OBITUARIES for Thursday, July 24, 2025

JOSEPH BROWN

JEFFERSON- Joseph Brown, 87 passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 29, 2025 following a long illness.

Having a reputation for his “honest cord of wood”, Joe was well known in the surrounding communities. A hard worker, Joseph (some called him “Sonny”), spent time laboring in the woods, driving trucks, and hauling heavy equipment, but he landed his long term job at BIW.

Joe enjoyed life with his first wife, Maxine, for 56 years until she passed away. A couple with big hearts, Joe and Maxine adopted two boys, Michael and Patrick. They also warmly welcomed many other children (nieces, nephews and neighborhood kids) into their home. In his younger years, some friends remember Joe for building and competing with his mud trucks and dune buggies. “Sonny” also liked dancing, traveling, camping, four-wheeling, tractor-pulling and collecting cars.

In 2018 Joe married Marilyn and they, too, had fun traveling and spending time with friends and family. Marilyn faithfully cared for Joe in his last days, staying by his bedside ‘til the very end.

In addition to Marilyn and her family, Joe’s many friends, and the children he took under his wing, Joe is survived by his two sons, Michael and Patrick, Michael’s wife, Sabrina; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Peter Brown and sister-in-law, Nancy; his sister, Bonnie Hendsbee and husband, George and son, Guy and girlfriend, Denise; and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be gathering for a graveside service on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 4 p.m., at the Highland Cemetery, in Jefferson.

BETSY H. CAMPBELL

AUGUSTA – Betsy Heather Campbell, 72, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Gray Birch Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care. Betsy was born on October. 11, 1952, to the late Gerald and Joyce Camp­bell.

Betsy grew up in Sidney and was a graduate of Messalonskee High School, in Oakland, in the class of 1970.

Betsy enjoyed cooking, knitting, crocheting, needlework, and visiting with family and friends. She was long standing member of the Second Baptist church in Sidney.

She is survived by her brother Jeffrey Campbell and his wife Cindy Thomas; and her brother Robert Campbell and his wife Diane Campbell; her nephew Gerry Campbell and his fiancée Stasha Baldwin; and a great-nephew Bruce Campbell.

Betsy’s memorial service will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11 a.m., at the Second Baptist Church, 3022 West River Road, Sidney, following her service, interment will be held at Reynolds Hill Cemetery, Sidney. A celebration of life will be held at the Second Baptist Church after the interment.

Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 1 Church Street, Augusta, Maine.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Second Baptist Church, 3022 W River Road, Sidney.

DALE BLETHEN

BELGRADE – Dale Blethen, 74, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, due to complications from chronic pancreatitis. Dale was born December. 26, 1950, to Parker Dale Blethen and Bernice Lambert Blethen at their home in Thorndike.

He attended Williams High School, in Oakland, graduating in 1969. He earned an associate degree in business management from the University of Maine, Bangor. He continued to take classes from various colleges and universities over his lifetime. He even taught linework at Kennebec Valley Community College, in Fairfield.

Dale was a very caring Christian man. He would do anything for his family, his church, his coworkers, and his community. When his children and grandchildren wanted to do something special, there was Dad (or “Grampy”) to make sure they got it, from going to Funtown, buying their first car, and playing a sport, to taking many trips to Moosehead Lake where he was always willing to put a worm on the hook and untangle a fishing line (or hook himself!). He worked extremely hard his entire life to give his family the best in life.

Dale served as a deacon at the Second Baptist Church of Sidney many times over the years and even taught a Sunday school class for teenagers when no one else was brave enough to answer the multitude of questions that all teenagers have. He belonged to the Masons, in Sidney, for over 50 years and served as master of the lodge multiple times as well as serving as a grand officer for the state of Maine. He especially loved working on the Masonic Lodge’s Strawberry Festivals every year, and the Bikes for Books program. He became a chief steward of the IBEW Union, at Central Maine Power Company, where he worked for over 40 years, and fought many battles for his coworkers. He received an early retirement buyout but continued to work for power company subcontractors until the day before he went into the hospital for the last time. He served in the Sidney Athletic Association and coached many sports, including ones he had never played. His philosophy was that every child should have a chance to play in every game. He was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader who received the George Meany Award for Excellence in Scouting. In his “spare time” he volunteered for the fire department and helped organize a club hockey league for Messalonskee High School, in Oakland, which eventually became an official varsity team. One of the greatest honors of his life was being awarded the Spirit of America Award for all his contributions to the Sidney community.

Dale is survived by his wife of almost 54 years Joan Drummond Blethen, of Belgrade; his sons Robert Blethen and wife Adriana (originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil) of Willow Spring, North Carolina, Chad Blethen, of Sidney; six grandchildren, Tait Blethen, a member of the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, and his wife Willow Jones Blethen, Robert Blethen and his partner Cadence Maheux, of Fairfield, Paola des Rosier and husband Seth, of Portland, Gabriela Blethen, of Willow Spring, North Carolina, Kyan Blethen, of Sidney, and Genesis Blethen, of Waterville; his sister, Jeanne Lothrop and her husband David, of Cape Cod, Massachusetts; his brother David Blethen, of Sidney; and two aunts Sheila Bickford and Carolyn Blethen, both of Florida; many cousins.

He was predeceasd by his parents and a brother George Blethen.

A Celebration of Life was held on July 19, 2025, at the Second Baptist Church of Sidney, 3022 West River Road, Sidney. A reception followed at the Blethen Family Camp, in Belgrade. Internment will follow at a later date.

Services are under the care of Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church Street, Oakland. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at http://www.wheelerfh.com.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to either the Church in Sidney, or Rural Lodge #53, 3000 Middle Road, Sidney, ME, 04330.

REV. MILDRERD T. MARTIN

SKOWHEGAN – Reverend Mildred T. Martin, 94, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home, in Skowhegan. Millie was born in September 1930 in Sheridan, Pennsylvania, to Arthur and Mildred Toplis.

She grew up in Sheridan and graduated from Langley High School in 1948. She married the late Reverend James W. Martin Jr., in September 1949. They were happily married until Jim passed in 2019. They lived in various towns in Western Pennsylvania where they raised four of their own children. She helped raise two of her grandchildren Nathan Martin and Stephen Supko.

Mildred was a special education teacher for 25 years where she touched the lives of numerous children. She then transitioned to the Methodist Ministry where she was an ordained minister who served various churches for 30 years. She especially loved helping people. Her smile would lift the spirits of everyone who saw it. She loved to sing and was always in at least one choir including the Methodist Ministers Chorus. She traveled extensively, including a three-month evangelical trip to Zimbabwe and several trips to England where she studied John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church. She loved to go to New York City to see the theater and would sometimes go alone if she couldn’t coax Jim or a friend to go with her. Millie was a voracious reader who always had a book in her hand. She lived a life full of joy and love spreading the word of Jesus Christ. After Jim’s death in 2019, she moved to Skowhegan to be closer to her son Kenneth.

She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Mildred Toplis, husband James W. Martin, Jr., and daughter Paige Martin.

She is survived by her children Clifford Martin and wife Karen Zimmer, Neil Martin and wife Sarah Martin, Kenneth Martin and wife Debra Martin as well as her foster daughters Aimee Twigg and husband Augie Twigg and Hattie Wolfe and husband Leslie Leister; her grandsons; Nathan Martin, Stephen Supko and wife Vanessa, Ross Martin-Wells and wife Kassie Martin-Wells, Ian Martin and wife Floral Reynolds; six great-grandchildren; and her sisters Beverly Jarrell and Janet Fleming.

A memorial service was held on July 18, 2025, at the Somerset Valley Remembrance Center. Burial will be held at a later date.

Please visit Mildred’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/mildred-martin-2025 where condolences, photos and special memories may be shared.

Memorial donations may be made to Philip G. Cochran Memorial United Methodist Church, c/o Lucy Prinkey, 124 Raineytown Road, Dawson, PA 15425.

JUDITH E. WHITLEY

VASSALBORO – Judith E. Whitley, 82 of Vassalboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Born on November 20, 1942, in Lewiston, she was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Andrews) Gilley.

Growing up in the Wales and Lewiston areas, Judy loved spending time on her grandfather’s farm with extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who were like siblings. She attended Lewiston High School and went on to graduate from the University of Maine at Presque Isle, earning a degree in Education. Following college, she started her career as an elementary school teacher, then spent years starting and raising a family with her husband, William Whitley. Judy spent 30 years as an education technician in the Vassalboro school system, helping countless students with their literacy skills. Most notably, Judy’s favorite role was as “Meme” to her seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Judy is survived by her husband of 59 years, William Whitley; brother, James Gilley and his wife Charlene; sons Jeff Whitley and wife Jane Whitley, Brian Whitley and fiancée Stacie Buckley, Kevin Whitley and wife Jen G. Whitley; daughter Jen L. Whitley and husband Chris Briley; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildrens.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Vista of Maine, located in Greene.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Judy’s name to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at the following link: https://diy.lls.org/fundraiser/6503670 .

Memorial donations may be made to https://diy.lls.org/fundraiser/6503670?is_new=true, for a cancer research.

GARY A. BARTLEY

SKOWHEGAN – Gary A. Bartley, 78, passed away at Woodlawn and Rehab, in Skowhegan, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Gary was born in Hartland, on March 4, 1947, to Lewie and Charlene (Stedman) Bartley and grew up in Shawmut.

He graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, in 1965, where he lettered in both baseball and football.

After graduation he went to work at Scott Paper Company, in Winslow. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in December 1965 doing his basic training at Ft. Dix, New Jersey. After taking additional training in Baltimore, Maryland, he was assigned to the 55th Military Detachment serving two tours of duty stationed in Nha Trang, So. Vietnam, attaining the rank of E5. When he came home, he returned to Scott Paper Co., and eventually became a Class A pipe fitter.

In 1992 he met his true soulmate, Ruth Bowman, and in August of that year they married at Birch Haven Campground, on Eagle Lake, at his sister and brother-in-law’s camp. In the 22 years they were married they spent vacations touring with his sister and brother-in-law going to all the Canadian maritime provinces and spent 15 days in Alaska fishing and enjoying the state’s beauty.

Gary took over the family camp on Morrill Pond after his mother’s death and with Ruth turned it into their year-round home.

He was predeceased by his parents; and grandparents; his wife, Ruth; and his stepson, Nyles Bowman, Jr.

Gary is survived by his son, Scott; daughter-in-law, Renae; granddaughters Claire and Elise Bartley, all of New Hampshire; his daughter, Misty Klien, of Florida; sister, Clarice and brother-in-law, Robert Pelletier, of Skowhegan; stepchildren, Lisa (Mike) Brooker, of Bangor, Cheryl (Gurdon) Boothby, of Cornville, Wendall (Jen) Bowman, of New York, Vicki (Cathy) Bowman-Vickers, of Skowhegan and stepdaughter-in-law, Kelly Bowman, of Madison; aunt, Janet Stedman, of Hartland; three nieces, Sherry (Larry) Burgess, Jodi (Darren) Warren and Bobbie-Jo (Sam) Green; along with great-nephews, great-nieces; many cousins; step-grandchildren; and step-great-grandchildren.

Gary was a Life Member of VFW Post #1285, in Waterville, and a member of the American Legion Post #14, in Fairfield.

There will be a graveside service, for family and friends at the Pine Grove Cemetery, in Hartland, on Friday, July 25, at 1 p.m., where he will be buried next to his mother and father.

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

As Gary loved to eat, donations can be made in his memory to any local food pantry.

JUANITA H. LINNELL

BENTON – Juanita H. Linnell, 85, of Benton, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025. She was born on January 16, 1940, in East Benton, the daughter of Warren and Hester Wade.

A lifelong resident of Benton, she married the love of her life, Carroll Linnell Jr., on January 11, 1961. Together, they made a home on the River Road, where they raised their three daughters.

Juanita had a strong work ethic and a generous heart. Over the years, she worked at Sonny’s Pizza, in Fairfield, for more than two decades, spent time serving customers at Al’s Drive-In, in Benton, and eventually retired from Clinton Variety. She was known for her warm smile, quick wit, and love of conversation.

Her joys in life were simple but meaningful – playing bingo, scratch tickets, stashing Nutty Bars for her grandchildren, crocheting hats for local schools, and crafting gifts that brought joy to others. Juanita had a deep love for her family and found happiness in every gathering, big or small.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Carroll Linnell Jr., and their daughters, Veronica (Vicki) and her husband Mark Gordon, of Albion, Karen and her husband Barry King, of Clinton, and Hester (Lou) and her partner Johnny Denis, of Waterville; grandchildren, Bridget and her husband Dave Christen, Ashley and her husband Lyle Peirce, Brandon King and his wife Molly, Brad King and his fiancée Ali, Justin Linnell and his fiancée Kassie, Devin Linnell and his partner Kaylee, and Sierra Linnell and her fiancé Jesse; 13 great-grandchildren; her brother Richard Wade; sister-in-law Anne Small, and brothers-in-law William, Jimmy, and Tommy Linnell.

She was predeceased by her parents and several siblings and in-laws, including her brothers Neil (and his wife Mary) and Warren Wade Jr., sisters Marilyn (and her husband Fred Wilson), Regina (and her husband Gordon Richards), and Phyllis (and her husband Ed Towers), brothers-in-law Bernard Linnell and Jeff Small, and sisters-in-law Sandra Wade, Eliza Linnell, and Kathy Linnell.

Visiting hours will begin at 1 p.m., on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm Street Waterville, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. A graveside service will take place immediately after at the Ames Cemetery, in Benton, with a Celebration of Life to follow at the Benton Grange Hall.

Services are under the care of Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at http://www.vrlfuneralhome.com.

GLADYS M. GREENE

WATERVILLE – Gladys M. (Carter) Greene, 80, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Born on October 25, 1944, in Eastport, Gladys lived a life marked by compassion, quiet strength, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.

Gladys was known for her warm heart, gentle spirit, and steadfast wisdom. She found joy in the simple things like cooking, spending time outdoors, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, going to the races and being around family and friends. Her contagious smile, laughter and calm presence brought comfort to those around her.

Gladys leaves behind her husband, Gerald Greene. On April 10, 1964, they married, and their story would continue for more than 60 years, touching so many throughout their journey. Gladys was incredibly hard working and devoted 30 years to the C.F. Hathaway Shirt Co., in Waterville. She was also very dedicated to Shaw’s Supermarket, in Waterville, for 11 years. When her husband retired from the Waterville Police Department, they opened a lawn care business that would allow them to work side by side in the great outdoors that she so enjoyed. Anytime Gladys was in the sunshine with birds and flowers around, she was smiling broadly.

She is survived by her two sons, their wives and two grandchildren, Timothy Greene, wife Jennifer and grandchild Garrett; Scott Greene, wife Tara and grandchild Charlie; brother, Timothy Carter; and sister, Patricia (Carter) Dudley: many nieces and nephews

Gladys was predeceased by her father, Arthur Carter, mother Carrie (Adams) Carter, and brother, Bernard Carter.

Visiting will take place at Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers Funeral Home 8 Elm St., Waterville, on Monday, July 28, from 9 to 11 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Francis cemetery, in Waterville.

Flowers, or in lieu of, donations to Alzheimer’s Association in Gladys’s name can be made at https://www.alz.org/.

NORMAND J. BARD

WATERVILLE – Normand J. Bard, 94, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Lakewood Continuing Care, in Waterville. Normand was born the son of Henry and Modeste (Gauvin) Bard, on March 14, 1931. He grew up and attended schools in Fort Kent.

He was a hard worker and the definition of Jack-of-all-trades; working jobs such as heavy equipment operator, woodsman, farmer, gas station owner, landscaper, and mechanic. He even built his own saw rig and splitter. His longest job was working at Keyes Fibre Co., in Waterville, for 35 years, primarily as a crane operator.

Normand was an avid gardener and loved to share the resulting fresh fruits and vegetables with friends and family. The Bard house was the central hub for family traveling from Canada or Connecticut. Normand enjoyed traveling with his wife, going on many trips including Hawaii, Florida and Arizona, also several cruises.

Normand was predeceased by his parents; his wife Jeannine of 72-1/2 years; twins Michael and Michelle Bard, daughter, Lisa M. Gagne; grandson-in-law, Al Belanger; sisters Clara Jalbert, and husband Lester, Malvina Roy and husband Raoul, Jeanne Pelletier and husband Fedime, brothers Damase Bard and wife Marie Jeanne, George Bard and wife Germaine, Nazaire Bard and wife Annette, Patrick Bard and wife Arlene, Roland Bard and wife Leona, Gerard Bard and wife Adrian, Ozite Bard, Claude Bard, and brother-in-law, Stanley White; sisters-in-law Rita Oakes and husband Leon, Lucille Schiavoni and husband Louis, Blanche Long and husband Lucien, Dorice Nadeau and husband Leo, Georgette LeClair and husband Ernest, his brothers-in-law Enoil Albert and wife Rita, and Roland Albert and wife Helene.

Normand is survived by his children, Peter Bard and wife Joanne, of Milford, Massachusetts, Linda (Bard) Bourque and husband George, of Burnham, Andrew Bard, of Winslow; his six grandchildren, Margo Belanger, of Freedom, Kirstin McQuillan and husband Tyler, of Sidney, Melanie Blair and husband Gary, of Lisbon, Melinda Bard, of Raymond, Eric Gagne and wife Laura, of Wellesley, Massachusetts, and Ashley Obptande and husband Jeremy, of Brunswick; 16 great-grandchildren, Taylor Stewart and husband Russell, Acadia Birk, Sydney Thomason and husband Ian, Anthony Whittemore and fiancée Emily Cole, Meghan McQuillan and fiancé Sal Caccamo, Nicholas Blair, Matthew McQuillan, Alexis Blair, Mackenzie Gervais, Kylie Gervais, Bryce Obptande, Aiden Gagne, Nolan Gervais, Burke Obptande, Zack Blair, and Carter Blair; as well as his two great-great-grandchildren, Scarlett Stewart, and Scarlett Whittemore; his sister, Theresa White; and his son-in-law Randall S. Gagne.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Saint John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument St., Winslow, followed by a burial at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville. A Celebration Life will be held following the service at the Waterville Elks Lodge #905, at 76 Industrial St., Waterville, to share stories and memories.

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

PATRICIA ROGERS

VASSALBORO – Patricia A. Rogers, 84, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. Patricia was born in Waterville, on June 27, 1941, the daughter of the late David E. and Inez M. Rogers.

After graduating from Waterville High School in 1959, she enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at McChord AFB, in Washington. She served active duty for approximately 16 months and later in life served 11 years in the Air National Guard, in South Portland, as a Communications Specialist. While on active duty she met and married the late Jon Allen and moved to Arizona with their four children and she began her career as a cosmetologist.

In 1973 Pat and her children moved back to Maine, raising her children near family and continuing her career. Pat worked at Zodiac Salon, in Waterville, until opening her own salon, “A Touch of Class,” in Oakland. In 1983 Pat began her 20-year career at JC Penney styling salon, in Waterville, retiring in 2003. Pat continued to care for her lifelong clients at “Salon Shalom,” from her home, in Vassalboro.

In 1986 Pat reunited with the love of her life Stephen Rogers. Their marriage blended with a family of six children: two boys and four girls. During this time, she and Steve were in full time ministry for 30 years at the North Vassalboro Baptist Church.

Pat enjoyed traveling to the mid-west, the south, Canada, Germany, and Israel. Her favorite being long rides with Steve throughout the state of Maine. Pat shared the joy of music, singing, dancing, and entertaining with her sense of humor.

Pat was predeceased by her daughter Judi Lynn Olanovich, son Mark E. Lancaster II and numerous uncles and aunts.

She is survived by her husband Stephen Rogers; her son Jon Charles Allen II and wife Lori; her daughters Heidi Allen, Melissa Ann Delaney and husband Tim, and Melissa Marie Rogers; her grandchildren Jeremiah (Luvi), Samantha, CJ (Kayla), Tyler, Casey, Bethany, Randy, Heath, Lucas (Ryan), Rachel (Kyle), Katie (Joe), Alexandra (Trea), Haley, Renoa (Laine), Michael, Evelyn, Alec, and Kiera; great-grandchildren Charlie, Callum, Nya, Jax, Anora, A’Svefia, Mason, Sariha, Xavier, Charlie, Maggie, and Penney; sister Judy Davis and husband Tom; brother David Rogers and wife Celeste; her sister Cindy Grasse and husband Shawn; and daughter-in-law Satoko Lancaste; .

Her Celebration of Life will be held at the North Vassalboro Baptist Church, on Saturday, August 16, at 1:30 p.m.

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

In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated.

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JAMES MICHAUD

PALM COAST, Florida – James “Jim” Michaud, 88, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, at Market Street Memory Care, in Palm Coast, Florida. Celebration of Jim’s life will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, July 27, at the Augusta Country Club, in Augusta. To view the online obituary please visit: https://www.heritageflagler.com/obituaries/James-Michaud-2/#!/Obituary. Heritage Funeral and Cremation is in charge of his arrangements.

BETTY A. TINKER

Betty Ann Tinker, 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, following a long illness with chronic pancreatitis. Betty grew up in Waterville on the north end of Water Street with her brother, Lester, and parents, Clarence and Rita Giguere. Betty graduated from Waterville High School in 1970. Betty later worked at several banks and credit unions as a bank teller in the Waterville and Augusta areas.

Better married Richard Tinker in the late 1970’s where they owned and operated Interstate Sunoco and Towing. Betty did the finances of the store and the towing business. Betty was active in the Waterville VFW and Fairfield VFW for many years, always participating in club activities and helping anyone in need.

Betty was a beloved wife and partner to her husband, Don Marquis, for over 20 years.

Betty was predeceased by her mother, Rita Giguere, her father, Clarence Giguere, her brother, Lester, and his wife, Ann, as well as her first husband, Richard Tinker, to whom she was married to for some 30 years.

Betty is survived by her husband, Don Marquis; her son, Eric Tinker; his wife, Christina; and their daughters, Lindsay, Lauren, Elina, and Isabel.

A funeral service will be performed on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 1 p.m., at St. Francis Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville. A reception will be held afterwards at the Waterville VFW, Post #1285, 51 Water Street, in Waterville. Please use the back parking lot and doors.

Dress Code: NO BLACK CLOTHING. Betty wishes for all to dress in your finest Easter-colored clothes or other bright colors such as yellow, white, red, etc., for happiness and joy. This will be a celebration of a good happy life, which was full of love, joy, caring, and happiness In case of bad weather, please proceed to the Waterville VFW for Betty’s celebration of life.