Obituaries, Week of February 2, 2017

DIANE A. GREEN

VASSALBORO – Diane A. Green, 67, of Vassalboro, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. She was born in Waterville on February 15, 1949, the daughter of Mark Proctor and Anita (Parady) Violette.

Diane enjoyed spending time with her family having gatherings and cookouts at her home. She was a mother figure to many that knew her. She loved staying connected to her family and friends through Facebook. That was her pastime. She had many friends from all around.

Diane was predeceased by her mother, Anita Violette; two sister Jean Vigue and Nancy Bolduc, both of Waterville.

Diane is survived by her husband of 50 years, John D. Green, of Vassalboro; six children, Tammy Gilley, of Palermo, Johnny Green, of Vassalboro, Stevie Green, of Waterville, Pam Morneau, of Albion, Chad Green, of Vassalboro, and Lisa Reny, of Vassalboro; brothers, Reginal Vigue, of Waterville, and Danny Hawes, of Waterville. Diane is also survived by 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

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

Memorial donations may be sent to: John Green, 411 Taber Hill Road, Vassalboro ME 04989.

NELSON D. HARDING

ALBION – Nelson D. Harding, 73, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, January 27, 2017. Nelson was born in Freedom on November 29, 1943, the son of Lawrence D. and Gladys (Thurston) Harding the youngest of six children.

He attended Besse High School, in Albion, and in 1962 joined the United States Marine Corps. Nelson proudly served his country with two tours in the Vietnam Conflict. Nelson was a sergeant with 12 men in his squad and was most proud that all 12 returned home.

A carpenter by trade, Nelson worked with his big brother, Dennis, forming the Harding Brothers. He enjoyed stock cars and was seen often racing #32 at Unity Raceway. He avidly attended his son Jason’s activities during which time he coached Babe Ruth baseball and was an assistant leader of BSA Troop #446. Nelson was a member of China Baptist Church, Central Masonic Lodge #45 where he was a 32nd degree Mason, Washburn-Brann-Ward Post #195 of the American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts of Waterville and Fairfield.

Nelson was a caring and loving father to his son, Jason, and his fiancée, Sue. He found great joy of recent news he would be a grandfather. He enjoyed cribbage and was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He enjoyed karaoke at the local VFW post and throughout the state.
Nelson was predeceased by his parents; his sister Muriel Adams; and his brother Dennis Harding.

He is survived by his son Jason Harding and his fiancée Susan Desmarais; the mother of his son, Donna Cantone; siblings, Marilyn Levesque, Patricia Higgins, and Priscilla Gould and her husband Kenneth; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, February 3, at the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield. There will be a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Friday.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 4, at China Baptist Church, Causeway Road, in China Village.

Memorial donations may be made to: Disabled Veterans National Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 96648, Washington, DC 20090-6648.

An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at: www.lawrybrothers.com

Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral & Cremation Care, 107 Main St., Fairfield.

YOLANDE C. GENEST

OAKLAND – Yolande Rachel (Cloutier) Genest, 87, of Oakland, died Sunday, January 22, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Waterville on January 13, 1930, the daughter of the late Joseph and Merilda (Grenier) Cloutier.

She attended Waterville parochial schools and graduated from Mount Merici, in Waterville, in 1948.

Yolande was employed as a dental assistant to Dr. John E. ß and later at the credit office of W. T. Grant, in Waterville. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Waterville and served as president of the Rosary Sodality for several years. She was awarded a certificate in recognition of outstanding dedication for her service at Sacred Heart.

In 1951 she was married to Arthur E. Genest and together they had five children. She and Arthur enjoyed several years in Florida following their retirement. Her favorite hobbies included making work puzzles, baking goodies for her grandchildren and rooting on the Red Sox.
Yolande was predeceased by two brothers, Marcel and Henry Cloutier.

Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Arthur, of Oakland; three sons, Larry and his wife Donna, of Benton, James and his wife Linda, of Waterville, David, of Winslow; two daughters, Jeannie, of Oakland, Susan Mowles and her husband Gary, of Salisbury, Massachusetts; six grandchildren, Emily Genest, Christopher Genest, Stacey Genest, Jared Genest, Lauren Mowles and Allison Mowles; as well as one great-granddaughter, Jasmine Gogan.

LORRAINE M. THIBODEAU

WINSLOW – Lorraine M. (Bou­chard) Thibo­deau, 88, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Inland Hospital, in Water­ville. She was born January 6, 1929, in Millinocket, the daughter of Joseph and Martha (Paradis) Bouchard.

She was an active member of Corpus Christi Parish, of greater Waterville area, and past member of the choir at St. John Parish, in Winslow. Lorraine loved to make jigsaw puzzles and cherished time spent surrounded by her family.

Lorraine is survived by four sons, Daniel Thibodeau, of Waterville, Michael Thibodeau, of Wiscassett, Robert Thibodeau and wife Lyn, of Washington State, and Joseph Thibodeau and wife Diane, of Oakland; two daughters, Jean Mathieu and husband James, and Kathleen Sylvain and husband James, all of Winslow; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by an infant son, David Thibodeau; three sisters, Geraldine Michaud, Yvette Jennings, and Irene Poissonnier; and parents, Joseph and Martha Bouchard.

A mass of Christian burial will be held, Saturday, February 4, at 9 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Email: donors@stjude.org

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

KEVIN B. DAVIS

AUGUSTA – Kevin Bruce Davis, 53, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at his home. He was born on Dec­ember 28, 1962.

Kevin was an ordained minister and master MOPAR mechanic.

Locally he is survived by Marie Turberville, Crystal Turberville Davis and partner Glen Jacobs; children Monica Brunner, Angela Bailey and Dillon Estes; grandchildren Katy, Jessee, Mary Jane, Devon, Glen Ethan, Phoenix and Delila; brothers, twin Keith Davis, Kyle Davis, Jeff Beauchanon, Ron Beauchanon Jr.; father Bernard Davis; several aunts, uncles and cousins; best friends Arthur and Barry.

“You taught me how to love, how to leave myself behind. All my love, Rachel.”

OTHERS DEPARTED

RITA L. BOUCHER, 83, of Waterville, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at Heritage Rehabilitation and Living Center, in Winthrop. locally, she is survived by sisters-in-law, Jeanne Roy, of Winslow, and Doris Davidson and husband Bob, of Fairfield; and brother, Edward Lacombe, of Spring Hill, Florida, formerly of Winslow.

JOSHUA J. WESTON, 34, of Waldoboro, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at his residence. Locally, he is survived by his mother, Elaine York, of Benton.

MABEL ARSENAULT, 96, of Skowhegan, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017, at the Sanfield Rehab and Living Center, in Hartland. Locally, she is survived by sons Peter, of Fairfield, Joseph and wife Joan, of Norridgewock, Kenneth and wife June, of Skowhegan, and daughter Josephine Hjort, of Skowhegan; and sister Catherine Marshall, of Waterville.

WILLIAM T. CARPENTER I, 61, of Waterville, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer. Locally, he is survived by sisters Violet White-Carpenter, of Oakland, and Jodi Jones and husband Will, of Vassalboro; brothers James Carpenter, of Waterville, and Peter Boudreau and wife Jennifer, of Oakland.

SHIRLEY R. SLACK, 95, of Waterville, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017, at Oak Grove Center, in Waterville. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Madeline Poulin, of Waterville.

CELLEN S. FOWLE, 88, of Southport, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017, at her home. Locally, she is survived by a son, Evert N. Fowle and wife Lori, of Vassalboro.

FORMER RESIDENTS

MARK A. THERIAULT, 59, of Old Orchard Beach, formerly of Winslow, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017, at the Gosnell Hospice Home, in Scarborough, as a result of advanced lung disease. Locally, he is survived by brothers Paul Theriault and wife Julie, of Oakland, Jim Theriault and wife Alex, of Belgrade.

MARGARET D. WELCH, 101, of Waterford, Connecticut, formerly of Unity, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017, in New London, Connecticut. She was a member of the Unity Union United Methodist Church, in Unity.

JOHN J. GAGNON JR., 31, of Wiscasset, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Locally, he is survived by a brother, Brandon Gagnon and companion Tasha Swift, of Whitefield.

MARGARET D. RUSSELL, 87, of East Winthrop, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at the Nursing Care Center at Glenridge, in Augusta, following a long illness. Locally, she is survived by her children, Ann Russell and husband Harold E. Perry Jr., and E. Jane Landry and husband Stephen R., all of Augusta, and James L. Russell and wife Shannon, of Whitefield.

CAROL P. KIRCHDORFER

JEFFERSON – Carol Patricia Kirchdorfer, 80, of Needham, Massachusetts and Jefferson, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. She was born in Needham,, Massa­chusetts, on January 4, 1937, to John and Marion (Ellis) Stevens.
She went to Needham schools and graduated from Needham High School. After high school she went to Westbrook College in Portland. Following college, she worked as an office secretary for a textile mill in Needham where she would meet her husband of more than 40 years.

After her marriage she became a stay-at-home mom to her two boys during their childhood. Over those years she had many interests and took classes in the craft of ceramics and learned how to make, paint and bake the pieces she made. Later on she got into teaching others her new found craft. She also worked on Christmas ornaments year-round or when time permitted so she could sell them at church craft fairs for the Christmas season.

Carol loved to read, especially romance and suspense novels as well as doing crossword puzzles. She enjoyed being outdoors and gardening whether it was a vegetable garden in the backyard or planting berry bushes or a tree.

Carol was predeceased by her parents, John and Marion Stevens; brother, John Jr.; and husband, Robert; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law.

She is survived by sons, Bruce Kirchdorfer and partner Sherri Gauthier, of Jefferson, formerly of Needham, Massachusetts, and Glenn A. Kirchdorfer and partner Colleen Young Anderson, of Needham and Natick, Massachusetts; many cousins, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and a cousin, Elaine Porter, of Somerville.

To extend condolences, please visit www.hallfuneralhomes.com.