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.

JIBRYNE “GUBBY” KARTER

NAPLES, Fla. – Jibryne “Gubby” Karter, 75, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Naples, Florida. He was born in Waterville on June 17, 194,5 to Jibryne “Gubby” and Jeanette Karter.

He was educated in local schools and attended the University of New Hampshire where he completed a degree in Hospitality Management. While at the university, through a bit of ingenuity, he established his own fraternity, Alpha Dubba Gubba, which he personally founded and elected himself president.

Upon graduation Gubby served his country as an officer in the US Army and went to Korea. Completing his term of service and ready for adventure, without any financial resources he traveled to Vermont and convinced his brother-in-law to co-sign a note with him so he could go to Europe for two months where he made many lifelong friends. He then returned to his hometown where he and his brother, Fred, purchased the Bob-In Bar and Grill, on Temple St., in Waterville. They soon took over ownership of the Chez Paree, also in Waterville, another local night spot. In time Gubby became solely affiliated with the Bob-In which he owned and ran until his move to Florida five years ago. For many years he was also the managing partner at the Budget Host Motel.

Interestingly Gubby passed away on the Sunday of the Masters. This is the man who in years past climbed the fence to get into the Masters with his best friend Carl Beck.

One of his passions was the Waterville Boys and Girls Club. He served on the board of directors and was instrumental in the relocation and building of the then new facility.

As one of ten children in a large out-going family, Gubby was gregarious by nature. He loved and enjoyed interacting with people from all walks of life. He was often late for family dinners because he had to take time to converse with a friend or with someone he just met while strolling the aisles of a grocery store. It could be said his friends ran the gamut from bank presidents to bank robbers.

Gubby loved spending time with his granddaughter Jenna at the lake in the summer. He often said that his crowning achievement in life was when he organized a weekend reunion of the extended Karter family, which was attended by several hundred people. He was the consummate host. People were drawn to this larger than life personality. His love of life knew no bounds and he lived it to the fullest.

He was predeceased by his son Jibryne Karter III.

He is survived by granddaughter Jenna Karter his son Michael Gabriel (Kathleen); grandsons Michael and Christian; and his nine siblings, Carol Cota (Hugh), Jim Karter (Mona), Mary Elliott (John), Elissa Karter, Fred Karter (Nancy), Joe Karter (Debra), Jan Bourque (David), Karl Karter (Roxanne), Jeff Karter (Tim), his ex-wife Brenda Ross Karter; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins.

A celebration of his life will be held by his family at a later date.

DOROTHY M. BERNARD

WINSLOW – Dorothy M. Bernard, 84, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, of complications from heart surgery, at Maine Medical Center, in Port­land. Dorothy was born in Bangor on December 20, 1936, the daughter of the late Ernest and Gladys (Hatch) Braley.

She graduated from Bangor High School in 1955; and then graduated from Berkshire Christian College in 1959.

She worked full time for the city of Bangor, married Kenneth Bernard in 1962, and celebrated 59 years together. Dorothy went on to work at Mansfield Clinic, Thayer Hospital, in Waterville, retiring in 1996, working for 33 years.

She really enjoyed working in her garden, knitting, reading, and her church and church family.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Kevin Grant Bernard who passed away from Cystic Fibrosis. Dorothy devoted her life caring for Kevin until his death in 1986. She was also predeceased by her nephew, Timothy Bernard who passed away in 1996.

Dot will be sadly missed by her husband, Kenneth R. Bernard; her sister, Ernestine Cole and her husband, David; her brother-in-law, Robert Bernard; and her nieces and nephews Deborah, Peter, Gary, Linda, Connie, Bonnie, Terrie, Rhonda, Bruce, Paul, Clayton, and Stephen.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday, May 5, at Blessed Hope Church, 10 Pleasant St., Waterville, with Pastor Michael Alix officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date.

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 in Dorothy’s memory may be made to Blessed Hope Church, P.O. Box 473, Waterville, ME 04903.

CHARLES LONGSTAFF

WINTHROP – Charles Longstaff, 73, of Winthrop, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 following a brief illness. Charlie was raised in Fairfield, by his mother Edith C. Long­staff, having lost his father, Percy Longstaff, at a young age.

He graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, and the University of Maine at Orono, and lived the majority of his life in central and southern Maine.
He worked in various sales positions including merchandise, finance and automobile sales. After retirement, he worked as a Job Coach at the local hardware store. Over the years he was strongly involved in many youth and outreach ministries of the Winthrop United Methodist Church, even making two trips to Red Bird Mission in the Appalachian Mountains in his 1970 Suburban with a parcel of teenagers.

Charlie leaves a rich legacy in his family, survived by his wife of 39 years, Kristine; four sons, Christopher Longstaff and wife Daria, of Newark, Delaware; Andrew Dionne and wife Mary, of Sidney, Charles Joseph Longstaff and wife Angelique, of Hancock, and David Longstaff and wife Lydia, of Winthrop; 10 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter; his sister, Diane Huntley, of Ruckersville, Virginia; and a nephew and niece.

There will be a small family service at a future date.

Anyone wishing to make a remembrance in Charlie’s name may make a donation to the Winthrop United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.

CAROL J. BROUGHTON

WHITEFIELD – Carol J. Broughton, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born April 27, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Donald and Arlene (Shaf­fer) Monday.

After working for Dr. Popa, in Kingsville, Ohio, for many years, Carol, along with her husband, managed Village Green Park and Campground for 28 years. She had a true love for camping, traveling in the winter, and building houses with her husband and dogs.

After retiring from the campground, Carol and her husband retired to Maine to be with her family. She loved coloring, HG-TV, doing puzzles and just spending time with her dogs.

Carol was predeceased by her parents, her brother, Gary Monday, her son, Gary Pellone, and her beloved husband, Eugene Broughton.

Carol is survived by her son, Jeff Pellone and his wife Sue, of San Antonio, Texas; her daughter, Cathy Bowen and her husband Michael, of Katy, Texas; and her daughter, Georgene Rideout and her husband Jerry, of Whitefield; her many grandchildren, Jessica Pellone, James Brown, Heidi Winslow, Steven Wight, Tyler Bowen, Jordan Bowen, Brittany Ecker, Wesley Pellone and Cassie Clary; and her several great-grandchildren, Gabriel Pellone-Lopez, Aiden Bowen, Kylie Bowen, Trey Cuellar, Mason Bowen, Lexi Winslow, Liam Bowen, Madison Ecker, and Madison Wight.

Per her wishes there will be no services as her wish is to be cremated. She would want everyone to celebrate her life instead of mourn the unimaginable loss that the family would regrettably endure.

Arrangements are in the care of Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, where memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at http://www.familyfirstfh.com .

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the http://www.copdfoundation.org.

HOWARD R. JONES

OAKLAND – Howard R. Jones, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at home. Howard was born in Waterville on January 4, 1946, to Robert B. and Doris (Willette) Jones, who predeceased him, along with his two older brothers, Deane and Bruce.

He was the husband of Linda (Bulmer) Jones with whom he shared 53 years of marriage.

Howie was a resident of Oakland for many years and previously resided and grew up in Waterville. He was a graduate of Waterville High School, class of 1965, and he attended Maine Maritime Academy, in Castine. Howard started his long career as a building materials sales rep at Superior Column, Oakland. After a long successful career in the industry, he retired from Huttig Building Materials in 2015. In 2015, he received the RLDAM Lifetime Achievement Award. He continued to do consultant work with Reeb, Protecto Wrap, and Prime Source until his death.

Howie loved being outside working around his house, down at the lake, or taking walks with his wife and dogs. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially if they were fishing or hunting. Howie was fortunate to fish all over the continent, including Montana, Alaska, and Cabo San Lucas. He also enjoyed hunting all over the globe in places like North Carolina, Colorado, Spain, England, and South America. One of his most memorable hunting excursions was a month-long safari in Tanzania, Africa.

Howie would say though that nothing could beat his times spent hunting in his home state of Maine, especially with his grandson. They would often go deer hunting after school and were also able to go on a couple bison hunts and one moose hunt together.

Howie also took pleasure in playing softball, golf, hockey, skiing and dirt bike racing.

In addition to his wife Linda, Howie is survived by his daughter Carolyn Bridges and her husband Erik, of Oakland, and their son, Rhys; his sister-in-law, Patricia Jones, of Scarborough; many nieces and nephews; and three special cousins Gary and his wife Terry, of Sherborn, Massachusetts, Barbara Hauter, of California, and John Hauter, of New York.

A Celebration of Life will be held on June 26, at 10 a.m., at the Faith Evangelical Free Church, at 250 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville. An interment at Pine Grove Cemetery will be done later with family.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations in Howie’s memory may be made to Good Shepard Food Bank of Maine, P.O. Box 1807, Auburn, ME 04211, or Pine Tree Camps,149 Front St., Bath, ME 04530.

KENNETH JACOBSON

NEW YORK CITY – Kenneth Jacobson, 91, songwriter and activist, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2021, two days after his birthday. The son of Gertrude and Henry Jacob­son, he was born and raised in Waterville.

As a child, he gravitated toward music naturally, picking out tunes on the piano that he heard on the radio, writing songs and skits that he and a younger sister performed in the family living room, with or without an audience. His talent developed over the years, and while still in high school, he played with Waterville’s Al Corey’s Big Band. During his first year at Colby College, in Waterville, he attended the performance of a musical play and realized that this was what he wanted to do. During his time at Colby, he wrote the music for two such shows, Lucky to Be Me (1947) and Bottoms Up (1949). They were both performed at Colby and Bottoms Up went on tour.

Kenny also served as president of Powder and Wig, Colby’s student run theatre club. Upon graduation, he was awarded the Condon Medal “established in 1920…to honor the graduating senior who exhibited the finest qualities of citizenship and made the most significant contribution to the development of college life at Colby.” Years later, a Kenneth Jacobson Music Room was established at Colby.

After a short stint in the Army where he was stationed in Orleans, France, and was responsible for the entertainment of the soldiers, he moved to New York City. Almost immediately, he met with success when his first recording, Every Day performed by Joni James, was released in 1954. It was his first gold record.

In the years that followed, Kenny’s songs were recorded by Peggy Lee, 101 Strings, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Dinah Washington, Ronnie Self, The Four Lads, Jimmy Brown, Theresa Brewer, Ella Fitzgerald, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Kidd and The Pirates, The McGuire Sisters, The Andrew Sisters, Lou Christie, Jackie Wilson, Shelley Fabares, Count Basie, Duane Eddy, Jim Reeves, Nat King Cole, Link Wray, Steve and Eydie Lawrence, The Partridge Family, and many others. He loved working with Ella Fitzgerald in particular, who he called his best and kindest collaborator.

A number of his songs ranked high on the Billboard charts, which are weekly listings showing the popularity of songs. In 1965, Kenny was the composer of Hot September the musical version of Picnic. He also wrote the music for the musical comedy Show Me Where the Good Times Are based on Moliere’s The Imaginary Invalid. It was performed in 1970.

Kenny was an active member of ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers). For a period of time, he taught musical theatre classes for adults at The New School, in New York City. He was unstinting with his knowledge, warmth and generosity, and in his later years mentored many young songwriters. One of them remembered a bit of Kenny’s advice: “Don’t worry if it’s bad. We all write bad. Just write it until it’s good.” Equally as important to Kenny as his music was his involvement in the AIDS activist organization ACT UP during the late 1980s and 1990s. He was lauded as “a wonderful guy and a steady hand” of ACT Up’s Treatment and Data Committee. Kenny lived a rich, modest and creative life, full of music, love and beauty.

He was very close to his three sisters – was predeceased by his sister, Estelle, and is survived by his sisters, Phyllis and Ruthie (spouse, Herb), nephews and nieces.

CARROLL H. OUELLETTE

WINSLOW – Carroll Henry Ouellette, 79, of Winslow, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Northern Light Inland Hospital, in Waterville. Carroll, the son of Henry and Viola (Bourgoin) Ouellette, was born on July 6, 1941, in Fort Kent.

Carroll grew up in Fort Kent where he met his life-long love, Phyllis, and they were married in 1962. Soon after, they moved to Winslow in 1964 to search for new opportunities and begin a future as a family. He was a hard worker, landing himself a supervisor position in the spinning room at Ski Land Woolen Mill, in Clinton, where he worked for 21 years. Carroll, however, had dreams and goals to open his own family-run business. Determined to do so, Carroll began Carroll’s Auto Body Shop, in Winslow, in 1976. Both he and his wife worked countless hours to grow this business into the successful company it has become today. After his son Michael was old enough to join in the business operations, Carroll and Mike became a partnership changing the name of the business to Carroll and Son Body Shop. He enjoyed working alongside his wife Phyllis and son Michael.

When Carroll was not in the shop working countless hours on vehicles or towing wrecked cars, he was out at his camp on Belgrade Lakes fishing and enjoying the outdoors. He could be seen out on his deck, by the water, enjoying a cigar on a nice sunny day. In his earlier years, he enjoyed going on trips with his wife to Aruba, Las Vegas, and Florida.

Carroll is survived by his daughter, Louise Irwin (Ouellette) and her husband Paul Irwin, of Winslow; and his son Michael Ouellette and partner Lynn Pelletier, of Benton; five grandchildren, Jonathan Irwin and wife Amy, of Oakland, Katie Souviney and husband Cody, of China, Kristopher Denis and partner Christina, Nicholas Denis and partner Evelyn, and Zachary Denis and partner Molly, all of Benton; four great-grandchildren, Colton and Brantley Souviney, of China, Natalie Irwin, of Oakland and Parker Redlevske, of Oakland; his sister Norma (Ouellette) Bonenfant, of Fort Kent, Nancy (Ouellette) Dubay, of Fort Kent, Gilmay (Ouellette) Power, of Augusta.

Carroll was predeceased by his wife, Phyllis (Theriault) Ouellette’ as well as his oldest daughter, Linda (Ouellette) Denis, of Benton; his father, Henry and mother Viola Ouelette, of Fort Kent; his brothers, Roger Ouellette, of Waterville, Bert Ouellette, of South China; as well as his sister, Viola Ortiz, of Vassalboro.

Please join the family in remembrance of Carroll on Saturday, May 15, at 9 a.m., at Saint Bridget’s Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro. A celebration of life will follow at MacCrillis-Rousseau VFW #8835 lounge, 175 Veterans Dr., Winslow.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux Funeral Home, please visit http://www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to share your condolences with Carroll’s family.

DONALD L. RAYMOND SR.

OAKLAND – Donald Lee Raymond Sr., 67, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021, at his home in Oakland. He was born May 9, 1953, in Waterville, the son of Francis G. and Florence E. (Trafton) Raymond.

He attended schools in Fairfield. On August 1, 1993, he married the former Loretta Salley, in Solon. He was employed doing farm work until he was 25 and became disabled. He enjoyed cooking, camping, gardening, fishing, hunting, spending time with family, his wife and dog, Willow, were great times for him.

Donald is survived by his wife, Loretta (Salley) Raymond; five sons, Richard Raymond and wife Nikida, of Waterville, Mark Raymond and wife Billie Jo, of Bennettsville, South Carolina, Jeffrey Raymond and partner Ashley Savage, of Lee, Damien Raymond and partner Julie York, of Embden, Jesse James and wife Shaeanne, of Jay; three daughters, Kelly Mann and husband Bill, of Jefferson, Jamie Way and husband Brad, and Kristina Goodale and husband Randy, all of Embden; 30 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and a set of twins on the way.

He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Jerry Raymond, and sister, Ida Landry.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 15 at 3:30 p.m. at 47 Sawtelle Rd., Oakland.

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

Flowers may be delivered to 47 Sawtelle Rd., Oakland, ME 04963.

There is a go fund me page on Facebook for anyone wishing to make a donation.

RICHARD B. CLARK

FAIRFIELD – Richard “Dick” B. Clark, 79, passed away at MaineGeneral Medical Center, on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Dick was born in Summerfield, New Brun­swick, Canada, on December 3, 1941, the son of the late George and Hilda Clark.

The family relocated to Maine in 1946. He graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, graduated from Thomas College, in Waterville, and served his country in the Armed Forces.

While on leave from the U.S. Army in 1963, he kidnapped his wife Blanche and returned to Europe to finish his tour while Blanche made hand-whipped spam and eggs in the Blue VW Beatle.

After exiting the U.S., Army, Dick entered the work force as a sales representative for Beechnut Baby Foods until he found his calling within the manufacturing industry at Keyes Fibre/Chinet/Huhtamaki, in Waterville, where he served 35 years before retiring in 2007 as a member of Huhtamaki’s management team, overseeing multiple production departments.

Over the years, Dick volunteered to the community coaching youth sports, helping the football and hockey boosters, as well as being a proud member of the PAL board. Fall is football in Dogtown. So, Friday nights, top row of the bleachers, directly in front of the tower, 50 yard line, he and Ronnie King would watch the “Dogs” battle.

In his spare time, he could be found swinging his clubs with close friends Larry Murphy, Gary Ackendorf, and Dale Buzzell (who also customized his clubs) at the Waterville Country Club. Dick’s best round was a 66, and managed a hole in one along his journey. In 1996 and 1997, Dick represented Huhtamaki at the McDonald’s LPGA Pro-Am.

Special thanks from all the grandkids for the countless rides to and from practices, sporting events, and other “random” calls and spontaneous credit card purchases. Let us not forget the suffering of all the dance recitals he painfully sat through.

He enjoyed his “do nothing week” alongside wife Blanche at their Samoset Condo. They would sit and relax on the porch for hours, cocktail in hand, laughing, savoring each other’s companionship absorbing beautiful ocean views. Daily walks on the breakwater; guaranteed, as they enjoyed the peacefulness of the ocean, sharing their continued love for one another. Forever, they will dance the night away on God’s stage.

Richard was predeceased by parents George and Hilda Clark.

He is survived by son, Eric Clark; and twin grandsons Dustin and Dylan Brown, of Fairfield; daughter Michelle Peterson and husband Clinton, of Fairfield; and grandchildren Karlie Clark and fiancé Richard Clarke, of Augusta, Tragen Clark, of Sidney, Braylee Peterson, of Sidney, Alexandrea Peterson, of Fairfield and Xavier Peterson, of Fairfield; his sister Linda Clark and partner Mike Holt, of Fairfield.

Services will be held at a later date.

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

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the funeral home website at http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, friends may donate to the Fairfield Food Pantry.

FLOYD A. ELLER

FAIRFIELD – Floyd A. Eller, 73, passed away suddenly on Saturday evening, May 1, at home. He was born Nov. 7, 1947 in New Sharon the only child to Della (Lane) Eller and Joseph Eller.

He was the husband to Dorothy A. Campbell, formerly of Acton, Massachusetts, whom he married on New Year’s Eve 2012, and together they retired to their beautiful farm on the Ridge Road, in Fairfield.

Floyd graduated in the last graduating class from New Sharon High School, in 1966. During his high school years he worked for William “Ross” McCormick at McCormick’s Store, in New Sharon. After high school he worked construction for several years. He was especially proud of the brick work at the Learning Center at University of Maine at Farmington. He went onto complete a course at the Carnegie Mellon University, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which allowed him to become the sales and marketing representative for the NFO (National Farmers Organization) as the North East Regional Sales and Marketing representative.

Following that he remained a livestock dealer and dairy farmer for 24 years. He spent most of his life on the Lane Road, in New Sharon, farming and raising his family with his first wife Rose Mary (Harris) Eller. He returned to Maine in 2012 to raise beef cattle on his and Dorothy’s Ridge Road farm. Most recently he formed his LLC, Ridge Road Remodeling and has been buying and remodeling houses with the assistance of his realtor friend, Judy Williams, of Plourde Realty, in Waterville.

Floyd is also survived by his three daughters, Barbara Eller and her boyfriend Robert Searles II, of Waterville, Brenda (Eller) Avery and her husband Alan Jesse Avery, of Woodstock, New Hampshire, and Beverly (Eller) Stevens and her boyfriend Adam Hamm, of Smithfield; three grandchildren, Carter Stevens and his fiancée Kaitlin Marraché, of Jacksonville, Florida, Logan Stevens and his girlfriend Taylor Davidson, of Sidney, and Emma Avery, of Woodstock, New Hampshire.

As someone who had survived tough times and pulled himself up by his bootstraps on several occasions, Floyd was always willing to help a friend in need by any means necessary. He lived by the theory that strangers were merely friends that he had not yet met and his biggest fault was that he wore his heart of gold on his sleeve.

A sunset service was held on May 10, at their farm.

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.

RICHARD A. BOUDREAU

SIDNEY – Richard Arthur Boudreau, 89, died Monday, May 3, 2021. Richard was born in Waterville on May 25, 1931, to Alphonse Boudreau and Grace (Pooler) Boudreau.

After graduating from Waterville High School in 1949, he served four years in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of staff sergeant. During the Korean War, he was stationed in Japan. He was very proud of serving his country.

With help from the GI Bill, Richard earned a bachelor of liberal arts degree from the University of New England, in Biddeford, in 1959. He met many friends there with whom he always remained in touch.

After college, he met the love of his life, Madeline (Rossignol) Boudreau, when he returned to his hometown of Waterville to work at the Depositors Trust Bank, on Main St. They shared a blessed life together, enjoying 52 years of marriage that saw many classical music concerts, trips to the Maine Coast for lobster dinners, lively picnics, and fall foliage trips throughout Maine.

Because of his love of philosophy, books, and the desire to start a new career, Richard decided to go back to college in 1968. After earning a master’s degree in library science from the University of Maine at Orono, he became the librarian at Thomas College, in Waterville. During 27 years of service, he befriended students who, long after graduating, often visited him and Madeline at their home.

Retirement gave Richard more time to devote to the community and those in need. For 15 years, he and Madeline delivered Meals on Wheels for the Muskie Center, in Waterville. They loved helping others; this was a direct link to their strong Catholic faith and devotion. For 64 years (67 years of Franciscan study), Richard was a member of the Saint John the Baptist Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order and served as president, secretary, treasurer, and several other roles for the local fraternity council.

The arts held a special place in Richard’s life and was something he passed on to his children. Maybe it is no surprise for a librarian, but Richard loved books, especially the classics and Charles Dickens. An appreciation for classical music led to an extensive record collection and his children’s memories of their home filled with the sounds of Saturday Afternoon Metropolitan Opera. Richard also enjoyed model railroading and spent years building his own.

Richard especially loved the Boston Red Sox. Like many in his generation, he waited his whole life for them to finally win the World Series. The joy of that win in 2004 was something he was able to witness three more times. He shared his love of baseball with his children. He coached them and took them to see the Maine Guides, and eventually the Red Sox at Fenway Park, the church of baseball. His children have fond memories of listening to the Sox games under the large willow tree in their backyard, as Richard smoked his cigars, playing catch, and hitting thousands of pop flies to them.

He was a loving, sweet, giving, compassionate and caring father and grandfather, as well as a mentor. He would often say, “There is only one decision: make the right one. Don’t be afraid of the decisions you make; do what you think is right.”

He was predeceased by his wife, Madeline, his daughter, Margaret Mary, grandchildren Faye and Jibryne, his younger brother, Ronald Boudreau, and his older sister, Theresa (Boudreau) Guerrette.

He is survived by his children Rosemary, Jane, and Mark; five grandchildren, Dustin, Kayla, Aida,; four great-grandchildren: Jenna, Eliot, Oliver, and Mattie Lynn; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Ever committed to public service and the greater good, Richard donated his body to science to the University of New England’s medical school.

A memorial mass will be held at a time to be determined.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Secular Franciscans, attention Dan Spofford, treasurer, SFO, 194 Garland Rd., Winslow, ME 04901.

RALPH L. DuLAC

WATERVILLE – Ralph Lawrence DuLac, 75, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, in Bangor. Ralph was the son of Raymond DuLac and Faith “Pooler” DuLac, both deceased.

He graduated from Waterville High school with the class of 1965.

Ralph’s busy life included working in many aspects, starting with the Lakewood Theatre, in Madison, in the summer months working in the kitchen. As well as working at Pine Ridge Municipal Golf Course and Levine’s Department Store, both in Waterville. Ralph managed Bill’s Truck Stop, in Shawmut, where he was known for his tasty fish chowder.

Upon moving to Connecticut, he worked at Pratt & Whitney as a tool and dye machinist. Ralph eventually returned to Maine where he worked at Bill’s Oil, in Winslow. He then started his own business called Clean Burn as well as owning the Valvoline Xpress-Lube and car wash on the Armory Road, in Waterville. All while still owning and maintaining DuLac Apartments.

Ralph was active in both the Elks Club Lodge #905, in Waterville, and Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post #5, in Waterville. Spending time in Florida he was an active member of the Moose Club and had a booth at the local flea market.

He spent 18 winters in Zephyrhills, Florida, with his companion Sandra Michaud sharing activities with many close friends. Ralph and Sandra also enjoyed spending Sunday breakfasts with a close group of friends here in Maine.

Ralph was predeceased by his brother David DuLac.

He is survived by his children Lisa Silva, of Connecticut, Eric DuLac, of Maine, and Tiffanie DuLac, of Massachusetts; grandchildren Jake Rummel, Lacey Silva and Austin Silva, and his brothers Douglas and Wayne DuLac.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday July 3, 2021, at 10 a.m., at Pine Grove Cemetery, in Waterville.

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

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

LAWRENCE G. PEACE

WATERVILLE – Lawrence G. Peace, 67, of Waterville, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021, at home. He was born in Waterville on April 21, 1953, the son of Gordon and Margaret (Carey) Peace.

Larry was in the Marines where he was a demolitions expert. He was a chef at a Mexican restaurant, T-Woodys. He loved racing, wrestling, Westerns and his grandsons.

He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers.

He is survived by his daughter, Jamie Maheu, of Benton; his best friend and roommate, Fred Gervais; two grandsons, Allen Libby and James Howard-Millett; three sisters, Jeanann, Judy, Charline; and brother, Bruce; and many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were entrusted to Dan and Scott’s Cremation.

A celebration for Larry will be at a later date.

JOHN R. BOIVIN

ALBION –John Robert Boivin, 58, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021. John was born September 18, 1962, in Man­chester, New Hamp­shire, to Paul and Edna (Gurney) Boivin.

He was the one of seven siblings. Although some of his childhood years were spent in New Hampshire, at a young age the family moved to Clinton.

John attended Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, and through hard work and dedication was able to acquire the credits needed to graduate as a junior at the age of 17, and joined the United States Air Force soon thereafter. In his four years serving John took great pride serving overseas, loading and working on aircrafts, and even getting a chance to work on Air Force One.

After leaving the military and in his early 20s, John married the former Jaqueline M. Giroux, of Vassalboro. Together in their 15 years of marriage they raised two sons Jake and Jaron, and one daughter Jestil. Other than his family John took great pride in his plumbing and heating company in which he started from scratch in 1986 and continued for 45 years. John’s passion for being a father really showed when he and second wife Michelle Cote adopted a newborn baby, Mathew Hunter Boivin.

During his prime John was an avid waterskier and loved spending time on his boat, however, later in life John was at his happiest and had a passion for just being in the woods, whether he was sitting in a tree stand during hunting season, cutting firewood on an early summer morning, or sitting next to a fire at his camp in Corinna.

He will forever be remembered for his hard work ethic and dedication to finish everything he started. He often accomplished tasks by himself that would normally require the help of many. He mostly looked forward to Sunday dinners at his home in Albion with his girlfriend Kylie Turner, children Jake, Jaron, Jestil, Mathew, and grandchildren Juliet, Wesley, Kaden, Avery, and Landon.

He had a very strong connection and relationship with his grandchildren and often expressed how he loved nothing more than being a “Pep” and feeling the love they gave him. Usually at Sunday dinners you could expect that John would have a joke or two to tell.

Johns’ legacy will continue to live on through his mother Edna; his four children Jake, Jaron, Jestil, and Matt; his five grandchildren Juliet, Wesley, Kaden, Avery, and Landon; his siblings Lana, Ricky, Ruthy, and Brian; his partner of many years Kylie; his longtime friend Ryan, and his customers of many years.

Gone from this world, but forever in our hearts.

BESSIE L. HILLMAN

CLINTON – Bessie L. Hillman, 94, of Clinton, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021. She was born December 3, 1926, daughter of the late Vernon and Gracie J. (Smith) Larrabee, of Jackson.

Her schooling was in Brooks and Freedom, and she graduated from Freedom Academy.

Bessie worked as a secretary in the court system in Belfast, at Harris Bakery, in Waterville, and was a dedicated housewife to her family.

She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, sewing, taking rides around Maine while siteseeing. She loved to cook for her family and spend time having baked bean suppers and celebrating her son’s birthdays every year. Bessie enjoyed all the years she spent with the Rebekahs, in Clinton. She also had a passion of playing the piano.

Bessie met Ellon Hillman, in 1946. They were married on February 2, 1947, in Clinton. Together they raised three children: Dale Hillman, of Clinton, Douglas Hillman, of Clinton, and preceded in death, Beverly Hillman, of the United States Air Force.

Bessie is survived by Dale Hillman and wife Rita, of Clinton; granddaughter, Tina Hillman; step-grandchildren, Harvey, Linda. Tammy, and John; Douglas Hillman and wife Elsie, all of Clinton; granddaughter, Sheila Woodman, of Canaan; grandson, Douglas Hillman II and wife Bridget, of Clinton; great-grandson, Douglas Hillman III; and great-granddaughter, Hannah Hillman, of Clinton; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by Ellon B. Hillman, June 30, 2002; and Beverly J. Hillman, July 5, 1979.

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

The family has entrusted Lawry Brothers Funeral Home of Fairfield with the arrangements. A private family burial will be at a later date.

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

MARGARET C. DUPLESSIE

WATERVILLE – Margaret C. (Roy) Duplessie, 79, of Winslow, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Margaret was born on April 30, 1941, a daughter of Alfred and Helen Roy.

She graduated from Winslow High School and remained an active alumni member.

Margaret enjoyed crafting, reading and road trips. She took great pleasure in gifting her crafts to family, friends and even strangers she encountered. She had a bag packed and was ready for road trips at a moment’s notice. Throughout her life, she enjoyed roller skating and spending time with her sisters crafting and playing cards.

She was a communicant of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, of Winslow.

She is survived by children Cynthia Davis, of Oakland, Steven Duplessie, of Waterville, and Patricia Manning, of Buxton; sisters Theresa Veilleux, of Waterville, and Yvonne Carrier, of Winslow; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her sisters, Agnes Latanowich, of Florida, and Mary Jane Furmanik, of Waterville; her brother, John Roy and her half-brother, Paul Roy, of Vassalboro.

Visiting hours will be held next Friday, April 30, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, in Waterville. A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 1, at 9 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 26 Monument St., in Winslow. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street in Waterville.

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

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

MELANIE VEILLEUX

WATERVILLE – Melanie Veilleux, affectionately known as “Chickie”, Chick, or Mum to those who loved her most, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at her home in Waterville on Saturday morning, April 17, 2021. Melanie was born in Waterville, the youngest daughter of the late Kaiser Veilleux and Betty Veilleux (Andrews).

She was a graduate of Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, class of 1981.

Melanie has a large loving family, two sons Blake Gerald, and Alex Gerald; two cherished grandsons, Elliot Gerald, and Jack Gerald; her brother, Steve Veilleux and her and sisters, Kim Denis, Jayne Woods, and Gail Ann Berry.

Melanie and Gail Ann were especially close throughout Melanie’s life, and they were committed to being there for one another in all of life’s chapters. Not just “two peas in a pod”, but a true blessing to one another, the kind of loving relationship and everlasting bond all siblings should have, right to the end.

Melanie was artistic and creative showcasing her talents by designing beautiful floral arrangements, center pieces, handmade wreaths and bows, as an employee for local greenhouses. She also embellished the decor of her sister’s homes with her creativity. Melanie always seemed at home in the greenhouse, or garden tending flowers, and making everything beautifully perfect, one of her many talents.

Melanie loved animals, enjoyed taking care of horses, feeding blue jays, and had an undeniable soft spot for her dogs through the years, and, of course, always loved her family.

Melanie’s passing was sudden and was unforeseen by everyone who loved and cared for her. The memories are those of a young, beautiful, creative and charismatic woman, so full of life. That is who Melanie was, a bright spot in the life of everyone she touched. A loving mother, grandmother, sister to many, aunt, cousin and friend, who will forever be missed by all.

A graveside service was held at on Saturday, April 24, at the Pine Grove Cemetery, on Grove Street, in Waterville, where she was laid to rest in peace next to her mother and father.

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.

ELAINE R. SALLEY

FAIRFIELD – Elaine R. Salley, 66, passed away at her home in Fairfield on Saturday, April 17, 2021, following a courageous battle with cancer and a debilitating lung disease. Elaine was born on February 3, 1955, to Richard and Alice Morrell.

Elaine married Bruce H. Berdeen Sr. at a young age and together they had a son Bruce H. Berdeen Jr. Elaine later married Richard Salley on December 24, 1992, and they remained inseparable until his death in 2005.

Elaine graduated from Kennebec Valley Community College, in Fairfield, in 1990, and immediately began working at Weeks and Hutchings, LLC, law firm, where she worked for many, many years. After the closure of Weeks and Hutchings, she worked part time for Ferris, Gurney and Grant law firm. Elaine loved her work life and those that she worked with.

Elaine had a passion for quilting, needlepoint and crosswords. She will be forever remembered for her big heart, her candid personality and her sense of humor.

Elaine is survived by her only son, Bruce H. Berdeen, Jr.; sisters Betty Wing and husband Ernest, Judy Howard and husband Gerald; brother Wayne Morrell; and brother-in-law David Akers.

Elaine was predeceased by her sisters Diane Pooler, Donna Batey and Nancy Akers, as well as brothers John and Bruce Morrell.

At Elaine’s request, there will be no services. A graveside remembrance will be announced at a later date.

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

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Elaine’s memory to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04901.

LAURICE L. FRENCH

SOMERVILLE – Laurice Lee French, 72, passed away peacefully at the Gosnell Hospice House, Scarborough, On Saturday, April 17, 2021, following a brief illness. Laurice was born in Vassalboro on March 10, 1949, the son of Lawrence French and Doris (McDaniel) French.

After attending Windsor School and Erskine Academy, in South China, he worked in the construction field, drove dump truck, but mostly worked, running his own business, Laurice French Logging.

He loved anything to do with the outdoors, hunting, gardening, fishing, and working in the woods. He enjoyed watching his chickadees, hummingbirds and of course, deer. He was a master at cribbage and gained many friendships through online gaming.

He spent time in other parts of the country, visiting Maryland, Alaska, Florida, Montana, Arizona, Canada, Washington and Mexico.

He was predeceased by his parents; Lawrence and Doris French; sister, Dolores Witham; half-sister Virginia Brann, and husband Cecile, and brother-in-law Nick Parrett, step-sister, Patricia Jones; and step-brother, Richmond Brann.

He is survived by his sister Patricia Parrett, of Clinton, Maryland; partner Linda Ellis, of Old Orchard Beach; half-brother Steven French and wife Jane, of Palermo; daughters Dawn French, of Waterville and Bonnie French Doolan, of Belfast; three step-brothers: David Brann and wife Molly, of Homer Arkansas, Robert Brann and wife Priscilla, of Windsor, Timothy Brann and wife Sue, of Poulsbo, Washington; step-son Ryan Leeman, of Palermo; nephews, nieces, cousins, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

There will be a public memorial service held on May 2, at 2 p.m., on Laurice’s wood lot, Colomy Lane, off the Colby Road, Somerville. All those attending are asked to wear a face mask and practice social distancing.

Donations in memory of Laurice may be made to the American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330.

JUDITH A. BABB

CHELSEA – Judith Ann Babb, 67, of Chelsea, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. She was born in Gardiner on March 28, 1954, the daughter of Harold and Maxine (Shea) Hamlin.

She was predeceased by her parents; and two siblings.

Judith is survived by her husband of 47 years, Lawrence Babb; daughter Vikki Black and her husband Rick; her grandson Cole Black; son Michael Babb and his wife Tamamie, all of Chelsea.

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

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

REGINALD J. GAGNON

BELGRADE – Reginald Joseph Gagnon, 88, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at the Oak Grove Center, in Waterville, following a long illness.

Reggie was born in Winslow, schooled in Waterville, and after working a short time at the old Hollingswoth and Whitney Paper Mill (later Scott Paper Co.), in Winslow, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Reggie went to many interesting places during his military career; none more interesting than Korea and Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Saigon, Vietnam, during the Tet Offense in 1968.

Reggie retired from the USAF in 1973. He accepted a job with Keyes Fibre (now Huhtamaki), in Waterville, which he remained at for 17 years. He also was in the police department in Winslow for ten years (1973-83). He also worked at Scott Paper Co. before transferring to Sappi Fine Papers, in Hinckley, where he retired for good. Reggie loved to hunt, bowl, play cribbage and go to the off track.

Reggie was predeceased by his wife Angelina; his parents Gideon and Anna Gagnon; sister Madeleine DeRaps, brothers Harvey and Raymond and twin brother Donald.

Reggie is survived by his children, Regina Gagnon, of West Gardiner, Gary Gagnon, of Mechanic Falls, Donna Leo and husband Corey, of Smithfield, and Brian Calahan and wife Leese, of Winslow; stepdaughter Ricia Cain and husband Jason; his stepson Zakari Whittier and partner Amy, of Waterville; 10 grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and friends.

There will be a private memorial for the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street Waterville, ME 04901. http://www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Reggie’s name to: the Parkinson’s Foundation at parkinson.org.

BRUCE BEGIN

FAIRFIELD – Bruce Begin, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, following a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy (a.k.a Parkinson’s PLUS). Bruce was born in Winslow to parents Omer Jr. and Yvette and was the fourth child of seven children.

Bruce worked at Hammond Tractor (formerly known as W.S. Pillsbury), in Fairfield, for 42 years and was appreciated and respected by his employers as well as his co-workers of which many were also dear friends. In addition he never turned down an opportunity to help a farmer in need.

Bruce, will be fondly remembered for his love of classic country music, a meticulously organized garage, fantastic hair, and eating his favorite snack, popcorn, while watching TV. He was a hard worker who felt that anything worth doing was worth doing well. He was also known for his meticulously mowed lawn as well as his mowing technique. Most of his free time he could be found refurbishing John Deere lawn tractors to their ‘like new’ condition which was a favorite pastime.

At the end of the day, when all of his work and chores were done, he enjoyed sitting outside enjoying a cold one with his good friends and neighbors.

He deeply loved his family, even though he would grumble when they would call to sing him happy birthday. He loved playing with his granddaughters and making them laugh. Kate will remember the way he used to leave surprises for her to find around the house well into adulthood, taught her to throw a football, shoot a basketball and drive a car. As well as the way he cheered her on whether it be on the basketball court or at a dance recital. He was always her number one fan.

He will be remembered for his unequivocal sense of humor and for lending a helping hand whenever needed.While one of the symptoms of MSA was dementia, which was not kind to him, it did afford him such luxuries as ‘starring’ in several Hallmark movies, playing with the Patriots during a game as well as coaching Tom Brady.

He will be deeply missed, however, his memory will live on through those who love him.

Bruce is survived by his daughter Katie, son-in-law Everett; granddaughters Madi and Evelyn; his mother Yvette; and his siblings, sisters Diane (Alan) and JoAnn (Ron), brothers Dave (Jen), Ken (Sue), Mike (Hope), and Jeff, sisters-in-law Jeannine (Bob), Jackie, Marie and Sue; 16 nieces and nephews.

Bruce was predeceased by his father Omer Jr.; paternal grandparents Omer Sr. and Cora, maternal grandparents Francis and Alma; brother-in-law Gil.

At Bruce’s request a private family ‘Celebration of Life’ will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the:Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) Coalition https://support.multiplesystematrophy.org/give/310191/#!/donation/checkout.

HILDA F. SEELEY

BENTON – Hilda Fish Seeley, 90, of Benton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 20, 2021, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Benton Falls on November 27, 1930, daughter of George and Lura (Dickey) Fish. She attended Winslow schools and graduated from Winslow High School, class of 1947.

In 1972, she returned to school at the Maine School of Nursing and received her nursing license in 1973 and continued her career until she retired in 1993.

On September 10, 1948, she married Roland A. Seeley, of Benton, and they shared 72-plus happy years before her passing.
She enjoyed crocheting and knitting, donating hundreds of pairs of mittens to the Benton and Clinton elementary schools.

One of her greatest joys and blessings in her life was the love of her family. She enjoyed time spent with her children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. This time was all very precious to her. Her husband gave her, her very first and only airplane ride in a piper cub.

Roland and wife Hilda enjoyed their retirement years taking several trips to Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Florida and Prince Edward Island, with their dear friends, Stan and Spike Brackett, who predeceased them in 2009.

As she declined in health, a very special granddaughter, Nikki, took on a lot of household duties when she came to visit and was always busy doing something whether it be dusting, vacuuming, cleaning or doing laundry. Her Nana and Gramp, as well as the four kids, are deeply grateful that she took on this responsibility and want her to know just how much it meant to all of them.

She was predeceased by her parents; a brother, George E. Fish, of Hampton, New Hampshire, two sisters, Vernett F. Smith, of Portland, and Gail M. Quirion, of Exeter, New Hampshire.

Survivors include her husband; her four children, Susanne Dyer and husband Robert, of Benton, Calvin Seeley and wife Beckie, of Winslow, Keith Seeley and wife Terri, of Camden, Delaware, and Ralph Seeley and wife Jane, of Benton; eight grandchildren, Kevin, Kelly, Kasey Dyer, Craig Seeley, Nathan Seeley, Kayla Holleger, Nikki Violette and Katie Seeley; 10 great-grandchildren, Alli, Kaden, Haylee, Lillyanne, Jake, Maddy, Tucker, Gracelyn, Kurtis and Makenna; plus numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at the Falls Cemetery in Benton at a later date.

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., in Fairfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the following organizations Benton Falls Congregational Church, in Benton, c/o Donella Sheehan, 274 Bellsqueeze Rd., Benton, ME 04901, or Northern Light Hospice, 50 Foden Rd., South Portland, ME 04106.

MARY DIONNE

WATERVILLE – Mary Dionne, 86, passed away peacefully, following a short illness, on Monday, March 29, 2021. Mary was born on November 11, 1934, in Waterville, the daughter of Olive (Vashon) Plourde and Leo Plourde.

She graduated from Waterville High School in 1952 and attended Notre Dame Catholic Church.

Mary worked in various textile mills. She also worked at LaVerdiere’s Warehouse, in Winslow, and Colby College, in Waterville. At Colby she was a dining hall attendant where students and friends knew her as “Miss Mary.” Mary was a hard worker, loving mother, wife, and mémère.

She enjoyed going to the coast, attending county fairs, and going to bingo and seeing friends. Mary was an accomplished knitter and cook.

Mary was predeceased by the love of her life, Donald Dionne, in 2016.

She is survived by her two sons, Ronald and Emily Dionne, of Brunswick, Richard Dionne, of Warren Vista, California; four grandchildren Erron Dionne and companion Anthony Jacques, of Vassalboro, Michelle Dionne and companion Rachel Tranata, of Oakland, California, Tracy Dionne and companion Mark Sheets, of Lewiston, Amy Dionne and companion Zack Everett, of Brownfield; five great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, June 16, at the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville, Maine 04901.

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

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Humane Society WatervilleArea, 100 Webb Road, Waterville, ME 04901.

JOHN K. RYAN JR.

FAIRFIELD – John Kimball Ryan Jr., 72, passed away, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. He was born March 19, 1949, in Putnam, Connecticut, the son of John Kimball Sr. and Jennie Dorothy (Govina) Ryan.

He graduated from Putnam High School in Connecticut, class of 1968, then continued his education and graduated from Havard Ellis Technical School in 1970. On July 23, 1977, he married Lana Beaulieu, in Waterville.

He was employed as an aircraft mechanic, owned, trained, and drove his own harness racing horses. He was burned out of business in 1980, then worked over 20 years at Huhtamaki, in Waterville. He enjoyed working on cars and participating in car shows with his 1966 MG.

John is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lana (Beaulieu) Ryan, of Fairfield; daughter, Stacey Sangillo, of Moodus, Connecticut; two granddaughters, Hailey Sangillo and Sophia Sangillo, both of Moodus, Connecticut; two brothers, Thomas Ryan, of Dade City, Florida, Jake Ryan, of Peoria, Arizona; several in-laws; several nieces and nephews.

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

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

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

PATRICIA A. HOYT

BENTON – Patricia Ann (Grard) Hoyt, 81, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Patty was born on an island in the Kennebec, in Fairfield, on May 22, 1939.

Henry William Grard and Verna Mildred (Reid) raised her in Fairfield where she attended school, graduating from Lawrence High School, class of 1957. She was raised as a happy Baptist with her three younger sisters.

Following high school, Pat was a waitress at a Winslow eatery where she met her future husband. She raised four children with him. She was a cook for SAD #49 in later years, but mostly she was mom, or grammy, even great-grammy; always loved.

There were many afghans knitted, she crocheted; if a needle was involved, she could do it. She sewed her families’ clothes, made clothes for her daughters, and enjoyed quilting with Nana Grard. She always made sure her children were happy.

It wasn’t always easy as military life took them from Maine to Morocco, California, Boston, Mississippi, and Maryland. In her old age she was content to try and solve all the world’s crossword puzzles.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Edward E. Hoyt II; her youngest daughter, Verna Alta Gregoire; her youngest sister, Nancy Hall (Winslow); her brothers-in-law, Gerry Routhier (Shawmut), Raymond Hoyt (Boston, Massachusetts), and David Hoyt (Rochester, New Hampshire); her sisters-in-law, Ruth Hoyt, Eileen Kaskeski, and Barbara Comeau (all from Boston, Massachusetts).

She is survived by her children, Edward Hoyt, of Benton, Theresa Hoyt, of Oakland, and Patricia Doughty and her husband, Jerry, of Winchester, New Hampshire; her grandchildren, Edward and his wife, Ashley, of Fairfield, Natasha Hoyt, of Oakland, Michael Doughty and his wife, Dr. Joy Doughty, of Virginia, Tommy Doughty, of New Hampshire, and Annie Gregoire, of Augusta; one great-grandchild, Henry, of Fairfield; and her sisters, Butch Routhier, of Waterville, and Bev Hamlin and her husband, Tim, of Vassalboro.

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.

PAULINE L. FOSTER

WINDSOR – Pauline Lillian Foster, 89, of Windsor, passed away Thursday April 1, 2021, at Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta, following a brief Illness. She was born on March 26, 1932, in Stonington, and was raised by her grandparents, Lillian and Harry Colby.

She had two siblings, Donald Fifield and Patricia Clements. She married Lester Arnold Nickerson May 22, 1948, in Belfast, and they had two children, Tom and Sheila. She graduated with a GED from Belfast High School in 1964.

She married Stanley Eben Foster Jr. on February 20, 1965. They had three daughters, Karen, Estella and Kathy. She owned and operated Foster’s Dairy Farm, in Palermo, with her husband, Stanley, for many years.

Pauline “Polly” was a very kind hearted, generous person, amazing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved trips to Stonington to visit with friends and, of course, the seafood. She loved quilting with her friend, Diane. She knitted hats and mittens and donated them to Palermo Consolidated School. She loved cooking and making gifts for her family at Christmas.

She was predeceased by her grandparents, Lillian and Harry Colby; husband, Lester A. Nickerson; granddaughter, Jayme Lynn Nickerson; husband, Stanley E. Foster Jr.; son-in-law, Stuart Libby; aunt, Vera Stoddard; sister, Patricia Clements, brother, Donald Fifield.

She is survived by son, Thomas Nickerson and wife Debra, of Palermo; daughters, Sheila McCarty and husband Michael, of Palermo, Karen Libby, of Windsor, Estella Morris, of Palermo, and husband John, of Belfast, Kathy Tesseo and husband Michael, of Palermo; grandchildren, Jennifer Nickerson, Jody Gray, Paula Doucette, Maygen Hardy, Alia Coombs, Molly Libby, Benjamin Bragg, Hannah Bragg, Kayla Tesseo, Becky Tesseo and Michael Tesseo; many great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, and sister-in-law.

There will be no funeral services. A family graveside service at a later date.

Friends are invited to share their thoughts, condolences and fond memories online at http://www.plummerfh.com.

To honor Polly, please consider a donation to the Windsor Volunteer Fire and Rescue,. 671 South Belfast Rd., Windsor, ME 04363.

LORNA R. RAYMOND

WINSLOW – Lorna R. (McCaslin) Raymond, 68, passed away at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, on Thursday, April 1, 2021, following a long battle with heart disease. Lorna was born in Waterville on January 20, 1953, to her parents William (Bill) and Lucille McCaslin Tilton, of Winslow. Lorna attended Winslow High School, and later retired from the C N Brown Co., in Winslow, as a manager, in 2017 following 20 years of service. She had a beautiful, loving spirit that welcomed her family and friends to celebrate love, laughing, and delicious food for holidays and gatherings, at her home on Pattee Pond, in Winslow.

When she was not entertaining, she was crocheting, making salads. As well as trying new and exciting soups, that she shared weekly with her family. She loved taking vacations with her daughter and granddaughter to Disney World, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. Not excluding her trips to Las Vegas and Foxwoods, where she liked to test her odds at the slots and Bingo. To all that knew her Lorna was an avid Online Farmville player.

Lorna developed breast cancer in 2019, and was successful in beating the disease. However, she developed a heart issue shortly after and fought valiantly to overcome the effects of heart disease. She fought for 16 months before losing the battle to heart disease. Lorna’s determination, and will to fight to overcome the disease amazed her doctors. That will was evident in November 2020 when the Northern Light Inland Hospital ER, in Waterville, staff fought with her to save her life. As a result, Lorna was able to live for five more months.

Lorna was predeceased by her father, William.

She is survived by her mother, Lucille McCaslin; her husband Ronald Raymond; daughter, Heather Metten; son, Adam Conary; and granddaughter, Katarina Metten, all of Winslow; her siblings, Darryl McCaslin and his wife Ann, of Maryland, Derek McCaslin and his wife Jean, of Winslow, and Dwight McCaslin, of Skowhegan; her stepchildren; Trisha Rossignol and her husband Joe and their children, Joey and Veronica Rossignol, of Winslow, Rhonda Raymond and her children Peter and Adriana, all of Winslow; several nieces and nephews, and her mother-in-law, Theresa Raymond, of Massachusetts.

Funeral arrangements are by Casper Funeral and Cremation Services of Boston.

A celebration of Lorna’s life will be announced at a later date.

For those wishing to donate to a worthy cause on behalf of Lorna you can do so by donating to the Waterville Elks Lodge 905, Veterans Committee, 76 Industrial St., Waterville, ME 04901.

ALAN M. FRANKEL

WATERVILLE – Alan M. Frankel, 82, of Waterville, passed away at home on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Alan was born in New York, New York, on February 2, 1939, the son of the late Sidney and Priscilla (Cowan) Frankel.

He graduated from Fieldston High School, in New York, and also Colby College, in Waterville. He had long standing relationships with many of his classmates from high school. He came to Maine to attend summer camps when he was younger; that’s when his fondness of Maine began.

Alan loved his camp; it was his passion. He was a prankster with a great sense of humor. He enjoyed baseball (always a diehard Yankees fan), football, and traveling. Alan also loved fine dining.

He was extremely good with numbers, names, and phone numbers. Alan was a great soul and always drew people close to him.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife of 25 years, Joan Turner Frankel; his stepmother, Clara Halprin; and his granddaughter, Sara Frankel.

Alan will be sadly missed by his son, David Frankel; his second wife and caregiver, Gisele Veilleux.

A celebration of Alan’s life will be held at a later date.

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.

ANNETTE F. ROSSIGNOL

WATERVILLE – Annette Fortin Rossignol, 74, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. Annette was born August 18, 1946, in Augusta, daughter of the late Marie Rose (Pare) Fortin and Henry Fortin.

There she grew up with her two older brothers and two younger sisters. She attended St. Augustine School and graduated from Cony High School, in Augusta.

Annette was married to Everett Rossignol for several years and they raised their two children in Oakland. She worked as a medical and legal secretary and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service and L.L. Bean before retiring. She practiced her Catholic faith for many years. She enjoyed road trips to the coast, going to the movies and spending time with family and friends. She was generous and full of love and compassion.

She was predeceased by her brother, Ron Fortin and sister-in-law Jean, sister, Dianne Gallant, brother-in-law Jay McCann; and niece Michelle Gallant.

She is survived by her son, Michael Rossignol and his wife Lisa; daughter, Monique Rossignol and her husband Peter Gladziszewski; four grandchildren, Jeremiah Pomerleau, Laura Cole, Emma and Amy Gladziszewski; four great-grandchildren, Liam, Alister and Elle Cole, and Layton Pomerleau; several nephews and nieces; and many cousins; her brother, Ken Fortin; sister, Gloria McCann; brother-in-law Larry Murphy.

A celebration of life was held at Faith Church, 250 Kennedy Memorial Drive, in Waterville, on Saturday, April 10.

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.

WILSON H. SHORES

CLINTON – Wilson Hervey Shores, 92, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at his home, in Clinton. Wilson was born in Benton on December 4, 1928, to James Edward Shores and Florence May German Shores.

Wilson graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, in 1947. While in high school, Wilson was active in the Future Farmers of America and participated in the showing of cattle, for which he received several first-place awards. After graduating from high school, Wilson worked on his family farm for several years.

On April 22, 1950, Wilson married the love of his life, Martha Mae Rowe. Wilson and Martha were married for 70 years. Several weeks after their marriage, the couple purchased the dairy farm owned by Wilson’s grandfather, in Benton. Wilson made his living on that dairy farm for 28 years, during which time he owned up to 100 youngstock and milking cows, while also raising seven children with his wife.

After retiring from farming in 1978, Wilson was employed by S.A.D. #49 as a bus driver and as a custodian. He also worked as a truck driver for several years at his cousin Merton Richard’s business. In 1981 the couple moved to Clinton, where they had built the new home Martha had always dreamed of on a 200-acre parcel of land overlooking the Sebasticook River.

Wilson was active in both the farming community and his local communities. He was a member of the Benton Grange for 78 years and the Maine Farm Bureau. He served as a member of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee for 20 years. He also served as both a First Selectman and a Second Selectman in Benton for several years. In addition, he was at one time the president of the Clinton Lions Club and the president of the Clinton Senior Citizens organization.

Wilson and Martha spent many years wintering in Davenport, Florida, where they made many new friends. They enjoyed traveling to many other states, including California, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington, D.C., with their oldest daughter and her husband, and together they traveled to Ohio to visit one of their twin daughters. They were also fortunate enough to have the opportunity to travel abroad to England, Scotland, Germany and France.

Wilson had the unique ability to dowse for water using an apple tree branch. He met many interesting people as he traveled throughout the state to use this gift to locate the best site on a piece of property for a well.

Wilson was very proud of his several large vegetable gardens and supplying his family, friends and neighbors with the fruits of his labor. He and Martha also enjoyed taking leisurely drives to different parts of Maine and spent many hours each summer picking different kinds of berries and enjoying their bounty.

Wilson is survived by his wife, Martha; his brother, Stanley Shores and his wife Esther; daughter, Sally Tuttle and her husband Mervin Jr.; sons, George Shores and his wife Ann, Steven Shores; daughters, Bonnie Williams and her husband Michael, , Darlene Shores Lynch and her husband Scott, Charlene Shores-Lynn and her husband Ron; and son-in-law, Ronnie Harris and his partner Judith Pelotte; 11 grandchildren, Mervin Tuttle III and his wife Jeanne, Derek Veilleux and his wife Jude, Ronnie Harris, Andrew Harris and his wife Melanie, Keven Shores and his wife April, Jeffrey Williams and his wife Christina, Keenan, Kelsie and Braeden Lynch, and Lauryn and Abby Lynn; and his eight great-grandchildren:, Aiden and Andrew Tuttle, Hailey Williams, Gabriel Estrada, Hayden McLeod, Ashley Shores, and Alex and Ellie Mae Harris; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Wilson was predeceased by his parents, James and Florence Shores; sisters, Mabel Colson and Irene Murch; his brothers, James Jr., Leland, Doug and Lendell; his daughter, Terry Shores Harris; and his granddaughter, Cheryl Tuttle.

A graveside celebration of Wilson’s life will be held on Saturday, May 15, at 2 p.m., at the Brown Cemetery, on the Albion Road, in Benton.

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 can be made to the Benton Grange #458, c/o Mary Ann Colson, 8 East Benton Rd., Benton, ME 04901 or to a charity of your choice.

DOROTHY D. QUIMBY

WATERVILLE – Dorothy “Dot” Dunlap (Webb) Quimby, 91, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Woodlands Senior Living, in Waterville. Dot was born on September 1, 1929, in Portland, to Philip Raymond and Genevieve (Dunlap) Webb.

She and her family moved to Ocean Park in 1937, where Dot attended Old Orchard Beach High School and graduated Valedictorian of the class of 1947. She went on to graduate Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Bates College, in Lewiston, where she served as class secretary from 1953 until her death.

After college, she and some of her classmates traveled through Europe for a few months. When she returned home, she married her college sweetheart, Lawrence H. Quimby. They lived in Newcastle with their first son Peter, while Larry taught at Lincoln Academy. In 1956, they moved to Unity, where they welcomed their second son Richard. Larry taught at Unity High School and eventually at Mt. View High School. Mr. Quimby passed away in 1989.

Dot received her master’s in library sciences from the University of Maine in 1967. She served as Unity College’s first librarian from 1965 to her retirement in 2001 as Professor Emeritus. Her proudest moment in her career was when the library at Unity College was named the “Dorothy Webb Quimby Library” in her honor. Dot was a faculty adviser to hundreds of Unity students over her career and became known affectionately as the “Mother of the Alumni”. She edited the college alumni newsletter for many years as her way to keep in touch with “her kids” and she always enjoyed handing out seedling trees to graduates.

Dot was very active in community affairs. Over the years she served as town treasurer, on the Unity Budget Committee, as chairman of the Unity Scholarship Committee, as an active member of the Unity Historical Society, and a member of Unity United Church, where she sang in the choir for many years. Dot served on the Board of Future RSU #3. She also enjoyed being a part of the “The Noel Club”, “The Walkie Talkie’s”, “The Unity College Old Retireds”, “The Breakfast Bunch”, and the Unity United Church’s Methodist Women’s Group.

Dot is survived by her sons, and his wife Pegi (Langeluttig) Quimby, of Unity, and her son, Richard W. Quimby, of Montville; her sister, Marilyn Marshall (Webb) Mayhew, of Orrville, Ohio; five grandchildren, Michael Rumney, of Knox, and Aurora Rumney, of Belfast, Kaitlin and her husband Zachary St. Jean, of Sabattus, Samantha Quimby and her partner Steven Clark, of Dixmont, and Elizabeth Quimby, of Biddeford; seven great-grandchildren, Eliana, Olivia, Charlotte, Madison, Michael, Morganne and Atlas; nephew, George Philip Mayhew, of Orrville, Ohio; and two nieces, Dana (Mayhew) Garner, of Simpsonville, Kentucky, and Jennifer (Mayhew) Carlson, of Parker, Colorado.

Visiting hours will be on Saturday, April 24, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Star In The West Masonic Hall, 327 Main Street, Unity. A Celebration of Dot’s life will begin at 4 p.m. with Pastor Don Banton officiating.

At Dot’s request, her burial service will be private. Arrangements are through Riposta Funeral Home, in Belfast.

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

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Unity United Church, Depot Street, Unity, ME, in Dot’s memory.

FRANCIS M. RAMSEY III

FAIRFIELD – Francis M. Ramsey III, 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor from a chronic illness. Francis was born September 6, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Francis M. Ramsey II and Florence (Kirschner) Ramsey.

He was the husband of Doreen A. (Maher) Ramsey with whom he shared 37 years of marriage. He and Doreen have resided in Fairfield for the past 16 years. He previously resided in Queens, New York. He was a graduate of Richmond Hill High School and attended Queens County College.

He worked for the telephone company as a repairman for 37 years until his retirement.

Francis was a gun collector, an avid reader and enjoyed cooking. He treasured the time he spent with his loving family.

In addition to his wife Doreen, Francis is survived by two daughters, Samantha Marie Ramsey and Jennifer Lynn Ramsey, both of Fairfield; his brother-in-law, Thomas Dixon, of Benton; and his nephew, Thomas Dixon and his wife Echo, of Westbrook.

In addition to his parents, Francis is predeceased by his sister, Mary Ann Dixon.

In honoring with Francis wishes, services will be private.

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 his name may be made to the City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 East Duarte Rd., Duarte, California 91010.

SISTER NOREEN

WATERVILLE – Sister Noreen, 86, of the community of the Servants of the Blessed Sacrament passed away at Northern Light Inland Hospital, in Waterville, on the morning of Wednesday, April 7, 2021, following five days in the hospital. Sister was born in Detroit Michigan, on June 6, 1934, the youngest of six children of Frances and Edward Thome.

She entered the Congregation of the Servants of the Blessed Sacrament, in Waterville, where she made her first vows on May 24, 1956. She served both in Waterville and in Pueblo, Colorado.

From her birth and throughout her life sister was afflicted by various trials and illnesses which she bore patiently to the edification of all. She was born with defective eyesight and pursued her many interests nonetheless. Before entering the convent in Waterville she worked at the Chancery Offices of the Archdiocese of Detroit. In community she served in many different capacities with generosity and gift of self in spite of her physical limits. She was known for her thoughtfulness of others always seeking how to bring them joy.

She was predeceased by her parents; and siblings. She is mourned by her religious community and her numerous nieces and nephews throughout the country. She was particularly close to her niece, Rosemary Lark, of Chevy Chase, Maryland.

A memorial service will be held later this year for her many friends and acquaintances.

Arrangments are under the care of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Waterville, ME 04901. http://www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com

ELWOOD LOVEJOY JR.

BENTON – Elwood “Keith” Lovejoy Jr., 63, of Benton, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 9, 2021, following several years of declining health. Elwood was born on April 2, 1958, in Waterville. He was the son of Elwood and Gloria Lovejoy Sr. of Gardiner.

If you asked a hundred people who Elwood was, they’d all give you a different story: A hard worker; A one-armed superhero; An avid coin collector; A good friend; Most importantly, he was a loving son, brother, husband, dad and grandfather who enjoyed spending time outdoors puttering and gardening.

He grew up locally, attending Gardiner Area High School, graduating in 1976.

Shortly after graduation and an honorable discharge from the Navy, he married the love of his life, Elaine.

He was a jack-of-all-trades, working in a variety of capacities over the years. Together, they raised three children. In addition to his children, he was the proud grandfather of 13 – expecting the arrival of his first great-grandchild later this month.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Elaine; his two daughters, Jessica (Lovejoy) Doody, of West Gardiner, and her husband Scott, and Jennifer (Lovejoy) Morris, of Madison, and her fiancé Don, as well as his son, Nicholas Lovejoy, of Waterville, and his wife Kari; his mother, Gloria Lovejoy, of Gardiner; and two sisters, Lisa Cody and her husband Rick, of Litchfield, and Kris Barron and her husband Steve, of Gardiner, and their respective families.

He was preceded in death by his father.

A celebration of his life was held on Wednesday, April 14, at Family Worship Center, in Augusta.

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

HAROLYN K. CLIFFORD

WATERVILLE – Harolyn Kenneth “Stub” Clifford, 97, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Harolyn was born on July 5, 1923, in Benton, the son of Harold E. and Marguerite (Stinchfield) Clifford.

He was the husband of Marjorie (Varney) Clifford, with whom he shared 74 years of marriage.

He was a graduate of Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, class of 1942.

Harolyn was in the Army Air Corps while serving in World War II and achieved the rank of TEC4 as a radio repairman. He served in Hawaii and Iwo Jima.

He worked for Central Maine Power Company for 43 years, retiring in 1989 as the superintendent of the Northern Division, Department of Meters.

He enjoyed many outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, golfing, and gardening. He also enjoyed bowling, woodworking, genealogy, and spending time with family.

He was a Mason at Waterville Lodge #33 AF & AM, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite, Valley of Augusta, and a Shriner, Kora Temple. He received his 55-year pin in 2007.

In addition to his wife, Marjorie, Harolyn is survived by his daughter, Linda Livingston and her husband Robert, of Harpswell; daughter, Mary Clifford, of Methuen, Massachusetts; son, David Clifford and his wife Gisele, of Vassalboro; daughter, Beth Clifford, of Benton; his brothers, Roger Clifford, of Benton, Allen Clifford and his wife Goldie, of Canaan; his grandchildren, Kristi, David, Christopher, Devin, Dillon, Nathan, Stephanie, and Jenna; and his great-grandchildren, Victoria, Bailey, Tabitha, Belle, Kyle, Conor, and Spencer; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Clifford is predeceased by his parents; his daughter, Laurie Jean Clifford; and four siblings, Marion Liberty, George Clifford, John Clifford, and Ellen Holt.

Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, in Waterville, in the spring.

Arrangements are in the care of the Lawry Brother’s 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.

ln lieu of flowers, donations in Harolyn’s memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association, JDRF, 200 Vessey St., 28th floor, New York, New York, 10281 or the Shriners Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02112.

CLARENCE BOUDREAU

WATERVILLE – Clarence “Ray” Boudreau, 93, of Waterville, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Bangor. He was born to Anastasia “Sadie” Glendenning and Vilbon Boudreau.

Ray worked in shipping and receiving for McLellan’s Department Store, custodian at Thomas College, and custodian at St. Joseph Maronite Church, all in Waterville.

Ray was a kind man who loved to tease others and enjoyed others teasing him. He was a one of a kind man who was a real “character”.

Ray was predeceased by his parents; brother, James and brother, Gerry.

Surviving are his wife Jeannette (LePage) Boudreau; stepchildren, Vickie and Pete LaCroix, Richard and Belinda Collman, Bob and Sharon Collman; grandchildren; plus many nieces and nephews.

There will be a Mass at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver St., in Waterville, on Saturday, April 10, at 10 a.m. There will be a celebration of life after Mass at 12 Halde St., in Waterville.

Interment will take place at a later date.

MADELINE R. PARMENTER

WHITEFIELD – Madeline R. Parmenter, 92, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021. She was born in Augusta, in 1929, to the late Ernest Doyon and Rose (Pomerleau) Doyon.

Madeline spent decades working at Statler Tissue Paper Co., and Augusta News, both in Augusta.

Upon retiring, she enjoyed cross country trips with her husband and friends where they all shared wonderful views, many experiences and lots of laughs. Madeline spent time at their camp on Square Lake, in Aroostook County, where, for 40-plus years enjoyed family, friends and fun. Fishing, hunting, story telling, pulling pranks, and playing poker were always the necessities of a fantastic time at camp.

Madeline enjoyed knitting, crocheting and was known for her beautiful knitted kitchen hand towels.

Mrs. Parmenter was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Mervyn Parmenter; and her sisters, Lucille Gerine Small and Dolores Irene Weeks.

She is survived by Marlene Richards and her husband Jon, of Windsor; a sister-in-law, Irene Parmenter of Charleston, South Carolina; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no public visiting hours.

A committal service will be held in the spring in new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Augusta, where she will join her husband, Meryvn.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Route 32, Windsor. Condolences, photos and stories may be shared at http://www.plummerfh.com.

Donations may be made to the Amy Buxton Pet Pantry, South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St., Augusta, ME 04330.

MARY JEAN SHOREY

WATERVILLE – Mary Jean (Potter) Shorey, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Woodlands Center, in Waterville. She was born June 9, 1934, in Conway, New Hampshire, the daughter of Philip and Lottie (Irish) Potter.

She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, reading and gardening.

Mary is survived by two daughters, Chrystal Hassen and husband Doug, of Waterville, and Janet Shorey, of Waterville; many grand- and great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents; brothers, John Potter and wife Janet, Robert Potter and wife Susie, David Potter and wife Evelyn, Richard Potter and Harry Potter. There will be no visitation hours or funeral service.

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

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Mary’s memory to Somerset Humane Society, P.O. Box 453, Skowhegan, ME 04976.

DAVID I. IFILL SR.

LANCASTER, S.C. – David I. Ifill Sr., 79, of Lancaster, South Carolina, and formerly of Vassalboro, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Atrium Medical Center in Monroe, North Carolina. He was born in Waterville on September 12, 1941, the son of Llewellyn and Kathleen (Brown) Ifill.

He was educated in Vassalboro schools and graduated from Winslow High School in 1960. He also attended Mississippi State University.

David worked in the Local #320 Union as a millwright throughout the northeast and he also worked at Maine Central Railroad, owned several small businesses in metal fabrication and constructed many large steel support systems in shopping malls, department stores and in many different industrial applications. In the mid-1990s he worked for Valmet, of Finland, and traveled to Spain, Colombia, Canada and Sweden, where he further developed many skills in the paper industry. In 2004 he and his son formed HeadboxHelp LLC to serve many paper corporations across America in the work he loved.

David enjoyed playing and watching college and pro-football on TV. He also enjoyed hunting as a young man and belonged to the Big Bucks of Maine Club. He enjoyed collecting antiques, cannons, coins, knives, swords, old pictures and paintings. He also liked taking pictures on family vacations and while traveling for his work.

He built his own home in Vassalboro and was very skilled in horticulture. He also was known for being able to fix anything and was a very talented man. He would help anyone in need and was very generous to all who knew him. Later in life he especially enjoyed taking his granddaughter, Emily, everywhere and doing special things with her.

He was predeceased by his parents; and three brothers, James, Robert and Richard.

David is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jacqueline (Boucher) Ifill; a daughter, Michelle L. Ifill of Rock Hill, South Carolina; a son, David I. Ifill Jr. of Lancaster, South Carolina; a granddaughter, Emily Megan Ifill, of Lancaster, South Carolina; a brother-in-law, Lou Boucher, of New Harbor; and several nieces and nephews.

McCray Funeral Home is serving the family.

CHARLIE MEANS III

CHELSEA – Charlie “Chuck” Means III, age 63, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Chuck was born in Waterville on August 16, 1957, to Charlie A. Means Jr. and Dorothy (Rawley) Means.

He grew up in Winslow and graduated from Winslow High School in 1976. He graduated from Casco Bay College in 1980 with a degree in computer science, and started working for the state of Maine as a computer operator. Chuck retired as a senior systems analyst after 22 years of service.

Despite a debilitating medical condition, Chuck lived life to the fullest over the years, doing the things that he enjoyed – playing guitar, riding motorcycles, bulldozing with his John Deere tractor, camping, and going boating and fishing. He particularly enjoyed boat trips down the Kennebec River and riding the waves on the ocean and riding his jet ski on Damariscotta Lake, where he and his family were later able to own a camp.

He was always upbeat and joking, and had the gift of cheering up others. Chuck took great pride in his work and learned to do mechanical, electrical, and plumbing jobs, house renovating and woodworking.

More than anything, Chuck was a devoted husband and father. Though he couldn’t get to church in later years, his life philosophy was “God first, family second and work third”. He was married to his wife Tina for 33 years, and they were thrilled when their daughter, CariAnn, came into their lives.

Even when CariAnn became an adult, Chuck continued to call her his “Little Princess.” He loved his dogs and they always vied for his attention, so much that he was nicknamed the “Dogfather” by his family.

Chuck was predeceased by his mother and several aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his wife; his daughter, of Chelsea; his father Charlie Means Jr., of Waterville; his sister Cheryl McInnis and her husband Dana, of Winslow; nephews Craig McInnis and his wife Jennifer and children, of Waterville, and Christopher McInnis and his wife Rachel and children, of Winslow; his uncle Richard Rawley, of Windsor; his uncle David Rawley and his wife Marie, of Waldoboro; and several cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 108 Maple Street, Farmingdale, Maine.

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

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

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donatoins be made to the: Bread of Life Ministries, 159 Water St., Augusta, ME 04330, or any humane society.

JAMES L. WINTERS

OAKLAND – James I. Winters, 69, of Oakland, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 26, 2021. He was born in Waterville on August 3, 1951, the son of the late Irving and Mary (Richardson) Winters.

James attended Williams High School, in Oakland. On November 8, 1969, he married his high school sweetheart, the former Anita Begin. The couple shared nearly 51 years together.

James was a very hard-working man. He was employed with several businesses over the years including Cottle’s Grocery Store, Joseph Motor Company, both in Waterville, a car care products company, worked for Sonny Breton, at Madison Superette, worked for Paul Langette, at Fairfield Masonry, Guardian Building Products, and finally was a driver for Motor Supply Co.

His passion was riding motorcycles. He and Anita enjoyed many riding adventures together. He loved meeting his friends at Dunkin’ Donuts before going on their rides. He was a member of United Bikers of Maine. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling.

James is survived by his wife, Anita Winters; his son, Sean Winters, of Oakland; his brother, Richard Winters and his wife Terry, of Abbott; his nieces, Niya and Xenia Winters and their families.

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.

RICHARD F. HARRIS

WEST PARK, Fla. – Richard Frank Harris, 89, of Hollywood, Florida, and Waterville passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Richard was born in Melbourne, Arkansas, on November 7, 1931, to Robert Frank Harris and Audie Maye Landers.

He enlisted in the United States Navy and it was during his station in Brooklyn, New York, that he met his future wife, Marion Jane Fitzgerald. Both Marion and her twin sister, Marie, were serving in the Navy Reserve as WAVES. Richard and Marion married in 1958, in Waterville. Due to military service they traveled early in their marriage and were stationed in Rota, Spain, and Oakland, California. Richard retired from the Navy after 20 years of service and they settled in Waterville where they raised their four children, Robert, Audie, Wanda and William.

After retirement from the Navy, Richard became a private personal care attendant providing compassionate and therapeutic care. After his second retirement, Richard and Marion split their time between Florida and Maine where they enjoyed Square Dancing and playing bridge. They made several trips to Arkansas for family reunions. Richard was a communicant of Sacred Heart and Notre Dame Catholic churches, in Waterville, and a member of American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War.

Richard and son, William, provided compassionate care to Marion after she suffered a stroke in 2010 and she was able to stay at home until her death. Richard truly died of a broken heart, five months after Marion’s passing. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Richard was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Survivors include his children Robert, Audie (Jeff Pomerleau), Wanda Lewis and William; grandchildren, Joseph Lewis (Sarah) and Eliot and Nolan Pomerleau; his sister-in-law, Marie Varney (son Charles) and brother-in-law, Robert Fitzgerald.

He was predeceased by his wife, Marion Jane.