DEBRA J. BURKE

WATERVILLE ­ Debra Jean Burke, 60, of Waterville, died Thursday, December 15, 2016, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 20, 1956, the daughter of the late Blanche Burke.

She was a lifelong resident of Waterville.

Debra proudly worked as the head night custodian at NRF, in Augusta. She also worked at Harris Baking Co., in Waterville, for many years. Debra nursed her partner, Malcolm Brann, until his death and for several years cared for her disabled mother.

Debra was an avid reader and nature-lover who enjoyed camping, fishing and gardening. She loved animals. In recent years she acquired an interest in art and was learning to sketch and paint. She enjoyed her solitude, but she had a generous heart and was quick to share her garden bounty and help friends and neighbors in need.

She is survived by her sisters, Sharon L. Hammer and Cindy L. Burke, both of Waterville.

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

RICHARD R. MERRILL

CHINA – Richard R. Merrill, 80, died unexpectedly Friday, December 16, 2016, at his home. He was born in Augusta on July 2, 1936, the son of the late Frank Merrill, Sr. and Anita C. (Ayotte) Merrill Goodchild.

Mr. Merrill attended Augusta schools and was a communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church.

He had been employed by McGee Construction for 15 years. He had also worked for Caterpillar Heavy Equipment and Power Systems, City of Augusta Public Works, Isaacson Lumber Company and Sargent Corporation.

Mr. Merrill enjoyed camping, fishing, horseshoes, playing cards, gambling and hunting. Most of all he loved telling stories (reminiscing) and enjoying life.

Mr. Merrill was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Solange A. (Dulac) Merrill; a son, Richard W. “Billy” Merrill; his parents, Frank Merrill, Sr. and Anita C. (Ayotte) Merrill Goodchild; his paternal grandparents, who raised him as their own, Ernest and Clara (Lagasse) Ayotte.

He is survived by two sons: Andre Dulac and wife, of Augusta, and Ricky Merrill and wife Sarah, of Windsor, his daughter, Linda “Lynn” Ross and husband Danny, of Zephyrhills, Florida; his fiancée, Delores McCaslin, of China; Delores’ son, John McCaslin and wife Wendy, of Vassalboro; two brothers, Frank Merrill, Jr., of Eddington, and Ronald Merrill, of Chicago, Illinois; two sisters, Carlene Byrne, of Pittston and Priscilla Rideout, of Sidney; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

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

Memorial donations may be made to

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-9908.

CLIFTON L. GLIDDEN

VASSALBORO – Clifton L. “Cliff” Glidden, 91, passed peacefully at the Maine Veterans Home, in Augusta, on Monday, December 19, 2016. Cliff was born to Ona (Kimball) Glidden and Harold (Jack) Glidden of Vassalboro.

A survivor of World War II, Cliff joined the Army and was a participant of the Normandy invasion. His many active duty awards include the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, the Silver Star, and the France Legion of Merit. He was later awarded the World War II Veteran Eagle-head Cane; and attended a luncheon at the Blaine House hosted by the Governor and Mrs. Paul LePage.

Cliff married Rita M. (Pare) Glidden on September 1, 1973, and resided in Vassalboro.

The majority of his career was spent at the City of Augusta Public Works Dept. While there Cliff initiated and led the Augusta School District School Bus Maintenance Program with a later promotion to maintenance supervisor.

Cliff and his wife, Rita, enjoyed most of their adult life camping with family and friends. As members of the Good Sam Club their camping trips led them through every state in the U.S. including an extended trip through Alaska.

He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Clarice (Glidden) Rabideau.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rita (Pare) Arbour Glidden, of Vassalboro; four sons, Dale Glidden and wife Janice, of Manchester, David Glidden and wife Pam, of Readfield, Roland Arbour and wife Jean, of Sidney, and Robert Arbour and wife Sheryl, of Readfield; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Cliff held a special bond with his granddaughter, Tamera Ellis and great-grandson, Thadd Clark.

A graveside Committal Service and Celebration of Life will be held this spring. Burial will be in the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd, Augusta.

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

Memorial donations can be made to your organization of choice.

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta.

CLIFFORD J. FECTEAU

FAIRFIELD – Clifford James Fecteau, 65, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at his home, in Fairfield. He was born December 15, 1951, in St. Petersburg, Florida, the son of Philmore and Georgia (Kenniston) Fecteau.

He graduated from Waterville High School class of 1970. He was a veteran who proudly served his country in the US Army until his honorable discharge and retired after 20 years of service with the Maine Air National Guard. He earned an associate degree in business administration with a major in marketing/management from Kennebec Valley Technical College in 1988 with honors. He became a building custodian at KVVC, in Fairfield, then was employed as a bookstore manager until he retired. After he retired, he opened Central Maine Textbooks which he owned and operated.

Clifford is survived by his mother, Georgia (Kenniston) Fecteau, of Waterville; brother, Thomas Little, of Westbrook; step sister, Elizabeth Glidden, of Augusta; uncle, David Kenniston, of Amherst. He was predeceased by his father, Philmore Fecteau.

Memorial donations may be made to HART of Maine, Inc., Adoption Center & Shelter for Cats, PO Box 351, Cumberland, Maine 04021 or the Humane Society-Waterville Area, 100 Webb Road, Waterville, ME 04901.

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

DONNA M. FRENCH

FAIRFIELD – Donna Marie French, 65, passed away on Thursday December 29, 2016, following a courageous battle of many illnesses. She was born in Van Buren, October 5, 1951, the daughter of Maurice and Regina Ruel.

She was educated in the schools of Winslow and graduated from Winslow High School, class of 1971. Then continued her education and graduated from Kennebec Valley Vocational Technical Institute, KVC, and University of Maine Augusta School of Practical Nursing, and most recently, was a post-graduate in pharmacology. Donna worked at a local nursing home for 20 years until she opened French Residential Care facility for challenged adults, which she owned and operated for 15 years. She was also Queen Mother of the chapter of Red Hat Society (elegant red hat ladies).

She was predeceased by her twin sons; parents, Maurice and Regina Ruel; biological mother, Rita; biological sisters, June, Joyce and Christina McInnis; brothers, Robert King, Edward Paul King; nephew, David Goldsmith; a very special pet, Sir Rilley Ho French, a Bishon Frezie.

Donna is survived by three daughters, Rebecca Hughes and husband Mike, of Windsor, Monica Hammock and Paul Hammock, of Winslow, Tonia Savasuk and partner Keith Spencer, of Oakland; a son, Reggie French, of Windsor; daughter, Jillian French; 11 grandchildren, Samantha, Tasha, Reggie Jr, Dallas, Jillian, Jessica, Kyler, Paul Jr, Khristopher, Joshua, and Calia; two great-grandchildren, Bailey and McKenna; six biologial sisters; two biological brothers; many aunts and uncles; and a brother, Robert Ruel who was so special to her.

Memorial donations may be made to Beacon Hospice Inc. 45 Commerce Drive, Suite 12, Augusta, Maine 04330.

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

MICHAEL SPAULDING

ALBION – Michael Spaulding, 61, of Albion, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016. He was three days shy of his 62nd birthday when he lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Mike was born in Waterville on January 3, 1955, the middle of three children, to Helen (Economu) and Clyde Spaulding.

He graduated from Waterville High School in 1973, and from UMaine in 1977. Shortly after graduation he married Cindy (Jones), his high school sweetheart. This coming June would have been their 40th wedding anniversary. They went on to have two children, Michel and James. Mike was a devoted father, the kind who planned lots of camping trips and never missed a game.

He retired seven years ago after working in sales for Altria for 30 years, which included a three-year stint commuting to New York City and a year in Richmond, Virginia. Among his many hobbies and interests were traveling abroad and in the U.S. with his wife, sailing the beautiful coast of Maine with Cindy on their boat, bird hunting with his beloved dog Emma, and enjoying time with his four grandchildren. Mike packed a lot of living into his 61 years. He had so many interests that he was constantly picking up side jobs over the years: volunteer firefighter in Fairfield Center, Somerset County deputy sheriff, private pilot, sports referee, bus driver, tractor services, codes enforcement officer, plumbing inspector for Albion, and many more.

Mike is survived by his wife Cynthia Jones Spaulding, of Albion, his daughter, Michel Gross and husband Alex, of Maynard, Massachusetts, son James Spaulding and wife Carol of Mt. Vernon, four grandchildren Evan and Justin of Maynard, Massachusetts, and Trinity and Tyler, of Mt. Vernon, brother Greg “Kiki” Spaulding and wife Brenda, of Oakland, sister Kathleen Spaulding, of Aurora, Colorado, brother Mark Spaulding and wife Nancy, of Randolph, brother Timothy Spaulding and wife Martha, of Chesapeake, Virginia, brother Eric Spaulding and wife Megan, of Benton.

Memorial donations may be made to his favorite charity, Pine Tree Camp, 114 Pine Tree Camp Rd., Rome, ME 04963, www.pinetreesociety.org.

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

GARY C. PULLEN SR.

WINDSOR––Gary Chester Pullen Sr., 43, of Windsor, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 17, 2016. He was born in Augusta to Gary E. Pullen and Debra E. (Hysom) Pullen on April 27, 1973,

He attended Windsor School, Erskine Academy, and graduated from Northeast Trucking School. Being a trucker was in Gary’s heart, he loved being on the road and driving big rigs.

Gary was predeceased by his sister Lynnette M. Pullen; uncle Warren Staples, and uncle Robert E. Pullen.

He will be sadly missed by his children, Alyssa Lee Pullen and Gary Chester Pullen Jr.; his mother Debra E. Pullen and father Gary E. Pullen; stepmother Wendy Gogan, Aunt Glenis Staples, aunt Louise and uncle Fred O’Clair, Aunt Sheila Hysom, uncle Jerry Day and Aunt Carlene Day; nephew Dakoda Cole; and many cousins.

CLIFTON L. GLIDDEN

VASSALBORO––­­Clifton L. “Cliff” Glidden, 91, passed away at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta on Monday, December 19, 2016. Cliff was born to Ona (Kimball) Glidden and Harold (Jack) Glidden, of Vassalboro.

Cliff joined the Army and was a participant of the Normandy invasion. His many active duty awards include the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star, and the France Legion of Merit. He was later awarded the WWII Veteran Eagle-head Cane, and attended a luncheon at the Blaine House hosted by the Governor and Mrs. LePage. A survivor of WWII, he was considered a member of this world’s “greatest generation.”

The majority of his career was spent at the City of Augusta Public Works Dept. While there Cliff initiated and led the Augusta School District School Bus Maintenance Program with a later promotion to maintenance supervisor.

Cliff and his wife, Rita, enjoyed most of their adult life camping with family and friends. As members of the Good Sam Club, their camping trips led them thru every state in the US including an extended trip through Alaska.

Cliff married Rita M. (Pare) Glidden on September 1, 1973, and resided in Vassalboro.

He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Clarice (Glidden) Rabideau.\

He is survived by Rita; Dale and Jan, of Manchester, David and Pam, of Readfield, Roland and Jean, of Sidney, Robert and Sheryl, of Readfield; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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

Memorial donations can be made to your organization of choice.

CANDACE R. HILL

OAKLAND––Candace Ruth Hill died Tuesday, December 27, 2016, in Oakland. Born September 24, 1952, in Wakefield, Rhode Island, she spent her life helping others as a social worker, a bookstore owner, an educator, a health-care administrator, and a uniquely generous person.

She is survived by her husband, Stephen Collins; sons Sterling and Baron Collins-Hill; her father; her sister and her brother. She regarded family, friends, and others who connected with her life as gifts that she received.

Memorial donations may be made to the nonprofit Community Dental Center, 93 Main St., Waterville ME 04901.

NICHOLAS SHANE TYLER

FAIRFIELD––Nicholas (Nic) Shane “Tyler, 27, died unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was born in Waterville, on July 7, 1989, the son of Robin and Tammy (Coro) Tyler.

A 2008 graduate of Cony High School, Nic attended Lawrence High School until 2006, and strongly identified with Bulldog athletics, especially football and basketball. Nic could not dunk a basketball, but that never stopped him from trying. He also thought that the three-point line was added to the rules of the game with him in mind. He was also a fan of the Miami Dolphins.

Nic remained active in sports after high school. He did not invent disc golf, but he was confident that he could perfect the game if given the chance.

Blessed with a wide social network in center Maine, Nic was a stout friend to many. He was especially close to Robert Hubbard, who died in 2012.

Nic was a skilled telemarketer, employed by Integrated Sales Solutions and Great Falls Marketing, and was on a management track at the time of his death.

He is survived by his wife, Kylie Paige Cheever Tyler; four daughters, Madilynn June, Amileya Marie, Annelise Paige and Gwendolyn Shyann Tyler; brothers Travis

Tyler and Benn Tyler; and sisters, Monica Gunning, Tia Brawn.

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

Memorial donations may be made to the Asthma Research Center of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

OTHERS DEPARTED

MAGGIE J. BROOKS, 96, of Bocawen, New Hampshire, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016. Locally, she is survived by brother-in-law Donald LaCroix, of Fairfield, and niece Evelyn Knights, of Fairfield.

ROBERT R. SOOHEY, 77, of Bremen, passed awat on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at the Togus VA Facility, in Augusta. Locally, he is survived by a son, Robert S. Soohey and wife Teresa, of Whitefield, and twin grandsons, Robert and Stephen Soohey.

MICHAEL J. BAUCOM, 60, of Gardiner, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016. Locally, he is survived by a stepson, David Curtis and wife Kelly, of Windsor.

DENNIS W. HUTCHINGS, 76, of Cathedral City, California, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016. Locally, he is survived by great-grandchildren Hannah Owen, of Windsor, and Allen Albert, of Waterville.

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.

DOROTHY A. SAUNDERS, 94, of Blackstone, Massachusetts, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016, at St. Camillus Health Center. Locally, she is survived by and won, Lee M. Saunders and wife Darlene, of Jefferson.

AGNES E. MILLS, 82, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Karen Bowden and husband Bob, of Whitefield.

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.

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.

JEAN ANN BOURGOIN DIERIG, 62,s 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 Michel Gilbert and wife Denise, and Jeffrey Gilbert and partner Tina Murray, all of South China.

LEROY W. AUSTIN

CHINA – Leroy “Lee” Winslow Austin, 75, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016. He believed in the power of individuals to affect change in the community through the active presence of God in all things. Selectman, community activist, father, grandfather and teacher, Lee will be remembered for his humanity, faith, and his love and passion for improving the lives of others. Lee truly lived a life consistent with the ideals he believed.

Born in 1941, during the turbulent years of World War II, Lee made an early decision to embrace the Quaker values of peace, love and the importance of truth.

Though raised in the small town of South China, Lee would travel the breadth of the United States before returning to raise his family in the town of his birth. He attended Barrington College, in Rhode Island, where he graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in music and music education in 1965. After college, Lee moved to California where he continued to pursue his love of music, singing in the well-known Roger Wagner Chorale. Here he also met his partner for life, Ann Miller, and the couple married just six months later in the summer of 1967.

Lee returned with his family to the China area in 1979 where he owned and operated Willow Beach Camps on China Lake for more than a decade. During this time he was also elected to the China Board of Selectmen, and served on the board of directors of The Town Line newspaper and the Chamber of Commerce, and even made a State Senate run in 1986.

In the early ‘90s, Lee turned his efforts to community empowerment. He and Ann opened the China Community Food Pantry in 1992, which they have continued to manage for more than 25 years.

Lee was predeceased by his parents, long-time China residents Ralph and Myrtle Austin.

He is survived by his wife Ann Austin; sister Aurie Spender and spouse Robert; daughters Aurie Maxwell and spouse Ronald, Rebekah Thatcher and husband Christopher, sons Eric, Jonathan and spouse Crystal, and seven grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to The China Community Food Pantry, PO Box 6012, China Village, ME 04926.

ROLLANDE G. BILODEAU

WINSLOW––Rollande G. Bilodeau, 91, of Winslow passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. She was born January 31, 1925, the daughter of Athanase and Rose-Anna Gilbert, in St. Alfred, Quebec, Canada.

She married Gerard Bilodeau in July 1946. Together they formed a loving family with four children, Patrick, Yvan, Marlene and Gilbert. She and her husband worked tirelessly for many years building a successful auto repair and sales business in Winslow. Anyone who met her instantly knew she was a special person who gave of herself always.
She was predeceased by her husband Gerard who died in 1981, her brothers Ronald, Laureat, Jean-Paul, Camille and Patrice and her sister Jeannine.

Rollande is survived by her four children, Patrick and wife Cathy, Yvan, Marlene and husband Al, Bert and his partner Morgan; grandson Jeremy, granddaughter Jennifer and husband David; great-grandson Jacob and great-granddaughter Claire; sisters Eveline and Annette; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Please visit www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to share condolences, memories and tributes with her family.

DEBORAH A. JONES

SMITHFIELD – Deborah A. Jones, 66, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016, at her home in Smithfield. She was born April 12, 1950, in Waterville, the daughter of Richard and Emilienne (Mathieu) Ouellette.

She was educated in the schools of Waterville and graduated from Waterville High School in 1968. On January 10, 1970, she married Gary Jones, at Sacred Heart Church, in Waterville. She was employed for many years as a telephone operator at New England Telephone, then later at Central Maine Morning Sentinel until her retirement.

Debbie was a member of the Forest J. Pare VFW Post #1285 Ladies Auxiliary for 18 years, in Waterville, and American Legion Auxiliary in Oakland for 27 years. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and cooking. She cherished time spent with her family and her dog Bandit, and taking care of her family until her illness.

Debbie is survived by her husband of 46 years, Gary Jones, of Smithfield; son, Michael Jones and wife Melissa, of Smithfield; grandson, Dean Jones and girlfriend Ashley Miller, of Skowhegan; two brothers, Thomas Ouellette and partner Donnette White, of Smithfield, Stephen Ouellette and wife Gwen, of Oakland; two nieces, Emily and Lauren Ouellette, both of Oakland.

She was predeceased by her parents, Emilienne and Richard Ouellette.

Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Road, Waterville, ME 04901.
Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976.

MICHAEL P. FLEWELLING

FAIRFIELD – Michael Peter Flewelling, 56, of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016, at Maine Medical Center, in Portland. He was born Dec­ember 10, 1959, in Waterville, the son of Peter H. Flewelling and Germaine (Roy) Wallace.

He graduated from Winslow High School and attended classes at the University of Maine and Kennebec Valley Community College. Michael worked at Thayer Hospital for many years as a housekeeper, phlebotomist, orderly and switchboard operator. Since then he has worked as an inside and outside sales representative for commercial pump companies. Most currently, he was a successful and dedicated sales representative for F.W.Webb for the past nine years.

He was a loving, supportive, and dedicated father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He always had a lending ear, comforting words or humorous sarcasm for any situation. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and girlfriend Kathy. He also enjoyed riding his Harley and exercising his Second Amendment right to the United States Constitution. Most importantly, though, he enjoyed giving to, and helping others.

Michael is survived by his three children Jessica, Tiffany and Travis Flewelling; mother, Germaine Wallace and husband Donald; brother, David Flewelling and wife Michelle; stepbrothers, Nicolaus and Lance Wallace; niece, Katherine Flewelling; nephew, Nathan Flewelling; girlfriend Kathy Warren; Laurie Costigan, mother of his children and life-long friend; many relatives and many, many friends. Michael is predeceased by his father Peter Flewelling and his sister Karen Wallace.

A celebration of life will be held Monday, December 19, 2016, from 4 – 8 p.m., at the Fairfield Community Center, 61 Water Street, Fairfield

Memorial donations may be made to Maine Medical Center for Pulmonary Embolism Research. For checks and cash, please make a note in memory of Michael Peter Flewelling. Donations may be sent to: Philanthropy Department, Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102.

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

SUMNER T. CARLSON

CHINA––Sumner Tuell Carson, 89, passed away at his son’s home on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He was born December 24, 1917, the first child of Mildred and Gotthard Carlson.

He grew up in Milton, Massachusetts, but spent his younger summers with his parents, brother, and sister at their cottage in Fieldston on the South Shore. When he was older, he spent his summers at his uncle’s farm in Sumner, where he helped with chores and caring for the animals. He attended Milton High School, followed by a year at Norfolk County Agricultural School, in Walpole, Massachusetts, where he graduated in 1937. He went on to Massachusetts State College in Amherst to take a two-year course in animal husbandry.

In 1939, he and a college friend set out on a cross-country trip to California in a 1930 Model A Ford purchased for $50.

As money got low, they worked for $2 a day and dinner at a dairy farm in Vermont, and threshing oats in Iowa. On the trip, they visited world’s fairs in San Francisco and New York, the geyser in Yellowstone National Park, and the Badlands National Park. They saved money by sleeping in the car or with friends, and bought 10 gallons of gas for $1 in Buffalo, New York.

Sumner joined the army in 1942, and was stationed stateside for four years. He was nicknamed “Meatloaf” because that’s what he cooked whenever it was his turn in the kitchen. He was frugal, saving his pay and purchasing bonds. His service friends used to borrow money from him until payday.

In 1946, he used the money he had saved to purchase Garrison Island, in Friendship, with his parents and brother.
Sumner met Mary Simmons when he purchased the island from her cousin, and they were married in August 1947.

Except for the first year of their married life, they lived year-round on the island until their children were in high school, and then every summer after. He helped build the outbuildings on the island, and a day sailboat with his father and brother. He was a small poultry farmer for a few years, worked as a carpenter, and retired from a lobster dealership in Friendship in 1979.

He busied himself for the next three years by building a new cottage on the island, mowing, planting and maintaining his extensive vegetable gardner, and delivering his rutabagas in the fall to local friends. Maine humorist, John Gould, wrote a newspaper article about Sumner’s legendary turnips, describing how John had instructed the cook at the assisted living home where he then resided, to cook one up for all the people there.

During the last couple of years, Sumner became the advisor for the garden and would ride on the golf cart to inspect it and take note of the produce and any weed growth.

He also had a great passion for baseball and watched every Red Sox game, hoping they would lose (he had been a Boston Braves fan). He read the Boston Herald daily, was a lifelong train enthusiast, and enjoyed his nightly cribbage games with his son.

Sumner lived a long and healthy life. He left behind a legacy of hard work. His favorite saying, “Use it up; wear it out; make it do; or do without,” was instilled in three generations.

He was predeceased by his wife, Mary of 58 years; brother, Gilbert; sister, Ann; and two great-grandchildren, Tyler Carlson and Rosalie Bearce.

He will be greatly missed by his surviving daughter, Virginia Bearce and husband, Stephen, of Gray; son, Glenn Carlson and wife Emily, of China; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

GLENN R. TURNER

CHINA––Glenn R. Turner, 62, of China, former reporter and editor at the Morning Sentinel who spearheaded the newspaper’s transition to digital layout in the late 1980s, died Sunday, December 4, 2016, following a hard-fought battle with lung cancer, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. Glenn was born March 4, 1949, in Waterville, the son of Richard M. Turner and Beverly J. (Tapley) Turner.

He graduated from Waterville Senior High School in 1967 and from the University of Maine, Orono, where he received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology, in 1971. He met his future wife, Kathaleen Ladd, while they both were working at the Holiday Inn in Waterville. They married on February 24, 1973, and had two daughters.

Glenn started working at the Central Maine Morning Sentinel as a proofreader on March 25, 1973. He was quickly promoted to reporter, where he showed an innate ability to capture the essence of whatever he was covering. At weekly staff meetings, Glenn’s organizational skills became evident and he soon was known for his pie charts and graphs. Then-city editor Kenneth J. Morton was heard on more than one occasion to refer to Glenn as a “born newspaperman.”

He was promoted from reporter to various positions at the newspaper, including state editor, city editor, managing editor for operations, news projects manager and web and special projects editor. The multiple roles required integration of journalism, editing, technical, Web, budgetary and staff management skills and encompassed two production sites in Waterville and at the newspaper’s sister paper, The Kennebec Journal in Augusta.

Glenn was president of the Maine Press Association from 1993 to 1994 and treasurer and a member of the board of directors from 1994 to 2000. He served on the board of directors of United Way of Mid-Maine from 2000 to 2003. He retired from the newspaper in 2010 at 62, but continued to manage online weekly newspapers and worked for the Mid-

Maine Chamber of Commerce, in Waterville.

Glenn devotedly cared for his wife, Kathaleen, as she battled multiple sclerosis, until her death in 2011.

At the time of his death, he was living with his longtime, loving partner, Susan A. Strasburg, in China.

In addition to Strasburg, he is survived by her son, Zachary T. Walter and his wife, April Snow, and their son, Brogan J. Walter; daughter, Kristin L. Cronkite and husband, Jerod, their daughter, Maddison, and son, Jeremy and his wife Mckenzie and their son, Griffin; daughter, Melanie L. Sweet and husband, Chris, their son Isaac, their daughters Alexia Sweet and Baylie Dalton; a brother, Timothy S. Turner and wife Cathy; nephews, Timothy Turner and wife Audra and their children Cayden and Autum, Robert Turner and wife Hillary and their children Addison and Rosalyin, Brooks Ladd and his wife Rebecca and their children Mathew and Nathan, Spencer Ladd and wife Li and their children Roland and Mackenzie; Arthur Ladd and his wife Shelby.

Glenn also was predeceased by his mother, Beverly J. Turner, father, Richard M. Turner; and wife, Kathaleen L. Turner.
Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Road, Waterville ME 04901.

OTHERS DEPARTED

MATHEW GUILFOYLE, 37, of Monmouth, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, November 24, 2016, following a medical emergency. Locally, he is survived by his father, Mark D. Guilfoyle, and a brother, Mark D. Guilfoyle, both of Windsor.

DIANNA M. PARKER LABRIE, 92, of Madison, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016, at Oak Grove Nursing Care, in Waterville. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Emily Parker Poulin and husband Richard, of Fairfield Center, and grandson Josh Parker, of Windsor.

HAROLD C. ABBOTT SR., 85, of South Bristol, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016, at the Sussman House, in Rockport. Locally, he is survived by a grandson, Harold D. Abbott III, of Jefferson.

ELEANOR J. BURTCHELL, 90, of Wilton, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016, in Wilton. Locally, she is survived by daughters, Judy Gallant and Sherry Young, both of Vassalboro.

ROSALIE M. PLOURDE, 85, of West Gardiner, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016, at the Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation. Locally, she is survived by a son, Joseph Plourde and his partner Tiffany Glidden, of China.

ETHEL F. BARTLETT, 89, formerly of Washington, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016, at Jefferson Green, in Jefferson. Locally, she is survived by a granddaughter, Stacey Bond and husband Aaron, of Whitefield, and great-grandchildren Augustus, Griffin and Keegan Bond, all of Whitefield, and Monica Pallotta, of Somerville.

TIMMY L. McARTHUR, 53, of Chelsea, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at MaineGeneral Medical Center Emergency Room, in Augusta. Locally, he is survived by a nephew, Eugene R. McArthur III, of North Whitefield.

ANN S. POND, 92, of Winthrop, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Locally, she is survived by daughters Sally Gould Vlodek and husband Kenneth, of Vassalboro, and Kathryn Higgins and husband Scott, of Windsor.

REGINA P. ARBOUR, 63, of Augusta, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation & Long Term Care at Glenridge. Locally, she is survived by sisters Virginia Davis, of Augusta, and Mary Vannah, of Vassalboro, and brothers Larrie Minoty, of Vassalboro, Richard Minoty, of Belgrade, and Robert Minoty and Kenneth Minoty, both of Whitefield.

WENDY L. CRANDALL

ALBION – Wendy Lou (Severson) Crandall, 56, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016,at her home. She was born February 21, 1960, in Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of the late Laverne and Alice (Nicoll) Severson.

She graduated from Richmond High School in 1978. On December 30, 2000 she married Scott Crandall at Cox Methodist Church in Hallowell. She worked for 20 years as a beautician and more recently as an auditor for Parsifal Corporation.

Wendy enjoyed gardening, crafting, painting and could do anything she put her mind to. She cherished time spent with family.

She is survived by her husband, Scott Crandall of Albion; two daughters, Tracy Terrell and partner John Roinestad, of Richmond, Jessica Terrell Colby and husband Mike, of Virginia; two step-sons, Brett Crandall, of Pittston, Brandon Crandall and wife Kristen, of Georgia; mother-in-law, Trudy Crandall, of Hallowell; seven grandchildren, Dakoda, Lindsey and Lauren Roinestad, Austun and Deven Colby, Taylor Crandall, and Summer Rose Crandall; four siblings, Linda Severson Piunti, Judy Severson Bazilio, Robert Severson, and Patricia Severson Dominquez; 14 nieces and nephews.

Wendy died as she lived, with strength, courage, and grace.

“I love you forever and always!” –Scott.

Memorial donations may be made to MaineGeneral HomeCare and Hospice, PO Box 828, Waterville, Maine 04901.

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

FRANCIS J. MORIN

WATERVILLE – Francis J. Morin, 66, of Waterville and Fairfield, passed away November 15, 2016, at the Veterans Adminis­tration Hospital at Togus, a result of exposure to Agent Orange. Born July 20, 1950, in St. Prosper, Dorchester, Canada, he was the son of Lionel and Lucille (Morin) Morin.

Francis was educated in Waterville. He graduated from Waterville High School in 1969 and started working at the lumber store. He met his soon-to-be first wife, Marietta Dutil, at the roller rink in Winslow.

He was drafted out of high school into the U.S. Army, and did basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey, and St. Louis, Missouri, where he waited to be sent to Vietnam, serving in Nam 1971-1972. Upon his return to the U.S., he landed in San Francisco, California. No veterans there were debriefed about the effects they would suffer from the not-known pesticides from Agent Orange, but only handed a steak supper with a speech and sent home, which was very damaging to their morale.

Francis died from exposure to Agent Orange pesticides from Vietnam, which caused three cancerous tumors, each half the size of grapefruits, on his lower back, which started one month after his first marriage in 1973. The documentation only stated it started in October 2014; the tumors returned in the same area 45 years later, October 2014. Then nose bleeds for months, almost every night; then migraines, from which he suffered badly for years. He was given an anxiety pill to relax him for pesticide poison. You had to know him well to see the pain and turmoil in his eyes; his eyes told agony. he wouldn’t come home for hours; finally, he would call collect, was it safe to come home now, because he was exhausted driving to Boston trying to escape Vietnam. After marrying in 1973, he moved to Gaithersburg, Maryland; Frankfort, Delaware; and Ocean City, Maryland; working for Claremont Pare Construction driving an 18-wheeler.
Francis was a handy man who worked in the northern woods of Maine, with his dad for many years; Statler Tissue; SAPPI, where he retired; and logging with his brother, Mike.

Francis was a very sensitive person, with a great sense of humor. He loved his vegetable gardening, canning all the vegetables he grew (not one spot on them), and then gave up gardening for raising animals, beef, chickens, pigs and 30 turkeys every year for 10 years.

Before Vietnam, he, his dad and brother Mike, and many friends, were great hunters.

He was predeceased by his father, Lionel, in 2011; his mother, in January 2016; and his brother, Mike Morin, in 2013 in a tragic accident.

Francis is survived by his daughter, Kathy; aunts Estelle Morin, Lionette Morin, Louisa Poulin, all of Augusta; Cecil Preneau Morin, of St. Prosper, Canada; many cousins in Canada and New Hampshire.

ROSEMARY SPEIER

WATERVILLE – Rosemary Ivory Speier, 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. She was born in Camden, New Jersey, on November 18, 1925, the youngest child of John W. and Rose Mary Oehlers Ivory.

In 1948, she met John H. Speier, at a Dancette. They married on November 18, 1949. Daughter Linda was born in New Jersey, and daughter Cynthia was born in Ohio.

The Speiers moved many times, as John’s career as a mechanical engineer with Scott Paper Company took him up and down the Eastern Seaboard, finally to Alabama, where they retired.

After John passed away in 2015, Rosemary moved to Maine to be near daughter Cindy.

Rosemary was a talented homemaker who gardened, sewed, cooked, served as a Scout leader, and devoted herself to her husband and daughters. She was an accomplished golfer, even having a hole-in-one. Rosemary and John traveled extensively all over the U.S.

She was predeceased by her husband, John; her parents; Aunt Marie and Uncle John; brothers John and Richard.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda (Roger) Bowman and Cynthia (Joe) Reese; grandchildren, Joseph Reese, Jennifer (Rees Evans) Reese, Robert (Mindy) Bowman, Rachel (Justin) Glantz, and T.C. Bowman; and great-grandchildren, Zachary and Frankie Reese, Wyatt and Remy Glantz, and Jetson and Rocket Bowman.

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

ALICE ROY-COREY

WATERVILLE – Mrs. Alice Roy-Corey, 52, of Waterville passed away unexpectedly at her home, Thursday, November 17, 2016. Alice was born to parents J. Armand Roy and Marjorie Roy (Gilley) on Feb. 3, 1964, at Seton Hospital, in Waterville.

She grew up the youngest of five children and attended Lawrence High School.

Many will remember her as a lively waitress, a dedicated caregiver as a CNA, and a longtime friend to her many loyal clients.

Alice is survived by her husband and best friend, David Corey; sisters, Susan Bubier, Nancy Kinney; brothers, David Roy, John Roy; cousins, nieces, and nephews; and her only daughter, Tonya Laslie, her husband, Andrew Laslie, and Alice’s grandchildren, Addison and Kallen Laslie.

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

Memorial donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 74 Gray Road, Falmouth, ME 04105.

ERNEST E. KELLEY

FAIRFIELD – Ernest E. Kelley, 76, of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Lakewood Continuing Care Center, in Waterville.

Ernie was a lifelong resident of Fairfield. He was proud of his extensive work life, which began in his teens on a farm in Benton and included work in the Fairfield ice house, its woolen mill, and most recently as a custodian at Lawrence High School. He was a proud Bulldog.

In his spare time he loved to fish, ride his ATV, enjoy the outdoors, and play cribbage at the VFW. He loved cats, and especially kittens. He had a great sense of humor and always liked to banter and joke with everyone, even strangers, though most people weren’t strangers for long.

He became a resident of Lakeview Care Center in 2012, and made many friends there, as well. He will be remembered by many friends, co-workers, and students at Lawrence High School.

He was predeceased by his mother, Wilda M. Kelley.

He is survived by his nephew, Paul Desjardins; and his great-niece, Crystal Desjardins.

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

MILDRED T. SMITH

FAIRFIELD – Mildred Thelma Smith, 81, of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday , November 19, 2016, at Maine General Hospital, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born January 26, 1935, at home, in Albion during an intense Maine blizzard, the daughter of Willard and Thelma (Ware) Marston.

On March 28, 1953, she married Richard Marble Smith and spent her life dedicated to raising a close-knit and loving family. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, gardening, card games, and family gatherings, which were always a great opportunity to showcase her famous beef stew and biscuits, potato salad, and her “outstanding” talents in cake decorating.

She was predeceased by a brother, Henry Marston, and a grandson, Jeremy Germon.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Richard Smith; her children, Lana Waters, and husband James, Donna Holmes and husband Robert, Dale Smith, and Elaine Doucette and husband William; five grandchildren, Dawn Breitenbach, Trevor Smith, Christina Holmes, Sarah Harrison and Michaela Holmes; two great-grandchildren, Ian and Adelina Breitenbach; one sister, Marion Morgan; and one sister-in-law, Charlene Gould.

NEWELL E. GLIDDEN

WHITEFIELD – Newell “Roger” E. Glidden, 84, died Monday, November 21, 2016, at the VA Hospital at Togus following a long illness. He was born in Coopers Mills on October 2, 1932, a son of the late Elmer and Georgia (Cunningham) Glidden.

Mr. Glidden was a graduate of Cony High School, in Augusta, and the Wentworth Institute of Technology, in Boston.
He had been employed for many years by Chambers Ford, in Augusta. Mr. Glidden was a US Army veteran, serving honorably during the Korean War and was the director of civil defense for Whitefield. He was the former fire chief in Coopers Mills and was a member of the Lions Club.

Mr. Glidden will be missed by his wife, Georgia E. (Shortman) Glidd
en, of Coopers Mills; three stepchildren, Clifford Wilson and Emily Wilson, both of Coopers Mills, and Ivana Wilson, of Windsor; three stepgrandchildren, Seth Allen, of New London, North Carolina, Tiffany Wilson, of Chelsea, and Rosalie Wilson, of Coopers Mills; and cousins, Mary Lou Cunningham and Rachael Potter, both of Yucca Valley,California, and Ed and Gloria Freydl of Salem, Oregon.

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

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Road, Rte. 32, Windsor, ME.

RICHARD M. SMITH

FAIRFIELD – Richard (“Bud”) Marble Smith, 88, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 24, 2016, at Glenridge Nursing Home. The son of Richard and Iola Smith, he was born on August 9, 1928, in Waterville, and grew up in Freedom on the family farm, and later in Albion with his very special Aunt Glad.

He was proudly deployed overseas to the Korean War effort in 1951 for a two-year tour. On March 28, 1953, he married Mildred Thelma Marston, his bride of 63 years. Bud’s lifelong love of horses included logging in the Maine woods as a teenager, horse-pulling competitions at countless country fairs, and raising several ponies throughout his younger years.

He loved gardening, bowling, baseball, and traveling – Bud always considered the journey far more interesting than the destination.

He was predeceased by his wife, Mildred Smith; two sisters: Christine White and husband Donald and Pauline Nickless and husband Erwin; brother-in-law, George Gould; and a grandson, Jeremy Germon.

He is survived by his children: Lana Waters and husband James, Donna Holmes and husband Robert, Dale Smith, and Elaine Doucette and husband William; five grandchildren: Dawn Breitenbach, Trevor Smith, Christina Holmes, Sarah Harrison and Michaela Holmes; two great-grandchildren: Ian and Adelina Breitenbach; one sister, Charlene Gould; and several nieces and nephews.

He will be remembered by everyone in his life as an honest, hard-working husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

Announcements for a memorial service will be determined at a later date and held at the convenience of family members and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to the Maine General Rehab and Long Term Care at Glenridge (Activities Department), 40 Glenridge Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330

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

OTHERS DEPARTED

JEAN A. CAMPBELL, 86. of Wiscasset, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at her home. Locally, she is survived by a grandson, James Campbell and wife Brandi, of Windsor.

PHYLLIS V. MacLEOD, 87, of South Gardiner, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Androscoggin Home Care-Hospice, following a brief illness. Locally, she is survived by daughters Donna Proulx and husband Real, of Waterville, and Nancy Fitts and husband David, of Chelsea.

WILLIAM H. PIERCE, 87, of Nobleboro, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, following a short illness. Locally, he survived by a son, Lynn Pierce and wife Nancy, of Jefferson.

JAY L. LEMELIN, 58, of Belgrade, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016, at Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta, following a short battle with lung cancer. Locally, he is survived by a sister, Cheyenne Joslyn and husband Donald, of Whitefield.

CHARLES A. BARROWS SR., 76, of Augusta, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at the Hospice Unit at VA Maine Healthcare Systems, in Togus, following a short battle with lung cancer. Locally, he is survived by sisters, Gloria Tillson, of Windsor, Jane Rocque and Kathy Paradis, both of Augusta, and Karen Holt, of Vassalboro.

MELROY H. FULLER, 72, of Norridgewock, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at the Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta. Locally, he is survived by sisters Carol Chavarie and husband Ray, of Windsor, Jeannie Fuller-Lehtis, of Albion, and Gail Dunn and husband Bill, of Augusta; and brother David Fuller and wife Chele, of South China.

JOHN F. LEMAR, JR., 71, of Hallowell, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016, following a courageous battle with lung cancer and COPD. Locally, he is survived by his daughter, Kim St. Amand and husband Rick, of Vassalboro; siblings Caroline and husband David, of Palermo, Karen Perry, of Augusta, and Walter Snell Jr., of Albion.

CLEMENT A. BEAULIEU JR., 59, of West Gardiner, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016, following a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. Locally, he is survived by a sister, Connie Dow and husband Rick, of Vassalboro.

CHRISTOPHER R. DELANO, 52, of Friendship, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Locally, he is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Delano,, of Jefferson.

FRANCES B. SIMMONS, 88,, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016, at Country Manor Nursing Home, in Coopers Mills. Locally, she is survived by a brother, Hilburn Bunker and wife Lenora, of Coopers Mills.

FLORENCE N. HARTLEY

WHITEFIELD––Florence N. Hartley, 96, of the Devine Road, died Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the home of her daughter in Whitefield, following an extended illness. She was born in Presque Isle on April 15, 1920, the daughter of Vinal Shaw and Jaska (Palmer) Shaw.

Mrs. Hartley was a graduate of Skowhegan High School.

Prior to her retirement in 1990, she was employed by the City of Augusta School Department as director of the school lunch program.

She was predeceased by her husband, Ransom W. Hartley in 1977; and a daughter, Lois M. Frost in December, 2015.
Surviving is a daughter Sandra Picard and husband Charles, of Whitefield; a brother, Sewall Shaw, of Perth, New Brunswick, Canada; three grandchildren, Stacie O’Brien, of Augusta, Thomas Picard, of Augusta, and Toni Picard, of Whitefield; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

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

ANDIS I. BUSMANIS

SOUTH CHINA––Andis Ivars Busmanis, 57, of South China, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016, due to cancer. Andis was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Viesturs and Dzirkstite Busmanis, on August 1, 1959.
Andis went to Norton High School, in Norton, Massachusetts and to Unity College, in Unity, where he earned an associate’s degree.

He married Karla Vittands on October 6, 1984. Andis was a master carpenter and loved working with the crew at BRI, in Brunswick.

Andis was known for his contagious smile, his affinity for quoting movies, and the twinkle in his eye. An avid outdoorsman, Andis loved to fish, hunt, golf, and work on his family’s land. His favorite thing to do by far was to spend time with his family. Andis will be remembered and missed for his Sunday morning breakfasts, for playing hide and seek with his grandchildren no matter how tired he was, and for his willingness to build anything for anyone (no matter how long it took).

Andis was an amazing father and grandfather, a loving husband, and a loyal friend.

Andis was predeceased by his parents, “Blondie” and “Zita.”

He is survived by his wife, Karla; his children, Larisa, Nikki and Zack; his sons-in-law, Jesse and Adam; grandchildren, Abigail, Sadie and Myla; in-laws, Gunta and Jake; sister, Balba; brother-in-law, Gundars; and cousins, Paul, Jimmy and Wayne.

Memorial contributions can be made to Andis’ memorial bench at www.gofundme.com/busmanisbench.

JOAN T. KANE

FAIRFIELD––Joan Thelma Kane, 82, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Lakewood Continuing Care Center in Waterville. Joan was born on June 4, 1934, to Raymond and Thelma Poulin.

She was raised in Fairfield and attended Lawrence High School where she enjoyed playing in the high school band.

Joan adored her father Raymond for the short time they had together before he passed away when she was a mere nine years old. Joan attended the Holy Ghost Hospital and School of Nursing in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she completed her LPN nursing degree. Nursing was her lifelong passion, she was an LPN for 35 years, Joan was well known for her loving and attentive care in nursing and for always giving her heart and soul to her patients.

She had a love for dancing and was an active member in the singles clubs. Joan enjoyed gardening, and nature to its fullest. Joan was most fond of trips to the beaches with her family. She loved driving her little red car around town with her little dogs. Life was but an adventure.

She married Ronald Tibbetts and together they had five children.

Joan was predeceased by her granddaughter, Kayla Fletcher; her father Raymond Poulin; her mother Thelma Lane and stepfather Harry Lane; Irene King whom she considered a mother; Lorraine Lessard whom she considered a sister; Beverly Gagne whom she also considered a sister.

Joan is survived by her son Anthony Tibbetts and wife Sandra; daughters, Tina Fletcher and husband Scott, Judy Hall and husband Michael, Lisa Scully and husband Jim, and Lori Meredith; grandchildren, Dominic Tibbetts and partner Laura St. Peter, Stephanie Joyce and husband Terry, Melissa Fletcher and husband Steven Beaulieu, Jessica Ireland and Josh Bragdon, Joy Owens and husband Jevon, Joseph Church and wife Alaina, and Megan MacFarland, Steven and Caitlyn Meredith, and Mercedes Fountain; great-grandchildren, Vincent, Noah, Riley, Mason, Colton, Piper, Nolan, Gabriella, Keegan, and Gavin. Joyce Hachey and Nancy Smith who are dear cousins and have always been close to Joan and were considered her sisters throughout her life, and her sister Rae Philbrick.

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

Memorial donations may be made in Joan’s name to the Waterville Humane Society, or to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047.

SHEILA A. BUTLER

OAKLAND––Sheila A. Butler, 62, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at MaineGeneral Hospital, in Augusta. She was born on March 5, 1944, in Waterville to Roland and Madeline (Burgess) Butler.

Her family moved to Oakland when she was a child and Oakland became her full-time residency. Sheila was educated in the Messalonskee School District and graduated in 1962 from what was then Williams High School.

Sheila was employed by Maingas (now Suburban Propane). in Waterville and Fairfield, for 43 years then retired in 2009 to care for her mother.

Sheila enjoyed bowling, playing golf with family and friends, skiing at Saddleback and Sugarloaf, she was an avid reader and loved a good book anytime. She also enjoyed going on bus trips with her mother and friends. Sheila went on several cruises to the Caribbean and a wonderful trip to Alaska. Every summer she so looked forward and enjoyed her weekly stay on the ocean at Pine Point in Maine. Sheila, along with friends and family made this annual stay at the coast for about 45 years.

Sheila was predeceased by her parents Roland Butler and Madeline Stubbert; her stepfather Charles Stubbert, Sr., and several aunts and uncles.

Sheila is survived by her aunt Beverly Barrett; her cousins Deborah and Rick Wentworth, Gail and Dick Kenney, and several other cousins and their families.

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

Memorial donations may be made to the Pine Tree Camp, Client Activities. Memo on check to read In Memory of Sheila Butler, Pine Tree Camp, 114 Pine Tree Rd., Rome ME 04963.

CARROLL A. WALDRON

VASSALBORO ––Carroll A. Waldron, 78, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at the Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta. He was born in Vassalboro, May 24, 1938, the son of Warren and Margaret (Clements) Waldron.

Carroll was a graduate of Erskine Academy. He was an over-the-road truck driver.

Mr. Waldron was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Maynard M. and Vernon F. Waldron; sister Annabelle Cunningham; grandson, Caleb T. Waldron; and son-in-law, Earle E. “Joe” Pierce.

He is survived by his long-time companion, Linda Cunningham; sons, Douglas G. Waldron and companion, Kellie Foye, of Sidney, Craig A. Waldron and companion, Tiffany Norton, of Jefferson, and William Waldron and wife, Mandi, of Vassalboro; daughters, LaVonne Pierce, of The Forks, Karyn Curr and husband, Danny, of Chester, Idaho, and Loreen Efft and husband, Peter, of Isabella, Missouri ; sister, Virginia Gallant; Linda’s children, Darren Cunningham and wife, Debbie, of Winthrop, Julie Brown, of Middletown, Pennsylvania, Timothy Cunningham and wife, Jennifer, of Winthrop and Matt Cunningham and wife, Angie, of South China; 22 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to a pot-luck celebration of Carroll’s life at the North Augusta Trail Blazers Club House, Sunday, November 20, 2016, from 1–4 p.m. Burial will take place in the spring.

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

Memorial donations may be made to: The Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, MaineGeneral Office of Philanthropy, P.O. Box 828, Waterville ME 04903.

MASIE KNOWLES

NORTH VASSALBORO – Masie Knowles, 16, aka Charlie, Charles Knowles and Charlie Maze, made the decision to give up the struggle of living this life.

His struggle with mental illness got the better of him. Faced with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, gender identity and just being a teenager, Charles had an incredibly difficult “hand to play.”

Charles was born on December 9, 1999, in Waterville, the daughter and son of Michelle (McQuillan) and Douglas Knowles. He was educated in local schools and was currently a student at Winslow High School. Although Maze often had great difficulty attending school, he was a bright and productive student when he was there, enjoying especially art, and bringing humor and kindness with him. He also enjoyed anime. He thought of becoming a social and political activist for LGBT children.

For those who knew Charles he was supportive and would help those in need. He was sincere in his acceptance of others. The eyeglass frames changed as often as the hair color, and musical tastes were eclectic ranging from Queen to Skrillix to The Beatles.

He was predeceased by his grandmother Evelyn Knowles.

He is survived by his mother Michelle Knowles, of North Vassalboro, and his father Douglas Knowles, of Skowhegan; his two brothers, David and Drew Tardif; his grandparents, John and Shirley McQuillan, and Thomas Knowles; as well as a circle of friends whom he cared for and cherished as best as he could.

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

Memorial donations may be made in Charles memory to: Autism Society of Maine, 72B Main St., Winthrop ME 04364 or :NAMI Maine, 1 Bangor St., Augusta ME 04330-4701.

ALBERTINE VIOLETTE

OAKLAND – Albertine M. Violette, 93, of Oakland, died at Mount St. Joseph, in Waterville, on Monday, October 31, 2016. She was born in Waterville on October 3, 1923, the daughter of Abbie (Gurney) and Walter Dunton.

She was educated in local schools and graduated from Waterville High School.

She worked at C. F. Hathaway Shirt Factory, in Waterville, for over 40 years, retiring as an inspector. She was a talented craftsman who enjoyed needlepoint, with many of her pieces given as gifts to her family, which have become cherished heirlooms.

Al was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church (Corpus Christi Parish), in Waterville. In 1975 she married Harvey Violette, and in so doing, received a ready-made family that brought great joy and happiness to her life.

Al loved any social event involving the family. She also had a love of dolls without being a collector. In retirement she enjoyed winters in Florida and spending Saturday nights with “The Gang” playing cards, and Sunday drives.

Al was a woman with a big heart as could be seen in her visits to shut-ins as well as helping them in any way they needed. During her time at Mount St. Joseph, she became an avid Beano player and became known for her collection of charms, or “jujus,” as players refer to them.

Al is survived by her husband of 41 years, Harvey Violette, of Oakland; stepchildren, Don Violette and wife Jane, of Waterville, Sandy Violette and husband David, of Winslow, and Patsy Veneziano and fiancé John Pickett, of Winslow; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; nephew Ronald Dunton and wife Donna, of Bangor; and nieces Darlene Dunton-Benedict and husband Matthew Benedict, of Maryland, and Sheila Allen, of Waterville.

She was predeceased by her first husband Romeo Bolduc; stepson Larry Violette, and two brothers, Alfred Dunton and Herbert Dunton.

You may share condolences, memories and tribute with her family at www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com.

Memorial donations may be made to Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901, or American Cancer Society, NE Division, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suitye 300, Topsham, ME 04086.

PETER L. MUZEROLLE

WINSLOW – Peter Leon Muzerolle, 87, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2106, at Lakewood Nursing Home, in Waterville. He was born April 26, 1929, in Waterville, the son of Arthur Sr. and Lottie (Berard) Muzerolle.

He was educated in the schools of Waterville and graduated from Waterville High School in 1967. On August 17, 1985, he married Dorothy B. Blakney Bolduc at Seton Hospital Chapel, in Waterville. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Navy until his honorable discharge in 1946. Peter and brother, Richard, owned and operated Muzzey’s Auto Body Shop, on Kennedy Memorial Drive, in Waterville, for eight years. He worked for Maine Central Railroad for 20 years before retiring early due to an injury to his back.

Peter was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #5, Waterville Elks, and Centerpoint Community Church, in Waterville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, boating, bowling, camping, dancing, and playing cards.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Dorothy B. Muzerolle, of Winslow; two sons, Edward Muzerolle and wife Diane, of Sidney, Robert Muzerolle, of Boothbay Harbor; four daughters, Leah Romano, of Waterville, Kathleen Johnson and husband Gary, of Fairfield, Anna Gretta and husband Brian, of Orr’s Island, Lisa Muzerolle, of Portland; three step-sons, Scott Bolduc and wife Lauren, of Rome, Michael Bolduc, of China, Chris Bolduc and wife Sue, of Waterville; three step-daughters, Cheryl Wade, of Winslow, Cindy Jacques and husband David, of Winslow, Lori Dumont and husband Michael, of Vassalboro; six grandchildren; 21 step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; 27 step-great-grandchildren; many nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by brothers, Richard, Arthur, Francis, and Morris; sisters, Martha DeRaps, and Marjorie Lemlen.

Memorial donations may be made to Lakewood Nursing Home, Activities Fund, 220 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, Maine 04901.

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

OTHERS DEPARTED

JOHN E. BRETON, 64, of West Gardiner, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Locally, he is survived by Art Breton and April, of Whitefield.

MICHAEL O. GURNEY, 94, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Locally, he is survived by sisters Emerline Bartley, and Earline McGoff and husband Stanley, all of Shawmut, and Christine Beaulieu, of Fairfield.

SHIRLEY A. BESSEY, 85, of Waterville, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, in Madison. Locally, she is survived by a daughter Barbara Morin and husband Paul, of Oakland.

DANETTE D. GOWER

BENTON––Danette D. Gower passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Danette was born to Terry (Brown) and Harold Eastwood, in Torrance, California, on November 2, 1957.

She attended Lawrence High School and graduated in 1975.

Her husband, Ricky first saw Danette at the age of 11 and chased her until she caught him. The were married on February 28, 1976, and they enjoyed 40 wonderful years of marriage together. Theirs was a true love story.

Danette had a love of horses like no other and all animals since early childhood. She enjoyed being creative and crafty as well as spending time outdoors fishing, going for scenic adventurous drives and spending lots of time ono the beautiful river setting where family and friends have gathered for years. Her infectious laugh, beautiful smile and witty sarcasm will be missed by all.

Danette was predeceased by her son Aaron Gower; father Harold Eastwood; sister Debbie Brann; and her stepfather Basil Spalding.

She is survived by her husband Ricky; daughter Liza; five grandchildren, Alyssa, Alixandra, Tryus, Kali and Jaycee; and her siblings Becky Green, Peter Boothby, Toni McDougall, Tami Cecil and DJ Eastwood.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 5, at 10 a.m. at Benton Falls Cemetery at 1121 Clinton Avenue, in Benton.

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

Memorial donations may be sent to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, MaineGeneral Health Office of Philanthropy, PO Box 828, Waterville ME 04903 or at www.give.mainegeneral.org.

ROBERT W. CHAMBERLAIN

FAIRFIELD – Robert “Bob” W. Chamberlain, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Tues ­day, October 18, 2016. He was born August 31, 1945, in Waterville, the son of Wilfred Nicholas and Doris (Cayouette) Chamberlain.

He enjoyed singing and playing his guitar, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Robert is survived by his wife Darlene (Smith) Chamberlain, of Fairfield; daughters, Charlotte Quimby, of Fairfield, Michelle Chamberlain, of Madison, Ronnie West and husband Robert, of Jay, and Heather Hovey, of Fairfield; sons, Robbie Lewis, of Solon, Joshua Chamberlain and wife Adrien, of Hallowell; 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his father and mother.

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

ETHELYN M. HARVEY

OAKLAND––Ethelyn Mae Harvey passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Ethelyn was born February 27, 1941, in Cape Porpoise, the daughter of Justin Jr. and Ione (Mawson) Foss.

She graduated from Kennebunk High School.

Ethelyn found great joy in spending time with her entire family and friends. She had many hobbies including boat building, doll making, woodworking, painting, fishing, boating, cooking, and sewing. Ethelyn was also an avid swimmer, volleyball player, basketball star, golfer, tennis player, an extraordinary artist, and a dutiful teacher. She enjoyed teaching those who wanted to learn and shared all her knowledge and wisdom to those she came in contact with. Ethelyn was one of a kind and lived her life to the absolute fullest. She instilled in us all what it means to be a true family. “I can’t promise you that I will be here for the rest of your life but I can promise that I will love you for the rest of mine.”

Ethelyn was predeceased by her husband of 46 years Paul Harvey, sister Pauline Foss, and brother Justin Foss III.

Ethelyn is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth Lane and partner Gil Drouin, Laura Harvey and partner Ron Burwood, and Cindy Harvey and fiancé Keith Woodard; nine grandchildren, Rachel Lane and partner Kevin Smith, Paul Garland, Roy Garland, Michael Garland and partner Katie Seeley, Ricky Lane II, Katie lancaster and husband Travis, Nicholas Lane and partner Jen Swett, Jeff (Jay) Quirion and partner Tamran Laliberte, and Trisha Ware; 17 great-grandchildren Tyler, Noah, Parker, Kylie, Jacob, Kaydence, Mackenzie, Alexis, Makylee, Ricky III, Lily, Jackson, Morgan, Haylee, Paige, Ali, and Aerek; sister Ada Skillings; and lifelong friends, Carolyn Emilie and Connie, and countless others.

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

CLARA E. CURTIS

AUGUSTA––Clara Elizabeth Cunningham Curtis, 80, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 24, 2016, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. She was born on July 15, 1936, in Augusta, to Reginald and Lena Cunningham.

She grew up and attended school in Vassalboro.

In 1956 she married her husband of 60 years, Richard Curtis. Together they raised six children.

Clara had a very fulfilling life with her whole focus on her family. She was a fun mom who liked to stay active. She started a 4H Club for some of the neighborhood kids teaching them to sew, cook and other craft projects. She was very involved in church, writing and directing plays and teaching Vacation Bible School. She created scavenger hunts for her children, taught them to fish in the rain puddles for milkweed pods that looked just like real fish, and made the best picnics under the willow tree.

Clara was an entrepreneur in her own right. She stated by selling baked goods at a local flea market which sold out weekly. Eventually that led into a business called Carriage House Gardens where she and her husband had a farm stand, made gift baskets, wreaths, sold Christmas trees and, of course, her cheesecake and cream puffs.

After the children left home she found new ways to keep herself busy. She took up painting and writing classers where she really found her passion. In 2008, she published her memoir, Cross Hill, about growing up during the depression in Vassalboro. Clara loved to talk about her childhood and the relationship she had with her cousins and the fun times they had living and playing in nature.

Clara was also very involved in volunteer work. In the 90s she spent much time at Glenridge Nursing Home helping her daughter in the activities department where she loved to decorate for the residents. She also volunteered with the Special Olympics. She was also involved with the non-profit group PAS. Parental Alienation Syndrome, trying to get laws changed and passed in the Senate advocating for parents and grandparents rights.

Clara was predeceased by her parents; two sister, Noreen Bradford and Shirley Barnes; and son-in-law David Tobias.
Surviving are her husband Richard Curtis; sons, Mark Curtis and wife Deborah, and Clint Curtis land partner Valerie Johnson; four daughters, Kathleen Tobias, Debra Elliott and husband Jeffrey, Brandy Labbe and husband Michael, and Stacy Caron and husband Claude; stepson Steven Scholz and wife Kimberly; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

LYDIA SCOTT

WHITEFIELD––Lydia Scott, 97, who was born in Whitefield on May 26, 1919, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016.

Lydia attended the Whitefield school.

She raked and picked blueberries for many years and worked at the Old Homestead, in Manchester, as a cook and Carleton Mill, in Richmond. She belonged to the Grange in North Whitefield Baptist Church.

Lydia was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Frederick Larry Scott, who she married July 11, 1941; parents Lucy Ann (Hansen) Brown and Nathan Brown; 10 siblings, Edith Craig, Clyde Dow, Ruth Quimby, Mabel Desmond, Norman Dow, Lloyd Dow, Bertha Merry, Horace John Brown, Keith Brown and Forrest Brown.

Lydia is survived by two daughters, Lydia Susan Choate and husband Roland Sr., and Elizabeth Arline Presby; seven grandchildren, Roland A. Choate Jr. and wife Allison, Michael Alvin Presby and wife April, Peter Lee Presby and wife

Heather, Debra Sue Dill and husband Robert, William Scott Choate and wife Kim, Nathan Allen Presby and wife Cassie, and Nicholas Frederick Presby; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

TERRY W. COTTA

CHINA – Terry William Cotta, 60, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, following a lengthy illness. Terry was born on December 16, 1955, in Augusta.

He served in the United States Army between 1976 and 1981, stationed in Germany as a vehicle mechanic. Later, Terry worked as a mechanic and construction equipment operator.

Terry was friendly and good-natured, ever supportive of his family, friends and wife. His enthusiasm for life was infectious. He enjoyed motorcycles and NAS­CAR, and his love of cooking was equaled only by his love of eating.

Terry could always be counted on to add a new perspective and unique outlook to a given situation, reminding those he loved that while life is serious, it ought also to be fun. He was a gifted conversationalist, free of condescension, engaging friends and strangers with equal relish. The absence of his buoyant spirit is deeply felt.

He was predeceased by his parents, Francis Cotta Smith and Harvey L Cotta, and by his sisters, Joann Cotta Sheffler and Dawna Cotta Holmes.

Terry is survived by his sisters, Margaret Sharon Cotta and Lisa Cotta Wilson, and by his brothers, Harvey David Cotta and Wayne B Higgins.