husband Irving G. Wescott, she is survived by her grandson Jai Paul Wescott, all of Freeport. Two nieces and a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Winchenpaw, also survive.
A memorial service will be held on July 14 at 2 p.m. at Friendship United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Friendship Ambulance Service, c/o Phyllis Conary, Treasurer, P.O. Box 88, Friendship, 04547.

Georgie Nadler Stanley Hall
(June 9): Georgie Nadler Stanley Hall, 87, resident of Camden and Rockport, died May 22, 2001, at Windward Gardens, Camden.
Born in Ensenada, Puerto Rico, June 11, 1913, she was a daughter of Harry A. Nadler and Georgie Robertson Nadler.
Fluent in Spanish, she was educated in Puerto Rico and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and received her BA with a double major in English and Spanish at Louisiana State University in 1935, returning to Puerto Rico to teach English there until 1938 when she married John B. Stanley, a lieutenant in the United States Army.
In l940, she moved to West Point, N.Y., where Lt. Stanley taught English at the United States Military Academy; from 1942 to 1945 they were assigned to duty at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and began to spend summers in Rockport, where the Stanleys owned a house known as The Boat Barn on Pascal Avenue.
Georgie Stanley and her husband lived in Caracas, Venezuela, from 1947-50 and returned to the Washington, D.C., area from 1950-54, with summers once again in Rockport.
In l954, Col. Stanley was assigned to duty in Korea; Mrs. Stanley and her daughter Marianne spent seven months in Rockport, where Marianne attended school; they joined Col. Stanley in Japan in 1955. In 1960, Col. Stanley retired from the army and became advisor to Fujita Kanko, a Japanese conglomerate.
Mrs. Stanley taught English at a Japanese university as well as to small groups in her home. She was president for some years of Ikebana International, a society devoted to Japanese flower arranging.
In 1966, the Stanleys separated, and Georgie Stanley moved to Venice, Calif., to be near her daughter. There she taught English as a Second Language and received her realtor's license in 1968.
In 1974, the Stanleys were divorced; in 1974 Georgie Stanley married E. Hamilton Hall, former owner and editor of the Camden Herald, and a longtime friend. They lived in Tallulah, La., until l978, when Mr. Hall died.
In l979, Mrs. Hall began to spend summers in Rockport and Camden, and became a resident of Maine in l991. In l997 she moved to Windward Gardens in Camden.
Predeceased by her younger brother Harry A. Nadler, who died in l965, she is survived by her sister Elizabeth Buckner and her brother-in-law Louis Buckner of Tallulah, La., who were married in Camden in l950.
She is also survived by her daughter Marianne Stanley Griffith and her husband John Griffith, teachers at Los Angeles City College, who spent summers in Spruce Head from 1991 to 2000, and lately in Cushing where they plan to retire in 2002.
She is also survived by eight nieces and nephews, many grand-nieces and nephews, as well as by Mr. Hall's children, Mark Hall Bok and her husband Tony Bok, and Doug Hall, all of Camden, and Elizabeth Hall Baker; seven step-grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held in July.

Dallas F. Taylor, Sr.
(June 7): Warren -- Dallas F. Taylor, Sr., 79, passed away June 4, 2001 in Rockport.
Dallas was born Aug. 3, 1921 in East Boston, Mass., the son of Albert and Mabel Tyler Taylor.
He was the Past Grand Master of the I.O.O.F. of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
He was a faithful volunteer at the Owls Head Museum and belonged to the Odd Fellows Hall in Warren.
He enjoyed yard work and riding the back 40 on his riding lawn mower. He loved to watch basketball, hockey and car racing and was a big fan of A.J. Foyt.
He was the beloved husband of Doris Ford Taylor, his wife of 52 years, who passed away in 1995 and by his brother, brother, William Taylor.
He is survived by son, Dallas F. Taylor, Jr. of Billerica, Mass.; a daughter, Judith Meinhardt and her husband George of Winthrop, Mass.; grandchildren, Craig Meinhardt of Medford, Mass., Denise Nealon of Malden, Mass.; great grandchildren, Craig Nealon of Malden, Mass., Sarah Anne Meinhardt of Medford, Mass.; brother, Albert Taylor of Hanover, Mass.; sister, Mabel Jane St. George of Winthrop, Mass.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, June 10, 2001 at the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop Street, Winthrop, Mass.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 11, 2001 at the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home.

Robert E. Gledhill
(Jan 10): Rockland -- Robert E. Gledhill, 61, died Jan. 5, 2001 at Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center, Boston, Mass., after a brief illness.
Born Dec. 2, 1939, and raised in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of Alfred E. and Grace Gledhill.
He was educated in Oshawa schools.
He came to the United States in 1973 and on July 6, 1974, married Emilie J. Olson in Melrose, Mass. With his family, Mr. Gledhill lived in Rockland for the past 11 years.
A leather finisher for more than 34 years, Mr. Gledhill worked several years at Camden Tanning.
A devoted family man, Mr. Gledhill's primary goal was the care of and involvement with his family.
Besides his wife of Rockland, Mr. Gledhill is survived by one son Jarrod E. of Rockland, one daughter Audra L. Gledhill of Portland, one sister Barbara Wilson of Oshawa, Ontario and one grandson Zachary E. Gledhill of Rockland.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 2001 at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland.
Interment will be in Achorn Cemetery. The Reverend Jonathan Hayes will officiate.
Memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Fund, Portland Maine Chapter, P.O. Box 426, Westbrook, 04092.

Katherine Marstaller
(July 12): Katherine (Hunt) Marstaller, 92, widow of the Rev. Charles Marstaller, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center.
Born in Charleston on July 3, 1909, she was the daughter of Nathan H. and Harriet (Fuller) Hunt, the youngest of seven children. She attended Northfield School in Northfield, Mass. and was a 1929 graduate of Darien High School in Darien, Conn. In 1933, she graduated from Gordon College, earning a bachelor’s degree. At Gordon, she played basketball all four years, and met her future husband, Charles A. Marstaller. They were married in South Portland on Oct. 17, 1933.
Following Mr. Marstaller’s ordination as a Baptist minister in 1933, they moved to their first parsonage in Martinsville, where they served at the Ridge Church, the First & Second Baptist Churches of St. George, and the Port Clyde Baptist Church. Their following years in ministry were at Littlefield Memorial Baptist Church in Rockland, and the Owls Head Baptist Church, where they served for 9 years. For 15 years they served at the Essex Street Baptist Church in Bangor; one year for the Seacoast Mission in Bar Harbor, and the Lamoine and Trenton churches.
In 1970 after Rev. Marstaller’s retirement from active ministry, they moved to Camden purchasing a home at 56 Washington Street. There, they joined the Chestnut Street Baptist Church, where Mrs. Marstaller was active in many church activities including Chadavae, Ladies Mission Circle, the Ann Judson Mission Circle, teaching Sunday school, and Vacation Bible School. For the last thirty years, she faithfully served the weekly nursing home ministry at the Camden Nursing Home and the Windward Gardens, playing the piano. Kay was also dedicated to the church’s Maine State Prison Ministry, where she provided inspiration and encouragement to many.
At the age of 50, she attended the University of Maine where she received her teaching certificate in elementary education. She taught school in Bangor, Bar Harbor, and Rockland before retiring at the age of 65.
At age 72, Mrs. Marstaller joined a group from the Maine Baptist Convention, traveling to Haiti as part of a work group that built a school auditorium out of concrete blocks.
Throughout her life, Kay remained very active and committed to serving the American Baptist Churches, USA. Kay served on the ABC Mission Board, and attended many national and state conventions annually.
Through her unselfish acts of kindness, unconditional love, and inspiration, she always put the needs of others before her own. Kay touched and influenced the lives of many, regardless of their age. Her home was known as "Kay’s Place" with an open door policy to all who entered, with endless amounts of food and games to be enjoyed by all.
She was a very special friend to all who knew her. Over the years, her Christmas card mailing list grew so large, it became necessary to start writing them in October.
Surviving are five nieces, Helen Tapley of Gorham; Shirley Moyle and her husband, Wallace of Harwich, MA; Dorothy Cleveland of South Portland; Harriet Currie and her husband, William of Yarmouth; Charlotte Starr and her husband, Paul of Texas; one nephew, Nathan Johnson and his wife, Frances of New Mexico; one brother-in-law, David Marstaller of Lisbon Falls; four sisters-in-law, Esther Marstaller, Lena Marstaller, Betty Marstaller; and Ruth Taylor, all of Lisbon Falls; and many great-nieces and nephews. Seven brothers and sisters predeceased her. Her husband, the Rev. Charles Marstaller, passed away January 29, 1972.
Visiting hours will be 6-8PM, Saturday, July 14, 2001, at the Chestnut Street Baptist Church, 29 Chestnut Street, Camden. The Celebration of her Life will be 2p.m., Sunday, July 15, 2001, at the church with the Rev. Wayne Wallace officiating. A reception will be held immediately following the service at the church. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Camden.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Rev. Charles Marstaller Scholarship Fund, c/o Chestnut Street Baptist Church, P.O. Box 833, Camden, Maine 04843.

 Annie J. Curry
(July 13): Annie J. Curry, 72, of 17 Mountainside Park, died Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at Shore Village Nursing Center in Rockland.
She was born in Lower Falls, Mass. on May 1, 1929, the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy (Brindley) Herrick. On March 24, 1955, she married Linwood Curry, Sr. in Portland. Mr. & Mrs. Curry lived in Owls Head for 29 years where they raised their family and attended the Owls Head Baptist Church. In 1997, they moved to Camden.
She enjoyed fishing, growing vegetables and flowers. In her earlier years, she sang with the Schooner Bells. Her family said she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and lover of animals.
Surviving are her husband, Linwood Curry, Sr. of Camden; six children, Philip Sweetland and his wife Loretta; Karen Winchenbach and her husband, Eugene, all of W. Appleton; Charles Sweetland and his wife Melody of Searsmont; Linwood Curry, Jr. of Skowhegan; Brian Curry and his wife, Wendy of Manchester, N.H.; and Stephanie Curry of Tampa, Fla; two sisters-in-law, Lorraine Niemi of South Thomaston; Katherine Blackington of Rockland; one brother-in-law, Dennis Curry of South Thomaston; 7 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.
In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services. Interment will be private, and held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Eastern Maine Medical Center Dialysis Unit, 489 State Street, Bangor, Maine 04401.

Estelle Virginia Snow and Harry W. Snow -- service
(July 12): Newcastle -- A graveside service will be held for Estelle Virginia Snow, 88 (formerly of Pasadena, Calif.), who passed away March 18, 2001 in Waldoboro, and for Harry W. Snow, 77, (formerly of Vinalhaven,) who passed away March 26, 1982 in Pasadena, Calif., will be held Monday, July 16, 2001 at 9:30 a.m., at the St. Patrick's Cemetery in Newcastle, Father Raymond Picard officiating.

Ursula A. Gillis
(July 10): Ursula A. Gillis, 63, died Saturday, June 30, 2001 at Shore Village Nursing Center in Rockland.
Born in Brookline, Mass, June 1, 1938. She was the daughter of John A. and Margaret Gillis.
Ms. Gillis attended schools in the Brookline area, and completed her LPN training at the Chelsea Soldier’s Home. She later worked at Pineland, and other medical facilities before moving to the midcoast area in 1958.
Ms Gillis resided in South Hope for many years with her long time friend Carolie Larner, who pre-deceased her on June 18, 1999. Together they owned and operated the Deacon’s Lot in South Hope from 1971 to 1988. From 1986 to 1988, Ms. Gillis was employed at the Allen Agency in Camden as a customer service representative and bookkeeper. She also worked as a payroll clerk for Maine’s Best Water in Union. For the past seven months, she resided at the Stella Maris House in Rockland.
Ms. Gillis is survived by one brother, John Gillis of Brookline, Mass, and one sister, Cecelia Markol of Bonita Springs, Florida.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 20, 2001 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 150 Broadway, Rockland. The Reverend Mark Reinhardt will officiate.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Bernard's Catholic Church Education Trust, 150 Broadway, Rockland, Maine 04841.

Edith M. Crockett
(July 9): Lincolnville -- Edith Mary (Anthony) Crockett, 83, died Friday, July 6, 2001, at Harbor Hill in Belfast.
Born on Nov. 11, 1917 in Port Clyde, she was the daughter of Merton E. and Lillian (Hopkins) Anthony.
She met her first husband, Vere "Chum" B. Crockett at a community dance and married at 18. They lived on Amsbury Hill in Rockport before moving to Thomaston.
The couple adopted Ruth Anthony Crockett, Chum’s sister’s child following the sister's death, before having their own child, Elizabeth "Betsy" Crockett. The couple moved to Camden in 1948 where Edie became involved in the Camden Chamber of Commerce and assisted in the production of "Peyton Place."
Mrs. Crockett worked at the Camden High School office for several years. In 1966, the couple divorced and Edith moved to Manchester, Conn., to be near her sister. She found employment as manager and social director of the Town and Country Club in Hartford.
In 1979, she retired and moved to Lincolnville where she assisted her son-in-law, Keryn Laite in the construction of her home.
The family salvaged one of the oldest small buildings in town and converted it into a cozy home in an oak grove of trees surrounded by fields and woods. It was there she lived her retirement years enjoying woodland creatures, birds, gardening, and reading, all in tune with nature. Mrs. Crockett’s song birds and chipmunks were as tame as kittens when she worked in her garden.
Her dedication to the preservation of "Petunia Pump," the original town water supply, provided great inspiration to others in the community. She planted and watered the beautiful petunias, which surrounded the pump building. She donated watercolor paintings and produced of her birds and flowers were lovingly donated to her family and friends. She will be remembered her for her encouragement and willingness to help others.
Surviving are two daughters, Ruth Crockett Laite and her husband, Keryn of Lincolnville; Elizabeth A. Smith of Shirley Center, Mass.; six grandchildren, Keryn B. Laite, Jr., Stephen C. Laite, Heidi L. Jackson, Richard D. Tyson, Chandler Tyson, Peter S. Laite; seven great-grandchildren, Christopher Laite, Brittany Laite, Matthew Laite, Justin Laite, Cody Laite, Anthony Collins and Robyn Collins She was predeceased by two sisters, Helen A. Cavan and Jean Anthony.
A graveside service will be announced in August.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the United Christian Church, P.O. Box 288, Lincolnville Center, 04850 or the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, Inc., P.O. Box 145, Harvard, Mass., 01451-0145.

Leslie E. Weaver
(July 8): Warren -- Leslie E. Weaver, 82, died Saturday July 7, 2001, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
He was born Feb. 3, 1919 in Warren the son of Herbert and Gertrude Hysom Weaver. He grew up in Warren and graduated from Warren High School. He joined the Navy in World War II, where he was a Gunner's Mate 3rd Class.
He worked as a postal worker for 30 years in Queens, N.Y. until he retired in July 1978. He moved back to his family homestead in Warren after retiring.
He was Adjutant and life member of the D.A.V., and the American Legion, Robert L. Stover No. 13.
He helped put the Warren Day Parade together for 10 years.
He was an avid gardener.
He was predeceased by two sons, Jerald B. Weaver who died in Vietnam in 1967 and Warren Weiss who died in 1973.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Wanda Weaver of Warren; by three daughters, Janice McKellar and Christine Perry, both of Warren and Joanne Kalavsky of Newport Richey, Fla.; by three sons, Leslie Weaver, Jr. of Bayonne, N.J., Scott Weaver of Bayshore, N.Y. and Arthur Weiss of Orlando, Fla. and by eight grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at the Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at the Hall Funeral Home. Rev. Joseph Brown will officiate. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Warren.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association, 7 Mill Brook Rd., Wilton, N.H., 03086.

Virginia Winslow Hannan
(July 8): Union -- Virginia Winslow Hannan, 77, died Saturday July 7, 2001, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
She was born July 3, 1924 in Waltham, Mass., the daughter of Dexter and Violet Winslow.
She graduated from Waltham High School in 1943 and Framingham State Teachers College in 1947. While in college, she commuted and ate her lunch with a group of other commuters. This group of eight have kept in touch through a round robin letter for more than 50 years.
She taught school in Union and Washington for 27 years and upon retirement found she missed the children and so she substituted in SAD 40 for eight more years.
She was a Past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, a Past Noble Grand of the Rebekahs, and a Past President of the American Legion Auxilliary Storer, Collins, Harding #110. She also served as an officer in the Retired Teachers Association, the Union Senior Citizens and the Hope Extension.
She was a volunteer at Penobscot Bay Medical Center, Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage and the Thompson Community Center. She also wrote the Union News for the Courier-Gazette in Rockland for many years. She loved embroidery and was known for her embroidered pillow cases which she sold at craft fairs and gift shops.
She married Stuart Hannan in 1947. They were married for 44 years before his death in 1991. She was also predeceased by a sister, Muriel Ann Winslow, who died in 1992. She called a very special neighbor, Randy Scott, her "other son." He and his family were very dear to her.
She is survived by her son, Dexter and his wife Trudy Hannan of Warren; her daughter, Susan and her husband James Larson of Hudson, Mass.; grandchildren Michelle and Jaime Hannan of Warren and Eric and Shawn Larson of Hudson, Mass., her brother, John Winslow of Waltham, Mass. and by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday July 10, 2001 at the Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
A funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at the Peoples United Methodist Church in Union. Rev. Michelle Grube will officiate. Burial will follow in the East Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Union Ambulance Service or the Thompson Community Center.

Leroy Richards Whitten, Sr.
(July 8): Thomaston -- Leroy Richards Whitten, Sr., 86, died Friday, July 6, 2001, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a brief illness.
He was the widower of Carolyn Whitten who died 1975.
He was born in Thomaston, Aug. 10, 1914, the son of Emil and Eva Clark Whitten.
He was a 1932 graduate of Thomaston High School and owned and operated a gasoline filling station on the corner of Gilchrest and Main streets in Thomaston. He was the U.S. Army in World War II and worked for Armour Meats in Rockland for several years.
He owned and operated his own retail meat business, serving customers in St. George and Thomaston door-to-door for more than 30 years. He retired in 1980.
He was a member of Williams-Brasier Post American Legion and a 50-year member of the Knights of Phythias Lodge in Thomaston.
He enjoyed Sunday drives with his family, Red Sox baseball, growing potatoes and yard work.
Survivors include his long time companion, Lucy King of South Thomaston; two sons, Leroy Richards Whitten, Jr. and wife Susan of Thomaston and Robert Wesley Whitten and wife Janet of South Thomaston; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Grafton of Groton, Conn. and Mrs. Patricia and husband Lawrence Wood of
Manchester, N.H., eight grandchildren, Scott, Chris, Mike, Lisa, Melaine, Beth, Mary and Melissa and three great grandchildren.
There will be no visiting hours.
A funeral will be held Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at 2 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Home, 35 Knox St., Thomaston, with William Hickey officiating.
Interment will be at the Village Cemetery, Thomaston.
Friends are requested to make donations to the American Cancer Society, Maine Chapter, Federal Street, Brunswick.

Jane Siener Holmsen
(July 8): South Thomaston -- Jane Siener Holmsen, 62, died Thursday, July 5, 2001, at Windward Gardens in Camden after a long illness.
She was the wife of Knute Holmsen. They were married for 41 years.
She was born at New London, Conn., May 7, 1939, the daughter of Edward and Emma Mary Steward Siener.
She was a graduate of the Williams School in New London, Conn. She attended the University of Connecticut. She worked as a secretary at Electric Boat in Groton, Conn.
She was a homemaker. She was school librarian at Quaker Hill Elementary School in Quaker Hill, Conn., and at Clark Lane Junior High School, Waterford, Conn. She retired to Maine and worked for 17 years at the Thomaston Library.
She was church organist at several area churches. She gave piano lessons for 35 years. She enjoyed reading and sewing.
Survivors include her husband of South Thomaston; one son, Edward and wife Roxanne Holmsen of Plano, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Kristen and husband Thomas Snell of Carlisle, Pa. and Mrs. Patricia and husband Douglas Schulte of Apple Valley, Minn., and two grandchildren, Ryan and Alexandra.
There will be no visiting hours. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Donations may be made to Windward Gardens, 105 Mechanic St., Camden, 04843.

Edna Hurd Monteith
(Jan 19): Rockland -- Edna Hurd Monteith, 92, of Rockland, died Jan. 19, 2001 at The Knox Center for Long Term Care.
Born in Dover, April 10, 1908, she was the daughter of Maurice and Fannie Berry Hurd. She graduated from Foxcroft Academy and Beal College in Bangor.
Mrs. Monteith worked 10 years in the office of American Woolen Company, Browns Mill, in Dover-Foxcroft.
She was a member of the South Dover Grange and served as Chaplain of the Rockland Chapter of the Rebekah.
On Aug. 24, 1938, she married the Reverend Charles R. Monteith.
They moved to Rockland in 1947 where she served an active role as wife of the Rockland Congregational Church Minister, until their retirement in 1975.
She was a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Maine and the First Congregational Church of Camden.
Pre-deceased by one brother, Herbert Hurd, in 1990, Mrs. Monteith is survived by her husband, her son Charles R. Jr. both of Rockland; five grandchildren, Michelle, Scott, Heather, Christie and Charles III.
There will be no visiting hours. A private graveside service will be held at Achorn Cemetery in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to either the Rockland Congregational Church Abiding Memorial Fund, 180 Limerock St., Rockland, 04841, or the First Congregational Church of Camden Memorial Fund, 55 Elm St., Camden, 04843.
Arrangements are with the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland.

Arlene Smith Whitehill
(Dec 14): Cushing -- Arlene Smith Whitehill, 91, formerly of 29 Hill St., Rockland, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, at the Homestead in Cushing surrounded not only by her own family, but also caregivers from the Homestead.
She was the widow of Harold W. Whitehill.
Born in Cushing, June 20, 1909, she was the daughter of Herbert E. and Iola
Foster Smith.
She attended Cushing schools and graduated from Thomaston High School in the class of 1927.
For many years she lived in Thomaston where she raised her family. While living there, with volunteers, she ran the Thomaston schools' hot lunch program.
She supplied many of the area stores with fresh-baked doughnuts daily and on request, many other varieties of home-cooked foods, such as yeast rolls, cakes and pies.
She also baked for friends and neighbors.
In 1953, she and her family moved to Massachusetts. There she worked as a recording secretary at the New England Deaconess Hospital, retiring in 1974 after 21 years.
Returning to Cushing, for many years she helped care for her parents. While here she renewed acquaintances with her former high school sweetheart, Harold Whitehill and they were married in 1979.
The couple made their home in Rockland until moving to the Homestead in 1998.
Mrs. Whitehill was an active member of the Rockland Aldersgate United Methodist Church, always working at church functions.
Her family considered her a very loving, caring and supportive person, often caring for children other than her own.
Many times she would take her vacation time to help out with her children, grandchildren and parents.
Pre-deceased by her husband, a sister, Marguerite Kangas, and one grand-daughter, Linda Ward, Mrs. Whitehill is survived by two sons, Philip Spaulding and his wife, Cindi of Cushing, Robert Spaulding, Jr. and his wife Marjorie of Copenhagen, New York; four daughters, Charlene Anderson and her husband, Arthur, Anita Cullen and her husband Fred all of Thomaston, Jeanene
Bartlett and her husband Kenneth of Westminster, Mass., Carolyn Ward and her husband Owen of Wellfleet, Mass.; daughter-in-law, Janet Spaulding of Rockland; three step-daughters, Patricia Sullivan of Camden, Barbara Blum of Rockland, Charlena Burns of Trapper Creek, Alaska; one sister, Zetta Sturdee and her husband Kenneth of Avon Park, Fla.; two brothers, Gerald Smith and his wife, Judy of Cushing, Harold Smith and his wife Beatrice of Union; 26 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren, and several step-great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Route 17, Rockland. The Reverends Paul Marshall and Howard Benson will officiate.
Interment will be in Pleasantville Cemetery, Warren.
Arrangements are under the direction of Burpee-Strong Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland.
Memorial donations may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 511, Rockland, 04841.

Carl Leland Wincapaw
(Jan 14): Carl Leland Wincapaw, 58, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, at Camden Health Care Center in Camden, after a long illness.
He was the husband of Karen Marble Wincapaw.
He was born in Derry, N.H. on Sept. 16, 1942, the son of Everett and Stella Cowdry Wincapaw.
He lived and worked at Opportunity Farm in Gray and was a 1960 graduate of New Gloucester High School.
He returned to Monhegan Island and worked as a sternman for Chris Nicholson and Dwight Stanley.
In 1964, he married Karen Marble and until 1992 he operated his own lobster boat. During these years he also operated a propane gas delivery and general trucking business.
He was very active in community activities on Monhegan. From 1992 to 1999 he operated a seasonal fish market, retiring because of declining health.
He retired to Thomaston. He loved Thomaston -- its people and their warmth.
His sense of humor helped him, and his family and friends, through some very difficult times. He showed great strength and courage throughout his entire life.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Marble Wincapaw of Thomaston; one daughter, Katherine, and husband Brad Velek, of Gray, and a close family friend, Jacqueline Hudson of Monhegan.
There will be no visiting hours. A committal service will be held later, on Monhegan.
In lieu of flowers friends are requested to make donations to: Bob Gagnon Restricted Cancer Fund For Local Radiation Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport, 04856.
Arrangements are by Davis Funeral Home, 35 Knox St., Thomaston, 04861.

William George Bizarro
(July 24): William George Bizarro, 60, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2001 at the Maine Veteran's Hospital (Togus) in Togus, Maine after a brief illness. 
William was born Oct. 21, 1940, in New Bedford, Mass., the son of John and Julia Faria Bizarro, Sr.
He attended school in New Bedford and graduated from New Bedford Vocational Technical High School in 1959. After high school, he entered the Coast Guard and was a member for four years working as an engineer. 
He then worked for Bath Iron Works and from 1972 to 1980 for Maine Yankee as an electrician. After leaving Maine Yankee, he went to work for Bechtel Corporation as a contract engineer and he, his wife, Susan and daughter, Kendra traveled extensively throughout the United States. 
In 1999, he retired and the family returned to New Harbor, establishing the Lincoln County Home Inspection Business. 
Bill collected antiques and was an antique car buff. He was a member of the American Legion, Wells-Hussey Post # 42 in Damariscotta and was a Past Master of the Bristol Masonic Lodge #74 AF & AM and President of the Pemaquid Point Antique Car Club.
He is predeceased by his father, John Mello Bizarro, Sr.; by a brother, John Mello Bizarro, Jr. in 1964 and by his stepfather, William Smith.
Bill is survived by his wife 21 years, Susan Bizarro of New Harbor; his mother, Julia Faria Bizarro Smith of South Dartmouth, Mass.; a son, William J. Bizarro, Jr. of South Sutton, N.H.; daughters, Rachel Bizarro of Palm Bay, Fla. and Kendra Palmer of Portland; one grandchild; niece, Whitney Ropes and nephew, Alec Ropes, both of Newcastle.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2001 at the Round Pond Methodist Church in Round Pond. Linwood Palmer, Jr. will officiate
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's memory to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 7, Edgecomb, 04556.

Robert M. Pray
(Oct 5): Robert Marshall Pray, 64 died Sept. 27, 2001 in Montville, while visiting friends.
He was born in Peabody, Mass., July 7,1937 the son of Marshall E. and Louise
Ulasuk Pray. He was a graduate of Peabody High School.
He moved to Maine in 1970, and drove a truck for Thomas Massey Trucking of Bristol.
He was a longtime resident of Warren, and for the past two years has lived in South Thomaston. He also worked part time for Mike Matson of Cushing.
He enjoyed salt-water fishing and deer hunting.
Survivors include a longtime companion, Joan Wentworth of Warren, one son, William C. and wife Leann McKusic of Friendship, and three grandsons, Christopher, Joshua, and Daigan.
There will be no visiting hours. A Memorial service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2001 at 6:30 p.m.

Paul Simmons
(Oct 5): Paul Simmons, 30 of Morrill, passed away on Oct. 2, 2001 at his home in Morrill after a courageous battle against cancer. 
He was born in Belfast on March 28, 1971. He was the son of Kathleen and David Simmons, and loving husband to Paula. Paul graduated from Belfast Area High School in 1989; he then went on to become a white water guide on the Kennebec River.
From there he then attended Maine Maritime Academy. He graduated with a degree as a Marine Engineer with a license for unlimited horsepower, refrigeration and electric. He traveled to many countries throughout the world during his career as a Merchant Marine. He also started his own sawmill business and helped operate the family farm.
He enjoyed so many things including participating in tractor pulls with his nieces and nephews, collecting tractors big and small, fly fishing the Big Eddie, snowmobiling, harvesting corn, going to fairs and auctions, working on engines with his father-in-law Charlie, and traveling and camping with his best friend – his wife. 
Paul was known to many as a practical jokester with his close buddies and was the giver of nicknames. Paul (Wallace) is loved and will be missed by his loving wife, Paula (Woggy) – his parents Kathy and Beav – his brothers and their wives, Brian and Leslie, David and Christine (Bertha), Chris and Shelley, -his sisters, Cynthia (CB 350), Mary (Scary), and many aunts, uncles and cousins – his in-laws Charlie and Marian Holmes, Steve and Toni Story and Sheila Leach – his nieces and nephews, Darcie (Crazy Coon), Luke (Cool Hand), Meggie (Meggie-meg-meg-meg), Joe (Joe-seppi), Zack (Porcupine), Nick (Nicoli), Calvin (Calhoon), Adriennne, Ellie (Jelli-belly), Anna (Banana), Tyler (Monkey Man), Erica, Ethan, Mathew, Felicia, Darice, Mandy, and Heather – his best friends, Derek Kirk (Kirky), Ben Hooper (Hoop), Kregg Potter (Porchie), Tracie Rowlands (TR) and many more.
A graveside service, officiated by Father Chris Piselli was held on Oct. 6 at the Simmons' Family Farm in Morrill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORDS), PO Box 8923, New Fairfield, Conn. 06812-8923, or www.raredisease.org.
In his last few years of life, Paul was surrounded by close friends and family and always expressed his love and appreciation. He truly loved life and faced each day with optimism, even throughout difficult times. He was an inspiration to all he met; and he will always be remembered with love. 
In his travels, he always called home and expressed to his family that there was no place like Maine. 

Ralph A. Grover
(Oct 1): Ralph A. Grover, 48, beloved son of Ralph H. and Barbara (Ellis) Grover, died suddenly on Sept. 29, in Monroe.
Ralph was a graduate from Mt. View High School in Thorndike in 1971. 
He is survived by his parents of Monroe; one sister Susan Montgomery, Ozark, Alabama; one brother John and wife Kristen Grover, two nieces Kayla and Hayle Grover, Brooks, Maine, Uncle Alan and wife Ana Grover, Monroe; Aunts Mildred Angus, Hooksett, New Hampshire and Virginia Newcombe, Miami, Florida.
Ralph also leaves seven cousins and some very special friends.
Ralph will always be remembered for his free spirit and friendliness. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends. 
His family prefers donations to be made to the American Diabetes Association, Maine Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 31160, Hartford, Conn., 06150-1160, in his memory.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Oct. 5, at Rackliffe Funeral Home, 54 Church St., Belfast, with Father Chris Piselli officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the family plot at the Evergreen Cemetery, Winter Harbor.

Lawrence Lee Nash
(Oct 1): Lawrence Lee Nash, 88, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001 at the Camden Health Care Center.
Born in Camden on April 2, 1913, he was the son of Harold and Mary (Pendleton) Nash. 
He attended school in Camden, and was a 1931 graduate of Camden High School. While in high school, Nash was a three-sport standout on the track, basketball and football teams. He also attended Bridgton Academy for a year. 
On July 10, 1936, he married Frances Shirley Pettee in Rockland. Mr. and Mrs. Nash lived their entire married life in Camden.
From 1940 to 1945, Mr. Nash was employed at Bath Iron Works as a welder. He then ran a dairy farm for many years in Camden. From 1963 to 1977 he tested soil and gravel for roads as a Maine DOT worker. When he retired, he ran his own sawmill, harvesting and selling the wood. 
He enjoyed working in the woods and made friends with the wildlife, most notably a partridge. 
In their earlier years, Mr. and Mrs. Nash enjoyed skiing, snowmobiling, and camping especially at their properties in Elliotsville and Hobbs Pond. Mr. Nash was an avid hunter. He also enjoyed watching major league sports, reading, fishing, playing horseshoes, and seeking bargains at lawn sales. 
Before Alzheimer’s disease took his memory, he spoke of his youth, when he would help his father with deliveries for Elmhurst Dairy, driving the horse-drawn milk wagon about Camden, and of his high school graduation, which was held at the Amphitheater. Mr. Nash drove one of the first motorized vehicles in town for the football team, transporting the players to their games.
He was predeceased by his wife, Frances (Pettee) Nash, who died on June 13, 2001 and a brother, Maurice Nash.
Surviving are two children, Lawrence F. Nash and his wife, Martha Johnston-Nash; Janice L. Morong and her husband, Frank, all of Camden; two sisters, Louise Huff and her husband, Ellery of Norway, Edith Lord of Falmouth; three grandchildren, Cary Nash and his wife, Linda of Camden; Craig Nash and his wife, Linda of Swanville; Christopher Morong and his wife, Delisa of Camden; and five great-grandchildren, Jesse, Scott and Sara Nash; Joshua and Dylan Morong, all of Camden. 
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Camden. 
A reception will be held immediately following the service at the home of Janice and Frank Morong, 51 Rollins Road, Camden. 
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Camden-Rockport Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 707, Rockport, ME 04856.
	
 Geraldine Potter Ingram
(Oct 1): Thomaston -- Geraldine Potter Ingram, 73, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center after a long illness.
Born in De Funiak Springs, Fla., Jan. 14, 1928, she was the daughter of James and Maggie Crosby Redman. She was educated in De Funiak Springs school.
On July 7, 1967, she married Harold Ingram in Mobile, Ala. For a brief time, with her husband, she owned and operated a bakery in Las Vegas, Nev. 
Supporting her husband in the pursuit of his career as a pastry chef, she lived in many communities throughout the United States. She was a devoted mother and wife.
For several years before moving here, she lived in Atlanta, Ga., where she was a member of Albany Baptist Church.
Pre-deceased by one son Richard Marshall Potter, Jr. in 1970, Mrs. Ingram is survived by her husband of Thomaston, a son, Larry Alan Potter of Jonesboro, Ga., one daughter, Sharon Potter Bryant of Waldoboro; one brother, Robert Redman of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; one sister, Adris Redman of Orlando, Fla.; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
A private family service will be held. 
Interment will be in Rhode Island.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 586, Rockland, 04841.

Marguerite Vatricia Gorden
(Sep 30): Marguerite Vatricia Gorden, 86, died peacefully at her home in Union with family and a friend Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001. 
She was born June 26, 1915 in Appleton, the daughter of Merle and Alice Hysler Robbins. 
She was educated in the Burkettville and Appleton schools attending some of the one room school houses where her mother had once begun her career as a teacher. 
She operated the Hills Rest Home in Union for 34 years, retiring in 1984. After retirement, she and her husband, Dick Gorden, owner of F.W. Gorden & Son, spent summers enjoying their camp on Crawford Lake. 
She took great pride in growing and caring for her African violets and keeping an immaculate household. Dining out at area restaurants was a favorite pasttime. 
She found contentment in her relationship with her canine companions over the years, including Timmy, Charlotte and Gamma Ray. 
During Union's early years of volunteer fire and rescue, she served as part of the emergency phone system dispatching personnel to the scene to help. 
She was very fortunate to be surrounded by family, friends, and caregivers who gave unselfishly of their time and compassion to make her final years comfortable in her own home. 
She was predeceased by her first husband, Vivian F. Hills in 1948; her second husband, Richard E. Gorden in 1986; a sister, Dorothy Martin in 1987, and by a step-son, Larry Gorden in 1973. 
She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Hills of Union; her son, Donald Hills of Union; her stepdaughter, Janice Linscott of Union, a stepson, Jenness Gorden of Tolland, Conn., as well as several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nephews. 
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 at Lakeview Cemetery in Union. Rev. Warner Howard will officiate. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kno-Wal-Lin Hospice, 170 Pleasant St., Rockland 04841.

Maxwell H. Ames
(Sep 26): Maxwell H. Ames, 54, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, after a yearlong battle with cancer, at the Rockland home of his companion, Ellen Bunker McMahan.
Born at Vinalhaven, Sept. 13, 1947, he was the son of Lavon S., Jr. and Beatrice Burgess Ames. He was educated in Vinalhaven elementary school. After moving to St. George, he attended Tenants Harbor schools. He was a 1965 graduate of Georges Valley High School, and a 1969 graduate of Maine Maritime Academy in Castine.
He began spending the summer lobstering in Matinicus at the age of 13. In more recent
years until his illness, he lobstered off Matinicus, fishing from his vessel, “Evening Star”. Mr. Ames was always accompanied by his Black Lab, Claudine.
For more than 18 years, he served as 3rd mate and navigation officer aboard commercial shipping vessels.
Active in Matinicus community life for many years, he served as Fire Chief for five years, three years on the Matinicus School Board, and several years as Road Commissioner.
He enjoyed hunting, cooking, hosting family get-togethers and was looking forward to the birth of his fourth grandchild in November.
Besides his father of Matinicus, his mother of Vinalhaven, and his companion of Matinicus, Mr. Ames is survived by his step-mother, Verna Ames, a son, Marshall D. Ames; a daughter Marina D. Ames all of Matinicus; a brother Lavone S. “Biscuit” Ames, III; three sisters, Catherine A. Oakes and her husband Robert, Sr. all of Vinalhaven, Jackie Ames of Freeport, Carolyn Ames Pitt and her husband Randy of Tenants Harbor; three grandchildren Maxwell D. Ames, Adrianna Ames, Ashlynn Ames; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001 at the Congregational Church of Matinicus, with the Reverend Ted Hoskins officiating. For those who are attending services, the Sunbeam will be leaving the Rockland Ferry Terminal at 8:15 a.m., Sunday, returning at approximately 3 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, 100 U.S. Rt. One, Unit 107, Scarborough, ME, 04075, or the Matinicus Congregational Church, c/o Christina Young, Matinicus, ME, 04851.
Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland, Maine.

Ida M. Green
(Sep 26): Ida M. Green, 82 passed away Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001 at her home in Valparaiso, Florida.
She was born October 14, 1918 in Waldoboro, the daughter of Felton and Minnie Simmons Wallace.
She was married to Robert S. Green for 57 years until his death on May 15, 2001. She and Robert spent the last 50 years summering here in Maine, and enjoying the beautiful summer weather.
She is survived by her sons, Allen Winchenbach of Hillsboro, Gerald Winchenbach of Niceville, Florida, Sister, Inez Brazier of Waldoboro, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
A visiting hour will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001 at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro, followed by a graveside service at Sweetland Cemetery in Waldoboro, Maine. The Rev. Warner Howard will officiate.

Kenneth Preston Herrick
(Sep 26): Kenneth Preston Herrick, 94, a life-long resident of Camden, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born in Camden on Dec. 26, 1906, he was the son of Ernest and Nettie Herrick. He married Lillian G. Grey in Camden on May 15, 1944. Mrs. Herrick died on July 18, 1992.
For many years, Mr. Herrick worked as a supervisor in the weaving department at the Knox Woolen Mill in Camden, retiring at the age of 67. 
He was a 40 year member of the Amity Lodge, No. 6 A.F. & A.M. and the John Street United Methodist Church where he previously sang in the choir. He enjoyed visiting the Camden Health Care Center, where he sang and played his guitar for the nursing home residents.
Mr. Herrick was well known as a great historian of the Town of Camden, his dry sense of humor, and quick wit. Ken will be remembered as a gentle man who demonstrated kindness to many people.
Surviving are several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Visiting hours will be 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001 at the Robert E. Laite Funeral Home, 9 Mountain Street, Camden. The funeral will be 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001 at the John Street United Methodist Church in Camden, with the Rev. Linda Campbell Marshall officiating. 
A reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall following the service. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. 
Memorial donations may be made to the John Street United Methodist Church, 98 John Street, Camden, ME, 04843. 

James Webster Siegel
(Sep 25): James Webster Siegel, 67 died Sept. 22, 2001 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center, Rockport, after a long illness.
He was born in Methuen, Mass. June 20,1934, the son of Richard and Mary Alice
Byron Siegel.
He was the husband of Priscilla Bell Siegel. They where married June 26, 1957.
He was a 1953 graduate of Central High School, Manchester, N.H.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He worked in Lowell, Mass.for Synphonic Electronics for several years. He moved to Warren in 1970 and worked for the former Dunn and Elliot Oil Co., Frank Ames Furniture and Appliance in Camden, and was Desk Clerk for the Lord Camden Inn Camden.
He was a volunteer and founding member of the Warren Ambulance
Company. He was a member of the Camden’s Chestnut Street Baptist Church. 
He loved camping, fishing, crossword puzzles, and the Boston Red Sox.
Survivors include his wife of Warren, three sons, Gregory Siegel and wife Deborah of Woolwich, Richard Siegel of Olathe, Kansas, Keith Siegel and his wife Vicki of Union, one sister, Mrs. Marilyn Hastings and husband Richard of Thomaston, six grandchildren, Daniel, Stephen, Valerie, Alyssa, Rachel, and Jacob, as well as four nieces and three nephews
There will be no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held Tuesday,1 p.m., at the Chestnut Street Baptist Church, Camden. The Rev. Gerald Gabriele will officiate. A reception at the church, will follow.
Interment will be Wednesday,1 p.m., at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Military Committal Graveside at the new cemetery on the Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, Mr. Siegel has requested that donations be made to the Ronald
McDonald House, 250 Brackett St., Portland, ME, 04102, in appreciation for
the kindness they showed to the family during his grandson Jacobs’ serious illness.

Joanne Valentine Babb Bolduc
(Sep 25): Joanne Valentine Babb Bolduc, 68, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001 after a long illness, surrounded by her family at Camden Health Care Center.
Joanne was born July 20, 1933 in West Washington, the daughter of John and Alma Safford Babb.
She attended schools in West Washington, Cony High School in Augusta for two years, and graduated from Erskine Academy in South China in 1951. 
When she was first married, she spent a year in Puerto Rico. She returned to Portland working for Ma Bell for 16 years, and then working as a switchboard operator in communications for the State of Maine for nine years.
She enjoyed music, reading and horses. She was also a collector of Depression glass and cookbooks. She was a member of the MSR.
She is survived by sisters, Priscilla B. Packard and her husband William of Washington, Judy B. Oxton and her husband Bob of Camden, Linda B. Baldwin and her husband Paul of Nobleboro, Nancy B. Weymouth and her husband Rick of Nobleboro, Peggy B. Sleeper of Thomaston, a brother, John F. Babb and his wife Sonja of Manchester, special nieces and nephews, Laurie L. Packard of Mt. Vernon, Will J. Sleeper of Baltimore, Md., 14 nieces and nephews, as well as many grand nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 28, 2001 at the West Washington Cemetery in West Washington. Pastor Glen Palmer will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joanne’s memory to Camp Sunshine, 35 Acadia Road, Casco, ME, 04015.

Evelyn E. Staples
(Dec 4): Evelyn E. Staples, 96, died after a long illness, Thursday Nov. 29, 2001 at the Camden Health Care Center. Born in Appleton, Feb. 14, 1905, she was the daughter of Frank and Eva Titus Kenney. 
Growing up in Appleton, she attended local schools and was a 1912 graduate of Appleton High School. Eventually she moved to Rockland where she worked at a variety of jobs, most notably, for 18 years at the former Knox Hospital as a waitress for the nurses. She also worked at the Ledges Motel, and Van Baalens.
On Aug. 16, 1931 she married Harry Albert Staples in Waldoboro.
She was a past member of the Penobscot View Grange.
She was predeceased by her husband in 1971, one daughter, Muriel Wiswell, one sister, Frances Robbins, and a brother, Newell Kenney. 
She is survived by two daughters, Geneva Szafranski of Lansing Michigan, Isabelle Thurston of Rockland; one son, Charles Fulton of New Mexico; a beloved son-in-law, Edward Wiswell of Machiasport; three grandchildren, Michael Szafranski of Ann Arbor, Mich., Richard McMahon of Diamondale, Mich., and Michael Hinnerman of Machiasport; eight great-grandchildren, Dennis, Joey, John, Sara, Katy, Meredith, Melissa and Michael, and one great-great-grandson, Braden.
A graveside committal service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday Dec. 8, 2001 at the Seaview Cemetery, Waldo Ave., Rockland. The Reverend Dr. Linwood Welch will officiate. 
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 52 Federal Street, Brunswick, Maine 04011 or the American Heart Association, Maine Affiliate, Inc., P.O. Box 346, Augusta, 04330.

David Gage Smith
(Dec 4): Camden -- David Gage Smith, 89, died Dec. 2, 2001, at his home in Camden.
Mr. Smith was born Feb. 18, 1912, in the same house where his father was born in Concord, Mass., and was the son of Theodore L. and Alice (Gage) Smith.
He attended the McAllister School at its locations in Concord, Lancaster and Weston, followed by Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., Yale College and Sheffield Scientific School in New Haven, Conn.
He graduated in 1933 from Yale with an MS degree and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers. He received an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1935. 
After brief civilian employment in stock and bond activities and public accounting, Mr. Smith joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942. 
He attended the Meteorology Cadet School at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Mass., where he was admitted to the honor society of Sigma Xi and received a commission as a Second Lieutenant Weather Officer in the Army Air Force. 
He served at Gander Air Base, Newfoundland, throughout World War II. 
In 1947, he received a MS degree in Meteorology from MIT, and continued his military career in Tokyo, Japan and Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Ultimately he was in charge of the Air Force ROTC detachment at Ohio University, Athens, Ohio and retired from the USAF as a Lieutenant Colonel. 
After retiring from the Air Force, Mr. Smith was a lecturer in accounting at the College of Business at Ohio University and then served as executive director of the O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Rotary International and the Ohio University Green and White Club. 
Mr. Smith had a life-long interest in Maine history and backwoods lore, and was the leading authority on the history of Katahdin Iron Works. 
After his retirement to Camden in 1973, he worked at the Camden Herald and at Downeast Magazine and was active in many community activities and charities. 
He was a long time member of the Mid-Coast Sail & Power Squadron (District 19), the Rockport Boat Club, the Appalachian Trail Club, the Ohio Retired Teacher’s Association, The Air Force Association, and a life member of The Retired Officer’s Association. 
Besides his wife, Helen Kaufmann Smith of Camden; he leaves two daughters, Judith S. Meyer of Bradenton, Fla. and Sarah Lincoln Luckenbill of Rantoul, Ill., two sons, Frederick Yates Smith of Fairfax Station, Va. and Stuart Gage Smith of Camden, a stepson, Jeffrey Reynolds Kaufmann of West Falmouth, Mass., and a stepdaughter, Rebecca Kaufmann Williams of Falls Church, Va., 10 grandchildren and five step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. 
His first wife, Katharyn Morris ("Tat") Smith, died January 24, 1996. 
Memorial services and interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. 
The family suggests memorial donations be made to: Special Collections, Fogler Library, University of Maine, Orono, 04469-5729. 

Frank J. Witt
(Dec 3): Frank J. Witt, 93, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2001 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center, Rockport. Born in Woburn, Mass., Nov. 13, 1908, he was the son of John E. and Isabelle Grant Witt. 
He was educated in Massachusetts schools, and graduated from Cambridge High School. He attended the Copley School of Commercial Art in Cambridge, Mass.
In 1925 he began employment with R. H. Stearns Department Store on Tremont Street in Boston. In 1938 he moved to Washington, D. C. to live with his sister and her husband. He immediately went to work with the government agency N.E.T.S.A. and later with Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
During World War II, Mr. Witt served almost four years with the U.S. Army, stationed in Hawaii. He was honorably discharged and given the good conduct medal, the American Defense Service medal with one Bronze Star. After the war, he worked with John Stiles Hotels and Motels, based in Georgia. He managed several of their motels located in the South.
Mr. Witt never married. He was a communicant of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. 
He was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters.
Mr. Witt is survived by two nephews, David Witt of Waterville, John Freeman of
Burlington, Mass., as well as six nieces.
A graveside committal service will be held at 8 a.m., Friday, Dec. 7, in the Chapel of the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta.

Gertrude E. Bickford
(Dec 3): Gertrude E. Bickford, 89, wife of the late Donald R. Bickford, died Monday, December 3, 2001, at The Homestead in Owls Head.
Born at Vinalhaven, May 6, 1912, she was the daughter of Henry and Mabel Stinson Ladd. Growing up at Vinalhaven and Swans Island, she was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Vinalhaven High School.
Prior to the time of her illness, Mrs. Bickford resided in Rockland all of her married life.
She was predeceased by her husband in 1990.
Mrs. Bickford is survived by two sons, Donald Bickford and his wife Martha of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Richard Bickford and his wife Adele of Jensen Beach, Fla., one daughter, Betty Joseph and her husband John of St. George; five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7th, at the Achorn Cemetery, Old County Road, Rockland. The Reverend Wayne Sawyer will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Friends of the Rockland Public Library, P.O. Box 764, Rockland, 04841.

James J. Hanley
(Nov 29): Rockland -- James J. Hanley, 80, died after a brief illness, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Born in Vinalhaven, June 10, 1921, he was the son of James and Llora Morton Hanley. Growing up in Rockland, he attended local schools and was a 1938 graduate of Rockland High School. While in school, he achieved good grades and played both football and hockey.
During his youth he worked at various jobs including, deep sea fishing, lobstering, digging clams and raking hay.
His formal career as an electrical engineer began with Thurston Electric in Rockland. With that company he worked on the construction of the pipeline from Montreal to Portland, at the Lime Plant and many other commercial facilities in Rockland.
During the early years of World War II, he worked as an Electrician Forman in construction of Mine Sweepers at Boothbay Harbor.
From 1944 to 1946, he served with the U.S. Navy in the American and Pacific Theaters and while in the service attended two years of electrical school. 
On March 31, 1939, he married Alice L. Burgess in Vinalhaven.
Having completed a course in electrical engineering, he became a Union Electrical Supervisor, traveling throughout the United States. In that capacity, he worked in various paper mills, designing and installing electrical systems for those facilities. He retired in 1986.
He was a member of the American Legion in Waterville.
He was pre-deceased by two brothers, Seth and Frank, as well as a grandchild Samuel Favazza. He is survived by his wife of 62 years of Rockland; three daughters, Elaine Ward and her husband Charles of Rockland, Nina Pooler of Lady Lake, Fla.; Linda Ives of Florida; two brothers, Frederick "Ted" Hanley and his wife Sharon of Scarborough, Richard Hanley and his companion Linda Works of Waterville; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild as well as several nieces and nephews.
A graveside committal service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the Seaview Cemetery, Waldo Avenue, Rockland. The Reverend Wayne Sawyer will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Maine Children's Cancer Program, 100 U.S. Route 1, Unit 107, Scarborough, 04075.
 
Stillman P. Havener
(Nov 27): Friendship -- Stillman P. Havener, 91, passed away Nov. 27, 2001 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Stillman was born Jan. 3, 1910 in Friendship, the son of Chester and Alfretta Miller Havener. 
He grew up in Friendship and attended Friendship schools, graduating from the Friendship High School. 
On April 14, 1928, he married Edith Winchenbach and together they made their home in Friendship, raising their son Wayne. 
Stillman had a love for Friendship and the Maine coast and spent his life working as a clam digger and lobsterman. 
He was a member of the Advent Christian Church in Friendship. He was very involved in his church and enjoyed being a Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He enjoyed listening to Christian music. 
He loved baseball and his favorite team was the Red Sox, which in earlier years he listened to on the radio and later he enjoyed watching on television. 
He enjoyed eating out. He will be remembered by his grandchildren as always being involved in their activities and going to all of their games. 
He is predeceased by his wife, Edith, who died in 1998. 
He is survived by his son, Wayne Havener and his wife Kay of Friendship; grandchildren, Rev. Gary Havener and his wife Pat of Springfield, Mass.; Gregory Havener and his wife Pat of Friendship; Keith Havener of Waltham, Mass. and six great grandchildren.
A visiting hour will be held from 7 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30, 2001 at the Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001 at the Advent Christian Church in Friendship. The Rev. Dwight Dean will officiate. 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Advent Christian Church Organ Fund, P.O. Box 9, Friendship, 04547.

Norman O. Whitehill
(Nov 27): Norman O. Whitehill, Sr., 92, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center, following a brief illness. Born at West Somerville, Mass., September 25, 1909, he was the son of Harrison W. and Inez Jones Whitehill. 
After moving here at a young age, he was educated in Thomaston public schools; and continuing his education, attended the Bartlett School of Tree Surgery in Stanford, Conn. and the Intertype School of Construction in Brooklyn, N.Y. from 1929 to 1931. From 1943 to 1944, he served in the U.S. Navy as a Storekeeper and Seaman Second Class.
On Sept. 7, 1939, he married Olive Teague at South Warren. She died in 1957. On Feb. 20, 1958, he married Elizabeth Snow in Rockland. They have since resided in Thomaston.
In the early years of his career, he worked as an assistant manager of the F.W. Woolworth Store in Presque Isle and later in the laboratory at Dragon Cement in Thomaston. For more than 30 years, Mr. Whitehill worked as a meter and utility man with the Central Maine Power Company, retiring in 1974. 
He was a member of the “Old Timers Club” at CMP. He was active for many years as a volunteer with the Thomaston Fire Department. A 27-year member of the Goodwill Grange #367, South Warren, he served four years as Master of that Grange and 1959, received the Silver Star Certificate of the National Grange, in recognition of 25 years continuous service. He was a former member of the Thomaston American Legion and a former member of the Thomaston Town League Bowling Team. Every holiday season, he took great pleasure in making fudge, which he delivered to all the local banks, the CMP Rockland office and to many friends. An exercise enthusiast, he enjoyed walking, eating out and participating in family events.
In younger years he enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, baseball games and gardening. Over the years he owned several cottages and boats. 
Other than his first wife, Mr. Whitehill was predeceased by one brother, Harold Whitehill in 1998, two sisters, Phyllis J. Hunt in 2001, and Florence M. Whitehill in 1990. 
Surviving are his wife of Spruce Head; one son, Norman O. Whitehill, Jr. and his wife Sandra of Waldoboro; two daughters, Sylvia E. Crane and her husband John of Port Clyde, Rebecca L. Gadbois and her husband Norman of Biddeford; one stepson, Stanwood L. Hanson and his wife Barbara of Spruce Head; one step-daughter Virginia H. Lofman and her husband Michael of Portland; two sisters, Martha E. and her husband, Captain Woodrow Wilson, Joyce V. and her husband Corydon Adams all of Thomaston; five grandchildren, Kendall M. Whitehill and his wife Jennifer of Waldoboro, Corinna M. Whitehill of Warren, Brian S. McLain of North Bridgton, Karen I. Gadbois of Hamden, Conn., Kevin A. Gadbois of Biddeford; seven step-grandchildren, Brandy B. Hanson of Brewer, Samantha S. Hanson of Spruce Head, Jessica A. McGonagle and her husband Kevin of Gloucester, Mass., Beth S. Lofman of Lynn, Mass., John J. Crane, IV and his wife Tami of Port Clyde, Troy H. Crane and his wife Rebecca of Cushing, Tracy L. Chipman of Thomaston; as weel as 11 great grandchildren, and four nieces.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3rd, at the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland, with the Rev. Wayne Sawyer officiating. 
Interment will follow in the Village Cemetery, Thomaston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Thomaston Fire Department, Thermal Imaging Camera Fund, Thomaston, 04861.

Arthur T. Woodman
(Nov 26): Arthur T. Woodman, 88, formerly of Park Street, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001 at the Knox Center for Long Term Care, after a long illness. Born Dec. 1, 1912 at Ash Point, Owls Head, he was the son of Arthur C. and Julitta Brown Woodman. 
He was educated in local schools. In earlier years, he served in the Maine National Guard and worked in northern Maine wood’s camps.
In 1937, he married Grace May Perry in Rockland. Mrs. Woodman died June 9, 1990.
For more than 45 years, Mr. Woodman worked with F.J. O’Hara and Son in Rockland. He worked in all phases of that business, retiring from the maintenance department Aug. 15, 1987.
He enjoyed his grandchildren.
Mr. Woodman is survived by a son, John A. Woodman of Rockland, a daughter, Mrs. Herman ‘Bessie’ Thayer, a brother, Russell Woodman, both of Owls Head; a sister, Beatrice Butler of Rockland; two grandchildren Arthur John Woodman of Rockland, Heather Arlene Woodman of Connecticut, one great grandchild Delilah Marie Woodman, as well as several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 30 at the Burpee, Carpenter, and Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Knox Center for Long Term Care, Activities Department Memorial Fund, 22 White Street, Rockland, 04841 or the Rockland Ambulance Fund, 118 Park Street, Rockland, 04841.
Arrangements are with the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.

Kenneth Sylis Hyler
(Nov 26): Kenneth Sylis Hyler, 72, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001 at his Cushing home after a long illness. He was born February 8, 1929 in Friendship, the son of Sylis and Cassie Jamerson Hyler.
He was the husband of Martha Humason Hyler.
He attended Cushing Schools. Mr. Hyler worked for Kendall Orff raising chickens, was a truck driver, worked at Hannon-Thayer garage Main St in Thomaston, Lyman-Morse Boat Builders, built houses, and worked for Terry Ryan building tool sheds. 
He was predeceased by a son, Donald Hyler.
Survivors include his wife of Cushing, three sons, Russell Hyler of Manfield, Texas, Walter Hyler of Maryland, Richard Hyler of Topsham, four daughters, Mrs. June and her husband Robert Phillips of Warren, Mrs. Irene Anderson of Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. Teresa and husband Bruce Bishop of California, Mrs. Jerri Kent of Fruitland, Fla., one sister, Mrs. Elvie Morse of Port Clyde, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews
There will be no visiting hours. At the request of the deceased, a private service will be held. 

Dyson True Jameson
(Nov 26): Dyson True Jameson, 81, died Nov. 23, 2001 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport after a long illness. Born in Waldoboro, March 23, 1920, he was the son of Josiah Osgood and Bernys June Robinson Jameson.
He was the husband of Katheryn Peabody Jameson. They where married for 58 years.
He was a 1937 graduate of Waldoboro High School, and a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He worked in the Warren Woolen Mill. He retired after 28 years as Highway Foreman of the Department of Transportation Washington maintenance lot. In his retirement, he did carpentry work.
He was a member of Charles C. Lilly Post #l49 American Legion in Waldoboro, an active supporter of Second Congregational Church of Warren, a former fire chief of Warren, former treasurer and fifty-one year member of St. George Lodge A.F.&A.M., Warren, past district deputy of the ninetieth Masonic District, and a member of the Riverside Couples club.
He enjoyed going to Country agriculture fairs, gardening, beano, bird feeders, hunting, fishing, and being with his family. 
He was predeceased by a sister, Vera Haskins.
Survivors include his wife of Warren, one son, Gordon L. Jameson and friend Brenda King of West Rockport, one sister, Mrs. Alcy and her husband Billy Achorn of Waldoboro, two grandchildren, Kristin and Tory, and one great grandchild, Mara.
There will be no visiting hours. A private committal service will be held at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. 
Friends are requested to make donations in his memory to the Second Congregational Church, P.O. Box 206, Warren, 04864

John Blethen
(Nov 22): Rockland -- John Blethen, 82, a retired Research Chemist, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center, Rockport after a brief illness.
Born in Bath, May 18, 1919, he was the son of John, Sr. and Minnie MacDougal Blethen. Educated in local schools, he was a 1937 graduate of Rockland High School.
After completing two years of studies at the University of Maine, Orono, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp and served with the Air Corps during World War II. While home on leave, June 22, 1944, he married Ruth E. Gregory in Rockland. After his discharge, the Blethens lived for a brief time in Rockland before moving to Orono, where Mr. Blethen completed his studies at the University of Maine, graduating in 1948.
After residing in Waterbury, Vt for a time, they moved to Myerstown, Pa., where he was employed for eight years with Whitmoyer Laboratories.
In 1959, he returned to Rockland, taking a position as a research chemist with Marine Colloids. In 1983, he retired from full-time employment with FMC, Rockland, but continued as a consultant until 1989.
Mr. Bletehen had an inventive mind, and held three patents related to food processing.
He particularly enjoyed pursuing his life-long hobby of painting, drawing, and reading. He enjoyed creating cartoons for church, friends and family. Since his retirement, he has traveled with his wife to Kenya to visit daughter Joyce and family, as well as a trip to the Pacific Northwest, with a group of Rockland friends.
For 15 years, he served on the Advisory Board of the Rockland Public Library and for several years as chairman of that Board.
He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Rockland.
Besides his wife of 57 years, Mr. Blethen is survived by two sons, William J. Bletehen and his wife Susan of Falmouth, Rand J. Blethen of Miami, Fla.; three daughters, Janice B. Cramer and her husband Lyle of Westbrook, Johnna B. Brazier of Holden, Joyce A. Raychard of Buxton; two sisters, Jacqueline Blethen, Grace Azevedo both of Rockland; nine grandchildren, Brian and Bruce Cramer, J. Cressica and Shireen Brazier, Bethany, Gregory and Kara Raychard, Deven and Andrew Blethen and one nephew, Michael Azevedo.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23, 2001, at the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland, where a celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday. Wayne C. Raychard will officiate. Interment will follow in the Achorn Cemetery, Old County Road, Rockland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the Friends of the Rockland Public Library, P.O. Box 764, Rockland or New England Bible College, P.O. Box 2886, South Portland, 04116.

 James M. Mullen
Burpee,Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland (Nov 21): Rockland -- James M. Mullen, 75, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2001 at Fieldcrest Manor in Waldoboro, where he resided for the past 10 years.
Born in Calais, May 17, 1926, he was the son of Wilfred L. and Katherine Murphy Mullen. He was educated in Calais and Rockland Schools.
Mr. Mullen enjoyed reading and was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox.
He was a communicant of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Rockland.
Pre-deceased by a brother John Mullen in 1991, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Fred (Katherine) Verrill of Rockland, Mrs. John (Jane) Chester of Wiscasset, Sister Geraldine Mullen of Portland as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, at the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Tuesday, St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 150 Broadway, Rockland. The Reverend Mark Reinhardt will officiate.
Interment will follow in Coughlin Memorial Cemetery, Rankin Street, Rockland.

George A. Varney
(Nov 20): Rockland -- George A. Varney, 51, longtime GMC Service Manager/Director, died Monday, Nov. 19, at his home here after a long illness.
Born in Bangor, Jan. 26, 1950, he was the son of Robert H. Sr., and Louise King Varney.
He was educated in Rockland schools and was a 1968 graduate of Rockland High School. In 1972, he graduated from Maine Maritime Academy.
During high school, he worked with Bernard Nelson's Garage on Park Street, developing a passion for automobiles.
He was first employed in Freeport with Maine Consumers Water Company.
Returning to this area he worked a brief time at Bob's Gulf in Camden before
becoming service manager at Shepard Nissan in Rockland.
In 1982, he moved to Fuller Cadillac Olds GMC in Rockland, serving as service manager and until the time of his death as service director for that dealership.
Over the years of his auto service career, Mr. Varney earned the respect of many colleagues and customers, as a friend who would take care of any problem. He was held in high esteem throughout New England by GMC owners and dealers.
After driving a car nine hours to provide transportation for a customer whose car had broken down, Mr. Varney received an award for his willingness to go above and beyond.
A master technician since 1984, he continued to work until forced to stop due to his illness. He was a primary supporter and member of the Oldsmobile Club of Maine. For several years, Mr. Varney also served as a spare engineer for the Maine Ferry Service.
He was a member of the Board of Directors for the former Region 8 Vocational Technical School, now known as Mid-Coast School of Technology and was a member of the Automotive Curriculum Committee at Eastern Maine Vocational Technical College.
He loved camping at Duck Lake in Hancock County. He also loved dogs and cats and was comforted to have his animals and family around him at the time of his death, his family said.
Besides his mother of Rockland, Mr. Varney is survived by his wife Bonnie
(Seeger) Varney of Rockland, two daughters, Lisa V. Marshall and her husband, Michael of Laconia, N.H., Amy V. Germain and her husband Jack of Wilmington, Mass.; one step-son, Harrison L. Linscott of Rockland; three brothers, Robert H. Varney Jr. and his wife Susan of Biddeford, Timothy K. Varney and his wife Shirley of Augusta, Steven J. Varney and his wife Pamela of Saco, as well as several nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 150 Broadway, Rockland. The Reverend Mark Reinhardt will officiate.
Memorial donations may be made to either the Maine Children's Cancer Research Fund, 100 US Route 1, Unit #106, Scarborough, 04074-9308 or the Humane Society of Knox County, P. O. Box 1294, Rockland, 04841.

Paul S. Gibson
(Nov 20): Vinalhaven -- Paul S. Gibson, 86, died Monday, Nov 19, 2001 at Windward Gardens in Camden.
Born in Plainfield, N.H., Sept. 15, 1915, he was the son of Robert and Hallie Stickney Gibson.
He married Stella Stanek, July 10, 1938 in Boston.
Mr. Gibson had been employed most of his life as a supervisor in tool & die
manufacturing industry. After retirement he and his wife traveled extensively in an airstream trailer throughtout the United States and Mexico. Five years ago the couple moved Vinalhaven to be closer to their daughter.
He was a Mason and a Shriner for more than 50 years.
Mr. Gibson is survived by his wife of 63 years, of Vinalhaven; two sons, Robert Gibson and his wife Charlene of Lisbon Falls, Scott Gibson of Vinalhaven; one daughter, Rusty Gibson Warren and her husband Charles of Vinalhaven; three sisters, Hazel Amidon, Pat Springer, Betty Davis, four brothers, "Buzz" Gibson, "Hoot" Gibson, John Gibson and Joe Gibson; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, Dec. 8 in Plainfield, N.H.

Andrew Reynolds
(Jan 25): Andrew Lincoln Reynolds, 81, passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002 at Fieldcrest Manor in Waldoboro. He was born on Jan. 30, 1921 in Dobbs Ferry, New York the son of Percy and Helen Perrin Reynolds.
He grew up in New York graduating from the Hastings-On-Hudson High School in New York. He continued his education at the Scarborough Preparatory School in Ardsley, N.Y., and completed three years at the University of Illinois.
Andrew was enlisted with the Air Corp. during WWII, and was later called back from the Reserves to serve in Korea. He retired from the military as a Major.
He was employed by Raytheon Company.
He was a volunteer at the Owl’s Head Transportation Museum and belonged to the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Therese Reynolds of Waldoboro, son, Stephen J. Reynolds of Toronto, Ontario, Granddaughter, Hannah Reynolds of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, daughter, Sarah Holaday of Rochester, N.H., and a grandson, Andy Holaday of Rochester, N.H.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.

E. Carlton Allen
(Jan 25): E. Carlton Allen, 90, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002 at his home. Born in St. George March 23, 1912, he was the son of Clarence E. and Grace Ulmer Allen.
Moving to Rockland at the age of six, he was educated in local schools. He lived in the same house, overlooking Rockland harbor, since 1939.
Working in the lobster industry all his life, as a young boy he worked as a sternman and later crewed on a sardine carrier. During the 1940's and 50's, Mr. Allen ran a lobster smack for Rackliff & Witham Lobster Company. Then, he drove truck for Maine Coast Seafood, and later ran a lobster pound at Tenants Harbor for Jim Pease. He then retired from Grafham Bros. Lobster Company.
Mr. Allen enjoyed dancing with his long time companion, Charlene Kitchen of China.
His family remembered that since being confined to his home, he enjoyed sitting at his front window, watching the "goings-on" in the harbor and on the beach, waving to friends and passer-bys. He also enjoyed feeding many of the neighborhood dogs.
Mr. Allen was predeceased by his daughter, Grace Allen, in 1980, three sisters, Lillian Pomeroy, Amelia Allen, Rose Smith, and a brother, Roland Allen.
He is survived by one son, Donald Allen of Rockland; a daughter Brenda McLaughlin of South Thomaston; a sister, Irene Peabody of Thomaston; three grandchildren, Kyle McLaughlin, Joshua Allen, and Joseph Allen, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 28 at the Burpee, Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. A celebration of Mr. Allen’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 29 at the funeral home. The Reverend Wayne Sawyer will officiate. Spring interment will be at the Seaview Cemetery, Rockland.
Those who wish may make donations to the American Heart Association, Maine
Affiliate, P.O. Box 346, Augusta, 04330.

Clifford Roy Read
(Jan 25): Clifford Roy Read, 66, passed away at the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor on Jan. 22. He was born in Rockland on Oct. 27, 1935, the son of Stephen L. and Georgia D. (Wiley) Read.
Clifford attended schools in Belfast area as a mechanic. He worked for Wayfarer Marine in Camden for 23 years until he retired. He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. He was also a member of the Good Sam Club.
Clifford is survived by his mother, Georgia D. Read of Belfast; His wife, Nancy L. Read of Belfast; two daughters, Debby Heath and Diana Hills of Belfast; two sons, Danny Read of Searsmont and Dicky Read and wife, Andrea, of Searsmont; one brother, Roger Read; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Clifford was predeceased by his father.
A memorial service will be held at the Rackliffe Funeral Home, 54 Church St., Belfast on Friday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. A reception will follow the service at the American Legion Hall in Belfast.
The family wishes contributions be made to the Belfast Fire Department Association Museum Fund.

O. Fabian Rosen
(Jan 24): O. Fabian Rosen, 79, died January 14, 2002 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockland. Born in Vinalhaven on Oct. 9, 1922, "Fabe" was the first American-born child of Fabian and Olga V. Rosen, who had recently emigrated there from Sweden.
He grew up on the island, graduating from Vinalhaven High School in 1940. After graduation, he went to work at Whitin’s Machine Works in Whitinsville, Mass.
During WWII, Fabe enlisted in the Navy, attaining the position of Fire Control man First Class (FC1/C). He did convoy duty in the Atlantic, then served on the Destroyer Escort USS O’Neill in the Pacific, where he survived three major battles; Leyte, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. During the battle of Okinawa, his ship was hit by an enemy kamikaze plane, sustaining heavy
damage.
After the war, Fabe returned to Vinalhaven, where he married Priscilla Chilles on January 31, 1946. The couple had two sons. For the rest of his working life, Fabe was involved in various aspects of the fishing industry. He fished on the Grand Banks on a 40-Fatham boat out of Rockland; he went stop seining, dragging and lobstering.
In his last years before retirement, he worked with his son, Steve, also a commercial fisherman. Fabe was devoted to his family and was a loyal member of the "Fish House Gang". He was also a member of the Vinalhaven Volunteer Fire Company, and belonged to American Legion Post 18 and VFW Post 4169. He was always a voracious reader, maintaining an interest in American and Naval History. About twelve years ago, he stoically endured a difficult bout with thyroid cancer.
He was predeceased by son, Douglas Rosen; and by brother, Kaye Rosen.
Fabe is survived by his wife, Priscilla; sister, Astrid Philbrook and husband, Wyman; son, Stephen, and his wife, Alice; and by grandchildren Yvonne, Emma and Sam Rosen.

Clara M. Genthner
(Jan 24): Clara M. Genthner, 94, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002 at the Augusta Rehabilitation Center.
Clara was born on Nov. 17, 1907 in Round Pond, Maine the daughter of Scott and Susan Murphy Leeman.
She attended school in Round Pond.
Clara married Ashley L. Genthner, Sr., who passed away in 1982.
She worked for the Medomak Canning Company.
Clara devoted her time to her children and grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband, Ashley, in 1982, a daughter, Virginia Genthner Geele, in 1990.
She is survived by her son, Ashley L. Genthner, Jr. of Thomaston, daughters, Evelyn Reed and her husband Philip of Friendship, Marie Andrews and her husband Robert of Fort Myers, Fla.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 25, 2002 at the Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002 at the Hall Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert Dorr will officiating.
Burial will be held at the German Cemetery in the spring.

Alexander Bergren Ledwith
(Jan 23): An angel who touched our lives only briefly, Alexander Bergren Ledwith will remain in our hearts forever. Born Jan. 7th, 2002, he was taken back to his maker on January 8th.
He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Joshua and Linnea Ledwith; sisters Aurora Stromberg, Rayne Dakota Ledwith, grandparents Richard & Louise Ledwith, and David and Anita Stromberg, as well as many extended family members.
Thank you for the kindness of family, friends and the staff of Penobscot Bay
Medical Center, for which we are very grateful. Our blessings are many.
"Whenever God closes a door, somewhere he opens a window."

Mildred A. Davis
(Feb 1): Mildred A. Davis, 74, passed away Jan. 25, 2002 at her home in Lakeland, Fla. She was born April 13, 1927 in Rockland, the daughter of Percy and Marguerite Lowe Brackett.
She had lived in Friendship since 1952 where she enjoyed being a wife, mother and homemaker. She also enjoyed her beloved cats.
She and her husband spent winters in Florida for 20 years and the last 15 years in Lakeland, Florida. They also made several trips throughout the United States in recent years.
She was a member of the St. Peter¹s Episcopal Church in Rockland.
She is predeceased by three sisters; Virginia F. Ackley, Barbara M. Brackett and Beaulah Chelin all of Rockland, and two brothers, Linwood M. Brackett and Percy Walker Brackett, Jr.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, George Edgar Davis of Lakeland, Fla., and Friendship, Son, Bradford J. Davis of Warren, a daughter, Sonia Voegtlin and her husband Kenneth of Tamworth, N.H., a grandson, Taber Davis and his wife Alysa of Warren, a great grandson, Logan Hopkins L. Davis of Warren, brothers, Donald H. and his wife Julia of Rockland, Gerald C. Brackett and his wife Nellie of Rockland, Maine Richard S. Brackett and his wife Akiyo of Rocky Mount, N.C., sisters, Grace Cristostomo and her husband Salvatore of Rockland, a sister, Marjorie Luge of Bronx, N.Y.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002 at the Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002 at the Hall Funeral Home. Father Ralph will perform the funeral service, followed by a committal service by Pastor Frank Randall. Burial will follow in the Harbor Cemetery in Friendship.

Deborah Marble
(Jan 31): Deborah Engeman Marble, 50, died at her home Monday, Jan. 21, 2002. Born in Dupage, Ill., July 1, 1951, she was the daughter of William R. and Mary L. Burt Taylor.
Ms. Marble spent most of her adult life in California, employed in retail sales. Moving to Maine last year, she was employed with the Farnsworth Museum and Ames Department Store in Rockland.
Ms. Marble is survived by her brother, Jeffrey Taylor, and his family of Scottsdale, Ariz.

Edmund H. Sauer
(Jan 29): Edmund H. Sauer, Jr., 92, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002 at the Camden Health Care Center. Born in New Jersey Feb. 3, 1909, he was the son of Edmund H. and Mary Sauer.
He married Ruth Poeller on July 11, 1931. From 1953 to 1966 Sauer served as Executive Vice President of the Orange County Savings Bank in Orange County, N.J.
In 1966, Mr. & Mrs. Sauer moved from New Jersey to Rockland. In 1966, Mr. Sauer went to work at the Rockland Savings Bank, now Peoples Heritage Bank, where he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO until he retired in 1974.
Mr. and Mrs. Sauer had lived in Rockport several years before moving to Camden.
Surviving is his wife, Ruth P. Sauer of Camden.
In keeping with is wishes, there will be no services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

William L. Jewell
(Jan 29): William L. Jewell, 77, passed away Monday, January 28, 2002 at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Augusta. He was born May 18, 1924 in South Portland, the son of Merle and Rosamond Buist Jewell.
William graduated from South Portland High School, as well as Bowdoin College in 1951, and served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII.
He was employed by New England Telephone Company and AT&T.
He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather.
He was a sportsman who loved duck hunting and was also an avid gardener.
He was a member of the M.O.F.G.A. and Friends of the Merrymeeting Bay.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Alice Herrick Jewell of Woolwich, daughters, Sarah Harris of Fairfax, Va., Laurie Bradshaw of Lutz, Fla., Robyn Harris of Winchester, Va., a son, David Jewell of Woolwich, grandchildren, Laura Anne McFarland of Woolwich, William and David Lynch of Fairfax, Va., Miles Bradshaw of Lutz, Fla., and Richard and Kelsey Harris of Winchester, Va.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002 at the Days Ferry Congregational Church, Old Stage Road, Woolwich.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, 1250 Hylan Blvd. Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY 10305-1946

Harold Shenett
(Jan 29): Harold James Shenett, 72, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002 at his home in Washington.
Harold was born Jan.15, 1930 in Ellsworth, the son of Alfred and Anna Pottle Shenett.
He grew up in Boston, and attended and graduated from local schools.
He worked for the Marine Optical in Boston, Domino Sugar Refining Company, ran his own painting business and was the head painter at the Robert Breck-Brigham Hospital's the maintenance department.
He enjoyed sports, especially boxing and football.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sonja Benner Shenett of Washington, sons, Harold J. Shenett, Jr. of Jamaica Plain, Mass., Robert Shenett of Washington, grandsons, David Shenett of Portland, Daniel Shenett of Boston, Mass., a brother, Alfred Shenett of Morrill, a sister, Myrtle Joyce of Salem, New Hampshire, as well as several nieces and nephews.
A gathering will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002 at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro, with the Rev. Robert Dorr officiating.

Pamela Gilson Packard
Robert E. Laite Funeral Home, Camden
(Jan 29): Pamela Gilson Packard, 57, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, Jan. 28, 2002. She was born in Deal, N.J. on April 20, 1944, the daughter of Frank Seymour and Emmy (Block) Gilson.
In 1964, Pam graduated form Endicott Junior College in Beverly, Mass. After a year of studying in France, she worked for ABC Sports in New York City.
In 1968, she married Charles Bartlett Packard. A daughter, Amy Elliott Packard was born in 1969.
In 1970, the family moved to Westport, Conn., where Pam was the volunteer coordinator for the blood program of the Westport-Weston Chapter of the American Red Cross. She also served on the Chapter’s Board of Directors for many years. In 1986, just before the family moved to Camden, the Chapter held a testimonial dinner to honor Pam recognizing her many years of dedicated and selfless service.
Pam served on the Board of Northeast Health as a representative for Kno-Wal-Lin and for three years served as President of the Guild at the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland. A generous and thoughtful person, Pam had many friends from all walks of life and was always attentive to the welfare and general happiness of others. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She was predeceased by her father, Frank Seymour Gilson.
Surviving is her husband, Charles Bartlett Packard, her mother, Emmy Block Gilson, both of Camden, a devoted daughter and son-in-law, Amy Packard Smereck and her husband, Daniel Gabriel Smereck; and a very much loved little grandson, John Bartlett (Jeb) Smereck of Newtown, Pa.
A memorial service to celebrate Pam’s life will held later at her home and will be announced. Memorial gifts in her memory may be made to the Camden-Rockport Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 707, Rockport, 04856.

James W. Damewood
Burpee,Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland
(Jan 28): James W. Damewood, 74, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Born Oct. 24, 1927 in Danville, Va., he was the son of French J., Sr. and Josephine Worthington Damewood.
He was raised in Mullens, W.V., graduating from Mullens High School in 1945. He attended one year of college at Princeton, WV.
In January of 1955, he married Margaret E. Butler at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Tex.
Mr. Damewood was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served four years before enlisting in the United States Air Force. In pursuit of his military career, Mr. Damewood was assigned to military posts in England, Okinawa, Vietnam, and various other installations throughout the United States. His family resided with him at all of these posts, except for in Vietnam. He retired as a Master Sergeant in January 1970 from his final assignment at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, after 20 years military service.
He moved here in 1970, and from 1972 to 1986, worked as a mail carrier with the Camden Post Office. More recently he worked as a driver for Stetsons Saab in Warren.
He was a member of St. George Lodge of Masons and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, Waldoboro.
An avid golfer, he had been a member of the Rockland Golf Club since 1970. He enjoyed building birdhouses, and gave several to friends and neighbors.
Mr. Damewood was predeceased by a brother, French Damewood, Jr., and a sister, Sally W. Damewood.
Besides his wife of Warren, he is survived by four son’s, Reverend James Damewood and his wife Patricia of Burgaw, N.C., Walter K. Damewood and his wife Lynn of Colorado Springs, Colo., Randall M. Damewood of Bremerton, Wash., Roger A. Damewood and his wife Laura of Olathe, Kan., two brothers, Claude R. Damewood and his wife Patricia of Mo., Robert Damewood and his wife Carole of
Erie, Pa., seven grandchildren, Tammy Missy, Jillian, Eric, Joseph, William, Andrew, eight great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31, 2001 at the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday at Second Congregational Church, Warren, with the Rev. Robin Honaker officiating. Interment will follow in the Village Cemetery, Thomaston.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Maine Affiliate, P.O. Box 346, Augusta, 04330, or the American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852.

Otis Earl Walsh
(Jan 28): Otis Earl Walsh, Jr., 69, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2002 at Fieldcrest Manor in Waldoboro. He was born on June 17, 1932 in Massachusetts, the son of Otis and Alice Wagner Walsh.
He attended schools in Arkansas.
He was in the United States Army from Feb. 1952 until Feb. 1956. He then worked in the woods with his brother, built swimming pools in Connecticut, worked at the Penobscot Poultry Farm in Belfast in the processing plant, and as a truck driver, and at the Journal Press in Belfast as a bag-tagger.
He enjoyed reading, country music, old model cars and carving model cars from wood.
He is predeceased by his a brother and a sister.
He is survived by his daughters, Earlene Gallant of Isleboro, Patricia Walsh of Swansville, a son, Mark Walsh of Stockton Springs, and a brother, Robert Walsh of Belfast.
A private service will be held at a later date.

Merlin Victor Abbott
(Jan 28): Merlin "Dreamer" Victor Abbott, 73, passed away Friday, January 25, 2002 at his home in Boothbay Harbor. Born Aug. 14, 1928 in Boothbay Harbor, he was the the son of Victor and Lucretia Blake Abbott.
He attended local Boothbay Harbor schools graduating from Boothbay High School. He remained in his hometown working in Boothbay Harbor at Barlow’s Service Station until the station closed, at Sewall’s Garage, and was a maintenance worker for the YMCA and for Fisherman’s Wharf. While employed at the YMCA, he taught basketball, baseball, and roller-skating.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, feeding the birds, gardening and woodworking. He loved country music and enjoyed playing his guitar for local events, family and friends.
He belonged to the Knights of Pythias and was a life member.
He was predeceased by his sisters, Ruth Richardson and Bertha Washburn, brothers, Willard, Morrell, Frank and Orville Abbott, as well as a niece, Nancy Abbott.
He is survived by his nephews David Abbott and his wife Linda of Alna, Jimmy Abbott of Edgecomb, Edward Abbott of Wiscasset, Wallace Abbott of Wiscasset, Dana Abbott of Texas, Charles Abbott of Wiscasset, Michael Richardson of Boothbay Harbor, Nieces; Darlene French of Wiscasset, Linda Farnham of Southport, Cindy Farnham of Southport, many grand nieces and nephews, a brother in law, Arthur Richardson of Boothbay Harbor, and a sister in law, Mary Abbott of Wiscasset,
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Knights of Pythias Service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002 at the Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002 at Simmons, Harrington & Hall.
Interment will be in the Oceanview Cemetery in Boothbay.

Dominick R. Perrello
(April 10): Edgecomb -- Dominick R. Perrello, 74, died at his home in Edgecomb, on Monday, April 9, 2001.
He was born Dec. 14, 1926 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Joseph and Jeanette Conte Perrello.
He grew up and attended local schools in Brooklyn.
He worked for Kohlsman Enterprise as an expeditor in New York. He married Marie Onorato on May 26, 1951, and they lived in New York until 1970 when they moved to Edgecomb.
He worked at Bath Iron Works in the paint shop from 1980 until 1996 when he retired.
He was a World War II Veteran serving in the United States Army.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Brunswick. He enjoyed his time at home with his family and at church with his church family.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marie Perrello of Edgecomb, daughters, Jeanette Israel of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Elizabeth Berticelli of Newcastle; a son, Donald Perrello of Newcastle; a sister, Catherine Cordisco of Manhattan, N.Y.; grandchildren Michael Israel of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Kimberly Berticelli of Newcastle; foster grandson, Jason Thompson of Newcastle; great grandchildren, Michael Jr., and Monique Israel of Brooklyn, N.Y., Gabrielle Ramerz of Brooklyn, N.Y. and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2001 at the Church of Jesus Christ, 169 Coombs Rd., Brunswick.
Burial will be in the Maine Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dominick's memory to the Church of Jesus Christ, 169 Coombs Rd., Brunswick, 04011 or to Miles Home Health/Hospice, c/o Development Office, 42 Belvedere Rd., Damariscotta, 04543.

Mary Alice Siegel
(April 16): Thomaston -- Mary Alice Siegel, 101, died Sunday, April 15, 2001, at Camden Health Care Center in Camden after a long illness.
She was the widow of Richard Siegel, who died 1945. They were married for 17 years.
She was born in Leeds, England, Oct. 14, 1899, the daughter of Joseph E. and Charlotte Webster Byron.
She came with her family to this country, in 1913 and settled in Massachusetts.
She has been a resident of Thomaston since 1971 and was an active member of the Episcopal Church of St. John Baptist in Thomaston. She was the recipient of the Boston Post Cane, for the town's oldest resident, on August 2000. She was recognized by the Maine State Legislature on her birthdays in 1989, 1994 and 2000.
She was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Cyril Byron who died 1987.
Survivors include one son, James W. and wife Priscilla Siegel of Warren; one daughter, Mrs. Marilyn and husband Richard Hastings of
Thomaston; eight grandchildren, Donald R. Dickinson, Marc S. Dickinson, and Karen E. Willis, all of Thomaston, Kathleen A. Philbrook of Spruce Head, Cynthia M. Cocks of Owls Head, Gregory J. Siegel of
Woolwich, Keith D. Siegel of Union, and Richard A. Siegel of Olathe, Kan.; 15 great grandchildren, two nieces and two great nieces.
There will be no visiting hours. A burial office will be offered on Monday at 10 a.m., April 23, 2001, at The Episcopal Church of St. John Baptist, 200 Main St., Thomaston, with Rev. Peter Edwards-Jenks officiating. Internment will be at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester, N.H.
Friends may, if they wish, make donations to the Thomaston Ambulance Service c/o the Town Office Thomaston, 04861, the Warren Ambulance Company, Warren, or the Knox County Humane Society, 1 Dexter St., Thomaston, 04861, in her memory.