Obituaries for Thursday, March 28, 2019

VICKI S. BRYAN

WINSLOW – Vicki Sue (Whitley) Bryan, 44, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019, at her home, in Winslow, following a courageous battle with health problems for many years. She was born June 16, 1974, in Waterville, the daughter of Paul A. Sr. and Helen S. (Miller) Whitley.

She attended school at Valley Forge Christian College. Her hobbies included working with young children, spending time with her family, reading, and writing in her journal. She had a strong Christian faith and loved a variety of music from country to gospel, to classic rock. In her free time, she recently began playing Free Cell all the time. She had a love for giraffes.

Vicki is survived by her husband, Shawn M. Bryan, of Winslow; two children, Shawn M. Bryan, Jr and Suzanne R. Bryan; brother, Paul Whitley and wife Kim; step-mother, Heidi; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Vicki’s memory to Vicki Bryan Memorial Fund, c/o of Shawn Bryan, 652 Maple Ridge Road, Winslow, ME 04901.

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

PATSY B. GLIDDEN

SOUTH CHINA – Patsy B. Glidden, 69, of the Windsor Road, died Monday, March 18, 2019, at her home following an extended illness. She was born on the family farm in China on April 2, 1949, the daughter of Maxwell Bumps and Elizabeth (McCaslin) Bumps.

Patsy was a 1967 graduate of Erskine Academy, in China. She was a stay at home mom for many years, worked at Beth’s Family Hairstyling as a receptionist and was employed as a food service worker at Erskine Academy for several years.

Patsy was predeceased by her parents and a daughter, Libby A. Glidden.

Surviving are two daughters: Betsy Glidden, of Westbrook, and Buffy Whitaker, of Scarborough; one son, Bruce Glidden, of Scarborough; her companion, Joseph Lloyd Pilsbury, of South China; a brother, Ronald A. Bumps, of South China; a sister, Bonnie B. Studley, of China; 19 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.plummerfh.com.

Family and friends may visit from 1-2 PM Saturday March 30, 2019, at Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Road, Rte. 32, Windsor.

A Celebration of Life will follow at 2:30 p.m., until 4:30 p.m., at Erskine Academy, 309 Windsor Road, South China, ME.

Spring burial will be in Chadwick Hill Cemetery, South China, ME.

Memorial donations may be made to either: March of Dimes, Donation Processing Center, P.O. Box 18819, Atlanta, GA 31126, or National Kidney Foundation, 209 West Central Street, Suite 220, Natick, MA 01760 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

ROBERT E. FENNELL

ALBION – Robert E. Fennell, Jr., 93, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at his home in Albion. He was born March 23, 1925, in Eastondale, Massa­chus­etts, the son of Robert E., Sr. and Jennie (Bowers) Fennell.

He attended schools in Brockton, Massachusetts. On December 14, 1946, he married Priscilla Perry, in Brockton, Massachusetts. Priscilla and Robert were married for 72 years. He was employed by Draper Brothers, of Canton, Massachusetts, for 27 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, metal detecting, camping, was a Red Sox fan, loved his dogs and cats.

Robert is survived by his wife, Priscilla L. (Perry) Fennell, of Albion; son, Robert E. Fennell III, of Albion; two daughters, Virginia L. Fitch and husband David, of Florida, Debbie Fennell-stern and husband Joseph, of Massachusetts; two grandsons, David L Fitch, Jr. and wife Patricia, of Massachusetts, Robert E. Fennell IV and wife Leslie, of Maine; granddaughter, Bridget S. Bolduc, of Massachusetts; great-granddaughter, Eva P. Sullivan, of Massachusetts.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Robert’s memory to the American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852.

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

JANICE O. PELOTTE

VASSALBORO – Janice Ola (Lindberg) Pelotte, 51, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019, due to complications from pneumonia. Janice was born August 4, 1967, the only child of Eileen (Marden) Ronco and Erek Lindberg.

She graduated from Winslow High School and Southern Maine Vocational College. While in high school, she was active with WHS Marching Band Color Guard and the 20th Maine Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps.

Janice worked at Colby College, dining services, for many years. She devoted all her time raising her two daughters alone.

Janice was predeceased by her grandparents, Frank W. and Ola Marden; and aunt and uncle, Frank (Skip) and Susan Marden.

She is survived by her mother Eileen Ronco, father and stepmother Erek and Helen Lindberg; and daughters Rebecca and Courtney Pelotte and partner Josh Long.

Memorial donations in her name may be made to the Vassalboro United Methodist Church, 614 Main St., Vassalboro ME 04089.

PAUL A. LESSARD SR.

WINSLOW – Following a courageous battle with multiple myeloma, Paul A. Lessard Sr., 65, of Winslow, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019. He was the child of Reginald and Simone (LaFlamme) Lessard.

Following a 26-year career in retail, Paul found his passion teaching children at Good Will-Hinckley and Harland area schools. His true love in life was his family, he lived his life to the fullest, devoting his time to raising his wonderful, loving family. In retirement, Paul enthusiastically researched his family’s genealogy and loved to share family facts when gathered with his children. Paul could also be found spending time with any of his many grandchildren. He especially enjoyed going to super hero movies or discussing comics with his oldest grandson, Logan. Paul has been a long time active member at Winslow Baptist Church. Paul’s loving and caring heart shines on through his children and grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his mother, Simone.

He is survived by his father, Reginald Lessard, of Waterville; wife, Anne, of Winslow; daughter, Sarah Phillips and husband John and their children, Logan, Matthew, and Gabriel, of Vassalboro; son, Paul Lessard Jr., wife Rachel and their daughter Adyson, of Winslow; daughter, Amanda Young and husband, Kevin and their children, Samuel, Levi and Asher, of Bangor.

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

In lieu of flowers, Paul’s family would appreciate donations in his name to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Cure, 361 Old Belgrade Rd., Augusta ME 04330.

SANDY LYNN TAYLOR

WHITEFIELD – Sandy Lynn Taylor, 62, of Whitefield, died Thursday, March 14, 2019, at the Togus Veterans Hospice Unit. She was born in La Russell, Missouri. on August 15, 1956, the daughter of Lenville and Virginia (Ramsey) Smith.

Sandy was a graduate of Sarcoxie High School in Sarcoxie, Missouri.

Sandy enlisted in the United States Air Force, in January 1978. It became her 20-year career, retiring in January 1998 as SSGT. She served several tours of duty overseas, one where she was stationed in Kuwait, during the Persian Gulf War. She was very proud to have served her country.

She married the love of her life, Carlos R. Taylor Sr., and together, they traveled extensively all over the world including, France, Germany and Canada, just to name a few. Sandy was devoted to her family, especially her parents, using all means of communication to remain in contact with them during her tours of duty in the military. Once she retired, she began a new full-time career, managing her husband. She was very involved with the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, also contributed to the discovering the Jewish Jesus.

Sandy’s focus in life was God, flag and country.

Sandy is survived by her husband, Carlos R. Taylor Sr., of Whitefield; her parents, Lenville and Virginia Smith, of La Russell, Missouri.; a daughter, Cala R. Taylor, of Dover, Delaware; two sons; a sister, Lois Ann (Smith) Shearer, of Branson, Missouri.; one granddaughter, Aleen; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Arrangements were in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care.

Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website: familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.

JANICE E. PAYSON

SOUTH CHINA­­ – Janice E. Payson, 72, died Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Eastern Maine Medical Center, in Bangor. She was born in Augusta on June 22, 1946, the daughter of Burton and Helen (Trombley) Williams.

Janice was co-owner of Sonny’s Seafood, in Readfield.

She enjoyed gardening, puzzles and baking. Her two cats, Patches and Shadow, brought her joy daily and Janice loved chatting with her many friends.

She was predeceased by her brother Burton Williams Jr., her husband Clarence (Sonny) Payson Jr.; and her son Frank Payson.

She is survived by her boyfriend of many years, Donald Campbell; her two sons, Floyd Frost, of Readfield and Brian Frost and wife Jennifer, of Fayette; two brothers, Curtis Williams and wife Brigette, of Readfield and Donald Williams and wife Gail, of Winthrop; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Spring burial will be in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta. Date to be announced.

VICKI S. (WHITLEY) BRYAN

WINSLOW – Vicki Sue (Whitley) Bryan, 44, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019, at her home in Winslow, following a courageous battle with health problems for many years. She was born June 16, 1974, in Waterville, the daughter of Paul A. Sr. and Helen S. (Miller) Whitley.

She attended school at Valley Forge Christian College.

Her hobbies included working with young children, spending time with her family, reading, and writing in her journal. She had a strong Christian faith and loved a variety of music from country to gospel, to classic rock. In her free time, she recently began playing Free Cell all the tie. She had a love for giraffes.

Vicki is survived by her husband, Shawn M. Bryan, of Winslow; two children, Shawn M. Bryan Jr. and Suzanne R. Bryan; brother, Paul Whitely and wife, Kim; step-mother, Heidi; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

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

In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations to: Vicki Bryan Memorial Fund, c/o Shawn Bryan, 652 Maple Ridge Road, Winslow ME 04901.

      PATSY B. GLIDDEN

SOUTH CHINA – Patsy B. Glidden, 69, of the Windsor Road, died Tuesday, March 18, 2019, at her home following an extended illness. She was born on the family farm in China, on April 2, 1949, the daughter of Maxwell Bumps and Elizabeth (McCaslin) Bumps.

Patsy was a 1967 graduate of Erskine Academy, in China.

She was a stay-st-home mom for many years, worked at Beth’s Family Hairstyling as a receptionist and was employed as a food service worker at Erskine Academy for several years.

Patsy was predeceased by her parents; and a daughter, Libby A. Glidden.

Surviving are two daughters, Betsy Glidden, of Westbrook, and Buffy Whitaker, of Scarborough; one son, Bruce Glidden, of Scarborough; her companion, Joseph Lloyd Pilsbury, of South China; a sister, Bonnie B. Studley, of China; 19 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may visit from 1-2 p.m., Saturday, March 30, at Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Road, Rte. 32, Windsor. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Erskine Academy, 309 Windsor Road, South China. Spring burial will be in Chadwick Hill Cemetery, South China.

Condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.plummerfh.com.

Memorial donations may be made to either: March of Dimes, Donation Processing Ctr., P.O. Box 18819, Atlanta GA 31126. or National Kidney Foundation, 209 West Central Street, Suite 220, Natick, MA 01760, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105

JOSEPH N. POULIN

WINSLOW – Joseph Norman Poulin, 92, of Winslow, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in Winslow. He was the son of Joseph Albert and Marie Dora (Michaud) Poulin.

Norman was a Seamen First Class in the United States Navy, serving his country during World War II. He was a longtime supervisor at Colby College in their physical plant operations until his retirement. Norman lived in his log cabin, that he built on Bay Street, for 40 years.

He was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church, Winslow, where he was an Acolyte, a leader for the Amore Dei Prayer group, and a member of the St. John Grotto group. Norman was a longtime member of the Winslow Fire Department, Winslow MacCrillis-Rousseau VFW Post 3835, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Winslow.

He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Lita (Tibbetts) Poulin; his sister, Jackie Marcoux; two step-sons, David and William Brill.

Norman is survived by son, Gary Poulin and wife, Louise, of Benton; step-son Timothy Brill; three grandchildren, Christian D. Poulin, of West Gardiner, Jason G. Poulin and wife, Lora Joy, of Bonita Springs, Florida, and Jessica Willette and husband Jeff, of Waterville; great-grandchildren, Avery, Hunter and Tatum Willette.

Arrangements were under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville.

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