Obituaries, Week of January 26, 2017

SHEILA F. SCALZI

WHITEFIELD––Sheila Frances (Halko) Scalzi, 73, of Whitefield, and former resident of Fairfield, Stratford and Naugatuck, Connecticut, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at her daughter’s home following a yearlong courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Sheila was born June 6, 1943, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Tichy) Halko.

She graduated from Andrew Warde High School, Fairfield, Connecticut, class of 1961.

She worked as a telephone operator, a stay-at-home mom, and at RAF Electronics and General Data Comm Industries, performing office work. In 2004, she retired and moved to Maine, and worked part-time here and there: at the local Country Farms Restaurant as a hostess, at her grandsons; elementary school as a substitute teacher, and starting her own small business, “The Candy Lady” where she created holiday confections that were sold in her local community. She was always very creative and loved to bake, make candies, knit, crochet and quilt.

Sheila was also a free spirit who loved to travel to new places. Yet making memories with her loved ones came first, and she always had a camera in her hand to capture them. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, teaching them how to cook and bake some of her favorite recipes, creating a new craft project or playing a new game. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend and she will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her daughter, Terri (Scalzi) and husband Bob Soohey, of Whitefield; sons, Frederick Scalzi Jr. (Fritz) and wife Kristie(Lambert), of Berlin, Connecticut, Mark Scalzi and wife Stephanie (Piscitelli), of Southington, Connecticut; seven grandchildren, Robert, Stephen, Anthony, Amanda, Alexander, Annabelle and Ava; brothers Robert Halko and wife Linda, of Shelton, Connecticut, George Halko and wife Irene, of Shelton, Connecticut; sister Janice Autore and husband Frank, of Naugatuck, Connecticut, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunts.

To share condolences and memories with the family, please visit www.hullfh.com.

Memorial donations can be made to The Toy Closet Program, Yale New Haven Hospital, 20 York St., New Haven CT 06510.

ERMA P. ROBINSON

VASSALBORO – Erma P. (Leathers) Robinson, 93, of Vassalboro, died Friday, January 13, 2017, at home, following a battle with colon cancer. She was born the sixth of eight children, in Corinna, on May 23, 1923, to Ivory and Viola Leathers.

She is predeceased by all. She married the boy next door, Ervin R. Robinson, in Vassalboro on October 24, 1943. Ervin passed away in 1991. He was her one and only.

She spent the majority of her life as a homemaker, getting great satisfaction from gardening, berry picking, canning, sewing, and Do-it-yourself home remodeling projects. Active into her 90s, she continued to plant a vegetable garden, split and stack wood, feed the birds, shovel snow, and refinish furniture. She especially enjoyed decorating for the holidays, which included a Christmas tree in every room. Throughout their 48 years of marriage, she and Ervin road tripped with a camper all over the United States and in her later years she traveled to other countries, including Germany, Russia, and Latvia. She kissed the Blarney Stone in Ireland at the age of 85 and zip-lined in Costa Rica at 82.

She is survived by two of her three daughters, Sherry Cennamo and her husband Ralph, and Robin Robinson, all of Vassalboro; her son-in-law of 50 years, Phil Astwood of Newberry, South Carolina; eldest daughter and Phil’s wife, Valarie Astwood, of Newberry, South Carolina, passed away in 2015.
Erma will be missed by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; Heather Astwood and her husband Greg Kemp, of Germantown, Maryland; Owen Astwood and his wife Holly, of Irmo, South Carolina, and their daughters Isabel and Madelyn; Scott Robinson Sevigny, of Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica, and his sons Jordan and Anthony; Staci Fortunato and her husband Peter, of Augusta, and their sons Andrew and Daniel; Shelly Wilson, of Windsor, and her sons, Lukas and Isaak; and grandsons Michael Cennamo, of Portland; Anthony Cennamo, of Hallowell; and Nicholas Cennamo of Monhegan. Her Facebook fans, who have followed her escapades over the past few years and to whom she is known as the “Ermalator.”

Erma planned her own Memorial Service which will be held in the Quaker style on Saturday, January 28, at 2 p.m., at the Friends Meeting House, Stanley Hill Road, Vassalboro. To honor her, she wanted everyone in attendance to wear something in her favorite color: red. A reception will be held immediately following at the meeting house. There are no visiting hours. Graveside services will occur at a later date.

Memorial donations can be made in to the Vassalboro Community School, 1116 Webber Pond Road, Vassalboro, ME 04989.

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

MARK E. PILSBURY

PALERMO – Mark E. Pilsbury, 67, died Sunday, January 15, 2017, at the Gosnell Hospice House, in Scarbo­ough, following a brief, yet courageous battle with leukemia. Mark was born in Augusta, on September 2, 1949, a son of the late Ralph K. and Frances F. (Farrell) Pilsbury.

He grew up in Palermo and graduated from Erskine Academy, in South China, class of 1969. Shortly after graduation, he joined the Air Force and was stationed in Turkey, Colorado, and Las Vegas, Nevada, during his four-year service to our country.

In June of 1972, Mark married the former Gail Hathorne, of Gardiner, and they had two children.

A life long communicant of St. Michael Parish, in Augusta, Mark worked for the State of Maine, Wal Mart, in Augusta, and Togus VA among other places during his time with us.

Mark was an avid hunter in his younger years, and has bragging rights as a member of the “Biggest Bucks in Maine” club. He also loved to fish on Branch Pond, Sheepscot Lake, and other secret fishing holes he would never divulge. A friend of Bill W., Mark was very proud to be sober for over 30 years.

Despite facing several challenges during his life, Mark always had a positive attitude and a unique way of looking at life, even facing his disease with a practical outlook and a sense humor during his final days.

Mark was predeceased by his parents and his daughter, Rebecca Pilsbury, of Humansville, Missouri.

He is survived by his son, Christopher Pilsbury, of Augusta; a sister, Jane Hussey and husband W. Carr Hussey, of Vassalboro; four brothers: Ralph Pilsbury and wife Susan, of Damariscotta, and Land O Lakes, Florida, Peter Pilsbury and wife Natalie, of Turner, Joseph Pilsbury and companion Patsy Glidden, of South China, and Thomas Pilsbury and husband Stan York, of Palermo; two aunts, Sally Pilsbury and Mary Lou Pilsbury, both of Augusta; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, Windsor Chapel, 983 Ridge Rd, Windsor, ME.

Condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.plummerfh.com.

GEORGE CLARK JR.

WINSLOW – George “Dewey” Clark Jr., 77, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Dewey was born on March 28, 1939, to the late George D. Sr. and Arlene (Johnson) Clark, in Waterville.

He attended Clinton grade school until moving to the vocational program in Waterville, where he graduated in 1957.

Following graduation, Dewey enlisted in the National Guard and served for four years. Along with being in the National Guard, Dewey also worked for Ski-land Woolen Mill, in Clinton, from 1957 to 1960. After the woolen mill, Dewey worked for the Maine Central Railroad from 1960 to 1986 as machinist. From 1986 to 2014, Dewey worked with his son at Clark’s Machine Shop as a machinist.

Dewey’s hobbies consisted of building airplanes, making hunting knives, and anything that had to do with metal. He was known as the guy who could make anything and fix anything, and was truly a master at his craft.

Dewey also was very proud to be a 32rd Degree Mason.

He was predeceased by his parents.

Dewey is survived by his wife Joyce, of Winslow; son George Dewey Clark III and wife Sue, of Clinton; stepson Chris Mason, of Canaan; stepdaughter Karen Lemieux and husband Keith, of Winslow; grandchildren, George Dewey Clark IV and wife Jessica, of Corpus Christi, Texas; Bo Clark and wife Elizabeth, of Clinton; Matthew Clark and wife Kellie, of Exeter, New Hampshire; and Ben Lemieux, of Winslow; great-grandchildren, Austin, Anthony, Ian, Jocelyn, Jackson, and Carter; one great-great-grandson, Hayden.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Volunteers of Waterville, 304 Maine St., Waterville, ME 04901 or a charity of your choice.

GERALD S. DUMOUCHEL

FAIRFIELD – Gerald (Jerry) Dumouchel passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He was born August 10, 1945, to Louis and Doris Dumouchel in Worcester, Mass.

Following graduation from high school, Jerry served in the United States Air Force for four years. Jerry had a long career as a respiratory therapist for hospitals in Augusta, Lewiston and Waterville.

Jerry enjoyed bowling, camping, gardening and playing cards with friends and family.

On March 20, 1971, he married the former Patricia (Pat) Huff, and they were happily married until her death in 2014. He is also predeceased by his parents; and brother-in-law Clifton (Kip) Huff.

Jerry is survived by his son Jeff Dumouchel and wife Karen, of South Carolina; his sister Joan Pratt and brother Ronald Dumouchel, of Massachusetts, sister-in-law Barbara Hart and husband Stewart, of Florida, brother-in-law Frederick Huff and wife Mary, of Augusta, sister-in-law Edna Huff, of Maryland; and many nieces and nephews. Also, two special ladies he considered daughters, Bridgette Kram and husband Shawn, of North Carolina and Ashley Jadczak and husband Michael and their son Aiden, of Vermont.

Memorial donations may be made to Maultiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Abe., 5th Floor, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851.

TRAVIS L. GREENE

FAIRFIELD – Travis Leon Greene, 37, of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at his home in Fairfield. Travis was the son of Sharon and Leon Greene of Fairfield., born on May 29, 1979, in Waterville.

Travis graduated from Lawrence High School in 1997.

Travis enjoyed working on stock cars with his father and lifelong friend Shawn Knox. Travis also enjoyed NASCAR races, the Raiders, and his dog Bentley. He loved his daughter, Shaylee, and her sister, Danika.

He started out doing construction with his father at the age of 12 and then went on to work at Huhtamaki, North Center Foods, and Sheridan Corp., all in Fairfield.

Travis was predeceased by his grandparents Elaine and Herman Greene, grandfather Randy Getchell Jr.; and nephew Conner John Alley.

He is survived by his parents Leon and Sharon Greene; his sister Bobbi Boothby; his daughters Shaylee Brooke and Danika Marie; many aunts, uncles; nieces, nephews; cousins.

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

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

ARTHUR MUNN

WINSLOW – Arthur Raymond Munn, 70, of Winslow, passed Monday, January 9, 2017, in Augusta. He was born on April 12, 1946, in Presque Isle, one of 11 children of Annie (Grant) Munn and Elwin Munn.

Following graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in the fall of 1964 as a PVT (E1) and was honorably discharged in July 1968 as an SP5 (E5).

Art would marry the former Pauline Dionne and together they had a daughter, Elizabeth, and made their home in Winslow. Art worked as a loan officer for Keyes Fibre Federal Credit union and Taconnet Federal Credit Union.

Art is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Dionne; son-in-law, Jason Joyce, and their two sons Christopher and Benjamin Joyce; as well as a large extended family of brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.

Art was predeceased by his granddaughter, Megan Joyce.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the (old) Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 289 Civic Center Dr., Augusta.

To share condolences, memories and tributes with Art’s family, please visit: www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com.

OTHERS DEPARTED

HARRIET C. LANCASTER, 85, of Canaan, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Locally, she is survived by her children Bruce W. Lancaster and partner Lisa Fowler, of Vassalboro, Mark A. Lancaster and wife Janet, of Oakland, and Karen Thibodeau and husband Scott, of Clinton; sister Helen Bronn, of Vassalboro.

PATRICIA A. TEWKSBURY, 60, of Crystal River, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at the Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast ahospice House in Crystal River. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Aimie Thomas, of China, and brother Peter Tewksbury, of Oakland.

PATRICK R. POULIN, 49, of Windham, passed awat on Friday, January 13, 2017, following a lifelong battle with diabetes. Locally, he is survived by brother, Michael Poulin and wife Janet, of Vassalboro.

DOREEN A. CRAIN, 77, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, following a long stay at Golden Villa Group Home, in Las Vegas. Locally, she is survived by sister Gloria Blanchet and husband Carl, of Waterville and Theresa Reny and husband Patrick, of North Vassalboro.

CAROLYN M. STANDRING, 49, of Waterville, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta. Locally, she is survived by a daughter Kacee Standring, and son-in-law Luis Rodriques, both of Waterville.

GLORIA M. CHAREST, 66, of Augusta, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017, following a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Locally, she is survived by a son, Craig Charest, of Windsor.

ALOHA B. HILTON, 73, of Norridgewock, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at Cedar Ridge Center, in Skowhegan. Locally, she is survived by her husband John; daughter Katey Hilton, of Waterville.