OBITUARIES for Thursday, January 16, 2025

THOMAS J. MORIN

OAKLAND – Thomas J. Morin, 75, passed away on Christmas morning, Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Tom, otherwise known as “Tommy Mo,” was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Lionel and Florence Morin, on August 19, 1949.

He later moved to Maine and grew up on Whipple Street with five brothers and two sisters. As an Eagle Scout, Tom always came prepared for any situation….and he got into plenty of them over the years! He graduated from Winslow High School where he achieved excellence in wrestling at state level. He went on to attend Thomas College, in Waterville, and played a vital role on their inaugural men’s soccer team. During his college years he started dating Kathryn Gurney who quickly became the love of his life. Soon after college, they were married and brought two daughters into this world.

Tom successfully ran Midstate Motors, in Waterville, for over four decades guided by the mottos “never judge a book by it’s cover” and “let’s seal the deal.” His honesty, integrity, and hard-working spirit earned him the highest level of respect throughout Maine’s auto industry. Because of this spirit, instead of retiring after the sale of Midstate, he spent the next 10 years at Powers Auto, in Clinton, where he continued to do what he did best, “seal the deal.”

Tom was an avid hunter and shared this passion with daughter, Bethany, “Bet.” Each October you could find them on the dirt roads surrounding Spring Lake and beyond. Those who knew them well could catch them at lunchtime on the Spencer Stream Road next to the water enjoying a hot dog with a “Tommy Mo.” Each November, they would spend weekends deer hunting in Fairfield, Rangeley, and Eustis as two peas in a pod. The Fall of 2024 was Tom’s most successful hunting season ever as he went 10 for 10 shooting birds and won the annual Cy Eastlack Big Buck Contest with his name forever etched on the plaque for all to see.

Tom loved his nightly routine of sitting with Kathy next to the woodstove, listening to music, sharing a dance when that “special” song came along and his favorite drink, a rum and Coke beside his recliner.

Tom and Kathy traveled to South Africa on numerous occasions to visit his daughter, Stacie, her husband Nigel, and his grandchildren, Zoë and Regan.

Tom had a passion for the outdoors. He enjoyed golf and exploring dirt roads with Todd and “Bet” on weekends and when the sun began to fade, finding a local bar to toast the day’s adventure. He was genuinely loved by all who knew him and had a zest for life that truly made him “one of a kind.”

Over the years, Tom instilled a priority towards family first and during his last few days while at his home overlooking the lake, it was his three women who showed incredible compassion towards their hero by caring for him day and night until he passed over to the other side. He was so loved by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy, of 53 years; daughters Stacie and Bethany “Bet”, sons-in-law Nigel and Todd; grandchildren, Zoë, Regan, and Sage; brothers Father Frank, Dicky, Bobby, Billy, and Johnny; and sisters Ann and Mary; as well as numerous wonderful nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be planned during the Summer of 2025.

Please visit Tom’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/tom-morin-dec-2024 where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to the charity of your choice in Tommy’s name.

STANLEY J. McGRAY

SKOWHEGAN – Stanley J. McGray, 80, passed away on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Stan was born in Skowhegan on November 25, 1944, the son of Cecil T. and Jarvis O. (Kenney) McGray.

He received his education in Skowhegan and became extremely successful within the same community. After Stan was finished with school, he went to work at a local chicken farm, Arbor Acres Farm, where he quickly realized that he did not want to work for somebody else; he wanted to be his own boss. From there, Stan first took over Bean’s Taxi, in Skowhegan, in the early 1970s, later naming it Stan’s Taxi. After taking over the taxi company, he owned two gas stations in the community in the 1980s. In 1987, Stan began his biggest accomplishment, opening Stan’s French Fries, fulfilling his wish to “travel and not stay in one place all the time.” Doing so allowed for Stan to travel to his favorite fairs, beginning with Bangor State Fair which was his first ever stop. Annually, Stan attended the Houlton Agricultural Fair, the Skowhegan State Fair, the Dover-Foxcroft Fair, Springfield Fair, Blue Hill Fair, Clinton Fair, North New-Portland Fair, Farmington Fair, and ending each season at the Fryeburg Fair.

In 1999, Stan’s business was threatened by a fire at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds. Despite losing both of his French fry stands, a Chevy pickup truck, and a camper to the grandstand fires, Stan came back resilient and persevered, bringing his business back more successfully than ever before. Skowhegan State Fair was Stan’s hometown fair, being in the community of which he was proud and loved so thoroughly.

Stan was a proud member of the Skowhegan Lions Club and Skowhegan Elks Lodge. When Stan was not attending the fairs, he was busy in the community plowing snow in the winter for local businesses and doing anything he could to help them. He was an extremely active member of the community.

Toni was always fond of Stan even at a young age, and it was love at first sight for Toni. After being neighbors for many years, Stan and Toni spent 34 years together making incredible memories. Together they raised her daughter, and later their grandson, Joey. They spent many fair seasons together and went on many road trips to Daytona Beach, Florida, amongst many other incredible trips and memories.

He was predeceased by his parents; grandparents; aunt Bea and uncle Mike; cousin, Carolyn Bowring; and his brothers Charles McGray and George Kelley.

Stan is survived by his partner of 34 years, Toni Godin; stepdaughter, Melissa Godin; grandsons Joseph S. Godin with his wife Kaylee Godin, Matthew Godin, and Jonathan Godin; sister, Rosemarie Crockett with her partner Bill; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be a memorial service at the Skowhegan Federated Church, on Saturday January 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. There will be a celebration of life to follow the service at the Tewksbury Hall behind the church, this will be a potluck event.

Please visit Stan’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/stanley-mcgray where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

JOAN DORE

WATERVILLE – Joan (Maheu) Dore, 88, passed away peacefully at Lakewood Continuing Care, in Waterville, on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Joan was born in Waterville, the daughter of Abel and Jeannette (Daigle) Maheu, on March 14, 1936.

She attended Mount Merici Academy, in Waterville, and graduated in 1953. Joan met the love of her life, John Dore, and married in August 1958. They spent 64 years together until John’s passing in 2023.

Joan worked for many years at the Federal Trust Company, now Camden National Bank, in Waterville. After her retirement, she volunteered at the Corpus Christi Parish office, in Waterville/Winslow, and the soup kitchen and was a member of Rosary Sodality.

After retiring, Joan and John spent many winters in Myrtle Beach, where they enjoyed the company of many friends. Joan also enjoyed knitting, quilting, and Beanie Baby hunting. Joan’s faith and family were incredibly important to her, and this showed in how she lived her life.

Joan was predeceased by her parents, her husband John, her brothers Donald Maheu and wife Lorraine, James Maheu and wife Francine, her sisters-in-law Lorraine Cyr and husband Ray, and Christine Wood and husband Jack.

She is survived by her children, Kathleen Lobene and husband John, Kevin Dore and wife Rumi, David Dore and wife Julie; grandchildren, Andrea Lobene and husband Jacob Wert, Bryan Dore and wife Jamie, and Brianna Dore; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Cameron Dore, and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 10 a.m., at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville. A light luncheon will follow. A burial will be held at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, in Waterville, in the spring.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mount Merici Academy, 152 Western Avenue, Waterville, ME 04901.

LARRY M. HONEA

WINDSOR – Larry Marshall Honea, 68, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, December 28, 2024, following a long hard battle with cancer. He was born on July 10, 1956, a son of Lawrence and Carrie (Hollis) Honea.

Larry grew up in Fayetteville, Tennessee, and was a graduate of Central High School in the class of 1974. When a job brought Larry to Maine, he met the love of his life, Charlene Gracie and the two were married on October 21, 1989. They settled on Shuman Road, in Windsor, and became parents to a daughter, Kaitlyn.

Although Larry held many jobs over the years, he primarily worked as a carpenter, and operated his own business, Quality Carpentry. His skill led him to work on many local homes, businesses and municipal buildings, as well as work out of state. Larry’s last job was working as the lead locksmith for the Maine Military Bureau, in Augusta.

Larry was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing on China Lake, boating, hunting, four-wheeling and watching NASCAR. A skilled carpenter, Larry was known for his woodworking expertise, crafting many creative pieces over the years. Larry made many wonderful memories with his family; in October he was proud to have fulfilled his dream of walking Kaitlyn down the isle and dancing with her at her wedding. Larry will be remembered as a loving family man who enjoyed the simple things in life.

He was predeceased by his parents, and his wife, Charlene.

Larry is survived by his daughter, Kaitlyn (Honea) Socquet and her husband, Nick; his sister, Debbie Sydnes and her husband Jimmy; his brother, Kenneth Honea and his wife Patsy; brother-in-law, George E. Gracie Jr., and his wife Barbara; nieces and nephews, Amy, Joey and Chad Sydnes, and Adam Honea and his wife Kelley and Alison Ramsey and her husband Jason.

A memorial visitation was held on Saturday January 11, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor, ME 04363.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MaineGeneral Health, memo line: Cancer Center, Larry Honea, and mail to: Office of Philanthropy, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903.

CHARLES L. QUIMBY

ALBION – Charles Lawrence Quimby, 62, of Albion, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, in Augusta. Born on February 27, 1962, Charles was the cream of the crop in both life and his profession as a self-employed dairy farmer.

With a laugh that could be heard over the mooing of cows, Charles was the unofficial “Mayor” of Oak Grove Center, pollinating every conversation with joy and a dash of mischief. He was the life of every barn dance and the soul of every field, a social butterfly who could charm even the most stubborn of goats.

After sprouting his roots at Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, and blossoming at the University of Maine, Orono, Charles devoted his life to the family farm, where he proved that he could, in fact, have his cake and eat it too – if that cake was made of hay and hard work.

Surviving Charles is his spouse, Gail Quimby; his children, Lawrence (Heather), Zachary (Ashley), Chelsea (Ryan), and Marsha; grandchildren, Austin, Brooke, Ryleigh, and Reagan; his sisters, Carla (Howard) and Carrie (David), and his father, Carroll.

He was predeceased by his mother, Charlene Quimby; brother, Craig; and son, Eben.

A Celebration of Life was held at Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 91 Marston Road, Waterville, ME 04901. A springtime graveside service at Puddledock Cemetery will follow.

Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Funeral Home, in Waterville, is in charge of the arrangements.

JUDITH A. LIBBY

SKOWHEGAN – Judith Ann Libby, 77, unexpectedly passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Judith was born on June 5, 1947, in Skowhegan, daughter to James E. and Patricia E. (Bishop) Watts.

She attended grade school in Skowhegan and Norridgewock, graduating high school from Kents Hill Preparatory School, class of 1965. Later she attended Thayer School of Radiology, in Waterville, and graduated as a registered radiological technician in 1972. She was employed at Redington-Fairview General Hospital, in Skowhegan, as a radiological technician and pharmacy technician, and ultimately retired from Northern Eye Care, PA, as an insurance billing specialist in 2012.

Judith married the love of her life, James A. Libby, on February 12, 1971. Together they raised three children. Judith treasured her family most. She was a Brownie troop leader in Norridgewock, volunteered for the Somerset Animal Shelter, enjoyed NASCAR, traveling, reading, and her cats.

She was predeceased by both her parents, her sister Linda Watts, her brother Walter Watts and his wife Dale of Vassalboro, and her brother-in-law Earl Culleton.

Judith is survived by her husband, James A. Libby; children, Kimberly A. Fortini, Michael S. Libby and his wife Vicki, and Mark B. Libby and his wife Julie; grandchildren, Matthew Hodgdon, Melissa Fortini, Breanna Libby, Jonathon Libby, Tristan Libby, Haley Libby, Garrett Libby, and Emily Libby; two great-grandchildren; siblings Diane Culleton, of Skowhegan, Ryan Watts and his wife Karen, of Arizona, Ruth Cyr and her husband David,of Lewiston, and Helen Smith, of Arizona; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A graveside service at the VA Memorial Cemetery will be scheduled in the spring.

Please visit Judith’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/judith-libby where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

Donations may be made in Judith’s memory to the Somerset Animal Shelter, located at 123 Middle Road, in Skowhegan.

RAYMOND L. MILHOUS

WATERVILLE – Raymond Lee Milhous, 87, son of William Carlton and Alice Harvey Milhous, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024. He was born in Oceanside, California, on August 24, 1937. His fraternal twin Kenneth was born minutes before him.

Their mother died five years later, and two years later they were added to the family of their Uncle Francis and Aunt Elsie Harvey – who already had three children – and moved to the East. He met his wife Ruth Hoeldtke in eighth grade when the Harvey family moved to Albany, New York.

Raymond graduated from Lafayette College in 1957, and from the University of Pennsylvania College of Medicine in 1961. He married Ruth Hoeldtke June 23, 1962, and the two then spent two years in the Democratic Republic of the Congo practicing medicine in a Mennonite Hospital, where their first child was born.

Upon their return to the United States, Raymond took a residency in the medical specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He worked as a physician at the University of Vermont College of Medicine from 1968 to 2002. He and Ruth were blessed with three additional children and enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Over the 50 years of his life in Vermont, their home was a place of hospitality, welcoming people for meals, Bible study, prayer, and housing for short and long stays. He was always involved in church life, community outreach, and worshipped in a number of different Christian traditions through his life. He and his wife moved to Maine in 2019 in order to be near their elder daughter.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Virginia Milhous Hughey and Ann Harvey Bigelow.

He is survived by his wife Ruth; daughters Sharon (Charles) Conover and Joy (Timothy) Yankey; sons Stephen (Kristi) and Peter (Juliet) Milhous; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; brothers Kenneth Milhous and Bruce Harvey; sister Doris Harvey Dickerson.

A funeral service for Raymond will take place Friday afternoon, January 17, at 2 p.m., at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 36 Cool Street, in Waterville. A reception and time of sharing memories will follow in the fellowship hall. All are welcome.

Arrangements are in the care of Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm Street, Waterville, where memories of Dr. Milhous may be shared, and an online register book can be signed by visiting http://www.vrlfuneralhome.com.

JUDITH S. MARTIN

JEFFERSON – Judi Spears Toman Martin, 71, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Born on July 12, 1953, Judi was a graduate of Hall-Dale High School in 1971. She pursued a career in healthcare, graduating from Augusta General Hospital’s School of Radiologic Technology in 1973. Judi devoted 39 years of her life to working in Radiation Oncology at the Harold Alfond Cancer Care Center at Maine General Medical Center, where she was a respected member of the medical community.

A committed member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, Judi was also involved in many local organizations, serving as the Secretary for the Jefferson Food Pantry, and known as the “can lady” and as the Treasurer for Boy Scout Troop #216 as “Uncle Judi” of Jefferson for several years. She was an active member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and took pride in supporting her community.

Judi’s passions included bowling, traveling, shopping with her granddaughter Tally, birdwatching, cooking, gardening, and camping and fishing with her grandchildren. She enjoyed relaxing on her screened porch with friends and spent many happy hours on road trips to casinos and Florida with her husband. Above all, Judi treasured time spent with her family and friends, traveling, and celebrating life’s moments.

Judi will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and the deep love she held for her family and friends. Her presence will be missed by all who knew her.

Judi was predeceased by her parents, Merville “Curley” Spears and Shirley Decoster Spears; her first loving husband and father of her children, Patrick A. Toman; her brother, William Spears, and her goddaughter Amanda Knight.

She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Raymond Martin; son Daryn Toman and his companion Bobbi Barrows; daughter Brea Hatch and her husband Dan; stepchildren Susan Blagdon and her husband John, Michelle Condon and her husband Ben, and Kristen Horak and her husband Daryl; grandchildren Tally Benner and her companion Branden Lee, Drake Toman and his companion Haylee Gagnon, Brandon Condon and his wife Rachel, Bradley Condon and his companion Jenna Libby, Josh Zayac and his wife Mackenzie, Tyler Leet and his wife Roxanne, and Alex Leet; great-grand-children George, Kaylee, Jackson, Charlotte, Everett, and the anticipated Everett Lee, due in March 2025; several nieces and nephews in Connecticut and Maine.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME 04330.

In lieu of flowers a donation in Judi’s name may be made to the Jefferson Area Community Food Pantry, PO Box 208, Jefferson, ME 04348. Condolences, stories and photos may be shared by visiting www.plummerfh.com.

Others Departed

IRENE B. DUBOIS

SKOWHEGAN – Irene “Susan” Bradford Dubois, 77, passed away very early, Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at her home, in Skowhegan. She was born December 29, 1946, in Norridgewock, to Albion and Edwina Adams.

She helped with her granddaughters’ cheerleading team. She also was known for the strawberries and fiddleheads that she picked and sold for many years. For years she made many beautiful wreaths at Christmas time.

She is survived by husband Wess Dubois; son Richard Bradford; daughter Cathy Jo Cinanni, of Portland; granddaughters, Sasha Bradford, Sonya Fox; and great-grandson Gage Fox.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband Bruce Bradford, brother Arthur Adams, grandmothers, Lilla Rogers and Mary Adams.