OBITUARIES for Thursday, July 20, 2023

BONNIE L. SHOREY

VASSALBORO – Bonnie L. Shorey, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023. She was born on August 24, 1946, in Waterville, the daughter of Adrien and Simone (Beaulieu) Paradis, and grew up in the Waterville area, graduating from Waterville High School, class of 1964.

On February 10, 1968, Bonnie became the wife of Evan Shorey. He and Bonnie had a love that would see them through anything that life handed them, they were destined to be together and best friends forever. Bonnie and Evan raised three children and loved spending time as a family. In later years they loved to travel, including trips to Alaska, Mexico, Florida and some wonderful cruises. Bonnie was happiest being with Evan and their family. Theirs is a love story that will be told for generations.

Bonnie shared her love with many while working in the Vassalboro school system with students as an ed tech and teacher’s helper until her retirement just a couple of years ago. She was a communicant of St. Bridget Church, in Vassalboro, until its closure. She and Evan would walk to Mass every week. She enjoyed gardening and flowers and her morning walks with Evan. She was very proud of her family and was known as “Yae” to those who loved her.

Bonnie was predeceased by her parents; and her sister, Sandra Dolley.

She is survived by the love of her life, her husband and her best friend, Evan Shorey; her children, Cathy Geller, Brian Shorey and Allyson McFarland and husband Kevin; her grandchildren, Danielle Vigue and husband Dustin, Chloe Geller, Kaili and August and Gabriel Shorey and their mother Amanda Dwelle, and Kaleb and Cole Libby; her great-grandchildren Owen and Colton Vigue; her sister, Jolyne Paradis; her brother-in-law, Barry Dolley; her sister-in-law, Priscilla Abbott and husband Dale; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held at the MacCrillis-Rousseau Post #8835 VFW, 175 Veteran Drive, Winslow, on Saturday, July 29, 2023, beginning at noon.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, visit http://www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com to share your memories and condolences with Bonnie’s Family.

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

JOANNE B. FULLER

FAIRFIELD – Joanne Bickford Fuller, 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at home. She was born in Waterville, on July 11, 1959, the daughter of the late Daniel and Christine Bickford.

Joanne graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, in 1978. During her working career she worked in the food service department at Benton Elementary School for 26 years. In October 1984 she married Roland Fuller. Together they enjoyed a 40-year loving relationship. Together they raised two daughters, Jamie and Nikki.

Joanne enjoyed gardening, Hallmark movies, her pets, and spending time with family. Most of all, she enjoyed her three grandchildren Hannah, Bristol, and Bentley, who she loved with all her heart.

Joanne was predeceased by her parents; in-laws Jim and Dothery Fuller; and brother, Arthur Bickford.

She is survived by her husband, Roland Fuller; daughters Jamie Chabot and granddaughter Hannah, of Fairfield; and Nikki Fuller and fiancé Matt Pooler and granddaughter Bristol and grandson Bentley, of China; brothers Allen Bickford, Alden Bickford, and Eugene Bickford and wife Vera, all of Fairfield; sister, Debbie Wentworth and her husband Bruce, of China; brother-in-law, Rodney Fuller and wife Brenda, of Albion; many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life at the Fairfield VFW, 246 Main St., in Fairfield, on Sunday, July 16, at 1 p.m. An online guestbook may be signed, and memories shared at: http://www.lawrybrothers.com

Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 107 Main St., Fairfield.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Joanne’s memory to your local Humane Society or the St. Jude Cancer Center.

ROBERT E. DYER

BENTON – Robert E. Dyer, “Bob” “Bobby”, 73, passed away peacefully, at Northern Light Inland Hospital, in Waterville, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, following a three-year battle with ALS (“Damn Yankees Disease” as he called it). He was born on February 11, 1950, in Fairfield, the son of Frederick and Mary Madeline (Tobey) Dyer.

He was one of five children with two sisters and two brothers. Bob attended Fairfield schools and graduated from Lawrence High School, in 1969; he also graduated from Unity College, in 1973, where he earned his bachelor’s degree.

Bob was an inquisitive child, sharing many stories of lighthearted, mischievous times with childhood friends, especially longtime pal Charlie Pomeroy. He was a passionate sports fan with his early years working in the P.A.L. program while attending college. Bob coached baseball, basketball and football for his sons. He impacted many young lives while coaching kids within the community and would transport them to/from their practices and games to make sure they could attend. In the fall, Bob could be seen in the end-zone on Friday nights at Lawrence High football games rooting on his favorite Bulldogs. In 2022, he received the “Bulldog Pride Award” for which he was humbled and extremely proud.

Bob worked at Huhtamaki for 43 years. He appreciated his time there and took great pleasure in entertaining/needling his co-workers; Bob had many jokes to share with his extremely playful banter. He was an avid golfer enjoying his time with his friend Jeff Beeh, at Cedar Springs, in Albion, playing with his sons/grandkids or playing in league play. During his retirement, Bob took up pickleball and enjoyed the people he met at the Alfond Youth Center.

He was a husband and a wonderful dad to his three sons, of whom he was very proud. His grandchildren were the light of his life and any time he got to spend with them was very special to him. A gentle soul, he cared about people, greatly loved his family and deep down enjoyed the company of others.

Bob was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Peter; his mother-in-law, Hilda Seeley; and his brother-in-law, Edward Moffitt.

He is survived by the love of his life for 52 years, Susanne (Seeley) Dyer; his father-in-law, Roland Seeley; his children Kevin (Tammy), Kelly and Kasey (Jenny) Dyer; sisters, Jane Moffitt and Nancy Simpson (Bob); and brother, Ron Dyer; his grandchildren Alli (Connor) Tulley, Kaden Dyer, Haylee and Lillyanne Dyer, Gracelyn Dyer, Cody (Summer) Grenier, Kayla (Jeff) Duprey, and Ryan Gagne; great-grandchildren, Reese Tulley, Gavin and Aubrie Grenier, and Paisley Duprey. Bob also had many aunts, uncles; cousins; nieces and nephews who were very special to him.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 11, at the Waterville Elks Lodge, from 5 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the HealthWell Foundation or Compassionate Care ALS in his memory.

DAVID W. BARNES SR.

SOUTH CHINA – David William Barnes Sr., 69, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, while at home. Over the last five years, David fought courageously against cancer. He was born July 25, 1953, a son of Charles W. Barnes and Mabel (Harrison) Ward.

David attended Erskine Academy, in South China, and prior to finishing school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He married Sandra J. Trask on November 19, 1977, and the two settled in Weeks Mills where they raised their family.

He graduated from Cony High School, in Augusta, in 1979, and earned college degrees in business management and computer science from the University of Maine at Augusta.

After being introduced to the sport of fishing by his granddaddy, Frank Harrison, David found his passion in life, fishing. He became a Master Maine Guide, and truly enjoyed his work as a Professional Bass Fisherman. David taught countless people the art of bass fishing and he was regarded as one of the best anglers in the country, participating in countless tournaments throughout the United States. He was honored to be the first inductee in the Maine Bass Nation Hall of Fame, and has been featured on many TV shows, newspaper and magazines articles, and even co-authored a book entitled Maine Bassin’. In addition, David was a founder of multiple bass fishing clubs. An avid hunter, he also enjoyed hunting deer, bear and moose; the epitome of an outdoorsman.

Not only a fisherman, David was also a true patriot, Christian, and family man. His love for God, his family, and country were unmatched. It’s hard to condense such a special life in a short obituary but one undoubtable thing is that David went home to be with his Lord and Savior, and he would want every one of his loved ones to abide in Christ also.

He was predeceased by his father, Charles Barnes, his mother, Mabel Ward and her husband, Lloyd; his son, Steven Barnes, and a sister, Patricia James.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sandra Barnes; his children, Angela Frey, David Barnes Jr. and his wife, Jessica, Daniel Barnes, Shawn Barnes and his wife Trisha, Susan Baker and her husband Alexander; and his granddaughter who he raised as his own daughter, Catlin Main and her husband, Brandon; as well as 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; and siblings Linda Warner, Sandra Barnes, Sherry Smith, Lloyd Ward, Brenda Campbell, Charlotte Vintion, Charles Barnes Sr., Christopher Barnes, Chester Barnes, Cheyenne Barnes, Cheryl Granquist, and Chauncey Barnes; and his stepmother, Ruby Arnold, who was a second mother to him.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Central Church, 627 Rte. 3, China, on what would have been David’s 70th birthday.

Burial will follow at Dyer Hill Cemetery in Windsor, a Celebration of Life will follow at the MacCrillis-Rousseau Post #8835, VFW hall, 175 Veteran Drive, Winslow.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor, ME 04363. Condolences, stories, or photos may be shared and a full obituary can be viewed by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in David’s name may be made to: Travis Mills Foundation at travismillsfoundation.org or, 647 Castle Island Rd., Mt. Vernon, ME 04352.

KIM L. AU

OAKLAND – Kim Linda Au, 66, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Eastern Maine Medical Center, in Bangor. Kim was born in Waterville on July 13, 1956, to Theresa (Roy) Liberty and Gerald L. Vigue, both deceased.

Kim lived most of her adult life in Oakland with her husband of 40 years, Carino Au.

Kim graduated from Waterville High School in 1974. She was a hard worker, often working multiple jobs at the same time. In her younger years Kim worked a variety of jobs. In 1986, she opened Kim’s Kitchen Restaurant, in Oakland. In 1989, she joined the Service Merchandise team, in Augusta, as a diamond consultant until the store went out of business in 1997. In 1997, she joined her husband Carino as co-owner of Jade Island, on the West River Road, in Waterville, operating the business for over 27 years. Kim then went on to work for Colby College, in Waterville, for many years, and in 2018 worked for John’s Market, of Waterville, until the store was sold in 2022. Even though Kim was retirement-eligible she chose to work as a cook and baker for Androscoggin Camp, in Wayne, and would have continued “working at camp” to this day.

Kim was a very talented artist, and had a passion for painting wildlife and custom pieces on organic materials such as glass, wood, metal, and slate. She turned this hobby into her own business and opened Au Artistry of Maine, in 2021, making her one of a kind artwork available for sale to the public. Kim also enjoyed traveling, riding her motorcycle with friends, cooking and decorating for holidays.

Kim is survived by her husband, Carino Au, of Oakland; two daughters, Kendra Littlefield and husband Wes Littlefield, of Oakland, and Jerri Lee Au and partner Dirk Caire, of Gardiner; two granddaughters, Weslee and Bodhi Littlefield, both in college at Ohio University and living in Oakland; three siblings, Karen Vigue Theriault and husband Tony Theriault, of Waterville, Kenneth Vigue and wife Diane Vigue, of Palermo, and Kelley Vigue Strout and husband Jody Strout, of Cornville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Winslow VFW Post #8835, 175 Veteran Dr., in Winslow, on Monday, July 24, at 6 p.m.

Graveside service will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Waterville Food Bank, 61 Pleasant St., Waterville, ME 04901, tel: 207-616-0363; Email: watervillefoodbank@ gmail.com.

RONALD L. PRESSEY

OCOEE, Florida – Ronald “Ron” L. Pressey, 60, of Ocoee, Florida, and Oakland, died peacefully, after battling cancer, on Monday, May 8, 2023. Ron was born on June 22, 1962, to Lynn and Pauline (Turner) Pressey.

He was a 1980 graduate of Messalonskee High School, in Oakland.

Ron worked maintenance at Mt. St. Joseph Nursing Home, in Waterville, Hussey’s General Store in Sporting Good, in Windsor, drove for PT Cab, of Waterville, but his favorite job was doing Dr. Ron DJ services doing weddings, anniversaries, etc.

Ron is survived by his stepson, Chris Roney and girlfriend Grace Hartung, of Waterville; his stepdaughter, Elizabeth Roney and boyfriend Lateef Pele; his step-grandchildren Jasimine, Catherine, Rafael, Aubrey, Sophia, Chanel and Drake. He also had several great-stepgrandchildren; his sisters Tracy Chartrand, of Winslow, Karen Cayford and husband Vance, of Benton, brothers Lynn Pressey and wife Phoebe, of Wells, George (Jody) Pressey and wife Charlene, of Chelsey, and Shawn Pressey, of Waterville; as well as several nieces and nephews.

There will be no funeral services by his request.

A Celebration of Life will be held on July 15, 2 p.m. at the home of Karen Cayford, 43 Averill Mobile Home Park, Benton.

LORETTE MARTIN

FAIRFIELD – Lorette Martin has passed away. Lorette was born February 18, 1951, the daughter to the late Leo and Laurence (Maheu) LeClair. Just one of six siblings.

Just like her mother she was the most dedicated and giving person. As a close family they built a bond that was stronger than anything. A true foundation of family and faith would guide Lorette through her lifelong journey.

She was educated in the Fairfield schools and was a 1969 graduate of Lawrence High School.

Lorette met her husband Joseph “Ricky” Martin on a blind date, Valentine’s Day 1969. Soon they were engaged on April 9, 1969, and married December 13, 1969. Together they built a wonderful life with the addition of their four children. The four T’s: Timmy, Tommy, Terry, and Tori. Over 54 years together they gave an example of what love should be. Often, you’d find them dancing in the kitchen to one of their favorite songs.

Lorette worked hard all her life, often sacrificing her needs to give to others. Growing up there were always fond memories of her working at the family Maheu Farm, the Waterville IHOP and Scott Paper Co, in Winslow. Everyone knew of her work ethic. She always did what needed to be done.

After the mill closed, she worked at Huhtamaki, in Waterville. While there she was given the opportunity to go back to school. Lorette became a medical coder for Maine General MDFP, and to no surprise when she retired in 2016 it took three people to replace her. Retirement meant more time with family. Never missing a game, concert, or event for her 11 grandchildren. By far her most favorite role was that of Mémère. You could always hear her in the crowd, the biggest cheerleader and the greatest fan of her children and grandchildren. She wore blue and gray with pride.

Lorette was a wonderful cook, especially her Sunday dinners or big family meals. They all knew fresh cookies meant Terry would be coming home to visit. Her cookie jar was hardly ever empty. She enjoyed drawing, gardening, playing cards with her sisters and their yearly vacation at camp. She loved crafts, often making them with her daughter and grandchildren. Her generosity and selflessness were a testimony to who she was; often a staple volunteering in the MSAD #49 community, she was passionate about helping her son Tim with the Brady Martin Memorial Thanksgiving Drive every year.

She’d do anything to help others in need because she was grateful for what she had in Life. Lorette was the first to bring a comforting meal or make a donation. Her warm smile made you feel at home. She was a hugger, pulled you right in. During her illness her faith never wavered.

Lorette was predeceased by her parents; her in-laws, Clinton and Doris Martin; her sister Lucille McCannon; and grandson Brady Martin.

She is survived by her husband Joseph; her sons, Timothy (Michelle), Thomas (Kirstie), and Terry; and her daughter Tori Richards (James); grandchildren, Kimberlyn (Mike), Cody (Bri), Curtis (Katie), Katelyn (Zenawi), Kaylie (Jake), Cassie (Hunter), Preston, Allie, Cooper, and Brock; great-grandson Greyson; siblings, Paul McCannon, Geraldine Shirley, Leona (Leo) Moses, Louise (Larry) Grenier, Dicky (Linda) LeClair; many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on July 10, at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver Street, in Waterville. Burial immediately followed at St. Francis Cemetery, in Waterville. A Celebration of Life was held after burial at the Victor Grange, in Fairfield Center.

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

Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home & Cremation Care, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, ME

In lieu of flowers, honor Lorette’s Legacy of Giving Back to the Community. Please donate to the Lorette Martin Scholarship Memorial Fund, c/o Tim Martin. For more information, please email tim@cornerstonefinancial-inc.com.