DAVID T. SUTTIE

FAIRFIELD –– David T. Suttie, 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. He was born in Waterville on April 17, 1942, the son of Thomas and Blanche (Perry) Suttie.

David graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, in 1960. Upon graduation he became a master electrician and owned Suttie’s Electric, in Fairfield, for many years.

David was a fun-loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed coaching youth sports especially football and hockey. He had a love of the outdoors and treasured his summers with his family at their camp on Big Indian Pond, in St. Albans. David was active in his community as a member of Kiwanis, MSAD #49 School Board and the Knights of Columbus of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Fairfield.

David was predeceased by his parents.

He is survived by his wife Lana (Libby) Suttie, of 53 years; daughter Andra Berglund and husband Hugh, of Katy, Texas; sons, Craig Suttie and wife Suzie, Toby Suttie and wife Kim, and Kristian Suttie and wife Molly, all of Fairfield; brothers, Gerald Suttie and wife Sandra, of Fairfield,. and Thomas Suttie and wife Cathy, of Oakland; five grandchildren, Jesse Berglund, Megan (Berglund) Boudreaux, Jacob Suttie, Elsie Suttie, and Grant Suttie; great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Beau, and Layla; and many nieces and nephews.

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

Memorial donations can be made to the Oak Grove’s Nursing Care Ctr., Activities Department, 27 Cool St., Waterville ME 04901.

PATRICIA D. MCNULTY

WINSLOW –– Patricia Dawn (Willette) McNulty, 86, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017. She was born September 1, 1930, in Kingman, to Della Mae (Thompson) and Dennis Willette.

Pat grew up in Lewiston, the middle child of 15 brothers and sisters. She was always happy to share fond memories of her childhood adventures with her close knit family. After marrying William McNulty, she moved to Farmingdale where she and Bill owned Mama Rosa’s pizza place in Augusta for many years. Pat was known for her secret marinara sauce and meatball recipe, that she refused to share.

When Patricia retired, she moved to Winslow. She was an avid reader, reading up to seven books a week. Patty was also a talented carpenter, crafter, seamstress and quilter. She enjoyed card games, cribbage, solitaire and was even known to play a poker hand. She was always happy to spend time with family, particularly her eight grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband William McNulty; son Tommy Jalbert; siblings Clarence (Joe), George (Buddy), Manzer, John (Reggie), Bill, Dennis (Butchie), Roland, Lorraine Willette, Delia Beaulieu, and Gloria Rafferty.

She is survived by her son Daniel Jalbert and wife Rhonda, of Port Angelas, Washington, and their daughters Melanie and Kari and her great-grandchildren Kenzi, Amilyah and Eli; daughter Tracy (McNulty) Ayer and husband Michael, of Winslow, and their children Michelle, Patricia (Trish) and Sam; son Tim McNulty and wife Stacy, of Scarborough, and their children Caitlyn, Molly and Meghan; sisters Lucille Popodak, Sandra Willette and Sheila Gottuso; brother Michael; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to the Winslow Public Library.

LAMOINE HUGHES

WINSLOW –– Lamoine “Lee” Hughes, 59, of Winslow, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017. He was born in Augusta on August 2, 1957, a son of Elizabeth and Robert Hughes.

He attended Augusta Schools and graduated from Cony High School.

His career was in construction, mostly bridge work, and he retired as a foreman. Lee enjoyed anything outdoors–hunting, fishing, boating, working in his vegetable and flower gardens, and taking his granddaughter for walks. He also enjoyed collecting dragons and even used the handle “Dragon-Master”.

Lee is survived by his best friend of 35 years and wife of 30, Michelle Hughes; son Josh Hughes and wife Sarah; granddaughter, Madalyn; sister Karen Giguere and husband Jim; brother Todd Hughes; mother-in-law Anita Farrell; sisters-in-law Vanessa Hews and Lisa Giguere and husband Tony; brothers-in-law Todd Pooler and Bradley Pooler and wife Angel; numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

PATRICK D. RENY

NORTH VASSAL­BORO – Patrick D. Reny, 66, born August 25, 1950, in Waterville, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta.

Patrick was a resident of North Vassalboro and attended Waterville schools.

Most currently Pat worked as a salesman for Uncle Henry’s, in Augusta , which he enjoyed tremendously. Before that he worked for Mid State Machine, in Winslow, ran his own business Tech Supplies, and was a well-known mechanic in the Waterville area for many years.

Patrick was a member of United Bikers of Maine, Waterville Elks Lodge, and the VFW. Patrick enjoyed fishing tremendously and also enjoyed his time on his four-wheeler, motorcycle, and snowmobile, as well as his time hunting.

His all-time favorite thing to do was to watch his pride and joy, his two grandchildren, Harly and Tucker, playing all the sports they play, while wearing his special Winslow hat.

Patrick was predeceased by his father, Roland Reny; and his brother, Mike Reny.

Patrick is survived by his wife, Theresa, of 41 years; daughter Crystal Pomerleau, whom he called Half-Pint, and her husband Robie, and his grandchildren Harly and Tucker, from Winslow; mother Dorothy Reny, from Winslow; brother Dick Reny and wife Betty, from Winslow; brother Gerry Reny, from Clinton, brother Tim Reny and wife Jane, from Vermont; sister Kathy Bolduc and husband Kevin, from Oakland; sister-in-law Gloria Blanchet and husband Carl, from Waterville; nephew Scott LaPierre, from Winslow; and many other nephews, nieces, aunts , uncles, and cousins.

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

Memorial donations may be made to: Winslow Basketball Boosters, c/o Jane Quirion, 20 Danielson St., Winslow ME 04901.

MAXINE G. ROBBINS

EAST VASSALBORO – Maxine G. Robbins, 85, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at her home in East Vassalboro. She was born in Wesley, on July 6, 1931, the daughter of Roger Alton Gray and Minerva Sharman Gray.

Maxine attended the Wesley and Northfield one-room grammar schools. She graduated from Washington Academy, in East Machias, and was a clarinetist in the school band. She continued her education at the University of Maine in Orono, where she met Gerald Robbins.

While at Orono, she did volunteer work for the university’s campus newspaper, and was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. Additionally, she did practice teaching at Lee Academy, in Lee. Maxine graduated from the University of Maine in 1952 with a bachelor of science degree in home economics. She and Gerald were married in 1952. She occasionally served as a substitute teacher in Vassalboro schools in the 1960s and 1970s. Maxine was devoted to her family, and over the years was a caregiver to a number of relatives in time of sickness or disability. She was an avid cook, contributing numerous baked goods and recipes for local organizations; fundraising events and cookbooks.

Maxine loved going on family camping trips, and enjoyed sewing and knitting clothing for family members.

She was a member of the local DUO (Do Unto Others) Club and the Vassalboro P.T.A., and served as an assistant Girl Scout Brownie leader and Cub Scout den mother. Additionally, she was a correspondent for the University of Maine Alumni Association. Maxine was a long-time member of the Vassalboro Friends Meeting (Quaker) in East Vassalboro, and served as a Sunday school teacher there. She was also a member of the Vassalboro Grange.

Maxine was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Gerald Robbins; and two brothers, Allen Gray and L. Austin Gray, Jr. Maxine is survived by a brother, James Gray, of North Vassalboro, and a sister, Agnes Diffin, of Waterville. Other surviving family members include son Stephen Robbins and wife Dale, of Warsaw, Indiana; daughter Deborah Salley and husband Paul, of Palmyra; sons Stanley Robbins, and Paul Robbins, both of East Vassalboro; daughter Shirley LeVasseur, of East Vassalboro; grandson Nathan Robbins and wife Jennie, of Mankato, Minnesota; grandson Nicolas Robbins, of Bradley; great-grandson Stephen Michael Robbins, of Mankato, Minnesota; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to: Oak Grove Foundation, c/o Austin Law Office, P.O. Box 150, South China ME 04358.

PHILLIP A. KNOWLES

UNITY – Phillip A. Knowles, 78, of Unity, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Springbrook Nursing Home, in Westbrook. He was born and raised in Pittsfield, the son of Arthur and Annie (Goodno) Knowles.

Phillip operated a poultry farm in Unity for 40 years. He loved being outdoors, target shooting, and the many dogs he had over the years.

Phillip was predeceased by his wife, Beverly Ann (Hubbard) Knowles.

He is survived by a son, Robert Knowles, of Norwood, Massachusetts; daughters, Tammy Trent, of Murphys, California, and Tracy Wood, of Phoenix, Arizona; brother, Rexford Dale Knowles, of Unity; and eight grandchildren.

OTHERS DEPARTED

LYDIA I. CHASE, 99, of Salem, New Hampshire, on Friday, January 13, 2017, at Salem Haven Nursing Home. Locally, she is survived by a brother, Ronald, of Whitefield.

SHEILA A. TARDIFF, 57, of Winthrop, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at her home. Locally, she is survived by a son, Rodney Tardiff Jr., of Palermo.

JOAN T. SIROIS, 81, of Augusta, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center at Glenridge, in Augusta, following a long illness. Locally, she is survived by her children Jeanne Donahue and husband Roy, of Palermo, Linda Cyr and husband Ronald, of Somerville, Susan Trask, of Augusta, Diane Sirois, Brenda Arnold and husband Scott, and Debra Demos and husband Michael, all of Chelsea.

STEPHEN W. HASKELL, 77, of Augusta, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017, at his home. Locally, he is survived by a brother, Brian Haskell and wife Dawn, of Vassalboro.

CELLEN FOWLE, 88, of Southport, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at her home. Locally she is survived by Evert Fowle and wife Lori, of Vassalboro.

WILFRED V. LAJOIE, 98, of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at his home. Locally, he is survived by stepchildren Alfred Preo and wife Rachael, Charlene Breton and husband Ronald, all of Winslow, and Frank Preo and wife Jackie, of Fairfield.

RODNEY P. TARDIFF SR., 57, of Winthrop, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017, follosing a long illness. Locally, he is survived by a son, Rodney P. Tardiff Jr., of Palermo.

SHIRLIE P. SAULTER, 87 of Waterville, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Sherril L. Saulter, and a son, Dr. Jamie T. Saulter and wife Linda, all of Waterville.

SYLVIA J. GILBERT, 80, of Waterville, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at Woodlands Assisted Living, in Waterville. Locally, she is survived by children Catherine Turner and husband Tim, of Palermo, and Deborah Hebert and husband Mike, of Oakland.

ANN C. HIGGINS

VASSALBORO – Ann Cates Higgins, 80, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Alfond Center for Health, following a brief illness. She was born in East Vassalboro on November 24, 1936, to Benjamin Harold Cates Sr. and Annabel Ingraham Cates.

Ann was the youngest of the Cates’ 12 children, all of whom were raised on the family farm in East Vassalboro.

Ann attended grade school in East Vassalboro Elementary School. She graduated from the Lincoln School, a Quaker secondary boarding school in Rhode Island. From Lincoln School, she matriculated at Earlham College, a Quaker private college in Richmond, Indiana, where she studies biology with an emphasis on education.

Following her graduation from Earlham College, Ann taught in Bangor, Skowhegan, and Albion. She later worked as the federal postmaser in Smithfield and Vassalboro.

Ann was a longtime member of the Vassalboro Grange and the Vassalboro Historical Society. She was a birthright member of the Vassalboro Friends (Quaker) Meeting in East Vassalboro, where she was the organist for many years. Ann loved music; in addition to playing the organ, she was a talented pianist and accompanist, and provided accompaniment for several musicals, as well as a multitude of soloists. She particularly enjoyed singing barbershop music, and was a member of the Kennebelles, in Waterville, for several decades before the chorus was disbanded. Later she sang with Maine-ly Harmony, in Gardiner.
Ann was predeceased by her parents; husband Guy Higgins; siblings, Maynard Cates, Helen Wyman, Margaret Cates, Effie Cates, George Cates, Benjamin Cates Jr., Marian Murray and June Rodis; sisters-in-law, Coralene Cates and Edna Cates; brothers-in-law, Manson Wyman and Richard Murray; nephew Martin Cates.

She is survived by her son Eric J. Edmondson; daughter Cathy S. Edmondson and partner Regina Blakeslee; brother Herbert Cates, Paul Cates and wife Elisabeth, Carleton Cates and wife Saundra; brothers-in-law Charles Rodis and Kelvin Higgins and wife Joy; stepson, Elwin Higgins; stepdaughter Linda Gervais; 20 nephews, eight nieces and their respective families.

A memorial service will be held at the Vassalboro Friends Meeting on Saturday, March 18, at 2 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to Vassalboro Friends Meeting, 48 South Stanley Hill Road, Vassalboro, ME 04989.

JOHN GRARD

WINSLOW – John Grard, 64, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at his home in Florida. John was born on February 20, 1952, and was the only son of the late Fred and Mary (Collins) Grard.

He married the former Cathy Hanscom on August 9, 1975.

John was a graduate of Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, and Maine Maritime Academy, in Castine. He was a major engineer, sailing on the Great Lakes for most of his career. John was a very kind and generous man who loved to garden, hunt and fish. What he loved most was spending time with his grandchildren, Elizabeth and Nicholas.

John is survived by his wife, Cathy; daughter Jennifer and husband Michael; and two grandchildren; two siblings; many cousins.

Memorial donations may be made to Maine P-PODS.org to support Juvenile Diabetes.

LARRY K. OLSEN

JEFFERSON—Larry K. Olsen, 83, of Jefferson, died on Friday, January 20, 2017, in the LincolnHealth-Miles Campus. Larry was born on January 17, 1934, in Berkeley, California, and was the son of the late Alama G. and LaRue (Wallace) Olslen.

Larry proudly served our country for the U.S. Army in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He enlisted in June 1953 and was honorably discharged in May 1955. He then went into the Army Reserves where he served for 12 years. He was a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Sharpshooter Medal.

He was employed for 11 years as a correctional officer at the Maine State Prison and owned and operated, alongside his wife, Pine Ridge Ceramics for many years. In his spare time he enjoyed watching professional sports and was a voracious reader.

He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth E. (Feyler) Olsen; his parents, Alama G. and LaRue (Wallace) Olsen; and brother Craig Olsen.

He is survived by children, Raymond Olsen, Lura Robinson and husband Amoe, Cheryl Rister, Lori Dodge, Shani Healy and husband Billy, John James, and Robert James; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

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

DONNA H. MURCH

WINDSOR – Donna Helen Plaisted Murch, 91, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. She was born on November 21, 1925, to Donald Herbert Plaisted and Ora Diantha Wade Plaisted, in Belfast.

Donna started her school years in Belfast and Skowhegan and from junior high through high school attended Augusta schools, graduating from Cony High School, in Augusta, in 1942. Donna married John Murch in 1946 and raised four children, Jeffrey, Diana, Lisa and Glenna.

When the children were older she started college and earned a teaching degree from the University of Maine at Orono, and graduated in the spring of 1976 alongside her son Jeffrey and now daughter-in-law Claudette. Donna then began her teaching career at the Windsor Elementary School where she was a Title I teacher working with disadvantaged children until she retired in 1988.

Following her retirement, Donna volunteered at what was then Augusta General Hospital and gave tours to school aged children. She worked for two United States census and also did volunteer visits to elderly shut-ins.

She loved the ocean and all things nature and advocated openly to protect the environment. She had a great fondness for animals.

Donna was predeceased by her sister Glenn Plaisted.

Survivors include her children Jeffrey Murch and wife Claudette, from Windsor, Diana Osberg, of Van Nuys, California, Lisa Houllahan and partner Jeffrey Ruder, of Mercer, and Glenna Snively and husband Scott, of Kingston, Washington; grandchildren Garrett Murch, Aubree Murch, Joshua Hayward and wife Nicole, Jennifer Hayward, Johnny Houllahan, Samantha Snively, Braedon Snively and Ian Snively; great-grandchildren Yemaya McLaury, Bradley Hayward, Abigail Hayward.

Memorial donations may be made to the Kennebec Valley Humane Society, 10 Pet Haven Lane, Augusta, Maine 04330, or The Greyhound Clinic, 231 Old Belgrade Rd., Augusta, ME 04330, or the Shriner’s Burn Hospital, c/o Kora Temple, 11 Sabattus St., Lewiston, ME 04340.

ANNETTE J. BOUFARD

SOMERVILLE—Annette J. Bouffard, 86, of the Rockland Road, died Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at Sussman House, in Rockport. She was born in Seekonk, Massachusetts, on July 31, 1930, the daughter of Lorenzo Daneau and Lydia (Pelletier) Daneau.

She was employed as a certified nursing assistant in nursing homes in Massachusetts and Maine for many years.

She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald A. Bouffard, in 2015.

Surviving are two daughters, Christine Gupton, of Somerville, and Marie A. Campbell, of New Hampshire; two sons, Raymond A. Bouffard, of New Hampshire, and Jean A. Bouffard, of Somerville; 10 brothers and sisters in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Florida; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

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

JOSEPHINE E. BUKER

ALBION – Josephine “Jo” Evelyn (Tucker) Buker, 87, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017. She was born in Abbot on June 15, 1929, the daughter of Percy and Dorothy (Whitney) Tucker.

After 61 years of marriage, Ken died on October 30, 2011.

Jo is survived by a half-brother, Roy Tucker; two half-sisters, Mary Lou Runnion and Cookie Garret; numerous nieces, nephews, and their spouses; sister-in-law, Ruth Buker; two brothers-in-law, Gene Robinson and Joseph “Sonny” Brown.

She was predeceased by two sisters, Doreen Gerry and Mina Lane; all of her husband’s siblings.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 18, at 10 a.m., at the Second Baptist Church, 172 Water Street, Waterville, with Pastor Bill Lawrence officiating.

Interment will be in the spring at the Maine Veteran’s Cemetery, Augusta at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of their choice.

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

WALTER A. WATTS SR.

VASSALBORO – Walter A. Watts Sr., 64, of Vassalboro, died at the VA Maine Healthcare at Togus on Sunday, January 29, 2017, following a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Skowhegan on December 3, 1952, the son of James E. Watts and Patricia E. (Bishop) Watts.

His wife T Dale, preceded him in February 2016. He was also predeceased by a sister, Linda.

He is survived by his son Walter A. Watts Jr. and wife Amity, of Brooks; daughter Lindsay L. Watts, of Vassalboro; stepson Ryan Chasse, of Hooksett, New Hampshire; brother Ryan Watts and wife Karen, of Heber, Arizona; sisters Judy Libby and husband Jim, of Skowhegan, Diane Culleton and husband Earl, of Skowhegan, Ruth Cyr and husband David, of Lewiston and Helen Smith, of Tucson, Arizona; three grandsons, Walter A. Watts III, of Brooks, and Miles and Spencer Chasse, of Hooksett, New Hampshire; aunt Dorothy Pinkham, of Waterville, and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a committal service with military honors at noon on June 2, 2017, at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Augusta.

Arrangements were under the direction of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusts. Condolences, photos and memories may be shared at www.plummerfh.com.

Memorial donations may be made to Love Without Boundaries, PO Box 1861, Lowell, Arizona 72745, or VA Hospice. Checks may be sent to Hospice Donation, c/o Voluntary Services, VA Maine, 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 049330. Checks made payable to VA Maine.

ELIZABETH F. COONAN

SOUTH CHINA – Elizabeth Fortin Coonan, 67, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, following a courageous and valient fight with cancer. She was born on October 13, 1949, the eldest daughter of Donald and Priscilla (Violette) Fortin, in Waterville.

Betty spent her childhood on the family farm in Winslow and graduated from Winslow High School in 1968. She worked at F. W. Webb/Kennebec Supply for many years. Betty enjoyed gardening and spending her winters in Port Charlotte, Florida, with Mike. She loved spending time with her family, most of all. She was a very hands-on grandmother, seldom missing a big event in her granddaughters’ lives. She would travel the country and Germany to visit and spoil them.

She recently became an Alabama football fan due to her eldest granddaughter.

She is survived by her husband Mike, of South China; daughter Heidi and husband Kendric; granddaughters Alayna and Ansley Robbins, of Arlington, Virginia; her sisters Beverly and Bill Rhoades, Deborah and Rodney Dubois, Theresa and Bob Macklin, and Jennifer and Steve Harrison; brotyhers Donald, of Winslow, and Richard, of Alexandria, Virginia.

She was predeceased by her parents; brother Michael; and godmother Sister Normande Fortin.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.gallantfh.com.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, 304 Upper Main St., Waterville, ME 04901.

LLOYD A. CORSON

ALBION – Lloyd A. Corson, 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, following a period of failing health, at Oak Grove Center, in Waterville. He was born April 26, 1934, in Athens, the son of Ivory and Althea Corson.

On April 18, 1953, he married the former Charlotte Evelyn Dixon. Together they settled in Albion to raise their three children.

Lloyd had many interests that included classic cars, NASCAR, working on local race cars, fishing, hunting, camping, reading the paper, the Boston Red Sox, and followed many other sports, and camp at Lake Moxie. He often could be seen at the local corner store for breakfast and coffee.

He was predeceased by his parent; his wife Charlotte; brothers Reginald and Merton, and sisters Helen and Beatrice.

He is survived by his sons, Michael Corson Sr. and wife Paulette, of Albion, Mark Corson and wife Tera, of Union, daughter Tsmmy Johnson and husband Gene, of Jackson; grandchildren, Michael Corson Jr. and wife Alyssa, of Albion, Wendy Cutting and friend Gabe, of Bangor, Natasha Johnson, of Jackson, Caleb Johnson, of Thorndike and Beth Corson, of Union; great-grandchildren Harleigh, Kaitlin, Nash, Roman, Jillian Alicen, Tylen and Jayden; stepgrandchildren Robert Kanzler, of Freedom, and Robette Bouchard, of Sidney; niece June Dixon; many siters-in-law and brothers-in-law; nieces and nephews.

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

OTHERS DEPARTED

MATTHEW J. CAREY, 55, of Belgrade Lakes, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Gray Birch Rehabilitation and Long Term Care Facility, in Augusta, following a brief illness. Locally, he is survived by sisters, Nancy Cunningham and husband Lee, of Vassalboro, and Susan Inman and companion Paul Jacobs, of Oakland, and brother James Carey and wife Gisele, of Fairfield.

THOMAS F. WHITTAKER SR., 75, ofTroy, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017, in Waterville. Locally, he is survived by a son, Thomas Whittaker Jr. and wife Anita, of South China.

SHEILA F. SCALZI

WHITEFIELD––Sheila Frances (Halko) Scalzi, 73, of Whitefield, and former resident of Fairfield, Stratford and Naugatuck, Connecticut, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at her daughter’s home following a yearlong courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Sheila was born June 6, 1943, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Tichy) Halko.

She graduated from Andrew Warde High School, Fairfield, Connecticut, class of 1961.

She worked as a telephone operator, a stay-at-home mom, and at RAF Electronics and General Data Comm Industries, performing office work. In 2004, she retired and moved to Maine, and worked part-time here and there: at the local Country Farms Restaurant as a hostess, at her grandsons; elementary school as a substitute teacher, and starting her own small business, “The Candy Lady” where she created holiday confections that were sold in her local community. She was always very creative and loved to bake, make candies, knit, crochet and quilt.

Sheila was also a free spirit who loved to travel to new places. Yet making memories with her loved ones came first, and she always had a camera in her hand to capture them. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, teaching them how to cook and bake some of her favorite recipes, creating a new craft project or playing a new game. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend and she will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her daughter, Terri (Scalzi) and husband Bob Soohey, of Whitefield; sons, Frederick Scalzi Jr. (Fritz) and wife Kristie(Lambert), of Berlin, Connecticut, Mark Scalzi and wife Stephanie (Piscitelli), of Southington, Connecticut; seven grandchildren, Robert, Stephen, Anthony, Amanda, Alexander, Annabelle and Ava; brothers Robert Halko and wife Linda, of Shelton, Connecticut, George Halko and wife Irene, of Shelton, Connecticut; sister Janice Autore and husband Frank, of Naugatuck, Connecticut, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunts.

To share condolences and memories with the family, please visit www.hullfh.com.

Memorial donations can be made to The Toy Closet Program, Yale New Haven Hospital, 20 York St., New Haven CT 06510.

ERMA P. ROBINSON

VASSALBORO – Erma P. (Leathers) Robinson, 93, of Vassalboro, died Friday, January 13, 2017, at home, following a battle with colon cancer. She was born the sixth of eight children, in Corinna, on May 23, 1923, to Ivory and Viola Leathers.

She is predeceased by all. She married the boy next door, Ervin R. Robinson, in Vassalboro on October 24, 1943. Ervin passed away in 1991. He was her one and only.

She spent the majority of her life as a homemaker, getting great satisfaction from gardening, berry picking, canning, sewing, and Do-it-yourself home remodeling projects. Active into her 90s, she continued to plant a vegetable garden, split and stack wood, feed the birds, shovel snow, and refinish furniture. She especially enjoyed decorating for the holidays, which included a Christmas tree in every room. Throughout their 48 years of marriage, she and Ervin road tripped with a camper all over the United States and in her later years she traveled to other countries, including Germany, Russia, and Latvia. She kissed the Blarney Stone in Ireland at the age of 85 and zip-lined in Costa Rica at 82.

She is survived by two of her three daughters, Sherry Cennamo and her husband Ralph, and Robin Robinson, all of Vassalboro; her son-in-law of 50 years, Phil Astwood of Newberry, South Carolina; eldest daughter and Phil’s wife, Valarie Astwood, of Newberry, South Carolina, passed away in 2015.
Erma will be missed by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; Heather Astwood and her husband Greg Kemp, of Germantown, Maryland; Owen Astwood and his wife Holly, of Irmo, South Carolina, and their daughters Isabel and Madelyn; Scott Robinson Sevigny, of Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica, and his sons Jordan and Anthony; Staci Fortunato and her husband Peter, of Augusta, and their sons Andrew and Daniel; Shelly Wilson, of Windsor, and her sons, Lukas and Isaak; and grandsons Michael Cennamo, of Portland; Anthony Cennamo, of Hallowell; and Nicholas Cennamo of Monhegan. Her Facebook fans, who have followed her escapades over the past few years and to whom she is known as the “Ermalator.”

Erma planned her own Memorial Service which will be held in the Quaker style on Saturday, January 28, at 2 p.m., at the Friends Meeting House, Stanley Hill Road, Vassalboro. To honor her, she wanted everyone in attendance to wear something in her favorite color: red. A reception will be held immediately following at the meeting house. There are no visiting hours. Graveside services will occur at a later date.

Memorial donations can be made in to the Vassalboro Community School, 1116 Webber Pond Road, Vassalboro, ME 04989.

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

MARK E. PILSBURY

PALERMO – Mark E. Pilsbury, 67, died Sunday, January 15, 2017, at the Gosnell Hospice House, in Scarbo­ough, following a brief, yet courageous battle with leukemia. Mark was born in Augusta, on September 2, 1949, a son of the late Ralph K. and Frances F. (Farrell) Pilsbury.

He grew up in Palermo and graduated from Erskine Academy, in South China, class of 1969. Shortly after graduation, he joined the Air Force and was stationed in Turkey, Colorado, and Las Vegas, Nevada, during his four-year service to our country.

In June of 1972, Mark married the former Gail Hathorne, of Gardiner, and they had two children.

A life long communicant of St. Michael Parish, in Augusta, Mark worked for the State of Maine, Wal Mart, in Augusta, and Togus VA among other places during his time with us.

Mark was an avid hunter in his younger years, and has bragging rights as a member of the “Biggest Bucks in Maine” club. He also loved to fish on Branch Pond, Sheepscot Lake, and other secret fishing holes he would never divulge. A friend of Bill W., Mark was very proud to be sober for over 30 years.

Despite facing several challenges during his life, Mark always had a positive attitude and a unique way of looking at life, even facing his disease with a practical outlook and a sense humor during his final days.

Mark was predeceased by his parents and his daughter, Rebecca Pilsbury, of Humansville, Missouri.

He is survived by his son, Christopher Pilsbury, of Augusta; a sister, Jane Hussey and husband W. Carr Hussey, of Vassalboro; four brothers: Ralph Pilsbury and wife Susan, of Damariscotta, and Land O Lakes, Florida, Peter Pilsbury and wife Natalie, of Turner, Joseph Pilsbury and companion Patsy Glidden, of South China, and Thomas Pilsbury and husband Stan York, of Palermo; two aunts, Sally Pilsbury and Mary Lou Pilsbury, both of Augusta; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, Windsor Chapel, 983 Ridge Rd, Windsor, ME.

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

GEORGE CLARK JR.

WINSLOW – George “Dewey” Clark Jr., 77, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Dewey was born on March 28, 1939, to the late George D. Sr. and Arlene (Johnson) Clark, in Waterville.

He attended Clinton grade school until moving to the vocational program in Waterville, where he graduated in 1957.

Following graduation, Dewey enlisted in the National Guard and served for four years. Along with being in the National Guard, Dewey also worked for Ski-land Woolen Mill, in Clinton, from 1957 to 1960. After the woolen mill, Dewey worked for the Maine Central Railroad from 1960 to 1986 as machinist. From 1986 to 2014, Dewey worked with his son at Clark’s Machine Shop as a machinist.

Dewey’s hobbies consisted of building airplanes, making hunting knives, and anything that had to do with metal. He was known as the guy who could make anything and fix anything, and was truly a master at his craft.

Dewey also was very proud to be a 32rd Degree Mason.

He was predeceased by his parents.

Dewey is survived by his wife Joyce, of Winslow; son George Dewey Clark III and wife Sue, of Clinton; stepson Chris Mason, of Canaan; stepdaughter Karen Lemieux and husband Keith, of Winslow; grandchildren, George Dewey Clark IV and wife Jessica, of Corpus Christi, Texas; Bo Clark and wife Elizabeth, of Clinton; Matthew Clark and wife Kellie, of Exeter, New Hampshire; and Ben Lemieux, of Winslow; great-grandchildren, Austin, Anthony, Ian, Jocelyn, Jackson, and Carter; one great-great-grandson, Hayden.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Volunteers of Waterville, 304 Maine St., Waterville, ME 04901 or a charity of your choice.

GERALD S. DUMOUCHEL

FAIRFIELD – Gerald (Jerry) Dumouchel passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He was born August 10, 1945, to Louis and Doris Dumouchel in Worcester, Mass.

Following graduation from high school, Jerry served in the United States Air Force for four years. Jerry had a long career as a respiratory therapist for hospitals in Augusta, Lewiston and Waterville.

Jerry enjoyed bowling, camping, gardening and playing cards with friends and family.

On March 20, 1971, he married the former Patricia (Pat) Huff, and they were happily married until her death in 2014. He is also predeceased by his parents; and brother-in-law Clifton (Kip) Huff.

Jerry is survived by his son Jeff Dumouchel and wife Karen, of South Carolina; his sister Joan Pratt and brother Ronald Dumouchel, of Massachusetts, sister-in-law Barbara Hart and husband Stewart, of Florida, brother-in-law Frederick Huff and wife Mary, of Augusta, sister-in-law Edna Huff, of Maryland; and many nieces and nephews. Also, two special ladies he considered daughters, Bridgette Kram and husband Shawn, of North Carolina and Ashley Jadczak and husband Michael and their son Aiden, of Vermont.

Memorial donations may be made to Maultiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Abe., 5th Floor, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851.

TRAVIS L. GREENE

FAIRFIELD – Travis Leon Greene, 37, of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at his home in Fairfield. Travis was the son of Sharon and Leon Greene of Fairfield., born on May 29, 1979, in Waterville.

Travis graduated from Lawrence High School in 1997.

Travis enjoyed working on stock cars with his father and lifelong friend Shawn Knox. Travis also enjoyed NASCAR races, the Raiders, and his dog Bentley. He loved his daughter, Shaylee, and her sister, Danika.

He started out doing construction with his father at the age of 12 and then went on to work at Huhtamaki, North Center Foods, and Sheridan Corp., all in Fairfield.

Travis was predeceased by his grandparents Elaine and Herman Greene, grandfather Randy Getchell Jr.; and nephew Conner John Alley.

He is survived by his parents Leon and Sharon Greene; his sister Bobbi Boothby; his daughters Shaylee Brooke and Danika Marie; many aunts, uncles; nieces, nephews; cousins.

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

Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901.

ARTHUR MUNN

WINSLOW – Arthur Raymond Munn, 70, of Winslow, passed Monday, January 9, 2017, in Augusta. He was born on April 12, 1946, in Presque Isle, one of 11 children of Annie (Grant) Munn and Elwin Munn.

Following graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in the fall of 1964 as a PVT (E1) and was honorably discharged in July 1968 as an SP5 (E5).

Art would marry the former Pauline Dionne and together they had a daughter, Elizabeth, and made their home in Winslow. Art worked as a loan officer for Keyes Fibre Federal Credit union and Taconnet Federal Credit Union.

Art is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Dionne; son-in-law, Jason Joyce, and their two sons Christopher and Benjamin Joyce; as well as a large extended family of brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.

Art was predeceased by his granddaughter, Megan Joyce.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the (old) Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 289 Civic Center Dr., Augusta.

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

OTHERS DEPARTED

HARRIET C. LANCASTER, 85, of Canaan, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Locally, she is survived by her children Bruce W. Lancaster and partner Lisa Fowler, of Vassalboro, Mark A. Lancaster and wife Janet, of Oakland, and Karen Thibodeau and husband Scott, of Clinton; sister Helen Bronn, of Vassalboro.

PATRICIA A. TEWKSBURY, 60, of Crystal River, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at the Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast ahospice House in Crystal River. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Aimie Thomas, of China, and brother Peter Tewksbury, of Oakland.

PATRICK R. POULIN, 49, of Windham, passed awat on Friday, January 13, 2017, following a lifelong battle with diabetes. Locally, he is survived by brother, Michael Poulin and wife Janet, of Vassalboro.

DOREEN A. CRAIN, 77, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, following a long stay at Golden Villa Group Home, in Las Vegas. Locally, she is survived by sister Gloria Blanchet and husband Carl, of Waterville and Theresa Reny and husband Patrick, of North Vassalboro.

CAROLYN M. STANDRING, 49, of Waterville, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta. Locally, she is survived by a daughter Kacee Standring, and son-in-law Luis Rodriques, both of Waterville.

GLORIA M. CHAREST, 66, of Augusta, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017, following a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Locally, she is survived by a son, Craig Charest, of Windsor.

ALOHA B. HILTON, 73, of Norridgewock, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at Cedar Ridge Center, in Skowhegan. Locally, she is survived by her husband John; daughter Katey Hilton, of Waterville.

MURIEL A. MacLEAN

FAIRFIELD – Muriel Ann MacLean, 56, passed on Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Eastern Maine Medical Center, in Bangor. She was born in Portland on June 11, 1960, the youngest daughter of the late Walter E. Oakes.

She graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, class of 1978. She shared her life with her husband, Kent, for over 37 years. Together they had a love for one another that lasted a lifetime. Muriel and Kent traveled to Prince Edward Island on more than one occasion to celebrate their anniversary. Muriel was a housewife and raised her two children, Brian Paul and Joanne, proudly.

Muriel also enjoyed arts, crafts, an occasional game of bingo, and making her yearly batch of peanut butter fudge for her very grateful family. But most of all, she enjoyed the time she shared with her family, especially her four grandchildren, Aria, Vincent, Morgan and Ian. She loved being a grandmother and had an unconditional love for all of her family. Her heart was always full of love for others around her.

In addition to her husband, children, grandchildren, she is also survived by her mother, Priscilla M. Oakes; daughter-in-law, Nicole; father and mother-in-law, Ken and Patricia MacLean; sisters and brothers, Karen and Louis Gilbert, Gary and Janette Oakes, Brian and Tammy Oakes; sister-in-law, Brenda and Gordon Reynolds, and Jill MacLean; brothers-in-law, Mark and Penny MacLean, Greg Maclean, Neil and Philomena MacLean, and Brett and Karen MacLean; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Steve MacLean.

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

NORBERT R. KELLEY

ALBION––Norbert R. Kelley, 94, died at Maine Veterans Home, in Augusta, on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Norbert was born on November 7, 1922, in Cold Spring, New York.

He was the youngest child of Jessie (Sproston) Kelley and Norman H. Kelley. Norbert attended PS#45 and John Adams High School in Cornell Park, Queens, New York. He moved to Maiine with his parents in 1939 and he graduated from Besse High School, in Albion, in 1940. He earned an associate’s degree from Thomas Business School, in Waterville, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Husson College, in Bangor.

Norbert loved his country and spent some of the happiest years of his life in her service. He served in the 454th Bombardment Group in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was the top turret gunner and engineer on a B-24 Liberator. On his 28th mission his airplane was shot down over Blechammer, Germany. Norbert spent nine months as a prisoner of war-–five months in Stalag Luft IV, in Poland, and four months on a 600-mile death march through the frozen countryside with no shelter and very little food. After the war, Norbert enlisted in the new US Air Force and served during the Korean “conflict” from 1948 to 1952. He returned to the military for the third time in 1961. He served in the US Army and spent a year in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. He retired from the Army in 1977. Norbert was drawn to continue working with the armed services so he worked as a civil servant at Fort Wainwright, in Fairbanks, Alaska, for 10 years from 1980 to 1990.

Norbert was a member of the Albion Christian Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Disabled Veterans and the Grange.

Norbert loved Maine and the ‘little white house” on the Kelley farm, in Albion. He loved to travel and was an avid photographer. Norbert enjoyed camping and hiking. Norbert had a beautiful tenor voice and he liked to sing at home and at church. He played the guitar and harmonica, wrote poetry and prose and loved to talk about religion and politics.

Norbert was deeply spiritual and loved God and service to others.

Norbert was predeceased by his parents; his sister Norma Kelley; and his brother Gordon W. Kelley.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nancy (Worrall) Kelley, of Albion; his daughter Kathleen (Kelley) Crawford and her husband Randy Crawford, of Albion; his three grandchildren, Kelley Crawford, of Richmond, Nancy Crawford and her significant other Dan Shea, of Albion, Joshua Crawford and his significant other Jennifer Crawford, of Albion; his great-granddaughter Victoria Crawford, of Albion; and two nieces and two nephews.

An online guestbook may be signed and thoughts expressed at www.lawrybrothers.com.

Memorial donations may be made to Maine Veterans Home, 310 Cony Road, Augusta ME 04330, or MaineGeneral Hospice.

ELBERT D. HAYFORD JR.

WHITEFIELD­­––Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, Elbert (Bert) D. Hayford Jr., of Whitefield, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Glenridge Long Term Care, in Augusta. He was born April 21, 1921, in Farmingdale, to Elbert and Gertrude (Boothby) Hayford.

Bert graduated from Gardiner High School in 1938. Following graduation he learned to fly at the Augusta Airport, contiinued his flight training in Boston and then went on to join the Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant for 27 years of honorable service. He was a highly decorated pilot. His military duties took him all over the world and included, among other things, flight instruction to new pilots, flying 357 missions in the Berlin Airlift––a humanitarian mission, the Candy Drop, and photo mapping Alaska, Iceland and Greenland. Bert also landed a B-17 at Augusta Airport upon learning of his father’s death. At the time it was the second time that a plane of a four-motored type had landed there. Bert was a three-war veteran serving in WWII, Korea and Vietnam.

Upon retirement, he and his wife purchased the family farm in Whitefield where they went “back to their roots,” haying the field, growing three gardens, owning a milk cow, chickens, and various other farm animals. During this time, he also owned and operated a Shell station in Augusta. He was a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy, where he volunteered for the Blue Light program visiting community elders to check on their needs. Later, Bert returned to flying for Maine Instrument Flight in Augusta.

Bert also greatly enjoyed joining the Happy Hearts Program at the Augusta YMCA where he exercised three times a week for many years. At age 95 he remained faithful to his exercise routine and especially enjoyed “pool day” on Fridays.

He was very proud to have been a founding father of Whitefield Senior Men’s Group and always looked forward to his Thursday morning discussions with them.

Bert also enjoyed photography, travel to and watching Formula 1 car racing.

He was predeceased by his parents; wife, Dorothy Alice (Meigs) Hayford; sisters, Eleanor Cunningham, Olive Washburn, Margaret Dodge, and Nancy Harrington; brother, Donald Hayford Sr.; and sons-in-law, William Glazier and Henry F. Bremer.

Elbert is survived by son, Elbert Hayford III, of Augusta; daughters, Bonnie Glazier, of Palermo, Betsey Bremer, of Windsor, Barbara and Daniel Bonenfant, of Whitefield, and Connie Libby and husband Jim, of Newcastle; sister, Janice Perkins, of Edgecomb; nine grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and family.

JONATHAN W. WHITE

CHINA––Jonathan William White, 42, passed away at his residence in China on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Jonathan was born in Waterville on August 12, 1974, to Carrol and Susan White.

He was a 1992 graduate of Erskine Academy.

Jonathan was predeceased by his grandfathers, Roy Dow and Benny White.

He is survived by his parents Carrol and Susan; brother Nathan and wife Alison and their son Tyler; grandmothers Carolyn Dow and Virginia White; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memories and condolences may be offered at www.ripostafh.com.

THEODORE C. FARRINGTON

SOUTH CHINA––Theodore Carleton Farrington, age 62, died Saturday, December 31, 2016, at his home of a heart attack, with his brother Tom, and niece, Johanna, by his side. He was born in Augusta, a son of Carleton F. Farrington and Marcia (Brann) Farrington.

He was a graduate of China Elementary School and Erskine Academy, in South China.

Ted worked at Farrington Clothing Outlet for a few years as manager. After, he worked with his brother, Tom, painting houses for over 30 years.

Ted loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and trapping for many seasons. He had several close buddies that he shared these memorable seasons with and some wonderful stories too. Ted also enjoyed golfing at local courses for many years and was a longtime member of The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks#964.

Ted was the kindest man, always willing to lend a helping hand and always greeted all with a genuine smile.

He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Timothy Farrington; and a step-nephew, Stephen Campbell.

He is survived by his brother, Thomas C. Farrington and wife, Nancy A.; nieces, Jessica L. Farrington and Johanna L. Studholme, husband Kirk M. and their sons, Parter T. Studholme and Ethan M. Studholme; nephew, Carleton “Chip” Farrington, wife Alysia, and their daughters, Madyx Kennedy and Megan Marie Farrington; a step-nephew, Michael Campbell; stepnieces, Kelly Niles and Terry Mehuren; several uncles, aunts, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the South China Legion Hall on Sunday, January 15, at 2 p.m.

JULIA F. MARTIN

BENTON––Julia F. Martin, 94, passed away at her home on Monday, January 2, 2017. She was born Julia Florence Buker in East Benton on October 30, 1922, the daughter of Leroy and Bertha (Witham) Buker.

She attended the local one-room school and graduated eighth grade. Julia worked at household chores from a young age and tended to various nieces and nephews. She grew up extremely fast. She would spend her entire life taking care of others and it was done well.

Julia married Henry Martin on January 14, 1939, at Clinton. They were together for more that 65 years. In the early years, she was involved with the 4-H Club, Ladies Aid Society, selling Avon, and the local church (many, many public suppers). In later years she retired from the Hathaway Shirt Company, of Waterville. She hunted deer with two sisters, picked berries, played cards, had holiday gatherings, and went on picnics and camping trips with friends and family. She knew how to have fun.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Henry Martin in 2004; her son Thomas Martin in 1999; daughter-in-law Betty Martin in 2000; and grandson Donald Shores Jr. in 2015. She outlived all her siblings, Cony Witham, Harold Buker, Earland Buker, Daphne Robinson, Violet Grenier, Celia Littlefield, Willard Baker, and Marion Buker.

Survivors include her three children, Kathleen Humphrey, of Freeport, Judith Shorey, of Oakland, Henry Martin Jr. and wife Pat, of Benton; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

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

WILLIAM J. KOLREG SR.

OAKLAND––William J. Kolreg Sr., 87, died Monday, January 2, 2017, at Glenridge Nursing Home, in Augusta. He was born in Lewiston on October 23, 1929.

William lived several years in Connecticut, where he worked for Neilsons Gas Company. Returning to Maine, he was employed by Hinmans Lumber and later North Anson Reel Company.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

William was predeceased by his wife Grace; a daughter, Elaine; and three brothers, Wally, Marshall, and Mont.

Surviving are a son William Kolreg Jr. and wife Terry; daughters Linda Markham, Lori Soucy, and Yvonne Armor and husband Charles; a a brother Wendall; several step-children; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

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

PETER J. OTIS

FAIRFIELD––Peter J. Otis, 47, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, in Portland. He was born in Waterville on September 19, 1969, the son of James W. Otis and Sandra Larsen Otis.

Peter grew up in Fairfield and graduated from Lawrence High School class of 1987. After graduation Peter was employed by United Parcel Service (UPS) where he worked as pre-loader and air driver for 27 years.

He always knew how to put a smile on someone’s face. Peter was very generous and enjoyed giving things to people he cared about and he often did; whether they needed it or not.

He loved to fish and was often the first to fish the local fishing holes, rain or shine. Other hobbies he had were hunting, stand-up comedy, and he had a soft spot for animals. Peter enjoyed spending time with his daughter Ashley, her sisters Hannah and Jaiden, and his nieces. He took them fishing, four-wheeling, and to the movies and out to eat. He loved to hang out and watch football with his lifelong friend, John Poplaski. His pride and joy was his granddaughter, Sailer. He looked forward to teaching her to drive, fish, play golf, snowmobile, and “to have an attitude”.

Peter was predeceased by his father James W. Otis.

Peter is survived his daughter, Ashley A. Otis; a granddaughter, Sailer J. Otis; his mother, Sandra Otis; sister Brenda Adams and husband Andy; brother Darby Otis and wife Sherie; and nieces Danielle Otis, Michaela Otis, Ashley Bellows, and Erica Ratner.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.lawrybrothers.com.

Memorial donations may be given to Animal Humane Society, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville ME 04901.

ROGER G. RICH

FAIRFIELD––Roger G. Rich, 72, of Fairfield, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. He was born on January 5, 1944, in Hartland, the son of Margaret J. (York) Rich.

Roger grew up in Fairfield Center with his mother, stepfather Laurence Jewell, and siblings Larry and Priscilla. He graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, in 1962, then immediately enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1968.

Roger married Brenda A. Harrison on February 19, 1966, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, in Fairfield.

He worked for 33 years at Scott Paper Co., in Winslow, until their closure in 1998. From there, Roger went on to earn his CDL and became a professional truck driver, driving for Fabian Oil until his retirement. Roger was a longtime member of the Grover-Hinckley American Legion, in Fairfield. He was an avid football enthusiast, watching high school, college, and professional teams. He frequently could be seen on Friday nights that the Lawrence football field cheering for his beloved Bulldogs and on every Sunday watching the Patriots, often with his mother-in-law. Roger shared his passion of football with his granddaughter Nicole, whom he turned into a die-hard Patriots fan.

Roger had a love for classic cars, especially Fords, and spoke often of the first new car he ever bought, a 1965 Mustang.

Roger enjoyed traveling with his wife and they shared many trips together through the years. He also enjoyed camping with his family when his children were young.

He enjoyed vegetable gardening and was an excellent cook! Often trying new recipes and making special meals for his family and friends. Roger also enjoyed reading and was a constant visitor of the Lawrence Public Library; a passion he shared with his wife.

Roger was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Brenda; his mother and stepfather; brother Larry Jewell; sister Priscilla Gullifer; and close friend and brother-in-law John Harrison.

Roger is survived by his daughters, Laurie, of Waterville, and Cathy, of Benton; his granddaughter Nicole, of Waterville; mother-in-law Theresa Harrison, of Albion; brothers-in-law, Mike Harrison, of Winslow, Steve Harrison and wife Jen, of Albion, Greg Harrison and wife Arlene, of Albion; many nieces and nephews.

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

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2917, at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., in Fairfield, from 1-2 p.m. with a funeral service following at 2 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 2589, Augusta ME 04338 or Maine Greyhound Placement Service, 231 Old Belgrade Rd., Augusta ME 04330.

OTHERS DEPARTED

JACQUELINE BUMFORD, 84, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Locally, she is survived by grandsons Scott Bumford and wife Kim, of Oakland, Michael Bumford, of Windsor.

MONA RIDLEY, 87, of Nobleboro, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, following a long period of ill health. Locally, she is survived by her grandchildren Sarah Ridley Geroux and husband Jamie, of Jefferson, and great-grandchildren Cody Beaucage and Kaleigh Beaucage, both of Jefferson.

FLORENCE M. CARRELL, 91, of Belgrade, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, in Augusta. Locally, she is survived by sons Jon Carrell, of Augusta, and Robert Carrell and wife Linda, of Vassalboro.

NINA B. AHO, 96, of Union, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016, at the Augusta Center for Longterm Care, following a period of declining health. Locally, she is survived by sisters Frances Gould and husband Don, of Whitefield, and Betty Crocker, of Coopers Mills, and sister-in-law Marti Brann, of Vassalboro.

BETTY JEAN WILLETTE, 49, of Smithfield, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Marta Bourque, of Oakland; grandchildren Aliya and Bryson; siblings, Roger and wife Donna, of China, Ronnie and Lorraine Cox, of Freedom, Peter and wife Alnetta, of Unity, William and wife Kathy, of China, and Madelyn Morgan, of Clinton, and Arthur and wife Beth, of Waterville.

AUDREY F. BENNER, 49, of Nobleboro, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2016, at LincolnHealth – Miles Campus, in Damariscotta. Locally, she is survived by a son, Andrew Corson and wife Nancy, of Jefferson.

JEAN ANN BOURGOIN DIERIG, 62, of Wichita Falls, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Locally, she is survived by her mother, Jeannette Bourgoin, and a brother John Bourgoin and wife Carmen, all of Winslow.

NOEL E. GILBERT, 83 of Chelsea, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Locally, he is survived by sons Michael Gilbert and wife Denise, and Jeffrey Gilbert and partner Tina Murray, all of South China.

MARTHA V. ST. AMAND, 91, of Waterbury, Connecticut, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, in Waterbury. Locally, she is survived by a sister, Theresa LePage and husband Alphonse, of Winslow.

JENIESE SENIOR, 83, of Hallowell, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at her home. Locally, she is survived by a son, Robert Senior and wife Lynn,, of Whitefield.

MARY E. ABBOTT, 93, of Wiscasset, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at LincolnHealth – Miles Campus, in Damariscotta. Locally, she is survived by a grandson, Bill Abbott, of Jefferson.

LEO E. BEAULIEU, 76, of Norridgewock, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. Locally, he is survived by children Kelly Hill and husband Blair, of Winslow, Shelby Nelson and husband Kevin, of Skowhegan, Daniel Beaulieu and wife Michelle, of Benton; and step-daughter Kelly Adams, of Norridgewock.

JANE McMULLIN, 80, of Waterville, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017, following a brief illness. Locally, she is survived by a son, Daniel Bureau and wife Janice, of Fairfield.

FORMER RESIDENTS

ROBERT E. WALDRON, 86, of Venice, Florida, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017, at ManorCare Health Services, in Venice, Florida. He was born in Albion on March 26, 1930, the son of the late John and Ruth Waldron. He married the former Joan Getchell in 1949, and were both active members of the Fairfield Baptist Church. Joan is living at North Port Pines, in North Port, Florida, an assisted living facility.

LOCAL TIES

CHARLES A. MOORE II, 66, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, the result of a kayaking accident on the Susquehanna River, in Pennsylvania. For many years, in the 1980s and ‘90s, Chuck was owner of The Maine Image, a commercial photography studio, located on Common St., in Waterville.

BRIDGET I. (ROONEY) WHITMAN, 69, of Bethel, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Marshwood Center, in Lewiston. A graduate of Waterville High School in 1966, she operated Bridget’s School of Dance, which was located on Western Ave., in Waterville. Locally, she is survived by two sons, Eric Bourgoin and wife Laurie, of Oakland, Jimmy Bourgoin and wife MaryBeth, of Winslow; grandchildren Lindsay and Morgan Bourgoin, both of Oakland, and Jo Ann Bourgoin, of Winslow.

OTHERS DEPARTED

DIANE P. THEBERGE, 75, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Eastern Maine Medical Center, in Bangor. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Natalie, of Winslow.

RUTH E. BALLARD, 92, of Waterville, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016, at Mount St. Joseph’s, in Waterville. Locally, she is survived by a son, Gary Ballard, of Waterville.

CECILE B. COUTURE, 85, of Waterville, passed away on Sasturday, December 10, 2016, at Lakewood Nursing Home, in Waterville. Locally, she is survived by her husband, Edward, daughters Joanne Jordan and husband Dana, of Vassalboro, Sylvia Hallee and husband Claude, of Waterville, and son Peter Couture and wife Shelly, of Augusta; and grandchildren Nicholas Couture and wife Lacey, of Oakland, TJ Cusick, of Augusta, and Ryan Hallee and wife Lauren, of Oakland.

BRUCE A. LEE JR., 47, of Skowhegan, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at his home. Locally, he is survived by brothers Brent Lee and wife Audrey, of Benton, and niece Ashley Day, of Fairfield, and nephews Matthew Lee, of Clinton, Hayden and Hunter Lee, both of Clinton.

MARY J. EGELER, 84, of Cornville, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016, at her home. Locally, she is survived by a daughter Wendy Sylvain and husband Shawn Sherman, of Benton.

KEVIN A. JOHNSON, 46, of Monmouth, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 15, 2016. Locally, he is survived by his fiancée Janet Patterson, of Oakland; and brother David D. Johnson Sr. and wife Cherry, of Waterville.