OBITUARIES for Thursday, May 15, 2025

MAURICE MITCHELL

WINDSOR – Maurice Mitchell, 80, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Windsor. Born on July 20, 1944, in Portsmouth, Virginia, Maurice lived a life marked by service, resilience, and unwavering devotion to his family.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, Maurice served with distinction during the Vietnam War. He attained the rank of Sergeant First Class and faced the harsh realities of combat with courage and strength. During his time in Vietnam, he was exposed to Agent Orange – an exposure that would have lasting effects on his health and ultimately contribute to his passing. Despite these challenges, Maurice never let hardship define him. Instead, he became a source of strength for those around him.

After returning home from military service, Maurice continued his commitment to public service by working for the United States Postal Service for 17 years. His dedication and work ethic left a lasting impression on colleagues and community members alike.

He inspired those around him not only through words but through action – his son Michael followed in his footsteps by serving in the U.S. Army, a testament to Maurice’s enduring influence.

Maurice had a quiet joy for life’s simple pleasures. He loved watching game shows like Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, often challenging himself with puzzles that spanned thousands of pieces. Ever patient and kind-hearted, he welcomed help – even when it meant misplaced pieces or delays – because what mattered most was sharing time together.

His humor was dry but never unkind; he could shift the mood of a room with just one glance or quip. Those who knew him will remember not only his strength but also the way he made them feel seen and understood.

Though he spent many years in Maine, Maurice always carried Virginia – his home state – in his heart.

Maurice Mitchell was strong and kind – a man who made the best out of difficult situations and brought light into every room he entered. His memory will continue to bring comfort to those who loved him.

Maurice’s legacy lives on through his family. He is survived by his wife Norine; his three children, Monique (and her spouse Justin), Michael (and his spouse Pamela), and Christopher (and his spouse Bridget); and his grandchildren, Felix, Akela, and Noah; his niece Crystal Blair.

A graveside service will be held on July 18, 2025, at 2 p.m., at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave, in Augusta.

CARROLL HARDING

WINSLOW – Carroll Harding, 89, of Winslow, passed away peacefully at MGMC on Monday April 28, 2025. He was the husband of Audrey Drake Harding. He was born in Albion, on February 28, 1936, to Carroll and Della (Higgins) Harding.

He graduated from Besse High School, in Albion, in 1954, and graduated from Thomas College, in Waterville, in 1956. Upon graduation he went to work in the office of A.P. Wyman. On March 16, 1958, Carroll married Audrey Marilyn Drake, at the Albion Christian Church. In 1959, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served most of his time in Alaska. When he was discharged, he went back to work for A.P. Wyman. After A.P. Wyman closed at the end of 1963, he went to work at Cascade Woolen Mill, in Oakland, as office manager.

When his father passed away unexpectedly in July 1977, he decided to buy his father’s milk truck, hauling milk to Oakhurst Dairy. His son, Jeffrey, joined him in the business in July 1988 and they had six trucks. When he fully retired from the milk business in 2000, due to declining health, they had 10 tanker trucks.

While he was at Cascade Woolen Mill he belonged to the Waterville Industrial Management Club serving a stent as president. He was also involved with United Way. He served as treasurer of the Winslow Congregational Church and also as a trustee.

Carroll was a very quiet soft spoken man and was all about family. He loved spending time with his wife, children, grandsons and extended family. When his grandsons were growing up, he spent many hours playing croquet, crazy eight and cribbage with them. He also attended all of their school functions.

He was a handy man and did his own electrical, tile work and painting when building their house. He loved his garden every summer. Carroll had just put fertilizer and lime on his garden for this year. He and Audrey did many tours in the United States and in Canada including Hawaii, Alaska and the Canadian Rockies. He also played many games of bridge with friends and cribbage at home. He enjoyed reading, walking and lots of Sudoku.

Carroll was predeceased by his sister, Maxine Duplessie; nephew, David Duplessie; and by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Janice and Hank Dyer.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Audrey; daughter, Debra Shuckrow and husband Lee; son, Jeffrey Harding and wife Vicki; grandsons Lee Shuckrow and Nickolas Shuckrow and wife Sarah; brothers-in-law, Everett Drake and wife Gail, Hilton Drake and wife Cindy; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m., at Howard Cemetery, in Winslow, on the Augusta Road, with a reception afterward at the Harding home. The family asks you to “be kind” to one another to honor Carroll for a life well lived.

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.

NANCY A. KELLEY

ALBION – Nancy A. (Worrall) Kelley, 95, died at home, in Albion, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Nancy Ann Worrall was born on June 8, 1930, to Kathryn M. (Haines) Worrall and Albert E. Worrall, in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Nancy loved family time with her sister, Norma Jean and four Haines cousins, Ted, Patty, June and Jack. Nancy was active in Rainbow Girls, played the saxophone in the Swampscott (Massachusetts) High School marching band and worked in her grandfather Haines’ ice cream shop, in Lynn. Nancy received the Phillips Medal for superior scholarship and graduated with honors from Swampscott High School in 1948.

Following in her father’s footsteps, Nancy went on to attend Rhode Island State College. She majored in mathematics. Once again, Nancy was active in the marching band and was a member of the Student Senate. She was invited to join Phi Kappa Phi, an honor society founded to “recognize and encourage superior scholarship.” The college became the University of Rhode Island in 1951. Once again, Nancy graduated with honors in 1952.

Nancy married Norbert Kelley, of Albion, in November 1952. Their daughter, Kathleen was born in 1953. Nancy and Norbert purchased the old red brick house on Hussey Road, in Albion. She was active with a wide circle of friends from the University of Maine’s Cooperative Extension. She became a member of the Albion Christian Church and maintained that membership for decades. The Kelleys lived in Albion until 1961 when Norbert enlisted in the U.S. Army. Norbert loved to travel, and Nancy made a home for him as they moved around the country, living in eight states, including Alaska – twice – and Korea. Nancy had the ability to make new friends wherever she lived while cherishing friends she left behind, especially in Albion. Nancy worked out in the community on many occasions. She taught at Besse High School, in Albion, Coburn Classical Institute, in Waterville, and Haverhill High School, in Haverhill, Massachusetts. She worked with native Alaskans at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, in Fairbanks, Alaska, in the 1960s and was the Vice President of Personnel at the First National Bank, of Fairbanks, acquired by Key Bank, in the 1980s.

After they retired, Nancy and Norbert spent 25 years as snowbirds, spending summers in Albion and winters in Leesburg, Florida. Nancy was active with friends from their retirement community and friends at their church. Nancy joined the East Benton Christian church and made new friends and continued her longstanding friendships with many ladies from Albion.

Nancy was predeceased by her husband, Norbert; her parents, Kathryn and Albert Worrall; and her sister, Norma Jean (Worrall) Gendreau and her son-in-law Randy Crawford.

Nancy is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Kelley) Crawford, of Albion; her grandchildren, Kelley Crawford, of Richmond, Nancy Crawford and Dan, of Albion and Joshua Crawford and Jenn, of Albion; her great-granddaughter, Victoria Crawford; two first cousins; and seven nieces and nephews.

There will be a remembrance service led by Rev. Timothy Murdoch, at Maine Veteran’s Cemetery, in Augusta, on June 5, 2025, at 1 p.m. Friends are welcome to gather after the service at 441 Hussey Road – Nancy’s home – to share memories and ice cream sundaes – one of Nancy’s favorite foods.

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.

MAXINE L. HILL

FAIRFIELD – Maxine Louise Hill (Champine), 87, of Fairfield, died peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Togus VA Hospital. She was born November 7, 1937, to the late Clarence and Beatrice (Murray) Champine.

Maxine attended Fairfield schools and graduated from Lawrence High School, Class of 1955. Following school, she enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in France. She later met George Hill and married in 1960. She was the mother of two children, Blair and Karen.

Maxine worked in the cutting room at C.F. Hathaway Shirt Factory, in Waterville, then later worked at Oak Grove and Willows Nursing Homes as a CNA. Maxine was an avid reader and enjoyed swinging in her swing overlooking the Kennebec River. She loved walking and walked over a mile every day with Blair and her friend, Muriel, until last fall.

Maxine is survived by her sister; Joyce Goldrup, of China; her son, Blair Hill and wife Kelly, of Waterville; her grandchildren, Sarah Vitello and husband Jon, of Jaffrey, New Hampshire, Michael Pomerleau and wife Samantha, of Northport, Krystal and Neal Mecum, of North Yarmouth, Dustin and Sarah Lacombe, of Brunswick; and great-grandchildren Rainey, Janelle, Ethan, Julia, Emryn, Riley, Ellie, Parker, Grayson and Azalea; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Maxine was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Nightingale; her father and mother; sisters Elaine Poulin and Lucille Champine and brother Lawrence Champine.

A graveside celebration will be held at St. Francis Cemetery in Waterville to be determined.

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

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Travis Mills Foundation (travismillsfoundation.org) in Maxine’s honor.

GERALD M. POLLARD

PALERMO – Gerald M. (Jerry) Pollard, of Palermo, passed away at home on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Jerry was born in Providence, Rhode Island, a son to Edward Sr, and Helen (Dwyer) Pollard.

He grew up in Warwick, Rhode Island, and went to Tollgate High School, where he excelled in gymnastics and playing goalie in hockey

In 1976, after graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy. During basic training an old hockey injury flaired up and he had to be honorably discharged. Jerry then decided to move to his family’s farm in Palermo, where his brother Edward (Skip) lived. He worked on Stanley Foster’s farm for a few years, then moved on to work for Mitchell’s Roofing.

Jerry met his wife to be, Stephanie Shorey, at Marshall shores, in Liberty, in 1987. They were married in 1989. Their pride and joy, Isaac James, was born in March 1990. Later, Jerry began his career at Togus VA, where he worked maintenance and grounds until his retirement in 2019.

Jerry’s passions lay in the outdoors. Many days were spent with his son Isaac, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and motorcycling. During this time he became a Maine Guide.

On October 29, 2022, Jerry’s world was devastated. He and Stephanie lost there beloved son, Isaac. Still struggling with this loss, his brother Skip passed away two years later. Jerry’s health was failing over the last few years, and though he and Stephanie were no longer together, they had a strong bond and she was there for him till the end.

Jerry was predeceased by his parents, Edward Sr. and Helen, his son Isaac, and his brother Edward Jr.

He is survived by Stephanie Pollard; his brother Wayne and wife Marjorie; his sister-in-law Anna Pollard; nephew Edward III; nieces Allison, Kelly and Lindsay; and several great-nieces and -nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Sheepscot Fish and Game Club, 1579 Rte 3, in Palermo. Burial will be private at a later date.

ANN N. CHILDS

PALERMO – Ann Nelson Childs, 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her home in Palermo, following a brief illness. Ann was born to Ruby (Candage) and Maynard Nelson on June 20, 1941.

She lived a life full of love, faith, and generosity. Known as “Mémè” to an untold number of people, she had the rare gift of making others feel delightful in her presence. Each person to walk through her door was greeted with a smile, an endearment, and most likely a baked good of some sort. She collected people to love throughout her life, ready to praise the smallest accomplishment and to help with every problem. The impact of her life radiates far beyond her small town and her lifespan; she leaves behind both a large hole and great legacy of a life lived in service to her family and community.

After the untimely death of their father, Ann and her five siblings grew up with their mother and beloved stepfather, Henry “Al” Elliott. Ann graduated from Erskine Academy, in South China, before working for the state, staying home with her three young children while running a large at-home poultry farm, and eventually making a career as a well-loved lunch lady at Erskine Academy for 27 years. As a charter member of the Palermo Christian Church, Ann was instrumental in the establishment of the church and went on to teach Sunday school and Vacation Bible school, organize and implement Senior Dinners, serve in the clothing exchange shop, be an active participant on the prayer chain, and cook or bake for nearly every event held on church property. Ann lived her deep faith in action: nurturing, comforting, and uplifting everyone she possibly could with the skills, resources, and time given to her.

Ann met the love of her life, Stephen “Stevie” David Childs, when they were 16 years old, after her mother mentioned seeing an “awful cute boy” working on a road construction site as she drove to work each day. Ann took to working in her aunt Bertha’s garden at the time of day Stevie would drive home in his ’35 Chevrolet, while Stevie took the long way home to drive that particular route in hopes of catching sight of Ann. Ann and Stevie’s mutual friends conspired to formally introduce the two, and a great love story spanning 67 years was born. Ann and Stevie dated for two years, often going on double dates with Stevie’s brother Dana and Ann’s friend Jewel, before marrying on October 2, 1959.

Ann and Stevie worked hard throughout their life together, often working multiple jobs and long hours to provide a stable life for their three children, many foster children, and later grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The love and friendship that built their marriage never wavered, but grew and deepened over time; theirs was a lasting, steady devotion that showed up best in small ways – holding hands in the car while listening to their favorite music, a quick, never forgotten kiss on the way out the door, quiet evenings watching their shows at night. It became hard to believe one ever existed without the other; it is equally hard to believe it is possible now. The respect, admiration, and care Ann and Stevie showed for one another will “go down in history; when they want to see how true love should be, they’ll just look at us.”

With the exception of seasonal stints in an apartment, in Augusta, in her early years of marriage, Ann was a proud Palermo resident her entire life, with strong connections to her community. She spent her final weeks in her home, with views of her yard, gardens, and the road, watching the trucks come and go from the family business as she had for so many decades.

Ann was predeceased by her mother, father, and stepfather; her brothers, Dana, James “Jimmy,” and Barry Nelson; her sisters-in-law, Gerry, Linda, and Linda Nelson (not a typo!); brothers-in-law, Cecil Flye and Robert Faxon; longtime foster son, Raymond Brown; numerous Childs family in-laws.

Ann is survived by her husband, Stevie; her sister, Fran Faxon; her brother, Forrest “Chug” Nelson and wife Marilyn; her three children, Wilson “Billy” Childs, Scott Childs, and Fran Atchison; daughters-in-law, Margie and Bonnie Childs; son-in-law, Bill Atchison; her grandchildren, Stephen Childs and wife Meg, Natalie Childs and partner Katy, Jeff Merckens and wife Jill, Stephanie-Ann Sienkiewicz and husband Aaron, Adam Childs, Sarah LaRose, Zachary Childs, Mandy LaRose, Lindsey Childs and fiancé David; her great-grandchildren, Olivia, Avery, Cova, Madilyn, Raven, Charlie, and Stevie; sisters-in-law, Jewel and Marsha; a large extended family; numerous collected children and grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Palermo Christian Church, on Branch Mills Road, in Palermo. The family gratefully accepts donations of flowers for the service; they may be sent directly to Palermo Christian Church. Other donations in Ann’s memory may also be sent to Palermo Christian Church.

GORDON PAGE

SOUTH CHINA – Gordon P. Page Sr., 75, passed peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Gordon was born on July 5, 1949, to Paul H. Page and Charlotte (French) Page.

Gordon was the eldest of three sons. He spent his youth working on French’s Farm, in China, alongside his family, and throughout his life remembered the valuable lessons he learned. There, he and his cousins learned together how to get into mischief, and eventually, how to get out of it.

Gordon attended Erskine Academy, in South China, where he graduated in 1967, and enjoyed playing four years of basketball.

For nearly 50 years Gordon worked tirelessly alongside his father, Paul Page, helping maintain the family business, Page Construction. He proudly served his community as a school bus driver for China Middle and Primary schools, and Erskine Academy for 38 years where he enjoyed watching multiple generations grow. The highlight of his school year was treating the entire bus of kids to ice cream on the last day of school, paying out of his own pocket. Gordon also owned a home daycare center, Helping Hands Daycare, for many years, and was a delivery driver for The Morning Sentinel. He did all of this to provide for his five children.

Gordon spent much of his time with his partner, Debbie, sharing memories and enjoying life together for 28 years. They were married in 2007 at the China Baptist Church. He lived life to the fullest, and enjoyed the big and little things in life, occasionally taking on spontaneous adventures such as performing for a second acting event as Tyrone, in Poor People, by Paul Cates in 2010. When he wasn’t working, he loved going on car rides and attending car shows with Debbie in his favorite car: a cherry-red Mustang with wide white racing stripes. The two of them made frequent trips to Boothbay Harbor and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Gordon always looked forward to attending Woodsman’s Day at the Windsor Fair each fall. He was happiest where there were antiques or decent seafood – ideally, both. He especially enjoyed tinkering in the garage or on one of the many vehicles in his personal fleet. He discovered a lifelong joy for downhill skiing, which he shared with his family, often while they wore matching fluorescent ski apparel.

Gordon is survived by his wife, Deborah (LeBel) Page; his five children, Gordon P. Page Jr., Geoffrey D. Page and wife Meghan, Adam P. Page and wife Celina, Tara E. (Page) Oxley and husband Fred, Arthur A. Page and wife Erica; and stepson Derek A. Rexford; his eight grandchildren: Makayla Oxley, Madeline Oxley, Molly Oxley, Chance Page, Mira Page, Flynn H. Page, Natalie Rexford and Gavin Rexford; his brothers Stephen and Joseph Page; and many other family members.

Gordon was predeceased by his father Paul H. Page in 2023 and his mother Charlotte Page in 2018.

Those who knew Gordon knew him as a dedicated father, a hard worker, and a respected member of his community. Gordon was a loving father and husband, a wonderful provider, and a gracious caring friend. To know Gordon was to feel the warmth of a kind heart. He was quick to laugh, endlessly patient, and grounded in deep faith. The only thing he loved more than life itself was the people around him.

A graveside service was held at Chadwick Hill Cemetery, in South China, on Monday, May 12, 2025. Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor, ME 04363.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you affix wheels onto something heavy at your home – it’s what Gordon would have wanted.

STEVEN DAY

MADISON – Steven Day, 62, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, while doing what he loves to do, fishing on the open water. He was born on February 11, 1963, in Ayer, Massachusetts, the son of Kenneth Day and Brenda (Mayo) Day.

He graduated from Skowhegan High School in the class of 1981.

On December 4, 1993, he married the former Tamica Giroux, of Winslow.

He worked for many years in the paper industry at Madison Paper until their closing and later years at Verso Paper and Sappi Paper, until his passing.

Steve proudly served in the military for the Maine Army National Guard. Steve was very passionate about serving his country. You could often find him helping those he served with.

In his personal and daily life, Steve will be fondly remembered as Master Fisherman, sports enthusiast, and gym rat. He and Tamica loved the Dallas Cowboys and went to many games. Needless to say, the Giants were not on his favorites list. If Steve wasn’t fishing, you could always find him at the gym, following his son proudly, or working out with his son and his teammates. To know Steve is to know he was a staunch conservative. He made his views known and rumor has it, he has a plaque in bold letters on the top rock in Facebook jail. To say Steve was a Master Fisherman is an understatement. You could arguably say he was the man, the myth, the legend.

Steve’s love for his family and friends are unmatched. He loved his wife Tamica for 31 years, whom he often referred to as his Queen. They often made trips to see the Cowboys or go someplace exotic. No matter where he was, he probably found a place to wet a line while there. Steve was the proudest father. Wherever Stephen was you could find Steve there supporting him and boasting about how proud he was to have a star athlete and later a great father and officer of the law. Stephen will miss the multiple calls and text messages throughout the day often only to ask “What’s up, skip?” His love didn’t stop there as his heart was full of joy for his daughter-in-law, Lyndsay, and his granddaughters, Chandler and Saylor. He will always be remembered as “Bump”. Steve was a friend like no other. Always having their back and supporting them through thick or thin.

Steve is survived by his mother, Brenda Day, of Skowhegan; his wife, Tamica, of Madison; son, Stephen and his wife, Lyndsay, of Glenburn; grandchildren, Chandler and Saylor; siblings, Caroline, Michele, and Christopher; along with nieces ,and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, Kenneth; and brothers Kenneth-Alan and Dennis.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 11 a.m., at the Poulin-Turner Union Hall, located at 653 Waterville Rd., Skowhegan. This event will be open to all friends, family, and acquaintances of Steve.

Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at http://www.laryfuneralhome.com.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to Operation Reboot Outdoors, an organization that uses outdoor activities to help our veterans and law enforcement officers “rediscover their true north”.

LINDA LECLAIR

WATERVILLE – Linda Leclair, 77, passed away recently. Linda was born in Waterville on October 12, 1947, to Joseph E. and Lucille (Carey) Leclair. She grew up in Winslow and graduated from Winslow High School in 1965.

After high school, Linda began a long and dedicated career at C.F. Hathaway Shirt Co., in Waterville, where she worked for 30 years. She later earned an associate degree in computer applications and a diploma in accounting from Mid-State College in 1997. She went on to work as an Administrative Director at Community Rehabilitation Services.

Linda’s greatest joy came from spending time with her family – especially caring for her niece and nephew, Katherine and Joseph. She loved cheering them on at sporting events, attending recitals, and simply being present in their lives.

Growing up, Linda loved spending time with her brothers, taking many trips to the movies and enjoying A&W Root Beer. She loved to travel, finding joy in exploring new places and creating lasting memories along the way. Linda took many cruises with her best friend, Sheila, and loved taking bus trips with her parents and friends. Linda was an excellent cook and was famous for her deviled eggs, potato salad, and graham cracker cake – favorites at every family gathering.

Linda was predeceased by her parents; her sisters-in-law Tricia and Donna Leclair; and many beloved aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her brothers Robert Leclair and his wife, Mary Heath, of Manchester, New Hampshire, James Leclair, of Shawmut, and Kenneth Leclair and his wife, Jodi, of Fairfield; nieces and nephews Katherine Leclair and Kyle Duelley, along with their son, Jack, of Fairfield; Joseph and Sarah Leclair, of Mint Hill, North Carolina; John and Corey Doherty, and their sons, Seamus and Ali Doherty; Cormac and Chau Doherty, of Manchester, New Hampshire; and Geoffrey and Alisa Heath, and their children, Molly, Abby, and Ryan, also of Manchester, New Hampshire.

A graveside service will be held on June 21, at 11 a.m., at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville.

Arrangements are under the directions 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, please consider donating to a charity of your choice in Linda’s memory.

Others Departed

LAURENTIA I. HALL

WATERVILLE and JACKMAN – Laurentia I. (Falardeau) Hall, 90, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Lau­rentia, “Lou”, was born to Aime and Pearl (Nadeau) Falardeau, on August 15, 1934 in Lew­iston.

She was educated at Sacred Heart Aca­demy and Jackman High School, graduating with the Class of 1953.

She married Alton L. Hall and they enjoyed their first years at Fort Meade, in Maryland, where Alton was stationed during his service with the U.S. Army. Upon their return to Jackman, they both worked for L.F. Hall Distributing Co, and later took over the family business in 1964, and raised their five children.

During those years, Lou was also the secretary and treasurer for the Jackman Housing Association and an active member of the St. Anthony’s Church board of trustees. In later years she became a CNA, caring for the residents of Jackman Regional Health Center. While living in Waterville, she worked at Beverly’s Hallmark Gift Shop and Walmart’s stationary department, where she enjoyed seeing and chatting with Jackman residents when they were shopping.

Lou especially enjoyed researching and journaling family genealogy, reading, and traveling.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Alton and her sister, Violet Doughty.

Laurentia is survived by her children, Pamela Hall Grondin, Deborah Hall-Irwin (Harry), Keith Hall (Paul Kachinsky), Kelly Hall, Carrie Hall-Harvey (Kevin); grandchildren, Amy Beth Brochu Krikken, Jared Kane, Derrick Kane, Heidi Baribeau, Jillian Harvey Bennett, Cassie Harvey, and Cameron Harvey; seven great-grandchildren, a close family member, Linda C. Hall; many nieces and nephews.

A Catholic Funeral Mass will take place at St. Faustina Church, in Jackman, with graveside burial at Whipple Cemetery, on Saturday, May 31, at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Jackman-Moose River Historical Society or to a library of your choice.

Services

PATRICIA RANCOURT

WINSLOW – The family of Patricia Rancourt invites family and friends to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, at St. John Catholic Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow, on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. A graveside service will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville.

Arrangements are under the care of Aable Cremation Service, 83 KMD, Waterville.

CAROLYN J. DOW

CHINA – Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service for Carolyn J. Dow, to be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the China Village Cemetery Extension, 148 Neck Road, China.

LEO F. GLIDDEN

JEFFERSON – Leo F. Glidden, 97, died peacefully at his home on Monday, April 28, 2025, Leo was born in Jefferson, Maine on December 26, 1927, the son of the late Wesley and Ina M. (Cooper) Glidden. He attended local schools.

At the age of 14, Leo started working in the family logging business with his father, a job he did for most of his life. Later in life he went to for the State of Maine Department of Transportation, retiring in 1988 after a long career.

In 1957 he married the love of his life, Gladys E. Tibbetts, together they shared 68 years of marriage.

When he wasn’t working, Leo enjoyed woodworking in his shop building everything from birdhouses to model trains, children’s toys and lawn decorations. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandsons. Leo was a longtime member of the Whitefield Grange.

Leo was predeceased by a son, Allen Glidden and a daughter, Deborah Glidden; a brother, Wilfred Glidden.

He is survived by his wife, Gladys E. Glidden, of Whitefield; two grandsons, Corey Glidden, of Jefferson and Allen Glidden Jr., of Jefferson; a great-granddaughter, Ciera Glidden of Augusta.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 2 p.m., at the Whitefield Cemetery, Route 218, Wiscasset Road, Whitefield, ME.

Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave, Gardiner, ME. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website www.StaplesFuneralHome.com.