OBITUARIES for Thursday, November 5, 2020

ARTHUR A. BOLDUC

FAIRFIELD – Arthur Auguste Bolduc, 78, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Arthur was born on May 2, 1942, in Waterville, son of Albert and Shirley Bolduc.

He proudly served his country in the USCG from 1960-1964. He married his beautiful and loving wife, Carolyn Jean Paradis, daughter of Robert and Esther Paradis, in 1964. He treasured her his whole life, and together they shared many, many happy years. Arthur and Carolyn raised their six children with great joy and steadfast love. He was a kind, compassionate, hard-working, and truly good man of exemplary character that never wavered. His optimism, wisdom, love of life and humor taught us to live with integrity, see goodness, enjoy our time on this earth, and especially appreciate the great gift of family.

He loved the outdoors, especially on the lake in his boat with Carolyn, football games, and dearly enjoyed family gatherings. He lived with gratitude and happiness. He will forever have our love and respect, and we thank him for being the wonderful person he was.

He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Philippe; his in-laws; and nephew, Lance.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his children, Roberta Hersom and husband John, Michelle Weeks and husband Mark, Arthur Bolduc and wife Jodi, Philippe Bolduc and wife Renee, Suzette Foley and husband Stephen, and Aimee Oliver and husband Andy; his grandchildren, Thomas and wife Kathryn Hersom, Michael Hersom, John “Jack” and wife Malorie Hersom, Theodore and William Weeks, Spencer and Kaeden Bolduc, Tyler and Holly Bolduc, Carolyn and Cian Foley, and Elisabeth, Robert and John Oliver; and his great-grandchildren, Jocelyn and Isabelle Hersom, and Maddax and Mason Hersom; his brother-in-law, Robert and wife Cecile Paradis and their family; his brother’s sons and their families.

As were his wishes, a private service and internment will take place at Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery, in Waterville, with a celebration of his life with family and friends planned for a later date.

DAVID J. SIMPSON

OAKLAND – David Joseph Simpson, 70, passed away unexpectedly onThursday, October 22, 2020, at his home, in Oakland. David was born, in Waterville, on March 19, 1950, to Julienne Simpson (Fortin) and Wilfred Simpson.

He graduated from Waterville High School. He married Cathy Couture and had three beautiful daughters, Kristie, Marsha and Tricia.

He worked and retired from the Maine Central Railroad, in Waterville. In 1986, while on strike, he opened Simpson’s Auto Body, in Oakland, with his brother James Simpson. David was a hardworking, self-made man that never stopped; he was always lending a helping hand.

David enjoyed going to car races, playing corn hole, bowling, hunting, fishing, picking fiddleheads and being in God’s Country, on Whetstone Pond. He shared his favorite place with so many friends and family over the years. He was a member of the Waterville Elks Lodge #905 and the Le Club Calumet, in Augusta,.

He was predeceased by his parents; brothers Johnny and Peter; as well as several close friends.

David is survived by his significant other of 15 years Theresa Whitcomb; her daughters Jennifer Ruzzo, husband John, and grandchildren Cordelia and Johnny, all of Rhode Island; Sarah and Brian King, of Sidney, and grandchildren Katie and Christopher; his daughters Kristie Warren and significant other Scott Saucier, of Sidney, grandson Davis Warren, of Oakland; Marsha Simpson, of Yarmouth; Tricia Simpson, of Oakland; grandson Zachary Simpson, of Enfield, Connecticut; and granddaughter Marisa Stuart, of Oakland; his siblings Julie Marr, Patsy and Pete Pelletier, Nancy and Willie McDowell, Linda and Kirby Rowe, James Simpson, Jane and Timothy LaPlante; several nieces and nephews.

A service was held on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Notre Dame Church, Waterville. Graveside followed at St. Francis Cemetery, on Grove Street, Waterville.

Arrangements are under the care of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, http://www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Waterville Elks Lodge #905, 76 Industrial St., Waterville, ME 04901.

BRIAN A. REED

VASSALBORO – Brian A. Reed, 62, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Brian was born on July 7, 1958, the son of Harold and Shirley Reed, in Ellington, Connecticut.

Brian moved to Vassalboro 1980 after marrying his wife of 40 years, Tammy Reed.

A self proclaimed “Jack of all trades and master of none,” there wasn’t anything at which Brian wouldn’t try his hand. Plumber by trade and mechanic at heart. He helped restore classic vehicles for each of his children and several for himself which he enjoyed driving and showing. He was also an accomplished horseman and lifelong animal lover; fostering and adopting several horses and dogs. Brian devoted many years volunteering at the Maine Special Olympics Equestrian Games and was very passionate about supporting them.

Over the last few years he had begun honing his woodworking skills and had gifted several of his pieces to family. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with family and friends which was often spent at the family camp on Three Mile Pond.

Brian is survived by his wife Tammy Reed; children Josiah Reed and fiancée Christine Holt, Kailah Gayton and husband Kevin Gayton, Dale Kimball Jr. and wife Kimberly Kimball; grandchildren Jase and Gage Kimball; brothers Allen Reed and wife Debbie Reed and family, Shannon Reed, Derek Reed, Christine Reed Davis, and Gary Reed. As well as many other family members.

A celebration of life will be held summer 2021 at the camp on Three Mile Pond. Details will be posted at a later date.

Donations in his honor can be mailed to Special Olympics Maine attn: Equestrian Program, 125 John Roberts Rd. #5, South Portland, ME 04106.

Fond memories and/or photos from over the years may be posted on his page which will be memorialized.

JEFFREY M. HUMPHREY

BENTON – Jeffrey M. Humphrey, 53, died on Friday, October 23, 2020, at his home, in Benton. Jeff was born on July 17, 1967, in Waterville, the son of Francis M. Humphrey Jr. and Kathleen Martin Humphrey.

He graduated from Freeport High School with the class of 1985 and received his degree from Northern Maine Vocational Technical Institute, in Presque Isle.

Jeff enjoyed his solitude and had a good sense of dry humor. He liked walking, riding his bike, hunting and surfing the web.

He is survived by his mom, Kathleen Humphrey, of Benton; two brothers, Gregory Humphrey and wife Stacey, of North Carolina, and Glenn Humphrey, of Benton; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, Francis Humphrey Jr; and his grandparents, Henry and Julia Martin and Francis and Helen Humphrey Sr.

He will be laid to rest in the Brown Cemetery in Benton.

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Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

HEIDI B. PROVENCHER

FAIRFIELD – Heidi Belinda Provencher, 41, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020, following a lingering illness that she bravely fought for a long time, at Klearview Manor, in Fairfield. She was born September 21, 1979, in Lewiston.

Heidi was a miracle baby from God at birth. Heidi loved life and those around her, especially her Lord God. She always had a beautiful smile and a contagious laugh. Heidi was a devoted Catholic where she attended the Church of Corpus Christi Parish, in Waterville, every Sunday.

She was most happy when she was active and on the go. She enjoyed swimming, taking walks, going to the movies, camping, skiing and traveling. Mostly, she was happiest being with her family and friends. Heidi graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, with honors, class of 2000. While attending school, she was in a play, in girl scouts and on the high school cheerleading squad as a helper. Until the coronavirus hit, she volunteered for Dr. Dunbar Dentistry and at the Corpus Christi Parish Church food pantry. She also attended SKILLS.

When she wasn’t volunteering, she spent time with friends. She has traveled with her parents to Lourdes, France, and vacationed at Disney World twice with her mom and Klearview Manor friends.

Heidi leaves behind her mother, Belinda Brandt-Samson, of Hebron and partner, Richard Lapointe; her father, Peter Provencher, and his wife, Linda (Dionne), of Lewiston; sister, Amanda Provencher, of Lewiston; brother, Philip Provencher and his wife Ashley, of Dixfield; and niece, Emmalynn; maternal grandparents, Alvin and Betty Brandt; step-grandparents, Rene Dionne and Claudette Dionne.

She was predeceased by her paternal grandparent, Maurice and Michelena Provencher; great-grandmothers, Sadie (Olivia) Nelson, Josephine Yurchuk and Lydia Provencher; aunts, uncles; cousins; Klearview staff and residences and many friends. Heidi loved you, all.

A graveside service was held November 3, at Center Hill Cemetery, in Minot.

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

In lieu of flowers, please send donations, which will be used to help other residents enjoy special activities or supply much needed equipment, to Klearview Manor Hospitality, 149 Skowhegan Rd., Fairfield, ME 04937.

CARLETON E. MITCHELL JR.

SIDNEY – Carleton E. Mitchell Jr., 83, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020, following a short illness, at Bella Point, in Sidney. He was born in North Vassalboro on May 28, 1937, the son of Carleton and Grace (Webber) Mitchell Sr.

Carleton is survived by his two sisters, Jeannette Leighton and her husband, David, and Rose Dubois and her husband, John; his aunt, Virginia Boudreau, of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews.

An online guestbook may be signed, and memories shared at http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are by Wheeler Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 26 Church St., Oakland.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Carleton’s memory to Bella Point, P.O. Box 478, Oakland, ME 04963.

VIRGINIA L. CULLIVAN

PALERMO — Virginia L. (Kenerson) Cullivan, 97, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Mt. St. Joseph nursing home, in Waterville, following a brief illness. Virginia was born on September 22, 1923, in Abington, Massachusetts, the daughter of Arthur and Pauline Kenerson.

Virginia was the wife of the late William H. Cullivan of Palermo.

Virginia and the family lived in Rockland, Massachusetts, on their family farm until 1987. There Virginia and family enjoyed raising a variety of livestock. In 1963 they bought the Arthur Plummer farm, in Palermo, for the family summer home. Virginia took great joy in her gardens; she took pride in growing vegetables and beautiful flowers. She also enjoyed crafting, canning and reading.

She loved her cat “Pumpkin”. Virginia always had an open door and always enjoyed cooking and visiting friends. They made Palermo their residence in 1987 and built a beautiful new home in 1993. After his passing (1997), she purchased her new Florida snowbird home in Hobe Sound, Florida. She enjoyed spending winters there tending her beautiful flowers and socializing with friends.

Virginia is survived by her children Sandra Carl, of Albion, Diana Cutting, of Manomet, Massachusetts, Gary Cullivan and wife Linda, of Liberty, and Edward Cullivan, of Clinton, and William Cullivan and wife Marcia, of Palermo; daughter-in-law Jean, of Vassalboro; grandchildren, Paul Carl, Lisa Barney and husband Joseph, Dennis Cutting and wife Erin, Chris Cutting and wife Kara, Dale Cullivan and wife Charelle, Brad Cullivan, Lindsay Lizzotte and husband Jay, Adam Cullivan and wife Marguerite, Jesse Cullivan and wife Liz, Renee Anderson and husband Charles, and Ryan Cullivan and wife Krystal; great grandchildren Abigayle, Kassandra, Chase, Kellen, Devon, Ethan, Dayson, Denver, Garrett, Acadia, Cheyenne, Tucker, Charlotte, Josie, Lucy, Saralynn, Keith, Kensleigh, Deaglan and Rhea; five great-great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, siblings and husband, Virginia was predeceased by her two sons-in-law, Paul Carl and Charles Cutting.

Virginia’s graveside service was held at Smith Cemetery, on Level Hill Road, in Palermo, on Monday, November 2, 2020.

In lieu of flowers donations in Virginia’s memory may be to the Travis Mills Foundation, 747 Western Ave., Manchester, ME 04351, or foundation@travismillsfoundation.org

Arrangements are in the care of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield, where condolences may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.

ROSANNA M. JOSEPH

WATERVILLE – Rosanna Marie Joseph, 71, of Waterville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Alfond Center for Health, MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta. Rosanna was the daughter of Charles and Rose Marie Joseph, of Waterville.

She graduated from Winslow High School and went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Maine. She worked as a school teacher at St. John Regional Catholic School, Garand Street, and Winslow Junior High School, until her retirement. During retirement, she volunteered at the Waterville Public Library.

Rosanna was a devout Catholic and an active member of Saint Joseph’s Maronite Church, in Waterville. She had a passion for teaching and a love for children.

Rosanna was predeceased by her father, Charles Joseph, her mother, Rose Marie Joseph; and her brother, Charles Joseph Jr.

She is survived by a sister, Janis Joseph McGhee; two nieces, Jessica and Ashley McGhee, two nephews, Bruce and Matt McGhee; several great-nieces and nephews; and cousins.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St.,, Waterville, ME 04901 or Saint Joseph’s Maronite Church, 3 Appleton St., Waterville, ME 04901.

CAROL A. MANSON

OAKLAND – Carol Ann (Dudley) Manson, 54, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. She was born May 21, 1966, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the daughter of Larry Winston and Shirley Marie (Brasil) Dudley.

She attended Waterville Adult Education and graduated in 1994. On June 20, 1987, she married Clifton Manson, at the Winslow Congregational Church.

Carol had a strong love for her family, she loved gathering her boys together and their friends, so much so that many of them lived with her a time or two. She cherished her time with her grandsons, she was very proud of them.

Carol held various jobs in her lifetime, her most treasured job was being a mother and Mimi, she waitressed, she drove school bus for the Waterville school district for many years and also worked in the healthcare field doing home health.

Carol is survived by her husband of 26 years, Clifton Manson, of Oakland; three sons, Larry Dudley, of Crystal Beach, Florida, Chad Manson and wife Casandra, of Fairfield, Michael Manson and partner Kristin Gauthier, of Leadville, Colorado; brother, Ronnie Dudley and fiancée Norma Allen; sister, Tammy Loder and husband Jeramy, of Clinton; two grandsons, Logan and Austin Manson, both of Fairfield; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She held a special place in her heart for Shanon Gilley, Nate Bellavance and her sister-in-law, Brenda Dudley.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday October 31, at the United Steelworkers Union Hall, 577 Benton Ave., in Winslow.

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

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Carol’s memory to the American Cancer Society.