OBITUARIES for Thursday, October 3, 2024

DR. ALBERT R. AMALFITANO

WATERVILLE – Dr. Albert R. Amalfitano, 93, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Northern Light Inland Hospital, in Waterville. Albert was born in Wilmington, Delaware, on October 1, 1930, the last child to Candida and Aniello Amalfitano, immigrants from Forio d’Ischia, Italy.

After graduation from high school, Albert attended both the University of Maryland and Temple University. He was a member of the Iota Tau Sigma Fraternity. He was also a member of the Army National Guard.

He followed the footsteps of his older brothers, Joe and Lou, and his brother-in-law, John Cifala, to begin a long lineage of osteopathic physicians that continues to this day. He graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1956. He then completed his internship at Detroit Osteopathic Hospital.

He married Winifred on May 4, 1957, and they moved to Bangor, where he completed his general surgery residency at James A. Taylor Osteopathic Hospital. They relocated to Waterville in 1962, where he joined the practice of Marshall Gerrie Sr. He would remain in Waterville, practicing for more than 50 years, devoted to and proudly caring for the people of this town as a highly respected surgeon and family physician. He was a maverick in the earlier days of his career, performing many surgeries that are now further specialized, including ENT, obstetrics, and orthopedic procedures. He also performed some of the first laparoscopic appendectomies ever done in the United States.

During his long career, he served many years as a board member for the Maine Osteopathic Association. He served as president in 1968 and received numerous awards which include the 1984 Roswell P. Bates DO Public Service Award, the 1994 Distinguished Service Award (the highest honor given by the MOA), and the 2011 Sandra Featherman, Ph.D. Osteopathic Champion Award. Through the years, he enjoyed educating and mentoring countless medical students and interns. In addition, he served as a state medical examiner for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. He also frequently performed pilot physicals for the FAA. At the age of 83, he finally retired from his medical practice.

Albert’s favorite pastime was aviation. In the 1970s, he owned and piloted a twin-engine Piper Apache. He spent many hours at Robert LaFleur Airport, in Waterville, flying his plane and taking his children for rides. He loved his annual vacations with his wife and children to Wilmington, Delaware, Ocean City, Maryland, and Easton, Pennsylvania, to spend time with his large extended family. He also enjoyed spending the summers relaxing at his camp on Salmon Lake, in Belgrade. He believed strongly in fixing what was broken rather than replacing it with new, and because of this philosophy, he was always working on projects around the house and camp.

His twilight years were, as expected, quiet. He spent this time residing and was cared for at Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood.

He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Winifred (Wheeler), his siblings, Michael, Joseph, Laura Cifala, Mary Curtius, Celeste, Louis, and Anthony, and his grandson, Michael.

He is survived by his nine children, Lee, (and his partner Michele), Laurie Thornberg, Cathie (Don) White, Joni, Mark (Sara), Neil (Kim), Nic Lee (Nyari), Bryant Lee, and Jonathan Lee; his grandchildren, Matthew, Hannah, Kaitlin, Lauren, Rachel, Dana, Dominic, Dimitri, Anthony, Benjamin, Giovanni, Marchesa, and Vivianna; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and their children.

A memorial visit for family and friends will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 10 – 11 a.m., at Veilleux-Redding-Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm Street, Waterville, Maine, to be followed by a Celebration of Life. Burial will occur at the Saint Francis Cemetery family plot.

For online condolences, please visit http://www.vrlfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

SUSAN ANN LeCOMTE

WATERVILLE – Susan Ann (Marino) LeComte, 71, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 8, 2024, following a long and brave battle against cancer.

Friends and family are invited to attend visitation from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville, Maine.

A Celebration of Life for Susan will be held from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial Street, Waterville, Maine.

To read Susan’s full obituary please go to https://gallantfh.com/obituaries/susan-lecomte

DEBRA E. LYMNEOS

CHELSEA – Debra E. Lymneos, 69, affectionately known as Debbie, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at her home, in Chelsea. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 27, 1954, the daughter of Sophie (Sulya) and the late Robert Welsh.

Debbie graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in social work and worked for the State of Maine, primarily in child protective, for 26 years. She later served as the Director of General Assistance for the city of Augusta until her retirement in May 2023.

Throughout her career Debbie was known for her caring and compassionate nature. She impacted the lives of numerous individuals through her dedication to social work, always demonstrating consideration and respect for those she served. In addition to her professional accomplishments, she was actively involved in community organizations including The 99s, a female pilot association, TOPS, and the Chelsea Historical Society.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Lymneos; her mother, Sophie Welsh; sister Linda Saucier and her husband Roland Saucier; her nieces and nephews, Meredith Saucier, Christopher Saucier, his wife Elisha and their children; cousins Alfred and Donna Tobias; brother-in-law Charles Steve Lymneos and his wife Donna; niece Kristen, nephew Keith and his family.

In memory of Debbie, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of choice.

SOPHIA HAYES

BENTON – Sophia Hayes, 18, died unexpectedly on Friday, September, 20, 2024, when her life was taken in a tragic motorcycle accident.

Sophia is survived by her parents, Thomas Haynes and Laurie Blake; and her siblings, Thomas Hayes Jr., from Lawrence, Massachusetts, Charles Paradise, of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, Marie Maniero, of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Edward Blake, of Benton, David Blake, of Gardiner, and Isreale Rodriguez, of Benton; many aunts, uncles, cousins, niece and nephews.

For full obituary go to vrlfuneralhome.com.

SANDRA J. CHRISTENSEN

SMITHFIELD – Sandra J. Christensen, 65, passed away at home on Friday, September 20, 2024. She was born in Waterville on July 30, 1959, the daughter of Alice (Dudley) Christensen and Charles Christensen.

She has belonged to the Smithfield Baptist Church since 1970 where she was a deacon. She enjoyed doing plastic canvas, sudoku, puzzles and reading.

She was predeceased by her father, Charles Christensen.

She is survived by her mother, Alice (Dudley) Christensen; her brother Scott and his wife Pam; her Aunt Florence and Uncle Richard; and many cousins.

Her service will be Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Smithfield Baptist Church, at 10 a.m., with a reception to follow.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Aable Cremation Service, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.aablecremationservice.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, in her name, at Diabetes Research, Education, Advocacy | ADA or mailed to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

ROBERT ELLIOTT

OAKLAND – Robert “Bob” Elliott, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024. Bob was born in Augusta on June 4, 1948, the only son of Millard and Charlene Elliott (Brown).

He attended Augusta schools and graduated in 1967. Bob was employed at Augusta Supply for 20 years and retired from Redlon and Johnson where he was employed for over 30 years.

As a child, Bob enjoyed lobstering in South Bristol, with the lobsterman. In his later years he continued the love of the ocean and eating lobsters, enjoyed duck hunting with Brett and Jeff, on Dyer Long Pond, ice fishing, his camp in Burlington, making popovers, football, gardening, mowing the lawn, winemaking and bird watching.

Bob and Cyndee bought their first home on Three Mile Pond, in China, where Bob grew up as a young boy. They resided on the pond for 10 years with their dog Zeke. During these years, the family enjoyed their time in the pontoon boat, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and making family memories.

Bob, Chad, and Steve went ice fishing on Chesuncook Lake and slept on the lake, a memory he always talked about.

For three summers Bob and Cyndee traveled to Prince Edward Island with their three grandchildren and close friends: Sherwood, Laurie, and children.

Bob and Cyndee would spend their summers at home in Florida, at Loon Ridge, in Belgrade. The family made many memories with Sherwood, Laurie, Lindsey, Chris, Blair, Bear and many more family and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Millard and Charlene, Brett Ellis, and many aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his wife Cyndee Palmieri; his two daughters, Jocelyn LaCroix and her husband Toby, Mikel Booker and her life partner Chad French; grandchildren, Mikayla Marden and husband James “Bub”, Chalbi Simmons and husband Taylor, Nickolas Sandelier; great-grandchildren, Karson, Mia, Easton, Hudson and Sophia; and his sister-in-law Debbi Bozworth and husband Gary; niece Dr. Miranda Shorty, her children, Max and Moxie.

Please visit Bob’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/robert-elliott-2024 where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

RICHARD LaBELLE

ROME – Richard LaBelle, 96, passed away on Monday evening, September 23, 2024. Richard “Dick” LaBelle, Rome’s oldest resident. Born October 3, 1927, in Pearl River, New York, Richard was the sixth child of Ernest Adelbert and Ruth (Bickford) LaBelle.

Richard was the oldest living resident of Rome.

As a child, Dick moved around following the business of his father’s portable sawmill for many years. In his younger years, Dick would move with his family from New York to New Jersey to New Hampshire before finally settling in Maine. Richard answered America’s call to service during World War II. In 1945, he enlisted in the United States Navy, heading to the Naval Training Center, in Bainbridge, Maryland, before taking a train cross-country to join his shipmates. The young Private served in the Pacific Theatre, spending much of his time in China.

Upon his return from war, Dick continued to travel with his family. His father’s business took him to Maine, where Richard would meet the love of his life. After courting her for some time, Dick married Lois Marie Mosher, daughter of the late Paris L. and Martha E. (Dudley) Mosher, on November 25, 1950, in Fairfield. Together, they settled and made a home on their Jamaica Point farm. Dick and Lois raised five children on their beautiful eleven-acre parcel overlooking Great Pond.

Richard was always an active woodsman, either in career or leisure. In 1949, he began his 18 years working in the woods for Luther Stevens. With a changing economy and a growing family, Dick yearned to provide his family with a stronger way of life. With an eighth-grade education and very little start-up money, it was in 1969 that Richard took a risk and defied the odds to start his own business, Dick LaBelle’s Plumbing. Even without indoor plumbing in his own home, He was determined to take his new-found trade and create a livelihood that would afford a better future for his family. With signature red trucks and blue Dickies, the company continues to deliver quality service 55 years later under the watchful eye of his son, Alan and grandson Chapin.

Even after his retirement in 1991, Dick would work part-time in the plumbing business. As he looked to his retirement, he found much more time to take up his special interests. On a spring day, you may have found Dick planting flowers and vegetables in his greenhouse or sawing logs and splitting wood in the yard. On a summer’s day, he may have been deep among his raspberry bushes or huddled between sewn rows of vegetables. Fall brought harvest and a bit of rest before winter when Dick would retreat to the woodshop to construct beautiful pieces of small furniture for family and friends; he was especially well known for his beautiful mission-style furniture. For 38 years, Richard served the Town of Rome as Selectman, Assessor, and Overseer of the Poor, a member of the Rome School Board, Board of Health, Budget Committee, Planning Board and/or Rome Recreation Committee.

Though busy with work and hobbies, Richard always had time for the Lord. Dick and Lois were members of the Rome Baptist Church for many years. In 1990, they began a search for a new home church and found a small country church to call their home: North Belgrade Baptist Church.

Richard is survived by his five children, all of Jamaica Point, Rome, Susan LaBelle, Cynthia and husband Gary Wilkie, Sandra LaBelle, Sara LaBelle, and Alan and wife Lynn (Buzzell) LaBelle; eight grandchildren, Joshua Desrosiers and wife Kahlie, Dr. Jessica Desrosiers and husband Ramel Dennis, Andrew Wilkie and wife Molly, Paige Collier and partner Kelsey Saucier, Chapin LaBelle and wife Rebekah, Alyssa and husband Ryan Bell, Richard LaBelle, and Chena and husband Jacob Bean; great-grandchildren, Jessica Dennis, Elsie Bell, Ander Bell, River Wilkie, Aiden Desrosiers, Nevaeh Dennis, Peri Wilkie, Emilyn Desrosiers, Adaline Bean, Quinn LaBelle, and Warren Bean; and sister-in-law Hannah LaBelle.

Richard was predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Lois Marie (Mosher) LaBelle, and his great-grandson, Isaiah Hamlin Dennis, siblings Archena Bickford McCrory, Russell LaBelle, Herman LaBelle, Jean Linderman, Frances McCord, W. Arthur LaBelle, Sr., and Lee LaBelle

Visiting hours will be held Friday, October 4. 4 – 7 p.m., at Wheeler’s Funeral Home, 26 Church St. in Oakland. A funeral will be Saturday, October 5, at 10 a.m., at the Lakes Christian Fellowship Church, 744 Augusta Rd., in Belgrade. Interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery, Wooster Hill Rd., Rome.

Services are in the care of Wheeler Funeral Home Church Street, Oakland Maine. http://www.wheelerfh.com

Donations may be made in Dick’s memory to Lakes Christian Fellowship Church, 744 Augusta Rd., Belgrade, ME 04917 or to the Maine Veterans Home, memo: Employee Appreciation Committee, 35 Heroes Way, Augusta, ME 04330.

LUCILLE NICKLESS

BELGRADE – Lucille Nickless, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024. She was the daughter of Louis and Margaret (Brown) Jenney.

She grew up in Belgrade and graduated from Belgrade High School. She worked for the State of Maine for 28 years, retiring as a computer analyst.

Lucille’s home was always a hub of warmth and joy, where family and friends gathered to feel her love and selflessness. She was known for her quick wit, always ready with a clever remark that brought laughter to any room.

Lucille had a variety of interests that brought her joy, including lunch dates, knitting and playing bingo. But above all, she loved spending time with her family. Her generous spirit and dedication to those she loved will be greatly missed, but her legacy of love, laughter, and care will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and friends. Lucille’s kindness, sharp wit, and selflessness touched the lives of so many, and her impact will be felt for generations to come.

Lucille was predeceased by her husband, Carroll; her son, Chester; and her five siblings, Douglas, Katherine, Lawrence, Gordon, and Eleanor.

Born in Connecticut, Lucille was a pillar of strength and love for her family and all who knew her.

She is survived by two of her children, Richard Nickless and his wife Melanie, of Gardiner, and Rhonda Kaiser and her husband John, of Winthrop; grandchildren Richard Nickless Jr., Melissa Goucher, Chad Nickless, Mathew Nickless, Joshua Nickless, Alexandra Nickless, Kayla Kaiser, Ashley Miller, and Lauren Souza; numerous great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The family invites all who knew and loved her to join them in celebrating her life at a graveside service at 2 p.m., on Friday, October 4, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Belgrade, followed by a celebration of her life, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Alfred W. Maxwell Jr. American Legion Post #40, Bowdoin Street, Winthrop.

Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, Maine.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Roberts Funeral Home website, http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alpha Phi Foundation in honor of Lucille.

Her daughter, along with her two granddaughters, Kayla and Lauren, are proud alumnae. Your contribution will support heart health initiatives. https://gofund.me/b15d36db

KENNETH R. LaCHANCE

CLINTON – Kenneth R. Lachance, 69, gave up his fight Monday, September 23, 2024 at BIDM (Beth Israel Deacon Medical Center,) Boston, Massachusetts, where he received 20 years of exceptional care.

Kenny was a hard worker. He was a jack of all trades working as a union shipfitter at Bath Iron Works, a mechanic, a welder, and a carpenter’s union in 1996 to name a few.

In his younger years he enjoyed working on fast cars, being at the racetrack, boxing, working with his father in his butcher shop, and creating detailed woodwork.

The man could not say no to a lobster, or any seafood dish. Many good memories made ice fishing on Moosehead Lake. His greatest pride was sharing the love and passion for the game of basketball with his granddaughter Jordyn.

He was predeceased by his parents Raymond and Geneva (Cote) Lachance, of Winslow; son Craig Joseph Lachance; and brothers Wayne and Raymond Lachance.

Kenny is survived by one brother; daughter Kelly Jo Lachance, Wayne Penney and their families; son Kenneth Hyde; granddaughters Merranda Lachance, Kaula and Jordyn Towers, Jamee Cyr, and Metehya Lachance, with their families; as well as 14 great-grandchildren.

Kenny has had a lot of friends from a lot of places throughout his life. The family hopes you can join them celebrating his life on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Winslow VFW, at 11 a.m., located at 175 Veterans Drive in Winslow.

CYNTHIA DAVIDSON

BELGRADE – Cynthia “Cindy” Davidson, 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at her home, in Belgrade. Born on October 25, 1960, in Waterville, she was the third daughter of Sumner “Everett” Trask and Dolores Cabana Trask.

Cindy married her high school sweetheart, Andrew Davidson, on March 12, 1983. Together, they lived in Florida during Andy’s service in the U.S. Air Force, where they welcomed their son, James. Upon returning to Maine, they settled in Cindy’s childhood home and soon welcomed their daughter, Katrina.

Cindy attended grade school in Belgrade and graduated from Messalonskee High School in 1979. After high school, she pursued a career in nursing and dedicated herself to caring for others in nursing homes, hospitals, and home care. Cindy also had a passion for dance, starting at a young age with Sandra Grant’s classes. She attended numerous dance workshops and taught dance for many years, even running her own studio at the North Belgrade Community Center. Her love for dancing and sharing it with others remained a joy throughout her life.

Cindy was a creative spirit, known for her talent in scrapbooking. She crafted many treasured memory books for her family. Her gentle, caring nature and her ability to bring joy to others will be deeply missed.

She was predeceased by her parents, Everett and Dolores, stepmother Rita Trask, sister Gail Hudson, and cousin Valmond Cabana.

Cindy is survived by her husband of 41 years, Andrew; son James and his wife Kate; daughter Katrina; grandchildren, Chloe Elkins, Sophia Mitchell, Olivia Lane, and Jace and Jack Davidson; her sister Sharon Young and husband David; brother David Trask and wife DeAnna; step-siblings, Susan Blake and husband Herbert, David Seeley, and Michael Seeley and wife Debra; nieces Melanie Blair, Melinda Gervais, Elizabeth Trask; and nephew Eric Trask.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from noon – 1 p.m., at Wheeler Funeral Home, in Oakland. A graveside service will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, at 2 p.m., in North Belgrade.

PETER A. LOCKHART

AUBURN – Peter Alan Lockhart, 70, of Auburn, husband of Lisa (Agurkis) Lockhart, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024.

They married on a beautiful day in China, on June 4, 2004. Peter was a courageous man with many health conditions until his passing.

His love for Lisa was unconditional with many happy trips around the state and special time with his grandchildren. He had a love of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots as well as hunting at his families camp, in Palermo.

Peter graduated from Erskine Academy, in South China, in 1971, and graduated from Washington Community Technical School, in Calais, for electrical construction, working beside his father in the electrical business before going to work at Bath Iron Works for 17 years as a marine electician and finally worked at Ace Security before becoming disabled.

Peter was predeased by his father Frank and Mother Marian (Hopkins) Lockhart, of China, and his uncles Donald and aunts Liesel Lockhart and Lloyd and (Isabel) Lockhart.

Peter is survived by his wife Lisa; his three sons, Justin (Stephanie) Lockhart, Jeremy (Krystle) Lockhart and Travis Lockhart; his brother Roger (Mary) Lockhart Sr., of China; nephew Roger (J.R) and (Stacy) Lockhart, Jr., and their children, Gwen and Owen, of China; niece Sarah and Jay Pucci, of South Carolina; and grandchildren, Hayden, Hunter, Piper Lockhart, Josh and Tyler Wilde, and Trent Poulin; great-grandchildren, Schyloh, Emmit and Leo; cousins Donald and (Robin)Lockhart, of South Carolina, Sandy and (Dominick) Lupichino, of Connecticut, Eunice and (Bob) Johnson, Everett and ( Debbie) Lockhart, all of Connecticut, Barry and Gail Mitchell, of China, and Cindy (Jim) Hart, of China, Carol Ann (Terry) Cusick, of Gardiner; mother in-law Priscilla Agurkis; sister and brother in-law Stephanie Agurkis, and Briggs Seekins.

A Celebration of Life will be on Friday, October 4, 2024, at China Baptist Church, in China, at 2 p.m. Refreshments to follow in the Vestry.

Donations can be sent to The American Kidney Foundation in Peter’s name.

CHARLES R. BELLOWS

WATERVILLE – Charles Raymond Bellows, 43, the man, the myth, the legend known to some as “mastermind”, of Waterville, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was born June 17, 1981, in Waterville, to parents Darla (Carpenter) O’Neil and Charles “Chuck” Bellows.

Charlie led an adventurous life, ever since his early years running through the Southend of Waterville. At a young age he learned of his talents as a prolific writer, poet, visual artist, graffiti artist and often shared these gifts with loved ones and comrades. He has an insatiable laugh, he was hilarious and always the biggest presence in any room. He was bold and intelligent. He was a lyrical artist and wrote many verses with hundreds of songs; many on YouTube.

He was loyal and defended people when they were treated unfairly. He taught others to be strong and never give up. He was determined and loved hard. In spite of Charlie’s hardships, Charlie always remained positive and it reflected around him deeply. Charlie’s loved ones knew him to have a warriors mindset and the heart of a lion. He was the strongest, most fearless and loyal person one could meet. Even if you disagreed with him, Charlie commanded respect.

In his pastime, Charlie enjoyed spending time with his loved ones, or in deep thought, often in solitude, or in nature with his beloved. While he never achieved mainstream success, Charlie was arguably the greatest hardcore rapper to have deep roots in the pine tree state. Charlie stood for love, truth, and loyalty; for language, truth, and logic, and his legend will never die!

He was predeceased by his father Chuck and mother Darla; three children; Justice, Charli and Mason; siblings, Israel, Antelsy, Michael and Elizabeth; stepfather Mike; and many extended family members.

A Celebration of Life was held at Governor’s, in the Ballroom, on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The formal funeral service dates are to be determined.

Others Departed

WILLIAM H. MORGAN

SIDNEY – William “Bill” H. Morgan, 72, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville, on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 10 a.m., with an interment ceremony planned for 1 p.m., at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Avenue, Augusta.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home. A full obituary and online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Bill’s name to the Sidney Food Bank, 3022 West River Rd., Sidney, ME 04330.

ROBERT F. STEINMEYER

WASHINGTON – Robert “Bob” Frank Steinmeyer, 81, of Washington, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House, in Rockport, on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

For a full obituary with service information, please visit Bob’s Book of Memories at http://www.hallfuneralhomes.com.

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