IRENE A. POTTER

WHITEFIELD––Irene Adell Potter, 82, passed away in her sleep Sunday, April 23, 2017. Irene was born on June 15 , 1934, in Readfield Depot, to Ruth and Wesley Adell.

She graduated from Kents Hill School in 1953.

Irene worked for many years at HP Hood, the Readfield Town Office, and retired from Mitchell and Davis law firm in 1997.

Irene and her husband, Jack Clarke, owned and operated Clarke Transport from the mid 1970s until the early 1990s with Jack’s untimely passing in 1981 from cancer.

Irene married Hubert Potter, her high school sweetheart, in 1999. They enjoyed many years together gardening, attending car shows and spending time with family and friends until Hubert’s passing in 2008. In her later years, Irene enjoyed watching the many birds and squirrels at her window birdfeeder, the deer, turkeys and even the ground hogs that lived on her property. She was an avid crossword puzzle enthusiast, enjoyed knitting and watching “her shows” and loved her beautiful flower gardens, especially the garden she had planted in honor of her aunt Mildred.

Irene is survived by her son, Wayne Whitman and his wife, Kim, of Readfield; sister, Evelyn Potter, of Readfield; nieces Sandi Potter Clarke and Dale Potter Clarke; stepdaughter, Tonya Ballard and husband Tom, of Morrill; stepson, Dorian Potter; grandchildren, Laura and Justin Lamport, Jake, Sam and Hannah Whitman, Michael Ballard and Meghan Pittis; as well as two great-granddaughters.

Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

GERALDINE R. BRACKETT

SOUTH CHINA–––Geraldine Richardson Brackett, 92, died Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at home in South China. She was born October 7, 1924, in North Monmouth, the first of five daughters of Jesse A. and Evelyn Jordan Richardson.

Gerry graduated from North Monmouth Academy and received her B.S. degree in teaching from Farmington State Teachers College. Teaching was her passion and she touched the lives of many young people during her 47 year career.

She started teaching in a one room school house in Sandy River Plantation, taught many grades in Rangeley and Auburn and finished at Weare Baptist Christian School after her official retirement.

She married Reynold C. Brackett (Pen) on July 12, 1946, and together they had three children, Nancy, Mark and Hope. One of their greatest sorrows was the loss of Nancy too early in 1976. They resided in Rangeley until their retirement when they moved to their dream home in Henniker, New Hampshire. They were happily married for 44 years until Pen’s death in July, 1990. At 73, she built a new home she loved in Loudon, New Hampshire, where she lived until she moved to South China to be with her daughter.

Wherever Gerry lived she made wonderful lasting friendships from work, church and other organizations. She was caring and generous with her time and resources. She would offer her home for Bible studies, meals and gatherings. Many had the opportunity to taste her fabulous cooking.

She had many interests including cooking, gardening and traveling whenever she had the opportunity. She especially loved trips with family in their camper. She loved the ocean, lighthouses, loons, cardinals and flowers. Gerry had a strong faith and was very active in church activities in each community in which she lived. She was a member of the Rangeley Free Baptist church, the Weare Baptist Church and the Landmark Baptist Church, in Loudon. She volunteered for the John O. Cates van in Loudon, New Hampshire, where she made a difference by assisting with transporting local residents. She was a life-long member of the NEA & ßßMEA teachers associations. In her retirement she enjoyed the Loudon Young at Heart group and had many happy memories of their excursions and events.

Gerry was predeceased by her husband Pen; daughter Nancy Dunham; sisters, Janice Doyan, Jean Brackett and Pauline Gove.

She will be sadly missed by her son Mark and wife Anne and children Zachary, Bethany, Nancy and Taylor, of Pembroke, New Hampshire; daughter Hope and husband Nelson Pendexter, of South China, and their children, Rebecca Viola and husband Joe, of Gardiner, Katrina Herrick and husband Charlie, of Damriscotta and Crystal Scott and husband Gary, of Monmouth; grandson Cliff Dunham and wife Maghean and daughter Erin, of Topsham; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and one grand-niece; sister JoAnne Ricker, of Waterville.

A graveside service will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery in Rangeley, on June 10 at 1:30 p.m. A Celebration of Life will follow at Parkside and Main in downtown Rangeley.

DEBRA–JO JACQUES

FAIRFIELD––Debra-Jo “Deb” (Levesque) Jacques, 56, of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Maine­General Medical Center, in Augusta. She was born July 23, 1960, in Waterville, the daughter of David and Lillian (Lagueux) Levesque.

She owned and operated her own business for 10 years, Tweetie’s Nest Day Care, as she loved kids.

Deb loved the outdoors and going camping and fishing with her husband, siblings, and friends. She loved people and would always make herself available to them in times of need. Deb was a great cook and loved to make special dishes for her husband and family.

She was predeceased by her father, David Levesque; father-in-law, Richard Jacques; and mother-in-law, Germaine (Michaud) Jacques.

Deb is survived by her husband of 21 years, Mark Jacques, of Fairfield; two sons, Alex Jacques, of Fairfield, and David Fredette, of St. Lucie, Florida; daughter, Heather Boccella, of Austin, Texas; several grandchildren; mother, Lillian (Lagueux) Levesque, of Ft. Meyers, Florida; sisters, Rhonda Levesque, of Fairfield, and Lori (Levesque) Perry and husband Dick, of Estero, Florida; brother Mark Levesque and wife Chantal, of Scarborough; five brothers-in-law, Stewart Jacques and wife Elaine, of Sidney, David Jacques and wife Patricia, of Sidney, Dan Jacques, of Waterville, Raymond Jacques and wife Vicki, of Waterville, and Patrick Jacques and wife Lisa, of Sidney; sister-in-law Paula Dennis and partner Dan McNeal, of Waterville; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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

Memorial donations may be made to the Waterville Homeless Shelter, 19 Colby Street, Waterville ME 04901.­

OTHERS DEPARTED

ELIZABETH J. NICKERSON, 78, of Clinton, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Glenridge Living Long Term Care Facility, in Augusta. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Lorraine Main and husband Larry, and stepson Frank Nickerson and wife Trina, all of Fairfield.

WILLIAM P. ROUNDS, 78, of New Bern, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2017. Locally, he is survived by a sister, Mary Lee Rounds and husband Charles, of Albion.

JANE A. CORMIER

FAIRFIELD––Jane Arlene (Cunha) Cormier, 56, of Fairfield, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Jane was born on September 21, 1960, in Lynn, Massachusetts. She was the youngest of four.
Jane had a strong personality and a bright smile that could light up a room. She was an avid reader and a formidable triva opponent, an engaging teller of jokes and stories.

Jane loved all animals, even bats, and she was loved by them in return (except the bat––it bit her). She fell in love with the Maine wilderness and spent much of her time hiking, camping, and foraging. She considered herself fortunate to have escaped the city and was always grateful for the wild beauty of Maine that she was able to experience.

She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Ruth (Martin) Cunha.

She leaves behind Bill Annis, her partner of 20 years, and his family, Bill and Jane Annis, who were like parents to Jane, and Lisa (Annis) Hood, whom Jane considered a sister. Jane is also survived by her daughter, Angela Agganis; her brother Joseph Cunha; sisters Sandy (Cunha) Chadwick and Diane (Cunha) Agganis; and three stepsons, David, Jason and Matthew Annis.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion of Fairfield.

JEANNETTE CARON

WINSLOW––Jeannette “Junn” Caron, 86, of Winslow, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Junn was born on March 23, 1931, in Madison, the youngest of three daughters, to Marcien and Melina Cormier.

She attended and graduated from Mount Merci Academy in Waterville, along with her sisters Bernadette and Yvonne. She went on to attend Thomas College and Colby College, both in Waterville.

On January 2, 1954, she married Richard “Duke” Caron, of Waterville. They were married 55 years before Duke passed away from cancer in 2009.

Junn stayed home to raise their three children, Lynn, Ray and Cathy, and once they were in school she started teaching at Notre Dame Catholic School, in Waterville, and taught for many years. She was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church, in Waterville, for many years.

In 1971, the family moved to Winslow, where she began working at Laverdiere’s Drug Store office in Winslow, and became members of the St. John Catholic Church family, in Winslow.

She is warmly remembered for her volunteer work for the St. John Parish Christmas Fairs where she made wreaths and many delicious baked goods and her famous tourtiere pies. For many years she also baby sat children during some of the masses and loved reading to them.

She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Heather; and her sisters, Yvonne Packard and Bernadette “Bunny” Jutras. Junn is survived by her three children, Lynn Caron and her husband, John Scofield, of Orono, Ray Caron and his wife Holly, of Winslow, and Catherine Nadeau and her husband Bob, of Winslow; grandchildren, Marci and Connor Scofield, Katelyn Caron Wheeler, James Nadeau, and Vicki Nadeau.

A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Winslow.

An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.lawrybrothers.com.

PAULA P. GRAY

EAST VASSALBORO––Paula Paoletti Gray, 64, of East Vassalboro, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on Saturday, April 8, 2017. She was born in Bangor, on September 17, 1952, to Martha (Pelkey) and Raymond Paoletti, of East Millinocket.

She was a longtime employee of both L.L. Bean and North Country Rivers, but most people in East Vassalboro will remember her from her many years working at the town’s corner store and local post office.

She always enjoyed engaging with her customers, learning a little about their lives, and bringing a little extra joy to their days.

She was predeceased by her husband of 34 years, Gary. Together they had three children: Jeremy, of East Vassalboro, Joshua, of Oakland, California, and Erin, of East Vassalboro, who survive her. She is also survived by her four siblings, Stephen and his wife Ann, of Costa Mesa, California, Karen and husband Mickey, of Hudson, New Hampshire, Thomas and wife Ellen, of Gilford, Connecticut, and Frankie and his husband Jim, of Phoenix, Arizona; her mother-in-law Prudence; sister-in-law Lynne; brother-in-law Doug; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grand nephews.

To view a collage of Paula’s life and share condolences, memories and tributes with her family, please visit: www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com.

The family asks that you consider contributing monetarily to help with medical expenses.

JEFFREY T. MCCORMICK

WHITEFIELD––Jeffrey T. McCormick, 43, passed away on April 8, 2017.

Jeff was an honest, quiet, kind, sincere, and private man. His incredible sense of humor made many people smile and laugh which he was always quick to do himself. It was the sparkle in his eyes and the sound of his voice that will never be forgotten. He was never one in a million, but one of a kind.

Jeff was recently predeceased by his mother, Lillian.

He is survived by his father, Richard; Bobbi, his girlfriend of 15 years; sisters Kelly and Becky; and nieces and nephews Gavin, Ava, Ellie, and Tucker.

Jeff gave the world 43 years and leaves it changed for the better through everyone he came in contact with. Please remember the sparkle in his eyes.

JOHN J. SHAW

FAIRFIELD––John J. Shaw died on Saturday, April 8, 2017, from Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). John was born in Anaconda, Montana, to Dorothy and Conde Shaw; but he found his true home when his father bought The Big Chief Motel, in Missoula, Montana. He spent most of his younger years there.

John became a journeyman sheetmetal worker in 1970 as a member of Local Union No. 103. After years of perfecting his craft, he became an installation supervisor for paper machine air systems, first for Midland Ross and then for Enerquin Air. His profession took him to many parts of the United States, Canada, and Australia.

After retirement, he pursued the things he enjoyed most. He was a talented craftsman who could do anything he put his mind to. He spent his time remodeling, grilling, working with stained glass, feeding the birds, and becoming a first class househusband.

John was predeceased by his mother and father and his sister Connie Morasch.

He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Debra Knese; his brother Michael Shaw and wife Joni Harder; sister Mary Hyde and husband Terry; his sisters and brothers-in-law Shirley and Bruce Weis and Karen and David Schoenberg, and sister-in-law Mary Pramann; along with many nieces and nephews.

NORMAN B. QUIRION

WINSLOW––Norman B. Quirion, 85, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Lakewood Manor, in Waterville. He was born in Winslow, on November 1, 1931, the son of Josephat and Hanna (Veilleux) Quirion.
Norman was a Winslow High School graduate and attended classes at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. He was a former police officer and detective working for the ßWaterville Police Department for over 18 years, and also worked briefly as an officer for the Winslow Police Department.

He was a 3rd Degree member of Holy Spirit Council #13486 Knights of Columbus, of Waterville.

Norman was predeceased by his first wife, Geraldine (Dionne) Quirion, in 2004; his son, Stephen P. Quirion, in 2010; two brothers, Robert and Gerard Quirion; a sister, Viola Quirion; and his two mothers-in-law, Adele Dionne and Harriet Morris.

He is survived by his second wife, Mary Louise (Morris) Tremblay, of Winslow; two sons, Daniel Quirion and wife Lynda, of Winslow, and Timothy Quirion and wife Cheryl, of Randolph; two daughters, Terry Ann Hebert and husband Richard, of Fairfield, and Patricia Young and husband Michael, of Presque Isle; stepdaughter, Elizabeth Tremblay, of Virginia; his grandchildren, Amy and Matthew Alaimo, Matthew and Racheal Ceban, Bradley and Kaitland, of Canada, Allison Young, of Massachusetts, Justin Quirion, of Winslow, Jared Quirion and companion Mallorrie Nadeau, and Trevor Quirion and Marisa Quirion, both of Randolph; four great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one brother, Raymond Quirion, of Virginia; and one sister, Collette Lachance, of Winslow.

There will be no public visiting hours. A Mass o f Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Notre Dame Church in Waterville. Committal prayers and burial will be in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, in Waterville, with a luncheon to follow at Notre Dame church hall.

Condolences may be expressed and guest book signed at: www.gallantfh.com.

Donations in his memory can be sent to the American Heart Association, 51 U.S. Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough ME 04074.

DOROTHY A. BURNS

SOUTH CHINA––Dorothy A. Burns, 81, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at her home following a long illness. She was born in Augusta on January 30, 1936, the daughter of the late Noble and Mabel G. (Grier) Rodgers.

Mrs. Burns attended Augusta schools, and attended St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church for many years.

She had been employed by Statler Tissue for 17 years and later she was a self-employed house cleaner. Previously, she worked at Yale Motor Inn in Connecticut.

Dot enjoyed riding motorcycles, country music, custom automobile shows and was a regular at Denny’s where she could be found in booth 24.

Mrs. Burns was predeceased by three brothers, Kenny and Bobby Rodgers and Raymond Watts; and two sisters Gladys Libby and Marie Provencal.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, John S. Burns, of South China; a son, Dave E. Hunt Sr., of Wallingford, Connecticut; a daughter, Cheryl E. Hunt, of Goffstown, New Hampshire; five grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

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

Those who desire may make donations in Dorothy’s memory to: Kennebec Valley Humane Society, 10 Pet Haven Lane, Augusta ME 04330.

OTHERS DEPARTED

RICHARD E. FREEMAN SR., 91, of Augusta, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at the Maine Veterans Home, in Augusta. Locally, he is survived by a son, Richard E. Freeman Jr. and partner Martha Seligman, of South China.

GORDON R. SHERMAN, 67, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017. Locally, he is survived by grandchildren Aurora and Connor Sherman, of Albion.

MARY C. BRADBURY, 87, of Buxton, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017, following a long illness. Locally, she is survived by son, Richard Bradbury of Weeks Mills.

BOB RAYMOND, 72, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017, following a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Locally, he is survived by a son, Daniel Raymond, of Windsor.

LEAH M. COLEMAN, 94, of Bath, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017, at her home. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Arlene M. Strahan and husband Roy, of Winslow.

SCOTT W. BALLARD, 75, of Augusta, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. Locally, he is survived by a son, William Ballard and wife Carrie, of Liberty.

MARIE DESCHAINE, 75, of Waterville, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at MaineGeneral Medidcal Center, in Augusta. Locally, she is survived by a son, Stephen Deschaine and wife Kerri, of Winslow, and a sister, Charlene Turgeon and husband Wilfred, of Winslow.

CAROLE A. CLEMENTS, 74, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017, at her home. Locally, she is survived by a granddaughter, Angela Pietroski and husband Andrew, of Windsor.

PAULINE A. THOMPSON, 82, of Chelsea, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. Locally, she is survived by sons Durward E. Thompson Jr. and companion Debbie, of Windsor, and Peter Thompson and companion Susie, of Vassalboro.

FORMER RESIDENTS

MARJORIE E. FREEMAN, 96, of Rockland, passed away at the Woodland Center, in Rockland. She was born in Jefferson on December 3, 1920, the daughter of Elmer and Hazel (Black) Orff. She grew up in Jeffereson, attended Jefferson Grade School, and graduated from Waldoboro High School. Locally, she is survived by three brothers, Lincoln Orff, Robert Orff and Rodney Orff, all of Jefferson.

LOCAL TIES

MAURICE G. FORTIN, 73, of Scarborough, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017, following a two-year battle with cancer. Maurice served as director of pharmacy at Waterville Osteopathic Hospital, in Waterville, until 1985. While residing in the area, he performed with the Kennebec Valley Chordsmen, a barbershop chorus.

ALICE ALEXANDER

BENTON – Alice Alexander, 92 passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017, at Oak Grove Nursing Home, in Waterville. She was born May 14, 1924, in Freedom, the daughter of William and Elsie (Harrison) Tyler.

She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and crocheting, also her fishing, camping and snowmobiling trip with friends. Many trip to Florida with Bev, Danny and family. She also loved her Sunday Family rides.

Alice was a member of the Benton Falls Congregational Church, She worked on many church suppers and was a Sunday School teacher. After her family was grown, she worked at Lipman Hatchery, in Winslow.

She is survived by daughters Mary Shibles and husband Richard, of Benton, Beverly Witham, of Bonita Springs Florida, Hazel Eames husband Fred, of Winslow; son Richard Alexander and wife Julie, of Benton; sister Ella Dooley, of Bangor; cousin Irvin Tyler; sister-in-law Helen Alexander. eight grandchildren, 19 great- grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her roommate Peggy, and a daily visitor Charlie Qumiby.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband LeBaron Alexander of 43 years, sisters son-in-law Dan Witham, brothers-in-law Walter Gogan, Rod Dooley, Lawrence, Arthur and Clayton Alexander, sisters-in-law Nellie and Florence Alexander.

Memorial donation may be made to Benton Falls Congregational Church, c/o Dawnella Sheehan, 274 Bellsqueeze Road, Benton, Me 04901.

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

BYRON M. DODGE

OAKLAND – Byron M. Dodge, 79, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Inland Hospital, in Waterville. He was born August 29, 1937, in St. Albans, the son of John A. and Florence E. (Harris) Dodge.

He was educated in the schools of St. Albans. He worked at the Cascade Woolen Mill, in Oakland, for several years. He was a veteran who proudly served his country in the US Air Force until his honorable discharge. On September 9, 1978, he married the former Carol Jean Cullen, in Clinton. He loved western movies, especially John Wayne.

A graveside service will be held Friday, May 5, 2017 at 12:00 noon at the Maine Veteran’s Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta.

Memorial donations may be made to MaineGeneral HomeCare & Hospice, 10 Webb Street, Waterville, ME 04901, or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

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

MICHAEL J. CRAIG

WINSLOW – Michael J. Craig, 59, passed away at his home, in Winslow, Sunday, March 25, 2107. He was born February 24, 1958, in Quantico, Virginia, the son of Clayton C. and Inez E. (Goodno) Craig.

He was educated in the schools of Winslow and graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, class of 1976. On October 30, 1976, he married Deborah L. Gilbert, at St John the Baptist Church, in Winslow. He was a veteran who proudly serviced his country in the US Marine Corps as a utility chief during the Gulf War until his honorable discharge. After serving his country, he became a furniture/cabinet woodworker and was employed by Thomas Mosers Cabinet Makers from 1998-2015 and Hodgkins Yachts from 2015 to 2016. He enjoyed hiking, biking, fishing, reading history, woodworking, apollgetics and systematic theology. He attended Blessed Hope Advent Christian Church, in Waterville

He is survived by his wife, Deborah L. (Gilbert) Craig, of Winslow; two sons, James Craig and wife Melissa, of Panama City, Florida, Steven Craig, of Marianna, Florida; daughter, Melissa O’Rourke and husband Joshua, of Fairfield; grandchildren, Samantha and Anna Craig, of Panama, Florida, Sophie and Owen Craig, of Marianna, Florida, Chloe ad Caleb O’Rourke, of Fairfield; brother, Clifford Craig, of Buckley, Washington; sister, Valarie Craig, of Beverly, Massachusetts; brother-in-law, Paul Gilbert and wife Kim, of Merrimack, New Hampshire; sister-in-law, Donna Roland and husband David, of Newerk, Ohio; step-mother, Sandy Craig, of N. Fort Myers, Florida; mother-in-law, Ellen Gilbert, of Winslow.

He was predeceased by his parents, Clayton and Inez Craig and father-in-law, Carl Gilbert.

Memorial donations may be made to MaineGeneral Hospice, PO Box 828, Waterville, ME 04901.

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

STANLEY TIBBETTS

WHITEFIELD––Stanley Tibbetts, 83, of Whitefield, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Country Manor Nursing Home, in Coopers Mills, following a period of declining health. Stanley was born on March 13, 1934, in Whitefield, the son of Charles and Gladys Tibbetts.

He attended local schools and after graduating from Erskine Academy in 1952, Stanley worked on, and later owned and operated, the family farm for over 60 years.

Stanley enjoyed horse-pulling, bowling, listening to country music, and having family visit him on the farm. Stanley enjoyed the rhythm of nature and was a great student of the cycle of life on the farm. He was occasionally superstitious, but always patriotic.

Stanley was predeceased by his parents; brothers Donald and Harry Tibbetts; sister Dorothy Hardy; nephews Terrence and Daniel Tibbetts, and Patrick Comer.

He is survived by his sisters, Louise Comer, of Rapid City, South Dakota; Mary Page, of Winslow; and Clara Mayo, of Windsor; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Whitefield Historical Society.

ROBERT D. TOMPKINS

JEFFERSON––Robert David Tompkins, 90, of Jefferson, died of heart failure Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Miles Memorial Hospital, in Damariscotta. He was born on July 27, 1926, son of Herbert Ross and Helen Florence Tompkins, of Hawthorne, New Jersey.

After graduating from Bogota, New Jersey High School in 1943, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy, trained as a radar technician, and served aboard the USS Rogers (DD876). He enrolled at Case Institute of Technology upon discharge from the Navy, and received the degree of BSEE in 1950.

He joined the staff of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C., as an electrical engineer in the radar division. There he met his wife-to-be, Martha G. Bond, daughter of Willis and Ruth Bond, of Jefferson. They were married in 1952. With the exception of a two-year sojourn in Chile where he was the electrical engineer in an open pit iron mine in El Tofo, Bob remained at NRL until his retirement in 1980. While at NRL, he authored many papers on radar techniques, components and systems. In 1976 he was assigned as a radar expert to support the United States delegation to the World Administrative Radio Conference held in Geneva in 1979. He was head of the engineering support group to the delegation.

While residing in Washington, Bob was active in community affairs. He was the president of the parents group at the Academy of Notre Dame, was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Parish Council, he helped organize a parents group for the St. Francis Parish school, and served on the Consumer Utility Board (a public interest group concerned with DC utility rates) where he was chairman of the technical committee.

Community involvement continued after his retirement to Maine. He was moderator of the Jefferson town meeting for five years, served as dispatcher and treasurer for the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department, was chairman of the town planning board, volunteered as an attendant at the Jefferson Public Library, and was also treasurer of the Bond Burying Ground Association. In addition, he was a member of the St. Denis Parish Council and served for four years as a parish bookkeeper, a member of the Jefferson Historical Society and the Jefferson Public Library.

After living in Maine for a few years, he developed an interest in local history. The fruits of his interest were a history of the Bond Burying Ground followed by a 50th anniversary history of the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department. His historical work culminated in a series of four papers on gores, grants and boundaries in northern Lincoln County at the turn of the nineteenth century. They dealt with the Lincoln Academy land grant, Jefferson’s boundary at the time of its charter, the mystery of Waldoboro’s northern boundary and the creation discovery, and establishing the boundaries of Hibbert’s Gore.

Bob is survived by his wife of 65 years, the former Martha Bond; two daughters, Ann Liburt, of Jefferson, and Marilyn Tompkins, of Jackman, three sons, Steven Tompkins, of Glenn Dale, Maryland, Andrew Tompkins, of Leesburg, Virginia, and Richard Tompkins, of Plano, Texas; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

To extend online condolences, please visit www.hallfuneralhomes.com.

GERALD POMERLEAU

SIDNEY––Gerald “Jerry” Pomerleau, 71, of Sidney,died on Monday, March 27, 2017, in Augusta, of complications of a stroke. He was born on February 15, 1946, in Waterville, the son of Lafayette and Lucille (Caron) Pomerleau.

He graduated from Waterville High School, class of 1965, and entered the US Navy shortly after graduating.

Jerry worked as manager of Cinema Center in Waterville, was the owner of Pine Acres Restaurant in Oakland, and as a self-employed contractor. During time off he enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Paula (MacDonald) Pomerleau, of Sidney; daughters Kelly Neill and her husband David and their children Justin and Eliza, of Debary, Florida, and Lisa Klein and her husband Bob and their children Robert and Delsin, of Oakland; sister Nancy Turmelle and her husband Joe, of Springvale; brother Alan Caron and his wife Kristina Egan, of Freeport; several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held on Sunday afternoon April 9, from 2-5 p.m. at his home, 3649 Middle Road, Sidney. A committal service will be held on Monday April 10, at 10 a.m. at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 289 Civic Center Drive, Augusta. Please visit www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to share condolences, memories and tributes with his family.

Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, PO Box 417005, Boston MA 02241-7005.

GWENDOLYN E. SCOTT

FAIRFIELD––Gwendolyn E. Scott, 81, of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at home, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Gwen was born in Washburn on November 2, 1935, the daughter of Earl and Florence Doody.

She married Norman A. Scott in 1953. They were fortunate enough to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary in 2013 and were the celebrated guests to many friends and family.

Before her ill health Gwen was able to bless many family members and friends with gifts that she had handcrafted. Her beautiful quilts and afghans will be forever cherished.

Gwen was predeceased by her parents; brother-in-law Don Adams, of Winslow; and twin daughters who died at birth.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Norman; five children, Steven and wife Cynthia, of Waterville, Daniel, of Albion, David, Doreen, and Penny, all of Fairfield; sister Nancy Adams, of Winslow, and her children Andrew and Donna; eight grandchildren, Chris, Brian, Kevin, Bradley, Rose, Bobby, Heather, and Roy; and eight great-grandchildren.

An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.lawrybrothers.com.

Memorial donations may be made to: Fairfield Church of the Nazarene, PO Box 146, Fairfield ME 04937.

OTHERS DEPARTED

JOYCE M. FRYE, 67, of Augusta, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Stacey L. Soucy and fiancé Edmond J. Boudreaux, of Augusta, and a brother, Stephen Clifford and wife Michelle, of Washington.

MAYNARD A. TIBBETTS, 65, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, in Newport. Locally, he is survived by his mother, Ethel Tibbetts, of Unity, and sister Rinny Turner and husband Dennis, of Oakland.

STEPHANIE A. PERRY, 60, of Augusta, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at home. Locally, she is survived by a sibling Cookie Kelley, of Windsor.

GEORGE H. LITTLEFIELD, 94, of Brooks, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017, following a long decline in his health. Locally, he is survived by a daughter Regina Oliver and husband Herbert, of Waterville.

LOUIS A RANCOURT, of Oldsmar, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Locally, he is survived by children Josephine Rancourt, of Waterville, and Eric Rancourt and wife Natasha, of Winslow; sister Rachel Vince, of Waterville.

JOAN E. SMALL, 72, of Palmyra, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017, at her residence. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Holly Murdock and husband George, of Unity; sister Geraldine LaChance and husband Arthur, of Benton.

E. ADELINE BEACH, 85, of Readfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Locally, she is survived by a son, Howard Beach and wife Cindy, of Vassalboro.

JAMES R. COTE, 94, of Waterville, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, following an afternoon of watching a Red Sox game with his daughter. Locally, he is survived by his wife, Rita, of Waterville; son Michael Cote and wife Linda, of Waterville, and daughter Patricia Jacques and husband David, of Sidney.

EDITH P. HOLMSTROM, 96, of Waterville, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Locally, she is survived by a son, Don Holmstrom and wife Jane, of Winslow; grandchildren Britt Salisbury and husband Roger, of Benton, Lisen Chesley and husband Harvey, of Clinton, and Kyle Holmstrom, of Pittsfield; great-grandchildren, Ja,e Higgins and fiancée Kori Paige Ellis, of Waterville, Danielle Chesley, of Clinton, Alex Chesley and Heather Freeman, of Smithfield, and Emma and Kaysa Salisbury, of Benton; great-great-grandson, Deven Young, of Fairfield.

RICHARD E. FREEMAN SR., 91, of Augusta, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at the Maine Veterans Home, in Augusta. Locally, he is survived by son Richard E. Freeman Jr. and partner Martha Seligman, of South China.

ROBERT W. ROUILLARD, 83, of Augusta, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the VA Hospital, at Togus, following a long illness. Locally, he is survived by a stepsons, Richard Fournier and wife Leanne, of Windsor, and Ronald Rouillard, of Augusta; and brother Ronald Rouillard, of Augusta.

JEANNE L. VANCE

OAKLAND––Jeanne Lunette Vance, born April 4, 1924, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

Jeanne was born and raised in Massachusetts, living most of her youth in Natick.

She loved to walk in the fields near her home, picking blueberries and walking among the dragon flies and butterflies. She would pat bumblebees in late fall when they were getty drowsy.

She loved swimming and walking by the water, whether lake or ocean.

She married Gale Lakin Vance in 1943, also from Massachusetts. She worked for 22 years for Zayre, now TJX, most of it working in the office in their Home Office, in Natick, Massachusetts.

After nearly 30 years of marriage and three children, she and Gale parted ways.

She later spent 25 years with Roland Soucy, with whom she did some travelling, and spent winters in the San Diego, California, area and summers in Northwood, New Hampshire, near two of her children.

She moved to China, to live with her daughter and her partner for 4-1/2 years. She then moved to the facility in Oakland where she would spend the last 3-1/2 years of her life. She was loved and wonderfully cared for at Bedside Manor.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Laura, 53; and Laura’s son, Daniel Corrow, 37.

She is survived by her daughter, Rosalyn (Roz) Vance; son William (Bill or Brad) Vance; three grandsons, Billy, Glenn and Joshua Vance; and three great-grandchildren, Nate, Alyssa and Tyler.

ROBERT F. PISCO

JEFFERSON––Robert Frederick Pisco, 75, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Bob grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. At a young age, he served as a paramedic in the U.S. Army. In 1980 he married Ronnie Levine. They lived in Andover, Massachusetts, for 20 years where they raised their family. Bob worked as a contractor specializing in tile work. He was a sought-after tradesman known for his amazing talent and artistry.

Bob’s passion in life was coaching youth baseball. He ran a baseball clinic at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, for 25 years. Teaching kids about baseball, along with life lessons, gave Bob more joy than anyone could know. Bob called baseball “The Game of Life.” One of his proudest achievements was being named The Boston Glove “Coach of the Year” during his tenure at St. Clement’s High School in Somerville, Massachusetts.
After moving to Jefferson Bob began a baseball camp at the Central Lincoln County YMCA. He also coached the team at Great Salt Bay Community School in Damariscotta where he added Busline Championship to his many successes.

Bob is survived by wife, Ronnie; sons, Robert Jr. and wife Melissa, of Gainesville, Florida, Benjamin Weiner and wife Jessica, of Goodyear, Arizona, and Joshua Pisco and wife Amy, of Nashua, New Hampshire; daughter, Lauren Licata, of Porter; grandchildren, Isabella Licata, Madison Pisco, Nathan Pisco, Maxwell Pisco, and Ruby Weiner.

A celebration of his life is planned for Sunday, April 23, at The 1812 Farm, Rt. 130, Bristol, with the time to be announced at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Lincoln County Little League, c/o Cheryl Tomasello, 234 Turner Rd., Bremen ME 04551.

NANCY WESTERVELT

WINSLOW­­­­––Nancy Ellen Fortuine Westervelt, 84, of Winslow, died peacefully at home Wednesday, March 1, 2017 (Ash Wednesday). Nancy was born in Cambridge, New York, on February 15, 1933, to Dr. Stanley and Susan McGraw Fortuine.

The family moved to Ogunquit in 1935 where she spent her childhood. She graduated from Colby College, in Waterville, where she was an award-winning poet, with a degree in English in 1954. She met her husband, Peter Westervelt, while working at the Lamont and Widener Libraries at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he was completing his under graduate studies. They were married April 2, 1956, at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, while Peter was a Fulbright scholar at Leiden University, in Holland. They subsequently lived in Cambridge, while Peter attended graduate school, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before moving to Waterville in 1961, when Peter began a long career on the faculty at Colby College. In addition to raising her family, Nancy worked part-time as a writer and editor in the Colby College Alumni and Publications Offices.

Peter and Nancy were surrogate parents to many, including several Colby students who lived with them over the years together with their seven children, and Peter’s Aunt Harriet, in the big house on Winter Street. She sang on stage in Gilbert and Sullivan productions at the Waterville Opera House, in the choirs at St. Mark’s Sacred Heart, and Saint Francis de Sales churches, and the Colby Community Chorus. She was a communicant of Saint Frances de Sales, where she was a Eucharistic minister for two decades. She served on the board at Seton Village, and the Meadowview Condo Association, in Winslow, shere she lived from 2007 until her death.

She was known for her love of family and her close friendships. As many learned, there was always another place in the home she kept and at the table she set. She was renowned as an artist in the kitchen and loved music, her garden, and her cats. She will be forever remembered for her gentleness, generosity, kindness, and extraordinary faith in God.

She was predeceased by her husband Dr. Peter Westervelt (2001), after 45 years of marriage; son Nathan Lord Westervelt (1983); grandson Seth Bizier (1989); and granddaughter, Ella Mariah Schrader Westervelt (2013). She was also predeceased by brothers Edward and Robert Fortuine, and sisters Barbara Bickford and Patricia Freeman,

She is survived by sons Dr. Peter Westervelt and wife Donna, of St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. Benjamin Westervelt and wife Carol Schrader, of Portland, Oregon, and Owen Westervelt and wife PJ, of San Juan, Capistrano, California; daughters Catherine Westervelt, of Winslow, Sarah Bizier and husband Paul, of Vassalboro, and Dr. Hilda Westervelt and partner Phil Copeland, of Oregon City, Oregon; grandchildren Daniel Bizier and wife Megan, Lizzie and husband Nick Thibodeau, Anna and Katie Westervelt, and Samuel McGraw Westervelt Schrader; and great-grandchild, Lily Grace Thibodeau. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver St., Waterville. Burial will be private in Surry.

Please visit www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Nancy’s life and to share condolences, memories and tributes with her family.

ELAINE F. BUSHEY

OAKLAND––Elaine Francis Bushey, 88, of Oakland, died on Friday, March 10, 2017, the day after her birthday, at Oak Grove Rehabilitation and Living Center. Elaine was born March 9, 1929, in Orono, the daughter of William M. Grindle and Alice E. Kent.

Elaine was a graduate of Brewer High School, class of 1947.

On July 1, 1950, Elaine married Norman L. Bushey. She was a happy homemaker who devoted her life to her husband and five children. In addition to raising her family she donated her time to the church and her community, all while making many friends along the way. Her favorite quote was: “I live for my faith, family and friends.”

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Normal L. Bushey; son, Laurence Bushey and his wife Anne; son-in-law, Paul Kiszely; grandson, Justin Bushey; great-grandson, Kenneth Pooley; two sisters; and five brothers.

Elaine is survived by daughters: Joyce Thompson and husband Richard, of Oakland, Joan Kiszely, of Winslow, Judith Mayheux, of Augusta, and Susan Gallant and husband James, of West Gardiner; sister Darlene MacLeod and husband Gene, of Hudson; eleven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a large extended family.

To share condolences, memories and tributes with her family, please visit: www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com.

Memorial donations may be made to Camp Sunshine, 35 Acadia Road, Casco ME 04015, or MaineGeneral Hospice, 10 Water Street, Waterville ME 04901.

CHRISTINE L. WANSER

PALERMO––Christine L. (Chris/Sis) Wanser, 96, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017, just a little over a month after losing her husband of 75 years, Bud. Christine was born in New Rochelle, New York, on April 9, 1920, to Joseph Dell and Christina P. Lampe.

Her early childhood was spent in Chicago, Illinois, and produced some of her fondest memories of listening to he father’s orchestra at the Trianon Ballroom. After moving to Amityville, New York, Christine met the love of her life, Eugene (Bud) Wanser. They were married in 1941, one year after she graduated from Pace Institute, and together they raised their four children. Chris retired in 1980 from Amityville Memorial High School where she was the guidance department secretary, and make the move to Belgrade with Bud.

Christine was a Charter Member of the Amityville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a member of the North Belgrade Garden Club, in Belgrade.

Chris was a fabulous cook, wonderful baker, amazing seamstress, and loved swimming, traveling, and gardening.
Christine was predeceased by her husband, Eugene Wanser; daughter Christine “Lynn” Termine and her husband Louis.

She is survived by son Franklyn (Bud) and wife Geri; daughter Karen McGreevey and husband Robert; and son Eugene “Dell” Wanser; grandchildren, Steve Termine, Kerri Lenihan and husband Kenneth, Michael Smith, Allison Smith, Deb Whitaker and husband Art, Karen Haskins and husband Shawn, Lauren Roche and husband Michael, Diane Zikowitz and husband Andrew; 22 great-grandchildren; and great-great-granddaughter Kelsea.
Memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page at www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, 75 Gray Road, Falmouth ME 04105.

OTHERS DEPARTED

CARMEN I. JURDAK, 90, of Waterville, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017. She was the daughter of Arthur and Anna Lessard. Locally, she is survived by her husband Edward Jurdak Jr., of Waterville.

STEPHEN M. WILE, 63, of Waldoboro, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 6, 2017, at his home. Locally, he is survived by a son, Michael Wile, of Windsor.

RICHARD A. LUTZ, 84, of Waterville, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Oak Grove Center, in Waterville. Locally, he is survived by his wife Sheila, of Waterville, and a daughter, Donna Zebiak and husband Andrew, of Fairfield.

JOAN E. NEWMAN, 80, of Augusta, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation – Glenridge, in Augusta. Locally, she is survived by a son, Jeffresy Newmand and wife Frances, of Windsor.

JOSEPH J. VIOLETTE, 74, of Augusta, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta. Locally, he is survived by a stepdaughter, Monique Lavigne and companion Jason, of Windsor.

FORMER RESIDENTS

BEVERLY G. REYNOLDS, 87, of Durham, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at the Freeport Nursing Home, in Freeport. She was born in Winslow on September 15, 1929, the daughter of William and Anocia (Huard) Glidden. She graduated from Winslow High School, class of 1947. She was an accomplished pianist at the age of 16. In 1949, she married H. Richard Austin. They raised three daughters. She became a widow in 1970, and married Robert O. Reynolds, in 1976, who predeceased her. Beverly was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Kathleen Begin and husband Paul, and a sister, Shirley Witham and husband Charles, all of Winslow.

KEITH H. MURRAY SR.

VASSALBORO––Keith H. Murray Sr., 67, of Vassalboro, formerly of Skowhegan and Madison, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Central Maine Medical Center, in Lewiston. Keith was born in Skowhegan on May 31, 1949, the son of Henry Murray and Harriet Knowlan.
He was educated in local schools. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1966, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War.

Keith received several medals for his conduct and service before his discharge in 1970.

He was employed as a heavy equipment operator for many years in the south as well as here in the north east.

He enjoyed riding bikes, especially with his grandson. He liked hunting, fishing, camp fires and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Keith was known to be a stubborn man but he was very generous and outgoing, he would help anyone in need.

He was predeceased by his parents.

Keith is survived by his three children, Keith Murray Jr., Elisha Carmichel and Britt Messer and his wife Nicole; grandchildren, Bryley, Dilon, Alex, Keyanna, Nicolas, Drew and Keylee; and great-grandchildren, Chase and Cassidy.

CLARENCE I. PARISH

WINSLOW––Clarence Ivan Parish, 70, of South Garand Street, died peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2017. He was born September 9, 1946, in Ansted, West Virginia, the son of Clarence Monroe Parish and Erma Hazel Parish.

He was an avid bowler and on a bowling league for years. Ivan worked in the food industry, and later retired from Pride Manufacturing.

He was predeceased by his parents; brothers Charles and Randy; and sisters Linda and Judy.

He was the father of Jeff, Michael, and Jarrod Parish.

He leaves behind three sisters, Pat, Sharon, and Arlene; as well as five grandchildren.

LISA A. WHITMORE

SOUTH CHINA­––Lisa Ann Labonte Whitmore, 49, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at her home following a long, extended illness. Lisa was born in Augusta, on October 15, 1967, the daughter of Clement F. Labonte and Victoria (Young) Labonte.

She was predeceased by her mother, Victoria Labonte on October 30, 2005.

Lisa is survived by her father, Clement Labonte, of Augusta; son, Jake Whitmore and fiancée Katherine Sparacio, of Farmingdale; her partner, Dana Prime, and his children David, Christopher, Carlton and Leanna, of South China; two brothers, Maurice Labonte and wife Holly, and their three children, Matthew, Mitchell and Mackenzie, of Readfield and Timothy Labonte and wife Sarah, of Westbrook; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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

Memorial donations are preferred to National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1848, Longmont, CO 80502.

KENNETH D. CROSBY

JEFFERSON––Kenneth Donald Crosby, 77, of Jefferson, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. He was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, on April 16, 1939, to the late Donald and Alice Crosby.

Ken was an expert woodsman with many talents. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. He was humorous, loved life, and always willing to help anyone in need. Ken was a man you could count on and will be greatly missed.

He was predeceased by his brother, Irving Crosby; and his daughter-in-law, Valerie Crosby.

Ken is survived by his wife of 26 years, Terry Crosby; son, Dean Crosby; daughter Justine Crosby and husband, Joe Lyndon; daughter, Danica Rossignol; grandchildren, Broderick, Chloe and Bria Crosby; Emily, Zach, and Megan Chasse; and Adian Rossignol; brother, Stanley Crosby.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared at www.lawrybrothers.com.

Memorial donations may be made to MaineGeneral Hospice, 150 Dresden Avenue, Gardiner ME 04345.

LAURETTE QUIRION

WINSLOW––Laurette Quirion, 92, of Winslow, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Oak Grove Center, Waterville. She was born in Winslow on April 23, 1924, the daughter of Josephat and Mathilda (Ferland) Quirion.

Laurette attended schools in Winslow graduating in 1942, where she was an excellent sports player, especially tennis. Laurette was employed by C. F. Hathaway Shirt Company, MaineGeneral Medical Center, both in Waterville, the soup kitchen and catered with Elias George.

She was predeceased by her parents; sister, Joan Young, brothers, Norman and David Quirion; nephews, Raymond Young, Bruce Pomerleau, David and Paul Quirion; great-niece, Holly Benson; her fiancé, Louis Derosby, who was killed during World War II; and cousin, Arthur Julia.
Laurette is survived by her sister, Wilma Carey and domestic partner/husband, Francis Whitter; and many nieces and nephews.

An online guestbook may be signed and condolences expressed at www.gallantfh.com

Memorial donations may be made to: St. John the Baptist Church, c/o Corpus Christi Parish, 70 Pleasant Street, Waterville ME 04901.

DONNA L. BICKFORD

OAKLAND––Donna L. Bickford, 83, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Eastern Maine Medical Center, in Bangor. She was born inn Waterville on November 23, 1933, the daughter of Hadley and Ida (Pouliotte) Richardson.

Donna spent her life as a homemaker, taking care of many children through the years. Her family was her life.

She was predeceased by her brother, Lionel Richardson; husband, Laurel Bickford; and a son, Shawn Bickford.

Surviving are a son, Timothy Bickford; two daughters, Wanda and David Grant, and Lori and Donald Fortier, all of Oakland; and nine grandchildren, Tanya and TJ Butler, David L. Grant, Shonna and Brian Marchetti, Clinton Caron, Kassandra Bickford, Sabrina Bickford, Jonathan and Renee Fortier, Amanda and Dan Brown, and Natasha Bickford. Also surviving are 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.lawrybrothers.com.

OTHERS DEPARTED

JOSEPH V. BOLDUC, 83, of Clinton, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017, in Waterville. Locally, he is survived by his wife Rita Bolduc, of Clinton; children Michael Bolduc and wife Sharon of Fairfield, David Bolduc and wife Jeanne, of Clinton; and sister, Lucille Roberge and husband Jim, of Waterville.

MARY P. HUNTER, 92, of Winthrop, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at her home. Locally, she is survived by two grandsons, Gabriel DeRaps and wife Mandy, of Windsor, and Christopher DeRaps and wife Kristina, all of Jefferson; grandchildren, Lily, Ally, Makalah, Sophia, Elise, Riella and Serenity DeRaps, all of Windsor, and Audryanna and Emelyn DeRaps, of Jefferson.

LORRAINE A. TRYTEK, 95, of Augusta, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017, at the Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta, following a brief illness. Locally, she is survived by grandchildren Michele Paradis, of Augusta, Daniel Paradis, of Winslow, Tania Kitchen and husband Robert, of Skowhegan.

BRENDAN BUOTTE, 73, of Augusta, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017, at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough, of complications from a stroke. Locally, he is survived by a grandson, Joshua Grenier, of Windsor.

EFFIE J. TERO-TESCH, 90, of Augusta, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. Locally, she is survived by daughters Margaret Davis and Joyce Perry, both of Windsor; grandson Vernon Perry II, of Windsor.

BEVERLY A. HINKLEY, 84, of Chelsea, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at the Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta, following a brief illness. Locally, she is survived by a sister, Muriel Plummer, of Weeks Mills.

PATRICIA D. CLEMENT, 69, of Rome, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017, at her hoe. Locally she is survived by a sister-in-law, Wendy Clement, of Winslow.

JAY N. CROSBY, 55, of Belfast, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017, at his home. Locally, he is survived by his father, Stanley Crosby, of Jefferson; sister Kelly Colby and husband Nat, of Windsor, and a nephew, Shane Colby and fiancée Chelse Garceau, of Windsor.

JOHN A. JOHNSON, 82, of Belgrade, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Maplecrest Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Madison. Locally, he is survived by children, Barbara Duff and husband Leon, and Emelia Petroski, all of Vassalboro.

FORMER RESIDENTS

KEVIN CORBETT, 62, of Los Angeles, California, died suddenly on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at his home. He was born on December 15, 1954, the son of Robert and Mary O’Donnell Corbett. He graduated from Waterville High School in 1973, Cornell University in 1977 and Boston University School of Law in 1980.

RONALD E. HURD JR., 68, of Bar Harbor, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, while on vacation in Florida. He was born on May 21, 1948, in Portland, the son of the late Doris (LaFleur) and Ronald E. Hurd Sr. Ronnie graduated from Waterville High School, class of 1966, and Thomas College, in Waterville.