Obituaries, Week of December 8, 2016

DONALD E. CARLL

CHINA––Donald Edward Carll, 84, of China, formerly of Boston, died peacefully on November 10, 2016, at the Maine Veteran Home, of Augusta. He was the son of the late Stanley and Anna Carll, born in Boston on April 14, 1932.

A Navy veteran and 1957 graduate of Coyne Electrical School, he went on to become a master electrician and opened his own business, Carll Electric Company. Donald enjoyed nature and a simple life including gardening, fishing, snowmobiling and the company of friends and family.

He was predeceased by siblings, Robert Carll and wife Norma, Maryjane long and husband Donald, Nancy Kelliher and husband Lenny and Peter Carll.

He is survived by five children, Edward M. Carll and wife Nanci, of Plymouth, Donald P. Carll and wife Kathy, of Marshfield, Ellen M. Carll-Bennett and husband Rick, of Plymouth, Daniel G. Carll and wife Suzanne, of Boca Raton, Florida, and Julie A. Igo and husband Richard, of Weymouth; six grandchildren, Nicole, Alex, Taylor, Sarah, Peter and Rachel; sisters Pricilla Carpenter, Marjorie Carll, and Sandra Ryan and husband Bill; and many nieces and nephews.
Memories, condolences, photos, and videos may be shared with the family on the website obituary page at www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

FERNAND J. RODRIGUE

WINSLOW – Fernand “Fern” J. Rodrigue, 69, passed away Wednes­ay, November 23, 2016, at Maine Medical Center, in Portland. He was born April 5, 1947, in Waterville, the son of Roland and Lorette (Duguay) Rodrigue.
He was educated in the schools of Waterville and earned his GED. On June 4, 1966, he married Linda M. Wilbur, at St. Francis de Sales Church, in Waterville. Fern was a veteran who proudly served his country in the Army National Guard until his honorable discharge. He was employed for many years at Fort Halifax Packing, in Winslow, and as a maintenance supervisor at a national seafood factory. Fern enjoyed camping, electronics, and family gatherings.
Fern is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda M. (Wilbur) Rodrigue, of Winslow; two sons, Daren Rodrigue and David Rodrigue, both of Vassalboro; two sisters, Nancy Wing and husband Chris, Ann Morneau and husband Richard, two brothers, Ronald Rodrigue and wife Karen, Gerard Rodrigue and wife Janine; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by sister, Loretta Steeves and husband Charles; brother, Donald Rodrigue; and his parents.
Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Road, Waterville, ME 04901.
Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, Maine 04976

DONALD BARRY II

FAIRFIELD––Donald “Skip” Barry II, 53, the son of Elaine and Donald Barry, passed away suddenly Wednesday, November 23, 2016, in a fatal car accident. Skip was born April 28, 1953, in Waterville.

He grew up in Fairfield, creating many memories in his younger years while play ing in the Pal league programs. He attended and graduated from Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, in 1981. This is where he was most known for his participation on the football team.

Skip worked for Michael Wing at Central Maine Disposal, in Fairfield, for a few years, but made a career at Sappi, located in Skowhegan, for 29 years. He finished his career at Sappi in the beginning of 2016 and spent most of his free time refinishing his home and enjoying his Harley-Davidson motorcycle interest.

In August 1993, Skip became a father to his only son, Ridge. Growing up they spent a lot of their time outdoors. They enjoyed traveling the state of Maine, snowmobiling in the winter time. In the summer, they would trim down the four-wheeling trails around their home and play a few rounds of golf. For the last few months, their quality time was spent refinishing Skip’s home together. Ridge will continue to refinish the house in remembrance of his dad.

Skip is survived by his mother, Diddie; son, Ridge; sister, Tammy; aunt, Charlotte; and many other aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

AARON M. HUNTER
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WINSLOW – Aaron Michael Hunter, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 24, 2016, at Maine­General Medical Center, in Augusta.

Aaron was born January 24, 1990, in Skowhegan. He worked as a Quality Control Inspector at Kennebec Technologies, in Augusta. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and disc golf player. Nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his four-month-old son, three-year-old daughter, and fiancée.

Aaron is survived by his mother Laura Ellis, of Missouri. Aaron was also very blessed with two amazing men he called dad, Timothy Elkins, of Waterville, and Terrill Hunter Jr., of California. His fiancée Hannah Daigle, their son Abel and daughter Avery, all of Winslow. Two sisters, Kailynn M. DePesa and her daughter, Jada Sulim, of Waterville, Alexandria K. DePesa, her fiancé Steven Oisten and children Kyndal and Jaxson, of Wyoming, and one brother, Brad a/k/a Terrill Hunter III, of Oklahoma; grandparents Judith Andrews and Edward Ellis, both of Skowhegan, along with Susie and Terrill Hunter Sr., of California, several aunts, uncles; aunt Trace Hunter, of California, who affectionately referred to Aaron as “geeko.”

Memorial donations may be mde to the Quaker Hill Disc Golf, 146 Middle Road, Fairfield, ME. 04937.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.

WILLIAM H. MCKENZIE JR.

ALBION––William “Bill” McKenzie Jr., passed away Saturday morning, November 26, 2016, at Androscoggin Home Care-Hospice, in Auburn. Bill was born April 24, 1934, in Claremont, New Hampshire, to William Sr. and Grace Bushway McKenzie.

Bill was a veteran, serving in both the Air Force and the Army. He was successful in business, an avid hunter and active in the community as a member of the Masons, scoutmaster and football coach in Albion, where he lived since 1971.

He was predeceased by his parents; brothers Ronald and Vic; and niece Patricia Chapman.

He is survived by his son William H. and (Kelly) Mckenzie III, of Albion, with grandchildren Dugan (Caitlin) McKenzie, of Casco, Brody McKenzie and Jeremiah McKenzie, son Wesley (Tracy) McKenzie, of Pensacola, Florida; grandchildren Caitlin McKenzie and Benjamin McKenzie, of Forest Part, Illinois; daughter Audrey McKenzie, of Westbrook; sisters Grace (Martin) Adams, of South Royalton, Vermont, and Gloria (Robert) Perkins, of Dunnellan, Florida; brother Jack McKenzie, of Claremont, New Hampshire; seven nieces and nine nephews.

NELSON L. ADAMS

WINSLOW – Nelson Leslie Adams, 68, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016, at the Maine Veterans Hospital, at Togus. He was born on July 21, 1948, in Farmington, the son of the late Richard and Nora (Ellis) Adams of Farmington.
He was educated in Farming­ton schools and joined the U.S. Army from 1965 -1969. In 1971 he met and married his wife of 45 years, Nancy. Nelson worked for Scott Paper Co., in Winslow, Prudential INsurance Co., (10 years), and finally found his greatest love. He went to school and became a self-employed farrier. He said that he never felt like he was going to work; he just loved the challenge and everything to do with horses. He has owned many race horses and truly loved the sport.

He is survived by his wife Nancy (White) Adams, of Winslow; his two ”girls,” Karyn Adams Bechard and husband Matt, of Vassalboro, and Katrina Adams Cates and husband David, of Newburg; four grandsons, Peyton Cates, Noah Bechard, Parker Cates and Sam Bechard. Also surviving are his sister, Pamela St.Pierre and her husband Joe, of Chesterville; brothers, Stephen Adams and wife Hazel (Pat), of Woolrich, Micheal Adams and wife Diane, of Livermore, Jeffery Adams and wife Linda, of Bowdoinham, and Randy Adams and wife Bonnie, of Jay; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother Robert in an accident many years ago.

Memorial donations may be made to MHHA scholarship fund, 185 State Street, Augusta, ME 04332.

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

WILLIAM D. CAIRNIE

BENTON – William “Dave” David Cairnie, 96, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at Lake­wood Continui­ng Care Center, in Waterville, following a brief illness. He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, the son of Peter and Margaret (Baxter) Cairnie.

He lived in New York City until the age of 15. He then moved to Benton to live with his Uncle Bill and Aunt Doris Baxter, and attended Lawrence High School, in Fairfield. There he met his future wife Ethel Taylor.

Dave enjoyed sports at Lawrence, scored the first touchdown on Keyes Field, and was a recipient of the Bulldog Award.

He coached Little League baseball and enjoyed watching his sons in their athletic activities. Dave loved golf. He played in the Senior League at Natanis Golf Course, in Vassalboro, well into his 90s, and was known for shooting his age or less. He enjoyed his many trips to North Carolina and playing golf there. He was an avid reader and liked to tease the ladies at the Lawrence Library.

He was a veteran who proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II until his honorable discharge. He was a member of the Fairfield United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir for many years. He was a member of the Siloam Lodge #0092, of Fairfield, where he was Master and served as Chaplain for over 50 years. Dave worked at Taylor Motors, in Winslow, and Joseph Motors, in Waterville, until his retirement.

Dave became a volunteer at Lakewood Manor in 1997 after the loss of his wife. He is survived by three sons, David Cairnie and wife Evelyn, Raymond Cairnie and wife Alice, Paul Cairnie and wife Angie; five grandchildren, David, Peggy, Donna, Melissa, and Michael; 11 great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel (after 58 years of marriage), brothers Peter and George, sisters Jessie and Millie.
Memorial donations may be made to the Fairfield United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 313, 37 Skowhegan Road, Fairfield, ME 04937.

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

JEANNE T. CLAVETTE MARTIN

WINSLOW––Jeanne T. Clavette Martin, 89, passed away November 29, 2016, at Lakewood Continuing Care Center, in Waterville, following an extended illness. Jeanne was born in Van Buren, on June 13, 1927, a daughter of William and Eugenie (Poirier) Clavette.

Jeanne’s early years were spent working alongside her siblings in their dad’s soda pop business, Silver Spring Bottle Works. Her school years were spent at St. Louis School, in Fort Kent, graduating in 1945. After graduating, she went to work for Claude Theriault at Claude’s Electric and remained there for several years until she married. She often visited cousins at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home, in Bakerbrook, New Brunswick, Canada, which is where she met her husband, O’Neil, who was employed there. Jeanne was a tomboy at heart but also a very talented cook, seamstress, crafter, and artist. Once their kids were grown and out of the house, she filled her time volunteering many hours at St. John Parish, in Winslow, and at the school’s Christmas craft fair; cleaning offices for Dr. Thomas Chasse; and took up oil painting.

Jeanne and Neil were married June 26, 1954, and lived for a short time in New Brunswick. One they married she became a housewife, and a year later they started their family. After the birth of their first son, they left Canada and northern Maine and moved south to the Waterville area for better job opportunities for Neil. They soon settled in Winslow where they had three more children.

Jeanne was predeceased by her husband, Neil, on June 7, 2016; her parents, Willie and Eugenie; six siblings, Alice O’Keefe and husband Raymond, Lorette Clavette, Toussaint Clavette and wife Bernadette, Annette Clavette, Yvette Barr, and Thomas Clavette; Neil’s parents, Benoit and Laura Martin; and his siblings, Rita Pinnette and husband Patrick, Bernadette Beaulieu and husband Honore, Lionel Martin and wife Patsy, Jean-Maurice Martin, Roland Martin, and Antoine Martin, all of Canada.

She is survived by sons, Roger Martin and spouse Cindy, of Houlton, Joseph Martin and spouse Nancy, of Schertz, Texas; daughters, Lorraine Lessard and spouse Brian, of South China, Gisele Carey and spouse Jim, of Fairfield; grandchildren, Jammie Keane, of Massachusetts, Jessica Remscheid and spouse James, of Memphis, Tennessee, Jeremy Martin, of San Antonio, Texas, Jacob Martin, of Schertz, Texas, Shauna Exner and spouse James, of China, Josh Lessard, of Palermo, Adam Carey, of Auburn and Spencer Carey, of Fairfield; six great-grandchildren, Jason and Julianna Remscheid, Bryce, Lexi and Riley Lessard, and Trevor and baby girl Exner; her sister Anne Clavette, of Fort Kent; sisters-In-law, Anita Clavette, of Fort Kent, Denise Martin and Marjolaine Martin, both of Canada; brothers-in-law, Yvon Martin and spouse Nilda, Normand Martin,and Rosaire Martin, all of Canada; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 US Route One, Scarborough ME 04074.

THERESA M. LACROIX

WINSLOW––Theresa Myra Cyr LaCroix, 96, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, as Oak Grove Center, in Waterville. She was born on June 22, 1920, in Waterville, she was one of six children born to Wilfred and Melvina Cyr.
She married Wilfred LaCroix in 1939. They lived most of their years in Winslow, but also lived in Connecticut, Texas, and spend many years in Southern California.

Theresa attended St. Francis de Sales Catholic School, in Waterville. When all of her children were nearly grown, she worked in Winslow schools as a kitchen worker and later at Thayer Hospital, in Waterville, as a housekeeper.

She enjoyed listening to music, singing and dancing. Theresa kept her love of music her entire life even during the illness of her final years.

Theresa was predeceased by her husband, Wilfred, in January 1989 after nearly 50 years together; sisters Germaine Poulin and Lillian Cyr, and brother Guy Cyr.

Theresa is survived by her children: daughter Dolores LaCroix, of Redmond, Oregon, son James and wife Patty, of Corona, California, daughter Catherine LaCroix, of La Quinta, California, daughter Sandra Doverspike, of Winslow, son Kenneth and wife Kristen, of Wrightwood, California, and daughter Judith and husband Mark Bard, of Winslow; granddaughters, Vicki Short, Becky Figone, Christina Dutton, Christine LaCroix, Theresa Weeden, Samantha Sage, Sharon Kulsick, and Marsha Bard and their families; grandsons: David and Jacob LaCroix, Philip, Thomas and Joseph Bard and their families. Theresa is also survived by brothers Robert Cyr, of Waterville, and Wilfred Cyr, of Rochester, New Hampshire; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Please visit www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Theresa’s life and to share condolences, memories and tributes.

Memorial donations may be made to Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Road, Waterville ME 04901.

ELEANOR A. NOEL

FAIRFIELD––Eleanor A. Noel, 87, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. She was born June 8, 1929, in Mattawamkeag, to the late Roland and Lena Estes.

Eleanor spent over 40 years as a hairdresser, telling stories and enjoying the company and friendship of her many customers.

Eleanor was active in many organizations throughout the community. She made dolls at the doll factory at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Waterville. Eleanor was very active in the Shawmut Chapel.

She was predeceased by her daughter Laurie, brother Hayden and sister Kathy.

Eleanor is survived by her husband of 63 years, John G. Noel; children Jane Noel, of Gloucester, Virgina, Scott Noel and wife Carol, of Belgrade, and James Noel, of Allentown, New Hampshire; grandchildren, Seth Poulin and wife Jessica, of Gloucester, Virginia, Melissa Buxton, of Madison, Nicholas Buxton and wife Jasmine, of Waterville and Erica Kerr, of Fairfield; brother David Estes and family, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; niece Mary Pooler and husband Harold and family, of Newport Richey, Florida; great-grandchildren, Jace Huard, Jenna Rodrique, Jaden Gagne, Jacob Poulin, Julianna Poulin, Devon Stewart and Zoie Stewart.

An online guestbook may be signed and condolences expressed at www.gallantfh.com.

Memorial donations may be made to Shawmut Chapel Youth Fund, 57 Bray Avenue, Shawmut ME 04975.

ROLLANDE G. BILODEAU

WINSLOW––Rollande G. Bilodeau, 91, of Winslow passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. She was born January 31, 1925, the daughter of Athanase and Rose_Anna Gilbert, in St. Alfred, Quebec, Canada.

She married Gerard Bilodeau in July 1946. Together they formed a loving family with four children, Patrick, Yvan, Marlene and Gilbert. She and her husband worked tirelessly for many years building a successful auto repair and sales business in Winslow. Anyone who met her instantly knew she was a special person who gave of herself always.
She was predeceased by her husband Gerard who died in 1981, her brothers Ronald, Laureat, Jean-Paul, Camille and Patrice and her sister Jeannine.

Rollande is survived by her four children, Patrick and wife Cathy, Yvan, Marlene and husband Al, Bert and his partner Morgan; grandson Jeremy, granddaughter Jennifer and husband David; great-grandson Jacob and great-granddaughter Claire; sisters Eveline and Annette; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Please visit www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to share condolences, memories and tributes with her family.