VIRGINIA C. BELANGER

WATERVILLE – Virginia “Jinny” Clara Belanger, 91, of Waterville, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 13, 2021, at the Hillcrest Convalescent Center, in Durham, North Carolina. Jinny was born on April 29, 1930, in Skowhegan, and was the daughter of the late Roger Lee Dickinson and Dora Day Dickinson.

She grew up and attended schools in Fairfield. She married the love of her life and husband of 63 years, the late Donald Wilfred Belanger, longtime Waterville resident, on May 1, 1954, after he returned from Army deployment during the Korean War.

Jinny was very much about her family. She selflessly gave up extended periods of her time at home to take care of her mother, father, sisters, children, and friends during serious illnesses.

Jinny was well known as owner and operator of Jinny’s Variety store, in Waterville. She loved this work interacting with people and made many lasting friendships throughout her years there. She held many other jobs and was always a homemaker to her family. She also enjoyed bowling, golf and letter writing.

Recently, Jinny has resided at Chatham Ridge Assisted Living, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

She was predeceased by her husband, Donald, son David Belanger, and sisters and their husbands, Melda and Leo Ouellette, Dorothea and Phillip Porter, and Muriel and John Shepherd.

Jinny is survived by two sons and their spouses, Richard Belanger and Eileen, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Jeffrey Belanger and Pamela, of Augusta; grandchildren, Adam and Stefanie Belanger, Kathrin Belanger and spouse Eric Grimes, and Nicolyn and Justin Brown; great-grandson, Christopher; and great-granddaughters Chloe and Daniella; many nephews and nieces, Kenneth Chapman, Joseph Shepherd and James Porter.

The family plans to hold an internment service in Fairfield Center, in the spring at Friend Cemetery which she, Don and Muriel mowed and meticulously maintained for years.

Donaldson Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Jinny Belanger.

Condolences may be left at http://www.donaldsonfunerals.com.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Jinny’s memory to the hospice program that took such great care of her husband, Medical Foundation of North Carolina, 880 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

GEORGE W. MICHAUD

BRANDON, Florida – George W. Michaud, 63, passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. George was born in Caribou and grew up in Fairfield, the son of the late Wilbert L. Michaud and Maxine Michaud Morissette.

George attended local schools and was a 1977 graduate of Lawrence High School, in Fairfield. Shortly after graduation, George enlisted in the United States Air Force and went on to have a very successful military career.

During George’s military service he was stationed all over the world, serving in Egypt, Turkey, Japan, and Saudi Arabia as well as throughout the United States. He served with distinction in the first Gulf War. George was stationed at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida, when he retired as a Tech Seargent in 1998 and made the Tampa Bay area his home.

George continued to work upon retirement, first for IBM, and then for Menzies Aviation at the Tampa Bay International Airport.

George was predeceased by his father, Wilbert L. Michaud.

He is survived by his mother, Maxine Michaud Morissette; his siblings, Terry Michaud and his wife Lori, Theresa Sullens, Roger Michaud, Bernadette Staples and her husband Lloyd, Kevin Michaud, Elizabeth Surrette; Denver Brown and his wife Victoria, and Elmer Brown and his wife Debbie; and by several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

A graveside service with military honors was held on Friday, October 15, at Maplewood Cemetery, in Fairfield.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St. Fairfield where condolences may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com

RAYMOND B. SHEELY

SOUTH CHINA – Raymond Berndro Sheely, 74, of South China, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Born on February 15, 1947, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, he was the son of the late Harold Russell Sheely and Alma Ida Sheely of Orleans, Massachusetts.

He received his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University and MBA from Suffolk University, both in Boston, Massachusetts, before beginning a life-long career in health care and health care education. Ray took immense pride in the number of lives he saved as a respiratory therapist throughout his long career at St. Annes hospital, in Fall River, Massachusetts, and Eastern Maine Medical, in Bangor.

In between his time as a health care practitioner, Ray spent two decades as an educator, building the respiratory therapy program and teaching business administration classes at the Community College of Rhode Island.

Ray was also a veteran of the United States Army where he trained to be a medic. He enrolled in ROTC during his time at Northeastern and entered active duty in 1970. He was an Army reservist from 1971 until he was honorably discharged in 1988.

Outside of work and family, Ray’s passion was nature and photography. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, and a nationally recognized photographer. Never shy about taking the perfect shot, much to the chagrin of his wife and kids, Ray often risked life and limb to get the angle that no other person would even consider. Thanks to those risks, Ray received many awards and he leaves behind a beautiful collection of photos that show the world as he saw it.

Ray is survived by his wife, Kimberley Ehrlich Sheely, of South China; his daughter Sara Thompson, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; his son Andrew Sheely and wife, Mollie, of Danville, New Hampshire; his daughter Becky Bugbee and husband, Greg, of Windham, Connecticut; five grandchildren; his brother Greg Sheely and wife, Nancy, of Harwich, Massachusetts; his sister Karen Crystal, of Tampa, Florida; and his ex-wife Kathleen Forget, of Londonderry, New Hampshire.

He was predeceased by his second wife, Virginia Sheely, and his sister Sandra Rotzien.

The family will be having a private celebration at a later date.

The family is establishing a scholarship fund to assist high school students in Maine that are pursuing a higher education in the respiratory therapy field. Donations to the Raymond B. Sheely Respiratory Therapy Scholarship, can be sent to the Southern Maine Community College Foundation, Fort Road, South Portland, ME 04106.

PRISCILLA E. WESCOTT

VASSALBORO – Priscilla E. Wescott, 81, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, in Zepherhills, Florida. She was born August 9, 1940, in Morrill, the daughter of Harry B. and Lytle (Thomas) Eaton.

She graduated from Belfast High School in 1958 and was employed for many years in data entry, auto sales, and home health care. She was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, in Augusta. Priscilla enjoyed knitting, sewing, playing cards and social gatherings.

Priscilla is survived by her partner, Dale Clement, of Vassalboro; son, Chris Wescott and wife Shelley, of Vassalboro; grandson, Corbin Wescott, of Vassalboro; brother, Gary Thurston, of Florida, two sisters, Gayle Thurston and Pamela Thurston, both of Florida; many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan ME 04976

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing, may make donations in Priscilla’s memory to Gulfside Heathcare Services, Attn: Carla Armstrong, 2061 Collier Parkway, Land O’Lakes, FL 34639, online http://www.gulfside.org.

BERNARD P. DUGAL

WINSLOW – Bernard P. Dugal, 69, of Winslow passed away in his home on Monday, October 4, 2021. Bernard was born the sixth of eight children to J.R. Alyre Dugal Sr. and Frances Olive (Veilleux) Dugal, in Waterville, on August 15, 1952.

He graduated in 1970 from Winslow High School. He served as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy. He attended the Washington County Vocational Technical Institute (W.C.V.T.I.) and started his career as a pipe welder. In September 2019, after working proudly with his brethren at the UA Local #716 Plumbers & Pipefitters Union, Bernard celebrated his decades long career as a dedicated and hardworking pipe welder by retiring.

Bernard’s family was everything to him and his daughter Brittany was his world. He loved his friends, hunting, the ocean, lobster, and fiddleheads, and gave the best and biggest hugs. He was a member of the Waterville Elks Lodge #905.

He was predeceased by his parents; and two brothers J. Robert A. Dugal, Jr. and Daniel F. Dugal.

Bernard leaves behind his daughter Brittany Dugal; three sisters and their spouses, Christine and Chuck Wendler, of Iowa, Pauline and Rick Curry, of Old Orchard Beach, and Jeannine and John Robinson, of Waterboro; two brothers and their spouses, Gerald and Sandy Dugal, of Durham, and Conrad and Lynn Dugal, of Augusta;19 nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; many cousins.

A celebration of Bernard’s life will be held at Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Waterville, on Friday, October 15, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m.

A burial will take place at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Augusta at the convenience of the family.

Please visit http://www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to share your condolences.

FOREST PEASLEE

SOMERVILLE – Forest Peaslee, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Forest was the oldest son of Forest and Delia Peaslee, born on November 15, 1948, in Somerville.

Forest had a passion for hard work and dedication to family. He started helping his father at the early age of 8 pulling parts from vehicles in the junkyard. It was that dedication to family and a strong will that allowed Forest to build a successful multi-faceted company against all odds with only an 8th-grade education and an idea for success.

Forest had an infectious smile and laugh that made him a bright light for people to gather around and his ability to connect with great friends, wonderful employees, and the dedication of a loving family that truly made all of his endeavors so successful. He especially loved to share the workload with his three sons Jamie, Joey, and Johnny. Through the combined efforts of all of these wonderful people and talented drivers, Forest and the team at LLP company proudly built a fleet of 35 Peterbilt trucks with shining chrome flying pigs on the hood leading the way down countless roads throughout the country.

Forest lived the fullest of lives. He enjoyed logging, driving trucks over the road, racing cars at Wiscasset speedway, and spending time talking with folks at the store he built in the ‘90s, Peaslees’s Quick Stop. Forest had many friends in life that meant so much to him but to continue this history without mention of his favorite partners in crime JR and JP would be a true injustice, those two little pups meant the world to him. He also loved his farm and enjoyed spending many hours on his equipment building roads throughout the woods and in the pastures where the buffalo, elk, and deer herds roamed freely. It was these same roads that he most enjoyed bringing new visitors, friends, and family on gator rides to spend time with all his animal friends. Forest’s love of automobiles was always present in his life and most recently as he started to slow down from work and enjoy what we will call “semi-retirement” he collected a few really nice ones. He had the deepest appreciation for his ‘28 Buick and it’s very possible you might recall seeing him driving down the road in one beautiful ride or another,

Forest was predeceased by his father Forest Earland Peaslee Sr., his mother Delia Grace Smith Peaslee; sisters Muriel Anne and Marianne Potter; his brothers Peter Peaslee, Frank Sidelinger, and Frederick Sidelinger.

Forest is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Brann Peaslee; his sons Jamie Peaslee and wife Kelly, Joey Peaslee and Johnny Peaslee; his five grandchildren Katelynd Peaslee Scofield and husband Thomas Scofield, Kelsey Peaslee Smith and Hayden Peaslee; five great-grandchildren Konner, Jace, Carter, Isaac, and Jacob; his brothers Teddy and wife Eileen, Dannie and wife Charlie, Neil and wife Susan, Kenneth Sidelinger and wife Gladys, and brothers Larry and Hunter; sisters Jane Huegel, Bunny Daniels, Ceceil Rogers and husband Jimmy; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation is set for Sunday October 17, from 7 – 9 p.m., at Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor, where a funeral service will be held on Monday October 18, at 11 a.m. A Celebration of Life will take place at Broken Acres Retreat, in Jefferson, following the burial in Fairview Cemetery, Jefferson.

Condolences, stories and photos may be shared at http://www.plummerfh.com.

JANE E. LOWELL

WATERVILLE – Jane Elisabeth Lowell, 85, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, after suffering the effects of dementia for over six years. She was born on February 15, 1936, in Bangor, to the late Bion E. Lowell and Etta (Sally) Thompson Lowell.

Jane graduated from Waterville High School in 1954. She furthered her education attending Boston University, in Boston, Massachusetts, and with her business degree later worked for Occidental Life Insurance of California in their Boston and Baltimore offices. After being offered the opportunity, she accepted a position in the law firm of Spiro Agnew, later elected vice president to Richard Nixon.

After moving back to Waterville to be closer to friends and family, she worked many years for Scott Paper Company, in Winslow, rising to the level of Customer Service Manager for the Northeast Commercial Products Division. Jane was known and respected throughout the company for her expertise in resolving difficult customer service issues. She retired in 1995 when Scott merged with Kimberly Clark.

Jane was an active member and Deacon of the First Congregational Church of Waterville (later United Church of Christ). She enjoyed most types of music, singing in the choir and at many weddings and funerals as well as numerous plays and musicals. For hobbies she made beautiful items including windows and lamp shades from stained glass.

She is survived by her brother, B. Edwin Lowell, his wife, Catherine M. Lowell, their daughter, Ashleigh Jane Long, her husband, Robert W. Long and their son, Connor W. Long, all of Charlotte, North Carolina.

A service was held on Saturday, October 16, at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield, Maine.

Arrangements were in the care of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, where condolences may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901 or to the Habitat for Humanity.

RALPH J. LOMBARDI

WINTERPORT – Ralph “Russ” Joseph Lombardi, 76, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021, in Bangor. He was born on October 10, 1945, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Modesto “Marty” and Irene “Arlene” Lombardi (Polk).

He completed his undergraduate degree at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, in Boston, Massachusetts, and his Masters of Music with honors from the New England Conservatory. Upon graduation, he taught at Berklee College of Music before becoming Registrar. He then moved to Maine and became publisher of the Jackman Moose River Chronicle, and then the Somerset Gazette, in Skowhegan, also providing private music lessons at the Prism Music Center, in Skowhegan. Later he taught at The University of Maine in Augusta. He had many original compositions published, performed at Carnegie Hall, and was flown to Prague to oversee his music being recorded by the Pilsen Philharmonic Orchestra. He enjoyed retirement in Smithfield before a recent move to Winterport. Throughout his life, Russ has instilled a love for the outdoors in his family.

As an Army veteran, Russ felt strongly about honoring and supporting our military and first responders. Two of his favorite charities were the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the Wounded Warrior Project.

In lieu of any flowers or gifts, the family asks that you consider donating to either of these organizations.

He leaves behind his best friend, soulmate, and wife of 51 years, Gail (King); his daughters and families, Ann Lombardi and Chris Hutchins, Toni and Nick Barboza; and three grandsons, Austin, Michael, and Andy; his brother, Ron, Delane and family, and the whole King family.

A small private gathering was held on his birthday, October 10, in a Celebration of his Life.

A full obituary can be found at: https://brookingssmith.com/book-of-memories/4742169/Lombardi-Ralph/index.php

ROBERT C. MacARTHUR

FAIRFIELD – Robert Charles MacArthur, Jr., of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 8, 2021.

Robert graduated from Rockland High School in Massachusetts, class of 1963.

He married Lorraine (Sabine) on July 10, 1983, and they enjoyed a full life together. They greatly enjoyed each other’s company. In their earlier years they enjoyed camping, playing cards, and, of course, their ever-growing family. Lorraine predeceased Robert on December 20, 2017.

Robert served our country in the U.S Air Force as an Air Policeman from August 1963, through August 1969. He was also a member of the US Army Reserves from 1971 to 1986.

Robert retired from Bath Iron Works in 1998. He was a member of the Grover-Hinckley Post #14, American Legion. His hobbies included coin collecting, and hunting. He also loved traveling throughout the U.S.

Robert was a loving, and wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his three sons, Michael and his partner Sherrie Dyer, of Fairfield, Mitchel and his partner Valerie Brown, of Benton, and Robert and his wife Patricia, of Fairfield; his two daughters, Lillian and her husband Ahmed Farag, of Augusta, and Valerie Tesla, of Fairfield; 18 grandchildren; many great- and great-great-grandchildren; his brother, Bruce and his wife Brenda, of Benton; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, at Brookside Cemetery, in Rome, with a celebration of Robert’s life to follow at the American Legion, on Main Street, in Fairfield.

Arrangements are in the care of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, where condolences may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com

In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s memory may be made to the: Togus VA Hospital, in Augusta.

GAYLEN J. SAWYER

LACONIA, New Hampshire – Gaylen John Sawyer, 85, of Old North Main Street, Laconia, New Hampshire, passed away after a period of declining health, on Monday, October 11, 2021, at the Laconia Rehabilitation Center, in Laconia, New Hampshire. Gaylen was born on May 1, 1936, in Fairfield, the son of Adrian and Georgianne (Hodgson) Sawyer.

Gaylen served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1956-1960 as a ship engine man. After being honorably discharged, Gaylen worked for Brewer’s Dairy, his wife Janet’s family dairy, in Augusta. Gaylen and Janet moved their family to Nashua, New Hampshire, where Gaylen worked as an operations manager for AT&T for 33 years before retiring in 1996.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading, and restoring vintage cars.

Gaylen is survived by his sons, Steven J. Sawyer, and his fiancée Beth, of Concord, New Hampshire, Jeffrey F. Sawyer, and his fiancée Stephanie, of Laconia, New Hampshire, and Shawn M. Sawyer, and his wife Deanna, of Nashua, New Hampshire; his daughter Laurie A. Sawyer, of Laconia, New Hampshire; his 11 grandchildren, Benjamin Sawyer, Autumn Sawyer and her fiancé Chris Hudon; Cole Sawyer, Nathan Sawyer, Nicole Sawyer, Michael Sawyer and his wife Shannon, Shannyn Burns, Jacob Burns, Patrick Sawyer, Amy Herb and her husband Jason; Jonathan Sawyer and his partner Elizabeth; his nine great-grandchildren; and one niece, Sandi Cullen and her husband Tom, of Massachusetts.

In addition to his parents, Gaylen was predeceased by his wife Janet (Brewer) Sawyer, who passed away September 20, 2021, his brother Warren Sawyer, and his sister Colleen Jacobson.

A celebration of life will be held to honor Gaylen at a later date.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, N.H. 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements.

For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit http://www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

ANDY W. ELVIN

FAIRFIELD – Andy W. Elvin, 58, died peacefully at MaineGeneral Medical Center, following a long illness. He was born May 20, 1963, in Maryland, the son of David and Nancy (Malone) Elvin.

He grew up in Augusta, graduated from Cony High School in 1981, and attended the University of Vermont, where he earned a BA in political science.

His professional life began in Boston. Massachusetts, working for Filene’s Department Store. He became recognized as a gifted salesman, launching a career affording extensive travel that moved him to San Francisco, California, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — his kindness and good humor drawing an expanding circle of dear friends.

He loved his family, and visited his parents, sister, and friends on Mount Desert Island at every opportunity.

Surviving Andy, in addition to his partner, Kenneth Pamphrey, of Fairfield, are his mother, Nancy Elvin, of Bass Harbor; sister Susan and her husband Bill Comstock, of Arlington, Massachusetts, and their son Noah, of Brooklyn, New York.

Andy was predeceased by his father, David.

There will be a private family service in Southwest Harbor at a later date. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.

Those who wish to remember Andy in a special way may make gifts in his memory to Preble Street Social Services, 55 Portland St., Portland, ME 04101.

RICHARD A. COLE

FLORALA, Alabama – Richard Allen Cole, 90, formerly of Bog Road, Albion, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021.

He was the son of Burleigh Reuben Cole and Bertha May (Crosby/ Webber) Cole, and was the oldest of five children, Roger Sherman Cole, Sr., Beverly Cole Hayes, Jennie May Cole Gould and Thomas Reuben Cole.

Richard married Arlene (Barker) Cole, of Fairfield, in 1948. Their three children are Linda Jean Cole, Cynthia Ann Cole Michaud, and Richard Allen Cole, Jr.

Richard is survived by his daughter Cynthia; son Richard Jr.; sister Jennie; brother Thomas and his wife Kathy (Gilbert) Cole; many nieces and nephews.

His parents, his wife Arlene, daughter Linda and siblings Roger and Beverly, preceded him in death.

A good son, he worked with his father on the family farm. In 1944 he served as an ambulance driver in the Philippines.

Dick worked as a mechanic and supervisor at Harris Bakery, in Waterville. Later on he worked with Delta Ambulance, West Lynn Creamery, and other private interests on the big trucks he knew so well. He also raised beef cows and had a poultry barn for many years.

Richard and Arlene led a 4-H club for 35 years. He taught children gardening, animal husbandry, forestry, electricity and various mechanic arts.

Richard was a skilled mechanic. If you needed something to run, call Dick and by some force of logic or will, he made it work one way or another.

In 2015 Richard moved to Alabama with his family where he resided until his death. He spent many days basking in the sun and navigating his power chair through the neighborhood. He lived his remaining years in peace until he went to be with the Lord.

A graveside service will be held for both Richard and his daughter Linda, at Albion Number Four Cemetery (on Unity Road), Saturday, October 23, at 11 a.m. Pastor Buddy Hawes officiating.

LINDA J. COLE

FLORALA, Alabama – Linda J. Cole, 70, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2020.

She was the daughter of Richard Allen Cole and Arlene Mae Barker Cole, of Albion. Her paternal grandparents were Burleigh R. and Bertha M. Cole, Albion. Her maternal grandparents were Thomas and Annie Mae Barker, of Fairfield.

She attended Besse High School, in Albion. She graduated in 1968. She graduated from the University of Maine at Orono in 1972.

She was predeceased by her mother, Arlene and father, Richard; and her grandparents.

She is survived by her brother, Richard Jr.; sister, Cynthia Cole Michaud; and several aunts, uncles; and many cousins.

A graveside service will be held for both Linda and her father, Richard, at Albion Number Four Cemetery (on Unity Road), Saturday, October 23, at 11 a.m. Pastor Buddy Hawes officiating.

 

 

KENNETH J. DIAS

CLINTON – Kenneth J. Dias, 79, of Clinton, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at Maine Medical Center, in Portland. He was born October 24, 1941, in Massachusetts, the son of Wally and Mary (Barrows) Dias.

He enjoyed watching football and fishing.

Kenneth will be missed by his wife, Mamie; sons Eric Dias, Kenny Dias, Chris Dias, Kirk Dias, Van Gibson, Kentone Starling; daughter, Ton Kennya Starling; stepson, Stacey Adams; grandchildren; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; great-great-nieces and nephews; one sister and two brothers.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

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

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Kenneth’s memory to Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903-0828.

AMANDA E. KIMBALL

WATERVILLE – Amanda Elizabeth Kimball, 40, passed away at her home in Waterville on Friday, September 10, 2021. Amanda was born on August 11, 1981, in Dover, New Hampshire, to Leonard Downes and Kathryn Wilson.

She graduated from Farmington High School, in Farmington, New Hampshire, in June 1999. She continued her education at the University of New Hampshire, in Durham, N.H., where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy in May 2003. Amanda was quickly hired at Inland Hospital (Northern Light Health), in March of 2004, where she spent her entire professional career, helping people rehabilitate and be healthier.

Amanda was happily married to Robert Bruce Kimball Jr. for 14 years. She had two children with Robert, Caleb T. Kimball (14) and Noah H. Kimball (12).

Amanda truly enjoyed and was proud of her calling as an occupational therapist, and of course, it thrilled her to spend time with family and friends every chance she got.

She was an excellent cook as she loved to prepare wonderful recipes for her family and bake goodies for her “boys”. Her immediate family always knew they had the best mom/wife they could ever ask for. She truly enjoyed all animals and adored her dog, Lovey and cat, Bella.

Amanda loved spending time outside doing most anything in the sunshine. She enjoyed camping, fishing, swimming, hiking, kayaking, exercise, movies, video games and, of course, all sports with her “boys”. Amanda was full of life each and every day. She always made everyone around her feel special and loved every day with a big something extra on birthdays and holidays.

Amanda is survived by her father, Leonard Downes and mother, Kathryn Wilson; as well as her husband, Robert, and two boys of her own; by her sister, Jennifer Breton.

You may offer your condolences and share fond memories with the family by visiting Amanda’s guestbook at Veilleuxfuneralhome.com.

Family and friends are encouraged to join for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 16, at 1 p.m., at Fort Halifax Park, in Winslow.

A service of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Waterville, ME 04901. 207-872-7676.

RICHARD E. BROWN SR.

WATERVILLE – Richard Earl Brown Sr., 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, while residing at Oak Grove Nursing Facility, in Waterville. He was born in Wilton on April 2, 1929, to Lester Brown and Elise (Lane) Brown.

He grew up in Norridgewock, attending school until the passing of his father, at which time he went to work to help support his family. Farm work and then nearly 30 years at Norrwock Shoe Company. He was a veteran who proudly serviced his country in the United Stated Army during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge. Once returned to Maine, he resumed his career as a shoemaker.

In 2013, he married Laura (Blodgett) Brown. She was his companion in their home where she took very good care of him in an immaculate home. Richard, in later years, resided at Togus Veteran Facility, in Augusta, and then, finally, at Oak Grove.

Richard is survived by his wife, Laura Brown; two sons, Allen and wife Cindy, all of Norridgewock, Richard Jr. ,of Anson; brother, Harold Brown and wife Joan, of Norridgewock; many nieces and nephews; as well as great-nieces.

He was predeceased by his parents; first wife, Marguerite; grandson, Richard Brown III; brothers Carroll, Herbert, Clayton, Lloyd Sr., and Robert, sisters Beatrice, Barbara and Ruth.

A graveside service was held on Saturday, October 2, at the Oak Cemetery, in Norridgewock

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

FREDERICK PELLERIN

WINSLOW – Fredeerick Pellerin, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2021.

The fifth of seven children of Arthur and Juliette (St. Amand) Pellerin, Fred was a graduate of Winslow High School and served in the U.S. Navy. He attended the Portland School of Art, and over the course of his life created and shared original works of art with family and friends. He worked for the Dunphy Corporation, in Portland, and in sales for Domtar Corporation, in Montreal, Québec, Canada, where he was able to practice spoken French, the first language in the Pellerin home. In 1986, Fred returned to Maine and worked in sales for Maine Poly and PureStat, and in real estate sales until his retirement. He and Bill spent winters in Florida and summers in Maine.

Fred was in Florida at the time of his passing, undergoing treatment for chronic peripheral artery disease, complicated by a painful and stubborn leg wound and atrial fibrillation.

Fred was predeceased by his parents; his sisters Evangeline Bourassa, Ann Michaud, and Esther Poulin, brothers-in-law Lionel Bourassa and Roland Michaud; niece, Kathleen (Bourassa) Waterman and nephew, Lee Michaud.

Fred will be missed by all who loved and knew him, his life partner, Bill Witherell, of Wales, and Pompano Beach, Florida; his brothers and their spouses, Arthur and Sandra Pellerin, Paul and Theresa Pellerin, and Robert and Rhonda Pellerin, all of Winslow, a brother-in-law, Roger Poulin, of South Carolina; a cousin, David (Patricia) Gagnon, West Palm Beach, Florida, and Palermo; many cousins; and nieces and nephews; children of his eldest sister, Evangeline Bourassa, with whom he and Bill celebrated holidays and gatherings over the years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the convenience of the family, with internment in St. Francis Cemetery, Waterville.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, Waterville.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations in Fred’s memory may be made to the Maine Audubon Society, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd., Falmouth, ME 04105, or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 7528-0692.

PAMELA E. GORDON

WINDSOR – Pamela E. (Peaslee) Gordon, 72, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Pam was born and raised on her family’s farm in Windsor. She was the youngest of eight children of George and Gwendolyn (Suitter) Peaslee.

Pam loved growing up on the homestead but often spoke of her dislike of a certain rooster. She enjoyed taking her mom on shopping trips with her sister Judy and Judy’s two children, Richard and Pammy, who she raised like they were her own children.

Pam met the love of her life, Daniel Gordon, while the two of them were working at Kirschners. They married and built their home just down the road from the family farm where they resided for 44 years until Dan’s passing in February 2021. She nursed Dan through his sickness for over a year, making sure he was able to stay in the home they built together.

Pam enjoyed doing things for the special people in her life. She was always giving a thoughtful gift, helping to clean a home, calling to tell you how much she loved you. Her home was thoughtfully decorated with pictures of her loved ones, and every card she’d ever been given was tucked away in a box or basket. Her family meant everything to her and she made sure they knew how much she loved them.

Pam was a longtime member of the North Windsor Baptist Church where she served for many years as a deacon, a Sunday school teacher, a VBS teacher and a BYF leader. She was much loved and will be greatly missed by her church family.

Pam worked at Joseph Kirschner Co. for several years before she took a position at the State of Maine for over 25 years until her retirement. She recently came out of retirement to do in-home care so others could live independently.

Pam enjoyed taking care of her flower gardens, watching cowboy movies with her nieces when they spent Friday nights with her and Dan, talking to her dogs and making sure they had more than enough toys, dog beds and treats. Pam loved family gatherings, always beautifully decorating her home for Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. She decided she wasn’t taking down the Christmas tree this past year because she liked it too much.

She was predeceased by her parents George and Gwendolyn Peaslee; her husband, Daniel Gordon; brothers Garfield, Neal and Jerry Peaslee; a sister, Molly VanSyckel; and a niece, Vada-Leigh Hendsbee Peaslee.

She is survived by her two grandchildren, Shawn and Alexis Colfer; two brothers, Keith Peaslee and Clarence “Hank” Peaslee and his wife Elizabeth; a sister, Judith Hutchinson and her husband Richard; nieces and nephews.

Services were officiated by Pastor Brian Casey, on Saturday, October 2, at the North Windsor Baptist Church. Burial followed at the Rest Haven Cemetery, on Rte. 32, in Windsor.

Memories and condolences may be shared at http://www.directcremationofmaine.com.

CLARA T. MAYO

WINDSOR – Clara Tibbetts Mayo, 85, of Windsor passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She was born in Whitefield on October 13, 1935, the youngest daughter of Charles Edward and Gladys Gertrude (McDonald) Tibbetts.

She was a 1953 graduate of Erskine Academy, in South China, and worked until retirement in 1990, for the State of Maine as an Assistant Safety Compliance Officer. Clara enjoyed reading, spending time with her grandchildren, and traveling.

Clara was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, George Herbert Mayo, who she shared many wonderful years with until his passing in 2012; her brothers Donald, Harry, and Stanley Tibbetts; and her sister, Dorthy Hardy.

Clara is survived by her two daughters, Rosemarie Cole, of Grantham, New Hampshire, and Leanne Moll, of Windsor; her grandchildren Anneliese Moll, Leticia Moll, Hannes Moll, of Windsor, and Adriana and Marika Ohar, of New Hampshire; her brother-in-law, John Mayo and his wife, Judy, of Weeks Mills; her sister-in-law, Martha Mayo, of Lincoln; and her two sisters, Mary Page, of Connecticut, and Louise Comer, of South Dakota.

Per her request, Clara will be cremated. At a later date, the family will have a private gathering.

Arrangements are by Wheeler Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 26 Church St., Oakland.

GRETA M. GARDNER

UNITY – Greta M. (Wilson) Gardner, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 24, 2021. She was born on June 13, 1930, in Scarsdale, Nova Scotia, Canada, daughter of Ainslie W. Wilson and Cora B. (Dunn) Wilson.

Family was Greta’s greatest joy. She was a devoted wife and the best mother in the world. She loved to hold and rock her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and sing to them. Her great-grandchildren affectionately called her “Candy Grammy” because she always had treats on hand when they visited her. She radiated joy and enjoyed all life’s simple pleasures. She loved to laugh.

Greta is survived by her five children, Kendall B. Worthley, Jr. and his wife Barbara, of Oakland, Lynn M. Warman and her husband Brian, of Unity, Fern L. Ward and her husband Lawrence, of Belfast, Stacy A. Venable and her husband Chad, of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, Lori J. Gardner and her partner Kevin Redmond, of Sidney; 10 grandchildren, Heather Corson, Todd Worthley, Chrissy Hunter, Letitia Slimm, Tabatha Littlefield, Stanley Ward, Eric Warman, Karen Waddell, Ashley Spangler, and Phoebe Venable; 19 great-grandchildren, Brittany Doucette, Victoria Corson, Aricka Corson, Amber Worthley, Rachel Worthley, Serentity Worthley, Christian Hunter, Amber Hunter, Isaac Hunter, Lori Ward, Ezekiel Littlefield, Daniel Littlefield, Odelia Littlefield, Zebadiah Littlefield, Azalia Littlefield, Edward Warman, Ernest Warman, Eleanor Warman, and Esther Warman; and six great-great-grandchildren, Luk Dexter, Mia White, Blair White, John Stecher, Thia Stecher, and Paityn Wagner.

In addition to her parents, Greta was predeceased by her husband, Stanley F. Gardner; her brother, Harold Wilson; her grandson, Steven Reynolds; and her stepsons Philip E. Gardner and Joel S. Gardner.

A memorial gathering was held at Riposta Funeral Home, in Belfast, on Saturday, Oct. 2. Burial took place at the old Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, in Augusta, on Monday, October 4. Memories and condolences may be shared at http://www.ripostafh.com.

JOHN F. COTE

WATERVILLE – John F. Cote, 65, of Waterville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Maine Medical Center. John was born in Waterville on November 24, 1955, to Frederick and Floraine Vashon Cote.

He was a 1975 graduate of Waterville High School.

John married Kathleen Harrington on May 20, 1983, and together they raised one daughter, Crystal.

John started his career in mechanics while in high school working for Bud’s Service Station, then moving on to Larson’s Wrecker Service. John worked for Arbo’s Towing and Repair, in Waterville, maintaining many trucks for different businesses in the city.

As time went on, he became a heavy equipment operator and inspection mechanic. He also worked for Pro Seal Paving and Fanado Pelotte driving truck.

John was known to many as “Cote” or “Johnny”.

John was predeceased by his parents Frederick and Floriane Cote; brother, Richard “Dickey” Cote, sister, Rose Crosby; and father-in-law, Bill Harrington.

John is survived by his wife Kathy of 38 years; daughter, Crystal Clement; sisters Jean (Norman) Thibodeau, Lena (Leo) Poulin; and mother-in-law, Marjorie Harrington; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, October 5, at St. Francis Cemetery, on Grove Street, in Waterville, under the direction of Dan and Scott Cremation.

JOHNA J. GOODALE

OAKLAND – Johna Jean Goodale, 36, of Oakland, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Johna was born on July 17, 1985, to John Jason and Barbara Bouchard, in Waterville.

Johna was predeceased by her father, John Jason, mother, Barbara Bouchard; and sister, Kim Pottle.

She is survived by her four sons, Tyesn Paz, of Fairfield, Evan Inman, of Waterville, and Keegan and Daniel Cram, of Augusta; siblings Darren Bouchard, of Waterville, Michele Sucy, of Oakland, and Shane Bouchard and wife Amy, of Virginia Beach, Virginia; seven nieces and nephews, Danielle and Dylan Pottle, Brittany and Tyler Bouchard, Ryan and Jessica Sucy, Lyla Bouchard

At the family’s request there will be no viewing or funeral service. A combined celebration of life will be held on Sunday,October 10, at the Oakland Legion, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., for Johna and sister, Kim Pottle, who passed away on November 8, 2020, during COVID-19.

Arrangements are being handled by Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta, ME 04330.

ELAINE G. PRENTISS

WATERVILLE – Elaine G. Prentiss, 89, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at Woodlands Assisted Living, in Waterville. She was born in Winslow on June 26, 1932, the daughter of the late Henry C. and Marie M. (Poulin) Poulliot.

Elaine was raised in Winslow and attended Winslow schools. She retired from C.F. Hathaway Co., in Waterville, in 1995. She was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Winslow.

Besides her parents, Elaine was predeceased by her sisters Pauline and Bernice; her daughters Baby Girl, Bonnie, and Lisa Marie, her son, Drake, her grandson, Shane Wood, and her son-in-law, Darrell Wood.

She is survived by her son, Morris Prentiss III and his wife, Brenda, of Waterville; her daughter, Lori Doty, of Fairfield; her grandson, Maury Prentiss and his wife, Jessica, of Vassalboro; her granddaughter, Jaime Masse and her partner, Jerimiah Masse, of Fairfield; her great-granddaughters Bryanna Prentiss, of Vassalboro, and Ciera Masse, of Fairfield; and her special friend, William Greene, of Skowhegan.

There will be no viewing or funeral service. Burial will be at Gracelawn in Auburn.

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

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

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, 304 Main St., Waterville, ME 04901.

PRISCILLA E. NUTTING

CLINTON – Priscilla Elizabeth Nutting, 90, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021, at her home of 47 years, in Clinton. Priscilla was born to Leon and Edna Cousins, of East Millinocket, and was a cherished sister to Margaret Cousins, Leon and his wife Lilia “Betty” Cousins and Rosemary Cousins.

She met her husband of 68 years, Chester A. Nutting, from Skow­hegan, at Farm­­ington State Teachers’ College. Priscilla taught kindergarten for two years before she dedicated her life to raising her eight children: James, John, Mark, Neal, Chet, Bill, Diana and Dan.

Priscilla was active in her church choir at the Brown Memorial United Methodist Church, in Clinton, and especially enjoyed her Tuesday Crafting Group there.

This mother of eight cared deeply for her children’s spouses; her 14 nieces and nephews were very dear to her.

Memories of their grandmother will be treasured by her 14 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and four step-grandchildren.

Burial services were held on Saturday October 2, at the East Millinocket Cemetery.

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

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

ROBERT G. O’MALLEY

SIDNEY – Robert G. O’Malley, 84, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, following a long illness. He was the son of George and Marie (Wright) of Exeter, New Hampshire,. Bob was born in Exeter, New Hampshire, on February 14, 1937.

He attended St. Michaels School and graduated from Exeter High School and Bentley University, in Waltham, Massachusetts.

After working for various banks in Maine and New Hampshire, he was appointed by Governor Kenneth Curtis in 1972 to manage a small business loan program for Maine veterans. Because of the success of the program, he was appointed by Governor James B. Longley to manage the program for all Maine residents. In 1984 he returned to banking and worked for Northeast Bank, in Guilford, Greenville and Dover-Foxcroft. He later became president of Norstar Bank, serving Guilford, Greenville and Dover-Foxcroft.

Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was instrumental in the creation of Merrymeeting Chapter of Trouts Unlimited where he served as president.

He is survived by his wife Anna (Goff) O’Malley, of Sidney; son, James O’Malley and wife Lisa, of Fort Kent, daughter, Susan Moore and her partner Rick Barrie, of Kittery Point, son, Patrick G. O’Malley and wife Erin, of Kennebunkport; stepson, Edward J. Maillet III and wife Amie, of Brunswick; five grandchildren, Meghan Dineen and husband Marty, of Woodland, Matthew O’Malley, of Kittery, George Moore and his wife Carolyn, of Melrose, Massachusetts, Alex Moore, of Manchester, New Hampshire, and Flynn O’Malley, of Kennebunkport; one step-grandson, Kyle Maillet, of Sanford; and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 7, 11 a.m., Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver St., Waterville.

Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta, where memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at http://www.familyfirstfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you make contributions in Robert’s memory to Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 U.S. Rte. One, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.

DAVID H. ALTHENN

WATERVILLE – David Herman Althenn, 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wed­nesday, September 29, 2021, at Mount St. Joseph, in Waterville.

David was born in Augusta on October 2, 1951, the son of Herman and Lona Althenn.

He was the husband of Terri Althenn.

He graduated from Erskine Academy, in South China, in 1970. Upon graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1970-1974, during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged he was employed by Scott Paper Company, in Winslow, for 23 years. Later, he enjoyed working with students during his time as a driver’s ed instructor and local school bus driver. He also spent some time employed by Bisson Transportation Company.

David loved country music, watching NASCAR races, and the Green Bay Packers. He will be remembered for his love of animals, family, and his sense of humor.

He was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Diane Lane; his stepmother, Charlotte Althenn and his stepfather, Kenneth “Pop” Ingraham; as well as his father-in-law, Renald Lachance, and his stepfather-in-law, Leland Giroux.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Terri Althenn; his two brothers, Russell and Patty Althenn, of Weeks Mills, and Daniel and Becky Althenn, of Sidney; his three daughters, Crystall Davidson and her significant other Joey Waraskevich, of Oakland, Heather and Christopher Gehosky, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Sarah and Randy Marsh, of Old Town; his two stepsons, Jason and Samantha Evans, of Waterville, and Jamie and Amy Evans, of Sidney; 11 grandchildren, Michael, Taylor, Tahtan, Connor, Riley, Alysa, Lexie, Julia, Haley, Hannah, and Harper; as well as two great-grandchildren on the way. He always held a special place for his former stepdaughter Stacy.

He is also survived by his first wife and mother of his three daughters, Judy Rollins; his mother-in-law, Beatrice Giroux and stepmother, Marlene Lachance; and a cousin Rick Plato; sister-in-law, Linda Hamlin and husband Larry; as well as many other cousins; nieces and nephews.

A Maine veterans memorial service will be held at a date to be determined.

Arrangements 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.

CECILE F. MARIN

WATERVILLE – Cecile F. (Pelletier) Marin, 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at North­ern Light Con­tinuing Care – Lake­wood. Cecile was born October 26, 1932, in Eagle Lake, the daughter of the late Dona and Lorena (Albert) Pelletier.

She was the wife of the late Leonard Marin. She was a resident of Clinton for many years and attended Patten High School. Cecile worked as a cook in food service for many years. She cooked for many people and organizations and especially enjoyed the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, in Vassalboro. She loved hunting and fishing, having achieved her Maine Guide License. She had the opportunity to travel to Northern Labrador, Canada, on hunting and fishing trips. She built her own cedar strip canoe and loved fishing on Martin Pond. She loved to garden and always canned plenty to have and share throughout the year.

She was predeceased by three children, Patricia, Joseph, and Tony, two brothers, Lawrence and Harold, two sisters, Mildred Chouinard and Lila Martin, a son-in-law, Gregory Bickford and a grandson, Nicholas.

Cecile is survived by eight children, Maynard, of New Gloucester, Gerard and wife Patricia, of Clinton, Lynn Sweet and husband Wendell, of Clinton, Linda Bickford, of Waterville, Tami Ciquera and husband Mike, of Bristol, Connecticut, Cindy Doiron and husband John, of Berwick, Leonard Jr. and wife Desiree, of Benton, Bob and wife Annette, of Benton; two sisters, Louise Hameren and husband Jim, and Jacqueline Dorko; daughter-in-law Patricia, of Winslow; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Cecile’s visiting hours will be in the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St. Fairfield, on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 11 a.m. -1noon.

Her Memorial Service will be in the Funeral Home beginning at noon. Interment in Town House Hill Cemetery, Clinton, immediately following her service.

There will be a Celebration of Cecile’s life at the Masonic Hall, 1136 Main Street, Clinton, from 2 – 4 p.m., following her graveside service. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Arrangements are in the care of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield, where condolences may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers donations in Cecile’s name may be made to Northern Light Continuing Care – Lakewood, Residents Activity Fund, 220 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, ME 04901 or Beacon Hospice, 5 Community Drive, Suite A, Augusta, Maine 04330.

ROBERTA A. BAKER

WATERVILLE – Roberta A. Baker, 82, of Waterville, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. She was known as Bobbie to her friends. Bobbie was born in Malden, Massachusetts, July 27, 1939, the daughter of Charles and Mary Gibson.

She grew up in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, and graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1956, and Cardinal Cushing College in 1958.

On October 14,1961, she married Frank Baker. Bobbie worked as a medical secretary most of her life. She and her husband moved to Maine in 1967 and she went to work for several orthopedic surgeons, the last being Dr. Pepe from which she retired. During her retirement she went to work as the parish receptionist for Corpus Christi, in Waterville, for 12 years retiring again in 2011. She and her husband loved the coast, especially Arcadia National Park, where they would spend a week in Southwest Harbor. Bobbie loved helping people by volunteering at the Home for Little Wanders and for Hospice, of the Waterville area, back in the ‘60s and ‘70s.

She was loved by all, especially her friends. She was devoted to her sons and her husband of 60 years.

She was predeceased by her parents, and two brothers.

Bobbie is survived by her husband of 60 years, Frank, of Waterville; two sons, Thomas James Baker, of Keene, New Hampshire, and Gregory Charles Baker, of Southington, Connecticut; two grandchildren, Colby and Hillary Baker.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., on Friday, October 8, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville. Burial will be held at a later in Marshfield, Massachusetts.

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.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to MaineGeneral Hospice, P.O. Box 282, Waterville, Maine 04903 or to the Waterville Home of Little Wanders, 93 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine 04901.

HAROLD A. KITCHIN

BRISTOL, R.I. – Harold A. Kitchin, 89, of Metacom Avenue, died Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, in Providence, Rhode Island. He was born in Palermo, to Harold A. and Lydia (Phillips) Kitchin.

He graduated from Erskine Academy, in South China, and studied to become a machinist at Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute, in South Portland. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

He was the husband of the late Joyce M. (Bumps) Kitchin with whom at the time of her death on July 22, 2011, he had celebrated 58 years of marriage.

He had lived in Lincoln, Rhode Island, for more than 30 years and Warwick, Rhode Island, for nearly 20 years before becoming a resident of the Rhode Island Veterans Home in 2013.

He was employed as a sales engineer for nearly 40 years for such firms as Reynolds of Baker Street, Reynolds Used Machinery Sales, and Walenty Machinery Sales. He also worked as a lab assistant at New England Institute of Technology.

Harold loved to travel in their R.V. and square dance. He was a man who was community minded, serving as a Pack Master for Cub Scouts and as a church moderator.

He is survived by a daughter, Sharie J. Sparrow, of Warwick, Rhode Island, two sons, Steven H. Kitchin and his wife, Diane, of Swansea, Massachusetts, and, Stewart A. Kitchin and his wife, Dolores, of Cranston, Rhode Island; three grandchildren, Robert Sparrow (wife Krista), William Sparrow (fiancé Erin Harrington) and Danielle Guy; and two great-grandchildren, Rosalie and Kourtney.

He was predeceased by a brother of the late Irene Mathieson.

His funeral service will be private. Interment with military honors will be in Chadwick Hill Cemetery, South China.

Condolences may be offered to his family and remembrances of Harold shared online at http://www.carpenterjenks.com.

Donations in his memory may be made to Erskine Academy Alumni Scholarship Fund, 309 Windsor Rd., South China, ME 04358.

GARY J. MICHAUD

WINSLOW – Gary J. Michaud, 67, of Winslow, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta, following several years of illness. He was born June 23, 1954, to Alfred and Geraldine (Bouchard) Michaud.

He graduated from Winslow High School in 1973. He worked for many years in construction and until his retirement in 2012 at Michaud’s Welding for his brother Larry and nephew Dana.

He will be remembered for his love of being “up north” hunting, fishing and camping, family gatherings and love of food. He had a great passion for baseball, football, wrestling, and the many years he spent coaching Little League Babe Ruth, midget football, and anything the kids were playing. He was especially looking forward to this high school football season and watching his grandson Evan play his senior year at Winslow. He had been involved in the Waterville Elks Clubs for many years, as well as the Winslow Fourth of July committee and high school booster clubs.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years Diana (Fortin) and children Carrie Dugal and her fiancé David Fretz, James Michaud and wife Cathy, Amy Bourget and husband Kenneth, Joshua Partridge and wife Stacey and Matthew Partridge; his grandchildren Isaac, Noah and Hannah Dugal, Elliot Michaud, Evan and Natalie Bourget and Boyd and Lincoln Partridge; his sisters Carol Nadeau, Donna Ouellette and Diane and Arnold Pelletier; his brother Larry and Pauline Michaud; sister in-law Barbie and Joe Poirier; brother in-law Joseph and Christine Fortin; mother-in-law Jane and Donald Simpson; many nieces and nephews.

At his request there will be no visitation hours. A celebration of life is being planned for Sunday, October 3, 2021.

GREGORY B. DAVIS JR.

WATERVILLE – Gregory Bryant Davis, Jr., 52, of Waterville, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, following a year long battle with cancer, which he fought courageously and with such grace. He was born on May 5, 1969, son of Chrystal (Shorey) Hassen and Gregory B. Davis, Sr.

Greg was a 1987 graduate of Waterville High School. He was a dedicated, hard-working man and held several jobs throughout his life, including Harris Bakery Co., in Waterville, Orion Rope Co. , in Winslow, and most recently Huhtamaki, in Waterville, for the past eight years.

Greg was a fan of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, and New England Patriots, and enjoyed watching games with family and friends. He was blessed to have had the opportunity to attend some live games with good friends from Huhtamaki. He also enjoyed playing pass with the football, baseball; playing badminton, volleyball or any sport he could engage in with family and friends. Greg was an avid bowler and looked forward to the fellowship, food and fun of Tuesday night bowling league in Augusta.

Some of his favorite past times were looking at vehicles for sale at dealerships and on the side of the road; riding his bicycle; visiting Acadia National Park and Pemaquid Beach; going to see the latest movie at the theater; and visiting his family.

Greg, aka “Bubba”, was the ultimate family man and nothing was more important to him than his family. He was always there to help anyone who needed a hand and never complained. He was the epitome of what it means to be a good son, brother, uncle, and friend. His positive attitude and uplifting spirit led his siblings to view him as the “Captain America” in their lives.

Greg was predeceased by his father, Gregory B. Davis Sr., of Palermo.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Chrystal and Douglas Hassen, of Waterville; stepmother Maryann Davis, of Palermo; siblings, Reginald Davis, Justin Davis and wife Wendy, all of Waterville, Kurt Davis and wife Jenn, of Benton, and Tamra Davis, of Vassalboro; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousinsy.

A memorial service and reception will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 11 a.m. at China Baptist Church, 36 Causeway Road, China, Maine. Burial to follow at Chadwick Hill Cemetery, in China.

Arrangements are in the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Road, Windsor, Me 04963.

Condolences, stories, and photos can be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Greg’s name may be sent to China Baptist Church and the Jimmy Fund at jimmyfund.org.

CHESTER C. SUSKE D.O.

WATERVILLE – Chester C. Suske D.O. passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, in Waterville. Chet was born in Brooklyn New York, son of Chester and Clara (Krisinski) Suske.

He graduated from Brooklyn College of Pharmacy in 1962. He attended Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1968.

He enjoyed racing stock cars at local tracks and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a fan of Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.

He was predeceased by his parents; his son, Stephen; and his brother, Robert.

He is survived by his wife Pauline, of 56 years; his son, Daniel (Tammy); his daughter, Kristen (Robert); five grandchildren, Joslyn, Michigan, Claire, Justice and Charlie Rose; and a great-granddaughter, Adelynn.

There will not be any public visiting hours.

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

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

DOROTHY A. FULLER

WATERVILLE – Dorothy A. (Hayden) Fuller, 76, of Waterville, passed away, Friday, September 10, 2021, at Eastern Maine Medical Center, in Bangor. She was born on July 31, 1945, to Merton and Violet Hayden (Wright).

On November 10, 1967, she married the late Kenneth Fuller. Together they raised two daughters,.Dorothy was a loving mother and a very proud nana to her two granddaughters. She loved playing and working Bingo, where she met and made many dear friends.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Della Veilleux and husband David, of Fairfield, Kerri Deschaine and husband Stephen, of Winslow; granddaughters, Emma Michaud and Rylee Veilleux; siblings, Robert Innes, Chester Innes, John Innes, and Isabell Brideau; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her ex-husband Kenneth Fuller, brothers, Melvin Wright, Donald Innes, Arthur Hayden, Aubrey Hayden, Charles Hayden, Donald Hayden, Margaret Innes, Marie Hayden and Wanetta Bennett; and her parents, Merton and Violet Hayden.

Celebration of Life will be Saturday, September 25, at 11 a.m. Please contact daughters, Della or Kerri, for location.

RODNEY S. BLAISDELL SR.

CLINTON – Rodney S. Blaisdell Sr., 54, of Clinton, died on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Mt. Mercy hospital, in Portland, following a brief illness of pneumonia. Rodney was born on November 3, 1966, a son of Roger P. Blaisdell Sr. and Gloria M. Huff.

Rodney attended local area schools. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf with his brother Roger. Rodney loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, Olivia, Carter, Severide, Lucas, Dominic, and three others on the way.

Rodney is survived by his father, Roger P. Blaisdell Sr.; a stepfather, Dave Huff; his children, Rodney Blaisdell Jr. and wife Krystle, Brandon Blaisdell and fiancée Gabrielle, Alexandra Blaisdell and boyfriend Greg, Abigail Blaisdell and husband Jeremy; 11 siblings, Roger, Jerome, Ronald, Lori, Kelly, Angie, Jessica, Amanda, Betsy, Joyce, and Brittany.

Rodney is predeceased by his mother, Gloria M. Huff, and Grandma Gertrude Quimby.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 4 p.m., at the Clinton Fairgrounds where a pig roast in Rodney’s honor will take place. Please bring a dish. For questions, please reach out to Rodney Blaisdell Jr.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Giberson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

To leave a condolence for the family and to view the online obituary, please visit http://www.gibersonfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution Go Fund Me page has been created on Facebook and donations will be accepted at the Celebration of Life to help his children with Rodney’s final expenses.

SHAUN D. COOMBS

WINSLOW – Shaun Douglas Coombs, 43, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Shaun was born in Waterville, on June 29, 1978, the son of Eugene and Cynthia (Colburn) Coombs.

He attended Fairfield schools, and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1996.Shaun was predeceased by his father, Eugene Coombs, and his mother, Cynthia (Colburn) Coombs.

Shaun was most passionate about being a dad to Haley, Dylan, and Lucas. He was truly the most amazing father. Shaun was a coach and a mentor to many Lawrence Bulldogs. He loved and played football, basketball and baseball growing up. As an adult, he gave his time and support to the Fairfield sports community. He started by coaching his own children, Haley and Dylan when they began playing sports. He volunteered with local PAL sports programs, helped with concessions, organized tournaments, encouraged all the kids involved in sports and was “that guy” at many games, who let the refs know how they were doing!

Shaun was a “homebody” who loved nothing more than being surrounded by his family.

Shaun is survived by his wife and best friend, Melissa, and his three children: Haley, Dylan, and Lucas; his siblings: Timothy Hall and wife, Lisa, of Cleveland, Tennessee, Stephanie (Haney) Hall and husband Albert, of Canaan, Brian Coombs, of Solon, and Michael Coombs, and wife, Jody, of Skowhegan; his nieces and nephews, Megan (Haney) Bizier and husband, Dan, James Haney, Sydney and Justin Hall, Travis Coombs, and Jazmyne Coombs.

Visiting hours will be held at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, on Saturday, September 25, from 4 -7 p.m.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday, September 26, from noon – 3 p.m., at O’Brien’s Event Center, 375 Main Street, Waterville.

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

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

In lieu of flowers Shaun would want donations made to the Lawrence High School Boosters Clubs to benefit all of the Bulldog athletes. There is an account set up for the family for those who have asked specifically to help and provide support.

Please send any donations for the family to: New Dimensions FCU, 94 Silver St., Waterville, ME 04901. Please make checks payable to Melissa Coombs and place “Melissa Savings” in the memo line.

RICHARD L. HARDING SR.

WATERVILLE – Richard L. Harding Sr., 88, of Waterville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Richard was born on June 28, 1933, in Waterville to Leroy and Marguerite Harding.

He grew up in Fairfield and after graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Navy. After serving in the Navy, he returned home where he met the love of his life, Alice. They married, raised four children and were set to celebrate their 65th year of marriage on September 24.

Richard joined the police force where he served the community of Waterville before becoming the sergeant in Fairfield. He was a great protector of all which is why he was a phenomenal police officer, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved his family more than anything. When you met Richard, he was always telling stories, joking, trying to make you laugh or just put a smile on your face.

He enjoyed fishing, metal detecting, and hunting on the “the ridge” where he waited for the “big one”. He was an avid New England Patriots fan who was often found watching football or hunting shows with his wife. Richard enjoyed trips to John’s Market every day and sometimes even twice a day to have coffee with his longtime friends.

He loved attending all his children’s, grandchildren’s, and great-grandchildren’s activities. It was very rare that he missed any of their sporting or school events. Even in his final weeks, he was found watching his great-grandson’s football game and when asked “are you okay, dad?” His response was, “it’s always a great day when you are watching football”. He also found joy in his final weeks with constant visits that consisted of hugs and kisses from his great-grandchildren Brianna, Nicholas, Colt, Aubrey, and his newest great-grandchild, Elijah, who brought smiles to everyone’s faces with his giggles.

Richard is survived by his wife, Alice (Gagne) Harding, of Waterville; children Richard L. Harding Jr. and wife Wendy, Lana Deroche and husband Dana, Lorna Rancourt and husband Steve, Renee Rancourt and husband Chris; grandchildren Richard L. Harding III and wife Lisa, Amy St. Amand and husband William, children Brianna, Nicholas and Aubrey, Ryan Robinson and wife Shawna, son Colt, Megan Murray and husband Adam, on Elijah; many other grandchildren and great-grandchildren he gained through marriage.

Richard was predeceased by his parents Leroy and Marguerite Harding, brother Victor Harding, sister Ruth Harding, and nephew Donald Harding.

A graveside service with military honors was held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta.

A Celebration of life reception followed at Kingdom Life Church, in Oakland.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Richard’s name may be made to Operation Reboot Outdoors, 887 Upper StreetTurner, ME 04282.

WAYNE J. CHALOU

CHINA – Wayne Joseph Chalou, 71, of China, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at his home, from congestive heart failure. He was born on June 15, 1950, in Presque Isle.

He was living in Oxbow with his family until they moved him at a very young age (not his choice) to Frog Hollow, in Hartford, Connecticut. He went to Rockville High School. And then, straight into the U.S. Marine Corp. He served his country proudly in the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Division, Lima Company 3/5, in Vietnam, from 1968 to 1970.

He belonged to many different organizations including Italian American Friendship Club, in Tolland, Connecticut, lifetime member of the VFW, in Willington, Connecticut, Uriel Lodge No. 24 AF & AM, in Merrow, Connecticut; Willington Fire Department #1, Eastern Sportsman’s Club, in Ashford, Connecticut, and his favorite, the Willington Fish & Game Club.

He made his home in Willington with his wife Georgette (Schultz) Chalou (Gigi) for 36 years prior to moving to China in July 2011.

He especially enjoyed Friday Night Happy Hours at each other’s homes; deer hunting and bird hunting with the boys up in Northeast Carry. He so loved all his friends like family. He would do anything for anyone, but never ask for help himself. And, he loved to cook…he was the famous collector of gadgets — the kitchen was off limits to anyone but him. He had a memory for everything, movies, songs, sayings and events in his life and others.

Besides his wife, Gigi, he leaves a sister, Rosanna Cutter, of Rockville, Connecticut; two brothers, Dana Chalou, of Frenchville, and Raymond Chalou, of Sierra Vista, Arizona; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Alma Chalou, from Oxbow.

Plummer Funeral Home in Augusta and Simple Cremations are in charge of funeral arrangements. There are no calling hours, but instead will have graveside services at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta, ME 04330, with full military honors, at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. All are invited.

In lieu of flowers, please, in honor of Wayne, donate to the Willington Fish & Game Club, 162 River Road, Willington, CT 06279.

There will be a Celebration of Life held in Connecticut at a later date.

MURIEL VIGUE

WATERVILLE – Muriel Vigue, 91, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Muriel was born on August 19, 1930, in Waterville, the daughter of Ralph and Sarah Knight.

She attended Fairfield schools and married Florian Vigue on June 28, 1947. They raised three children, Linda (Veilleux) Michaud, Steve Veilleux, and Daniel Veilleux, in the Waterville area. During her lifetime, she was employed at the Wyandotte Textile Mill, in Waterville, and retired from Ralston Purina, in Winslow.

She was a member of Notre Dame/Corpus Christi Parish, in Waterville, and donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital for 40 years.

Every chance she could get, she loved to attend local Beano games and trips to the Oxford Casino. She would also travel once a year to Las Vegas, Nevada, with her sisters and sisters-in-law for a full week of gambling, the slot machines were her favorite. Each Christmas she would receive a shoe box full of scratch tickets and sit for hours scratching the tickets hoping for a big winner.

She also enjoyed getting together during the holidays with her sisters, sisters-in-law, cousins and nieces making tourtierre pies for the whole family.

Muriel was predeceased by her father, Ralph Knight, mother, Sarah Knight, her husband of 54 years, Florian Vigue, daughter, Linda Michaud, son-in-law, Norman Michaud, son, Daniel Veilleux, granddaughter, Desiree Veilleux, brother, Robert Knight, sister, Helena Willette, sister, Katherine Poulin, sister, Annie Knight, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She is survived by her son, Steve Veilleux and wife Lea Veilleux; seven grandchildren: Brian Michaud and wife Kerri Michaud, Jon Michaud, Lori Michaud, Lisa Poulin and husband Shawn Poulin, Stephanie Burgess and husband Nate Burgess, Chelsea Dryer and husband Johan Dryer, Travis Veilleux and partner Brittney Turner; 11 great-grandchildren, Emma Michaud, Murphy Michaud, Lindsay Laflamme, Jayde Hebert, Amanda Poulin and fiancé Racean Wood, Ashley Poulin, Karinne Burgess, Ryan Burgess, Brooklyn Burgess, Jenna Dryer, Colton Dryer; her brother James Knight and wife Pat Knight; sister-in-law Aline Knight; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will not be any public visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 23, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville. Followed by a committal service at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, 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 in the name of Muriel Vigue to, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

TABITHA L. BLAIR

BAREFOOT BAY, Florida, and Whitefield – Tabitha Lisa Blair, 41, died Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Holmes Regional Medical Center, in Melbourne, Florida, after succumbing to COVID pneumonia, following periods of diabetic ketoacidosis. Tabitha was born in Augusta, on September 9, 1979, the third child of Terry L. and Sally A. (Bowden) Blair.

“Tabi,” as her family and childhood friends new her, attended Whitefield Consolidated School and graduated from Erskine Academy, in South China, in 1997. She received a B.A. from the University of Maine at Augusta and was also enrolled in the horticulture program at Oregon State University.

Tabitha worked as a florist at Shaw’s Supermarket, in Augusta, and at the Gardiner Area Boys and Girls Club before beginning her career as an educator, teaching at Somerville and Chelsea schools. She found her stride as a fourth grade teacher at Treasure Coast Elementary School, in Sebastian, Florida. She was known as a no-nonsense teacher, who loved bright colors, fun decorations, and especially pink flamingos. As one of her students phrased it, Ms. Blair was the “G.O.A.T.” at math!

Tabi grew up as a “Mainer” playing various sports, hunting, camping, and swimming in the cold waters of the ocean or mountain streams – but always craved warmer weather. Ultimately, it was her love of sand and forever sunny skies that pulled her to Florida in 2016. Despite loving her new home, it was important to her that her ties to Maine remained strong, and she returned for several weeks each year with her children, Emma and Luke. They always created a “Summer Fun Bucket List,” which included new adventures and fond traditions, including the annual Blair family trip to Dolly Copp Campground, in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Tabi enjoyed gardening and secretly dreamed of one day working at Disney World’s Annual Flower and Garden Festival. She spent many hours planting and pruning gardens as part of the Garden Club at TCE and at her parents’ homes in Maine and Florida.

She shared a special bond with her parents, including the same sense of humor as her dad. She was a fantastic cook, mastering all the family favorites – lasagna, specialty party dips, and the world’s best whoopie pie (a recipe handed down from her mother).

Tabi also loved to read. Perhaps her favorite days were those soaking up the sun and salty air on the beach with a book in her lap, while her kids played in the surf.

Ms. Blair is survived by her children, Emma C. Blair and Luke M. Blair; her parents, Terry L. and Sally A. Blair, of Whitefield; her brother, Terry L. Blair, Jr. and his wife Terri, of Whitefield; her older sister, Tamara L. Blair Kirk and her husband, Robert, of Augusta; and her younger sister, Anne Dora T. Bishop and her husband, Christopher, of Whitefield; as well as 11 nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the Sheepscot Valley Community Church, located at 25 Pittston Road, Whitefield.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant Street, Augusta. Condolences, stories, and photos may be shared at http://www.plummerfh.com.

LEO J. GRIVOIS

OAKLAND – Leo James Grivois, 91, of Oakland, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was born in Waterville on January 21, 1930, the son of the late Arthur and Mabel (Beaulieu) Grivois.

Leo worked in the woods for many years, from the 1940s using bucksaws and horses to yard out the wood, to later in his career using chainsaws and skidders. He later worked as a custodian at the Messalonskee School District, in Oakland, retiring in 2009.

He enjoyed auctions, lawn sales, fairs and loved showing his horses.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Ruth M. (Corey) Grivois; his siblings, Mary Corbin, Edwina Gendreaur, Armond Grivois and Harold Grivois.

Leo is survived by his children, David J. Grivois and his wife, Diane, of Oakland, Gary R. Grivois and his wife, Lynne, of Winthrop, and Victor R. Grivois and his wife, Brenda, of Waterville; his siblings, Gerald Grivois, of Oakland and Gloria Reeves and her husband, Chuck, of Utah; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, September 25, at Lewis Cemetery, in Oakland.

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

Arrangements are by Wheeler Funeral Home & Cremation Care, 26 Church St., Oakland.

REV. WILLIAM R. GILBERT

FAIRFIELD – Rev. William (Bill) R. Gilbert, 87, of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the Veterans Home, in Bangor. He was born on December 31, 1933, to Joseph W. Gilbert and Mary Helen Perry Gilbert.

He attended Fairfield schools and received his GED in the U.S. Army. He served in Korea from 1956 – 1958.

He worked at the Cascade Woolen Mill, in Oakland, and later at Keyes Fibre Co. (now Huhtamaki), in Waterville.

He studied for the ministry for 12 years from Moody Bible Institute correspondence courses. He was assistant pastor at Benton Christian Church, and interim pastor at Second Baptist Church, in Waterville, where he was ordained, and became pastor in 1986. He ministered there for 30 years.

He was chaplain and life member of Fairfield V.F. W. Post #6924, and a member of Grover-Hinckley American Legion Post #14, in Fairfield.

Bill enjoyed woodworking and had “Bill’s Naughty Pine Shop,” where he made doll houses, miniatures, country furniture, cedar strap canoes, kayaks and more.

He was predeceased by his parents and brothers Lester and Raymond, and his wife of 53 years, Alice.

He leaves a daughter Christiane, of Old Town; stepchildren, Laurel McLeod, of Winslow, Bruce McLeod, of Fairfield and Aileen Steigerwalt, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania; granddaughters Katie and Taylor; and great-granddaughter, Elana Paumen.

There will be no funeral nor celebration of life. Interment was at the Old Veterans Cemetery, in Augusta.

KATHLEEN A. CARLE

WINDSOR – Kathleen Ann Carle, 52, of Windsor, passed away peacefully in Port Charlotte, Florida, on Sunday, August 22, 2021, following a battle with breast cancer. Kathleen was born in Waterville, on May 9, 1969.

She was raised in Liberty, and graduated from Mount View High School, in Thorndike.

Upon graduation, Kathleen ventured out seeking travel and adventure, which led her to spend the winter months in Florida working in all aspects of the resort and hospitality industry. Kathleen met and married Jamie Carle in 1998, settled down in Windsor, and had two children, Cierra Lee-Anna Carle, and Dakota Joshua Carle.

For the past 22 years, Kathleen was the vice president and co-owner of J.C. Stone Inc., located in Jefferson, alongside her husband, Jamie. She was a member of Women in Stone, Maine Entrepreneurs, Think Local Biz to Biz Networking Group, and she was on the boards of the Maine Aggregate Association and the Associated General Contractors of Maine. She also created and hosted the annual Stone Symposium, which was held at J.C. Stone Inc. Kathleen was the recipient of the Pinnacle Award of Merit for the restoration of the Bowdoin Museum of Art and she appeared on the DIY Network’s Blog Cabins in 2014, which featured J.C Stone’s work.

Kathleen had a passion for natural health, nutrition, and spiritual energy. She received her Thetahealing certification from Beth Newman of Evolve In Your Energy and her health educator certification from the Living Foods Institute, in Atlanta, Georgia. She also took numerous classes and immersed herself in the teachings of the Hippocrates Health Institute, located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Kathleen then dedicated her time teaching others how to achieve an optimal healthy lifestyle.

Kathleen was an incredibly positive person and approached her life with a “can-do” attitude. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, infectious laughter, kindness, and grace. She opened her home and heart to everyone, gave many kids a safe place to stay, and treated everyone she met like family. Her personality and natural ability to inspire and motivate others amazed everyone who knew her.

Kathleen leaves behind her husband, Jamie Carle; two children, daughter, Cierra Carle, and son, Dakota Carle; granddaughter, Abigail Mortimer; her mother, Donna Sporie; her sister, Mary Hunt and husband Howard; along with her nephew, Eddie Littlefield; many family members and dear friends.

Kathleen is predeceased by her father, David R. Littlefield.

A celebration of life service was held on Wednesday, September 8, An intimate family committal service for Kathleen took place at the Resthaven Cemetery, in Windsor, following the celebration.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at http://www.longfuneralhomecamden.com. Floral arrangements are welcome.

Arrangements are with the Long Funeral Home, 9 Mountain St., Camden.

CHARLENE HENRY

WATERVILLE – Charlene Henry, 81, of Waterville, died at her home on Sunday August 22, 2021, following a short illness. She was born in Waterville on July 19, 1940, daughter to the late Raymond and Yvette (St. Peter) Loisel.

In 1957 Charlene was married to the love of her life, Phillip. They enjoyed 64 years together, working hard, raising five children and living a good life.

Charlene was a homemaker and worked as a cashier at local stores including A&P, John’s Market and K-Mart, all in Waterville, where her smile and kind manner were well known to all she served.

Charlene enjoyed knitting and crocheting and made sure every year her grandchildren were well supplied with Afghans, scarves and mittens. She also enjoyed playing Bingo. She had a very soft spot in her heart for animals and was a steadfast supporter of the Humane Society through the years. Traveling with her husband Phil brought Charlene a great deal of joy.

Charlene is survived by her husband, Phil; her children Ray Henry (partner, Francine), Gail Young (husband, Scott), and Lisa Carter (husband, Mike Inman), and Randy Henry (wife, Debbie), and Robert Henry; one niece, Melissa; six grandchildren, Joseph Henry, Michelle, Andy and Kevin Young, Jason Carter, Bethany Gade; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her brother, Jerome Loisel and they were predeceased by their brother, Ronald Loisel.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday Sept. 14, at the St. Francis Cemetery, 78 Grove St. in Waterville.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St. in 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 the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901.

RICHARD F. DENIS

WATERVILLE – Richard F. Denis, “Dick” “Denny”, 87, passed away from a brief illness on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Westbrooke Manor, in Zephyrhills, Florida. He was born September 26, 1933, in Waterville, the son of Arthur and Emma Denis.

Richard married his soul mate of 66 years, Pauline Denis (York), on July 30, 1955. He spent his career employed by LaVerdiere’s Super Drug Stores, working as a district manager and traveling the state of Maine for many years. He eventually held the position of a vice president, ending his career in the corporate office, in Fairfield, and retiring in 1999.

After retirement, Dick and Pauline moved to Zephyrhills, Florida, where they enjoyed their passion of playing golf year-round. He was a former member of the Waterville Country Club for many years and continued playing with his wife and friends in Florida right up until the time of his passing. Richard was also an avid downhill skier and when his children were young, spent weekends and vacations during the winters with his family at their camp in Rangeley, skiing Saddleback Mountain.

Richard’s love for his family was above all else.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline; a son Paul and his wife Kim (Veilleux), of Fairfield; a daughter, Sherri and her partner Joelene (Snelling), of Hampden; a grandson, Brock and his wife Rileigh, of Raeford, North Carolina; and one great-grandson, Noah.

Services will be at a later date.

ROLAND MICHAUD

WINSLOW – Roland Michaud passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, re-joining with his wife, Ann, of 65 years, who had passed away just 13 days before.

Roland was raised in Waterville by his father, J. Alcid Michaud and mother, Jenny Mae Michaud. Roland was a graduate of Coburn Classical Institute, in Waterville, and Franklin Technical College, in Boston, Massachusetts. Roland worked his entire career for New England Telephone and Telegraph.

The measure of a person is not only what they have accomplished in their life, but more importantly how and why they have accomplished those things. For Roland, the what in life was merely a conduit for the why. Roland often said, if you’re going to take from the community you live in, you are going to find ways to give back.

True to his word, Roland’s “why” in life was to serve the needs of his family, his community, his country, and his God. Roland was instrumental in establishing the first Boys Scout Troop, in Winslow, and went on to be a key leader in the yearly Boy Scout gatherings at Camp Bomazeen, in Belgrade. Roland believed that giving youth structure and purpose was foundational to their successes in life. Consequently, besides the support for the Boy Scouts, Roland was the first director of parks and recreation for Winslow (a position not yet established and one in which he took no pay) installing many of the first playground apparatuses by himself under the watchful eye of his adolescent son, Mike.

When approached by several members of the community to help establish a local credit union, Roland’s leadership and drive proved instrumental in what would become the Winslow Federal Community Credit Union, of which he served many years as its president and board chairman. Roland was also instrumental in establishing the form of government in Winslow which exists today. In the process he served for almost 40 years on Winslow’s Town Council, many of those as council chairman.

Roland had an engineering mind, often creating from scratch such things as go-karts for his children in the summers and snowmobiles for them in the winters. Everyone in the neighborhood knew that if something needed fixing Roland was the person to bring it to, who then would make sure it was returned to working order. Never done for profit, Roland’s belief in giving back extended to all areas of his life. Roland also served in the Army during the Korean War following his graduation from college.

While Roland’s life was one of service to others, it was his love and caring for his wife Ann that was clearly the single most important focus in his life, a focus he maintained with extreme diligence until her passing just days before his. Roland has left his mark on all of us, a mark that has enhanced our lives in ways we can never repay.

Roland is survived by his son, Michael and wife Karen Michaud (Harfoush), of Winslow, and their children Jacob Michaud and wife Britney Michaud, of Belgrade, and daughter, Kimberly Boutin, of Winslow; his daughter, Esther “Tess” Carter and husband Donald Carter, of China, and their children Michael Loubier and wife Meghan Loubier, of Winslow, and Jasmine Carter and husband Chris Vogt, of Arlington Massachusetts; his daughter, Lucie Loubier, of Winslow, and her children Adam Loubier and wife Mindy Loubier, of Winslow, Benjamin Loubier and wife Heather, of China, and son Nathan Loubier, of Portland; his deceased son, Lee Michaud’s son Dan Michaud and his wife Angie, of Athens; his 12 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.

Roland is predeceased by his parents, father, J. Alcid and maternal mother, Jenny Mae Michaud and stepmother, Dunny Michaud; his brother, Gerald Michaud and his wife Dolly Michaud, his sister, Cleo and husband Val, his son, Lee Patrick Michaud, his son-in-law, Mark Loubier, husband of daughter Lucie Loubier.

Visiting hours for both Roland and Ann will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., on Monday September 13, at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 14, at St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument St., Winslow. Burial will follow in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.

Donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, or Hospice of Maine.

FELIX G. LaCROIX

BENTON – Felix G. LaCroix, 89, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Felix was born in Waterville, the son of Joseph and Eleanor (Jacques) LaCroix.

Phil married Denise Provost on June 27, 1953, and shared 68 years of marriage, raising four children.

After graduating from Williams High School, in Oakland, he worked the next 16 years at Scott Paper Company, in Winslow. In 1961 he changed career directions, and along with Denise, they purchased Provost Monuments, in Benton, her parent’s family business. Together they ran the business for 30 years until retiring in 1991.

From even his early years, Phil always enjoyed family gatherings as well as hunting and gardening. During retirement in Florida he became an avid shuffleboard player and competed in many pro events across the state.

Felix was predeceased by his first born son, Felix G. Jr., his parents, three brothers, Arthur, Leo and Norman and three sisters, Jean Doughty, Beth Wainer and Doris Buzzell.

He is survived by his wife, Denise: their four children and spouses, Devi and Brian Young, Elaine and Rick Stedman, Eric and Jean LaCroix and Rock and Bernadette LaCroix; two sisters, Elaine LaCroix and Claire Moroney.

Burial will be at the Falls Cemetery, in Benton, at a later date.

OSCAR W. GERRY

OAKLAND – Oscar “Juggernaut” W. Gerry III, 49, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at Maine Medical Center, in Portland, surrounded by his family. He succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident August 21, while riding near Topsham that morning. He was born February 22, 1972, in Waterville, the son of Oscar “Peanut” W. Jr. and Margaret “Peggy” (Torrance) Gerry.

He graduated from Madison Area High School and was a veteran who proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from May 1995 until his honorable discharge in July of 1997. He was employed by Pan Am Railroad until the time of his death.

Oscar was a member of the Losers MC Nomads of Maine and loved by all his “brothers” of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club of Maine, and all the supporting and affiliated clubs in Maine and worldwide. The Northwoods Crew will never be the same. Gone, but never forgotten.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Kimberly “Kim” Gerry, of Oakland; children Anthony (Sarah), Haley (Dereck), Nick (Vanessa), Shelby (Jacob), Matthew, Nicky, Sophie, and Brian; siblings Dee (Frank), Carl (Eva), Mary, Norman, Katrina (Ed); his father, Oscar and wife Sheila Gerry of Clinton; several uncles, aunts; nieces, nephews; and cousins.

There will be no funeral services at this time. There are several events scheduled to celebrate and honor Oscar’s life. Updates and events will be posted on Facebook.

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

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Oscar’s memory to Kim Gerry, 34 High St., Oakland, ME 04963 for expenses and his son, Brian.

LEONARD DUPREY

WATERVILLE – Leonard “Lenny” Duprey Jr., 79, passed away on Monday August 30, 2021. He was born in Howland on July 19, 1942, to Leonard Duprey Sr. and Rita (Bouchard) Duprey

Lenny started working at a very early age and maintained that work ethnic right up to the day he passed. He had many jobs throughout his life, but the job he loved the most was Champion’s Fitness Club, in Waterville, where he has worked for the last 34 years. In the early morning hours for those 34 years, through all kinds of weather Lenny would make his way to the club, either by bike or sometimes walking the mile and a half, only resorting in later years to a taxi. He loved his work family and he especially loved all the members. His goal everyday was to be at Champion’s to help in any way he could, and to meet and chat with all his friends. He was free with his hugs and would never miss an opportunity to tell the ladies how beautiful they looked. Lenny was so special to so many. His family and friends was his whole world. He loved them and in turn they loved him. The way life should be.

Lenny will be missed by so many but we all can take comfort in knowing that heaven has gained a very special soul.

Lenny was predeceased by his parents; his brothers Gary, Reggie, Melford and Fred, his sisters Anna Watson and Alice Mendes.

Survivors include his brother, Leo and wife Marsha, of Clinton; his sisters Erma Blakney, of Fairfield, and Phyllis Dumais, of Winslow; his life partner, Myra Cote, her daughter, Sandra Landry, who Lenny helped raise as his own; and two grandchildren, Alex and Desiree Packard; two generations of nieces and nephews.

A service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday September 4, at Gallant Funeral Home, ElmSt., Waterville. A celebration of life was held immediately after at Champion’s Fitness Club, in Waterville.

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

PHILIP P. POISSONIER

FAIRFIELD CENTER – Philip Peter “Butch” Poissonnier, 72, of Fairfield Center, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta, following a long and courageous battle with acute liver failure. Butch was born in Waterville to Rita and Arthur Poissonnier on December 3, 1948.

He was the third child of eight children. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School, in Waterville, until the eighth grade. He graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, in 1967. While in high school he helped to start the first hockey club. He also played baseball and participated in gymnastics.

He married the love of his life, Beverly Brooks, on March 30, 1968. He worked for Scott Paper/Kimberly Clark, in Winslow, for over 40 years. He started out as a paper tester and went on to run the paper machines. He studied and obtained a class IV license to run the WasteWater treatment plant at the mill. While the mill was in the process of closing, Butch organized many fundraisers and bean suppers for his fellow co-workers. He organized rallies and was outspoken with the local papers and news stations while the mill was in the process of closing.

He then opened River’s Edge Restaurant and Catering, in Madison, which was a lifelong dream of his. On Fridays he cooked for the Universalist-Unitarian Church evening sandwich program. He was involved in the Elks Club, in Waterville, running the cribbage tournaments. He was also instrumental in starting the free Christmas dinner program. He was an excellent cook and prepared many dinners and BBQs at the Elks Club. He received the REM Award for Community Service, and many other recognitions from civic organizations.

Butch lived a life of family and dedication to helping the community and families in need. He was passionate about supporting his children’s athletic pursuits. He had the local fire department flood his backyard to build an ice rink for the kids to play hockey. He started the first Lawrence High School Boosters Club. He also started an outdoor skating rink in Fairfield for all the local kids. Much to the chagrin of his wife he mowed the backyard into a baseball diamond and kids from many towns came to play baseball. He built his own Field of Dreams and they came! He coached PAL baseball and football for many years. He was the Cub Scout master for the Fairfield troop. He helped with the summer youth hockey program.

When his grandchildren were in Christian school he taught a class in canning pickles using his mother’s special pickle recipe. He taught his boys at a young age (and their friends) how to water ski. Nothing pleased him more than to “get someone up on skis”.

Butch was very sympathetic to people suffering with cancer and was always available to give people rides to the Alfond Cancer Center for treatment. One of the most enjoyable and rewarding projects Butch did for the community is “Nine Days for Nine Children”. He read that a house was being renovated for a single mother with nine young children. The project manager needed people to sign up to prepare meals for the workers. Having just sold his restaurant he decided this would be a rewarding project for him and he volunteered to cook for every meal. He met the wonderful family who was the recipients of this project. He took them under his wing, taught the boys to drive, helped them get jobs, attended their weddings, and has always nurtured this relationship with the Champagne family.

His hobbies included playing Texas Hold-em, Cribbage, and being out on the water fishing. He loved to cook for large crowds, read, do the daily crossword and ride his lawn mower. He was an avid boxing fan and supported Brandon Berry.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Michaud Poissonnier, father, Arthur Poissonnier; and his best friend and brother, David Poissonnier.

Butch is survived by his wife, Beverly Brooks Poissonnier; his three sons, Jason and his wife Laurie, of Durham, Jeremy, of Fairfield Center, and Jamie and his wife Elizabeth, of Norridgewock; four grandsons, Evan, Reid, Joshua, and Ethan, and a granddaughter, Jamie Elizabeth; three great-grandchildren, Brianna, EmmyLou, and Brayden; his brothers Richard and wife Lucinda, of San Antonio, Texas, Paul, of Winslow; sisters Elaine Grenier, of Bradenton, Florida, Elizabeth and her husband Tom Leung, Janine Stewart and Deanna “DeeDee” and her husband Kevin Pomerleau; sister-in-law, Paula “Precious” Witham and her husband Ron.

Butch was a member of the Fairfield United Methodist Church. He loved his church, his pastor and dear friend, Chong Choi. He was a long-time trustee of the church.

A memorial service was held at on Saturday, September 4. Burial will be private at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers, 93 Silver St., Waterville, ME 04901.

RONALD J. POULIN

WATERVILLE – Ronald J. Poulin, 69, passed away at his home on Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born July 11, 1952, in Waterville, son of Robert and Dorianne (Paquette) Poulin.

He attended Winslow schools.

He worked at Huhtamaki for many years.

He was an avid outdoorsman; fishing, hunting, fiddlehead and mushroom picking were his passions.

He was predeceased by his mother, father; and brother, Reginald.

He is survived by his wife, Diane; his son, Aaron and wife Justine; his daughter, Michelle and husband Ryan; three grandchildren, Samantha and Raymond Krumm Poulin and Aara Nast; siblings Robert and Raymond Poulin; and many nieces and nephews.

There will be no public visiting hours per Ronald’s request.

ANN A. MICHAUD

WATERVILLE – Ann Alice Michaud, 85, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Ann Alice Michaud was born Ann Alice Pellerin on July 26, 1936, the daughter of Arthur and Juliette Pellerin.

Ann was raised in Winslow by her parents and graduated from Mount Merici Catholic School, in Waterville. Ann was a person of many interests amongst them being toll painting, sewing, and gardening. Ann’s greatest passion was for her family, they were at the center of her life. Whether it was sewing clothes for “her girls” or baking a continuous stream of toll house cookies for all to enjoy, most everything Ann did involved one or more family members on the receiving end of her selfless acts.

Driven by her love for her Lord, Ann lived a life that was one of servant leadership. Never putting her needs ahead of others, she found the greatest service to herself was through service to others. True to form, her last spoken words were to ensure that her children would look out for one another once she passed, leaving her with peace of mind when her time came. Ann has left her mark of caring and selflessness on all of us, a mark we will always cherish and try to emulate.

Ann is survived by her husband, Roland of 65 years; her son, Michael and wife Karen Michaud (Harfoush), of Winslow, and their children Jacob Michaud and wife Britney Michaud, of Belgrade, and daughter Kimberly Boutin, of Winslow; her daughter, Esther (Tess) Carter and husband Donald Carter, of China, and their children Michael Loubier and wife Meghan Loubier, of Winslow, and Jasmine Carter and husband Chris Vogt, of Arlington Massachusetts; daughter Lucie Loubier, of Winslow, and her children Adam Loubier and Wife Mindy Loubier, of Winslow, Benjamin Loubier and wife Heather, of China, and son Nathan Loubier, of Portland. Her deceased son Lee Michaud’s son Dan Michaud and his wife Angie, of Athens; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers Arthur Pellerin and wife Sandra Pellerin, of Winslow, Fred Pellerin, of Florida, Paul Pellerin and wife Theresa, of Winslow, and Robert Pellerin and wife Rhonda Pellerin.

Ann was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Juliette Pellerin, her son Lee Patrick Michaud, sisters Evangeline Bourassa and her husband Nell Bourassa and Esther Poulin, son-in-law Mark Loubier, husband of daughter Lucie Loubier.

Services will be announced at a later date. Donations can be made to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Hospice of Maine.

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.

HOLLIS E. TOWERS

BENTON – Hollis E. Towers, 73, of Benton passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 12, 2021, at a local hospital. He was born August 21, 1947, to Bertha Buzzell and Archibald Towers.

He is survived by his wife, Marjory; sons, William Towers Hollis I and partner Penny Oneil, of Waterford; stepson, Michael Lamontagne and wife Courtney, of Bangor; brother Edward, of Clinton; two sisters, Arlene Cannon and husband David, of Madison, Marion Wing and husband Joe, of Clinton; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Hollis was predeceased by a daughter, Anna Towers, two brothers, Walter, and Archibald Junior Towers.

Hollis served in the U.S. Army for several years before being honorably discharged. He was a hard worker, and held several jobs over his lifetime. Most notably Scott Paper Co., in Winslow, until its closure. Hollis then became a truck driver, working until his retirement at CMD. Hollis enjoyed NASCAR, wrestling, doing puzzles, reading, camping with his wife.

He loved attending country fairs with his boys. We can’t forget Hollis’ love for John Wayne movies. He rarely missed one on TV. Hollis will be greatly missed.

A short graveside service will be held at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Road, Monday, September 13, at 1 p.m. for close friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Hollis’ name to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675, or at WoundedWarriorProject.com.

TODD A. FOLSOM

OAKLAND – Todd A. Folsom, 57, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, at his home in Oakland. He was born April 2, 1964, in Waterville, the son of Lawrence and Sharon (Littlefield) Folsom.

He was employed for many years as an accomplished chef working on the west coast, including Alaska, New Mexico, Oregon, Colorado and California, with his most recent work at the Last Unicorn, in Waterville, with Joe Plumstead.

He enjoyed sports track (breaking track records earning the nickname “Flash”), cross country, swimming, gymnastics and football. He participated in chorus under Gerry Wright and Kevin Rhein and was part of a barbershop quartet.

Todd was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1994. He was always proud of remaining in his home and living there until his passing. His mother, Sharon, was an integral part of his support system, especially after he became a quadriplegic. She was in his corner at every turn, fighting ceaselessly to make sure he had the best care and maintaining an upbeat home that ultimately helped Todd to remain the beautiful, kind spirit that he was.

Anyone who spent time with Todd, came away knowing he was reaching out to know you and saw beyond his own limits.

He is survived by his mother, Sharon (Littlefield) Folsom, of Oakland; daughter, Haley Eden Folsom, of Oregon; son, Devin Alexander Folsom, of Waterville; three aunts, Louise Wentworth, of Camden, Bette Matevia and husband George, of Corinna, Donna Littlefield, of Oakland; sister, Crystal Churchill and husband Bud, of Smithfield, and their children, Molly and Mitchell, of Smithfield; many cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

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

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Todd’s memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Maine Chapter, 77 Preble Street, Portland, ME 04101.

JAMES E. BOULETTE

WATERVILLE – James (Jim) E. Boulette, 80, of Waterville, passed away on Sunday August 15, 2021, at Northern Light Inland Hospital. Jim was born in Waterville on January 20, 1941, the son of Ernest and Viola (Mitchell) Boulette.

He attended Waterville schools prior to joining the Navy in 1961 where he served until 1963. After being honorably discharged, Jim followed in his father’s footsteps in the trade of plumbing and pipefitting. He was a member of Local Plumbers and Pipefitters Union #131 and most of his career was spent on large commercial projects, energy plants and paper mills all over New England. He worked hard always sacrificing to support his family.

When he wasn’t working, Jim had a passion for outdoor activities. He loved fishing most of all, and especially looked forward to his spring fishing trips to Moosehead with lifelong friends. Jim also enjoyed hunting and snowmobiling with friends and family. His other favorite pasttime was playing cards, particularly cribbage, a pasttime passed down from his parents. Jim was a brother of the Waterville Elk’s Lodge #905 and a member of the Forrest J. Paré VFW Post #1285, in Waterville. He could often be found playing cards and swapping fish stories at either of these places.

He was predeceased by his parents, a sister Jeanette (Boulette) Hubbard, his first wife, Judy (Young) Boulette and his mother-in-law Cecile Tardiff.

Jim is survived by his wife of 40 years Nancy (Bernard) Boulette; daughters Wendy Bard and husband Jon, Cathy Hotham and husband Fred, and Lori Simpson; and a son Jeff Gilbert and wife Sharon; grandchildren Dustin Davidson, Matthew Davidson, Chris Lavalley, Tyler Bard, Charles Simpson, Meaghan Gilbert and Caleb Hotham; three great-grandsons and a great-granddaughter on the way.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, 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, the family asks that you consider a donation to one of the many local charities supported by the Waterville Elks Lodge.

BRENDA A. SUTTER

VASSALBORO – Brenda A. Sutter, 73, passed peacefully on Monday, August 16, 2021. Brenda was born in Gardiner on November 28, 1948, to parents Robert C. Bodge Sr. and Pauline E.A. (Smith) Bodge.

Nanny had struggled most of her life with many health issues, but always overcame the odds, and surprised the doctors with the help of the Lord. She was supposed to lose her leg as a child due to a tumor, she was never supposed to walk again after the age of 18, and she was going to spend the rest of her life in a nursing home after being on life support in 2002; but that’s not the end of the story.

She was still walking and living with her daughter, son and two oldest grandsons up until the day the Lord decided her race was over. When asked how she did it by many doctors, nurses, and others, she would always answer, “me and the Lord, one step at a time.” Nanny is now enjoying paradise with the Lord, and a glorious reunion with those who went before her and were saved.

We know she is there because of the scriptures, “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved,” (Romans 10:9). Brenda was saved in 1973, at the same time she met her husband of 28 years, Ronald C. Sutter Sr.

She was raised and graduated from high school in Richmond. She worked many jobs that she talked about often, the fish factory, the woolen mills, shoe shops, Digital, but her most important and fulfilling job was that of wife and mother. She lived in West Gardiner with her husband and four children from 1973 until December 2020, when she moved with her daughter to Vassalboro.

She has been an active member of Church Hill Baptist Church, in Augusta, for 20 years, and will be greatly missed by an amazing church family.

Her favorite hobbies were collecting Coca Cola memorabilia, many types of crafting, spending as much time with her children and grandchildren as possible, and most recently, watching Maine Cabin Masters on television, and yelling at them when they do something wrong.

Brenda was predeceased by a son, Ronald C. Sutter Jr., in 1985, her husband, Ronald C. Sutter Sr., in 2001, her parents, and brother William Robbins.

She is survived by daughter Ronnette Partridge and husband Gary, of Litchfield; daughter Paula Gravelle, of Vassalboro; and son Paul Sutter, of Vassalboro; six grandchildren who brought her amazing joy, Ronnie, Avery, Megan, Cameron, Kylie, and Kaleese.

A Celebration of Life was held at Church Hill Baptist Church, in Augusta, on Monday, August 23, 2021.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Church Hill Baptist Church at P.O. Box 5190, Augusta, ME 04332.

RICHARD P. VACCO

CHINA VILLAGE – Richard P. Vacco, 80, of China Village, a long-time resident of Londonderry, New Hampshire, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, following a period of failing health. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of Pasquale and Mary (Gynowicz) Vacco, he graduated from Central High School, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Colby College, in Waterville, where he was a member of the football team.

He went on to Suffolk University Law School where he graduated first in his class and was editor of The Suffolk Law Review. Mr. Vacco was a member of both the New Hampshire and Massachusetts Bar Associations, and had a private law practice in Londonderry.

In 1980, he was sworn into the Bar of the United States Supreme Court. He taught thousands of students as a professor at Suffolk University Law School over 43 years, and was always known and appreciated for his sense of humor and ability to balance it with rigorous instruction of the law.

He took particular interest over the years in the activities of his children as well as his six grandchildren. He served in many volunteer roles during his lifetime, with organizations such as Little League baseball, Boy Scouts of America, The Rotary Club, and the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Nashua.

Dick had varied interests, including model trains, maintaining his home and pool, karate, and the New England Patriots.

He welcomed everyone into his home, and would often extend invitations to those who did not have plans for the holidays to join him and his family.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marjeanne (Banks) Vacco; a son, Jeffrey Vacco and his wife Elizabeth (Harris), of Pembroke, New Hampshire; a daughter, Kristin McCool and her husband Joseph, of Amherst, New Hampshire; and six grandchildren: Lindsay, Erin, Matthew, and Sean McCool, and Nicholas and Hannah Vacco; a brother, Roger Vacco, and his wife Ellen and their family.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to MaineGeneral Hospice, https://give.mainegeneral.org/hospice. To mail a donation directly to MaineGeneral Hospice, please send it to P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903-0828.

JOAN E. WALDRON

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Joan E. Waldron, 88, died peacefully Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at En­glewood Hospice House, in Port Charlotte, Florida. Joan was recently a resident of Port Charlotte Rehabilitation Center since October 2020 and has been dealing with a bad hip and dementia. Joan was born in Sidney on June 29, 1933, the daughter of the late Paul and Greta Getchell (Forsythe).

Joan attended Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, and worked as a librarian for the State of Maine Library and for Cony High School, in Auguta.

She married Robert Waldron in 1949 who passed away in January 2016 after 67 years of matrimony. They were both active members of the Fairfield Baptist church until they moved to Clearwater, Florida in 1988.

Joan was predeceased by her brother, John Getchell, of Clearwater, Florida.

She is survived by a brother, Paul Getchell, of Fairfield; and sisters, Sandra Getchell, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Susan Getchel, of Lewiston; and sister-in-law Judith Getchell.

Joan was predeceased by her son, Gary, who passed away after a watercraft accident in 1996. Joan is survived by Gary’s wife, Vicki Cosby and her husband Milton of Pell City, Ala. Joan also had three other sons. Her oldest son, Daniel Waldron and his wife Nancy of North Port, Florida, her son, Ron Waldron and his wife Jodi, of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, and her youngest son, John Waldron and his wife Fiona, of Orlando, Florida; several grandchildren: Serena Rockett and husband Jim, Tonya Johnson and husband Wesley, Travis and Todd Waldron, Justin Marks and wife Eva, Tony Dessent and wife Michele, Kim Dessent, Nicole Reed and husband Nick, and Meagan Gregoire; several great-grandchildren: Savannah Church, Skylar and Reeves Johnson, Samantha Benatchez, Paige Brown and husband Keron, Kelsie and Nick Dessent, Isla and Camden Marks, and Caton Reed; several nieces and nephews.

No services are planned except for immediate family. Any correspondence can be mailed c/o Daniel Waldron 5617 Whispering Oaks Dr., North Port, FL, 34287.

Correspondence can also be sent to Dan Waldron’s email address FamilyWaldron6@GMAIL.Com.

BEATRICE HAFENECKER

WINSLOW – Beatrice “Aunt Bea” Hafenecker, 88, passed peacefully on July 28, 2021. Bea was born in Waterville, on October 11, 1932, to parents John Julius Haf­enecker and Lorette Brochu.

She was also greeted by an older brother, John, who passed away on April 16, 2020.

Bea was blessed with a wonderful family and extended family. After the death of her mother at age 8, she went to live with her grandmother. After graduating from Winslow High School she went to live with the Pelletier family, which eventually consisted of 12 extra brothers and sisters! That meant also many extra aunts, uncles nieces, nephews and cousins that she would claim as her own! Bea loved those family reunions!

Bea had worked 35 years at Levine’s Store for Men and Boys, in Waterville, until they closed in 1996 and she was forced to retire. She enjoyed sports during and after her high school years. She played softball, basketball and was a member of the cheering squad. She later enjoyed golfing and bowling ten pin and candlepin and won several trophies.

More recently she became an active part of Getchell Street Baptist Church, in Waterville, where she was on the Social Committee. She loved helping any way she could, but behind the scenes doing dishes, helping prepare the meals or cleaning up. She enjoyed ladies Bible study and we could count on her to bring in a “treat” to share like brownies, a cake or her deliciously sweet peanut butter fudge. A lot of people knew her for this fudge!

She had five “boyfriends” at church whom she made sure had an occasional batch!

Aunt Bea especially loved helping Diane Glazier, her boyfriend, Steve Pelletier and her daughter, Brianne Plante prepare veggies for sale each year at the Farmers Market, in Fairfield. She loved the Friday pizza night at their home! And we can’t forget the dishcloths she made and handed out to anyone she met or sold at the Farmers Market! She was an especially giving woman and will be missed by many!!

Bea is survived by her sister-in-law, Lori Hafenecker, of Waterville; nephew, John Gary Hafenecker, of Colorado; niece, Cheryl Daly and husband Tom, of Waterville, and niece, Leslie Dolan and husband Patrick, of Madison; many great and great-great nephews and nieces as well.

She was predeceased by her mother and father, brother, John and a nephew, Kyle Hafenecker.

In her extended family she is survived by “sisters”, Barbara Barrows, Mae Landry, and “brothers”, Lawrence, Robert and Donald Pelletier. With a family of 12 siblings there are also many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and cousins as well.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Getchell Street Baptist Church of 3 Getchell Street, Waterville, Maine on Saturday Aug. 28, 2021 at 1 p.m., with light refreshments following. Please come and share a story or memory of Bea if you could! If you aren’t able, an online guest book may be signed, condolences and memories may be shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.

Bea loved her cats, so in lieu of flowers, any donations may be made to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Road Waterville, Maine 04901.