OBITUARIES for Thursday, June 30, 2022

BEVERLY A. OLSEN

BENTON – Beverly Ann (Duguay) (Bernatchez) Olsen, 79, of Benton, passed away peacefully, after an unexpected medical event, on Saturday, May 21, 2022. She was born on November 15, 1942, in Waterville, and was the daughter of Isidore “Duke” and Marie Bertha (Gignac) Duguay.

She grew up in Winslow and graduated from Winslow High School, class of 1960. She worked for Keyes Fibre Company, C.F. Hathaway Company, both in Waterville, and then went back to school, graduating from Central Beauty School in Augusta, class of 1985. She taught cosmetology at Pierre’s School of Cosmetology, in Waterville; worked at Concourse Beauty Salon and Dianne’s Family Hairstyles before opening her own salon, Bev’s Hair Design, in Winslow. She later opened another salon, in Fairfield, Casual Cuts. In the ‘70s she sang in the Homeward Bound Band, and they played all around Central Maine.

She loved her family, her friends, and many of her customers became her friends. She was a “mother” to many people and was always one to help others, taking in many friends over the years. She was the type of person that would give the shirt off her back. She loved having family around, cooking for them; crepes, whoopee pies, spaghetti and “frog soup,” were some of her specialties; taking us sledding and skating when we were growing up; playing the music loud, singing and laughing; making jewelry; cheering us on as kids, and later, the grandchildren, and great grandchildren, at their sporting events.

She was predeceased by her parents; and her sister, Carol Knapp.

She is survived by her sons, Gregory (Terrie Laweryson) Bernatchez, Gary Bernatchez and Glenn (Mary) Bernatchez; her daughter, Kelly (Guy) Lawrence; stepdaughters, Tammy (Dan) Pomerleau, Debbie (Steve) Otis and Sonya Jackson; grandchildren, “Grammy’s Angels”, Zachary (Tiffany) Bernatchez, Samantha Bernatchez, Brock (Kayla) Lawrence, Alexa (Orlando) Holmes, Ashley (PJ Gombos) Bernatchez, Paige (Keron) Brown, Lucas (Holly Hacskaylo) Lawrence, Adam (Mariena Bragg) Bernatchez, and Nick (Bridgette) Carter; great-grandchildren, Aubrey Cruz, Maveryk and Raina Gombos, Colten and Cara Holmes, Cole and Cade Lawrence, Emric and Kiana Brown, Brantley Carter, Kane Bernatchez, Gracie, Madden and Charlotte Lagasse; brothers, Al (Patty) Duguay and Joe (Gretchen) Duguay.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the MacCrillis-Rousseau Winslow VFW, 175 Veterans Drive, Winslow, Maine. All friends and family are welcome.

Arrangements are by Mid Maine Cremation Services (207)453-6006

PATRICIA A. FISHER

WATERVILLE – Patricia Ann (Bowman) Fisher, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Patricia was born in Waterville in 1947, graduated high school in 1967, and married the love of her life in 1973.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father Merle and Loretta; and her brothers Merle Jr. and Bill Bowman.

She is survived by her husband, John; daughters Dawn and Michelle; grandchildren Lindsey, Austin, Kolby and Tristen; great-grandchildren Brock and Bowen; and her brother, Harold; niece, Tracy; and great-niece, Taylor.

Services will be held at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave., Augusta, on Monday, August 1, at 10 a.m.

MARIA L. SHANNON

CLINTON – Maria Louise Shannon, 58, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 30, 2022. Maria was born in Independence, Missouri, September 8, 1958, daughter to Joyce Estes and Bruce Keane.

Maria graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield.

Maria worked for years and eventually became a homemaker with multiple hobbies, including her plants. She was known for caring for everyone like they were her own and all were accepted as family.

Maria was predeceased by her parents; multiple siblings; and her best friend.

Maria is survived by her husband, Ronald Shannon; her children, Wendy, Michelle, and Rose; her grandchildren, Brian, Victoria, Emanuel, and Phillip; many sisters, brothers, and in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held, a small family affair, to be determined at a future date as some need to travel.

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.

RUTH E. JONES

WINDSOR – Ruth E. Jones, 92, of Windsor, died Friday, June 3, 2022, at the Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta. She was born in Gardiner on December 29, 1929, the daughter of Earl and Rose (Goodwin) Drisko.

She graduated from Gardiner High School in 1948.

After working for Gardiner Shoe Company for several years she went on the attend Central Beauty School. Upon graduation she opened the Cut and Curl beauty salon in Farmingdale. She ended her working career with 20 years of service.

Ruth was a talented seamstress who enjoyed working on projects for friends and family.

Always active she was a member of NARFE, Whitefield Lions, Stitch and Chat, Young at Heart Senior Citizens, and the Windsor Ladies Aid.

She was predeceased by her husbands, Harry Stonier Jr. and George E. Jones III; son David Stonier; daughter Kathy Bryant; sister Thelma Boudway; brothers Bert and Kenneth Drisko; stepsons Gary and Dana Jones.

She is survived by stepchildren Judith Crosby, of Camden, and Gregory (Julie) Jones, of Boston; daughters-in-law Sandra Jones, of Chelsea, and Margaret Jones, of Raymond; nephews Dennis and Frank Boudway, of San Diego, California; and niece Tamara Girsch, of El Cajon, California.

Ruth was a member of the Winter Street Baptist Church, in Gardiner, for 83 years, and a memorial service will be held there on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 11 a.m., with burial to follow at the Maine Avenue Cemetery, in Farmingdale.

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.staplesfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Winter Street Baptist Church, or the Kennebec Valley Humane Society.

STACY L. BUZBY-KNOWLTON

FAIRFIELD – Stacy Lee Buzby-Knowlton, 38, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Fairfield, on Wednesday June 15, 2022. Stacy was born in Augusta, on May 15, 1984, to Cynthia Buzby and Luroy Peabody, Jr.

Stacy was a graduate of Messalonskee High School, in Oakland, class of 2003. Stacy thrived in the service community serving at Snow Pond Residential Care Center, KMD McDonald’s, and most recently at the dining halls at Colby College, both in Waterville.

Animals of all kinds were Stacy’s passion. From snakes to rats, rabbits, and dogs, she loved each and every one dearly. Her quick-wit and sense of humor will be missed. Her ability to make others smile is a quality others can only dream of having.

Stacy was predeceased by her mother, Cynthia Buzby; her son, Triten Knowlton; as well as her grandparents, Philip, and Arlena Colins.

She is survived by her adoptive father, Robert Buzby; her birth father Luroy Peabody; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Jaime and Ian Hanks and Vanessa and Jeffrey Glazier; sisters Winnie Buzby and Amanda Buzby; and brother and sister-in-law Roger and Sarah Buzby; nieces, Karina, Autumn, Winter and Lyseara; and nephews, Tallon and Matrim.

A graveside service was held on Tuesday, June 28, at Lewis Cemetery, at 51 Cottle Road, in Oakland.

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.

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

BERNARD DOYON

OAKLAND – Bernard Doyon, 74, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, due to complications from Type One Diabetes. Bernie was born in Waterville, April 18, 1948, the ninth of 10 children, to Lionel and Izella (Roy) Doyon.

He graduated from Waterville Senior High School in 1968. He married Collette Guite in 1990 and they enjoyed 32 wonderful years together. He was a hard worker in the paper industry for many years until his retirement.

He and Collette had numerous business adventures together, rental properties, real estate, storage units and a small restaurant in Oakland called “The Dawg House”. Bernie’s final years were spent living between Maine and Florida where he enjoyed rest and relaxation in the sunshine and any pool he could find. A true life of leisure.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Jennifer Doyon, six brothers, Lawrence, Laurier, Leon, Gustave (Sharkey), Richard and Robert (Bobby) and his sister Irene Kidwell.

Surviving him are his wife; his son Joseph Doyon; his sister Yvette Bard; brother Armand Doyon; two stepsons Winter Guite, Honore Guite and wife Christie and their children Owen, Gus and Ava, all of Rome; plus many extended family members.

Per his request, there will be no funeral service, however, the family would like you to join them at a reception in his honor at the American Legion Hall, 22 Church Street, in Oakland, on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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.lawrybrothers.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choosing.

WILLIAM L. KELLY

WATERVILLE – William L. Kelly, 46, of Waterville, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Maine­General Medical Center, in Augusta, following a brief illness. He was born Nov­ember 8, 1975. He liked to be called “Bill” and was nicknamed “Billy” by many family members.

Billy previously worked at Valley Distributers and as a CNA at Lakewood, in Waterville. Billy loved spending time with his family and loved the Lord. His favorite prayer was the Our Father spoken by Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13.

He loved watching movies. His favorite TV shows were 24 and Game of Thrones. He enjoyed watching the Marvel franchise movies. Bill went on frequent coffee runs with his sister Amanda and enjoyed walking his friend Freddie’s dog, Butter. He loved music. Growing up he especially liked ‘90s rock. He would often play the guitar riff at the beginning of Guns N Roses’ Sweet Child of Mine song, which he learned by ear.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, Elwood R. Folsom and Evelyn Folsom; and his parents, Langdon G. Kelly and Elizabeth E. Fisher.

He is survived by his brother, Scott A. Fisher; his sister, Amanda M. Kelly; his girlfriend, Linda Robbins; his uncles and aunts, Paul and Diane Mushero, Alfred and Shirley Kelly, and Wanda Ballew and their families.

A graveside ceremony will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter and Services, 19 Colby St., Waterville, ME 04901.

ROBERT L. SPAULDING

FROSTPROOF, Florida – Robert “Bob” L. Spaulding, 76, formerly from Benton, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at HCA Florida Highlands Hospital, Sebring, Florida. He was born in Waterville, May 2, 1946, to Lloyd and Beulah (Richards) Spaulding.

He graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, in 1964 then served in the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement he was employed as an automobile mechanic at various businesses.

Bob was very well liked by his Florida neighbors, was considered the neighborhood handyman, keeping lawns mowed and doing any job that the neighbors needed assistance with.

He was predeceased by his parents; sister Carolyn Palmer; grandchildren Samantha Cuff and Jasper Turner; and great-granddaughter Evelyn Grace Wakefield.

He is survived by his sons Scott and Brian Spaulding; grandchildren Samantha Linder, Benjamin Linder, Sarah Spaulding, Sabrina Spaulding, Brianna Benallie, Elijah Turner, Christian (Amber) Richards, Colin Richards, Mykayla (Sean) Brennan and Lex Turner; 11 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Albert Palmer; sisters Beverly Carter, Sandra Kelleher, Annette (Ronald) Hood and brother David (Kristina) Spaulding; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

RACHEL E. BOURQUE

CHINA – Rachel A. (Weston) Bourque, 86, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at her home, in China. She was born January 5, 1936, in Mount Vernon, the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Rathey) Weston.

She was a graduate of Williams High School, in Oakland. In 1954, she married Henry Bourque, of Waterville. They moved to their home on China Lake in 1959 and spent their life together there until his death in 2008.

Rachel had been employed by both the C.F. Hathaway Shirt Factory, in Waterville, and the State of Maine Department of Motor Vehicles, retiring in 1998.

She enjoyed the winters that she and Hank spent in Florida. She was a wonderful cook and she loved to play cards. Hank was forever “just trying to make her a better player”. Her family especially enjoyed her holiday treats of pumpkin bars, scotcharoos and “pigs in a blanket”. Other memories were times spent at Moosehead in the summers. She didn’t like to fish, but loved the family times and picking blueberries.

She was predeceased by her parents; sister, Annette Gilman, brother, Clyde Weston, and half-brother, Byron Weston.

She is survived by daughters, Cathy and husband David Brower, Sheila Brockway and husband Dennis, all of Winslow; grandsons, Ryan Gilbert, Mandy and Ella, all of Solon, Damian Brockway and wife Ginny and their children, Nathan and Helen, Mike Brockway and wife Kristy and their children, Brody and Bristol, Brett Brockway and wife Brianna and their son Walker, all of Winslow.

A memorial service was held Thursday, June 23, 2022, at the China Baptist Church, 36 Causeway Road, China, with Pastor Ron Morrell officiating. Committal will follow at St. Francis Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville.

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

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Rachel’s memory to China Rescue, c/o Town of China Office, 571 Lakeview Drive, China ME 04358 or China Baptist Church, 36 Causeway Road, China ME 04926.