DOREEN A. NADER

WINSLOW – Doreen Ann Nader, 55, of Winslow passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. Doreen was born in Waterville on May 31, 1969, to Joseph “Joe” William Nader Jr., and Mary Effie (Robinson) Nader.

Doreen graduated from Winslow High School in 1988. In 1990 she graduated from Central Maine Vocational Technical Institute, in Auburn, with a graphic arts technology degree. She also took classes at Thomas College, in Waterville, in 1994.

Doreen worked at Staples for many years, she worked at Marden’s Inc., in Waterville, and Target, in Augusta.

Doreen enjoyed scrapbooking with her mother and friends, She also enjoyed sewing, Stampin’ Up and being part of family gatherings along with spending time with her friends.

She was predeceased by her father Joseph “Joe” William Nader Jr. and mother Mary Effie (Robinson) Nader.

Surviving her are her younger sister, Paula (Nader) Snow and her husband Thomas Snow, of Wayne; one nephew, Ben Hasson, of Columbus, Ohio; one niece, Christine Hasson, of Waterville; her godmother Beatrice Nader; and many cousins.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Saint Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, 3 Appleton Street, in Waterville, at 10 a.m. The burial will follow at St. Francis Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of Doreen Nader ,to Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd, Waterville, Maine 04901.

PENELOPE LU SWEATT

ALBION – Penelope Lu Sweatt, 82, passed away peacefully at her home, in Albion, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Penny Sawyer was born on February 5, 1942, in Farmington, the daughter of Norman and Phyllis (York) Sawyer.

Moving many times in her childhood, she graduated from York High School, in 1960, before heading to beautician school. She met the love of her life, George, at school in Penacook, New Hampshire, and they married in July 1960.

Penny spent her 50-year career as a hairdresser. She founded Penny’s Hairstyles out of her home, in Greenland, New Hampshire, in the early ‘60s where she raised three sons. In 1976, the Sweatts moved to Albion, to build a home on the family farm.

Penny loved life and lived it to the fullest. She traveled the world with her closest friends and grandchildren and drove long distances to watch her family at sporting events, performances, racing, and so much more. She was always there to support her friends and family and coordinated every major family gathering.

Penny was predeceased by George A. Sweatt Jr., her husband of 58 years, her son, George (Scott) Sweatt III, of Salisbury, New Hampshire, her sister Beverly and husband David Kelley, of Albion.

Penny is survived by Willie Sawyer Grenier (Mike), of Albion; sons, Daren Sweatt, of Concord, New Hampshire, Brian Sweatt (Belinda), of Albion; daughter Jennifer (Jason) Buck; and daughter-in-law Jen Sweatt, of Fairfield; grandchildren, Melissa, Andrew, Ryan, Meghan, Devon Raie (Alton) Savage, Spencer (Cassidy) Sweatt, Ashley Ferris, Amanda Ferris, Jordyn Buck, Sydney (AJ) Amato, and Brady Buck; great-grandchildren, Brynn, Sully, Hailie, Lanalynn, Addilynn, Natalee, Alexandria, and Sophia; nieces and nephews, Katrina (Rick) Dumont, Lynne (Bruce) Blye, Karey Kelley, Keith (Deborah) Kelley, Kern (Michaela) Kelley, Kristin (Scott) Wescott, Ariel Grenier, and Jared (Samantha) Grenier.

Services will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 11 a.m., at China Baptist Church, 36 Causeway Road, China, followed by a burial at the family cemetery, in Albion. Reception will be at the Sweatt Homestead, 348 Winslow Road, Albion.

NANCY V. BODINE

SOUTH CHINA – Nancy V. Bodine, 67, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 30, 2024, at her camp, on Hyde Island, on Moosehead Lake. She was born August 4, 1957, in Greenville, the daughter of Clementine R. (Munster) and Joseph Henry Gilbert Sr.

Nancy loved her camp (Lucky Bummer) on Moosehead Lake, from her hummingbirds to her gatherings on the back beach, sitting around bonfires with friends and family while looking at the stars, and listening to Delbert McClinton. BLP themed parties, raking leaves, champagne cruises at sunset, and her famous barbecue chicken sauce with bean hole baked beans are just a few of the many things for which she was known and loved. She celebrated everything she cared for or about, and was a constant loving force to all who loved her.

Nancy was a 1979 graduate of Thomas College, in Waterville, with a BS in accounting and mathematics. Later she was a 1983 graduate with a Masters of Business Administration, from Thomas College, as well.

She held many varied managerial positions in both private and government sectors during her career. Her final position and the one she was most proud of was her work with the State of Maine as Fiscal Administrator of the Unorganized Territories at the Office of State Auditor. This was a position that allowed her to serve the people in these remote rugged areas like where she grew up.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 45 years, Matthew Bodine; son, Madison Bodine; four brothers, Henry, Mark, Darryl, and Darren Gilbert; four sisters, Vanessa Folsom, Lori-Anna Douglass, Clarissa Howard, and Anna-Maria Herrick; and several brothers- and sisters-in-law; nieces, and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents.

A celebration of Nancy’s life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at http://www.laryfuneralhome.com.

JEFFRINE M. QUIRION

WINSLOW – Jeffrine Marie (Theriault) Quirion, 92, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Lakewood Continuing Care, in Waterville. Jeffrine was born in Waterville on March 14, 1932, to Joseph and Lucie Dora (Ouellet) Theriault.

After attending Waterville schools, she then went to work for C.F. Hathaway Shirt Co.

On July 4, 1951, she married Gerard Quirion. They lived in Winslow for a short period of time before relocating to Marlboro, Massachusetts. They were both employed at the Raytheon Corp., in Waltham, Massachusetts, for many years. She retired in 1992 and moved back to Winslow to be near family.

She enjoyed her beautiful backyard flower garden in the summer months. She and Gerard also enjoyed several cruises over the years. She was a member of the Ladies Guild at her church in Marlboro for many years. Jeffrine was an avid quilter, making many beautiful quilts and wall hangings for herself and family members. Although she had no children of her own, she adored her many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Gerard, brothers, Irenee (Rene), Raymond, Wilfred, and Leonard, sisters, Grace Huard, Madeleine Grivois, Marie Cash, and Theresa White.

She is survived by her brother John Paul; sister Rita Hikel; sister-in-law Colette Lachance and her husband Roland; many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 11 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow, followed by a burial at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville.

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

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity.

JOHN M. POWERS

SOMERVILLE—John M. Powers, 92, died Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. He was the son of John F. and Jessie (Marvin) Powers.

John, aka “Jack”, grew up in Revere, Massachusetts. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for four years before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force where he dedicated 17 years of service before retirement as a Tech Sargeant.

On December 27, 1965, Jack married Teresa A. Varrell and they became parents to a son, Michael Powers. Jack’s career in the military led the family to live in various parts of the country, even going overseas to Japan for a period of time. Jack was a gifted artist, and in retirement, he worked as an illustrator for the U.S. Army.

Jack enjoyed singing and playing his guitar, and participating in community theater productions both as an actor and director. He found peace in fishing on Long Pond, in Somerville. Jack also enjoyed creating artwork as his home is adorned with his beautiful paintings and drawings.

Jack is survived by his wife of 58 years, Teresa “Polly” Powers; and his son, Michael Powers.

A graveside service was held on Tuesday, September 10, at 10 a.m., at Calvary Cemetery, 299 Grand Army Rd., Whitefield, ME 04353.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME 04330. Condolences, stories and photos may be shared by visiting www.plummerfh.com.

DONNA M. HEATH

HALLOWELL – Donna Maxine Heath, 88, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Woodlands Senior Living, in Hallowell. She was born in Lincoln, on October 7, 1935, the oldest daughter of Isabel Hamm and Harry Peters.

Donna graduated from Sherman High School, in the class of 1954, and went on to attend New Brunswick Bible Institute. Donna married her high school sweetheart, Robert Paul Heath, of Sherman, on August 29, 1955.

Paul and Donna pastored churches from Maine to New York, most recently the East Auburn Baptist Church, Pittston Congregational, and Freedom Fellowship. Donna was the most generous, kind, and loving person to everyone she met. Throughout their lifetime, her children were told countless times by those that knew their mom, just how special she was. Donna’s unconditional love for people made them feel as though they were the most important person in the room. Donna’s legacy was the epitome of unconditional love and support that she invested in each of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Donna was predeceased by her parents Isabel and Harry, her brothers, Vaughn, Woody and Maurice Peters “Dick”, her sister Maxine, her infant daughter Lori-Ann, and her husband “Paul”.

Donna is survived by her daughter Lois Dorr, and her husband Terry; her three sons, Brian Heath and his wife Jennifer, Bruce Heath, Jonathan Heath and his wife, Jessica Wincapaw; her seven grandchildren, Shawn, Erin, Steven, Rachel and her husband Brad, Zoe and her husband Jake, Josie and her fiancé Connor, and Samantha; her six great-grandchildren; Sophia, Izak, Emma, Johnny, Sophie and Bennett; her younger sister Patricia (Peters) Albert, and her husband Leonard.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church, 2539 Riverside Dr., Vassalboro, ME 04989. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ministry of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, 2539 Riverside Dr., Vassalboro, ME 04989.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME 04330. Condolences, stories, and photos may be shared at the memorial service and by visiting www.plummerfh.com.

RUSSELL J. VESECKY

WATERVILLE – Russell J. “Russ” Vesecky, 92, of Waterville, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024. He was born on December 23, 1931, in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois.

In his early years, Russ was involved in his family’s business, working alongside his siblings at their parents’ store in the Chicago area. His academic journey led him to earn a bachelor’s degree from a junior college before being drafting into the U.S. Army in 1953. Russ served honorably for eight years, completing his boot camp at Fort Lewis, Washington, and later being stationed in Germany, where he met his wife, Gerda. His military tenure ended in 1961 with an honorable discharge, marking a period of dedicated service to his country.

Post-military, Russ transitioned from Florida to New Jersey, where he worked for the U.S. Post Office. In 1970, seeking a change, he moved with Gerda and their children, Susanne and Saul, to Harmony. The rural setting required adaptability, and Russ embraced various roles from taxi driving in Bangor and Boston to delivering newspapers and engaging in seasonal agricultural work. His resilience shone brightly when he became a self-taught expert in scissor sharpening, a skill he honed to serve clients from Maine to Florida.

Tragedy struck in 1984 with the loss of his wife Gerda, after which Russ raised his granddaughter Heidi, demonstrating immense strength as a single caretaker. His personal life saw joy again when he married Edith in 1990, who survives him today alongside his son Saul, granddaughter Heidi, sister Lillian, and nieces and nephews, Gail, Charlene, Jack, and Wayne and their families.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Gerda, daughter Susanne, brother John, and his parents, Anton and Bessie Vesecky, longtime owners of the Key Largo Shopper, in Florida.

Russ’s hobbies painted the picture of a man ever engaged with life and his community. He was an accordion player, often gracing the Harmony Grange Hall with music, and he cherished gardening and fishing. His profound love for aircrafts remained a significant part of his life, reflecting his passion for mechanics and flight.

A private celebration of life was held in his favorite place, underscoring a life rich in experiences and love.

Dan and Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Service, of Skowhegan, Maine, assisted the family during this time, ensuring that Russ’s final farewell was handled with care and respect.

Russ’s journey through life, marked by service, adaptability, and a deep commitment to family, leaves a lasting legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him.

JOYCE D. TOMAN

WINSLOW – Joyce Daugier Lessard Toman, of Winslow, passed away on Tuessday, July 2, 2024. Born on March 2, 1936, in East Vas­salboro, she was the daughter of Ray­mond Daugier and Madeline Vigue Daugier Marcoux.

Joyce spent her entire life in the Winslow area. She graduated from Winslow High School and embarked on a 44-year career with Federal Trust Co., Fleet Bank (now Bank of America), in Waterville, retiring in 1998. Even in retirement she worked part-time at Merrill Bank and L.L.Bean.

Joyce was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, in Winslow, and enjoyed hobbies such as crafts, bowling, gardening, boating, snowmobiling, and camping at Snow Pond with her family. She actively participated in numerous community activities and was involved in various banking organizations throughout her career.

Joyce will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and the positive impact she had on everyone who knew her.

Joyce was predeceased by her parents, mother Madeline Marcoux, stepfather Donald Marcoux; and husband, George “Buzz” Toman.

Survivors include her son, Scott Lessard and wife Mary; grandchildren, Shannon and Eric Lessard; and several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements will be handled by Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Waterville. Services will be held at Notre Dame Church in Waterville, on October 5, 2024, at 11 a.m., with burial at St. Francis Cemetery, in Waterville, following the service. There will be no visiting hours.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Michael School, 345 Church St. Livermore, California 94550.

JAMES R. DOE

WINDSOR – James Russell Doe, 75, of Windsor, unexpectedly passed away at his home on Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was born in Waterville, September 26, 1948, to George William Doe and Carolyn Lavenia Fernald.

Jimmy was educated in the Windsor school system, graduating from Erskine Academy, in South China, on June 8, 1968, with perfect attendance throughout his high school years.

Jimmy was a dedicated and hardworking individual. He was a licensed forklift operator and industrial truck operator. He was employed by the state of Maine D.O.T. bridge division for 14 years, cleaning, painting and welding. He was employed at Statler Tissue, the 105-year-old mill on the banks of the Kennebec River, in Augusta, for 14 years as a back tender and spare machine tender. Jimmy was a talented and artistic designer and carpenter. He sketched and built furniture. He was a self-employed carpenter and had a furniture refinishing business, as well as home maintenance. He was always building projects that went beyond expectations. He built classic steel wooden runner sleds for a teacher’s two children who still have them today. He was fondly remembered by the Jefferson Village School staff.

Jimmy enjoyed classic vehicles of which he owned many, such as his immaculate 1955 and 1957 Chevys, 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, a burnt orange Corvette, a Camaro, multiple trucks and Harley motorcycles. He was a perfectionist and kept everything he owned in a neat, clean and pristine condition. His sister, Joyce, fondly remembers Jimmy giving her motorcycle rides. Jimmy enjoyed going off-road 4-wheel truck driving with his brother Danny, exploring the roads less traveled. Together they frequently worked on vehicles and welding projects.

Jimmy will be missed at his Saturday morning drive to Dunkin’ Donuts, shopping a Tractor Supply, lunch at Burger King and afternoon visits with his brother Ralph.

He was always helping family and friends, as he was very skilled with his hands. He helped his brother Peter with his tractor, making parts from scratch, as well as helping Peter rebuild his barn.

Jimmy’s laughter was explosive and memorable. He loved old time Rock ‘n’ Roll, and the Beatles music.

Jimmy will be remembered by the many lives he touched. He was actively involved with Disabled American Veterans Commanders Club, and cited as a Silver Leader in recognition for his outstanding devotion and generosity. He was a Special Olympics Partner and Supporter, donating annually all of his spare change he collected in his cigar box, and dropping it off at the Capital Area Federal Credit Union’s fundraiser. He dontated to the Father Flanagan’s Boys Home Children of Boys Town, helping to ensure that everyone deserves the chance to reach their full potential.

Jimmy was a strong-willed and set-in-his-ways private and quiet person, but he had an enormous heart and sense of humor. He was generous, loyal and clever through the knowledge gained from his life experiences.

He was a proud man who did not ask for help as he would problem solve independently before reaching out. He will always be the golden hair, hazel eyes, slender built, 5-foot, 11-inch Harley driving “Easy Rider”.

His departure came as a great shock and the entire family and community feel this loss. Jimmy lived the best life he knew. While everyone mourns his loss, they take comfort in knowing his earthly body suffers no more pain. His soul is now in the comfort of God and heaven, safe and at peace.

Jimmy is survived by seven siblings, Peter S. Fernald, Ralph E. Doe, David P. Doe and wife Carla, Debbie A. Barnes and husband Robert, Diane L. Brown and husband Robert, Daniel R. Doe, Joyce E.Vittoriso, and husband Alan; sister-in-law Lois Doe; seven nieces; 13 nephews; cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, George and Carolyn, brother Alan L. Dodemont and wife Joyce, brother Jay C. Doe, sisters-in-law Phyllis Fernald and Madeline Doe, and nephew Adam Schools.

His ashes will be laid to rest at Rest Haven Cemetery, in Windsor, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11 a.m.

JOANNE R. GAGNON

BENTON – Joanne Robinson Gagnon, 72, passed away peacefully, holding the hand of her husband of 53 years, Roger Gagnon. Joanne was born the youngest daughter of the late Kelsey and Edith Robinson.

She was a lifelong resident of Benton and graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield.

Joanne had a 42-year career at Warren Bros/Tilcon/Pike Industries, serving most of those years as their accounts receivable manager. She had great friendships with both coworkers and many appreciative customers.

Joanne was a talented quilter and crafter. She was very clever and could figure out how to make or fix nearly anything. She also enjoyed reading, movie watching and shopping.

Joanne is survived by her husband Roger; daughter Heather and her husband Brett Libby; son Barrett and his wife Wendy Gagnon; grandchildren Taylor, Shelby, Elizabeth, Gabriel, Amelia, Kaiden, Caleb; great-grandson Everett; her brothers Eugene and Gary (Mary) Robinson; sister Maxine Dennis; sister in-law Pam; and nieces and nephews.

Predeceased family members include parents Kelsey and Edith, siblings, Harvey (wife Donna), Horace and sister in-law Beverly Robinson.

Arrangement under the care of Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers Funeral Home 8 Elm Street Waterville Maine.

Service to be held Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, visiting hours will be 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., with service to follow. There will be a private grave side burial with family members.

RONALD C. MILLER

WATERVILLE – Ronald Callaway Miller, 79, passed away following a brief illness on Monday, August 5, 2024, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. Ron was born in Conway, South Carolina, on July 20, 1944, to James and Mary Hope Miller.

Ron attended Myrtle Beach High School and during that time he worked as a lifeguard on Myrtle Beach and as a golf caddie at the Dunes Club. He attended the University of South Carolina before entering the United State Air Force, where he served as a Medivac, in Vietnam. He loved karate and during his time overseas, he earned his black belt. After leaving the service, he married Jane, the love of his life, making Maine their home, and they were married for 54 years.

Ron was very talented in sales (starting as a child selling Krispy Kreme donuts door to door) and worked as the regional sales manager for Capp Homes, and the sales manager for Northeast Chrysler Plymouth and Town Auto Sales. He rounded out his career spending 19 years at Darlings Bangor, until his retirement in 2013. At Darlings, he worked with some of his closest friends and golf buddies.

He was a proud member of the following organizations: York Rite, Scottish Rite, Rising Virtue Lodge, (Past Master), and Anah Shrine, in the clown unit, often having his children accompany him as clowns in holiday parades. He enjoyed being a member of these organizations and attending their events. Ron was very proud of his quiet instrumental assistance in the development of the Masonic charity, the Dyslexia Learning Center in Bangor, which has helped hundreds of children with reading and writing challenges throughout the years, without incurring any expense to their families.

Ron loved being a husband, father and grandfather “Boppie”. He enjoyed golf, fishing, being with animals and adored attending his grandchildren’s activities, which included dance recitals, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, karate and playing board games all day with them. This is exactly what he did with his own children growing up and had an even deeper love doing so with his grandchildren.

He was an avid New England Patriots and Clemson University football fan and looked forward to every season. Ron was also a voracious reader and loved anything written by David Baldacci and numerous other authors. This was matched by his love for history, and he was always the family Jeopardy champion at home. No Christmas was complete without Ron putting his culinary skills on display with his famous lobster stew in a bread bowl, which was always a family hit.

Ron was predeceased by his parents; his older brother, Jimmy and his in-laws.

He is survived by his wife and best friend of 54 years of marriage, Jane E. (Dudley) Miller; his daughter Stephanie and her husband Chris Procopis; son Christopher Alan and wife Jennifer Rogers Miller; grandchildren Alexandra Lillian and Samuel Callaway Miller; brother-in-law, Richard and wife Martha Dudley; niece, Anne; nephew, Chad; and southern cousins Nancy, Jan and Oliver “O.C.”

Ron’s private services will be determined at a later date.

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

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Bangor Humane Society, 693 Mt. Hope Ave., Bangor, Maine 04401;Dyslexia Learning Center, 294 Union St., Bangor,ME 04401; or Maine Veterans Home in Augusta, 35 Heroes Way, Augusta, ME 04330.

EDWARD L. POLLARD

PALERMO – Edward Leonard “Skip” Pollard, 75, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, following a long illness. He was born April 3, 1949, in Providence, Rhode Island, a son to Edward Sr. and Helen (Dwyer) Pollard.

After high school he attended Northeastern University X-Ray program through Roger Williams hospital, in Providence, Rhode Island. At this time he joined the Rhode Island National Guard as a medic, training in California. Ed stayed with the guard for about four years.

He worked at Roger Williams hospital as a special procedures technologist from 1968 until 1973, when he became chief technologist at Newport Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island. This is where he met his wife, Anna. They married in May 1976 and moved to the family farm, in Palermo. They led the “Good Life”: garden, horse, cow, pigs and chickens.

Skip was the proud and loving father to two children, Edward III, and Allison. For a few years, he would travel every other week to Rhode Island to work for a mobile X-ray service. In 1980, the farm house burned down, and Skip went into the woods, cut logs, and in three years had built a new home. He worked cutting fire wood to sell, hauling gravel, and trucking potatoes from the county to New York City, New York.

In 1991, he returned to the Radiology profession and worked at Kennebec Valley Medical Center and Maine Mobile MRI, until 2001 when he suffered a stroke. Paralyzed in his right side, he was still able to walk, so he went back to the woods and cut his own firewood. With help he added two decks to his home. He built a slide-in camper and a Bucket-T hot rod. (Did a few drag races with it and won).

Skip was adventurous, he was a skier, scuba diver, learned to fly a plane, and crossed this country twice on his Harley Davidson. His greatest joys in this world were his two grandchildren, Scarlett May Pollard and Ella Marie Murphy. No matter how bad he was feeling these two girls brought light into his life.

Skip was predeceased by his grandparents, his parents Edward Sr. and Helen, and his nephew, Isaac J. Pollard.

He is survived by his wife, Anna; his son, Edward III and partner Nancy Crockett; daughter, Allison and husband Mark Murphy; his brothers, Wayne Pollard and wife Margie, and Jerry Pollard and sister-in-law Stephanie Pollard; and nieces Kelly and Lindsey.

A celebration of life was held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Palermo Christian Church.

Memories and condolences may be shared at ripostafh.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care.

RONALD T. MAYO

AUGUSTA – Ronald T. Mayo, 77, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Tim was born on May 11, 1947, in Augusta, to parents William and Arlene Mayo.

Tim grew up in Weeks Mills and attended China schools, graduating from Erskine Academy, in South China.

Tim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Vietnam War. Tim worked most of his adult life doing concrete construction. He spend the last 15 years before retirement owning his own business, doing concrete slabs. Tim’s biggest passion was classic cars. He built many over the years, all of which were show quality.

Tim was predeceased by his parents William and Arlene Mayo.

He is survived by his significant other Evelyn Coutts, her large family and his beloved dog Millie; his daughter Sara Cobb, her husband Geoff, and grandson Colton, all of Winthrop; sisters Lois Gilbert and husband Don, of Sidney, Tobey Taylor, of Albion, Linda Mayo and partner John Joyce, of Albion; brothers William Mayo and wife Linda, of Wauchula, Florida, Steve Mayo, of Weeks Mills, Linden Mayo and wife Renarda, of Weeks Mills; many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the South China American Legion, at 1 p.m. Anyone with classic cars are asked to drive them. Tim’s latest car will be there for people to see.

KENNETH L. CUNNINGHAM

WHITEFIELD – Kenneth Leroy Cunningham, Jr., 83, passed on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. He was born April 3, 1941, to Kenneth Cunningham Sr. and Rachel (Small) Cunningham.

Kenny had six siblings, Patricia (Glidden) Cunningham, Kathleen (Wrigley) Cunningham, Linda (Estes) Cunningham, Thomas Cunningham, Dorothy (Shuman) Cunningham and Ruth Cunningham.

Kenny lived the majority of his life in the Oakland area, with time spent in Burnham, North Berwick and Whitefield. Kenny graduated from Williams High School, in Oakland, in 1959 and married his high school sweetheart, Iva (Knox) Cunningham, in December 1961.

Kenny was known for his lighthearted and conversational ways, as well as his dedicated and driven work ethic. Kenny entered the workforce as a co-worker to his parents at the Harris Bakery, of Waterville, from there he gave many dedicated years to the Waterville Morning Sentinel in the engraving department. In 1978, Kenny, following his love for animals and working the land, became a chicken farmer in Burnham and raised his children in idyllic rural Maine. Kenny later returned to his craft at Graphic Color, of Waterville, where he was a color scanner operator. Kenny, a seasoned veteran of the industry finished out his career with Spencer Press of Wells, where he was beloved for his farmer’s work ethic and can-do attitude.

In his retirement, much like his professional life, Kenny was a gentleman farmer, a skilled woodsman and an outdoorsman like none other. Much like his namesake, Kenny was a natural fisherman and renowned deer hunter, from his childhood to his death, a season didn’t pass where he didn’t “tag out” with a beautiful white tail or creel full of brook trout taken from land and lakes that he loved.

Kenny had an unshaken faith in Our Lord, Jesus Christ and lived a life that was a constant statement of hope and love to those around him. He was a giver and an encourager, spending most of his free time working in his gardens fertilizing, weeding and harvesting or in the woods, cutting, splitting and hauling. Whether it was zucchini or tomatoes, oak or ash, he would keep some, but mostly give it away to others in need. But where Kenny gave most was time in conversation, a skilled story teller and a reciter of scriptures and quotes, his intent was always the same, he wanted to lighten your load, bring joy to your heart and inspire you to move ahead.

Kenny was blessed to be married to Iva, a spouse who was his greatest admirer and at his side through nearly all the seasons of his life, until our Lord called her home. In Kenny’s later years, he received one of his greatest blessings, a second opportunity at love. Kenny happily married Sue (Montag) Cunningham, of Whitefield, who gave him a new lease on life and showered him with love and admiration daily and selflessly cared for him till his passing.

Kenny was proudly the father of four children, Kathy (Cunningham) Lawler and fiancé James Smith, of Oakland, Kelly (Cunningham) Dyer and spouse David Dyer, of Sidney, Kenneth Cunningham III and spouse Kristen Cunningham, of Lyman, and Trisha (Cunningham) Brown and spouse Michael Brown, of Georgia. A grandfather and great-grandfather to many, Kenny looked forward to Heaven, where he could be reunited with his adored granddaughter, Kristin.

Funeral service was held on Friday, August 23, at Kingdom Life Church, 191 High St., Oakland.

THOMAS G. SCHOLTENS

FAIRFIELD – Thomas G. Scholtens GMT, 66, of Fairfield,, passed away on Tuessday, August 13, 2024.

Tom was a kind and caring Christian man who was full of love for everyone and was loved by all who knew him. Tom never hesitated to help anyone in need. His goal every day was to make at least one person smile. He always had a way of making everyone he saw smile. He also always carried Light Up Butterflies which he would give to anyone who looked like they were having a bad day. He would hand them to them and tell them “This is the Beauty God gave you” then he would light the butterfly and tell them “This is the Beauty God put inside you”. He made every one smile and everyone loved him.

Tom was proud to have served in the U.S. Navy as a Gunners Mate on the USS South Carolina CGN 37. He always said his Lord, Family and Country were most important to him. After the Navy he spent his life devoted to his late wife, Cindy A. Scholtens and his two children, Samantha and Jason. He also devoted many years to working with many children as a soccer coach who his “Kids” still call him “Coach Tom”. He was so proud of his “Kids” and his time with them. He also worked as grounds keeper for St. Mary of Celle, Stickney soccer field and Berwyn soccer field.

Tom also worked as the head of maintenance at Hillside Mal, in Hillside, Illinois. He developed a love for books when he was working at Lakebook MFG. He worked for Starship until he retired in October 2021. It was then he met and married his “Special Country Girl” Cindy J. Scholtens. They made their life together in Fairfield in their “Little Log Cabin” on what Tom referred to as “God’s Green Acres”. It was there he passed into Heaven with his wife and family at his side.

He encouraged children to enjoy reading and would donate books to schools, libraries and children in need.

Tom is survived by his wife, Cindy J. Scholtens; son, Jason, of Fairfield; his daughter, Samantha and partner, Joshua Martinez; grandsons Alex (Zander) and Angel Martinez; granddaughter, Raven Martinez; great-granddaughter, Hope Martinez, of Justice Illinois; his brother, Robert Scholtens, of San Martin, California; his sisters Virginia Johnson and Marion Ruzek, of Rolling Meadows, Illinois; and many, many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Sylvia Scholtens; siblings Lois, Joan, Helen, Dick, Don, Carol, John and Susan.

Memorial services were held at the Getchell Street Baptist Church, 3 Getchell St., Waterville , on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Operation Christmas Child. Please make checks payable to Getchell Street Baptist Church, 3 Getchell St. Waterville, ME 04901.

WILLIAM R. EXNER

WATERVILLE – William “Bill” R. Exner, 85, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at home. Bill was born in Trenton, New Jersey, on February 15, 1939, son of Thomas and Constance Exner.

He married his wife and best friend, Shirley Ann Dunn. They were happily married for 45 years and raised four children together.

Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Army while living as a young man, in Somerville, New Jersey. He held many careers from a miner in New Mexico, a woodsman and a jailer in Oregon, a chauffeur in New York and New Jersey, and a car salesman in Maine.

Bill was an avid fisherman who would wake his children and grandchildren at 2 a.m., to be on the lake before sunrise. He enjoyed playing poker, painting, auctions, wheeling and dealing, and creating chainsaw sculptures. Bill loved telling stories of fishing, movie stars he chauffeured in New York from Brooke Shields to Donald Trump.

As a young child he was placed in an orphanage with his sister Betty. He often ran away, and usually was found at the railroad tracks eating with the hobos. The orphanage would shave his hair and paint his head blue to find him easily. He had a couple stand-in spots in the movies (Twins and Electric Gliding Blue), where you could see him standing. He proudly participated in Memorial Day and Fourth of July parades with his tribute to the troops he painted and would collect toys throughout the year to give to children. He loved karaoke and was always introduced by DJ Lena as “Sexy Bill” to sing I’m too Sexy to his wife Shirley at The American Legion. He would pull a chair to the middle of the dance floor and have her sit while he serenaded her. He always put his own spin on it singing “I’m too sexy for my dentures,” changing the lyrics to make everyone laugh.

Bill was a generous man, and always had small gifts for random people. A small trinket or toy. He would always help other people by giving them food, clothes, or money.

He was predeceased by his wife Shirley Ann Exner, his parents, Thomas and Constance Exner, his sister Elizabeth Mandakas and husband Gus Mandakas, and his brother Tommy Exner of Florida.

Bill is survived by his daughters, Christina E. Exner, of Belgrade, Amanda C. Exner, of Waterville, and Brenda J. Exner, of Pittsfield; his son James C. Exner and his wife Shauna Exner, of China; grandchildren, Naval Aviator Lt. Phillip A. Exner and his wife Abbie Gaudette, of Milton, Florida, Joseph M. Exner, William J. Eaton, Brandon Brown-Exner, Trevor Exner, and Addison Exner; his companion Janice Brelsford; and many other extended family and friends.

Bill’s wish was to have a private family gathering.

Please visit Bill’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/bill-exner where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

In lieu of flowers or cards, please donate in his name to The Travis Mills Foundation, 647 Castle Island Rd, Mt. Vernon, ME, or The Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers, 93 Silver St., Waterville, ME 04901.

CHARLES H. POOLER III

SOUTH CHINA – Charles Harry Pooler II, 69, passed away at his home in South China on Monday, August 19, 2024.  Harry was born on April 1, 1955 in Waterville, the son of Charles Harry Jr. and Elizabeth (Hunter) Pooler, on his mother’s birthday.

He graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, where he played football.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves earning a Rifle Marksman Badge.
He built his own masonry business specializing in stone and brick chimneys, fireplaces, and hearths, as well as slate floors while working for Cianbro Co., of Pittsfield, from which he retired after several decades.  His talents with slate expanded into mosaics, and his masterpieces can be found in homes throughout Maine.

After “semi-retiring”, his masonry business continued, only taking select jobs to spend more time doing things he loved.  Harry’s treasures were his family and land.  During retirement he was a strong presence in the lives of his children and grandchildren.  The Papa that made every visit a big deal with his special triple-flipped bacon and regular visits before school with chocolate milk and treats.  Humor and fun were always on his mind.  He was full of antics.  They loved it when he would call them and say, “I have an idea….”.  He was the go-to for his girls with any problems, even the ones they didn’t know they had yet!

Rachel and daughters fondly referred to him as Papa Fix-it Pooler.  He was creative and resourceful, always tinkering in his garage transforming unwanted materials into fun, clever creations.  He spent time with his friends and tractor cutting trees, building roads and maintaining his land, and watching wildlife.  He was a giver; sharing spaghetti sauce, potato salad, pasta salad and vegetables from his garden with family and friends.  He cared about needs in his community, often donating time or resources to support others.  He was also a giver of knowledge, empowering his daughters, granddaughters and other women to tackle home projects, patiently teaching them valuable skills.

Time spent on his land and building projects they completed together inspired his family and are some of their most treasured memories.

He was predeceased by parents, Charles and Patricia Pooler, and Elizabeth and Stephen Maddocks; and brother Scott.

Harry is survived by daughters, Rachel (Brad) Hinton, and Emily (Joel) Bamford; grandchildren Olivia (David) Hammershoy, Ella Baker, Maxwell and Caroline Bamford; sisters Linda, Nancy, Susie, Diane, Tammy, Wendy, Rhonda; nieces, nephews.

A private Celebration of Life gathering will be held for family and close friends.

In honor of Harry, do something kind for your neighbor.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME 04330. To express condolences, please visit www.plummerfh.com.

CHRISTINE M. SLOCUM

CHELSEA – Christine “Chris” Mabel McGlauflin Slocum, 85, of Chelsea, passed away at home on the morning of Monday, August 19, 2024.

Chris grew up in the “Downeast” town of Charlotte, where indoor plumbing and telephones were still a rarity and living “off grid” wasn’t something people chose to do; it was just a way of life. She grew up with three brothers and was often her father’s sidekick on his weekly trips into town. She attended Charlotte Elementary School and graduated from Calais Memorial High School.

Chris received a bachelor of science degree from Farmington State Teachers College in 1960. Her first teaching position was at Ricker Classical Institute, in Houlton, where she taught home economics and coached cheerleading. While in Houlton, she met and married, Richard “Dick” Slocum. Chris went on to attain a master of science degree and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Education from the University of Maine, Orono.

Chris and Dick relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana, so Dick could attain a Ph.D. of Mathematics from Tulane University. While living there, she taught second grade, and also taught cooking classes at the New Orleans YMCA, all while raising two children and living in a third-floor walkup with no air conditioning. She always felt it was “culture shock” living in a big city after growing up in a very small Maine town, but they made great friends, ate fantastic foods, and learned to make the best hurricanes while there.

A third child was born, and Dick got his degree, so they were off to Martin, Tennessee, where they bought their first home. There she established “Mothers’ Day Out” which was a preschool program. Christine was also employed by the Easter Seal program where she taught adults with disabilities.

In 1975, Chris and her family returned to Maine, believing it to be the best place to raise their family. She taught home economics, later labeled Family and Consumer Science, for over 20 years at the Gardiner Middle School. Chris loved her interaction with the students and was thankful for her profession. Chris impacted many lives as a teacher and was happy to have helped children learn skills to make them independent adults, such as cooking, sewing, balancing a checkbook, understanding how to read a product label, and how to comparison shop. When a student didn’t have a sewing project they wanted to create, she would often have them sew a teddy bear for the local police department, so officers would have something to break the ice when they encountered a young person in need of comfort.

Chris and Dick traveled extensively. When the children were young, they drove across the country during summer vacations. They saw many sights, and taught the children valuable lessons, such as the time the car broke down while driving through Las Vegas, Nevada, on the way to the Grand Canyon. Chris was playing the penny slot machine as their vehicle was being repaired. The children were being told “Watch your mom put coin after coin in the machine. The house always wins.” And at just that moment, she hit a small jackpot. Chris always was lucky. That lesson may have gone awry, but Chris often said she was grateful she and Dick traveled as much as they did when they were both healthy enough to do it. In addition to traveling in the U.S., they traveled to many faraway lands, such as Italy, Portugal, Spain, Greece, the Caribbean, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. In the British Isles she visited the McLachlan Castle which is the farthest her ancestry can be traced in the McGlauflin line.

Chris was an active member, and for several years, Queen of a Red Hat group, Rubies Cuties. Her group has been active for over 15 years. Christine formed many lasting close friendships within the group. At Christmas time, Chris collected from any member who wanted to donate to Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers.

Chris had a green thumb and spent many pleasant hours tending her flower beds and vegetable gardens. Family and friends reaped the benefits of her expertise by admiring her beautiful flowers and tasting fresh vegetables. She was also a fabulous cook, and hosted family gatherings and parties in her home, and made everyone feel at home with her warm smile and huge heart.

She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Mabel McGlauflin; an infant twin sister, Pauline; a brother, Donald McGlauflin; and her husband Richard Slocum.

She is survived by her three daughters: Alison Valley, of Gardiner, and her husband, Alan Valley, Melanie Slocum, of Thomaston, and Jennifer Bergeron, of Dresden; a grandson, Phillip Bergeron; a granddaughter, Rachael Bourget, and her husband, Luc; two brothers: Hollis McGlauflin, and his wife, Rosemary, and Ronald McGlauflin and his wife Roxanne; and a sister-in law, Jane McGlauflin; many nieces and nephews.

There will be a graveside service at Round Pond Cemetery, in Charlotte, Maine, on Saturday, September 7, at 10:30 a.m. There will also be a celebration of life on Saturday, September 21, at 11 a.m., at 5 Togus Road, Chelsea.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Aable Cremation Service, Waterville.

Those who would like to contribute in Christine’s memory, she requested all donations be given to the Maine Children’s Home, in Waterville. Donations may be made by phone 207-873-4253 (M-F 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) or by mail to Maine Children’s Home, 93 Silver Street, Waterville, ME 04901.

ROLAND A. POOLER

FAIRFIELD — Roland A. Pooler, 91, of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. He was born in Fairfield on February 22, 1933, the son of the late Clifford J. and Exilia M. (Fortin) Pooler.

Roland lived all his life in Fairfield until moving to Benton in 2016.

He attended Immaculate Heart of Mary School and was a communicant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and Corpus Christi Parish.

Roland dedicated his working career to Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, in Fairfield, working there for 62 years. Over those years he cared for countless families in Fairfield and the surrounding area. His commitment and kindness to the families he served was unparalleled.

When he wasn’t working for the funeral home, Roland enjoyed rooting for the New York Yankees, New York Giants and was an avid wrestling fan as well.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife Juliette Thompson Pooler; his daughter Lauri Ann Pooler, his son Stephen Pooler and his sister Gloria Pooler Ducas.

Roland is survived by his wife, Joyce A. Hart, whom Roland married in 1984; his children, Gloria Pooler, John Pooler and his wife Deborah, Robert W. Hart, James R. Hart, Marcella “Marcie” Hart. Melody Hart Simpson, Janice Hart Paden, and Nancy Hart Paczesny; 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville. Burial will be beside his first wife in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, in Waterville.

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

Arrangements are in the care of Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm Street, Waterville.

SHAWNA L. MAGANTI

CHELSEA – Shawna Lynn Maganti, 47, of Chelsea, passed away due to complex medical complications on Wed­nesday, August 21, 2024. She was born May 9, 1977, in Augusta.

Shawna was the family’s wild child and was always up for something fun. She attended Chelsea Elementary School and Hall-Dale High School, and had an endless supply of friends that she spent lots of time with. She worked as a dental assistant and loved her job. Her family was her sole focus and the only thing that truly mattered to her. She wanted nothing more than to protect and be with the ones she loved.

Shawna loved to laugh, had an incredible sense of humor, and valued honesty, loyalty, and authenticity. Her facial expressions said it all and she could be stubborn like no other. She loved being home, tending to her flowers, drinking her tea, enjoying a sweet treat, and loving her dog and two cats.

Since she was a child, she loved being near the water, whether that be fishing with her family or finding a camping site where she could view it. Preparing to go camping, decorating her camper, and making sure everything was just perfect for their next adventure was a highlight of Shawna’s life.

Shawna adored watching her son, Kesar, play sports. She was his biggest supporter and could always be found on the sideline of whatever sport he played. He was the light of her life and her miracle baby. Shawna loved living in Maine and enjoyed fall the most. Picking apples, decorating her home, and watching the leaves change gave her much joy.

Shawna was preceded in death by her father, Roger Gagnon.

She is survived by her mother, Cynthia Gagnon and stepfather, Richard Grimshaw; husband, Ravi Maganti; and their son, Kesar; sister and brother-in-law, Shannon and Nicholas Kakasenko and their children Maris and Nikolai; father-in-law, Bhagavan Maganti and his wife Susan; mother-in-law, Devi Maganti; brother-in-law, Vasu Maganti and his wife Meagan and their children, Jaitin and Anjali; sister-in-law Madhu Learned and her husband, Keven and their daughter, Ria; sisters-in-law, Melissa and Jenny Moody.

There will be a Celebration of Life at the Augusta Elks Lodge, on Saturday, August 31, from 2 – 5 p.m. All are welcome to come celebrate Shawna’s beautiful life.

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

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

OTHERS DEPARTED

LOUISE B. SHEARER

RANCHO CORDOVA, California – Louise (Balamut) Shearer, 94, of Rancho Cordova, Calif., passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. Born in Winslow, Au­­gust 27, 1929, to Thomas and Mary (Koziol) Balamut, she was predeceased by her parents and siblings, Boles Balamut, Veronica (Balamut) Wayshak, Zigmond Balamut and Estelle (Balamut) Wareing; as well as her former husband, Amos Shearer.

She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was educated in Winslow, and helped her family run the Balamut Dairy Farm, on Bassett Road. She moved around the U.S. and Canada to different Air Force bases with her husband, eventually settling in Rancho Cordova, California (Mather AFB). She retired after 30 years as an office worker at the Army and Air Force Exchange. Later in life she worked in real estate in California with her sister, Veronica, and niece, Betty.

Burial in the family plot at St Francis Cemetery in Waterville, will be private.

TERRENCE F. MURPHY

ESTERO, Florida – Terrence Francis Murphy, 77, passed peacefully at his home on Wednedsday, July 17, 2024, following a brave battle with kidney cancer. Terry was born in Torrington, Connecticut, on September 11, 1946, and grew up in Litchfield, Connecticut, with his parents and brother.

On May 3, 1976, he married his true love, Susan, and resided for many years in Waterville.

Terry enjoyed playing golf at the Waterville Country Club, where he was proud to have served as president. Summer months were spent at their camp on East Pond, in Oakland, fishing, boating, doing puzzles with his grandchildren, playing tennis, making his famous shrimp scampi and baked stuffed lobster, planning spectacular July 4th fireworks, helping to run the grand annual lobster bake, and porch-sitting with family and friends.

For most of his adult life, Terry worked as a sales rep for Lemans Corporation, dealing in snowmobile and motorcycle accessories throughout the state of Maine. This was the career path he chose and loved, because it allowed him to carry a fishing rod wherever he traveled.

After retiring in 2012, Terry and Sue resided at Pelican Sound, in Estero, Florida. Terry continued to golf with his good buddies, and served as captain of the Island Sound II bocce team, which he always spoke of in glowing terms, win or lose.

Terry leaves behind his wife, Susan; their children, Donald and fiancée Ann, Jennifer and fiancé Larry; 13 grandchildren; nieces, and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Dennis and Helen Murphy, and his brother, Dennis Murphy Jr., of Litchfield, Connecticut.

At Terry’s request, there will be no service.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Hope Hospice, 13020 Livingston Road, Naples, Fl 34105, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

EUPHEMIA MILLER

Ruby Poulin and husband Gerard, of Augusta, lost her sister, and Deborah and husband Andrew Coulombe, of Augusta, Jeanette and husband Rick Chartier, of Gardiner, Mary Poulin, of Waterville, and Paul Poulin, of Augusta, all lost their aunt, Euphemia “Bea” Miller, 88, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the Maine Veterans Home, in Augusta, following a long but courageous battle with dementia.

Bea was born in Eskasoni First Nation Nova Scotia, Canada, on December 5, 1935, the daughter of the late Michael R. and Mary Bella (Herney) Denny.

Bea moved to the U.S when she was just 15 years old and lived out the rest of her days in the central Maine area alongside her husband, Jesse Miller.

There will be no public visiting hours. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 21, at 2 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Cross Hill Road, Augusta. Burial will be at a later date in the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.

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

Donations in Euphemia “Bea” Miller’s name can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 US Route One, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME, 04074.

RANDALL C. MORISSETTE

WINSLOW – Randall Clifford Morissette, 73, of Winslow, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Randall was born on September 15, 1950, in Waterville, to Jeanette and Clifford Morissette.

He graduated from Waterville High School and went on to attend Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute, where he earned a degree in Machine Tool Technology.

Randall was employed by the United States Postal Service, in Waterville, until his retirement.

Randall was an avid and accomplished outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. His most treasured memories were made when he was sharing his love of the outdoors with his dear friends, his children, and his grandchildren.

Randall was predeceased by his parents Jeanette and Clifford; and his brother, Steven.

Randall is survived by his daughters Amy (Patrick) Guerette and Christine (Ryan) Devoe; grandchildren Maeve Hutchinson, Jonas Hutchinson, Austin Devoe and Wyatt Devoe; stepdaughter, Jennifer (Craig) Hobbs and children Allyson, Emily and Nolan; sisters Diana (Gil) Poliquin and Jane Morissette; nieces Angela Cook and Lisa Dulac; and nephew, Paul Duperry; his former wife, Ann Carrigan.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at noon, at the Saint Bridget Center, in Vassalboro

RICHARD B. FOSTER

UNITY – Richard B. Foster “Pa”, 72, of Unity, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Thayer Hospital, in Waterville. Richard was born on April 1, 1952, in Skowhegan, the son of Edwin and Irene (Lindsey) Foster.

He was raised in Moscow at the family-owned Foster’s Camps. He graduated from Upper Kennebec Valley High School, in Bingham, in June 1971. Later, he attended Northern Maine Vocational Technical College, in Presque Isle, and graduated in June 1973. Richard then began a career in design drafting.

Growing up, he developed a very strong work ethic. He was a hard worker, whether it was cutting wood for teams of horses, surveying, working in the fire tower in Canaan, driving a truck, radar sighting, working on a farm, or in an office designing a house or hydro project. He was employed at Kelienschmidt Associates, in Pittsfield, Acheron, in Newport, Jim’s Coleslaw, in Unity, Larry Ward’s Farm, in Unity, and Depot Bottles’ Redemption, in Unity. He and Madeline met in September 1976 and have been together ever since.

Richard was predeceased by his parents; his grandparents, Edgar and Vera (Collins) Lindsey; his grandparents, George and Evelina Foster; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Norman and Alice (Bechard) Gervais; and his sister-in-law, Rita Gervais.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Madeline (Maddy) Gervais Foster, of Unity; his children, Michael R. Chiott, of Newport, Rose-Marie (Anthony) Bick, of Saint Albans, and Samantha Foster Wells (Michael Wells), of Fairfield; his grandchildren, BreAnna, Brandy, Ricky (Dani), Chadwick, Zenobia, Jace, and Heirdontias; his great-grandchildren, Cooper, Sarah, and Little Ricky III; his brother-in-law, Roger (RoxAnne) Gervais, of Randolph; five younger siblings, Michael (Sal) Foster, Scott Foster, Lee (Paula) Foster, Wanda Faith Foster, and Pamela (Randy) Locke; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He held many offices in the Grange, in Bingham, Solon, and Troy. In Solon, he was a Cub Scout leader and a Boy Scout leader. He was the president of the Unity Pond Kanaukulus Club, a member of the Chess Club, in Waterville, and attended Colby College, in Waterville, for soccer coach training, eventually becoming a coach. As his grandchildren say, “If Pa can’t fix it, it can’t be done.” He was a jack of all trades.

His passion was spending time with family. He loved teaching his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren about hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and anything to do with nature or the outdoors. Holidays with his grandchildren were always a special time. He tended to be the biggest kid in the group.

Richard lived life to the fullest. There was always an open door, a cup of coffee, a meal on the table, a sleeping bag, or someone to talk to; he was always there.

A celebration of life for Richard (Pa) will be held at New Hope Church, on Route 201, in Solon, at 1 p.m., on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Immediately following, there will be a small luncheon.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Giberson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To leave a condolence for the family and to view the online obituary, please visit http://www.gibersonfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Pine Tree Camps, Attn: Lori Chesley, 114 Pine Tree Camps Road, Rome, ME 04963. Please include “In Memory of Richard “Pa” Foster” on the memo line of all checks.

PHYLLIS H. DUMAIS

WINSLOW – Phyllis H. Dumais, 83, passed away, in Farmington, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1941.

There will be a graveside burial on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 10 a.m., at Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery, in Waterville.

Arrangements are under the care of Dan and Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, where memories, photos and condolences may be shared at dsfuneral.com.

HAROLD J. MICHAUD

WINSLOW – Harold J. Michaud, 99, passed away at the Maine Veterans Home, in Augusta on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Better known as “Pete”, he was born on April 28, 1925, the son of Rosaire and Florida (Caron) Michaud, in Waterville.

Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy and served on three ships during World War II. He was a recipient of the World War II Victory Medal, the American Theatre Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theatre Medal three Stars, the Philippine Liberation Medal, and the European African Theatre Medal.

Among the many battles he saw, the two he recalled most were the taking of the Kwajalein Atoll and the battle to take Iwo Jima, shelling 40,000 rounds on the volcanic terrain while Kamikaze aircraft rained down on the invasion fleet. When the first Marine reached the summit of Mt. Suribachi and placed the American flag, he was there to celebrate.

When he returned to Maine he married the former Theresa Belanger on May 30, 1950. He was an avid hunter and tying flies and fishing were hobbies.

He was predeceased by his parents; spouse, Theresa; brother, Roland Michaud, and sisters Violette Meader, Lorette Clair, and Gloria Lewis.

Harold is survived by brother Joseph Michaud; sister Jacqueline Morin; as well as his many nieces, nephews; great-nieces, great-nephews.

“Period” – his favorite way to end conversations.

A memorial service was held at Maine Veterans Cemetery, on Monday, August 12, in the chapel, at 163 Mt. Vernon Ave., in Augusta.

Please visit Harold’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/harold-michaud where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

DIANA M. BICKFORD

SOUTH CHINA – Diana M. Bickford, 43, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 3, 2024. She was born in Augusta on June 18, 1981, the daughter of Mark M. and Dorothy A. (Reynolds) Bickford.

Ms. Bickford was a graduate of Erskine Academy, in South China.

She was a self-employed painter, working with her mother at both commercial and residential job sites.

Ms. Bickford is survived by her parents, Mark M. and Dorothy A. (Reynolds) Bickford, of South China; five children, Alexee Littlefield, of South China, Mark Pilsbury, of Augusta, Joseph, Reed and Annebell Pilsbury, both of South China; two sisters, Tara Hembree and her husband Shawn, of West Gardiner, and Amy Corliss and her husband Jason, of Pittston; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no public visiting hours or funeral services. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

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

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

LAUREL L. VIGUE

FAIRFIELD – Laurel Lynn Vigue, 71, passed away unexpectedly at her home, in Fairfield, on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Laurel was born in Island Falls, in 195,3 to Auril L. Hartin and Stella M. Hartin.

Laurel’s life journey was marked by dedication, compassion, and a deep love for family and friends. Her early years laid the foundation for her remarkable career in nursing. After graduating from Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC), in Fairfield, with a degree in nursing, she devoted over 30 years to caring for others at Oak Grove Nursing Home, Mount Saint Joseph’s, both in Waterville, and several other local nursing facilities. It was during that time she met many amazing people and forged lifelong friendships that she deeply cherished.

In her personal life, she was a beacon of joy and laughter, known for her tremendous sense of humor and a knack for making people smile. Her direct and sassy personality was a breath of fresh air, and she was adored by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Laurel’s heart was full of love for her family.

She was married to her husband, Richard Vigue, for 27 years. Laurel had three children and three grandchildren who were her pride and joy. Her grandchildren especially brought her immense happiness, and she cherished every moment she spent with them. She actively expressed an interest in their daily lives, which she demonstrated with unwavering support and involvement, such as frequent attendance at their sporting events.

Outside of her professional and family life, Laurel had a passion for reading and cooking. Her delicious pies were a staple at family gatherings and holiday dinners. She also had a special place in her heart for her two cats, Hootie and Stella, as well as her grandcats, Merle and Whitney.

Laurel’s family and wide circle of friends will remember her as a dynamic, caring soul who brought light into their lives. Her legacy of love, laughter, and support will continue to inspire and comfort those who knew and loved her, and her absence will forever leave a profound void in our hearts and lives.

Laurel was predeceased by her first husband, Charlie Weeks, both of her parents, a sister, Bonnie Dunphy, and her father-in-law, Donald Vigue.

Laurel is survived by her husband, Richard Vigue; her son, Christopher, and his wife Julie; her daughters, Stacy, and her husband Lance, and April, and her husband Keven; her grandchildren, Alexis, Zachary, and Ashley; her two brothers, Sterling Hartin and his wife Lori, and George Hartin and his wife Hayley; mother-in-law, Elverine Vigue; and numerous cousins; nieces; nephews; great-nieces, and great-nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 15, at 11:30 a.m., at Wheeler Funeral Home, in Oakland, followed by a burial at Lewis Cemetery, in Oakland, and a reception at a location to be determined.

Arrangements are in the care of Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Oakland, where memories of Laurel may be shared, and an online register book can be signed by visiting http://www.vrlfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Laurel’s name to the Humane Society WatervilleArea, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME, 04901.

EDWARD L. POLLARD

PALERMO – Edward Leonard (Skip) Pollard, 75, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, following a long illness. He was born April 3, 1949, in Providence, Rhode Island, a son to Edward Sr. and Helen (Dwyer) Pollard.

After high school he attended North Eastern University X-Ray program through Roger Williams hospital, in Providence. At this time he joined the Rhode Island National Guard as a medic, training in California. Ed stayed with the guard for about four years.

He worked at Roger Williams hospital as a special procedures technologist from 1968 until 1973, when he became chief technologist at Newport hospital, in Newport, Rhode Island. This is where he met his wife Anna. They married in May 1976 and moved to the family farm, in Palermo. They led the “Good Life “: garden, horse, cow, pigs and chickens.

Skip was the proud and loving father to two children, Edward lll, and Allison.

For a few years, he would travel every other week to Rhode Island to work for a mobile X-Ray service. In 1980 the farm house burned down, and Skip went into the woods, cut logs, and in three years, had built a new home. He worked cutting fire wood to sell, hauling gravel, and trucking potatoes from the “County” to New York City.

In 1991 he returned to the radiology profession and worked at Kennebec Valley Medical Center and Maine Mobile MRI, until 2001 when he suffered a stroke.

Paralyzed in his right side, he was still able to walk so he went back to the woods and cut his own firewood. With help he added two decks to his home. He built a slide in camper and a Bucket-T hot rod. (He did a few drag races with it and won).

Skip was adventurous, he was a skier, SCUBA diver, learned to fly a plane, and crossed this country twice on his Harley-Davidson.

His greatest joys in this world were his two grandchildren, Scarlett May Pollard and Ella Marie Murphy. No matter how bad he was feeling these two girls brought light into his life.

Skip was predeceased by his grandparents, his parents Edward Sr. and Helen, and his nephew Isaac J. Pollard.

He is survived by his wife Anna; his son Edward lll and partner Nancy Crockett; daughter Allison and husband Mark Murphy; his brothers Wayne Pollard and wife Margie, and Jerry Pollard; and sister-in-law Stephanie Pollard; and niece’s Kelly and Lindsey.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 11 a.m., at the Palermo Christian church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care. Memories and condolences may be shared at ripostafh.com.

JEFFREY C. NEWMAN

WINDSOR – Jeffrey C. Newman, 67, of Windsor, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at his home.

Jeff was raised in Augusta, graduated Cony High School in 1975 and obtained a bachelor of science degree in business at the University of Maine in Augusta. He joined the U.S. Army after high school and served in the cavalry, stationed in Germany.

Jeff was avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing and especially snowmobiling in the Moosehead Lake area. He also enjoyed playing his guitars, going to local open mic nights and “jamming” with his friends. Some of his happiest times were swimming with his grandchildren at his home on the lake.

He was predeceased by his father, Donald Newman, mother Joan (Poulin) Newman, and brother Scott Newman.

Jeff is survived by his wife Frances (Gingrow) Newman; his two sons, Christopher, of Gardiner, and Daniel, of Palermo; grandchildren, Cooper Newman, Willow Newman, and Rowan Newman; sisters Lisa Shelton and her partner Mark Daniele, of Pownal, and Deborah and husband Kenneth Deck, of Sandpoint, Idaho; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, August 16, from 1 – 3 p.m., at the Western View Golf Course and Pub, 130 Bolton Hill Road, Augusta, Maine.

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

SHIRLEY S. DUNLAP

SIDNEY – Shirley Smith Dunlap, 92, died on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. She was born in Waterville in 1932 and lived the first half of her life in Norridgewock.

Then Shirley and her husband, Harold, moved to Sidney, where she lived for nearly 50 years. Harold died in 2019 ending a 71-year marriage.

Although she was never the fix-it or the financial director in the marriage, she adapted when she had to. In her late 80s, she learned about, and handled, the household finances, and became handy enough to live on her own for years. She never quite mastered the computer but did have a cell phone and became proficient in the use of the TV remote (no easy task).

Shirley had a large extended family, being one of five children. She became quite self-sufficient early of necessity, helping raise her younger siblings since both of her parents worked. She became then, and remained, a wonderful cook. Her general cooking was fantastic, but among her two children, and her 21 nieces and nephews, her four siblings, and her four grandchildren, her cakes, and especially pie crusts (perfect every time), were legendary. They do not know it yet, but her ten great-grandchildren missed out on something special, never having tasted her dessert cooking.

Very high on her list of favorite things were family gatherings and holiday dinners. She would, almost single-handedly, put on incredible feasts for large numbers of people without a hitch. Until very recently, she would accept only limited help in her kitchen on these occasions. Anyone who has tried to put on a big event involving the preparation and serving of food to many people knows the skill, dedication, and determination it takes. Shirley had all that, and more.

When her children were young, she worked at Riverside Market, in Norridgewock, which was as far as the children were concerned, the best job ever, with a penny candy after school every day. She moved on and worked for LaVerdiere’s Drug Store, in the purchasing department, for almost 30 years. When LaVerdiere’s was bought out by Rite Aid in the nin’90s, she retired. Upon retirement, she and Harold amazed everyone by how much mileage they put on their cars then. Much of it was at least several trips a week to Yarmouth to be involved in her grandchildren’s lives and activities.

Shirley is survived by two children, Mark (Martha), of Yarmouth, and Jayne, of Winslow; four grandchildren, Nate (Jessica), of Burke, Virginia, Amos (Corina), of Falmouth, Lucas (Melissa), of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Maggie Keeshan (Connor), of Old Greenwich, Connecticut; and ten great-grandchildren.

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

Please visit Shirley’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/shirley-dunlap-2024 where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

CARMELA P. GREENE

SIDNEY – Carmela (Palmieri) Greene, 93, passed away peacefully, in Hallowell, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. “Mimi” was born on May 13, 1931, in the Bronx, New York, the fifth and last surviving of six children of Joseph and Michelina “Margaret” (Milano) Palmieri, both infant Sicilian immigrants.

In the 1940s she moved with her family to Waterville.

On April 17, 1948, she married John Greene, of East Madison, where they lived and raised a family until 2010 when they moved to Sidney. Mimi adapted quickly to life away from the city and was active in her new community in the East Madison Fire Department Auxiliary and other social and fundraising groups.

Her life revolved around their five children whose ages spanned 14 years, but she also worked periodically as a waitress and a shoe inspector in nearby Skowhegan. In 1983 she finally achieved her goal of obtaining a diploma from Skowhegan Area High School.

With their children out of school or in college, Mimi and John bought a home in a park in Plant City, Florida, in 1988 and became snowbirds for the next 30 years. There she developed new and lasting friendships, was a Red Hat and an avid reader, and enjoyed hosting family excursions, crafting with her neighbors and church friends, and helping with clubhouse holiday dinners.

After John began treatment for a chronic illness, he and Mimi settled in Sidney with their daughter and son-in-law and were both able to enjoy the early years and newer arrivals of eight great-grandchildren (Kelsey, Kayleigh, Noah, Micah, Madeline, Graysen, Olivia and Sterling). Mimi devoted herself to caring for her husband until his death in 2016, after nearly 68 years of marriage. She later saw the addition of two more great-grandchildren (Sophie and Hendrix) and a great-great-grandson (Evander).

Mimi remained self-sufficient in her in-law apartment until 2020 when she entered assisted living in Hallowell during Covid-restricted visitations. However, she brought with her memories of long-time and rekindled friendships and became adept at using Facebook Messenger to stay in touch with family, especially her daughter who contacted her daily.

Mimi’s deep love for her family was apparent, especially her joy at seeing the pictures of young ones and her laughter at wise cracking from her older “children.” She listened intently and without judgment to stories about their happiness and disappointments.

Mimi was predeceased by her husband, John; a granddaughter, Nikki Grayling; her parents; and five siblings: brothers Christopher, Michael, and John, and sisters Mary Laury, and Frances Antoncich.

She is survived by her five children, a daughter, Becky Greene (and husband Peter Grant), of Waterville; and four sons, Daniel (and partner Sue Palakawong), of Sidney, Garry (and wife Chris), of Saco, Allen (and wife Janice), of Woolwich, and Vincent (and partner Julie Foster), of Brunswick; seven grandchildren, Richard Greene, Melissa (Greene) Young, Jonathan Greene, Nathan Greene, Joseph Greene, and Jasmin Greene; and a step-grandson Brandon Grant; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

A service and committal at Maine Veterans Cemetery, in Augusta, will be held on a date to be determined.

Death Notices

CAROLL S. WEEKS SR.

PITTSFIELD – Caroll S. Weeks Sr., 79, of Pittsfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Arrangements through Dan and Scott’s, in Skowhegan.

JOSEPH E. ROBINIA

WATERVILLE – Joseph E. Robinia, 81, of Waterville, passed away Wednessday, August 7, 2024. Arrangements through Dan and Scott’s, in Skowhegan.

WILLIAM M. WILLIAMSON

 

JEFFERSON – William Moore Williamson, 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was born on January 16, 1944, in Chi­cago, Illinois.

Infant Bill was quickly living with his maternal grandparents after the death of his mother from a complicated childbirth and the subsequent deployment of his father on a Navy ship to the Pacific during World War II.

Returning from the war, his father took him to Denver, Colorado, and eventually to Pittsford, New York, where Bill grew up the eldest of a tight family of two sisters and a brother from a second marriage.

He also met the love of his life and best friend forever, Susan Tobey Williamson, in high school there in upstate New York. Together they lived in Japan for a year after Bill’s voluntary tour in Vietnam as a radio operator in a classified signals intelligence unit early in the war. When they returned to the states, he completed degrees at Dartmouth College, in Hanover, New Hampshire, and the business school at the University of Michigan. Susie and Bill had 60 years of marriage and tons of fun raising two boys.

As a father he taught how to have safe adventures by always asking, “What happens next?” He demonstrated by sailing the family around Boston Harbor and across Massachusetts Bay, taking up SCUBA diving, skydiving, and eventually drone piloting.

All the while, Bill continued to stretch his knowledge and technical skill in the fields of electrical engineering, mechanics, boating, and fine woodwork. Eventually his mastery of these subjects would culminate in the construction (as The Computer Guy) of untold computers for clients in midcoast Maine, beautiful built-in cabinetry in his homes, and a masterpiece of a classic wooden motor boat he enjoyed on Damariscotta Lake.

Bill retired early from NYNEX after a decades long career with the telephone company (under many different names) during which he worked as a lineman and then an executive and as a lineman again when needed during union strikes. He knew hard work, believed in honest service at an honest price, and to the utter amazement of everyone he ever spoke to, he understood how to make, take apart, fix and rebuild nearly anything this world offers…and was glad to explain.

A truer patriot-citizen was never created. Bill joined and offered his expertise to many volunteer efforts over the years. Always an animal lover, he helped pave the way for the legalization of ferrets by the Massachusetts Legislature. He also worked tirelessly to create bike and walking trails on abandoned railroad rights of way, starting with the one in the backyard of the family house in Framingham, Massachusetts. His file cabinets, mailbox, and telephone were all overflowing with evidence of the many, many organizations, ballot initiatives and Democratic candidates he supported. Bill embodied fairness, thought independently and proved that we are stronger when we work together to solve problems.

Steadfast, strong and humorous to the very end; kind to everyone; he is missed.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543. Condolences, and messages for his family, may be expressed by visiting: http://www.StrongHancock.com.

GENTRY C. STUART

CHINA – Gentry Carvell Stuart, 16, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born on November 12, 2007, in Waterville, the son of Willard Jr. and Jessica Stuart.

He was a sophomore at Erskine Academy, in South China, and had future aspirations of attending Thomas College for a degree in finance. He was an excellent student and kind to anyone he ever met. He had a strong passion for genealogy and solving family mysteries.

He is survived by his parents, Willard Stuart Jr., of Chelsea, and Jessica Stuart, of China; his sister Ashley Stuart, of Chelsea; his gram Deb Stuart, of Farmingdale; his grandparents, Roger Levesque and Donna Makowski, of China, and Connie and Gerard Roy, of Winthrop; numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, Willard Stuart Sr. and Beverly Stoddard.

A celebration of life will be held at 13 Stuart Lane, in Farmingdale on Saturday, August 17, starting at 2 p.m.

A full obituary can be found online: Veilleux Funeral Home: vrlfuneralhome.com.

ROBERT A. McQUILLAN

SIDNEY – Robert Arthur McQuillan, 95, of Sidney, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta, due to injuries resulting from a fall, with several family members at his side until the end. Bob was born in Waterville, September 19, 1928, to the late Doctor Arthur H. and Verna A. McQuillan.

He graduated from Waterville High school in 1947, attended Bowdoin College, in Brunswick, and served in the United States Air Force, stationed in Texas. He married Geraldine C. Pinnette during the famous blizzard of 1952 and had an extremely strong marriage until her death in July 2009. There would never be another for him, he said “once you’ve had the best, why would you settle for less?”

Settling in Waterville after his stint in the service, Bob worked for C.F. Hathaway Shirt Factory, in Waterville, as a production supervisor, followed by roles as Health Club Director for YMCAs, in Waterville and Augusta, ultimately finishing his working career at Rummel’s Ice Cream (now Gifford’s), in Waterville, where he had worked as a teenager, making and delivering ice cream, a job he really enjoyed. He loved his ice cream!

Bob and Jerri moved their family from Waterville to a rundown farm in Sidney in 1969 which became known as “The Farm”, and he was soon busy refitting the house with modern wiring, plumbing and insulation, jacking up the house and barn, and took on raising animals for meat, growing beautiful vegetable gardens, keeping horses and haying local fields, harvesting all the firewood to heat their home, and so much more. Life for him was all about the “doing” and not concerning himself with many of the trappings of modern society.

He had many hobbies including hunting, fishing, camping, boating, snowmobiling and other outdoor oriented pursuits. He and his sons had many adventures cutting wood, trout fishing up north, going down the rivers and fishing on the coast, and he and Rory went to the top of Mt. Washington together for his 89th birthday. His grandchildren also provided and shared many adventures with him, including an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., moose hunting and white water rafting in his 80s, and they delighted in stopping by The Farm with unexpected treats like hamburgers and lobster rolls or taking him out for an ice cream cone, nearly always strawberry.

He had a lifelong love of country music and got to see many icons of the genre in concert, meeting some along the way. Although he considered himself a Jack of all trades and master of none, he was particularly skilled at making bread, filleting white perch, and felling trees with precision, and enjoyed working his woodpile well into his 80s. He took delight in the fact that he was born the year Walt Disney produced Mickey Mouse and loved Mickey themed items such as his Mickey Mouse watch, sweatshirt, etc., and even named his last cat Mickey.

Bob also found time for civic engagement. He was a YMCA Indian Guide Chief, served on the Sidney Planning Board, and was the first president of the Sidney Snowmobile Club, leading trail clearing efforts, etc. As an example of his generous nature, he donated over 19 gallons of his own blood to the American Red Cross during his lifetime, a practice he continued into his 90s until he was advised it was probably best to keep it for himself at this point.

A voracious reader, Bob read thousands of books in his lifetime and was a regular patron of the Oakland Public Library. His daughter Maureen delighted in driving him there as well as to the numerous medical appointments necessary to help him reach such a ripe old age. His daughter Heidi became a Certified Nurse’s Aide and was instrumental in enabling him to remain in his Sidney home until the end, while Billy kept the legal and financial issues in order and Rory pitched in as needed. In his later years Bob was a very colorful character, easily making friends everywhere he went, telling his stories and serving as a local historian, taking great delight in correcting “facts” occasionally encountered in various publications. Love for him was expressed by many folks inside and outside the family referring to him as “Dad.”

In addition to Jerri, Bob was predeceased by his brother John and twin sisters Kathleen Lord and Elaine Marston.

He is survived by his son Robert McQuillan Jr. (Billy) and wife Jane, of Embden and Winslow, their children Robbie and Kristen McQuillan; his daughter Maureen Morison and husband Robert, of Sidney, and sons Tyler McQuillan and Kyle Morison; his son Rory McQuillan and wife Judy, of Sidney, their children Natasha, Robert E. and Rhea McQuillan; and his daughter Heidi McQuillan, of Sidney, and her sons Dakota and twins Ditrick and Darrien Allard; eight great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren; Ronald Levesque and “Cousin Nephew” John Terczyak.

There will be a celebration of life open to the public at the Waterville Elks Club, Industrial Street, in Waterville, on Saturday, August 3, with the gathering beginning at 10 a.m.

Please visit Robert’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/robert-mcquillan where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

JOSEPH CARTER

FAIRFIELD – Joseph Carter, 65, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at his home in Fairfield. He was born in Bitburg, Germany, on June 5, 1959, to Roland and Anna Carter. He graduated from Water­ville High School in 1977.

Joe worked as a specialist craftsman at Pella (formally Duratherm Windows and Doors), in Vassalboro, for 44 years and retired in May 2024.

Joe’s favorite past-times were cooking, gardening, carpentry, cycling, golfing and traveling.

He was predeceased by his parents Roland and Anna Carter; and two younger brothers, Jeff and John.

He is survived by his wife, Carla, of Fairfield; daughter, Tia, her husband Eric and grandson Ethan (who is currently serving in the military in Hawai’i), of Benton; his sister, Jennifer and her husband Joseph Faust; and nephews Derek and Jason LaRocque, from Chesterfield, Virginia.

The service was held on July 26, at Corpus Christi Church, 116 Silver St. in Waterville, directly followed by a reception in the church hall, and then a graveside service at Maple Wood Cemetery, 15 Bartlett St., in Fairfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to MGMC Breast Cancer Care Program, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903 or online at Give.mainegeneral.org.

DOMINIQUE M. ANDREWS

CHINA ­­– Dominque Madeline Andrews, 23, passed away suddenly of natural causes on July 22, 2024 at home. She was born November 23, 2000, a daughter of Richard L. Andrews Jr. and Michelle M. (Qualey) Andrews.

Dominque, known to her friends and family as “Meeka” grew up in Maine and enjoyed playing soccer, basketball and softball. She graduated from Erskine Academy, in South China, in the class of 2019 and went on to earn an associate degree in biological science from Kennebec Valley Community College, in Fairfield. This spring, Meeka made her family proud by graduating cum laude from the University of Maine at Augusta with a bachelors degree in justice studies. Meeka was aspiring to become a game warden for the State of Maine. She was currently employed at Securitas.

Meeka loved the Maine outdoors and enjoyed spending as much time as possible at camp on Moosehead Lake. A tomboy, she liked to go fishing and had recently taken a hunter’s safety course. Meeka was a member of the Windsor Historical Society and volunteered her time at the Windsor Fair every year.

Meeka will be remembered for her intelligence, strong convictions, and outgoing personality- a friend to all.

She was predeceased by her paternal grandfather, Richard Andrews Sr.

Meeka is survived by her mother, Michelle Andrews and her partner, Dave King; her father, Richard L. Andrews Jr. and his wife, Jeaneffer (Coronado) Andrews; her siblings, Colby Andrews, Nicolas Andrews, and Lloyd Andrews II; her maternal grandfather, Phillip Qualey; her maternal grandmother, Darlene Qualey; her paternal grandmother, Evangeline An­drews; her maternal great grandfather Darrell Boone; her maternal aunt, Carmen Mosher and her husband Harold; and many friends.

A period of visitation will be held on Friday, August 2, from 3 – 4 p.m., at Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor, ME 04363 where a memorial service will begin at 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dominque’s name may be made to Windsor Historical Society, P.O. Box 27, Windsor, ME 04363. Condolences, stories and photos may be shared by visiting www.plummerfh.com.

GEORGE M. COREY JR.

SIDNEY – George M. Corey Jr., 84, Sidney, died peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024, at MaineGeneral Comfort Care, in Augusta. He was born in Sidney, on July 25, 1939, the son of George Corey, Sr. and Madelene Corey.

George attended Williams High School, in Oakland. Growing up, he developed an incredible work ethic while working in the woods with a team of horses with his father, and as a laborer for area farmers.

He met his future bride, Phyllis Eastman, while employed as a gas station attendant on College Avenue, in Waterville. They were married in 1962 and loved and cared for one another for just a few days short of 62 years. George worked for Harris Bakery, Greeley and Getchell, and Pullen Ford, all in Waterville, as a mechanic. In 1974, George built his dairy farm from the ground up. In 1978, he combined this farm with a larger farm, moving the family, where he continued farming until 1996. At this point, George milled lumber on location with a portable sawmill, harvested wood, helped neighboring farmers and worked as a carpenter for his nephew. He served on the select board in Sidney, mowed cemeteries, cleaned the town office, and worked as an attendant at the transfer station. George was a member of the Masonic Lodge, in Sidney.

George was predeceased by parents, George Corey, Sr. and Madelene Corey; sister and husband, Ruth and Leo J. Grivois; mother-in-law, Ella Eastman; sister-in-law and husband, Rose and Theron Micue Jr.; sister-in-law and husband, Florence and Chester Eames Jr.; and sister-in-law, Wilma Eastman.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Corey, of Sidney; sister-in-law, Roberta Brown, and husband, Fremont, of Terryville, Connecticut; daughter Louise Erskine, and husband, Michael, of Sidney; daughter Debra Corey, of Sidney; grandsons, Jacob Erskine, of Bangor; Ryan Erskine, and fiancée, Mikayla Charters, of Farmingdale; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

At George’s request, there will be no service.

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

In George’s memory, donations may be made payable to MaineGeneral Hospice, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903-0828.

CARLTON E. HUBBARD

 

ALBION – Carlton Edward Hubbard, 48, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at home in Albion, following a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Carlton was born in Waterville, on May 24, 1976.

Carlton attended Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, was a farm hand for many decades, worked at Orion Rope Works, inWinslow, for 17 years, as a mill wright. He worked at Alcom LLC, in Winslow, for almost 10 years, where he was recently employed as a fabricator and supervisor.

Carlton was a jack of all trades He enjoyed working on small engines, tractors, basically anything with a motor. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting with family and close friends. Carlton enjoyed four wheeling, especially in the mud. Carlton was an extremely hard-working man, always willing to work overtime or side jobs to support his wife and family. Carlton was a very proud and respected man. He would do anything to help a friend or family in need.

Carlton was predeceased by his parents, Larry and Jeannette Hubbard, his father -in-law Bernard “Bunny” Linnell, his brother-in-law Rick Fuller and his nephew Ethan Evers.

Carlton is survived by his wife Elizabeth Hubbard, of 29 years; his son Caleb Hubbard, his daughter Eva Barter and her husband Jared Barter and his two grandsons “ Grampy’s Boys” Bennett and Jasper Barter; his brother Sumner Hubbard and his wife Tina; his brother Howard Hubbard and his special friend Gwen; and his sister Everlyn Hubbard; his mother-in-law Wyone Linnell; and many sister in-laws and brother in-laws; many nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 10 a.m., at Veilleux-Reddington-Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, at 8 Elm Street, Waterville, Maine 04901.

In lieu of flowers, please contact the family.

MARGO J. VINCENT

WATERVILLE – Margo J. Vincent, 75, died peacefully on February 28, 2024, in Waterville. A graveside burial in Southside Cemetery, Skowhegan, took place on Wednesday, July 31.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, where memories of Margo may be shared online by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

Others Departed

LOUISE D. YOUNG

AUGUSTA – Louise D. Young, 76, long time resident of Augusta, died Saturday, July 20, 2024, at High Point Hospice House, Haverhill, Massachu­setts, following a long illness. She was born in Augusta, on December 1, 1947, a daughter of the late Lionel J. and Lucie (Bilodeau) Dumont.

Mrs. Young was a graduate of Cony High School, in Augusta. She had been employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Togus VA Hospital for over 35 years. After she retired, she spent quality time with family and friends and lived each summer on Damariscotta Lake.

Mrs. Young was pre-deceased by her husband, Maynard R. “Bob” Young, III.

She is survived by her daughter, Katherine Young Fergus and her partner Chris Machold, of Andover, Massachusetts; two sons, Christopher R. Young and his wife Julie, and Jason A. Young and his wife Elizabeth, all of Marlborough, Massachusetts; 10 grandchildren, Alex, Maddie, Matthew, Thea, Katie, Ryan, Elyse, Bridget, Declan and Giada; three sisters, Arlene Davis, of Augusta; Patricia Guerrette, of Industry, and Doris Baker, of Nobleboro; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, July 26, at at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Northern Ave., Augusta. Burial followed at the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.

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

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in Louise’s memory be made to the Maynard “Bob” Young Memorial Scholarship Fund, soon to be named the Maynard “Bob” and Louise Young Memorial Scholarship Fund, 375 South Main Street, Andover, Massachusetts 01810. The scholarship supports graduating seniors interested in pursuing education as a field of study.

ELIZABETH GOODWIN

WATERVILLE – Elizabeth Goodwin, 100, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Woodlands Senior Living- ALF, in Waterville. Born in Portland on April 16, 1924, she was raised in Vassalboro as the daughter of the late Merle and Pauline (Libby) Cole and sister of the late Phyllis (Cole) Albee.

After graduation from Cony High School, in Augusta, she received her B.S. in English at the University of Maine at Machias. She taught at the Little Red School House, in New York City, New York, and earned her M.S. in English at Hunter College.

She retired in 1990 as an administrative assistant at the McBurney YMCA, in New York City, New York. After retirement, she returned to Maine, living for many years in Portland. She was a member of the American Association of University Women, Delta Theta Sorority, the College Club of Portland, and the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, where she was an active member of St. Martha’s Guild and the Altar Guild.

She enjoyed many seasons of Portland Stage Company’s productions, traveled extensively around the world and remained lifelong friends with many of her fellow travelers.

She is survived by her niece and nephews and their families.

No services will be held. Burial will be at a future date at the Union Cemetery, in Vassalboro.

Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

BRUCE S. FIFIELD

WINDSOR – Bruce Sanborn Fifield, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Born to Madge and Henry Fifield, Bruce was raised in Rockland.

He was the big brother to his sister and four brothers. Bruce attended Rockland schools, graduating in the class of 1961. As a young man, Bruce played basketball on his high school team, learned to golf, caddied at the Samoset Resort, in Rockport, and loved reading, writing and listening to music.

Bruce moved to Florida after graduation and later attended Cambridge School of Business and Broadcasting near Boston, Massachusetts. He eventually returned to Maine where he enjoyed a long career in hospitality management. Multiple Maine establishments benefited greatly from Bruce’s professional expertise and kind, respectful demeanor, including the Augusta Elks Lodge, The Augusta Civic Center and Guido’s Wine Cellar Restaurant.

Bruce lived a life marked by kindness and service. He was a loving soul who treated everyone he encountered with decency and dignity. In doing so, he set a great example for others, most importantly his children and grandchildren. Bruce loved spending time with his family, whether it was enjoying a backyard barbeque or watching the game on TV. A lifelong Boston sports fan, Bruce followed his beloved Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics with enthusiasm. Bruce also loved music, Willie Nelson in particular, and he enjoyed recounting stories about his experiences watching live music. More than anything else, Bruce loved spending his days with his true love and soulmate, Linda.

Bruce was a proud member of several fraternal organizations, through which he selflessly dedicated himself to the brotherhood and the charities they support. He served as the Worshipful Master of Bethlehem Lodge, his Blue Lodge, for several years and was a member of the Scottish Rite of Augusta Valley Maine. He also belonged to the Kora Shrine where he served as director of the Flag Unit, in which he was proud to march and carry the flags in countless parades throughout Maine. Additionally, Bruce was an Exalted Ruler of The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Augusta Lodge #964 and chaired many golf tournaments to raise money for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program.

Bruce was predeceased by his parents; and his grandson, Brandon Breton.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Fifield; son, Bryce Fifield (Hope Guardenier); daughter, Megan Harrigan (Ed Harrigan); son, Ryan Fifield (Sara Fifield); stepson, Michael Breton (Susan Breton); grandsons Caleb Fifield, Jackson Fifield, Alexander Harrigan, Sebastian Harrigan, Graham Guardenfield, and Walker Guardenfield; his five siblings, Linda Wheeler (Pete Wheeler), Dwight Fifield (BJ Fifield), Gilbert Fifield (Jeanne Fifield), Richard “Moe” Fifield (Cathy Fifield) and David Fifield (Donna Fifield); plus many nieces, nephews; and cousins.

Everyone is invited to attend a graveside service at noon, on Saturday, July 27, Riverside Cemetery, 102 Bangor St., Augusta, ME 04330. Immediately following the service, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Augusta Elks Lodge #964, at 397 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME 04330. All are welcome.

EDWIN R. AYERS

SIDNEY – Edwin Robert Ayers, 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024, at Maine Medical Center, in Portland, following a period of declining health. He was born in Waterville on October 11, 1948, the son of the late Richard Ayers and Alice Knapp.

Edwin graduated from Cony High School, in Augusta, in 1966. During his high school days he was known for his 1966 Chevelle.

After graduation, he served six years in the Army National Guard. He held several jobs prior to working for the town of Sidney, and went on to become road commissioner for the town. He started his own business, Ayers Construction, in 1986, and successfully ran it for 30 years before retiring.

Edwin was a member of the Masonic Lodge, in Sidney, and a member of the town of Sidney Road Planning Committee. He loved greeting everyone with “What’s going on!”.

He loved to fish; especially off his dock on First Roach while enjoying the weekends at his camper. He was notorious for his campfires and the love of his boat. He also was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying bird and moose hunting, as well. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage. He and his wife, Brenda, went on many memorable cruises over the years. Most important to Edwin was spending time with his family and friends.

Edwin was predeceased by his parents; and his grandson, Zachary Cummings.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Brenda (Philbrick) Ayers; daughters Laurie Cummings and husband, Brook, Kellie Foye and significant other, Kevin Pelletier; his siblings Tunney White and wife Marianne, Linda Caouette and husband Danny, both of Sidney, Pam McCutcheon and husband Ray, of Oatman, Arizona, Bev Pare and husband Paul, of Dixmont, Jo Smith and husband Dan, of Mims, Florida, and Sue Beaudoin and husband Jeff, of Rangely; his grandchildren who called him “Beep Beep Grampie”; Samantha, Nicholas, Dylan, Noah, Hannah, and Logan; as well as his great-grandchildren, Clayton, Gabriella, Madelyn, and Everett; dozens of nieces, nephews; cousins; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. He also leaves behind his children Melissa Ashby and David Morse and their children.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, July 28, at 1 p.m., at the Reynolds Hill Cemetery, in Sidney, with a Celebration of Life to immediately follow at 57 Lindsay Way, Sidney. Condolences may be shared at FuneralAlternatives.net

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Maine Health Maine Children’s Cancer Program, 100 Campus Drive #107, Scarborough, ME 04074.

LARRY J. MORSE

WHITEFIELD – Larry J. Morse, 83, died peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Windward Gardens, in Camden, following an extended illness. Larry was born in Whitefield on August 26, 1940, the son of the late Francis L. and Emma J. (Fyfe) Morse.

After graduating from Morse High School, in Bath, Larry continued his education with classes at University of Maine. He then moved to Detroit, Michigan, to do contract engineering work. He was a talented artist and designer and had many mechanical design companies contracting his services.

He was a well known street racer on Woodward Avenue (the street racing venue at the time). He frequently raced muscle cars.

It was there that he met the future mother of his three children, a flight attendant for TWA. They married and moved to Los Angeles, California, where Larry attended The Art Center School of Design, in Pasadena, California.

Larry and his wife, Donna (Dameron) Morse, moved to Chicago, Illinos, where they lived for 10 years. Larry continued to do mechanical design work, and two of their boys were born, Gavin and Darren.

The family returned to Maine to live in 1979, and their third boy, Ryan, was born at Miles Memorial Hospoital when they lived in Newcastle. A few years later, he designed the Miles Memorial outside sign.

Larry always loved landscaping, (and trucks and tractors and mowers) and while in Chicago, he started a landscaping business called Earthcare Enterprises, doing commercial landscaping.

After returning to Maine, Larry and his family lived in Newcastle, on Damariscotta Lake. He worked doing design projects for area businesses and buying and selling antique automobiles. In 1983 the family moved to Washington State where they lived for many years while Larry continued to do design projects and landscaping.

In 1997 Larry returned to Maine, and to Whitefield. Buying and selling cars became a full-time job for the rest of his working years.

In his spare-time he enjoyed gardening, auto restoration, picking and dickering and always made sure he had the latest issue of Uncle Henry’s. He loved road trips and was always attending car auctions. His greatest love was the time he spent surrounded by his family, his three sons and his grandchildren.

He is survived by his companion of 14 years, Faye Chase, of Whitefield; three sons, Gavin Morse, of New York, Darren Morse, of Augusta, Ryan Morse, of Boothbay Harbor; three grandchildren, Zayda, Xen, and Viela Nguyen-Morse, all of Smithfield; a sister, Katherine Morse, of Whitefield; nephews Peter, Jon and Jerret Condon, all of Whitefield.

A graveside service celebrating Larry’s life was held on July 11, at St. Denis Cemetery, 298 Grand Army Rd., Whitefield. To view Larry’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit http://www.StaplesFuneralHome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner.

JOHN R. ZINKOVITCH

CLINTON – John Robert Zinkovitch, 82, of Clinton, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born July 31, 1941, in Waterville, son of John Joseph Zinkovitch and Ruth (Ray­mond) Zin­kovitch.

He was a graduate of Lawrence High School, Fairfield, class of 1960. John married his high school sweetheart, Linda (Lane) Zinkovitch, on October 7, 1960. John and Linda were married for 56 years before her passing in 2017.

From an early age John had a strong work ethic, he attributed to his parents. As a young man he was a dedicated worker at local farms. John then worked at Scott Paper Company/Kimberly Clark, in Winslow, for 27 years.

John talked about fond memories of growing up on the Back Road, in Fairfield Center. He mentioned walking 10 miles after football at Lawrence High School, his Grammy Ida’s cooking and his German Shepard “Wolf”.

John was a member for many years at Natanis Golf Course, in Vassalboro, and played at various courses throughout the United States. He was also on a bowling league, enjoyed traveling with Linda to Hawaii, cruises, rides to the coast of Maine, Acadia National Park, Cabbage Island, and wherever his family were at the time.

Survivors include son, John A. Zinkovitch; daughters Debra (Zinkovitch) Gosselin and husband Jean, and Diane (Zinkovitch) Pisarcik; grandchildren, Jessica Pooler and fiancé Dana Dodge, John N. Zinkovitch Goulette and wife Meghan, Christopher Pooler and wife Courtney, Sarah (Pooler) Lemieux and husband Zachary Lemieux, Deanna Wallace, Darius Wallace and Abel Zinkovtich; great-grandchildren, Brayden Davidson, Maddox Lemieux, Caelyn Pooler, Lincoln Lemieux, Juliet Lemieux, Catarina Pooler, Isabelle Lemieux and Collin Pooler; brother, James Zinkovitch and wife Bonnie; cousins; and nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by wife, Linda; his parents John and Ruth Zinkovitch; and sister, Mary Gauthier.

Memorial services were held July 12, at the Brown Memorial Methodist Church, 36 Church St., in Clinton, at 2 p.m., followed by a graveside burial and reception.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, in Waterville.

CELESTE BOUCHARD

AUGUSTA – Celeste Bouchard,68, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. She was born February 10, 1956, at the Sisters Hospital, in Waterville.

Celeste loved her family and her special lifetime friends, Sally, Linda, and Diane and her special cousin, Collette.

She supported her sister, Linda, through many years of heartaches with her son. “Cel” was her sister and her friend.

Celeste was generous, kind, and endured in faith and courage. Celeste loved animals and rescued and cared for many cats and two special iguanas. May she be reunited with her mom and dad, and her favorite cat, Dustin James.

Celeste leaves behind her sister, Linda Laverdiere; and her nephew, and godchild, Jason LaVerdiere; many cousins.

She was educated at Notre Dame Catholic School, in Waterville, and graduated from Mt. Merci Academy, in Waterville, in 1974. She attended Mid-State College, in Augusta, and graduated from Barbizon, in Boston, Massachusetts.

Her working history included Boothby and Bartlett Insurance Company, T-Mobile, and most recent, Sunset Home, all in Waterville, as a receptionist. She truly enjoyed her last years of employment at Sunset, prior to her falls and surgeries that led to her 18-month journey of hospitalization at Maine General, Mass General Hospital, and to Augusta Health and Rehab, where she was a patient for nine months.

EDNA A. McCANDLESS

WATERVILLE – Edna Adele McCandless, 105, of Waterville and South China, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023. Edna was born on January 11, 1918, in New York City, New York, the daughter of Howard M. McCandless and Matilda (Heblich) McCandless.

At a very young age, Edna’s family moved to Chappaqua, New York, where she lived until she retired. As a child, her family began vacationing at Killdeer Point, on China Lake, which she loved and looked forward to every summer. Edna graduated from Horace Greeley High School, in Chappaqua, New York, in 1936. She then began her long successful career with The New York Telephone Company in NYC, where she became a Supervising Internal Auditor for the state of New York.

Edna retired in 1975 and within months she fulfilled her dream of moving to Waterville and spending time at her cottage on Killdeer Point. Her brother, Howard and his family moved to Maine also. She was such a loving person and caregiver to her family, there was nothing she wouldn’t do for them. She spent the rest of her years enjoying life and family in Waterville and gardening and taking care of her cottage on the lake. She lived on her own until she was 104 years old and then spent a few months at The Woods at Canco, in Portland, to be nearer to family.

Edna is survived by her nephew, Steven McCandless, of Sebago; niece, Janet (McCandless) Avallone and husband Bob Avallone, of Scarborough; great-nephew, Christopher Avallone, of North Windham; and great-niece, Kathryn Avallone, of Cape Neddick; cousins Leslie Glew, of Maryland, and Jane Glew, of Maryland; and caregiver and friend, Gisele LaBonte.

Edna was predeceased by her brother, Howard McCandless and sister-in-law, Marjorie McCandless, also of Waterville; her parents Howard and Matilda McCandless.

At Edna’s request there were no services at the time of her passing.

ELDEN L. GLIDDEN

PALERMO – Elden Lee Glidden, 70, a lifetime resident of Palermo, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. He was born on February 10, 1954, a son of Elberton and Helen (Higgins) Glidden.

Elden attended local schools and was a graduate of Erskine Academy, inSouth China, in the class of 1972. Following high school, he earned his degree at Eastern Maine Technical College, in Bangor, to become an automotive mechanic, a skill he spent most of his life perfecting, while also teaching the neighbor children who wanted help.

On November 12, 1974, he married Patricia Blanchard and together they made their home in Palermo and raised their family. An active member of the community, Elden spent many years volunteering for the fire department, and even served as fire chief and assistant chief. He assisted in establishing the ball fields in Palermo where he coached the Dirigo girls’ softball leagues and played on the fire department softball team. He showcased his cat like abilities in beating everyone around the bases.

Elden was an avid animal lover, farmer and gardener, enjoyed playing cribbage, and rooting for the New England sports teams.

He was predeceased by his parents; and his siblings Carroll Glidden, and Kathaleen Saban.

Elden is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Patricia Glidden, of Palermo; his daughters Michelle Glidden, of Palermo, and Jamie Glidden, of Ridgewood, New Jersey; a grandson, Graham Glidden, of Ridgewood, New Jersey; aunt, Pauline Glidden, aunt, Ann Higgins; uncle, Sherwood Glidden and his wife Betty; sisters-in-law Darlene Glidden, Sharon Kimball, and Kimberly Bengston; brothers-in-law Harold Blanchard and David Blanchard.

A period of visitation will be held on Saturday, July 20, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor, ME 04363.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 2 p.m., at Smith Cemetery, in Palermo. Following the service, everyone is invited to a gathering at the Palermo Fish and Game Club House, located on Route 3, in Palermo.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Elden’s name may be made to Life Flight Foundation.

DIANE S. BEAULIEU

BELGRADE – Diane S. Beaulieu, 62, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, in Scarborough. She was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, on August 14, 1961, a daughter of Jean Paul and Claire M. (Carrier) Pepin.

Mrs. Beaulieu earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine and was the Owner of Business-Paycheck

She was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, in Augusta, Lodge #964.

Mrs. Beaulieu was predeceased by her father, Jean Paul Pepin.

She is survived by her mother, Claire M. (Carrier) Pepin, of Belgrade; a son, Jason L. Brunelle, of Manchester; a sister, Doris Pepin (Christian Chouinard), of Marieville, Québec, Canada; a brother, Robert C. Pepin (Lori Ifill), of Belgrade; three grandchildren, Juleahna, Arrianna and Gage; as well as several aunts and uncles; nieces, nephews; and cousins.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta.

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

The family requests donation in Diane’s memory to Cancer Research Foundation, 6200 N. Hiawatha Ave., Suite 640, Chicago, IL 60646.

RICHARD H. GRAY JR.

WINDSOR – Richard Hunter Gray Jr., 66, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, unexpectedly, of natural causes. He was born April 21, 1958, a son of Laura M. (Fowle) and Richard H. Gray, Sr.

Rick grew up in Windsor and was a 1976 graduate of Erskine Academy, in South China. Following high school, he earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine at Orono. His education served him well and he became employed at Central Maine Power Company as an electrical engineer, where he remained a dedicated employee for 42 years.

On October 25, 1980, he married Deborah A. Biggs, and the two eventually settled in Windsor and raised four sons. Rick was a dedicated member of the Windsor community and served as a town selectman for 15 years and held positions on the budget and cemetery committee. For over 20 years, Rick was the director of parking at the Windsor Fair, where he was well known for his bright attire, hats, and Crocs shoes.

With an unfailing faith in God, Rick was baptized in 1994 and was a cherished member of the North Windsor Baptist Church, where he served the church in various capacities including deacon, choir member, Sunday school teacher, and VBS leader.

Of all of Rick’s leadership roles, he was most passionate about his involvement with Windsor Boy Scout Troop #609, where he led the troop in a variety of capacities including being a Scoutmaster. He was active in the Boy Scouts for 55 years. He was extremely proud of all the scouts he worked with, especially his four sons who joined him in earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Rick embodied the Boy Scout slogan, “Do a good turn daily.”

Rick will be remembered for his dedication to his community, his problem solving abilities, and his love and devotion for his family.

He was predeceased by his father, Richard H. Gray, Sr.

Rick is survived by his wife, Deborah Gray; his mother, Laura Gray; his sons Zachary Gray and his wife Rebecca, Mackenzie Gray, Benjamin Gray and his wife Brooke, and Spencer Gray; grandchildren, Zoey, Alexander, Isabella, and Emmalyn Gray, and Victoria and Spencer Healey; a brother, Timothy Gray and his wife Elizabeth; and several nieces and nephews.

A period of visitation was held on Tuesday, July 16, at Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor, ME 04363. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 17, also at the funeral home. Interment followed at Resthaven Cemetery, in Windsor.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Rick’s name may be made to North Windsor Baptist Church, 955 Ridge Rd., Windsor, ME 04363.

ANTHONY WAYNE BRANN

WHITEFIELD—Anthony Wayne Brann, 77, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at his home, in Whitefield. He was born on June 14, 1947, a son of Harriet (Ripley) and Maurice J. Brann Sr.

Anthony, known to all as “Wayne”, grew up in Whitefield and graduated from Erskine Academy, in South China, in the class of 1965. Following school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard and proudly served his country. On September 6, 1969, Wayne married Carol E. Williams and the two settled in Whitefield raising two daughters, Shelley and Valerie.

Wayne was a hard worker and dedicated employee at Bath Iron Works for over 37 years, where he perfected his craft of welding. Wayne’s skillset served him well as his Yankee ingenuity allowed him to fix most any household or mechanical issues. Wayne also had a special ability to assemble and bring to life any ideas presented to him by family.

Wayne enjoyed tending his vegetable gardens, watching NASCAR, and caring for his animals. Above all, Wayne will be remembered as a devoted family man.

He was predeceased by his parents; and his brothers, Maurice J. Brann Jr., Allen Brann Sr., and Stephen Brann.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol Brann; his daughters, Shelley Nadeau and her husband, Dr. André Nadeau, and Valerie Brann; a granddaughter, Ava Nadeau; his sister, Deborah Kenoyer and her husband, Scott; sisters-in-law, Rita and Elaine Brann; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held for family. All are welcome to a celebration of life on Saturday, July 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the home of Wayne and Carol on the Howe Road.

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

EDEITHA S. EDIE

WATERVILLE – Edeitha Siguenza Edie, 52, of Waterville, passed away June 29, 2024.

She was member of the Forrest J. Pare VFW Post #1285, in Waterville. She played cribbage and loved to ride her bike. She had a special love for animals.

She is survived by three sons, Kelly, Matthew and Saul and wife Katie Masse; a granddaughter Illiya; brothers Kelly and Ted and wife Lorna Williams, Kevin Masse, Kevin and Katie Masse; a sister, Brenda Kenney; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her mother, Sue Loisel, and father, Roger Masse; a brother, Jeff Edie.

There was a celebration of life at Waterville VFW Post #1285, on Friday, July 12.

PETER J. SHIRLEY

WATERVILLE – Peter John Shirley passed away on April 29, 2024.

He is survived by Juliette Shirley, his wife of 60 years; his four daughters, Bobby Shirley and Michael Harriman, Tracy and Geoffrey Burr, Christine and Dwane Williamson, Kathleen and John Bickford; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

PAUL V. FLIBBERT

FARMINGTON – Paul Van Flibbert, 75, passed away on March 15, 2024. Paul was born on October 26, 1948, in Waterville, to parents Cecile and Russell Flibbert.

Paul was a graduate of Waterville High School. He liked to drive and own fast cars in his younger years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman – a true Mainer he was.

Paul retired as a federal meat inspector. While retired, he made the best beef jerky ever. He liked to drive his car visiting all his friends.

He is survived by his granddaughter, Ashley Flibbert; brother, Peter Flibbert; and nephew, Daniel Flibbert.

A graveside service will be held at St. Francis Cemetery, at 78 Grove St., in Waterville, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 1 p.m.

KEITH ELWELL

READFIELD – Keith Elwell, 92, of Readfield, and formerly of Vassalboro, passed away on January 29, 2024. He was born February 14, 1932, in Sherman Mills, to John and Pearle (Clockedile) Elwell.

A committal service will be held on Friday, July 19, at 1 p.m., in the chapel at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.

Following the service, a reception will take place at Le Club Calu­met, 334 West River Rd., Au­gusta. Rel­atives and friends are respectfully invited.

To watch Keith’s service remotely, please visit the obituary page of our funeral home website https://www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home, Winthrop.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Riverside Congregational Church, or to the Vassalboro Library.