VIVIAN S. DANIELS

WHITEFIELD––Vivian S. Daniels, 90, of Whitefield, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at home, from congestive heart failure. Vivian was born in New Jersey on December 13, 1925.
She lived and worked in Florida for 15 years before moving to Whitefield in 1977, where she lived for the last 39 years.

She worked at the Winthrop Mineral Shop for several years before retiring in 1990.

Vivian was a longtime member of the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Club, of Whitefield.

She was an avid bingo player, playing twice a week in Wiscasset and Gardiner. She enjoyed doing word search and picture puzzles.

She was predeceased by her parents, Frederick N. Scott and Maybele Winford Garnier.
Vivian leaves behind sons, Dale G. Daniels and wife Jalaine Bryant, of Whitefield, and Frederick A. Daniels and wife Debbie, of Patalaska, Ohio; daughter, Grace Daniels, of Whitefield; grandsons, John, and Matthew and wife Melissa Daniels, of Whitefield; great-grandchildren, Reece, Mary, and Marc; step-grandchildren, Steven, Nicole, Chris, Shane, Julia; and step-great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Keema, Reynatio, Laney, Carl, McKenzie, and Rhyder.

GLENNA A. BRAGG

WINSLOW––Glenna Adams Richardson Bragg, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2016. She was born in Caswell on January 5, 1919, the daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Addie Mae (Montgomery) Adams.

Glenna was educated in Caswell and Limestone schools. She was employed in various occupations including Hathaway Shirt Co., in Waterville, for 12 years, and Thayer Hospital, in Waterville, for 12 years, retiring in 1989.

She loved music, especially country music. She enjoyed playing the harmonica and the tambourine. Glenna had a green thumb, and loved her plants and flowers.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Stanley H. Bragg; her granddaughter, Kristen Caouette; and her son-in-law, Henry Sartin.

Glenna will be sadly missed by her daughters, Gail Sartin, Judith Whitaker (Colby), Donna Glenn (Jerald), and Lana Phair (Cuffy); son Wayne Richardson (Dodi); sisters Katrina Hutchinson, and Nola Doody; 17 grandchildren; and over 50 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren combined.

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

GLORIA A. COLLINS

WINSLOW––Gloria A. Collins, 83, died peacefully Friday evening October 7, 2016, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. She was born in Waterville on December 31, 1932, the daughter of Patrick and Beatrice (Ferland) Rossignol.

She was educated in local schools and was a Winslow High School graduate, class of 1951. She was formerly employed as a piecework marrker at C.F. Hathaway Shirt Co., in Waterville, for many years, and enjoyed going to the Muskie Center and playing cards and having meals with her friends. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting and canningn as well as holiday gatherings with family and liked watching her favorite teams, the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox.

She was predeceased by her parents; he husband Lionel F. Collins, who passed away July 22, 2008; brother Robert Rossignol; sister Noella Rioux and brother-in-law Robert Rioux.

She is survived by her son Michael Collins and wife Cindy, of Vassalboro, her daughter Jane Bernhardt and husband Brett, of Waterville; brother Raymond Rossignol and wife Theresa, of Winslow and sister-in-law Amanda Rossignol whom Gloria enjoyed going to Sunday lunch with. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Kera Collins Knight and husbance Jake, Greg Collins and girlfriend Tammy Rego, Jessica Bernhardt Jandreau and husband Jared, and Joshua Bernhardt; one great-grandchild, Shyla Knight; and several nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be expressed and guestbook signed at www.gallantfh.com.

Memorial donations can be sent to: The Muskie Center–Senior Spectrum Generations, 38 Gold St., Waterville ME 04901.

ROLAND J. NADEAU

VASSALBORO––Roland J. Nadeau, 90, of Vassalboro, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016, in Augusta, following brief period of declining health. He was born April 4, 1926, in Clair, New Brunswick, Canada, one of 17 children of Elizabeth (Lang) and Honore Nadeau.

He attended local schools and at young age began his lifelong career working with trees.

Roland moved to Waterville when he was 18 and worked in the shipping department at Keyes Fibre Co., in Waterville. After a time he started his own business clearing trees from land and for house lots. He also worked for the city of Waterville doing tree removal. He also did building demolitions.

Roland was predeceased by his first wife of 47 years, Lorraine (Roy) Nadeau, in April 1995; and nine of his brothers and sisters.

Roland is survived by his wife of 20 years, Doreen (Cothran) Nadeau; his six children: Paula Terrio, Diane Wilson, Richard Nadeau, Larry Nadeau, Jane Silva, and Tina Murphy; his three step-children, Matthew Foster, Brenda Thurlow, and Phyllis Cote; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ronald Nadeau, and George Nadeau; five sisters, Jean Nadeau, Rita Potvin, Doris Quirion, Rena Morin, and Marie Rodrique; and a very large extended family.

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

JOHN E. WARDWELL

WINDSOR––John E. Wardwell, 72, died on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at MaineMedical Center, Portland, following a brief illness. He was born in Castine on June29,1944, a son(Gross) Wardwell.

Mr. Wardwell was a gradate of George Stevens Academy, in Blue Hill.

He retired in 2003 from Bath Iron Works after 24 years of employment. He previously worked for Harwoods Barber Shop, Lyon Builders and, for 20 years, he was a self-employed taxidermist.

Mr. Wardwell was a member of South China Community Church, a Past Master of Bethlehem Lodge #35 and also had duel membership with Dirigo Masonic Lodge in Weeks Mills. He was a member and Past Patron of Our Rose of Sharon Chapter #13 Order of the Eastern Star, Lily of the Valley #157 Order of the Eastern Star, served as Past Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Maine Order of the Eastern Star from 2009-2010. He was a DAD advisor of the Capital City Chapter Order of DeMolay. He was also a member of the Mountain Men Association, Bass Club,  Maine Bowhunters Association and Taxidermy Association.

He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, camp and, most recently, golf.

Mr. Wardwell was predeceased by a brother, Dana M. Wardwell and a sister, Lois E. Donaghy.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elaine E. (Wood) Wardwell, of Windsor; two sons, Tony L. Wardwell and wife Donna, of Augusta and Todd E. Wardwell and wife Sylvie, of China; sister, Ruth Harris and husband Lee, of East Hampton, Connecticut; six granddaughters, Jessica, Tami, Ashley, Linsey, Holly and Stephany; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Condolences, stories and photos may be shared through the funeral home website at www.plummerfh.com.

Donations in John’s memory may be made to: Pine Tree Camp, 114 Pine Tree Camp Road, Rome ME 04963.

CAROL A. ECKERT

WINDSOR – Carol A. Eckert, died just past sunset on October 13, 2016, her 63rd birthday, from injuries received three days earlier in a bicycling accident in her home town of Windsor. She left our world at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Carol was born on October 13, 1953, in Rutherford, New Jersey.

She was valedictorian of her high school class and received her B.S. in biology and biochemistry from Douglass College in 1975. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1979 and in 2007 earned a master’s degree in public health from the University of New England.

Along the way she picked up her loving husband, Jeffrey Frankel. They married on May 24, 1974, and embarked on the great adventure of their lives when they re-located to Maine for Carol to start her medical residency at Maine-Dartmouth Family Practice Residency, in Augusta. Upon completion of the residency in 1982, Carol began her practice at Sheepscot Valley Health Center, in Coopers Mills.

Her commitment to and compassion for her patients was legendary. And delivering babies was the best part of the job.

She remained at SVHC until 2013, at which time she became a float physician for the 11 health centers operated by HealthReach Network, the parent organization of SVHC. After a good day at work at the Lovejoy Health Center, in Albion, she pedaled off for a relaxing bike ride but never made it home.

Carol was the mother of two great kids who adored her: Sam, 34, and Hannah, 27. Nothing made her happier than spending time with, cooking and baking for her family. Bicycling, hiking, climbing, yoga, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, plant foraging, reading and drinking coffee were her passions in life, along with hobbies, interests and pursuits too numerous to mention. She was a vegetarian for decades, and loved coordinating food orders for the Jefferson Food Co-op and receiving her weekly bag of CSA produce.

In addition to her work at HealthReach, Carol served as medical director of the Maine Community Accountable Care Organization and was a medical consultant for Social Security Disability Services.

Carol gave of herself to many volunteer and non-profit organizations. These included many medical missions to the Dominican Republic with the University of Southern Maine nursing program, harvest season health clinics with the Maine Migrant Health Program, the Maine Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the Maine Labor Group on Health, the Windsor School Board, 30 years’ membership on the Maine Pesticides Control Board, plus many others.

Carol leaves behind her husband, Jeff. He will forever remember the smile in her voice, the hoarfrost in her hair, and the boundless love and devotion she showered on him during their years together.

Carol is also survived by her mother, Anne Scerbak, of Harwich, Massachusetts; son Sam Frankel, of Portland; daughter Hannah Frankel and fiancé Ryan Nill, of Austin, Texas; sister Nancy Eckert, her husband Jay Benkovich and nephew Jonathan Benkovich, of Rutherford, New Jersey; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Deborah and Armando Mantilla, nephew Aaron and niece Sarah, of Fair Lawn, New Jersey; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Marsha Frankel and Bill Natali, step-niece Crystal Taylor and children Kaitlyn Miller and Isabel Disla of Orlando, Florida.

A celebration of Carol’s life will take place at 2 p.m., on Saturday, October 22, 2016, at the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department, Route 105, Windsor. Cards can be mailed to 30 Erskine Road, Windsor, ME 04363, and remembrances can be posted at https://www.simplecremationonline.com/component/scremation/?view=tribute&id=134.

Memorial donations can be made to Bicycle Coalition of Maine, P.O. Box 15272, 34 Preble St., Portland, ME 04112.

Arrangements by Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Road, Windsor, ME. Condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.plummerfh.com.

GEORGINA L. GERMON

BENTON––Georgina Lou Germon, 86, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at Bedside Manor, in Oakland. She was born in Warwick, Rhode Island, June 5, 1930, the daughter of the late George and Mabelle (Page) Bither.

Georgina worked various jobs over the years. She was a lifetime member of the Benton Grange. She also was a past member of East Benton Christian Church where she held the position of treasurer of the Ladies Aide.

Georgina was a very good mother, and always was willing to help those in need. She enjoyed knitting mittens for family and for those less fortunate. She also enjoyed sewing, braiding rugs, gardening, canning, cooking, and baking.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Thomas F. Germon, who passed away September 21, 2013; brother, Roger Bither; infant twin sisters, Pauling and Corrine; and grandson, Jeremy Germon.

Georgina will be deeply missed by her children, Thomas Germon Jr., of East Benton, Audrey Morneau and husband Norman, of China, Dale Germon and wife Linda, of East Benton, and Wendell Germon and wife Leah, of Canaan; twin sister, Mabelle Nealley, of Winterport; sister, Jackie Hayes, of California; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at: www.lawrybrothers.com.
Memorial donations may be made to Benton Grange, c/o Mary Colson, 8 East Benton Road, Benton ME 04901.

NAJLA (NAWFEL) JOSEPH

FAIRFIELD––Najla (Nawfel) Joseph, 91, died Thursday, October 13, 2016. Najla was born April 4, 1925.

She was a star high school basketball player. In a time when girls were only allowed to play half-court ball, on a team led by a coach who wasn’t sure if “Lebanese girls” should share the floor with “regular” girls, this was no small endeavor.

Najla’s warm demeanor, her disarming personality, and her stubborn nature were just the right mix to allow her to make the team, and ultimately become its star player; and this was just the beginning of an exemplary life.

Najla loved to ride her baby-blue bike all around town. And when she was a bit older, loved driving her baby-blue Volkswagen Beetle. Najla was a force; through her entire life she lit up a room with her smile and made all those around her feel at ease.

In 1946, she married Harold Joseph. Together they raised three daughters, Paula, Sharon and Tenley, and ran a wonderfully successful store in Fairfield, Joseph’s Clothing and Sporting Goods. Naj always made sure customers received the warmest welcome and fairest deal, all while ensuring the bills were paid and creditors happy.

Najla learned, from her mother, the art of making the deeply satisfying Lebanese food.

She was predeceased by her parents Sam and Adma (Daghir) Nawfel; sisters, Laura and Amera Nawfel and Zanie Hikel.

In addition to her daughters, grandchildren, and great-granddaughters, Najla is survived by her brother, Dr. Michael Nawfel and wife Dolores, as well as soons-in-law, Kris Baxter and Jon Eustis.

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

Memorial donations can be made to: Lawrence High School, Scholarship Fund, Attn: Brenda Thomas, 9 School Street, Fairfield ME 04937; or Fairfield PAL, c/o Frank Bouchard Jr., P.O. Box 362, Fairfield ME 04937.

KAREN L. CUCCI

ALBION––Karen Lee Cucci, 67, of Albion, passed away peacefully Friday, October 14, 2016, at the V. A. Togus Springs, in Augusta.

For 48 years she was the wife of Jeff Cucci.

Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio, she was the daughter of Richard and Joan Shonk. Serving her country, she joined the U. S. Army on August 29, 1967, and was honorably discharged June 30, 1969.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her two adult children Beth Wallinga and Ben Cucci, their spouses, and seven grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to the Central Maine Family Christmas Dinner, P.O. Box 1621, Waterville ME 04903.

DORIS G. ROBINSON

JEFFERSON––Doris Gail Robinson, 70, of Washington Road, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Augusta following a long illness. She was born in Augusta on September 13, 1946, the daughter of Clinton Cunningham and Helen (James) Cunningham.

Gail grew up in Chelsea and was raised by her grandparents, Leland and Doris James. She grew up with her many aunts and uncles who she viewed and treated as her brothers and sisters. Gail went to grammar school in a one-room schoolhouse in Chelsea. She attended Cony High School for a while and graduated from Medomak Valley High School in 1976.

In the 80’s, Gail completed training at Kennebec Valley Medical Center for work as a non-invasive laboratory technician. She worked there for many years in that capacity. She also provided home health care for a time. She was also a spiritual person and taught Sunday school when her children were little.

Gail was a very giving and supportive person, and family and friends were extremely important to her. She was very creative and shared her love of crafts by crocheting and making many baby blankets to give to others. She especially enjoyed home decorating and helped many friends and families create warm and inviting spaces within their own homes to enjoy.

Gail loved children and was very close to her grandsons, Brooks and Brock. She went on every field trip her grandsons had when they were in school, and enjoyed time spent at the beach at Damariscotta Lake, as well as trips to the ocean.

Gail was involved in her community and was a lifetime member of the Whitefield Lions Club. She had a great sense of humor and loved to have fun and do silly things like drive to Connecticut for pizza, a favorite, and visit her friend Liz, or drive to Massachusetts just to go to Trader Joe’s. Gail loved to play sports, and they had many family baseball games over the years. She was also a Patriot’s fan and watched every game.

Gail loved gardening and had beautiful gardens. She also enjoyed cooking and her favorite dishes to prepare were lasagna and potato salad.

Gail was predeceased by her father, Clinton Cunningham; her mother, Helen Cunningham Robichaud; her stepfather, Roland J. Robichaud; and a brother, Glenn Robichaud

Surviving is her longtime companion, Prescott Lord; two daughters, Laurie Robinson and Tamara Blackler and husband Mark, all of Jefferson; brother Bryan Robichaud, of South Bend, Indiana; sisters, Earlene Jeane, of Windsor, and Deana Waterman, of Augusta; two grandchildren, Brooks Blackler and Brock Blackler and companion Monica Belanger; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

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

Memorial donations are preferred to: Kennebec Valley Humane Society, 10 Pet Haven Lane, Augusta ME 04330 or Travis Mills Foundation, 89 Water Street, Hallowell ME 04347.

LEEANN SMITH

PALERMO––LeeAnn Smith, 57, passed away following a long battle with cancer on Friday, September 23, 2016. She was born in Augusta on December 30, 1958, to George Moore Sr. and Ruth Wing.

LeeAnn graduated from Winthrop High School in 1978. After high school she went to work at the mill for many years. She also worked at a nursing home, and worked for many years at a day care until her retirement. LeeAnn enjoyed biking, hunting, fishing, gardening, spending time with her family, and she loved outdoors.

She was predeceased by her mother Ruth; maternal grandparents Lloyd and Olive Moore.

LeeAnn is survived by her husband Dustin Smith, of Palermo; daughter Heather Butler and husband Scott; two grandchildren, Kaylee and Jordan, of Corrina; her father George Moore and wife Diane, of Palermo; stepmother Mary Fogg and husband Richard, of Westbrook; brothers, Stanley Moore and wife Carol, of Augusta, Doug Goucher and wife Melissa, of Winthrop, Rodney Moore and wife Donna, of Jefferson, and George Moore Jr. and wife Penny, of Winthrop; sisters, Donna Moore and partner Emile Pelotte Sr., of Brandenton, Florida, Brenda Cyr and husband Bob, of Sabattus, Cindy Weymouth and husband Bernard, of Winthrop, Kelly Moore, of  Waldoboro, and Terry Arbo and partner Lou Giordano, of Winslow; aunt Pat McDevitt and husband Rick, of Falmouth; father-in-law and mother-in-law Leo and Pricilla Smith, of Palermo; sister-in-law Melinda Prebble and husband Mark, of Palermo; and many nieces and nephews.

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

DOUGLAS E. PEASLEE SR.

JEFFERSON––Douglas E. Peaslee Sr., 86, of Jefferson, died Friday, September 23, 2016, in Jefferson, at his daughter Shirley’s home. Douglas was born April 13, 1930, in Somerville, to Guy and Leola Benner Peaslee.

Douglas grew up in Somerville and attended local schools. He started working in the woods at the age of 13.

He worked hard all of his life in the woods, growing and harvesting Christmas trees. He also was a school bus driver, D.O.T driver, and worked at the Dragon Cement Plant, in Thomaston. He owned and operated Douglas Peaslee & Son’s Trucking Loam & Gravel for many years until he retired.

He was the road commissioner for the town of Jefferson for over 30 years. He was a loyal, trustworthy and dependable person. His wife, Shirley, was the center of his world along with his children and grandchildren. He loved to go hunting and fishing so that he could provide food for his family through the long Maine winters.

He was predeceased by sons, Elbridge and Dennis Peaslee.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Shirley Peaslee, of Jefferson; children, Douglas Peaslee Jr. and wife Teri, of Jefferson, Delma Lee and husband Tom, of Jefferson, Shirley St. Pierre, of Jefferson, Roland Peaslee Sr. and wife Patricia, of Jefferson, Kathy Peaslee, of Jefferson, and Susan Peaslee and companion Daniel Achorn, of Jefferson; brothers, Lawrence Peaslee, of Edgecomb, and Guy Peaslee Jr., of Boothbay; sisters, Myra Cook, of Florida, Evelyn Gaboury, of Chelsea, and Marion Asdot, of Wiscasset; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

To extend online condolences, light a candle for Doug, or to share a story or pictures, visit his Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.

DAVID A. MEADER

FAIRFIELD CENTER­­––David A. Meader,k 62, died Monday, September 26, 2016, at Maine Medical Center, in Portland.

He was born in Waterville on September 16, 1954, the son of Mervin and Theresa (Carey) Meader.

David graduated from Messalonskee High School, in Oakland, class of 1972, and attended the University of Maine at Augusta where he earned his real estate license.

David worked in the area for most of his life as a carpenter, both for himself and as a subcontractor for many local builders. He was a member of the Decker-Simmons Post Sons of American Legion, in Oakland. He loved to play the drums and could be heard over the years playing with a variety Central Maine bands.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Steven Meader and a sister Cindy Meader.

Surviving are his wife Heidi Meader, of Fairfield; sons Jayde, of Readfield, Jacob, of Fairfield, Jeremiah, of Smithfield; daughter Cassie Sirois, of Winslow; stepson Leif “Erickson Butler; stepdaughter Alisa Gill; brothers, Gary, Jeff and Lloyd; sisters Marcia Collins, Roberta Rutherford, and Barbara Rangely; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

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

David would ask that you please consider making a donation to the Waterville Area Humane Society.

ROLAND OUELLETTE

SOUTH CHINA – Roland Ouellette passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016, following a courageous 10-year battle with cancer. He was born on May 12, 1947, in Fort Kent, to Lawrence and Lena (Michard) Ouellette.

The Ouellette family moved to Weeks Mills when Roland was six years old so his father, a disabled war veteran, could be closer to Togus.

Following high school Roland moved to Massachusetts and attended autobody school. He worked for several years for his uncle at RH Long Auto. After getting married, Roland moved his family back to Weeks Mills so his three children would have a better life living in a small town on a farm. He raised beef cows and worked at Caron’s Auto Body for a few years before deciding to open his own auto body shop, Brookside Auto. After working for himself for some time, he began working at O’Connor GMC, in Augusta. He made many friends at O’Connor’s and was known for being an aggravator and jokester. He continued these friendships well after he left O’Connor’s.

Roland knew how to keep busy. He looked forward to haying season every year and only last year did he stop making hay. His home was his castle and he took pride in its appearance and maintenance. His favorite moments were sitting around the kitchen table, enjoying his coffee brandy and cigars, with his friends and family trying so solve the world’s problems.

Roland is survived by his three children, Pamela Morin and her husband Lee, Niki Sheldon and her husband Ethan, and Brian Ouellette; and his five grandchildren, Jennifer Frederickson, Timothy Carter, Bo Ouellette, Catherine Sheldon, and Alexander Sheldon. He is also survived by his brother Herman Ouellette and his wife Diane, sister Pat Pelton and husband Jerry, and sister Verna Willoughby.

He was predeceased by his sister Nancy Cunningham.

At Roland’s request, there will be no public viewing. The family will hold a gathering at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Maine General Hospice.

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

OTHERS DEPARTED

DORIS L. GRAZIANO, 82, of Oldsmars, Florida, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2016, following a long illness. Locally, she is survived by a sister, Rose Marie Whary and husband Ron, of Winslow.

CARLTON R. COTE, 87, of Augusta, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016, at the Captain Lewis Residence, in Farmingdale. Locally, he is survived by a daughter, Elaine C. Hanson and husband John, of Vassalboro, and a brother, Alton Cote and wife Marlene, of China.

JESSIE T. McCABE, 93, of Shelton, Connecticut, died on Monday, September 19, 2016, at Branford Hospice, in Connecticut. Locally, he is survived by a son, Terence McCabe Jr. and wife Moira, of Jefferson.

JOSHUA W. VARNUM, 29, of Augusta, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at his home. Locally, he is survived by his father William J. Varnum Jr. and wife Diane, of Vassalboro, and paternal grandfather Willism F. Varnum Sr., of Vassalboro.

BRANT R. PERRY, 63, of Chelsea, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, in Chelsea. Locally, he is survived by a brother, Robert Perry, of Windsor.

BEVERLY CROMMETT, 86, of Waterville, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at Inland Hospital, in Waterville. Locally, she is survived by a son, Timothy Elkins and his companion Janet Soucy, of Waterville, and daughters Bonnie Clifford, of Shawmut, Johnette Bowers and husband Layne, of Clinton, and Holly Bellerose and her companion Burtell Pratt II, of Fairfield.

KATHERYN M. AMES, 84, of Farmington, passed away on Tues., September 27, 2016, at Franklin Memorial Hospital, in Farmington. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Carrie Aubin and husband Matthew, of Windsor.

FORMER RESIDENT

EDITH G. BRAGG, 84, of Augusta, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Edith lived in Jefferson for most of her life. She was the salutatorian of her eighth grade year at the two-room Jefferson Village School. From 1952 – 1960 she was a clerical worker at Sylvania Electric, in Wldoboro. After 17 years of raising her two children Edith returned to work as a clerk typist for the state of Maine, Department of Human Services, from May 1977 to November 1992. Edith received a recognition award for 15 years of distinguished service. She also volunteered at the Muskie Center, in Waterville, as well as Senior Spectrum, in Damariscotta.  She also contributed to the Bunker Hill Ladies Aid, Veteran Association, and American Heart Association. She was a long-standing member of the Orff’s Corner Community Church, in Waldoboro.

She is survived by her ex-husband Norman H. Bragg, daughter Cynthia Bragg, and son Jeffrey Braff, all of Jefferson, and a brother Robert Pierpont, of Whitefield.

LORI A. PINETTE

SOUTH CHINA––Lori Anne Pinette, 57, passed away August 16, 2016, following a brief illness of glioblastoma brain tumor, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Lori was born to the late Joseph C. Pinette and Gloria Dowe Pinette, of South China, on November 24, 1958.

Most of her earlier years were spent in South China, and the past 25 years in Damariscotta. She graduated from Oak Grove Coburn, in Vassalboro, and studied at University of Maine Farmington, Brigham Young University and University of Utah.

Lori was an excellent cook and baker, an excellent seamstress, and made beautiful crocheted dresses; she also crocheted and knitted many sweaters. Her modesty kept her from showing how talented she was.

She was predeceased by her father, Joseph; and brothers Scott and Gregory.

Lori is survived by her mother, Gloria Dowe Pinette, of South China; daughter, Moira Salewski, of Portland; Derry Salewski, of Augusta; and Ian, of South China; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

ROBERT W. LORD

JEFFERSON––Robert William Lord, of Jefferson, passed away on September 10, 2016, at his home.

Robert was a retired civil engineer who was a founding partner in the Burlington, New Jersey firm Lord, Anderson, Worrell, and Barnett. His projects included beautiful park designs in urban, suburban, and rural areas. He served as municipal engineer for many Burlington County towns.

He volunteered his time and expertise to the Rancocas Nature Center and grounds in Hainesport, New Jersey.

Upon retiring to Maine, Robert enjoyed spending time with his family, sailing on Damariscotta Lake, bird watching, and studying nature. He was an active volunteer with the Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association until the time of his death.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret Lord; children, Craig (Debbie, Jennifer Gallogly (Andrew), and Stuart; grandchildren, Maggie Masterton (Bob), Patrick Gallogly, Clare Gallogly, Nathaniel Lord, and Augusta Lord; and sisters, Peggy Warren and Sally Stillwell (Carl).

The family requests that donations be made to the Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association, c/o  Midcoast Conservancy, P.O. Box 289, Wiscasset ME 04578.

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

DALE C. FLYNN

ELKTON, MARYLAND – Dale Craig Flynn, 74, of Elkton, Maryland, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016. Born in Skowhegan on July 23, 1942, he was the son of the late Ernest J. Jr. and Leona Pomelow Flynn.

Dale was a missionary withy Word of Life Fellowship for 45 years.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Elisabeth Keay Flynn; children Edward Flynn and Karen Beth Thompson and husband Cliff; granddaughter Tori Thompson, all of Elkton, Maryland; brother Neal Flynn, of Hollis.

Interment will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, in Albion.

CONSTANCE SAUCIER

WINSLOW – Constance (Piteau) Saucier, 77, of Winslow, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016, in Wilton, New Hampshire. Connie was born and raised in Augusta, to parents George and Rena Levesque Piteau.

Connie is survived by her husband William Saucier; five children, Laurie Quirion and her daughter Julie Goodwin and her children Niya and Shehran, Dakota Allen and Marisa Allen; daughter Kelly Belanger and husband Michael Belanger and their children Samantha Krook and her husband Jason and their children Vincent and Arianna; Stephanie Krook and husband Andrew and their children Desmond and Natalie; Kelly’s son Spencer Belanger and his wife Michelle and their son Lincoln; three sons Steve Saucier, Brian Saucier and Shawn Saucier; four sisters, Monique Miner and husband Archie, of Augusta, Ann LaVoie and husband Don, of Lewiston, Janice Vintinner, of Richmond, Leah Schneider, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; her brother Raymond Piteau, of Waterville; cousins Joan Giroux, Geraldine Grenier, Rolande White; nieces and nephews.

Connie was predeceased by her parents; sister Theresa Piteau Gallagher, brother Robert Piteau and sister Anita Piteau (missing since 1970); sister-in-law Diane Saucier Rancourt’ brothers-in-law Eric Saucier and Edwin (Midge) Saucier.

To share condolences, memories and tributes with Connie’s family, please vist www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com.

RICHARD H. SCOFIELD

JEFFERSON––It is with sadness that the family of Richard H. Scofield announces his passing on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He was born in Rockland on December 24, 1934, the son of G. Hamlin and Verna C. Scofield.

Richard was educated in Waldoboro schools, graduating from Waldoboro High School in 1953, and University of Maine with a BS in civil engineering in 1957. After six months of work with the Maine State Highway Commission, he was drafted into the Army and spent two years on Guam and Formosa, being discharged in 1959. He then worked for the sate of Maine Highway Commission and Department of Transportation. During his tenure with the Department he worked as a construction engineer out of the Rockland Division Office, later was transferred to the Augusta office where he worked in both maintenance and state aid, later moving to the Rockland division as Division Engineer and then to Highway Maintenance Engineer in Augusta and remained there until his retirement.

After retirement, Dick worked part-time for Friendship Surveying Company, where he and John Black walked many miles, set a lot of corners and cut a lot of bushes. Dick was a very active member of the Whitefield Lions Club, being a Life Member in 1989 and a Melvin Jones recipient in 1998 and serving as their treasurer from 1990 to 2005.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Anne E. Scofield; stepdaughter Rose Ann D’Auteuil; and wife Jennie.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Donna Brooks; two sons, Thomas R. Scofield and his fiance Kelly Maxcy, of Jefferson and Victor Scofield and wife Sue, of Nobleboro; one stepson Michael D’Auteuil, of Salem, New Hampshire; one grandson Thomas J. Scofield and wife Katelynd, of Jefferson; granddaughter Samantha Peaslee; three great-grandsons, Konner, Jace and Carter; and two step-granddaughters.

To extend online condolences, light a candle for Dick, or to share a story or pictures, visit his Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.

Memorial donations may be made to: Dimes for Dogs Fund at the Whitefield Lions Club, P.O. Box 52, Coopers Mills  ME  04341.

OTHERS DEPARTED

BERTHA J. BRUNELLE, 82, of Augusta, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center at Glenridge, in Augusta, following a long illness. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Patricia Pinkham and significant other Gary Mather, of Vassalboro.

BARBARA D. COOPER, 93, of Augusta, formerly of Windsor, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care at Glenridge Drive, in Augusta, following an extended illness. Locally, she is survived by children Carolyn Cooper-Brown, of Fairfield, and William R. Cooper and wife Faylene, of China.

MARGARET E. McMAHON, 90, of Manchester, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at Mid Coast Hospital. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Jill D. Cayer and husband Lionel, of Whitefield.

LEO J. BERG, 82, of Augusta, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at his home. Locally, he is survived by a daughter, Diane York and husband Dale, of Jefferson.

RAYMOND H. CAREY

ALBION – Raymond H. Carey, 95, of Albion, passed away at Togus VA Health care on Wed­nesd­ay, August 10, 2016. He was born in Canada on Dec­ember 17, 1920, the son of the late Harold W. and Susan (Byrnes) Carey.

Following his schooling, he served with the US Army from November 25, 1942 to December 25, 1945, during World War II. Raymond was part of the invasion of the Philippines, and was part of the first wave of troops, 96th infantry tank battalion, in Okinawa. He received the Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, and Philippines Liberation Ribbon with Bronze Service Star.

Over the years he worked construction with different companies. He was a member of Local #621, in Bangor. He and his wife enjoyed raising horses.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Gertrude A. Carey, who passed away on December 5, 2001.
He is survived by his close friend, Jon Willette and his wife, Sandy of Freedom, and their daughter, Erin Mae Pelletier and her husband, William “Big Red” also of Freedom; and his special friend, Harry Yeaton of Albion.

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

WILLIAM W. GLIDDEN

WINSLOW – William W. Glidden, 73, died unexpectedly at Maine Medical Center in Portland on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Bill was born on January 28, 1943, in Waterville, to Clifton and Doris (Hapworth) Glidden.

He graduated from Winslow High School, and then attended Berkshire Christian College before serving in the Navy during the Vietnam era. He married the former Lily Cady in 1990. Bill retired from Central Maine Power in 2004, where he had worked for 35 years as a meter technician.

Bill was an accomplished musician, playing trumpet and bass guitar, and had a wonderful singing voice. Over the years Bill played with several bands, including the R.B. Hall Band and several country bands. Bill was generous with his time and talent, playing frequently at church and in area nursing homes. He was an intelligent and witty individual who loved to debate Biblical philosophy and discuss current events.

Bill is survived by his wife Lily Glidden; son, William Jeffrey Glidden, of Florida, and his two children; six grandchildren Danielle, Dylan, Lindsay, Morgan, Sierra, and Aaron; his great-grandson, Ayden; step-children, Laurie Bourgoin and husband Eric, Steve Pottle and wife Kim, and Wayne Harmon ll and wife Nicole; brother, Clifton Glidden, Jr. and wife Sandra, of Virginia; nephews Clifton Glidden lll “Skip” and his partner Mary Erickson, and Mark Glidden and wife Sheryl; nieces Sherri Corbin and husband Victor, and Doraine Glidden; several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was pre-deceased by his parents.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 10, at 2 p.m., at Blessed Hope Advent Christian Church, 10 Pleasant Street, Waterville, with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall. Rev. Michael Alex will perform the service.

Memorial donations may be made to Lakeside Advent Campground Association, William Glidden Memorial Scholarship, Attn: Benita Alley, Treasurer, PO Box 142, Beals, ME 04611.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, Maine 04976.

EMMA L. STEVENS

UNITY – Emma Louise (Lamson) Stevens passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016, at the home of her son in Unity. She was born April 26, 1916, in Jackson, to Greta (Larrabee) and Phillip F. Lamson. She attended Monroe Elementary School and Freedom Academy.

Emma is the widow of Frank M. Stevens. They were married on November 17, 1934, moved to Unity in 1936, and farmed there for 25 years.
Emma worked at the Chicken Hatchery, in Unity, the Truitt Brothers Shoe Factory, in Belfast, in an Oregon lumber mill, and at the Ethan Allen Furniture Company, in Burnham, retiring in 1983.

She spent many a happy Saturday nights at the Blue Goose dancing with various friends.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, three sisters, Gertrude Shibles, June Fuller and Priscilla Walker, a brother, Charles; and a grandchild, Tracy Jean Smith.
Emma is survived by a daughter, Evelyn (Evie) and her husband David Smith, of Carmel, son, David Stevens, of Unity; grandchildren, Steven Smith and his wife Gail, of Orrington, Tobias Smith, of Ashburn, Virginia, Dolly Wilson and her husband Anthony, of Stoneham, Massachusetts, Ellen Stevens and Craig Stevens, of Unity, and Raymond Stevens of Nashville, Tennessee; one great-grandchild, Melissa Tracy Smith; and various nieces and nephews.

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

THERESE F. SMALL

WATERVILLE – Therese Frances Small, 89, of Water­ville, passed away on Wed­nesday, August 31, 2016. She was born on August 17, 1927, in Waterville, one of three daughters of Blanche (Bernier) and Philip Martin.

She graduated from Waterville High School, class of 1945. Terry worked for a time at Keyes Fibre, in Waterville, and at K-Mart while living in Connecticut.

She was married to Harold Small, who predeceased her. She was a member of the Winslow VFW Auxiliary and was an active and devoted member of Notre Dame Catholic Church, in Waterville. She and Harold enjoyed traveling and they traveled extensively throughout Europe. She had a great love of cats. Terry will be remembered most for her kindness and outgoing personality, who enjoyed her many friends.

Terry is survived by her godson, Marc Marquis and his family; her goddaughter, Susan Lewis and her family; Tammy Reed and her family; Roland Fuller and his family; and many lifetime friends.

She also was predeceased by her sisters, Evelyn Martin and Carmen Faucher, and her brother-in-law, Clayton “Pete” Faucher.

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

RONALD J. WEBBER

OAKLAND – Ronald J. Webber, 96, of Oakland, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016, at his home. He was born October 21, 1919, in Oak­land, the son of the late George A. and A. Izetta (Wood) Webber.

In 1920, he moved to Sidney, where he grew to adulthood on a farm, and attended school. He joined the Sidney Grange in 1937, and later transferred his membership to West Suffield Grange #199, in Connecticut. He served in the USAAF during World War II, and greatly appreciated the opportunity as a veteran to attend the Maine Vocational-Technical Institute, in Augusta, from which he graduated in 1949.

In January 1954, he married Barbara C. (Fuller-White) and they reared two children, Curtis and Coral. Ronald and Barbara adopted square dancing for their foremost recreation in 1959, and enjoyed the activity and the multitude of friends made for the rest of their lives.

In 1950, Ronald moved to Connecticut and became licensed as a journeyman electrician in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. He was accepted into membership in Local Union No. 7 IBEW, in Springfield, Massachusetts, in April 1957, and worked at the trade until retiring in April 1985. He moved to Oakland in 1986.

He was predeceased by his son, Curtis; his sisters, Ernestine Crowell and E. Arlene Wilbur; and his brother, Alton Webber.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Barbara, of Oakland; his daughter, Coral, of Sidney; his grandson, Jesse, of Sidney; his great-grandson, Zachary, of Independence, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

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

Memorial donations may be made to the Second Baptist Church, 3022 W. River Road, Sidney, ME 04330.

OTHERS DEPARTED

DORIS L. GRAZIANO, 82, of Oldsmar, Florida, passed away following a long illness on August 22, 2016. She was born in Waterville. Doris worked for 30-plus years at Keyes Fibre, in Waterville. She moved to Florida in 1985 and was employed by the Pinellas County Schools for 10 years. Locally, she is survived by a daughter-in-law Marie Whary and husband Ron, of Winslow.

CARL WISHART, 49, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016, at his residence. He was born on January 21, 1967, in Waterville. Carl went to Messalonski High School, in Oakland.

ZANIE N. HIKEL, Zanie Nawfel Hikel, 94, of Pittsfield, died peacefully, Saturday, August 27, 2016, in Pittsfield. Zanie was born on October 14, 1921, in Waterville, the daughter of Sam and Adma (Daghir) Nawfel. She graduated from Waterville High School and received her degree from Thomas College and the University of Maine. In her early years, she was employed as a secretary for the Department of the Navy in Washington, DC, working for Admiral Nimitz. She later worked on the military base in Bangor and also taught at Maine Central Institute, in Pittsfield, for over 20 years. Locally, she is survived by Dr. Michael Nawfel and wife, Dolores, of Waterville, and sister, Najla Joseph and husband, Harold, of Fairfield.

PHYLLIS A. POWERS FENDERSON, 97, of Falmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Phyllis was born in Waterville on August 26, 1919, the daughter of Alfred A. Adams and Gladys Vandine Adams. She grew up in Waterville with her parents and 12 siblings, of which she was the youngest. She graduated from Waterville High School and also went to Thomas Business College, in Waterville. After college, she moved to Portland and took a job for Oakhurst Dairy as a secretary to the president.

EDMOND J. LaPOINTE, 87, of Waterville, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Mount St. Joseph, in Waterville. Locally, he is survived by a daughter Sharon Carter and husband Henry, of Albion, and grandchildren Tanya L. Lennon, of Albion, Randy LaPointe Jr. and wife Monica, of Fairfield.

MAURICE A. BILODEAU, JR., of Belgrade, died peacefully September 2, 2016, at Eastern Maine Medical Center, in Bangor, following a short illness. He was born in North Vassalboro on August 15, 1922, the son of Sarah Poulin and Maurice Bilodeau Sr. He grew up in North Vassalboro and graduated from Winslow High School. He served in the Army during World War II, and following his service returned to Winslow, marrying Cecile Veilleux in 1947. He moved his family to Presque Isle, then Veazie, for his employment as an engineer with New England Telephone.

JACQUELINE B. POULIN

BINGHAM––Jacqueline B. Poulin, 69, died on Monday, August 8, 2016, following an amazingly courageous 12-year battle with cancer. She was born September 10, 1946, in Biddeford, to Wilfred and Gertrude (Bossie) Belanger.

When Jacquie was four, the family moved to Bingham, where she would remain for the rest of her years.

On August 3, 1963, she married Clement Poulin. In 1978, she had her daughter, Lisa.

After many years of working in various mills and restaurants, Jacquie found her calling as an ed tech at the Norridgewock Central Grade School. Here, she would spend the next 26 years working with children, and enjoying every moment of it. During the summers, she would waitress at area restaurants and rafting companies.

Her style, grace, wisdom, strong faith, and sense of humor touched lives wherever she went. She will be missed by everyone whose life she touched.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband of 51 years; her sister, Viola Easler; and her brother, Roland Belanger.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Blue(David Blue), of West Gardiner; sister, Pat Belanger (Glenn Davis), of Turner; sisters-in-law Ann Belanger, of Athens and Diane Theberge, of Skowhegan; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Christ the King Parish, (specify for St. Peter’s Church), P.O. Box 369, Skowhegan ME 04976.

CARL CILLEY

FAIRFIELD – Carl Cilley 70, of Fairfield, passed away August 11, 20016, at Maine General Medical Center, in Au­gusta.  He was born October 5, 1945, in Portland, to Veleria Cilley and Carl Elegrona.  

He was raised in Waterville in the neighborhood of Trigger Hill off College Avenue where he made many lifelong friends.

Carl was a truck driver all his life, many of those as an owner operator.  He could still tell you all the best places to eat all over the country.  He also loved to tell friends and family members the best routes to get to their destinations.  He loved to cook and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, ice fishing, and snowmobiling in his younger years. Carl loved his family and was sure that his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the smartest, most talented, and most attractive of all.

He is survived by his wife, Trena Cilley of Fairfield; his son, Carl Cilley Jr. (Trish), of Pittsfield; his daughters,  Sandra Cilley, of Georgia, Sharon Vitti (Mark), of Texas, Stephanie Garza (Louis), of Windham; step sons, Ronald Liberty (Kelly), of Benton, Randall Liberty (Jodi), of Clinton, Ryan Liberty (Colleen), of Wells, and Richard Liberty (Nicole), of Winslow;19 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; in-laws, Vivian DeForest, of Houlton, Vena Lary (Scott), Sally Magee (David), Kathy McCarty, (Jim).

Carl was predeceased by his parents and step-father, Basil Higgins, his in-laws, Charles and Marie Ramsdell.

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

JOSEPHINE L. STARRETT

CHINA––Josephine L. Coffin Starrett, 93, died Thursday, August 11, 2016, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. She was born in Hallowell, March 24, 1923, the daughter of William and Elva Henderson Harp.

To share a memory with Mrs. Starrett’s family, please visit her Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.

DAVID N. GRAHAM

SIDNEY – David N. Graham, 68, passed away Thursday evening, August 11, 2016 at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta after a period of declining health. He was born March 18, 1948, in Waterville, the son of Norman B. and Geraldine F. (Douglas) Graham.

He attended Waterville schools. Throughout his life, David was employed by various mills and factories. He also worked as a self-employed house painter. David’s real passion in life was fishing. Whenever he was able, he could be found fishing the lakes, rivers, and streams of Maine. Fishing was never better for David than when his sons, and later, his grandson, tagged along. He loved to show off his casting skills and knowledge of fishing tackle. He always had a fish story to tell.

David is survived by his wife of 26 years Linda (Dudley-McKechnie) Graham, of Sidney; two sons, Scott D. Graham and wife Beth and grandson, Jack, of Nova Scotia,  Canada, James D. Graham, of Augusta; brother, James A. Graham, of Sidney and Merritt Island, Florida; step-daughter, Leslie Tardiff and husband Derek and son Cooper; several cousins, and friends.

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

GERVAISE D. BASTON

JEFFERSON––Gervaise “Gerv” D. Baston, 85, of Jefferson, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016, at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor. Gervaise was born June 10, 1930,  to Jervis and Muriel Colfer of Hallowell.

She attended Cony High School in Augusta, and worked for 37 years at Sylvania in Waldoboro. She married Bernard “Hap” Baston, Sr., in January of 1948. They built their home in Jefferson, where she used her carpentry skills, taught to her by her father, to do all of the woodwork. She was married to Hap for over 50 years before he passed away in April of 2000.

She spent a few winters in South Carolina after losing her husband, but the one place she always wanted to be was at her home in Jefferson where she had so many memories. She loved gardening and took great pride in her flowers and her home grown vegetables. She would spend hours in the garden pulling weeds and tending to her flowers. She enjoyed reading, making crafts, and watching the birds at her feeders.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband “Hap”; and two sisters, Mary Mitchell and Beryl Berry.

Gervaise is survived by two sons, Bernard E. Baston, Jr., and C. Michael Baston; six grandchildren, Amanda Baston, Melissa McConkey, Heidy Repiton, Chris Repiton, Isabelle Baston-Sansonetti, and Casey Smith; several great-grandchildren; and a sister Susan Zutell.

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

JOAN B. DRAKE

WINSLOW––Joan B. Drake, 78, of Winslow, died on Friday, August 12, 2016, at MaineGeneral Hospital, in Augusta. Joan was born on February 16, 1938, in Thompsonville, Connecticut, the daughter of Thomas G. and Victoria E. (Skowrensky) Bodley.

She graduated from the American International College with a bachelor of art and was a church pianist and organist in Enfield, Connecticut, where she met and married Raymond H. Drake, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.

After living in Enfield, Connecticut, for five years, they moved to Winslow. While raising a family, Joan also pursued teaching first grade students, and then took on the role of music and piano teacher for many years, as well as manager for their home business, Drake’s Sewing Machines.

She enjoyed her family, and loved gatherings with all her family and friends, reading, music, piano and organ playing, teaching music, and relaxing at their camp in Solan.

She was predeceased by her parents; and sister, Thomasine B. Connelly.

Joan is survived by her husband, Raymond Drake; daughter, Linda Campbell; son, Timothy Drake; daughter, Amy Winn; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous in-laws and relatives.

A memorial service will be held at Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, 91 Marston Road, Oakland, on August 27, 2016, at 2 p.m., followed by a fellowship dinner.

Memorial donations may be made to the K.V.B.C. Music Program, c/o Kennebec Valley Baptist Church.

PAUL A. DAVIDSON

FAIRFIELD––Paul Allen Davidson, 54, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at his home in Fairfield. He was born on June 14, 1962, in Waterville, the son of William R. Davidson and Rowena G. (Quimby) Davidson.

He attended Messalonskee High School and was employed by Colonial Distributors, Harris Baking Company, and Pine State. He enjoyed four-wheeling and fishing.

He was predeceased by his grandparents.

Paul is survived by his father, William R. Davidson, of Winslow; mother, Rowena G. (Quimby) Davidson, of Fairfield; two sons, Keith and Derick Davidson, both of Waterville; granddaughter, Navaeh Fall, of  Phillips;  brother, Rick Davidson and wife Karol, of Fayette; two sisters, Lorrie Pelotte and husband Ken, of Fairfield, and Lynn Davidson, of Oakland; nieces, Amber Dow, Michelle Carr, Vikki Sergeant, Dawn Grimshaw, Jess Greenleaf, and Kate Davidson; Nephews, Kenneth Pelotte, Erik Davidson, and Max Davidson.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at 10 a.m. at Tozier Cemetery, Green Road, Fairfield Center, with Alan Imes officiating.

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

Memorial donations may be made to Lorrie Pelotte, 262 Green Road, Fairfield ME 04937.

OTHERS DEPARTED

DORAN R. HALLETT, 79, of Jonesport, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Itasca, Illinois. Locally, he is survived by a brother, Stanley Hallett and wife Norma, of Windsor.

TREVISON C. HARDING JR., 43, of Oromocto, New Brunswick Canada, on Saturday, August 6, 2016, in Oromocto. He was a 1991 graduate of Lawrence High School, in Fairfield. Locally, he is survived by aunts Michelle Carter, of Winslow, and Debra Hebert, of Waterville.

DAKOTA R. SMITH, 28, of Taylorsville, North Carolina, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, in Taylorsville, North Carolina. Locally, he is survived by his mother, Raylene Blodgett, of Oakland; and brothers Levi Orff and wife Erica, of Fairfield, and Deric Smith, of Oakland.

RAE LIBBY HUTCHINSON, 88, of Falmouth, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, following a 14-month period of declining health. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Gail Conley and husband Steve, of Whitefield.

ROLAND N. BERNIER, 85, of Augusta, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016, at the Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation. Locally, he is survived by a daughter, Tina M. Esterline and husband William, of Winslow.

GWENDOLYN S. CHASE, 97, of Skowhegan, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home, in Skowhegan. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Allen and husband Jerome, of Winslow.

JAMES E. VERNEY, 68, of Sheepscot, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016, following a long battle with liver disease. Locally, he is survived by grandchildren, Brent Verney and partner Kristina and their daughter Willow, of Jefferson; Kelsey Verney and partner Justin, and their son Cooper, of South China.

MARION W. CAMMARO, 91, of Waterville, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016, at Mt. Saint Joseph Nursing Facility, in Waterville. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Wilma Lombardi, of Winslow.

BERTRAND F. POULIN, 96, of Winthrop, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016, at his home. Locally, he is survived by daughters Dale Albert and husband Daniel, of Albion, and Gale Light and husband Mike, of Jefferson.