OBITUARIES for Thursday, February 24, 2022

JAY BARNES

OAKLAND – Jay Barnes, 54, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born April 13, 1967.

Jay was raised in Canton, Connecticut, as the youngest of five children. With his family’s involvement in the sport, Jay developed a love for auto racing at a young age. As an adult he not only remained a fan, but both worked on race teams and was given opportunities to drive.

Jay also had a passion for cooking, crafted in time spent working at the local hot spot in Canton, Kelly’s, where so many late night and early morning memories were made.

Though possibly his favorite accomplishment was being a family man with his daughter, Caitlyn and his wife, Jennifer. From teaching Caitlyn how to drive, to being there for every school event, and working in her store. With Jennifer he shared racing, love, and life.

Jay was also a great friend, keeping close contact with old schoolmates through social media.

Jay is survived by his wife, Jennifer; daughter Caitlyn; his parents, Mary, and Donald Barnes; his siblings, Vonetta, Gary, Todd, and Jeff; many nephews and a niece; At this time, no services will be held but are expected to be announced at a later date.

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

DAVID E. RUNDLETT

ALBION – David Edwin Rundlett passed away at home on Thursday, February 3, 2022.

David was a special agent for the federal government for 25 years and then worked for New York State Nassau County DA’s office as an investigator. David retired and moved to Albion, in 2001. He loved working on his farm and observing the wildlife, researching genealogy, and volunteering in the Albion Library and Albion Historical Society.

David is survived by his wife of 63 years Carol Marie Rundlett; his daughter Deborah Hicks, of Corinna; sons Richard Rundlett, of Tennessee, and Jonathan Rundlett, of Maryland. He had six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial was held at Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, on February 7. A burial will be in the spring.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home http://www.veilleuxandredingtonfh.com.

LEAH J. MOULTON

WINDSOR – Leah J. Moulton, 81, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Oak Grove Rehabilitation Center, in Waterville, following a brief illness. She was born in Gardiner, on May 23, 1940.

Leah served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962 at McGuire Air Force Base, in New Jersey. After moving to Oklahoma to work for City Services Oil Company, she obtained a bachelor of arts degree in computer science at the University of Oklahoma in 1975. When New England and family beckoned Leah and Pat to return, Leah went to work for Massachusetts civil service for 15 years as an independent contractor.

Upon retirement, Leah and Pat made their home in Windsor.

An honorary life member in the Ground Observer Corps, Leah was also an ardent supporter of the A.S.P.C.A. for many years. All of their furry friends were shelter dogs.

She was preceded in death by her spouse, Patricia A. Nasie; brothers: Wilmer R., Jon B. and Linwood O. Moulton; her sister, Linda L. Marsh and nephews Lance and Richard Moulton.

She is survived by brothers, Clifford Moulton and his wife Carol and David Moulton and his wife Jane; sister-in-law Tanya Moulton; many nieces and nephews.

A private committal will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to: Kennebec Valley Humane Society, 10 Pet Haven Lane, Augusta, ME, 04330.

AUSTIN G. FOSTER

WASHINGTON – Austin George Foster, 43, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February12, 2022. Born in Skowhegan, October 4, 1978, Austin was the son of Michael G. and Sally Tuscan Foster.

Austin grew up in Solon, where he attended local schools and was a graduate of Carrabec High School, North Anson.

Few were the jobs Austin had not tried. He excelled at anything he did whether it was working in restaurants, delivering pizza, working with Kennebec Pharmacy, at Dragon Cement, Maine State Prison, or when he found his niche in sales at Hammond Tractor and later with United Ag & Turf.

Austin could strike up a conversation with anyone, a positive trait, bringing him success in his sales career. Most recently, Austin devoted his talents and work ethic in establishing and running his own business, Assist U Property Maintenance. He also co-owned and operated AT Last Properties, with his best and life-long friend Travis Rogers.

Austin was a very caring, generous, kind-hearted person that was well-loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He spent his days always reinventing himself, striving to be better, striving for excellence, and trying to make a difference. He was a consummate salesman, buying, selling, and trading all manner of goods. He could find the value in the most unusual and random things and places.

He had a great sense of humor and loved a good story. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, helping in and promoting horse pulling at the Union and Windsor fairs, going to camp, and just being outside whenever possible. Most of all, he loved spending time with his wife, friends and family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Austin is survived by his wife of four years, Hannah Lee Lindahl Foster; parents, Mike and Sally Foster, of Solon; his brothers, Paul Foster and wife Monique and their children Connor, Reed, and Madeline, of Pittsfield, and Matthew Foster and wife Natasha, and their children Kaira, Luke, Mark, and Annika, of Wilton; his father-in-law, Henry ‘Hank’ Lindahl, of Owls Head; his mother-in-law Heidi Tower and her husband Wally, of Rockland; his brother-in-law, Tom Lindahl, and sisters-in-law, Megan Anglo, Holly Meade and their respective children.

A Celebration of Austin’s Life was held Thursday, February 17.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Horse Pulling Event at either Union Fair, c/o Briar Lyons, P.O. Box 421, Union, ME 04862 or Windsor Fair, c/o Frank Reed, 519 Bunker Hill Road, Jefferson, ME 04348.

WYMAN C. GOODWIN

WATERVILLE – Wyman Carl Goodwin, 75, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 12, 2022, at home in Waterville. He was born April 27, 1946, in Waterville, the son of Forrest A. and Mary T. Cahill Goodwin.

After graduating from Waterville High School in 1964, he enlisted and proudly served his country in the United States Army. After a tour of duty in Vietnam, he received an honorable discharge in 1967.

In January 1970, Wyman married Verna N. Reid. Six years later, they moved to Oakland where they raised their three children. Wyman was employed for 41 years at Huhtamaki (formerly Keyes Fibre Co.), in Waterville. During this time, he served as a grievance officer and briefly as vice president of the Paperworkers Union/Local #449. Wyman was a life-time member of Waterville Elks Lodge #905, Forrest J. Pare, VFW Post #1275, and Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post #5, both in Waterville.

He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, playing cards, traveling, and going for walks. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots, but he was happiest when cheering for his own children and grandchildren.

Wyman is predeceased by his mother and father; niece, Jennifer Goodwin; and half-brother, David Goodwin.

He leaves behind his wife, Verna; daughter, Lori Goodwin Gingras and husband Stephen, of Augusta; two sons, Mark Goodwin and wife Mary, of South Portland, and Greg Goodwin and partner Sarah Dolley, of Portland; brother, George Goodwin and wife Kathy of Bradford, Mass.; nephew, Jeffrey Goodwin and wife Denise, of Biddeford; grandsons Thomas Joseph and Henry William Gingras; half-sister, Sheila Proctor, and half-brothers Forrest, Lynn, Arthur, and Brian Goodwin; in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St., Waterville, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A private graveside service will be held in May at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive, Augusta.

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

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to make a donation in Wyman’s memory can do so by supporting the Humane Society, Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901.

GLADYS M. FELTIS-THOMAS

WINDSOR – Gladys M. Feltis-Thomas, 76, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. She was born in Jefferson, a daughter of George and Gertrude (Lincoln) Pease, on May 4, 1945.

Gladys grew up in Jefferson and later established herself on a farm in North Whitefield where she had her two daughters, Tina and Terry.

Gladys worked as a dietary supervisor at Country Manor nursing home, in Coopers Mills, for nearly 40 years. She was always fun and outgoing with the residents. Gladys enjoyed her career at Country Manor nursing home until she retired in 2011.

In 1999 she married the love of her life Clayton Thomas Sr. They lived a loving life together and she cared for him until he passed in 2007, in their Windsor home.

Gladys enjoyed a cup of tea in the morning, a sweet treat, any and all things purple. She was a loyal dog owner; on visits you could always count on being greeted by a barking pal.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband; sisters, Gloria Booker and Gertrude King; and a nephew Ricky Talbot.

She is survived by her daughters, Tina Foss and her husband Frank, and Terry Soosman and her husband Adam; grandchildren, Megan Devine and her partner Mark McKenna Jr., Trevor Devine and his fiancée Mikayla Blais, Abigayle Ballard and Aaron Soosman; nephews George King, Gordon Murray; and a niece Sandra Murray.

A period of visitation will be held on Saturday, February 26, from noon to 1 p.m., at Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Road, Windsor, Maine, where a funeral service will begin at 1 p.m.
The family invites you to come have a cup of hot tea and don your favorite purple attire in honor of Gladys.

Interment will take place at a later date at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd.

Condolences, stories, and photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.

MARIE RODRIGUE

WINSLOW – Marie Rodrigue passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Marie grew up in Clair, New Brunswick, Canada, being the daughter of Honoré and Elizabeth Nadeau.

Often she would reminisce about her family working on the farm as a team, so as to survive those days. But as a family they also enjoyed singing, polka dancing, and visiting their maternal grandmother, who loved to play music on her concertina accordion.

Marie married Victor Rodrigue on July 4, 1953. They were married at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Winslow. Together they raised five children in East Benton.

Marie enjoyed crocheting and sewing on her treadle singer sewing machine. When she gathered with her brothers and sisters, spirited games of charlemagne would ensue. She loved children and was a very loving mother who always wanted the best for her children. And she was known to be a mother for those that needed one.

Marie had beautiful blue eyes and a smile that would light up a room. She was beautiful inside and out. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, she loved spending time with her spiritual brothers and sisters. Working in the ministry was important to her and she found much joy in that work.

She is survived by her sisters Jeanne D’ Arc, Doris Quirion, Rina Morin; and her brother Ronald Nadeau; her five children, Francis Rodrigue, Donna Brickett, Dan Rodrigue, James Rodrigue, and Cherry Strohman; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

DAN F. TRASK SR.

WHITEFIELD – Dan F. Trask Sr., 90, formally of Chelsea, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. He was born May 13, 1931, the son of Willis and Laura (Mealey) Trask.

Dan attended Chelsea school. He later answered the call of duty and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Dan had a great passion for heavy construction equipment, and worked as an operator within the construction field. He enjoyed day long rides throughout New England with the love of his life, Lillian. During his retirement years, he would spend countless hours repairing his many lawn tractors with hopes of one last mowing with one.

Dan was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Lillian Trask.

Dan is survived by his six children: Dan Trask Jr. and wife Cathy, Heidi Miller and husband Scott, all of Chelsea, Bob Trask and wife Serena, of Windsor, Fred Trask, of Winslow, Sarah Merrill and husband Rick, of Windsor, Rose Berube and husband Dennis, of Augusta; ten grandchildren; five step-grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.

At Dan’s request, there will be no visitation hours or funeral service.

A graveside service will be held in the spring with full military honors, date to be determined.

Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website: http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.

DONALD T. DESCHAINE

WINSLOW – Donald T. Deschaine, 89, passed away at home on Tuessday, February 15, 2022.

Don was born in Millinocket on January 12, 1933, the son of Pierre “Ned” and Leona Deschaine. Moving to Waterville at a young age, he attended St. Francis de Sales Elementary School, then Waterville High School, graduating in 1950. Upon graduation, he enrolled in the U.S. Army in 1953, serving his country well during the Korean Conflict. Upon his return from Korea, he married Joan in May 1956 , and soon began his career at Laverdiere’s Super Drug stores, where he worked his way up from one of their very first store managers to become senior vice president of operations, and a member of the company’s executive board.

With his strong work ethic and great dedication to the company, he was known as a firm, but kind and inspirational leader to countless numbers of employees, as he helped guide the company to its full contingent of 72 stores before the company’s sale to Rite Aid in 1994.

While Don’s professional career was marked with great success, there was nothing as important to him as the time he spent with his family. From weekly ski trips to Sugarloaf and Saddleback mountains when Cindy and Randy were young, to his years owning a camp at China Lake, and finally to his winters in Naples, Florida, being surrounded by his family and good friends is what made Don the happiest. Whether it was a walk to the beach, riding his bike, or a round on the golf course, he graciously welcomed all friends, old and new, along his life’s journey. Everyone left Don with a smile, and a better outlook on life.

His swift inclusion of his daughter-in-law Cathi, and son-in-law, Bill, to the family was also one of good cheer and great kindness. Don was truly a member of the “Greatest Generation,” resourceful and capable in so many ways.

His gardens were legendary, producing bushels of vegetables every year. He taught himself all manners of home repair, and he would so generously share his talents with his children’s families as well. To Don, there was nothing that couldn’t be fixed, repaired, or renewed without some ingenuity and creativity.

No mention of Don’s life would be complete without noting his enduring, life-long love for Joan. Over 65 years of marriage, through highs and lows, adventures, and quiet times, she was always his sweetheart, and she certainly always will be.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan (Vigue); his daughter Cynthia (Bill), his son Randall (Cathi); his four grandchildren, Lauren and Matthew Engel, of Massachusetts, Candice Deschaine Christian (Adam) and Hayley Deschaine Cohen (Bryan), of North Carolina. Don also received a wonderful visit from his one-year old great-granddaughter, Emily Addison Christian, just one week before his passing; his brother Roland (Vernette), and sisters Gloria Gamache, of Kansas, and Theresa Perkins, of Connecticut; brother Claude passed away in 2019, survived by his wife Gladys.

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.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 10 a.m., at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow, followed by burial at St. Francis Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville.

In lieu of flowers, Donations in Donald’s memory may be made to Maine General Hospice and Home Care, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, Maine 04903

LORRAINE NUTTER

BELGRADE – Lorraine Nutter, 93, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Glenridge Nursing Home, in Augusta. Lorraine was born on April 1, 1928, to Amedie and Rose (Veilleux) Williams, of Livermore.

Lorraine graduated school in Livermore and worked for Livermore Glove Factory, Livermore Clothespin Factory, and Norwalk Shoe Factory, in Jay.

Lorraine met her husband, Richard E. Nutter, at a Grange dance and married April 20, 1957. Together they raised nine children in North Belgrade. Lorraine loved going to Grange dances, playing cards with friends and long rides.

Lorraine was predeceased by her husband, Richard; her brother, James Williams; and her grandsons, Tyeis Nutter and Dylan Willette.

Surviving are her three sons, Bruce (Beverly) Nutter, Douglas (Lisa) Nutter, and Barry Nutter; her six daughters, Bonnie Ramsdell, Tammy Libby, Crystal Nutter and her companion, Terry Greenleaf, April (Clayton) Gallagher, Rhonda (Jeff) Willette, and Kimberly (Scott) Alexander; her grandchildren, Ricky, Danny, Jeremy, Kyle, Nicole, Nathan, Ashley, Scotty, Hunter, Larry, Randy, and Jessica; several great-grandchildren; her sister, Theresa Williams Hiscock; her sister- in-law, Jeannine Williams; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside memorial service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, in Belgrade, in the spring.

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

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PATRICIA ULMA CHASE

TUCSON, Arizona – Patricia “Miss Patsy” Raymond Ulma Chase, 87, of SaddleBrooke, Arizona, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. She was born in Winslow, the daughter of Maurice and Antoinette Raymond, attended Winslow schools, and established Patsy’s School of Dance, which she operated for almost 30 years.

Patsy married her first husband, Gerald “Gerry” Ulma, in 1955 and they had two sons, Jeff and Todd. “Miss Patsy” taught hundreds of dance students and staged 28 recitals at the Waterville Opera House which became sell-out performances. She retired on April 27, 1980. She inspired many students to continue with dance and several of them started their own dancing schools to continue the “Miss Patsy” tradition.

After Gerald’s untimely death in 1977, she met George “Bud” Chase, from Andover. In 1980, they packed all of their belongings and moved to Arizona. She married Bud at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, U.S. Virgin Islands, in 1989 and spent the rest of her life with him by her side

Patsy is survived by her husband, George “Bud” Chase, of SaddleBrooke, Arizona; sons Jeffery “Jeff” G. Ulma and his wife, Paula Siviski-Ulma, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and Todd P. Ulma and his wife Cheryl (Mayo) Ulma, of Sparks, Nevada; step-sons Bob Chase, and Brian Chase, both of Andover; granddaughter, Lauryn (Ulma) Johnson, her husband Jimmy Johnson, and great-grandson, Lincoln Johnson, of New Hill, North Carolina; and grandson, Bryan Ulma and his fiancée, Hannah Janosko, of Cary, North Carolina; her older brother, Thomas Raymond, and his wife, Shirley (Ayotte) Raymond, of Damariscotta, and younger brother, Lewis Raymond and his wife, Cathy (Dearborn) Raymond, of Winslow; ≈

A Celebration of Life will be held later this year to honor this wonderful woman. For more information, go to http://www.forevermissed.com/misspatsy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association at http://www.heart.org.