THEODORE R. BROOKS II

CLINTON – Theodore “Ted” R. Brooks II, 57, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Ted was born on April 4, 1965, in Milford, Connecticut, the son of Theodore R. Brooks Sr. and Helen Mae (Dodge) Brooks.

He attended Lawrence High School, in Fairfield. Theodore was a long-time worker for HealthReach.

Theodore loved to collect old money and was a long-time sports fan of NASCAR, New England Patriots, and the Boston Red Sox. He loved to watch and attend these sports with his children. Theodore never missed a good flea market and his animals meant the world to him.

Theodore was predeceased by his parents; and his sister, Lillian Brooks.

He is survived by his sons Theodore III and Thomas Brooks; daughters-in-law, Shawna Brooks and Leslie Greene; his stepchildren Joe and Courtney Greene; grandchildren Cameron Dyer, Kayden and Alexander Brooks, Mackenzy, Joe, Evan, Max Greene, and Madilyn Hall; brother, Richard and sister, April Brooks; and lots of nieces and nephews.

His funeral was held on Saturdday, July 8, at the Church of Nazarene, in Fairfield, followed by a graveside service.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

JANE L. MITCHELL

WATERVILLE – Jane Laura (Black) Mitchell, 84, passed away peacefully on Thurs­day, June 15, 2023. She was born Sep­tem­ber 23, 1938, to parents Delight (Taylor) Black and Chesley Black.

A graduate of Waterville High School, Jane spent many years working in the medical field: from pathology to medical transcriptionist to CNA. She was a lifetime lover of animals and was never without a pet in her home – often two or three. For many years, Jane and her golden retriever, Nike, were frequent visitors at area nursing homes and hospitals, bringing pet therapy to patients and residents.

A parishioner of the Pleasant Street Methodist Church, one of Jane’s favorite events was the church’s annual blessing of the animals.

Prior to her health declining, Jane was perpetually active: walking her dog, visiting friends, and taking regular exercise classes with her dear friends at the Muskie Center (Spectrum Generations), in Waterville. From the glint of mischief in her eyes to the sheer joy in her laugh, Jane brought her natural charm into every room, and her effervescence will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Jane was predeceased by her parents; and her brother.

She is survived by two sons; two grandsons; and an array of nieces and nephews.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no funeral or ceremony.

To honor her life, please consider a donation of any size (monetary, or food, toys, etc.) to the Humane Society Waterville Area. Jane was an avid supporter of their mission, and it would mean the world to her to know animals in need might find comfort in her memory.

EUGENE E. BOURGOIN

CLINTON – Eugene Edmond Joseph Bourgoin, 85, passed peacefully Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Lakewood Continuing Care, in Waterville. He was born on August 14, 1937, in Van Buren, to father Edmond and mother Albertine (Berube) Bourgoin.

He attended Waterville area schools.

On October 6, 1956, he married the love of his life, Nancy Ann (Giroux) Bourgoin, they were happily married for 57 years.

He worked around Central Maine, being a foreman at the Fort Halifax chicken packaging company, in Winslow, a general laborer with local union at S.D. Warren, now Sappi, in Skowhegan, and ultimately retired from MSAD #49 as a grounds maintenance personnel and bus driver. Eugene was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Waterville.

Eugene had many hobbies he was passionate about, most of all, he loved spending time gathering with family whether it be spent playing hearts, spades or cribbage. He also loved snowmobiling, four wheeling, landscaping, repairing and building things.

Gene was a loving and supportive husband, parent, grandparent and great-grandparent. He loved spending as much time as he could with his family, always hosting barbecues and gatherings. Gene was a family man through and through. In his early years he would hold multiple jobs in order to support his wife, Nancy, and three children, Dana, Tammy and Darlene.

Eugene was predeceased by his parents, father Edmond and mother Albertine; his wife, Nancy; four brothers, Raymond, Ronald, Ed and David, three sisters Deloris, Charlene, and Jackie; along with four in-laws, Bertt, James, Sandra and his son-in-law, Richard.

Eugene is survived by his son, Dana and wife Julie Bourgoin, of Benton; his daughters, Tammy Leblanc, of Weeks Mills, Darlene and husband James Talbot, of Clinton; his granddaughter, Krista and significant other Loui; grandsons, Joshua and significant other Sarah, Dustin and fiancée Kali; granddaughters, Kellie and significant other Chad, Simera and husband Steven; grandson, Devin and wife Sarah; his two brothers, Joe and Donald; and sister, Patsy; 10 great-grandchildren, Tegan, Savannah, Damion, Miranda, Brianna, Wyatt, Colby, Ella, Dakota and Kayden; and seven in-laws, Rachel, Denise, Francis, Carlene, Libby, Carol and Eddie.

Arrangements are being made by Dan and Scott’s Funeral and Cremation, of Skowhegan. At this time there will be no graveside funeral. There will be a celebration of life held at a later date.

KAZIMIERZ SWIERCZ

WATERVILLE – Kazimierz “Kaz” Swiercz, 80, of Waterville passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2023, following a long illness battle. He was born in Wolany, Poland on November 23, 1942, to the late Leon and Halina (Lewandowska) Swiercz.

In 1981, Kaz moved his family to Germany and then in 1984 they all immigrated to Waterville for new opportunities. He worked to create a new life by starting with auto body work and then drove a truck for C&J Transport before starting his own trucking company. He was able to see all the corners of the new country he called home from the seat of his big rig. He also shared these experiences with his sons and taught them the same skills he had.

Even though a stroke robbed him of his ability to venture across the country, it didn’t stop his hard work ethic nor his love of tinkering with everything in the house. He renovated two houses for his family and was always in the midst of many projects.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Teresa (Karpinska), of Waterville; his two sons and their families, Darek (Paul) and his wife Ania, of Winslow, their children Pascal, Alex and Marcel and Maciej “Mike” of Waterville, and his children Danielle (James) Schifano, Justin and Jayden.

He was predeceased by his sister, Mirka, and his other sister, Renata, currently resides in Poland.

At this time, there will be no formal services, but a celebration of his life will be scheduled later in the year.

Donations may be made in his name to Maine General Hospice, in Waterville.

RICHARD A. JONES

CLINTON – Richard Alan Jones, 85, passed away at the Maine Veterans’ Home, in Augusta, on Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was born in Waterville on November 5, 1937. Richard, better known by his friends and loved ones as Dick or Dickie, was the second child of Harold and Linnie (Clark) Jones, also of Clinton.

Dick graduated from Clinton High School as a member of the class of 1956. After high school Dick served in the United States Army as an MP stationed at the Presidio, in San Francisco, for the majority of his enlistment.

After his honorable discharge, Dick was employed by Keyes Fibre (now Huhtamaki) and Hagerty Refrigeration during his early adult years. He retired in November 2002 from MaineGeneral Medical Center where he spent almost 30 years working as a dedicated HVAC technician.

Dick married M. Helen (York) Jones on May 20, 1961, and after living briefly in Fairfield, they bought an old farmstead on River Road, in Clinton, and settled down on the “hill” overlooking the Kennebec River. It was there they raised their family of four daughters and remained together until Helen passed away in April 2020.

Dick was an avid outdoorsman; hunting, fishing, and bird watching gave him both great enjoyment and tranquility. When he wasn’t outside, he loved to read mysteries, thrillers, and stories, both fiction and nonfiction, about the natural world. Dick also enjoyed all types of puzzles, but his favorite was the daily Jumble in the Morning Sentinel. He was also a great lover of dogs and had many four legged companions over the years from his teens until the last year of his life.

Dick is survived by his four daughters and their husbands, Ann and Ron Doody, of Canaan, New Hampshire, Tina and Matthew Bernier, of Pittsfield, Natalie Jones and Joe Dembeck, of Skowhegan, and Gail and Mark Abbott, of Winslow; his five grandchildren, Ryan Doody, Paige Doody, Nathan Abbott, Ben Abbott, and Abby Bernier; his brother Robert A. Jones and his wife Rita, who reside in Florida; and his sister Bev (Jones) Wallace, of Bowdoinham; numerous nieces, nephews, and their children.

Dick was predeceased by his parents, wife, and brother-in-law Robert Wallace Jr. of Bowdoinham.

At Dick’s request there will be no funeral.

Cremation arrangements are by Dan & Scott Adams Cremation and Funeral Services – Skowhegan 207-474-0000

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901.

JOHN PICKETT

WINSLOW – John “Jack” Pickett, 87, passed away on June 26, 2023, at home. Jack was born in Manhattan, New York, on June 18, 1936, the son of Albert and Frances Pickett.

He grew up on Long Island until the family relocated to Milford, Pennsylvania. After attending local schools, and a short stint in the U.S. Army, he attended Paul Smith’s College, in upstate New York, where he earned an associate degree in forestry.

He moved to Bingham, fresh out of college, to work for Scott Paper Co. and start a family with wife, Susan. After gaining experience from wood industry related jobs, he started his own land surveying companies, one of which included aerial photography. He claimed to have done work in all 16 counties’ Registry of Deeds in the state of Maine.

Jack had an adventurous soul and was driven to succeed. He was an avid pilot, sailboat captain, and sportsman. He flew his own plane to Alaska and back and lived on his sailboat for a year, and traveled up and down the east coast. He loved to share the stories of his adventures and enjoyed the companionship of many a black lab.

He was predeceased by his parents; and daughter, Tracy; and his companion, Patsy.

He is survived by daughter, Julie Read and husband Rob, of Orono; and son, John Pickett, of Bingham; sister, Sarah Mattar and her three sons, George, John, and David; granddaughters Tara, Kate, Sarah, Sydney, Taylor; and great-grandchildren William and Hazel.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Congregational Church, in North Anson, Saturday, on July 22, at 2 p.m.

MARY MAROON

WATERVILLE – Mary (Zelenkewich) Maroon, 95, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Mary was born to Victoria and Joseph Zelenkewich, Sr.

She graduated from Winslow High School and attended the University of Maine at Orono to become a dedicated physical education instructor.

She married her husband, Charles Samuel Maroon, and together they raised their four boys next to the “Zelenkewich Farm” where they enjoyed many family gatherings. Mary enjoyed dancing and going to plays with her husband, listening to her son, Brent sing, and watching her boys play sports and musical instruments. She loved taking time to be with her grandchildren, in her later years, she became especially fond of seeing her great-grandchildren known as her “littles”.

She is survived by her children, Kevin Charles Maroon and wife Susan, of China, Randall Charles Maroon and his wife Ellen, of Winslow, and Derek Charles Maroon and his wife Gayle, of Winslow; daughter-in-law, Gayle E. Maroon, of Waterville; grandchildren Shane (Kelsey), Jared (Erin), Kyle, Sam, Kali, Cody (Arie), Jamie (Jesse); and Autumn (Dalton); “littles” Bode, Kasen, Jace, Parker, baby boy Maroon due in December, Jesse and Quinn; brother, Felix Zelenkewich and his wife Lucille; sisters Rose Hymers and Helen Poulliot; brother-in-law, Paul Maroon; many nieces, and nephews; and extended family members.

She was predeceased by her husband, Charlie; son, Brent Charles Maroon; grandson, Jordan Derek Maroon; her parents; sister, Gunefa, brothers Major Joseph Zelenkewich, Jr., Ludwig, Lucien and Florian.

A graveside service was held at the St. Francis Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville on Sunday, July 9. A reception followed in the Alumni Center at Colby College.

Donations can be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

K.J. HALL

ALBION – K.J. “Kenny” Hall, 70, passed away unexpectedly at home Thurssday, June 29, 2023. He was born November 21, 1952, the son of Kenneth and Patricia (Day) Hall.

K.J. attended local schools, graduating from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield.

He started working for the railroad as a brakeman and then as a conductor for 25 years. He also served as the Animal Control Officer for the town of Albion for many years.

K.J. was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting, and being on his farm spending time with his cows. He played men’s softball for many years. He was a history buff and loved to learn about the history of America. Kenneth was very patriotic and served in the Maine National Guard from 1976 to 1992.

He was predeceased by his parents; and three sisters, Kelly, Cindy, and Candy.

He is survived by his brothers Mike, Doug, Tracy, and Tommy; sister Marty; daughters Desirae and Darcee; son Brandon; grandchildren, Nicholas and Demika, Ayla, Wyatt, and Lydia; great-grandchildren, Gray, Blaine, and Paul Allen.

There will be a celebration of life on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 2 p.m., at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home 107 Main Street Fairfield, Maine.

A private burial will take place in the family cemetery at a later date.

NOELLINE BELANGER

WINSLOW – Noelline “Lynn” (LaChance) Belanger, 82, of Winslow, wife of over 61 years to Lawrence Belanger, passed away in her sleep at home on Sunday, July 2, 2023, following a long illness.

Although she wasn’t ready to die, God had a different plan for her, and welcomed her home.

She was born in St. Zacharie, Québec, Canada, on January 21, 1941, daughter of the late Lionel and Simone (Lapointe) Lachance.

She married her sweetheart Lawrence Belanger on July 22, 1961, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, in Waterville.

Together, they raised their two daughters, Tina and Lisa.

She was employed at the C.F. Hathaway Shirt Company, in Waterville, until her retirement in 2003. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends as often as possible. She especially enjoyed family gatherings and listening to her husband sing and play the guitar. She was so proud of all her grandchildren and was always happy when they would visit. She liked making crafts and using her iPad to play games.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, daughter Tina Faucher, and her two children, Jason Faucher and his wife Bryn, all of Winslow, Amanda Dostie and her husband Ryan, of Rome, and daughter Lisa Breton, and her husband Donald, of North Vassalboro, and their two children, Justin and his husband Will, of Brooklyn, New York, and Jessica Breton, of Winslow; one great-grandson, Corey Faucher and one great-granddaughter, Adelaide Dostie; step-great-grandsons Brandon and Cody Green; her sisters, Micheline Laraviere, Carole and her husband Bob Getchell and Liliane Davidson; sister-in-law, Theresa Culbertson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her parents; great-granddaughter Mariah Faucher; sisters, Marielle, Pierrette, Marjolaine, brothers, Robert and Ghislain “Butch” Lachance.

A committal will be held at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville, at 10 a.m., on Monday, July 17, 2023.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook can be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.

LENA M. KING

WATERVILLE – Lena Marie (Rancourt) King, 84, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Lena was born on December 6, 1934, in Waterville, and attended Waterville schools and Mount Merci Academy, in Waterville. She met the love of her life, Augustus King, and they had four daughters.

Lena worked several jobs during her life: inspector at the C.F. Hathaway Shirt Company, in Waterville, and clerk at several Main Street businesses. Most will remember her as the kind lady at the door of Walmart where she was a greeter for several years.

Lena spent much of her life serving others. She was Democratic chairman for Ward 7. Lena also worked on campaigns for Ken Curtis and Ed Muskie. She also served on the board of registrations during elections. She was a volunteer at the St. Frances Soup Kitchen, the Waterville Boys and Girls Club, the American Legion Auxiliary and countless suppers and other community events. She was bilingual and could speak both French and English to community members. She enjoyed spending time at her camp on Great Pond. Lena loved to travel with her daughters, going out to lunch and shopping.

Lena will be missed by her family including Mary Ellen and Chuck Reny, of Atlanta, Georgia, Linda and Vinal McGraw, of Clinton, Catherine Rancourt, of Belgrade, and Joan King and Alice Montestruc, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She had six grandchildren who know her as “Meme”; 16 great-grandchildren that called her “Old Meme”; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents Wilfred and Irene Rancourt; husband, Augustus King; and a sister, Rose Doyon.

At her request there will be no visiting hours. A small private service will be held by the family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donation can be made to the American Cancer Society.

RONALD D. KENERSON

WATERVILLE – Ronald David Kenerson, 65, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home, in Waterville. The youngest of six children, he was born on September 17, 1957, in Wey­mouth, Massa­chusetts, to Norman Francis Kenerson and Marion Mae (Pratt) Kenerson.

He grew up in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and later moved to Alton, New Hampshire, before living in Maine.

Ron worked as a truck driver, mechanic and carpenter throughout his life. He was an avid New England sports fan and most of all loved spending time with his family. His greatest pride in life was his children and grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Lindsay (Kenerson) O’Connell; his parents; and brother, Stephen Kenerson.

He is survived by his son, Derek Kenerson and his wife Marisa, of Barnstead, New Hampshire; daughter, Wendy (Kenerson) Noyes and her husband Steven, of Alton, New Hampshire; his grandchildren Annabelle, Ethan, Olivia, Levan, Kaylin, Stevie, and Maximus; and siblings Donna and husband Joe Tibbetts, Donald and wife Kay Kenerson, William and wife Dottie Kenerson and Robert and wife MaryEllen Kenerson; also many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A celebration of Ron’s life will be announced at a later date by his children.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Lindsay O’Connell and/or Marion Kenerson to the American Cancer Society.

EVERETT J. ROSSIGNOL

OAKLAND – Everett J. Rossignol, 79, Oakland, passed away Wed­nessday, July 5, 2023. He was born Oct­ober 17, 1943, the son of Daniel and Yvette (Gagne) Rossignol.

He lived in Oakland his entire life and attended St. Francis de Sales Grammar School and Williams High School, in Oakland, graduating in 1961.

Everett also served in the Maine Army National Guard for six years.

Everett started his own business, Rossignol Excavating, in 1974 and continued to operate this business for the next 49 years including many years working with his son. He took great pride in building this business and providing quality work and service to all his clients. He was a man of integrity and always hard working. Everett had a great passion for staying active so when the ground was too frozen for digging, he kept himself busy by plowing snow and sanding around town for local businesses. Everett also managed and expanded the Pine Acres Business Park, helping his father and eventually taking over.

He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Carlene Rossignol, and brother-in-law, Ray St. Pierre.

He is survived by the love of his life and best friend, Hollee; their children, Michael (Lisa) Rossignol, of Oakland, Monique Rossignol (Peter) Gladziszewski, of Scituate, Rhode Island, Karen (Keith) Curtis, of Vassalboro; nephew, Stephen Pouliot who lived with the family for several years; grandchildren Jeremiah and Laura; Emma and Amy; Alyssa and Anna; great-grandchildren Liam, Alister and Elle; Layton; and Thomas, Alaina, Amelia, Wyatt and John Everett; his sister, Joyce; many cousins; and several nieces and nephews.

Everett was a faithful member of Corpus Christi Parish, in Waterville/Winslow. Over the course of many years, he served as a dedicated member of several town committees, including the planning board and budget committee, and served as the Willey Point Road Commissioner.

Everett enjoyed snowmobiling, four-wheeling, boating and spending time with family and friends on the lake. He and Hollee also enjoyed camping and traveling to various destinations such as Alaska, Arizona, Aruba, Florida and taking several wonderful cruises. He always looked forward to Thursday night dinners with special friends known as “The Clique.” He loved talking with old friends and making new ones

Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., on Friday, July 21, at Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., in Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 22, at 9 a.m., at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver Street, in Waterville, with a reception to follow.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com for the Rossignol family.

JEAN Y. BERARD

WINSLOW – Jean Y. Berard, 83, of Winslow, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She was born on March 28, 1940, in Waterville, the daughter of Florien J. and Helen (Charland) Poulin.

Jean had a zest for life and found joy in spending time with her grandchildren, indulging in shopping trips, visiting the casinos, and enjoying summers on East Pond. Throughout the years, she dedicated herself to running a home daycare, and later cared for the elderly, touching the lives of numerous families in the community.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents; and her granddaughter, Haley E. Berard.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Arthur Berard; their three children and their spouses, son, Jeffrey and wife Judy, of Oakland, son, Ronnie and wife Sherry, of Winslow, and daughter, Penny Sears and husband Archie, of Winslow; eight grandchildren, Cameron and Ryan Berard, Adam and Alex Berard, Joshua, Jacob and wife Leah, Jordan, and Jamie Sears; great-grandchildren, Asher, Colton, and Willow Sears; her sister and brother, Diane (Ronald) Blicharski, and Ronald Poulin; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins,

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no services.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the cancer center or humane society in your area.

GLENNA B. JORDAN

WINSLOW – Glenna B. Jordan, 89, passed on April 30, 2023.

She was born in Vermont, the daughter of the late Albert and Myrtle Cantwell, and later raised in a foster home in Windsor, by Mrs. Ada Buck.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 22, at 11 a.m., at the South China Community Church, Village Street, South China.

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, Windsor Chapel, 983 Ridge Rd., Rte. 32, Windsor.

Condolences, photos and stories may be shared through the funeral home website at: http://www.plummerfh.com.

GWYNETH M. BOWN

OAKLAND – Gwyneth “Gwyn” May Bown, 66, of Oakland, passed away unexpectedly at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. on Monday, June 5, 2023, following a chronic illness. She was born in Waterville on May 1, 1957, the youngest of three siblings.

Her parents, William and Nancy (Sweet) Bown, both served in World War II in the U.S. and British Army. Gwyn graduated from Waterville High School in 1976 and earned her degree in Early Childhood Education in 1980 from the University of Maine at Orono. She was an exceptional athlete in many sports including field hockey, track and field, and ice hockey. Her proudest accomplishment was placing seventh in the nation with her 169-yard javelin throw, missing the Olympic Trials by six inches. She also scored the first goal in history for the UMaine Women’s Ice Hockey Club against Colby College.

After college, Gwyn worked at the Waterville Boys/Girls Club for 10 years and coached field hockey and track at the high school. In 1989, she joined the Department of Defense as Coordinator of the Landstul School Age Program, in Germany, and later as Childcare Coordinator of the Baumholder School Age Program, in Germany, for over 13 years.

During her tenure, Gwyn touched several lives, entertaining many of the local German community with her witty humor, her culinary skills, and her wonderful gift of living life to the fullest.

Priority placement returned her to the states in February 2003 as the 412th Force Support Squadron Youth Program Director at Edwards Air Force Base, in California. She supervised multiple programs and facilities while at Edwards and served for a year as acting Flight Chief for the Squadron’s Child and Youth Flight.

Following her 30-year retirement and decorated service to the Department of Defense, she fulfilled her dream of returning to her roots in Maine to live on Messalonskee Lake, in Oakland, by her beloved, life-long friends and family. Gwyn spent her brief retirement years traveling to her favorite Maine places, fishing on her boat, cooking for the neighborhood, snowmobiling on the lake, swimming at the Alfond Youth Center, and watching the loons migrate each season.

Gwyn was predeceased by her parents William and Nancy Bown, of Waterville; her brother, Warren Bown, of North Anson, and her brother-in-law, Paul Hopkins, of Syracuse, New York.

She is survived by her sister, Chris Hopkins, of Syracuse, New York; nephews Eric Hopkins, of Londonderry, New Hampshire (wife Meredith Hopkins, son Ericson); Ryan Hopkins, of Syracuse New York; sister-in-law, Beth Bown, of Skowhegan; nephews Matthew Bown, of North Anson, (wife Amy Bown, daughter Ashley Bown, of Mssachusetts); Nathaniel Bown, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee (wife Kate Bown, sons Silas, Adien, and Oakley); niece, Katy Perkins, of Cornville (husband Don Perkins, daughter Annah Perkins);

There will be no visiting hours or funeral services. The family will hold a private Celebration of Life in late July. Share thoughts, pictures, and memories at Dan & Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Service Dignity website.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made directly to South End Teen Center, 5 Libby Court, Waterville, Maine in memory of Gwyn.

ROBERT C. EMERY

WATERVILLE – Robert C. Emery, Jr. “Beaver”, 79, passed away, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born February 16, 1944, in Waterville, at Sister’s Hospital, in Waterville, to Robert and Shirley Emery.

He attended Waterville schools and worked all his life as a carpenter for many people. Everybody loved him. He was very funny and always joked around. Everybody knew him as “Beaver.”

He was predeceased by his father, Bob, mother, Shirley; sister, Sandra, brothers David and wife Joyce, Ronnie and wife Cheryl.

He leaves behind brother, Lawrence and wife Janice; sisters Becky and Susan; brother, Jeffery; son, Richard; grandchildren Dillon, Tristan, Devin, Carter Emery, Chelsea Jones, and Jacob Reed.

Services, Ames Cemetery, in Benton, Saturday, July 8, at 11:30 a.m., and Celebration of Life after, at the Grover-Hinckley American Legion Post #14, in Fairfield.

DAVID R. CROWELL

WATERVILLE – David R. Crowell, 64, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023. Born in Waterville on March 25, 1959, the son of the late Arthur and Velma (Cloukia) Crowell.

He was educated in the Winslow/Waterville Public Schools, graduating from Waterville High School class of 1978.

David was predeceased by his parents; and by siblings Carolyn Boudreau, Marjorie, Richard and Jody Lynn Crowell.

Surviving are his brothers, Paul and Daniel Crowell; sisters Gail Swain, Cynthia Veilleux, and Paula Homer; brothers-in law Wayne Boudreau, Daryl Swain, and Stephen Homer; many nieces and nephews; and Christopher Caron and Anthony Carpenter, who he loved as his son and grandson.

Celebration of his life will take place on Sunday, July 9, at 3 p.m., 305 Burrill Hill Rd., Norridgewock. Open invitation for all who would like to attend. Please bring lawn chairs, share your memories and laughs. If you would like to bring a dish to share or dessert that would be greatly appreciated. BYOB, non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

DOROTHY E. MARTIN

AUGUSTA – Dorothy Elada (Moxcey) Martin, 93, a lifelong resident of Waterville, passed away peacefully, on Monday, June 12, 2023. “Dot” was born on December 2, 1929, the daughter of Ralph S. Moxcey and Violet Fowler Moxcey.

She attended schools in Waterville, graduating from Waterville High School in 1948 where she loved being a Panthers cheerleader and a member of the Purple and White Club.

In 1949, she and her husband of 55 years, Leo, were married. They had two children, Gail, and Michael. The family grew to include five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Dot’s first job was with LaVerdiere’s Drug Store (where she met Leo!), moving on to the C. F. Hathaway Shirt Company, then to Keyes Fibre Company (now Huhtamaki), all in Waterville, where she was employed for 32 years until her retirement in 1990.

She enjoyed neighborhood get togethers, playing cards with friends, walking, and skating when young. She loved to dance, especially to country music tunes! Cooking was another favorite pastime for Dot, and she took pride in her strawberry jam, peanut butter fudge, and baked beans. She and Leo traveled to Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Florida, and cruised the Caribbean.

Dot was predeceased by her husband, Leo; her daughter, Gail Cole; and three sisters, Gloria Luce, Jean Norton, and Darlene Lanquist.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law; grandchildren and their spouses; and great-grandchildren; two brothers, their spouses; and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturday, August 5, at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. Luncheon to follow.

An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com There will be a private burial at a later date .

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to MaineGeneral Health-Comfort Care at Glenridge, Office of Philanthropy, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903-0828, or online at give.mainegeneral.org.

RAYMOND W. POULIN

WATERVILLE – Retired Fire Chief Raymond W. Poulin, 73, of Waterville, passed away Wednesday June 14, 2023, at Maine General Medical Center, in Augusta. He was the son of the late Bernard and Anna (Roy) Poulin, of Waterville.

Raymond attended Waterville High School and also received his associates degree in Fire Science. Raymond has been a member of Waterville Elks Lodge #905 for 47 years. He served in the Army National Guard for nine years. He worked at W.T. Grant Store, in Waterville, for 10 years.

He joined Waterville Fire Department as a volunteer in 1973 and in 1976 became a full-time career firefighter. He became assistant fire chief in 1994 and was promoted to fire chief in 1999. One of the biggest accomplishments for Raymond while working at the fire department was his work in getting a new central fire station in 2002. Chief Poulin retired in August 2003 after a 30-year career with Waterville Fire Department.

After taking some time off he became a security officer at T-Mobile and worked there for 10 years. He greatly enjoyed his time there meeting many new friends. In 2003 he was able to assist some of the Empire Falls crew while they were filming locally and was excited to meet Helen Hunt and Paul Newman.

Raymond enjoyed spending time with his family, taking trips with his wife, visiting casinos, seeing concerts and shows, watching his grandchildren play sports or dancing in a recital. He also enjoyed having coffee with friends and stopping at lawn sales or Goodwill, picking up collectibles to sell at the Antique Mall.

Raymond was an amazing husband, father, son, brother, and friend who dedicated his life to his family and serving his community. He was often heard telling people they were his favorite as though no one knew he said that to everyone.

Predeceased by brother, Maurice Poulin and sister-in-law, Charlene Poulin.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dianne Poulin; daughters Barbie Brockway and husband Ryan Brockway, Brenda Barnes and husband Michael Barnes; grandchildren, Brittni Martell, Cameron Brockway, Tyler Brockway, Lexi Barnes; sister, Noella Plourde and husband Larry; brothers Patrick Poulin and wife Rose, Francis Poulin; many brothers- and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews.

A public funeral service was held on Saturday, June 24, Centerpoint Community Church. A private family burial was held on Monday, June 26.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville, Maine. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.

JULIE A. HUTCHINSON

WATERVILLE – Julie Alice Hutchison, 68, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in the care of her family and Northern Light Hospice in her home at Brown House Commons, where she had lived with her mother since her diagnosis of scleroderma a little more than two years ago. Julie was born, in Waterville, December 26, 1954, the fifth of seven children to Norman and Marie Hutchison.

From a young age, she had a sharp mind, and a quiet, determined spirit. She graduated from Waterville High School, class of 1973, and went on to earn multiple degrees in science and nursing. She spent many years practicing in the ER and OR as a Nurse Practitioner and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Maine, Connecticut, and Florida.

Outside of school and work, Julie demonstrated that same passion, fiery independence, and joy for living. She loved the outdoors. She fished and hunted all over Maine, took road trips on her Honda 500CC, and went on cruises to the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Alaska. She played multiple sports and brought so much grit and spunk to the game, it didn’t seem to matter that she was often the smallest one on the team. She was a spectacular softball catcher and a relentless hockey goalie. She was a racquetball tournament champion and even won a sanctioned arm wrestling tournament! She was also the loudest voice in the crowd, cheering on the Red Sox, Patriots, and Bruins, with her beloved dogs, Mackie, Brook, and Piper, by her side.

She was predeceased by her father, Norman Hutchison; and a nephew and godchild, Caleb Hutchison.

Julie is survived by her mother, Marie-Berthe Hutchison, nee Breton; her siblings Norman Hutchison (Candy), Paul Hutchison (Mary Ellen), June L’Heureux (Daniel), James Hutchison (Cindy), Bruce Hutchison (Mary) and Rob Hutchison (Lisa); and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on June 29, at St. John the Baptist Church, in Winslow. A burial immediately followed. A Celebration of Life was held after the burial at The Elks Lodge, on Industrial Road, in Waterville.

An online guestbook may be signed, and memories shared at: http://www.lawrybrothers.com

Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 107 Main St., Fairfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Julie’s name to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901.

PATSY M. WHITE

VASSALBORO – Patsy Mae (Tardiff) White, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 15, 2023. She was born March 20, 1954, in Waterville, the daughter of Bernard and Rena (Sylvain) Tardiff.

She attended Winslow schools, graduating from Winslow High School in 1974. She married Douglas F. White on April 23, 1983, in Vassalboro.

She was employed in the accounting field for many years ending her career at O’Brien’s Oil, in China, due to declining health. Pat enjoyed boating, snowmobiling, hosting Halloween parties and spending time with family and friends. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, quick wit and her caring, compassionate spirit.

She was predeceased by her father, Bernard Tardiff, her mother, Rena Tardiff, father in-law, Floyd “Ikey” White; brother in-law, Nelson Adams, sister-in-law, Cathy (White) Fisher.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Douglas F. White, of Vassalboro; brother, Paul Tardiff (Maggie), of Waterville, sisters Barbara Otis (John) of Lebanon, Marlene Cobb, of Vassalboro, Theresa Tardiff (Mark McCluskey) ,of Fairfield; mother in-law, Theresa White, of Vassalboro; sister-in-law, Nancy Adams, of Winslow; brothers-in-law Harland White (Ann), of Vassalboro, Glen Fisher, of Vassalboro; and many nephews, nieces; and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Bridget’s Event Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro, on Friday, June 30, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan and Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Services, 445 Waterville Rd., Skowhegan, ME 04976.

JANE MARLEY

SIDNEY – Jane Marley, 76, of Sidney, passed away peacefully, at home, on Saturday, June 17, 2023. She was born on July 19, 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut, to Wendell Wing and Patricia Simons.

Jane grew up in Oakland with her family which also included her siblings Kathleen (Taffy), Penny, Mickey, and Harvey. She lost her mother, Patricia, and youngest brother, Harvey, at a young age, and through that loss, grew up to be a strong, independent, caring woman.

She married her first love, Albert Stanley Bangs, Jr., and they started their own family with the births of Terri and Tracey. While raising her family with endless love, Jane worked at various companies over the years in the customer service field and made many friends along the way. Everyone she encountered fell in love with her, as she exuded kindness, compassion, and tenderness, and always cared for others before herself.

Jane’s family, friends, and neighbors were very important to her throughout her life, and all of the neighborhood children called her “Mom”. While the kids were growing up, her big green station wagon was always lovingly referred to as “Mom’s Taxi”, as she always volunteered to bring the children and all of their friends wherever they wanted to go and didn’t mind when they wanted to listen to music and sing along the way.

After the girls were grown, and Stanley and Jane grew apart, Jane was lucky enough to meet and fall in love with Roger Carter. Jane and Roger spent many wonderful years together and created a blended family of children and grandchildren to love with all their hearts. Roger loved Jane so deeply that he made the promise to care for her at home throughout her prolonged illness. He created a safe and loving environment for her and built her a gazebo in their back yard so she could continue to admire her flower gardens.

Jane loved to dance, listen to music (Elvis was her guy), enjoy the outdoors, and beautify her gardens. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and neighbor, and will be sadly missed by all who loved her so much.

Jane was predeceased by her parents, Wendell and Patricia; her sister, Kathleen (Taffy) and brother-in-law, Lou, her brothers Harvey and Mickey; her first husband, Stanley; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Albert and Mary; her sister-in-law, Nancy; her niece, Darlene, her nephew, Keith, and Brittany who was very special to her.

Survivors include her partner of many years, Roger Carter; her daughter, Terri, daughter, Tracey and her husband Jacob, her stepsons Matthew and Jeffrey, and his wife Ashley; her grandchildren Jeramie, Devin, Tesla and Justin, Kaela, Kelsey, Ivan, Alaina and Amanda; her seven great-grandchildren; her sister, Penny and brother-in-law Barry, her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary and Dan; nieces and nephews Charlie, Dan, Cristal, Ronnie, Donna, Duncan, Amy, Mickey, Charlie, Joey; and many other family members. She also held a special place in her heart for Mike, Kristy, Logan, and Matt.

Arrangements are under the care of Dan and Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Services. There will be a graveside service at Maplewood Cemetery, in Fairfield, on Saturday, July 8, at 10 a.m., for family only. A celebration of life will be held afterwards, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the MacCrillis-Rousseau VFW Post #8835, in Winslow, with light refreshments for all family and friends. Please bring yourself and your memories to share.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Winslow VFW in memory of Jane Marley, as she was a lifetime active auxiliary member.

STEPHEN J. PLUMMER

WEEKS MILLS – Stephen John Plummer, 80, of Weeks Mills, died Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Inland Hospital, in Waterville, following a long illness. He was born in Portland on March 21, 1943, the son of Stephen Charles and Muriel (Clark) Plummer.

He attended Erskine Academy, in South China, and grew up in Weeks Mills. He worked for a short time for Railway Express, a subsidiary of Central Maine Railroad, as a transportation driver. He was employed for several years by Pine State Beverage, in Augusta, as their sole over the road long haul driver. He later launched his own trucking firm, P&P Transport.

Throughout his lifetime, Stephen was dedicated to assisting his father on the family farm in Weeks Mills. He had taken over the family farm after his father’s passing and continued to run it for many years. He was personally driven by hard work.

In his younger years, he enjoyed snowmobiling, boating, motorcycling, camping, hunting, and fishing. Never idle for long and was always drawn to Northern Maine.

He is survived by four children, son, Stephen R. Plummer and wife Lisa, of Augusta; daughter, Karen J. Mason and husband Mark, of South China; sons, Jeffrey S. Plummer and wife Angela, of Palermo, and Joshua E. Plummer and wife Jessica, of Portsmouth, Virginia; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews; two sisters, Martha Gurney, of Vermont, and Linda Howe, of China; as well as a devoted companion of many years, Barbara Mayberry, of Weeks Mills.

A graveside service was held at Chadwick Hill Cemetery, in South China, on Tuesday, June 27.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor, ME 04363. Condolences, stories, and photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, do something nice for a loved one or someone in need.

GARY D. CHATTO SR.

AUGUSTA – Gary Douglas Chatto Sr., 71, a lifetime resident of Augusta, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, following a short battle with congestive heart failure. He was born in Gardiner, the son of Robert F. Chatto Sr. and Frances Chatto, on September 1,1951.

He graduated from Cony High School, in Augusta, in 1969. He worked a variety of jobs including meat butchering for Kirshners and Swift., and tree climbing for Rutland Tree Service. He was also a foreman for Kennebec Valley Tree Service, taking down some of the largest elm trees in Augusta. Owning his own tree service for a bit as well. He also worked for Bath Iron Works for several years as stage builder.

He had a love for the outdoors since boyhood. Gary and his brother Bobby had many whitetail deer and dog sled racing adventures as young men. He also enjoyed many seasons of deer hunting from the shack with his son Gary Jr. He was an avid trapper, hunter, and fisherman. He was a Registered Maine Master Guide for 43 years as well as an Alaskan Fishing Guide,where he ventured later in his life to his beloved Kodiak Island where he guided many people to their first 30-pound King Salmon. He loved to help others foster their love of the outdoors with his advice and experience.

Some of his most treasured adventures and memories took place with his lifelong friends Bob Smith and Jeff Pyska guiding fishing expeditions in the Alaskan backcountry. The story telling of his adventures will be missed by all who knew him. He loved living on the pond for all his life. You could find him sitting around the campfire at the pond on most weekends and reminiscing about his adventures of hunting and fishing in the wild woods of Maine and Alaska. If it had to do with the outdoors he was there with advice and twinkle in his eyes. He had a way of making it seem like you were right there with him. You might say he was a master storyteller as well.

He was predeceased by the love of his life of 30 years, Pammy. He was also predeceased by his father, Robert F. Chatto Sr., his mother Frances Chatto, and brother Robert Chatto Jr.

He is survived by his son Gary Chatto Jr.; his daughter Heidi Muse and husband Aaron Muse; granddaughter Mallory Muse; and grandson, Bradley Muse; his sister Nancy Biggs, her husband Mark Biggs; his nephews Travis Biggs, Kurtis Biggs, his wife Ashley and grand niece Jade Biggs.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, July 8, at 10 a.m. , at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, 2539 Riverside Drive, Vassalboro, ME. At Gary’s request there will be no viewing services.

A private family graveside ceremony will be held at a later date.

THOMAS KING

FAIRFIELD – Tom was born September 8, 1940, to Alida and Rene King, in Fairfield. At 19, he married the love of his life, Deanna.

He will be greatly missed by his wife and his children, David and Jennifer King, Corrina and Marc Marcoux, Brian and Valerie King, and Greg Garber.

Tom was predeceased by his daughter, Rhonda Garber.

Services will be held on July 29, at 11 a.m., at the First Baptist Church, in Pittsfield. A full obituary is available online at LawryBrothers.com.

FREDERICK V. GLIDDEN SERVICE

SOUTH CHINA – Join us Saturday, July 1, at 12 p.m., to celebrate the life of Frederick V. Glidden at the family camp (77 54th Fire Rd.) in South China.

LUCAS M. THOMAS

OAKLAND – Lucas Michael Thomas, of Oakland, and Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Kindness is the act of being friendly, generous and considerate, and is a virtue that’s often overlooked. Whether by choice or by some condition of birth, Lucas Thomas was a kind man. Isaac Asimov once said that “in life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate.” And so, it is with Luke. Lucas was both wise beyond his years, and compassionate beyond measure, and he was comfortable and natural in that role.

Each person is as unique as a snowflake, and Lucas is no exception. He lived a wonderful life unlike any other. To be part of that journey from the beginning was as interesting as any movie you would see or any book you might read.

Lucas is the son of neighborhood sweethearts and the great grandson of Lebanese immigrants. He was surrounded by the influences of two cultures, both of whom valued education, religion and family. Some recognized early those remarkable leadership traits Lucas was exhibiting…not only did he love to read, but he could be found hiding under the kitchen table at a family gathering reading two books at once. He had an ability to observe and absorb greatness, and the knack for summoning forth that quality at opportune and appropriate times. True to his character, he did not fill his life with unnecessary things, nor did he waste his words. His belongings were well chosen, and always included a football, and his dog.

Much like his father, his mother and great-grandfather before him, he was adventurous, a risk-taker. Following a family tradition, this young man “went west” to pursue his goals and dreams. Lucas was a journalist; this is what he made of himself. He was a passionate story teller, and quite aware of the pressures placed on those who dug deep to reveal the truth.

His love of sports and journalism began at an early age. His memory and mastery of sports statistics turned peoples’ heads. Calling him a Dolphins and Yankees fan would be an understatement. The only time Lucas was heard to complain was when someone had an adverse opinion about his Dolphins or his Yankees, but of course, that was always in good fun.

Lucas was many things to many people – a leader, an athlete, a poet, a silent hero. He was an accomplished writer, and a fan of Bob Dylan and John Prine.

It’s been said that intelligence may be more important than physical ability in playing quarterback. Lucas was selected to play quarterback at the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl. This was not luck or fate, he earned his spot, though some would call him lucky. Remember that he was atop of World Trade Center a mere three days before the bombing of the Twin Towers. The fate of place and time can be a factor in our outcomes, but Lucas always blazed his own path.

He always found it easy to say “I love you.” Those three words are the memory we share of Lucas. It manifests itself when we see that smile, hear that laughter and remember that presence.

Lucas is a silent hero, with this deliberate act of kindness; Lucas Thomas chose to be an organ donor. His legacy will include a simple Christian act of kindness, sharing everything he has with strangers in need. His walk will continue as an unselfish gift to all who know him, and to those who will come to know and appreciate him.

Lucas was predeceased by his grandparents, John and Marietta Thomas, Fernand and Antoinette Mathieu, and an uncle, Paul Thomas.

Lucas Thomas is survived by his parents, John and Jeanne; his brother Jack, of Las Vegas, Nevada; aunts and uncles – Pam and Dan Casavant; Paul, Moe, Norman and Aunt Pete Mathieu, Pat and Monique Kelley, Diane Dostie; and cousins – Ethan and Rachel Casavant, Thomas and Michelle Casavant, Jacob and Misti Bearce and family, Ben and Katie Mathieu and family, Megan Kelley Ferguson and family; his very special friend Leanne Harding.

A memorial Mass was held at St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Waterville, Monday May 29.

Interment was on Tuesday, May 30, at the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Grove Street, Waterville.

HANS E.W. HAASE

Hans E. W. Haase, 78, of Waterville, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

He emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1951 across the Atlantic Ocean on the vessel, Rotterdam. He grew up in Chicago, Illinois, and attended the prestigious Lane Technical High School.

In 1967 he met and married Patricia Simpson. They were married for 55 years. Hans attended Judson University, in Elgin, Illinois, and graduated with a BFA degree in 1971. In that year the couple moved to Maine with one young son. Hans taught art in Maine until he retired in 2019.

He was greatly loved and respected by the students. His love for life brought him many opportunities besides teaching. He was also a sales professional, draftsman, sign maker, and photographer.

From a young age and throughout his life, Hans loved to fix/restore things such as gramophones/record players, fishing reels, boats, classic cars and trucks. He loved nature and often spoke about the infinite design elements it exhibits. He did love waking up early to be out on a lake as the sunrise greets the fog cloaking the mysteries and possibilities of what may lie beneath. He had just about landed what would likely be the state record’s biggest bass had it not broken the line upon seeing the net.

As a strong classical music/opera advocate, Hans was always enthusiastic about sharing the benefits of acoustic and refined music on mood, mind, body and the community. Over the years, Hans brought many students to operas and classical music performances, instilling the love of music in future generations. He wanted people to know – there is other music – where the focus is on beautiful melodies, musicianship and tone rather than marketing and revenue.

Throughout his life, Hans always had a painting on the easel and many of his works of art are gracing homes across the country. Some of the artwork and photography can be seen on his website – haasefineart.com.

Hans found his avenue to communicate in teaching. It was destined to happen, because he loved learning and discovery. He always had a great enthusiasm for being alive! He
says: “Life is a gift! Health is our blessing. An enthusiasm for truth and beauty should be shared. Quality and honesty go hand in hand. We should all be positive and loving
ambassadors for our planet (our FINITE environment!)”.

Hans Haase is survived ty two sons, his wife, a daughter-in-law and a grandson, two brothers, two sisters, as well as several nieces and nephews.

A memorial is now online at mykeeper.com/profiles/HansErichHaase.

A memorial by the immediate family will be held in the near future. His creative energy and sense of humor are greatly missed by his family, those he helped, and those who truly knew him. His spirit lives on.

KAYLA M. STEWART

FAIRFIELD – Kayla May Stewart, 28, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1995.

Growing up, Kayla was a very bubbly and feisty child, who was determined to get what she wanted one way or the other. She was determined to be who she wanted to be and do things she wanted to do, even if others told her she couldn’t, she would make sure she did. She wanted to play football, so she did. She wanted to play baseball, so she did. She did all the things she wanted without any hesitation.

As Kayla got older, she had big dreams of helping those who could not help themselves. She always wanted to build homes for the homeless and make sure people always had a roof over their head. She was giving in every sense of the word, selfless above all else. She idolized her brother Eriq’s work ethic and wanted to follow in his footsteps and pursue a career that was just like his. She knew if she followed in his footsteps, she would be successful and would have his support through it all.

In the most recent years, Kayla had held various jobs and was working very hard to build a life for herself of which she would be proud. In this last year she bought her first vehicle on her own, got her own apartment, went skydiving and saved money to go on a family vacation to Florida, the trip of a lifetime. Kayla was also attending online school through UMA in Augusta, where she was achieving high honors as she worked to obtain a degree in liberal arts, with a major in history.

Most recently, she had a newfound joy in helping her brother, Adam, build her tiny home, for which she had big plans. She would spend countless hours mapping out her ideas, helping with the construction and was his confidant on this new project.

Kayla was ever so proud of her daughter, Cadence, and loved her more than anything. She was looking forward to dancing in Cadence’s upcoming recital, where they were practicing a family dance together, along with her mother, Lucie.

Kayla had a never-ending support system, so many friends and family that loved her to pieces. She was a very easy person to love, as she was the one to always make you laugh and smile on the hardest of days. People could always look to her to brighten their days, which she did until her last days.

Kayla will be remembered by her selfless nature, her sense of humor, her contagious laugh and her smile that lit up any room. She will be deeply missed by her loved ones, friends and all who knew her beautiful soul.

Kayla is survived by her parents Lucie and Randy Stewart; her daughter, Cadence Stewart; her siblings Erica Strickland and significant other Jake Pierce, and children Jayden and Kaitlyn; Adam and Shanna Strickland and children Aidan and Zackary; Eriq Stewart and fiancée Aaliyah Towle and children Preston and Lenox; Joyce Lawrence and family; by her significant other, Damian Boullie.

A funeral service was held Sunday, June 11, at Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home with burial following at Maple Wood Cemetery, Fairfield.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com for the Stewart family.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm. St., Waterville, ME 04901.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Cadence’s College Fund, c/o KSW, 222 College Ave., Waterville, ME 04901.

GEORGE R. HOY

BELGRADE LAKES – George R. Hoy, of Belgrade Lakes, passed away, in New Jersey, on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Born in Long Branch, New Jersey, to John and Mabel (Magee) Hoy, George was the middle of three children.

He married Joan (Sculthorpe) in 1949. He was employed in many capacities throughout his life. He was a U.S. postal employee, plumber, and fireman at Fort Monmouth. He ultimately retired in 1983 as a Captain from Naval Weapons Station Earle. George also took great pride in the many memorable years he spent as a volunteer fireman for the city of Long Branch, New Jersey.

George and Joan raised their family of three children in Long Branch, New Jersey, and in 1960 took their first two-week summer vacation to Bel­grade Lakes. These trips would become an annual tradition for the Hoy family, and upon his retirement, George and Joan purchased a set of camps on Long Pond and opened Hoy’s Belgrade Lakes Cottages. In 1989 they sold the camps and moved into a new home just up the street.

George’s time in Maine was well-loved and well-spent. As to be expected, he easily made friends who became family and kept himself quite busy. He was a member of the Rome Ruff Riders (local snowmobile club), the Belgrade Lakes Dams Committee, the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Rome Intellectual Club. Anyone who drove by his house could expect to see one of several scenes: George meticulously mowing his lawn, washing his beloved Ford F-150, or hosting happy hour on his front deck. Each summer George and Joan would await the arrival of their children and grandchildren for their annual vacations to Belgrade Lakes, a tradition that continues to this day with the fourth generation of Hoys visiting Long Pond.

When he did relax, George could be found in his favorite recliner doing Sudoku, watching golf or an old Western, or listening to Classic Country. An avid racing fan and hating to be late to anything, he passed away the morning of the Indy 500 to ensure he had the best seat in the house for the main event. George was an excellent cook (fan favorites include bacon-covered pork loin and his special Sunday breakfast) and so enjoyed preparing meals for those he loved. He was also known for his vodka martini, coined a “Hoy-tini,” taking out his trusty pocket knife to slice the olives, and up until the end, enjoyed a daily shot and a beer.

Any and all who found themselves lucky enough to cross paths with George would quickly know they had found a friend. He will be remembered for his hearty laugh, his immense heart, and his love and pride for his family.

He was predeceased by his wife, Joan; his son, Kevin Hoy, his son-in-law, Robert Featherstone; and his brother, Jack Hoy.

He is survived by his sister, Lois Pierce, of Eatontown, New Jersey; his son, Robert Hoy and his wife, Michele, of Belgrade; his daughter, Stephanie Featherstone and her partner, Steven Kiernan, of Paramus, New Jersey; his daughter-in-law, Karen Hoy, of Long Branch, New Jersey; his grandchildren, Andrew Hoy and his partner, Lindsay, Billy Featherstone and his wife, Jessie, Ashley Featherstone and her husband, Scott Darwick, George Featherstone and his wife, Kelly, Vin Berardi and his partner, Amy Blitz, Travis Hoy and his fiancée, Ashlee Bobb; and his great-grandchildren, Angelina, Benjamin George, Natalie and Weston.

George’s life will be celebrated with a memorial gathering on Sunday, July 9, at noon, at the Elks Lodge, in Augusta, 397 Civic Center Dr.

LYNNE M. NUTTING

FAIRFIELD – Lynne Marie Nutting, 75, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was born on September 16, 1947, in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Lynne grew up in Skow­hegan, graduating from Skowhegan Area High School in 1965. She was a learner, always seeking opportunities to expand her knowledge. She would use her wisdom about the world around her to teach and help others.

She spent her working years in the Augusta engineering department for Verizon, where she had a successful career for 33 years and built lifelong friendships. She was well known for thinking outside the box and developing efficiencies for the company, earning her recognition and an award prize trip to Hawaii. She took pride in all she did; she was a true hard worker with meticulous attention to detail.

Lynne had her son, Michael Batey, in her early adulthood. Mike spent his younger years alongside his “Ma” as they learned to navigate life together; their memories and time together left no question they were “cut from the same cloth”. When she met Jim Nutting, that cloth became eternally woven into the Nutting family – the family of two became a family of eight. She loved and cared for the five Nutting children so deeply and they truly were her children, too. Lynne and Jim married on June 28, 1986.

She executed her values of pride, a sense of purpose, success, and meaningful relationships through her actions. She saw success as connections built on trust, mutual respect, caring, thoughtfulness, and honesty. She was prideful about what she put out to others, the magic of gift giving, of extending a listening ear, of just being there in whatever way someone may need. She had a way of knowing what you needed more than you did at the time. Those are the moments we look back and on and think, “She was right.” Lynne found her purpose through helping others, in a gentle, present way that just made you feel special. Anyone who was blessed enough to experience her in this way knows she accomplished this because she was so special.

She loved any chance she could get to celebrate others. This meant grand, sentimental, and sometimes silly gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas – you never knew if you were about to open a card filled with confetti, a hand knitted blanket, puzzles and “busy” crafts, a gag gift, or something special you mentioned you were interested in months ago. Regardless, you always knew it would be something well thought out… again, just to make you feel special.

She loved to travel with Jim. They visited Alaska, Hawaii, and many trips to Las Vegas, Nevada. They also spent many years competing in car shows, going to the racetrack, and many family sporting events.

When she was spending time for herself, she loved to scrapbook, knit and embroider, read, watch and collect movies, watch the Boston Celtics, and spend time in her garden. Her garden was her solace, her place to be alone with her thoughts, maybe talk out loud if the flowers and trees wanted to listen.

Lynne’s granddaughter, Adelia, had the privilege of interviewing her a few years ago while taking a course on the aging process in college. She asked her, “How do you wish to be remembered?” Lynne replied, “Just that I was here.” She giggled and paused, then said, “That I did some good along the way. That something I said, or did, made a difference. And that I made a difference in the life of a child. My essence will always exist in this world. The little things I do, the things I share with you, my kindness when talking with the grocery store cashier, those things spread my essence. They create a butterfly effect.”

She was preceded in death by her parents Russell and Mildred Allen; and her son, Michael Batey.

Lynne is survived by Jim Nutting, her husband and best friend of 37 years; brothers, Wayne Allen and wife Julie, of Skowhegan, Steve Allen and wife Debbie, of Albany, Georgia; nieces, Elizabeth Hess (husband Steven; daughter Alex); and Hannah Allen; granddaughter Adelia Batey-Kee (wife Kassandra), of Readfield; daughter, Kim Dunton and husband Travis, of Pittsfield; grandson Mackenzie; son, Mike Nutting and wife Jane, of Fairfield; grandson Jordan (wife Taylor; great-granddaughter Parker), grandson J.T.; son, Cory Nutting and wife Jill, of Fairfield; grandson Conner; daughter, Kelly Alley and husband Jeff, of Albion; grandson Zachary and granddaughter Raygen (husband Garrett); son, Kevin Nutting and wife Jaime, of Oakland; grandson Kobe; brother-in-law, Lindsay Nutting and wife Tammy, of Belgrade.

At Lynne’s request, there will be no funeral or visiting hours or specified places for donations.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield, where condolences, photos, and stories may be shared by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

JAMES CROSBY

ALBION – James Crosby, 88, of Albion, passed away June 2, 2023.

There will be a full obit on Lawry Brothers website, lawrybrothers.com.

JUANITA C. HOLLINGSWORTH-VAUTOUR

BELGRADE LAKES – Juanita “Nita” C. Hollingsworth-Vautour, 76, of Belgrade Lakes, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Andros­coggin Home Healthcare and Hospice, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Durham, North Carolina, on June 15, 1946, daughter of William and Edith (Bowen) Pickering.

Nita grew up in Durham, North Carolina. As a child, Nita loved to work in her grandfather’s (Archie Lee Bowen) grocery store after school and attend Bull Durham baseball games, which Archie was a part owner of at the time. Nita graduated from Elwood Regional High School in Newfoundland, where her father was a commander on Ernest Hermon Air Force Base.

After high school, Nita married and worked at raising three boys (Matt, Chris and Ben). After her husband had honorably fulfilled his military obligation, both enrolled at the University of Maine at Farmington. Even though all her college advisors and teachers tried to talk her out of it because, “she was too small to handle the students she would face,” Nita became the first woman to graduate with a degree in special education from UMF in the early ’70s. Little did UMF know how strong Nita was, as she spent the next 30 years working as a special education teacher and director in the State of Maine.

Although her first marriage did not last, family was the most important thing to Nita, and she never gave up, sometimes working two to three jobs at a time to raise her three rambunctious, rule breaking, not always law-abiding boys. The boys had no idea who they were up against though, their mother ensuring in the end that they all grew up to be mature, successful, and law-abiding men (at least two out of the three, anyways).

On April 16, 1998, Nita married Doyle Vautour and they spent the next 35 years inseparable from each other. Nita and Doyle went on numerous cross-country adventures, but always ended up back at their home on Long Pond.

Besides her parents, Nita was predeceased by her brothers Ernie Pickering, Sidney Pickering, and her sister, Sue Pickering.

Nita is survived by her husband, Doyle Vautour, of Farmington; her three sons, Matthew Hollingsworth and wife Isabelle, of Westwood, Massachusetts, Chris Hollingsworth, and wife Jodi, of Farmington, and Benjamin Hollingsworth and wife Candace, of Copperas Cove, Texas; nine grandchildren, Tucker, Taylor, Cooper and Casey Hollingsworth, of Farmington, Alexandra Cochran and Nicholas Hollingsworth, of Copperas Cove, Texas, Autumn McIntire, of Grovetown, Georgia, and Alanna and Garson Hollingsworth, of Westwood, Massachusetts; as well as two great-grandchildren, Amyas and Amara.

Cremation care has been provided by Dan and Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Services, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.

FAYE KITCHEN

OAKLAND – Faye Kitchin, 80, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, following a brief illness. She was born in Oakland on August 11, 1942, the daughter of Melville and Pauline (Mulliken) Knox.

She graduated from Williams High School in 1961 and began working at Harris Baking Company, in Waterville.

While working at Harris Baking Company, she met her husband, Leroy Kitchin. They were married on September 4, 1965, and celebrated 42 years together before he passed away in 2007.

She is survived by many family members and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband, one brother, three sisters and a grandson.

At Faye’s request, there will not be a service, but a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

There will be a full obit on Lawry Brothers website, lawrybrothers.com.

ROLAND E. DECHAINE

PITTSFIELD – Roland E. Dechaine, 94, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Pittsfield. Roland was born on Jan­uary 9, 1929, in Millinocket, a son of the late Pierre and Leona (Martin) Dechaine.

He graduated from Water­ville High School with the class of 1947 and furthered his education at Bentley College, in Massachusetts. He worked at Veilluex’s Market, on Sherwin Street, in Waterville, before moving to Pittsfield in 1972. He was employed for many years as the store manager at LaVerdiere’s Drug Store, in Pittsfield, retiring in 1993.

He married the love of his life, Vernette Veilleux, in November of 1959. He was an active parishioner of St. Agnes Catholic Church, in Pittsfield, and member of the Knights of Columbus #4861, Pittsfield. He was a member of the American Legion Post #5 Waterville, U.S. Army 1950-1953, serving in South Korea.

Roland enjoyed spending summer days at Big Indian Lake, sailing and fishing. He prided himself on maintaining his home and working in the yard. He loved spending time outdoors. He will be remembered as never meeting a stranger, and always having a joke or story to share. Roland’s love for his family is reflected by the many fond memories he leaves for his wife, children, and grandchildren to cherish.

He was predeceased by his parents; brothers Claude Dechaine and Don Dechaine; brother-in-law, Lee Veilleux and wife Bernley, sister-in-law, Jeanette Bourgoin and husband Roland, sister-in-law, Evelyn Veilleux (wife of Roland Veilleux); and infant daughter, Kathy.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Vernette Dechaine; children, Kenneth Dechaine and wife Nanhee, of Pittsfield, Susan L’Heureux and husband Lucien, of Georgia, and Diane Wadsworth and husband Michael, of Ohio; grandchildren, Leah Dechaine and Heidi Dechaine, of Pittsfield, Krista Roop and husband Richard, of Georgia, Kiera Plante, of Georgia, Emma Wadsworth and Ian Wadsworth, of Ohio; siblings, Gloria Gamache and Theresa Perkins; sisters-in-law Gladys Dechaine (wife of Claude Dechaine) and Joan Dechaine (wife of Don Dechaine); brothers-in-law Roland Veilleux, of Skowhegan, Lucien Veilleux and wife Glennis; great-grandchildren, Colton and Caiden Roop, of Georgia; and many nieces, and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, June 13, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Detroit Street, Pittsfield. A luncheon will follow in the Parish Hall. A committal followed at the St. Francis Cemetery, Grove Street, Waterville, with military honors being presented for his service to our country during the Korean Conflict.

To leave a message of kindness or to share a memory, please visit http://www.shoreynichols.com.

Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

JANET M. DENNIS

WATERVILLE – Janet M. (Sullivan) Dennis, 77, formerly of Waterville, passed away on December 20, 2022. Her funeral Mass was held Thursday, June 15, at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville.

WARREN A. MOODY

ZEPHYRHILLS, Florida – Warren Allen Moody, 93, long-time resident of Freedom died peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Warren was born in Liberty on June 24, 1929, to Allen and Freda Wellman Moody.

He married Mildred Shaw and during their 50 years of marriage they raised six children, who in turn gave him 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was a truck driver by trade as well as being a blueberry farmer. He loved gardening, feeding the birds, traveling, camping, fishing, hunting, and playing cribbage. Family gatherings were the best. His last years were shared with partner, Helen Farrar. Together they enjoyed many adventures in Maine and Florida.

Warren was predeceased by his parents; brother, Richard, sister, Betty; wife, Mildred; son, Ronald; grandson, Derek.

He is survived by Helen; her daughters Karen (Mark) and Elaine (Bill); brother, Carl (Brenda); sons Barry (Cheryl), Lyndon John (Tammy); daughters Cheryl (Dennis), Connie (Jim), Cynthia (Bruce); grandchildren, Kelli (Larry) sons Cameron and Brady; Heidi (Josh) son Jakob; Tauri, daughters Katelyn (Adam), Grace, and son, Riley; Casey (Emily) sons Jonas, Rowan, Julian and daughter Ainsley; Devin and daughter, Marley; Brian (Kari) sons Everett and Desmond; Trevor; Jessa (Trent); Tyler; Benjamin (Jacqueline) son Jason; Mark; Jason; and Amelia (Cody); cousins; nieces and nephews.

BASIL GRANT

WATERVILLE – Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life for Basil at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 17 at the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church, 61 Pleasant St., Waterville with a reception to follow at 82 1st Rangeway, Waterville from noon – 2 p.m.

 

 

MARY ANN DALBECK

VASSALBORO – Mary Ann (Cronin) Dalbeck, 86, of Vassalboro, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at home. Mary Ann was born on September 5, 1936, to Daniel J. and Bridget A. Cronin.

She grew up in Hallowell and graduated from Hallowell High School in 1955.

Mary Ann worked for J.S. McCarthy Co., State of ME DOT, and Jos. Kirschner Co. , all in Augusta. After moving to Florida she worked for Martin Marietta Corporation and Shades of Green (formerly The Disney Inn) on WDW Resorts before returning to Maine when she retired.

Mary Ann was known as NaeNae by many who loved her. She never forgot birthdays and loved holidays as opportunities for sharing cards and a call. She was like a kid at Christmas time, loving the adventure of finding the perfect gifts. She was especially proud of her Irish heritage.

Besides her parents, Mary Ann was predeceased by her son Michael F. Berryman, an infant daughter Cecelia M. Berryman, her brothers Daniel J, Stephen, Dennis and their spouses, and her sister Eileen Cronin.

She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law Rachael and Ozzie Cummings, of Vassalboro; Debbie and Darrin Cunningham, of Augusta; her grandchildren Wendy and Randy (Sarah) Cummings, Tyler and Allyson Cunningham, Christopher, Joseph, Michelle, Andrew and Cecilia Berryman; several great-grandchildren and many very nieces and nephews.

At Mary Ann’s request there will be no visitation or funeral services, but family and friends may gather at her burial in the Cronin family plot in Hallowell Cemetery when a date is set.

DANIEL R. ALBERT

CHELSEA – Daniel R. Albert, 68, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Maine Medical Center, in Portland as a result of a tragic accident while tending his fire pit on April 26, 2023, in Chelsea. Dan was born November 5, 1954, in Island Falls, to the late Kenneth and Velma Branscombe Albert.

He attended schools in Pittston and Gardiner, graduating from Gardiner Area High School in 1973. He also graduated with an associate degree from the University of Maine in Augusta.

Most of Dan’s life involved his love for music. He had a beautiful voice and could sing anything, with anyone. He played guitar, piano, mandolin, violin and banjo. He was involved with several bands, including a group from the early days of the UMA music program. For several years, he was lead singer for the rhythm and blues band, Red Light Revue. They had a five-year gig at the Big Easy, on Fore Street, in Portland, and it was there where Billy Joel sauntered in to listen after docking his boat. It was a thrill for Dan when, after meeting during a break, Joel joined him on stage. The group also played at many weddings, etc., throughout New England. In his later years, he took his volunteer music gift to patients at VA Maine HCS, as well as to inmates in Warren, with Kairos of Maine for prison ministry.

Dan was passionate about reducing the use of fossil fuels and using renewable resources. He was very interested in windmills for use on individual homes and built a small version to determine the effectiveness; he was satisfied with the results. He was an advocate for providing shelter and homes for those in need, and was dedicated to assisting anyone who was down and out and/or needing help with mental illness. Having experienced many years of untreated bipolar disorder, Dan became convinced maintaining appropriate medication was the way to go.

He enjoyed whitewater rafting in the Forks; fishing trips with his brothers, cousins and nephews; canoeing the Kennebec River on which he enjoyed owning his first home; family pig roasts, celebrations, and just being together; a good game of poker; strumming his many musical instruments; and his great love of reading. He will be remembered for his varied gifts of music, kindness, curiosity, energy and his faith in God.

Danny is predeceased by his parents and grandparents; and brothers, Ken and Rocky in 2022.

He is survived by his partner Cindy Thomas, of Chelsea; daughters Amanda Short and Lindsay (Craig) Richards; and granddaughters Mila, Elena, and Naomi Richards of New Hampshire; siblings Mary Pillsbury, of West Gardiner, Dawn (Jerry) Millette, of Florida, Linda (Denny) Foster, of Gardiner, David (Carol) Albert, of Pittston, Lori (Rick) Hafner, of Auburn, Tom (Dana) Albert of Standish; sister-in-law, Carolyn Albert, of Pittston; and step-siblings Teddy Morin, of North Whitefield, Hershel Albert, of Augusta, Camilla (John) McKinney, of Cape Elizabeth, Julia Peron, of Topsham, Uncle Jack and Aunt Jayne Branscomb, of Bangor; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, in Gardiner, followed by burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, in Gardiner.

Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with family on Staples Funeral Home website: http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.

For those who wish to contribute, memorial donations are encouraged to help support Kairos of Maine, P.O. Box 578, Auburn, ME 04212-0578 or at http://www.kairosofmaine.org.

KEVIN R. THERRIAULT

SIDNEY – Kevin Richard Therriault, 58, lost his battle to cancer on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Maine Medical Center, in Portland. Ke­v­­in was born on February 9, 1965, in Rum­ford, to Rich­ard “Dick” and Margaret “Ann” Therriault.

He grew up in Norridgewock and graduated from Skowhegan High School in 1983. He attended Eastern Maine Community College, in Bangor, where he acquired his associate degree in applied science with a major in electrical power technology and a Bachelor of Science Degree in business management from the University of Phoenix.

Kevin began his career at Central Maine Power Company in 1986 as a meter reader but moved quickly into electric operations and served in many positions over his 37-year career. For the last 10 years, he was in management and became senior director of system operations in 2021. Kevin was highly respected and loved by everyone who worked with or for him, and he spent the last three years of his career pouring into others through the company’s mentor program.

In 2013, he met the love of his life and best friend, Kerri, and they married on March 26, 2018, on Sanibel Island, in Florida. Anyone that knew them, knew the love, respect, and adoration they had for each other and where you saw one you always saw the other. Kevin adored his children and grandchildren and no matter what time day or night, if they needed him, he was there. Always at the ready with his tools in hand to fix or make whatever they needed. Kevin loved hunting, fishing, photography, golfing, snowmobiling and special projects and made sure he shared those passions with his children, grandchildren, friends, and family. One of Kevin’s greatest loves was being the assistant coach of the Skowhegan girls softball team, and if you knew Kevin, you heard the story of the 2014 state championship more than once.

Kevin was predeceased by his father, Richard, in 2015 and his mother Ann in 2021.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Kerri Therriault, of Sidney; his son Konnor and wife Alyssa Therriault, of Cornville; daughter Kaitlyn Therriault, of Athens; stepdaughter, Jessica and husband Jon Turner, of Augusta; and stepson, Kenneth Foster, of Seattle, Washington; his grandchildren, Harper Elizabeth, 3, Jackson Elliott, 2½, and Sawyer Ryley, six weeks; his brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Dee Therriault; sister and brother-in-law Karin and Chris Carey; his nieces and nephews Michael and wife Rachel Therriault, Chase and Sierra Carey, and Kayleigh and Chloe Therriault; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rodney and Janice Nason, of Waterville; and sister-in-law, Vicki Nason, of Merrimack, New Hampshire.

There will be a celebration of life at the Skowhegan Area High School softball field on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 11 a.m.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook can be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 606, Gorham, ME 04038,for a scholarship in Kevin’s memory for students pursuing careers in the electric technology field of study, or to MaineHealth Cancer Care, 265 Western Avenue, Suite 2, South Portland, ME 04106.

RICHARD CYR

FAIRFIELD – Richard Cyr, 89, passed awy on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 4, 1933, in Waterville, the son of Raoul and Margaret (Donnelly) Cyr. He attended local schools, graduating from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, in 1951.

Dick was drafted into the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Elsmere during the Korean War. After the service, Dickie worked for the family business, D.B. Donnelly Hardware, for over 40 years. He was a very generous man, always willing to lend a hand. If someone was in need, he would open the store on Sundays or let them keep a tab. When the store closed in 1981, he went to work at Bill’s Truck Stop, in Fairfield, as the evening manager until he retired.

His nieces grew up in the hardware store roaming the aisles and spending time with their “second” dad Dickie. He loved taking them to the movies and the fairs. He was known as a terrible babysitter by the parents, but a loved one by the kids!

The month of May was always Dick’s favorite, a very loyal veteran, he would always put cemetery flags for any American Legion member. The American Legion, Post #14, in Fairfield, was very important part of his life. He served as the financial officer and the chaplain for many years. He was very proud to march in the Memorial Day parade for many years. You could also find Richard volunteering as an usher at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, in Fairfield, at the 6 p.m. Mass, for years.

Later in life, Dick was known around town for his pets. He would often be seen walking his dogs, Leibchen, Maggie, Zoey and Ziggy with frequent stops at the police department.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Raoul and Margaret Cyr; and a brother, Lawrence Cyr.

He is survived by his sister, Carole Boardman; his nieces Pam Sprague and husband Merton, Mary Bragdon and Stephanie Boardman Wallace and husband Scott; great-nephews Eric Farrington, Edward Hoyt and his wife Ashley Gilbert, David Wallace and wife Desiree and Tyler Bragdon; great-nieces Sierra Boardman and Dalis Bragdon and her partner Kyle Myska; great-great-nephews Jayden Farrington and Henry Hoyt; and cousin, Danny Cyr and wife Pat.

A Mass was held Wednesday May 31, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver St., Waterville. A private burial was held at the family plot at St. Francis Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities Development Office, P.O. Box 10660, Portland ME 04104-6060 or Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, 04901 or wherever people would prefer.

BRUCE E. CHADBOURNE

ALBION – Bruce Edwin Chadbourne, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at home. Bruce was born September 19, 1955, to the late Gilbert and Elizabeth Williams Chadbourne.

He attended schools in Oakland, graduating in 1973 from Messalonskee High School. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on September 5, 1975, as a cable splicer and received an honorable discharge March 16, 1981.

Bruce loved cars, and collected many with great intentions of fixing them all. But, unfortunately, there just wasn’t enough time. He took great pride in his carpentry work. He built his home, several other renovations, jacked camps and earned a lot of respect from his clients.

But Bruce’s biggest enjoyment was yard sales, and he had quite “The Big Eye” for the deals. He could look at a pile of junk and see treasures. Bruce will be sadly missed by many. His smile, his sense of humor, his caring for others, he never had a bad word for anyone.

Bruce is survived by his wife Becky, of 34 years; and his sister Robin, of Winslow.

He was predeceased by his brother, Lynn; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday, June 18, 2023, from 1 – 4 p.m., at the Hudson Homestead, 808 Oakland Road, Belgrade.

In lieu of flowers, please donate, in Bruce’s memory, to Hospice of Waterville, 10 Water St., Waterville, ME 04901.

KENNETH C. ROEVER

WHITEFIELD – Kenneth C. Roever, 79, of Whitefield, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 21, 2023, following a period of declining health. Kenneth was born February 24, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York, to Dudley A. Roever and Dorothe (Coleman) Roever.

He graduated from Midwood High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from New York Institute of Technology. Following graduation from college he moved to Saco, where he was employed by Saco Defense for 35 years. During that time, he met and married the love of his life Doris (Legere) Roever, and they were married for 35 years. They retired to a quiet life in Whitefield, where they have lived for the last 24 years. Kenneth was a very intelligent man who enjoyed the simple things in life. He cherished his time with Doris and his dog Mindy. He was a humble man of integrity, patience, strong values and generous with his time. He had a very strong faith in God and was an active communicant of St. Denis Catholic Church, in Whitefield, St. Michael Parish, in Augusta, where he served as an usher, a member of the bereavement committee, and St. Denis Senior Citizens Group.

His hobbies included anything to do with technology, model railroads, trains, cars, reading, learning foreign languages; he spoke French, Spanish and German. He enjoyed nothing more than being home out in his fields enjoying nature on his tractor. He liked watching documentaries on PBS and New England sports teams.

Kenneth was predeceased by his parents, Dudley and Dorothe Roever.

He is survived by his wife, Doris (Legere) Roever; cousin, Betty Jane Volmar, of Maryland; brother-in-law, John Legere and his wife Suzanne, of Windham; and nieces and nephews Katherine Legere, Joseph Legere, Anne Ranger, Blair Legere, Grace Legere and Luke Ranger.

Kenneth’s visitation will be from 4 – 6 p.m., on Wednesday, June 7, at Staples Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., on Thursday, June 8, at St. Denis Catholic Church, in Whitefield, and burial will take place at 10 a.m., on Monday, June 12, at Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland.

Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com.

Donations in his memory may be made to St. Michael Parish, 24 Washington St., Augusta, ME 04330 or an animal shelter of your choice, or the American Cancer Society.

RONALD L. SMITH

VASSALBORO – Ronald L. Smith, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Massachusetts, the son of Arthur and Blanche Smith.

Ronald, a long-time resident of Vassalboro, had many careers in his lifetime, learning to do just about anything. He became involved with landscaping, and this was his passion for 30 years. He started his own business. He had many clients and was well known for his expertise and work ethics. Someone they could count on for any of their needs.

Ron enjoyed hunting and fishing when he was young but gave that up to just enjoy the wildlife. He also enjoyed camping and road trips to Florida with his family, and, oh boy, did he love his road trips to Rangeley and up north, as well as walks on the beach at the coast stopping at places to check out the scenery and new restaurants along the way.

Ron was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Blanche Smith, of Vassalboro; brother, Reggie, of Oregon, sister, Alice, of Augusta; his first wife, June, in 1968 and second wife, Glennis, in 2012.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Whitney Smith, of Vassalboro; his daughter, Stephanie Cormier, of Augusta; Ron (Leon) Smith and wife, of Pittston; and several grandchildren; stepdaughter, Vicki; and stepson, Chad and wife; brothers Arthur, Jerry, Dennis, Virgil, and Warren Smith; sisters Linda, Jessica and Kathy.

At Ron’s request there will be no service. There will be a celebration of life at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of Dan and Scott’s Funeral Home.

LOUISE M. BELLOWS

WINSLOW – Louise May (Shores) Bellows, 90, of Winslow, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 6, 2023. Louise was born on August 23, 1932, in Fairfield, the eldest child to Erlon and Gladys (Brawn) Shores.

The family soon relocated to Albion, where Louise attended the Bessey School until the end of her eighth-grade year. Louise attended high school in Winslow, where she met her soulmate, Cecil Bellows, and became a graduating member of the class of 1951.

Louise married Cecil, in Benton Falls, on June 28, 1952. The couple welcomed their first son in 1953 and their second son in 1959.

Louise raised her sons and some of her siblings, all while helping Cecil run Bellows Texaco, in Winslow. They later managed the school busing for Winslow, Waterville, Vassalboro and China. Louise continued her duties alongside her husband Cecil, until his untimely passing on October 19, 1988, and then with her son, for over 55 years.

Louise’s first priority in life was to ensure her family was taken care of, but beyond that, she thrived in taking care of everyone she came across.

Throughout her time on this earth, Louise enjoyed many activities with her friends and family such as camping on Moosehead Lake and watching both her sons participate in stock car racing. Louise welcomed seven grandchildren and enjoyed all their activities some of which were also stock car racing and horse racing. Louise also enjoyed shopping with the grandchildren, lawn-saleing and dinner at the China Dinah. Louise was also able to welcome 11 of her 14 great-grandchildren. Every year Louise insisted on hosting all the holiday dinners for the entire family at her home and she made it a point to visit her brothers on “the farm” multiple times a week, bringing them “snacks”. Truth be told that was just an excuse to check in on them. Louise was a firm believer in showing her love by feeding everyone.

When Route 201 was a major trucking route she would often feed some of the drivers who made reoccurring fuel stops on their way through and would often board and feed other stock car drivers and their family or crew if she deemed their return home at night to be too long.

Louise had a heart of gold and loved to share it with the world around her. She will be loved forever and missed immensely.

Louise was predeceased by her parents, Erlon and Gladys Shores, her step mom Beverly Shores, her husband Cecil Bellows, brother Herbert and his wife Nelly Shores, brothers Fred, Donald and Dale Shores.

Louise is survived by her sister-in-law Lois Shores; sister Gloria and husband Ronald Gregory; brothers Amasa Shores and partner Darlene, Allen and Danny Shores; her sons Edward Bellows and wife Marie, Robert Bellows and wife Marie; her spare daughters Donna Drapeau Bellows and Cindy Rafuse; her grandchildren Brad Bellows and partner Jane, Casey Bellows, Kristie Bellows and husband Jim Wagg, Bryan Bellows and partner Stephanie, Roberta Bellows and partner Kayden, Bobby Bellows and partner Tayla, Nicole Genest and husband Todd; step-granddaughters Montana and Donna Roy; and many nieces and nephews; 14 great-grandchildren, Johnathan, Parker, Kylie, Olivia, Dinah, Judith, Carson, Jacob, Bryden, Caleb, baby girl Genest, Scarlett, Bryce and Freya.

Graveside service at McClintock Cemetery, Nowell Road, in Winslow, will be held at 11 a.m., on Sunday, June 4, followed by a potluck celebration of life at Winslow MacCrillis-Rousseau VFW Post #8835, from noon – 4 p.m. Please email if you are able to bring a dish mcamera@live.com or Facebook Marie Camera Bellows.

CYNTHIA M. ELIAS

BENTON – Cynthia Marie Veilleux Elias, 81, of Benton, died on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Cindy was born in Waterville on September 8, 1941, the daughter of Kenneth and Violet Drowns.

She grew up in Fairfield and was a graduate of Lawrence High School where she was a majorette.

Cindy married the love of her life, Richard J. Elias, Sr. on January 13, 1960. If anyone knew them, you witnessed the love and adoration they had for one another. They had celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary prior to Richard’s death. During their marriage, they raised four children.

She was a homemaker and worked part-time at Colby College, in Waterville, in dining services for over 45 years. She was an active member of St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, in Waterville, for many years and served on the Rosary Sodality.

Cindy loved to entertain, always ready for a celebration, party, or dance. She loved her family, friends, and neighbors. Christmas was her favorite holiday; nothing was ever too extravagant. She also enjoyed her many trips to the Maine coast.

She was predeceased by her parents; and husband, Richard.

Cindy is survived by two sons, Richard Elias Jr. and wife Nancy, of Portland, David Elias and wife Kelly, of Oakland; two daughters, Victoria Littlefield and husband Tim, of Florida, and Gayle Misner-Elias and husband Michael, of Benton; her grandchildren, Anthony, Kristy, Pilar, Nicholas, Kenneth, Benjamin, Anika, Simon, Sarah Grace, Isaac, and Elijah; great-grandchild, Nolan; her sisters Thamera and Deborah.

Liturgy of the Faithful Departed will be celebrated at 10 a.m., on Friday, June 2, at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, 3 Appleton St., Waterville. Interment will proceed immediately following services at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Grove Street, Waterville.

A celebration of Cindy’s life will be held at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church Hall following interment.

An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, 3 Appleton St. Waterville, ME 04901.

SANDRA A. DOLLEY

HARPSWELL – Sandy Dolley, 78, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. Sandy was born August 12, 1944, in Water­ville, to Adrien and Sim­­one (Beaulieu) Paradis.

She graduated from Waterville High School in 1962, then went to work as a secretary for the Wyandotte-Worsted Textile Mill, in Waterville, and Scott Paper Co., in Winslow. It was there she met the love of her life, Barry Dolley, whom she married on December 18, 1965, at St. Francis de Sales parish, in Waterville.

Sandy and Barry raised their five children in Winslow. They remained true life partners.

In addition to raising her children, Sandy worked various jobs, including overseeing family businesses, to include vacation/fishing camps and retirement/ Alzheimer’s homes, and baking for restaurants or dementia care facilities.

Sandy enjoyed sewing, crafting, baking and cooking. She especially enjoyed creating gifts, which she would pass out to friends and family liberally. She sold her original jams, jellies, pickles and dried herbs at craft fairs throughout southern and central Maine, where she gained a small following.

Sandy took great pleasure in all kinds of music, which often could be heard piping through her home. She was a fantastic dancer. She was always sporting enough to take her turn at the karaoke machine, although she could not carry a tune.

She was always up for adventures, from tasting food with unidentifiable ingredients out of streetcarts in Beijing, to venturing onto clothing optional beaches in Hawaii and ziplining over tropical forests.

In 2018 Sandy volunteered on a medical mission trip to the Philippines, to provide basic medical attention to those less fortunate than her.

Sandy’s favorite thing was to throw huge parties and invite all family and friends. In 1998, Sandy and Barry relocated and purchased their dream home on the water in Harpswell, and moved there shortly thereafter.

Sandy continues her battle against cancer as she made an anatomical gift of her body in the hope that she can help someone else’s loved one have a better chance of survival. Sandy is survived by her husband Barry, of Harpswell; her children, Michelle and her husband Gil Langlois, of Brunswick, Barry II, of Waterville, Jeffrey and his wife Jessica, of Brunswick, Shawn, of Gardiner, and Reneé, of Old Orchard Beach; her seven grandchildren, Adrienne, J. Luke, Adeline, William, Dylan, Liam, and Luke; her sisters Bonnie Shorey and husband Evan, of North Vassalboro, and Jolyne Paradis, of Waterville; her special cousin who was like a sister Joan Hallee and her husband Roland, of Waterville; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Catholic funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 6, at 10 a.m., St. Katharine Drexel Church, in Harpswell.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, 153 Harpswell Neck Rd., Harpswell, ME 04079, 207-721-1121

LUCAS M. THOMAS

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Lucas M. Thomas, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, May 29, at Saint Joseph’s Maronite Church, 3 Appleton Street, Waterville. Interment was held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, May 30, at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Grove Street, Waterville.

To learn more about Lucas’s life we encourage you to visit http://www.gallantfh.com.

ROGER P. AVERILL

BENTON – Roger P. Averill, 89, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at home. He was born on September 28, 1933, at the old Waterville Osteopathic Hospital, to Charles I., and Edna M. Soule Averill, of Benton.

He attended grade schools in Benton and graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, in 1952. While in high school he was a member of the Future Farmers of America. He received the Star State Farmer Degree in 1951. While attending high school he was a dairy farmer, having a herd of 15 Jersey cows. He continued farming until 1960 when he went to work at Diamond Match, in Oakland. He worked there for over 30 years and worked his way up to a foreman. When the mill closed, he was sent to Minnesota and North Carolina as a consultant for the mills there. After that he became employed as a boiler operator at Thayer Hospital, in Waterville, and retired from Thayer in 1995.

While at Diamond Match he met and married Rachel Curtis, on March 5, 1961, and they celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in 2018.

In 1984 he built Averill’s Mobile Home Park, in Benton, which is still in operation. He also owned Rocky Heritage Nursery and Gift Shop, in Benton, for many years.

He was chairman of the Benton Municipal Planning Board for many years and then vice chairman. He gave up those positions as he didn’t feel he had the time it required to dedicate to them and stepped down to a regular member of the board. He was also on the executive board of the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments and Revolving Loan Fund Committee, retiring from those positions in 2014. He was a member of the Benton Town Budget Committee. Also, the Cemetery Committee and Library Committee for a short time.

For many years he met monthly during the spring, summer and fall with his high school classmates of ’52 for supper at many restaurants in surrounding areas.

In spite of having two strokes in 2005 he was still able to work in the woods with his tractor, chainsaw and bulldozer and haul logs to several log yards with his son, Lewis Schoenig.

He loved flowers and was always planting something new. He enjoyed the livestock that his son Lou kept in the pastures when he was no longer able to run the farm himself. He also loved going to the coast at Bar Harbor in the fifth wheel camper, with his wife. Having a site right on the ocean, he enjoyed walking the beach and showing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren the sea life from under the seaweed. It always put a smile on his face to see the big oak shade tree and the flowers he had planted at that site. Feeding the seagulls bread and giving the chipmunks sunflower seed and peanuts in the shells by the bowl full was a pleasure for him to watch. The chipmunks would come up and eat out of his hand.

He had a fondness for Fryeburg Fair and was a lifetime member. Most of his time was spent in the horse and oxen pulling arena with Cyanne and Lou although he liked walking the fairgrounds and seeing what the vendors had for sale. He was very fond of steak bombs, dough boys, pizzas, fries and apple strudel with ice cream. He never missed a year, until 2012 while on his way to Fryeburg, his truck caught fire. While at Fryeburg he made a yearly trip to New Hampshire where he liked to shop at the Christmas Loft, Barton and Reid Gift Shop and the Chocolate Factory. Sweets was his passion and he would often eat his desserts before his main meal.

He was predeceased by his parents; his wife; and a brother, John, of Winslow.

Survivors include a daughter, Susan Schoenig and husband Lewis Schoenig; daughter, Bonnie Averill, of Waterville; and a stepdaughter, Deborah Green; grandchildren, Cyanne Schoenig and Jordan Thornhill.

Following cremation there will be no funeral services or celebration of life at his request. Roger stated his true family saw him every day and weekly and called him on the phone and with his Facebook. Roger said everyone that loved him visited and spent time with him at the home where he lived and passed away. He and his wife’s ashes will be placed in one urn and they will be buried together at their family cemetery in Benton on the home place where they lived.

NORMAN B. MOODY

VASSALBORO – Norman B. Moody, 92, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023. He was born on May 21, 2023. He was the son of the late Annie (Bradstreet) and Norman O. Moody.

Norman grew up in Augusta and, after graduating from Cony High School, he became a master plumber. In 1971 he married the love of his life, Avis Stevens Moody. They resided in Vassalboro for the remainder of their lives. They loved spending time at their cottage on Sheepscot Lake, in Palermo. They shared their love for the camp with family and friends.

Norman felt very strongly about getting an education. Norman and Avis started the Norman and Avis Moody Foundation through the University of Maine system to help send high school graduates to college who might not otherwise have had the means to go.

Norman was predeceased by his wife Avis; his sister, Martha Robillard, a sister-in-law, Donna Moody; a stepson, Dana Killam; and a granddaughter, Jessica.

He is survived by grandchildren Brian, Sherri, Steven, Jennifer, Matt, Tom, Jonathan; and Jeremy and his wife Rachel and their three children. Also, great-nieces and nephews; as well as great-grandchildren; his brother, Arnold Moody; stepsons Gary and Jim Killam; nieces Nanette and Sara; nephews Dan and his wife Wilma and Norman.

At his request, there will be no visiting hours. A graveside committal was held on Tuesday, May 30, at Branch Mills Cemetery, China.

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, Windsor Chapel, 983 Ridge Rd., Route 32, Windsor.

Condolences, photos and stories may be shared through the funeral home website at: http://www.plummerfh.com.

BETTY SMITH

SIDNEY – Relatives and friends are invited to a spring committal service for Betty Smith, 92, of Sidney, who died December 11, 2022, at 1 p.m., on Friday, June 2, at Springer Cemetery, River Road, Sidney.

ELIZABETH FERLAND

WINSLOW – Graveside service for Elizabeth Ferland will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, Waterville, Saturday, June 3, at 10 a.m.

 

 

CHESTER E. POULIN

BENTON – Chester E. Poulin, 93, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, following a brief illness. He was born in Water­ville, January 8, 1930, the son of Philippe and Elizabeth (Wintle) Poulin.

He attended school in Waterville, graduating from Waterville High School. On October 24, 1950, he married Natalie E. Johnston. They were happily married for 73 years. He was a dedicated father working three jobs to support his family.

He worked at Scott Paper Co., in Winslow, for 40 years, as a paper maker, raising broiler chickens full time, he also gardened, running a well-known Market Garden, on Benton Avenue, in Benton, with many devoted customers who loved his fresh vegetables.

He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, in Fairfield. He loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed playing cribbage, hunting, fishing, golfing, sports, music, digging for antique bottles. Gardening was a passion, growing tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, corn, plus many other vegetables. He was a generous person, all excess vegetables were donated to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, the Muskie Center, in Waterville, or the Waterville Soup Kitchen, which he personally delivered every day.

He and Natalie wintered in Zephyrhills, Florida, for 24 years. They had many special friends, sharing many wonderful adventures.

He is survived by his children, Debra Rancourt and husband Larry, Michael and wife Terry, Stephen and wife Jeannine, Philippe, David and wife Amanda, Doreen Deroche, Andrea Longstreet and husband Jeff; his 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a daughter Darleen Morin; his father Philippe, his mother Elizabeth Poulin, two sisters Irene Nadeau, Julienne Poirier, and four brothers Louis, Percy, Ronald and Raymond Poulin.

Funeral services for Chester are being provided by Lawry Brother’s Funeral Home, in Fairfield, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Visiting hours will begin at 2 p.m., with a time for sharing and remembrance at 2:30 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 3p.m.

Interment will be at the St. Francis Cemetery in Waterville, Maine.

MARY M. GOWER

WATERVILLE – Mary Margaret Cyr (Gill) Gower, 86, passed away peacefully on Wed­nesday, April 26, 2023, following a short illness. Mary was born at home in Fairfield on June 21, 1936, to Mabel Cecile Galarneau and Lawrence Henry Cyr.

Mary attended schools in Fairfield and Benton. She married Carl Alton Gill on October 17, 1953. She worked many places in Waterville, at the Steam Laundry, McLellan’s, The Elms Restaurant, and as a waitress in Farmington. In later years she worked at Pleasant Hill Nursing Home and HealthCare Agencies, as a Personal Care Attendant, and finally, caring for elderly people in their homes, retiring on October 17, 1997.

Mary began quilting after she retired, gifting family and friends with those quilts, which are cherished. She was a lover of photos and memories, and liked to keep her mind sharp by doing word-find and jigsaw puzzles. Mary also loved to cook, and was well known for sharing those meals and goodies with family, friends and neighbors. In her younger days, Mary loved to dance! Most recently she was remembering her joy as a child running in the strawberry fields out on the farm.

Mary was predeceased by her parents; baby son Boyd Quentin, baby daughter Marianne Rose, sons Alton and Vincent Gill; sisters Florence Cyr, Gloria Grenier, Dorothy (Susie) Landwehr and Julia Fortin, brothers Lawrence Jr. and Richard Cyr; first husband Carl Gill, second husband Stanley Gower, life-partner and father of three sons, Herbert Gilley; sisters-in-law Vina Birchall and Eda Wilson, brother-in-law Ronald Wilson; and special niece Debbie Williams.

Mary is survived by sons, David W. Gill and partner Anne, Francis A. Gill, Ronald H. Gill and partner Pat Alonzo, Terence D. Gill; stepson Larry Palow, and daughters-in-law Barbara Livingstone and Eileen Gill; remaining in-laws Paul Wilson, Maynard Wilson, Gloria White, and Marjorie Wilson; granddaughters Selena Gill, Autumn Grace Gill Murtagh and Alisa Gill, along with grandchildren Justin, Karl, Raymond, Heather, Chantelle, Veronica, Missy, Brad, Abel, Micah; and great-grandson Anthony, besides many more great-grands. Mary wished for nieces Carol Cummings and Susan Boynton to be especially mentioned, along with additional nieces, nephews, and cousins.

All are welcome to attend the graveside remembrance for Mary at Maplewood Cemetery, in Fairfield, on June 10, 2023, at 11 a.m.

If you would like to honor Mary’s memory, please consider a donation to an animal shelter or: a homeless shelter or, the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers.

BARBARA HANSON

WATERVILLE – Barbara Hanson, 96, passed away at the Auburn Hospice House, on Friday, April 28, 2023. Barbara was born in Ripley on May 31, 1926, the daughter of Agnes and Everett Ross.

She attended and graduated from the Hartland School District.

Barbara spent many years working for Federal Trust Co. bank, in Waterville, and various offices after that when it closed. She loved her volunteer work at Thayer hospital for many years.

She enjoyed going to Florida during the cold winters and spent her time there playing cards with lots of friends, playing shuffleboard, and enjoying the many restaurants with friends. She enjoyed her camp in St. Albans and family during the summer months.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Gareth Hanson; her son Gregory Hanson; her brother Charles Ross; and her stepfather Celon Sweet.

She is survived by her sons Aaron Hanson and wife Peggy, of Kingfield, Kevin Hanson and wife Marcia, of Waterville; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the Veterans Cemetery, at noon, located at 163 Mt. Vernon Road in Augusta.

Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the Auburn Hospice House, 236 Stetson Rd., Auburn, ME 04210.

DANA J. LaLIBERTE

SKOWHEGAN – Dana Jon Laliberte, 69, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, in Skowhegan. He was born in Waterville on May 23, 1953, the son of Bernard and Ann Laliberte.

He was an extraordinarily talented three-sport athlete. In his senior year at Waterville High School, Dana was the quarterback and captain of the football team, captain and high scorer for the hockey team that won the New England championship, and captain of the baseball team. He matriculated at Bowdoin College, in Brunswick, where he played on the freshman football and baseball teams and was a member of two ECAC Division II championship hockey teams in 1975 and 1976. He graduated in 1976, with a major in Classics. Dana was president and social chairman of Alpha Kappa Sigma Fraternity while at Bowdoin.

Following graduation, Dana earned a Juris Doctor degree in 1980 from the Franklin Pierce Law Center, in Concord, New Hampshire. After passing the New Hampshire Bar exam, he was hired as a police legal advisor and City Prosecutor, in Dover, New Hampshire. In 1983, he passed the Maine bar and moved to the Portland area, where he was an assistant district attorney for several years.

Dana was predeceased by his father, Bernie “Boom-Boom” Laliberte in 2004, and mother, Ann Poliquin Laliberte, in 2022.

He is survived by his children, Nate Laliberte (age 42), and grandson Aiden (age 2), Kyle Laliberte Randall (age 33), and Katie Laliberte Randall (age 27); his sisters, Linda Laliberte-Cote and her husband, Claude Cote, of Lincoln, Rhode Island, and Jefferson, and Karen Laliberte and her husband, Dr. John Niles, of Acton, Massachusetts, and Boothbay Harbor; many nieces and nephews.

The family will have a graveside service at St. Francis Cemetery, in Waterville, on Friday, June 16, at 1 p.m.; all are welcome to come and share memories.

Memorial donations may be made in Dana’s name to Portland Recovery Community Center at portlandrecovery.org.

JOSEPH “GUS” MATHIEU

CHINA – Joseph “Gus” Mathieu, 96, of China Village (formerly of Waterville), passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, following a short illness. Gus was born in Waterville in 1926, son of David Mathieu and Yvonne Giguere Mathieu, both originally from Québec, Canada, before moving to Waterville.

Gus lived independently all but eight weeks of his life.

Gus attended elementary school in Waterville, which at the time, was in French. He graduated from Coburn Classical Institute in 1945, in Waterville, and earned a degree in textile engineering at New Bedford Textile Institute in 1948, now called U. Massachusetts at Dartmouth. It was at college where he met Ann.

Gus worked at Bates Mills, in Lewiston, as a textile engineer before joining his father’s Auto Body repair business in Waterville, David Mathieu Company. David Mathieu Company eventually became one of the oldest businesses in Waterville, closing its doors in April 2023 after 95 years of operation.

Gus and Ann raised their six children in Waterville and spent every summer on China Lake, where they lived full time the last 30 years. They also spent over 25 years in Florida during the winter months, mostly in the Port Charlotte area.

Gus well known for his sense of humor, spirit of adventure, community spirit, and generosity to his family. Among his favorite adventures was driving his Model T Ford from Waterville to New Bedford, Massachusetts, and back in 1976. In 1978 he purchased a train caboose and relocated it to the Sugarloaf area, where it still stands. Always up for a challenge, he ran from Waterville to China Lake (12 miles) when he turned 50 and when he turned 62 hiked West and Avery Peak, on the Bigelow Range, for the first time on a beautiful fall day. As a giver to the community, Gus spent time and resources at the Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen, in Waterville, and participated in several community fundraisers.

Aside from his love for adventure, Gus was passionate about restoring antique cars, officiating at Colby College track events, boating on China Lake, eating lobster, volunteering at charities and food banks, and watching his own children’s sports events. He loved fishing, motorcycling, and most of all, family gatherings.

Surviving Gus is his wife of 72 years, Ann Natasha Nazarchyk Mathieu; and six children and their spouses, Joseph “Joe” Mathieu Jr. (wife, Pam), of Santa Cruz, California, Barbara Themo (husband, Steve Themo) of Milford, Massachusetts, James “Jimi” Mathieu (wife, Janice Hallee), of Fairfield Center, John Mathieu (wife, Stacey), of Bath, Jeffrey Mathieu (wife, Karen), of Coatsville, Pennsylvania, and Heidi Mathieu (husband Ron Dextraze), from Whitefield, New Hampshire; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

As per Gus’ request no memorial service will be held.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com

Cards can be sent to his wife of 72 years; Ann Mathieu, The Woodlands Room 30, 147 West River Road, Waterville, Maine 04901.

NATALIE E. POULIN

BENTON – Natalie E. Poulin, 91, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Woodlands Memory Care, in Waterville, following a long illness. She was born January 21, 1932, to Arthur and Inez (Smith) Johnston of Caribou.

Her family moved to Winslow where she attended Winslow High School, graduating in 1949. She married Chester E. Poulin, on October 24, 1950. Chester was the love of her life, and they were married for 73 years.

Natalie was a wonderful mother and homemaker to her family. She was very talented and creative. She loved flowers, growing herbs, vegetable gardening, decorating, antiques, crafting, making dolls, sculpting Santa’s, flower arranging, drying flowers and herbs. She was an excellent cook; the grandchildren loved her homemade pickles and cookies.

She was a member of the Fairfield History House. Natalie worked alongside her husband growing vegetables and tending their family Vegetable Stand, on Benton Avenue, for many years. She loved meeting customers, making them feel special, and sharing her flowers and herbs. She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, in Fairfield. She and Chester wintered in Zephyrhills, Florida, for 24 years, where they shared many special friends and adventures.

She was predeceased by her husband Chester, sisters, Maxine Johnson-Seamans, and Arlene Seamans.

She and husband Chester had eight children, Debra Rancourt and husband Larry, Michael and wife Terry, Stephen and wife Jeannine, Philippe, David and wife Amanda, Doreen Deroche, Andrea Longstreet and husband Jeff, and predeceased daughter Darleen Morin. Natalie had 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren she enjoyed spending time with. She is also survived by her sister Ellen Romanowski.

Funeral services for Natalie are being provided by Lawry Brother’s Funeral home in Fairfield on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Visiting hours will begin at 2 p.m., with a time for sharing and remembrance at 2:30 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. Interment will be at the St. Francis Cemetery in Waterville.

M. THERESA DUTIL

WATERVILLE – M. Theresa Dutil, 94, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was born on August 11, 1928, in Waterville, to Charles and Marie Theriault.

She attended and graduated from Waterville schools, and in her early years, worked as a secretary for businesses in the area. On April 30, 1955, she married the love of her life, Norman Dutil, surrounded by the love of their friends and family.

Theresa came from a large French-Canadian family and enjoyed crossing paths with others who spoke French.

She enjoyed playing her piano (self-taught), crafts, puzzles, traveling, competing with her bowling league, playing cards, dancing with her husband and spending time with her family. She enjoyed supporting her favorite teams, the New England Patriots and the Boston Bruins, and especially loved swimming and canoeing on Oak Pond. Theresa and Norman also made journeys to casinos, where they celebrated their frequent wins playing the penny slot machines.

She devoted her time raising her two daughters, prior to accomplishing 10 years as a housekeeper at Colby College, in Waterville.

She was also a lifelong active member of Notre Dame Church/Corpus Christi Parish, in Waterville.

Family members always knew her loving door was open if they needed a place to stay. It did not matter how old you were, everyone always left their home carrying a goody bag filled with a variety of refrigerated chocolates, bullseye caramels, and a stomach full of spaghetti. She also made homemade bread and loved giving it out to family and friends.

Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Frances, Peter, Timothy, Martin, George, and Arthur, sisters, Agnes, Estelle, Regina, and Amanda. Also, by her brother-in-law Arthur.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years Norman Dutil; two daughters, Linda Pooler husband Mike, Tina Principato husband Richard; four grandchildren, Jenny Warger husband Jason, Brock Pooler wife Michelle, U.S. Marine Sgt. Lucas Principato, and Eli Principato; great-grandchildren, Ellie and Cutter Warger, Emma and Riley Pooler; many nieces and nephews; her sister-in-law Dorothy Romano and brother-in-law Marlin Dutil.

Per her request she will not have services at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com

VIRGINIA R. CLARK

ALBION – Virginia R. Clark, 87, of Albion passed away Sunday May 7, 2023, in her granddaughters’ home. Virginia was born November 21, 1935, daughter of Raymond and Lilian (Furrow) Austin of Thorndike.

She graduated from Freedom Academy, in 1954, and married Harvey Clark on June 18, 1955.

Virginia was a caring housewife and mother of five children and dedicated her life to taking care of them. After Harvey passed away, she became a Nanny for Ed and Ann Ervin, of Waterville.

Virginia enjoyed attending church services, listening to music, watching baseball, decorating for Christmas, crocheting, and hanging out in the community room with dear friends Pauline and Evelyn.

Virginia was predeceased by her husband Harvey Clark, of 25 years; daughters Deborah Jean Clark and Rose DePino; grandson Robert Hubbard; mother and father Raymond and Lilian Austin; brothers Paul Austin and wife Laura, Earnest Austin and wife Lois.

She is survived by son Bruce Clark and wife Lisa, of Fairfield; her daughters Ruth Clark and husband Mike, of Live Oak, Florida, Cheryl J. Gould and husband Galen, of Vassalboro; sister Sylvia Elliot, of Oswego, New York; son-in-law John DePino, of East Ellijay, Georgia; grandchildren Nicole Stewart and husband Mike, of Albion, Dustin Woodward and wife Angelina, of Bangor, Marissa Greenlaw and husband Justin, of Winslow, Breanne Christian and husband JJ, of Clermont, Florida; great-grandchildren, Sage Brown, Ryan Brown, Ashtynn Stewart, Mike Stewart, Jude Greenlaw, Spencer Greenlaw, Urijah Christian, Matthew Christian; and a special mention to the Ervin children Kate, Ned, and Carrie whom she loved so much.

A graveside service was held Saturday May 13, at Quaker Hill Cemetery, in Unity.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home 8 Elm St. Waterville ME 04901.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com for the Clark family.

GERALDINE P. NIMON

WATERVILLE – Geraldine “Gerry” P. Nimon, 97, of Woodlands, of Waterville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She was born December 19, 1925, in Waterville, the daughter of Ernest and Isabelle (Parody) Pooler.

She graduated from Waterville High School in 1943.

Gerry was a communicant of St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Waterville.

She retired from New England Telephone Co., in 1982, following 30 years of service.

Gerry enjoyed going to the fairs, listening to music, knitting mittens for the Telephone Pioneers for school children, watching TV, watching the Boston Celtics and Boston Red Sox, reading and using her computer.

She was a life member of Forrest J. Pare VFW Auxiliary #1285, in Waterville, where she held a variety of offices, a member of the Grover-Hinckley American Legion Unit #14, of Fairfield, and a member of the Kennebec Life Member Club of the Telephone Co.

Gerry was predeceased by her husband John in 1995; son John Gerald in 1973, and daughter Judith in 1947; also by brothers Donald, Leland, Bernard, and Carleton.

She is survived by her three grandchildren, Richard J. Nimon and wife Melissa, Shirley M Wiles and Sherry M Forrester; six great-grandchildren, Steven Edgecomb, Eric Worthing, Donald Brochu, Ricky Corbett, Lance Maxim and Sadi Nimon; seven great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Sophie Pooler; a niece Sandra Paulette, and nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m., on Friday, May 19, 2023, at St Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Humane Societh Water Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901 or to the American Diabetes Society, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

RODNEY GRADY

CHELSEA – Rodney Grady (Zeke to many) passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at his home in Chelsea, following a lengthy illness with cancer. He was born in Gardiner on August 10, 1940, the son of Arthur and June (Harris) Grady. Rodney “Zeke” graduated in 1958 from Gardiner High School.

Rodney loved to tease and always had a joke and a laugh. After a few odd jobs, he started the career he loved the most. Where he became a top trainer or near the top at every Standard Bred Harness Horse Racetrack he went to, in and out of New England. Rodney was very well known for taking young drivers and grooms under his wing and making them much sought after trainers and very successful catch drivers. Rodney (Uncle Zeke’s) love and knowledge of the horses has been passed onto his nephew, Hunter, whom he was very proud of.

Rodney was predeceased by his parents June and Arthur Grady; three sisters, Marvina Davis of Richmond, Geraldine (Gerrie) Merrill of Chelsea, and Penny Perry of Addison.

Rodney is survived by his wife of 58 years Nettie; son and daughter-in-law Bill and Anne Grady, of Florida; daughter Pam Grady (Lill), of Florida; granddaughter Brandi; great-grandson Jaydyn (JJ), of Pittston; sister Kay Myers, of Wiscasset, and brother and sister-in-law Everett and Sandra Reynolds, of Vassalboro; many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at the American Legion Post #4, 46 Griffin Street, Gardiner, on Thursday, May 18, 2023 between the hours of 4 – 8 p.m.

Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com.

ROBERT PERRY

BENTON – Robert Perry, 93, of Benton, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was born March 2, 1930, in Portland, the son of Roland E. and Theresa M. Perry.

He married the late Norma B. Emerson, of Portland, in 1952. They had three sons, John Perry and his wife Margaret, Andrew Perry and his wife Beth, and the late Peter Perry and his wife Jo Anne, all of Winslow.

Robert is survived by grandsons Christopher Perry and his wife Amy and their children, Matthew, Grant, and Mason, and James and his wife Jennifer and their sons Theodore and Sullivan; granddaughters Kathryn Perry, and Alison and Andrea Perry.

At the request of the deceased, there will be no visiting hours or flowers.

A memorial service for Robert will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 11:30 a.m., at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, Maine.

A private burial will follow the service, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bath, Maine.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

MARC LIZOTTE

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Marc Lizotte, 75, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on March 21, 1948, in Augusta. He lived his youthful years in Winslow, Maine. Marc attended Winslow schools and graduated from Winslow High School.

He later made his home in Corpus Christi and lived his final days there.

He was predeceased by his mother, his father Louis Lizotte and stepmother Doris Lizotte.