CYNTHIA L. DICKENS

SOUTH CHINA – Cynthia L. Dickens, 77, of Dickens Way died Saturday, July 3, 2021, at the home that she shared with her daughter Laurie, son-in-law Thomas and grandson Colby. She was born in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on January 26, 1944, the daughter of Gordon W. Thomas and Bertha
(Singer) Thomas.

She met the love of her life, Stephen, when she was 19. They married and raised four children.

She worked at her father’s fish market in Danvers, MA for many years and helped her husband work with their horses. She also worked in Augusta at the Value Inn doing hospitality services.

She was loved by so many. Known by most as Grandma or G-Ma whether they were family or not. She loved playing games with her grandchildren, scrapbooking with the ladies, and spending time with family and friends.

Surviving are her son, Stephen J. Dickens, Jr., and his wife Jodi, of Derry, New Hampshire; three daughters, Dawn M. Putis and her husband Edward, of Las Vegas Nevada, Cindy L. Senkbeil and her husband Steven, of South China, and Laurie M. Rumpf and her husband Thomas, of South China; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Raymah Roberts of Ipswich, Massachusetts; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at noon, Sunday, July 25, 2021, at 12 Dickens Way, South China.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the China Rescue PO Box 151, China, ME 04358 in memory of Cynthia L. Dickens.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at directcremationofmaine.com.

WINTHROP R. RICHARDS

VASSALBORO – Winthrop R. Richards, 84, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, in Vassalboro. Born in Benton, March 7, 1937, he was the son of the late David and Hildred (Shores) Richards.

He grew up in Benton and lived at the family farm and was the fourth oldest of 10 siblings.

He was the husband of Pauline (O’Brien) Richards.

Winthrop was a graduate of Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, and attended the University of Maine. While in high school he was actively involved in 4-H and a full-pledged member of The Future Farmers of America (FFA) receiving his State Farmer Degree. He and others in his class exhibited several head of dairy cattle at both the Windsor Fair and Skowhegan State Fair and he served as a class officer in the role of vice president and president of FFA during his last two years in high school. He was employed at Scott Paper Co., in Winslow, Keyes Fibre Co., in Waterville, and Bath Iron Works retiring in 1999.

Winthrop was an avid coach of pee-wee football and baseball for many years working with kids to improve their skills in the central Maine area. He also loved to bowl and was on various bowling leagues while at Keyes Fibre.

One of his hobbies was wagering on the horses at various fairs throughout Maine and in the Kentucky Derby where he had a couple winning tickets. Winthrop was always interested in sports, including baseball, basketball, football, hockey, golf and he especially liked NASCAR. He enjoyed being with his family and was always up for a challenging discussion whether it was about sports or politics.

He is survived by his wife Pauline (O’Brien) Richards, of Vassalboro; three daughters, Rhonda Giroux (Paul), of Liberty Twp., Ohio, Laurie Harding (Scott Pooler), of Vassalboro, and Brenda Ailstock (Ted), of Jacksonville, Florida.

Winthrop was predeceased by his two sons and grandson, Wynn in 1968, Daniel in 2019, and grandson Daniel II in 1994. Daniel’s wife, Melinda Richards resides in Gloucester, Virginia. Winthrop had several nieces and nephews; ten grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

A private service was held on Monday July 19, 2021, at Shawmut Chapel, Shawmut, with burial following the service at Falls Cemetery in Benton.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Humane Society Waterville Area, Capital Campaign, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901.

ESTHER M. SMITH

WATERVILLE – Esther Mae Sanderson Young Smith, 92, of Waterville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta. Esther Mae was born in Waterville on May 4, 1929, the daughter of William and Ethel (Terry) Sanderson.

She graduated from Winslow High School, class of 1946. She was awarded the Maine State Pin for excelling in all sports.

Esther Mae was a member of the Winslow Congregational Church, where she taught Sunday School for 20 years. She was a Deaconess, and served on numerous other church committees. She will be fondly remembered for all the delicious treats she would make for after church coffee hours, as well as the numerous baked goods she made for the annual Blueberry Festival. Church members would anxiously go to the food table to see what she had made, in hopes to find her whoopie pies, molasses cookies, pecan pie bars, blueberry muffins and so much more. Esther Mae was also a member of the Ye Olde Female Society of Maine. She worked in the Winslow School System for 20 years.

Esther Mae married Richard Young in 1950 and raised three children with him until his death in 1989. She held family and friends close and for a lifetime. To bring pleasure to her family and friends was always her goal in life. She could stretch any meal in order to invite an unexpected guest to the table. She loved family gatherings, traveling and camping with her family. She was an avid reader.

Esther Mae is survived by three children, Douglass Young and wife Doreen, of Greenville, Robert Young and wife Martine, of Monson, Susan Dunlap and husband Fred, of Rainbow Lake, New York; five grandchildren, Christopher Young and wife Bethany, of Greenville, Maia Young, of Falmouth, Cheri Ingraham and husband Dalton, of Belgrade, Holly Karabetsos and husband Eric, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Joshua Dunlap and wife Claire, of Fair Haven, New York; four great-grandchildren, Ava Additon, Brody Additon, Adeline Ingraham, Eleanor Ingraham; one stepgrandson, Jacob Smith and wife Pamela, of Florida.

Esther Mae was also predeceased by her second husband Parker Smith who continued to bring happiness to her life.

At Esther Mae’s request there will be no visiting hours. There will be a graveside service for the immediate family.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, http://www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sunset Home of Waterville, 114 College Ave., Waterville, ME 04901.

DAVID R. SOCHIA SR.

OXFORD, Mass. – David R. Sochia, Sr., 80, of Fairlawn Avenue, died peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021, in his home. He was born in North Vassalboro, son of the late Louis and Evelyn (Lessard) Sochia, and lived in Maine for many years before moving to Oxford in 1977. He graduated from Winslow High School in 1959, and was a veteran of the United States Army.

Mr. Sochia worked at Neles Corporation (formerly Jamesbury) for 33 years, retiring in 2002. He was a member of the American Legion Post #58, in Oxford, Mass.

He was predeceased by his wife of 37 years, Betty Ann (Dixon) Sochia, who died in 1999; a sister, Mary Lou Dennis, a brother, Louis Sochia; and a granddaughter, Nicole Ellis.

He is survived by four children, David R. Sochia Jr., of Auburn, California, Evelyn E. Parks and her wife Aimee, of Englewood, Florida, Auralie M. Schneider, of Oxford, Massachusetts, and Lisa M. Sochia, of Holden, Massachusetts; two sisters, Diane Couturier, of Winslow, and Gloria Prickett, of Pembroke; five grandchildren, Amanda, Richard, Jacob, Zachary, and Eileen; and three great-grandchildren, Kaelin, Kaylee, and Aria.

A funeral service was held at Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Burial followed at Village Cemetery in North Vassalboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Veterans, Inc., 69 GroveSt., Worcester, MA 01605.

JOHN E. ELLIS

PALERMO – John E. Ellis, 65, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Boston Medical Center, following complications from a recent surgical procedure. He was born in Waterville on April 8, 1956, the son of Myron and Mona Ellis.

John graduated from Messalonskee High School, in Oakland, in 1974.

John proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

He worked at Digital, in Augusta, for over 20 years. John was later employed for the State of Maine as an Information System Specialist.

John enjoyed fishing, hunting, muscle cars, Harley’s and burning rubber with his Camaro. He was known for his green thumb, being an animal lover, and particularly being Muhammad Ali’s greatest fan. John enjoyed time spent at home with family, especially time with his grandson, his best buddy.

He was a member of Second Baptist Church, in Palermo.

John was predeceased by his parents and a brother William Abbott.

He is survived by his daughter Melissa Bouchard, significant other Rhonda Fowler, sisters Joan Hassam, Mary Keenan, Wanita Bilodeau; grandson Zachary Bouchard; step sons Chris and Eric Fowler; nephews Derek and Shawn Keenan; his birth mother Georgean Abbott.

A graveside service will take place Saturday, July 24, at 1p.m., at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Belgrade, with military honors.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Kennebec Valley Humane Society, 10 Pethaven Ln., Augusta, ME 04330.

WILLIAM C. SAUCIER

WATERVILLE – William Charles Saucier, 83, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Northern Light Continuing Care, in Waterville. William was born on June 11, 1938, in Waterville, to Joseph Percy Saucier and Marian O’Brien Saucier Gerald.

William is survived by his children, Laurie Quirion, Kelly Belanger, Stephen Saucier, and Brian Saucier; his grandchildren, Julie Goodwin, Dakota Allen, Marisa Allen, Samantha Krook, Stephanie Krook, and Spencer Belanger; his great-grandchildren, Niya Hector, Shehrahn Worthem, Vincent Krook, Ariana Krook, Desmond Krook, Natalie Krook, Lincoln Belanger, Evelyn Belanger, and Callen Belanger; nieces and nephews, Tamara Saucier, Scott Saucier, Judy Hurtubise, Eric Saucier, Shannon Courtois, Anthony Saucier, and Derik Saucier.

He was predeceased by his parents; his sister Diane Saucier Rancourt, and his brothers Eric (Ricky) Saucier and Edwin (Midge) Saucier.

A graveside memorial service was held on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Saint Francis Cemetery in Waterville.

MELVIN CRESO

FAIRFIELD – Melvin ‘Mel’ Creso, 77, of Fairfield, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Mel was born on January 28, 1944, in Beverly, Massachusetts, and resided in Fairfield with his wife Diane, of 36 years.

He was a United States Army veteran, serving from 1966 – 1972. He served two tours in Vietnam as an engineer in the 864th, He held the rank of SP5 and stationed in Nitrene. After his time in the military, Mel had a variety of jobs from painting to being a cab driver in Waterville, and then worked in Environmental Services, at Togus VA, for 17 years before retiring.

Above anything else, people remember Mel for his great sense of humor, and infectious laugh. He was a happy-go-lucky guy, who would strike up a conversation with anyone with whom he crossed paths. Shopping at “Wally World,” in Waterville, was something he always looked forward to, and made many friends throughout his years shopping there. For those who have ever had a conversation with him, know his witty self was always present. He was quick with jokes and always had a trick up his sleeve to play on people. Whether it was asking “Who are you?!” even though he knew exactly who you were, or simply telling someone “Did you know pigs could fly? I saw that happen once.” He would always tell you he was just kidding after. All he ever wanted was to put a smile on someone’s face or to make them laugh.

He enjoyed spending time with his wife Diane at home watching TV Land together and loved all her home-cooked meals. He always said he would never go hungry so long as she was home. They loved to make trips to the Maine Coast any chance they had, and always made time for their yearly trip to Cabbage Island. Throughout the years they would travel to Florida to visit family, and occasional trips to Busch Gardens and even Disney. As devout Catholics, they always made time to visit Mary Queen of the Universe, in Orlando, Florida, their favorite Church to visit.

Mel was predeceased by his father George Creso and mother Eleanor Kirkey (Creso); brother Buddy Creso, brother-in-law Robert Magee, sister-in-law Jacqueline Couture (Quirion); and daughter Ellie Silva (Creso).

He is survived by his wife Diane Creso, of Fairfield; children Mary Marquez and Donna Howell, of Massachusetts, Linda Moore, of Waterville, Alysha Creso, of Fairfield, and Mell ‘Eddie’ McClean, of Augusta; stepchildren Kenneth Dorval and fiancée Leanna Lilienthal, Millie Moore (Dorval) and husband Tippy Moore, and Roland Dorval Jr. and wife Kim Dorval, of Winslow; grandchildren and great-grandchildren Tiffany, Cierra, Sarah, Jordyn, Michael and Samuel, Benjamin, Jack, Michael and Lexi, Aiden and Mateo, Jayce and Peyson, and Ellianna; brothers- and sisters-in-law Roland and June Quirion, Carmen Magee (Quirion), and Horatio and Claudette Couture.

Family and friends may visit on Friday July 23, from 6 p.m – 8 p.m., at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street Waterville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 24, at 11 a.m., at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville.

A Graveside service will be held later at St. Francis Cemetery, in Waterville, with military honors.

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

LILLIAN E. RICHARDS

BENTON — Lillian E. Richards, 82, of Benton, passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Hospital, in Portland, Sunday, July 11, 2021. Lillian was born in Vassa­l­boro on February 24, 1939, the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy (Lizotte) Reny.

She graduated from Winslow High School in 1957. Lillian married James A. Richards in 1958, together they raised two children while traveling to many places due to Jim’s work. She made many friends along the way and stayed in contact with them. In her 45 years of marriage, Lil experienced several varied employment endeavors including Sears & Roebuck’s Catalog Department, Chasse Chiropractic, Uncle Jim’s Restaurant and Prism Painting.

Lillian was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Winslow, where she was in the church choir for many years as singing was one of the loves of her life. She was also instrumental in organizing her class reunions.

After Jim’s passing, she met Harry Pollard Jr., and together for the last 17 years they shared many adventures at camp in Rockwood where she took great pleasure in watching the deer and sitting around the campfire. Also, traveling in their camper including a trip across country.

Lillian was known for her delicious cooking, including her appetizing vegetable platters and tourtiere pies.

She was predeceased by her parents and husband James; her brother, Robert Reny; her sisters, Pauline Daniels, Mary Thorne, and Arlene Mayhugh; and her godchildren, Billy Daniels, and Donna Montgomery.

Lillian is survived by Harry Pollard Jr., her soul mate; her children, Scott Richards and wife Irene, Regina (Richards) Cain and husband Kevin; her grandchildren and their spouses, Mathew Cain and wife Brandy, Sarah Williams and husband Nathan, Melanie Thurston and husband Ben, Stephanie Gaddar and husband Nick, and Jacob Stinson, and fiancée Ashley Pelotte; and her great-grandchildren, Cameron, Mackenzie, and Kyle Williams, Mavin Gaddar; her brothers, Donald Reny and wife Lorraine, Peter Reny and wife Jackie; and sister, Priscilla Perry.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, July 21, at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Winslow, with committal prayers following at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, on Grove Street, in Waterville.

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

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

In lieu of flowers, family and friends wishing may make donations in Lil’s memory to: Spectrum Generation Muskie Center,38 Gold St.,Waterville, ME 04901.

EVELYN A. HURD

WINSLOW – Evelyn A. Hurd, 91, passed away peacefully under Hospice Care on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Northern Light Inland Hospital, Waterville. Evelyn and her twin brother, Leroy, were born to Gardner Leroy and Anna Lenard Adams on February 15, 1930, in Hartland.

Evelyn devoted her whole life to providing genuine love and care to many people throughout the years, establishing many long-lasting friendships. In 1949 she married Lewis J. Hawes. He passed away in 1964. Together they had two daughters, Patricia and Cynthia.

In 1970 Evelyn met and married Ronald E. Hurd. They shared a life in their cottage on Salmon Lake, in Belgrade, until Ron’s passing on April 23, 2001. She spent her remaining years in Winslow at Meadowview Lane.

She loved flowers and baking many, many batches of cookies she gave away to neighbors and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and a very special lady. Remember her for her optimistic outlook on life, as well as a great sense of humor and “witty” remarks.

She is survived by daughters Patricia and Mike Verzoni, of Largo, Florida, and daughter Cynthia and Robert Shorey, of Vassalboro; three grandchildren, Megan Verzoni, James Shorey, Katherine Shorey; great-granddaughter, Clementine; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A service was held at Vassalboro United Methodist Church, Main Street, Vassalboro, on July 21, 2021.

Graveside service for immediate family will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Veterans Cemetery, Augusta.

Arrangements by Direct Cremation, Belfast.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Northern Light Hospice and Homecare, 325 D Kennedy Memorial Dr., Waterville, ME 04901.

CHARLES KENT

BENTON – Charles Kent, 102, long time town of Benton resident, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Affectionately known as Charlie, his final days were spent surrounded by family. Spending time with family was Charlies’s favorite thing to do after he retired. He was so proud that he and Nina provided a college education for his four children. He was also very proud of his well rototilled garden and manicured lawn. He loved mowing with his ride-on lawn mower.

Charlie never really retired from 25 years of dairy farming 100 acres of land and milking 80 head of cattle, as he continued selling hay for another ten years and then assisted his youngest son, Dennis, with his hay business by baling every summer, including last summer, and repairing machinery. This was all after 14 years as a diesel locomotive mechanic in the piping department for the Central Maine Railroad (CMRR), in Waterville.

When laid off from the CMRR in the 1940s he worked in the Fairfield Woolen Mill. Early in his work career he was a butcher and ran a meat cart, drove a milk truck for $2/day, pumped 10 gallons gas/$1, worked in the woods and for a man with a portable saw mill and sold wood for $6/cord, worked in a candy factory, picked potatoes and served as Benton Methodist Church janitor, among other odd jobs.

Charlie was born during a pandemic, lived through major agricultural, industrial and societal changes before breathing his last breath during a pandemic. The pop-up toaster, short wave radios, and arc welders were invented in 1919 and Woodrow Wilson was his president. From tilling the land with horses to the use of GPS systems on tractors to plant and harvest huge crops, Charlie has witnessed how technology has changed the efficiency and economics of farming.

Few towns have had the good fortune of having such a dedicated servant as Charles was to his beloved town of Benton. Among his many contributions to the town include serving as its first selectman for 28 years (also assuming the role of overseer of the poor and road commissioner many of these years). During this tenure he established and chaired the town planning board and was a member of the town budget committee.

Among his major accomplishments include initiating construction of the eight room elementary school with gymnasium in 1957 for $95,000, including donations of land, time, equipment and money; replacing 14 wells in 1973 by hooking up a public water line from China Lake to the town with $28,000 of state funding; securing a $100,000 grant and a $100,000 FHA loan when needed to install secondary lines to the main sewer connector lines to complete secondary sewer lines to enable Benton to join the Kennebec Sanitary Treatment District; constructing a salt and sand shed; building a new town hall.

His representation on the State of Maine Grange and Maine Municipal Association legislative committees, while serving two years in the 101st Legislature as the welfare committee chairman, benefitted the townships of Albion, Benton, Clinton, Sidney and Unity greatly. On his 100th birthday, he was recognized as the Honorable Charles C. Kent, Jr., by the 129th Legislature and the people of the State of Maine and extended congratulations and best wishes for his dedicated service in the 101st Legislature. He proudly received the Boston Post Cane in 2014 and was presented an honorary Lawrence High School diploma in 2015.

His civic involvement was extensive with memberships in the Fairfield Lodge of Odd Fellows; Benton and Clinton Methodist Churches; Waterville Elks B.P.O.E #905; Siloam Lodge # 92; Scottish Rite Bodies, Augusta; Maine Consistory 32nd Degree, Portland; Shriners, Lewiston; Benton Grange, master for three years and conductor of the fourth degree; Kennebec Water District Water District trustee, serving several times as its president.

Charles met the love of his life on the dance floor and married Nina Eleanor Bailey on Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1941.

He is survived by his sons David (Phyllis) and Dennis (JoAnna) Kent and daughters Ruth (David) Doucette and Eleanor Peavey (Mr. Clair Culver); his four children; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

One of his happiest memories was when over 40 of these special family members attended his 100th birthday party at his winter home in Shady Oaks, in Zephyrhills, Florida.

He is predeceased by his parents, Charles Sr. and Bertha Kent; brothers Bryant (Doris), Plympton (Angelina) and Edward (Pauline) Kent; sister Doris (Odber) Robinson; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Charlie’s Life will be observed on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 1 p.m., at the Brown Memorial Church, 36 Church Street, Clinton, ME, 04927 with light refreshments. Burial will follow in Brown Cemetery, on the Albion Road, in Benton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Benton Grange, c/o Maryann Colson, 8 East Benton Road, Benton, ME 04901.

BRENDA D. RODDY

SOUTH CHINA – Brenda D. Roddy, 79, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, following a long battle with several illnesses. Brenda was born on October 9, 1941, daughter of Montie and Marguerite (Rainie) Cunningham.

She attended Vassalboro schools and graduated from Erskine Academy, in South China, in 1960. After a brief period as an employee of the state of Maine she joined J.S. McCarthy Printing, in Augusta, as a typesetter where she worked for over 30 years. She was a member of the South Windsor Baptist Church. Brenda was a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox and very rarely missed a game.

Brenda loved fishing and camping, being with family and friends, and later in life she volunteered at the MaineGeneral Health print shop and doll factory. in Augusta. Brenda loved crafts of all types. She had won ribbons for her talent for crocheting and quilting at the Windsor fair. In recent years she so looked forward to her weekly Friday breakfasts and card games at her home with her siblings.

She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers, Howard Cunningham and Ronald Cunningham, grandson, Trevor Bragg, her former husbands Omar Bragg, Dana Albert, and Francis Roddy.

She is survived by her children, Norman Bragg and his wife Carol, of South China, Wade Bragg and his fiancée Mary Manley, of Unity, Wendy Mitchell, of Windsor, and her partner Jonathan Litchfield, of Palermo, Mark Bragg and his wife Tanya, of Winslow, and Dana Poland-Harford, of Waterville; grandchildren, Dawne, Shannon, Benjamin, Hannah, Kristen, Emily, Meranda, Nicholas, Kelly, Livy, Alena, Justine, Evelyn, and Summer; and several great-grandchildren; brothers Robert Cunningham, Montie Cunningham Jr. and wife Betty; sisters Gwen Casey and husband Glendon, Donna Woodard, Jacqueline Goodrich and partner Tim Bickford; brother Darrell Cunningham and wife Lori; sister Cheryl Wentworth and husband James; many nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog Penny.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the South China American Legion Post #179 on Sunday, August 8, at 2 p.m.

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

FAYLENE M. FERLAND

PALO ALTO, Calif. – Faylene M. Ferland, 85, of Palo Alto, California, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Tuesday, June 8, 2021 following her battle with Alzheimer’s and cancer. She was born on October 18, 1935, in North Vassalboro, to Charles Arsenault and Martha Rogers, and lived the majority of her life happily in Waterville.

She relocated to California in 2018 to be closer to her son, daughter-in-law, grandson and wife.

Faye was a graduate of Waterville Senior High School and enjoyed a long career in the medical field for over 35 years. Upon retirement, she also enjoyed volunteering at Inland Hospital, in Waterville, in day surgery.

She and her husband Bob enjoyed bowling, playing golf together, dancing, and spending time with their many friends and family. Faye also enjoyed cooking and baking, especially for others, and tending to the garden flowers around her home.

Faye was predeceased by her mother and father Charles and Martha, step-father Harry Rogers, loving husband Robert (Bob) Ferland, brother-in-law Joseph Savarin, nephew Michael Savarin.

She is survived by her son Charles Godin of Palo Alto, California (and wife Lori), grandson Nicholas Godin, of Mountain View, California (and wife Jennifer), and sister Eleanor Savarin, of Memphis, Tennessee; along with numerous relatives.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on July 20, 2021, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville, ME.

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 consider a donation to Alzheimer’s Association at http://www.alz.org.

ARTHUR W. REED

FAIRFIELD – Arthur “Joe” W. Reed, 79, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Oak Grove Nursing Home, in Waterville. He was born January 30, 1942, in Union, the fourth child of Arthur and Dorothy (Gerald) Reid.

He worked at Buck’s Taxi as a dispatcher and Hillman’s Bakery, in Fairfield. He enjoyed being a PAL and Little League coach, listening to country music and Lawrence Welk, fishing and always wanting to catch “the big one”. Later in life, he had his own ham radio shack. He could talk to anyone around the world. He also assisted with ham radio tests when needed.

Arthur is survived by his family; George Reid and wife Judy, Alan Reid and wife Sandy, Shirley Gifford and husband David, Jane Chamberlain, Betty Whitaker, Verna Goodwin and husband Wyman, Gail Dudley and husband Sheldon; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Paul and wife Kim Reid; brother-in-law, Sherwood Chamberlain; nieces, Vicky Reid, Lisa Robinson; nephew, Burton “Sonny” Danforth.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 10 a.m., at Maplewood Cemetery, in Fairfield. A Celebration of Life will be held following the graveside service from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., p.m., at the Waterville Elks Lodge, Industrial St., Waterville.

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

SPIRO YOTIDES

WATERVILLE – Spiro (Spike) Yotides, of Waterville, passed away peacefully at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta, on Saturday, June 26, 2021, following a brief illness. Spike was born in Winslow, son of Olga and James Yotides on June 20, 1928.

Spike graduated from Winslow High School in 1946 where he was a three-sport athlete – football, basketball and baseball – and he always wore his lucky number 13 on all his jerseys! As Spike was a stand-out athlete, he earned two scholarships to attend both Maine Central Institute, in Pittsfield, and Oak Grove School, in Vassalboro. Spike was drafted into the Army in 1950 and served during the Korean War. On Valentine’s Day in 1954 Spike married Gerrie Rackleff. Together they raised three children, Tim, Tony and Kelly. They were married for 66 years before Gerrie’s death in 2020.

Spike was a well-known car dealer in Waterville for over 28 years. He was employed by Furbush Chevrolet, in Waterville, for years, and later with Frame Chevrolet, also in Waterville. In 1982, Spike semi-retired, and would be seen at Christy’s Country Store, in Belgrade, a business he shared with his two sons.

As Spike was an avid sports fan, he never missed any of his sons’ games and even was often seen at their practices. He was always heard in the stands yelling words of encouragement. He was very loyal to both the Patriots and Red Sox, and even got his wife Gerrie to become a dedicated follower of the Red Sox. In his later years, he became a golf enthusiast and played several area courses around Waterville. He was especially keen on Natanis Golf Course, in Vassalboro, and Belgrade Lakes Golf Course. He participated in every one of the 10 Patriot’s Day Open tournaments at Belgrade Lakes Golf Course with his sons, Tim and Tony, and son-in-law, Jeff, rounding out his foursome.

Spike attended several of Engelbert Humperdinck concerts with his wife, Gerrie, who was a huge fan of the singer. Although he wouldn’t admit it, he too became a fan. In addition, Spike and Gerrie went to Las Vegas, Foxwoods and Atlantic City whenever they could. Gerrie loved the shows and entertainment while Spike would often be spotted at a poker table. Gerrie and Spike were regulars at the Friday night BBQ at the Waterville Elks Club and had lots of good times with their many friends.

Spike will be remembered for his quiet disposition and his quick one-liners. He was very giving and generous – he was selfless and always put others before himself.

Spike was predeceased by his wife Gerrie; his parents, Olga and James Yotides; and brothers George, Thomas and Antonio.

He is survived by his two sons Anthony Yotides and his wife Tonia, and Timothy Yotides and his wife Lori, his daughter Kelly Johnston and her husband Jeffrey; six grandchildren, Christy Yotides, Jenna Yotides and fiancé Chad LePage, Kara Simmons and her husband Jake, Ryan Johnston and his fiancée Taylor Murphy, Spiro Yotides and Jordan Stolt; two great-grandchildren, Isabella Allarie and Kayden Lane; his sister Maria Yotides; as well as several nieces, nephews.

A committal service was held on July 20, 2021, the Maine Veterans Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, in Augusta.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home in Waterville.

Please visit http://www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to view a video gallery and share your condolences with Spike’s family.

DANIEL M. FOLLANSBEE

FAIRFIELD – Daniel M. Follansbee, 40, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, from injuries sustained in an ATV accident, in Jackman. Dan was born December 27, 1980, in Waterville, the son of Mark G. Follansbee and his wife “B”, of Fairfield, and Annette M. (Daigle) Follansbee and her companion Sean Callan, of Fairfield.

He is the husband of Jennifer L. (Morrell) Follansbee.

Dan resided in Fairfield for most of his life he was a graduate of Lawrence High School Class of 1999.

He owned and operated a construction company for many years. Dan enjoyed working with his hands as well as working with excavators and other large equipment. Dan was a true outdoorsman who loved camping, hunting, fishing, playing video games riding ATV’s, snowmobiles and spending time on his pontoon boat. He valued his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them.

He will always be remembered for his outgoing personality and one liners.

In addition to his wife and parents, Dan is survived by his children Nicholas Follansbee, of Waterville, Pauline Follansbee, of Brunswick, Elijah Merrill, of Waterville, Drew Kiernan, of Bath, Tyler Kiernan, of Fairfield, and Brittanie Levesque, of Oakland; brothers Taylor Follansbee and wife Samantha, of Davis, California, Ben Roy, of Denver, Colorado, and Robert Roy, Jr., of Brunswick; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services were held in the huneral home on Thursday, July 1, 2021, followed by burial in Friends Cemetery.

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

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family, c/o Jennifer Follansbee, 202 Norridgewock Road, Fairfield, ME 04937.

E. BARBARA MORRISON

PALERMO – E. Barbara Morrison, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021. She was the daughter of Fleda (Worthen) and Ernest Hines, both predeceasing her.

Barbara began her life in Brockton, Massachusetts. She attended Brockton High School where she received high honors. She went on to graduate in 1947 from the Massachusetts Memorial Nursing School, where she became a 50-year honorary alumni member.

Barbara served her country, with great honor, as a member of the elite group known as the Cadet Nurse Corp. for three years during World War II.

She worked as a public health nurse and at Goddard Memorial Hospital, also at the Veterans Administration Hospital, all in Brockton, Massachusetts.

In 1948, Barbara married the love of her life, Glenn H. Morrison. They had 54 years together before Glenn went home to his lord. Together they raised their three children, Aleta, Glenn A., and Mathew.

After moving to Maine in 1967, she continued her love for nursing at Thayer Hospital, in Waterville, where she worked for 20 years, giving of herself to others.

Barbara and Glenn were devoted members of the Getchell Street Baptist Church, in Waterville.

Barbara is survived by her children, Aleta Grenier and her husband Jeff, along with their children, Kristie Crist and her family, Travis Grenier and his family, Glenn A. Morrison and his wife Robin, along with their children, Alisha Haskell and her family, Heather Bragg and her family, Julia Morrison and her family. Mathew H. Morrison along with his son, Patrick Morrison and his family; 14 great-grandchildren; her nieces, Manon Wolle and her family, Mimi O’Neill and her family; her nephews, Craig Morrison and his family, Robert Morrison and his family.

Barbara was also predeceased by her two sisters, Louisa G. Hines and Ester G. Hill.

A committal service will be held at the Veterans Cemetery, Civic Center Drive, Augusta.

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.

Gifts to honor Barbara’s memory can be made to Getchell Street Baptist Church where she was a devoted friend for over 50 years. Getchell Street Baptist Church, General Fund, 3 Getchell Street, Waterville, ME 04901.

J. TED L. BONSANT

WINDSOR – J. Ted Lawrence Bonsant, 77, of Weeks Mills Road, passed away on November 29, 2020, in Augusta.

Ted was a member of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborn Division, and the military police.

Burial with military honors took place on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta. A memorial service was held July 1, 2021, at Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor.

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

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

THELMA P. MATHESON

WATERVILLE – Thelma Proctor Matheson, 99, a resident of Waterville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, in Scarborough. Born in Waterville on January 3, 1922, Thelma was the daughter of Carl and Marianne (Gilbert) Proctor.

Thelma graduated from Waterville High School in 1939 and graduated with a BA in English from Colby College, in Waterville, in 1943. She was the first female drum majorette for the all-male Colby marching band and held this position for four years.

While at Colby she met the love of her life, Delbert Donald Matheson of Ipswich, Massachusetts. They married in 1946, designed and built their home in Waterville and raised their four children. Her children grown, Thelma returned to school to earn a master’s degree in Library Sciences from the University of Maine, Orono. She worked as the Audio Visual Librarian in the Media Center, at Waterville High School, for 17 years.

Thelma was a kind woman with a wonderful heart. Many of her children’s friends referred to her as “Mum”. She and Del loved to play bridge with their group of friends and Thelma enjoyed golf with the “9-holers.” She played many years of duplicate bridge; loved to read, do crosswords, and watch Jeopardy, on television. She was a life-time member of the Waterville Women’s Club.

Thelma was predeceased by her husband of 66 years and her daughter, Susan Matheson Lyles, of The Villages, Florida, and her brother Earl Reginald Proctor.

She is survived by her son, Don (JeNelle) Matheson, of Fort Collins, Colorado, and China; daughters, Jane Matheson, of Biddeford,; Deborah (Mark) Fabian, of Oak Hill, Virginia; and son-in-law Don Lyles, of The Villages, Florida; eight grandchildren; Ned (Melissa) Matheson and Peter (Lisa) Matheson, of Colorado; Amanda Lyles, of Seoul, South Korea; Jo (Shane) Jones, of Virginia; MollyJane (Ethan) Connor, of South Carolina.; Zack, Katie, and Nick Fabian, all of Virginia; four great- grandchildren, Raina and Ryder Jones, Blake Bozin, and Colter Matheson.

A memorial celebration of Thelma’s life will be held at a later date when her family can all gather. Burial will be in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Waterville.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Thelma’s name may be sent to: Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074, or to Hospice of Southern Maine, 390 U.S. Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074.

MARGARET M. WOODBURY

WATERVILLE – Margaret M. (Lagasse) Libby Woodbury, 86, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Glenridge Comfort Care Center, in Augusta. She was born March 11, 1935, in Waterville, the daughter of Joseph and Eleanor (Vigue) Lagasse.

She attended schools in Waterville and graduated from Waterville High School. She was employed for many years as a secretary for Caswell’s Liquidation, in Waterville, and for the Boys and Girls Club, also in Waterville, after retirement. Margaret enjoyed taking trips to Canada, dancing with friends, going to concerts for various French Country and Western singers and bands and spending time with loved ones. She was a life-time member of Notre Dame Catholic Church, in Waterville.

Margaret is survived by five sons, John Libby and wife Jeanine, of Winslow, James Libby, Daniel Libby, and David Libby, all of Waterville, Anthony Libby, of Tampa, Florida; grandchildren, Adam Libby, Daniel Libby, Rebecca, Tiffany, and Alan; countless nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a daughter who died shortly after birth.

There will be no funeral service.

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

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Margaret’s memory to Boys and Girls Club, Alfond Youth & Community Center, 126 North St., Waterville, ME 04901.

NANCY L. DECCA

WATERVILLE – Nancy L. (Kendzierski), 72, passed away on Wednes­day, May 12, 2021. She was born on September 21, 1948, in Putnam, Connecticut, to Michael A. Kendzierski and Alda E. (Morin) Kendzierski.

She was raised in Danielson, Connecticut, where she attended Killingly Memorial School and was raised alongside her two brothers, David and Michael and two sisters, Arlene and Sally.

Nancy was predeceased by her ex-husband James F. Easler Sr., of Waterville; husband Richard P. Decca Sr., of Waterville; son James F. Easler Jr., of Waterville,; daughter Carolyn M. (Easler) Standring, of Waterville; grandson Michael A. Gentile, MM3 (SS), of Fairfield; and great-granddaughter Kya M. Standring, of Waterville.

Nancy is survived by her daughter Rose M. (Easler) Varney, of Waterville; sons Chad E. Decker Sr., of Waterville, and partner Krystal Brown, of Berlin, New Hampshire, and Eric P. Decker and partner Shelley Williams-Decker, of Waterville; grandchildren Mathew Danforth and partner Danielle Rosen, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kacee Standring, of Waterville, Randy Ruest II, of Warren, Kevin Easler, of Waterville, Jeremy Gentile and partner Brawn Palizzolo, of Waco, Texas, Kelley Easler, of Waterville, Anthony Curtis, of Waterville, Chad Decker Jr., of Waterville; as well as several great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements under the direction and care of her son Chad E. Decker Sr, 12 Autumn St, Waterville, ME 04901

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Nancy’s memory to Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901.

GEORGE M. STONE

ALBION – George M. Stone, 65, passed away peacefully at his home in Albion on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born November 5, 1955, in Lewiston, the son of George and Virginia Stone.

George was a graduate of Hebron Academy. He worked for L.L. Bean and Johnny Selected Seeds.

He was devoted to the love of his life, his wife of 38-1/2 years, his children, grandchildren and his mom. Terri and he were making so many plans for retirement years. He loved visiting family, gardening and raising his chickens but most of all and loved by all was his cooking and baking.

He is predeceased by his father and his brother, Robert Stone.

He is survived by his wife, Terri-Ann Stone; his mother, Virginia Stone and his brother, Gregory Stone, and his wife Lise Stone; his son, Christopher Stone, his wife Heather Stone; and children, Anthony and Autumn; his daughter, Jamie Stone and children Brandon, Kimberlee and Greyson; and several nieces and nephews and one great-niece.

There was a graveside service held at Puddledock Cemetery, in Albion, on Wednesday, June 16.

MARIE M. WILLIAMS

WINSLOW – Marie M. Williams, 74, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the Wood­lawn Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center, in Skowhegan. She was born on February 16, 1947, the eldest of seven children of Fernand and Annette Martin in Van Buren.

She was a 1965 graduate of Presque Isle High School, and earned her R.N. degree in 1968 from St. Mary’s General Hospital School of Nursing, in Lewiston. She began her nursing career at the Aroostook Medical Center, in Presque Isle, and subsequently worked for Dr. Gerald Donahu,e in Presque Isle, and Drs. Michael Kellum and Norman Seder, in Caribou.

In 1968 she married her high school sweetheart Thomas Williams. From that union was born one son, Gregg Martin Jorgenson.

In 1988 Marie suffered two cerebral hemorrhages, which changed her life forever. But she met the many challenges head-on. She never complained about what life had dealt her. She had no time to feel sorry for herself; she was always in good spirits.

In 2002 she relocated to Winslow to be closer to family. She was a devout Roman Catholic and was a faithful communicant at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Winslow, until she moved into Woodlawn last year. She was an active member of EmPower and attended the Brain Injury Support Group.

Marie was predeceased by her parents, one sister Isabelle O’Brien, and her only brother, Arthur Martin.

She is survived by her son Gregg Martin Jorgenson (Brian), of Denmark; her sisters Anne Bochniewicz (Frank), of West Hartford, Connecticut, Rolande Phillips (Keith), of Yorktown, Virginia, Gabrielle Martin (Norman Breton), of Augusta, Michelle Sprague (Jack), of Biddeford; numerous nieces and nephews.

Per Marie’s request, there will be no funeral or visiting hours. There will be a graveside service at St. Mary’s Cemetery, in Presque Isle, on August 3, 2021.

Condolences may be posted at http://www.duncan-graves.com .

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Services in Skowhegan, and Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, in Presque Isle.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Corpus Christi Parish, 17 South Garand St., Winslow, ME 04901.

PATRICIA J. FURBUSH

WILLOWBROOK Illinois – Patricia “Patty” Joy (Gullifer) Furbush, 75, of Willowbrook, Illinois, passed away on Thursday June 10, 2021. She was born in Waterville on June 4, 1946, to Phil and Patricia Gullifer.

Patty was a skillful and hardworking business woman who enjoyed a long career in the automotive industry.

She married R. Norman Furbush, of Waterville, in 1975. Throughout their 39 years of marriage, they enjoyed working together, gardening, cooking, dining out, the companionship of very special felines, and spending time with family.

Patty was an avid reader. Since Norman’s passing in 2014 she was blessed by the company of her children and grandchildren, especially that of Ethan, Emma and Justin.

Patty was predeceased by her parents, her brother Phil “Jime” Gullifer, her husband, her niece Autumn Gullifer, of Gardiner, her daughter Jaye Furbush, of Oakland, and her grandson Seth Gosselin, of Auburn.

She is survived by her daughter Brandy Glashin and husband Garrett; son Andre Furbush and wife Kathy; daughters Ann Farrington and husband Mark, and Alyssa Tarr and husband Jason; nephew James Gullifer; stepbrother Gene; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

In remembrance of Patty, please consider a donation to the American Kidney Fund or your local animal welfare society.

PHILIP BUSQUE

WINSLOW – Philip “Jimmy” Busque, 70, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, June 11, 2021. He was born in Augusta to Forest and Lorraine Busque on February 8, 1951.

He married his wife, Barbara, on February 27, 1971. They were married for 50 years. Together, they raised three children, Kevin, Keith, and Kelly.

Jimmy loved big Sunday dinners, eating his wife’s home-cooked dishes around the kitchen table with his family. He was an avid New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan, and he enjoyed going camping and hunting with his brother and friends in Northern Maine. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge, the VFW, and the American Legion.

Jimmy is survived by his mother, Lorraine Busque; wife, Barbara Busque; three children, Kevin Ballard, Keith Ballard, and Kelly Turner; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; brother, Steve Busque; sisters, Collette Woodcock and Patricia Busque.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Busque and Richard Busque.

At his request, no service will be held.

You are invited to offer your condolences and share fond memories with the family by visiting “Jimmy’s” guestbook at http://www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com.

A service of Veilleux & Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Waterville, Maine 04901. (207)872-7676.

Donations may be sent to the Kennebec Valley Humane Society, 10 Pethaven Lane, Augusta, ME 04330.

CHELSEA A. MERITHEW

WATERVILLE/SEARSPORT – Chelsea Ann Merithew, 27, following her courageous battle against Leukemia, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at a Portland Hospital. She was born in Portland, the daughter of Theresa A. (Haupt) and Patrick B. Merithew.

Chelsea was an energetic, independent, and creative person who loved spending time with family and friends. In her downtime, she was an avid reader and enjoyed watching all genres of movies especially horror, as was evident by her favorite holiday Halloween. She had an eclectic taste in music with a preference for ‘80s big hair bands. Chelsea loved caring for others, this led her to a fulfilling career in mental health care. Her caring spirit was not limited to humans, she also loved and cared for animals; throughout her life she often brought home rescues and strays.

Chelsea is survived by her mother and father; fiancé Justin Sularie; many relatives and friends.

A graveside service was held on June 22, 2021, at Merithew Cemetery, in Searsport.

In place of flowers, the family asks that you bring plants to grow Chelsea’s Memorial Garden.

A celebration of life will be held on July 24, 2021, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Moose Point State Park, in Searsport.

Arrangements are under the care of Young Funeral Home Searsport. (mitchelltweedie-young.com).

CURTIS A. SMITH JR.

SIDNEY – Curtis A. “Skip” Smith, Jr., 67, of Pond Road, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021. He was born on July 24, 1953, in Augusta, to Curtis A. Smith, Sr. and Betty (Freeman) Smith.

Skip attended school in Sidney and graduated from Messalonskee High School, in Oakland, in 1972. In August 1974, he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Mary, and soon began a family of their own.

He worked at Frank X. Pomerleau, Inc., in Augusta, in appliance repair during the early years of his marriage but it was his desire for auto body repair that resulted in a career change. In the late 1980s, he then became the owner and operator of West Sidney Auto Body, doing what he loved the most. In 2010, he also decided to follow in his late father’s footsteps and take on a side job driving school bus for RSU #18 where he was able to bring joy, laughter, and lifelong memories to the kids he drove to and from school.

Skip was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend and a firm believer in God. For most of his Christian life he worshiped at West Sidney Baptist Church but in recent years has been in faithful attendance with his family at Church Hill Baptist Church, in Augusta.

He and his family spent a lifetime of weekends and vacations at the camp on Moxie Lake where he loved to fish, dune buggy, ATV ride, and snowmobile. He also raced snowmobiles during the oval ice track days from the ‘70s to the mid ‘90s when he then decided it was time to hang up the race helmet, but never gave up his passion for snowmobiling for fun with his family by his side. He also loved to build and fly R/C planes where he would always draw an audience.

Skip was predeceased by his father, his uncle Henry N. Smith and aunt Mary L. Smith, all of Sidney.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary A. (Michaud) Smith, of Sidney; their four children and seven grandchildren, Laurie Elsemore and her husband Kerry, of Windsor, and their children Cody and his wife Grace and Jacob; Carrie Smith, of Waterville, and her children Simon and Ava; Jamie Higgins and her husband Kevin, of Sidney, and their children Jasmine and Shawn; Jeremy Smith and his wife Jaimie, of Vassalboro, and their son Isaiah; his mother, Betty, of Sidney; seven siblings, Linda Smith, Carol Smith, Barbara Tobey, Donald Smith and his wife Doreen, Ronald Smith and his wife Julie, Andrew Smith and his wife Lisa, Dixon Smith and his wife Laurie, sister-in-law Brenda Cadwallader and her husband Mike of West Gardiner; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at, 1 p.m., on Friday June 25, 2021, at Church Hill Baptist Church, 258 Church Hill Rd., in Augusta.

Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Belgrade.

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

SHARON R. SHAW

UNITY – Sharon R. (Chase) Shaw, 72, passed away on Sunday evening at her home, June 13, 2021. She is the wife of Dale R. Shaw, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.

Sharon was born October 16, 1948, in Bangor. She is the daughter of the late Raymond Chase and Marie (Washburn) “Lou” McGregor.

She grew up in Troy until her family moved to Unity where the family had a dairy farm. She graduated from Mt. View High School, in Thorndike, class of 1966, where she met Dale. She went on to further her education and received her associates degree from Bliss College in 1968

Sharon retired in 2008 due to health reasons. She was on dialysis for the last six years. Sharon remained at home throughout her illness which would not have been possible without the care from her husband Dale. Sharon never complained about any of her health issues.

Sharon began her career in banking at the Federal Trust Bank, in Unity. She remained employed at Northeast Bank, in Lewiston, until her retirement in April 2008 after 37 years in banking.

Sharon loved to spend time with her family especially with her children and grandchildren. She and Dale took many trips to Prince Edward Island, Canada, and enjoyed many lobster dinners surrounded by her family. She also enjoyed taking rides with Dale on the motorcycle and playing cards. Sharon loved the Christmas holiday from decorating, shopping and cooking for her family.

In addition to her husband Dale, Sharon is survived by her two sons Scott R. Shaw, of Unity, and Travis B. Shaw, of Winslow; her brother Richard Chase and his wife Joyce, of Unity, her sister Rosealee Loader and husband Robert, of Virginia, sister Dorothy McArthur, of Wales; her three grandchildren Brook L. Shaw, Kodi S. Shaw and Vanessa Sparrow; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Sharon was predeceased by her daughter-in-law Tammy Shaw; her brothers Roland and David Chase.

Sharon’s graveside service took place at Pond Cemetery, Kanokolus Road, Unity, on Monday, June 21, 2021.
Arrange­ments are in the care of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield, where condolences to the family may be shared on the obituary page of the website at http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com

In lieu of flowers, donations in Sharon’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Assn., 45 Forest Ave., Portland, ME 04101 or United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 146, Unity, ME 04988, c/o Sandra Fernald.

DANIEL R. MILLS

WATERVILLE – Daniel R. Mills, 80, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, in Maine Medical Center, Portland, following a lengthy illness. Danny was born July 1, 1940, in Lewiston, the son of the late Frank E. and Pauline A. (Yates) Mills.

He is the husband of Patricia A. (O’Brien) “Pat” Mills. He resided in Waterville for most of his life and grew up in Oxford.

Danny worked for the Waterville Public Works as a labor foreman and previously drove truck for 40 years, retiring in September 2002. Better known at work as “Danny Mills” he took great pride in working for the city of Waterville. After retiring Danny worked with his son-in-law at Stevens Dairy Farm, in China. He also cut wood and tore down buildings.

Danny treasured the time he spent with his family – he especially enjoyed when he would have all of his family at the camp on China Lake.

He will always be remembered as a very selfless man with a big heart and took great pride in sliding his grandchildren a few bucks when he was with them. He will also be remembered by all the neighborhood kids as the “Candy Man”. He enjoyed hunting, collecting guns, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the former Pete and Larry’s, in Waterville, with the love of his life, Pat, on her birthday. He also liked reminiscing about his childhood.

In addition to his wife Pat, Danny is survived by his three daughters, Rose Spaulding and her husband Dennis, of Vassalboro, Donna Mills-Stevens and her husband Elwood, of China, Susan Huff and her husband Stewart, of Burnham; his brother Bernie Mills and Mary Shelia, of South Carolina; his grandchildren Sarah Mills and her fiancé Justin Walker, Elizabeth Irving and her husband Ben, Michael York and his fiancée Erica French, and Alex Huff; his great-grandchildren Emma, Gavin, Michelle, and Arleigh; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Danny was predeceased by his brothers Frank, Edgar and Russell Mills and his sisters Betty Damon and Eileen Pratt.

His graveside service will be in the Falls Cemetery Clinton Ave Benton on Friday, June 18, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.

Following the service there will be a celebration of Danny’s life at the Best Western, in Waterville. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Memories may be shared and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are in the care of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St. Fairfield.

Donations may be made to the Daniel Mills Hunters Safety Scholarship, Skowhegan Savings Bank, 92 Main St., Fairfield, ME 04937.

RUSSELL SMILEY

WATERVILLE – Russell Smiley, 59, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. He was born January 11, 1962, in Glens Falls, New York, a son of Robert and Eunice (Bellrose) Bowers.

He enjoyed fixing things, hunting, fishing, artistry, and most of all long conversations. He was a cheerful giver, always helping a friend or stranger in need. There was never a day that went by that he was not making plans to help someone. His gift was talking; he could talk about every subject and his sense of humor would brighten your day.

His granddaughter Natalie held a special place in his heart. She was his Natty and he was her Bampa. His nieces and nephews will always remember him as their “Uncle Bud.” His brother and sisters are grateful to have been blessed with a wonderful brother.

He is survived by his siblings, Robert Bowers, of Middlesex, Vermont, Patricia Gilbert and husband Bruce, of Dexter, Nancy Gray and husband Christopher, of Plymouth; nieces and nephews Vanessa McEwen, Beth McEwen, Christopher Gilbert, Kelsey Bowers, Marcus Bowers, Ryan Bowers; and granddaughter Natalie Smiley.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister Linda Bowers.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter.

Those who wish may leave written condolences at http://www.CrosbyNeal.com.

ELIZABETH J. KING

FAIRFIELD – Elizabeth “Betty” J. King, 80, of Fairfield, passed away, June 16, 2021, at Glen­ridge Nursing Home, in Augusta. She was born in Fairfield on May 12, 1941, the daughter of the late Warren and Lucille (Gerald) Johnston.

She attended Fairfield schools, graduating from Lawrence High School.

She was married to Thomas E. King for 54 years before he passed away on September 7, 2015. She enjoyed motorcycling with her husband, Thomas, and they traveled across the country, and they also belonged to the Blue Knights and did a lot of traveling with them. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family as well.

Besides her husband, she was predeceased a son Steven King, on November 6, 1993, her brothers, Wayne, Ernest, and Barry Johnston.

Betty is survived by her son, Scott Warren King, of Fairfield; a grandson Scott Thomas King, and three granddaughters Dawn Grimshaw, Michelle Carr, and Vickki Sergent.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 1 p.m., at Maplewood Cemetery, in Fairfield.

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

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

In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty’s name may be made to MaineGeneral Hospice, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903-0828.

ARNOLD W. GRARD

FAIRFIELD – Arnold Wilson Grard, 85, of Fairfield, died Saturday, March 6, 2021.

He is the husband of Virginia M. (Roundy) Grard with whom he has shared 63 years of marriage.

In addition to his wife Virginia, Arnold is survived by his children, Janet Grard, James Grard; his grandchildren, Brandon Ludden, Evan Grard and Jordan Grard; his great-grandchild, Dillon Ludden; his sisters, Dorothy Trahan, Lorraine Buker, and Linda Rogers; and his brother, Rick Grard.

He was predeceased by his brothers, George Grard Jr., Hervey Grard, and sister Marion Fann.

In honoring with Arnold’s wishes there will be a graveside service in Maplewood Cemetery, in Fairfield, on Saturday June 19, 2021 at 11 a.m. Following the services there will be a celebration of Life at the Grard Family residence.

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

PHYLLIS SHIRO

WATERVILLE – Phyllis Shiro, 92, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, following a period of declining health, at MaineGeneral Center for Health, Thayer Campus, in Waterville. She was born Phyllis Ann Kovner, in Brockton, Massachusetts, on November 9, 1928, to Jeanne and Sam Kovner. Phyllis was first and foremost a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, godmother, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin and friend. She graduated from Brockton High School and the University of New Hampshire, moving to Waterville after meeting Burton Shiro, in Brockton, on a blind date, set up by her sister Lois’s fiancé, a fellow law student of Burton’s at Boston University. Phyllis and Burton became engaged three months after their first meeting, eventually married in 1951, and moved to Waterville where her husband established his law practice. The couple enjoyed nearly 65 years of marriage, marked by travels around the world, wonderfully memorable and numerous family holidays, celebrations, and events, and a treasured 13 summers spent at camp in Smithfield as a family.

Seeing there was no Hebrew school associated with the synagogue upon her arrival in Waterville, she worked with her usual focus and drive to make sure that one was established as quickly as possible. She also worked tirelessly over the years with the B’nai B’rith sisterhood service organization, helping to prepare a variety of holiday meals, as well as planning and executing assorted events and charitable activities.

Phyllis spent many years as a dedicated teacher of remedial reading at the junior high level, taking not only professional but often great personal interest in her students. She went beyond just building their skills in the classroom to building their self-esteem in ways big and small. Arranging complimentary dental work for a particularly self-conscious adolescent was simply one example of her sensitivity to people and generosity of spirit. She believed that when there are those in need, it is often better not to wait to be asked for help but to simply act to deliver it.

Her caring and devoted nature made her a valued member of numerous volunteer teams over the years, including work in patient opinion polling and breast cancer self-examination education at Thayer Hospital. She also relished her work as a docent at the Colby Art Museum and took immense pleasure in studying a variety of great artists and their work. Nothing delighted her more though than guiding groups of children through the galleries, introducing so many to a special, new experience.

Phyllis also worked a number of years in Augusta as a volunteer consumer mediator in the office of the attorney general. Her final volunteer efforts were focused at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, in Waterville, where she could often be found reading to a child in her lap or happily playing with a group of rambunctious little ones.

Known for her great sense of style, Phyllis had a flair for entertaining and excellent culinary skills which went on public display at Stern’s Department Store where she gave many a cooking demonstration to hungry and grateful audiences. She even ran a small catering business out of her home for a time called P.S. It’s Delicious, featuring some of her most tasty specialties. She took great pride in establishing her home garden and worked with her signature energy to maintain it.

She was an avid reader throughout her life. The combination of her intelligence, wit, grace and humor combined with a special ability to listen without judgment were the qualities that most uniquely marked the way she lived.

Phyllis was predeceased by her parents; her sisters Helen Greene and Lois Weinberg, and brother Edward Kovner.

She is survived by her children Louis, Brian, and Leslie Shiro; her grandchildren Zachary and Alexis Shiro; daughter-in-law Donna Shiro; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a sister-in-law.

A private burial service for immediate family will be held on June 1, 2021, at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Augusta. A celebration of life will be held at a future date and time to be announced.

You are invited to offer your condolences and share fond memories with the family by visiting Phyllis’ guestbook at http://www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com.

A Service of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Waterville, Maine 04901. (207)872-7676

Donations may be made either to Beth Israel Synagogue, P.O. Box 1882, Waterville, ME 04903-1882, or Educare Central Maine at educarecentralmaine.org., or the charitable organization of your choice.

DAVID R. FOLSOM

FAIRFIELD – David Robert Folsom, 65, of Fairfield, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on May 23, 2021. He was born in Bangor, on April 4, 1957, to Patricia and Farnham “Bud” Folsom.

David was the oldest of five children in a busy household initially on Highland Avenue and later at 4 Maple Street. The Highland Avenue house was so small that David had to sleep in the attic when people visited. The move to the big house on Maple Street was much needed. David was one of the first campers at Folsom Brothers’ Day Camp, run by his father and uncles on Maranacook Lake. Many Augusta/Winthrop children were picked up by a bus driven by Bud and transported to and from the lake.

David attended Augusta schools and played basketball at both Cony High School and University of Maine at Farmington. He graduated from Cony in 1975 and went on to earn his B.A. in History from Farmington.

In the 1970s, David drove a limousine for his high school friend, Billy Simpson, who owned Tangerine Limousine. He transported many stars including the Grateful Dead and Stevie Nicks to the Augusta Civic Center.

David met the love of his life, Rae, at a Hanson family graduation party in Waterville in 1990. They married August 5, 1995, at the Congregational Church, in Dover-Foxcroft.

David was involved in athletics throughout his life. He coached freshmen basketball at Cony High School before he moved to New Hampshire where he taught history and coached varsity basketball at Franklin High School. He returned to Maine and continued to coach varsity basketball at Hall-Dale High School, junior varsity at Waterville High School, and junior varsity basketball at Lawrence High School. David was known as a quiet, appreciative, and positive spectator when watching both his own children play sports and his many nieces and nephews.

David was a wonderful, smart, and kind father. David coached Spencer on many baseball and basketball teams as he grew up. He also coached Molly in PAL football and basketball as well as AAU basketball. He continued to enjoy watching her play basketball at U. Maine Farmington.

David spent time with all members of his large, extended family. David loved summers on Sebec Lake with the Davis family and the annual Foxcroft Academy Golf tournament; annual brother and cousin football trips following the Crimson Tide (University of Alabama) schedule to home and away games in Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Virginia, North Carolina, and Massachusetts; and weekly winter bowling and summer golf with friends and family. David was a quiet, soft spoken man with the Folsom quick wit and dry sense of humor.

David was working as a fire protector technician for Sprinkler Systems, Incorporated at the time of his death.

David was predeceased by his father, mother and uncles and aunts.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Rae Davis-Folsom and their children, Spencer and Molly; brothers, Tim and wife Susan, Peter, James and wife Kris, Mike and wife Theresa; sister, Elizabeth; brother-in-law, Dean and wife Teresa; in-laws, Roger and Deborah Davis; sister-in-law, Mary and husband Danny; niece Brooks Lough and husband Eric; nephews, Carter, Ryan, Jacob Brady, TJ, Wyatt, and Camden; niece Maggie; cousins, Peggy and Skip Hanson; Todd and Sue Hanson; and grandnieces, Grace and Brynn Lough.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, June 2, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Augusta

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

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lawrence High School, attan.: Brenda Thomas, 9 School St., Fairfield, ME 04937 or to establish a scholarship in David’s name.

JOAN G. SMALL

WINSLOW – Joan Grace (Bulger) Small, 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Joan was born on September 11, 1938, daughter of Emileo Bulger and Elizabeth (Carey) Bulger.

Joan attended Waterville schools and graduated from Waterville High School in 1956. After graduation, she worked as pay master for the City of Waterville for a number of years, and then went on to become a bank teller at Federal Trust Co. bank, in Waterville.

She married Edson (Skipper) Small Jr. on July 30, 1966. Her most beloved job was to stay at home and take care of her two children. She enjoyed family get-togethers, reading, soap operas, puzzle books, and being involved with the Winslow High School Band Boosters and the 20th Maine Regiment Drum and Bugle Corp while her kids were in high school. She was an active member of the Winslow High School Band Boosters for 14 years, cooking hot dogs at the Band Booster concession stands for football games. Joan was also an active member of the MacCrillis Rouseau VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #8835, in Winslow,and was their treasurer for a period.

She is survived by her husband, Edson Rowell Small, Jr., of Winslow; her son, Peter Richard Small Sr. and his wife Becky Small, of Winslow; daughter, Michelle Marie (Small) Wiswell and her husband Patrick Wiswell, of Winslow; grandchildren, Jessica Lynne Small, of Waterville, Kristina Marie Blaney and her husband, Richard Blaney, and Peter Richard Small Jr., all of Winslow, Adryenne Marie Wiswell and Nicholas DeRose, of Winslow, Meredith Judy Wiswell, of Saco, Haley Ann Small, of Waterville, Victoria Lynn Wiswell, MacKenzie Rae Small, and Samantha Jo Wiswell, all of Winslow; 10 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, cousins,.

She was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Geraldine and brother-in-law, Donald Madore, and her nieces, Patricia, Melissa, and Kathy Madore.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 11 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 16 Monument St., in Winslow. Interment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery, in Oakland, and a reception to follow.

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

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

GREGORY A. GAMAGE

JEFFERSON – Gregory A. Gamage, 61, of Jefferson, passed away on the evening of Saturday, May 29, 2021, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 4, 1959, in Damariscotta, he was the son of Arnold and Gloria (Chipman) Gamage.

Greg grew up in South Bristol, attending local schools and graduating from Lincoln Academy in 1977. After high school, he started what would be a lifelong career on the ocean. For several years he fished for scallops, as well as groundfish in the Georges Bank.

He eventually started his career lobstering on his own, and introduced his love to multiple generations in his family. Over the years, his boats grew as his family grew. He took both of his children out with him, and they remember him as the best boss ever. More recently, he introduced his love of lobstering to his grandsons, Zach and Chase.

Greg was a very easy going man who enjoyed living a simple life. He enjoyed NASCAR and watching his grandchildren’s sporting events, but more than anything he loved spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and extended family. His life really centered around his love of family and fishing; both of which will miss him immensely.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his three brothers, Arnie, Troy and Gerald.

He is survived by his wife, Charlene Gamage; son Travis Gamage and his wife Trudy; daughter Megan Gamage and her significant other Michael, and Ashley Reed, who Greg thought of as his own; four grandchildren, Mackenzie Gamage, Zach Gamage, Chase Crockett and Braxton Crockett; one great-granddaughter, Braelee Gamage; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A service for Greg was held on Saturday, June 5, at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, in Damariscotta. He will be laid to rest privately in the Holy Family Cemetery, in Augusta, at a later date.

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.

LEAL WATSON

WINDSOR – Leal “Dolly” Watson, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 30, 2021. He was born on March 29, 1935, and was the only child of Simone and Leal Joseph Watson.

Nicknamed “Dolly” as a child because of his baby curls, bright blue eyes, and doll-like resemblance, the name stuck throughout his life (as did his good looks). He spent a large part of his childhood with his grandparents, Remi and Marie LaFrance Michaud.

Dolly worked as a painter for the state of Maine. Among his many projects, he once painted the interior of the dome of the State House, in Augusta. Dolly loved the Maine outdoors through all four seasons. He spent every free minute camping, hunting, fishing, boating, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, or riding a motorcycle. He preferred Dodge trucks and going fast. Dolly had an appetite for adventure, especially if it involved anything that was outfitted with wheels or tracks. Indeed, he had many motorized “toys” in his 86 years. Through his adventures, Dolly crisscrossed the state of Maine, believed it to be the most beautiful place, and couldn’t imagine a need to ever leave.

Dolly was predeceased by his parents, and two grandsons, Zachary True and Trevor Collins.

He is survived by his wife and life partner of 42 years, Marlene; seven children, Dana Watson and his wife Son Yong, Darleen Hoague and her husband Tim Varney, Debra Jean and her husband Brent Potter, Diana True and her husband Howard, Darrell Watson and his wife Cheryl, Kevin Watson and his wife Yvonne, and Shannon Collins and her husband Michael;15 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 6 from 2 to 4 p.m., at Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Road, Windsor.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 7, at 11 a.m., at Rest Haven Cemetery, Rt. 32, Windsor.

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

RAYMOND J. DIONNE

WINSLOW – Raymond J. Dionne, 81, of Winslow, died peacefully at homeon Sunday, May 6, 2021. Ray was born on November 23, 1939, to Adele and Augustin Dionne, of Waterville.

Ray attended Waterville schools and enjoyed various sports, especially hockey. As a young boy, at the urging of his mom, Ray often served as an altar boy at the 6 a.m. Mass, at the Blessed Sacrament Church, on Silver Street, in Waterville.

After graduation from Waterville High School in 1957, Ray attended Maine Maritime Academy, in Castine. Graduating with a BS in Marine Engineering in 1960, eventually moving up in rank to chief engineer.

The day after graduation, Ray traveled to New York City and was immediately hired by American Export Isbrandtson Lines and within 24 hours, was at sea aboard the USS Independence and later the USS Exiria.

In 1963, Ray was recruited to take part in a Nuclear Reactors Operators course at King’s Point and later trained aboard the NS Savannah, berthed in Galveston, Texas. Here he obtained his Senior Nuclear Operators license and was soon sailing aboard the Savannah.

The ship was greeted at many ports with fanfare and visited by royalty and dignitaries, many of whom Ray and his shipmates educated on the peaceful use of nuclear power.

American Export Lines contracted with Bath Iron Works to build container ships in 1966 and hired Ray to be Resident Inspector of New Construction, overseeing the building of the Seawitch, Staghound, and Lighting.

Ray then moved to Italy with his family to oversee construction of the Taeping at Italcantieri Shipyard.

Returning to his home in Bath, Ray continued to work on new construction at BIW, working for Farrell Lines container ships and State Lines roll-on-roll-off ships.

In 1980, Ray joined Philips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where he was Fleet Superintendent of oil tankers and oversaw new construction of tankers and liquid natural gas ships in China.

In the fall of 1992-93, Ray transferred to Monaco as Production Manager to oversee design conversion of a tanker to a floating, production and storage vessel. In 1993-1994, the tanker project took Ray to Singapore for the ship conversion. Ray then transferred to Norway where he continued working with the tanker fleet and associated oil platform work until retirement.

Ray retired from Philips in 1995 but rejoined the workforce shortly after to work for Tycom Reliance as Deputy Director of New Construction on cable laying ships in Singapore.

Ray’s great love was his family and leaves behind his wife Mary; and six children, Kelly (Bruce) Dionne-Yahr, Karen Dionne (Tim Neville), Kathy Dionne (Brian Beard), Kristin Dionne (Rob Katz), Karolyn (Tom) Dreiling, Michael Dionne (Jennifer Grant); six grandchildren, Tommy, Peter, Addie, Davis, Leah, and Sari; his brother Jim (Nancy) Dionne; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Ray was predeceased by his sisters Stella Pelletier, Geraldine Quirion, Robbie Dumont and Joan Gurney.

Ray was a quiet, kind and gentle man with a beautiful smile, quick wit and great sense of humor. He is dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

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

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Maine Maritime Academy, 1 Pleasant St., Castine, ME 04420 or MaineGeneral Hospice, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903-0828.

JOANNE G. GLOWA

WINSLOW – Joanne G. Glowa, 64, of Winslow, formerly of Shelton, Connecticut, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020. She was born in Derby, Connecticut, on June 25, 1956, the middle child of seven, to the late Joe and Joyce Tremblay.

Joanne was born a Valley girl and she remained a Valley girl her entire life. She grew up in Shelton and in 1983, moved to Maine with her husband and boys for a better life. While her heart was in Connecticut, she knew that the move to Maine was best for her family. It was in Presque Isle that she became a nurse, one of her proudest achievements. After leaving nursing, she enjoyed several years working in retail until she was forced to retire due to illness. During her last years she spent many happy, rewarding days volunteering at Women’s Initiative, in Waterville, where she made many life-long friends.

Her greatest joy was being a great Mom to her boys and Grandma to her six grandchildren. She loved cooking for, and spending time with them, especially at camp.

She battled many illnesses and physical problems throughout her life, but she always bounced back and she always looked forward.

Joanne was predeceased by her parents; sisters Julie and Noel, brother Joe, and niece Brianna.

She is survived by her sons John, Joe and daughter-in-law Amy; grandchildren Hunter, Connor, Brook, Caldre, Colby and Madison; sisters Gloria Paradiso, Teresa Jones, and Lois Tremblay; several nieces and nephews; and her ex-husband, John.

There will be no visiting hours. Friends and family are invited to attend her burial to be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, in the Riverside Cemetery, 308 River Road, in Shelton.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joanne’s memory may be made to Crossroads, 71 U.s. Route One,Suite E, Scarborough, ME 04074.

JEFFREY W. NELSON

FAIRFIELD – Jeffrey “Jeff” W. Nelson, 77, passed away peacefully, Wed­nesday, May 19, 2021, at home. He was born Sep­tember 14, 1943, in Gar­diner, the second child of Madeline (Suttie) Nelson.

Jeff grew up at Ocean Point as a young boy into his teens and moved to Winslow. He attended Winslow High School and entered the U.s. Navy in 1962. He spent the next four years on the USS Albany cruiser and honorably discharged in June 1966.

He married Marilyn Hersey on June 26, 1971. He worked at CH Vigue Lumber, and Scott Paper/Kimberly Clark, in Winslow, until closing in 1998. He later joined J & S Oil Company for eight years and retired in 2006.

Jeff and Marilyn spent many years traveling around the East coast in their motor home enjoying lots of different areas. Jeff’s favorite spot was in Ocean Point sitting at three trees, near his childhood home, with his binoculars checking out all the boats going by. After retirement Jeff enjoyed catching up with friends at Tim Horton’s and Dunkin’ Donuts. He also shared a special bond with his grandson and enjoyed picking him up from school weekly.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Marilyn; son, Mark and wife Cindy, daughter, Jaime and husband Kevin Nutting; granddaughter, Kayla Nelson; grandson, Kobe Nutting; great-grandchildren, Parker, Rylee and Lane; brothers, Peter and wife Sandra, Jon and wife Wendy.

Jeff was predeceased by his mother, Madeline Nelson; sister Wendy Lane.

A graveside service will be held Friday, June 18, 2021, at 1 p.m., at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt Vernon Road, Augusta, with reception to follow.

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

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Jeff’s memory to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, One Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240.

LLOYD R. CUNNINGHAM

ALBION – Lloyd R. Cunningham, 76, of Albion, passed away unexpectedly at Togus VA Medical Center, on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Lloyd was born at home, in China, on September 18, 1944, to M. Paul Cunningham and Rachel (Bumps) Cunningham. He attended school in China and Albion and graduated from Besse High School, in Albion, in 1962.

Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving as a signalman on the USS Johnston and was honorably discharged from the Navy in April 1966.

Lloyd worked numerous jobs over the years doing carpentry, welding, over-the-road trucking and installing garage doors. He loved carpentry which is reflected in the finish work he did in family members’ homes and in his own home.

Lloyd loved hunting and fishing, but in the last few years of hunting he would admit that he got as much enjoyment from just watching the deer as he did hunting. He had the opportunity to go on a caribou hunt in Canada which was the experience of a lifetime, though he was equally excited by the fish he caught on that trip.

Lloyd was past Master of Central Lodge #45 and a member of Royal Arch Mason Dunlap Chapter #12.

Lloyd was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Pauline Otis and her husband, Arthur.

He is survived by wife, Sarah; his sons Troy (Tammy), and Wade (Jody), of Windsor; his daughter, Tracy (Kevin), of China; his stepsons, Jon Cote (Colleen), of Michigan, and Christopher Cote (Kimberly), of North Carolina; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and his brother, Kenneth.

A graveside service with military honors was held on Monday, June 7, at Chadwick Hill Cemetery, in South China.

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

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

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 1159, Chicago, Illinois, 60601.

JACQUELINE BRETON

WINSLOW – Jacqueline “Jackie” (Trahan) Breton, 90, of Winslow, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the home of her daughter, Lisa, where she lived for the last three years. She was born in Waterville on May 5, 1931, the daughter Antonio and Marie (Couture) Trahan.

On March 31, 1951, Jackie married Robert L. Breton and they were married for 47 years. She enjoyed camping with Robert over the years until his passing on November 9, 1998.

She worked for 10 years at C. F. Hathaway Shirt Company, in Waterville, and was a faithful Catholic for her whole life.

She loved to watch the birds from her favorite recliner.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband; her sister, Joan; and son-in-law, Bruce.

Jackie is survived by her children, Linda Waldron, of Winslow, Bonnie Overlock and husband Neil, of Winslow, Peter Breton, of Albion, and Lisa Allen and her husband Don, of Winslow; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Barbara and Theresa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

At her request there will be no visiting hours and a private graveside service will be held at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Grove Street, Waterville.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville.

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

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

HERB FOSTER

WATERVILLE – Herb Foster, 83, of Waterville, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Born in Waterville on September 15, 1937, he was the only child of the late Donald and Irene Viens Foster.

Herb had a migratory childhood as his parents were in the hotel business. He received his early education in Greenfield, Massachusetts, was a Boy Scout and active in the YMCA. He graduated Cum Laude from Deerfield Academy, in 1956, and from Middlebury College, in 1960, where he majored in Russian. He later received the Diplôme de Langue et de Français Parlé, Mention Honorable, at the Alliance Française, in Paris, France. Following his year abroad he taught foreign languages in Central Maine schools for 20 years.

In 1972 Herb married Nancy Pellerin Craig, of Fairfield, and together they shared 48 , often exciting, years together. Herb left teaching in 1979 when he and Nancy bought Wonderview Cottages, in Belfast. His return to the hospitality industry as an adult was a dream come true. After 17 fulfilling years, they sold the cottages, and Herb returned briefly to teaching, retiring in 2002.

Herb was active in community affairs, serving as an Assistant Director of American Legion Boy’s State, Chairman of the Waterville Republican Committee, a member of the Waterville Bicentennial Committee and Chairman of the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce. He was a 56-year member of the Waterville BPOElks #905, and served as Exalted Ruler in 1975.

He was a regular communicant of Corpus Christi Parish, in Waterville, serving on two parish committees. Perhaps his favorite organization was the Waterville-Kotlas Sister City Connection, where he served several terms as chairman. Herb taught conversational Russian at its Annual Sampler held at Colby College, finally giving him a chance to use his college major!

Herb was blessed with many interests that contributed to a full and happy life. He and Nancy especially enjoyed gardening together. In college he played competitive bridge, and was proud to have accumulated partial master points while there. He was always ready for a card game, either at the Elks or with Nancy every evening before supper. He liked any kind of puzzle, particularly the New York Times crosswords, which provided him a great deal of enjoyment in his final year. He loved birding, an interest dating back to his Boy Scout days and in his later years, compiled a life-list of nearly 500 species.

He was an inveterate scrapbooker. His research found that through his father he was descended from two governors of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and through his mother, from two survivors of the Stebbins family who were captured in the Raid on Deerfield, Massachusetts, in 1704. He belonged to the Taconnet Falls Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society, and enjoyed many hours working on his family tree.

Traveling was a big part of Herb’s life, and Nancy quickly embraced it. He made over two dozen trips abroad, visiting at least 40 countries, many of those in depth. He once calculated that he had spent almost four years of his life outside the continental United States. Some trips were exciting, like finding himself in Brno, Czechoslovakia, in 1968, when the Russian army briefly invaded that area. (He thought it a bad idea to practice his Russian under those circumstances). But most were pleasurable, especially the six winters he and Nancy spent in Ajijic, Mexico. Often, traveling was combined with birding.

Herb was a passionate and avid hiker, another hold-over from the Boy Scouts. He climbed his first New England 4000’er at the age 12 in 1949, and from then on he was hooked. At the time of his death, he had hiked 600 listed New England peaks and another dozen or so around the world. He hiked all 452 peaks over 3,000 feet in New England (more than half of them bushwhacks) and the 100 highest New England peaks by prominence. He also finished Vermont’s Long Trail from end to end in 2008. He hiked his last peak at the age of 82.

Succumbing to pancreatic cancer in the middle of a global pandemic was not how Herb chose to write the final chapter of his life. Yet, living in a “bubble of two” with Nancy created a certain closeness that’s often missing, even after a long marriage. For 15 months Herb missed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Luckily, due to the lifting of COVID restrictions, he was able to spend his last two weeks with his family. Knowing that he had a very limited time to live gave him the incentive to finish the many scrapbooking projects that he’d been putting off for years. He still considered himself one of the luckiest persons in the world to have experienced all that he did – a wonderful life with Nancy, a family that made him very proud, two careers that he loved, so many interests and the good health to enjoy them for 82 years.

Herb is survived by his wife, Nancy; his sons Benjamin Foster and wife Hope, of Normal, Illinois, and their children, Delano, Olivia Rose and Staeliam Schipper-Reyes; Jeremy and his wife Stefanie, of Topsham, and their children Annie and Sawyer; his stepson, Marc Craig and husband Keju Ma, of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; and several cousins.

A funeral Mass will be held at Notre Dame church, 116 Silver St., in Waterville, on Thursday, June 10, at 10 a.m., followed by interment at Pine Grove Cemetery, 70 Grove St., in Waterville, and a reception at the Waterville Elks Lodge.

Condolences may be forwarded to Herb’s family through the Kotlas Connection at P.O. Box 1747, Waterville, ME 04903.

In lieu of donations to one’s favorite charity, Herb would like to see people make the more important donation of time, by volunteering to help organizations which are dedicated to making the world a better place. He would specifically like to see someone volunteer to take his place on the Kotlas Connection board of directors. The Connection, http://www.kotlas.org, is an international organization dedicated to promoting people-to-people diplomacy around the world. Membership is rewarding and often a great deal of fun.

DAVID H. ARSENAULT

WINSLOW – David Henry Arsenault, 72, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Maine Veterans Hospital, in Augusta. He was born August 20, 1948, in Waterville, the son of Clarence Joseph and Fern Mary Jane (Theriault) Arsenault.

He attended schools in Winslow and was self-employed for many years as the owner of Arsenault Tire Company, in Winslow. He was a veteran who proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1970 to 1971 until his honorable discharge. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, and hanging out with his grandchildren.

David is survived by two sons, Steve Arsenault and wife Tiffany, and Christian Arsenault; two daughters, Danielle Arsenault and partner Brian Leathers, and Amanda Slaney; five sisters, Sharon Bouchard, Elaine Audet and husband Larry, Melinda Nelson and husband Peter, Cathy Nadeau and husband Steve, Mary Ferran and husband Herbie; many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The family will have a private gathering to honor David.

If anyone would like to share a memory they have of David with his family they can send it to his family at 4 Burrill Street, Fairfield, ME 04937.

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

HAROLD E. PARKER

WATERVILLE – Harold Edwin Parker, 88, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Glenridge Nursing Home, in Augusta. He was born in Oakland on October 15, 1932, the son of Laureston and Violet (Rice) Parker. He attended Oakland schools and later earned his GED.

Harold was a longtime paper worker starting his career at Hollingsworth & Whitney, working at Scott Paper, in Winslow, and finally retiring from S.D. Warren, in Hinckley. He was a member of both the Waterville Elks Lodge #905 and the Masons.

Harold loved to hunt, fish, golf and was an avid bowler winning many honors and trophies. He was an outgoing gentleman and once you met him, he could make you laugh as can be affirmed by those attending the family gatherings.

He was predeceased by his parents; wife Geneva; son Randolph; and his four siblings.

Harold is survived by his son Carl; daughter Kathy; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service and burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, in Belgrade, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2021.

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 donate to your favorite charity in Harold’s memory.

DAVID A. MALOY

WATERVILLE – David Allen Maloy, 53, of Waterville, son of Richard Maloy, Sr. and Margaret Rideout, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 6, 2021, in his home.

Dave worked as a farmer on the Cole Farm, in Sidney, for many years. He loved fishing, hanging out with his pup Millie girl, being on the farm, listening to music, loved cracking them cold ones, he loved his family so very much. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Dave was predeceased by both his parents, his sister Julie Maloy, and his brother Richard Maloy.

Dave is survived by his sister Lisa Maloy; daughter Maggie Maloy; his dog Millie; three grandchildren JJ and Kaleb Gagne, and Lillian Tabb; nieces and nephews Tara Amburg, Tyler Amburg, and Ashley Kinzel.

Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home, One Church Street, Augusta, where condolences to the family may be shared on the obituary page.

GERALD JACQUES

WATERVILLE – Gerald Jacques, 87, son of Anna Morissette and Joseph Jacques, recently passed away quietly and peacefully on Friday, May 7, 2021.

Gerald “Gerry” was a loving father and is survived by several of his children: Diana Pass, Kim and Brian Davis, Sean and Michelle Pass , Sharon Pelotte and her former spouse Emile, Rhonda and Herb Hewitt; sister-in-law, Arlene Jacques and several nieces and nephews.

Gerry’s children that predeceased him were Merle and wife Tracy Pass. He was blessed with 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grand children, his longterm companion, Ruth Pass, mother of Diana Pass, Kim Davis and Sean Pass, brothers Harold, Edmund and David and sisters Gloria, Adrian and Louise.

Gerry was born in Waterville and lived all of his life in the Waterville area. Gerry proudly served in the United States Navy for over 12 years. He loved to fish and was a very talented and skilled carpenter who took pride in every home and everything he built.

A memorial celebration of his life will be at a future date.

CONSTANCE G. THERIAULT

CHINA – Constance G. (Bernier) Theriault, 81, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021. She was born in Portland, February 25, 1935.

She was the oldest of nine siblings and grew up on King Street, in Westbrook, where many stories have been told pertaining to that address. From there she met and married Joseph S. Theriault on August 27, 1955.

She left Westbrook in 1955 with her new husband and headed for Michigan. After two years they ventured south to Delaware, Ohio, and after a short ten months, again moved north about 100 miles, to Castalia, Ohio.

In 1960 Joseph and Constance bought their first house in Castalia and began yearly trips to Maine with their family. Keep in mind this young woman with four boys in 1962 had to come to Maine and her husband couldn’t leave work. She hopped in their 1962 Chevy II with two of the boys and headed 850 miles east. She made it there and back, and before moving back to Maine eight years later, she made at least six trips all by herself, she was very gutsy. In 1970 they moved back to Maine and it was her job to find a place to live. So every day she and the children would leave her mother’s house in Westbrook and traveled the state looking for a house to buy. After two months she found a house to be finished in China on a three-mile dirt road, 100 miles from nowhere – as thought by all the relatives.

She had many jobs throughout her life, in Ohio she worked at many doctors’ offices through Joseph’s contacts at the hospital. She liked working but loved her boys (they were her angels). One of her favorite stories was when the family moved back to Maine, and she went to work at Thayer Hospital, in Waterville, and was working for the original Dr. Hawkeye Pierce from M*A*S*H, Dr. Richard Hornberger, that blew her mind. After working there a few years she took some time off and they moved to Millinocket for a couple of years, and then back to China. She got bored and got a job at Unum, in Portland, which meant a lot of traveling, but she loved it and stayed there until she retired.

After they retired, they became snowbirds and lived the good life of “warm in summers of Maine and warm in the winters of Florida” They did this for about 20 years until health issues in 2018 forced them to move back to Maine.

Constance was predeceased by her husband of 63 years Joseph S. Theriault; her two youngest sons, Steven D. Theriault, and Michael S. Theriault; her parents; and four of her siblings.

She is survived by her two oldest sons Gregory I. Theriault and his wife Rebecca, and Timothy S. Theriault and his wife Rebecca, all of China; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

There will be a celebration of life at the Waterville Elks Banquet Center, 76 Industrial St., in Waterville, on Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to share their stories.

BRUCE A. DUDLEY

WATERVILLE – Bruce Albert Dudley, 65, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021, at his home, in Waterville, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 25, 1955, in Waterville, the son of Albion and Carol (Pelletier) Dudley.

He was a talented carpenter and delivered the daily paper for the Morning Sentinel.

He is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth and Abigail; son, Justin; and grandson, Ethan; his brothers, Rick and Steve; sister, Tammy;

A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

The family has asked for those interested to please send flowers or plants to the graveside at Pine Grove Cemetery, in Belgrade.

GERALDINE B. GOULETTE

WATERVILLE – Geraldine Rena Beaulieu Goulette, 89, died peacefully at home on Sunday, May 16, 2021, following a period of declining health. She was born in Fairfield on February 20, 1932, to Theodore and Rose (LaPointe) Beaulieu.

Along with her twin brother, Gerald, she was the youngest of 11 children.

She attended local schools in Shawmut and Fairfield and graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, in 1949. Following high school, she worked in the office at Hollingsworth and Whitney, in Winslow.

She met her future husband, Leo Goulette, on a blind date and they married on November 14, 1953. She loved being a mother and homemaker and stayed home and raised her family until her youngest was in grade school and then worked in the main office at Waterville High School for 22 years. She enjoyed her job, particularly the wonderful friends she made there. They were a fun group and gathered on a regular basis for lunches and parties, which continued into her retirement years.

She was a devout Catholic and was a communicant of Notre Dame Church, in Waterville, where she sang in the choir for many years. She served on the boards of directors at New Dimensions Credit Union and Habitat for Humanity. She also volunteered at the United Way, St. John’s Food Bank and with the Waterville High School Drama Club.

She enjoyed golf, bowling, playing piano and many summers on China Lake. She was very competitive and loved to play cards and board games. Gerry and Leo enjoyed traveling and have many fond memories of their trip to Europe and winter trips to Florida to visit family.

Gerry was predeceased by her parents, her brothers, Fernando, Omer, Norman and Gerald; her sisters, Lucille Theriault, Doris Beaulieu, Lauretta Tardiff, Yvette Bourque, Ruth Beaulieu and Adrienne Beaulieu. She was also predeceased by an infant son and her first grandchild, Christopher P. Goulette.

She is survived by Leo, her husband of 67 years; her daughter Debra Carter (Scott), of Falmouth; and sons Paul (Dianne), of Baldwinsville, New York, Andrew (Linda) of York, Dana (Suzanne), of Stafford, Virginia, and Thomas, of Pittsfield; grandchildren, Natalie Carter, Aimee Goulette Reakes, Nicholas, Spencer and Joey Goulette, Cadie Goulette Yeager, Nathan and Jack Goulette, Avery, Patience, Kristanna and Matias Goulette; and great-grandson, Henry Goulette; many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may visit from 5 – 7 p.m., on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, May 24, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver St., Waterville, with burial to follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Grove St., Waterville.

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

DALE M. LITTLE

WINSLOW – Dale Maurice Little, 80, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Born in 1940 he grew up in Harrison.

He had a myriad of jobs throughout his life. He was a farmer, soldier stationed in Germany, truck driver, contractor and owner of Morris Construction. In 1997 he married Barbara Paradise and lived out the last 24 years with love and puppies.

Dale loved puttering in his garage and around his garden. He was always quick with a joke, a hug, or a helping hand.

Funeral services are to be announced.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Kennebec Valley Humane Society, in Augusta.

MELVINA M. KANDUPA

WINSLOW – Melvina Mary Pomelow Kandupa, 93, of Winslow, passed away at home on Monday, May 17, 2021. Melvina was born in Madison on May 1, 1928, to Tuffille and Rosie (Belanger) Pomelow.

Melvina grew up and attended schools in Madison. As a child she was resourceful and strong spirited. She went to work at a young age to help her parents. She married Michael J. Kandupa, Jr., of Madison, after he returned from the European Theatre of World War II.

Through the years Melvina worked at the Madison Woolen Mill, the Norwock Shoe Shop, in Norridgewock, Solon Manufacturing, in Skowhegan, and the Elm House Restaurant, in Madison.

Melvina was a teacher at heart and taught her children at home when they were very young before the term “home-schooling” existed. She was a devout Catholic who taught the faith to her children. She brought her mother Rosie to hundreds of weekday Masses at St. Sebastian Church, in Madison. She was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Winslow.

Melvina was the go to person in the family for organizing showers, weddings, anniversaries, and Sunday dinners. She had the gift of hospitality and lively conversation. She was a wonderful cook and provided chocolate mayonnaise cakes, whoopie pies, fudge, and other treats for family. She loved to have a good time and dance the night away.

Melvina married Michael Kandupa, of Madison, on May 26, 1951. They shared 23 years together. Mel and her husband enjoyed attending auctions and from that they created an antique business called “Mel’s Place”, in Madison, which they had for several years.

Mel became a widow in 1974 after her husband’s sudden death at the age of 52.

She was also predeceased by her twin sister, Melina, her sister, Lorena, and her brothers Arthur, Lawrence, and Raymond.

She is survived by her four children, Susan Richards (Joe) and Mary LeClair (Wayne), all of Winslow, Joyce Malicky (Joe), of Pleasant Mt, Pennsylvania, and Anne Briggs (Bruce), of Freeport; her grandchildren Joe, Elizabeth, Scott, Shane, Wade, Michael, Adam, and Lauren; her great-grandchildren Emilee, Joey, Lilliana, Logan, Adelinde Rose, LuCeleste, Christopher, Emerson, Piper, and Braeden.

At Melvina’s request there will be no visiting hours.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, May 25, at St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument St., Winslow; burial followed in St. Sebastian Cemetery, Father Rasle Rd., Madison.

Arrangements were under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville.

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

HELEN GROTTON

SOUTH CHINA –Helen Grotton, 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She finally got her “wish” to join her husband, Wyman, in eternity. They were married for 65 years. Wyman passed in 2011. Their relationship was and is an everlasting love. Helen was born the fourth daughter of Allen and Bernice (Gracie) Young, in East Union, on July 1, 1928.

She graduated from local schools and attended Gates Business School in Augusta.

In 1946, she married John “Wyman” Grotton and lived in Somerville to begin her family. Out growing that home, they moved to Unity to begin farming. In 1957, they moved to Connecticut to pursue different careers.

Helen worked at Stop & Shop Supermarket for 19 years. She enjoyed her job and her family there. After retirement they moved back to Maine.

Helen was active with the Lily of the Valley Eastern Star and was a member of the American Legion.

Mrs. Grotton was predeceased by her husband, John W. Grotton; two sons, John W. Grotton, Jr. and James W. Grotton; three sisters, Alfreda Grotton, Hazel Peabody and Marion Collins; and a son-in-law, Alan Setzer.

Helen is survived by a son, Joel. W. Grotton, of South China; two daughters, Cynthia Riley and her husband Bob, of South China, and Candace Setzer, of Winder, Georgia; and a sister, Charlotte Young, of Newcastle. Her grandchildren are Wade and his wife Lesley, Heather and her husband Peter, Jessica and her husband Mike Makowski, Rachael and her husband Ken, Nancy and her husband Mike, Joel Grotton, Jason Grotton, John Grotton and Kiley Grotton; and five great- grandchildren. In Helen’s memory, please play a game. Be it a game of Sixty Three Cards, outside whiffle ball or baseball. She loved her Red Sox! Enjoy some backyard fun and barbecues.

Being part of a large family was special to her. She has many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, and cousins. She loved to travel from Alaska to the East Coast to visit them all. She has said many times, “I have had a wonderful life!”

At her request, there will be no public visiting hours or funeral service. A gathering of family and friends in Helen’s honor will take place at a later date at the Riley Farm.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, Windsor Chapel, 983 Ridge Rd., Rt. 32, Windsor, ME.

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

JAY C. DOE

WINSLOW – Jay Christian Doe, 76, of Winslow, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021, at his residence after fighting a courageous battle from cancer which was diagnosed in March 2019.

Jay was born in Waterville on December 18, 1944, the son of George and Carolyn Fernald Doe. He attended schools in Windsor graduating from Erskine Academy, in South China, class of 1962.

Following graduation from high school, Jay moved to Boston to work and pursue his education attending Northeastern University night division for nearly five years while working fulltime in the restaurant industry. After five-and-a-half years he returned to his roots to the Augusta area where he met his wife, the former Lois Pass, in the late ’60s, and they were married on June 21, 1969.

Jay moved to Waterville to take a job as a waiter at the Silent Women Restaurant, and was waiter at the former Steve’s Restaurant, in Waterville, for over 15 years. Being a dreamer, Jay decided to make a career change to attend and graduate from Pierre’s School of Beauty with the goal of owning his own business. While attending Pierre’s School of Beauty he worked part-time for his brother-in-law at Jones & Rich Funeral Home, in Portland. In 1988, Jay opened his own salon in Waterville naming it Uptown Style. After 30 years, due to ill health Jay decided in March 2020 to retire.

Jay is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lois Pass Doe, of Winslow; two sons, Christopher Doe and his wife Carla and their daughter, Delaney, Darin Doe and his son Hazen; five brothers, Peter Fernald and his wife Phyllis, of Vasselboro, Ralph Doe and his wife Madeline, David Doe and his wife Carla, James Doe and Daniel Doe, all of Windsor; three sisters, Deborah and her husband Robert Barnes, of Cape Elizabeth, Diane and her husband Robert Brown, of Dresden, Joyce and her husband Alan Vittorioso, of Scarborough; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life to be held in his memory at the Winslow VFW, Veterans Drive, Winslow, Sunday May 30, 2021, from 1-3 p.m.

Interment will be private for the family at Resthaven Cemetery, Windsor.

Arrangements are under the care of Veilleux & Redington Funeral Home, Waterville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jay’s memory may be made to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, 361 Old Belgrade Rd., Augusta, ME 04333.

GERALD W. KING

WINSLOW – Gerald “Jerry” W. King, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. He was born on January 15, 1944, the son of Vernon & Veronica King, of Bangor.

Jerry leaves behind his wife, Linda, of 56 years. He will most certainly be missed by all his family and friends that knew him.

Jerry graduated from Winslow High School in 1962. He had a love for sports, especially football, where he was known as the man with the “Golden arm”. He attended Husson College, in Bangor, after graduation before he entered the U.S. Air Force.

Jerry, known as “Mr.JK” worked for Kennebec Supply Co., in Waterville, as an outside sales account manager, where he then worked his way up to vice president. The business was bought out by F. W. Webb, where he worked until his retirement.

One of Jerry’s favorite pastimes was playing golf at Waterville Country Club and traveling across the state at many courses. Jerry and his team won many tournaments over the years. He also enjoyed watching many sporting events, and found a passion for playing cards with great friends at the Elks & VFW. Jerry took great pride in his family, and enjoyed spending time with them.

He is survived by his son Gary and wife Julie, their children Ryan and Keira, and her fiancé, Bryan, grandson Zack Isbell, and his newest great-grandson, Blake; his brother Rob, and wife Pam, daughter Morgan.

He was predeceased by his daughter Susie, his parents, Vernon and Veronica King, as well as his in-laws, Basil and Margaret Adams.

There will be no visiting hours and at a later date we will plan a celebration of his life.

Arrangements are under the care of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Waterville ME. http://www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas TX. 75284-0692.

TODD H. TARR

WINSLOW – Todd Howard Tarr, 63, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at the MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. He was born April 7, 1958, in Dexter, a son of Donald and Deanna (Clukey) Tarr.

He graduated from Winslow High School and was a self-employed contractor. Whenever things needed to be repaired people came to him and he was well respected by his customers.

Todd will be remembered as an outdoorsman enjoying snowmobiling and four wheeling. He was a member of the Maine Snowmobile Association. After it became too cold to work outside people would start bringing their snowmobiles to him for service. His goal was to make enough during the warmer months so that he could snowmobile and work on sleds during the winter. He will be missed and remembered by many.

He is survived by his father and stepmother, Donald and Linda Tarr, of Lithia, Florida; his girlfriend, Karen Reilly, of Standish; two sisters, Lori and husband Ernest Munro, of Waterville, and Julie Tarr, of Fairfield; a niece, Samantha; two nephews, Alex and Eric.

Todd was predeceased by his mother, Deanna (Clukey) Tarr.

A celebration of life will be held following a burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, in Dexter, at a time later in the summer.

Those who wish may leave written condolences at http://www.CrosbyNeal.com.

JEAN H. PIERCE

OAKLAND – Jean H. (Hutchinson) Pierce, 91, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Oak Grove Nursing home, in Waterville. She was the wife of the late J. Hobart Pierce Jr. with whom she shared 64 years of marriage.

Jean was born January 31, 1930, in Houlton. She was the daughter of the late Earle M. and Ethel (Adams) Hutchinson.

She was a graduate of Williams High School, in Oakland, class of 1948. She was a resident of Oakland for most of her life.

Jean was a telephone operator before her marriage. She also was a house cleaner, seamstress, nurse, and cook for the family. Jean was a loving mother to her 10 children, Sarah, John, William, Edward, James, David, Jennifer, Allen, Katherine, and Peter.

She was an active member at the United Baptist Church, in Oakland. She loved working with ceramics, and painting. She did not smoke, drink or swear and treasured the time she spent with her family. She was also a member of the Lions Club auxiliary, the garden club and the young mothers club in her younger years.

Jean is survived by her children, Sarah Roy and her husband Gene, of Oakland, John H. Pierce, III and his wife Mary, of Oakland, William Pierce and his companion Janie Dafonte, of Oakland, Edward Pierce and his wife Sandy, of Sidney, James Pierce and his wife Cindy, of Madison, David Pierce and his wife Bonnie, of Oakland, Jennifer Rice and her husband Eric Howe, of Industry, Allen Pierce and his wife Karen, of Acton, Massachusetts, Kate Cote and her husband Roland, of Oakland and Peter Pierce and his wife Gina, of Oakland; 29 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Jean was predeceased by her two brothers, Earle Hutchinson and Glenn David Hutchinson.

Jean’s graveside service was held at Lakeview Cemetery, 33 Belgrade Ave., Oakland, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

Arrangements were under the care of the Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Oakland, where condolences may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Pine Tree Camp, 114 Pine Tree Camp Road, Rome, ME 04963, or the Oakland Public Library, 18 Church St., Oakland, ME 04963.

WILFRED A. PATNAUDE

STOCKTON, Calif. –Wilfred A. Patnaude, 79, of Stockton, California, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, following a five-week illness. He was born August 25, 1941.

He was predeceased by his parents, Wilfred and Helen Patnaude, his wife, Paula and his brother, Richard “Dicky” Patnaude.

He is survived by his sister, Donna and brother-in-law David Neddeau, of Winslow, Peggy Freeman, of Florida, and Robert Patnaude, of North Vassalboro; daughter, Gina Lajoie and husband George, sons, Jimmy and wife Lynn and Danny, of New Jersey; and many grandchildren.

PRISCILLA A. LOVLY

WINSLOW – Priscilla Anne Lovly (Dumont, 80, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021, following a lengthy medical issue involving her throat.

She graduated from Winslow High School in 1959. Her class recently celebrated their 60-year reunion in 2019 and frequently got together often for luncheons. She got most of her enjoyment from working outside in her flower gardens.

She worked 12 years in the Admitting Department, at Thayer Hospital, in Waterville. Before that, she worked many years for Sears & Roebuck Co., in Waterville, after graduating high school. She was very proud of the fact that she was only involved in one, small, automobile accident, after 45+ years of driving.

The best times of her life were spent roller skating at Happy Wheels, in Augusta, and taking care of, helping to raise and spending time with, her firstborn grandson, the “apple of her eye”, Andrew. Priscilla could be seen walking the Dunbar Road with her brother, Frank, or at the indoor track at Colby College, walking two miles a day as well as at the many yard sales around Central Maine with her daughter Heidi, until just a few years ago.

Priscilla and Heidi hit yard sales for 30 years together! She would always say “We don’t spend a lot of money, but we have a lot of fun!” This was in reference to both roller skating AND yard saling.

Priscilla was predeceased by her parents, Annie (Bolduc) and Herman Dumont, her oldest brother Carlton; granddaughter, Hope Marie Lovley, and her longtime companion, Everett Whitman.

Priscilla is survived by her daughter Heidi A. Stewart and son-in-law Mike, of Winslow; her son, Heath T. Lovley and daughter-in-law Heather, of Gorham; brother Larry Dumont, currently of Scarborough; brother Frank Dumont, of Winslow; grandchildren, Heidi’s boys, Andrew Ryan Lovley, of Providence, Rhode Island, and Benjamin David Stewart, of Anchorage, Alaska, Heath’s children, Lila Hope Lovley, Lily Hope Lovley and Luke Heath Lovley, all of Gorham; adult neices and nephews; “unnofficial grandson”, Joshua Fluke, of Waterville.

A private family burial took place at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, in Waterville.

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

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