KATHLEEN A. COMER

FAIRFIELD––Kathleen Anne Grant Comer, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. Kathy was born on June 29, 1949, to Linwood Grant and Eunice Grant Scott.

She grew up in Oakland where she graduated from Williams High School. Kathy had a variety of careers during her life including working as a certified Nursing Assistant at Thayer Hospital, in Waterville, seamstress at C.F. Hathaway Co., in Waterville, and a monitor for Maine Security and Survellance.

Kathy moved to San Mateo, California, with her husband, William E. Comer, in 1978, where they lived for seven years. There she worked in the central headquarters of Baskin Robbins and as a claim adjustor for New York Life Insurance Co. She also worked for New Hampshire Life Insurance Co. when she returned to Maine.

Kathy was a member of the Red Hat Society and MacCrillis-Rousseau VFW Post #8835 in Winslow. She loved to cook and watched Food Network daily. Kathy had a kind and loving heart and her greatest joy was found by spending time with family and friends. She formed a special bond with her great-niece Asiah Wilmot, of Jefferson, and her niece Sara McCaslin and her son Caleb, of Winslow.

Kathy was predeceased by her parents; and younger brother Kevin W. Scott Sr.

She is survived by her brother David Grand and his wife Wanda, of Oakland; sisters Linda Libby, of Sidney, Betsy Doyon, of Oakland, Rebecca Klaiber, of Otisfield, Lisa Scott, of Jefferson; several nieces,; nephews; cousins; and her stepfather, Walter Scott, of Winslow.

At Kathy’s request there will be no service.

Memorial contributions can be made to: The Thayer dialysis unit: Dialysis Clinic Inc., 149 North St., Waterville ME 04901.

HOWARD R. WILSON

VASSALBORO––Howard R. Wilson, 81, of Vassalboro, passed away Thursday May ll, 2017, at the Togus VA Pallative Care Unit, in Augusta. Howard was born on August 10, 1935, in Augusta, to his parents Lew A. Wilson and Rena (Barrows) Wilson.

He attended Cony High School for a while and then joined the Air Force where he earned his GED and graduated courses for jet bomber mechanic. He received the National Defense Medal and Good Conduct Medal as well as earning the rank of First Class Airman A/C 1.

While serving in the Air Force he met and married Dorothy A. (Holm) Wilson and they had eight children together.

During the course of his life he worked various positions––a heat treat operator at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, in Middletown, Connecticut, jet mechanic, and multiple laboring positions over the years and then retired after many years of service at Cives Steel, Augusta.

He loved fishing, boating, hunting and gardening (he had quite a green thumb). He loved to lawn sale, pick fiddleheads, and putter with his tractor and various projects. He enjoyed feeding his wild animals––birds, squirrels, and racoons.

He was predeceased by his wife Donna M. (Tweedie) Wilson; his parents; and first wife Dorothy.

He is survived by his eight children, Julie White and husband Keith, Gerald Wilson and wife Brenda, Robert Wilson, Guy Wilson, Suzanne Dudley, Clay Wilson, Stacey Wilson and wife Renee, Lisa Emery and husband Don; two sisters, Judith Ashby, and Jane Johnson; brother Stanley Wilson; multiple stepchildren; and numerous grandchildren.

PAUL L. LEASK

WHITEFIELD––Paul L. Leask, 69, of Whitefield, passed away at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta, on Saturday, May 13, 2017. He was born in Dresden on October 20, 1947, to parents Glendon and Althena (Lilly) Leask.

Paul was a pipe fitter at Bath Iron Works and also worked at Gardiner Feed for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and tinkering with anything mechanical. He liked spending time with his family telling stories and sharing his famous mince meat pie.

Paul was predeceased by his parents; and three sisters, Emily, Marylou, and Penny.

Paul is survived by Alice (Butler) Leask, his wife of 36 years; son Paul Leask; daughter Bonnie Ouellette; and son-in-law, Rob Ouellette, all of Auburn. He is also survived by three stepchildren, Taffy, Kim, and Bill; brothers, Warren Leask and wife Sally, of Patten, and Merle Leask and wife Marcia, of Dresden; granddaughters, Heather, Natasha, and Kayla; and one great-granddaughter, Aria.

LENORA B. TUTTLE

OAKLAND––Lenora B. Tuttle, 86, died Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Oak Grove Living Center, in Waterville. She was born in Oakland on March 5, 1931, the daughter of Harry and Velma (Thomas) Bickford.

Lenora worked in a Connecticut shoe shop, Hathaway Shirt Factory, Clinton Canning Factory and for the Messalonskee High School as a baker.

Lenora lived many years in Clinton where she was a member of the Clinton Grange. She was a former member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

She was predeceased by her husband Mervin Sr.; daughter Cheryl Tuttle; brothers, Blynn, Thomas, and Kenneth Bickford; sisters Berlene Bickford, Arminta Williams and Annie Bickford.

Surviving are a son Mervin Tuttle Jr. and wife Sally, of Clinton; grandson Mervin Tuttle III and wife Jeanne, of Fairfield, California; great-grandchildren Aiden and Andrew Tuttle; brothers Gary and John Bickford, both of Oakland, and Lawrence Bickford, of Belgrade; sisters Thelma O’Neal and Leatrice Grevois, both of Oakland, and Charlene Houle, of Belgrade; many nieces and nephews.

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

REV. JOHN D. FENLASON

OAKLAND––Rev. John D. Fenlason, 78, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017, at Inland Hospital, in Waterville. Rev. John was born on April 20, 1939, in Waterville, to Ralph and Madeline Fenlason.

He lived in Oakland most of his life and graduated from Williams High School in 1957 with honors.

Rev. John marred the former Esther R. DePeter, of Portland in 1958. He had many jobs as he worked at an auto body shop for seven years, Scott Paper Company, he drove a school bus for 15 years, he was a substitute teacher at the Mid-Maine Vocational Center, in Waterville, for 10 years, but what he was most proud of was the two churches that he started in the area.

Rev. John was the founder of the Pentecostal Church of Faith along with his wife and children in 1979. He had resigned from Scott Paper Co. to spend more time working for the church and the young people within the church. He continued to pastor the church until fall of 2004 when the church was turned over to Vineyard Ministries.

He was predeceased by his parents.

Rev. John is survived by his wife Esther; daughter Doreen Demarest and husband Michael, of Lisbon; son Kevin and wife Dianne, of Winthrop; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

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

Memorial donations may be made to MaineGeneral Hospice, or to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation.

WILLIAM J. EGOLD

NORTH VASSAL­BORO – William James Egold, age 5, of Main Street, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, as the result of a boating accident in Vassalboro. He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on March 2, 2012, to Mollie K. Egold.
William was a member of Church Hill Baptist Church of Augusta.

Survivors include his mother, Mollie K. Egold, of North Vassalboro; his maternal grandmother Frances Egold, of Knoxville, Tennessee; his Mamaw and Papaw Martha and Robert Collins, of Augusta; and several aunts and uncles, of Knoxville, Tennessee.

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

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

OTHERS DEPARTED

VIOLETTE M. MEADER, 88, of Waterville, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2017, at her home. Locally, she is survived by sisters Gloria Lewis, of Benton, and Lorette Claire, of Winslow; brothers Harold “Pete” Michaud and Van Michaud, both of Winslow.

PENELOPE M. RAFUSE, 71, of Waterville, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017, of natural causes. Locally, she is survived by a son, Bill Rafuse and wife Emily Mitchell, of Vassalboro.

EUGENE L. BILODEAU, 66, of Augusta, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at MaineGeneral Long Term Care-Graybirch, in Augusta. Locally, he is survived by a son, Lee Bilodeau, of Oakland.

FRED E. DUDLEY, 89, of Sidney, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, following a short illness. Locally, she is survived by daughters Carol Brann and husband Dennis, of Vassalboro, and Linda Graham and Esther Dudley, both of Waterville.

FORMER RESIDENTS

RAYMOND E. WARD, 92, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. He was born in North Vassalboro on October 8, 1924, the son of Willis and Lizzie Ward. He graduated from Erskine Academy, in South China. He would spend his summer with his families in his home in China. Following his retirement, he spent longer periods of time.

CONSTANCE PAUL, 93, of Augusta, formerly of Vassalboro, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Central Maine Medical Center, in Lewiston, following a short illness. She formerly worked at Deschaine’s Market, in North Vassalboro. Locally, she is survived by a son, Timothy Paul and wife Diane, of Palermo, and daughter Hope Souther, of Whitefield.

DANIEL L. SAWLIVICH

SOUTH CHINA––Daniel Sawlivich, 61, of South China, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017, in his home following a short period of declining health. He was born on May 20, 1955, in Waterville, the youngest child of Victor and Lorette Sawlivich.

Daniel attended Waterville Schools. He married the former Tina Labbe on December 3, 1982. Dan worked many different labor trades throughout his life but spent the majority of his time, 31 years, working as a supervisor at Mid-State Machine, in  Winslow. Dan was an avid lover of the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing most of all. Much of his free time was spent “Upta Camp” at his home away from home.

Dan was predeceased by his parents, Victor and Lorette Sawlivich; and a granddaughter, Teagen Partridge.

He is survived by his wife, Tina, of China; son Jason Plante, of Benton, son Rikki Plante and husband Luther Harvey, of Worcester, Massachusetts; daughter Jessica Sawlivich, of China; granddaughter Brianne Plante, of Albion; sister Cindy Huard and husband Ricky, of Benton; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Condolences can be sent to Dan’s family at 115 Bog Brook Rd., China ME 04358.

ELLSWORTH E. DAMON

WHITEFIELD––Ellsworth (Ellie) Ernest Damon, of Whitefield, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, at Togus Hospice. Ellie was born in Greenville, October 5, 1921, to Ernest and Orpha Damon.

When Ellie was a very young child the family moved to the Thayer Road in Whitefield to the house that he called home for the next 90 years. Ellie was an avid gardener and the homestead flourished under his care. He grew apples, plums, blueberries, grapes and a huge garden. His root cellar was always full and the shelves in the basement were well stocked with his preserves. Ellie took pride in growing what he ate, and he loved to eat!

Ellie served his country in the army during WWII. He deployed to the European Theater until the war ended and was in the Army of Occupation after the war. He served in an armored car division as gunner and radio operator.

After the war Ellie went to work in Alaska where he first learned to fly. Ellie continued to fly for many years and owned a Piper J3 that he flew all over the state, landing in fields and snowfields as he never had a pilot’s license. He kept his plane in Dresden at the airfield of the “Flying Farmer” with whom he was great friends.

After his time in Alaska, Ellie worked various jobs, working in the woods and lumber mills, and working for Potters Pots, in Whitefield, making lobster pots. He continued to work in the woods cutting his own firewood his entire life. He was always a few years ahead on firewood and said that it was the key to a long life. At 92 he could still be found out in the woods with his John Deere B and Stihl chainsaw, head down doing what he loved.

Ellie joined the Masons in 1950 and had been a member of the Riverside Lodge #135 in Jefferson for more than 65 years.

In the late 1950s he went to work at the then young Baxter State Park where he worked as the ranger at South Branch Pond. He lived and worked at South Branch for 12 years. He helped cut some of the early trails in the park and there is still a trail there that bears his name.

After leaving Baxter, he worked on the Maine Central Railroad in Rockland where he ran the entire railroad yard. He ran the office, did maintenance on the trains, cleaned cars, greased couplings, you name it, he did it. He worked at the railroad until his retirement.

After retirement Ellie devoted the rest of his long life to the things he truly loved: working in the garden, cutting firewood for himself and others, taking hunting and fishing trips with family and friends. He had many connections around the state and loved to go on road trips with his camper. He was always invited on a moose hunt because he was a great cook as well as great outdoorsman. He loved company and always had visitors, when you visited Ellie there was always someone there with him on the porch or in the living room.

Ellie is survived by his extensive family.

FRANCES L. GOULD

WHITEFIELD­­––Frances Lula (Brann) Gould, 86, of Whitefield, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017, at MaineGeneral Medical Center. She was born in Windsor on June 12 1930, a daughter of Delbert Brann Sr. and Inez R. (Sproul) Brann.

Frances graduated from Erskine Academy and was a proud alumnus, class of 1947.

She worked at GTE Sylvania and retired in 1988.

She was predeceased by her parents; daughters, Sally Russell and Greta Robbins; grandsons, Mark and Donald Russell; and siblings, Austin Brann, Delbert Brann Jr., Marsha Farrington, and Nina Aho.

Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Donald, of Whitefield; son, Dennis and wife Debbie, of Whitefield; brother, Freeman Brann, of Houston, Texas; sister, Betty Lou
Crocker, of Coopers Mills; grandsons, Daryl Russell and wife Marie Hellene, of Newport, North Carolina, Lane Gould and wife Jessie, of Augusta, and Lucas Gould and partner Logan Hinkley, of Whitefield; great-grandchildren, Kayleen, Kaley, Maya, Ellie and Blake; niece, Dawn Spoden, of China, as well as many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

OTHERS DEPARTED

PATRICK S. SMITH, 53, of Waterville, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017, from cancer, at MaineGeneral Medical Center. Locally, he is survived by his mother, Pauline Smith, of Vassalboro, and brothers Arnold P. Smith Jr. and companion Mona Allen, Troy C. Smith, and aunt Rosemay Rowe, all of Vassalboro.

FRANK LIZZOTTE JR., 89, of Waterville, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017, at Oak Grove Nursing Hoe, in Waterville. Locally, he is survived by his children Steven Lizzotte and wife Judy, Danny Lizzotte and wife Linda, and Jeffery Lizzotte, all of Winslow, George Lizzotte and wife LeeAnn, of Sidney, and Paula Grenier, of Fairfield; and daughters-in-law, Sandy Lizzotte, of Waterville, and Roxanne Lizzotte, of China.

JANE D. CIANCHETTE, 63, of Pittsfield, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017, following a courageous fight with cancer. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Darcy Latham, of Winslow.

MARIE A. PELLETIER, 77, of Canaan, on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Locally, she is survived by granddaughter Hilary Pelletier and husband Ryan, of South China.

SADIE M. GAGNE, 92, of Waterville, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Oak Grove Center, in Waterville. She had been a member of MacCrillis-Rousseau VFW Post #8835, in Winslow. Locally, she is surbvived by sons, Raymond Gagne, of Waterville, Robert Gagne and wife Jan, of Oakland, and Rodney Gagne, of Waterville, and one daughter Patricia Keyes and husband Dana, of Skowhegan.

JOSEPH A. LIZOTTE

FAIRFIELD––Joseph Albert Lizotte, 75, passed away in Zephyrhills, Florida, on Thursday, March 16, 2017, following a brief illness. Joseph was born in Waterville, on September 24, 1941, the only child of Albert J. Lizotte and Marie (Clementine) Bolduc Lizotte.

Joseph attended Winslow High School, graduating on June 9, 1960. Immediately following graduation, Joseph enlisted in the United States Air Force, stationed in Alaska as a freight traffic specialist. He was honorably discharged on September 12, 1963, shortly after his transfer to Dow Air Force Base, Bangor.

He held many different jobs in the Waterville/Winslow area, to include delivery driver for Harris Bakery, mill worker for both Keyes Fibre and Scott Paper Co., and finally engineer for the Maine Central Railroad Company, a job he held until his retirement in 1996.

He enjoyed many different hobbies, including camping and ice fishing. He was a member of a local bowling league and he was an avid cribbage player. He really loved traveling, and after his retirement, spent 12 winters in Florida to enjoy the warmer weather.

While in Florida, he enjoyed playing shuffleboard with his park friends, earning a championship trophy. Joseph was a wonderful cook, spending many holidays entertaining for his family and friends. It didn’t take long for the members of his local church in Florida to notice his cooking abilities, as he began volunteering for the church suppers each Friday night. His spaghetti with meat sauce and shepherd’s pie were quite a hit. Joseph also enjoyed experiencing many eateries with his wife, working on his computer with his grandson, helping to build his daughter’s house, attending his granddaughter’s sporting events, and watching all the New England sports teams.

He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Marie Lizotte.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carol Lizotte, of Fairfield; son Alton Lizotte and wife Lisa, of Bay Minette, Alabama; son Dennis Lizotte and wife Karen, of Biddeford; and daughter Heather Johnson and husband Jeremiah, of Clinton; five grandchildren: Gary Lizotte, Samantha LaBrecque, and Gage, Jazmin and Jorja Johnson; and two great-grandchildren: Ethan and Olivia LaBrecque; one sister-in-law, Patricia Marquis, of Garland; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

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

THEODORA A. CHAYKOWSKY

NORTH VASSAL­BORO –– Theodora Anne Chaykowsky, 71, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in Jackson, Tennessee. Most people knew her as Teddi. She was born May 3, 1945, the daughter of Daniel and Theresa Spaulding.

She was a nurse’s aide for several years. She cared for the elderly with so much love. Her last job was a dispatcher for Elite Taxi, in Waterville.

She enjoyed collecting anything related to elephants, making crafts, and doing craft fairs At one time she owned and operated a craft shop, The Rocking Chair, in North Vassalboro. She also enjoyed movies and TV: John Wayne, MacGyver, Walker Texas Ranger, Murder She Wrote, Westerns, and then some.

After retiring, she moved south to Lexington, Tennessee, to be closer to her daughter.

She was a loving, giving person and would do anything for anyone, and anything to get a smile on your face.

She is survived by her husband James Chaykowsky, of 37 years; three children, Steven Fitzgerald, retired Marine of 15 years, and wife Helena, of Galesburg, Illinois; Kathleen Charles, of Lexington, Tennessee, and Theresa C. Fitzgerald Williford and husband Chris, of Lexington, Tennessee; brother Lebanon Spaulding and wife Betty, of Winslow; sister Maryjane Hunt and husband Royden, of Island Falls; and three grandchildren, Ricky, Kimber, and Luke.

ROBERT F. O’REILLY

WINSLOW––Robert Francis O’Reilly, 51, of Winslow, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. He was born in the Bronx, New York, on June 4, 1965.

He was the son of the late Dorothea Hurley O’Reilly and James J. O’Reilly, formerly of Bronx, New York and Morrisville, Pennsylvania. He was the father of Kathryn O’Reilly, of Husson University, in Bangor, brother of James O’Reilly with Sherry McCullough; Eva O’Reilly Wagner, wife of Peter Wagner uncle of Phoebe and Heron Wagner, Oisin McCullough and Seamus O’Reilly.

Robert was a welder and member of the International Brotherhood of boilermakers.

Bob’s father, Robert Owens, died before Bob was born. His mother, Dorothea, was 19 at the time. Fortunately Bob developed a close bond with his father’s immediate family, Jimmy, Geraldine, Stephen, Karen, Sean and cousin John Owens and Karen’s husband Richard Bertolacci who all acted as guides throughout his life. Dorothea married Jim O’Reilly, who adopted Bob and loved him as much as the children who followed, Jimmy and Eva. Unfortunately, Jim died when Bobby was 11 years old. Although Bob suffered a lot of loss early in life, he had an enormous family of aunts and uncles and cousins who loved him dearly.

Bobby graduated from the community School, in Camden, a place where he learned many life and survival skills and met people who would shape his life forever. He served honorable in the U.S. Marine Corp.

In 1998, he fathered a daughters, Kathryn Rose O’Reilly, with Jody Lambert. Katie remained the love of his life. They were a team to his final day.

Bob loved each and every one in his family with a loyalty that was unmatched and all those who encountered Bob knew this to be true.

Bob was loved by many for his generosity, sense of humor and courage. He was a fabulous cook, he loved music, and he took great care of his mother during her long battle cancer.

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

ARTHUR D. SYLVAIN

WINSLOW––Arthur D. Sylvain, 92, of Waterville, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017, in Waterville. He was born in North Anson on February 8, 1925, son of Paul and Homerine C. (Michaud) Sylvain.

Arthur was raised in Skowhegan and graduated from Skowhegan Senior High School, class of 1943.

He immediately entered the Army Air Corp serving in the European Theater and received an honorable discharge in 1946. Arthur worked in the construction field for 45 years as a supervisor of construction with Sanders Construction Corp., Industrial, Inc., and Consolidated Construction & Builders, Inc. Most of his work was at paper mills and power plants around the Northern New England States.

Arthur was a life member of the Waterville Elks Lodge #905, Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post #5, Waterville and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8835, Winslow.

He was predeceased by his parents; and wife, Emily M. (Parent) Sylvain on November 27, 2011.

Arthur is survived by one son, David Sylvain and wife Jane, of Lincolnville; two daughters Cynthia Gilbert and husband Gary, of Winslow, and Denise Carpenter and husband Jeffrey, of Largo, Florida; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers, Theresa, of Leesburg, Florida, Albertine, of Hinckley, Annette Boardman, of Madison, Ernest, of Rochester, New Hampshire, and Paul, of Skowhegan.

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

Memorial donations my be made to: MaineGeneral Hospice, P.O. Box 828, Waterville ME 04903-0828.

MARJORIE E. STARBIRD

FAIRFIELD––Marjorie Edna Starbird, 58, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was born on November 16, 1958, to Carl and Marion Adams, in Island Falls, and married her husband of 39 years, Philip Earl Starbird Jr., on August 27, 1977.

To know Marjorie was to love her. She rarely raised her voice in anger and never held a grudge if someone were to upset her. She was quick to forgive and just as quick to forget, all the while keeping a smile on her face. She wore that smile even in the toughest or darkest of times and was a shining example of how a person should treat other people in life. She didn’t care who a person was on the outside or what they did behind closed doors, she loved everybody the same just as she knew Jesus would.

Marjorie loved animals of all kinds, but had a special place in her heart for horses, dogs, and cats.

She was predeceased by her sisters, Carlene Ginter and Carol Sholler.

She is survived by her husband Philip; daughter, Tiffany Marie Starbird, son, Eric Michael Starbird and wife Samantha; sisters, Joan White and Marilyn Burpee; brothers, Carl Adams and Kilburn “Kippy” Adams; many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.

For an online memory book and to leave condolences please visit www.bowersfuneral.com.

RUTH V. FREDETTE

WINSLOW––Ruth V. Fredette, 90, of Winslow, died Monday, April 17, 2017. She was born in Waterville on Decem­ber 7, 1926, the daughter of Gustave and Eva (Boulette) Veilleux.

She was educated at St. Francis de Sales School, in Waterville, and graduated from the Academy of St. Joseph, in South Berwick, on June 17, 1944, and The New England Institute of Mortuary Science, in Boston, in 1947. She and her husband bought Veilleux Funeral Home in 1962, which they owned and operated until retiring in 1997. She was active in the parish and a Euchristic Minister for many years. She and her husband both joined The Maine Funeral Directors Association in 1953. Ruth was the oldest licensed lady Funeral Director in Maine.

Ruth was predeceased by her husband Edward; her parents; sister Lorraine Rousseau and her husband Francis; brother Germain John Veilleux and wife Jacquiline.

She is survived by her two sons, Paul Fredette and wife Shari, of Pemaquid, John Fredette, of Winslow; two grandchildren, Jessica McQuillan, of Waterville; Jeremy Fredette, of Albany; two great-grandchildren, Matthew Jolicouer, of Waterville, and Oliver Fredette, of Albany.

Memorial donations may be made to: Servants of the Blessed Sacrament, 101 Silver St., Waterville ME 04901.

FERN C. CLARK

SOMERVILLE––Fern Collins Clark, 87, of the Hewett Road, passed away at home, Tuesday, April 18, 2017, following a brief illness. She was born December 20, 1929, in Gardiner, the daughter of Evelyn and Bertie Collins.

Fern had a love for animals. She enjoyed ceramics, knitting and sewing, often making gifts for family and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Walter; son Leo; and several siblings.

She is survived by her sons, Andy, of Somerville, Matthew, of Thomasville, North Carolina, David, of Augusta, and Roger, of Windsor; daughters Rose Jackson and Laura Castle, both of Whitefield; sisters, Angie Strand, of Washington, Pauline Castle, of Augusta, and Jeanette LeClaire; brother, Larry Collins, of Greene; several grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

DOUGLAS TYLER

WINDSOR––Douglas Tyler, 74, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Maine Veterans Home in Augusta. He was born October 15, 1942, the son of Manley and Helen Tyler.

Douglas graduated from Gardiner Area High School in 1961, and went on to the Wentworth Institute of Technology. After graduation, he joined the Navy. He worked for the Maine department of parks and recreation for 30+ years before retiring in 2007.

He was a longtime member of the Gardiner American Legion where he enjoyed marching in the color guard during parades, and Gardiner Eagles. He also enjoyed golfing, hunting trips to the Allagash, camping, exploring Downeast Maine, playing pool, his dogs and pets, and always a good cigar and Manhattan. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family.

He was predeceased by his parents.

He is survived by his wife Marianne; sons, Ian and Shawn; grandchildren, Mitchell, Charlotte, Kayla and Brady; brother Greg and his wife Judy; nephews, John and Jeff Tyler; grandnieces, and nephews.

Memorial donations may be sent to: Maine Veterans Home, Attn: Melanie Bridges, 320 Cony Rd., Augusta ME 04330.

RENALD J. LACHANCE

WINSLOW––Renald Joseph Lachance, 85, died on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Brentwood Rehab & Nursing Center, in Yarmouth, following a brief illness. He was born in Waterville on August 31, 1931, the son of Gustave and Alexina Lachance.

He attended Winslow schools and began working as a millwright at Huhtamaki (Keyes Fibre) retiring in 1992 after 27 years of employment. Ren enjoyed woodworking and was very gifted in varied forms of carpentry. He will be remembered for his love of family and music, as well as his sense of humor.

He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Reginald and Leon; his sister Adrienne; and nephew Dana Lachance.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Marlene Veilleux Lachance; two daughters, Linda and Larry Hamlin and Terri and David Althenn, all of Waterville; four grandchildren, Holly (Hamlin) Carpenter and Brent Carpenter, Darcy (Hamlin) Gurney and partner Chris Sears and her two children, Jordan and Jayden Gurney, and their father, Doug Gurney, Jason and “Samantha Evans and their two children, Michael and Alysa, and Jamie and Amy Evans and their son Connor; a sister, Annette and Ernie Bake, of Winslow; sister-in-law, June Lachance, of Arizona; stepchildren Brenda and Scott Paquet, of Portland, and their son Marc and Renee Paquet, of Stockton, California, Melissa Duval, of Scarborough, Diane and Jeff Paquette and their daughters Elizabeth and Hannah, of Durham, New Hampshire, and John and Joanne Ducal and their daughters Stephanie and Courtney and fiance Sam Butler, of Biddeford; first wife, Beatrice Giroux, of Waterville; cousin, Roland and Colette Lachance, of Winslow; Nieces, as well as many, many cousins from Canada, Maine and Connecticut.

Memorial donations may be made to the: Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 US Rt. One, Suite 2C, Scarborough ME 04074, or Brentwood Rehab & Nursing Center, Dementia Unit, 370 Portland Street, Yarmouth ME 04096.

CONSTANCE L. HUTCHINSON

WINSLOW––Constance Lynette Benner Hutchinson, 95, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017, in Waterville. Connie was born in Augusta on October 12, 1921, the daughter of Perle Leroy and Theodora Sanborn Benner. Connie’s family lived in several cities in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire as she grew up, and she graduated from McGaw Normal Institute in Merrimack, New Hampshire, in 1940. She went on to major in English at the University of New Hampshire, graduating in May 1943 with honors.

While attending UNH, Connie met fellow student and the love of her life, Robert Elmer Hutchinson, of Concord, New Hampshire. Connie and Bob were married on January 29, 1944, by Connie’s older sister, the Rev. Phyllis L. Benner, at the parsonage in Loudon, New Hampshire.

Bob enlisted in the Navy shortly before their wedding and was assigned to submarine duty during World War II. After the war ended, Connie and Bob both went to work for General Electric in Schenectady, New York, and Connie worked there for more than 10 years. Connie eventually joined Bob in his business, Atlas Pool Company, serving as business manager until they sold the company and retired in 1976. Upon retirement, Connie and Bob moved to Maine, living briefly in Belgrade before moving to Winslow.

Bob passed away in 1997. Connie continued to live in Winslow until 2000, when she moved to Berwick, where she resided until returning to Winslow in 2015.

In her retirement, Connie enjoyed weaving and created many items for her home and for family and friends. She also became very interested in genealogy, spending many research hours at the Maine State Library and eventually collecting her own extensive library of genealogical reference books. She was a long-time member of the Maine Genealogical Society. In 2003, she traveled to Salt Lake City with her niece Leslie Kashulines to visit and conduct research at the Family History Library. Her research began with the Benner and Sanborn families but then extended to other New England Families.

Connie and Bob never had children of their own, but they doted on their nieces and nephews over the years.

Connie was predeceased by her parents; and by her siblings, Rev. Phyllis L. Benner, Perl Sanborn Benner, and the Rev. Dr. Blair M. Benner; also by her niece Leslie Kashulines; and her nephew Gordon Benner.

She is survived by her sister-in-law Marie Benner; nieces Blair Sandra Chenard, Susan Benner Wherry, Dorcas Benner Riley, and Tabitha A. Benner; nephews Dana Benner and Dr. Lance Benner; as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews.

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

DONALD J. ROSSIGNOL

OAKLAND––Donald J. Rossignol died on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was born in Waterville September 3, 1923, to Agnes (Bouchard) and Vital Rossignol into a family with 11 other siblings.
Donald served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Italy, from 1944–1946, He was honorably discharged and returned with a beautiful stone carved plaque of the flag raising on Hiroshima which he loved and is still in his home today. Upon his return he worked at Scott Paper Co., in Winslow, for 31 years as a millwright while also sitting on the board for the Taconnet Credit Union, Oakland Town Council and St. Theresa’s church.

Donald and Beula were snowbirds for 20 years and were very busy playing golf, dancing and cruising to California, Hawaii and the Panama Canal.

He loved to problem solve and was busy with his hands building things (swings and picnic tables) fixing things and most especially making his wooden puzzle balls (which he passed along to his family), an activity he learned from his dad. He loved his home on Messalonskee Lake and enjoyed boating and fishing on the lake as well.
Donald was predeceased by his first wife, Yvette (Gadboury) Rossignol and mother of his children, Bonnie Clukey and husband Russell, of Florida, Gail Lewis and husband Allen, of Oakland and Peter Rossignol, of Florida, who survive him.

He is also survived by his wife, Beula (Zimba) Rossignol, of Oakland, and her five children, Larry Zimba, of Chicago, Illinois, Rhonda Cook and husband Jeff, of Oakland, Celeste Nutter and husband Tommy, of Sidney, Jason Zimba and wife Amy, of Sidney, and Zandra Zimba, of North Carolina; eight grandchildren, Dennis Clukey, Catherine Powers, Eric Lewis, Rachel Gasowski, Kitisha Croce, Haley Nutter, Dinah and Trenton Zimba; and eight great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville with burial to follow in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville.

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

Memorial donations can be made to: MaineGeneral Hospice, Attn: Administrative Director, 10 Water Street, Waterville ME 04901 or: VA VS Hospice Unit, Voluntary Services 135, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, 1 VA Center, Augusta ME 04330.

RONALD S. FROST

OAKLAND––Ronald S. Frost, 80, resident of 10 Lots Road, died Thursday, March 30, 2017, at home on the Shores Farm, following a long battle with cancer. He was born September 7, 1936, in East Monmouth, the son of Wesley S. and Sarah J. Walton Frost.

Ron attended Monmouth schools and worked construction for many years. Ron also enjoyed gardening; you would often find him working the Shores vegetable stand in the fall. He was also handy around the farm with his ability to repair farm equipment and vehicles.

He enjoyed his many grandchildren, outdoor activities, hunting, fishing and road trips with his family. Ron had a sweet tooth and loved to go on long rides with Judy Shores, his companion for nearly 25 years, to find the ripest blueberries and strawberries of the season.

Ron also enjoyed visiting Bangor, Oxford, and occasionally Foxwoods to try his luck at the slots. He had a playful sense of humor (on most occasions) and had an old-fashioned work ethic.

He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Kenneth Frost and Wesley Frost Jr.; two sisters, Geneva Robinson and Edna Hutchinson; and Donald “Chip” Shores Jr.

He is survived by Judy Shores, of Oakland, and her family, Jolene, of Sangerville, Richard and Cheryl Shores, of Canaan (Katie and Tyler), Deanna and David Proulx, of Oakland, (David E. and Brittany and their children Bailey and Brooklynn) David T. and Betsey, of Oakland, (Dallas and Samantha): 10 children and 19 grandchildren from previous marriage to Janice Lindholm Frost, of Winthrop; Brenda and Mike Jones, of New Gloucester (Matt), Dean and Diane Frost, of Old Orchard Beach (Troy and Brady), Heidi Butterfield, of Randolph (Erica), Kevin Frost, of Lewiston (Christopher, Stephanie, and Samantha), Eric and Stacey Frost, of Leeds (Zachary and Sarah), Terri and Bill Williams, of Winthrop (Haley and Connor), Todd and Angela Frost, of Monmouth (Kayla and Shayna), Kyle and Liza Frost, of Monmouth (Brandon, Hunter, and Kaitlyn), Chad and Rachel Frost, of Winthrop (Tanner and Mason), and Allison and Jason Ricker, of Poland (Tyler); his brother Roland and Shirley Frost, of Wales, and many nieces and nephews.

To leave a message of kindness or share a memory, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.

RICHARD J. MILLER SR.

WASHINGTON––Richard J. Miller Sr., 89, of Washington, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 29, 1937, he was the son of Gerald and Margaret (St. Germain) Miller.

Dick grew up in Providence, attending and graduating from schools there. Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in Germany during the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged after six years of service.

Upon his return to the states he went to work as an ironworker for Local 37 Iron Workers in East Providence, while living in Chepachet. After he and Debra married, they moved to Pascoag, Rhode Island for nine years. He retired in 1995, after over 39 years as an ironworker, and he and Debra moved to Edgecomb. After two years, they moved to Washington, where they have been living for the past 18 years.

He enjoyed boating, was an avid golfer, and loved travelling in his motorhome, but more than anything, he loved spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Debra A. Miller; children, Richard J. Miller Jr., David J. Miller, Tammy F. Miller-McDonald, Heidi M. Abrahamsen, and Eric M. Foley; siblings, Gerald Miller and Fern Martin; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

ALBERT W. ALTHENN

CHINA––Albert Ward Althenn, 71, of China, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Al was born in Borough, New York on April 27, 1945, to Albert C. and Evelyn (Ward) Althenn.

Al was a long-time resident of Lexington, Massachusetts and China.

Al held many interesting careers over his life span; however, was largely known as being self-employed. He had many passions in this life, including darts, cars, real estate, animals, gardens, China Lake among other interests, including his beloved cars.

Al was predeceased by his parents; and his brother Ronald Althenn.

He is survived by his sister Beverly Mairs; two nephews; a niece; and cousins.

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

Memorial donations can be made to the Humane Society Waterville Area.

SADIE M. PENDEXTER

BENTON––Sadie M. (Peters) Pendexter passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017, following a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Sadie was born on December 19, 1927, to Salem and Nazera Peters.

Sadie attended schools in Waterville. In her younger years, she worked at the former Keyes Fibre Co. in Waterville. She also worked at Colby College in Waterville as a waitress. Sadie’s biggest role was being a homemaker to her four children.

Sadie was a longtime member of St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville. She also was a former member of the Rosary Sodality.

Sadie loved family time the best. She could often be found in the kitchen, cooking her Lebanese dishes for her loving family. Sadie loved to read in her spare time and enjoyed bowling in her younger years. She was a social butterfly loved by many.

Said was predeceased by her parents; one sister, Doris Poirier; and two brothers, Ernest and Morris Peters.

Sadie is survived by her husband of 67 years, Milton Pendexter; four children, Gary Pendexter and his wife Mary, from Georgia; Curtis Pendexter and his wife Debbie, from South China; Melissa Carter and her husband Lee, from Winslow; and Kevin Pendexter and his wife Erica, from Winslow; three grandchildren, Derek Carter, of Lewiston; Julia Pendexter, from Georgia; and Madisyn Pendexter, of Winslow; one great-grandson, Aiden Carter; brother, George Peter; one niece; and one nephew.

An online guest book, and memories, may be shared at www.lawrybrothers.com.

Memorial donations can be made to St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, 3 Appleton Street, Waterville ME 04901.

GEORGE R. STARKEY

BENTON – George R. Starkey, 60, of Benton, passed away on Friday, April 7, from complications resulting from his very recent diagnosis with pancreatic cancer. George was born on April 21, 1956, in Waterville, to Richard and Virginia Starkey, of China.

George married the former Dawn (Harris) Starkey on May 17, 1980. Together they raised a daughter Amy and a son Nicholas. George attended school in China and graduated from Erskine Academy, in China, in 1974.

One of his first jobs was a manager at McDon­ald’s, in Waterville. He later joined the management team of Burger King, in Augusta. For the last 21 years he was an assistant manager with McDonald’s Romad Co. most recently working at the Newport store. For the past several years he also enjoyed his part time job at Galusha’s Market, in Clinton.

The most important part of George’s life was family. He thrived on being around family whether it be on yearly camping events at Beaver Brook Campground, North Monmouth, annual fall trips to the Fryeburg Fair, hosting family Christmas parties, birthday parties, playing outside with his grandchildren RaeLeigh and Cooper or just sitting with friends and family visiting and drinking coffee.

He enjoyed eating ice cream every night and “tried” to annoy Dawn by clanging his spoon loudly against the completely empty bowl! His smile was contagious, his quick wit would always catch you by surprise and his enthusiasm for life was unmatched. He was more than okay with the nicknames chosen for him…HorHay, Hodge, Podge and Red. He never turned down chocolate or a match of cribbage with his BFF Jim Sevey. There are no words to share how we’ll all miss him so much. To know George was to love George.

George was predeceased by his father Richard, his sister Lydia, his father-in -law David L. Harris, his nephew Robert Harris and his dear friend Melvin Hubbard

He is survived by his wife Dawn (Harris) Starkey, of Benton; daughter Amy Starkey and her wife Jamie Routhier, of Winslow; and his son Nicholas Starkey, of Benton; granddaughter, RaeLeigh Autumn Starkey and grandson Cooper Reid Routhier-Starkey; his mother Virginia Starkey, of Waterville; sisters Sandra Keller and Paul, of China and Heide Hotham and Chuck, of China; brothers Edward Starkey and his partner Mark Colonna, of Wilton Manners, Florida, and Richard Starkey II, of China; mother-in-law Doris Harris; James and Donna Sevey, David and Celeste Harris, Danny Harris, Dale Harris, all of Waterville, Brian and Debra Pelletier, of Auburn, DeAnna Bennett and her partner Pete Tait, of Winslow, Darryl and Denise Ames, of Exeter, New Hampshire; any nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles.

Memorial donations may be made to the DBA foundation in honor of his great niece Nadia who has been diagnosed with this life threatening bone marrow disorder. To make a donation by mail, please make checks or money orders payable to DBA Foundation and mail to: DBA Foundation PO Box 1092 West Seneca, NY 14224 Or to donate online visit: ​http://dbafoundation.org/donate/

Services will be held Saturday, April 22 at 3 p.m., at Blessed Hope Advent Christian Church, 10 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME 04901.

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

OTHERS DEPARTED

SUSAN J. WILSON, 60, of Waterville, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017, at Oak Grove Center, in Waterville. Locally, she is survived by her mother, Barbara (Welch) Wilson, of Waterville.

THERESA D. GUITE, 96, of Waterville, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at the Woodlands Assisted Living, in Waterville, following a brief illness. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Joyce Vigue-Morrissette, of Winslow; grandchildren, Derek Vigue and wife Heather, of Fairfield, and Megan Fossa and husband Mario, of Winslow; great-grandchildren Abbie and Lucas Vigue, both of Fairfield, and Emery Fossa, of Winslow.

CONSTANCE V. BEGIN, 92, of Waterville, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Woodlands Assisted Living, in Waterville. Locally, she is survived by children James Begin and wife Diane, of Benton, Mary Anne Trafton and husband Bill, of Waterville, and Ruth Berglund and husband Pat, of Benton.

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.

ROLAND J. LANDRY

WINSLOW––Roland J. Landry, 80, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta. He was born in Waterville on March 6, 1936, the son of Napoleon J. and Helen Marie (Veilleux) Landry.

Roland served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. in the early 1950s to the early 1960s, discharged as a sergeant.

Roland was an electrician for SAPPI–Scott Paper Company. He was a member of the Waterville Elks Lodge #905 and loved hunting, fishing, and playing cards with his friends at the Elks.

Roland is survived by his daughter, Linda Knight and her husband, Rick, of Winslow; two brothers, Charlie Landry, of Waterville, and Paul Landry, of Deer Isle; two grandchildren, Jennifer Snow and John Michaud, Jr.; great-granddaughter, Denasia Peavey; and great-grandson, Levi James Michaud; several nieces and nephews.

An on-line guestbook may be signed and condolences expressed at www.gallantfh.com.

STEVAN E. GRESSITT, M.D.

UNITY––Stevan Edward Gressitt, M.D. died unexpectedly on Monday, March 13, 2017. Born in Yreka, California, Stevan was the son of John and Doris (MacKellar) Gressitt.

He graduated from the Porter Gaud School in Charleston, South Carolina, from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and from the Medical University of South Carolina, in Charleston, South Carolina. He served as chief resident in psychiatry at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Moving to Maine in 2001, Stevan was an active supporter of the Maine Association of Psychiatric Physicians, and served as councilor, committee member and committee chairman at various times. He was involved in many other professional organizations, such as the American Association of Community Psychiatrists, the Maine Medical Association, the Maine State Psychiatric Working Group (Drug Utilization Review Committee), the International Pharmaceutical Federation (Board of Pharmaceutical Sciences,, Environment and Pharmaceutical Section), and the Maine Health Workforce Forum, Maine Office of Rural Health and Primary Care.

Stevan founded the Maine Benzodiazepine Study Group, and worked passionately for a better understanding of the adverse effects of prescription medications and for practices that are more effective, safe and cost-effective. He tirelessly promoted the awareness of adverse environmental consequences of inappropriate medication disposal, including pharmaceutical contamination of ground water streams and rivers. He promoted the practice of initially prescribing in smaller amounts, to reduce the volume of unused medication that could be diverted or be the cause of accidental poisoning. He pioneered medication take-back events that many communities now sponsor, and that provide data to illuminate issues of waste, fraud and abuse in prescribing practices.

He was an exceptional psychiatrist, with great vision, dedication and relentless energy and courage.

Stevan was a principled man, and a loving and deeply devoted husband, son, brother and father. He was also endlessly quirky, making no two days with Stevan the same. He would take a break from psychiatric articles to spend half an hour with his ducks; he would become fascinated by the beauty of a feather, or the form of an egg. He had no interest in living in a home without dogs and cats, and took great pleasure in their presence and the way they lived their lives. He was a complicated being and the most interesting companion his wife has ever known. She, and his family and friends, miss him deeply.

He is survived by his wife, Gail M. Chase; his mother,Doris M. Gressitt; his sister, Alexandra S. Gressitt; and his daughter, Carina A. Gressitt.

PAUL E. LESSARD

OAKLAND––Paul E. Lessard, 68, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 16, 2017. He was born in Waterville on March 1, 1949, the son of Gilbert and Ruth (Sweet) Lessard.
Paul attended Waterville schools.

He was employed by the city of Waterville, Zayre Department Store, and the town of Vassalboro, both at the transfer station and as a school bus driver. He had a passion for fishing and hunting, and was a Maine Guide.

Surviving are two sons, Keith Lessard, of Waterville, Kristopher Lessard, of Vassalboro; three daughters, Samantha Lessard, of Winslow, Melanie Lessard, of Vassalboro, and Heather Corson, of Auburn; a sister, Patricia Lachance, of Oakland; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; as well as two nieces, a nephew and numerous cousins.

There will be a celebration of Paul’s life at The Olde Mill, in North Vassalboro, from 1–6 p.m. on April 8.

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

DOROTHY A. MICALOVICH

VASSALBORO––Dorothy A. (Holm) Micalovich, 79, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 16, 2017. She was born in Gardner, Massachusetts, on February 14, 1938, the daughter of Carl A. and E. Helen (Sipila) Holm.

She graduated from Gardner High School in 1956. She joined the WAF where she met and married Howard R. Wilson.

They had eight children, Julie White and husband Keith, Gerald Wilson and wife Brenda, Robert Wilson, Guy Wilson, Suzanne Dudley, Clay Wilson, Stacey Wilson and wife Renee and Lisa Emery and husband Don.

She held many positions over her life: nurses aide, stitcher, cashier, factory worker and bagger, as well as being mother and homemaker.

She enjoyed helping her children with various projects, also enjoyed fishing, boating, wood working (furniture, scroll work, doll houses) with her late husband “Jerry.” She also enjoyed dancing, eating out, traveling the state of Maine and mowing her lawn.

She was predeceased by her parents; her sister Esther Bourgeois; and her husband Jerome Micalovich.

She is survived by her sister Irene Erickson and brothers Carl A. Holm Jr. and Steven Holm; and her eight children; 20 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

A celebration of life will be held on April 2, 2017, at the American Legion Post 179, South China, at 1 p.m. for close family and friends.

BEVERLY BOWDEN

WASHINGTON––Beverly Bowden, 79, of Washington, died Sunday, March 19, 2017. Born in Searsport on November 3, 1937, she was the daughter of James Pottle and Bernice Annis.

Beverly was retired from the state of Maine, employed by the former AMHI in housekeeping.

Beverly was always on the go and could be found just about anywhere. She loved going for car rides and enjoyed the scenery, bird watching and her cats. Her favorite place to go was Boothbay where she could go fishing and to drive up north in the woods to see if she could spot a moose. She was an avid doll collector and loved to display them around her home. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was predeceased by her life-long companion O’Neil Bechard, brother Robert and sister Leatrice Baileyß.

Beverly is survived by a son, Robert L. Bowden Jr. and his wife Kare, of whitefield; grandson Robert L. Bowden III, of Lafayette, Alabama; granddaughter, Stephanie Poulin and husband Daniel, of Lewiston; great-grandchildren Eska and Keanen Bowden, Dakota Tibbetts and Nicholas Morrissette; brother James Pottle and wife Sharon, of Chelsea; as well as several nieces and nephews.

MARY V. LEGACY

WINSLOW––Mary V. Legacy, 97,of Winslow, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Mount Saint Joseph Nursing Home, in Waterville where she was a resident. She was born on August 26, 1919, in Winslow, the daughter of Edward and Tefilia Muslawski.

She grew up in Winslow and attended local schools.

She married George J. Legacy and spent most of her life in Winslow, except for a few years in Boston, Massachusetts, during the World War II years. While living in Boston she met her dear friend, Ann Dahl, whom she enjoyed traveling with in her later years.

Mary worked most of her life in local cotton mills and later at JC Penney and Zayre from where she retired in 1981. In her retirement years, Mary enjoyed relaxing at home engaging her time knitting, crocheting and quilting. She was also an accomplished seamstress. She was a lifelong Catholic and member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Winslow.

Mary was predeceased by her husband George; her four brothers: Peter, Steve, Benny and John Muslawski; and her sister Jennie Garbarini, of Bridgeport, Connecticut.

She is survived by her son Louis Legacy and his wife Linda, of Winslow; her daughter Nancy Marcoux, of Westbrook; three grandchildren: Kathleen Wrightsman and her husband Peter, of Baldwinsville, New York; Eric Legacy, of Stratham, New Hampshire; and Leslie Crawford and her husband Shawn, of Westport, Massachusetts; as well as four great-grandchildren.

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

GILDA E. ANTHONY

ALBION––Gilda Eileen Anthony, 70, of Albion, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017, at Eastern Maine Medical Center, in Bangor. She was born October 6, 1946, in Old Town, the daughter of Wallace and Dorothy (Bartlett) Pooler.

She attended high school in Old Town.

Gilda worked as a CNA in several hospitals, nursing homes and Catholic Brothers Home. Her proudest job was working as a psychiatric technician at Jessup State Prison, in Maryland, where she received Psych Tech of the Month and Quarter several times and was even awarded Psych Tech of the Year.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Harvey Anthony; her children, Harvey Anthony Jr. and his wife Cheryl, of Benton, Steven Anthony, of Albion, and Dorothy Anthony-Carter and her husband David Brennan, of Oakland; grandchildren, Andra Anthony, Courtney Anthony, Chauntelle Anthony, Wade Carter and Steven Anthony; great-grandchildren Kassidy, Wyatt and Zachary; siblings, Bonnie Rossignol, Wallace Pooler Jr. and wife Nancy, Trudy Dorval and husband Alan and Rose Pinette and husband Ken; and several nieces and nephews.

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

Memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 US Route One, Suite 2C, Scarborough ME 04074.