PAUL J. SIROIS

WATERVILLE – Paul J. Sirois, 68, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020, at Maine Medical Center. He was born in Waterville on March 30, 1952, the son of Louis and Cecile (Bolduc) Sirois.

He graduated from Waterville High School in 1970 and from the University of Maine Farmington in 1974. He later earned a master’s degree in literacy from the University of Maine Orono.

Paul was passionate about his career as an elementary education teacher. He taught at Mount Merici Academy, in Waterville, for ten years, and then moved on to Windsor Elementary School, where he worked until his retirement in 2012. It was there that he met his soulmate, Beverly Hallett, when they were interviewing for the same position. Fortunately, they were both hired and their relationship grew. They were married in Waterville on December 9, 1989. Soon afterwards they started their family.

Paul was the proud father of three sons. His greatest joy was spending time with them. He got up early, juggled schedules, and traveled all across Maine and New England attending their games and school events, and made lots of friends along the way. In the summer, Paul hosted pool parties and swimming lessons for family and friends in his backyard pool. He and Bev enjoyed gardening, and planted a variety of colorful perennials around the pool. Paul was a history buff and an armchair political pundit. He loved sharing his insight and views about world affairs, and was a sharp critic of the current administration.

Paul was devoted to his family. When Bev’s health started to decline, he spent several years caring for her at home. He took over the cooking responsibilities when his wife was no longer able to, and he became a talented chef by tweaking old family recipes and watching the food network. He hosted Thanksgiving dinner every year for his large extended family. Paul taught all three of his sons to cook, and in recent years, they would gather every Sunday to prepare and enjoy a meal together.

Paul was predeceased by his wife; his parents; and his brother, Eugene.

He is survived by his sons Joshua, of Portland, Joseph, of Yarmouth, and Jacob, of Yarmouth; his sisters, Celia, of South Weymouth, Massachusetts, Anne, of Saco, Colette, of Saco, and Elizabeth (Robert) Letellier, of Biddeford; and a brother, Thomas (Janet), of Randolph; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Due to COVID restrictions, a celebration of Paul’s life will take place in the spring.

RONALD C. YOUNG

WATERVILLE – Ronald “Ron” C. Young, 62, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020, in Augusta. He was born on October 16, 1957.

He moved from Florida to Maine nearly 30 years ago where he met his life partner, Marlene. Ron was an outdoors man who loved fishing, archery and target practice. He also enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his son, Jason Roderick, and his wife Jen Roderick and their children Dylan, Taylor and Jason Jr.; his daughter, Tammy LaBelle and husband Todd LaBelle and their children Amber Hash and husband David Hash, Alisha Mills and wife Kristin Mills, and Todd LaBelle Jr.; his great-grandchildren, Aaliyah Caouette, Landyn Caouette-Nye and Bella Hash; uncles Mike and Charlie.

He was predeceased by his partner, Marlene Alley, and his great-grandson Quincy Caouette.

There will be a private service for immediate family only.

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

WILLIAM F. HARRISON JR.

OAKLAND – William “Bill” F. Harrison, Jr., 76, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020, at his home, in Oakland. He was born April 4, 1944, in Manhattan, New York, the son of William F. Sr. and Kathleen (Reynolds) Harrison.

He attended Asension Grammar School and graduated from LaSalle Academy, in 1961. He graduated from St. Michael’s College, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, class of 1965, then began working for the Internal Revenue Service. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served two years in Korea, returned home in 1968 and resumed his career with the IRS, retiring in 2002.

Bill was a member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed researching trips and traveling to Alaska, Hawaii, Bermuda, and Ireland. He and his wife, Jane, traveled extensively and spent winters in South Carolina. He loved his grandchildren “to the moon and back” and spending time with them.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Barbara Jane (Bradford) Harrison, of Oakland; two sons, Stephen Harrison and wife Trishann, of Winthrop, and Bryan Harrison; sister, Mary Munoz and husband Martin, of Mt. Kisco, New York; and brother, John Harrison, of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania; step-daughter, Tammy Linkfield and husband Ken, of Frisco, Texas; step-son, Todd Bradford and wife Rosemary, of Silver Spring, Maryland; granddaughter, Sydney Harrison, of Winthrop; grandson, Logan Harrison, of Winthrop; step-grandsons, Zachary, Alex, and Conor Linkfield, all of Frisco, Texas, Ethan Bradford, of Silver Spring, Maryland.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 2 p.m., at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Bill’s memory to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852, or a charity of choice.

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

CLIFFORD STOWERS

FAIRFIELD – Clifford Stowers passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020. He was born May 10, 1923, in Andover, Massachusetts, the son of Dr. Nathaniel and Anna Stowers.

Growing up he attended Andover Public Schools and Phillips Academy. He graduated from the first class of the Maine Maritime Academy in 1943.

During World War II, he served first as a Chief Mate in the Merchant Marines in the Atlantic, and later as a Lieutenant JG in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Whiteside AKA-90 in the Pacific.

Following the war, he attended Bowdoin College, in Brunswick, where he earned a BS in Chemistry and met Peggy Smith, whom he married in 1948. Upon graduation from Bowdoin, he moved to Fairfield, and worked as a research chemist at Keyes Fibre Company (now Huhtamaki), in Waterville, for 37 years, and was issued several patents as a result of his work.

Cliff, as many people knew him, was very active in the local community. He belonged to the Fairfield United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir for many years. He and Peggy also performed in numerous local choral and theatrical productions. He was a Scoutmaster and Kennebec Valley District Chairman of the Boy Scouts of America. In addition, over the years he and Peggy mentored numerous local youths. He was one of the founders of the Fairfield Police Athletic League, worked with the United Way, and the Fairfield Council of Churches.

He was a member of the Masons, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Trouts Unlimited, the NRA, American Radio Relay League, and the International Occultations Timing Association.

He loved the outdoors, hunting, fly-fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, RVing, amateur radio (K1QIG), and astronomy.

He is survived by his son George Stowers and his wife Anne, of Altmar, New York; daughter Sandra Grimsley, of Buford, Georgia; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Due to COVID-19 pandemic health risks, an in-person celebration of Cliff’s life will not be held at this time.

A Facebook group, Clifford Stowers – A Celebration of His Life, has been created to allow family and friends to share fond memories.

Donations in Cliff’s memory may be made to the Fairfield United Methodist Church, Route 201, Fairfield, ME 04937.

BEVERLY N. NEWTON

WATERVILLE – Beverly Norton Newton, 86, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at the Woodlands Senior Living Center, in Waterville. She was born June 18, 1934, in Winthrop, the only child of the late Calvin Ellsworth and Marjorie Abigail Briggs Norton.

She attended schools in Readfield and Buckfield and married Carlton Ellsworth Newton in August of 1951, in West Paris. They made their home in Pittsfield, until his death in 1984. They had two children together, Randall Calvin Newton and Rhonda Lee Newton.

They both passed away in 2004.

Beverly belonged to the garden club in Pittsfield for many years, which may account for her stunning gardens. She belonged to many historical societies as her love of genealogy grew. She loved her family and researched their genealogy well on all family sides. She was an accomplished artist. Her family has been blessed with many of her paintings. She was blessed with lots of family and friends that have been by her side. Their contact is what made her life at home possible. Her life’s motto was the song “I did it my way”!

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic there will be a private service.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.

Online condolences may be shared with her family at http://www.chandlerfunerals.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Buckfield Historical Society, c/o Linda Cooper, 62 Bean Rd., Buckfield, ME 04220.

HARVEY LEE BUREAU

WATERVILLE – Harvey Lee Bureau, 84, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020, at Oak Grove Center, in Waterville. He was born March 22, 1936, in Waterville, the son of Harvey J. and Gladys (Breard) Bureau.

He was a graduate of Waterville Senior High School, class of 1954. On December 30, 1983, he married the former Julie Lemieux, in Waterville. He worked for many years as a Mill Wright for Huhtamaki, in Waterville, until his retirement in 1998. He had also previously worked for L.N Violette, in Fairfield, for 16 years and served in the Naval Reserves for 30 years.

He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, in Waterville, and enjoyed antique cars, flying, and the U.S. Navy.

He was an avid hockey fan and served as an ice hockey coach for 49 years at Waterville High School, Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, Winslow High School and Messalonskee High School, in Oakland, as well as youth hockey.

Harvey is survived by his wife of 36 years, Julie (Lemieux) Bureau, of Waterville; three sons, Timothy Bureau and wife Lisa, of Stafford, Virginia, Daniel Bureau and wife Jan, of Fairfield, Patrick Bureau, of Westbrook; and daughter, Peggy Knox and husband Matt, of Seal Harbor; two grandsons, Nicholas Bureau and wife Sarah, of Stafford, Virginia, and Alex Bureau and wife Alee, of Alexandria, Virginia; four granddaughters, Amy Jefferson and husband John, of Sidney, Melanie Bureau, of Portland, Eliza Bureau, of Westbrook, and Sarah Knox, of Seal Harbor; great-grandchildren, Brooke and Sadie Jefferson, of Sidney, Jack Bureau, of Stafford, Virginia; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents; and sister, Joy Montminy Wilder.

A graveside service 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 Harvey’s memory to Alzheimer’s Association Maine, 383 U.S. Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.

RICHARD C. BOUTIN

WATERVILLE – Richard “Dick” C. Boutin, 87, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020, at his home, in Waterville. He was born December 14, 1932, in Waterville, the son of John and Jennie (Bamford) Boutin.

Dick graduated from Winslow High School and Thomas Business College, in Waterville, and also attended Husson College, in Bangor.

He was employed as District Circulation Manager for the Portland Press Herald, in Portland. He was married to Elaine (Poulin) Boutin, of Winslow.

Dick was very active in the Winslow Congregational Church, serving as Deacon Emeritus, sexton, on the council member audit committee, bible study book club, and acted as fellowship coordinator.

Dick is survived by his daughter, Lisa Sandy and husband Mark, of Vassalboro; son, Peter Boutin, of North Carolina; his grandson, Benjamin Sandy; sister, Jacqueline Gregoire, of Westbrook; two nephews, John Gregoire and wife Linda, of Windham, and Jim Gregoire, of New Hampshire; and Allison Woodside, who was like a granddaughter.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Dick’s memory to Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow Street, Winslow, Maine 04901.

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

VIRGINIA WHITTEMORE

JAY – Virginia “Ginny” Whittemore, 93, formerly of Rumford and Jay, passed away Wed—nesday, September 30, 2020, at Avita of Brunswick where she had resided for the past year. She was born May 5, 1927, in Livermore, the daughter of Walter S. Goding and Elsie M. (Campbell) Goding.

She was a 1945 graduate of Jay High School. On January 28, 1950 in Livermore, she married Wallace A. Whittemore. They enjoyed 40 years together before his passing on December 29, 1990.

Through the years Ginny worked for the Livermore Falls Advertiser and the Brunswick Times Record as a linotype operator; she later worked as a clerical secretary at Lazarou Motors, in Mexico, and Bailey Brothers, in Livermore Falls, retiring in 1989.

She was a member of the Eaton Memorial Methodist Church, the Woman’s Club, Jay-Livermore Falls Senior Citizens, and AARP Wilton Tri-County Chapter.

Ginny’s passion in life were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She would provide guidance and support for each of them in whatever way they needed in pivotal times in their lives. Ginny enjoyed traveling with her children. She had visited with them in Italy, Ireland, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and all over the United States.

Ginny was also a very active woman. She loved dancing and interacting with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as they participated in activities throughout the lives. She mowed her vast acreage in Jay until 89 years of age, hiked many a mountain and trail in Maine and Utah, and loved to take long walks. She loved her home in Jay across from her childhood home. She and her husband grew tons of vegetables, canning many and cultivating a huge raspberry bed that she and the children labored to harvest.

Ginny was a kind, compassionate, generous, gallant and positive person. She was dedicated to her church and participated whole heartedly in their activities.

She is survived by her daughters, Susan Lajoie and husband, Donovan, of Acton, Marilyn Reed, of Weeks Mills, Kathryn Hollicker and husband, John, of Spruce Head, Laurie Ann Onos and husband, David, of South Portland; her son Alan D. Whittemore and wife, Xiu, of Limestone; 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Wallace, her sister, Barbara Whittemore, and brothers, Robert, Frank, Kenneth and Phillip.

Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com.

EUGENE W. RANCOURT

WATERVILLE – Eugene Wallace Rancourt, 89, passed away, following a long illness, on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Eugene was born in Waterville on March 13, 1931, the son of Norbert A. and Marie belle (Bolduc) Rancourt.

In July 1950, he married the former Veronica Zimba, of Fairfield, spending the next 69 years together.

Eugene was in the United States Army for a number of years, and then spent the next 40 years at Scott Paper Company, in Winslow, until he retired. He enjoyed time with his family on Snow Pond (Messalonskee Lake), going to the coast for lobster, taking trips out of state and playing slot machines.

Eugene was predeceased by his wife Veronica; his son, Rodney; parents, Norbert and Marie belle Rancourt; his sisters, Justine Fisher, Jeannette Harding, Dorothy Fisher, Gloria Floyd and Madeline Pooler; brothers, Francis, Wilbur, John, Frederick and Richard; and stepmother, Grace Ames Rancourt.

He is survived by son, Daniel and wife Gail, of Oakland; grandsons, Christopher Rancourt and fiancée Rae Ann Dennis, of Waterville, Corey Rancourt and wife Danica, of Sidney; great-grandchildren, Logan, Landon, Jayden, Bentley and Jasmin; and brother, Raymond Rancourt.

At the family’s request there will be a private burial.

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.

SANDRA N. MARTIN

FAIRFIELD – Sandra N. Martin, 77, passed away, in Fairfield, on Friday, October 2, 2020. Sandra, daughter of the late Madeline (Champine) Noel, was born in Waterville, October 20, 1942.

She attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School and graduated from Lawrence High School, both in Fairfield.

Sandra was a long-time homemaker and was later employed as a teller for many years, before becoming head teller at Keyes Fibre Credit Union, in Waterville, before retiring. She was a life-long communicant at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, in Fairfield, and Corpus Christi Catholic Church, in Waterville. Sandra was a dedicated catechism teacher, teaching children an early love of God.

Sandra was talented in many ways, such as cooking, sewing, cake decorating, baking, knitting, crocheting, and crafting. She had a love of gardening both flowers and vegetables, and singing karaoke with her husband, Nathan. Sandra was an avid card player and enjoyed playing cards on Friday nights with friends and family.

Among everything, Sandra most cherished her trips to the Maine coast with her husband and spending time with her children and grandchildren at her camp on Messalonskee Lake (Snow Pond), kayaking, paddle boating, and playing cornhole.

She was predeceased by her son, Steven Keith Martin; her sister, Jacqueline, and her brothers, Donald and Roger.

Sandra is survived by her husband Nathan Martin, of Fairfield; two daughters, Rhonda Forsythe and her husband Jeff, of Falmouth, and Melinda Layne and her husband Darren, of Spring, Texas; grandchildren, Brianna Brockway and her husband Brett, of Winslow, Meagan Schmiemann and her husband Nick, of Boston, Massachusetts, Garrett Shibley, of Spring,Texas, Faith Forsythe, of Boston, Massachusetts, Nicholas Shibley, and Matthew Shibley, of Spring, Texas; and a niece, Velvet Noel, of Waterville, and other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Notre Dame Catholic Church, in Waterville, on Tuesday, October 6. Burial followed at Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery, in Waterville.

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

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

EDWARD J. KING

OAKLAND – Edward “Bud” John King was born on June 6, 1923 in Rome, Maine, to John and Jessie (Blaisdell) King.

Bud began working at a young age and spoke fondly of late nights spent selling popcorn on Main Street, in Oakland. His strong work ethic, developed early, remained with him for the rest of his life.

In 1940, on a blind date, he met the love of his life, Josephine Thibeau. It must have been one hell of a date, as neither went on another with anyone besides each other. On December 29, 1943, in Leesburg, Florida, Bud and Jo were married. After 74 years of marriage, Bud’s love for Jo was as strong as ever: he’d never introduce her as “his wife” but always as “his bride.”

Bud enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served in the Pacific Theater on Saipan during World War II. Upon his return, he managed Michaud’s Market, in Oakland, before eventually becoming owner and changing the name to Bud’s Food Center, where he worked for many years. While working, he and Jo also built their own house, which they finished in 1952. Built with plenty of large windows so that warm sunlight poured in, Bud spent countless mornings there drinking coffee, reading the newspaper, and reading historical nonfiction.

In 1957, Bud and Jo welcomed their daughter Dru into the world. Bud was active in many community organizations and events throughout the years, but the one that stands out the most is the annual Messalonskee Thanksgiving dinner. Bud got the idea from working in the store, where he spoke to people who had no one with whom to spend Thanksgiving. Bud, along with Mike Marston, decided to host an event where the community could come together to share a good meal and good conversation. The meal now serves more than 1,500 people at Messalonskee High School, in Oakland. As recently as last year, Bud was there, making the rounds, chatting with attendees and volunteers. Bud was a generous, hardworking, and kind man, who exuded positivity and warmth. Even during his final days, when asked how he was doing, he insisted, with a smile, that he was “percolating.”

Bud was predeceased by his bride, Josephine King, his parents, John and Jessie King; and his brother, Paul King (wife Jean).

He is survived by his daughter, Dru Aslam (husband Sunny, who provided years of love and care to both Bud and Jo), of Belgrade; his grandson Jai Aslam, of Raleigh, North Carolina (partner Aneri Pattani ,of Cheshire, Connecticut); step-grandsons Sharif Aslam, of Chesterville, Sunny Aslam, Jr., of Jamesville, New York, and Ali Aslam (wife Rebecca), of North Grafton, Massachusetts; second daughter Connie Brassbridge, of East Orland; niece Cindy Spurr (husband Tom), of Chuluota, Florida, nephew Paul King (wife Sue), of Lindley, New York; cousins Doug Blaisdell (wife Roxanne), of Rome, Roberta Hermans (husband Matthew) of Las Cruces, New Mexico; brother-in-law Arthur Pinkham, of Machiasport; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Due to the pandemic, a graveside service for Bud and Jo will be held in the summer of 2021.

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

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

ELEANOR S.GETCHELL

VASSALBORO – Eleanor S. Getchell, 87, passed away April 10, 2020.

A graveside service was held Saturday, October 3, 2020, at the North Vassalboro Village Cemetery, Cemetery Street.

Arrangements by Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan ME.

HAROLD WINTERS

SOUTH CHINA – Harold “Hal” Winters, 73, passed away unexpectedly at Eastern Maine Medical Center, in Bangor, on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, following cardiac surgery. Harold was the youngest son of John Kenneth and Betty Jane Winters.

His early years were spent in the mid-West until the family relocated to Massachusetts where he completed middle and high school. Hal attended Massachusetts Bay Community College for one year and served in the Army Reserves/National Guard. He graduated from Southern Maine Vocational-Technical Institute in 1971 with an associate in Applied Science Marine Biology and Oceanography degree. He later attended the University of Maine Portland-Gorham (now University of Southern Maine), receiving a cum laude bachelor of science degree in 1974.

Most of Hal’s 35-year career was with the Maine Dept. of Marine Resources. He began doing field work at the Fisheries Research Station in West Boothbay Harbor, was later promoted to Director of the Industry Services Division, and at retirement had served as Director of the Bureau of Marine Development for 20 years. In 2002, Governor Angus King confirmed his membership in Maine Management Service for excellence in leadership.

Hal enjoyed travel, golf, photography, gardening, kayaking, fishing, boating, “good” cars, good food (he was a grill master in his own right) and genealogy. He especially enjoyed trips to Tortola, Alaska, Virgin Gorda, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and the Grand Tetons. His most favorite get-away was “upta camp” on Sebec Lake, which has provided 25 years of wonderful memories.

Hal is survived by his wife of 29 years; two daughters and sons-in-law; and six grandchildren; as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Besides his parents, Hal was predeceased by an older brother; uncle, and aunt.

A private celebration of Grampy Hal’s life will be held “upta camp”. Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, a memorial service for extended family, friends and former co-workers will be held at a later date in 2021.

Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church Street, Augusta, ME 04330. To read the full obituary, post memories or condolences, or read further regarding charitable contributions, please go to the obituary page of the website at http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.

JULIE TARDIFF DONAHUE

WATERVILLE – Julie Tardiff Donahue, 86, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020, following a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. She was born in Winslow on May 30, 1934, the proud daughter of Polish immigrants, John and Agnes (Piecuch) Macaro.

She attended Winslow schools before marrying Norman Tardiff, on August 18, 1951. They were together for 45 years and raised 10 children before his death in 1996. A homemaker for most of her life, Julie loved to cook and was well-known for her whoopie pies, molasses cookies, chocolate peanut butter fudge, caramel corn, jams, relish and pickles. Holidays brought relatives for tourtière pie, Polish kielbasa and borscht, and cabbage rolls. The home was always filled with tantalizing aromas. Her special recipes have been compiled into a family cookbook. Family and tradition were of the utmost importance to her.

In March of 2003, Julie married David Donahue, one of her deceased husband’s best friends. They were apart only one night over the next 17 years. He brought her much happiness, and incredible care and support as her illness progressed.

She loved music. She was especially fond of Irish singer, Daniel O’Donnell, and spent her last days listening to hymns sung by Alan Jackson. Prior to Parkinson’s, she and David had been known to push aside the living room furniture to create more room for dancing.

Julie was predeceased by our dad; her parents; her brothers, Henry, Joseph, Leon (Dempsey), and John Macaro, her sister, Theresa Leighton, her son-in-law, Scott Bickford, her stepsons, David and Daniel Donahue.

She is survived by her children, Steven Tardiff, of California, Karen Bourque, of South Portland, Susan Bickford, of Benton, Michael Tardiff, of Arizona, Mary Boutet, of Scarborough, Lisa Shearn and husband Corey, of Pennsylvania, Anne-Marie Dutil and husband Michael, of Winslow, Michelle Mullen and husband Dave, of New Hampshire, Andrea Squires and husband Kurt, of North Carolina, Jason Tardiff and partner Taffy Witham, of Sinclair; stepdaughter, Kathy Beauregard and husband Tom, of Missouri, and former son-in-law, Steve Boutet, of Saco; grandchildren, Christopher Tardiff and wife Katie, Lauren-Nicole Tardiff, Jasmine Clayton, Matthew Bickford and wife Cara, Micah Bickford, Seth Fales, Tessa, Tanner, and Tristan Tardiff, Amanda and Anna Boutet, Tal and Cade Shearn, Ryan and Owen Dutil, Shane and Megan Mullen, Normandy and Gage Squires, and step-grandchildren Phillip, Amy, Scott and Jenny Beauregard, Joshua and Matthew Donahue, Dave Donahue and wife Laura, and Devon Galvin and husband Dave; her sisters-in-law, Sister Doris Tardiff, of Massachusetts, Sister Mary Anne Frederick, of Indiana, Susan Macaro, of Massachusetts, Sheila Audet and husband Gerry, of Fairfield, and Joanne Donahue, of Fairfield, Millie Donahue, of Vermont; as well as numerous nieces, nephews; and great-grandchildren.

Per her wishes, there will be no visiting hours or funeral service. A private burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Northern Light Home Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402. All donations will benefit the Waterville area community.

ANITA M. LOUBIER

WINSLOW – Anita M. Loubier, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2020. She was born on April 25, 1929, to Arthur Poulin and Rose (Dulac) Poulin, in Saint-Georges de Beauce, Canada.

She immigrated to the United States at age 15 and lived and worked in Augusta. Anita married the love of her life, Lucien Loubier, on June 23, 1956, and they eventually settled on Halifax Street, in Winslow, where they remained for 57 years.

Spending time with family was one of Anita’s greatest joys. She was an excellent cook, greeting most guests to her home with, “are you hungry, would you like something to eat?” There was always more than enough food at her table for unexpected guests. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting, making countless mittens, socks, slippers, dishcloths, and coasters for family and donating many to local charities.

Anita retired from C.F. Hathaway Shirt Co., in Waterville, in 1991 after 25 years as a folder. She and Lucien enjoyed traveling throughout the state to many agricultural fairs and trips to Canada to visit relatives. They enjoyed going out to breakfast. Before Lucien’s death in 2019, they could be found at Eric’s Restaurant, inWaterville, several mornings a week. She also had breakfast with her daughters on Fridays for many years.

Anita was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Lucien Loubier; her parents, her brother Leandre Poulin, her sister Gisele O’Brien, and several brother and sisters-in-law.

She is survived by her son, Ron (Rochelle), of Winslow; her daughters Linda (Mike) Anderson, of China, Sandra (Brian) Boulet, of Winslow, Gisele (Dave) Clifford, of Vassalboro; grandchildren, Ryan (Heidi) Loubier, Randy (Katie) Loubier, Renee (Dave) Jones, Robyn (Dave) King, Dillon Clifford, and Jenna Clifford; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Kris, Zak, Maddie, Allie, Emmy, Narelle, Jelani and Kye; and many nieces and nephews.

After Lucien passed, Anita lived out her remaining days with her daughter, Sandra, and son-in-law, Brian.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, funeral services will be private.

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

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

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers 93 Silver St Waterville, ME 04901.

JANICE KENT

BENTON – Janice (Tuttle) Kent, 81, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Sussman House, in Rockport. She was born January 7, 1939, in Athens, the daughter of Fred Lester and Susan Madeline (Wyman) Tuttle.

She graduated from Skowhegan Area High School in 1956. On June 18, 1956, she married Edward M. Kent Jr. They were married for 42 years.

She was a member of the Benton Grange for 50 years and enjoyed playing slots, gardening, spending time at camp with family and friends and spending time with her dog, Shadow.

Janice is survived by daughters, Joanne Woodworth and husband Roland, of Benton, Mary Colson and husband Michael, of Benton; son Bryant Kent and wife Laura, of Benton; grandchildren, Ben, Thomas, Devin, and Katelyn Kent, Christina and Allison Colson, Jason and Joshua Woodworth; great- grandchildren, Elliot, Jania, Andrew, Alice, Lydia, Owen, Fiona, Eddie, Liam and Irene; and like-a-son, brother-in-law, Eugene Kent and partner Jen.

She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Kent Jr. and son, Stephen Kent.

A graveside service will be held 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 Janice’s memory to a charity of their choice.

ELSIE M. LEE

WINSLOW – Elsie “Joyce” Miller Lee passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020, following a brief illness. She was born on June 29, 1939, in Canaan, the daughter of Willard “Joe” Miller and Francis (Keezer) Miller.

Joyce graduated from Clinton High School in 1957, before marrying Wayne Lee Sr. in 1958. They divorced in later years and remained friends.

Joyce worked many years at Ski-Land Woolen Mill, in Clinton. After the mill closed, she went back to school, graduating at the top of her CNA class. Joyce worked at Lakewood Manor Nursing Home, inWaterville, for 26 years as a CNA and in her later years as a medication technician.

Joyce loved to read, to garden, and oh how she loved to dance.

Joyce was predeceased by her parents; brother, Ronald Miller; and sister, Donna Nelson.

She is survived by her children, Wayne A. Lee, Jr. and wife Wendy, of China, and his children, Jeremy Lee and wife Marie, Dustin Lee, and Desiree Mosher and husband Zeb; Timothy Lee, Sr. and wife Mary, of Winslow, and his children, Tasha Lee Passmore and husband Nathan, Timothy Lee, Jr. (T.J.) and wife Kelly; Randy Lee, Sr., of Clinton, his children Shannon Nichols, Randy Lee, Jr., Brandy Nichols Lee and Tiffany Glidden; Melody Fitzpatrick and husband Andrew, of Clinton, and her children Amanda Pearl and husband Ralph and Alisa Fitzpatrick, as well as many great-grandchildren; a brother, Willard (Jim) Miller and wife Susan and a niece, Sharon Nelson.

Joyce was baptized by Pastor Bob, in Clinton, and truly enjoyed his sermons. She also enjoyed the Clinton Senior’s Group that she was a part of for many years.

A service was held Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, at the Clinton Baptist Church, with a burial at Fairview Cemetery, in Canaan.

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

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

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, an organization Joyce contributed to for several years.

MARION J. HARRIS

WATERVILLE – Marion Jane Fitzgerald Harris, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at home, in Waterville, on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Marion was born in Portland to Cecile Legendre Fitzgerald and Robert James Fitzgerald.

Marion was a graduate of Waterville High School.

Following graduation Marion joined the United States Navy as a W.A.V.E and it was during her station in Brooklyn, New York, that she met her future husband, Richard Frank Harris. They married in 1958, in Waterville, and celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this year. Due to military service they traveled early in their marriage and were stationed in Rota, Spain, and Oakland, California.

Marion was a communicant of Sacred Heart and Notre Dame Catholic churches, both in Waterville. She was also a member of Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post #5, Ladies Auxillary, and the Forrest J. Pare, VFW Post #1285, both in Waterville.

Marion was a homemaker for many years when her children were young. She was a girl scout leader. Later she was employed at C.F. Hathaway Shirt Factory, in Waterville, for several years. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and family time.

After retirement, Marion and Richard split their time between Florida and Maine where they enjoyed square dancing. She also enjoyed playing golf and bridge. They made several trips to Arkansas for Richard’s family reunions.

Marion is survived by her husband, Richard; her children, Robert, Audie (Jeff Pomerleau), Wanda, and William; grandsons, Joseph Lewis (Sarah), Eliot and Nolan Pomerleau; her identical twin sister, Marie Varney (son Charles) and brother, Robert Fitzgerald.

She was predeceased by her sister, Dorothy.

At her request there will be no services.

A service of Advantage Funeral and Cremation Service, 999 Forest Ave., Portland, ME 04103. (207) 899-4605.

COLETTE THERIAULT

WATERVILLE – Col­ette Theriault, 84, passed away at home on Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was born in Waterville on July 25, 1936, to Henri Mailloux and Anne Marie Pelletier Mailloux.

Colette graduated from Waterville High School in 1954 and Catherine Laboure School of Nursing in 1957. She worked at Sisters Hospital, in Waterville, before having her children and at various nursing homes and home health agencies after her children were grown.

She was married to her husband, Larry Theriault, for over 60 years, until he passed away last year.

Colette, along with her husband Larry, were avid fans of Waterville High School sports as well as the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and Colby Hockey. They especially enjoyed Waterville hockey, football and soccer. They rarely missed a game when their children and grandchildren were playing and continued to go watch the games long after they were done playing.

Colette also enjoyed knitting and crocheting and her family were the recipients of many nice sweaters, mittens and other things.

She is survived by five children, Joseph Jr. and wife Celeste, Daniel and wife Vickie, sons, Patrick and Rodney and daughter, Catherine Taylor and husband Daniel; three grandchildren, Danielle Woods and husband Jesse, Eric Theriault and wife Kristina, Dustin Taylor and wife Sara; five great-grandchildren, Caden and Atley Woods, Olive Theriault, and Wyatt and Sofia Taylor; and by sisters, Claire Dutil, and Theresa and Dave Roy.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at Notre Dame Church, in Waterville, followed by a burial at the VA cemetery, in Augusta.

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

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

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Travis Mills Foundation, 747 Western Avenue, Manchester, ME 04351 or online at travismillsfoundation.org.

MYRA E. POWELL

WINSLOW – Myra Evelyn Powell, 95, passed away on Thursday evening, Sept. 17, 2020, with her family by her side.

Myra was born in Brooks on May 7, 1925, the daughter of Thomas and Leversie (Maskel) Dyer. After graduating from Waterville High School in 1942, she went on to work at Keyes Fiber. Myra also worked for Dyer Brothers, the family well drilling business. Myra went on to marry James Powell in 1950 and they had two children, Raymond Powell and Patricia Poulin.

Myra’s husband’s naval career took them to several duty stations along the East Coast and to the North African country of Morocco. Beginning in Norfolk, Va., the family then did tours of duty to include Newport, R.I.; New London, Conn.; Winter Harbor; Kenetrai, Morocco -a small Naval communications base, and their last duty station – Fort George G. Meade, Md.

Upon her husband’s retirement from the Navy, she and the family returned to Maine where her children finished school at Winslow High and went on to graduate from the University of Maine. Throughout her life, flowers were one of her biggest passions. Myra was known for her bountiful flowerbeds filled with tulips, roses, Easter lilies, and daffodils. She also loved preparing holiday meals and baking sweet treats. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her greatest joy.

Myra was predeceased by her parents; husband of almost 59 years, James C. Powell; her brothers, Kenneth Dyer, Ronald Dyer, Ralph Dyer, Raymond Dyer, and her sisters Myrtle Hubbard, Bernice Fish, and Leversie Doeing.

She is survived by her son, Raymond Powell and wife Milagros, and daughter, Patricia Poulin and husband Michael; her grandchildren, James Powell and wife Sarah, Elizabeth Hubbard and husband Michael, Sara Poulin, Timothy Poulin and wife Nicole, Raymond Powell Jr. and wife Marie, Janet Powell and Wade Albert. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Tanner, Savannah and Madison Hubbard, Elijah Powell, Myra Powell, Ava Powell, Akela Albert, Claire Powell, Bradley Poulin; and her nephews, Thomas and Raymond Dyer and Robert Fish.

Visiting and Service will be held on Sept 22 at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street Fairfield. Visiting will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. with the funeral service to start at 11 a.m., following the service there will be a burial at Howard Cemetery, 748 Augusta Rd. Winslow.

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.

THOMAS A. ESTABROOK

OAKLAND – Thomas J. Estabrook, 89, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Thomas “Tom” A. Estabrook, born on November 4, 1930, the youngest son of Mavard and Eva Estabrook. He passed away in the home he built on the Country Club Road, in Oakland.

Tom’s life was full of adventure, hard work and laughter. Tom’s father passed away when he was only five years old, leaving his mother “Ma” to raise five children on her own. At that point he knew hard work would pay off. Attending Waterville schools and working many jobs, Tom met Betty Johnston whom he married in his early life. Tom and Betty had two sons together, David and Dana.

Again, hard work was in Tom’s fiber, he had friends who migrated “out” west where money was being made. With the adventurous spirit, Tom moved his family to Elmonte, California, where he began working for Ford Motor Company. At that time, the RV business was booming. Being a “Jack of All Trades” he began learning the RV trade and eventually opened Tyler Coach Manufacturer. With his family all located in the Waterville area, and the RV business making its way to the east coast, he and his family set sail and returned to central Maine.

Tyler Coach Mfg. and Shamrock Sporting Goods opened in the mid-’60s in downtown Oakland. David was in high school and Dana at a young age, worked side by side with his father as they built R.V.s, campers, truck caps, ice shacks and more.

As Tom grew older, and David became his business partner, his love and passions for adventures became more a part of his everyday life. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and raiser of Brittany Spaniels. If you were to ask him, “There is no other dog in the world but a Brittany.” Tom’s first Brittany was Wendy Marie II. From her litter, he kept his beloved dog Jenny. Tom, along with his sons, David and Dana, and friends, hunted and fished all over the country and beyond. There were stories amongst stories of the memories that were made on all trips because everything was an adventure.

In February 2009, Tom and David decided to close the doors of Tyler Coach Mfg. so they could retire. They did not want to sell the business to anyone as they were proud of their product development and construction of all that was built.

In 2006 Betty passed away. Soon after, Tom was having breakfast at the Early Bird, in Oakland, and there he chatted with Cecile Burwood. He called her to go out to dinner, and from there, a new chapter in his life began. In 2007, Cecile and Tom married. Tom and Cecile enjoyed every moment of their time together. Cecile quickly learned that Tom loved his dogs, therefore she loved them as well. At the beginning of their marriage, Wendy III and Sparky were his “girls.” Tom and Cecile would jump in the truck with the girls and head to his beloved camp in Moscow. For decades and decades, Tom developed his Moscow property into his sanctuary. They would ride the roads just looking for wildlife or enjoying the beauty of nature.

Tom’s life was rich. No regrets, only memories, love, adventure and laughter is how he left this world.

Tom was predeceased by his parents; siblings, Bill, Preston and Eben Estabrook, sister Ruth Bedard; his best friend and son, David Estabrook.

Tom leaves behind his wife, Cecile; son Dana, wife Janet and son Gregory Estabrook; daughter-in-law and wife of David, Gail Estabrook; his granddaughter, Wendy Martin, husband Dennis and his great-grandchildren, Brooke and Denny Martin.

When Tom married Cecile, his family grew and welcomed in his stepchildren, Ken and wife Tracy Burwood, Carl and Gail Burwood, Linda and Carl Creasy, Tim and Caryn Burwood, Cathy and Rick Veilleux, and Grace Burwood. He inherited 12 grandchildren and their spouses; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A graveside burial took place on Saturday, September 5 at Lewis Memorial.

Arrangements were under the care and guidance of Giberson Funeral Home, in Madison.

To view the online obituary, share his obituary to social media or leave Tom’s family your condolences please visit our website at http://www.gibersonfuneralhome.com

BETTY JANE TRAHAN

NORTH VASSALBORO – Betty Jane (Cox) Trahan, 85, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, at Mt. Saint Joseph Nursing Home, in Waterville. She was born January 27, 1935, in Old Town, the daughter of John F. II and Mabel L. (Hildreth) Cox.

She graduated from Winslow High School in 1952. On September 14, 1957, she married Norman Trahan, in North Vassalboro. She enjoyed cooking, reading, antiquing, and spending time with family.

Betty is survived by her husband of 62 years, Norman Trahan, of North Vassalboro; son, Steven Mansfield and wife Bethany, of Winslow; daughter, Marcia Mansfield, of Ogunquit; sister, Beulah Patnaude, of Massachusetts; grandchildren, Marcus Bizier and wife Savannah, of North Carolina, Ben Bizier, of Florida, Nicole Holt, of Birstol, Jennifer Cote and husband Mark, of New Hamshire, John Mansfield, of Starks; 11 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

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

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mount St. Joseph, 7 Highwood St., Waterville, Me 04901 in memory of Betty Trahan.

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

JOETTE D. MARKS

BENTON – Joette Dickey Marks, 73, of Benton, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, at home, following a nine-year battle with cancer. Joette was born on May 4, 1947, in Waterville, to Elinor (Baker) and Elihu T. Dickey.

She married Winston A. Marks on July 8, 1967, in Fairfield.

Joette graduated from Besse High School, in Albion, in 1965. She was employed by New England Telephone, in Waterville and Farmington, for 17 years. Joette received the REM Award in 2004 for her many years of service and dedication to the Humane Society of Waterville.

Joette is survived by her husband of 53 years, Winston; children, Julie and her husband Toshiharu Kaizawa, of Japan, and Jason and his wife Missie, of Albion; grandchildren, James Goodman and fiancé Macy Karl, of Carmel, and Kaylee Marks, of Albion; and great-grandson James William Goodman, of Carmel; her sister Collette Young and Bob Lindsey, of Newburgh; brother Bradley Dickey and Jody, of Hampden, and her brother Brent Dickey and Cindy, of Madison; as well as nieces and nephews.

At Joette’s request, there will be no funeral service held.

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.

Those wishing to remember Joette in a special way may contribute in her memory by sending donations to Missie (Michelle) Marks who will purchase items for the Humane Society on Joette’s rehalf.

At the request of Joette, checks can be written and mailed to Michelle Marks, 9 Marden Shore Rd., Albion, ME 04910.

MICHAEL M. BILODEAU

YARMOUTH/WINSLOW – Michael Martin Bilodeau, 38, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020, at Maine Medical Center, in Portland. He was born February 13, 1982, in Waterville, the son of John Roland Bilodeau and Pamela F. (Tiernan) Glass.

He graduated from Winslow High School in 2000. He enjoyed hockey, baseball, and was a big fan of the Red Sox, Patriots and Detroit Red Wings. During his high school career, Michael was a starting goalie for Winslow High School and they won the state class B hockey championship in 2000. He was also first baseman for the baseball team. He loved being a dad.

Michael is survived by his partner, Sheila Hammond, of Yarmouth; daughter, Raven Elana Bilodeau, of Winslow; son, Xavier Michael Bilodeau, of Winslow; brother, Nicholas Bilodeau and partner Jessica Davis, of Haverhill, Massachusetts; sister, Amanda Bilodeau, of Waterville; father, John R. Bilodeau and wife Karen Andrus, of Winslow; mother, Pamela T. Glass and husband Dr. Howard Glass, of Cape Elizabeth; step-brothers, Eben Andrus and partner Ryan Carrigan, of Portland, Tim Andrus and partner Cecily Glowik, of Portland; step-sisters, Elusia Andrus and partner Thomas Creighton, of Dillon, Colorado, Sophia Glass, of Brooklyn, New York, Dana Glass, of Portland; numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

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

In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund has been established for Raven and Xavier. Please make donations to Raven & Xavier Bilodeau, New Dimensions FCU, 316 Benton Avenue, Winslow, ME 04901.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 455 Waterville Road, Skowhegan ME 04976.

CHARLES W. GARLAND

VASSALBORO – Charles “Charlie” William Garland, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 31, 2020, in Vassalboro. Charlie was born in Portland to Muriel E. (Harp) Greenleaf and Charles Albert Garland of Freeport, both deceased.

Those who knew him remember Charlie as a gentle soul, loved and respected by family and friends. Besides writing, hobbies, and knowledge which he generously shared, he had an adventurous work life. From the Grand Canyon to Disney World’s Back Stage Tours, he enjoyed each day’s adventure. In his words, however, his favorite job was as uncle and godfather. He will be missed dearly by all whose lives he touched. He will be missed.

Surviving are his siblings, Priscilla Long, of Thomaston, Patti Heins and husband, Hans, of Powell, Tennessee, Greg Garland, of Vassalboro, Timothy Garland and wife, Denise, of Farmingdale, Laurie Hugh and husband, Sam, of Shreveport, Louisiana; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, September 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 12, at 2 p.m. in the Hallowell Cemetery, Water Street, Hallowell.

Arrangements are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, 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.

For Charlie’s love of Maggie, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in his name to the Humane Society Waterville, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901.

LINDA A. ERVING

WINDSOR – Linda Ann (Briggs) Erving, 68, of Windsor, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, following a courageous six-year battle with multiple myeloma. Linda was born in Augusta on September 7, 1951, to the late George Briggs and the late Madeleine (Jean).

She was a 1970 graduate of Cony High School, in Augusta, and very proudly received her associate’s degree in Medical Office Assistant from Mid-State College in 2003.

Linda was well known for always having a positive attitude. Her gentle kind nature was apparent to all who knew and loved her. Her love for family and friends knew no bounds. Everyone she cared for became “family” in her eyes.

After being a stay-at-home mom with a daycare in her home in Ashland, Massachusetts, for many years, she enjoyed working outside the home which gave her the opportunity to learn and grow and make new friends. She was employed in Dr. Szela’s office, where Linda became a receptionist after earning her degree in 2003.

Linda is survived by her husband of 48 years, Larry Erving, Sr.; her daughter Angela Erving and her fiancé “Cowboy” John Lindsey Sr, of Massachusetts; her sons Larry Erving Jr and his wife Sarah, of Massachusetts, and John Erving and his fiancée Linda Williams, of Maine; eight grandchildren, Shawn and Hannah Busker, Lily and Holly Erving, Tyrah Erving and Lee Cole, and Justin and John Lindsey Jr.; siblings, Pat Briggs and wife Rita, Robert Briggs and wife Donna, Donald Briggs and wife LouAnne, Rusty Briggs and wife Anita, Michael Briggs, and Gail (Briggs) Bragg and husband Robert.

She was predeceased by her sister Laura (Briggs) Hoover, brother Ernest “Butch” Briggs; and both of her parents; and countless nephews, nieces and cousins.

In consideration of the health and safety of friends and family due to the pandemic, there will be a private burial service. A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at a later date.

DR. ROBERT P. GOULD

WINSLOW – Dr. Robert P. Gould, 87, of Winslow, died peacefully, on Friday, September 4, 2020, at Oak Grove Center, in Waterville, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Robert was born on December 3, 1932, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Mamree P. Fraser and Horace H. Gould.

He lived in Blue Hill from 1935-40 and then to Ellsworth in 1940, and attended Ellsworth High School. He was active in sports and theater and graduated in 1950. He was proud of winning the public speaking contest at the state level in 1949.

After high school Robert served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955. He also attended the University of Houston and the University of Maine. In 1953 he married Mary Sue Harris and they had three children Robert Harris, Linda Susan and Lisa Ann.

After graduating from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1961, he moved to Skowhegan to open his dental practice which spanned 40 years.

In 1990 he married the love of his life, Nancy Jean Staples. They enjoyed many wonderful years at Moosehead Lake, Boothbay Harbor, playing golf, traveling and making their homes in Skowhegan, Florida, and Winslow.

Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing with his best friends, Bill Philbrick, Jim Dufour, Mickey Powers and George Cannell, at Lakewood Golf course, in Madison. He was a proud member of Kora Shrine Temple, Masons and the Rotary Club where he served as president in the mid-’70s.

Robert was a member of the Federated Church of Skowhegan and sang in the choir for 26 years. He also served as deacon and held other positions on committees. He had a lifelong passion for singing and loved to sit in with Kay Brown at the Tugboat Inn, in Boothbay Harbor, up until last year at the age of 86. Another fond memory of Boothbay Harbor was playing an extra in the filming of the musical “Carousel” in 1956.

In recent years Robert especially looked forward to monthly luncheons with his family. While at Oak Grove Center, where he lived in his last year, he loved listening to his music through headphones and often shared his favorite tunes with the other residents so they could enjoy it, too. He loved putting jigsaw puzzles together and looked forward to his daily newspaper and crossword puzzle. In his time at Oak Grove he made many friends including many of the Wyeth staff and his “Bingo Buddies”.

Robert was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Nancy Stenger, and his son, Robert Harris Gould.

He is survived by his wife Nancy, daughters Linda Nickerson (Richard), of Windham, and Lisa Knightly (John), of Poland; stepchildren Cathy Lovendahl (Anders), of Waterville, Scot Adams (Chris), of Starks, Michael Adams (Lesley), of Norridgewock; grandchildren Benjamin Toppi, Laura Toppi and Kathryn Seymour; step-grandchildren; Mandy Adams, Jason Seymour, Amanda Doyle, Ashley Adams, Nick Adams, Cameron Seymour, Dylan Adams, Arianna and Sarah Nickerson, and Olivia Lovendahl; six step-great-grandchildren; nephew Teddy MacGregor and niece Heidi Potter.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions there will be no visiting hours and there will be a private celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lakewood Theater, PO Box 331, Skowhegan, ME 04976.

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

GLORIA C. SIMPSON

WATERVILLE – Gloria C. Simpson (Pouliot), 86, of Winslow, passed away at Oak Grove Center, in Waterville, on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born in Winslow on February 23, 1934, to parents, Leo and Marie (Bedard) Pouliot.

Gloria graduated from Winslow High School in 1952. She married Richard Simpson in 1954 with whom she spent 32 years. She was employed as an office manager for Kennebec Supply, in Winslow, for many years.

Gloria’s favorite pastime was spending time with her family. She also enjoyed reading, playing the piano, watching the Red Sox, spending time at the coast and painting. She was a very talented artist and her masterpieces will live on in the homes of the ones she loved. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Winslow.

After her husband’s passing, from diabetes, she volunteered countless hours for the American Diabetes Association. She also loved spending time with her four-legged best friend, Bella, who always had extra love and kisses for her.

Glo had a kind, loving and generous soul. Her smile was infectious and her great sense of humor.

Gloria is predeceased by her parents; her husband; and her brother, Reginald Pouliot, of Connecticut.

Gloria is survived by her brother-in-law, Donald Simpson and wife Nancy, of Waterville. (She referred to Don and Nancy as her angels, as they became best friends as well as her caretakers over the years.); her niece, Wendy Aucoin and husband Gerard, of Waterville, as well as their son Cameron Aucoin. Cam was Aunt Glo’s “Main man”. They enjoyed countless breakfast dates and shared a very special bond. Each of them always knew how to make the other one feel better. She is survived by cousin, Carmen Easinsky, of Winslow, as well as several nieces, nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews.

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

A prayer service will be held at St. Francis Cemetery, in Waterville, at a later date, and due to the Covid-19 virus restrictions, services will be private.

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

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a donation in her name to the Waterville Area Humane Society.

YVETTE MITCHELL

WATERVILLE – Yvette C. Mitchell, 95, of Waterville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at the Lakewood Nursing Home, in Waterville. She was born in Waterville on March 10, 1925, the second child of Eddie J. and Alice (Maheu) Pooler.

Yvette graduated from Waterville High School in 1942, and married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Paul Mitchell, on August 20, 1949. Other than a period of 7 – 8 years in New York City and the Boston suburbs when they were first married, Yvette lived here in Waterville. She and Paul raised their four children and together shared 68 years of wedded bliss.

Although she never really came out and said it, Yvette loved Waterville. It was home to her extended family, including her Mitchell in-laws and her Pooler siblings, especially her sister Rita.

Yvette was a terrific cook and baker, with famous family recipes for her chicken pie, her chocolate cake and her whoopie pies. She dedicated years of her life supporting husband Paul’s business endeavors at GHM Insurance Agency, in Waterville, and raising her children, sending them off to college and to start their own families. She was a tremendous mother, but in many ways the prime of Yvette’s life started with the birth of her grandchildren, all 12 of them. Nothing brought Yvette more happiness than spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, especially at their sporting events or at her home away from home, her summer camp on Great Pond, which served as the family gathering spot and scene of happy memories for many years.

She would oversee the swimming, tubing and water skiing of her grandchildren, then send them off by boat to Day’s Store, in Belgrade, with a dollar in hand to buy whatever special treat they desired. She loved to cheer on her grandchildren at their sporting events, from football and basketball games in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to baseball games in Marblehead, Massachusetts, to track meets, hockey games and tennis matches, in Waterville and Winslow.

Until her Parkinson’s took over, she never missed a graduation, wedding or big family event.Yvette was humble. She never wanted the glory or to be the center of attention, and was much more comfortable in the background. That was her comfort zone, the one- on-one talk, where she could stress the fundamentals of life – education, hard work, keep moving forward, try hard and do your best. And she stressed these to her grandchildren.

Yvette was never negative, she never had a bad word to say about anyone, let alone someone from her family. Yvette was tough, and she never complained. For the last ten years or so, she had very limited mobility and for the last five years was confined to a wheelchair, unable to comfortably move. During those years at Lakewood Nursing Home, she never complained about her situation or complained about the pain she was in. She did not want to talk about herself, she wanted to talk about her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren; how they were doing, what they were doing. They were the great loves of her life, and we will all miss her so.

Survivors include her four children, Paul J. Mitchell Jr. and his wife Suzanne, of Marblehead, Massachusetts, Linda Mitchell Price and her husband Stuart Price, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jeffrey D. Mitchell and his wife Lisa, of Winslow, and William E. Mitchell and his wife Vicki, of Waterville; 12 grandchildren, Colin, Nara, Stephanie, Stuart, Bethany, Catherine, Jacqueline, Jessica, Taylor, Michael, Nicole and Sean; and her nine great-grandchildren, Emlyn, Quinn, Mitchell, Charlotte, Vivian, Clara, Will, William and Elizabeth; brother-in-law George Mitchell and sister-in-law Heather, of New York City, and her sisters-in-law Barbara Atkins and Janet Mitchell, both of Waterville.

She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Mitchell, and her brother John Pooler and sister Rita Stuart.

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

In light of Covid-19 restrictions, all services will be private.

An online guest book may be signed and condolences expressed at http://www.gallantfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st St. Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

DAVID R. SPENCER

WATERVILLE – David R. Spencer, 73, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Maine Medical Center, in Portland. He was born February 18, 1947, in Caribou, the son of Robert and Verna (Cote) Spencer.

David served in the United States Army, then in the National Guard for many years retiring as an E5. Known to many as “Spence”, David was a hard working man who was always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. Always smiling and up for a spirited chat.

He was co-owner of Wishing Well Manufacturing and worked for various restaurant equipment vendors. He spent 16 years working for the state of Maine highway crew. David retired at 62 and spent the remainder of his time doing handyman jobs for family and friends.

He enjoyed being “Grumpa” to his four-legged grandson, Lucky, and going for daily walks with him. He was proud to be an honorary member of the Hamlin family and enjoyed many family gatherings with them.

He enjoyed working on carpentry projects, eating out, and going on many day trips with Susan and Patsy. He loved going to Dunkin’ Donuts to gather with friends. He also liked perusing Marden’s and The Home Depot for any new tools for gadgets he didn’t already have. He never met a tool he didn’t like or couldn’t use.

David is survived by his daughters, Lisa Cormier, Lori Harrell and husband Sam, both of Tennessee, daughter-in-law, Susan Hamlin Spencer, of Waterville; niece, Eileen Alley and partner Mark Gifford, of Bucksport; grandchildren, William Cormier, Bernard Cormier and wife Lesley, Kayla Cormier and partner Deron Martell, David and Logan Guinn, Robert Spencer and partner Jacob Dyer; great-grandchildren, Mason and Ava Cormier, Zavier Cormier, Gabrielle Martell; siblings, Michael Spencer, of Oakland, Thomas Spencer, of Dover-Foxcroft; many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by parents, Verna and Robert Spencer; siblings, Arthur, Bill, Gloria and Linda; son, Scott A. Spencer; and son-in-law, Marc Cormier.

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 Rd., Skowhegan, ME 04976.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in David’s memory to Spectrum Generations Meals on Wheels, Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St. Waterville, ME 04901.

MARGARET E. GLOWA

SOUTH CHINA – Margaret E. “Marge” Glowa, 88, of South China, and formerly of Shelton, Connecticut, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Monticello on August 23, 1931, to the late Harry and Dorothy Beaton.

For 61 years, she was the wife of John E. Glowa, who predeceased her in 2014. She was also predeceased by sons, Andrew and Steven and a sister, D. Elaine Bailey.

Margaret was born on a potato farm in northern Maine during the Great Depression. She and her family moved to Robinsons in the 1940s where she helped on the farm, picking potatoes and driving the truck. In 1952, she graduated from Aroostook State Normal School, in Presque Isle, and started her teaching career. She married in 1953, and in 1955 moved to Stratford, Connecticut, with her new family. She moved to Shelton with her husband and two young sons in 1960 and lived in the same home until 2016 when she returned to live in Maine.

In the late 1960s, Margaret went back to college and resumed her teaching career. She taught for many years at Elizabeth S. Shelton Elementary School until her retirement. She was a wonderful, loving and supportive mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. When her sons were growing up she was active in the Cub Scouts and the Shelton Little League. She always supported her sons and their families in whatever they did and she believed in living by example.

Margaret is survived by her son, John Glowa, of South China; grandchildren, John Jr., Joseph, Jeffrey, Leanne, Andrea and Michael; eight great-grandchildren; her sister, Mary Valadez, of Hampton, Virginia; and several nieces, nephews and cousins; former daughter-in-law, Joanne Glowa, of Winslow, and her son, John’s partner, Charlene Rackliff ,of Vassalboro.

A walk-through visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, August 29, from 1 to 2 p.m., in the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Rd., Shelton, Connecticut. Visitors are asked to wear masks and social distance as they walk through, pay their respects, and exit without lingering to ensure all guests can come through the building. Her funeral service and burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, River Rd.. Shelton, Conn. at 2:15 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Margaret’s memory to the Elizabeth S. Shelton School library. Checks can be made out to Elizabeth S. Shelton School and sent to John M. Glowa Sr., 30 Meadow Wood Drive, South China, ME 04358.

SAMUEL BRELSFORD

WATERVILLE – Samuel Brelsford, 77, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020, following a long battle with cancer. Tony was born Jan. 15, 1943 in Providence, Rhode Island, to Raymond and Rose Brelsford.

He enlisted in the United States Army on March 19, 1962, where he served in the Vietnam and Korean wars and as a Military Policeman at Fort Riley, Kansas.

Following an honorable discharge, Tony followed his brother, Bill, to Maine where he worked at Bath Iron Works, then married the love of his life, Janice Dashiell, October 15, 1983. They were married 36 years.

Tony was a die-hard Red Sox fan, people person, jokester, nature and dog lover, and enjoyed his large collection of model cars, which he shared with many children through the years. He had several security jobs and worked his last job at Circle K, Fairfield, where he enjoyed sharing a lifetime of stories with drivers and coworkers.

Tony was predeceased by his parents; brother, Bill; and oldest son, Ernest.

He is survived by his wife, Janice; daughter, Barbara Barrs and husband, Tim, and stepdaughter, Darlene Frost, all of Waterville; sons John Brelsford and wife, Anna, of Erin, Tennessee, and Steven Brelsford and wife, Marsha, of Checotah, Oklahoma; stepdaughter, Diana Larson and husband, Steve, of Suffield, Connecticut; stepson, Eric Dashiell and wife, Wanda, of Hampden; sister Joan Andrews, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and many friends and extended family.

Committal prayers took place at the Veterans Cemetery Memorial Wall, Augusta, Aug. 25.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the

Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers, 93 Silver Street, Waterville, ME 04901, where Tony donated many of his model cars.

CONSTANCE J. KIRK

WATERVILLE – Constance J. Kirk, 81, of Waterville, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2020, at Woodlands Assisted Living, in Waterville. She was born on February 15, 1939 to Albert and Marie (Roy) Nadeau.

She attended schools in Lewiston, graduating from Lewiston High School. She loved making memories with family and friends at Camp Megamasena, on Morrill Pond, in Hartland, her home away from home.

Connie was predeceased by her parents, of Lewiston; and brother, Ronald Nadeau,of Casco.

She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Kim Kirk, of Vassalboro; sons, William Kirk Jr., of South Portland, and Robert Kirk and wife, Valerie, of Levant; sister-in-law, Linda Nadeau, of Naples, Florida; grandchildren, Chad Caron, Ashley Caron, Tricia Kirk and Kayla Bubar; great-grandchildren, Xander Pugh, Carmen and David Brown; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.

Connie will be laid to rest in St. Peter’s Cemetery, in Lewiston, in a private ceremony.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for you to make a donation to a charity of your choice.

STEPHEN J. PALMER

OAKLAND – Stephen J. Palmer, 84, of Oakland, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020, at Glenridge Nursing Home, in Augusta, following a lengthy illness. He is the husband of Janice C. (Wiley) Palmer with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Stephen was born September 6, 1935, in Bridgton, son of the late Gerald H. and Marie (Embich) Palmer.

He grew up in Bridgton and was a 1953 graduate of Bridgton High School. He went on to attend Franklin Technical Institute, in Boston. Stephen worked for National Cash Register as a service technician for many years until his retirement.

Stephen enjoyed spending time at home with his family. His favorite activities were those pursued in the Maine outdoors including fly fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and riding his motorcycle.

In addition to his wife Janice, Stephen is survived by his three daughters, Diane Angelo and her husband Paul, of Troy, Carolyn LaVerdiere and her husband Steve, of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, Rebecca Watson and her husband Don, of Gilford, New Hampshire; and his son, James Palmer, of Augusta; his brother, Joel Palmer, of Limerick, Joel’s wife Linda; his sister-in-law, Maxine Palmer and his brother-in-law, Dean Brown; nine grandchildren, Laura, Amy, Thomas, Edward, Tyler, Taylor, Morgan, Sarah and Emily; his great-grandchildren Donovin, Treva, Brenton, Aiden, Lenna, Oliver and James; nieces and nephew, Cathy, Robin, Penny, Jonathan and Amy.

In addition to his parents, Stephen was predeceased by his sister, Susan Palmer Brown and his brother, Carlton Palmer.

Stephen’s funeral service was held at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 25 Church Street Oakland on Saturday, August 22. His graveside service followed at Lewis Cemetery, Oakland..

Arrangements are in the care of the Wheeler Funeral Home, 25 Church St., Oakland.

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 Stephen’s memory may be made to the Oakland Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 187, Oakland, ME 04963.

RALPH G. BOURASSA

WINSLOW– Ralph G. Bourassa, 86, of Winslow, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at his home in Winslow, following a brief illness. Ralph was born and raised in Winslow, the son of Lucy (Dusty) and Donat Bourassa.

Ralph attended Winslow High School, graduating in 1953, where he excelled in football. He was employed as a first-class lineman by Central Maine Power (CMP) Company for 45 years. While at CMP, Ralph loved to treat his fellow linemen with his beautiful voice by singing Country and traditional French-Canadian folk songs over the company’s truck radio system, much to the dismay of CMP’s management. He thoroughly enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow CMP linemen and thought of them like family.

A devout Catholic, he was a member of Corpus Christi Parish. He had a quick wit and a compassionate spirit who always tried to find the good in everyone. He was also a wicked cribbage player and was always up for a competitive game but was considerate enough to “allow” everyone to win a few games before showing them who was the cribbage boss. Ralph was a great cook who enjoyed preparing meals for his family, friends and anyone who dropped in as it was important to him that everyone felt welcomed.

Ralph enjoyed retirement with his wife in St. Maarten and by keeping busy with countless projects around the home, reading books about history and visiting with friends and family.

Like his seven brothers, Ralph served in the United States Army and was deployed in Germany from 1957 to 1959, working in Special Weapons.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 51 years, Brenda (Thomas) Bourassa; and their two children, Nikki and Michael; sister, Yvette “Jackie” Bourassa; brother-in-law, Michael Thomas and wife Candy and their daughter, Amy Pool; sisters-in-law, Jo-Ann Bourassa, Judith Veneziano, and Gail Thomas; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. “Mr. B.” will be missed by Mikayla, Amara, Braden and Elaina Rioux.

Ralph was predeceased by his parents, Lucy (Dusty) and Donat Bourassa; his brothers, Donald, Earnest, Frank, Lawrence, Leo, Carl, Richard; and his sisters, Lucille, Rena, Mona, Irma Munro, and Annette Thurlow; in-laws, Robert Thomas, Barbara (Wheeler) Thomas and their son, Ronald Thomas.

A graveside service will be held at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, on Grove St., in Waterville, on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at 10 a.m. Protective face coverings are required for attendance.

In Ralph’s memory, donations may be made to the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, 19 Colby Street, Waterville ME 04901 or to a charity of your choosing.

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

Messages of condolence may be left at the bottom of this page in the comments section.

GREGORY J. DUGUAY

WATERVILLE – Gregory “Greg” John Duguay, 54, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, due to medical complications. He was born March 24, 1966, in Waterville, the son of Lawrence and Faylene (McCann) Duguay.

Greg graduated from Winslow High School and attended Eastern Maine Vocational Technical Institute, in Bangor, as well as Central Maine Technical College, in Auburn, where he earned an applied science degree.

Greg was currently employed at Ware-Butler, Inc., in Waterville. He had recently become a member of the Elks Club. He loved spending time with his large extended family and many friends. He enjoyed all sports, but his passion was music. He was the drummer in the band RFactor13 for several years. Greg especially looked forward to his annual trip to Delaware to watch the NASCAR races and visit with friends.

Greg was a loving son. He was kind, generous, loyal, and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Faylene Duguay; sister, Karen; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 29, at 10 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Winslow, for family only.

There will be a Celebration of Life at 11:30 a.m., for friends and family at the Elks Lodge, in Waterville, at the outdoor, open air, covered pavilion. CDC guidelines apply, masks and social distancing required.

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

DR. ALISON B. POULIN

ELLSWORTH – Dr. Alison Barbara Poulin, 61, of Ellsworth, died comfortably at home on Monday, July 13, 2020. Alison was born to Barbara and Arthur Poulin, of South China, on March 22, 1959.

She will be remembered for the enduring love and friendship she shared with others, and for the gentle strength, grace, and courage she brought to the last months of her life. Many people knew Alison as their family dentist, a role she fulfilled with great care for 23 years. She was well loved by her patients for her kindness and skill. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.

She considered her life growing up in a small lakeside village, surrounded by friendly neighbors and natural beauty, to be her own personal Camelot. Alison attended high school at Oak Grove-Coburn, inVassalboro, and earned a B.A. in zoology with High Distinction at the University of Maine at Orono.

After college she married and had two children, Justin and Maryssa. Alison always felt that being a mother was the best job she ever had. Alison moved her family to North Carolina in 1993 so that she could attend the UNC School of Dentistry at Chapel Hill, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery with honors. After a two-year residency and serving as a visiting clinical professor, she went on to be the lead dentist at UNC’s General and Oral Health Clinic. In 2002 she opened her own practice with Dr. Annu Sood, which they ran successfully for over a decade. She moved back to Bangor in 2013 to be near family and run the dental practice where she got her start as a dental assistant almost 30 years before. Alison spent the last years of her life doing all the things she loved?

She could be found cycling in Acadia National Park, kayaking along rivers and shorelines, riding her horse, Rabbit, or at home simply cuddling with her beloved cat, Bodhi. In her own words, “Yesterday is behind me, and I’m grateful for the blessings that it did bestow.”

Alison was predeceased by her father, Arthur Poulin.

She is survived by her mother, Barbara Poulin; her partner, Donald Herrington and his daughters, Dasha and Sofia; her son, Justin Lohman and his fiancée, Shannon, her daughter, Maryssa Littlefair and her husband, Jonathan; her granddaughter, Harper Dowe Littlefair; her sister, Cheryl McGilvery and her husband, Donald, and her brother, Craig Poulin and his wife, Tracy.

No public memorial service was held.

Please direct any memorial donations to Siesta Sanctuary (siestasanctuary.org).

JOHN C. BISHOP

JEFFERSON – John Cameron Bishop, Jr. 77, of Jefferson, died at home on Saturday, July 25, 2020. He was born June 9, 1943, in Boston and grew up in Newburyport, Massachusetts, the son of the late John Cameron Bishop, Sr. and Irene Nevins Bishop.

He graduated from Newburyport High School in 1961, and went on to study and play hockey at Norwich University. After graduation, John served as a first lieutenant in the United States Army.

In the summer of 1968, John met the love of his life, Ann Wheeler, at the American Yacht Club, in Newburyport, where Ann was teaching sailing. They were married July 27, 1969. John and Ann moved to northern Vermont to begin their careers teaching. They lived in a hunting camp, so that they might save enough money to buy a sailboat. For several summers they were able to live on the 27-foot sloop and cruise the coast of Maine.

It was while sailing that John and Ann decided to move to Maine, and found their home in Jefferson. For the first few years John taught at the Somerville School, where he was also the principal and the bus driver. His love for hockey never wavered, so John began the Screaming Eagles Club Hockey team, at Lincoln Academy. In 1978, he started teaching science at Bristol Consolidated School and continued until his retirement in 1999.

Two passions collided with teaching and his love of sports when John began coaching youth sports both at Bristol and with the Jefferson Sports Association. As his daughters grew up, John followed them from youth sports to junior high, then on to high school, and college sports, making many great friends along the way. He was the father you wanted to have in the stands, cheering for everyone and keeping his criticisms to himself. When his daughter was coaching basketball in Richmond, he adopted the team as his own, always offering confidence boosting words to the players at the end of the game.

As a young boy, Johnny’s father introduced him to the Boy Scouts and from there his love of the outdoors flourished. Trips to the West Branch of the Penobscot, Boy Scout Camp at Canada Falls and Kingston, New Hampshire, along with attaining the rank of Eagle Scout highlighted some of his experiences.

John was able to make it to the North Maine Woods for over 60 consecutive years either fly fishing on remote ponds, bird hunting with the dogs, or moose hunting. His deer hunting escapades occurred more locally, though for years there was also an annual bowhunting trip to Vermont. Even if his game bag was empty, there was always some experience that bolstered his enthusiasm for the outdoors.

Being a teacher afforded John the opportunity to make the most of summer. The rules were simple, don’t talk about school and spend as much time on the ocean as possible. He absolutely loved messing about in boats: canoes, sailboats, motorized or paddle, because he just wanted to be on the water. One of his favorite things to do this time of year was sit on an island, enjoying a cool breeze while eating lobster, corn and clams.

It seems he had a million interests, all of which he was passionate about. Gardening, photography, antiques, tying flies, making maple syrup, hiking, skiing, camping, etc.

If you knew him, remember him with that mischievous twinkle in his eye.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ann Wheeler Bishop; daughters, Molly Bishop Harriman and husband Jesse, of Jefferson, Alice Cameron Bishop and grandson, Cameron Hunt, of Waldoboro; nephews, Marc (Carrie) McDonnell, of Washington, DC and Greg McDonnell, of Newburyport, Massachusetts; sister, Janet McDonnell and husband Bob, of Newburyport, Massachusetts; sisters-in-law, Judy (John) Holiday and children, of Waldoboro; and Molly (Jim) Loik and children, of Kingston, New Hampshire; cousin, Jim Nevins, of Manchester, New Hampshire; Nancy Gerry Canali of Amesbury, Massachusetts, and Joe Gerry and family.

There will be a casual, public celebration of life at the Bishop residence, 160 Goose Hill Road, Jefferson on Sunday, Aug. 16, beginning at 2 p.m. In light of COVID-19, the family understands if you are unable to attend the celebration. To honor him, please go do something that you think John would enjoy!

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta.

Condolences, and messages for his family, may be expressed by visiting: http://www.StrongHancock.com.

BARBARA A. BUTLER

PALERMO – Barbara A. Butler, 86, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Born in Portland, December 24, 1933, she was the oldest child of Walter C. and Katherine Stevens.

She and her two younger brothers, Walter and Donald were raised in Portland. Barbara graduated from Deering High School in 1952.

Barbara married the love of her life, Carl W. Butler, from Rockland, in 1954, and together they raised four children. She worked for the Maine Department of Human Services for 20 years.

Barb’s life revolved around her love for her family. She took great joy in watching her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up and loved attending the milestones and special events in their lives. She spent many happy years watching her kids and grandkids swim at family camps, taking family trips to the beach and soaking up the sun. Her love for family extended coast to coast. She had an extraordinary gift and passion for remembering her loved ones birthdays and special occasions. She loved being outdoors, planting flowers, feeding and watching the birds.

She and Carl enjoyed opportunities they had to travel, which included trips to Bermuda, Hawaii, Canada and out West. In later years they enjoyed road trips that took them around the state of Maine, often ending up at their favorite wharf on the coast for a lobster dinner.

She had a tender, compassionate heart which was also evident in her love of animals. More than once she would insist upon stopping the car and asking Carl to assist a pokey turtle across the road.

Barbara was predeceased by her parents; her brothers, Walter and Donald Stevens; as well as a grandson, Christopher Costa.

She is survived by her husband, Carl W. Butler, of Palermo; her son, William W. Butler II and his wife Linda, her daughters, Debbie Costa, Cindy Spearin and her husband Stephen, Kimberly Brown and her husband Blake; 10 grandchildren, Kathleen Posey and her husband Justin, Daniel Boothby, Victoria Butler, Joseph Costa and his wife Julie, Anthony Costa and his wife Shannon, Allison Costa, Steve Spearin and his wife Kimberly, Samuel Spearin, Alexander Spearin and Jeremy Brown; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Maxine Philbrook and her husband Leroy, Judie Stevens and her partner Garfield; as well as many nieces and nephews in Maine, New Hampshire and California.

A graveside service was held at Branch Mills Cemetery, Branch Mills Road, China.

To share a memory or story with Barbara’s family, please visit their online Book of Memories at http://www.bchfh.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara’s memory to the animal shelter of your choice.

RONALD A. GIGUERE

SOLON – Ronald A.”Bunny” Giguere, 78, of Solon, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020, at his home in Solon, following a long illness. Bunny was born to Ronald E. Giguere and Florence M. Giguere (Beane) on March 12, 1942, in Moscow.

At the age of six months his parents purchased a farm on the Dairy Road, in Solon, and he lived in Solon the remainder of his life.

He married the former Coreen A. (O’Donal) Giguere on November 3, 1962, in Skowhegan. He worked from the age of 10 for a local dairy farmer. As an adult he worked in area wood mills including Solon Manufacturing where he worked as a lathe operator and later became the wood hauler for Solon Manufacturing, hauling wood from all over Maine, New Hampshire and Québec, Canada.

In the mid ’70s he started his own wood harvesting company, Giguere Logging. He built his business up to include a full mechanical wood harvesting operation, wood hauling trucks, long haul freight carrying and a commercial heavy equipment garage.

In 1986 he sold off the company assets and started working for G.L. Dunphy, in North Anson, building roads on paper company land. He was elected road commissioner for the town of Solon in 1996. He served in this position until 2011.

Bunny enjoyed hunting. He was especially proud that he was with three of his grandsons when they shot their first deer. He was well known for his quick wit and sense of humor, as well as his lemon meringue pie he would make the ladies at the town office while he worked for the town of Solon.

He was predeceased by his parents; his half-brother, Virgil Beane, and his half-sister, Lena (Beane) Sawyer.

Bunny is survived by his wife, Coreen; his children, Scott Giguere and his wife Jennifer, Steven Giguere and his wife Lisa, Shawna Giguere and her partner Matthew Barnes; his grandchildren, Mathew Giguere, Michael Giguere and his wife Kristen, Zachary Giguere and his partner Cassie Lancaster, and Zane Giguere; his great-grandchildren, Nolan and Boyd Giguere; his brother, Michael Giguere and his wife Wendy; several nieces and nephews; and his four sisters-in-law, Faye Towle, Maxine Small, Betty Gould and Wanda and Alston Quimby.

A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, in Solon, on Saturday, September 26, at 11 a.m.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Giberson Funeral Homes, Madison and Bingham.

To view the online obituary or to leave the family your condolences please visit our website http://www.gibersonfuneralhome.com.

ROGER A. TUTTLE

BENTON – Roger A. Tuttle, 80, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, at his home, in Benton. He was born October 17, 1939, in Clinton, the son of Elwin A. and Annie B. (Holt) Tuttle.

He was employed as a carpenter most of his life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to camp at Moxie Lake with his friends.

Roger is survived by his wife, Sandra (Bean) Tuttle; children, Bruce and Debbie Turner, Darlene and Larry Bunt, Elissa Nelson, Francis and Suzann Tuttle; several stepchildren, Greg and Kathy Bean, Kurt Schutz, Eric Schutz, Holly Holmes, Tammy Schutz, Fred and Mary Lou Storen; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; siblings, Eleanor Guest, Shirley Chudzik, Alton Tuttle.

He was predeceased by Richard.

A Celebration of Life will be held at noon, Saturday, August 15, at 395 East Benton Road, Benton.

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

SENIOR MASTER SGT. RICHARD A. COLE

OAKLAND – Senior Master Sgt. Richard Ardane Cole, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020, following a long battle with dementia. Senior Master Sgt. Richard A. Cole, of Guilford, was the son of Grayden and Gilda Bickford Cole.

He was a graduate of Piscataquis Community High School where he enjoyed playing basketball and other sports.

After enlisting in the U.S. Air Force he was awarded the Bronze Star, Outstanding Airmanship Award, and many other commendation medals. He distinguished himself by meritorious service with sustained superior performance as a B-52H Gunner, 720th Bombardment Squadron during the Vietnam War.

He was an accomplished pilot and instructor. He received an honorable discharge after 22 years of service. He served his country with honor with his commitment, sacrifice and accomplishments for the safety of others.

After his discharge he worked at various jobs including carpentry and contracting with his brother Bob, in Florida, before his return to Maine.

He has been married to Anita for 32 years.

He worked at Guilford Senior Citizens Complex doing maintenance and ground work until they moved to Oakland.

Richard enjoyed camping, cross country skiing and most of all bass fishing on various local lakes and ponds with sons-in-law, Richard Salmonson and Matthew Stone. He always started his day with a cheerful, “Good Morning” to those around him.

He is predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Roderick and Robert Cole, brother-in-law, James White; daughter, Belinda Lawrence and son-in-law, Richard Salmonson.

He is survived by his wife, Anita LaBree Cole, of Oakland; and her children, Pat Salmonson, James Foshay, Ruth McMorrow and husband Kevin, Peter Foshay and wife Deena, and Mary Stone and husband Matthew; his sons, Mark and Mike Newall; his sister, Norma White, of South Portland; niece, Sandy Cavalcante, of Palms Springs, Florida; and nephew John White, of Portland; as well as many other nieces, nephews; cousins; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

A private family graveside committal service will be held at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Augusta. A family gathering will be held at a later time.

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 sent to the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers and the Humane Society Waterville Area.

MARY F. UMBAUGH, KEEGAN, TESTER

SOLON – Mary Frances Umbaugh Keegan Tester, 101, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020, in Solon. She was born in Leesburg, Virginia, the daughter of Charles and Rosa Unbaugh.

She had five sisters and two brothers, and was the last survivor of the Umbaugh family.

Frances retired from Swiss Knitting Mill, in Dover, New Jersey.

Frances enjoyed bowling, snow machines, motorcycles and gas-powered air planes. In her later years she read many books and crocheted beautiful doilies and blankets for her family.

At the age of 90, Frances got her first and only tattoo, a small blue butterfly on her right ankle. She loved it.

She loved Christmas. All her sons and daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren came to her house for a big Christmas dinner. She always made each son’s family 10 dozen chocolate chip cookied, and the best fudge ever.

She moved in with her youngest son, Marty and wife Patty, when she was 94 years old. The last couple weeks of her life she made the journey back to Maine and stayed with her eldest son, Daniel and wife Barbara.

Her body was made ready to travel back to her home town, by Giberson’s, of Bingham, for placement in Mountain View Mausoleum, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Her middle son, Ron, and grandson John escorted her on the final journey home.

Frances is survived by her three sons, Daniel and wife Barbara, Ronald and wife Beverly, and Martin and wife Patty; many grandchildren, Jim, Chris, Ray, Sean, Megan, John and Kelly, and DJ; two step-grandchildren, Nikki, of Arizona, and Heidi, of New York; many nieces and nephews.

JENNIE R. RICHARD

WATERVILLE – Jennie Rose Richard, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at The Wood­lands Assisted Living facility, in Waterville. Jennie was born on August 25, 1934, in Mexico.

She attended Mexico schools graduating in 1952 and proceeded on to Fisher Junior College, in Boston, graduating in 1953. She married Allan Richard on April 27, 1957. They were married 45 years before his passing in February 2002.

Jennie and Allan enjoyed spending time at their camp on Webb Lake, in Wilton, where they hosted many gatherings for family and friends. Jennie also enjoyed photography, capturing many weddings for brides and grooms. Jennie loved to bowl, was an avid reader and shared her love of reading by volunteering in the Meroby Elementary School library. Jennie also served on the Parish Council for St. Theresa’s, in Mexico.

Jennie worked 44 years at Boise Cascade in the Finance department, retiring in 1996. After her retirement Jennie volunteered at St. Theresa’s/St. John’s working in the office until she retired again in 2017.

Jennie was predeceased by her husband, Allan Richard; her mother, Jennie Green McLafferty, her father Joseph McLafferty; her half-brothers, Joseph, William, and Patrick McLafferty; and nephew, George McLafferty; her brothers-in-law, Gordan Davenport, Mortimer, Rodney and Lewis Richard.

Jennie is survived by her niece, Vicki Johnson and her husband Don; her nephews, Clay McLafferty and wife Sherry, Dale McLafferty and wife Debbie, Alan Packard and wife Patricia Mattina, Bruce Packard and wife Sabrina; her sister-in-law, Nona Davenport; nieces and nephews, Gordan and Kathy Davenport Jr., Anne-Marie and James Nalley, Rodney and Lenita Richard Jr., Steve and Mary Richard, John Richard, Eric and Bonnie Kinney, Jeff and Mary Sue Richard, Darlene Richard, Kimberly Richard, and Shelley Richard; and many great-nieces and nephews.

Due to COVID-19 there will be no services at this time. Private committal services will be held at the Maine Veteran’s Cemetery, on Mt. Vernon Rd., in Augusta.

A Mass of Christian Burial and a Celebration of Life gathering will be held in the spring.

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

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to MaineGeneral Hospice, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903-0828 or securely at http://www.mainegeneral.org/hospice.