OBITUARIES for Thursday, July 13, 2023

THEODORE R. BROOKS II

CLINTON – Theodore “Ted” R. Brooks II, 57, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Ted was born on April 4, 1965, in Milford, Connecticut, the son of Theodore R. Brooks Sr. and Helen Mae (Dodge) Brooks.

He attended Lawrence High School, in Fairfield. Theodore was a long-time worker for HealthReach.

Theodore loved to collect old money and was a long-time sports fan of NASCAR, New England Patriots, and the Boston Red Sox. He loved to watch and attend these sports with his children. Theodore never missed a good flea market and his animals meant the world to him.

Theodore was predeceased by his parents; and his sister, Lillian Brooks.

He is survived by his sons Theodore III and Thomas Brooks; daughters-in-law, Shawna Brooks and Leslie Greene; his stepchildren Joe and Courtney Greene; grandchildren Cameron Dyer, Kayden and Alexander Brooks, Mackenzy, Joe, Evan, Max Greene, and Madilyn Hall; brother, Richard and sister, April Brooks; and lots of nieces and nephews.

His funeral was held on Saturdday, July 8, at the Church of Nazarene, in Fairfield, followed by a graveside service.

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.

JANE L. MITCHELL

WATERVILLE – Jane Laura (Black) Mitchell, 84, passed away peacefully on Thurs­day, June 15, 2023. She was born Sep­tem­ber 23, 1938, to parents Delight (Taylor) Black and Chesley Black.

A graduate of Waterville High School, Jane spent many years working in the medical field: from pathology to medical transcriptionist to CNA. She was a lifetime lover of animals and was never without a pet in her home – often two or three. For many years, Jane and her golden retriever, Nike, were frequent visitors at area nursing homes and hospitals, bringing pet therapy to patients and residents.

A parishioner of the Pleasant Street Methodist Church, one of Jane’s favorite events was the church’s annual blessing of the animals.

Prior to her health declining, Jane was perpetually active: walking her dog, visiting friends, and taking regular exercise classes with her dear friends at the Muskie Center (Spectrum Generations), in Waterville. From the glint of mischief in her eyes to the sheer joy in her laugh, Jane brought her natural charm into every room, and her effervescence will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Jane was predeceased by her parents; and her brother.

She is survived by two sons; two grandsons; and an array of nieces and nephews.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no funeral or ceremony.

To honor her life, please consider a donation of any size (monetary, or food, toys, etc.) to the Humane Society Waterville Area. Jane was an avid supporter of their mission, and it would mean the world to her to know animals in need might find comfort in her memory.

EUGENE E. BOURGOIN

CLINTON – Eugene Edmond Joseph Bourgoin, 85, passed peacefully Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Lakewood Continuing Care, in Waterville. He was born on August 14, 1937, in Van Buren, to father Edmond and mother Albertine (Berube) Bourgoin.

He attended Waterville area schools.

On October 6, 1956, he married the love of his life, Nancy Ann (Giroux) Bourgoin, they were happily married for 57 years.

He worked around Central Maine, being a foreman at the Fort Halifax chicken packaging company, in Winslow, a general laborer with local union at S.D. Warren, now Sappi, in Skowhegan, and ultimately retired from MSAD #49 as a grounds maintenance personnel and bus driver. Eugene was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Waterville.

Eugene had many hobbies he was passionate about, most of all, he loved spending time gathering with family whether it be spent playing hearts, spades or cribbage. He also loved snowmobiling, four wheeling, landscaping, repairing and building things.

Gene was a loving and supportive husband, parent, grandparent and great-grandparent. He loved spending as much time as he could with his family, always hosting barbecues and gatherings. Gene was a family man through and through. In his early years he would hold multiple jobs in order to support his wife, Nancy, and three children, Dana, Tammy and Darlene.

Eugene was predeceased by his parents, father Edmond and mother Albertine; his wife, Nancy; four brothers, Raymond, Ronald, Ed and David, three sisters Deloris, Charlene, and Jackie; along with four in-laws, Bertt, James, Sandra and his son-in-law, Richard.

Eugene is survived by his son, Dana and wife Julie Bourgoin, of Benton; his daughters, Tammy Leblanc, of Weeks Mills, Darlene and husband James Talbot, of Clinton; his granddaughter, Krista and significant other Loui; grandsons, Joshua and significant other Sarah, Dustin and fiancée Kali; granddaughters, Kellie and significant other Chad, Simera and husband Steven; grandson, Devin and wife Sarah; his two brothers, Joe and Donald; and sister, Patsy; 10 great-grandchildren, Tegan, Savannah, Damion, Miranda, Brianna, Wyatt, Colby, Ella, Dakota and Kayden; and seven in-laws, Rachel, Denise, Francis, Carlene, Libby, Carol and Eddie.

Arrangements are being made by Dan and Scott’s Funeral and Cremation, of Skowhegan. At this time there will be no graveside funeral. There will be a celebration of life held at a later date.

KAZIMIERZ SWIERCZ

WATERVILLE – Kazimierz “Kaz” Swiercz, 80, of Waterville passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2023, following a long illness battle. He was born in Wolany, Poland on November 23, 1942, to the late Leon and Halina (Lewandowska) Swiercz.

In 1981, Kaz moved his family to Germany and then in 1984 they all immigrated to Waterville for new opportunities. He worked to create a new life by starting with auto body work and then drove a truck for C&J Transport before starting his own trucking company. He was able to see all the corners of the new country he called home from the seat of his big rig. He also shared these experiences with his sons and taught them the same skills he had.

Even though a stroke robbed him of his ability to venture across the country, it didn’t stop his hard work ethic nor his love of tinkering with everything in the house. He renovated two houses for his family and was always in the midst of many projects.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Teresa (Karpinska), of Waterville; his two sons and their families, Darek (Paul) and his wife Ania, of Winslow, their children Pascal, Alex and Marcel and Maciej “Mike” of Waterville, and his children Danielle (James) Schifano, Justin and Jayden.

He was predeceased by his sister, Mirka, and his other sister, Renata, currently resides in Poland.

At this time, there will be no formal services, but a celebration of his life will be scheduled later in the year.

Donations may be made in his name to Maine General Hospice, in Waterville.

RICHARD A. JONES

CLINTON – Richard Alan Jones, 85, passed away at the Maine Veterans’ Home, in Augusta, on Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was born in Waterville on November 5, 1937. Richard, better known by his friends and loved ones as Dick or Dickie, was the second child of Harold and Linnie (Clark) Jones, also of Clinton.

Dick graduated from Clinton High School as a member of the class of 1956. After high school Dick served in the United States Army as an MP stationed at the Presidio, in San Francisco, for the majority of his enlistment.

After his honorable discharge, Dick was employed by Keyes Fibre (now Huhtamaki) and Hagerty Refrigeration during his early adult years. He retired in November 2002 from MaineGeneral Medical Center where he spent almost 30 years working as a dedicated HVAC technician.

Dick married M. Helen (York) Jones on May 20, 1961, and after living briefly in Fairfield, they bought an old farmstead on River Road, in Clinton, and settled down on the “hill” overlooking the Kennebec River. It was there they raised their family of four daughters and remained together until Helen passed away in April 2020.

Dick was an avid outdoorsman; hunting, fishing, and bird watching gave him both great enjoyment and tranquility. When he wasn’t outside, he loved to read mysteries, thrillers, and stories, both fiction and nonfiction, about the natural world. Dick also enjoyed all types of puzzles, but his favorite was the daily Jumble in the Morning Sentinel. He was also a great lover of dogs and had many four legged companions over the years from his teens until the last year of his life.

Dick is survived by his four daughters and their husbands, Ann and Ron Doody, of Canaan, New Hampshire, Tina and Matthew Bernier, of Pittsfield, Natalie Jones and Joe Dembeck, of Skowhegan, and Gail and Mark Abbott, of Winslow; his five grandchildren, Ryan Doody, Paige Doody, Nathan Abbott, Ben Abbott, and Abby Bernier; his brother Robert A. Jones and his wife Rita, who reside in Florida; and his sister Bev (Jones) Wallace, of Bowdoinham; numerous nieces, nephews, and their children.

Dick was predeceased by his parents, wife, and brother-in-law Robert Wallace Jr. of Bowdoinham.

At Dick’s request there will be no funeral.

Cremation arrangements are by Dan & Scott Adams Cremation and Funeral Services – Skowhegan 207-474-0000

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901.

JOHN PICKETT

WINSLOW – John “Jack” Pickett, 87, passed away on June 26, 2023, at home. Jack was born in Manhattan, New York, on June 18, 1936, the son of Albert and Frances Pickett.

He grew up on Long Island until the family relocated to Milford, Pennsylvania. After attending local schools, and a short stint in the U.S. Army, he attended Paul Smith’s College, in upstate New York, where he earned an associate degree in forestry.

He moved to Bingham, fresh out of college, to work for Scott Paper Co. and start a family with wife, Susan. After gaining experience from wood industry related jobs, he started his own land surveying companies, one of which included aerial photography. He claimed to have done work in all 16 counties’ Registry of Deeds in the state of Maine.

Jack had an adventurous soul and was driven to succeed. He was an avid pilot, sailboat captain, and sportsman. He flew his own plane to Alaska and back and lived on his sailboat for a year, and traveled up and down the east coast. He loved to share the stories of his adventures and enjoyed the companionship of many a black lab.

He was predeceased by his parents; and daughter, Tracy; and his companion, Patsy.

He is survived by daughter, Julie Read and husband Rob, of Orono; and son, John Pickett, of Bingham; sister, Sarah Mattar and her three sons, George, John, and David; granddaughters Tara, Kate, Sarah, Sydney, Taylor; and great-grandchildren William and Hazel.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Congregational Church, in North Anson, Saturday, on July 22, at 2 p.m.

MARY MAROON

WATERVILLE – Mary (Zelenkewich) Maroon, 95, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Mary was born to Victoria and Joseph Zelenkewich, Sr.

She graduated from Winslow High School and attended the University of Maine at Orono to become a dedicated physical education instructor.

She married her husband, Charles Samuel Maroon, and together they raised their four boys next to the “Zelenkewich Farm” where they enjoyed many family gatherings. Mary enjoyed dancing and going to plays with her husband, listening to her son, Brent sing, and watching her boys play sports and musical instruments. She loved taking time to be with her grandchildren, in her later years, she became especially fond of seeing her great-grandchildren known as her “littles”.

She is survived by her children, Kevin Charles Maroon and wife Susan, of China, Randall Charles Maroon and his wife Ellen, of Winslow, and Derek Charles Maroon and his wife Gayle, of Winslow; daughter-in-law, Gayle E. Maroon, of Waterville; grandchildren Shane (Kelsey), Jared (Erin), Kyle, Sam, Kali, Cody (Arie), Jamie (Jesse); and Autumn (Dalton); “littles” Bode, Kasen, Jace, Parker, baby boy Maroon due in December, Jesse and Quinn; brother, Felix Zelenkewich and his wife Lucille; sisters Rose Hymers and Helen Poulliot; brother-in-law, Paul Maroon; many nieces, and nephews; and extended family members.

She was predeceased by her husband, Charlie; son, Brent Charles Maroon; grandson, Jordan Derek Maroon; her parents; sister, Gunefa, brothers Major Joseph Zelenkewich, Jr., Ludwig, Lucien and Florian.

A graveside service was held at the St. Francis Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville on Sunday, July 9. A reception followed in the Alumni Center at Colby College.

Donations can be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

K.J. HALL

ALBION – K.J. “Kenny” Hall, 70, passed away unexpectedly at home Thurssday, June 29, 2023. He was born November 21, 1952, the son of Kenneth and Patricia (Day) Hall.

K.J. attended local schools, graduating from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield.

He started working for the railroad as a brakeman and then as a conductor for 25 years. He also served as the Animal Control Officer for the town of Albion for many years.

K.J. was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting, and being on his farm spending time with his cows. He played men’s softball for many years. He was a history buff and loved to learn about the history of America. Kenneth was very patriotic and served in the Maine National Guard from 1976 to 1992.

He was predeceased by his parents; and three sisters, Kelly, Cindy, and Candy.

He is survived by his brothers Mike, Doug, Tracy, and Tommy; sister Marty; daughters Desirae and Darcee; son Brandon; grandchildren, Nicholas and Demika, Ayla, Wyatt, and Lydia; great-grandchildren, Gray, Blaine, and Paul Allen.

There will be a celebration of life on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 2 p.m., at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home 107 Main Street Fairfield, Maine.

A private burial will take place in the family cemetery at a later date.

NOELLINE BELANGER

WINSLOW – Noelline “Lynn” (LaChance) Belanger, 82, of Winslow, wife of over 61 years to Lawrence Belanger, passed away in her sleep at home on Sunday, July 2, 2023, following a long illness.

Although she wasn’t ready to die, God had a different plan for her, and welcomed her home.

She was born in St. Zacharie, Québec, Canada, on January 21, 1941, daughter of the late Lionel and Simone (Lapointe) Lachance.

She married her sweetheart Lawrence Belanger on July 22, 1961, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, in Waterville.

Together, they raised their two daughters, Tina and Lisa.

She was employed at the C.F. Hathaway Shirt Company, in Waterville, until her retirement in 2003. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends as often as possible. She especially enjoyed family gatherings and listening to her husband sing and play the guitar. She was so proud of all her grandchildren and was always happy when they would visit. She liked making crafts and using her iPad to play games.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, daughter Tina Faucher, and her two children, Jason Faucher and his wife Bryn, all of Winslow, Amanda Dostie and her husband Ryan, of Rome, and daughter Lisa Breton, and her husband Donald, of North Vassalboro, and their two children, Justin and his husband Will, of Brooklyn, New York, and Jessica Breton, of Winslow; one great-grandson, Corey Faucher and one great-granddaughter, Adelaide Dostie; step-great-grandsons Brandon and Cody Green; her sisters, Micheline Laraviere, Carole and her husband Bob Getchell and Liliane Davidson; sister-in-law, Theresa Culbertson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her parents; great-granddaughter Mariah Faucher; sisters, Marielle, Pierrette, Marjolaine, brothers, Robert and Ghislain “Butch” Lachance.

A committal will be held at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville, at 10 a.m., on Monday, July 17, 2023.

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

LENA M. KING

WATERVILLE – Lena Marie (Rancourt) King, 84, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Lena was born on December 6, 1934, in Waterville, and attended Waterville schools and Mount Merci Academy, in Waterville. She met the love of her life, Augustus King, and they had four daughters.

Lena worked several jobs during her life: inspector at the C.F. Hathaway Shirt Company, in Waterville, and clerk at several Main Street businesses. Most will remember her as the kind lady at the door of Walmart where she was a greeter for several years.

Lena spent much of her life serving others. She was Democratic chairman for Ward 7. Lena also worked on campaigns for Ken Curtis and Ed Muskie. She also served on the board of registrations during elections. She was a volunteer at the St. Frances Soup Kitchen, the Waterville Boys and Girls Club, the American Legion Auxiliary and countless suppers and other community events. She was bilingual and could speak both French and English to community members. She enjoyed spending time at her camp on Great Pond. Lena loved to travel with her daughters, going out to lunch and shopping.

Lena will be missed by her family including Mary Ellen and Chuck Reny, of Atlanta, Georgia, Linda and Vinal McGraw, of Clinton, Catherine Rancourt, of Belgrade, and Joan King and Alice Montestruc, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She had six grandchildren who know her as “Meme”; 16 great-grandchildren that called her “Old Meme”; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents Wilfred and Irene Rancourt; husband, Augustus King; and a sister, Rose Doyon.

At her request there will be no visiting hours. A small private service will be held by the family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donation can be made to the American Cancer Society.

RONALD D. KENERSON

WATERVILLE – Ronald David Kenerson, 65, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home, in Waterville. The youngest of six children, he was born on September 17, 1957, in Wey­mouth, Massa­chusetts, to Norman Francis Kenerson and Marion Mae (Pratt) Kenerson.

He grew up in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and later moved to Alton, New Hampshire, before living in Maine.

Ron worked as a truck driver, mechanic and carpenter throughout his life. He was an avid New England sports fan and most of all loved spending time with his family. His greatest pride in life was his children and grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Lindsay (Kenerson) O’Connell; his parents; and brother, Stephen Kenerson.

He is survived by his son, Derek Kenerson and his wife Marisa, of Barnstead, New Hampshire; daughter, Wendy (Kenerson) Noyes and her husband Steven, of Alton, New Hampshire; his grandchildren Annabelle, Ethan, Olivia, Levan, Kaylin, Stevie, and Maximus; and siblings Donna and husband Joe Tibbetts, Donald and wife Kay Kenerson, William and wife Dottie Kenerson and Robert and wife MaryEllen Kenerson; also many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A celebration of Ron’s life will be announced at a later date by his children.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Lindsay O’Connell and/or Marion Kenerson to the American Cancer Society.

EVERETT J. ROSSIGNOL

OAKLAND – Everett J. Rossignol, 79, Oakland, passed away Wed­nessday, July 5, 2023. He was born Oct­ober 17, 1943, the son of Daniel and Yvette (Gagne) Rossignol.

He lived in Oakland his entire life and attended St. Francis de Sales Grammar School and Williams High School, in Oakland, graduating in 1961.

Everett also served in the Maine Army National Guard for six years.

Everett started his own business, Rossignol Excavating, in 1974 and continued to operate this business for the next 49 years including many years working with his son. He took great pride in building this business and providing quality work and service to all his clients. He was a man of integrity and always hard working. Everett had a great passion for staying active so when the ground was too frozen for digging, he kept himself busy by plowing snow and sanding around town for local businesses. Everett also managed and expanded the Pine Acres Business Park, helping his father and eventually taking over.

He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Carlene Rossignol, and brother-in-law, Ray St. Pierre.

He is survived by the love of his life and best friend, Hollee; their children, Michael (Lisa) Rossignol, of Oakland, Monique Rossignol (Peter) Gladziszewski, of Scituate, Rhode Island, Karen (Keith) Curtis, of Vassalboro; nephew, Stephen Pouliot who lived with the family for several years; grandchildren Jeremiah and Laura; Emma and Amy; Alyssa and Anna; great-grandchildren Liam, Alister and Elle; Layton; and Thomas, Alaina, Amelia, Wyatt and John Everett; his sister, Joyce; many cousins; and several nieces and nephews.

Everett was a faithful member of Corpus Christi Parish, in Waterville/Winslow. Over the course of many years, he served as a dedicated member of several town committees, including the planning board and budget committee, and served as the Willey Point Road Commissioner.

Everett enjoyed snowmobiling, four-wheeling, boating and spending time with family and friends on the lake. He and Hollee also enjoyed camping and traveling to various destinations such as Alaska, Arizona, Aruba, Florida and taking several wonderful cruises. He always looked forward to Thursday night dinners with special friends known as “The Clique.” He loved talking with old friends and making new ones

Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., on Friday, July 21, at Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., in Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 22, at 9 a.m., at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver Street, in Waterville, with a reception to follow.

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

JEAN Y. BERARD

WINSLOW – Jean Y. Berard, 83, of Winslow, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She was born on March 28, 1940, in Waterville, the daughter of Florien J. and Helen (Charland) Poulin.

Jean had a zest for life and found joy in spending time with her grandchildren, indulging in shopping trips, visiting the casinos, and enjoying summers on East Pond. Throughout the years, she dedicated herself to running a home daycare, and later cared for the elderly, touching the lives of numerous families in the community.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents; and her granddaughter, Haley E. Berard.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Arthur Berard; their three children and their spouses, son, Jeffrey and wife Judy, of Oakland, son, Ronnie and wife Sherry, of Winslow, and daughter, Penny Sears and husband Archie, of Winslow; eight grandchildren, Cameron and Ryan Berard, Adam and Alex Berard, Joshua, Jacob and wife Leah, Jordan, and Jamie Sears; great-grandchildren, Asher, Colton, and Willow Sears; her sister and brother, Diane (Ronald) Blicharski, and Ronald Poulin; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins,

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no services.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the cancer center or humane society in your area.

GLENNA B. JORDAN

WINSLOW – Glenna B. Jordan, 89, passed on April 30, 2023.

She was born in Vermont, the daughter of the late Albert and Myrtle Cantwell, and later raised in a foster home in Windsor, by Mrs. Ada Buck.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 22, at 11 a.m., at the South China Community Church, Village Street, South China.

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, Windsor Chapel, 983 Ridge Rd., Rte. 32, Windsor.

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