OBITUARIES for Thursday, July 18, 2024

ELIZABETH GOODWIN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BRUCE S. FIFIELD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EDWIN R. AYERS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LARRY J. MORSE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JOHN R. ZINKOVITCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CELESTE BOUCHARD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EDNA A. McCANDLESS

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

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

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

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

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

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

ELDEN L. GLIDDEN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DIANE S. BEAULIEU

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

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

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

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

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

A private service will be held at a later date.

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

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

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

RICHARD H. GRAY JR.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ANTHONY WAYNE BRANN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EDEITHA S. EDIE

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

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

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

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

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

PETER J. SHIRLEY

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

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

PAUL V. FLIBBERT

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

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

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

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

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

KEITH ELWELL

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

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

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

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

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

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

OBITUARIES for Thursday, July 11, 2024

LINDA M. CUNNINGHAM

VASSALBORO – Linda M. (Rice) Cunningham, 79, of Vassalboro, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Maine Gen­eral Rehab & LTC at Glen­ridge, in Au­gusta. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on July 16, 1944, the daughter of Lauriston and Mildred (Willis) Rice.

Linda, known as Lin, Ma or Nana, was the glue for all of her family and friends. On any given day, you could find Linda out in her flower and vegetable gardens, at her kitchen table with a cup of coffee or playing a game of cards. She looked forward to hunting season every year, cooking in her kitchen waiting for her family and friends to pop in for some food and warmth. These were times Linda cherished and she welcomed any and all into her home. She loved hosting for the holidays, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. Linda had a special connection with animals and had several German shepherds over the years along with many cats that she loved fiercely. Her favorite life lesson to share was “you can never have too many cats or too many babies”. There was nothing more that she cherished than to have her house filled with everyone she loved.

Linda was predeceased by her parents, her longtime partner, Carroll Waldron, as well as her nephew Thomas Picher.

Linda will be remembered by her children Julia Browne, of Vassalboro, Timothy (Jennifer) Cunningham, of Winthrop, Darrin (Deborah) Cunningham, of Augusta, and Mathew (Angela) Cunningham, of China; her grandchildren Jessica (Kabary) Gogan, Daniel Browne, Karrisa Browne, Kyle Cunningham (Hayley), Stephanie Cunningham, Tyler Cunningham and Allyson Cunningham, as well as seven great-grandchildren; her brother Perley (Wanda) Rice; and sister Gail (Robert) Picher.

Linda’s graveside service will be held on her birthday, Tuesday, July 16, at 11 a.m., at the North Vassalboro Village Cemetery, Cemetery Street, North Vassalboro, Maine.

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

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

DAVID R. MAWHINNEY

WATERVILLE – David Randall Mawhinney, “Randy”, 62, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. David was born in Rumford, on February 15,1962, the son of David E. Mawhinney and Joyce Peters (Rumley).

He was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones and his springer spaniels.
David graduated from Mexico High School. He was self-employed in the beginning of his career on the West coast as a carpenter, then settling down at the local college, here on the East coast. Throughout his career, he was known for his hard work, dedication, and passion for helping others. In addition, he was always eager to share his knowledge and enthusiasm with others.

But more than anything, David Mawhinney was a devoted father. He loved spending time with his children and especially his grandchildren: sharing stories and getting down on the floor to play games. He was always there to offer guidance, support, and encouragement, no matter what challenges he faced. In his free time, David enjoyed woodworking, playing his guitar, racing around in his pontoon boat, and just relaxing out to camp.

David is survived by his mother, Joyce Peters (Rumley); his son David Mawhinney and daughter Megan Mawhinney; and his grandchildren, Hunter Mawhinney, Parker Veilleux, and Oliver Mawhinney; sister Kim Mawhinney-Sandahl and husband Bill, Jill Lehr and husband Tony; his great-nephew Jarek Stolting and great-niece Amelia Stolting.

He was predeceased by his father David E.Mawhinney, brother Michael Mawhinney, niece Jessica Lynn Brian, and his step-father Gregory Peters.

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday August 10, 2024, at 1 p.m., At the Manson Central Lodge # 45, 50 Main Street, South China, Maine 04358. All friends and family are welcome.

CHAPPELL F. NELSON

CLINTON – Chappell F. Nelson, 64, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Levant. He was born Jan­uary 5, 1960, in Waterville, the son of Fred and Carleen Nelson.

Chap graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield. He graduated from Colby College, in Waterville, in 1982, and received a master’s degree from Ohio State University. After graduating he worked at Colby as the equipment manager starting in 1985, until going to Bowdoin College, in Brunswick, in 2016.

Chap was exceptional in his role as the equipment manager at Bowdoin which often consisted of early morning, and late evening hours in support of the young athletes and coaches.

Chap was a high school baseball umpire for over 40 years. He served on the Executive Committee of the Umpires Association for most of those years. Chap was known across the state for his skills and reputation as an umpire. He loved baseball and would do anything he could to help fellow umpires in the game of baseball.

Chap coached baseball at Colby from 1989-2017. He coached at Professional Baseball Experience for 18 years. He also coached legion baseball since he was 18 years old. Lastly, he umpired for 30 years.

Surviving is his mother S. Carleen Nelson; sister Carolyn (Nelson) Corey, (Tim); nephew Gabe Corey (Nicole); niece Cheryl Smith and Beth Leary (Sean); Great-nieces and nephews Nathan, Carmen, Maddie, Jameson, Gwen, Andrew, Abel and Scarlett.

He was predeceased by his father Fred Nelson and brother John Arlo.

A celebration of life was held July 6 at the Colby College gymnasium.

Those who wish to remember Chap in a special way may donate to a senior athlete at Lawrence High School, 9 School St., Fairfield, ME 04937. Donations need to be marked in memory of Chap Nelson, or donate to Kennebec Somerset Umpire Association, Richard McGovern, 27 Forest Ave., Augusta, ME 04330.

KAREN H. CASEY

SOUTH CHINA – Karen H. Casey, 64, died Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Northern Light Inland Hospital, in Waterville, following a brief illness. She was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on March 25, 1960, the daughter of the late Raymond G. and Elaine (Bickford) Beaulieu.

Karen was a graduate of Erskine Academy, in South China, class of 1978. She had been employed by the State of Maine, Department of Health and Human Services for many years.

She enjoyed music, shopping, and lunch at the Olive Garden, in Augusta. Her greatest joy was spending time with family. She will be remembered for her witty personality.

Karen was predeceased by her husband, Kevin Casey.

She is survived by her daughter, Amy L. Naegely and her husband Jacob, of Vassalboro; her son, Michael R. Hoague and his wife Kathleen, of China; her brother, Gilman Beaulieu and partner Jesus Magana, of California; four grandchildren, Luke and Lydia Naegely and Harper and Hadley Hoague; and several cousins.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, July 6, at the China Legion Hall, China. A private family burial will be held at a later time.

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

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

LEANNE J. FOURNIER

WINDSOR – Leanne Joy Fournier, 63, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born November 10, 1960, and grew up in Augusta with parents Donald and Lorelei (Huff) Pushard.

Leanne graduated from Cony High School, in Augusta, in the class of 1979. On March 14, 1981, she married Richard Fournier and the two settled in Windsor and raised a family. As a young woman, she earned her CNA license and worked as a CNA throughout her life at various facilities in the greater Augusta area as well as providing in-home care.

Leanne was a member of the Le Club Calumet, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Augusta Lodge #964, the Cushnoc Seniors Club, and the DAV Auxillary. In addition, she was very active in her children’s activities which included being a Den Mother in Cub Scouts, and supporting the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. A devoted mother, she thoroughly enjoyed making memories on family vacations when everyone was together.

Leanne will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, memere, and aunt with a smile for all.

She was predeceased by her son, Richard P. Fournier Jr.; and her parents.

Leanne is lovingly survived by her husband of 43 years, Richard P. Fournier Sr.; her children, Matthew Fournier and his wife Jodi, Daniel Fournier, and Angel Lyshon and her husband Justin; her grandchildren, Braxten, Lily, and Eli Fournier, Addi and Annabella Morris, and Carson, Colby, and Jenessa Lyshon; her sisters, Wendy Annis and her husband William, and Dawn Tobey and her spouse Tracey; and many nieces, nephews, as well as other family members and friends.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 2, at the funeral home with burial following at Maine Veterans Cemetery (Committal Shelter), 143 Blue Star Ave., Augusta.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Leanne’s name may be made to University of Maine Foundation, Two Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469. Memo: Richard P. Fournier Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund.

JOHN DATSIS

WINSLOW – John Datsis, 90, passed away in peaceful sleep at Lakewood nursing home, in Waterville, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, where he had resided for the past 1-1/2 years. John was born in Waterville on April 17, 1934, one of five children of Steve and Helena (Gunning) Datsis.

John attended local schools and was active in sports. He was on the Waterville varsity basketball and golf teams and a proud member of the golf state championship team his senior year. John graduated from Waterville High school in 1952.

He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard September 1952. He was stationed at Cocoas Island off the coast of Guam as a radio operator during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged from the service in September 1956. John was employed in the family business, Datsis Hot Dog Place, until its closure in 1968. He then was employed as a mail carrier for the Waterville Post Office until his retirement in 1996.

John married the love of his life, Gloria Datsis, on June 28, 1958. It was fortuitous that Gloria decided to go to Datsis Hot Dog Place one day for lunch, and the next day their courtship began. The rest is history. John and Gloria were very blessed to enjoy 65 years of marriage.

John had many interests and hobbies. John enjoyed fishing off the coast of York, Maine, for striped bass with his son Kurt and fishing on Moosehead Lake with his son Todd. He was an avid gardener. John would stay out in his gardens all day unless Gloria persuaded him to come back into the house to eat a meal.

John was the most enthusiastic fan at his granddaughter Devon’s field hockey games and at his granddaughter Vanessa’s softball games. John appreciated spending time with his grandson, Ethan, and was grateful that Ethan experienced such joy in the great outdoors. After his grandson, Sam, went into the military (Air Force), John began to reminisce about their shared military experience. Sam followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and was also stationed in Guam. The two of them shared many stories about their common experiences in Guam.

We learned that he and his ffather were stationed on a small remote island, Cocoas Island, and was using top secret tracking technology to identify enemy war planes during the Korean war.

John gave Sam many words of advice about all of the places he wanted him to visit in Guam that he had previously been to.

John was also an avid deer hunter; an activity he shared with his son Kurt and son-in-law Fred. John was the happiest when he was just spending quiet time with his wife or traveling with her to their favorite destination, Todd’s camp on Moosehead Lake.

John was predeceased by his parents; brother James Datsis, sister Ethel (Datsis) Veilleux, brother Pavlo Datsis, and sister Sunny (Datsis) Pomerleau.

John is survived by his wife Gloria; daughter Lisa Datsis and her husband Frederick Currie, of Winslow; sons Todd Datsis, of St. Augustine, Florida, and Kurt Datsis and his wife Ellen, of York; and grandchildren, Samuel Currie, Devon Datsis, Vanessa Currie, and Ethan Datsis.

Visiting hours took place July 2, 2024, at Veilleux Funeral Home, Elm Street, Waterville with the funeral service taking place with burial tfollowing at Howard Cemetery, in Winslow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John’s memory to Profound Autism Alliance at profoundautism.org.

NORMAN R. GIROUX

OAKLAND – Norman Robert Giroux, 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Bedside Memory Care, in Oakland, where he had been a resident for five years. He was born on November 10, 1936, to Albert Giroux and Naomi Letourneau Giroux. He was their only child.

He attended Waterville schools and graduated from Waterville High in 1954. He married Doris Arlene Cormier in April, 1956. They were married for 65 years before she passed in July, 2021.

He joined the Maine Army National Guard after high school. He served until his retirement in October 1996, retiring as a Colonel. He served at various armories around the state in several positions through the years and was affiliated with the Regiment Engineering Corps. He was an S4, a supply officer, a Battalion Commander, Group Executive Officer, DOM officer, and Director of Intelligence. He was part of the Bangor, Waterville, and Augusta armories to name a few. He attended the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth in Leavenworth, Kansas to advance in the ranks as well.

His regular job was as a member of the United States Postal Service where he served as a sub, a carrier, and moved onto a nighttime mangement position.

He and his wife are survived by his son, Tim (Paul Anctil) Giroux, and his daughter, Karen (Gerry) Rancourt. They had four grandchildren, Ryan (Megan) Rancourt, John Rancourt, Todd (Jenn) Rancourt, and Jill (Jeff) Merckens. They also have great-grandchilden, Rylee Nicole, Bridgette Anne, Alex Michael, Todd Richard Jr, and Colton Lee. They also have two step-great-grandchildren, Devin and Myles Littlefield; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, and great-great-nieces and -nephews.

A Mass took place on July 6, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 26 Monument St., Winslow, ME.

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

Anyone wishing to make a donation may donate to Bedside Memory Care Facility, 210 Country Club Rd., Oakland, ME 04963.

WALTER S. TILLSON SR.

SIDNEY – Walter S. “Gus” Tillson Sr., 83, passed away at his home, in Sidney, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, following a short battle with liver cancer. He was born in Augusta on November 2, 1940, to the late Arthur and Leona (Perry) Tillson.

Walter married Effie (Trask) Tillson on Aug. 30, 1958. They shared 56 wonderful years together before her passing in September of 2014.

Gus was a hard worker and he had various jobs throughout his life. He worked for Augusta Sewer District and Maine Wide, but was mostly self employed pouring concrete slabs and building garages. He was often referred to as the “concrete man”. Gus also helped raise numerous foster children becoming a father figure for them.

In 1968 Gus bought what he called “the farm” in Sidney. He raised his family here and this has become the home of four generations of Tillson’s.

In his free time, Gus loved spending time with family and friends. He was his happiest while sitting around a campfire with anyone that wanted to join him. The campfire was a daily occurrence and he looked forward to it every evening. If Gus was sitting at the campfire as his fellow disc golf players finished their game they would always stop and have a conversation with him. They often referred to him as “Pop, the man, the myth, the legend”.Gus also enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on the woodlot, gardening, making maple syrup, telling stories about the “old” days and dancing.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Roxanne, son, Arthur; and two grandchildren, Amanda and Eric, his brothers Charlie Sr., Arthur, and Sheldon, brother-in-law, Clyde Trask, sister-in-law, Naomi Buzzel; and his daughter-in-law, Coline Tillson.

He is survived by his children, Walter Jr., of Windsor, Tom and wife, Tammy, of Sidney, Jack, of Sidney, and Tim and wife Beth, of Connecticut; his grandchildren Derek Tillson and wife Sierra, of Sidney, Dylan Tillson and fiancée Kaitlyn Longley, of Oakland, and Caleb Truman, of Sidney; his great-granddaughters, Lillian and Abigail Tillson; his sister, Shirley Cooper, of Tennessee; his brother-in-law, George Trask and wife Gail, of Gardiner; a large extended family including nieces, nephews.

Gus has requested that instead of a funeral he would like everyone to have “one hell of a party”. This was held at 214 Philbrick Rd., in Sidney, on Saturday, July 6.

Arrangements are in the care of the Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta where condolences and memories may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the funeral home website by visiting http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Pine Tree Camp, 114 Pine Tree Camp Rd., Rome, ME 04963.

BETSY E. BREMER

JEFFERSON – Betsy Ellen (Hayford) Bremer, 65, passed away peacefully, in Jefferson, on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Betsy was born in Orlando, Florida, on September 17, 1958, the daughter of Elbert Daniel Hayford Jr and Dorothy (Meigs) Hayford.

Betsy attended Erskine Academy, in South China, for one year and then transferred to Hall Dale High School, in Farmingdale, and graduated in the Class of 1976. One of her courses at the vocational center led her on the path of baby and child care, learning skills that would serve her well in her various jobs.

Betsy met Henry “Harry” Bremer, in Watervill,e and traveled to various states with him as he worked as an electrician. They lived in Illinois, California, New York and Maine. Betsy and Harry were married in August 1986.

Betsy was a caring, nurturing person, whether it was babies, adults, family or pets. She held various jobs in child care and was also a nanny. She transitioned to pet sitting and pet care, opening her business “Tender Care Pet Sitting Services.” She took exceptional care of her clients’ pets and left such detailed notes about the services she performed for them. She took care of dogs, cats, rabbits, even chickens. In later years, she qualified herself to become a Personal Care Assistant.

Betsy had her own pets and took great care of them. She had parrots, cats and rabbits. She loved shopping and making crafts and had a dedicated craft room in her home.

Betsy attended Alanon for a number of years and learned a great deal from the program. She also did volunteer work for Alanon, taking meeting minutes, performing bookkeeping and treasurer work for them.

Betsy had deep love for her family and friends. She cared for her father in his old age. She kept in touch with family and was always available to listen and offer loving advice.

Betsy was always aware of her spiritual need and studied the Bible in every state she lived in. She started studying the Bible regularly in 2017 in Maine. She overcame many challenges and developed a strong faith that carried her through difficult times. She dedicated her life to Jehovah God and was baptized on September 18, 2022.

Betsy was predeceased by her parents, her husband and her brother Elbert D. Hayford III.

Betsy is survived by her sisters Bonnie Glazier, Barbara Bonenfant and her husband Dan Bonenfant, and Connie Libby and her husband Jim Libby; nieces; nephews.

A Memorial service will be held at the Augusta Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, located at 8 Cross Hill Rd., on Saturdday, July 13, at 2 p.m. Burial will be next to her husband at the Central Maine Veterans Cemetery, on Mt Vernon Rd., in Augusta.

Cremation arrangements are by Mid Maine Cremation Services, at 453-6006.

JOYCE C. SCULLY

WATERVILLE – Joyce Claire Scully, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home. Please visit http://www.gallantfh.com to view Joyce’s full obituary.

JEANNETTE LEIGHTON

SIDNEY – Jeannette Leighton, 85, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at her home, in Sidney. She was born November 30, 1938, to Carlton Mitchell Sr. and Grace Mitchell.

Jeannette graduated class of 1956 from Williams High School, in Oakland. From there she continued her education at Bangor Nursing School where she obtained a bachelor of science degree and became a registered nurse. She then married David Leighton Sr. in September 1960, and then spent the next 64 years by his side, enjoying each other to the fullest.

Jeannette loved watching her boys playing sports from Pop Warner Football throughout high school. She was a dedicated Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Jeannette and David Sr. loved to spend time at their camp, at Moosehead Lake, where they had many fond memories. The majority of their pastime, after retirement, included traveling, visiting all 50 states, visiting countries all over the world and many cruises, making memories and friends along the way. They wintered in Acadia, Florida, where they had so many friends come to the porch for happy hour.

She was predeceased by her parents, Carlton Mitchell Sr. and Grace Mitchell; her siblings Carlton Jr., George, Cindy and Grandson David Leighton III, of Greenville and Florence Julia of Fairfield.

Jeanette is survived by her husband David Leighton Sr.; her children David Jr, Dwight and his wife Theresa; and grandchildren Katie Bridges and husband Jake of Morris, Conn.; Dalton Leighton and wife Ceara of Oakland; great-grandchildren, Hazel Bridges, Quinn and Vivian Leighton and Linda Poellot and family of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; her sister Rose Dubois and husband Jon.

There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m., Friday, July 12, 2024, at 43 Lupine Lane, Sidney. Immediately followed by a social hour at their home of the same address.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local hospice care facility in honor of Jeannette.

GILMAN L. MADORE

WINSLOW – Gilman “Gil” Leo Madore, Jr., 60, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, following a years-long battle with cancer. Born in Melrose Park, Illinois, on June 2, 1964, the sixth of seven children, Gil was a member of the Waterville High School Class of 1982.

He received his degree in metallurgy from Eastern Maine Vocational Technical Institute in the late 1980s.

Gil worked at the Somerset SAPPI plant, in Hinckley, for 29 years and was a member of the United Steelworkers USW Local #9. He was a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons for 25 years and member of Siloam Lodge #92, in Fairfield, serving for a time as Master of the Lodge.

Gil was a Big Brother with the Big Brother/Big Sister program. He was a spokesman for this organization and coined the phrase “Get off the Couch” to encourage other men to become Big Brothers and mentors to young boys. In his younger years, Gil was a camper and a camp counselor at Camp Kennebec during the 1970s and early 1980s. His trips to the Allagash were his favorite outings and instilled in him a love of the land which he shared with so many others.

Gil’s favorite place on earth was his “Man Camp”, on Caribou Lake, in the unorganized territory T3R12. He was a mentor to his many nephews, teaching them boating, fishing, fire-building, hunting and proper gun safety skills. Gil’s love of the land lives on in these young men. Additionally, he fostered many friendships while at his camp, forming bonds that supported and sustained him to the last days of his life. This was evident in the dedication many of his friends showed, offering their time and talents to fulfill Gil’s dream of expanding the camp and providing a place for future generations.

Gil was a talented craftsman in the arts of metallurgy, lumbering and carpentry. He was a gifted welder, and he loved felling trees – the bigger the better. And if you’re one of the lucky ones, you have a set of Adirondack chairs specially made for you sitting on your deck.

Gil was preceded in death by his father, Gilman Leo Madore, Sr. and a nephew.

Gil is survived by his wife of 24 years, Mary Roy Madore; her parents Arthur and Dolores Roy; stepdaughters, Kate-Lynne MacKenzie Poulin (Brian), of Winslow, and Heather MacKenzie Thorne (Nick), of Winslow; his five grandchildren, Bradley, Sydney and Emma Poulin; and Brayden and MacKenzie Thorne; by his mother Nancy Gallagher and stepfather Mike Gallagher, of Oakland; siblings Kevin Madore (Olivia Atherton), Mike Madore, Sharon Madore, Lynn Brochu (Gary), Theresa Butler and Gigi Madore, Md., (Marsha Nelson); as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 12, at the Poulin-Turner Union Hall, 653 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, beginning at 3 p.m.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This link will take you directly to Gil’s memorial page: St. Jude Memorial Fund: Gilman Madore – St. Jude Memorial Funds (stjude.org).

GEORGE A. SAWTELLE

NEW HARBOR/WATERVILLE – George Allison Sawtelle, 90, of New Harbor, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Born in Waterville, Maine on January 19, 1934, he was the only child of George and Alice (Kitchin) Sawtelle.

He graduated from Waterville High School in 1952, and attended Coburn Classical Institute, in Waterville. His first job was as a delivery truck driver for Harris Baking Company, in Waterville. He then worked for several years as a salesman for the Fuller Brush Company. His charming and unassuming manner made him a favorite with many of his customers.

He held many sales positions over the course of his career, working for auto dealerships and insurance agencies. Eventually he established his own independent insurance agency, specializing in life and health insurance. He worked for L.L. Bean in his early retirement years.

In 1984 George married Judith Hatch Cheney and they made their home in New Harbor. He liked living by the ocean and boating. He was a member of the Lions Club, and proudly served the town as a Parks Commissioner.

For many years he enjoyed camping with friends and family. Snowmobiling, sailing, and bicycling were some of his favorite activities. He liked tinkering with electronics. He loved to hear about each of his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and he was proud of all.

Besides his parents, George was predeceased by a son-in-law, Stephen Nelson.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; stepson, Richard Cheney and wife Karen, of New Harbor; a step-grandson; his five children, Georgette Sobey and husband Myron, of Pittsfield, Kathie Nelson, of Palermo, Timothy Sawtelle and wife Lynnda, of Albion, Tammie Willis, of Louden, New Hampshire, and Sarah McKeen and husband Darrell, of China; 15 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren.

A time of visitation will be held from 1 – 3 p.m., on Monday, July 15, with a sharing of stories at 2 p.m., at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, in Damariscotta.

Donations in George’s memory may be made to Lakeside Advent Christian Campground located, in Belgrade, where George loved the time he spent as a youth, and the memories he made lasted a lifetime. Checks should be sent to Cherry Frewin, Lakeside Treasurer, 894 Brady Way, Jonesborough, TN 37659.

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

BRUCE D. LEEMAN

PALERMO – Bruce D. Leeman, 96, of Palermo, passed away peacefully at his home. He was born May 16, 1928, at the home of his parents, Guy and Lillian Scates Leeman. He was the youngest of the brothers, Archie, Guy and Lloyd.

We’ve been told he walked to the school on the Banton Road. Then he went to high school at Walker High School, in Liberty. He said he rode his bike there with some friends. One day, a girl asked for a ride home on his handlebars. He ended up marrying her, Elizabeth Mathieson, on October 31, 1947. Together they had four children, Linda, Mark, Eric and Parker; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Most of his life he was a self-employed as a mason. He also built houses for his daughter and granddaughter. He built several camps and his own two houses.

He worked eleven years for Kenway Boats. He and Guy planted trees all over the state. They cut Christmas trees and many went out of state. He also learned how to fly an airplane.

Bruce and Betty traveled across the United States, visiting friends and relatives. They also traveled to Germany and found some family there. They stayed with a friend stationed on a base there. The friends took them around Germany.

Bruce was preceded in death by his wife.

The grandchildren are going to have a gathering on Saturday, July 13, at 4:30 p.m., at the Sheepscot Fish and Game Club on Rte. 3.

OBITUARIES for Thursday, July 4, 2024

NANCY E. CARON

AUGUSTA – Nancy Edith Caron, 78, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Maine Veteran’s Home, in Augusta. Nancy was born on January 15, 1946, a daughter of Edward and Anna-Lee (Cross) Littlefield.

She grew up in Morrill, and was a graduate of Crosby High School, in Belfast. Following school, Nancy worked on a potato farm before becoming employed at Togus VA in the food service department. While at Togus, she met her future husband, Alan H. Caron, and on October 10, 1992, the two were married. Together, they shared an extraordinary bond and Alan remained by Nancy’s side every day for the last several years.

Nancy was a natural in the kitchen and enjoyed cooking and baking. Her treats were famous as she was known as the “Whoopie Pie Lady” by the workers at J.C. Stone, who she generously delivered whoopie pies to monthly. She had a green thumb and enjoyed working in her gardens.
Nancy will be remembered for her friendly disposition and kindness to all.

Nancy was predeceased by her parents, and a brother, David Littlefield.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Alan Caron; her children, William Cooper, and Jenna Fox; her step-children, Michael Caron and his wife Suzanne, Richard Caron and his wife Malinda, and Robert Caron and his wife Lisa; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary Moody, and Richard Littlefield and his wife Karen; and many nieces and nephews.

No services are being held at this time. Memorial donations in Nancy’s name may be made to Maine Veterans Home, 35 Hero’s Way, Augusta, ME, 04330. Please write “Activities Dept.” in the memo.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME 04330.

OBITUARIES for Thursday, June 27, 2024

TRACY P. CHARTRAND

WATERVILLE – Tracy Pressey Chartrand, 72, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Tracy was born in Waterville on July 7, 1951, to Lynn and Pauline Pressey, of Oakland.

Tracy grew up in Oakland and was a 1970 graduate of Messalonskee High School.

Tracy’s parents owned the Coffee Pot restaurant, in Oakland, and that’s where her love for cooking began. She cooked for most her adult life in different restaurants even owning her own, Tracy’s Family Restaurant, in Oakland, which was a life long dream. Tracy got into mental health field later on in her life which she thrived at.

She was a woman with many talents, cooking, sewing, flower arrangements, but her most precious gift was they way she left an impact on every one she met. She surely showed forth the love of Christ, and made so many life long friends.

Tracy was predeceased by her mom and dad, Lynn and Pauline Pressey; paternal father Arnold Abbott; brother Ronald Pressey; grandson Troy Bowen; and great-granddaughter Eevee Mae.

She is survived by her daughters Lisa Pressey and husband Craig Lizzotte, of Waterville, Amber Bigelow and husband Steve, of Winslow, and Rebecca Adams, of Winslow; son Jeremy Chartrand, of Massachusetts; grandchildren KoraMae McDonald and husband Mitch, Jalynn Drown, Jeremy Chartrand, Lucas Pressey, Jacob Bigelow, Philip Bigelow, llana Lizzotte, Samuel Adams and Cadence Adams; brothers Lynn Pressey and wife Phoebe, of Wells, Jody Pressey and wife Charlene, of Chelsea, and Shawn Pressey, of Waterville; sister Karen Cayford and husband Vance, of Benton.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements done by Dan and Scott’s, Skowhegan.

LOIS L. SHORES

ALBION – Lois Louise Shores, 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Lois was born on August 14, 1938, in Clinton, the daughter of Clayton and Marion Hunt.

Lois married Frederick Shores on January 28, 1957. In August 1964 Lois and Fred purchased the Woodbury Farm, on the Belfast Road. It is there they built a beautiful farm and family. They worked tirelessly to raise nine children and expand their farm. Lois loved babies and cared for many children after her own children were grown.

Lois was known for her biscuits and loved to cook for her large family. She always said it was a lot of work to raise nine children on a farm, but she loved it and would do it all over again if she could. Lois was a very appreciative person and always made a point to thank those who helped her.

Lois was predeceased by her husband Frederick; son Dennis, daughter-in-law Kimberlee; sisters, Eileen, Thelma, Dorothy, Christine, Beverly and brother David, sister-in-law Louise; and many other in laws.

She is survived by her children, Cindy, Karen, Kevin (Alice), Terry, Jeff (Theresa), Laurie (Chris), Billy (Dianne), Amy (Floyd); grandchildren, Shaun, Spencer, Justin, Corey, Brandon, Jessica, Kristian, Hadassah, Makayla, Rebekah, Grace, Jack, Kera, Cameron, Chase; 10 great-grandchildren; her sister Marion; sister-in-law Gloria; brothers-in-law Amasa, Allen, Erlon Jr. and Danny.

A graveside service was held on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the No. 4 Cemetery, in Albion. Following the service, the family held a Celebration of Life at the Besse Building, on Main Street, in Albion.

Arrangements are under the direction of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lois may be made to the Albion Loins Club, Attn: Elaine Staples, 118 East Benton Rd., Albion ME 04910.

ROY J. FEIHEL

SOUTH CHINA – Roy James Feihel, 64, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his residence, in South China, following years of long-term health conditions. Roy was born in Queens, New York, on September 23, 1959, to parents Clemence and Robert Feihel.   Roy grew up on Long Island, New York, and spent his summers in Maine at his parent’s second house, on China Lake.  He had very fond memories of playing in the lake with his many siblings, and cousins.

As a young man, after graduating from Hofstra University, in New York, with a degree in communications. Roy worked a variety of jobs, a delivery driver, building crates to ship art across the country, and working as a jewelry maker. In between long days spent at the beach, surfing and driving his 1968, Oldsmobile 442 convertible, with his wild curly hair blowing in the wind.

Roy married his wife Rosie, on Long Island, in 1996. Then moved to South China, with his wife and stepson, David. Later following was the birth of his daughter Angela in 1998.

Roy worked as an Ed-Tech for kids with autism and special needs for over 20 years, at Spurwink and Cony High School, in Augusta, where he made a big impact, changed a lot of lives, and was well known for his patience, wood-fired pizza, bread, and “amazing” mac n’ cheese.

In his down time, Roy enjoyed painting and drawing waves, drinking his coffee by the woodstove, trying out new recipes, swimming in his pool, going out to the depot with his friends, watching Sherlock Holmes with his family, feeding the cat, and researching a variety of health and nutrition topics, which he loved to share with people in hopes of helping as many people as possible to feel healthier.

Roy had a vibrant, charming personality, he loved to kid around and have fun. He was endlessly creative, innovative, with too many ideas to count. He also always loved supporting everyone’s dreams and ambitions.    Roy was predeceased by his father Robert Feihel, his mother Clemence Feihel, his brother Tye Feihel, brother-in-law John Udle, and mother-in-law Angelina Rivera.

He is survived by his wife, Rosie Feihel; his daughter, Angela Feihel; his step-son, David Lopez; his brother, Bob Feihel and sister-in-law Jayne; his sisters, Janice Manzolillo, Paula Udle, Lauren Redemann and brother-in-law Peter, Jackie Robilliard and brother-in-law Rod, Laurie Anderson and brother-in-law Eric; and many many nephews, and nieces.

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

RICHARD A. MICHAUD

WATERVILLE – Richard A. Michaud, 78, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, losing his long battle with COPD, and its insidious side effects. Dickey, nicknamed by friends and family, was born in Waterville, on April 22, 1946, to Aurele J. Michaud, of Saint Agatha, and Yvette M. LaPierre, of Waterville.

He had three siblings, older brother Robert, younger sister Jean Ann and younger brother Dana.

Richard attended local schools in Waterville and graduated from Waterville High School in 1964. While in high school he belonged to the EMAC club. He later joined the National Guard for four years as a cook. While in high school he also met his wife to be, Eva Couture. They were married on April 22, 1967, recently celebrating 57 years of marriage during which they raised their three sons, Paul, Danny and Shawn.

He worked at a few odd jobs before starting his lifelong career at Maine Central Railroad, where he worked as a carmen/welder until retiring in 2009. There he made many lifelong friends and acquired the nickname “shotgun.”

Dickey was also an avid fisherman and hunter, spending many days, with his father, oldest brother, grandfathers and a host of uncles and cousins, many friends and his sons. His deer antler collection hanging in his garage reveals one of nature’s wonderful oddities, a legal doe with spike horns, on a buck only tag.

Richard was an amazing gardener, who turned his clay-based backyard into a bountiful vegetable garden that supplied many a table with tomatoes, cukes, string beans, zucchini, and giant rhubarb, to name a few. He also did a lot of canning and freezing. When COPD began to wage its battle, Dickey could no longer expend the energy needed to garden and maintain his quality of life, and regrettably had to give it up.

He was also a dedicated “bird feeder” caretaker, keeping two feeders full of seed, two hummingbird feeders going, two suet feeders full and the occasional half oranges for the orioles. Dickey also fed an army of skunks, raccoons, red and gray foxes, chipmunks and red squirrels. Many times, he would toss out old hot dog rolls, stale bread, table scraps and the second McDonald’s sausage McMuffin to the waiting crowd. Dickey also fed (unwillingly) many deer from his garden, so he put white chairs in it, to keep the deer out, claiming the deer were repelled by them (?).

Dickey over the years became a devoted Boston Red Sox fan, often leaving where he was to get home to sit on the living room floor, and root for his team.

Richard was also an avid card player, mastering Cribbage, Bid Whist, and a few other “penny games” with both family and friends. Many a night he, Eva, mom and Dana would slug it out playing team bid whist, in a quest of a killer hand, to defeat the opponents. Other days, nights, birthdays and holidays, the cards came out, and it was time to play 10 pennies involving children and grandchildren. His “29” cribbage hand, dealt to him during a Cribbage tournament sits framed and fading away on the living room wall, as a testament to that rare vent. Richard was happiest sitting on the floor in front of his television playing solitaire, listening to the news, weather report, a baseball game, or helping his grandchildren and great-grandchildren open and put presents together on holidays.

Richard was predeceased by his parents, his older brother, his grandparents and his many aunts and uncles.

Richard is survived by his wife Eva, their three sons and their families, Paul and his wife Mary, Danny and his wife Leah and their children Emma and Carter. Shawn his partner Erica and his daughters Leah, Stephanie, and Sasha; four great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Raelyn, Melanie and Josie.

Visiting hours will be held at Veilleux’s Funeral Home, in Waterville, on Wednesday, July 10, from 2 – 4 and 6 -8 p.m.

A small service for close family and friends will be held on Thursday, July 11, at 3 p.m., also at Veilleux Funeral Home, followed by a Celebration of Life that all are invited to attend, from 4 – 7 p.m., at Silver Street Tavern, in Waterville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ronald McDonald Charities, 250 Brackett Street, Portland, Maine 04102, in his name.

LEONARD J. HOWELL

PALERMO – Leonard John Howell, 96, passed away peacefully at his winter home, in Ft. Myers, Florida, on Thursday, June 20, 2024. (He was to turn 97 on July 10).

Len was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to those blessed to know him.

In retirement, he wintered in Florida but spent every summer in his beloved Maine. His parents had owned a farm, on Banton Road, Palermo, and much of that property is still in family ownership. Len was an outstanding father, businessman and avid boater.

He loved being involved in organizations/ boards, etc., and enjoyed leadership roles in many of them. He was one of the founding members of the Sheepscot Lake Association and was passionate about preserving both the lake and surrounding lands for future generations.

Len is survived by his wife of 42 years, Susan; his four children, David (Lydia), William (Nona), JoAnn (Adam), and Bradford (Anne); seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

JUSTIN L. FINLEY

WINDSOR – Justin L. Finley, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at his home. He was born in Waterville on March 17, 1982, the son of Lawrence (Larry) Finley and Ronda Bell.

Justin worked as a farmer his entire life. He enjoyed four-wheeling, snowmobiling, riding his motorcycle and especially being around and doing things with his children.

Justin was predeceased by his father Larry, son Liam Finley and a brother Travis Finley.

He is survived by his children, Lukas, Lily and Leah, wife Jessica, mother Ronda Bell and stepfather Kevin Bell.

A graveside service will take place on Friday, June 28, 2024, at noon, at the Finley family cemetery, on the Choate Road, in Windsor.

Gathering of friends and family will follow at the Finley farm on Windsor neck road, Windsor.

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

KENT A. BREAU

UNITY – Kent A. Breau, 64, passed away on March 11, 2024, at Maine­General Glenridge, in Augusta, after bravely battling Alz­heimer’s for a decade, accompanied by dementia during his final years. Born in Farmington on September 29, 1959, Kent’s life was a tapestry woven with threads of hunting excursions and backwoods escapades beneath the open sky.

Kent will be fondly remembered for his passion for the great outdoors. Whether it was guiding hunting expeditions for bear, deer, moose, turkey, or another fishing adventure, Kent’s love for nature shone through in everything he did. He was often seen in his signature flannel shirt or quirky printed T-shirts paired with blue jeans and boots that had seen their fair share of dirt, always sporting a mischievous smile that captured his fun-loving personality.

He was a graduate of Mt. View High School, in Thorndike, class of 1978.

Kent’s proudest achievement was becoming a Registered Maine Guide, and bagging Maine’s biggest atypical buck in 1995, a feat that solidified his reputation as a skilled hunter. He took immense pride in watching his daughter M., evolve into an amazing young woman.

Kent is survived by his father Patrick Breau, of Unity; daughter M. Breau, of Oregon; brothers Kevin (Jessica), of St. Albans, and Kyle, of Unity; sisters Karen (Jim Fotter), of Gray, and Kerri (Ed Oliver), of Sidney; many nieces and nephews; numerous cousins.

Kent was preceded in death by his mother Shirley Breau and former wife Cathy Cook.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Unity Pond Cemetery, across from Depot Street, at noon,. at Unity Barn Raisers, 32 School St. Please join to recount tales of camaraderie, humorous anecdotes, and fond memories made with Kent and family. Condolences, stories and photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.

Others Departed

PETER BERNIER

FLORIDA – Peter Bernier of Florida and Maine, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, of a rare form of cancer. He was the son of Louis P. Bernier and Pearl M. (Pelletier) Bernier.

He attended the Brothers School, in Waterville, Waterville High School, and spent four years in the U.S. Navy. He also received business degree from Thomas College, in Waterville. Peter worked most of his adult life for the U.S. Government. Peter worked as a supervisor at the Augusta Post Offiice.

He ended his career as Post Master at the Thorndike, Maine, Post Office. Peter loved his home in Sidney. He spent many hours moving rocks with his backhoe and felling trees. That was Peter’s joy. In later years he became a “Snow Bird” and wintered on Port Saint Lucie, Florida.

Peter is survived by three sisters, Diane (Roland) Dechaine, Patricia (Robert) Perry, and Janice (Kevin) Dyer; several nieces and nephews.

Peter was predeceased by his two brothers, Richard and Stephen Bernier.

Arrangements will be made by the Veterans Administration, and will be posted at a later date.

Services

HERBERT F. OLIVER

WATERVILLE – Herbert Frank Oliver, of Waterville, passed away, in Portland, on March 10.

A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 60 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, on Saturday, June 29, at 2 p.m. Please join as they review a life well-lived. To read Herbert’s full obituary, please visit http://www.dsfuneral.com/obituaries or Facebook.

OBITUARIES for Thursday, June 20, 2024

FRANK A. PREO

WATERVILLE – Frank Alan Preo, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, due to health complications and early onset dementia.

He spent his childhood in Augusta, and attended Augusta schools. He was involved with sports and drumming, “The Sharpies,” and was gifted musically. He could play the drums, flute, guitar and piano.

Frank married his first wife Karen, had two children and raised them in Vassalboro. Karen died tragically in 1994 leaving Frank to raise them with the help of family. He took up gardening and cooking after Karen’s death and excelled at both.

Frank spent most of his career as a sales person and a reset specialist in the grocery field. He was always close to his children, but was especially close to his son Chad, who helped him tremendously in the last years of his life.

Frank was predeceased by his father Charles Preo; his mother, Lorette Lajoie and her husband Wilfred; his brothers-in-law, Bob Rancourt and Ronald Breton; and his first wife Karen Preo.

Frank is survived by his daughter Jaime Pooler, her husband Mark and their children, Bentley and Bianca; and his son Chad Preo; his brother, Fred Preo and his wife Rachael; sister, Charlene Breton, and many nieces and nephews; his ex-wife and longtime companion Jackie Preo.

A burial service will be determined at a later date.

BARRY W. DOLLEY

HARPSWELL – Barry William Dolley, 84, died peacefully at home in South Harpswell on Friday, May 31, 2024, following a long battle with cancer. He lived most of his life in Winslow, before retiring to South Harpswell in 2005, with his wife Sandy.

Born prematurely at three pounds two ounces on November 8, 1939, Barry defied expectations from the beginning. During his early school years, the teachers, try as they might, were not able to cure him of either his left-handedness nor his colorblindness. Later in life, his grandchildren would take up the latter challenge, with the same result.

At Winslow High School, Barry played football and track, and excelled in industrial arts. He would sneak into school early mornings to work on projects in the shop. Barry won first place nationally for a desk he made. He was voted most likely to succeed in his class.

Following high school, against his guidance counselor’s advice, Barry went to college. It was during his senior year of college that he met the love of his life, Sandra Adrienne Paradis. Although he believed he had no chance with her, they began dating, got married, and eventually settled in Winslow, where they raised their five children.

Following graduation from Gorham State Teacher’s College, Barry began working as an industrial arts teacher at Messalonskee High School, in Oakland. He had a lifelong love for building, and eventually left teaching to start building houses. He ventured into solar energy; and designed and built energy-efficient homes in central Maine during the 1970s and 1980s. He was ahead of his time.

People who knew Barry found him highly knowledgeable on a number of topics, particularly World War II and college football. And he could really tell a story. He had a rare talent for building furniture and cabinetry, and built many pieces that he gave to his children and loved ones. He was a devoted fan of the Green Bay Packers and Vince Lombardi. He taught his children the value of hard work – all five of them went on to operate their own businesses.

Barry was a self-made man, an innovator. He was intelligent, witty, compassionate to others and always willing to share. He was a fantastic cook, a gifted teacher and a great example in life. He will be dearly missed. The boy from Winslow did good. Barry was predeceased by his parents, Donovan “Duke” and Rollande “Jackie” (Pelletier) Dolley; and by his wife, Sandy.

He leaves behind his five children, Michelle Dolley and husband Gilles Langlois, Barry Dolley II, Jeffrey Dolley and wife Jessica, Shawn Dolley, and Reneé Dolley and her friend Jim Sloan; seven grandchildren, Adrienne Dolley and her fiancée Kristen Thompson, J. Luke Dolley, Adeline Dolley, William J. Dolley, Dylan Dolley, Liam Dolley and Luke Dolley; his brother, William Dolley and wife, Bonnie; a sister-in-law, Jolyne Paradis; Nieves Lanoy and son Lance; many nieces and nephews, and cousins.

The family will host a celebration of life for Barry at the Village Inn, in Belgrade, on Saturday, June 29, from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be plenty of food and all are welcome.

SEAN A. RANCOURT

WATERVILLE – Sean Alan Rancourt, 39, of Waterville, passed away on Friday May 31, 2024, doing what he loved, welding at Rockport Steel, In Rockport. Sean was born in Waterville, December 31, 1984, to Bernard Rancourt and Michele Rancourt.

Sean attended high school at Waterville Senior High, he completed his Welding Certification at Lyman Morse Fabrication, of Rockland. Sean could master many trades and never stopped learning. He excelled in welding and looked forward to opening his own fabrication and welding shop. Sean was on a path to a bright future. His future was bright, and he had his goals set, Sean was ready for life. Sean will always be remembered for his kind heart, his loving soul and his devotion to his family, and his signature grin, that he always shared.

Sean is survived by his father, Bernard Rancourt, of Waterville; his mother, Michele Rancourt (Don Agee), of Sebastian, Florida; his son, Darius Ladainan Rancourt, of Bangor; his brother Adam Rancourt (Leeanne), of Windsor; his sister, Amanda Deroche Rancourt (Marjorie); nephew, Levi; his sister, Katelyn Rancourt (Jaime Dawe); his nieces Audrianna, Adielynne and future baby to be named; his uncle, Reggie and aunt, Marie Rancourt; his aunt Betty and uncle Dan McCaslin, his aunt Roslind and uncle Lewis Smith, and his uncle Ricky Welch.

Sean‘s life recently was brightened by the addition of his love for Jessica Grierson, of Rockland. They shared many positive goals and were on the path to a bright and lasting future.

Sean was previously deceased by his paternal grandparents Francis and Regina Rancourt, of Waterville, maternal grandparents Clifford Welch (Jean), of Wilton, and Phyllis Woods (Leonard), of Waterville; his aunt, Jean Rancourt, Accomac, Virginia, his aunt, Sherry Rancourt, Waterville, uncle, Micheal and aunt, Denise Welch, Nashua, New Hampshire.

Service for Sean will be held at St. Francis Cemetery, Grove St., Waterville on Thursday, June 13, at 11:30 a.m.

The family will be doing the traditional welders send off. Each person can put their thoughts, jokes, or pictures on a welding rod. These will be placed with Sean.

PETER GAUG JR.

TRUMBULL, Connecticut – Peter Gaug Jr., 94, of Trumbull, Connecticut, and formerly of Waterville, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was the husband of 72 years to Evelyn (Speicher) Gaug. Born in the Bronx, New York, on June 1, 1930, he was the son of the late Peter and Katie (Jeck) Gaug Sr., and was a resident of Waterville for over 43 years before moving to Trumbull, Connecticut, three years ago.

Peter joined the United States Navy and proudly served his country during the Korean War. He went on to receive his undergraduate degree from Columbia University and his master’s degree from Rutgers University. His career took him to banking where he retired after many years an assistant vice president.

In addition to his wife Evelyn, survivors include his four children, Jeanne Steffens, JoAnne Gaug, Peter E. Gaug and Matthew Gaug and five grandchildren, Katherine and Andrew Steffens, Kristy, Nicholas and Scott Gaug.

He was predeceased by a son-in-law, Scott Steffens.

All funeral services will be private.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, Conn. To leave an online condolence, visit us at http://www.abriola.com.

BEATRICE M. GIROUX

WATERVILLE – Beatrice Marie Giroux , 92, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Mount Joseph, in Waterville, in the early morning. Beatrice was born in Waterville on April 6, 1932, the daughter of Louis and Eva Gauthier.

She attended St. Francis de Sales Catholic School, in Waterville. She worked various jobs in the area and later took care of many children in her home. She was an immaculate homemaker who also loved to cook for her family. She was always ready to help a friend in need. Beatrice loved spending time with her family playing cards and listening to French music and dancing the French jig. She was also an avid walker.

She was predeceased by her husband Leland Giroux; her parents, Louis and Eva Gauthier, brothers, Larry, Alphie, Norman and Bill Gauthier; sisters, Jeannette Veilleux and Lucille Lagasse, son-in-law, David Althenn and her first husband Renald Lachance.

Beatrice is survived by her daughters, Terri Althenn, Linda Hamlin and husband Larry; sisters Arlene Brownd and Doris Main and husband Bert; grandchildren, Jason Evans and wife Samantha, Jamie Evans and partner Jessica Wittnebert, Holly Hamlin and partner Paul Kinsey, Darcy Sears and husband Chris; great-grandchildren, Michael Evans, Alysa Evans, Connor Evans, Jordan Gurney and partner Desiree Keyser, and Jayden Gurney. Also, stepchildren, stepgrandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, June 18, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, in Waterville, followed by a committal service at St. Francis Cemetery, in Waterville.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the deceased’s name to:

Alzheimer’s Association, 383 US-1 #2C, Scarborough, ME 04074, (207-772-0115).

MARIA YOTIDES

AUGUSTA – Maria Yotides, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Born in Winslow, on May 8, 1931, Maria was the only daughter and last surviving child of James and Olga (Boodry) Yotides, of the first Greek pioneers to settle permanently in the Winslow/Waterville area in 1907.

Maria made her family extremely proud, graduating with honors from Winslow High School, class of 1949. She continued her pursuit of higher education at Westbrook College, in Portland, becoming the first member of the Yotides family to obtain a collegiate degree in 1951. Following her schooling, she worked alongside her parents and brothers in the family business, City Cab, on Siver Street, in Waterville, serving their local community and visiting guests for decades.

Known for her wit, vibrant personality, and spunky sense of style, Maria’s energy was contagious and brought to life any room she entered. Her memory will live on through photos and family stories of her adventurous spirit and passion for good fun, not the least of which included her love of an Elvis Presley sing-a-long!

In her niece’s book Don’t Worry About a Thing – Growing Up in Maine, Katherine Yotides Sullivan wrote of her Aunt Maria: “Maria may not have looked like the movie stars on the pages of the magazines she kept in the waiting room (of the taxi stand), but she had an outgoing personality and many friends, and she was so much fun…People she knew stopped in to chat even when they didn’t need a cab. I never heard her complain…”

Maria was predeceased by her parents and siblings: George, Konstantina, Thomas, Spiro (Spike) and Antonios.

She is survived by her nieces, nephews and their growing families along the East Coast.

There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Pine Grove Cemetery, Grove Street, in Waterville.

MACKENZIE M. STRICKLAND

WATERVILLE – Mackenzie Marie Strickland, 27, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at her home. Mackenzie was born in Augusta on October 16, 1996, the daughter of Kevin and Nancy (Brawn) Strickland. Later Mackenzie happily welcomed her brother Patrick.

On Valentine’s Day 2000, Mackenzie was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome. Throughout her life she needed support, and we met many special people along the way to help her.

In 2004, Mackenzie received a pool from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She was gifted a party at our home and the entertainment was provided by her favorite singer, Rick Charrett.

Mackenzie attended Waterville public schools and she graduated in 2016. Mackenzie participated in Brownies, Girl Scouts, Go Girls, and enjoyed having fun with her friends.

Mackenzie attended Pine Tree Camp where they had some of her favorite activities like swimming, boating, canoeing, dancing, sitting around the campfire, and watching fireworks. She had the time of her life!

Mackenzie attended “Night to Shine”, a dance in honor of special needs adults. She would proudly take her tiara and walk down the red carpet, with a ginormous smile as she danced the night away!

Mackenzie also attended Goodwill Lifeworks, an adult day program. They took her bowling, shopping, and other fun activities, but her favorite activity was swimming.

Visitation will be held June 30, 2024, at 2 p.m., with a memorial service immediately following at 3 p.m., at CenterPoint Com­munity Church, 155 West River, Waterville. A reception will follow.

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

ANDREW R. PERRY

WINSLOW – Andrew Robert Perry, 67, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. Andy was born in the city of Portland, to parents Robert Perry and Norma (Emerson) Perry on November 24, 1956.

Andy graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, in 1975 and graduated from the University of Maine-Orono in 1979 with a bachelor of science degree in finance.

The profound impact he made in his 67 years is evident in the myriad of lives he touched and the legacy he leaves behind.

Andrew owned and operated Allstate Insurance Company, in Augusta, for over 20 years and sold the agency in 2010. He then worked for the Bureau of Insurance for a number of years until his retirement in 2021. He was known for his unwavering dedication and loyalty. As an insurance agent, he found joy in providing security and peace of mind to countless families. His charismatic personality, coupled with his expertise, made him a cherished figure in the industry. His work was not just a job, but a manifestation of his innate desire to care for others. The ripple effect of his work will continue to be felt by those he served.

Andy had many interests. He loved music, cars, motorcycles and all New England sports. He was an active member of Corpus Christi Parish, in Waterville. He was a cantor and choir member at St. John the Baptist church, in Winslow. He played trumpet and read and wrote music often creating harmonies for other choir members. He sang a cappella with three friends and often performed for church functions. Andy also had a flair for the corny and collected bad jokes as a hobby.

Andy was a fantastic husband, loving family man, and a great friend and neighbor. He always joked, “ Never let it be said I didn’t do the least I could do.” But he was always “doing something” for someone. He was the epitome of a caregiver.

As we mourn the loss of Andrew, we also celebrate his remarkable life. We remember him not only for his accomplishments but for the man he was – a beacon of integrity, resilience, and love. Andrew will continue to live in our hearts and memories. So, let us not just grieve his passing but also cherish the times we spent with him.

He is survived by his wife, Beth Perry, who was his rock and guiding star. Their love story, like a well-woven tapestry, was filled with shared dreams, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to each other. Andy is also survived by his children, son James Perry and wife Jennifer and their children, Theodore and Sullivan; his daughters Alison Hopcraft and husband Charles, and Andrea Perry and fiancé Alex Batey; his brother John Perry and wife Margaret; and his Uncle Charles and Aunt Nancy Perry.

Andy was preceded in death by his father, Robert Perry, and his mother, Norma Perry. Their love and teachings were the foundation upon which Andrew built his life. He carried their wisdom and love in his heart, and it was reflected in the way he lived. He was also predeceased by his brother Peter Perry.

We invite you to share your memories and upload photos of Andrew on the memorial page. Each story and picture will help keep his spirit alive and remind us of the beautiful life he lived.

There was a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Catholic Church, 26 Monument St., Winslow, on June 20, 2024, with the burial following at St. Francis Cemetery, Grove Street, Waterville.

Services are in the care of Veilleux Funeral Home Waterville Maine.

Any donations in Andy’s memory should be made to your favorite charity.

NANCY G. YORK

PALERMO – Nancy G. York, 81, died Monday, June 10, 2024, following a long illness. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 10, 1943, a daughter of the late Alan and Shirley (Gould) Chesebro.

Ms. York was educated at Vermont College, earning her associates degree. She had been employed for many years at the Kennebec Valley Medical Center, now the Alfond Center for Health, and was employed as the Director of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review. She then worked at Falmouth Hospital, in Falmouth, Massachusetts, retiring in 2012.

Nancy enjoyed the times she spent at the family cottage in East Boothbay, rowing the Nina around the bay and sitting on the porch, watching the sunset over the ocean with her golden retrievers, Zoe, Frances and Sooner, who all had predeceased her.

Ms. York was predeceased by her twin, Gordon Chesebro.

She is survived by her daughter, Allison Y. Aley, of Concord, Massachusetts; her son, Andrew A. York and his wife Cheryl, of Palermo; two brothers, John and Robert Chesebro, both of Westbrook; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

At her request there will be no public visiting hours or funeral services. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, Windsor Chapel, 983 Ridge Rd., Route 32, Windsor. Condolences, stories and photos may be shared through the funeral home website at: http://www.plummerfh.com.

PHILLIP HENRY

BANGOR – Phillip Henry, 86, of Waterville, passed away at Eastern Maine Medical Center, in Bangor, on Monday June 10, 2024. Phil was born on January 19, 1938, in Burnham to Aden and Lina Henry (Frost).

In 1975 Phil married Charlene Loisel, of Waterville, where they lived and raised their five children.

Phil started out working for a construction as a mason in his earlier years as well as various jobs. He later went to work at Keyes Fibre (now Huhtamaki) company as a machine operator for 28 years where he retired,

After retirement Phil spent time helping his children with building their houses and helping with other projects. He loved hunting, fishing, biking, walking, and animals, especially his beagles. (He was the guy who would stop and remove a turtle from the road for fear of it being run over).

Phil was predeceased by his wife Charlene Henry of 64 years.

Phil is survived by his children, Raymond Henry and partner Glenda Amburg, Gail Young and husband Scott, Lisa Carter and husband Mike Inman, Randy Henry and wife Debbie, and Robert Henry; grandchildren: Michelle Von Bernewitz, Kevin Young, Andrew Young, Joseph Henry, Bethany Gade, and Jason Carter; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Geraldine Brooks, Cheryl Basford, Barbara Drake, Doris Hinds, Phyllis Later; and a brother Aiden Henry.

A graveside committal service will be held at 11:15 a.m., on Wednesday, June 26, at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville.

Following the committal service the family would like to invite everyone to a Celebration of Life at the Forrest J. Pare VFW Post #1285, 51 Water Street, Waterville.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Phillip to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd,. Waterville, ME 04901.

DAWN M. VASVARY

OAKLAND – Dawn Marie Vasvary, 63, of Oakland, passed away on Wed­nesday, June 12, 2024. Dawn fought courageously against cancer.

Dawn’s fa­vorite pastime was fishing and being in the outdoors with the love of her life Lou. Dawn and Lou met in their hometown of Spotswood, New Jersey, as teens and were married on September 30, 1979, they had 44 years of marriage as best friends.

They moved to Oakland in August 1994 with their three sons and opened their business, D&L Country Store. Dawn and Lou had many happy years raising their family and running their business always together. Dawn’s greatest joy were her children and her grandchildren who she loved dearly.

Dawn was predeceased by her mother, Helen Willett (2018) stepfather, Leroy Willett Sr. (2002).

She is survived by her husband, Lou Vasvary, of Oakland; sons, Louie Vasvary Jr. his wife Amanda and their children Hunter and Corinne, of Gardiner, Bruce Vasvary and his daughter Kaya, of Sidney, Kenny Vasvary his wife Christy and their children Tucker and Katarina, of Mercer; brother, Wayne Willett and his wife Diane, of Florida, their children Lisa and Kim; her sisters, Wanda Adro and family, of Florida, Stacey Barnhart and family, of Florida; and her stepbrother, Leroy Willett Jr. and his wife Anita of North Carolina; along with many extended family members.

Please join the family for a celebration of life on Saturday, June 29, at their family home, on 81 North Pond Rd., Rome, ME 04963, at 2 p.m.

The family encourages donations to those care facilities in her name to support other families battling cancer.

MARGARET . THOMPSON

WATERVILLE – Margaret M. Thompson, 97, affectionately known as Peg or Peggy, peacefully passed away at her daughter’s home in Boylston, Massachusetts, on April 4, 2024.

Peggy will be remembered as Mom, Grandmama and Gigi. Peggy’s warm and vibrant personality showed through in everything she did. Though she may have left this world physically, her spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known her.

Peggy was born on May 18, 1926, in Arlington, Massachusetts. She lived a life filled with love, kindness, and laughter. Peggy graduated from Jamaica Plain High School and then worked at Boston Gas and Worcester Gas during the 1950s.

On the weekends, Peggy loved to go dancing at Moseley’s on the Charles. It was there that she met the love of her life, Bob Thompson, whom she married on September 22, 1951. Their honeymoon was the start of adventurous traveling around the world. Peggy and Bob started their family, in Natick, Massachusetts, and so began the most rewarding job of her life, a devoted stay-at-home mom to her four children and her beloved Dino, a black male Standard Poodle. In 1968, Peggy loaded up their four children, family pets and moved to Waterville, where Bob had begun his career as the owner of Thompson Volkswagen, Inc. At Bob’s passing, Peggy then became the president and owner of the business that had grown into Thompson Volkswagen, Audi, Mazda, Inc.

Peggy was loving, kind, full of life, funny, generous, and a devoted friend to many. Her hobbies included knitting, playing bridge, porcelain doll making, golfing, cross-country skiing, gardening, and indulging in any craft class that was available. Peggy was also an avid reader.

Memories of Peggy will forever be cherished by all who knew her. She loved spending time with family and friends at the family’s camp on Snow Pond, in Oakland. On summer days, she enjoyed boat rides, cookouts, playing cards with her family, sitting on the deck watching all the activity, and listening to the loons. Her homemade lemon chiffon pies, brownies, and peanut butter cookies were always waiting for her children after school and on special holidays. Her home was a haven filled with love and warmth.

Peggy shared a special bond and love of family with her late husband Robert (Bob) Thompson, who passed away on August 23, 2004. She was also predeceased by her parents, Sarah and Timothy Buckley; and two brothers Jack and William Buckley.

Peggy is survived by her three sons, Robert and wife Kim Thompson, of Indianapolis, Indiana, Timothy Thompson, of Oakland, Mark and wife Karen Thompson, of Waterville; a daughter Theresa Redgate and her husband Laurence Redgate, of Boylston, Massachusetts; sister-in-law Sr. Anita Thompson, of Convent Station, New Jersey; grandchildren, Heather Redgate and spouse James Guaragna, Julia Redgate and spouse Thomas McHenry, Courtney, Mackenzie, and Tyler Thompson, Katie and Jack Thompson; along with great-granddaughter, Sophia Guaragna.

There will be a private burial at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Augusta, Maine.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Silver Street Tavern, Waterville, Maine, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Donations may be made in memory of Margaret to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, or The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation or The Jewish Healthcare Hospice Center, Worcester, MA, or Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers, Waterville, ME.

Services

RICHARD HARRINGTON

For anyone wishing to honor Richard Harrington, who passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, his daughters will be hosting a Celebration of Life on Sunday, June 30, from 2 – 4 p.m., at the Sheepscot Fish and Game Clubhouse, Route 3, Palermo.

 

 

 

 

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OBITUARIES for Thursday, June 13, 2024

JOSHUA T. NELSON

SIDNEY – Joshua Thomas Nelson, “Big Country”, 35, of Sidney, passed away on June 5, 2024, as a result of an automobile accident.

Josh was a hard­working, fun loving family guy. He spent most of his time working on building his business. He was the one you could count on! He had strong beliefs and enjoyed discussions whether you agreed with him or was on the opposing side. His love of ribbing and joking had no bounds. Josh had a tough exterior, but he was a selfless teddy bear.

Josh was a graduate of St. Augustine Catholic School, in Augusta, and graduated in 2008 from Messalonskee High School, in Oakland. Josh was a communicant of St. Augustine Church.

Joshua obtained his CDL license then began work for Pat Jackson and Dube Environmental before venturing out to establish his own successful business, JT Nelson Sewer & Drain LLC.

Josh “Big Country” enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley. He took pride in his country, talking history and politics. He loved spending time in Jackman. Josh had a big heart, was always willing to help others and was fiercely loyal. His love of family was evident at Sunday dinners at his parents’ home in Sidney and he never missed a family event.

The world was a better place having had Josh in it, he will be missed greatly by all who knew him.

Joshua is survived by his parents, John and Donna Nelson; his sister, Renee Nelson; and niece, Arianna Dube; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Josh was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Jude and Dora Brunelle; great-grandmother, Ida Toussaint; as well as his paternal grandparents, great-grammy Doris Knight, and grandmother, Beatrice Sproul.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 1 p.m., at the Augusta Civic Center, North room.

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

ALISON MIZNER

WATERVILLE – Alison “Mickey” Mizner, 88, died peacefully at her home, in Waterville on January 14, 2024. The cause was cancer. Born on Staten Island, New York, in 1935, Mickey was the daughter of Henry Bamford Parkes, a historian, and Mollie Brown, a psychologist.

Mickey moved to Waterville with her husband, John Mizner, in 1963 after he got a job teaching English at Colby College, in Waterville, and they lived on West Court with their children Sarah and David. She had an older sister, Nancy, who she would stay close to throughout her life. When Mickey was three, the family moved to Yorktown on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

Her parents pulled her out of public school and enrolled her in Walden, a private school on the Upper West Side. Most of the students there came from wealthy families, and Mickey felt out of step with her classmates.

Mickey lived at home while attending New York University and graduated as an English major. For her first salaried job, she worked as a case manager with the Bureau of Child Welfare. The experience was formative for Mickey, who would later write that the people she visited never had a real chance in life due to “racism, poverty, and bureaucratic intransigence.”

On a blind date, she met John, who was working toward a PhD in English at the University of Pennsylvania. They were an ideal match. John, having endured a traumatic childhood as a Holocaust refugee, needed a caretaker, a role that came naturally to Mickey. John, meanwhile, was the dependable, stabilizing force that Mickey needed.

John took a job at Colby, which was in a state neither he nor Mickey had visited. In 1967, shortly before Sarah was born, they moved to West Court. David was born two years later.

Mickey and John took enormous pleasure in food, travel, day trips to Great Pond and the coast, movies at Railroad Square Cinema, and the many friends they made through Colby.

In the late ‘70s, Mickey earned a degree in speech therapy at the University of Maine Orono and started working in the elementary schools, helping students overcome stutters and other impediments.

Mickey enjoyed watching her children play sports and might have even felt a bit of “Panther Pride” when David’s basketball team won the state championship in 1985. She and John loved to travel. They took many trips to Europe, first with the children then without. Perhaps their favorite destination was the French Riviera, where John’s father lived. The family often went to New York City, because both grandmothers lived there, and in later years John and Mickey continued to visit, eventually buying an apartment in the city with the idea they would spend time there after John retired.

But it was not to be. In 1998, shortly before his retirement, John was diagnosed with kidney cancer. Mickey immersed herself in the task of caring for him. The cancer progressed rapidly in the fall, and he died at home in December at the age of 66.

It was after John’s death that Mickey, trying to process her enormous grief, began to write, first about his sickness, then about her childhood and her family. Having read thousands of books in her life, Mickey discovered that she herself was a writer.

She read for hours every day, doted on her cats, did yoga, researched and supported animal welfare efforts, kept up on both local and national politics, volunteered in a senior companion program, and met friends for movies and meals.

Friends cared for Mickey throughout her seven-year sickness. They took her to medical appointments, brought her dinner, slept over, shopped for her, sat with her, and ultimately enabled her to die as she wanted, at home.

Mickey lived mindfully, taking little for granted. Even during chemo cycles, she took joy in her many pleasures, whether it was her daily phone call with Nancy, an episode of All Creatures Great and Small, or one of the mini-Butterfingers she kept in the fridge.

Mickey is survived by her children, Sarah, her husband Josh, David, his wife Miri; her grandchildren Anna, Sophie, Nate, Milo, Gideon and Izzy; her sister Nancy; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 22, at 10 a.m., at Lorimer Chapel, at Colby, with a luncheon reception to follow at 2 West Court, in Waterville.

Services

BARBARA W. PINKHAM

OAKLAND – A Celebration of LIfe will be held for Barbara Wilson Pinkham, at the Oakland-Sidney United Methodist Church, School Street, Oakland, on Saturday June 15, 2024, at 11 a.m. Lunch will follow in the Social Hall.

Those who wish are invited to visit The Lexington Center Cemetery, in Lexington, and join a tour of the Lexington/Highland History House, a museum project initiated by Barbara Pinkham.

DAVID S, CAMPBELL

 

 

AUGUSTA – David S. Campbell passed away September 1, 2023.

A grave­­side service will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 11 a.m., at the Resthaven Cemetery, Route 32, Windsor. with military honors for his 20 years of service in the United States Air Force. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #2, the Elks Lodge #964, both in Augusta, a Mason and had nine years of voluntary service to the Maine State Credit Union.

There will be no gathering after the services. Please bring memories and stories to share.

RICHARD STAPLES

Please join the family as they come together to honor and celebrate the life of Richard Staples on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 3 p.m., at the home of Forrest Staples, 930 Colby Road, Palermo, Maine.

OBITUARIES for Thursday, June 6, 2024

RONALD MORIN

FAIRFIELD – Ronald Morin, 58, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Ronald, and his twin brother Donald, were born October 6, 1965, the sons of Marc Andre and Francoise Morin, in Jackman.

Ron grew up in a large family with seven brothers and five sisters. He excelled in academics and athletics while attending Forest Hills High School, graduating in 1983.

Ron enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October 1983 and trained as a Medical Field Service Technician. In 1986-1987, he deployed on an extended 18-month Mediterranean cruise aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy as a corpsman assigned to Marine Attack Squadron VMF (AW) 533. Ron attained the rank of Petty Officer First Class and separated from the Navy in January 1991.

Throughout his time in the Navy, Ron worked towards earning a college degree. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Old Dominion University (ODU) in 1992 with a B.A. in Environmental Health Sciences. While attending ODU, Ron met Anna Ghorashian. Ron and Anna were briefly married in 1994 before dissolving their marriage. Ron accepted a position with the Department of the Navy as an Environmental Hygienist working for the Navy Inspector General. He remained in that position until medically retired in 1998.

Ronald returned to Maine to be with family; living with his mother in Fairfield and with brothers in Waterville, Winslow, and Bangor. He loved spending time with his large family and visiting friends he met in the Navy.

Ronald was predeceased by his parents, Marc Andre and Francoise Morin, of Jackman; and brothers Hubert, of Limerick, and Pierre, of Willimantic, Connecticut.

He is survived by sisters Danielle Hale, of Jackman, Louise Morin-Smith, of Bangor, Jacqueline (DeLallo) Morin, of Bethel, Christina Stone, of Scarborough, and Monique Swartz, of Bangor; brothers Maxime, of Jackman, Francis, of Hermon, Jacques, of Bangor, his twin Donald ,of Bangor, and Antoine, of Benton; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, June 15, at noon, in Jackman, at Saint Anthony’s Cemetery, with a reception to follow at the American Legion Hall.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to: the Arno E. Hughey American Legion Post #122, P.O. Box 351, Jackman, ME, 04945.

GLORIA M. LEWIS

BENTON – Gloria M. (Michaud) Lewis, 91, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at Maine­General Medical Center, in Augusta. Gloria was born on August 8, 1932, in Waterville, daughter of Rosaire and Florida (Coro) Michaud.

She graduated from Waterville High School in 1950 as valedictorian. She was a talented artist with two of her paintings Tom Sawyer Whitewashing the Fence and Black Beauty, hung in the Children’s Room at the Waterville Public Library for many years.

On June 14, 1952, Gloria married Howard “Ted” Lewis, at Sacred Heart Church, in Waterville. Gloria’s commitment to family and friends will find them missing her every day. She was passionate about gardening, both flowers and vegetables, baking, canning, and growing giant sunflowers brought her joy.

Gloria is survived by her daughter Debra Lewis Beckwith and husband Durwood Sr., of Hartland; grandson Benjamin Grass and wife Kelly, of Watertown, New York; granddaughter Patrice Harris and husband Benjamin, of Winslow; great-grandchildren Joshua, Jordaan, Jakob, Michaela, Garrison, and Ainsley; and great-great-granddaughter Daisy Kate; brothers Harold “Pit” and Joseph Michaud; sister Jacqueline Morin; and several nieces and nephews.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Ted Lewis; her son Michael Howard Lewis; great-granddaughter Katherine Lee Grass Burns; brother Roland Michaud, sister Lorette Clair and Violette Meader, three sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law.

A graveside service will be held June 3, 2024, at 10:30 a.m, at St. Francis Cemetery, in Waterville. Please join the family immediately afterward at the St. John School Hall, in Winslow.

Please visit Gloria’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/gloria-lewis-2023 where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

Donations may be made in her name to the Waterville Public Library Children’s Room.

ALBERT L. WOODBURY

BENTON – Albert Lee Woodbury, 66, passed away at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta, on Monday, May 13, 2024, after bravely fighting stage 4 pancreatic cancer with the utmost courage, and wildly bold determination to face it head on without treatments.

Born on October 25, 1957, Albert lived a life filled with love for his family and a deep sense of empathy for others. He will be remembered for his need for speed, his mischievous laugh, for being the life and soul of the party, but mostly for his unwavering love, guidance, and support that he gave to his daughter, grandson, and granddaughter.

Albert graduated from Mount View High School, in Thorndike, in 1976 and went on to start his life on Town House Hill, in Clinton, at the ripe age of 19. Professionally he spent the majority of his life in the wood business, delivering firewood to residents in central Maine. His most prideful trade was working alongside Harold Bickford for over 30 years gaining the love for and knowledge of building homes here in Maine with one of the people he respected most in this world. Albert transformed three homes into rental properties and became a landlord for more than 30 years when he moved to Clinton. Raising a family in the old one room schoolhouse before making the move to a brand-new home he built on the Sebasticook river, in Benton.

Albert cherished moments spent with his family enjoying the simple pleasures of life. He also experienced extreme pleasure being at the racetracks with his closest friends, smelling the rubber, feeling the vibration from the cars, all with a cold Budweiser in hand. His presence brought such a festive, upbeat feeling to all who knew him, even to the people who did not. His absence will be deeply felt by those who were fortunate enough to have him in their lives.

He was predeceased by his parents William and Caroline Goodblood Woodbury, as well as his brothers Willie and Andy Woodbury.

Albert is survived by his only child Jennifer Woodbury George and her husband Brandon George, of Benton; his grandchildren Zachary Reid, Bralynn George; great-grandson Bentley Reid; brother Paul and wife Mary Woodbury, of Burnham; several nieces and nephews and their families.

Albert did not want a formal service, however there will be a celebration of life to come at a later date.

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

The family kindly requests that donations be made to pancreatic cancer research, in Albert’s memory.

PRESCOTT D. ROBINSON

FAIRFIELD – Prescott D. Robinson, 86, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, May 17, 2024. Prescott was born on April 6, 1938, in Fairfield, son to Albert N. and Flornce E. (Moore) Robinson.

Prescott was a proud lifelong resident of Fairfiled. He was a mechanic at McCormick Tractor and operated heavy equipment. He loved racing at Unity Raceway with his brothers and going to camp to hunt and fish.

He was predeceased by son Lawrence Robinson, and daughter Donna Robinson.

Prescott is survived by sons Prescott Robinson Jr., of Stark,s and Robert P. Robinson, of Fairfield; as well as daughter Robin L. Nelson, of Monson.

At his request, there will be no service.

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

CHRYSTAL P. HASSEN

WATERVILLE – Chrystal P. Hassen, 74, passed away at home on May 18, 2024. She was born in Augusta on January 26, 1951, to Earl and Mary Shorey.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Douglas Hassen; three sons, Reginald Davis, Justin Davis and wife Wendy, Kurt Davis and wife Jen; and her sister Janet; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two nieces.

She was predeceased by her parents Earl and Mary; and son Gregory Davis, Jr.

Chrystal was a very religious person who loved her cats and dogs. She also liked car riding in the country, playing cards. eating out and stockcar racing.

There will be a Celebration of Life at the Old Time Pentecostal Church, at 866 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Oakland, on Saturday, June 8, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a local animal shelter.

GLORIA J. BLANCHET

WATERVILLE – Gloria Jean (LaPierre) Blanchet, 73, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Mt. Joseph, in Waterville. She was born in Waterville on January 11, 1950, the daughter of Leodore L. and Doris M. (Saindon) LaPierre.

Gloria was educated in local Catholic and public schools and she married Carl S. Blanchet, on May 9, 1992.

Her work consisted of 20 odd years in local department stores (Mammoth Mart, Zayre, and K-Mart). From 1987 until 2012 she was employed by the Town of Fairfield. She worked in the treasurer’s and assessor’s/codes enforcement and town clerk’s offices.

When not working she was volunteering. Gloria was buyer and later president of the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers. She was happy and proud of her 19 years of helping the home, especially the Christmas miracles that happened there. She also volunteered with the Fairfield Chocolate Fest, served as an officer one year for Fairfield Historical Society, and served as secretary one year for Seton Village Council. Keeping busy, she also helped her mother with the older cousins at Christmas time to get their trees up for the holiday and, of course, to take them down. Some Christmas holidays she’d help with a half dozen trees.

Gloria was predeceased by her parents, her husband Carl, and all her siblings, Doreen, Ronald, Marie, Louis, Theresa, and Francis.

She is survived by a niece Crystal Pomerleau, her husband Robie, and their children Harly and Tucker; with many more nieces and nephews.

At Gloria’s request, there will be no public wake or funeral service.

RONALD A. BUCKNAM

OAKLAND – Worshipful Ronald A. Bucknam, 76, died Friday, May 24, 2024, in his home in Oakland.  Ronald was born Nov­ember 18, 1947, to John and Gladys Bucknam.

He graduated from Messalonskee High School in 1966, entered the U.S. Air Force, and married his lifelong love, Bonnie Whitman.

After returning home, he worked for Peters Gas and Oil and Maine Central Rail Road.

He was a Past Master of Messalonskee Masonic Hall for 34 years and a member of Mount Lebanon Counsel and Drummond Chapter of York Rite.

He leaves behind his wife, Bonnie, of 54 years; his son Steven; two brothers; and eight grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son, Gary, his brothers John and Steven, and his sisters, Joyce, Helen, and Ellen. He always told the best jokes.

A public viewing will be held at Wheelers Funeral Home, on Saturday, June 15, from 5 – 7 p.m.

A graveside service is scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024, at Lewis Cemetery, in Oakland, at 11 a.m., followed by a celebration of life at the Waterville Masonic Hall.

WARREN M. POULIN

WINSLOW – Warren Maurice Poulin, 85, son of J. N. Laurier and Yvette (Ferland) Poulin, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at home. He was born October 30, 1938, the day radio announcer Orson Wells reported Earth was invaded by Martians.

Warren was president of his Winslow High School Class of 1956, a member of the National Honor Society, and the American Legion. He earned a BS degree at Suffolk University, an MBA at Northeastern University and a JD from Suffolk University Law School.

He was a member of the Massachusetts and Maine bars, and practiced in the Waterville-Winslow area for 50 years. Warren was a lifelong learner and an avid reader, with a particular interest in World War II history. He and his wife Patricia built their home together, learning and appreciating tradesmen’s skill sets in the process. He hunted, hiked, enjoyed a number of outdoor sports, gardened, and repaired (with occasional success) antique Johnson outboard motors and small engines. A great day for Warren was reading a good book while either relaxing in his recliner or in a hunting blind.

Highlights of his youth athletic career were the day he hit three home runs and two singles in one Little League game and in one football game, he caught a bunch of passes and was dubbed “Sticky Fingers Poulin” and receiving All-State Football Honorable Mention that same year.

Warren took every opportunity during his military service for travel throughout Europe and to Istanbul. He visited the Brandenburg Gate before it became known as Checkpoint Charlie, and the massive Soviet monument to Rodina, in East Berlin. A special treat was seeing the pilfered 5,000-year-old bust of Nefertiti on display in West Berlin. Warren ended his military service in Zurndorf, Germany, as a Secretary-Stenographer for the Commanding Officer, 4th Armored Divarty.

From an early age, Warren was interested in aviation. Every time he heard the drone of an aircraft, he had to look up, one time seeing large formations heading to Europe for D-Day. A ride on a clunky post World War II vintage C-119 Flying Boxcar was a special treat. On his one and only static line parachute jump, he missed the drop zone and landed on a runway. That experience drove home the notion that there are less perilous pursuits in life than jumping out of perfectly good flying aircraft. At age 65 he took flying lessons, soloed, and returned the plane intact to his relieved flight instructor.

He is survived by Patricia (Carroll), his wife of more than 54 years; daughter Aimée Poulin (John Hopkins), son Nathan Poulin (Betsy Melrose); his grandchildren Raegan and Preston; nieces and nephews; his siblings Michael, Thomas.

He was predeceased by a brother, Leonard D. Poulin, Sr.

Warren’s remains will be interred in Maine Veterans Cemetery, in Augusta. A celebration of life will be held at St. Bridget Center, in North Vassalboro, on Monday, June 17, from 2 – 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Winslow Public Library.

SISTER PAULETTE A. DUCHARME

WATERVILLE – Sister Paulette Anne Ducharme, OSU, 76, died peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Waterville. The daughter of Raymond J. and Yvette (Letourneau) Ducharme, she was born on June 8, 1947, in Brunswick.

She entered the Ursuline community on September 10, 1967, and professed her vows on March 15, 1970.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in scripture and a bachelor of fine arts degree from Emmanuel College, in Boston. She earned a master’s degree in spirituality and a master’s degree in education administration from Boston College, where she also studied spiritual direction and hospital chaplaincy.

Sister Paulette was a teacher, principal, hospital chaplain, retreat director and author. She also held many Ursuline leadership positions, including as a provincial councilor and superior in the Northeastern Province.

She taught at Ursuline Academy, in Dedham, Massachusetts, from 1974-76 and at Mount Merici Academy, in Waterville, from 1976-80. She was principal of Mount Merici from 1980-88. She was program director for Catholic Charities in Maine from 2000-02, chaplain for MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta, from 2002-06, and chaplain for Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from 2006-09.

Upon returning to Waterville in 2009, Sister Paulette served as director of pastoral care for Mount St. Joseph. She also was a volunteer chaplain at Oak Grove Center, in Waterville, for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Ducharme.

Burial will be at 10 a.m., Friday, June 7, in the cemetery at St. Angela Way, in Waterville. A Mass will be offered in Lewiston at a later date.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Ursuline Sisters Retirement Fund, 353 S. Sappington Road, St. Louis, MO 63122 or Ursuline Sisters, 1 St. Angela Way, Waterville, Maine 04901.

RICHARD E. HARRINGTON

WATERVILLE – Richard Edward Harrington, 85 of Waterville, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Born in Gardiner on July 5, 1938, he was the son of Byron and Clara Harrington.

Richard worked at the Lipman Poultry Plant as a young newlywed. He found his career in the plumbing and heating field working for various companies including Thayer Hospital, in Waterville, doing commercial and residential work. In the late ‘70s he started Dick’s Plumbing and Heating which he owned until his retirement.

Richard loved hot rod cars with big engines and loud exhausts systems. He had plenty of stories to tell about growing up in Chelsea and the cars that he had. Richard was known by several different nicknames by people that he worked with, such as; Dick, Dicky, Papa Smurf, Smiley and Grump by his grandchildren. Richard and Joanne loved to go on bus trips to various cities with different casinos. They also enjoyed going camping, doing a little brook fishing, going out to events to dance the night away, playing cards on a Saturday night with Kerwin and Rose, and spoiling their beagle Puppy. In retirement they enjoyed going for rides and eating out. One of their favorite places was Wasses. Most of all, they loved spending time with family near and far. Richard will be remembered as a hard working man with a deep sense of family values.

He was predeceased by his wife, Joanne (Keller); sister, Pauline; brother, Byron Jr. and his
parents.

Richard is survived by his daughters, Diana (Dwain) McKenney, Holly (Skip) Lemar, Tara Harrington (Peter Howard); grandchildren, Hillary (Rob) Turner, Tory (JJ) Winters, Haley (Chris) Cromwell, Nathaniel and Nicholas Howard; and seven great-grandchildren; his brother Paul; brother in-law Michael and sister in-law Mary Keller; as well as many nieces and nephews.

For anyone wishing to honor Richard, his daughters will be hosting a Celebration of Life on Sunday, June 30, from 2 – 4 p.m., at the Sheepscot Fish and Game Clubhouse, Route 3, Palermo.

A private family burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made to an animal shelter of your choice.

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

MAXINE BUZZELL

VIENNA – Maxine (Briggs) Buzzell, 79, of Vienna, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024, after succumbing to dementia. Maxine was born in Lewiston, to Richard Briggs and Dorothy Badger.

Maxine worked in the Lewiston shoe shop in her early years, then at the L.C. Dill Center and Augusta Mental Health Institute (now Riverview Psychiatric Center).

Maxine was an area coordinator for Somerset County Special Olympics. She received a Volunteer of the Year award from Mrs. Kennedy Shriver as well as a Lifetime Achievement award for the Special Olympics.

Maxine is survived by her husband of 24 years, Jayson Buzzell; her four children, Vanessa Greenleaf and her husband, Robert, of Winslow, Vincent Briggs and his wife, Ellen, of Madison, Veronica Overlock and her husband, Alex, of Winslow, Vance Briggs, of Frostproof, Florida; nine grandchildren; her sister Joanne Grignon and her life partner, John Kelly, of Machias .

Maxine was predeceased by her father, her mother and her grandson, Clint James Briggs.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

DIANE H. Van DEVENTER

WINSLOW – Diane H. Van Deventer, 96, passed peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2024, in Waterville. Diane was born on November 13, 1928, in Lockport, New York, to M. Aloysius and Blanche Hopkins.

She graduated from SUNY Brockport State Teachers College and married her college sweetheart Raymond W. Van Deventer. Diane was an elementary school teacher in Lockport, a frequent substitute at Sanborn, and a classroom teacher at Starpoint Central.

When Diane and Ray retired they moved to Florida. Diane worked with many charities, enjoyed jewelry making, traveling, reading and playing bridge and mahjong.

Diane is survived by daughters Linda Haag (Carl), of Winslow, and Kathy Chandler (Howard), of Lexington, Kentucky: eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister Linda McGrath; sister-in-law Diane Pentz; and nieces and nephews.

Diane was predeceased by her husband Ray and son John.

The family invites you to a Celebration of Life for Diane at St. Bridget’s Center, in North Vassalboro, on Monday, June 24, at 11:30 a.m.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Diane Van Deventer to Winslow Public Library, 136 Halifax St., Winslow, ME 04901, or Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, P.O. Box 479, Lewiston, ME 04243-0479.

LEE SOCQUET

AUGUSTA – Lee “Red” Socquet, of Vassalboro, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024. There will be a graveside service held on Saturday, June 22, at 11 a.m., in the Village Cemetery, Cemetery Street, Vassalboro, ME 04989. Please see full obituary at http://www.gallantfh.com.

SALLY F. ALLARD

Carrabassett Valley – Sally Fontaine Allard, 73, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Florida. Sally was born and grew up in Rumford, on December 6, 1950, the daughter of the late Leo Fontaine and Barbara McPhee Fontaine.

She was a proud member of the last graduating class from Rumford’s Stephens High School, class of 1969. She met her husband and the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Allard, in Mexico, Maine, at a local restaurant, The Chicken Coop. She was waitressing that summer and Bob was working in the area. Bob swept her off her feet and they were married in 1975. They built a beautiful life together, and raised their two sons in South China. Sally and Bob went on many family adventures throughout the country and the world.

Sally graduated from University of Maine Farmington, with a degree in biology and pursued a lifelong career as an AP biology and math teacher. She touched the lives of many students and faculty at Erskine Academy, in South China. She retired from teaching in 2003 and moved to a home she and Bob built together in Carrabassett Valley.

Sally had a larger than life personality, always smiling. She brought much joy and happiness wherever she was and never gave up the chance to help others. She was an active member and tireless volunteer of the Sugarloaf Christian Ministry.

Sally enjoyed hosting parties and being with friends and family. She adored skiing and traveling, was fiercely independent and loved her DIY projects including building, gardening (and was well known for her amazing tomatoes), painting and sewing. She was also a wonderful cook and baker (except for her ham and butter sandwiches)!

She was predeceased by her husband Robert Allard, parents Leo and Barbara Fontaine and brother-in-law John Makin.

She is survived by her sons Matthew Allard, wife Amanda, and Zachary Allard and wife Jacinth; along with her grandchildren Mason, Jasper, Coralline, and Cole; siblings Nancy Fontaine Makin, Bruce Fontaine and partner Rosey Wolfe, Ann Fontaine-Fisher and husband Gregory Fisher, and Janet Fontaine Crowe and husband Brendan Crowe along with many loved nieces and
nephews and great nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life was held on June 2, 2024, at Sugarloaf Chapel. A reception followed.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who desire consider memorial donations in Sally’s memory to Sugarloaf Chapel, 5085 Access Road, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947.

Memories may be shared in her Book of Memories at www.wilesrc.com. Honored to be caring for the family of Sally Allard is the Wiles Remembrance Center, of Farmington.

SERVICES

PAUL & PAMELA HATCH

ENFIELD – A Celebration of Life will be held in their honor from 2 – 5 p.m., on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Poulin-Turner Union Hall (P.A.C.E. Hall), 653 Waterville Rd., Skowhegan, Maine.

RONALD ROSSIGNOL

WATERVILLE – A funeral Mass will be held at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver St., in Waterville, with Rite of Committal immediately following at St. Francis Cemetery, Grove St., Waterville, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, 11 a.m.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at Brookings­Smith.com.

DAVID S. CAMPBELL

WINDSOR – A graveside service will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 11 a.m., at the Resthaven Cemetery, Route 32, Windsor, with military honors for his 20 years of service in the United States Air Force. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #2, the Elks Lodge #964, both in Augusta, a Mason and had nine years of voluntary service to the Maine State Credit Union. There will be no gathering after the services. Please bring memories and stories to share with us.

OBITUARIES for Thursday, May 30, 2024

NANCY ST. PIERRE

WATERVILLE – Nancy M. St. Pierre, 91, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Northern Light Inland Hospital. Born on June 22, 1932, in Waterville, Nancy was daughter to Arthur and Blanche (Huard) St. Pierre.

She worked as a production worker at Lipman Poultry, and later at the Waterville Morning Sentinel, from where she retired.

Nancy was a fan of sports. Her love for her hometown extended to her favorite local establishment, the Red Barn Restaurant, where she enjoyed many a meal. Nancy was a woman of simple pleasures, and her joy in these shared passions brought happiness to those around her.

She was preceded in death by both her parents, her sisters Jeanette Nadeau and Blanche Mathieu, and her brother Robert Pierre.

Nancy is survived by several nieces and nephews.

A committal ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville, Maine, 04901.

Please visit Nancy’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/nancy-st-pierre were condolences. Photos, and special memories may be shared.

NORMAN J. TRAHAN

NORTH VASSALBORO – Norman Joseph Trahan, 93, passed away at Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville on Friday, May 10, 2024. Norman was born in Waterville on August 1, 1930, originally named Joseph Norman A. Trahan, son of Alfred and Emerencienne (Dupuis) Trahan.

He graduated from Waterville High School before entering the U.S. Army on September 22, 1946. PFC Trahan concluded his first tour of duty on September 21, 1949. He later re-enlisted in the Army and served from October 8, 1953, before departing as a Corporal on October 7, 1956.

Norman worked as a sales manager of automobiles and belonged to Waterville Country Club. He was an avid golfer, pool player, and loved to garden. He was a Dix Pool Champion.

He was predeceased by his wife, Betty (Cox); grandson, John; his parents; and brothers Arnold, Bobby, and Reggie.

Norman is survived by stepson, Steven Mansfield; stepdaughter, Marcia Mansfield; four grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; sisters Rita St. Hilaire, of Florida, and Shirley Landry, of Winslow; brother, Don, of New Hampshire; along with many nieces and nephews.

Norman will be laid to rest at the Village Cemetery, Cemetery Street, North Vassalboro, at a later date.

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

JUDITH E. COUTURE

WATERVILLE – Judith E. Couture, 85, passed away at Central Maine Medical Center, in Lewiston ,on Friday, May 10, 2024. Judith was born in Augusta on December 12, 1938, to her parents Earl and Laura (LaCroix) Traynor.

She attended and graduated from Waterville Senior High School with the class of 1956.

Judith worked for W. B. Arnold Co. as a cashier, switchboard operator, and an office assistant. She then worked under Dr. Louis G. Rancourt, D. M. J., doing office work and as his assistant, both in Waterville. She was a devout Catholic and was a member of the Parish of the Holy Spirit.

She married her husband, Eugene Couture, in 1966, and later had a daughter, Michelle Couture. Judith loved music and playing piano, as well as cooking, shopping, and visiting the coast.

She was predeceased by her parents; her loving husband; and her brother, Paul B. Traynor.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Couture; her brother, Ronald Earl Traynor and wife Rosemarie, of Tolland, Connecticut; several brothers- and sisters-in-law; her cousins Linda Bean, Carol Bernier, Vickie Oliver and husband Tom, Lynn Rodrigue and husband Norman, Sandra Matthews, Alden Wheeler and wife Carol, and Keith Wheeler; and her nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Wednesday, May 29, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver St., Waterville, followed by a burial at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville.

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

RONALD COOK

WINSLOW – Ronald Cook, 97, passed away peacefully at his home, in Winslow, on Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was born March 20, 1927, the son of Lawrence and Flossie (Dyer) Cook

Ronald was in the U.S. Army and was a World War II veteran. He met his wife Beverly and shared 73 years together. He worked as a Yard Master for Maine Central Railroad.

Ronald loved to dance with his wife, traveling the world dancing together, line dancing, and ballroom dancing. Later in life, He and his wife became snowbirds, wintering in Florida and returning each spring to their home and family in Winslow.

He was predeceased by his parents; his daughter, Cindy Cook, and his son, Ricky Cook.

He is survived by his grandchildren Brad Cook, Ryan Cook, and Terry.

There will be a graveside service June 3, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Greenlawn Rest.

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

RETHA J. LIBBY

NORTH BELGRADE – Retha Joan (Stevens) Libby, 88, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at her home on Route 8. Retha was born in Oakland on May 27, 1935, to Ormand and Florence Stevens. Retha was the youngest of 10 children and lived on the family farm in North Belgrade.

She attended Belgrade schools graduating from Belgrade High School in 1953. Retha met the love of her life, Gerald Libby, in the spring of 1953, and they were married on November 14 of that year. Gerald served with the U.S. Army after they were married, and they relocated to San Fransisco, where Gerald was stationed for two years. Returning to Maine, Retha and Gerald purchased a home on Route 8, in North Belgrade, where they lived and raised their family.

Retha was a homemaker until her children reached school age. She returned to school in 1970 and became a Certified Nurse’s Aide. She was soon hired at Thayer Hospital, in Waterville, where she happily worked until her retirement in June 1997.

Retha loved to spend time with her family. She especially loved the family gatherings at Gramp’s Beach, on Salmon Lake, in Oakland, on Sunday afternoons, potluck suppers at her father’s house and the North Belgrade Community Center, and the many family reunions throughout the years.

Retha and Gerald shared a love for dancing and often times made a trip to The Blue Goose Dancehall, in Belfast, or the Fox Den, in Fairfield. They also traveled around the United States whenever possible to visit their son Stuart and his family while he was serving in the U.S. Air Force.

Retha was a well-known fan of the Winslow Black Raiders, where three of her granddaughters attended school. She could be spotted cheering them on at basketball games, the soccer field, and hockey games at Sukee Arena.

Retha was loved by everyone that knew her. She made special treats that no one could refuse and would make them for no reason other than love. She was a doer of no wrong, and she was loving and kind toward everyone. She could have lived on ice cream. She will always be our sunshine.

Retha was predeceased by her husband Gerald, her son David, her mother and father, Ormand and Florence, her sisters Margaret, Annie, Katherine, Francis and Rosa and her brothers Ormand Jr., Kenneth, Leonard, and Edward.

She is survived by her daughter Brenda and son Wyatt, of North Belgrade; sons Steve and wife Mae, of North Belgrade, and their children, Nichole, Stephanie, Dawn (Michael), and Duane (Kris), Stuart and wife Nathlie, of Pelham, New Hampshire, and their children Miana (Clinton) and Nthaniel, and son Gary and wife Sally, of Winslow, and their daughters Hillary and Jenna; sister-in-law Alberta Stevens; ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville, followed by a burial at Pine Grove Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Belgrade.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Retha’s name to Maine General Homecare and Hospice, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, Maine 04903, or to your favorite charity or organization.

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

PAUL J. MUSHERO

FAIRFIELD – Paul Jerald Mushero, 88, of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, on May 12, 2024, from heart failure. Paul was born to Alene and Alfred Mushero on March 18, 1936, in Oakland.

Paul met his wife, Dianne Mae Mushero in 1970. They were married on June 3, 1972, and have been married for 52 years. In addition to being a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Paul also loved running his company Mushero’s Jacking and Moving, previously known as Paul Mushero and Sons, that he grew from the ground up and ran for over 60 years with great pride and hard work. Prior to that he built over 30 houses per year with under the business name Quality Built Homes and Foundations, worked at Mathieu’s Auto Body Shop, in Waterville, in the collision department, painting and restoring vehicles, and he worked at Harris Bakery, in Waterville, decorating cakes with fine detail during his late teen years.

He enjoyed time with his dog Dakota taking her on walks, rides and even to estimates, staying actively involved in his children’s and grandchildren’s lives, gardening, dancing, snowmobiling including running snowmobile races for Fairfield Country Riders, vacationing in Mrytle Beach, attending Corpus Christi Parish weekly, attending many of Fairfield Grange Hall events enjoying great food there and volunteered many hours to keep the building in good repair. He was a much loved and admired individual by many in the community who was well known for his hard work ethic, a man that was always up for a challenge to fix whatever was needed and always found a way to fix it the right way the first time.

Throughout his entire life, he held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with those who surrounded him. Paul joins his parents, Alene and Alfred Mushero; and his siblings Maxine and Malcom, and his beloved dog, Dakota, in Heaven.

He is survived by his wife, Dianne; his children Kathy, Kelly, Kim, Shannon, Melissa, Paul, Mark, Todd and Felicia; grandchildren, Jordan, Phoebe, Austin Pelletier, Brianne and Jacob Hayes, Scot and Ashley Furbush, Taylor Fick, Kelsey, Brycen, Gavin Mushero, Britney Rowe, Trevor, Cameron and Conner Mushero, Kailey and Hunter Poulin; great-grandchildren, Ivy Wing, Ellie Pelletier, Reaghan, Emberly and Jonah Furbush, Gavin and Madelyn Getchell, Lana Patnaude, Lilah, Wilder and Lyla Bock, Penelope and Annabella Fick, Greta Hayes; his brother, William Mushero his wife Charlene and their children, Adam Mushero and Steve Mushero; plus numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mass of intention will be said on Friday, June 7, at 10 a.m., at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver St., Waterville. Celebration of life will be on Friday, June 7, at 11:30 a.m., at Waterville Elks Lodge #905, on 76 Industrial St., Waterville.

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

SALLY TARINI

UNITY – Sally Tarini, 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. She was born September 12, 1947, daughter of Joseph and Rella Hutchison.

Sally was a devoted wife and mother. Sally took pride in her son’s success and accomplishments.

She was predeceased by her husband Harold Tarini; son Harold (Turk) Jr.; parents Joseph and Rella Hutchison; brothers Richard, Joseph (Jr), Allen Hutchison and sister Norma Gagliardi.

She is survived by five sisters, Betty Anderson, of Virginia, Jean and husband Frank Melchiore, of Connecticut, Rachel Pradilla, of Virginia, Janet Hutchison and husband Bob Dziekan, of South Carolina, Cindy and husband Pete Poulin, of Maine; three brothers, David and wife Kathy Hutchison, of Maine, Brian and wife Bridget Hutchison, of Maine, Peter and husband Roger Hutchison, of Florida; many nieces and nephews; and Godchild Steven Poulin Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville. Burial followed in the Pond Cemetery, Unity.

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

JUDY L. COTE

WATERVILLE – Judy Lillian (Thibodeau) Cote 79, passed away peacefully on Wed­nesday, May 15, 2024, at Maine­Gen­eral Medical Center, in Augusta. Judy was born in Waterville, on October 13, 1944, the daughter of Arthur and Irene (Vashon) Thibodeau.

She attended Waterville Public Schools. Judy married Kenneth P. Cote on July 4, 1966, and in 1968 they welcomed the arrival of their only child, Linda. Judy loved being a stay-at-home mom. Then later on she worked at the Oak Grove Nursing Home, in Waterville, as a housekeeper for over 20 years.

Some of Judy’s favorite places were Popham Beach, the White Mountains and long drives to Jackman. She loved doing activities with Linda and her friends. Judy threw big parties and was known as “mom” or “meme” to everyone she knew. She would spend hours doing arts and crafts with her three granddaughters and was a great storyteller. She adored her four great-grandchildren and lived to see them. Judy was giving, caring and had a great sense of humor.

Judy was predeceased by her husband Kenneth and her brothers David and Arthur Thibodeau.

She is survived by her daughter Linda Poirier and son-in-law Mark, of Waterville; granddaughters Tiffany and Jasmine Buzzell, of Waterville, and Melissa (Buzzell) King and husband Ryland and her four great-grandchildren Adalyn “Lillian”, Brynlee, Stella and Rafe King, all of Island Falls.

At Judy’s request there will be no visiting hours or funeral. She will be buried at the Saint Francis Cemetary next to her husband. A memorial/celebration of life will be at a later date this summer.

In lieu of flowers please send donations in Judy’s name to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901.

CHARLES E. FEYLER III

CHINA—Charles Elden Feyler III, 50, passed away at home on Thursday, May 16, 2024, following a long illness. He was born on February 6, 1974, a son of Jennie May (Tibbetts) and Charles E. Feyler Jr.

Charles, a/k/a “Chuck”, grew up in Whitefield and graduated from Erskine Academy, in South China, with the class of 1993. While at Erskine, Chuck was enrolled in the culinary program where his talents were recognized as he won the state culinary competition and went on to compete at the national level in Kentucky. Upon graduation, he furthered his skills by attending Johnson and Wales University, in Rhode Island, for a year in culinary arts on full scholarship.

Then he got a job as a cook at Thatcher’s restaurant, in Damariscotta, and later at Peaslee’s Quick Stop, in Jefferson, and Rideout’s Market and Grill, in Windsor.

Following his work as a cook, Chuck went back to school at Kennebec Valley Community College, in Fairfield, and earned an associate degree in computer applications technology. His hard work in school led him to become President of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society and was elected as student of the year in 2014. He was also a participant in the Trio Program and earned special recognition for the All Academic Team of Maine from Senator Katz. On the day of graduation, Chuck made his family proud with his many accomplishments and awards including the Fred Whitney Award.

On March 13, 2002, Chuck married Melanie Beaudoin and the two enjoyed 22 years together. They loved to travel and spend time with friends and family. Some of Chuck’s favorite pastimes include racing pro-stock cars and mini stock cars at the racetracks including Wiscasset Speedway and Unity Raceway, where his competition name was “Mr. Excitement”. Chuck was also skilled with electronics and installed many CB radios for truck drivers.

Chuck enjoyed playing video games (especially with his nephew and great-nephew), watching the birds, playing and cooking at the Kennebec Valley Horseshoe Club tournaments, and was proud to have recently obtained his dream car a buggy, a 1974 VW Super Beetle. Appropriately, it was the last car he and Peanut took a ride together in! Chuck was always making his friends and family laugh and will be remembered with his beloved dog “Peanut” by his side.

Chuck was predeceased by his father, Charles E. Feyler Jr.; brother-in-law, James Lewis, special uncle, Clint Feyler; cousin, Allen Glidden; and most recently his best friend, Jerry Rideout II.

He is survived by his wife, Melanie Feyler; his mother, Jennie Feyler; his siblings, Dwayne Feyler and his wife Lorraine, Jeffery Feyler Sr. and his wife, Tammy, and his sister, Donna Lewis; nephew Jeffery Feyler Jr., and his fiancée Ann Clarke; great-nephew Jeffery Feyler III; and great-nieces, Bridget Feyler, and Chloe Feyler; and many cousins.

A celebration of life will be held at a date and time to be announced.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor.

GAIL L. HORAK

PALERMO – Gail Lynn Horak, 66, of Palermo, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was born April 26, 1958, the daugh­ter of the late Elmer and Rachel (Wood) Sheaff.

Gail was a 1976 graduate of Erskine Academy, in South China. She was employed by the Palermo Consolidated School as the Head Cook for 22 years. Students and staff considered her family over the years and she always referred to the school as her home away from home.

Gail married her late husband, George Horak, of 36 years, in 1981. Together they built a life and home where everyone always felt welcomed.

Gail was the heart of her home and family and raised four children in a happy and loving home. Becoming a Nana was one of her proudest and joyful moments. You could often find Gail at her grandchildren’s sporting events, in her kitchen baking with them, playing many board games with them, visiting on camping trips, planting flowers, trips to the casino and making trips to John’s Ice Cream.

Gail was predeceased by her husband, George; parents Elmer and Rachel; brother, Gary; In-laws, Anton and Pauline.

She is survived by her children; Daryl Horak and wife Kristen, Lisa Robinson and boyfriend Justin Watson, Mary Golden and husband Justin, and Linda Favreau and husband Andrew; brother Dean Sheaff and wife Tamara; aunt, Jeanette Scates; cherished grandchildren, Nathan, Abbie, Brooke, Kaylee, Jacob, Annabelle, George and Olivia; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Palermo Consolidated School.

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

PHILIP A. TRASK

SOUTH CHINA—Philip Alison Trask, 76, passed away at home on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The youngest of five children, Phil was born on October 30, 1947, during the Bar Harbor Fire of 1947, to parents C. Orville and Esther (Moore) Trask.

He grew up in the village of Bernard on Mount Desert Island and graduated from Pemetic High School in1966. Phil went on to earn an associate degree from EMVTI (now known as Eastern Maine Community College).

Following graduation, Phil began his career as a draftsman for the Department of Transportation in the State of Maine where he eventually retired in 2005 as a senior right of way draftsman.

On August 19, 1972, Phil married his soulmate Donna Gurney and the two settled in South China.

Phil remained active throughout his life and enjoyed going to the gym, cross country skiing, riding his bicycle, gardening, and woodworking. An eye for detail, all admired his scaled models of sailing vessels, especially his father’s lobster boat, the Esther II.

He will be remembered for his quiet and gentle disposition and his exceptional hugs.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Donna Trask; his siblings, Muriel Davisson, George “Bud” Trask, C. Brian Trask, and Emmy Trask-Eaton and her spouse, Jim Eaton; eight nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Philip’s name may be made to American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org.

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

WAYNE A. IRELAND

SIDNEY – Wayne A. Ireland, 70, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Wayne was born in Brunswick on September 4, 1953, to Ken Ireland and Vera (Christerson) Brown, the last of four children.

Wayne grew up in both Maine and Illinois. He graduated from Tiskalwa, Illinois, in 1971. Wayne reconnected with his classmates at his 50th class reunion in 2021.

While living in Florida, Wayne obtained his private pilot’s license in 1971. Flying was his passion and he earned numerous endorsements and logged flying time in a multitude of aircrafts. Wayne’s hobby culminated in his career as Pilot Supervisor of the Maine State Police Airwing. He also graduated from UMA in 2006 with a degree in Associate of Science Criminal Justice.

Wayne’s career in the MSP began on December 3, 1989, at the Police Academy 42nd Training Troop. He was known as “Papa Smurf” being the oldest trooper to go through the academy at that time. Wayne’s career began in Troop C as road trooper, he was an EVOC trainer, and became pilot for the airwing in 1996 and promoted to Pilot Supervisor in 1999. Wayne finished his career as Pilot Supervisor October 31, 2014.

Wayne previously worked at the Waterville Fire Department as Engine #2 Driver and volunteer firefighter. He also ran the mobile lunch wagon from 1982 to 1989.

Wayne joined the Masons in 1992 and received his 30-year pin. Wayne was currently the Master of Rural Lodge #53, Sidney. He was also a member of the Messalonskee Lodge #113. He was involved in the Mason’s various activities Books for Bikes, Strawberry Festival and the annual Pig Roast which he organized.

Wayne enjoyed his retirement years attending car shows with his baby, the bright red Cobra, winning many trophies. Sue and Wayne also drove to many “Drive-Ins” throughout the state in his Cobra. Lomer Pelletier, his best friend, traveled with Wayne looking for Ford Mustangs, attending car shows and auctions in Florida, Pennsylvania and Maine. Wayne was also a active member of Winterport Raceway along with Jeff, his son, Ben, his grandson and Lomer. Wayne and Sue traveled during their 49-year marriage throughout the U.S. and to Alaska, Africa, Bermuda, cruises in the Carribbean and Indonesia working on completing their “bucket list.” Wayne and Sue also enjoyed square dancing around the state and square dancing camping weekends with many new friends.

He is survived by his wife, Susan; son, Tony Ireland with granddaughter, Joslyn; son, Jeff Ireland with grandson Benjamin and fiancée Ashley Clark with step-grandchildren, Caleb, Cole and Avery; sisters Linda Brown (Dennis), Ann Silvius (Bob), sister-in-law, Gina Ireland (Kenny); stepmother, Judy Ireland; stepsister, Wendy McCaslin (John), sister-in-law, Jean Moulton (Ernie); nephews and nieces Bobby Silvius (Karla), Mike Silvius (Cher), Karen Waddell (Daniel), Daniel Ireland (Jason), Nic Ireland (Brandy), Kenny III (Setera), LeAnn Skarupa (Will), Jarret Brown (Susie), Samantha Evans (Jason), Matt Simon, Kelly Bilodeau (Marc), Shannon Campbell (Bruce) and Kimberly Dorval (Roland).

Wayne was predeceased by his father, Ken Ireland and mother, Vera Brown, stepfather, Woody Brown; brother, Kenny Ireland Jr., brother-in-law, Robert Silvius; in-laws Fleurent (Babe) and Stella Quirion; sister-in-law, Irene Steward, brother-in-law, David Steward, brother-in-law, Ernest Moulton.

Please join the family for a Celebration of Life on Sunday, June 2, at the Messalonskee Lodge #113, 21 Oak St., Oakland, at 1 p.m.

STEVEN K. HOUSTON

VASSALBORO – Steven K. Houston, 72, of Vassalboro, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Born to John and Marjorie (Tournier) Houston on February 17, 1952, in Portland, Steven was a lifelong resident of Vassalboro.

He attended the University of Maine at Farmington where he obtained his bachelor’s degree and started his career as a teacher in Virginia before returning to Maine and teaching in Pittsfield, followed by IT work.

Steve’s passion was his family’s blueberry farm, Sunnyside Farms. He spent his free time on the property and working to better the land. He was a jack of all trades and was always teaching those around him. He enjoyed outdoors activities such as fishing and hunting. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, Sierra Club, Ruffed Grouse Society, and Pheasants Forever.

He was a member of the Planetary Society since 1982. He was also a member of the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association. His greatest joy was raising his children and spending time with them at his favorite place: camp.

Steven was predeceased by his parents John and Marjorie; as well as his brother, John.

Steve is survived by his wife, Julie; and his two children, Kelsey and Matthew; brothers Samuel, wife Gloria and their children Elysia and Samantha; and David, wife Bonny and their children Christopher, Vanessa and her family.

Per Steven’s wishes, no celebration of life will take place. A burial will be held later this summer in Bucksport at the family plot in the Moulton Cemetery.

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

CATHERINE C. WESTERVELT

WINSLOW – Catherine Cosgrove Westervelt, 63, of Winslow, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on February 4, 1961, the daughter of Dr. Peter and Nancy Fortuine Westervelt, Katie was a kind and loving soul, with a gentle and humble demeanor.

Blessed with a creative and adventurous spirit, she loved folk music and was a talented artist. Katie had a deep love of the sea from the time she was a child, and she collected seashells throughout her life. She also loved to hunt for and collect sea glass, something she shared with her brother, Owen. She was an active member of the Philadelphia Shell Club during her years living in that city.

After graduation from Waterville Senior High School in 1978, she spent a year living abroad in Canterbury, England. She subsequently matriculated at the University of Maine at Orono, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science in 1986.

A life-long love of books that began before she could read took her to Waterville Public Library, where she worked in high school, to the Belfast Free Library where she was Children’s Librarian, to the School of Library and Information Sciences of the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned a Master of Library Science degree, focusing on children’s literature, in 1992, and to the Philadelphia Free Library, where she served on a variety of capacities, including Children’s Librarian and neighborhood Branch Manager.

She was a communicant at the parishes of Corpus Christi, in Waterville/Winslow, and lived her last years in Winslow with her cherished cats.

Katie was predeceased by her brother, Nathan Westervelt .

She is survived by brothers Peter Westervelt and his wife Donna Rossignol Westervelt, of Harpswell, Benjamin Westervelt and his wife Carol Schrader, of Portland, Oregon, Owen Westervelt and his wife PJ Westervelt, of Seattle, Washington; sisters Sarah Westervelt Bizier and her husband Paul Bizier, of Vassalboro, and Hilda Westervelt and her partner Phil Copeland, of Waterville; as well as three nieces, two nephews; a grandniece, and grandnephew.

A funeral service is planned for 10 a.m., on Tuesday, July 2, at Notre Dame Church of the Parish of Corpus Christi, Waterville.

ROXANNE A. DURANT

WATERVILLE – Roxanne Angelika (Fischer) Durant, 62, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 20, 2024, followingr a hard eight-month battle with cancer. She was born in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, November 7, 1961, to Otto Fischer and Karin (von Minden) Fischer.

Roxanne loved to love people. She was also the heart of her home and family. Known for her laugh, her strong spirit and her passion for nutrition, she brought joy everywhere she went. Happiest in her gardens or in the kitchen baking for family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Paul Durant; and three children, Danielle Durant, Chadwick Durant (Andrea), Matthew Durant (Claire); three grandchildren, Tyson Jibb (Emily), Colby Jibb, Allison Jibb; her siblings Ula Sutton, Tony Fischer (Kathy), Richard Fischer (Kandis); step-siblings; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Otto, mother, Karin and stepfather, William Schlatter.

There will be a celebration of life for Roxanne at a later date in Canada to honor and remember the beautiful life she lived and the love she had for her family.

Cremation has already taken place via Dan and Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Services in Skowhegan.

Always wanting to help others, a donation can be made in her honor to the Red Cross.

Canada https://www.redcross.ca/donate/donate-online/donate-to-the-canadian-red-cross-fund-2; U.S. https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.

MICHAEL D. BRAGG

VASSALBORO – Michael “Mike” D. Bragg, 66, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at his home, in Vassalboro. Mike was born July 14, 1957, in Waterville, the second son to John and Albertine (York) Bragg.

Mike attended the Winslow Public School system and was a graduate with the class of 1975.

Mike worked in tire sales and service most of his life. He worked at Sullivan Tire, formally known as Central Tire, in Shawmut, up until a year before his passing. He was also a volunteer at Vassalboro Fire Department in the 1980s. He was a member of the Winslow Fort Halifax Snowdrifters snowmobile club in the 1990s. In the early 1990s, Mike was an instructor for the Maine Hunter’s Safety Course.

Mike was one for hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed camping. His two favorite places to camp were Beaver Brook, in Monmouth, and at Pattee Pond, in Winslow. He also enjoyed stock car racing. He raced in the Strictly Street division at Unity Raceway from the early 1970s up to the 1990s. A few years after racing he became a member of the crew on the infield in which he enjoyed at Unity Raceway.

Mike was a kind, loving, caring, giving man. He would help anyone that was in need, never expecting anything in return. His door was always open to friends and family, whom he cherished. He married his first love in 1978, Jacqueline (Esancy) Bragg, who gave him his two children. Mike then later found his second and longtime love, Susan (Garnett) Bragg, whom he married in 1987. They enjoyed doing many things together and were happy until the end.

Mike was predeceased by his grandparents Frank and Vivian Bragg, Preston and Hortense York; his parents John and Albertine Bragg; his stepmother, Carleen Miller; mother-in-law, Myra Hardy.

Mike is survived by his wife of 36 years, Susan (Garnett) Bragg; son, Shawn Bragg and his wife Joyce; daughter, Samantha Bragg; grandchildren, Judi Bragg, Shailer Blaisdell, and Dallas Blaisdell, step-grandchildren, David Amelotte, Heather Amelotte, and Elizabeth Amelotte; great-grandchildren, Raymond Tracy; step-great-grandchildren, Jensen, Holden and Evelyn Amelotte; siblings John “Scott” Bragg and wife Patricia “Patty”, Kathi Hawkins, Terri McPherson and husband Conrad, Cheryl Csengery and husband Joseph “Joe”. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be a celebration of Mike’s life at the home where he grew up at 416 Maple Ridge Rd., Winslow, on Saturday, June 1, at 2 p.m. A graveside burial will be at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Aable Cremation Service, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.aablecremation.com.

LORRAINE SOMERS

OAKLAND – Lorraine Somers, 65, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at her home on the “Hill” following a short but courageous, horrific battle with cancer. Lorraine was the second daughter to Oneal and Edwina Gendreau, born on May 29, 1958, in Waterville.

She grew up on Libby Hill with her four sisters and foster brother. Lorraine would follow her father as he tended to the animals or garden. She was a self-proclaimed “tomboy”.

Lorraine was educated in Oakland, graduating class of 1976. She attended Catholic church as a child and has been active in her adult life at the Methodist Church, in Oakland. Lorraine always enjoyed talking about her high school days and friends over the years.

Lorraine and her husband enjoyed “Camparamas”, bike parties Blues Fests, close friends and gatherings. Old campers and motorhomes are fond memories of a full life.

Home on the “Hill” was where her heart was. The garden, pigs, chickens, and work on the “Hill” were all the center of her life. Her husband on one side of the yard and she being on the other side, seemed like the best recipe to succeed.

Lorraine was employed by Diamond Match, of Oakland, for a short time, then moved to California to work for Safe Way Stores as a cashier and stock person from1978 to 1982. She returned home and worked for C. F. Hathaway Shirt Company, in Waterville, until 1995, when she went to Sappi Fine Papers, in Hinckley, to fill in as a temporary worker and retired in 2005 as a recovery operator.

She enjoyed snowmobiling, motorcycling, fiddlehead gathering, gardening, and photography. Garage celebrations, bean hole beans dinners and lobster cookouts.

Lorraine was a woman of faith who lived a simple life of giving. She was a compassionate “quiet giant” who would help anyone she thought was in need; whether it be at the community lunch at the church or making prayer shawls she quietly excelled. She had many talents whether it be from taking photos with her camera to finding fiddleheads, growing a garden or turning a pile of yarn that she turned into a beautiful shawl.

She was a driver of the Sunshine Club for the visually impaired for over 14 years. Lorraine was a proud Union member who always set an example to others. Lorraine was fortunate to spend all but a few years here on her beloved ‘Hill” and to pass away only 50 feet from where she was married. A life well lived. This lady will not be forgotten by those she has touched.

She was predeceased by her sisters Marilyn Wing, of Oakland, Sharon Gendreau, of Oakland.

She is survived by her husband and soulmate of 40 years, Kent; sisters Gloria Ripley, of Oakland, and Deb Poirier, of Embden; foster brother, Mike McCadoo, of Rome; several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 8, at the Methodist Church, School Street, Oakland. Refreshments will follow the service at church. Family will gather after on the “Hill”.

Arrangements are in the care of Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Oakland, where condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at http://www.lawrybrothers.com

In lieu of flowers, please send donations, in Lorraine’s name, to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901.

MICHAEL CROTTO

WATERVILLE – Michael “Mike” Crotto, 73, of 1 Furn Drive, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 26, 2024, at his home, following a long period of declining health. He was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on May 16, 1950, the son of Owen Crotto and Pauline Lawrence.

Michael attended schools in the Portsmouth area and was a member of the class of 1968. Michael’s grandfather, “Papa” Lawrence, was influential in his life teaching him the automotive trade. Michael was a master mechanic working over many decades in several locations in the Seacoast area. He opened D&M Auto in 1981 and then D&M Mobil in 1983, which he and his wife owned until 2009.

Michael realized his lifelong dream of owning and racing a lobster boat when he and his wife moved to Jonesport. He restored and raced the Liza Jane, winning several trophies in his class at the Annual Jonesport Lobster Boat Races, in Jonesport. He opened and operated another automotive repair shop, MDC Auto, where he serviced and repaired whatever came into the shop: vehicles of any kind, tractors, motorcycles, lawnmowers, and lobster boats. Lobster feeds in Jonesport brought him joy as he served family and friends with great pleasure.

He was predeceased by his mother, Pauline Lawrence; his brother, Randy Crotto; and stepson, Chris Daley.

He is survived by his wife and best friend of 41 years, Elizabeth “Bett” Daley, of Waterville; his daughters Faye Grogan and husband, Scott,of Missouri City, Texas, Rebecca Crotto, of Dover, New Hampshire; a son, Mike Daley-Crotto and his wife Lauren Sullivan, of Bow, New Hampshire; stepdaughter, Heather Madore and husband, George, of Newmarket, New Hampshire; four sisters, Kathaleen Dufton, of Newington, New Hampshire, Jaylee Cohen of Loudon, New Hampshire, Christie Hussey, of Somersworth, New Hampshire, Michelle Perrault-Bennett, of Milford, New Hampshire; nine grandchildren, John, Maggie, Ronan, Finnegan, Gabrielle, Genevieve, Amelia, Liam, and Isla; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends and family are invited to Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta, Saturday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. immediately following.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Food Bank, 3121 Hotel Rd., Auburn, ME 04210.

SERVICES

EDWARD E. COUTURE

A graveside service for Edward E. Couture will be held on Friday, June 7, at 1 p.m., where his ashes will be laid to rest at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville.

OBITUARIES for Thursday, May 23, 2024

ALDA M. KING

OAKLAND – Alda Margherita King, 86, of Oakland, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, following a long illness, in Waterville. She was born in Paluzza Udine, Italy, on September 9, 1937, the daughter of Edia (Pagavino) and Eraldo Englaro.

She stayed with her family in Paluzza finishing her schooling until 1957.

Alda then moved to Aschaffenburg, Germany, to work at a small Italian pizza shop where she met her future husband George R. King, in 1959, who was stationed in Aschaffenburg with the U.S. Army Military Police. They were married on June 9, 1962, in Casteons of Paluzza, at the San Daniele Catholic church.

During their 25 years of military life Alda accompanied George on every duty assignment he went on with the exception of Okinawa and Vietnam. They spent five tours at various assignments in Germany including Heilbronn, Siegelsbach, Stutt­gart, Garmisch Partenkirchen, Karlsruher, Germersheim and Munchen for a total of 14 years in Germany. Other stateside duty locations included Ft. Bliss, Texas, Ft. Gordon, Georgia, Ft. Benning, Georgia, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri., and West Point, New York.

After retiring at Ft. Devens, Massachusetts on July 1, 1983 Alda and family moved back to George’s hometown of Oakland.

Alda was preceded in death by her parents, Eraldo and Edia Englaro, and her brothers, Mario and Adriano Englaro, all from Paluzza Udine, Italy.

Alda is survived by her husband of 62 years, George R. King; their daughter Cinzia R. King, of Waterville; son Andrew G. King, of Oakland; granddaughter Miranda E. Kreb; grandsons Joseph E. Kreb, both from Bend, Oregon, and Kenneth G. Kreb, of Litchfield, New Hampshire.

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

PAMELA L. HALLEE

AUGUSTA – Pamela Laura Hallee, 80, of Augusta, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Pam graduated from Mount Merici Academy, in Waterville. She was an avid reader, had a passion for education, and shared her love of learning with the students she worked with as a Title One Educational Technician. Her patience and kind spirit made a difference in so many young lives.

She loved music, photography, and nature. She had a special connection to the ocean, and family and friends will treasure many fond memories of trips to the beach with her.

Pam was loved by everyone who knew her. She was kind, generous, and had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way.

Pam was predeceased by her parents Ernest Verzoni and Laura Veillieux Verzoni.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 61 years, Reginald C. Hallee; her sons Todd Hallee (and wife Vicki), and Gregg Hallee (and wife Tracy); two brothers, David Verzoni, and Mike Verzoni (and wife Pat); two sisters, Donna Verzoni and Susan Verzoni; four grandchildren, Brian Hallee and wife Sarah, Lauri Privot and husband Mike, Mitchell Hallee and wife Haley, and Madison Hallee and partner Jennasea Hubbard; two great-granddaughters, Myah Privot and Lennon Hallee; and several nieces and nephews.

Per the family’s request, there will be no services.

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

JACQUELINE C. GAMACHE

CHINA – Jacqueline Caron Gamache, RN, 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at her home, in China. She was born in Waterville, the daughter of Paul J. Caron and Beatrice Darveau Caron.

She graduated from St. Francis de Sales Elementary School and Mount Merici Academy, both in Waterville, in 1944.

Jackie joined the United States Nurses Cadet Corp. in 1944 and subsequently graduated from the Sisters Hospital School of Nursing, in Waterville, in 1947.

She married Arthur J. Gamache, of Winslow, and later moved to Bingham where she enjoyed raising her family and made lifelong friendships. She was a member of and served as president of the Altar Guild at St. Peter’s Parish, in Bingham.

In 1968, Jackie returned to Waterville and resumed her nursing career, practicing at Seton Hospital and later at Mid-Maine Medical Center, in Waterville. Jackie worked in special units and retired as an Infection Control Educator in 1980. She was a member of the Exchangettes which is an affiliate of the Exchange Club of Greater Waterville. She served in the capacity of secretary and president. She then joined the Exchange Club of Greater Waterville and remained a member until the time of her death.

Jackie enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Waterville Country Club and Natanis Golf Course, in Vassalboro. She was an active bridge player at the Muskie Center, in Waterville. She enjoyed attending baseball games with her brother, Ronald, whose son-in-law, Manny Acta, was the manager of the
Cleveland Indians and Washington Nationals.

In later years she spent winters with her husband in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. They were communicants of Hurlburt Field Air Force Base Chapel. She also enjoyed her time as a member of the Okaloosa Island Garden Club.

She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur, to whom she was married for 60 years.

Survivors include son, A. Paul Gamache and wife Linette, of Vassalboro, Michele Ferris and her husband, Joseph, of China, Celeste Erickson and her husband, Alton, of Ocala, Florida, Peter Gamache and his wife, Nancy, of China, and Dr. A. Jules Gamache and his wife, Brenda, of York; seventeen grandchildren. Jason Gamache, Brienna Gamache, Sean Gamache, Andre Gamache, Joseph Ferris III, Renee Sudnick, Shannon Davila, Benjamin Smith, Christopher Smith, Peter Gamache II, Celia Castro, Mallorie Blake, Candace Leland, Dustin Dupee, Dalton Gamache, Keenan Gamache, and Bryce Gamache; great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; her brother, Ronald J. Caron; her sister, Alice C. Paddock; her brother-in-law, Allen Paddock; and many nieces and nephews.

A Catholic Mass will be held on Tuesday June 11, 2024, at Notre Dame du Perpetual Scours Catholic Church – Corpus Christi Parish, 116 Silver St., Waterville, Maine, at 10 a.m. Following the funeral will be the Rite of Committal at the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St. in Waterville.

A celebration of life will take place immediately following the graveside service in the parish meeting hall at Notre Dame Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Impactakids.org. ImpACTA Kids is a charitable organization created by Manny Acta. The foundation focuses on providing opportunities for children to achieve their dream.

ROGER A. CLARK

VASSALBORO – Roger Adam Russell Clark, 43, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from a brain bleed and stroke. Rog was born on February 17, 1981, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to Roger and Rhonda Russell Clark.

His father was in the U.S. Army so Rog spent the early years of his life moving to different states, and even the country of Germany. Once his family settled down, he lived in Windsor, where he attended school and went on to graduate from Erskine Academy, in South China, in 1999.

Rog loved his family and went on many family camping trips with them. Lots of good memories were made on these trips, especially Dead River camping trips, that his family will remember always.

Every fall, he would enjoy going to the corn maze, pumpkin patch, and apple orchard, at Treworgy Family Orchards, with his family. He always enjoyed a good BBQ, oftentimes the man behind the grills, he also loved his mother’s lasagna for his birthday dinner every year. He had a passion for video and computer games and would often be found playing one with his friends and family.

There were many holidays spent with everyone sitting around with their own computers playing games together. Much like the rest of his family, he had an interest in playing card games and board games. There were many Sundays with the whole family sitting around the table laughing and having a good time playing games together. These are the times and memories his family will always cherish.

Rog leaves behind many loved ones, both of his parents, Roger and Rhonda (Russell) Clark; his older sister, Melissa (Clark) Stackhouse and her husband Keith; his younger sister, Anitta (Clark) Dunlap and her husband Timothy, as well as their children, Declan, Jonah, and Claire; aunts, uncles, many cousins.

He was predeceased by his grandfather and grandmother Robert and Reta (Bailey) Russell, his grandfather and grandmother Walter and Fern (Collins) Clark, and an aunt Regina (Russell) Jewett and uncle Leo “Lee” Clark; nieces and nephews.

Rog’s graveside service was held at Pine Grove Cemetery, in Dresden, on Wednesday May 15, 2024.

Arrangements and guidance are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, www.staplesfuneralhome.com.

JASON A. TOMPKINS

BENTON – Jason Andrew Tompkins, 37, of Benton, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta. He was born in Pirmasens, Germany, on November 7, 1986, the son of Bruce Tompkins and Scherry (Wharton) Stone.

He went to Central High School in St. Joseph, Missouri. After graduation he decided to move to Maine with his family to be closer to extended family and start a new life with his children. When he was working at Nouria Energy, in Farmingdale, he met the love of his life Tiffany, and they married July 16, 2022.

Jason enjoyed tinkering with computers, cars, and anything mechanical. He had a love for tractors, spending time with family going hiking, long walks and taking his family to the ocean. Jason loved to cook and made amazing meatloaf.

He worked for many years for Nouria Energy, in Farmingdale, then went to work for United Ag and Turf, in Fairfield.

He was predeceased by his father Bruce Tompkins; stepfather Terry Hughes; maternal grandparents Barbara and Carl Wharton.

Jason is survived by his wife Tiffany (Wheeler) Tompkins, of Benton; mother Scherry (Wharton) Stone and husband Clifford “Allen”, of Stewartsville, Missouri; five children, Skye Wharton, Heaven Tompkins, Jason A. Tompkins Jr., Philip Carson Jr., and Cole Tompkins; four sisters, Michelle Tompkins, Kim Hughes, Kaylee Stone, Amanda Tompkins; three brothers Mitchell Hughes, Justin Hughes, and Kyle Stone, many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Jason’s graveside service was held on Saturday, May 18, at Forrest Grove Cemetery, in Augusta.

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

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

In lieu of flowers please plant a tree in Jason’s memory.

LISA W. GULLIFER

CANAAN – Lisa W. Gullifer, 56, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, following a long illness. Lisa was born on March 8, 1968, in Waterville, daughter of Cheryl and Donald Gullifer, of Fairfield.

She graduated from Lawrence High School, class of 1986, in Fairfield, and worked at Woodlawn Nursing Home as a cook, in Skowhegan, for 22 years. Lisa enjoyed playing games and watching TV.

She was predeceased by her father, Donald Gullifer.

Lisa is survived by significant other, Ed Archer; mother, Cheryl Gullifer; sister, Lori Gullifer, of Fairfield; stepson, Edward Archer Jr., of South Portland; daughters Kristen Gullifer, of Skowhegan, and Morgan Archer, of Canaan; and grandchildren Dylan Archer, Brentley and Emerson Archer, Brayden Atkinson, and Nova Archer.

A graveside service will be held for the family at a later time. Cremation arrangements by Dan and Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Services, in Skowhegan.

SR. STELLA DUBE, CSJ

WATERVILLE – Sr. Stella Dube, CSJ, 87, died on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Mount Joseph, Waterville. She was in her 66th year as a Sister of St. Joseph of Lyon. She was born October 28, 1936, in Chisholm, the first daughter of Lucien and Juliette (Bellemore) Dube.

She joined the Sisters of Saint Joseph in February 1956 and made her first profession in 1958.

She received her elementary education from the Sisters of Saint Joseph at St. Rose of Lima School, Jay, and Sacred Heart Academy, Jackman. She received a BS degree from St. Joseph College, Standish, and afterward took many ongoing education and enrichment programs, including becoming a certified nursing assistant later in life.

Sr. Stella was known and deeply appreciated as a caring and attentive teacher with a heart and the patience for the students who had the most difficulty. She taught at Holy Family School, Lewiston; St. Michael School, South Berwick; Sacred Heart School, Auburn; and St. John School, Winslow. She then worked as a Nurse’s Assistant and later a cook at Fontbonne Community, Mount St. Joseph Holistic Care Center, Waterville, where she shared her love and tenderness with residents and staff alike.

She was predeceased by her brothers Gerard, Lionel, Willie, Charles, and Andre, and her sisters Vivian Gagnon, Mary Ann, and Mary Jane Edmunds.

She is survived by her brother John Dube (Gail), of Jay; her sisters Julienne Shaw (Fred), of Tionesta, Pennsylvania; Claire Edmunds (Arthur), of Philips; Elaine Smith (Maurice), of Detroit; Stella Paquette (Steve), of Wilton; and many nephews and nieces and their children.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated May 21, at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville. Burial took place at St. Francis Cemetery, Grove Street, in Waterville, immediately following the Mass.

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, memorial donations for the missions of the Sisters may be made to the Sisters of Saint Joseph, 80 Garland, Road, Winslow ME 04901.

PATRICIA BONNEY

SIDNEY – Patricia “Pat” Bonney (nee Stucky), 72, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, following a long battle with breast cancer. She was born on January 14, 1952, in Forks, Washington.

She had been the executive director of Open Arms Pregnancy Center and formerly Central Maine Pregnancy Support Center for nearly 30 years. She wanted her legacy shared to be that she wanted to save as many babies from being aborted as possible, and be a beacon of light to the women she served. She wanted to take as many with her to heaven.

She was predeceased by her parents Gene and Jean Stucky, and her husband George (Joe) Bonney.

She is survived by her daughter Rachael Searles, her husband, Peter, of Vassalboro; her son Joshua Bonney, of Sidney, his wife, Kristina; two grandsons, Jonah and Shawn Searles; and three granddaughters, Abigail, Chloe, and Emily; two brothers, Larry and David; and her sister Beth; many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life took place at Kennebec Valley Assembly of God, on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

MELVIN G. MATHIEU

WATERVILLE – Melvin George Mathieu, 77, of Waterville, passed away at home, on Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born on February 20, 1947, in Waterville, to his parents, Lionel George Mathieu and Françoise Aimée (Rodrique) Mathieu.

A second-generation French-Canadian immigrant, Melvin attended Waterville schools, where he played hockey and baseball. He was drafted during the Vietnam War and stationed in Alaska. Upon return from Alaska, he proposed to the love of his life and wife of 54 years, Marcia Marie (King) Mathieu.

The vast majority of Melvin’s career was spent working in the boiler house at Scott Paper Company, in Winslow, and eventually advanced his career to that of pipe fitter. He had an outstanding work ethic and worked well with everyone. When the mill eventually closed, he began commuting to Bath Iron Works to finish his career. Upon retiring, however, he bored quickly and worked as a “cabbie” in Waterville, and volunteered, giving back to the community delivering Meals on Wheels, rain, snow or shine. He made many new friends among the people he regularly visited with meals.

For a man of few words, he was quite social. Melvin loved to fish and hunt, taking several annual trips to Canada with friends. For years, on the weekends, he and Marcia could be found playing cribbage in Waterville leagues and spending time with friends. As a regular at the Forrest J.Paré VFW Post #1285, in Waterville, he spent many a night lighting up the dance floor with anyone (literally) wanting to cut a rug; and if a Tina Turner song came on, look out!

He was an avid sports fan, and loved to watch his favorite teams. Whether it was the Red Sox, Bruins, Sea Dogs, or even Commanders (a/k/a Redskins), getting crushed or winning a championship, he couldn’t get enough of it; and if an Ali/Fraser fight was on, get out of the way and no talking in the TV room. As much as anything, he also loved watching his children and grandchildren play sports. We will miss his swearing at the television and colorful grumblings from the sidelines.

He is survived by his wife, Marcia; their daughter, Renée (Mathieu) Dusch and husband, Jim Dusch; and son, Ryan Mathieu and partner, Heather Orcutt; several grandchildren, Isabel and Zachary Link, Sawyer, Isaac and André Dusch, Liam Mathieu, and a great-granddaughter, Violet Link; sisters, Louise Mathieu, Rita and husband David Card, Jean Mathieu; and brothers Carl and Leo Mathieu.

SHEILA M. BONENFANT

WINSLOW – Sheila Marie (Joseph) (Rancourt) Bonenfant, 84, of Winslow, died January 31, 2024. Mass service was held at Notre Dame-Corpus Christi Parish, 116 Silver Street, Waterville, on May 18.

ALTON ROLLINS

WATERVILLE – A funeral service forAlton Rollins was held on Sat­urday May 18, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 26 Washington Street, Waterville. A committal service was held at Union Cemetery, in Moscow, Maine.

SERVICES

CHARLIE SWEET

Celebration of Life for Charlie (Skip) Sweet will be Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the China Baptist Church, at the causeway, in China. The family will gather from 1 to 3 p.m., to share stories and memories.

OBITUARIES for Thursday, May 16, 2024

STACY L. HARRIS

WATERVILLE – Stacy L. (Rollins) Harris, 53, passed away Wednesday, on April 24, 2024, following a courageous but brief battle with cancer. Stacy was born in Waterville on December 2, 1970, to Richard A. and Laura L. Rollins (Lancaster).

She worked at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Waterville, for close to 30 years. Her most recent employment was at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, in Waterville. She referred to that position as her “true calling”.

In addition to having a great sense of humor, Stacy glowed with love, compassion, empathy and, most importantly, with gratitude. She touched the lives of many and was loved and respected by virtually all who knew her.

Stacy is survived by her son, Paul Poissonnier and his partner Meghan Nawfel; grandsons, Oliver and Sage Poissonnier; mother, Laura Lancaster; father, Richard Rollins and his wife Judy; stepsisters Crystall, Heather and Sarah; half-sister, Michelle; aunts; and cousins.

She was predeceased by both paternal and maternal grandparents; her uncle, Steven Lancaster; and her much loved stepdad, David Althenn.

At her request, a drop-in gathering will be held at her home on May 19 between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m. Those who need directions may call Laura at 207-680-6186.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to any charity of your choice which benefits the homeless or the hungry.

JESSE J. GOLDRUP

UNITY – Jesse Jay Goldrup, 46, of Unity, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was born in Waterville on January 3, 1978, the son of Bonnie (Ellis) Goldrup and Craig Goldrup.

He attended and graduated from the Winslow school district.

Jesse worked in construction, with his latest employment being alongside good friends at Ranger Construction Corp. He was respected and well-known for being a hard worker. He had an innate ability to conceptualize projects and bring them to life. He was the master of his trade.

Jesse was a true outdoor enthusiast. He loved being surrounded by nature, foraging, hiking, camping, gardening, and most of all, fishing and adventuring with his beloved dog, Obie.

What really meant the most to him, though, was spending time with his family. Jesse was a loving son and brother, devoted father, cool “Uncle Dude” to his nephews, a loyal friend, and an incredibly selfless man to those he cared for. He was the life of any party, with an infectious smile and laugh. He lived a life full of many adventures that made for great stories; His favorite adventure being a proud father to his daughter.

He was predeceased by both sets of grandparents, Richard Goldrup, Ida Goldrup, Orwood “Sonny” Ellis, and Elinor Ellis; as well as uncle Jerry Ellis; and cousin, Christopher Gerry.

Jesse is survived by his mother, Bonnie (Ellis) Goldrup; father, Craig Goldrup; his daughter, Kendra Goldrup and boyfriend Timothy Martin, who are expecting his granddaughter, Addison Martin, due June 25, 2024; his brother, Jeremy Goldrup and wife Sharon Goldrup; his brother, Jay Goldrup and girlfriend Kelly Marsh; his nephews Colby Goldrup, Kayden Goldrup, and Mason Goldrup; his uncle, Randy Goldrup and girlfriend Terri Maxwell; cousin, Erika Goldrup.

There will be a service held on Tuesday, May 21, from noon to 3 p.m., at Gallant Funeral Home, in Waterville. Please join the family to share cherished memories, stories, and celebrate the life of Jesse, who will be missed beyond measure.

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.

JEANNINE G. BARD

WATERVILLE – Jeannine G. Bard, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Lakewood Continuing Care, in Waterville. Jeannine was born the daughter of Vital and Ernestine Albert on June 12, 1931.

She grew up and attended schools in Clair, New Brunswick, Canada, graduating high school in 1948.

She worked several jobs throughout her life; teaching in a one-room schoolhouse, working as a telephone operator in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada, and worked at Smiley’s Dairy, in Winslow, where she enjoyed making ice creams for her husband and children. Her longest job was working at Keyes Fibre, in Waterville, for 25 years and becoming a Sample Room Manager before retiring.

Jeannine loved her husband’s garden and the resulting fruits and vegetables, which she enjoyed canning. She was known for being an excellent cook. As a result, her house was the central hub for family driving from Canada or Connecticut. They always made sure to stop and say hello. Jeannine enjoyed traveling with her husband, going on many trips including Hawai’i, Florida, and Arizona. She was Elvis’s number one fan and saw him live in concert in Connecticut. Her trip to Graceland was one of the highlights of her life.

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

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

Jeannine loved to play her favorite song, You Are My Sunshine, on her guitar for her children and grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursdasy, May 30, at 10 a.m., at Saint John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow. A Celebration of Life will be held following the service at the Waterville Elks Lodge #905, on 76 Industrial Street, Waterville, to share stories and memories.

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.

JOAN G. VEILLEUX

WATERVILLE – Joan G. Veilleux, 85, died peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at her home. Joan was born in Waterville on March 27, 1939, daughter of William and Claudianna (Rodrigue) Giguere.

She attended Notre Dame Catholic School, in Waterville, and graduated from Mount Merici Academy, in Waterville, in 1957.

While attending high school, at the age of 16, she worked part-time at McLellan’s Department Store, on Main St., in Waterville, until she graduated. Also, while attending Mount Merici, she took sewing classes which led to her employment at C.F. Hathaway Shirt Co., in Waterville, where she also retired from after many years of service.

On June 3, 1961, she married Julian Veilleux, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, in Waterville. In 1962 they began to raise their family of five children.

Some of Joan’s hobbies included camping, card games, casino trips, and was an avid jigsaw puzzle maker. She especially loved spending time with her family and watching her children and grandchildren in their school activities and sporting events.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Julian; grandson, Christopher Wiggins; great-granddaughter, Allie Sue Maloney; sister, Theresa Veilleux, brothers Raymond and Rene Giguere; and son-in-law, Keith Wiggins.

Joan is survived by three daughters, Monique Plummer and husband “Frank”, Sue McMullen and husband Jamie, and Jennifer Rodrigue and husband Danny; two sons, Brian Veilleux and wife Andrea, Scott Veilleux and partner Ed Cowan; sister Annette Rancourt; brothers Leopold Giguere, and Claude and wife Camilla; granddaughters Celestine Curtis and husband Eric, Jessica Maloney and husband Dylan, Abigail and boyfriend Ben, Cassandra Shepherd and husband Isaac, and Jennifer Rothberg; grandsons Jacob, Bono and wife Emily, and Adam; great-grandchildren, Bowen, Blake, Eli, Ryan, Jackson, Naomi, Sophia, Malachi, Leon, Everly, Skyla, and Evan.

A private Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver St., in Waterville.

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

JANE E. EDWARDS

WINSLOW – Jane Elnora Edwards, 89, of Winslow, died on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in the town of Waterville. She was born in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on September 15, 1934, the daughter of Ralph E. and Anne J. Edwards.

Jane grew up in Saxons River, Vermont, and Houlton. She attended Bellows Falls (Vt.) High School, and graduated from Gould Academy, Bethel. In 1952. She was a graduate of the University of Maine in 1956, and taught school in Bangor 1956-57. She received a Master of Arts degree from Columbia University in 1958, and a master’s degree in Library Science from the University of Maine at Orono in 1973.

She was married in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on August 29, 1959, to Harvard Philip Fowler; they were divorced in Auburn in 1977. She resumed her maiden name in 1982.

For many years Jane lived in Auburn and was a Reference Librarian at the Bates College Library. In 1983 she moved to Winslow and was a Reference Librarian at the Maine State Law and Legislation Reference Library. She retired in 1994.

She is survived by her sons Douglas S. Fowler, of Waterville, and Paul M. Fowler, of Winchendon, Massachusetts; her grandson, Quinton M. Fowler, of York; and her nephews William E. and Edmund E. Edwards and their children in Vermont.

At her request there will be no funeral and no visiting hours. At a later date, to be determined, there will be a private burial service at the village cemetery in Saxons River, Vermont.

Those who wish may make a contribution in her memory to the Sierra Club Maine Chapter, 565 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101.

CAROL L. HARRINGTON

WATERVILLE – Carol Lee (Merry) Harrington, 67, passed away, in her home, on Monday, April 29, 2024, following bravely battling ALS. Carol was born in Skowhegan, on August 15, 1956, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (Delano) Merry.

She attended Carrabec High School, in North Anson, graduating in 1974.

Carol married her husband, Dale Harrington, on February 11, 1978. They moved to Germany while Dale was serving in the U.S. Army. Their daughter, Christine, was born in Germany in November 1978. Their second daughter, Michelle, was born in Virginia, in July 1980. The family moved back to Maine and have been Maine residents since.

Carol was a faithful member of Getchell Street Baptist Church, in Waterville, since January 19, 1990. There, she was actively involved as a Sunday School teacher, nursery care provider, and a member of both the Christian Education and Social committees. She attended ladies Bible Study on a regular basis. Carol was a devoted Christian woman who loved and accepted people just as they are.

Carol loved her family unconditionally. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother (Nen), sister, and aunt. She adored her granddaughter, Clareese, and enjoyed spending time with her. She was extremely supportive, caring, and hard working. She was the glue that held everything and everyone together and was always there when needed. She never complained, was brave and strong, and led a Godly life.

Carol enjoyed sewing. She was very talented; creating clothing, quilts, tote bags and many other handmade items. She liked spending time with her family and friends, creating many memories at the family camp, on Long Pond, in Belgrade Lakes.

Carol was predeceased by her parents Charles and Virginia (Delano) Merry, and her stepmother, Freda Chase Merry.

Carol is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dale Harrington; her two daughters, Christine Harrington and Michelle (Harrington) Jones; her granddaughter, Clareese; her sisters and their spouses, Nancy and Bernard Smith, Anita and Bob Bowman, Connie and Alan Lugg; her brothers and their spouses, George Young Jr., Llewellyn and Trudy Young, Everett and Wanda Merry and Warren Merry; her in-laws Verna Pierre, Bruce and Cathy Harrington, and Jill and Mark Culleton; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Getchell Street Baptist Church, 3 Getchell St., Waterville, on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 11 a.m. A private burial will be held at a later date.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Getchell Street Baptist Church, 3 Getchell Street, Waterville, Maine 04901. These donations will go to organizations and groups that Carol cared about and was involved.

SUZANNE D. BEANE

WATERVILLE – Suzanne “Sue” Dolores (Hart) Beane, 82, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, eight days before her 83rd birthday, at Lakewood Continuing Care, Waterville. Sue was born on May 8, 1941, in Waterville, the daughter of Herbert and Honorine (Poulin) Hart. She graduated from Waterville High School in 1959. She was married to Perley Beane for 62 years.

Sue worked for her father, “Hart the Tailor,” Rummel’s Ice Cream, C.F. Hathaway, and voter registry, all in Waterville. Sue was a past president of the Women’s Auxiliary at the former Osteopathic Hospital, in Waterville. Anyone who knew her would know that she loved planning and organizing a garage sale. Sue was incredibly talented in several crafts including porcelain doll making and ceramics to name a few. Always eager to go wherever you wanted, she spent as much time with her family as she could.

Sue was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Gerald Hart and his wife Mae, her sisters and their husbands Gloria Isbister (James) Gravel (Roland), Geraldine (Robert) Timmons, Muriel (Robert) Guite, Bernadette (Walter) Williams, and brother-in-law, Donald Freeman.

She is survived by her husband Perley Beane; sisters Harriett (Donald) Freeman and Roberta (Richard) Goodhue; brother-in-law, John Beane and his wife Donna; along with many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, May 10, at Corpus Christi Parish, Notre Dame de Perpetual Secours, 116 Silver Street, Waterville. Committal prayers and burial followed at St. Francis Cemetery, in Waterville.

Arrangements are made through Dan and Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Services in Skowhegan.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, 361 Old Belgrade Rd., Augusta Maine, or Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood, 220 Kennedy Memorial Dr., Waterville.

MARIE E. OSBORNE

CHINA – Marie E. Osborne, 68, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, from cancer. She was born on September 29, 1955, to Ralph and Julia Sylvester.

Marie loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Marie spent her free time sewing. Marie was very grateful to have Marji Sylvester, Sara Padgett and many others who supported her for many years.

She was predeceased by her husband, Scott E. Osborne; and her daughter, BobbyJo; brother, Kenny Sylvester and Kathy Mallet; sister, Mary Crosmen.

She is survived by her children, Brian Osborne and his wife Jenn Ybarra, and Kevin Osborne and his wife Eleonor Osborne; grandchildren, Bryson, Quinn, Stephanie, Kole and Ysabella; many brothers and sisters including Dan and Marilyn Sylvester, Brenda and Skip Cook, Joyce and Herb Hersey, Richard and Beth Sylvester, Betty and Jack Hobbs, Wendy and Warren Cooper; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

There will be no funeral arrangements at this time. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at DirectcremationofMaine.com.

PRISCILLA M. GILBLAIR

FAIRFIELD – Priscilla Mae (Brooks) Gilblair,83, lifelong resident of North Fairfield, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, following complications from a stroke she endured during the pandemic of 2020. Priscilla was born on her family’s farm on March 26, 1940, in North Fairfield, to Carleton E. and Eva A. (McTaggart) Brooks.

She attended Fairfield schools, graduating from the eighth grade. In August 1957 Priscilla married Roland G. Gilblair and in 1959 they welcomed the arrival of their only child, Eva. Years later, they became foster parents to Mary and Mitchell. Although Priscilla spent many years as a homemaker, she worked briefly for the Gables Boarding Home, in Vassalboro, and drove a taxicab for children with special needs.

Priscilla might best be known to some as “KPG”, her decades-old CB radio handle. It was common to walk into her home and hear the chattering from her living room or bedroom where she had CB radios located. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, browsing yard-sales, walking her 20+ acres of fields and woods, driving around town in her VW Beetle, shopping at Marden’s, in Waterville, going to lunch with family and friends, and “cheating” by having an ice cream or a lobster roll on a summer day. She liked playing Skip-Bo, watching The Young and the Restless, Jeopardy!, and Wheel of Fortune, and listening to Daniel O’Donnell.

Priscilla was predeceased by her husband Roland, her brothers Donald, Raymond, and Carleton Brooks, and her daughter Eva (Gilblair) Adams.

She is survived by her son-in-law, Jack Adams, of Fairfield Center; granddaughter, Jen Adams and her husband Rob Harville, of Scarborough; great-granddaughter, Hazel Harville; and her grandson, Seth Adams, of Scarborough.

A graveside service will be held Friday, May 17, at 11 a.m., in Norridgewock, at the Riverview Cemetery, followed by a noontime celebration of life in Skowhegan at the Elks Lodge. All are welcome.

Please visit Priscilla’s memorial page at https://smartandedwardsfh.com/obituaries/priscilla-gilblair where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either Somerset Animal Shelter (https://shsanimalshelter.com/donate-2) or the Maine Children’s Home (https://www.mainechildrenshome.org/how-to-give).

ROBERT LICHTENWALTER

WATERVILLE – Bob Lichtenwalter passed away on Sunday May 5, 2024, in Waterville, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Joliet, Illinois, to Helen and Lester Lichtenwalter, as the middle child between two sisters.

As a young man he excelled in academics and played football, basketball, and baseball at Lincoln Way High School, where he graduated in 1961. He attended Dartmouth College, where he was a member of the 1962 Ivy League championship football team. He joined the Kappa Sigma fraternity, and he earned his degree in mechanical engineering.

Following college graduation in 1965 he drove across the country to Seattle, Washington, to start his career with Boeing on the Supersonic Transport project. He asked out a pretty girl named Karen in his apartment building, and four months later they eloped, much to the chagrin of his family back in Illinois, who would have preferred a large wedding. While working at Boeing he attended night school at the University of Washington, earning his master’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1970. He was proud of having worked on the design of the 747 during his Boeing years.

Bob worked in the aircraft business for 15 years before switching directions and taking a job at Weyerhaeuser, in Federal Way, Washington. During his time in the forest products industry he designed various types of equipment, acquired two patents, and managed many mill projects. With Karen by his side, he traveled all over the country to troubleshoot paper mills for Weyerhauser, always returning home to the “dream house” they built in Port Townsend, Washington.

At the age of 55, he retired from corporate life and established his own consulting company, with Karen doing the books. In 2004 he retired from engineering altogether and became a real estate agent in their new hometown of Enumclaw, Washington. In 2008 they made their final move to Waterville to be nearer to their grandchildren.

Bob was a lifelong learner who was always interested in trying new things. While working at Boeing he obtained his private pilot license, and eventually achieved an instrument rating which allowed him to fly at night and in any weather.

When his children were young he coached their sports teams, and he built a model railroad for them in the garage. After moving to Maine he took up road bicycling, and he competed in age group time trial races for several years. He and Karen became avid golfers while in Maine, and they also participated in Toastmasters, with Bob leading the Waterville club as their president for several years.

Bob will be remembered as a man of integrity who always kept his word, a faithful husband, a talented engineer, a team player, a wise and dependable father, a doting grandfather, and a funny, generous, and easygoing guy.

He was predeceased by his parents; and his brothers-in-law Don Werner and Bob Crosby.

He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Karen (Crosby) Lichtenwalter; son Bob (and Tawnya) Lichtenwalter; daughter, Brenda (and Christine) Nichols; his grandchildren, Emily and Kate; sisters Betty Werner and Carol (and Lou) Kish; sisters-in-law Amy Crosby, Wendy Emmons, and Marilyn Crosby; many nieces and nephews.

At Bob’s request there will be no service. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at DirectcremationofMaine.com.

ROLAND H. J. POULIN

VASSALBORO – Roland Henry John Poulin, 90, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Maine Veterans Home, in Bangor. Roland was born the son of Louis Poulin and Irene (Patnaude) Poulin, in North Vassalboro, on August 29, 1933. He attended and graduated from Winslow High School in 1951. After graduating, he served in the United States Air Force for 21 years from 1951 to 1972.

During his time of service, Roland received multiple medals and awards including the Air Force Conduct Medal with 3 Loops; National Defense Service Medal with 3 Stars; Vietnam Service Medal; RVN Campaign Medal; Korean Defense Service Medal; Enlisted Air Crew Wings; and a Cold War Commemorative Medal.

He was the owner and operator of Roland’s Appliance Service for 35 years and was the Town of Vassalboro selectman from 1977 to 1979, as well as town manager for a three-month period in 1979. Roland was a lifetime member of the VFW, a Mason, and a Catholic.

Roland enjoyed camping, fishing, and a morning ritual of coffee and conversation at a well-known Freddie’s Garage, in East Vassalboro.

He was predeceased by his parents; his son Roland Poulin Jr., brothers Louis and Alfred Poulin, and sister Vietta Mayo.

Roland is survived by his daughter Vietta Rollins and husband John Rollins, of Madison; sons Paul A. Poulin, of Warren, and Louis Poulin and wife Gail ,of Fairfield; cousin Joanne and Arthur Bechard, of Massachusetts.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 10 a.m., at Saint John The Baptist Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow, followed by a burial at the North Vassalboro Village Cemetery, Cemetery Street, Vassalboro.

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

CAMILLA J. GIGUERE

WATERVILLE – Camilla J. Giguere, 87, passed away peacefully, following a brief illness, at Maine General Medical Center, in Augusta, on Monday May 6, 2024. Cami lla was born on March 30, 1937, in Fairfield, and was the last surviving child of Fred and Laura (Ackley) Dyer.

Camilla was a graduate of Lawrence High School class of 1954, in Fairfield, and she received a nursing degree from Mercy Hospital, in Portland.

Camilla and Claude were married on June 4, 1960, and took up residence in Waterville. They were blessed with six children. Camilla was a doting mom and the glue that kept the family together these past 64 years.

Camilla loved planning and going to family events through out the years. Camilla and Claude, along with their children, spent many summers at their camp on Great Pond and loved to travel during the winter months. She enjoyed shopping with her friends, scratch tickets and playing cards with her grandchildren or with anyone who wanted to play a game of cribbage.

Following the birth of their last child, Camilla decided to reenter the medical field as a surgical nurse at MaineGeneral Medical Center. She loved her job and met many new friends during her career. She retired in 1999.

Camilla was predeceased by her parents; her sisters Beverly Purtell, Mary Hunter and Linda Dyer and brothers Fred and Dickie Dyer. Camilla was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of her sister-in-law, Joanne Veilleux, just a week prior to her own passing.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Claude Giguere; her children Stephen (Pamela) Giguere, of Dover, New Hampshire, Catherine (Thomas) Suttie, of Waterville, Michael Giguere and his long time partner, Annelyse, of Wakefield, Massachusetts, Jeanne Giguere and her long time partner, Josh, of Albion, David Giguere, of Brooks, Tony Giguere and his fiancée, Taryn, of Topsham; grandchildren, Jesse and Cody Pomeroy, Tom (Emeline) Suttie, Lauren (Nick) Lewis, Abby Giguere, and Belle and Jeremy Giguere; and several great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; Claude’s brother, Leopold, sister, Annette and sisters-in-law Rolande and Jeanne Giguere.

There was a Mass of Christian Burial at Notre Dame Church, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

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

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Camilla’s memory to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901.

ERVIN D. LIZOTTE

WATERVILLE – Ervin D. Lizotte, 83, a resident of Woodlands Assisted Living, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. Ervin, the third child born to Henry and Leona (Levesque) Lizotte, entered the world on December 5, 1940, in Waterville. Ervin attended parochial and public schools and graduated from Waterville High School in 1959.

Ervin was raised Catholic and considered Notre Dame his church. On February 3, 1962, he married Constance “Connie” Fortier, the love of his life. Together they raised their two daughters in Oakland, then in Waterville. Later, Ervin became known as “Da” to his grandchildren.

Ervin had numerous jobs throughout his lifetime: Fairfield Creamery, Scott Paper Co., in Winslow, (construction crew), CF Hathaway Shirt Factory, in Waterville, salesman for Met Life, Grossman’s, Waterville Hardware, True Value, Bob Plourde’s Plumbing and Heating (showroom), and Hannaford.

In 1997 he purchased a property in need of extensive repair, turning one of his hobbies into a lucrative endeavor by investing a lot of sweat equity into the building and renting out the units, which were Section 8 approved.

Ervin enjoyed following his favorite sports teams: The New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, and locally, Waterville High School basketball, where he was once awarded “Fan of the Year”.

Ervin enjoyed spending time with friends and family and traveling. His vacations included a cross country road trip with his lifelong friend, Dick Cote, several trips to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he would sometimes meet up with his friend since early childhood, Gene Duguay, and a very special trip to Paris. Ervin was bilingual, fluent in both English and Canadian French. He was proud of his French heritage and was a member of Le Club Calumet, in Augusta.

In addition to his parents, Ervin was predeceased by his wife of almost 60 years, Connie; siblings Priscilla, Doris Perrini, Robert; a few in-laws; a nephew; and a very special aunt, Anna Gurney.

Ervin is survived by his daughters Holly Angelique, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Heidi Huard and her husband Dale, of Waterville; grandchildren Aja Binette, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jordan Huard and his partner Michele Pashby, of El Cerrito, California, and Micayla Huard, of Waterville; siblings and in-laws Theresa and Richard Bartlett, Richard Lizotte, Kenneth and Priscilla Lizotte; many nieces and nephews; as well as many cousins, including the Gurneys.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Notre Dame Catholic Church, at 116 Silver St., Waterville, at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, May 28, followed by a burial at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville.

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

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Salvation Army, 36 Eastern Ave., Augusta, ME 04330, or ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105,, or to the charity of your choosing.

FULTON RYAN

CHINA – Fulton Ryan, 85, passed away Tuesday May 7, 2024, from complications related to dementia. He was born April 23, 1939, the son of Edward Thomas Ryan Jr. and Mary (O’Connor) Ryan, of Springfield, Massachusetts.

Fulton attended Cathedral High School, in Springfield, Massachusetts, and graduated in June 1957. He graduated from the University of New England-St Francis College in June of 1961. Fulton also earned his master’s degree in education from the University of Maine at Farmington.

He served two years in the United States Army, stationed in Italy. He married his wife, JoAnn Randazzo on August 7, 1965, in Italy.

After leaving the military, Fulton returned to Rhode Island with his wife to teach for one year. He started teaching French and Social Studies in 1966 at the old Kingfield High School. Fulton coached girls’ basketball and softball at the old Kingfield High School. Fulton then went to the Mt. Abram High School, in Salem Township, in 1969 where he taught, mostly social studies until retiring in 2003.

Starting in 1972, Fulton taught driver education at Mt. Abram High School for 30 years. He also coached the boys and girls’ track team. Fulton has been a member of the Norton Wuori Legion Post #61, Kingfield Senior Citizens, Maine State Retired Teachers Association, volunteer firefighter for the town of Kingfield and the Masons Mount Abram Lodge #204 A.F. & A.M.

Fulton has served on a variety of boards with the town of Kingfield. Fulton and his wife raised their three children in Kingfield. He loved spending time with his family, fishing, watching the Boston Bruins and decorating for holidays.

He was predeceased by his wife, JoAnn (Randazzo) Ryan (Emily); parents, Edward, and Mary Ryan; in-laws, Nicholas, and Lynette Randazzo; siblings, Aurthur Ryan, Edward Ryan, Marilyn (Ryan) Dunphy, Lois Ryan, Celine (Ryan) Paquette; brother-in-law’s, Michael Randazzo and Larry Paquette.

He is survived by his three children, John and wife Laurie, of Cumberland, Theresa and husband Michael Wight, of China, and Thomas, of Lewiston; five grandchildren, Nicholas Ryan, Mark Beahm (Timo), David Beahm (Adam), Katherine Wight, and Christopher Wight; and sister-in-law, Eleanor Ryan; numerous colleagues, friends, and countless students.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 10 a.m., with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m., at Western Mountains Baptist Church, 928 Carrabassett Road, New Portland. Refreshments will follow in the church dining hall.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mount Vernon Road, Augusta Maine, at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 225N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601 https://act/alz.org/donate

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

GREGORY L. THERIAULT

CHINA VILLAGE – Gregory L. Theriault, from China Village, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Greg was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and from there his family moved to Sandusky, Ohio, moving back to Maine in his teen years.

Greg was a jack of all trades, running a construction business, and a catering business, ending his career until his retirement at the family-owned golf course. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1974 – ’78.

He enjoyed golfing, traveling (which he and his wife did often), boating, and motorcycle riding. He was a devoted Mason, also a member of the Elks Lodge #905, in Waterville.

Greg married the love of his life, Rebecca, in November 1993 and spent many happy and wonderful times together.

He is survived by his wife Rebecca; son Chris and his wife Michelle; three granddaughters, Larissa, Carmen, and Alexis; one brother, Tim Theriault; niece Amanda Theriault and her partner Mike; many cousins, aunts, and uncles.

He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Constance Theriault, and brothers Steve and Michel.

Services will be held Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m., at the Waterville Elks Lodge.

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

FREDERICK W. NABOROWSKY

VASSALBORO – Frederick W. Naborowsky, 81, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at his home. He was born in Waterville to Gloria and Julius Naborowsky, of Winslow.

Following graduation from Winslow High School, Fred enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served for 20 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Fred served during both the Cold War and the Vietnam War. His assignments in Europe included England, France, and Germany; in the Pacific his assignments included Vietnam, Thailand, and Korea. Fred’s assignments took his family to Bangor, Columbus, Ohio, Trenton, New Jersey, Honolulu, Hawai’i, and Williams Air Force Base, in Mesa, Arizona. He earned numerous awards and decorations throughout his career and most coveted by him were the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal.

After retirement from the military, Fred worked at the Augusta Police Department for 23 years. His duties there included dispatching police, and fire and rescue. Fred was also a reserve police officer for nine years concurrent with his other duties. Fred transferred to the police records division where he remained until his retirement in 2004.

After retirement from the police department, Fred and his wife would travel during the winter months to Mesa, Arizona.

Fred married his high school sweetheart, Donna Daugier, of Vassalboro. Together, he and Donna raised five children. He loved hunting and fishing, was an at-large life member of the VFW and the American Legion. In addition, Fred was also a member of the Augusta Elks Lodge.

He was predeceased by his parents.

Fred is survived by his wife, Donna Naborowsky; his five children, Lisa Fitzpatrick, Lee Naborowsky and his wife Tanya, Brian Naborowsky and his wife Heather, Jeffery Naborowsky and his wife Melissa, and Marcia Murray and her husband Kevin; grandchildren, Brandon Wilson, Chelsey Delano, Austin Naborowsky, Brittney Tardiff, Derek Perry, Gage Naborowsky, Cole Naborowsky, Emilie Naborowsky, Savannah Powell, Abigail Folsom, Cameron Naborowsky, Kimberly Murray, Nicholas Murray, Jacob Murray, and Erick Murray; and great-grandchildren, Aubrey Wilson, Brody Wilson, Harper Wilson, Liliana Wilson, Kai Tardiff, Lennox Tardiff, Oliver Potter, Maia Naborowsky, Nash Murray, Rayleigh Williamson, Tatum Murray, and Baby Williamson due November 2024.

Fred wanted to leave a big thank you to Mr. Reginald Cough, formerly of Winslow High School, and Theodore Huard, of Winslow, for saving his life.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at noon, at the committal shelter at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave., Augusta.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Fred’s name may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

WAYNE C. STEVENS

CHINA – Wayne C. Stevens, 72, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born on Nov­ember 17, 1951, in Wa­ter­ville, the son of Florence and Carroll Stevens.

Wayne’s journey through life was marked by boundless love, compassion and unwavering dedication to his family and friends.

He was a 1970 graduate of Waterville High School and was a stellar A-student athlete. He was a member of the National Honor Society and the starting goalie for the Purple Panthers from 1968-1970 and co-captain 1969-1970. During that time Waterville won two state championships and two New England titles. He was also an “All Conference End” on his football team, played baseball and on the ski team. After receiving a letter from Bowdoin College admissions stating he was a promising candidate and they were interested in motivated high ability students, Wayne applied and graduated from Bowdoin College, in Brunswick, in 1974, with a B.A. in Sociology.

Wayne worked at the Maine Central Railroad, in Waterville, for many years and then became owner/operator of D and S Industries through 1989. His compassion and unwavering dedication to the well-being of children led him to make a career change when he accepted a math and science teaching position at Buker Middle School, in Augusta. He then went on to teach math and science at Medomak Middle School until his retirement.

Beyond his professional pursuits Wayne was blessed to reconnect with his high school hockey team friends last year. The bonds they created lasted a lifetime and he and Paula were so grateful for Mike, John and Mark’s visits during his time at the hospital.

He loved playing golf with his brother Kirby, watching hockey and football and being with his family. He and Paula welcomed their daughter in 1982. From 2013 to 2016 they were blessed with two grandchildren, Greyson and Grant. Wayne embraced his role of Baba, sharing his passions, reading and playtime with his grandsons who became the light of his life.

Wayne was predeceased by his parents Florence and Carroll Stevens; his baby sister, Judith A. Stevens, his brother, Kirby L. Stevens; his grandparents Fred J. and Grace Rancourt Nadeau, his paternal grandparents Maurice and Gertrude Lord Stevens; and his brother-in-law, Scott Selwood.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Paula; his daughter, Haley Stevens Arnold and husband Craig, their two grandchildren, Greyson and Grant Arnold; his sister, Jean Selwood; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will have a graveside service to celebrate Wayne’s life at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville, on Friday, June 21, at 1 p.m. All are welcome to come and share their memories.

SERVICES

WILLIAM J. NYE

FAIRFIELD – William J. Nye, lifelong resident of Fairfield, 101, died on February 15, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the First Baptist Church, 12 Newhall St., Fairfield, on Saturday, June 1, at 10 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, 15 Bartlett St., in Fairfield.

Complete obituary may be found at http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

CARLTON L. FITZGERALD

CHINA – Carlton L. Fitzgerald, of China, graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Chadwick Hill Cemetery. in South China.

KATHRYN L. MOSES

BANGOR – Kathryn Louise Moses, 76, passed away at a Bangor hospital on Wed­nesday, February 21, 2024, following a brief illness.

A graveside service will be held 10:15 a.m., Saturday, May 18, at St. Francis Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville. Messages and memories may be shared with Kathryn’s family, and a full obituary may be viewed, at kileyandfoley.com.

Arrangements by Kiley and Foley Funeral Service, Bangor and Brewer.