OBITUARIES for Thursday, August 8, 2024

VICTORIA R. WINSOR

CLINTON – Victoria Robertson Winsor, 66, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Vic was born on August 12, 1957, and was raised in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

She graduated from East Bridgewater High School in 1975.

Shortly after, she and her now husband, set off on a cross-country adventure on their bicycles, traveling throughout the U.S. and Canada. They ultimately settled in Clinton in 1982. The house was a mere shell but with much determination, it became a home. It is where the boys, Ben and Dan, were born and raised, where fruits and vegetables were grown, canned and made into delicious meals, and where flowers bloomed. Fabric was cut and sewn into beautiful quilts made of love for all family members to sleep under.

Vic was an integral part of Winsor Firewood and Logging, and not just keeping the books, running for parts and answering the phone. Last fall she still did not hesitate to climb up on the truck and level off a load of firewood. She could operate a skidder enough to pull a truck through the mud or snow and was a competent firewood processor operator.

Victoria was predeceased by her parents Bruce and Audrey Robertson.

She will be missed by husband, Brant; sons Benjamin (Katie), of Northwood, New Hampshire, and Daniel, of Canaan; grandchildren Madelyn, Colby and Aleda; sister, Glenda Robertson (husband Dan Doiron), of Augusta; sisters-in-law Jeanne (Anston) Boelsma, of Bethel, and Betsey Cooper, of Bryant Pond; and brothers-in-law Craig (Jen) Winsor, and Neil Winsor, both of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

A memorial service was held at Brown Memorial United Methodist Church, in Clinton, on Saturday, August 3. A reception followed next door at Fellowship Hall. Interment at Greenlawn Rest Cemetery will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Clinton Parks and Recreation Association, 1 Victor Lane, Clinton, ME 04927.

RANDY BISWELL

WINDSOR – Randy Biswell, 79, died on Monday, July 22, 2024, at his home, in Windsor. Randy was born in Ethel, Missouri, on July 21, 1945, to Susan (Strouse) Biswell and Omer Henry Biswell.

Randy retired as a truck driver for Hannaford Trucking. He earned awards for nearly 2,000 miles of accident-free driving. He served in the U.S. Army as an SP4 and earned a National Defense Service Medal and an award as Marksman M-16. There, he met Allen Rogers, a friend and future brother-in-law.

Randy liked solitary activities and small group get-togethers. He introduced the family to Missouri fried pork sandwiches, strawberry shortcake with pie crust rounds, and mashed potato salad.

In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking (made beautiful furniture), watching NASCAR races, finding unusual solutions to problems, and keeping the wood fires burning.

Hunting season became a lovely walk in the woods carrying a gun, with his friend Dicky Young and fishing was a chance for them to sit in a boat and later tell tales of the huge fish they released. He drove the trails in his Gator with his trusty granddog Dyson at his side.

Randy is survived by his wife of nearly 52 years, Lydia Jean (Rogers); his sons, Robert and Todd; his grandchildren, Korbyn, Haleigh; and great-granddaughter, Renee, all of Windsor; sisters, Carol and husband, Rev. Ralph Peters, of Chanute, Kansas, and Janey and husband Jim Stallo, of Brookfield, Missoui; brother Henry and his wife, Laura, of Ethel, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; and his brother, Jonathan.

Arrangements are under the direction of Direct Cremation of Maine in Belfast. A celebration of Randy’s life will be held at a later date.

Memories and condolences may be shared to with the family at http://www.directcremationofmaine.com.

In lieu of flowers, please enjoy a beverage of your choice with a family member or friend or give to a charity of your choice.

JANET P. BUZZELL

WATERVILLE – Janet (Pierce) Coughlin Buzzell, of Waterville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Janet was born in Lewiston, the daughter of John Hobart Pierce Sr. and Katherine (McGrath) Pierce.

She graduated from Williams High School, in Oakland, in 1950.

In 1951, Janet married her high school sweetheart, Maurice Coughlin, in Orono. She later married Harrold Buzzell a longtime friend and classmate.

Janet worked at her parents’ market farm, Mayflower Hill Farm, before obtaining her real estate sales and brokerage licenses. She owned and operated Coughlin Agency for several years before retiring in 2004.

Janet was active in the Oakland Mother’s Club, Oakland Tuesday Club and the Maine State Realtors. Janet loved going to music festivals with her husband Mossey and close friends Bert, Babara, Helen, and Larry. She was an avid bridge player and participated in many hands with close friends. She enjoyed playing golf and bridge with her special friend, Rene Plante.

She was predeceased by her parents, John Hobart Sr. and Katherine; husbands Maurice Coughlin and Harold Buzzell; brothers John Hobart Pierce Jr. and Richard Pierce, sister, Diane Pierce, sisters-in-law Jean and Carolyn Pierce.

Janet is survived by her son, Michael Coughlin and daughter-in-law, Sherrie; grandsons David Coughlin and wife Koren, Philip Coughlin and special friend, Lisa Chelkowski; brother, Thomas Pierce and wife Jenny; sister Judith Balbo; great-grandchildren Pierce, Cadence, Ryleigh, Florian and Paxton Coughlin; and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation was held at Wheeler’s Funeral Home, 26 Church St. in Oakland, on Monday August 5. A graveside service and burial was held Tuesday, August 6, at 10 a.m., at Lakeview Cemetery, in Oakland.

Online condolences and memories can be shared at http://www.wheelerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Oakland Fireman’s Association in care of David Coughlin, P.O. Box 187, Oakland, ME 04963.

GLORIA J. LOCKE

WATERVILLE – Gloria Jean Locke, 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, following a brief illness. Gloria was born on October 21, 1947, in Brockton, Massachusetts, to the late Otis B. And Jacqueline (Cooper) Russell.

Gloria met the love of her life, Charles A. Locke Sr., and they were married over 34 years before his death in 2001. Together they had six children. In 1972, Gloria and her family relocated from Massachusetts to Waterville and lived there until her passing.

Gloria briefly worked in the healthcare field until permanently becoming a fulltime homemaker to take care of her children, and later in life her grandchildren. She enjoyed all the functions of get-togethers, the more the merrier. Her favorite holidays were Thanksgiving and Christmas, when everyone would be anxiously waiting to get their pumpkin bread. She was famous for her bread and potato salad, too. She loved to cook and bake. She liked holiday parades, baseball, country/western music, though her favorite things to do were playing card games and wrestling with her grandchildren. Her laugh was contagious. if she was laughing more than likely everyone was.

Gloria was a member of the Ladies’ Home League and a volunteer for the Salvation Army, including ringing the bell around holidays.

Gloria is survived by her children Sandra (Jeff) Yeaton, of Vassalboro, Timothy (Paula) Locke Sr., of Waterville, Bonnie Locke, of Winslow, Charles H. (Lisa) Locke, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Charles A. Locke Jr., of Old Town, and Richard (Whitney) Locke, of Fairfield; grandchildren David and Allen Russell, Shannon Pooler, Shenandoah and Elizabeth Bailey, Tabby Oakes, Brittany LaFreniere, Timothy Locke Jr., Katie and Nicole Trescott, Joshua, Joseph, and Ryan Lock, Alyana, Briana, Aniyah Nickerson, and Cora Spaulding; 16 great-grandchildren, and one on the way; brothers Wayne B. Russell, of Oakland, and Allen (Belinda) Russell, of Augusta; sister-in-law Natalie Lee, of Walpole, Massachusetts.

Gloria’s service was held Monday, August 5, 2024, in the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave., at the Committal Shelter. A Celebration of Life followed at the Forrest J. Pare VFW Post #1285, 51 Water Street, in Waterville.

Please visit Gloria’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/ obituaries/gloria-locke where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

RONALD F. McDONALD

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WINSLOW – Ronald F. McDonald, 85, passed peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024. He was born on February 21, 1939, to Marion Drew McDonald, in Unity.

Soon after moving to Belfast, he excelled in sports. He spent summers working on his Uncle Roger’s farm, in Freedom. He graduated in 1959 and enlisted in the United States Air Force as part of the Airbourne Rescue. He loved being stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska, and spoke about it often.

He met his wife, Shirley Cummings, on a blind date, and they married on September 1, 1962, in Fairfield. This year would have been their 62nd anniversary.

He loved people, a good joke, baking apple pies, whoopie pies and biscuits, and a round of golf with his friends and family. He became a maintenance supervisor for Scott Paper Co. and later, Kimberly Clark Co., in Winslow. After his retirement, he drove a limousine for Northeast Limo, finding particular gratification in driving kids for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. His humor, jokes, and presence will be missed.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley McDonald; four daughters and their spouses, Kelly Lint (George), Lisa Lang (Denis), Ronda Chasse (Gerry), and Stacy Wright (Tim); eight grandchildren, Jessica Murray, Crystal Gosselin (spouse Warren), Tyler Lang, Lauren Reeve (spouse Howard), Brandon Chasse, Nicholas Chasse (spouse Erin), Alyssa Wright, and Abby Wright; and three great-granddaughters, Camryn Gosselin, Callie Gosselin and baby Charlotte, due in October; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ken and Marty Dionne, brother-in-law, Tom Cummings, and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow, on Friday, August 9, at 10 a.m., followed by a burial at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville. Afterwards, family and friends are welcome for a celebration of life and light food and refreshments, at the McCrillis-Rousseau, VFW Post #8835, 175 Veteran Drive, Winslow.

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.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Make-A-Wish America, 1702 E. Highland Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016, or St. John’s Food Pantry, c/o Corpus Christi Parish, 17 South Garand Street, Winslow, ME 04901.

JANELLE A. DOIG

CLINTON – Janelle Alberta (Nason) Doig, 73, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. Janelle (Nell/Nellie) was born on April 26, 1951, in Waterville. She is the daughter of Beverly Adams, of Benton, and the late Robert Nason, of Fairfield. She is also the second of seven siblings.

Janelle is survived by her daughter, Elissa Doig-Vigue (Paul) and her two grandsons, Nicholas and Andrew Vigue, all from Clinton; her mother, Beverly Adams; siblings Carol Sturtevant (Nelson), Darlene Nason-Hersom (John), Bebe Howe (Cass), Kathy Adams, Robert Nason, Jr. (Sharise), and Shelley Pushard (Scott); and numerous other family members.

Janelle was preceded in death by her husband, Richard (Rick) Doig, Sr., and her son Richard (Richie) Doig, Jr., her siblings, Lucille and Alan Nason, and Timothy Adams.

There will be no funeral service or calling hours. A graveside burial will take place at the Green Lawn Rest Cemetery, on Route 100, in Clinton. The committal service was held on Friday, August 2, 2024.

Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers -Veilleux-Reddington Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Waterville, Maine. An expanded obituary can be read on the website: vrlfuneralhome.com/obituaries.

KATHRYN A. CIOPPA

CHINA- Kathryn Ann Houghton Cioppa, 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Kathy was born in Cobleskill, New York, on March 13, 1959, to the late Russell Edward and Audrey Webb Dyer Houghton.

After graduating from Beaver River Central School in 1977, she attended the State University College of New York, at Potsdam, New York, earning a bachelor of science degree in English education, N-6 in 1981, and a master of science degree in literary in 1982. Kathy’s professional life was filled with accomplishments. Prior to retiring in 2020, she was a well-loved Title I Literacy Specialist, at Vassalboro Community School, where she touched the lives of countless students through her passion for education and literacy, and her warm, caring nature. Her legacy as an educator continues to inspire countless colleagues and families.

Without question, the most treasured part of her legacy was meeting the love of her life, Eric, in August 1980, while attending a 10-day “Wilderness Workshop” college course in the Adirondacks. The two were inseparable ever since, and were married on August 14, 1982, in a breathtakingly beautiful ceremony and reception on a Lake Champlain ferry boat, in Willsboro, New York. Their marriage was the epitome of true love, and their bond was unbreakable. They were each other’s best friends, biggest cheerleaders, and fiercest advocates. Their would-be 42 year marriage encompassed their favorite love song by John Lennon, Grow Old With Me.

Kathy filled the lives of everyone she knew with endless love, kindness, and joy. Her dedication to her family and friends was unmatched. She made every room brighter and every heart fuller, and devoted her life to ensuring those around her always felt her love.

She had many interests and hobbies; her favorites included traveling abroad with her closest friends and family, spending summers at the family camp on China Lake, and creating the most beautiful memories with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Her infectious laughter, compassionate spirit, and unwavering love will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Becoming a “Gigi” to her three grandchildren, Callaway, Quinn, and Anthony, was one of her most cherished milestones. Her family was her pride and joy, and she dedicated her life to ensuring their happiness and well-being. She will be remembered for her loving heart, her dedication to her family and students, and her joyful spirit. She leaves behind a legacy of love and learning that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Eric Cioppa, of China; daughter, Ryann Cioppa Fortney and husband, Chris, of Windham; son, Zachary Cioppa and wife, Maureen, of China; grandchildren Callaway Fortney, of Windham; Quinn Cioppa and Anthony Cioppa, both of China; brother, Robert Houghton and wife, Betsey, of Waterford, Michigan; brother-in-law, Tim Cioppa and wife, Elena, of Chittenango, New York; sisters-in-law, Terri Cioppa, of Peru, New York, Andrea Stewart and husband Keith, of Ballston Spa, New York, Tracey Cioppa, of Willsboro, New York, Sharon Abrams and husband Don, of Winslow, Sandra Houghton, of Benton; nephews Shawn Houghton and wife, Heather, of China, Winslow Houghton and wife, Lily, of Moab, Utah, Peter Cioppa, of East Syracuse, New York, Matthew Stewart and wife Rachel, of Haarlem, Netherlands, Corey Stewart, of Chicago, Illinois; nieces Tammy Lunt and husband Eric, of Fairfield, Haley Houghton, of Highland, Michigan, Karyn Hutchinson and husband Jason, of Horseheads, New York, Renee Proulx and husband Mike, of Oakland; and many great-nephews and -nieces.

Kathy was predeceased by her parents, Russell and Audrey Houghton, brother Bradford Houghton, and parents-in-law, Anthony and Marion Cioppa.

There will be a service at China Baptist Church, at 10 a.m., immediately followed by a celebration of Kathy’s life, at 701 Neck Road, China, on Saturday, August 17, both of which are open to the public.

Please visit Kathy’s memorial page via the Veilleux Funeral Home website where condolences, photos, and special memories can be shared.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Kathy’s memory to either the Albert Church Brown Memorial Library, 37 Main Street, China Village, Maine, or the China Village Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 6035, China Village, Maine, 04926.

ERLINE G. McGOFF

SHAWMUT – Earline G. McGoff, 97, passed away peacefully at her home in Shawmut, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, following a short illness. She was born on August 7, 1926, in Shawmut, to Otis and Gelie Gurney.

Earline attended Fairfield schools, graduating from Lawrence High School in 1945.

On November 11, 1950, Earline married the love of her life, Stanley McGoff. They celebrated 69 years together before Stanley’s passing in 2020. After many years they finally were blessed with daughter Julie in 1959, following in 1961, a son, Gregg, and were raised in town of Shawmut.

Earline worked many different jobs before taking time off to raise her two children. When her children started school Earline went back to work for Keyes Fibre Company (now Huhtamaki), in Waterville, in 1966, until her retirement in 1986.

Earline attended Shawmut Baptist Chapel until she was unable to attend church. Earline watched Souls Harbor Ministry in her living room on every Sunday. Earline was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and longtime volunteer of the Fairfield Food Pantry and Good Will-Hinckley’s festival of trees.

Earline and Stanley built their camp on Sibley Pond, in Canaan, in the Fall of 1961 where their family and friends enjoyed swimming, waterskiing and fishing for many years.

Earline and her sisters worked to solve the quick-to-quick puzzle in the Morning Sentinel newspaper. They would call each other to see who figured out the puzzle of the day.

Earline was predeceased by her husband, Stanley; her parents Otis and Gelie Gurney; brother, Omer Gurney, sisters Rudy Harding, Christine Beaulieu, Emerline Bartley.

Earline is survived by her daughter, Julie Bourgoin and husband Dana, of Benton; son, Gregg McGoff, of Shawmut; four grandchildren, Nicole, Krista, Gregory, Kellie; great-grandchildren, Julius, Tegan, Logan, Jackson, Dakota, and Miss Kaiden.

A graveside service and burial was held at Maplewood Cemetery, in Fairfield, on Saturday, August 3.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to donate may make a donation to the Shawmut Baptist Chapel in Earline’s name to help them raise money for a new furnace.

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GERARD A. CORBIN

PLANO, Texas – Gerard Arthur Corbin, 82, passed away in Plano, Texas, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Born on August 1, 1941, in Grand Isle, to Gertrude and Emery Corbin, he was raised in Waterville. He attended Waterville High School, playing both baseball and basketball for the Panthers. After graduating from Colby College, in Waterville, he married Helen Fortin in 1963, and they celebrated 46 years together, before her passing in 2009.

Gerry spent his career working at Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, before retiring in 2003. He held various positions within the company, working his way up to Regional Claims Manager. He also received the CPCU designation early in his career, scoring so high on the difficult exams, that he was given the opportunity to teach a CPCU prep course at the University of Connecticut. During his career, the family lived in Hartford, Connecticut, Chicago, Illinois, and Cincinnati, ohio, before settling in Dallas, Texas. They always looked forward to their annual visits back to Maine to see family and friends.

He is survived by his daughter, Susan (Arthur) Quintero and their children David and Corbin, of Plano, Texas; and his son, John (Ryan) Corbin, of Seattle, Washington; his brothers, Ronald (Lise) Corbin, of Augusta, and Norman (Kathy) Corbin, of Fairfield; his sisters-in-law, Genie Fortin, Bridget Dostie, Angie Loftus and Kathy (David) Bolduc; along with many nieces, nephews.

Gerry was preceded in death by his wife and parents.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville.