EDWARD N. TANSEY

WINSLOW – Edward Nelson Tansey, 79, of Winslow, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. He was born, in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 11, 1944.

As a youth, Ed enjoyed sports and outdoor activities, and achieved the Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts. He attended the University of Maine, Orono, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. While in college, Ed participated in the ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corp.) program, and entered the United States Army Officer Candidate School upon graduation. After two years of active duty, he transitioned to the U.S. Army reserves where he eventually attained the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Professionally, Ed was a guidance counselor, teacher, and swim coach for Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, where he worked for 32 years. In addition to this, he was a national champion bowler and excelled at golf and softball – especially as a lefty.

Ed and his wife Darlene loved wintering in Florida, where they enjoyed the beaches, theaters, and dancing the night away. He thought he was too young for a golf cart, he always used his bicycle.

Ed is survived by his wife, Darlene Caron Tansey; his children Lisa S. Tansey, Heather L. Hatch, and grandson Matthew Hatch; his step-son Shane A. Gagne and grandsons Parker and Kyle Gagne; step-daughter Tara L. Bradstreet and her husband Dan, her children Justin Martin and wife Maddy, Nathan Martin and wife Haley; and his granddaughter Arianna Bradstreet; his sisters Barbara J. Poulin, and Marilyn T. Hamm and her partner Peter Bland; and brother J. Alden Tansey and his wife Darla; .

Ed was predeceased by his parents Edward Eugene Bevan Tansey and Elizabeth Nelson Alden Tansey, and nephew Michael Tansey.

Interment will be at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Augusta, in the spring.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601, or act.alz.org.

LORI A. CAYFORD

WATERVILLE – Lori Ann Cayford, 51, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, following a brief illness. Lori was born in Waterville to Vance A. Cayford Sr. and Nancy A. Dubois Cayford.

Lori worked at Thayer Hospital and Fireside Inn and Suites, both in Waterville.

Lori had an infectious smile, loved kids and animals and traveling with her mom and stepfather, Dan, especially to the coast, Las Vegas and Oxford/ Foxwoods. We will miss her teasing and kidding and the twinkle in her eyes that came with that.

Lori is survived by her mother, Nancy Cayford, stepfather Daniel Pooler Jr.; father, Vance A. Cayford Sr., and stepmother, Karen Pressey Cayford, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Lori was predeceased by her grandparents Ivan and Evelyn Cayford, Wallace and Shirley Dubois, Lynn and Pauline Pressey, her brother Vance A. Cayford, Jr., her uncle Tim Dubois, and aunts Susan Moffett and Linda Nivison.

A celebration of life will be held at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers donations in Lori’s memory may be made to MaineGeneral Hospice, 10 Water Street, 3rd Floor, Waterville ME 04901.

GERARD J. BECHARD JR.

SIDNEY – Gerard (Tiny) Joseph Bechard Jr., 74, passed away peacefully at home following a long two years, on Tues­day, September 26, 2023. He was born in Waterville on January 12, 1949, the son of Gerard Bechard Sr. and Theresa Bechard.

He graduated from Williams High School, in Oakland, in 1968, with a scholarship to Votech Institute Massachusetts as a machinist.

He loved sports, played football, was a fantastic ice hockey player. For years, he did Judo, scuba diving, fresh and deep sea fishing, hunting, shooting range, rode his Harley, was a UBM representative, loved dogs, farming and haying for his folks, Theresa and Gerard Sr.

He had a very fulfilling life. He was a machine parts fabricator for Edwards Mill, in Augusta, the state of Maine, and Bath Iron Works, drove a snowplow for the Maine Department of Transportation and the town of Sidney, drove class 2 school and tour buses, was a welder, member and bartender for Le Club Calumet, in Augusta, was Eagles Club president and vice president, in Augusta, belonged to the Maine State Employees Association and SEIU union representative, Chelsea substitute teacher, was on the Sidney Fire Department and planning board, and more.

Gerard owned a seafood store and large apartment building with his son, Gerard III.

He considered everyone a friend, and many in all walks of life, like Gov. John McKernan, U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe, Malcolm Forbes, Willie G. Davidson, and many policemen.

Gerard is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ernestine (Tina) Bechard); his son, Gerard Bechard III; grandson Gerard (Jake) Bechard IV; a sister Anita Breton and husband James Breton; sisters-in-law Nancy Davis, Mary Copage Colfer and Aurora Carreia; brothers-in-law Brian Squires and wife Carol, Dick Colfer and wife Mary, Mark Colfer and wife Brenda; cousins Roger and Maddie, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the VFW Post #887, 509 Leighton Rd., Augusta, on Saturday, November 18, from 4 – 5:30 p.m., 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. potluck supper, 6:30 – 11 p.m., live band and silent auction, plus a 50/50 raffle.

MARIE A. PELOTTE

WINSLOW – Marie A. Pelotte, 100, of Winslow, died peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Oak Grove Center, in Waterville. She was born in Fort Kent on May 17, 1923, the first daughter born to Alphie Hebert and Isabelle (Dufour) Hebert.

Marie loved fishing and hunting. She loved foraging for berries and fiddleheads and she excelled at Beano and gambling, and she always won. She loved and adored her family and couldn’t wait to get her hands on the “babies” that would emerge throughout the years in her family. She was kind and loving and enjoyed spending her summers at Moosehead Lake having fish fries.

Marie was a homemaker and also worked for prominent families in the community. She also assisted with child rearing for these families. She love to cross stitch and make quilts. Many of her quilts were donated to the Waterville Homeless Shelter, and were known as Mémère’s blankets. She kept busy in her earlier years with frequent garage sales and getting a bargain anywhere she could.

Marie was predeceased by her husband, Adelard J. Pelotte; her parents; her two children, infant son, baby Gerald and daughter, Elena Giroux; several brothers and sisters; her granddaughter, Tina Pelotte Libby; and great-grandson, Joseph W. Violette II.

Marie is survived by a son, Thomas Pelotte (Claire), of Benton; granddaughter, Kathy Violette, of Winslow, with whom she made her home, and four more grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Robert Hebert, of California, and her sister, Jane Poulin, (Charles), of Waterville; and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, October 24, at St. John Church, in Winslow, followed by burial at Saint Francis Cemetery, on Grove Street, in Waterville.

CLARENCE G. BUTLER

WATERVILLE – Clarence “Ken” G. Butler, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born October 22, 1929, in Oakland, to Nellie and Clarence Butler Sr.

Ken was raised by his mother and stepfather, Frank Kenniston. Frank gave him the nick-name “Ken” which stayed with him for life. He attended schools in Oakland and enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17, spending time in Germany during the war. Ken took classes at the University of Maine in Farmington when he returned to civilian life.

He was a long-time member of the Newhall Street Second Baptist Church, in Fairfield, for many years. He was a deacon and trustee of the church and he and his wife also sang in the choir.

Ken was an extremely hard worker, holding many jobs over the years. Back in his youth, he worked at the Oakland Axe Shop. He also drove truck, yellow cab, and a school bus. He was employed by Harris Bakery, Redman’s pet care, and taught driver’s education. He retired in 1995 from security at Thomas College, in Waterville.

Ken was predeceased by one son, Derril Butler, as well as stepchildren Darlene Nicholas and Daniel Sawtelle.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara Butler; sons Craig, Eric, Jeff and Ben Butler; a daughter, Michelle Waters; stepsons Dana Sawtelle and his wife April, Daryl Sawtelle with his wife Tina, and Donald Welch with his wife Kristina; also including many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Please visit Ken’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/clarence-g-butler-jr-2023 to share condolences, photos, and special memories.

JAMES E. DODGE

WINDSOR – James E. Dodge, 72, of Windsor, passed peacefully at the Comfort Care/Hospice Unit at Glenridge, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, following a battle with Fronto­temporal Dementia and a sudden diagnosis of colon cancer.

Jim was born on November 10, 1950, to the late Dorothy and Erskine Dodge and grew up in Farmingdale. In 1969 he graduated from Hall-Dale High School. He continued his education and graduated from Unity College in 1973. James went on to teach Earth Science at Cony High School, in Augusta, for 36 years from 1973-2009. He started soccer as a club sport and coached the Rifle Club in his earlier years. Jim and Sue were married in June 1974. They moved to Windsor where he built their forever home and raised their three children.

James was a man who never stopped working, from running Windsor Video out of their home in the late ‘80s, working at Western Tool after school with Jason, farming, cutting wood down back, milling lumber, haying, hunting, rebuilding antique cars with Josh, creating amazing woodwork pieces for all, taking care of Sue’s “L” shaped pool for Katie’s daycare kids, growing an enormous garden, and golfing at Natanis Golf Course, in Vassalboro. James was very skilled at whatever he did. Although his facial expressions didn’t always show it, he was a caring man underneath.

Jim was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. At this time he loved telling jokes and still remembered everyone. He spent any time he could with his six grandchildren. In his last year, he and Sue were able to drive to Florida where they vacationed for two months. Jim loved taking videos with his camera and collecting shells on the beach. His days back home were spent filling picture frames, albums, and walls with photos. He called it his scrapbooking. He loved giving his photos to people with his famous handwritten Post-it notes. Reminiscing with family through his home videos was a daily activity. Each day he would awake and ask “Susie, where are we going today?” hoping for a shopping trip to Sam’s Club, Walmart, or Marden’s.

Jim will be remembered by his “high school sweetheart” and wife of 49 years, Susan (Wallace) Dodge; his three children and their families, son Joshua Dodge (wife Rena children Dylan and Addison Dodge of Vassalboro), daughter Katie (Dodge) Bailey (husband Chad, children, Duncan and Delia Bailey of China), son Jason Dodge (wife Megan twin boys Charles and Sawyer Dodge-Michigan); his sisters, Kitty Carrier (husband Roger) and Bonnie Squiers (husband Tom) and many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

A graveside service was held on Friday, October 20, at Rest Haven Cemetery, in Windsor. A celebration of life followed at Le Club Calumet, in Augusta, on Friday, October 20.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at Directcremationofmaine.com.

KYLEE A. TURCOTTE

LISBON FALLS / WINSLOW – Kylee Ann Turcotte, 30, passed tragically on Friday, October 6, 2023. Kylee was born February 23, 1993, in Waterville, daughter of Michael and Susan Ri­singer, of Winslow.

She graduated from Winslow High School (2011) where she loved being part of the basketball and softball teams. She was someone who always put her nose to the grind to reach success. She graduated from Thomas College (2015), in Waterville, where she earned her master’s degree in accounting.

In 2014, Kylee met Adam Turcotte, of Lisbon, at FHC, Inc., of Bowdoin, where Kylee was on an internship. Kylee and Adam married October 15, 2016, bought their first home, adopted their chocolate lab Zeus, and then became parents of a handsome little boy, Xavier, within 15 months. For the past seven years, she was employed as Controller for Precast of Maine (Division of Crooker Construction), in Topsham.

Kylee was beautiful, caring and loving. Her family and friends will remember Kylee for her amazing work ethic, her beautiful smile and her passion for making a difference in the lives of others no matter the cause. She enjoyed scrapbooking, couponing, running, and going to the gym.

Kylee was the brightest light to others and she now lives in their hearts. Kylee made an instant impact on everyone she met and on thousands who never will.

In addition to her parents, Kylee is survived by her handsome little boy, Xavier; husband, Adam Turcotte; his sister Jill Risinger; by in-laws Darlene Culbert (Pat) and Paul Turcotte; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 28, at 1 p.m. at FHC, 1201 Main St., Bowdoin.

Arrangements are in the care of Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, where memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family at http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to a fund for her son Xavier Turcotte, c/o Lisbon Comm. F.C.U., P.O. Box 878, Lisbon ME 04250-0878

DALE R. COLLIER

OAKLAND – Dale R. Collier, 88, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Dale was born on April 19, 1935, son to Glendoris (Nadeau) and Victor H Collier.

Dale was brought up in Oakland and raised his family in Belgrade, close to his childhood roots. He married his bride, Bernadette Busby, in 1958. They celebrated their 65th anniversary on October 4, 2023.

Dale joined the U.S. Army just out of high school and was eager to support his country. He was a member of the American Legion, Waterville Elks, and a proud U.S. Veteran. Dale was a great enthusiast for all sport venues, participating in his youth as well as a spectator in his later years.

He was predeceased by both parents and his oldest son Lucky.

Dale is survived by his daughter Kellie with Max; son Jack with Annie; grandchildren, Joshua, Madisyn, Sydni, Caitie; great-grandson Brody; brother David with Bonnie; many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held at the Elks, 76 Industrial Street, Waterville, Fridasy, November 10, from 1 – 4 p.m.

Dale will be buried at the Collier family cemetery at a future date to be announced.

Please visit Dale’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/dale-collier-2023 to share condolences, photos, and special memories.

NANCY VanDERVEER

WINSLOW – Nancy VanDerveer, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 14, 2023. She was born in Waterville on May 26, 1944, the daughter of the late Leonel J. and Andrea (Talbot) Fortin.

Nancy graduated from Mount Merici Academy, in Waterville, in 1962. On September 7, 1968, she married the love of her life, James VanDerveer. Together they made their home in Winslow with their two children Holly and Scott. Nancy worked for Central Maine Power Co. until her retirement. She and Jim enjoyed rides to the coast, a good lobster roll, spending quality time at the Samoset Resort, in Rockport, and spending countless hours with their grandchildren.

Nancy was a woman of strong faith and a was a lifelong communicant of St. John the Baptist Church, in Winslow. She was an avid QVC client and faithful to many news programs, with CNN being her favorite.

She was very soft spoken and kind hearted. Her Lakewood family said she always had a beautiful smile on her face. After Jim’s passing you could always find her son Scott by her side whether they were getting ice cream, groceries, going to Mass or visiting family. They shared a very special bond.

Along with her parents Nancy was predeceased by her husband Jim, her sister Louisette (Lou) Roy and her brother Reggie Fortin; brothers-in-law Robert Roy, Ron LaPlante, and Carl Vanderveer.

Nancy is survived by her son Scott, of Winslow; her daughter Holly (James) Anderson, of Vassalboro and her granddaughters Rachel, Lauren, Tori and Kara and great granddaughter Elainna Linnell; her sister Jeanne LaPlante and her companion Chuck Perkins, of Waterville; her brother Michael Fortin and his wife Jill,of Winslow; sister-in-law Joan Gould, of Littleton New Hampshire, and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow, at 9 a.m., Friday, October 27, 2023. Burial will immediately follow at Saint Francis Cemetery, on Grove Street, in Waterville.

Please visit http://www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com to share your condolences and memories with Nancy’s family.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Nancy’s name to Spectrum Generations/Muskie Center, 39 Gold St., Waterville, ME 04901.

KATHY ROWLETTE

ALBION – Kathy Rowlette, 81, of Albion, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

A graveside service for Kathy and her husband Fred, who passed away January 23, 2022, will take place at Puddledock Cemetery, on the South Freedom Road, in Albion, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 1 p.m.

Following the service, the family invites guests to the Bessey building, on Main Street, in Albion, for a luncheon, where they will have a Celebration of Life and share memories of Kathy.

SAMUEL N. GODDARD

WATERVILLE – Samuel Nevers Goddard was born in Waterville in what was known as Thayer Hospital on August 25, 1938.

Sam had a good life; born to educated/ professional parents. He attended Waterville Public Schools, graduated from Waterville High School in 1956. In high school, he was part of the prestigious “Club 56”. He graduated from Maine Central Institute (MCI), in Pittsfield, in 1957, and from the University of Maine at Orono in 1961, with a science degree of entomology.

In 1961, Sam married his high school sweetheart, Jeannette Bard. Shortly after their marriage, Sam proudly served in the U.S. Army as a medical specialist. At Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio Texas, he was part of a M-A-S-H Unit; he taught biology and worked in the hospital treating burn victims; he was later transferred to Fort Devons, Massachusetts, where he worked as a game warden.

Sam was decorated with various medals, including “Expert” in markmanship.

Discharged from the Army, he joined the family insurance business (then known as L.O. Tebbetts) He was instrumental in the merger of that family business with another Waterville insurance agency (J. B. Friel Co); it then became known as Goddard-Hodgdon-Mitchell (now known as GHM Agency). He served GHM Agency as its president, and was the designated broker for their real estate division. Retired from GHM in 2001, and became a “gentlemen farmer” in his country home of China Village.

Sam enjoyed hunting and fishing, locally, throughout the country and internationally; he valued the friendships of his long-time (some life-long) friends.

Restoration of his 1925 Pierce Arrow became a fun and challenging hobby for him; parades, conventions and met many new friends.

Sam had a lifelong interest in volunteerism. Shortly after his discharge from the military, he co-started and was troop leader for Boy Scouts of America at the First Baptist Church,, in China. Among the many volunteer functions, he served as Assessment Review chairman, for the city of Waterville; Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Moderator for First Baptist Church; Chairman of Waterville Osteopathic Hospital (now Northern Light Inland Hospital) New Horizon; Chairman of Foundation Board and Finance Committee for Kennebec Behavioral Agency, and took pride in the 40 years of service to the agency. He was proud of his Scottish heritage of the Colquhoun clan.

Sam was a 50-year member of the Waterville Rotary Club, and served as its treasurer and president in 1964 and was awarded the coveted “Paul Harris Fellow”. Sam was a charter member of the China Historical Society. He is named in the “Outstanding Young Men of America” (1971).

Sam was predeceased by parents G. Cecil and Clara “Pat” Nevers Goddard; and niece Julie Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Jan; daughters Suzanne, of China Village, Rebecca (David) Bean, of Williamsburg, Virginia; sisters Jacqueline Black, of China Village, Melissa Ayer, of New Jersey; nephew James Smith, and niece, Joanna Bearce.

At his request, there will be no funeral; a private burial will take place at a later date.

TINA BISHOP

BEAVER COVE – Tina Bishop, 96, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Tina was born on September 1, 1927, in Waterville, the daughter of Achille, “Archie” York and Aurelie “Thelma” nee Cloutier, of Winslow.

Tina’s father passed away when she was young. Her grandmother, Aunt Evelyn and Uncle Reme, helped raise her. She was predeceased by all of her siblings and the family who raised her. Tina graduated from Winslow High School and soon after, Tina met Bernie. They were married June 16, 1947, and renewed their vows on their 65th anniversary, at their grandson Craig’s wedding and happily celebrated 66 years together.

Early on, she was a teacher at Colby College Nursery School and a Sunday School teacher at Sacred Heart Parish, both in Waterville. She was co-owner of Bernie ‘s Market, on West Street, in Waterville, then a manager at SoFro Fabrics, in Waterville. She used her creative skills as manager and children’s buyer for Stern’s Department Store, in downtown Waterville. She created the latest styled outfits, making the Waterville area youngsters look their best. She believed we should all look put together and live each day to the fullest.

Tina was a master seamstress. She made many dance costumes, gowns and wedding dresses. Her talents led her to Cottles “I Do” Bridal Salon, in Waterville, which became “Memories and More”, until they closed. At that time, she then worked at Patricia Buck’s Bridal, in Augusta, where she created each perfectly fit wedding gowns and hand beaded veils. She coordinated the entire bridal party’s ensembles. Brides came from all over the country and abroad, to have her work her magic, for their perfect day. She worked full time and didn’t retire until she was 83 years old.

Tina’s focus was always on her family at their home, in Waterville. She hosted many family and holiday dinners, while enjoying the gathering of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved cooking and decorating, for all the holidays, especially for Christmas. She always made them personalized gifts, such as crocheted afghans, knitted sweaters and quilts for each. Bernie and Tina enjoyed traveling, and treasured their family vacations. They especially enjoyed their spur of the moment trips, driving to Connecticut to visit their daughter, Cathy and family, and frequent trips, to visit their daughter, Debbie and family, in New Hampshire.

Since Bernard’s passing 10 years ago, Tina lived with her daughter, Debbie, and husband, Rick. Her cat, Winston, shared their days together, watching the deer who came to visit their yard. Tina was the true Matriarch of the Bishop family. She will be sorely missed by everyone she cherished.

Tina is survived by her son, James (wife, Jessica) Bishop, of Maine; daughters, Cathy (husband, Bruce) Cusson, of Connecticut, and Debbie (husband, Rick) Palmer, of Maine; eight grandchildren, Jennifer (husband, Dennis) Turner, Craig (wife, Rachel) Cusson, Ryan Cusson, Eryn (husband, Chad) Farley, Jessica (husband, Sam) Gong, Jason (wife, Darcy) Palmer, Joshua Palmer, and Joseph Bishop; 13 great-grandchildren, Kai, Arrow, Kaleb, Jason II, Addy, Emmy, Brady, Peyton, Connor, Maddison, Haley, Samantha, and Cole; and one great-great-grandson, Jensen; former daughter-in-law, Clare Milton, who assisted in taking her to appointments and shopping as needed. She was a wonderful companion.

A Memorial Mass will be held at the Notre Dame Church, located at 16 Silver Street, Waterville on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 11 a.m. A reception will follow in the church hall.

Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft. Condolences and memories may be expressed at http://www.laryfuneralhome.com.

ANNE B. TOWNE HAYWOOD

BENTON – Anne Ballou Towne Haywood, 64, passed away at home on Friday, September 15, 2023. Anne was born in Proctor, Vermont on November 29, 1958, to Charlotte (Parker) and William Horace Towne.

Anne grew up in Arlington, Vermont, and attended the University of Vermont, where she earned her degree in education with a focus in special education. Anne served as an educator in Special Education programs in Maine for over 25 years. Anne was an impactful and inspirational teacher by all rights, dedicating herself to bettering the lives of children and their families.

She was predeceased by her father, William.

Anne is survived by mother Charlotte; husband Michael; daughter Ingrid and her children Mason and Ava; son Ian and his wife Nicole and children Nevick, Capri, Myles, and Zephelin; daughter Alyssa and her wife Siobhann and their son Henry; daughter Alaina; as well as her siblings David, Jeffrey, Jane, Bob, and their children.

Please visit Anne’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/anne-haywood to send condolences, share photos, and special memories.

JUDEE A. JANDREAU

KENNEBUNK – Judee Anne Jandreau, 66, of Kennebunk, passed away at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Judee was born on June 27, 1957, to Donald and Pauline Jandreau, in Waterville.

After graduating from Waterville Senior High School in 1975, she attended Thomas College, in Waterville.

Judee discovered her passion early in her career while working at Tardiff’s Jewelry and Larsen’s Jewelry, both in Waterville. After training in these established businesses, she launched her jewelry sales company. Judee’s talent for selecting and marketing her jewelry enabled her to create a long-lasting and highly successful business that has spanned over 40 years. She frequently traveled to New York City to personally handpick exquisite and unique jewelry for her many clients. She also represented a host of jewelry artisans from various parts of the world.

Judee was delighted to live near the ocean in Kennebunk, loving the sandy beaches, salty air, and community of people living there. She was deeply involved in her community as a board member of the Kennebunk Historical Commission and a member of the Kennebunk Yacht Club. Judee loved celebrating the holidays, especially Halloween and Christmas. Her decorations and parties were beyond compare.

Throughout her lifetime, Judee achieved great success due to her hard work and perseverance; however, she was always humble and filled with kindness and thoughtfulness toward everyone. She truly was beautiful inside and out with her gorgeous, long, blonde hair, stunning blue eyes, open smile, and loving heart. And just like Maria in The Sound of Music, Judee had her favorite things: fashion, decorating, gardening, jewelry, sports cars, and her family and friends. Judee enjoyed nothing more than celebrating her loved ones’ special days with a beautifully handwritten note, a heartfelt message, and often a piece of jewelry.

Judee was predeceased by her parents, Donald and Pauline Jandreau; sister, Nancy Jandreau Johnson; brother, Richard Jandreau.

She is survived by her son, Christopher Jandreau, and his wife, Jami, of Arundel; dear love, Barrie Miller, of Concord, New Hampshire; siblings, Donald Jandreau, Jr., of Waterville, Peter Jandreau and wife, Carol, of Soldier Pond, Brian Jandreau, of Norridgewock, Kevin Jandreau and wife Janice, of Benton, David Jandreau and wife Kristie, of Winslow; several nieces and nephews, Nicole King, Jared Jandreau, Brent Jandreau, Kenneth Jandreau, Britney Jandreau, Sabrina Jandreau, Nathan Jandreau, Sarah Martin, Moriah Giguere, Andre Giguere, and Deahna Liguere.

A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, October 9, 2023, 4-7 p.m., at the Silver Street Tavern, in Waterville.

GERMAINE I. JACKSON

WATERVILLE – Germaine Irene Jackson, 89, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was born on December 7, 1933, in Waterville, to Clarence and Margaret Stewart.

Ger­maine grew up in Waterville, and lived in Maine for most of her life. She graduated from Waterville High School. She was employed at Laverdiere’s Drug Store, First National Supermarket, Cottles Supermarket, Hannaford and Marden’s, all in Waterville. Once she retired she was a teacher’s aide at St. John School, in Winslow.

She enjoyed her trips to the casino and stayed active doing aerobics well into her 80s. Those who knew her never heard her say a bad word about anyone. Germaine’s memory will be deeply cherished by all.

Germaine is survived by her sons, Gary Jackson (Kathy), of Winslow, Rick Jackson (Mary), of Augusta, James Jackson, of China; her sisters, Beverly Stewart, of Waterville, Patsy Jolicoeur, of Waterville; and her brother Alfred Stewart, of Oakland; her grandchildren, Carrie Jackson, Jamie Jackson, Kimberly Jackson, Travis Jackson, Samantha Moore, Jody Jackson, Thor Borssen, Adam Chase, Monica Jackson, Erica Jackson, and Krista Jackson; great-grandchildren, Willow, Kendalyn, Maddyn, Landon, Keira, Brady, Chase, Jada, Kaiden, Sanova, Aiden, Brooklyn, Leah, Jackson, Jordanna, and Kylee; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

She was predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Margaret Stewart, her son Bruce Jackson, her daughter Brenda Jackson, and her brothers, Clarence (Sonny) Stewart and James Stewart.

A Catholic Mass is scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver St., Waterville, with the burial to follow at St. Francis Cemetery, Grove Street, Waterville. Following the burial a celebration of life will be held at Notre Dame Church.

LILLIAN G. BICKFORD

CLINTON – Lillian Greenier Bickford, 79, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, following a long battle with cancer. She was born on January 7, 1944, in Fort Fairfield, to Sterling and Marjorie Drew Greenier.

She graduated from Winslow High School in 1963.

During her lifetime, Lil worked several different jobs, including C. F. Hathaway Shirt FActory and Stern’s Department Store, both in Waterville. She owned her own fitness business called the Health & Reducing Spa and eventually found her true passion as a hairdresser. She worked in various shops and made lifelong friends along the way.

Lillian was a social butterfly, touching the lives of many throughout her life. Her heart was large, and she did not hesitate to bless those around her, adopting many as extended family. She will be missed dearly.

Lil is survived by her husband of 40 years, Andrew Bickford, of Clinton; two sons, Scott Raymond and his wife Anne, of Waterboro, and Philip Raymond and his wife Lesley, of Virginia Beach, Virginia; two grandchildren, James Raymond and Cameron Raymond; as well as nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Faith Church Waterville. Watch their Facebook page for details.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Resolve Lif – 872-5070.

BEVERLY J. RIAVEZ

UNITY – Beverly Jane (Landry) Riavez, 90, passed away at home on Friday, September 29, 2023. Beverly was born in Waterville, February 1, 1933, the daughter of Clarence and Mary (Pelham) Landry, one of six children.

Her family moved to Rahway, New Jersey, when she was 12, where she attended Rahway High School, graduating in 1950. Beverly met Joseph Riavez soon afterwards, and they were married on September 7, 1952.

Beverly was an at-home mom raising her nine children. Once her children were grown, she worked in the family-owned business, Five Queens Bakery. After the bakery closed, she worked as a diamond setter. She moved back to Maine in 1992 with her husband, living close to her sisters, nieces, and nephews. Soon afterwards, many of her children followed.

Beverly loved to sew, cook, and bake. No one could make cookies like she did. The entire family looked forward to the boxes given at Christmas. Her wedding cakes were exquisite, and, of course, she made them for all of her children when they married. A few weeks prior to Thanksgiving, they would spend the weekend making hundreds of home-made ravioli. Beverly loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. When living in New Jersey, Christmas mornings were spent gathered at her home. She loved when spring arrived because that meant the hummingbirds were soon to follow. Watching them was her favorite pastime, she hated when they left. Her family and friends will always remember her kindness, humor, and sarcasm.

Beverly was predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Mary Landry, husband Joseph P Riavez, daughters Suzanne Riavez and Michele Schindler, son Mitchell Riavez, granddaughter Marylin Riavez, as well as all her siblings.

Beverly is survived by her sons Joseph Riavez Jr., Keith Riavez and his partner, James Norwak; daughters Donna Regaj, Denise Works and husband Keith, Lori Bertram and husband Raymond, Kelli Riavez and partner Richard Beaulieu, daughters-in-law Maryellen Riavez and Debbie Riavez; 18 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Since Beverly was a breast cancer survivor, in remembrance of her, contributions can be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (www.bcrf.org).

JON FORTIER

WINSLOW – Jon Fortier, 59, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, following a three-year battle with cancer.

Jon grew up in Maine and graduated from Winslow High School in 1982. He went on to graduate from Maine Maritime Academy, in Castine, with a BS in engineering in 1986.

Jon embarked on his prolific engineering career after graduation. He was the engineer on the Lightship Nantucket for her journey from Rockland to New York Harbor for the Fourth of July unveiling of the refurbished Statue of Liberty in 1986. After several years with General Dynamics Electric Boat Division as a Submarine Construction Foreman, Jon began his long career with Westinghouse/ Northrup Grumman as a field engineer supervising the construction and installation of turbines and turbo generators in many US Navy vessels.

Jon retired from Northrup Grumman as a full-time engineer in 2010 and began a career as an independent contract engineer where his expertise was in constant demand. One memorable assignment for the Navy had him flying to the Middle East and landing on an aircraft carrier to oversee a turbine repair. Once done he was catapulted off the carrier (one of the wildest rides of his life) to begin his journey home.

In 2011, the City of Boston hired him to oversee the construction of its new fire boat which was being constructed in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. When the project was completed, Jon’s fee was officially noted to be the best money they spent because of his attention to detail. Jon sailed on the delivery voyage through the locks into the Hudson River then down around New York City and back up to Boston.

Jon’s passions included a lifelong love of music and photography. The outdoors always spoke to Jon. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and especially loved snowmobiling where he circumnavigated both Moosehead Lake and the Gaspe Peninsula, in Québec, several times.

At Maine Maritime Academy Jon became part of a large “band of brothers” that became lifetime friends. Many of those midshipmen were the very ones, amongst his many other great friends, who kept him laughing and reminiscing in the last weeks of his wonderful life.

Jon made a generous donation to the MMA Class of 1986 endowed scholarship fund prior to his passing and will forever be associated with that great institution.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Jon’s family would like to invite you to visit her memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/jon-fortier to share condolences, photos, and special memories.

PAULINE M. MULLEN

OAKLAND – Pauline Maryann (Quirion) Mullen, 79, better known as “Paulinsky”, “Mother Bear”, or just “Ma”, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 30, 2023, following a several year battle with cancer. She was born on December 27, 1943, in Jackman, in her family home. She is the daughter of Anntoinette (Roy) and Alfred J Quirion Sr.

Pauline enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, lawn saleing, and always had to have the strangest item that she or another person could find.

She was predeceased by both parents, siblings; Shirley, Raymond, Alfred Jr., Theresa, Robert, Elsie, and Leana.

Pauline is survived by the love of her life of 59 years James Chester Mullen Sr., of Oakland; nine children, Michael Quirion, Scott with Jerrilene Mullen, all of Oakland, James Jr. with Jodie Mullen, of Waterville, Billy with Tammy Mullen, Thomas Mullen with Michelle Bard, Rebecca with David Violette, Todd with Lindsy Mullen, Lorene with Rev.Dean Marston, and Kirk Mullen with Sarah Landry, all of Oakland, 27 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at noon, at Blood Bought Church, at 866 Kennedy Memorial Drive, in Oakland, where she was a faithful member for 20 years.

A graveside memorial service will immediately follow at Lewis Cemetery, in Oakland.

The family invites you to visit Pauline’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/pauline-mullen to send condolences, share photos, and special memories.

RICHARD L. AYER

WATERVILLE- Richard L. Ayer, 90, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. He grew up in Gray and New Gloucester, the son of Frederick and Marie Ayer.

He graduated high school from Pennell Institute and earned a degree in Industrial Arts Education from Gorham State Teachers College.

He married his true love Pauline in 1954, finished college in 1955, and spent his first year of teaching in Fort Kent. In June 1956 he moved to Winthrop, where he filled the position as the WHS Industrial Arts teacher. During his years at WHS he taught drafting, was athletic director, and led the Cooperative Ed. Program. He taught Drivers Ed. for many summers. Richard coached girls basketball, boys baseball, archery and golf. He was also a basketball referee. After 16 years at WHS he became a consultant for the Department of Vocational Education. As time passed, he missed the classroom and returned to teaching at the middle school level in Waterville.

Richard was a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox and Boston Celtics. In his younger adult years, he enjoyed deer and duck hunting with some of his fellow teaching buddies. He had a strong devotion to the Winthrop community serving on the Winthrop Conservation Committee, the start up of the Winthrop Federal Credit Union, and was very active with the Winthrop Bicentennial celebration. He loved the Winthrop Ramblers and kept track of the various teams throughout the years. He was thrilled to hear about Winthrop’s’ state-of-the-art athletic field and expressed a wish to see it for himself.

Richard was devoted to family and enjoyed spending his retirement years being a faithful follower to his granddaughter’s many activities.

Richard is survived by his daughter Susan Lamontagne and her partner Michael Twombly, of Winthrop; his son Michael Ayer and his wife Judith, of Waterville; granddaughter Jenna Lamontagne and her partner Adam Huff, of Winthrop; sister Lucille Sawyer and her husband Ed, of Virginia; his brother William Ayer and his wife Sharon, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada; sister-in-law Linda Ferri, of Gray; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his loving wife Polly and his parents, Richard was predeceased by his brother Frederick Ayer and his wife Barbara.

A private family graveside service will be held at Gray Village Cemetery, Gray.

Arrangements are in the care of the Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin Street Winthrop where condolences and memories may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the funeral home website by visiting http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard’s memory may be made to support Winthrop High School Athletics. Please make checks payable to Winthrop Athletics and mail to 211 Rambler Road, Winthrop, Maine 04364.

NORMAN LANDRY

BANGOR – Norman “Paul” Landry, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October. 1, 2023, at the Maine Veterans Home, in Bangor. He was born in Waterville on July 15, 1940, to parents Helen (Veilleux) Landry and Napoleon Landry.

Paul attended Waterville schools. Paul enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in both France and Germany, serving from 1957 – 1960. He then entered the construction trades as a pipefitter and certified welder. He thoroughly enjoyed hunting, fishing, skydiving, and golf with his family and the people closest to him.

Paul was predeceased by his parents, brothers Charles “Charlie” Landry and Roland Landry, and nephew Charles “Chuck” Landry.

He is survived by his wife Vicki (Parker) Landry, of Bangor; daughters, Andrea Gagnon, of Sidney, Elizabeth Padham, of Mercer, Mary-Ellen Savage, of Oakland; sons, Randall Landry, of Londonderry, New Hampshire, Marc Landry, of Falmouth, Barry Wheaton, of Smithfield, Carl Landry, of Norridgewock, Andrew Landry, of Smithfield; along with several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and Vicki’s family.

Out of respect for Paul’s wishes there will not be any services. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Kiley and Foley via Cremation Basics, Inc., Bangor.

PAUL H. PAGE

SOUTH CHINA – Paul Harland Page, 92, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. He was born in East Vassalboro, May 22, 1931, to Gustavus and Lena (Levitt) Page.

Paul attended East Vassalboro School and Cony High School. Paul and Charlotte met and married at a young age and were completely devoted to each other. They were an inspiration to their family and everyone whose lives they touched.

Paul was a self-made man, owning and operating Page Construction for many decades. For many years, he also worked for the local towns, whether it was cutting down a tree, delivering a load of gravel or snow plowing the roads. Paul’s love of his work lasted all his life, even after reaching an age when he could no longer physically do it.

He and Charlotte enjoyed traveling, including family trips to Cape Cod. He loved the beauty of winter including snow mobiling with his wife. They shared many wonderful family gatherings at their camps and winter homes in Florida.

Paul was a 50-year and life member of many organizations, such as Kora Shriners, Knights Templar, The Commandery, Masons and Odd Fellows. He was especially proud of his title of Brigadier General of the Odd Fellows and was honored to be chosen by them to lay a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Washington, D.C. He was also most proud of his family and very loyal to all of his friends he acquired over the years. He will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by many family members, too numerous to mention.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to MaineGeneral Hospice.

REV. SYLVIO J. LEVESQUE

AUGUSTA – Rev. Sylvio J. Levesque, 93, priest of the Diocese of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation. Fr. Sylvio was born in Augusta, on July 13, 1930, the son of Joseph F. Levesque and Mathilda (Lagace) Levesque.

He attended the former St. Augustine Grammar School and then went to St. Charles Seminary, Sherbrooke, Québec, for high school. He then completed his studies in Philosophy and Theology at St. Paul Major Seminary of the University of Ottawa, Ontario, where he obtained a Bachelor of Philosophy Degree and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 4, 1955, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland, by the Most Rev. Daniel J. Feeney, eighth Bishop of Portland.

As a “Parochial Vicar” he served in the following assignments: St. Louis Parish, Limestone, from June 1955 to September 1957 and St. Joseph Parish, Biddeford, from September 1957 to June 1969. As a “Pastor”, Fr. Sylvio served in the following assignments: St. Joseph Parish, Sinclair, and Holy Family Parish, Daigle, from June 1969 to September 1974, St. Athanasius, St. John Parish, Rumford, from June 1974 to September 1982, St. Francis de Sales Parish, Waterville, from September 1982 to September 1989 and St. Francis Xavier Parish, Winthrop, from September 1989 to June 2001.

Fr. Levesque retired from full-time active ministry on June 1, 2001. In his retirement, he kept on assisting in parishes wherever there was a need, until his deteriorating health made it impossible to continue.

Fr. Levesque also offered faithful services to his diocese, fellow priests, and lay parishioners as Chaplain to the Knights of Columbus and the Order of Catholic Women. He was also a member of the Diocesan Planning Board and the Priests’ Personnel Board.

Fr. Levesque was better known as Uncle Sylvio to his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, as well as great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews, whom he loved very much. Uncle Sylvio was an avid golfer, a master cribbage player who loved skunking his opponents, and cherished celebrating holidays with family. His face would beam when it came to barbecues, lobster, and ice cream. His humor was contagious and could make anyone laugh.

Fr. Sylvio was predeceased by his parents and his siblings: Gerard Levesque, Marie Jeanne Douin, Leo Levesque and Alfred Levesque.

He is survived by his sister: Annette Dostie.

Viewing of the body took place on Tuesday, October 10, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington St., Augusta, followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated by the Most Rev. Robert Deeley, Bishop of Portland. Fr. Sylvio’s remains will be buried immediately after the Mass in his parents’ lot at St. Augustine Cemetery, Townsend Road, Augusta.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME. Condolences, photos and stories may be shared at http://www.plummerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Fr. Levesques memory may be made to: Maine Right to Life, PO Box 257, Auburn, ME, 04212 or St. Michael’s School, 56 Sewall St., Augusta, ME 04330.

JENNIFER L. ASSAF

OAKLAND – Jennifer (Lohnes) Assaf was born on December 5, 1971, at 11:52 p.m., eight minutes before her father’s birthday. Every birthday after that only one cake was made and shared by father and daughter.

She was predeceased by her father, Tom Lohnes, of China Village.

She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Rony Assaf, of Oakland; her mother, Susan Lohnes, of China Village; and her brother, Christopher Lohnes, of Lewiston; as well as a large extended family.

There were many obstacles and sometimes high hurdles to jump in Jennifer’s life of 51 years, but she never let that stop her.

She married the love of her life, a man who was equally as strong, sturdy, and honest as Jennifer. Together they withstood every challenge that came their way. A strong faith was the cornerstone of the life they built together. With imagination and a deep love of animals, Paws and Claws daycare was created, redefining the pet care industry in Maine. Jennifer and Rony, through their tireless work turned pet care into an art form.

Jennifer’s love of animals extended to pets with disabilities. She often would reach out to find a good home for three-legged pets that shelters found difficult to place. At times she would take an animal who was due to be euthanized and care for it until the perfect home could be found.

A conversation with Jennifer rarely included talking about herself. Her main concern was always with others. Though she lived with many forms of cancer for 38 years from the age of 13, on, enduring countless surgeries and many rounds of chemo, she felt privileged to have lived such a full life; a life filled with the love of a devoted husband and the love, respect and admiration of family and friends.

Jennifer was able to live an enriched and extraordinary life in spite of cancer because she had a brave heart, endless courage, a loving unselfish husband, and a determination not to let cancer define her.

The things in life that go unnoticed in most of our everyday lives were the little treasures in Jennifer’s life. No one can live your life for you, and no one can face what is yours to face or feel what is yours to feel and no one can do it alone. It was all the love and support that enabled her to have a Life Well Lived.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 24, at 10 a.m., at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver St., Waterville; followed by a burial at Saint Francis Cemetery, Grove Street, Waterville, with a reception to follow at Notre Dame church hall.

Jennifer’s family invites you to visit her memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/jennifer-assaf to leave condolences, share photos, and special memories.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Jennifer’s name to the Good Shepherd Food Bank, P.O. Box 1807, Auburn, ME 04211.

DALE C. ALLEN

SOMERVILLE – Dale (Swift) Clark Allen, 74, of Somerville, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, September 4, 2023. Dale was born August 12, 1949, in Gardiner to William H. and Mary E. (Sullivan) Swift.

She attended schools in Hamilton and Beverly, Massachusetts, graduating from Hamilton-Wenham High School. After graduating she returned to Maine marrying David Clark and together, they raised two daughters. She worked for the State of Maine for 33 years at the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, then Marine Resources, retiring in 2009.

Dale enjoyed painting and working with stained glass at her camp on Long Pond. After a long engagement she married David Allen in 2020. Together they loved traveling and visiting the national parks. Dale was very adventurous with a love of the outdoors. Together they visited many countries while taking many cruises.

She enjoyed family gatherings, yearly trips to Martha’s Vineyard with her special friends but she loved her grandchildren more than anything on this earth.

Dale was predeceased by her parents; and her brother, Brian Swift.

She is survived by her husband, David Allen; her daughters, Terri Belanger and husband Moe, Jackie Cartlidge and husband Tony; stepsons Rusty (Lori) Allen, Bert (Kelly) Allen, and Ryan (Georgia) Allen; grandchildren, Dave (Amber) Belanger, Walter (Kristi) Travis, Dannie Belanger, Crystal Dale (Christopher) Dolan, Samantha (Dylan) Peaslee, Brandon (Elizabeth) Cartlidge, Brooke (Isaac) Noon; 11 great-grandchildren, Joseph, Jeremiah, Jaelynn, Dylan Jr., Avery, Harper, Chloe, Owen, Evan, Aidan and Piper; her sister, Darlene (Bryan) Potter; brothers Billy (Irene) Swift, Bruce (Ellen) Swift, Barry (Martha) Swift and Bradford (Samantha) Swift; brother-in-law, Glen Allen; as well as a multitude of cousins, nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of life at Somerhill Events, on Friday, September 29 at 1 p.m., 826 Somerville Rd., in Somerville.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity in Dale’s name. Dale gave to many charities over the years, she was partial to military, autistic, and cancer charities

VIRGINIA L. LABBE

SMITHFIELD – Virginia L. Labbe “Ginny”, “Jenny”, 78, born September 24, 1944, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Ginny was born in Sidney on the Middle Road. Her birth was one of the last home births at that time.

At the young age of one, she moved to San Marcos, Texas, with her parents until the age of six. On the return to Maine, they bought an old camp on Messalonskee Lake, Oakland, which they moved across the ice, to a lot on the east side of the lake. During that summer they lived in a tent while remodeling the camp which became her year-round home until she graduated from Williams High School, in Oakland, in 1963.

On August 11, 1971, Virginia married the love of her life, Michael Labbe. Mike and Ginny worked hard raising five children while building a home on Messalonskee Lake, in Sidney. During that time Virginia worked for Coughlin Real Estate Agency as a sales associate and office manager.

Her love of life was no secret to anyone who knew her. She was always seeking out adventures with her family. Many fond family memories were of her carrying her favorite rod to numerous bodies of water to catch brook trout from the Maine brooks to the massive rivers and lakes of Québec and Labrador. She always dreamed of the next fishing trip before the one she was on was over.

She was ready for the snow to fly when the fishing season ended. Snowmobiling was her winter passion. She was often seen signing the trails or running a snowmobile business, Dana’s Rental, in Jackman, with her husband, Mike, and son, Dana. After a day of work or riding, she and Mike could often be found at the Northland Hotel owned by Margaret Hall, telling tales of snowmobiling and trail conditions with Gerry Smith and fellow riders. She was an avid snowmobiler throughout Maine and Québec for the last 50 years, always looking forward to her spring ride in the Gaspé Peninsula, in Canada, with Mike, her long-time friend, Sue Milspaugh, along with anyone who would like to join them.

Virginia was predeceased by her parents Bernard and Annie Ratliff Bulmer; and her daughter, Lorna Labbe Brackett.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Labbe; her children, Rick Labbe and wife Nancy, Dana Labbe and wife Barbara, Michael Labbe, Jeffery Labbe and wife Tracy; grandchildren, Tyler Brackett, Maureen Brackett Mosher, Mercedes Labbe, Ciera Labbe Lambert, and Jenna Labbe Murray; step-grandchildren, Jack and Christopher Belyeu; several great-grandchildren; aunts; nieces, and nephews.

Celebration of life was held at the Smithfield Fairview Grange on September 24. A family graveside service will be held at a future date.

Arrangements are in the care of Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Oakland, where condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at http://www.lawrybrothers.com

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Jackman Border Riders Sportsman’s Club, P.O. Box 413, Jackman, ME 04945.

MARY E. LEWIS

UNITY – Mary Esther (Fogg) Lewis, 83, of Unity, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023. Mary Esther was born Nov­em­ber 10, 1939, in Livermore Falls, to Ernest A. and Barbara L. Fogg.

She was the youngest of six, Robert Fogg, Elizabeth Pray, Claire Jane Fogg, Barbara A Lamb, and Janet Tucker.

She graduated from Buckfield High School and attended what is now known as the University of Maine Farmington (formerly Farmington State Teachers College), where she earned her teacher’s degree.

Mary Esther was the wife of Clair Howard Lewis Jr. for 46 years, whom she met through his sister Eleanor and married on June 26, 1965. They made their home in Unity, raising two children, Barbara Louise Jewett (Eric) and Christopher Lewis (Michelle).

From a young age, Mary Esther held a deep faith in God. She and her husband were long-term members of the Unity Union Church, and later in life were very active in the Belfast United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clair; daughter, Barbara Louise; parents; and siblings.

Mary Esther had a deep passion for her family, church, and community. She was always creating “crafty” items to benefit a church or community effort, cooking for potluck suppers, or knitting for the grandchildren. As her youngest child entered school, she returned to the classroom at Unity Elementary. She enjoyed her students as well as fellow teachers, staying in touch with them through the years.

Her five grandchildren were her greatest joy, Alinda Lewis Smith (Justin), Keith Jewett, Ian Jewett (Miranda), Tad Jewett (Hallie), and Daniel Lewis; along with her three great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held on Friday, September 15, at Liberty Baptist Church, in Liberty. A private family burial followed.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at RipostaFH.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Good Steward Thrift Shop, c/o Unity Union Church, 13 Depot St., Unity, ME 04988 in Mary’s memory.

LUCILLE ROMUNDO

WATERVILLE – Lucille Romundo, 100, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Born September 6, 1923, (youngest of seven children) to Maud and Victor Robichaud.

She became the matriarch of a family growing to more than 30 (four generations).

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver St., in Waterville.

To read the obituary in its entirety, go to http://www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home.

PATRICIA A. PARADIS

WATERVILLE – Patricia Ann Paradis, 84, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Northern Light Inland Hospital, inWaterville. She was born October 2, 1938, in Belgrade, the daughter of James Paradis and Jeannette Grivois Paradis, and twin to Patrick.

Despite living with learning disabilities she had a full and active life. Her happiest days were spent at the Muskie Center, in Waterville, where she made many friends.

Patricia is survived by her sisters Mary Boulette and Celia Williams; and brothers Omer Saucier and Mike Paradis; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by sisters Germaine Paradis and Theresa Jurewicz and brothers Patrick and Paul Paradis.

There will be no funeral at this time and she will be laid to rest with her parents at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Waterville.

She will be remembered for her outgoing nature and love of family. In her memory just be kind..

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home.

NORMAN F. POULIN

SIDNEY – Norman “Norm” F. Poulin, 83, of Sidney, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the Androscoggin Hospice House, in Auburn. Norm was born in Sidney on October 11, 1939, the son of the late Alfred and Desange (Bernier) Poulin.

He attended school in Sidney and then on to Cony High School, in Augusta, graduating in 1958. During his high school years, he worked at Kennebec Brick, in Sidney.

After high school, he joined the Air National Guard and attended boot camp at Lackland Air Force Base, in San Antonio, Texas. Upon returning home, he continued to be active in the Guard until 1964 while working at Eastern Packing, in Waterville, where he helped to make different kinds of meat products. He then went on the road delivering these products to various businesses and dedicated 30 years of commitment to the company. Norm also raised broiler chickens for Maplewood Poultry, in Belfast. Along the way, Norm built many friendships and established connections that he carried with him throughout the years.

Norm’s next adventure was purchasing his own pastry business, delivering a variety of pastries throughout the Central Maine area.

From the time he was a boy, Norm always loved country music and listened to the Grand Ole Opry and WWVA’s Wheeling Jamboree. He would ride his bike to Augusta’s City Hall to watch the local country musicians. At the shows, Norm would befriend the performers backstage, which grew into lifelong relationships, both professional and personal. He was also the Maine State Fan Club representative for Loretta Lynn for 10 years.

Back when Norm was working for WKCG Radio, in Augusta, he heard Yodelin’ Slim Clark give an interview on the station. In 1970, after speaking with Yodelin’ Slim, Norm came up with the idea to start putting on shows to get musicians in front of the crowds, establishing Norm Poulin Productions, which later evolved into the Country Music Pioneer Show featuring Maine country artists, as well as performers coming up from Nashville, Tennessee, to perform throughout Maine. Norm’s saying “If the ticker ticks, the music clicks, and they come from the cities and out of the sticks” which certainly rang true when seeing the thousands of people that attended the shows throughout the years. As a result of his dedication and passion for country music, Norm was honored and proud to be inducted into the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame in 2021.

Many people throughout Central Maine would often see Norm’s truck with a sign advertising blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or corn for sale. If you stopped to buy from Norm, plan on an extended sale because you would hear several stories from Norm with a few wise cracks thrown in for free.

After the seasons were done for selling, he would enjoy his favorite hobbies of deer and bear hunting. His love for the hunt started at a very early age for Norm, often choosing his favorite spots on his own family homestead where he was born and lived his entire life.

Norm enjoyed sharing holiday meals at his brother and sister-in-law’s home, and later attending many holiday dinners at his niece, Kimberly’s home, where he truly enjoyed her raspberry pies, and a haircut when needed. When Norm had business or financial questions, or just someone to lend a hand, he would call on his nephew Ryan who was always willing to help Uncle Norm.

Many people knew Norm as the greeter and card checker at Sam’s Club, in Augusta, where he worked for 17 years. To many, he was not just the greeter, but the conversation starter.

Norm was predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Desange; his brother, Henry, sister, Jeannine, and sister-in-law, Helen Poulin.

Survivors include his brother, Gerald Poulin, of Sidney; niece, Kimberly Murgo and husband Lorenzo, of Benton; nephew, Ryan Poulin and wife Charity, of Sidney; niece, Ann Lefebvre and husband Rick, of Waterville; and niece, Rose Hunt and husband Phil, of Norridgewock; along with several great-nieces and great-nephews.

At Norm’s request, there will be no services or celebration of life. Norm would want you all to continue celebrating life every day and live it to the fullest. As Norm would say,” I’ll see you when I saw ya”, and “Toodeloo”.

Arrangements are under the direction of Dan and Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Services of Skowhegan. The family invites you to visit Norm’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/norman-poulin-2023 to share condolences, share photos and special memories.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 62, Athens, ME 04912.

LEON P. JOLER

WATERVILLE – Leon Paul Joler, 72, passed away recently He was born in Fairfield to Lawrence and Jeannette (Gagnon) Joler.

He graduated from Winslow High School in 1971. While in high school he worked for the local IGA, then Purlac Dairy, delivering milk door to door. From there he went on to work for Oakhurst Dairy and lastly working and retiring in 2000 after 25 years, from Nissen Baking Co (IBC).

His undying love for the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, and New York Giants was like no other. He was a wealth of knowledge and useless information that he kept “all right here”. He was a self taught skilled woodworker that spent many hours building many wooden projects. He loved to be in the woods cutting trees, on the water fishing, or in the truck on an “adventure”.

Leon was predeceased by his parents; his in-laws Harold and Arwilla Higgins; his sister and brother-in-law, Claire and Donald Phair; “Best Aunts Ever” aunt, Neta Morrissette and aunt, Irene Ware, uncle, Bill Morrissette, uncle, Louis Ware; sisters-in-law Nancy Cote and Lera McGray; nieces Valerie Phair and Nicole Wilkie.

He is survived by his wife Jeannie whom he met on a blind date, they would go on to enjoy each other for 54 years through the good times and the bad. Also left behind are his daughters Lori and husband Vincent Arduini, of Leicester, Massachuset, and Jocelyn and husband Chad Pooler, of Winslow; grandchildren Riley Pooler, Garrett Pooler, Jordan Clarke, and Connor LeBlanc; his only brother, James Joler and wife Linda; cousins Jean Morrissette and Bill Morrissette and wife Dodie; nieces Missy Dorr, Michelle Joler-Labbe, and Danielle Lazcano; nephews Jeremy Lagasse, Marc Cote, Ben Jandreau, Tyler Jandreau, and Mike Cote; goddaughter, Melissa Morrissette; Also, but not forgotten, his baby girl, Fenway.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, September 26, at Notre Dame Church, Silver St., Waterville.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com for the Joler family.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home.

ELIZABETH B. LaCHANCE

WATERVILLE – Elizabeth B. LaChance, of Waterville, passed away in Waterville, September. 15, 2023.

Visiting hours will be Friday, September 29, from 5 – 7 p.m., at Gal­lant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville.

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EMILY ZAHRADNICK-FENDROCK

WATERVILLE – Emily Zahradnick-Fendrock, 85, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

She was born February 11, 1938, in Archbald, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Bertha and Andrew Zahradnick.

She graduated from St. Patrick’s High School and Lackawanna Business School, in Pennsylvania. Her working career was on Wall Street, which she enjoyed very much.

She had many interests with season tickets to the New York Metropolitan Opera, many years of competitive tennis at various country clubs, including the Arthur Ashe Flushing Meadows Tennis Club and season tickets to the New York Football Giants, where she traveled every Sunday to Yale Bowl, before the Giants had their stadium built.

Survivors include her partner, John Alden III; two sisters, Alice Gaskin, of Scarsdale, New York, and Cheryl Lieberman and her husband Irv, of Dayton, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by brothers Andrew, Paul, Jerry, Ambrose, and sisters Pat Law and Ann Krisanda.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 29, at 2 p.m., at the Leeds Plains Cemetery, Leeds.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book may be signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

MARY L. DAVIS

PALERMO—Mary L. Davis, 86, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the Maine Veteran’s Home, in Augusta, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Lewiston to Theda (Tompkins) and Leslie Crommett Sr. on March 23, 1937.

For over 35 years, Mary worked as a florist; designing floral pieces and working with customers gave her great satisfaction. Mary enjoyed listening to country music, and in her younger days, attending Saturday night dances. She was a true Mainer who looked forward to camping trips and being outside during all seasons especially while gardening. She also enjoyed decorating her home for every holiday season.

Mary was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and TOPS. In her last years, Mary could often be seen holding her baby dolls which gave her great comfort.

Mary was predeceased by her husband, William J. Davis; her daughter, Heidi Glidden; and siblings, Leslie Crommett Jr., Myrtie Nowlin, and Joanne Shorey.

Her brother, Herbert Crommett joined Mary in the afterlife later on the same day, September 21, 2023.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Angel Hall and her husband, Rodney; son- in-law, Rodney F. Glidden; her siblings, Clayton Crommett, Vincent Crommett, Darrell Crommett, Grace Davis, Barbara Mayberry, Vicki McPhee, Dianne DeMerchant, Beverly Smith, and Marietta Field.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 11 a.m., at the Palermo Christian Church, 322 Branch Mills Rd., Palermo, ME 04354. Burial will follow at the Greely Corner Cemetery, on Rte. 3, in Palermo.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor, ME 04363. Condolences, stories and photos may be shared by visiting www.plummerfh.com.

MADELINE D. STEVENSON

UNITY – Madeline Dickey Stevenson, 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023. She was born to Alice (Nickerson) and William Dickey, on November 23, 1926.

Madeline grew up on a farm in Swanville and graduated from Belfast High School, and then from the University of Maine in 1949. She spent 25 years as an educator teaching high school English and serving as school librarian. She received a master’s degree in library science from UMaine in ’71 and was an avid reader.

She married Dana P. Stevenson in 1950 and together they raised three children while continuing to work and serve in the community. They built a home in Unity, where Madeline spent many hours in the garden raising vegetables and creating beautiful flower beds to attract pollinators and birds. Madeline loved bird watching and kept a journal of the varieties of bird she spotted. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors on the golf course or swimming in her pool.

As a young girl she learned cooking, sewing, and knitting skills from her family and she used these skills throughout her life. The kitchen in her home always smelled wonderful. She sewed clothes and quilts and knit mittens, hats, and sweaters for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She got together with crafters in town to create handmade items for church fairs. She also enjoyed painting and playing bridge with her friends.

Madeline was an active member of the community. She served as a Representative in the Maine Legislature for five years and served multiple terms on the Board of Trustees at Unity College. She was involved with the Unity Barn Raisers, in Unity Union Church activities and was an active member of the Maine Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an organization for women educators.

She was predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Dana Stevenson; son-in-law Peter Young, granddaughter Meghan Young; brother Joseph Dickey and nephew Alan Dickey.

She is survived by her son David Stevenson and wife Sonia, of Vassalboro; daughter Paula Young and husband Dana Turcotte, of Skowhegan; and son Jeff Stevenson and wife Brenda, of Orono; six grandchildren, Aaron, Jenny, Anthony, Shannon, Elizabeth, and Megan; nine great grandchildren; two nieces; and one sister-in-law.

The family will hold a graveside service to celebrate Madeline’s life on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 1 p.m., at Unity Pond Cemetery, on Kanokolous Road, in Unity Maine.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Madeline’s memory may be made to: a charity of one’s choice.

JOHN T. GRANT

WATERVILLE – Born in Waterville, John Thomas Grant was a descendant of the Thomas family, founders of Thomas College. He was raised primarily by his mother, Freda Gagnon Grant, a woman of great resourcefulness, love, and grit.

John attended St. John School,, in Winslow, and Winslow public schools, received his BS in psychology from Uni­versity of Southern Maine (where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity), and his Master of Social Work from the University of New England, in Biddeford

. A man of great kindness and generosity, John dedicated his career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to serving individuals facing severe challenges. He worked at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, at various agencies as a mental health crisis worker, and ultimately became Director of Residential Services at Kennebec Behavioral Health.

John had extraordinary talents as a comic and could crack jokes even in the darkest moments (as the doctors and nurses caring for him during his last year could attest). He once appeared on the front page of the Waterville Morning Sentinel dressed in drag singing You Are So Beautiful into a mirror. His favorite activity was bantering with his son Casey Ford Grant, the greatest love and joy of his life. He was also an aficionado of the Blues and Rock-and-Roll, with a special fondness for Bob Dylan.

He died of cancer at home surrounded by family. Among those who will miss John the most are his son, Casey (and Casey’s mother, Teena French); and his wife, Ankeney Weitz; his sister, Amy; his stepson and stepdaughter, Miguel and Lily Schwiderke; his aunts, Linda Gagnon and Ida McDonnell.

Friends and family will meet to share their fondest memories of John from 12:30 to 2 p.m., on Saturday, September 30, at the Winslow Town Gazebo (114 Benton Ave.). A reception will follow.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.

Those who wish to remember John with a gift might consider donating to the Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England, 219 East Main St., Ste 100B, Milford, MA 01757, https://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/.

OTHERS DEPARTED

MILLICENT DONAHUE

BRATTLEBORO, Vermont – Millicent “Millie” Donahue, 92, died peacefully on Sat­urday, Sep­tember 2, 2023, in her cottage at her daughter’s home in Brattleboro, Vermont.

She was born on October 29, 1930, in Fairfield. Millie graduated from Lawrence High School, where she was the childhood sweetheart of Patrick Donahue. Millie and Patrick were married on June 21, 1952.

After the passing of her husband, Patrick, when she was 81 and in failing health, she relocating to a quaint cottage in Vermont at her daughter’s home.

She is survived by her children Pat Donahue Jr. (Amy), Belgrade Lakes; John Donahue (Karen), Falmouth; Andy Donahue (Richard), Northampton, Massachusetts; Sue Strasenburgh (Paul), Falmouth; and Meg Donahue (Lisa), Brattleboro, Vermont; eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, James Donahue, Ali (Austin) Brown and daughters Winnie and Mari; Kylen (Owen) Bolster and their son Sean Mathew; Gabe (Tom) Ray and son Thomas John; Tyler (Casey) Strasenburgh; Eric (Bridget) Strasenburgh and daughter Aria; Jason Donahue and Annie Donahue.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday October 1, 2023, at 2 p.m., at the Woodlands Country Club, in Falmouth.

DR. DAVID S. CORWIN

WATERVILLE – Retired Waterville veterinarian, Dr. David S. Corwin, 77, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023.

Dave was born in 1946 in Greenport, New York, to David E. and Helen Corwin.

He moved to Maine with his wife, Carol, and two-year-old daughter in 1976 after graduating from Purdue University’s Veterinary Medicine program.

He will be best remembered for his sense of humor, loyal friendship, and adventurous spirit.

Dave started Animal Hospital of Waterville with Carol in 1982. The practice was originally located on College Avenue. Years later, Dave purchased land on Washington Avenue and built a brand new veterinary hospital which opened in 1998. In 2002, Dave retired from full-time work and sold his practice, but continued to do part-time work at local veterinary clinics until 2020. During that time, he also helped build the new Humane Society Waterville Area, on Webb Road.

Throughout his 40 years as a veterinarian, Dave liked the challenges and variety that veterinary medicine offered. He also enjoyed getting to know his clients and their pets, as well as the many folks whom he worked with over the years.

Beyond his profession, Dave was an avid sportsman. In high school and at Oberlin College, he was a star football and track and field athlete. As a father, his love of sports continued as he encouraged and watched his children play soccer, basketball, and run track at Waterville High School and for regional teams.

Dave also had an adventurous spirit on both land and sea. He had a life-long passion for sailing, which started as a child on Long Island where he mowed lawns to earn enough money to purchase his first boat. He went on to own multiple sailboats throughout his life and to join his friend Harry on the annual sailboat race around Long Island and his son Joe and wife on their sailboat down in Rockland. Mid-life, Dave got into mountain biking. This included winter riding on the Monday night rides in Waterville and venturing out to Moab, Utah’s Slickrock Bike Trail.

Later in life, Dave became an avid motorcyclist. He crisscrossed the country multiple times on his motorcycle visiting family and friends along the way. Some of his best trips included motorcycling across Alaska with his son-in-law, touring around Nova Scotia and British Columbia, Canada, and cross-country rides out to California to visit his children. He motorcycled until he was 77.

He did all of this as a type 1 diabetic. He developed diabetes in 1959 at the age of 13, at which time he went to Joslin Diabetes Center’s Pediatric Education program. He never let diabetes hold him down and lived his life to the fullest.

Dave was a committed husband, father, grandfather, and friend who always made time for people.

He leaves behind his wife Carol of 55 years; daughters Christine Corwin Cowdery and Heidi Corwin Collins; son David Joseph Corwin; granddaughters Phoebe and Isla Collins; sons-in-law James Cowdery and Marcus Collins; daughter-in-law Samantha Corwin; sister Dale DeCastro, her three children.

A celebration of life for Dave Corwin will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, October 1, at the Lakeside Lodge, 28 Marigold Lane, in Sidney, Maine.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Joslin Diabetes Center’s Pediatric Education program at https://tinyurl.com/dave-corwin-memorial-donation.

CLIFTON V. JOHNSON

WINSLOW – Clifton Vincent Johnson, 85, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Clifton achieved much in his 85 years of life.

Please visit lawrybrothers.com. for his complete obituary/biography.

RONALD E. DAVIDSON

OAKLAND – Ronald E. Davidson, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at home. He was born May 26, 1944, in Oakland, to John and Gladys (Lambert) Davidson.

He attended Williams High School. He married the love of his life Judith (Haley) Davidson, on May 29, 1965.

He was employed by Rossignol Dairy Farm and Sears Roebuck Company as a mechanic. He truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, spending time with family and chatting with friends. Ron had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way.

Ronald was predeceased by his parents John and Gladys, and his siblings, Harold, Howard, and Timothy.

He is survived by his wife Judi; children Kevin Davidson and Sonya Fuller, Christopher and Deborah Davidson, Michael Davidson and Karen Quinn; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; siblings, John Davidson,
James Davidson, Robert Davidson, Richard Davidson, Gerald Davidson, Beatrice Campbell, and Cynthia Stevens; many nieces, and cousins.

Burial took place at Lewis Cemetery, 51 Cottle Road, Oakland, on Saturday September 9, 2023.

Arrangements are in the care of Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church Street, Oakland, where condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

In lieu of flowers, Ronald’s wish that donations be made in his memory to Blessed Hope Advent Christian Church, 10 Pleasant St., Waterville ME.

MARLENE JABAR

WATERVILLE – Marlene Jabar, 90, of Waterville, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Wood­lands Assisted Living, in Water­ville.

After enduring the loss of her husband Tony in June, it seemed only a matter of time before her heart – filled with his loss – could no longer stand the pain of missing him.

Marlene was born October 8, 1932, to Dorothea (Ivers) and Alden Hurd. She was the older of two children. Her brother Charlie was only a year younger than she. They were extremely close and so was devastated by his passing in January 2023. She was raised predominantly by her mother and therefore was often the head of the household. She often talked fondly about growing up on High Street and about Myrtle Street School. She was an excellent athlete, and a fierce competitor, excelling in badminton, skating, basketball, cheerleading, and as an adult she was a spectaculr golfer. She was an excellent student and a voracious reader. But her greatest love was Tony. They met in junior high and that would be the beginning of a lifetime together. They would go together all through high school.

She and Tony both went to Colby College, in Waterville, graduating together in 1954. They married on June 20, 1954. They would then spend 18 months in Germany where Tony was stationed, and their daughter Jan was born. They spent time traveling all over Europe and making lifelong friends. Their love for travel would continue throughout their lives.

Once home, they first lived in Auburn, then Dryden, then Wilton. She taught physical education and health, and coached field hockey at Farmington High School. They moved back to Waterville in 1966.

She substituted for several years, then in 1973 she began teaching English at Waterville High School. She was extremely proud of her time at Waterville. She loved her students and loved the school environment. Her co-workers were her second family and her senses of humor and prankster personality made for a memorable and fun-filled career. She was a generous soul and was known to anonymously donate to needy students. Her enthusiasm for all that was Waterville High School was demonstrated by the number of programs/activities she initiated either by herself or by ‘convincing others to help her’: ‘Spirit Week’, ‘Spirit Club’, GAA, making the well-known flower arches for graduation, class advisor, and Friday afternoon ‘seminars’ to name a few.

Retiring in 1992, she filled her days with tennis, golf, decorating for holidays, following her grandchildren, and reading. Always the teacher, she enjoyed immensely her golf outings with her children and grandchildren teaching them the game she came to be so good at herself. In 1994 after Tony retired, they headed to Florida. There they spent their time golfing, enjoying visits from her children and grandchildren and entertaining her neighbors on Kimela Ave., in Zephyrhills, Florida. Always wanting to be busy, she painted, made cards, started writing – often writing about her grandchildren, and any other activity that was available. Marlene was extremely proud of her five children: Jan Riley (Mike), Tony Jr., Jody Veilleux (David), MaryJo Hodgkin (Jim), and sister, Michele Jabar.

She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She shopped every holiday for all of them, never missed a birthday, or anniversary, or special event. She didn’t hesitate to fly to Maine or New Jersey to attend a game or a play, or any other special occasion. She was dearly loved as “Grammy” by 12 grandchildren: Joni (Ramon) Zarate, Matt (Sara) Riley, Erin (Bobbie) Poller, David (Michelle) Veilleux, Dylan (Jane) Veilleux, Anthony Jabar III, Kellyn (Dan) Torcascio, Jaime (Tom) Cooper, Jessica Hodgkin, Cody Veilleux, Ben Hodgkin and Jake Hodgkin. As well as 12 great-grandchildren; Raz, Taylor, Jack R., Althea, Cora, Callan, Cameron, Connor, Cole, Carter, Jack C. and Tatyana.

Marlene is also survived by brothers-in law Norman and Joe Jabar; sisters-in law Mary Hurd, Regina Santos, Marge Jabar, Rene Jabar, Pat Jabar; and cousin Marlene Marchetti, as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews.

Marlene was predeceased by her parents, brother Charlie, as well as brothers-in law Herb, John and Paul Jabar, Ted Santos and Earl Lee, sisters-in law Teresa Lee, Margaret, June and Jackie Jabar.

A Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 11 a.m., at Notre Dame Church, in Waterville. Family and Friends are invited to a reception following the Mass.

Funeral services are under the direction of Dan and Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Services, Farmington, Maine. Complete obituary and online condolences may be expressed at http://www.dsfuneral.com/obituaries/.

ALLEN J. GILBERT

OAKLAND – Allen Joseph Gilbert, 75, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, following a courageous battle with lung disease and cancer. Allen was born on August 30, 1948, to Jane and Lester Gilbert, in Waterville.

Allen graduated from Waterville High School in 1966. He then worked for Sappi for 36 years. Allen was an avid fisherman, loved being outdoors, his family, and being at their seasonal campsite at Mic Mac Campground.

He was predeceased by his parents Jane and Lester Gilbert; brothers Michael and Robert Gilbert; and his daughter, Stacey Valeriani.

Allen is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 45 years, Vicki Gilbert; his sons Anthony, Michael and Brian; brothers Steven Gilbert and wife Michele, Eddie Gilbert and wife Sheila, and David Gilbert; grandchildren Chelsey, Kori, Nick, Kohl, Paris, Caleb, Mariah, Katelyn, Kayla, Joshua; great-grandchildren Anthony, Alex, Paityn, Easton, Reagan, Cayson, Cohen, Parker; several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Allen’s life will be held on Saturday, September 23, at his brother and sister-in-law’s home, in Mercer.

ROBERT L. STROUT SR.

CHELSEA – Robert Linwood Strout Sr., 90, died Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Togus VA Medical Center, in Augusta. He was born in Sanford on December 17, 1932, the son of Charles and Lottie (Hewitt) Strout.

Robert started working early on in his life. As a young boy, he delivered movies to the Colonial Theater, in Augusta and Livermore Falls, before being drafted into the United States Army, where he served proudly during World War II from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1955, achieving the rank of Corporal. Soon after, he found employment with Statler Tissue, in Augusta, for a few years before working for Augusta T.V. for 17 years. He then worked for Associated Grocers, in Gardiner, where he remained until his retirement after 20 years.

Robert was an avid old car buff. He was married to the love of his life, Georgie, for 67 years until her passing on February 21, 2014.

In addition to his wife, Robert was predeceased by five brothers, William, Charles, Paul, Larry and Joseph Strout and a sister, Nettie Withycomb.

He is survived by four sons, Robert Sr., of Chelsea, Reginald, of Skowhegan, Scott and Randall, both of Chelsea; two brothers, Richard, of Chelsea, and Joseph, of Fayette; as well as nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

A committal service with full military honors was held on Wednesday, September 13, in Section “B” at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.

Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta, where memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family at http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

ALBERTA B. FISH

BENTON – Alberta Bess Fish, 85, died on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at her home, in Benton. Alberta was born on May 29, 1938, in Clinton, the daughter of the late Ray and Vella (Brown) Proctor.

She, along with her late husband Frederick, were dairy farmers for 42 years. It was on that farm that they built a life for themselves along with their daughters and grandchildren. Fond memories were made while working hard on the farm.

Frederick and Alberta were avid race fans, fun times were had going to Unity, Oxford, and Loudon, New Hampshire, with their family. They also enjoyed spending time together at Lovejoy Pond. Once retired, they spent several years during the winter traveling the United States and enjoying all the sites.

Alberta enjoyed cooking, making crafts, and was famous for baking her delicious apple pie. She belonged to the Clinton Evening Extension and the Clinton Day Group Extension. She also enjoyed going to the Wednesday sewing group, sewing and laughing with her friends. She had a very special friend, Rita Fortin. They would have supper together and go on adventures after both of their husbands passed away.

She is survived by her daughter Stephanie Clark and husband Glen; grandchildren: Sarah Wishart-Rogers and husband Jake, Daniel Wishart and wife Stacey, Julie Salsbury and husband Bruce, and Dustin Gerow and wife Katie; great-grandchildren, Kloee, Riley, Zebadiah, Rory, Bella, Anna, Isabelle, Trent, Wesley, Zachary, Mariah, Chandler and Colton; great-great grandson, Cereese; siblings, Charles Proctor and companion Joyce, Richard Proctor, Theresa Whitaker and husband Myron “Butch”, and Ralph Proctor and companion Margaret; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Frederick Fish; two daughters, Deborah Gerow and Vanessa Wishart; her granddaughter Liza Yvon; and two brothers, Ray Proctor Jr and Carl “Perry” Proctor.

A celebration of Alberta’s life with refreshments will be held from 1 – 2 p.m., with a time of sharing at 2 p.m., Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield. A private burial will take place at the Brown Cemetery, in Benton.

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

Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pittsfield.

LOIS M. DeRAPS

BENTON – Lois Mary DeRaps, 84, passed away peacefully at Lakewood Nursing Home, in Waterville, on Sunday, September 3, 2023, following a brief trip down memory lane that day spoken to her by her grandson Kevin Miller less than three hours before her passing. Lois was born on November 11, 1938, in Benton, to Albert and Ruth Thompson.

She enlisted in the Navy after graduating high school. Thereafter, she worked various jobs over the years such as at Marden’s, James Julia Auctions, in Fairfield, Unit Secretary, at Thayer Hospital, banquet staff at the former Holiday Inn, in Waterville, event staff for Colby College, in Waterville, the L.L. Bean Call center, in Waterville, and selling and leasing real estate with Rodrigue Reality.

She was also one of the first female truck drivers in the country. Since 1999, she spent her final working years at Affiliated Realty / Per­kins Leasing & Management, where she sold residential real estate and managed and rented many local properties in the Greater Waterville area. A few years back, Lois retired from selling real estate but she continued her property management work and finished her working career until just three days prior to her illness forced her into the hospital and into retirement. She always said she would go crazy being home alone and not working so she fulfilled her goal of working until her health no longer permitted her to work.

She enjoyed staying busy throughout life by also being involved with the Waterville Stamp Club, the Benton Grange Hall, was a past president of the MacCrillis-Rousseau VFW Post #8835 Auxiliary, in Winslow, and served on the Supervisory Committee at Keyes Fibre Credit Union, now known as KSW FCU.

She loved to go to post card and antique shows to buy and sell her collection. She enjoyed going on road trips to various places like her camp on Messalonskee Lake (Snow Pond), in Oakland, the Bangor and Portland Malls and camping on Moosehead Lake with her husband Leo. Up until the last few years she even rode her own Harley-Davison motorcycle. She also enjoyed going out to eat nearly every meal as she always said “I can’t make it any cheaper at home”. Her favorite dining establishments were Governor’s, The Villager, Young’s Lobster Pound, and the Manor when it was open in Waterville. Lois was a devout Catholic. She attended Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours, 116 Silver St., in Waterville.

Lois would always say she’s “a tough ol’ lady” and many other classic one liners, and boy she meant it. She didn’t take anyone’s nonsense. She also had a low tolerance for other’s nonsense, and she wouldn’t be afraid to tell you that to your face or speak it out loud. You never had to guess where you stood with her. You could be a good friend or not, and that choice was yours. The flip side was she would often do anything for anyone including paying for a stranger’s meal, offering her grandson and his friends a safe ride home from school or elsewhere anytime they wanted it and she would say “all you have to do is call”. At Perkins Leasing & Management, she would go out of her way to buy many types of candy to put out at the front counter for the mailmen, tenants coming in, and others to enjoy on a daily basis. She also was very much valued by Gregg Perkins, the owner, as daily she would ask him if there was anything she could do to help and ease his work load.

Lois was predeceased by her parents Albert and Ruth Thompson of Benton, and her beloved husband Leo S. DeRaps of Benton.

Lois is survived by her brother Arthur Thompson, of Benton; her son Richard Revels and his wife Becky, of North Carolina; grandchildren Christy and Nicole; her husband Leo’s two daughters Brenda and her husband Rusty Bates, of Clinton, and Jill and her husband Don Goodwin, of Patterson, Louisiana; and her grandson Kevin Seth Miller, of Waterville.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 1 – 3 and 5 – 7 p.m., at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St, Fairfield, Maine.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 11 a.m., at Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours, 116 Silver St., Waterville, Maine.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Maine St, Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

GEORGE EZZY

SIDNEY – George Ezzy, 85, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2021 and persevered through nearly two years of treatment before finally succumbing to the disease. His strength and courage throughout was a testament to George’s love of life, willpower, and commitment to his family. George was born in Hamlin on April 15, 1938, to the late Anthony and Germaine Ezzy. He is the third youngest of eight children.

He graduated from Van Buren High School in 1956. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Maine Farmington in 1961 and a master’s degree in Guidance from the University of Maine Orono in 1967. He married the love of his life, Shirley Elias, in 1972.

George worked the majority of his career at the Maine Department of Labor. He was passionate about his work, especially rehabilitation. Upon retirement from state service, George created the New Horizons Academy which was a program designed to help at risk youth. He was active in politics throughout his life and cared deeply about creating redemptive opportunities for young people. People who worked with George knew of his tenacity and strong work ethic. Retirement was not a word in George’s vocabulary. George got older, but he never got “old.”

George had a variety of talents and interests. He loved to garden and was known for his huge zucchinis, tomatoes, and corn. He was an avid outdoorsman. Hunting and fishing were his favorite hobbies and his annual fishing trips with his close friends to northern Maine were a priority throughout his lifetime. Despite his battle with cancer, he even made an appearance on the fishing trip in May of this year.

George had a zest for life that made people want to be around him. He had a way of making strangers feel like family. He loved a good steak or lobster feed, and hosted many family gatherings over the years. His sense of humor was magnetic. He would plan out jokes and jabs for gatherings with family and friends that may include silly props or songs that he would write and sing with his brother, Pete.

He loved to host card games with his friends and never shied away from grabbing a microphone, just like his father, to say a few inspiring words at family gatherings.

George was deeply spiritual. His wisdom on life was a guiding light for his family and friends. He had a unique ability to balance his deep philosophical wisdom with his whimsical bright sense of humor. He was very grateful for the blessings in his life and was a voice of reason and guidance for his loved ones. George will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

He was predeceased by his brothers Peter, Gabriel and Michael Ezzy, and his sister, Antonia Davis.

He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Shirley E. Ezzy, of Sidney; his daughters, Jennifer Ezzy and her husband Kevin Charette, and Julie Ezzy Payne and her husband Jeremy Payne, all of Manchester; his son, Paul Ezzy, of Bangor; and his granddaughters Katie, Emily, and Ashley Payne, of Manchester; his sisters Cecile Sparhuber, of New York, Betty Fitzgerald and her husband Geoff, of New Hampshire, and Thecla Quine, of Virginia.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, September 12, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Western Avenue, Augusta. Burial and committal prayers followed in Holy Family Cemetery, Townsend Road, Augusta.

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

MADELEINE E. JACHE

SOUTH CHINA – Madeleine E. Jache, 89, of Manchester, New Hampshire, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at home. She was born on June 15, 1934, in Derry, New Hampshire.

Madeleine enjoyed her family, whether at home or at camp; crafting with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, enjoyed knitting and crocheting blankets and sweaters. She looked forward to solving the daily newspaper puzzles, and she was a huge Elvis Presley fan. She bowled at Lakeside Lanes and golfed. At camp she enjoyed hiking, snowmobiling, badminton and sitting by the camp fire making the best Hobo pies.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Lawrence F. Jache, of Manchester, NH; her children Debra Fischer, of China, Brenda Boisvert, of Winter Haven, Florida, and James Jache of Derry, NH; 8 grandchildren Jennifer (Fischer) Greenleaf, Michael Fischer, Matthew Fischer, Tania (Boisvert) Wrzeszcz, Jessica (Boisvert) Borkush, Noah Blodgett, Alayna Blodgett and Logan Blodgett; nine great-grandchildren Tanner Greenleaf, Aidan Greenleaf, Hailey Fischer, Cassidy Fischer, Lucas Fischer, Rachael Wrzeszcz, Emily Wrzeszcz, Alexis Ostman and Chloe Borkush;three brothers, Kenneth Chase, Henry Chase and Albert (Skip) Chase Jr; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents Albert E. Chase Sr and Mildred (Brewer) Chase, of Derry, NH and her daughter Elaine Blodgett, of Manchester, NH.

A celebration of life was held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 673 Weston Road, Manchester, NH, by Rev. Donald Colageo, on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

TRINA SANDELIER

FAIRFIELD CENTER – Trina (Pomeroy) Sandelier, 57, of Fairfield Center, passed away unexpectedly at Maine General Medical Center, Augusta Campus, on Thursday August 10, 2023. Trina was born in Waterville on May 11, 1966, the daughter of Charles R. and Florette M. (Moreau) Pomeroy.

She was educated in the Fairfield school system.

Over the years, Trina had worked at many places, but her love was working in the public service industry and veterans’ community working as a bartender at the Oakland American Legion and most recently for 20-plus years at the Fairfield VFW.

Her enjoyments in life were very simple. She loved camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and playing poker and cribbage. She followed in her mother’s footsteps and thoroughly enjoyed betting on the ponies, watching football, NASCAR, and Survivor. Trina loved cooking, especially BBQs with her husband as evident by their “End of Summer” BBQ that, while it was a production, she absolutely loved. She loved her animals and had many pets throughout her years.

Another of her loves were her nieces and nephews with the latest and apple of her eye, Everly Ra,e whom will forever call Trina “Auntie, Auntie, Auntie”. Her greatest love of all was her daughter Bailey Michelle. After a few failed attempts she was born and filled a hole in Trina’s souls. Along side her daughter was her step-son Nickolas Michael, that she helped raise from a very young age as well as Erica and Troy Savage that also benefitted from her love. She was very proud of all four of them. Her love of family ran very deep.

Trina was predeceased by her mother and father; and three siblings, Cathy Russell, Randy Pomeroy and Charlie Pomeroy.

Trina is survived by her husband Steven Jr.; daughter Bailey and stepson Nickolas; her brother Kenneth “Tiny” Childs; sisters Jodi Knox and husband Chuck, Shannon King and husband Paul, Sherry Brown and husband Doug, and Cindy Haywood; nieces and nephews Chelsea Smith and husband Tom, Mindy Loubier and husband Adam, Tracy Liberty, Darcy Liberty, Cory Pomeroy, Justin King, Andrew King, Libby Bolduc, Jennifer Bouchard, Jacob Bouchard, Amanda Stetson, Billie Jeanne Pomeroy, Ingrid Haywood, Ian Haywood, Ryan Pomeroy, Jesse Pomeroy, and Cody Pomeroy, and many other great-nieces, nephews, cousins,.

There will be a graveside service held at Tozier Cemetery, on the Green Road, in Fairfield Center, on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 10 a.m., and immediately following there will be a gathering at 269 Norridgewock Road.

In lieu of flowers, Trina’s wish was that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, in her memory.

LAWRENCE BARTLETT

VASSALBORO – Lawrence Bartlett, 95, passed peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2023. He was the son of Kenneth and Beatrice Overlock of Maine.

At the age of 16 he enlisted in the Merchant Marines and proudly served his country, serving in World War II on the Liberty Ships, the SS Grace Abbott and the SS William Paca.

Upon his return from World War II, he helped his father Ken on the farm, these life experiences helped develop a hard work ethic that was passed down to his children. In 1947 he married Mary (Fenton) Bartlett, and they had two children together. Eventually moving to California where he opened his trucking business.

In 1965, he married his late wife, Beverly, and moved his growing family back to Maine in 1966. Larry worked for the City of Waterville as the Director of Public Works. He owned and operated Larry’s Equipment Service and Sales and Main Street Motors, Inc., where he spent much of his life at auto auctions buying and selling cars, with a passion in special interest vehicles. Having been asked to teach for Kennebec Valley Vocational Technical Institute (KVVTI), in Fairfield, sharing his immense knowledge of diesel mechanics was something he was proud of and enjoyed. He will be fondly remembered by his students and employees as “Diesel Doc.”

Larry was a member of the Lions Club and American Legion, he was a Mason, and the longtime president of the Downeast Chapter of the Maine Merchant Marines where the group worked tirelessly and successfully to bring attention and recognition to the service members of the Merchant Marines.

Most important to him, however, was his family.

He is survived by his five children and their spouses, Tanya Flager (Dann), of Upland, California, Lawrence T. Bartlett (Debbie), of Mesa, Arizona, Pamela Lemieux (Ralph), of North Vassalboro, Lisa Sinde (Rich), of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, and Tina Avelar (Luis), of Nashua, New Hampshire; twelve grandchildren, Danny Flager, Jimmy Flager, Tara Bartlett, Amanda Bartlett, Derrick Lemieux, Richard Sinde, Brittany Sinde, Megan Sinde, Candace Sinde, Shaye Harwood, Cory Avelar and Jessica Avelar; 11 great-grandchildren.

He had two wishes, first was to remain in his home to finish his life’s journey and with the help of his family he was able to do that, and secondly was to make his family proud, which he did with abundance.

CONNIE HUARD

WINSLOW – Connie Huard 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 15, 2023, following a courageous battle with Alzheim­er’s Disease. She was born in Waterville, on September 5, 1944, the daughter of Harold and Joan York. Connie graduated from Waterville High School.

Mrs. Huard, as she was known by many, dedicated her life to the Huard’s Martial Arts dojo, in Winslow, and for 55 years was an anchor and sparkling light for us all. She touched so many lives and was truly loved by the many past and present students at the school.

Connie loved animals and had three wonderful Miniature Schnauzer’s over a span of 55 years. She was an excellent gardener and you’d almost always see her wearing red, which was her favorite color, while flashing her trademark bright smile.

She was predeceased by her mom and dad and sister Carol Fortier.

She is survived by her husband of over 60 years Randy Huard; her sons, Mike Huard, and Mark Huard, Mike’s wife Kellie Huard; her brother Tom York and his wife June York; her one grandson Mack Huard; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A committal service will be held at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville, on Friday September 15, at 10:30 a.m.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home.

An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northern Light Home Care & Hospice 325-D Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, ME, 04901

SYLVIA L. CORBETT

OAKLAND – Sylvia Louise (Baker) Corbett, 83, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, following a short stay at Northern Light Hospital, in Waterville. Sylvia was born in White­field, New Hampshire, November 1, 1939, the daughter of Sidney and Viola (Sisco) Baker.

She attended high school at Lancaster Academy and graduated Class of 1957.

After graduating high school, Sylvia was employed by Crotched Mountain, working with special needs children. In 1961, Sylvia went into the restaurant business and became owner/operator of the Buck ‘N’ Doe Restaurant, in Island Pond, Vermont, until she sold the business in 1966. She married her husband Arthur in 1975 and their first child was born in 1976. She and Art owned North Country Painting and Roofing for several years in the Portland area until they moved their family north where they have since resided in Oakland.

Sylvia enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing, baking, playing cards, board games, word finds, reading, and watching game shows; Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune were among her favorites. Her mornings were always spent listening to B98.5 on the radio while she drank black coffee and played cards with Art. She cherished time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, whether they were putting a puzzle together or she was teaching them how to properly count back change. They were all referred to as “Sweetie” or “Nitwit.”

She was predeceased by both her parents, Sidney and Viola (Sisco) Baker; her brothers, Robert, Russell, Carl, Roger, David, Harold, Merlyn, and Lyle (Jimmy), her sisters, Helen, Marjorie, Gail, and Baby Girl Baker; several special nieces, nephews, cousins.

Sylvia is survived by her husband of almost 48 years, Arthur Corbett Jr., of Oakland; her son, Adam Corbett and wife Crystal; her daughter, Amie (Corbett) Cunningham and husband Shawn, all of Smithfield; grandchildren, Tyra Cunningham, of Oakland, Naomi Cunningham and significant other Brandon French, of Smithfield, Abigail (Corbett) Berry and wife Airianna, of Augusta; great-grandchildren, Madilyn and Winter Shortreed, of Oakland, Austin Shortreed, of Smithfield; brother, Mervyn Baker, of Florida; sister, Judith Demers, of New Hampshire; several nieces, nephews, cousins.

Sylvia requested that there be no funeral services. The family will hold a celebration of life in her honor at a later date.

MICHAEL H. LEWIS

BENTON – Michael Howard Lewis, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Mike was born on May 23, 1958, in Waterville.

He graduated from East Hartford High School, in Connecticut, where he grew up. He traveled extensively for work before returning to Maine to become a caregiver for both family and friends.

Mike was an avid pool player and enjoyed vacationing in Las Vegas, Nevada, playing poker. He loved vegetable gardening and shared his bounty, as well as canning.

Mike was predeceased by his father, Howard “Ted” Lewis; and niece Katherine Grass Burns.

He is survived by his mother, Gloria Lewis, of Benton; sister, Debra Lewis Beckwith and husband Durwood Sr., of Hartland; nephew, Benjamin Grass and wife Kelly, of Watertown, New York; niece, Patrice Harris and husband Benjamin, of Winslow; great-nieces Jordaan Harris, Michaela Burns and Ainsley Grass; great-nephews Joshua Grass, Jakob Harris and Garrison Grass; as well as his great-great-niece, Daisy Kate; his aunt, uncles, and many cousins.

There will be a graveside service on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 11 a.m., at St. Francis Cemetery, in Waterville.

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

BARBARA E. HIGHT

OAKLAND – Barbara Elizabeth (Burns) Hight, 76, passed at Central Maine Medical Center, in Lewiston, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, following a long battle with de­mentia. Bar­bara was born in Skowhegan on November 27, 1946, the daughter of Mildred (Pomerlow) and Harry Burns.

She attended Madison High School, graduating in 1965.

Barbara was the wife of Vernal Edward Hight, Jr., and mother of five children. She worked at C. F. Hathaway Shirt Factory, in Waterville, from 1976 to 1994. After a stint at Walmart when she left the mill, she received certification to become a pharmacy technician and spent the rest of her career working at True’s Pharmacy, in Oakland, and then for Redington-Fairview hospital, in Skowhegan. She was enthusiastic about her work and made her life fun every day.

Barbara loved to read, bake, crochet, and did amazing work with a sewing machine. She taught all her kids — and maybe some others along the way — how to cook, clean, and sew, and tried to teach them how to crochet. Her crafting skills also extended to drawing and ceramics. She loved road trips, but always wanted to be in her own bed at night. Her real passion, though, was her family, especially her husband, children, and grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Vernal Hight, Jr.; her parents Harry and Mildred Burns; her sister Lucy Allen, brother John Burns, and sister Florence Anderson.

She is survived by her five children, Chandra Hight, Sandra Hight, Helen (Erik) Hart, Michael (Ami-Lyn) Hight, and Matthew (Maggie) Hight; seven grandchildren, Sydney Grandmaison, Mackenzie Hart, Jackson Hart, Patrick Robinson, Isabel Hight, Cody Oullette, and Allee LaRochelle; her sister Ruth (David) Desjardins; brother Larry Burns; brother-in-law Jimmy Hight; and sisters-in-law Betty Wing and Joyce (Richard) Perkins; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will have a graveside service at Gould Cemetery, on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at 2 p.m., where she will be placed alongside her husband.

In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to organizations that support dementia research

DEVIN J. MASON

CHINA – Devin Joseph Mason, 23, of China, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Devin was born June 13, 2000, to Cheryl and Joseph Mason.

He spent most of his life in China – enjoying the calmness of country life.

Devin was always the silent observer watching people and his surroundings before engaging in activities or conversations with others. This made him a master joke teller and prankster – you never saw either coming! It surprised us all to discover his artistic talents in music. His vision of art to represent his music videos was amazing, commissioning the right artist that put that vision to light was genius! He was just beginning to be noticed and had so much more to share. His stage name is “young creez” and he will continue to be heard by his followers. We invite you all to view his music at https://www.instagram.com/young.creez/?hlen .

He was predeceased by his father Joseph; maternal grandparents Dennis and Clara Harding, paternal grandparents Harriet and Maurice Mason; as well as Lawrence and Pricilla Oberlander.

Devin is survived by his mother, Cheryl Mason, of China; sister, Celina Mason and her daughter Izabella, of Waterville; brother, LCPL Calvin Mason, stationed in North Carolina; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

GERALD W. HOLT

BENTON – Gerald Willie Holt, 88, passed away at home early Sunday morning, August 20, 2023. He was born at home in Clin­ton, February 16, 1935, the son of Irvin and Ora Holt (Lewis).

He attended school in Canaan and graduated high school there in 1953. He served as a corporal in the United States Army, from 1957-59, at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Gerald labored as a pipefitter for one employer, Scott Paper Co., for the entirety of his more than 40-year career.

He was a devoted member of East Benton Christian Church, having served many years as an Elder. Gerald is remembered as a joyful, patient, and kind soul who demonstrated generosity in avidly helping others. His faith in the Lord was strong and comforted him through his entire life. He loved to smile and was always ready to laugh.

Gerald was involved in boxing, bowling league, and had a love of golf which he passed along to his grandson. He loved to play cribbage with family and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Irvin and Ora; his first wife, Glennis; his son, Jeff; and his brothers Richard and Omar.

He is survived by his wife, Kim; his son and wife, Andrew and Wendy; his grandson and wife, Alex and Tessie, his granddaughter, Kaylee; his great-grandchildren, Ava and Aiden; his daughter and husband, Deborah and Keith; his sisters Faye and Lucille, his brother, Tim; many other family members.

The funeral will take place on Saturday, September 9, at 1 p.m., at East Benton Christian Church, with visiting hours and reception following the service. A graveside service will be held at Unity Cemetery, at 4 p.m., that same day.

ELAINE QUINLAN

WINSLOW – Elaine Quinlan, 88, of Winslow, passed away on August 21, 2023. She was born Dec. 12, 1934, in Oakland, the daughter of Ossie and Hilma Dolloff.

She was predeceased by her brother, Harvey Dolloff.

Elaine graduated from Williams High School, in Oakland, and the University of Maine, Orono. She taught at Skowhegan High School, Yarmouth High School, and Mount View High School, in Thorndike. She and Richard raised their children in Unity where they lived for more than 40 years.

She also volunteered as a literacy tutor, participated in the Maine Audubon Society Annual Loon Count and was an active member of the Friends of Lake Winnecook. She was the Unity correspondent for the Central Maine Morning Sentinel for many years. She later worked for MSAD #3, and the Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad.

She was very much involved with the activities of her four children. Together with her husband, she organized and ran the popular Twilight Track Club, in Thorndike, for several years. She loved being a mother and took great pride and joy in her children.

In the transition to retirement, Elaine and her husband spent several winters in South Carolina. From 2001 to 2017, she and Richard enjoyed an active retirement in Zephyrhills, Florida, where she was a volunteer in the Betmar community, at Gulfside Hospice, in the Richland Baptist Church and then New Hope Baptist Church. In her late 70s, she wrote a book called Guideposts Through the New Testament that used Chapter 3, Verse 16 as a springboard for exploring the Bible. She hoped to help readers access the peace, comfort, joy, and contentment that God promises to those who invite Him into their lives. She and her husband moved back to her roots in Central Maine in early 2018 where she could enjoy time with family.

She had a passion for life. She enjoyed many hobbies, including playing cards, gardening, golfing, walking, biking, reading, and creative writing. Her two cats were a great comfort in her final years. Trained as a biology educator, she took delight in the natural world, particularly the Maine lakes on which she spent most of her summers. She revelled in small wonders and embraced new experiences.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard Quinlan; her four children, Joseph Quinlan, of Hong Kong, Dr. Kathleen M. Quinlan, of Canterbury, England, Karen Jamison, of Waterville, and Carol Wohlers, of Rochester, New Hampshire; 12 grandchildren, Emily Ackley, Dakota, Makita, Jessie, Tatonka, Jerico, Jasper, Journey and Justice Champagne, Josie Eaton, and Casey and Trevor Wohlers; seven great-grandchildren.

The family will honor her memory at a private ceremony at a later date. The family welcomes your comments and memories at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/elaine-quinlan.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elaine Quinlan’s name to a local charity of your choice.

PATRICIA A. DICKEY

CLINTON – Patricia Ann Dickey, 83, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, in Madison. Patricia was born in Waterville on November 25, 1939, the daughter of Clarence and Louise (Cyrway) Young.

Pat was a loving mother and helpful neighbor. She loved Christmas and was a big fan of country music. It was country music that connected her with husband Paul, and they both supported the Maine Country Music Association. She worked at Stern’s Department Store for over 20 years and became the manager for the Ladies Department.

Patricia is survived by husband Paul; Tammy Packie and husband Robert, Paul Jr. and wife Dede; grandson Corey Dickey and wife Rachelle and their children Neveah, Kinslee and Jacobi; and three stepchildren Nancy Bickford, Michael Dickey and Ellen Blodgett, and their many children.

Pat was predeceased by her parents (Clarence and Louise); siblings Clarence Jr., Margaret Pinette, and Robert Young.

There will be a graveside memorial, at Brown Cemetery, in Benton, on Friday September. 1, 2023, at 1:30 p.m.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book may be signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

LINDA L. TRASK

FAIRFIELD – Linda L. Trask, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023. She was born on August 24, 1939.

She attended school in Oakland and was a dedicated CNA, at Pleasant Hill Nursing Home, in Fairfield, for 22 years.

Linda was a very caring person who committed her life to helping others and would give anyone that needed a helping hand. She was a fierce lover of her family and animals and loved to watch the many birds, squirrels, and hummingbirds that frequented her front porch. She loved the first sip of a cold beer, a good laugh over silly things, watching her family converse with one another, a warm fuzzy blanket, and all the hugs and kisses she could get from her loved ones.

Linda was predeceased by her parents Georgia and Simon Stevens.

She is survived by her four children, Lysle and Sharon Trask, of Waterville, Lisa and Scott McGee, of West Gardiner, Lucille Grivois and her partner Jim Alden, of Sidney, and Lynne Trask, of Fairfield; her siblings Gene and Joyce Stevens, of Winslow, Glenn and Ethel Stevens, of Sidney, and Mae and Ray Turmel, of Waterville; grandchildren Michael McGee and partner Anna Picard Ricker, of West Gardiner, Sue and Chad Brousseau, of West Gardiner, Tony and Mindy Trask, of New Sharon, and Vicki and Sergio Roman, of Puerto Rico; great-grandchildren Angel, Millie, Mila, Arthur, Paige, Ethan, and Mason; as well as extended family members.

Per her wishes, there will be no funeral services, but her life will definitely be celebrated.

KARL DORNISH JR.

WINSLOW – Karl Dornish Jr., 90, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023. He was born on September 18, 1932, the son of Karl and Helen (Hammond) Dornish.

His family would spend summers at “The Farm”, in Orrington.

He graduated from Vermont Academy, in 1950, his cherished Colby College, in Waterville, in 1954, and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, in Hanover, New Hampshire, in 1956. While at Colby, he met the love of his life, Jane Millett Dornish. They were married in June 1955, and began their life together in Hanover, New Hampshire, shortly thereafter moving to Gorham and raising their three daughters there. Karl and Jane were married for 67 years and their love for each other only grew stronger over the years. To see them together was to witness deep love, devotion, quiet generosity, and respect in action.

He began his professional career as a production manager at SD Warren (Sappi), in Westbrook. He worked in Westbrook, Muskegon, Michigan, and finished his career at Sappi, in Skowhegan.

He retired in the early 1990s. While at the paper companies, his forte was labor relations, and he prided himself on knowing the name of each employee at the plant. He continued in the labor field as a retiree and served on the Maine State Labor Board for many years – one of many volunteer and board positions that he held throughout his life.

Karl was an avid supporter of Colby College, and, together with Jane, frequently attended athletic events, concerts and the art museum. For the past several years, he served as class president and was the chief fundraiser for the class of 1954. The college recognized his consistent dedication and support by honoring him with the Colby Brick Award, the Ernest C. Marriner Award and the C Club Person of the Year Award.

Ever the sportsman, Karl could often be found on the water, on a mountain, in the woods, or on a tennis court and had long-lasting friendships with many who shared these passions. He instilled his love for the outdoors in all of his children and grandchildren. Karl’s quiet and calm guidance is a legacy that his family will carry forward with them.

He is survived by his three girls, Deborah Dornish, formerly of Waterville, now residing in Lorton, Virginia, Katherine and husband Robert DuGrenier, of West Townshend, Vermont, and Martha and husband Paul Uribe, of Lorton, Virginia; his grandchildren Luc, Rachel and husband Stephen Ball, Jonathan and wife Maya, Regina, and Isabel; and great-grandchildren, Jack and Oliver; sisters, Patricia Gesner, of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Margaret Dornish, of Carlsbad, California.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 2 p.m., at the Colby Alumni Center.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ellsworth W. Millett Financial Aid Fund, at Colby College, which was established in honor of Jane’s father. Karl would encourage you to “do something nice for someone” and “push yourself, but always be yourself.”