Obituaries, Week of March 23, 2017

JEANNE L. VANCE

OAKLAND––Jeanne Lunette Vance, born April 4, 1924, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

Jeanne was born and raised in Massachusetts, living most of her youth in Natick.

She loved to walk in the fields near her home, picking blueberries and walking among the dragon flies and butterflies. She would pat bumblebees in late fall when they were getty drowsy.

She loved swimming and walking by the water, whether lake or ocean.

She married Gale Lakin Vance in 1943, also from Massachusetts. She worked for 22 years for Zayre, now TJX, most of it working in the office in their Home Office, in Natick, Massachusetts.

After nearly 30 years of marriage and three children, she and Gale parted ways.

She later spent 25 years with Roland Soucy, with whom she did some travelling, and spent winters in the San Diego, California, area and summers in Northwood, New Hampshire, near two of her children.

She moved to China, to live with her daughter and her partner for 4-1/2 years. She then moved to the facility in Oakland where she would spend the last 3-1/2 years of her life. She was loved and wonderfully cared for at Bedside Manor.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Laura, 53; and Laura’s son, Daniel Corrow, 37.

She is survived by her daughter, Rosalyn (Roz) Vance; son William (Bill or Brad) Vance; three grandsons, Billy, Glenn and Joshua Vance; and three great-grandchildren, Nate, Alyssa and Tyler.

ROBERT F. PISCO

JEFFERSON––Robert Frederick Pisco, 75, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Bob grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. At a young age, he served as a paramedic in the U.S. Army. In 1980 he married Ronnie Levine. They lived in Andover, Massachusetts, for 20 years where they raised their family. Bob worked as a contractor specializing in tile work. He was a sought-after tradesman known for his amazing talent and artistry.

Bob’s passion in life was coaching youth baseball. He ran a baseball clinic at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, for 25 years. Teaching kids about baseball, along with life lessons, gave Bob more joy than anyone could know. Bob called baseball “The Game of Life.” One of his proudest achievements was being named The Boston Glove “Coach of the Year” during his tenure at St. Clement’s High School in Somerville, Massachusetts.
After moving to Jefferson Bob began a baseball camp at the Central Lincoln County YMCA. He also coached the team at Great Salt Bay Community School in Damariscotta where he added Busline Championship to his many successes.

Bob is survived by wife, Ronnie; sons, Robert Jr. and wife Melissa, of Gainesville, Florida, Benjamin Weiner and wife Jessica, of Goodyear, Arizona, and Joshua Pisco and wife Amy, of Nashua, New Hampshire; daughter, Lauren Licata, of Porter; grandchildren, Isabella Licata, Madison Pisco, Nathan Pisco, Maxwell Pisco, and Ruby Weiner.

A celebration of his life is planned for Sunday, April 23, at The 1812 Farm, Rt. 130, Bristol, with the time to be announced at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Lincoln County Little League, c/o Cheryl Tomasello, 234 Turner Rd., Bremen ME 04551.

NANCY WESTERVELT

WINSLOW­­­­––Nancy Ellen Fortuine Westervelt, 84, of Winslow, died peacefully at home Wednesday, March 1, 2017 (Ash Wednesday). Nancy was born in Cambridge, New York, on February 15, 1933, to Dr. Stanley and Susan McGraw Fortuine.

The family moved to Ogunquit in 1935 where she spent her childhood. She graduated from Colby College, in Waterville, where she was an award-winning poet, with a degree in English in 1954. She met her husband, Peter Westervelt, while working at the Lamont and Widener Libraries at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he was completing his under graduate studies. They were married April 2, 1956, at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, while Peter was a Fulbright scholar at Leiden University, in Holland. They subsequently lived in Cambridge, while Peter attended graduate school, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before moving to Waterville in 1961, when Peter began a long career on the faculty at Colby College. In addition to raising her family, Nancy worked part-time as a writer and editor in the Colby College Alumni and Publications Offices.

Peter and Nancy were surrogate parents to many, including several Colby students who lived with them over the years together with their seven children, and Peter’s Aunt Harriet, in the big house on Winter Street. She sang on stage in Gilbert and Sullivan productions at the Waterville Opera House, in the choirs at St. Mark’s Sacred Heart, and Saint Francis de Sales churches, and the Colby Community Chorus. She was a communicant of Saint Frances de Sales, where she was a Eucharistic minister for two decades. She served on the board at Seton Village, and the Meadowview Condo Association, in Winslow, shere she lived from 2007 until her death.

She was known for her love of family and her close friendships. As many learned, there was always another place in the home she kept and at the table she set. She was renowned as an artist in the kitchen and loved music, her garden, and her cats. She will be forever remembered for her gentleness, generosity, kindness, and extraordinary faith in God.

She was predeceased by her husband Dr. Peter Westervelt (2001), after 45 years of marriage; son Nathan Lord Westervelt (1983); grandson Seth Bizier (1989); and granddaughter, Ella Mariah Schrader Westervelt (2013). She was also predeceased by brothers Edward and Robert Fortuine, and sisters Barbara Bickford and Patricia Freeman,

She is survived by sons Dr. Peter Westervelt and wife Donna, of St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. Benjamin Westervelt and wife Carol Schrader, of Portland, Oregon, and Owen Westervelt and wife PJ, of San Juan, Capistrano, California; daughters Catherine Westervelt, of Winslow, Sarah Bizier and husband Paul, of Vassalboro, and Dr. Hilda Westervelt and partner Phil Copeland, of Oregon City, Oregon; grandchildren Daniel Bizier and wife Megan, Lizzie and husband Nick Thibodeau, Anna and Katie Westervelt, and Samuel McGraw Westervelt Schrader; and great-grandchild, Lily Grace Thibodeau. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver St., Waterville. Burial will be private in Surry.

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

ELAINE F. BUSHEY

OAKLAND––Elaine Francis Bushey, 88, of Oakland, died on Friday, March 10, 2017, the day after her birthday, at Oak Grove Rehabilitation and Living Center. Elaine was born March 9, 1929, in Orono, the daughter of William M. Grindle and Alice E. Kent.

Elaine was a graduate of Brewer High School, class of 1947.

On July 1, 1950, Elaine married Norman L. Bushey. She was a happy homemaker who devoted her life to her husband and five children. In addition to raising her family she donated her time to the church and her community, all while making many friends along the way. Her favorite quote was: “I live for my faith, family and friends.”

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Normal L. Bushey; son, Laurence Bushey and his wife Anne; son-in-law, Paul Kiszely; grandson, Justin Bushey; great-grandson, Kenneth Pooley; two sisters; and five brothers.

Elaine is survived by daughters: Joyce Thompson and husband Richard, of Oakland, Joan Kiszely, of Winslow, Judith Mayheux, of Augusta, and Susan Gallant and husband James, of West Gardiner; sister Darlene MacLeod and husband Gene, of Hudson; eleven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a large extended family.

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

Memorial donations may be made to Camp Sunshine, 35 Acadia Road, Casco ME 04015, or MaineGeneral Hospice, 10 Water Street, Waterville ME 04901.

CHRISTINE L. WANSER

PALERMO––Christine L. (Chris/Sis) Wanser, 96, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017, just a little over a month after losing her husband of 75 years, Bud. Christine was born in New Rochelle, New York, on April 9, 1920, to Joseph Dell and Christina P. Lampe.

Her early childhood was spent in Chicago, Illinois, and produced some of her fondest memories of listening to he father’s orchestra at the Trianon Ballroom. After moving to Amityville, New York, Christine met the love of her life, Eugene (Bud) Wanser. They were married in 1941, one year after she graduated from Pace Institute, and together they raised their four children. Chris retired in 1980 from Amityville Memorial High School where she was the guidance department secretary, and make the move to Belgrade with Bud.

Christine was a Charter Member of the Amityville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a member of the North Belgrade Garden Club, in Belgrade.

Chris was a fabulous cook, wonderful baker, amazing seamstress, and loved swimming, traveling, and gardening.
Christine was predeceased by her husband, Eugene Wanser; daughter Christine “Lynn” Termine and her husband Louis.

She is survived by son Franklyn (Bud) and wife Geri; daughter Karen McGreevey and husband Robert; and son Eugene “Dell” Wanser; grandchildren, Steve Termine, Kerri Lenihan and husband Kenneth, Michael Smith, Allison Smith, Deb Whitaker and husband Art, Karen Haskins and husband Shawn, Lauren Roche and husband Michael, Diane Zikowitz and husband Andrew; 22 great-grandchildren; and great-great-granddaughter Kelsea.
Memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page at www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, 75 Gray Road, Falmouth ME 04105.

OTHERS DEPARTED

CARMEN I. JURDAK, 90, of Waterville, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017. She was the daughter of Arthur and Anna Lessard. Locally, she is survived by her husband Edward Jurdak Jr., of Waterville.

STEPHEN M. WILE, 63, of Waldoboro, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 6, 2017, at his home. Locally, he is survived by a son, Michael Wile, of Windsor.

RICHARD A. LUTZ, 84, of Waterville, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Oak Grove Center, in Waterville. Locally, he is survived by his wife Sheila, of Waterville, and a daughter, Donna Zebiak and husband Andrew, of Fairfield.

JOAN E. NEWMAN, 80, of Augusta, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation – Glenridge, in Augusta. Locally, she is survived by a son, Jeffresy Newmand and wife Frances, of Windsor.

JOSEPH J. VIOLETTE, 74, of Augusta, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta. Locally, he is survived by a stepdaughter, Monique Lavigne and companion Jason, of Windsor.

FORMER RESIDENTS

BEVERLY G. REYNOLDS, 87, of Durham, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at the Freeport Nursing Home, in Freeport. She was born in Winslow on September 15, 1929, the daughter of William and Anocia (Huard) Glidden. She graduated from Winslow High School, class of 1947. She was an accomplished pianist at the age of 16. In 1949, she married H. Richard Austin. They raised three daughters. She became a widow in 1970, and married Robert O. Reynolds, in 1976, who predeceased her. Beverly was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Kathleen Begin and husband Paul, and a sister, Shirley Witham and husband Charles, all of Winslow.