OBITUARIES for Thursday, November 12, 2020

DEBRA J. DeYOUNG

FAIRFIELD – Debra Jean (Palow) DeYoung, 65, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Maine­General Medical Center, in Augusta. She was born December 18, 1954, in Waterville, the daughter of Lewis and Lorraine Marie (Pomerleau) Palow.

She attended school in Waterville and Connecticut, graduating class of 1973. She was employed in many positions throughout her life including the Ramada Inn, in Missouri, tending bar in England at the Officer’s Club, she owned and operated a mobile home park in Missouri, phlebotomist in Texas and helped her sister Joan run P.T. Cab (driver and dispatcher), in Fairfield. She was a member of the Salvation Army Church, in Waterville, and enjoyed bowling, skating, swimming, dancing and spending time with her family.

Debra is survived by sisters, Linda Vigue, husband Raymond, of Smithfield, Joan Upton Cuares and husband Jeffrey, of Fairfield, Cathy Marquis and husband Shawn, of Oakland, Lorraine Jurdack and husband Doug, of Oakland; brothers, Louie Picard and wife Penny, of Newport, Frederic Palow and partner Rick Will, of Ellsworth, Daniel Palow and wife Angela, of Vassalboro, Kevin Palow and wife Jennifer, of Clinton, Alden Palow and partner Jamie, of Clinton; nine nieces, Luanne Phair and husband Jamie, of Oakland, Tiffany Palow, of Fairfield, Tina Belanger and husband Russell, of Fairfield, Erica Pendexter and husband Kevin, of Winslow, Lorna Hubbard and partner Richard, of Winslow, Lani Cuares and partner Jason, of Waterville, Breanna Phair and partner Jerry Mack, Porter and Lila (the apple of her eye) Mack, of Fairfield, Samuel Upton and Madisyn Pendexter, of Winslow, and Leilani Cuares; four nephews, Mathew Marquis and wife Danielle, of Sidney, Brandon Phair and partner Felicia, of Canaan, Nathan Marquis and wife Amanda, of Waterville, and Kimo Cuares; many more nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, sisters, Sandra Hubbard Lottie, Ann Palow, and brother Dana Kitchen.

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

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

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Debra’s memory to the Waterville Homeless Shelter, 19 Colby St., Waterville, ME 04901.

KAREN A. DROUIN

WINSLOW – Karen A. Drouin, 52, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020. She was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, on April 29, 1968, to Patricia and Joseph Drouin.

She had three older brothers and a younger sister. She had one daughter Sheyenne with Brian Guay, in Danville, New Hampshire. Karen grew up in Lynn, Massachusetts, but lived back and forth from Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. She decided to stay in Maine after losing Brian, to be surrounded by her family.

When she stopped working she spent time taking care of others and volunteering when she could. She loved to crochet, cook for her friends and family, and bird watching. Most people knew her as someone who was kind and loving and always helping others.

She was predeceased by her mother Patricia; brothers Kevin, Michael, and Brian.

She is survived by her father Joseph; daughter Sheyenne; brother Mark and family; sister Jaime and family; many nieces and nephews.

REGINALD E. DUMONT

WATERVILLE – Reginald E. Dumont, 90, of Waterville, passed away peacefully in his own home on Monday, October 26, 2020, following a long battle with diabetes and kidney cancer.

Reggie was born on March 21, 1930, in Waterville, the son of Clifford F. Dumont and Lorette M. Rancourt Dumont.

He went to Waterville schools and obtained his GED. Reggie joined the Navy at the age of 17 and went into the submarine service in 1947 where he served as an electrician on the USS Sea Leopard. After his discharge in 1950, he returned to Waterville and married Yvette Mailloux and raised his five children on Carey Lane. He went on to become a master electrician and worked in construction throughout New England for 41 years with the IBEW Local #1253 before retiring at age 62.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Yvette, in 1985 and remarried in 1988 to Mary Jean Gorneau Dumont.

Reggie and Mary Jean spent winters in Brooksville, Florida, and summers in Maine. They traveled together with friends and he enjoyed fishing and his vegetable gardens. This was the first year since 1953 Reggie didn’t have a garden. He was a proud member of the Augusta Submarine Veterans, The Holland Club, and the Weekie Watchee Submarine Veterans Club and a longtime member of the American Legion. Reggie was beloved by his friends and neighbors, always willing to lend a hand.

Reggie was predeceased by his parents; his brother Bernard and his wife Florence, his half brother Clifford and wife Mary Ann.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary Jean; his children, Michael (Mary), Brenda Hjort (Brian), Cathy Nason (Jay), Regina Nadeau, Jeffrey Dumont and their families; stepchildren, Chris Greenleaf (David), Diane Jackson (Gary), Gerard Pare Jr., Lisa Pare and their families; and his half-sister, Donna Dean Creasey (Tom).

Per his wishes, the family will hold a private graveside service at a later date.

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

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Northern Lights Comfort Care and Hospice, 50 Foden Rd., South Portland, ME 04106, or Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter, 383 US Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.

SANDRA J. LAMOTHE

VASSALBORO – Sandra Jacques Lamothe, 73, passed away peacefully at her lakefront home on Three Mile Pond, in Vassalboro, on Friday, October 30, 2020, following a brave battle with lung cancer. She was born April 5, 1947, to Cecile (Lettre) and Maxim P. Jacques, in Augusta.

Three Mile Pond was her home for 41 years. She graduated from Cony High School, in Augusta, in 1965.

Sandy was a state employee for over 40 years, having worked at the Department of Labor, Department of Attorney General, and finally retiring from the Judicial Branch after 20 years.

She was previously deceased by her parents, brother Max, and nephew Michael. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, George; a daughter, Lisa Lamothe, and grandsons Grayson Petty and Casey Petty, all of China; a son, Scott Lamothe and grandson Dillon Lamothe; a nephew, Steven Jacques and family, from West Virginia; niece Sue-Ann Brann and family, from Winslow; and sister-in-law Sandra Brann and spouse David Brann, of Augusta; brothers-in-law Paul Lamothe, of New Brunswick, Canada, Claude LaMothe and his wife Norma, of Caribou, Roland Lamothe and wife Kathy, of Gardiner, Mario Lamothe, of Florida; sisters-in-law Jacqueline Lamothe, of Port Richey, Florida, and Irene Bourque, of Windsor;

At her request, no formal service will be held. Instead, a Celebration of Life will be scheduled next summer.

Condolences may be expressed at http://www.funeralalternatives.net

CHARLES V. DOOR

CLINTON – Charles V. Dorr, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at his home, in Clinton. He was born January 25, 1944, to Clifford R. and Florence E. (Eastman) Dorr, of Bucksport.

He attended Bucksport public schools. He started C and D Builders with his brother-in-law, David Proctor. Charles was instrumental in starting Clinton Ambulance Service and also served as the Clinton Fire Chief. Later he was superintendent for Bridge Construction Corporation for 17 years. After retiring, he was a volunteer driver for KVCAP. He loved his grandchildren, great grandchildren, camping, grilling, and making spaghetti sauce.

Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years, RaeJean (Proctor) Dorr; sons, Dennis and wife Caroline, Charles C. and wife Gail; daughter, Denzie; grandchildren, Ryan and wife Ashley, Seth and wife Chelsea, CJ, Derek, Laurel, Chelsea and fiancé Frank; three great-grandchildren, Blake, Reese and Jackson; brother, Leon and wife Debbie.

He was predeceased by his parents, Clifford R. and Florence E. Dorr; brother, David L.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

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

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in his memory to the Clinton Fire Department, 19 Church St., Clinton, ME 04927.

JOYCE C. GOODINE

SOUTH CHINA – Joyce C. Goodine, 82, of South China, passed peacefully Sunday, November 1, 2020. She was born on December 9, 1937, the daughter of Leonard and Grace Griggs.

On September 3, 1956, she married her high school sweetheart Sheldon Goodine and raised four children.

She worked as a bookkeeper most of her life for local businesses and served on various boards in the town of China. She was a long-time member of the South China Community Church. She enjoyed making wedding/birthday cakes, camping with family in Brownville, doing crossword puzzles and traveling throughout the United States and surrounding countries with family and friends.

She was happiest when all her family was around; you would never leave her house hungry or without taking leftovers with you.

Joyce was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Sharon.

She is survived by her husband, Sheldon; her four children, Darlene (Jeff) Zimmerman, Terry (Benjamin) DeMerchant, Leonard (Danielle) Goodine and Carol (Norman) Bragg; 15 grandchildren, Sarah, Rachael, Emily, Jason, Joey, Jessica, Morgan, David, Sean, Cassie, Lanie, Jennifer, James, Dawne and Shannon; 18 great-grandchildren; her sister, Susie Allen; and various nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on November 14, 2020, at 2 p.m., at the South China Community Church.

Reception immediately after at the Goodine residence.

In lieu of flowers, if you so wish, donations can be made to the South China Community Church.

MICHELLE A. RODERICK

VASSALBORO – Michelle A. Roderick, 70, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at her home, in Vassalboro. She was born July 29, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Eugene and Gwen (Doheney) Roderick.

She was employed for 20 years at (Northern Light) Inland Hospital, in Waterville, and in Alaska for 12 years as a nurse. She loved photography and the ocean, her two golden retrievers, Bar Harbor and Pemaquid Lighthouses.

Michelle is survived by three sisters, Penny Redden, Lori Roderick, Katie Roderick; two brothers, Chris Roderick and Peter Roderick.

There will be no visitation hours or funeral service.

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

MICHAEL S. WHITE

CHELSEA – Michael Shawn White, 47, of Chelsea, passed away peacefully at his home from complications in connection with a brief battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Michael was born on September 22, 1973, the son of Jean (McGlashing) White and Lewis White Jr.

Michael had a passion for working on cars. In 1998 he opened Whites’s Auto, in Chelsea. He ran his business for the following 20 years. He was a hard worker and lived to take care of his loved ones. His family never needed or wanted for anything. Michael also loved playing poker and hosted games at his home and made many friends that he held in high regard until his last day. He always had a quick witted joke to offer.

He greatly enjoyed his trips to Foxwoods, taking long drives and going out to eat.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother Jean White and his nephew Aaron White-Sevigny.

Surviving are his father Lewis White Jr., of Augusta; daughters Samantha White and Crystal White, both of Chelsea, Hailey Pepper, of Monmouth; grandchildren Kristen White and Myles Cloutier, of Chelsea; sisters Jennifer Sevigny and her husband Roy, of Windsor, Tina White, of Litchfield; brother Kenny White, of Augusta; son Shawn White, of Augusta; aunt Pam and Bob Lee, of Oakland; uncle David and Maryanne White, of Windsor, and his special aunt Cindy who was a second mom to him, and his uncle Allen. Michael also leaves behind his love Wendy Phillis, of Chelsea; and several nieces and nephews.

There will be a memorial service at the American Legion Hall on Eastern Avenue, in Augusta, on Sunday, November 15, at 1 p.m. It will be a potluck event.