CATHY SELUKE

SIDNEY – Cathy Seluke, 73, passed away peacefully at home in Sidney, on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Cathy was born on February 9, 1952, in Caribou.

Cathy faced her eight-year journey with ovarian cancer with remarkable resilience and positivity.

A dedicated nurse, Cathy earned both her LPN and RN degrees from the University of Maine Nursing School. She spent 45 years at MaineGeneral Health, serving in various departments until her illness no longer allowed. Her commitment to caring for others left a lasting mark on colleagues and patients alike.

Traveling and reading brought happiness to Cathy’s soul. She had an incredible mind and could answer every question on “Jeopardy” instantly. a lifelong lover of animals, she and Bill rescued many dogs and cats over the years. In recent years she joined “Love on a Leash” that trained her along with her most recent rescue dog Coraline to visit libraries in the area to read to children.

Her passion for genealogy led to a headstone dedication in July 2024, honoring the Conroy ancestors buried in South Portland, a result of years of meticulous research tracing their emigration from County Galway to Ellis Island in 1851. Two unforgettable trips taken to Ireland in 2017 and 2018 with family members including her Conroy cousins cemented her love for Ireland’s people and her Irish heritage. Her favorite holiday was Halloween, and her house was a beacon for the neighborhood kids as she dressed up (sometimes as Glinda the Good Witch), decorated the front steps with ghosts, smoking cauldrons, and gave out individual bags of treats.

Cathy was an amazingly strong person. She was warm, kind, intelligent and caring, and a beautiful human being. She will never be forgotten by friends and family who will miss her deeply.

For 43 years, Cathy was married to the love of her life, her husband, William “Bill” Seluke. Her extended family includes brother-in-law Michael Seluke; niece Gretchen Seluke; brother-in-law Paul Seluke; sister-in-law Pam Seluke and her husband; sister Sharon (Lovely) Lambert; brother-in-law Michael Lambert; niece Nicole Lambert; and nephew Kyle Lambert.

She was predeceased by her parents, Ethel M. (Conroy) Lovely and Robert A. Lovely of Oakland.

A Celebration of Life honoring Cathy will be held at a later date.

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 in Cathy’s name may be made to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Road, Waterville, Maine 04901.

BRIAN A. JACQUES

WATERVILLE – Brian A. Jacques, 65, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, following a tough battle with ALS, or Lou Gerhig’s disease. Brian was the youngest of his siblings, born on September 18,1959, the same birthday as his oldest brother, Paul. He was the son of Fernand and Jeanne Labbe Jacques.

Born in Waterville, he graduated from Waterville High School in 1978 and was hired by Colby College right out of high school. In February of 1979, he went to work for Scott Paper Company, in Winslow, and stayed on with Sappi, in Hinckley. After he resigned from Sappi in 1997, he started his own business, Home and Yard Maintenance Plus. Brian was hit head on in an automobile accident that left him with PTSD and other physical injuries which forced him to close his business.

Brian was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Maine Big Buck Club, the Fish That Did Not Get Away Club with an 8-pound plus brook trout from Moosehead Lake, and a member of the National Wild Turkey Long Beard Society. His home was filled with many trophies he had mounted over the years. He was also trail master of Central Maine Snowmobile Club. For many years he was avid golfer, mostly at Natanis Golf Course.

Brian is survived by his oldest brother Paul, his brothers Reginald with wife Janice and their two sons, Joseph with wife Traci, and Joshua, Roger, with his sons Justin with wife Tia and Michael with wife Gwen and their two boys, Samuel and Ben; his sister Janet Weeks and her husband Chris and their daughter Amanda, with her children Wyatt and Mikaela and their son, Christopher; his aunts Lorraine Cook and Nancy Jacques, as well as many cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, both sets of grandparents, Arthur and Noella Jacques and Wilbur and Euphemie Labbe and his cousins, Dan Jacques and Chuck Shorty.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday September 9, at Notre Dame Church, Silver Street, in Waterville, at 10 a.m. Please dress casually for Brian.

Donations in Brian’s memory may be sent to Sisters of Blessed Sacrament, 101 Silver St., Waterville, ME 04901.

EILEEN L. HOWARD

FAIRFIELD – Eileen Lois Howard, 88, of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta. Born in Rockland, on November 23, 1936, to Angelo and Dorothy (Cummings) Howard, Eileen spent her life dedicated to her family, her work, and her community.

Eileen made her mark early on, graduating from Union High School in 1955. She then embarked on a fulfilling career as an accountant for the State of Maine, where she served 31 years until her retirement.

Beyond her professional life, Eileen was an active and beloved figure in her local community. She was a past member of the Augusta Church of the Nazarene serving on the church board, Sunday School Superintendent and participating in the choir. She later joined the Fairfield Church of the Nazarene and was a cherished member. Her dedication to service also extended to the Senior Adult Ministries.

In her free time, Eileen was a passionate athlete, participating in the Augusta women’s softball league and enjoying basketball and candlepin bowling. Eileen also loved to travel, often around the northeastern United States and Canada and embarking on alpine tours.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Angelo and Dorothy Howard, and two brothers Dwight and Bobby Howard.

Eileen is survived by her sister, Ivah White; eight nephews, Jeff, Mark, Thomas, Amos, Michael, and Richard White, and Gregory and Ronald Howard; three nieces, Suzanne Young, Elizabeth Lane, and Susan Morris; sister-in-law Nancy Howard.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held at the Fairfield Church of the Nazarene, 81 Main Street, Fairfield, on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. The service will be officiated by her long-time friend Rev. Bill Young and her pastor Rev. Peter Roy. There will be a graveside service at the Union Common Cemetery, Ayer Hill Road, Union, directly following the memorial service at approximately 1:15 p.m.

Share memories of her on the memorial page at http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com and to upload any photos that capture the spirit of this remarkable woman. Eileen’s life was rich with love, service, and adventure, and we look forward to celebrating her in all the ways she touched our lives.

Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Care, One Church Street, Augusta, Maine 04330

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up in Eileen’s memory. The money raised will go towards children going to kids’ camp. You may donate by sending a check to Fairfield Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 146, Fairfield, ME 04937 or, go to YourMainStreetChurch.com, and click on her name in the giving section.

MARYELLEN M. TRAVERS

SKOWHEGAN – Maryellen Malbon Travers, 70, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 15, 2025, following a long two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Maryellen was born March 15, 1955, in Skowhegan to Glennis and Russell Malbon.

She graduated from Skowhegan High School in 1974. Maryellen was married to her husband, Tony Travers, for 49 years. She worked at several different banks and credit unions. However, her pride and joy was when she and Tony had Malbon’s Mills Greenhouse for 11 years, meeting many lifelong friends along the way. Maryellen enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and cross-country skiing.

She was predeceased by her parents; and brothers Rusty and Jimmy.

Maryellen is survived by her sisters Jane with her husband Bob Smith and Lucinda Malbon with her husband, Bob Tgettis; as well as many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Christ the King Parish Catholic Church, in Skowhegan, followed immediately by a Celebration of Life at the American Legion Post #16, in Skowhegan.

Funeral arrangements have been made through Somerset Valley Remembrance Center.

Please visit Maryellen’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/maryellen-travers where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Maryellen in a special way may make gifts in her memory to: the Pancreatic Cancer fund

DR. BRIAN SHEA

SIDNEY – Dr. Brian Shea, 69, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Brian was born to the late Anna and Donald Shea on March 21, 1956, in Orlando, Florida.

He graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1974, where he began lifelong friendships playing football and pond hockey. He went on to attend the University of New Hampshire, earning a degree in physical education in 1978. Brian’s love of learning and natural curiosity carried his academics from New Hampshire to Michigan, to Philadelphia — which held a special place in his heart — and London before ultimately leading him to Dartmouth Medical School, where he earned his medical degree in 1989.

Brian’s love for cardiology and his dedication to his patients were unwavering throughout his 36-year career. He poured his heart into every patient he treated, never taking for granted the privilege of caring for others. Even on days off and vacations, he could often be found with a cup of coffee in hand, reading the latest medical journals to stay at the forefront of his field. Brian was especially thrilled to have recently begun a new role at Redington-Fairview General Hospital, in Skowhegan. Whenever Brian’s colleagues spoke of him, one theme always stood out: his interactions with patients. His compassion, sincerity, and graciousness left a lasting impression, inspiring everyone around him.

Family was the center of Brian’s world. He adored his children, cherished his friendships, and deeply loved his wife, Terry, whom he married on September 23, 2023, after 10 beautiful years together. He was overjoyed to become a grandfather, “Poppy,” in January, a role that filled him with immense pride. Some of his fondest memories were made while traveling with family: ski trips to Colorado, beach vacations, adventures in New York City and Montreal, visiting friends in England, and time with loved ones in Virginia and Washington D.C. Outside of family life, Brian was an avid cyclist who loved his daily rides through the back roads of Maine, and a talented hockey player who relished the challenge of keeping up with younger teammates in his men’s league well into his 60s. Brian also had a love for animals, and some of his happiest winter days were spent skating laps on the backyard pond while his dog, Sofie, chased after him.

Brian faced chronic illness for many years with optimism and strength, and his resilience was both admired and deeply inspiring to others on similar journeys. He was profoundly grateful to his clinicians at Lahey Clinic for their dedication and care over the last three decades, and to the organ donors and their families who gave the ultimate gift of life when he received two life-saving liver transplants in 1991. His family will forever cherish the 34 additional years they were given with him because of organ donation.

Brian is survived by his wife, Terry Shea; his three children, Brian, Tessa, and Leanna Shea; his grandson, Finn Russell; his nieces and nephew, Clara (Shea) Totten, Ellie (Shea) Lanigan, and Maxfield Shea.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 29, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, located at 8 Elm St., in Waterville. A funeral service will follow on Saturday, August 30, at 2 p.m., at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, Brian’s family asks for those whose health allows to consider registering to become an organ donor at http://www.donatelife.net. For those who wish to make a charitable contribution in his honor, donations to the Waterville Humane Society (www.hswa.org) would be a meaningful way to celebrate his love for animals.

FRANCES N. FAXON

PALERMO – Frances Nelson Flye Faxon, 88, of Palermo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was born on November 18, 1936, in Palermo, the daughter of Ruby Nelson Elliott and Maynard Nelson, and stepdaughter of Henry “Al” Elliott.

On March 17, 1956, she married Cecil Flye, and together they raised four daughters and a foster son in their Palermo home.

Frances worked 26 years as a cook at Erskine Academy, in South China, alongside her sister, Ann Childs, and often said these were some of the happiest years of her life. Later, she enjoyed traveling with her second husband, Robert Faxon, visiting all 50 states, and exploring Europe with her lifelong friend, Linda Ayer. She also loved reading, dining out, cooking, a bit of gambling at the casinos, playing Beano with her friend Bonnie Studley, and, mostly, spending time with family.

In her final days, Frances was uplifted and comforted by the steady stream of friends and family who came to visit her in the hospital, as well as the many prayers and loving thoughts sent to her. Their gift of love and support gave her peace and strength, helping her leave this world surrounded by the same love and caring she had given so freely throughout her life.

Frances will be remembered for her love, strength, and devotion to family, which touched all who knew her. In her memory, donations may be made to Erskine Academy, South China.

She is survived by her daughters Darlene Pietz (Ron), Diane Dow (Berry), Dorene Gerrish (Tom), and Dena McQuarrie (Mike); her son Blake Brown (Kim); her brother Forest “Chug” Nelson (Marilyn); her stepchildren Lee Faxon (Wendy), Vonda Faxon, Doug Faxon (Sharon), and Albert Faxon (Sharon); 12 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; her brother-in-law Stevie Childs; and several nieces and nephews.

Frances was predeceased by her parents, her stepfather, her brothers Dana, James, and Barry Nelson; her sister Ann Childs; and her husbands Cecil Flye and Robert Faxon.

A service celebrating Frances’s life will be held at Palermo Christian Church, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 11 a.m.

Others Departed

CLIFTON GLIDDEN JR.

WAYNESBORO, Virginia – Clifton Glidden Jr. “Cliff”, 92,passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his home in Waynesboro, Virginia. He was born April 3, 1933, in Winslow, where he later raised a family with his predeceased first wife, Patricia.

He was a student of Winslow schools and joined the U.S. Navy to serve in the Korean War. He retired from the Veterans Administration Medical Centers after years of service.

Cliff is survived by his wife Sandra; children, Clifton III (Skip), of Charlottesville, Virginia, Sherri Corbin, of Eustis, Mark and his wife Sheryl, of Hollis, Doraine of Charlottesville, Virginia; and many grand- and great-grandchildren.

Services

DONALD & CARLEEN COTE

AUGUSTA – You are invited to celebrate the lives and legacy of Donald and Carleen Cote, who passed away on December 22, 2024, and April 27, 2018, respectively. Please join on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at VFW Post #887, located at 509 Leighton Road, in Augusta, from 1:30 – 4 p.m., to share memories and stories of Don and Carleen, as well as Duck Pond Wildlife Care Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to an animal shelter, rescue or wildlife rehabilitator of your choice.

CHRISTINE COUTURE

SIDNEY – Christine “Tina” Couture, 74, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at her home. Tina was born on December 24, 1950, to Barbara O’Donnell and Theodore R. McFadden.

Tina grew up in Sidney and graduated in 1969 from the last graduating class of Williams High School, in Oakland. Tina was a hard worker and loved her family and friends with fierce loyalty. She worked for Depositors Trust Co., in Waterville, as a teller and then a loan officer at the Augusta Branch for over 28 years. She loved camping, being by the lake and spending time with her family and friends.

She loved her pets.

She leaves behind sisters Mary Niles and Gail Martin; brother James McFadden; two granddaughters Alyza and Julia; four great-grandchildren, along with extended family.

She was predeceased by three brothers, Theodore T. McFadden, Donald McFadden and Richard O’Donnell.

A celebration of life to be announced on Tina’s FB page.

CHARLES D. COUTU

Vassalboro- Charles (Charlie) Donald Coutu, 64, passed away from his 11-month cancer battle, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Augusta HealthCare and Rehab­ilitation Center. He was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, to his parents the late Charles Coutu Sr. and the late Joyce (Lebeau) Coutu Brillon.

He attended school in Woonsocket, and worked as a painter for Tetreault Bros. In 1988 he moved to Vassalboro. He worked as a roofer for G&E Roofing Co,. in Augusta, for 20 years, and later the China Dinah, in South China. Upon retiring he became a backyard farmer tending to his several animals. He also loved gardening.

Charles is survived by his daughter Rebecca Tellier, and granddaughter Olivia Padula, both of Woonsocket, Rhode Island; his sisters Jeanine Conant, of Leeds, Donna Conant, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Angelee Moritz, of Missouri; his brothers Donald and Brian, both of Woonsocket, Rhode Island;as well as many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his lifelong best friend Wanda Plante, of Vassalboro, and her family.

Charles was predeceased by his sister Denise Coutu.

Arrangements for cremation are being held by Direct Cremation of Maine. A Mass will be held for Charles at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Augusta, on Saturday, August 30, at 1 p.m.

BARBARA J. BARROWS

FAIRFIELD CENTER – Barbara Jean (Pelletier) Barrows, of Fairfield Center, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Oak Grove Nursing Center, in Waterville. She was born December 2, 1953, in Waterville, the daughter of Albenie and Rose (Poissonier) Pelletier. She attended local schools and graduated from Winslow High School in 1971.

Barbara spent her career working to help the less fortunate, having spent several years at Kennebec Valley Community Action Program, in Waterville, before moving on to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, where she worked for many years in the Skowhegan and Farmington offices.

In her spare time, Barbara enjoyed kayaking, bowling, traveling, and hitting the slots wherever she went. She was fiercely devoted to her children.

Barbara was predeceased by her son, Danny Barrows, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, by her siblings, baby Ann Pelletier, Alvie, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Alfred, of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Richard, of Clinton, Estelle, of Winslow, Alberic, of Vassalboro, Larry, of St. Albans, Shirley, of Canaan, and Mae, of Oakland.

She is survived by her long-term partner, Arthur Goodwin, of Fairfield Center; sons Jerry Barrows-Fitzgerald and his husband, Michael Barrows-Fitzgerald, of Providence, Rhode Island, Christopher Goodwin and his long-term partner, Jamie Peace, of Winslow, and their children Kayla Parker, Jailen Parker, Gabbie Reyes, and Aiden Moody; grandchildren Lorie Larochelle, of Machias, and Jonathan Barrows; brothers Robert Pelletier, of Norridgewock, and Donald Pelletier, of Augusta.

A visitation service will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

GARY DESJARDIN

WINDSOR – Gary Desjardin, 71, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. He was born August 23, 1953, the son of Leroy and Gisele Desjardin, of Augusta.

Gary worked at Snow’s Tire, in Augusta, and was a long-time employee of Statler Tissue, in Augusta. Gary also worked at Macomber Trucking and Sheridan Corporation.

Gary’s hobbies included hunting and fishing trips to the Allagash, but his favorite past-time was playing horseshoes.

Gary married the former Patricia Beaulieu, in November 1972, and had two sons, Dwight and Brian. They were later divorced. Gary married Melody Mckenna, in November 1988, and they later divorced in 1996.

Gary is survived by his son Dwight, of Vassalboro and his son Brian, of Crown, Pennsylvania; brother Mark, of Vassalboro, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Gary was predeceased by his parents, Leroy and Gisele, grandparents, Willie and Amiee Baillargeon and sisters, Debra and Roxanne Desjardin.

At Gary’s request there will be no service. Special arrangements have been made with his family to honor his wishes.

SHIRLEY H. CASEY

OAKLAND – Shirley Hildegarde (Ledue) Casey, 87, of Oakland passed away peacefully at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta, on Saturday, August 2, 2025, following a brief illness. She was born October 15, 1937, in Portland, the youngest child of Byron and Hildegarde Ledue.

She grew up in Portland with her brothers Kenneth, Herbert, and Arthur and her sister, Marilyn (Payette). She attended Cathedral High Schoo, in Portland. She married her husband of 50 years, John “Jack” Casey Jr. in 1967.

Shirley had varying jobs but her two sons, Daniel and Joel, kept her busy. Nonetheless, she made many friends when she worked over the course of many years at different jobs in the Waterville area, including Seton Hospital, Shaw’s Supermarket, both in Waterville, and Hilman’s Bakery, in Fairfield. In her later years, the greatest joy in Shirley’s life was her four grandchildren. She had a very close relationship with all of them and was a nurturing presence in their lives as they grew up. Shirley was also blessed with two daughters-in law, Danielle who married Dan, and Kara who married Joel. Shirley also loved dogs.

Shirley will be remembered as a kind, caring, and loving soul who went out of her way to help and comfort others, even complete strangers.

She was predeceased by her husband, Jack, and her brothers, Herbert (wife Frances and Martha) and Kenneth (wife Noella), and sister, Marilyn (husband Normand) and sister-in-law Doris.

She is survived by Dan (Danielle) and Joel (Kara); her grandchildren, Kayla, Brooke, Joshua and Nathan, and her great-grandchildren, Jacoby, Liam and Elliot; and her brother Arthur; and two dozen nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Notre Dame Du Perpetual Secours, 116 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine. A private internment was held for the immediate family following the Mass.

Those who wish to may give a gift in her memory to Somerset Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 453, Skowhegan, ME 04976.

NANCY J. YORK

SKOWHEGAN – Nancy Jane York, 91, passed away on Sunday August 3, 2025. Nancy was born December 29, 1933 in Benton, the daughter of Lillian Chylene Frances Runnels and Edwin Henry Towne.

Nancy was predeceased by her husband, William Eldred York, son Robert Edward York, parents Lillian Adams and Edwin Towne, and half brothers, Edwin Towne Jr and Frank Perry Gifford.

Nancy is survived by her son Walter York and fiancée Michele; her daughter Betty Giguere and husband Jon; 11 grandchildren;
16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Most of Nancy’s childhood years were spent in Melrose Massachusetts and Benton.
She attended schools in Melrose and Benton.

In 1949 Nancy met William Eldred York, of Caratunk. They were married June 24, 1950, in Caratunk. In 2024 they celebrated 74 years of marriage.

Nancy had a lifetime of hard work and serving others. She was full of determination to conquer and succeed in all that was before her. Nancy married at the age of 16 and started their family right away lending her unable to finish high school. Years later she earned her GED, attended Kennebec Valley Technical Institute, in Fairfield, becoming an LPN, and Saint Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing advancing herself to an RN.

Nancy’s passions were baking, cookbooks and animal charities.

Bill and Nancy raised their family in Caratunk. In 1981 they moved to Skowhegan. Once the family was grown, together they enjoyed many years of travel throughout the U.S. and Europe. For 11 years they also enjoyed their winter home, in St. Cloud, Florida.

After 30 years employment, Nancy retired from Redington-Fairview General Hospital, in Skowhegan, in 2003.

Nancy was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, the Caratunk Congragational Church and the Federated Curch, in Skowhegan.

Funeral services will be held at the Federated Church in Skowhegan, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. There will be a luncheon immediately following in Fellowship Hall.

GEORGE W. GOGAN

CLINTON – George William Gogan, 78, of Clinton, passed away at his home early on the morning of Sunday, August 3, 2025.

George started his adventures right out of high school joining the U.S. Army to eventually find himself in Germany riding around in a Jeep as an MP (Military Police).

He also took to the open road as a long-distance truck driver for a few years after leaving Cascade Woolen Mill, in Oakland, where he worked as a machine mechanic.

George was also an avid outdoorsman, liking fishing (or “wishing” as he would sometimes call it) hunting (a member of the Big Bucks Club) and 4-wheeling along a trail, even if there was no trail. He and Kathy spent many happy summers at Moosehead Lake making friends from near and far, even becoming Campground Hosts at Spencer Bay for several years. Their golden years were just that, with all those lovely sunsets in the Bay.

George is survived by his daughter, Mary Moore and her husband, Mike, and her mother, Carol D’Amboise; brother, Loring Gogan Jr. and his wife, Patricia; his sisters Frances Begin and her husband Thomas, and Donna Myer; step-children Walter Gogan Jr., Laurie Nale and her husband Mark and Lucinda Nale and her husband John.

A celebration of life event will be announced at a later date.

As many of his friends and family know, George had a soft spot for stray animals of all sorts so we are suggesting instead of flowers please consider a donation to your local animal shelter in his memory.

HOLLY L. SZADY

AUGUSTA – Holly Lynn (Fossett) Szady, 62, died at home of M.B.C. breast cancer on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Holly was born in Augusta, on December 24, 1962, to Lois B. Fossett and Edgar Fossett.

Holly lived in Augusta most of her life and attended Cony High School. She received her G.E.D. in 1981, the same year she would have graduated.

She was blessed to have her son Lance Szady in 1988 which was and still is her greatest gift.

From a young age Holly really enjoyed taking care of people in their homes and continued until she got her C.N.A. in 1995.

Holly went on to work at Glenridge Nursing Facility on the dementia unit. She really loved how rewarding that job was.

Holly worked at Graybirch in medical records and after a few years went to work at Riverview Psychiatric Facility as a mental health worker on the forensic unit. Holly did enjoy that type of care, but it was a short-lived job due to three failed shoulder surgeries. Holly then started renovating foreclosures with her brothers and friends. She was known as Holly of all trades.

Holly made “a lot” of friends along her journey, even made a few listen to her 45’s (records). Sorry- “Not”!!

Holly grew up working on cars and trucks, from mechanics to body work. She liked challenges. Holly also loved fishing with her family, and, yes, used a worm and bobber and that’s how Lance and Holly’s nephew learned how to fish but they outgrew it.

Holly was predeceased by her mother Lois B. Fossett, father, Edgar Fossett.

Holly is survived by her son, Lance Szady, of Auburn; sister Pam Glidden and her husband Dave Glidden, of Readfield; brothers Scott Fossett, of Sidney, Rick Harrison, of Belgrade; stepfather, Dana Clark, of Jefferson; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Holly’s visitation will be held on Wednesday August 20, from 3 – 5 p.m., at Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta. Her funeral service will follow immediately after. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Care, One Church Street, Augusta, Maine.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home website, www.khrfuneralhomes.com

Others Departed

JUDITH M. ANDREWS

CORNVILLE – Judith M. Andrews, 79, passed away suddenly on May 21, 2025, at Redington-Fairview General Hospital, in Skowhegan. Judith was born on April 14, 1946, daughter to Orin Victor and Irene Maria (St. Pierre) Giggey, in Skowhegan. She spent much of her career years at the Somerset County Correctional System helping many people.

Judith was an avid golfer and a breast cancer survivor. She loved spending time with her family and friends and splitting her time between her home in Cornville and Florida.

She was predeceased by both her parents, her brothers Stephen and Warren, and her grandsons Aaron Hunter and Joshua LePage-Ellis.

Judith is survived by her children Laura “Laurie” Ellis and Randy Ellis, both of Skowhegan; her grandchildren, Kailynn and Alexandria DePesa; great-grandchildren, Jada Sulim, Jaxson and Kaitlyn DePesa, Abel Hunter, along with several others.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 1 – 4 p.m., at the American Legion located, at 217 Waterville Road, in Skowhegan.

Please visit Judith’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/judith-andrews-2025 where condolences, photos and special memories may be shared.

THOMAS R. BARBER

SOUTH CHINA and North Port, Florida – Thomas R.Barber, 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Tom grew up in Augusta and graduated from Cony High School in 1960. He joined the Army reserves and was in for over 10 years and was very proud of his service to this great country. While serving, Tom received several commendations and considered a career in the military. Tom was always a hard worker, from his first paper route in middle school to working at Augusta News in high school and after followed by Brewers Dairy before going to work at UPS. Tom worked for UPS for 19 years and was a chief steward in the Teamsters Union while there. Tom was also running a dairy farm with his wife and son, Thad.

Tom milked cows before leaving for work every day and then worked every weekend. After he retired, he and his wife purchased their first convenience store at the head of China lake. They then went on to purchase Tobey’s and The Market & Deli. Tom’s grandfather owned a store when Tom was young and always wanted to own a store. Tom spent many years serving on the Town of China Select-Board. Tom also served on the Associated Grocers of Maine board of directors for 10-plus years. After selling the stores to their son, Thad, Tom and Rita spent most of the year in the Florida sun playing golf and watching Red Sox spring training games. During their summers in Maine, you could always find Tom at his grandson’s baseball games with a bag of peanuts in his pockets. His presence will be missed at the field.

Tom is survived by Rita, his soulmate and wife of 58 years; his daughter Roxanne Larson, of Upland, California; sons, Scott Cheramie and wife Marie, of Upland, California, Thad Barber and wife Darlene, from South China; nine grandchildren; Tayler, Tanner, Tate, Blaike, Johnny, Sydney, Nick, Julia and Tyler; three great-grandchildren; Lauren, Warren and Madelynn.

Tom loved all of his family deeply and was always talking about them being, “always on his mind”. Tom was thankful and felt so blessed knowing that all his children are followers of Jesus Christ.

Tom’s family invites his friends and family to a short service at the VA Cemetery, at 163 Mt Vernon Rd., Augusta, on Friday September 26, at 2 p.m., and then a celebration of life at Central Church, 20 Mission Avenue, Augusta, ME.

JEFFREY W. COOK SR.

CLINTON – Jeffrey William Cook Sr., 60, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, peacefully at home. He was born in Brunswick, on September 2, 1964, son to Reginald and Linda Cook.

Jeff spent his childhood in Chittenden, Vermont, attending Barstow Elementary School and then Proctor High School. Jeff enjoyed playing baseball with his father as his coach during his youth and then went on to play at Proctor High School as well as being a member of the X-country ski and track teams.

Upon graduation, he signed up for the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 with the consent of his parents. He attended boot camp at the U.S. Naval Station, in Orlando, Florida. Upon his graduation he was stationed in San Diego, California, Norfolk, Virginia, as well as other locations for the U.S. Navy. He served on board the USS Enterprise and USS Independence aircraft carriers as a Navy Airman attending to the aircraft readiness when leaving the flight deck. He proudly served in Operation Urgent Fury during the invasion of Grenada and signed on for two more years to become an anti-submarine warfare technician, much to the dismay of his mother. After serving his country for six years, Jeff was honorably discharged, and he was incredibly proud to be a United States Veteran.
He began a lifelong career in telecom/utilities in Rutland, Vermont, for New England Telephone on the Test Board, and moved into the Outside Plant Construction world where he progressed to be a Senior Rated Outside Plant Technician. Jeff was widely respected throughout the New England District for his knowledge, skill, and his commitment to training and instilling his skills and work ethic into the upcoming lineman, many who became extended family to him.

Jeff saw New England Telephone through four mergers: NYNEX, Bell Atlantic, Verizon, and Fairpoint. At the time of his passing, Jeff was a revered Telecommunications Supervisor for On Target Utility Services, in Maine.

In addition to the pride he felt for his craft, he was proud of the home he and Judy built in Clinton, affectionately known as “The Farm”, his own little piece of heaven. He was always busy working on a project, cooking something delicious, hanging with the family and the dogs, gardening, or just entertaining in his garage, especially if it included the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, or NASCAR, and a few Bud Lights. Jeff had an affinity for camps and a great deal of very special memories for all they entailed whether it was Deer Camp or Moose Camp, in Vermont, or The Hornet’s Nest, on Sebec Lake, in Maine.

Jeff was predeceased by his parents and special mother-in-law Jean. D. Champeon.

He is survived by his life partner of 21 years and wife of ten years, Judy, of Clinton; his three sons, Jeffrey (Natalie and Wyatt), of North Carolina, Gavin, of Colorado, and Dylan, of Clinton; sisters Chris (Mike) and Tracy (Kevin), of Vermont, siblings by marriage, John (Lisa), Joe, Jane (Gary); father-in-law Wayne, of Maine; several nieces, nephews, cousins

A Celebration of Life, including military honors, was held at “The Farm” on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, where Jeff was put to rest on the family property in the Holt Cemetery.

Please visit Jeff’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/jeffrey-cook-2025 where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

JOHN M. STUART

BELGRADE – John M. Stuart, 85, passed away peacefully at his home, in Belgrade on Monday, July 21, 2025, following a long illness. John was born in Belgrade on Nov. 29, 1939, the son of Dorothy Stuart, and was raised by his grandmother, Mina Yeaton Stuart at the family home, in Belgrade Depot.

He attended Belgrade schools and graduated from Belgrade High School in 1958. He often joked that he finished in the top 10 of his class, of 11 students.

At the urging of his Belgrade High School principal and math teacher, Harold Stevens, John defied conventional wisdom of the day by leaving Maine to attend Tri-State College, in Indiana, where he enrolled in the mechanical engineering program.

He married his wife Vera on June 25, 1960 and they started a family while still in college. They were happily married for 63 years before Vera predeceased him in December 2023.

During his senior year in college, John accepted what he termed a “good offer and good fit” with M&S Manufacturing in Hudson, Michigan. He was proud of his work for M&S as a mechanical engineer designing car door locks and window rollers, along with the machine tooling required to produce them, for the big three automakers during the heyday of the Detroit automotive industry.

After 10 years in Michigan, John felt the call of home and made the decision with his wife, Vera, to move the family back to Belgrade in 1973. A year after arriving in Maine, he put his engineering skills to
good use as a teacher in the industrial arts program at Waterville High School where he chose to pay it forward as a teacher and mentor, especially in his mechanical drawing class that touched many students.

Following his retirement from teaching, he went on to found several companies with his son Chuck to include Belgrade Printing, Maine Envelope Company, Stuart Machinery, and Maine Cedar Products. He excelled at integrating servo motors into complex machinery and was proud of his role in obtaining a patent for an improved hot foil stamping machine used to emboss envelopes. He also worked closely with fellow Belgrade resident and friend, Skip Hammond, on several significant design and construction projects in the local area to include the new store at Hammond Lumber Company in Belgrade and the Tracy Cove development in Rome.

John also had an artistic side which led to many hours of enjoyment planning and tending to his flower and vegetable gardens (garden tours were free and frequent). He was an active volunteer in the Belgrade Fire Department for many years and was often the first to respond with Engine 63 as he lived just a couple hundred yards from the Belgrade Depot station.

John was predeceased by his wife, Vera, in December 2023, after 63 years of marriage.

He is survived by his son, Michael and daughter-in-law, Wendy Stuart, of Glenburn; daughter, Sharon and son-in-law, Paul Damren, of The Villages, Florida; daughter Suzanne and John Howard, of Fairbanks, Alaska; son, Chuck, of Belgrade; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A graveside memorial service took place on Friday July 25, 2025, at the Belgrade Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Belgrade Regional Health Center, 4 Clement Way, Belgrade, ME 04917-4370.

ROBERT S. BRANN

WINDSOR – Robert Sabin Brann, 75, passed away at home on Wednes­day, July 23, 2025. Bob was born in Augusta on April 5, 1950.

He attended Erskine Academy, in South China, and served in the Job Corps. Bob always enjoyed spending time with people, telling stories, sharing his knowledge, and most of all making people laugh. He loved his coffee and was a regular at many diners around the state.

Bob was a carpenter all his life. He worked at Bath Iron Works, then as a contractor building many houses, garages and barns in the area. For 27 years, he worked for Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as a carpenter, certified SCUBA diver and heavy equipment operator. He loved operating the excavator and was very skilled at it. Bob also did many post and beam buildings before it gained the current popularity.

Bob lived in Windsor all his life. He gave back to the community in many ways. He was a Boy Scout leader and sat on the Eagle Scout Council. He was involved in many Windsor school projects. He worked for the Windsor Fair starting as a teenager. He became a trustee of the fair in 1999. He served as president of the Windsor Historical Society for 39 years. Bob’s legacy is the Historical Village at the Windsor Fairgrounds. He was the visionary, catalyst, inspiration, promoter, staple, and leader to bring the village to life.

He was predeceased by his son, Nathan Brann; father, Merton Brann; mother, Mary French; stepfather, Lawrence French; brother, Richmond Brann; sister, Patricia Jones; stepbrother, Laurice French; and stepsister, Doloras French.

He is survived by his wife, Priscilla; daughter, Betsy Brann; granddaughter, Caleigh Crocker; grandson, Slayde Crocker; brother, David Brann and his wife Molly; brother, Timothy Brann and his wife Sue; brother, Steve French and his wife Jane; sister-in-law, Nancy Brann; brother-in-law, L. David Jones and many nieces and nephews along with other family members and numerous friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Windsor Fairgrounds, 82 Ridge Road, Windsor, ME.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory can be made to The Windsor Historical Society, PO Box 27, Windsor, ME 04363.

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

EBEN J. BRADSTREET

PALERMO – Eben James Bradstreet, 41, known to many as EJ, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Born in Waterville, EJ was the son of the late Karen (Gangi) and Eben Bradstreet.

He grew up in Palermo, the youngest of five children, surrounded by his four sisters.

From a young age, EJ was a gifted artist with a boundless imagination. He served in the U.S. Army before pursuing his passion for visual storytelling. After earning a degree in Computer Animation from Full Sail University, EJ built a 16-year career as a Visual Effects (VFX) Artist in the gaming industry, working on a wide range of titles. His portfolio included magical and realistic effects – weather systems, explosions, fire, spells, and more, across multiple game engines. He brought to life vivid environments, characters, and cinematics, always with a keen eye for beauty and impact.

EJ was happy to return to Maine to spend more time with family. A favorite memory for many is of him baking his signature chocolate chip cookies on “cookie day,” surrounded by more than 20 relatives, all cooking together in joyful, noisy chaos. He enjoyed family trips to Florida, sibling visits when he lived out of state, and celebrating family members’ birthdays, graduations, and milestones with those who loved him most. Of course, he never missed a chance to scold his sisters for planning events on Sunday afternoons, his sacred time reserved for the long-running online game he faithfully played with his gaming family.

He had a special bond with his uncles, Chip and Paul, and spent meaningful time with Paul in Chicago during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between game titles, EJ had been planning a second attempt at hiking the Appalachian Trail, a dream interrupted when the world shut down. As always, he adjusted course with calm and resilience.

EJ was predeceased by his parents, Karen and Eben; his grandparents, James and Hazel Gangi and Clair and Freda Bradstreet; his Uncle Harley Ulbrich; and his great-nephew, Tucker.

He is survived by his sisters and their families: Robin Spadea and wife Heather, of Ocala, Florida, and their children, Lucas, Dakota, Hunter, and Riley; Cheryl Tobey and husband Corey of Palermo, and their children, Carly Rose and husband Trevor, of Dresden, and their children Jacob and Chloe, Bobby Rose and wife Courtney, of Palermo, and their daughter Olivia, Jimmy Rose, of South China, Samantha Tobey and husband Paul, of Waterville, and their children Stella and Jacie, Jack Tobey and wife Naomi, of South China, and their children Greyson and Camille; Stacey Spadea and boyfriend, Christian, of Palermo, and daughter Kathryn Curtis and husband Thomas, of Waterville, and their son Elwood; and step-son Christopher Fraser, of Waterville, and Ariana Parker, of Augusta, and her children, Lamar and Emma; uncles Paul Ulbrich, of Chicago, Illinois, and Chip Bradstreet, of Dunnellon, Florida; Aunt Miriam Keller and husband Dennis, of Palermo, his “bonus” father, Robert Spadea, of Augusta; numerous cousins; and his beloved cat, Tannis.

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME 04330. An informal gathering to celebrate EJ’s life will be held at Tucker’s Way in Palermo on Sunday, August 10th, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

RITA L. VIOLETTE

WINDSOR – Rita L. Violette, 86, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at her home. She was born in Augusta on March 19, 1939, in Augusta, the daughter of Leo Violette Sr. and Rose Pare Violette.

Rita worked many years for Gardiner Shoe Shops and 13 years for Waterville Window Company, in Winslow. She also worked for Colby College, in Waterville, for 13 years and Sodexo for 11 years as a dining server, retiring at the age of 77.

Rita enjoyed traveling all over the world with her friend Kathleen Griffin. She especially enjoyed a cruise to Russia and a trip to India with her brother Leo and his wife Rina Violette and Kathleen Griffin. She enjoyed playing cards with family. She looked forward to Leo and Rina’s anniversary parties every year in July, at her nephew’s house, Larry and Chrystal Violette. She also enjoyed going to her niece’s house Daniel and Sherry Bourgoin’s for holiday dinners.

Rita was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Michael’s Parish, in Augusta. She celebrated her Mass every Sunday with her brother Leo and his wife Rina Violette.

Rita was predeceased by her parents, Leo and Rose Violette and three sisters, Gerine Bridges, Jackie Lachance and Rachel Deplance, four nephews, James Bridges Jr, Raymond Violette, Joshua Violette, Levi Violette and a grandniece, Katelyn Rose Bridges, two brothers-in-law, James Bridges and Paul Deplanche and a special friend, Noella Cloutier.

Rita is survived by two brothers, Leo Violette Jr. and his wife Rina, from Manchester, Conrad A. Violette, from Augusta; sister Lorraine Dudley and husband Robert, from Windsor; brother-in-law Donald Lachance, from Chelsea; many nieces and nephews.

At Rita’s request, there will be no public visitation. Committal prayers will be offered at graveside on Thursday, August 7, at 1 p.m, at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 980 Turner St., Auburn, Me 04210.

Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives 82 Western Ave., Augusta, Me 04330

PATRICK E. GALLANT

CHINA – Patrick E. Gallant died peacefully at Oak Grove Nursing Home, in Waterville, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. He was born in Waterville, son of Doris (LaBrie) and Joseph Gallant.

Patrick was a graduate of Waterville High School in 1964. Everyone that knew him, knew that he always loved a challenge especially with a little danger involved.

In keeping with that, he joined the U.S. Army paratroopers. He served with pride in the 82nd Airborne and then the 101st Airborne, in Vietnam, receiving several medals, including the Purple Heart. Following his service, he worked as a mechanic and then furthered his education as an electronic technician, working for Digital Equipment Corp, in Augusta.

His interests were many, including the rare earth minerals, coin collecting, building some of the hardest models and many other things. He always said if you’re going to do something, then do it well. He was a very capable man, no problem was too complicated for him to figure out. He lived his life to the fullest.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Barbara (Mullin) Gallant; children, Patrick Jr., Deanna, and David; sisters, Sharon Gallant, Susan Gallant and husband Steven Hayes; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; as well as nieces, and nephews.

ANTHONY R. LEWIS

WINDSOR – Anthony R. “Andy” Lewis, 71, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. He was born in Waterville on June 29, 1954, to Frances Louise Graham (Lewis) and Joseph A Lewis, Sr.

He grew up in the Oakland area and worked most of his life as a truck driver, retiring for the second time in July of 2024.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, golfing with his grandson Steven and Nascar. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

Andy died a hero by donating his organs.

Andy is survived by his wife of 24 years Liz; a daughter Jennifer and her husband Darrel Weston, of Massachusetts; his grandsons, Steven Peaslee II and wife Annie, Dakota Peaslee, Nicholas Lamarre, Jacoby Peaslee and Darrel Weston II; granddaughters Shelley and Abigail Peaslee, and Heather Leonardo and husband Greg; great-grandaughters Jaelynn, of Texas, Ellie, of Windsor, and Brynnley, of Massachusetts; eight brothers and sisters; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 10, at 10 a.m., at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. A reception will follow.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New England Organ Bank. Please make checks payable to New England Donor Services, 60 First Ave., Waltham, MA, 03451. Please include a note in honor of Anthony Lewis.

Others Departed

TONIA A BOTERF

HOMOSASSA, Florida – Tonia Ann Boterf, previously a longtime resident of Belgrade, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. The oldest child of Charles H. and Retha (Booker) Boterf Jr., Tonia was born on November 13, 1958, in Waterville, graduating from Waterville High School.

The Boterf family built a camp in Lynch Cove, on Long Pond, in Belgrade Lakes,where they spent their summers for much of Tonia’s childhood. The family moved to Belgrade permanently in 1979.

Tonia first attended Bryant College, in Rhode Island, then the University of Maine at Machias, before transferring to the University of Maine in Farmington, where she earned a B.A. in Business. She later received a master’s degree in business development.

She is survived by her husband, George MacDonald; her daughter, M. Breau, from her first marriage; her sister, Taffy Davis, her husband Byron (Buzz) and their two children, Benjamin and Abigail.

Their family also included George’s three children from his previous marriage, their spouses and families, Jonathan and Michelle; Matthew and Kristin; Melinda and Donald Poulin Jr; and eight grandchildren.

No service is planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society Waterville Area or to Precious Paws Rescue Inc., Lecanto, Fla.

BETTY A. TINKER

Betty Ann Tinker, 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, following a long illness with chronic pancreatitis. Betty grew up in Waterville on the north end of Water Street with her brother, Lester, and parents, Clarence and Rita Giguere. Betty graduated from Waterville High School in 1970. Betty later worked at several banks and credit unions as a bank teller in the Waterville and Augusta areas.

Better married Richard Tinker in the late 1970’s where they owned and operated Interstate Sunoco and Towing. Betty did the finances of the store and the towing business. Betty was active in the Waterville VFW and Fairfield VFW for many years, always participating in club activities and helping anyone in need.

Betty was a beloved wife and partner to her husband, Don Marquis, for over 20 years.

Betty was predeceased by her mother, Rita Giguere, her father, Clarence Giguere, her brother, Lester, and his wife, Ann, as well as her first husband, Richard Tinker, to whom she was married to for some 30 years. Betty is survived by her husband, Don Marquis; her son, Eric Tinker; his wife, Christina; and their daughters, Lindsay, Lauren, Elina, and Isabel.

A funeral service will be performed on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 1 p.m., at St. Francis Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville. A reception will be held afterwards at the Waterville VFW, Post #1285, 51 Water Street, in Waterville. Please use the back parking lot and doors.

Dress Code: NO BLACK CLOTHING. Betty wishes for all to dress in your finest Easter-colored clothes or other bright colors such as yellow, white, red, etc., for happiness and joy. This will be a celebration of a good happy life, which was full of love, joy, caring, and happiness. In case of bad weather, please proceed to the Waterville VFW for Betty’s celebration of life.

LILLIAN G. QUIMBY

Lillian Grace Quimby, 91, died on Sunday November 12, 2023. Lillian was born to Maurice and Grace Prentiss on June 4, 1932. She was the ninth of their 10 children.

She graduated from Winslow High School, class of 1950. She married Erving “Duke” Quimby Jr., on February 14, 1951. In 1959 they moved into their home on the Abbott Road, in Winslow, where they raised their nine children. It was mom’s desire to remain on the farm until God called her home. Mission accomplished.

She did not have much during her life; Her family was her life. She provided for her family by growing large gardens, picking potatoes, cleaning out hen houses, picking berries and fruits, cooking and canning to get through the winters. In addition to raising nine children, she worked alongside her husband in the woods and in the barn. She was a demonstrator of Friendly Home Toys, hosting parties for years to make ends meet. She worked for Murdocks Chicken factory, in Unity, packing eggs. Later, she worked as a final inspector at the C. F. Hathaway Shirt Company, in Waterville, for 10 years. She retired at 77 years old as a Personal Support Specialist taking care of people in their homes.

She was a faithful member of the church of the Nazarene, in Fairfield, where she was a Sunday School teacher for 22 years. In addition to her own children, she transported many other children to church, at times making two trips, making sure any child who wanted to go to church, got there. She had many friends in the church throughout the years and many pastors, including John Evans Sr. His son, John Evans Jr. will be officiated her funeral service.

She was predeceased by all nine of her siblings and her husband of 61 years who died June 29, 2012.

She leaves behind all nine of her children, Kay Penney, of Winslow, David (Debbie) Quimby, of Troy, Erving Quimby III, of Clinton, Linda Ramsdell, of St.Albans, Wanda (James Dufour)McDonald, of Jay, Debra (Gene) Thomas, of Baldwin, Dawn Lorom, of Winslow, Tammy (Shawn Casey) Morneau, of Clinton, and Robin (David) Folsom, of Winslow; 30 grandchildren, 89 great-grandchildren, and 46 great-great- grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

A service will be held at 11 a.m., on November 25, 2025, at the Church of the Nazarene, on Main Street, in Fairfield, to celebrate her life. She, along with her husband will be laid to rest at the McClintock Cemetery, on the Nowell Road, in Winslow.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her name to the Fairfield Church of the Nazarene, 81 Main Street, PO Box 146, Fairfield, ME 04937.

Services

HERB HILTON

WINDSOR – Herb Hilton, 84, of Winslow, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was born December 24, 1940, son of Robert and Ruth (Fore­man) Hilton.

There will be a graveside service on Thursday, September 4, at 11 a.m,. at the Athearn Cemetery, on the Starks Road, in Anson.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. A full obituary and online guestbook may be found at http://www.gallantfh.com.

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

ROGER P. BLAISDELL SR.

FAIRFIELD – Roger Paul Blaisdell Sr., 78, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Roger was born on Octo­ber 28, 1946.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Parker Reed Room, located at Colby College, Mayflower Hill Drive, in Waterville, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 11 a.m.

Please visit Roger’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/roger-blaisdel where condolences and special memories may be shared.

PETE L. TOWERS

CLINTON – Pete L. Towers, 52, a lifelong resident of Clinton, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Maine Medical Center, in Portland. Pete was born in Waterville, on March 8, 1973, to Edward and Phyllis (Wade) Towers.

He was a proud graduate from Lawrence High School, the class of 1991. He spent many years on the sideline being one of the biggest fans and supporters.

Pete was a hard worker and dedicated many years to roofing, construction, mowing and snowplowing. He spent the last 15 years working for Millennium Power Services, in Fairfield, where he made life long relationships.

Pete loved being outdoors camping, hunting and ice fishing with his partner in crime Smitty. He enjoyed spending time at the racetrack and snacking on his Little Debbie’s. He took pride in the family he built – large, loud, loving and rooted in the values he held dear. Whether cheering from the sidelines or sitting with the remote in hand yelling at the TV, (even if it wasn’t a 49ers game), his passion for sports was only matched by the joy he found in being surrounded by those he loved, especially his grandchildren. His legacy lives on in every shared laugh, every family tradition, and in the strength of the bond he helped create. He will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered and forever cherished.

He will forever be loved and missed by his wife Nicole and their four daughters: Merranda and Kyle their four children, Kaula and Justin and their four children, Jordyn and Armando their four children, and Jamee and Devon and their two girls; his brother Scott and wife Denise; sisters Kim and husband Brent, Colleen and wife Darci; his brothers Mark and Jimmy Towers; brother-in-law Wayne Penny and partner Linda; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, father-in-law Kenneth LaChance, his brother Eddie.

Visiting will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, in Waterville, followed by a service at 2:30 p.m. A private burial will take place at the family plot in Benton. All are welcome to the celebration of life at Clinton Fairground, at 5 p.m., that same day.

Arrangements are in the care of Veilleux, Redington and Lawry Brothers Funeral Home 8 Elm St, Waterville, where condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at https://www.vrlfuneralhome.com/.

JOSEPH BROWN

JEFFERSON- Joseph Brown, 87 passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 29, 2025 following a long illness.

Having a reputation for his “honest cord of wood”, Joe was well known in the surrounding communities. A hard worker, Joseph (some called him “Sonny”), spent time laboring in the woods, driving trucks, and hauling heavy equipment, but he landed his long term job at BIW.

Joe enjoyed life with his first wife, Maxine, for 56 years until she passed away. A couple with big hearts, Joe and Maxine adopted two boys, Michael and Patrick. They also warmly welcomed many other children (nieces, nephews and neighborhood kids) into their home. In his younger years, some friends remember Joe for building and competing with his mud trucks and dune buggies. “Sonny” also liked dancing, traveling, camping, four-wheeling, tractor-pulling and collecting cars.

In 2018 Joe married Marilyn and they, too, had fun traveling and spending time with friends and family. Marilyn faithfully cared for Joe in his last days, staying by his bedside ‘til the very end.

In addition to Marilyn and her family, Joe’s many friends, and the children he took under his wing, Joe is survived by his two sons, Michael and Patrick, Michael’s wife, Sabrina; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Peter Brown and sister-in-law, Nancy; his sister, Bonnie Hendsbee and husband, George and son, Guy and girlfriend, Denise; and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be gathering for a graveside service on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 4 p.m., at the Highland Cemetery, in Jefferson.

BETSY H. CAMPBELL

AUGUSTA – Betsy Heather Campbell, 72, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Gray Birch Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care. Betsy was born on October. 11, 1952, to the late Gerald and Joyce Camp­bell.

Betsy grew up in Sidney and was a graduate of Messalonskee High School, in Oakland, in the class of 1970.

Betsy enjoyed cooking, knitting, crocheting, needlework, and visiting with family and friends. She was long standing member of the Second Baptist church in Sidney.

She is survived by her brother Jeffrey Campbell and his wife Cindy Thomas; and her brother Robert Campbell and his wife Diane Campbell; her nephew Gerry Campbell and his fiancée Stasha Baldwin; and a great-nephew Bruce Campbell.

Betsy’s memorial service will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11 a.m., at the Second Baptist Church, 3022 West River Road, Sidney, following her service, interment will be held at Reynolds Hill Cemetery, Sidney. A celebration of life will be held at the Second Baptist Church after the interment.

Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 1 Church Street, Augusta, Maine.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Second Baptist Church, 3022 W River Road, Sidney.

DALE BLETHEN

BELGRADE – Dale Blethen, 74, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, due to complications from chronic pancreatitis. Dale was born December. 26, 1950, to Parker Dale Blethen and Bernice Lambert Blethen at their home in Thorndike.

He attended Williams High School, in Oakland, graduating in 1969. He earned an associate degree in business management from the University of Maine, Bangor. He continued to take classes from various colleges and universities over his lifetime. He even taught linework at Kennebec Valley Community College, in Fairfield.

Dale was a very caring Christian man. He would do anything for his family, his church, his coworkers, and his community. When his children and grandchildren wanted to do something special, there was Dad (or “Grampy”) to make sure they got it, from going to Funtown, buying their first car, and playing a sport, to taking many trips to Moosehead Lake where he was always willing to put a worm on the hook and untangle a fishing line (or hook himself!). He worked extremely hard his entire life to give his family the best in life.

Dale served as a deacon at the Second Baptist Church of Sidney many times over the years and even taught a Sunday school class for teenagers when no one else was brave enough to answer the multitude of questions that all teenagers have. He belonged to the Masons, in Sidney, for over 50 years and served as master of the lodge multiple times as well as serving as a grand officer for the state of Maine. He especially loved working on the Masonic Lodge’s Strawberry Festivals every year, and the Bikes for Books program. He became a chief steward of the IBEW Union, at Central Maine Power Company, where he worked for over 40 years, and fought many battles for his coworkers. He received an early retirement buyout but continued to work for power company subcontractors until the day before he went into the hospital for the last time. He served in the Sidney Athletic Association and coached many sports, including ones he had never played. His philosophy was that every child should have a chance to play in every game. He was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader who received the George Meany Award for Excellence in Scouting. In his “spare time” he volunteered for the fire department and helped organize a club hockey league for Messalonskee High School, in Oakland, which eventually became an official varsity team. One of the greatest honors of his life was being awarded the Spirit of America Award for all his contributions to the Sidney community.

Dale is survived by his wife of almost 54 years Joan Drummond Blethen, of Belgrade; his sons Robert Blethen and wife Adriana (originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil) of Willow Spring, North Carolina, Chad Blethen, of Sidney; six grandchildren, Tait Blethen, a member of the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, and his wife Willow Jones Blethen, Robert Blethen and his partner Cadence Maheux, of Fairfield, Paola des Rosier and husband Seth, of Portland, Gabriela Blethen, of Willow Spring, North Carolina, Kyan Blethen, of Sidney, and Genesis Blethen, of Waterville; his sister, Jeanne Lothrop and her husband David, of Cape Cod, Massachusetts; his brother David Blethen, of Sidney; and two aunts Sheila Bickford and Carolyn Blethen, both of Florida; many cousins.

He was predeceasd by his parents and a brother George Blethen.

A Celebration of Life was held on July 19, 2025, at the Second Baptist Church of Sidney, 3022 West River Road, Sidney. A reception followed at the Blethen Family Camp, in Belgrade. Internment will follow at a later date.

Services are under the care of Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church Street, Oakland. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at http://www.wheelerfh.com.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to either the Church in Sidney, or Rural Lodge #53, 3000 Middle Road, Sidney, ME, 04330.

REV. MILDRERD T. MARTIN

SKOWHEGAN – Reverend Mildred T. Martin, 94, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home, in Skowhegan. Millie was born in September 1930 in Sheridan, Pennsylvania, to Arthur and Mildred Toplis.

She grew up in Sheridan and graduated from Langley High School in 1948. She married the late Reverend James W. Martin Jr., in September 1949. They were happily married until Jim passed in 2019. They lived in various towns in Western Pennsylvania where they raised four of their own children. She helped raise two of her grandchildren Nathan Martin and Stephen Supko.

Mildred was a special education teacher for 25 years where she touched the lives of numerous children. She then transitioned to the Methodist Ministry where she was an ordained minister who served various churches for 30 years. She especially loved helping people. Her smile would lift the spirits of everyone who saw it. She loved to sing and was always in at least one choir including the Methodist Ministers Chorus. She traveled extensively, including a three-month evangelical trip to Zimbabwe and several trips to England where she studied John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church. She loved to go to New York City to see the theater and would sometimes go alone if she couldn’t coax Jim or a friend to go with her. Millie was a voracious reader who always had a book in her hand. She lived a life full of joy and love spreading the word of Jesus Christ. After Jim’s death in 2019, she moved to Skowhegan to be closer to her son Kenneth.

She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Mildred Toplis, husband James W. Martin, Jr., and daughter Paige Martin.

She is survived by her children Clifford Martin and wife Karen Zimmer, Neil Martin and wife Sarah Martin, Kenneth Martin and wife Debra Martin as well as her foster daughters Aimee Twigg and husband Augie Twigg and Hattie Wolfe and husband Leslie Leister; her grandsons; Nathan Martin, Stephen Supko and wife Vanessa, Ross Martin-Wells and wife Kassie Martin-Wells, Ian Martin and wife Floral Reynolds; six great-grandchildren; and her sisters Beverly Jarrell and Janet Fleming.

A memorial service was held on July 18, 2025, at the Somerset Valley Remembrance Center. Burial will be held at a later date.

Please visit Mildred’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/mildred-martin-2025 where condolences, photos and special memories may be shared.

Memorial donations may be made to Philip G. Cochran Memorial United Methodist Church, c/o Lucy Prinkey, 124 Raineytown Road, Dawson, PA 15425.

JUDITH E. WHITLEY

VASSALBORO – Judith E. Whitley, 82 of Vassalboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Born on November 20, 1942, in Lewiston, she was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Andrews) Gilley.

Growing up in the Wales and Lewiston areas, Judy loved spending time on her grandfather’s farm with extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who were like siblings. She attended Lewiston High School and went on to graduate from the University of Maine at Presque Isle, earning a degree in Education. Following college, she started her career as an elementary school teacher, then spent years starting and raising a family with her husband, William Whitley. Judy spent 30 years as an education technician in the Vassalboro school system, helping countless students with their literacy skills. Most notably, Judy’s favorite role was as “Meme” to her seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Judy is survived by her husband of 59 years, William Whitley; brother, James Gilley and his wife Charlene; sons Jeff Whitley and wife Jane Whitley, Brian Whitley and fiancée Stacie Buckley, Kevin Whitley and wife Jen G. Whitley; daughter Jen L. Whitley and husband Chris Briley; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildrens.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Vista of Maine, located in Greene.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Judy’s name to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at the following link: https://diy.lls.org/fundraiser/6503670 .

Memorial donations may be made to https://diy.lls.org/fundraiser/6503670?is_new=true, for a cancer research.

GARY A. BARTLEY

SKOWHEGAN – Gary A. Bartley, 78, passed away at Woodlawn and Rehab, in Skowhegan, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Gary was born in Hartland, on March 4, 1947, to Lewie and Charlene (Stedman) Bartley and grew up in Shawmut.

He graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, in 1965, where he lettered in both baseball and football.

After graduation he went to work at Scott Paper Company, in Winslow. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in December 1965 doing his basic training at Ft. Dix, New Jersey. After taking additional training in Baltimore, Maryland, he was assigned to the 55th Military Detachment serving two tours of duty stationed in Nha Trang, So. Vietnam, attaining the rank of E5. When he came home, he returned to Scott Paper Co., and eventually became a Class A pipe fitter.

In 1992 he met his true soulmate, Ruth Bowman, and in August of that year they married at Birch Haven Campground, on Eagle Lake, at his sister and brother-in-law’s camp. In the 22 years they were married they spent vacations touring with his sister and brother-in-law going to all the Canadian maritime provinces and spent 15 days in Alaska fishing and enjoying the state’s beauty.

Gary took over the family camp on Morrill Pond after his mother’s death and with Ruth turned it into their year-round home.

He was predeceased by his parents; and grandparents; his wife, Ruth; and his stepson, Nyles Bowman, Jr.

Gary is survived by his son, Scott; daughter-in-law, Renae; granddaughters Claire and Elise Bartley, all of New Hampshire; his daughter, Misty Klien, of Florida; sister, Clarice and brother-in-law, Robert Pelletier, of Skowhegan; stepchildren, Lisa (Mike) Brooker, of Bangor, Cheryl (Gurdon) Boothby, of Cornville, Wendall (Jen) Bowman, of New York, Vicki (Cathy) Bowman-Vickers, of Skowhegan and stepdaughter-in-law, Kelly Bowman, of Madison; aunt, Janet Stedman, of Hartland; three nieces, Sherry (Larry) Burgess, Jodi (Darren) Warren and Bobbie-Jo (Sam) Green; along with great-nephews, great-nieces; many cousins; step-grandchildren; and step-great-grandchildren.

Gary was a Life Member of VFW Post #1285, in Waterville, and a member of the American Legion Post #14, in Fairfield.

There will be a graveside service, for family and friends at the Pine Grove Cemetery, in Hartland, on Friday, July 25, at 1 p.m., where he will be buried next to his mother and father.

Please visit Gary’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/gary-bartley where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

As Gary loved to eat, donations can be made in his memory to any local food pantry.

JUANITA H. LINNELL

BENTON – Juanita H. Linnell, 85, of Benton, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025. She was born on January 16, 1940, in East Benton, the daughter of Warren and Hester Wade.

A lifelong resident of Benton, she married the love of her life, Carroll Linnell Jr., on January 11, 1961. Together, they made a home on the River Road, where they raised their three daughters.

Juanita had a strong work ethic and a generous heart. Over the years, she worked at Sonny’s Pizza, in Fairfield, for more than two decades, spent time serving customers at Al’s Drive-In, in Benton, and eventually retired from Clinton Variety. She was known for her warm smile, quick wit, and love of conversation.

Her joys in life were simple but meaningful – playing bingo, scratch tickets, stashing Nutty Bars for her grandchildren, crocheting hats for local schools, and crafting gifts that brought joy to others. Juanita had a deep love for her family and found happiness in every gathering, big or small.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Carroll Linnell Jr., and their daughters, Veronica (Vicki) and her husband Mark Gordon, of Albion, Karen and her husband Barry King, of Clinton, and Hester (Lou) and her partner Johnny Denis, of Waterville; grandchildren, Bridget and her husband Dave Christen, Ashley and her husband Lyle Peirce, Brandon King and his wife Molly, Brad King and his fiancée Ali, Justin Linnell and his fiancée Kassie, Devin Linnell and his partner Kaylee, and Sierra Linnell and her fiancé Jesse; 13 great-grandchildren; her brother Richard Wade; sister-in-law Anne Small, and brothers-in-law William, Jimmy, and Tommy Linnell.

She was predeceased by her parents and several siblings and in-laws, including her brothers Neil (and his wife Mary) and Warren Wade Jr., sisters Marilyn (and her husband Fred Wilson), Regina (and her husband Gordon Richards), and Phyllis (and her husband Ed Towers), brothers-in-law Bernard Linnell and Jeff Small, and sisters-in-law Sandra Wade, Eliza Linnell, and Kathy Linnell.

Visiting hours will begin at 1 p.m., on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm Street Waterville, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. A graveside service will take place immediately after at the Ames Cemetery, in Benton, with a Celebration of Life to follow at the Benton Grange Hall.

Services are under the care of Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at http://www.vrlfuneralhome.com.

GLADYS M. GREENE

WATERVILLE – Gladys M. (Carter) Greene, 80, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Born on October 25, 1944, in Eastport, Gladys lived a life marked by compassion, quiet strength, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.

Gladys was known for her warm heart, gentle spirit, and steadfast wisdom. She found joy in the simple things like cooking, spending time outdoors, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, going to the races and being around family and friends. Her contagious smile, laughter and calm presence brought comfort to those around her.

Gladys leaves behind her husband, Gerald Greene. On April 10, 1964, they married, and their story would continue for more than 60 years, touching so many throughout their journey. Gladys was incredibly hard working and devoted 30 years to the C.F. Hathaway Shirt Co., in Waterville. She was also very dedicated to Shaw’s Supermarket, in Waterville, for 11 years. When her husband retired from the Waterville Police Department, they opened a lawn care business that would allow them to work side by side in the great outdoors that she so enjoyed. Anytime Gladys was in the sunshine with birds and flowers around, she was smiling broadly.

She is survived by her two sons, their wives and two grandchildren, Timothy Greene, wife Jennifer and grandchild Garrett; Scott Greene, wife Tara and grandchild Charlie; brother, Timothy Carter; and sister, Patricia (Carter) Dudley: many nieces and nephews

Gladys was predeceased by her father, Arthur Carter, mother Carrie (Adams) Carter, and brother, Bernard Carter.

Visiting will take place at Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers Funeral Home 8 Elm St., Waterville, on Monday, July 28, from 9 to 11 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Francis cemetery, in Waterville.

Flowers, or in lieu of, donations to Alzheimer’s Association in Gladys’s name can be made at https://www.alz.org/.

NORMAND J. BARD

WATERVILLE – Normand J. Bard, 94, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Lakewood Continuing Care, in Waterville. Normand was born the son of Henry and Modeste (Gauvin) Bard, on March 14, 1931. He grew up and attended schools in Fort Kent.

He was a hard worker and the definition of Jack-of-all-trades; working jobs such as heavy equipment operator, woodsman, farmer, gas station owner, landscaper, and mechanic. He even built his own saw rig and splitter. His longest job was working at Keyes Fibre Co., in Waterville, for 35 years, primarily as a crane operator.

Normand was an avid gardener and loved to share the resulting fresh fruits and vegetables with friends and family. The Bard house was the central hub for family traveling from Canada or Connecticut. Normand enjoyed traveling with his wife, going on many trips including Hawaii, Florida and Arizona, also several cruises.

Normand was predeceased by his parents; his wife Jeannine of 72-1/2 years; twins Michael and Michelle Bard, daughter, Lisa M. Gagne; grandson-in-law, Al Belanger; sisters Clara Jalbert, and husband Lester, Malvina Roy and husband Raoul, Jeanne Pelletier and husband Fedime, brothers Damase Bard and wife Marie Jeanne, George Bard and wife Germaine, Nazaire Bard and wife Annette, Patrick Bard and wife Arlene, Roland Bard and wife Leona, Gerard Bard and wife Adrian, Ozite Bard, Claude Bard, and brother-in-law, Stanley White; sisters-in-law Rita Oakes and husband Leon, Lucille Schiavoni and husband Louis, Blanche Long and husband Lucien, Dorice Nadeau and husband Leo, Georgette LeClair and husband Ernest, his brothers-in-law Enoil Albert and wife Rita, and Roland Albert and wife Helene.

Normand is survived by his children, Peter Bard and wife Joanne, of Milford, Massachusetts, Linda (Bard) Bourque and husband George, of Burnham, Andrew Bard, of Winslow; his six grandchildren, Margo Belanger, of Freedom, Kirstin McQuillan and husband Tyler, of Sidney, Melanie Blair and husband Gary, of Lisbon, Melinda Bard, of Raymond, Eric Gagne and wife Laura, of Wellesley, Massachusetts, and Ashley Obptande and husband Jeremy, of Brunswick; 16 great-grandchildren, Taylor Stewart and husband Russell, Acadia Birk, Sydney Thomason and husband Ian, Anthony Whittemore and fiancée Emily Cole, Meghan McQuillan and fiancé Sal Caccamo, Nicholas Blair, Matthew McQuillan, Alexis Blair, Mackenzie Gervais, Kylie Gervais, Bryce Obptande, Aiden Gagne, Nolan Gervais, Burke Obptande, Zack Blair, and Carter Blair; as well as his two great-great-grandchildren, Scarlett Stewart, and Scarlett Whittemore; his sister, Theresa White; and his son-in-law Randall S. Gagne.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Saint John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument St., Winslow, followed by a burial at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville. A Celebration Life will be held following the service at the Waterville Elks Lodge #905, at 76 Industrial St., Waterville, to share stories and memories.

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.

PATRICIA ROGERS

VASSALBORO – Patricia A. Rogers, 84, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. Patricia was born in Waterville, on June 27, 1941, the daughter of the late David E. and Inez M. Rogers.

After graduating from Waterville High School in 1959, she enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at McChord AFB, in Washington. She served active duty for approximately 16 months and later in life served 11 years in the Air National Guard, in South Portland, as a Communications Specialist. While on active duty she met and married the late Jon Allen and moved to Arizona with their four children and she began her career as a cosmetologist.

In 1973 Pat and her children moved back to Maine, raising her children near family and continuing her career. Pat worked at Zodiac Salon, in Waterville, until opening her own salon, “A Touch of Class,” in Oakland. In 1983 Pat began her 20-year career at JC Penney styling salon, in Waterville, retiring in 2003. Pat continued to care for her lifelong clients at “Salon Shalom,” from her home, in Vassalboro.

In 1986 Pat reunited with the love of her life Stephen Rogers. Their marriage blended with a family of six children: two boys and four girls. During this time, she and Steve were in full time ministry for 30 years at the North Vassalboro Baptist Church.

Pat enjoyed traveling to the mid-west, the south, Canada, Germany, and Israel. Her favorite being long rides with Steve throughout the state of Maine. Pat shared the joy of music, singing, dancing, and entertaining with her sense of humor.

Pat was predeceased by her daughter Judi Lynn Olanovich, son Mark E. Lancaster II and numerous uncles and aunts.

She is survived by her husband Stephen Rogers; her son Jon Charles Allen II and wife Lori; her daughters Heidi Allen, Melissa Ann Delaney and husband Tim, and Melissa Marie Rogers; her grandchildren Jeremiah (Luvi), Samantha, CJ (Kayla), Tyler, Casey, Bethany, Randy, Heath, Lucas (Ryan), Rachel (Kyle), Katie (Joe), Alexandra (Trea), Haley, Renoa (Laine), Michael, Evelyn, Alec, and Kiera; great-grandchildren Charlie, Callum, Nya, Jax, Anora, A’Svefia, Mason, Sariha, Xavier, Charlie, Maggie, and Penney; sister Judy Davis and husband Tom; brother David Rogers and wife Celeste; her sister Cindy Grasse and husband Shawn; and daughter-in-law Satoko Lancaste; .

Her Celebration of Life will be held at the North Vassalboro Baptist Church, on Saturday, August 16, at 1:30 p.m.

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 donations to the Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated.

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JAMES MICHAUD

PALM COAST, Florida – James “Jim” Michaud, 88, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, at Market Street Memory Care, in Palm Coast, Florida. Celebration of Jim’s life will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, July 27, at the Augusta Country Club, in Augusta. To view the online obituary please visit: https://www.heritageflagler.com/obituaries/James-Michaud-2/#!/Obituary. Heritage Funeral and Cremation is in charge of his arrangements.

BETTY A. TINKER

Betty Ann Tinker, 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, following a long illness with chronic pancreatitis. Betty grew up in Waterville on the north end of Water Street with her brother, Lester, and parents, Clarence and Rita Giguere. Betty graduated from Waterville High School in 1970. Betty later worked at several banks and credit unions as a bank teller in the Waterville and Augusta areas.

Better married Richard Tinker in the late 1970’s where they owned and operated Interstate Sunoco and Towing. Betty did the finances of the store and the towing business. Betty was active in the Waterville VFW and Fairfield VFW for many years, always participating in club activities and helping anyone in need.

Betty was a beloved wife and partner to her husband, Don Marquis, for over 20 years.

Betty was predeceased by her mother, Rita Giguere, her father, Clarence Giguere, her brother, Lester, and his wife, Ann, as well as her first husband, Richard Tinker, to whom she was married to for some 30 years.

Betty is survived by her husband, Don Marquis; her son, Eric Tinker; his wife, Christina; and their daughters, Lindsay, Lauren, Elina, and Isabel.

A funeral service will be performed on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 1 p.m., at St. Francis Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville. A reception will be held afterwards at the Waterville VFW, Post #1285, 51 Water Street, in Waterville. Please use the back parking lot and doors.

Dress Code: NO BLACK CLOTHING. Betty wishes for all to dress in your finest Easter-colored clothes or other bright colors such as yellow, white, red, etc., for happiness and joy. This will be a celebration of a good happy life, which was full of love, joy, caring, and happiness In case of bad weather, please proceed to the Waterville VFW for Betty’s celebration of life.

NATALIE B. HARRIS

WATERVILLE – Natalie Beth Harris, 76, died unexpectedly from a sudden illness on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 27, 1948, to Arnold and Charlotte Johnson, she attended Elmhurst High School.

She completed her undergraduate and graduate work at Indiana University, where she earned her Ph.D. in 1977. She taught American literature and creative writing alongside her husband at Colby College,, in Waterville, for over three decades before retiring.

Natalie met Peter Harris in a Herman Melville seminar. They were married for 51 years. They had two children, Alison and Michael, and two grandchildren, Noah, 8, and Jonah, 5, (children of Alison and her husband, Joel Leiby). She began the nightly ritual of writing down three things to be grateful for 15 years ago. She filled six volumes of her nightly gratitude journal.

Natalie was a devoted lover of the arts. At various stages, she played piano and painted in watercolor and acrylics, but first and last, she loved writing. In mid-career, she earned an MFA in fiction writing and began to publish short stories and creative non-fiction. She also loved revision. An expert editor, she improved any draft that came her way by removing clutter and enhancing grace and clarity. She often saved her husband from public embarrassment.

Retirement brought on her fullest flowering. Her passions were several. Once a runner, she continued her practice of walking at least five miles a day – quickly. She and Peter facilitated a literature seminar for local adults under the auspices of Colby College. Before that, she’d founded a book group, which she referred to as the “bookies.” Forever an “A” student, she read each book twice, took notes, identified key passages, and baked cookies. The bookies’ discussions were always probing, specific, and often uproarious.

She began retirement by volunteering her grant writing assistance at the homeless shelter. Later, she found her calling as a court-appointed special advocate (CASA) for children threatened by family dysfunction. Another love she long cultivated was yoga, and in retirement, she practiced five days a week at her School Street Yoga. She practiced faithfully. She treasured her Sunday morning meditation group and her annual retreats to Insight Meditation Society, in Massachusetts, from which she always returned radiant. These practices also complemented her growing engagement with her Jewish heritage.

A gifted cook, she made a home-cooked meal every night, the ingredients often arranged on the plate in the form of a smile or mandala. Her recipes kept changing, but her nut loaf and Harris House Pizza were consistent favorites.

There will be a memorial service at the Colby College chapel on Aug. 3 at 1 p.m. followed by a reception on campus. All are welcome.

MERWYN E. PERKINS

UNITY – Merwyn Ernest “Bucky” Perkins, 93, of Unity, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1932, in Dixmont, the son of George Ernest Perkins and Emma Lucy (Bishop) Perkins.

He graduated from Unity High School in 1951. He made a career as a truck driver and served the community as a deputy sheriff for many years. He was an active member of Star In The West Masonic Lodge #85, in Unity, for many years. His favorite thing was to visit friends, play cards and reminisce of his years living in the town of Unity.

He grew up in a large family and was predeceased by his siblings Leona (Perkins) Bulley, Dennis Perkins, Anson Perkins, and Clarendon Perkins.

He shared 54 years of marriage with his wife, Marian (Tobey) Perkins, who preceded him in death.

Bucky is remembered by his children, Alan Perkins, Rodney Perkins and his wife Marilee, and James Perkins and his wife Veronica; grandchildren, Miranda, Joshua, Eric, Jessica, Danielle, and Jordan; and his great-granddaughter, Nora; his sister, Lilla Jackson; and many nieces and nephews.

More information to come in the future about a service.

ESTELLE V. BARNES

WATERVILLE – Estelle Verzoni Barnes, 93, of Waterville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Born on July 22, 1931, in Fairfield, Estelle was the daughter of the late John and Stella Poplaski.

She attended Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, where she excelled in basketball and was a member of various school clubs and organizations.

Estelle married Angelo Verzoni, and they started a family in Waterville, where she owned Stella’s Variety before moving on to a long career at Levine’s clothing store, in Waterville. At Levine’s, Estelle took great pride in dressing and coordinating clients for many years.

Estelle was a very talented craft maker, who loved to paint, create wood sculptures, and teach ceramic classes.

After her first husband passed, Estelle met and later married Louis Barnes. Estelle and Lou spent many years wintering in Arizona, where they enjoyed hiking and rock collecting. Estelle was well traveled and loved visiting her son Peter, in New York City, New York. where she discovered a passion for museums, arts, and theater.

Estelle prided herself on maintaining a beautiful home, both inside and out. She found joy in gardening and her property was well known for its colorful flowers, plentiful vegetable garden, and neatly manicured lawn. Estelle loved the holidays and always made sure her home felt festive for any celebration.

Estelle is survived by her sons Peter and Angelo Verzoni; daughters-in-law Lisa and Anne Verzoni; Anne’s sons Kevin and Andrew Flaherty; grandsons Angelo and his wife Jade, Anthony, Richard, and Ian Verzoni; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Angelo and second husband, Lou; as well as her sons Stephen and Richard Verzoni.

Visitations will take place between 10 a.m. to noon, on Thursday, July 10, at Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, at 8 Elm St., Waterville. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, at Blue Star Avenue, in Augusta.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in her name to Maine Children’s Home, Attn.: Development, 93 Silver St., Waterville, Maine 04901, or online at mainechildrenshome.org-give.

SUSAN T. CORO

WATERVILLE – Susan T. Coro, 76, passed away at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta, on Monday, June 23, 2025. Susan was born in Waterville on January 1, 1949, the daughter of James and Violette (Thibodeau) Cote.

She attended Mount Merici Academy, in Waterville, until high school and then graduated from Waterville High School with the Class of 1967.

Susan loved to collect miniature dollhouses which were fully furnished and decorated. She even had an article in the Morning Sentinel about her Christmas display. She also collected dolls, of which there are a great variety. Susan was affectionately known as “The Fair Queen of Maine” as she never missed a fair if she could help it. The Windsor Fair was her favorite.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Kristy Reny; parents, James and Violette Cote; and her sister, Deanna Thibodeau.

Susan is survived by her husband of 43 years, Kenneth H. Coro; brother, Richard Cote; her nephews Chris Cote, John Cote, and Steve Cote; as well as several grandnieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Thursday, July 10, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver St., Waterville, followed by burial at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville.

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.

CLIFFORD R. BOURASSA

AUGUSTA – Clifford Roy Bourassa, 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Maine Veterans Home, Augusta. He was born on June 15, 1928, in Palermo, and was the son of Clifford M. Bourassa and Beatrice (Bailey) Bourassa.

Clifford was a proud veteran, entering the U.S. Army on February 8, 1955. He served two years before his honorable discharge in Stuttgart, Germany. He later worked at the American Woolen Mill, in Oakland, several car dealerships and eventually followed his passion for business, owning and operating Lakeside Auto Sales – his own car dealership where “everything was a deal.” He is credited with ordering the first shipment of International Scouts and pickups to central Maine.

An active member of the community, Clifford was a proud Mason, affiliated with Dirigo Lodge No. #104, in Weeks Mills. He had a lifelong passion for horses and spent many years judging horse shows with the Kennebec Riding Club. Clifford was also an avid dancer and rarely missed a chance to be on the dance floor, often dancing three nights a week with his wife Diane.

Gardening was a passion his entire life. He could be found rototilling gardens and tending to both vegetables, flowers and cultivating African Violets. He and Diane loved the coast, blue-fishing, Pemaquid and Young’s Lobster Pound where he was a regular.

Clifford also spent two decades living in Arizona. He particularly loved visiting the Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson, where he immersed himself in the desert’s unique beauty.

Clifford was predeceased by his parents, his wives Diane (Cyr), Roberta (Wood), and Theresa (Webber), his brother Frank Bourassa, brother-in-law Edward Neil, sons-in-law Toby Gower and Richard Moore.

He is survived by his son Michael Bourassa and wife Liz, of Florida; daughters, Donna “Toni” Doody and husband Roland, of Arizona, Karen Colwill, of Arizona, Sheila Piper and husband Richard, from Maine; 20 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren; sisters, Winona Neil, Donna Bourassa, and Donzella Glendenning and husband Dale; several nieces; stepdaughters from Maine, Dawn and husband Robert Hupper, Cindy Hilton, Jane and husband Steven Mullin, Leisa and husband Anthony Bovenzi, and Anita H Moore.

A Masonic funeral was held on July 8. Military honors and burial followed at the Chadwick Hill Cemetery, in South China.

Services are under the care of Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at http://www.vrlfuneralhome.com.

DANIEL W. CLARK

Daniel W. Clark, 73, of Winslow, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was born in Oceanside, California, on October 10, 1951.

Dan graduated from Oregon State University in 1974 and immediately began his life of service with the Peace Corps in Sierra Leone, West Africa, as an agricultural advisor to local farmers. It was there he met the love of his life, his wife, Debra, a fellow Peace Corps volunteer, who was also serving there as a teacher. They returned stateside to be married on July 5, 1975, and returned to Africa together to complete their time of service. He was employed by LaVerdiere’s Drug Stores, Maine Biological Laboratory, Wal-mart Corporation, and Maine-ly Elder Care in his lifetime.

Dan was a loving and supportive father and grandfather, sharing his passion for music, theater, and sports with them all.

The most important thing to Dan was his faith in Jesus, and serving others as an outward expression of that inner conviction. He was woven into the fabric of these church families, especially at Faith Church, where he served as a choir member, a men’s Bible study participant, and a member of various ministry committees such as missions, prayer, and even puppets.

Outside of church, Dan also spent his life as a volunteer. He worked with the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, the Resolve Life Center, the Solon Women’s Shelter, and Safe Families for Children of Maine.

He loved to travel with Deb, and made lasting memories with her as part of choirs accompanying Christian worship artist Michael W. Smith on tours of both Alaska and Israel. They also enjoyed exploring Maine in the summer months by completing Downeast magazine’s Great Maine Scavenger Hunt for the past few years. They even served as substitute lighthouse keepers on Burnt Island, Maine!

He was a card-carrying member of the Barbershop Harmony Society for 44 years, beginning with the Kennebec Valley Chordsmen, in Waterville – a joy he passed down to his son, Ben, who sang with the older men as a child, and now directs them. He was a member of the southern gospel quartet, The King’s Men, the Mustard Seed Choir, and the choir for the Easter cantata “His Last Days.” Most recently, Dan shared his joy for barbershop harmonies as part of the Portland Downeasters and the VLQ (very large quartet) the Music Medics, who sang to uplift pediatric patients at the MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland.

He is survived by his mother, Patricia Clark, of Salem, Oregon; brothers Timothy (Mia), Michael (Christine), Craig (Denise), and Christopher; his wife Debra and two children, Erin Pollock and husband Jonathan, of Durham, and Ben Clark and wife Theresa, of Winslow; nine grandchildren: Gabriel, Grace, Lily, Ella, Lydia, Samuel, Theodore, Oliver, and Josanna.

He was predeceased by: his father Edward Clark Jr., of Salem, Oregon; his birth mother, Barbara Cutler Clark; and his wife’s parents, Merton and Lois Campbell, of Winslow.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, July 13, at Faith Church, 250 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dan’s memory can be made to Downeasters Music Medics, Resolve Life Center, Faith Church Waterville, and/or the Come And See Foundation for The Chosen.

ROSEANNA M. BELANGER

WINSLOW – Roseanna M. Belanger, 77, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. She was born December 2, 1947.

Rose was predeceased by her father Raymond N. Belanger, her mother Edna M. Belanger (Dyer), and brother, Ludger Belanger, all of Washington, Maine.

Rose is survived by her daughter and care giver, Lisa Wilson and partner Mark Cater; and a son, Paul G. Beaulieu and wife Jenn; eight grandchildren, Victoria Evans and spouse Brady, Cameron Wilson and partner Mandy, Falyn Darge and Faith Wilson and fiancé Richard, Krista Beaulieu, Cheyenne Beaulieu and partner Robert, as well as Heidi and Kyle Beaulieu; 15 great grandchildren, KayLynn, Jada, Autumn, Avah, Lillyanna, Isabella, Raistlin, Elora, Adam, Richard (Bubba), Leon, Tristyn, Elijah, Lucas and Lilly; three brothers and three sisters, Sandra Tingwald, Pauline LaBelle Weeks Jones, Linda Bell and spouse Bill Bell, John Belanger and fiancée Pam, Paul Belanger and wife Peggy, Mark Belanger and wife Betty, and sister-in-law Linda Perkins and spouse Roland; ; many nieces and nephews.

There will be a graveside service on Sunday July 20, 2025, at 11 a.m,. at Sand Hill Cemetery, in Somerville. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at her daughter Lisa’s home, 18 Hollingsworth St., Winslow, ME 04901.

In lieu of flowers, donations to her family to help with end-of-life care costs would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made to PayPal@lisawilson22.

PAULINE E. PLEAU

WINSLOW – Pauline Evelyn Pleau, 86, of Winslow, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Lakewood Continuing Care, in Waterville. She was born on July 10, 1938, to Henry and Frances Sitnik.

In 1956, Pauline married William “Bill” Pleau.

While raising her family, Pauline pursued a career in banking and earned a business degree from Thomas College, in Waterville. She retired in 1988 as Assistant Vice President of Key Bank. She also played a vital role in managing Pleau’s Market, in Winslow, with her husband and was active in the Chamber of Commerce, Red Hat Society, and Jaycees.

She was an avid reader who found peace near the ocean and joy in time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pauline will be remembered for her kind heart, generous spirit, and deep devotion to family.

She is survived by her four children, Debra Pleau and husband Walter Jowett, of Westville, New Jersey, William Pleau, of Charlotte, North Carolina, Richard Pleau, of Pine Hill, New Jersey, and Robert Pleau and wife Barbara, of Vassalboro; six grandchildren, Paul Biester; Stephanie, Sarah, and Daniel Pleau; Sierra and Janelle Pleau; and two great-grandchildren, Stella Biester and Robert Veilleux.

Pauline was predeceased by her husband, Bill, and her siblings Jose “Rusty” Cunningham, Patricia Blair, Joyce Wing, and John Sitnik.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, July 10, from 5- 8 p.m,. at Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm Street, Waterville.

Services are under the care of Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at http://www.vrlfuneralhome.com.

JOYCE A. HART

FAIRFIELD – Joyce A. Hart, 86, of Fairfield , passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. She was born in Barre, Ver­mont, on Jan­uary 18, 1939, the daughter of the late Earl H. and Marcella A.(Provencher) Stewart.

Joyce attended St. Monica School, in Barre, Vermont, and graduated from Millbury High School, in Millbury, Massachusetts, class of 1957. She was a communicant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, in Fairfield, and Corpus Christi Parish, Waterville/Winslow.

Joyce was employed as an Ed Tech and substitute teacher for St. John Catholic School, in Winslow, for eight years. She greatly enjoyed her time at school, and she also enjoyed watching Red Sox and Patriots’ games and her Tuesday breakfasts with the “Golden Girls.”

Besides her parents she was predeceased by her first husband, Robert E. Hart, who passed in 1981 and her second husband, Roland A. Pooler, who passed in 2024; her stepson, Stephen Pooler; and her brothers Richard and Ronald Stewart.

Joyce is survived by her children, Robert W. Hart, James R. Hart, Marcella A. “Marcie” Hart, Melody J. Hart Simpson and husband Peter, Janice Hart Paden, Nancy Paczesny, Gloria Pooler and John Pooler and wife Debra; many grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday July 9, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver St., Waterville. Burial will be beside her first husband in Pine Grove Cemetery, in Hartland.

Services are under the care of Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm St., Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at http://www.vrlfuneralhome.com.

GLENN P. QUIRION

WINSLOW – Glenn P. Quirion, 63, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was born in Waterville, on July 17, 1961, the son of Joseph B. Ronald Quirion and Lorraine (Theriault) Quirion.

He graduated from Winslow High School in 1979.

Glenn retired from the U.S. Navy. He worked at the Fairfield Post Office and later worked at, and retired from, Elanco (formally Lohmann), in Winslow. He was a lifetime member of the Waterville Elks Lodge, American Legion and Winslow VFW. Glenn loved spending time with his friends and family. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and was an avid sports fan.

He was predeceased by his father, Joseph B. Ronald Quirion.

He is survived by his mother, Lorraine Quirion; his brother, Stephen Lamarre, his wife Ewa and their daughter Sabrina; his sister, Karen Rancourt and her husband Gerard, as well as their children, Derek and his partner Sylvie, Mike and his wife Hanna, and their children Owen and Madison, Ryan and his wife Sarah and their child Emma, and Kristen and her partner Brennan.

Per Glenn’s wishes, there will be a private burial at a later date.

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.

HOPE E. WAYE

BENTON – Hope Elizabeth (Todd) Waye, 88, passed on Sunday, June 29, 2025, following a long illness. Hope was born in March, 1937, in Abbot, one of 11 children born to Glendon and Alice (Russell) Todd.

She was raised in Abbot and Guilford, graduating from Piscataquis Community High School in 1956.

She married her sweetheart, Donald P. Waye, in September 1956, embarking on her journey as a military spouse. Hope and Don raised three children and together navigated the ever-changing plans that the U.S. Navy had in store. Over Don’s military career, Hope found work wherever she was, mostly in the local shoe factories. Hope was instrumental in helping Don run his hardware store upon his military retirement. Just when Hope thought full retirement was on the horizon, Don heard his calling to become a Methodist paster. Without missing a beat, she followed him wherever his calling took them, and enjoyed the many friendships made along the way. They were able to share 40 years together.

After losing Don in 1996, she finally achieved her life-long dream of owning her own home. She enjoyed traveling, whether it was a day trip on the back roads of Maine, or a cruise to Bermuda. She also spent many happy hours playing Bingo and visiting the casinos.

Hope was the very definition of Yankee ingenuity. She was not one to shy away from a challenge, and always fought hard to find a solution, albeit downright comical at times. It was often joked “Where there’s a will, there’s a Waye” when it came to her!

Hope was an avid crafter and quilter, and a member of several quilt groups in Southern and Central Maine. She felt great joy when she gifted them or donated one for a grandchild’s raffle from time to time. Perhaps her greatest accomplishment was the Christmas that she completed a quilt with matching pillowcase (for storage) for each of her great-grandchildren!

Hope was predeceased by her parents, and siblings Glendine Ward, Lillian Lake, Loretta (Jeannie) Sanders, and David Todd, brothers/sisters-in-law, Connie and John Gordon, James Waye, Janet Babesh, and TheoHelen Griffith, Joseph Babesh, John Peachey, Ernie Lake, and Bob Cowette.

Hope is survived by children Lewis Waye, of Buxton, Keith and Brenda Waye, of China Village, and Dawn (Beth) and Lee Haywood, of East Vassalboro; grandchildren and spouses, including Sandra Clark (Nathan), Michael Waye, Kathy St. Jean (Michael), Scott Haywood (Shy), Holly Haywood-Wahl (Mark), Joel Waye, and Amber Crocker (Joe); great-grandchildren, Sierra and Morgan Haywood, Evan and Kienna Haley, Liam Scandore, Alyssa Peters, Isabella Crocker, Morgan Waye. Kyle Waye and Keanna St. Jean; bonus great-grands, Cody and Paige Arsenault; great-great-granddaughter, Vivianne Camilla Nelson; by siblings Russell Todd, Vyronna Cowette, Cecile Peachy, Sylvia (James) Cross, Diana (Gordon) Davis, and Andy (Karen) Todd, and sisters-in-law Sharon (Chadbourne) Brawn and Judy (Waye) White, Donna Waye; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will take place at 1 p.m., on July 15, 2025, at Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm Street, Waterville, Maine. A private burial will take place at Maine Veteran Cemetery at a later date.

Services

JESSICA A. LEVESQUE

CHINA – The family of Jessica Ann Levesque Stuart announce her graveside service on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., at the China Village Extension Cemetery, 48 Neck Road, China, followed by a Celebration of Life from 1-4 p.m., at the China Baptist Church vestry, 36 Causeway Road, China. Friends and family are invited to gather to honor her life and memory.

LOUISE S. SMITH

BELGRADE – A Celebration of Life will be held for Louise S. Smith, of Belgrade, on Saturday, July 19, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Loon Cove Lodge, at the end of Loon Call Drive. The service will be held at 3:15 p.m,. with visiting afterward.