Obituaries
2008
2008-11-27 Robert Brewer Robert “Flash” Brewer died early Monday, November 24 at his home in Boothbay, surrounded by his family. A full obituary will appear in next week’s issue.
Michael J. Butler He was born in New York City in 1923, and lived in Stony Point, N.Y. before moving to South Hutchinson Island, Ft. Pierce, Fla. He was a summer resident of Boothbay Harbor for more than 40 years. Michael served in the Merchant Marine in 1943, and as an Army Tech Sergeant in the Philippines during WWII. He was an ironworker in the New York City area, working on many historic buildings including the World Trade Center. He was a lifetime member of Ironworkers Local #580. He was an honored member and former commodore of the Elks Lodge #877 of Haverstraw, New York and was a member of the American Legion Post #130, also of Haverstraw. He became a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church after moving to Florida in 2003. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Jean Butler; a step-daughter, Deanne M. Wright of Ft. Pierce, Fla,; sister, Marguerite Neihaus of Evansville, Ind.; brothers, Paul Butler of Alburguerque, N.M., and Daniel Butler of Blauvelt, N.Y.; two beloved grandsons, Raymond Dale Wright, III, and Michael Gregory Wright. He was the beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews and godchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Mary Lavelle Butler and sisters, Ann Stisser and Rosemary McGettigan. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in Garnerville, N.Y. Arrangements are under the direction of Haisley Funeral & Cremation Service. A guest book may be signed on the web at www.haisley funeralhome.com. Peter Quinn Mr. Quinn was born October 9, 1924 in Washington, D.C., the son of Cyril Joseph Columbus and Henrietta Dimond Quinn, and attended the Allen-Stevenson School in New York City and graduated from The Portsmouth Abbey School in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. After 3 months at Brown University, upon turning 18, he left school to join the U.S. Marine Corps, serving for three years, including time in the South Pacific. Upon his discharge, he returned to Brown University to complete his education, graduating in 1950. He married Sophie Dallas Bigelow in 1950. After working ten years for Honeywell Corp, Mr. Quinn then joined the J. & W. Seligman Co. in 1960, retiring in 1983. Upon retiring, he and Sophie moved to Edgecomb, where he became active in his community by serving on several town, corporate and community boards of directors, and was a communicant of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Boothbay Harbor. He enjoyed studying history and genealogy. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Sophie Bigelow Quinn of Edgecomb; children Ellen Quinn and her husband Quentin Lawson of Washington, D.C., Louise Quinn of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Emily Quinn of Boise, Idaho, Peter Quinn and his wife Carolina of New York, New York, and Arabella Quinn and her husband Timothy Boland of Mechanicsville, Maryland; two grandchildren, Keelin Ryan and Emma Ryan, and their father Mark Ryan all of Boise, Idaho; and a brother-in-law, Theodore H. Bigelow, of Pittsboro, North Carolina. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept 12, 2008 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Boothbay Harbor. Interment was in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Ohio. Arrangements are entrusted to the Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 978 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. Miriam Schmidtmann Longtime Boothbay Harbor resident and Realtor Miriam Schmidtmann, 88, passed away Saturday September 13 after a long illness. Born Miriam Elisabeth Carlson on June 21, 1920 in Franklin, Mass., she survived childhood polio as well as scarlet fever, and went on to live a long, fulfilling life. Mim was a very talented artist. After graduating from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, she got the travel bug and moved to New York City, New Jersey and Alaska, using her artistic talents as a draftsman. In Alaska, she met Robert Schmidtmann, who pursued her shamelessly until she agreed to marry him. They wed in 1952 in Okinawa, where Robert worked for the Air Force rebuilding the islands after World War II. There they had two sons, Michael and Karl. During their stay in the humid Pacific Islands, Miriam and Robert saw pictures of Boothbay Harbor, and smitten by its beauty, moved there sight-unseen in 1955. They have been in the area ever since. Once in Boothbay Harbor, they had another son, Brandt, to complete the young family. Miriam was a kind woman and an exceptional mother that could bandage a scrapped knee, soothe a scared child, help with some homework, and cook a wonderful meal. She always regretted not pursuing her artwork. As a result, she always encouraged her children to follow their own paths, and supported them in whatever they chose to do. Mim went back to school in the early 70s and obtained her Real Estate license, opening an office in the garage of her Oak Street home. Many local Real Estate agents started their careers in her office, and went on to launch successful businesses on their own. Mim was a very social woman, and loved parties and the company of her many friends. An avid bridge player, she until recently was a member of numerous informal weekly bridge clubs, fussing over the refreshments when she hosted. Miriam is survived by her devoted husband, Robert; her sister, Ruth Bryant; her brothers, Carl and John Carlson; her sons, Michael, Karl, and Brandt Schmidtmann; her adopted daughter, Judi Plimpton; and her grandchildren, Nicole, Max, Katrina, Katelyn, Madelyn, and Lindsey Schmidtmann. Memorial services will be held at St. Columbas Episcopal Church in Boothbay Harbor at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 27, with a reception to follow. The Rev. Suzanne Colburn will officiate. Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay.
William H. Bartley Retired Chief Warrant Officer William Howard Bartley, USCG, 62, of Boothbay, died Friday, August 15 after a long illness at St. Andrews Hospital in Boothbay Harbor surrounded by his family.He was born March 6, 1946 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. At a young age, he and his siblings entered foster care and were raised by Howard and Margaret Rhinehimer, and he attended Wilkes-Barre schools. Upon graduation, he entered the U.S. Navy, serving for four years. He left the service, did odd jobs, then returned to the U.S. Coast Guard, serving in New York, Alaska and Maine, retiring as Chief Warrant Officer May 1, 1992 after 19 years of active duty. Locally, he was employed by the Sheepscot Boat Yard, and the Boothbay Transfer Station until his illness forced him to stop working.He enjoyed playing bingo with his wife, Debra, watching NASCAR races, playing pool, participating in dart tournaments, was a trophy bowler, and was an avid collector of baseball cards. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Debra Peters Bartley; a son, Philip James Bartley; a daughter, Sarah Jean Bartley; two grandchildren, Gabriel Peter Bartley and Kailee Jayde Campbell, all of Boothbay; a brother, John Rhinehimer, and a sister, Barbara Readler, both of Mountaintop, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held Tuesday, August 19 at Evergreen Cemetery, Boothbay.Arrangements are entrusted to the Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Rd. Boothbay. Gail S. Dey June C. Hathaway June Evelyn Chatto Hathaway, 85, a resident of West St, Boothbay Harbor, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland after a brief illness. She was born February 20, 1923 in Rockland, the daughter of Leroy Amos and Ivy Gay Young Chatto. She is a graduate of Rockland High School, class of 1941, where she was valedictorian of her class. She furthered her education with an AB degree from Bates in 1945, M. ed from the University of Maine, Orono in 1952, and continued to take courses at the University of Vermont, Tufts University, University of Utah, and the University of Southern Maine. On August 23, 1947 she married Vaughan Hathaway, and moved to Boothbay Harbor in 1949, where they became part of the fabric of the community. Mrs. Hathaway taught Latin , English and history courses, beginning in Flagstaff (Maine) High School, Cooperstown Academy in Cooperstown, New York, and upon moving to Boothbay Harbor, began at the Boothbay Harbor High School and Boothbay Region High School, retiring in 1984. That year, she was named Maine Classicist of the year. Active in town, she was a member of the Boothbay Harbor Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, was a trustee for 35 years for the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, Past Matron and life member of Crescent Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, past president of the YMCA Coastal Club, co-director of the Boothbay Region YMCA day camp for its first nine years, and hosted AFS student David Calvo of Spain in 1970-71. She enjoyed spending time at the Chatto homestead in Sargentville, reading, needlepoint and knitting, cats, traveling, playing games with family and friends, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Vaughan Hathaway, who died in 2003, and two brothers, Winfield and Robert Chatto. Survivors include her sons, Douglas V. Hathaway and his wife Toni of Massapequa, New York; Arthur W. Hathaway of Boothbay Harbor,; and AFS son David Calvo and family of Bilbao, Spain, granddaughters Chelsea M. Hathaway, Olivia J. Hathaway and Mariel R. Hathaway, all of Massapequa, New York; a brother, Kenneth A. Chatto, of Lugoff South Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, August 22, at the Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 23, at the First United Methodist Church in Boothbay Harbor. Interment will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Sargentville, Maine. Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, 4 Oak St. Boothbay Harbor, ME. 04538, or to the Memorial Endowment Fund, First United Methodist Church, PO Box 641, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538. Arrangements are entrusted to the Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home. Eleanor G. Lewis John M. Lewis John G. MacDonald Agnes Morse
Philip R. Bianco He was born in North Adams, Massachusetts on March 21, 1943, the son of Dr. Harvey and Helen Naughton Bianco. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Nichols Bianco of Bradenton, Florida; daughter, Jessica Bianco of South Boston, Massachusetts, and daughter Megan Bianco and grandson, Nicholas Maney of Vernon, Connecticut; brother, John Bianco of Grosse Point Park, Michigan and Buddy, the beloved family German Shepherd dog. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, September 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 82 Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. A Celebration of Life will follow at the family home in East Boothbay and requires an RSVP at 941.730.5194. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Cancer Alliance at www.lungcanceralliance.org or the Dana Farber Cancer Institute at www.Dana-Farber.org . Arrangements are under the direction of the Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Boothbay.
Frank E, Perkins Sr. After teaching math and science in Wells, he moved to Boothbay Harbor and began work for the Federal Government lab in West Boothbay Harbor where he was a chief scientist on the research vessels Albatross and Delaware. He worked at the lab for 21 years and later worked for the Department of Environmental Protection, monitoring water quality for fish plants, paper mills and other companies, retiring in the 1970s. He was recognized for 30 years of volunteer monitoring on Maine lakes. A member of the Boothbay Region Fish and Game Association, he loved hunting and fishing, nature photography and spending time with his family on Square Pond. Mr. Perkins was predeceased by his wife, Helena Perkins; a son, Brian Perkins and by a brother, Stanley Perkins. Surviving are his sons: Stephen Perkins of Edgecomb; Douglas Perkins and his companion, Jill Marsh of Boothbay Harbor; Frank E. Perkins, Jr. and his wife Laurie of Edgecomb; a daughter: Anne Sawyer and her husband, Robert, of Otisfield; grandchildren Heather Vogel, Topsham, Tyler Sawyer, Otisfield, Seth Sawyer. Otisfield and Rick Tibbetts, Edgecomb; a great-grandson: Hazen Oakes of Boothbay; a sister-in-law, Mary Perkins of Shapleigh; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Tuesday, September 9 at Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay, with Pastor Lisa Burger officiating. Burial followed in the Evergreen Cemetery in Boothbay. Contributions in his memory may be made to Boothbay Region Fish & Game Association, P.O. Box 408, Boothbay 04537 or American Cancer Society, NE Division, 1 Main Street, Suite 300,Topsham ME 04086. Peter Quinn A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday, Sept 12 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Boothbay Harbor. A complete obituary will appear in the next edition. Arrangements are entrusted to the Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 978 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay. David A, Virden He was the husband of Christine (Godshall) Virden with whom he shared more than 37 years of marriage. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late John C. Virden Jr. and Elinor (Tomlinson) Virden. His early years were spent in Shaker Heights, Ohio and summer trips to Bras Coupe, Canada were among his fondest memories. Davids father moved his business Virden Lighting and the family to Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. in the early 1960s where David pursued his love of the mountains and the seas.Always looking for more adventures and challenges, he enjoyed rebuilding VW bugs, surfing and following his fathers passion for flying. He graduated from Palos Verdes High School where he excelled on the water polo and swim teams, setting several swimming records. David ventured to Colorado so he could enjoy skiing and graduated from Denver University where he captained the water polo and swimming teams.After traveling extensively with his wife, they eventually moved cross country to settle on the North Shore of Massachusetts. As a construction manager working on both commercial and residential projects, David worked for more than 30 years building projects large and small, throughout most of New England and most recently had joined Landmark Structures of Stoneham, Mass. In the early building process of the original Beverly (Mass.) Sterling Center, David served on the Beverly YMCA board and helped advise on its expansion.He was very committed to the YMCA swimming program as both his sons were actively involved.He also enjoyed watching his kids learn to play tennis and golf.In addition, he competed in the masters swimming program, coached youth soccer in Manchester and became an avid cyclist, raising thousands of dollars for cancer research in the Pan Mass Challenge. After his ALS diagnosis, Dave was determined to ride the best he could with Team Virden on the 280-mile Tri-State Trek from Boston to New York. He loved hiking and camping and any opportunity to be on the water in Maine and California, as well as family camping trips, seaside visits and desert adventures.In his quiet moments he loved classical music and reading. David is survived by his mother, Elinor T. Virden of Boothbay Harbor; his wife, Christine; his son and daughter-in-law, David Jr. and Jennifer Virden of Boston; his son and daughter-in-law, Tyler and Julia Virden of Gloucester, Mass.; his daughter, Katherine Virden of Boston; a grandson Charles David Virden; a brother, John C. Virden III of Lakeville, Conn.; a sister, Patricia Mitchell of Manchester-by-the-Sea; and many relatives and lifelong friends. A public memorial service will be held at St. Johns Episcopal Church in Beverly Farms on Saturday, September 13 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to ALS TDI, 215 First St, Cambridge, MA 02142; Compassionate Care ALS, P.O. Box 1052, Falmouth, MA 02574; or the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923. Arrangements are by the Campbell Lee, Moody, Russell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot St., Beverly. Information and condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com. Donald D. Cundy He was a fisherman and lobsterman all of his life. He would go seining in the summer months and fishing in the winter months. He was a lobsterman on Monhegan for 51 years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958 and was stationed at Fort Knox in Kentucky. After his service in the Army, he returned to Monhegan and purchased his first lobster boat, the Marion L. He was a member of the Charles E. Sherman American Legion Post #36. He was an avid Red Sox and New York Giants fan. He participated in many Senior Olympics in the softball and football throws. He won many medals at the Senior Olympics over the years. He enjoyed playing team sports. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Cundy of Boothbay Harbor; daughters, Donna Cundy of Monhegan and Kelani Cundy of Alna; a son, Rick Cundy of New Harbor; stepchildren, Bill Crider of New Harbor, Linda Barlow of Boothbay and Eric Kelley of Edgecomb; several sisters and brother; grandchildren, Kaitlyn DeRepentigny of Alna and Marissa and Donald Cundy both of New Harbor; eight step-grandchildren and six step- great-grandchildren. A softball game and cookout in Don's memory will be held on Monhegan in early September. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Don's memory to Fishermen's Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 304, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538; Monhegan Historical & Cultural Museum, P.O. Box 26, Monhegan, ME 04852; M.I.S.C.A., P.O. Box 303, Monhegan, ME 04852; or Monhegan Community Church, P.O. Box 131, Monhegan, ME 04852. Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Boothbay. Gordon B. Huber He was born in Rockland on March 13, 1933, a son of Paul H. and Elinor F. (Caine) Huber. He traveled with his family before settling in Wiscasset where they ran a dairy farm. He graduated from Wiscasset Academy in 1951. He was employed delivering milk in the area before being drafted into the United States Army during the Korean War where he taught cross- country skiing. On October 19, 1957 he married Sally A. Lewis. He was employed by Calderwood Baking Co. delivering bread from Southport to Alna and J & P Market, now known as Quik Stop. In 1964 he purchased Colby's Market which became Huber's Market and was the first store in the area to have Italian sandwiches and pizza. He also owned and operated Huber's Restaurant next door to the market for many years. He was a big supporter of the Wiscasset High School "School to Work" program, working with many young people and adults. He enlarged the store in 1980 and retired in January of 2007 when he sold the business. He and his wife, Sally, spent the last two winters in Florida. He was a member of the Masons Lincoln Lodge #3 of Wiscasset, Wiscasset Fire Society, Bath Elks Lodge #934 in Bath, and St. Philips Episcopal Church in Wiscasset. He was a Third Selectman of Wiscasset in the 1960s and 1970s, and served on the Wiscasset Appeals Board for various terms where he was well respected for his community service. Mr. Huber enjoyed his family, especially his five grandchildren, camping, traveling, dancing and playing cards. He was always willing to help a friend in need. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sally A. Huber of Wiscasset; four sons, Michael Huber and his wife Jean of Wiscasset, Matthew Huber of Wiscasset, Nathan Huber and his companion, Lindsay Tardif of Norman, Okla., and Andrew Huber and his wife Pam of Evansville, Ind.; one sister, Francis Harris and her husband James of Cary, N.C.; two brothers, Paul Huber of Jefferson and Wilbur Ross Huber, Sr. of Cathedral City, Calif.; five grandchildren, Ashley Huber and her fiancée David McKellar of Wiscasset, Timothy Huber of Wiscasset, Devin Huber, Aric Huber, Jesse Huber, all of Evansville, Ind.; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service with a Masonic Service was held Wednesday at Wiscasset High School with the Reverend Nancy Platt officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Wiscasset Alumni Scholarship Fund, c/o Sara George, 16 Willow Lane, Wiscasset, ME 04578, or the Wiscasset Community Center Vocational Award, c/o Wiscasset Community Center, 242 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset, ME 04578. Arrangements are by the Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal Street, Wiscasset. Sharon B. Rice She was born April 8, 1941 in Boothbay Harbor, a daughter of Waldo and Alice Lewis Brewer. She grew up in Boothbay Harbor and graduated from Boothbay Region High School in the class of 1959. She married Dennis Rice on October 7, 1961. She worked as a teller at Depositors Trust, at Shop 'N Save in the produce department, and at Video Loft for many years. She also owned her own cleaning business. She and her friend, Edith Farnham, cleaned houses for many years. She and her husband, Dennis, started a clambake business which they ran for many years. Sharon was an avid bowler and loved watching her sons' sports and athletic events. She loved traveling in her later years, including trips to Florida, Aruba and the Grand Canyon. She especially liked lying on the beach in Florida. Her dog, Riley, was always by her side. She was predeceased by her father, Waldo Brewer. The family would like to thank all of the hospice caregivers who spent many hours helping Sharon with her illness, especially Bridy Lewis, Trudy Perkins, and Larry Hill. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Dennis E. Rice of East Boothbay; two sons, Tim Rice and his companion Beverly Palmer of East Boothbay and Matthew Rice and his companion Katelin McEvoy of Boothbay Harbor; her mother, Alice Brewer of Boothbay Harbor; a sister, Sara Frizzell of Boothbay Harbor; a grandson, Sullivan Sherman Rice of East Boothbay, and Sullivan's mother, Jennifer Sherman of Boothbay. A celebration of Sharon's life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 28 at Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. Al Roberts will officiate. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Boothbay. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sharon's memory may be made to: Miles Home Health Hospice, Miles Development Office, 35 Miles Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543; Maine Alzheimer's Disease Association, 170 U.S. Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105; or Heart to Heart, in care of St. Andrews Village, 145 Emery Lane Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538. Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Boothbay.
Joyce May Bell Born August 10, 1943 in Boothbay Harbor, Joyce was a daughter of David and Hilda Bergquist May. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Boothbay Region High School. She received her associate's degree in business and worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Port-land. At the time of her death, she was employed as a typesetter at the Boothbay Register, where she had worked for 36 years, joining the staff in 1972. During this time, she and her husband Rexford raised two daughters while Joyce helped him run his excavation business, Rex Bell Excavating. Joyce enjoyed paint-by-number and spending quality time with her family and friends. She was involved in the Boothbay Region Historical Society and was a charter member of the Boothbay Ambulance Service as an EMT. Joyce will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was predeceased by her husband, Rexford Bell; her father, David A. May; and her sister, Janice Lorrain. Survivors include her mother, Hilda Bergquist May of Boothbay Harbor; two daughters, Teresa Bell of Milton, New Hampshire and Elaine Bell of Dresden; grandchildren, Stephanie, Julia, Kristina and Nikolai Cerniauskas of Milton, New Hampshire; nephews, Mark, David and Eric Lorrain of Boothbay Harbor. A celebration of her life was held Friday, July 25, at Simmons, Harrington & Hall with burial following at the Oceanview Cemetery in Boothbay. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joyce's memory to the Boothbay Region Ambulance Service, PO Box 280, Boothbay, ME 04537.
Eleanor W. Johnson A native Washingtonian, she was born August 8, 1913. She graduated from McKinley High School and American University. She was employed as a technical writer and editor by the Operations Research Office, HUMMRO and the Research Analysis Corporation (RAC) for many years. She was a member of the technical staff at RAC and later a consultant at the Department of Transportation. She was a member of the Potomac River Power Squadron, one of the first five women members of the United States Power Squadron, the first woman president of the Potomac River Jazz Club, and the first woman commodore of the Chesapeake Cruiser Association. Mrs. Johnson was a literature member and a painting member of the Arts Club of Washington, a member of The Women's Club of Chevy Chase, and a golfing member of the Fauquier Springs Country Club in Warrenton, Va. She moved to Maine in 2006. She is survived by a son, Henry B. Johnson and his wife, Jane Southworth, of Southport; and two grandsons, Sean M. Johnson of Bethesda, Md. and Scott N. Johnson and his wife, Karen, of Washington, D.C. A private ceremony will be held for the family.
Gertrude A. Karger Trudi was born September 27, 1909 in Corona, Long Island, New York, the second child of four born to Archibald Douglas Anstey and Alvinia Priscilla Russell Anstey. Alvinia was piano teacher to all of her four children, but Trudi was the one who showed great promise at an early age. A master teacher, who knew she wanted to teach piano at the age of five, Trudi carried on the lineage and tradition of teachers who preceded her. Trudy grew up in Montvale, New Jersey and attended schools in Park Ridge, New Jersey. She studied piano at Julliard School. Trudi began studying with Elizabeth Day Bellew on her 18 th birthday. Mrs. Bellew had studied with William H. Sherwood, a noted pupil of Franz Liszt; with Ludovic Breitner of Paris, a noted pupil of Artur Rubinstein; with Marguerite Melville Liszniewska, a noted pupil of Professor Theodor Leschetitszky of Vienna. Leschetitszky had been a student of Carl Czerny, who had in turn studied with Ludwig van Beethoven. Trudi inspired every one of her students, no matter how young or old, not only to play beautiful music but to live life with intelligence and joy. Sam Schwehm, 13, a student of Trudi's for the last five years said, "Making Trudi happy was one of the best things in the world. She always knew what was right and she always got what she wanted. She was fun to be with and very lovable. But she was firm too." Mrs. Karger taught piano in New Jersey for 30 years and for another 50 years in Maine, a total of 80 years of teaching experience. She taught three lessons the day before her stroke, had a studio of 15 students and was planning a recital for September. Many of Trudi's students went on to become professional musicians: directing choruses, teaching in the public schools, serving on the board of directors at Hartt School of Music and singing opera. She was an avid gardener and her students, friends and neighbors delighted in the beautiful flowers which surrounded the blue and white "enchanted cottage" by the sea where Trudi shared her love for music on her beloved Mason and Hamlin piano. Trudi was predeceased by her elder brother, Russell Anstey, by her younger brother, Archibald Douglas Anstey, Jr. and by her dear husband, Ralph Karger. She is survived by a sister, Amelia Miriam Wolf of Port Charlotte, Fla.; and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor at a date to be announced. There will be a recital in honor of Mrs. Karger, presented by her students, young and old, the evening preceding the memorial service. Contributions in Trudi's memory can be made to the Ralph and Gertrude Karger Music Scholarship Fund, c/o Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund; the Portland Conservatory of Music; and the New England Conservatory. Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Boothbay. Barbara S. Miller Barbara Stevens Miller, 92, of East Boothbay passed away on July 23. Born in New Preston, Conn., she was the daughter of Howard Granson Stevens and Caroline Swift Hallet, and was predeceased by her husband, Loring E. Miller and two brothers. Miller graduated from New Milford High School in 1934 and New Britain Teachers College in 1939. She taught first grade in the New Milford school system and created a nursery school in Trumble, Conn. She enjoyed visiting with her family, hosting parties, travel, volunteering for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, and crossword puzzles. Miller is survived by her sister Janice Stevens Miller and husband Elliott of Milford, Conn.; daughter Caroline M. Bissell and husband John of Wayne, N.J.; daughter Susan L Miceli and husband George of Lighthouse Point, Fla.; son Jeffrey H. Miller and wife Audrey of East Boothbay; grandchildren Megan, Katie her husband Adam, AJ, Matt, and Lexi; great grandchildren Connor and Bobby. Home is where the heart is. No matter where their travels took them or how many times their doormat moved, Loring and Bobbi's love of Maine was evident from the start. It's where they began their life together, worked, retired, and kept family close. To them it was home and at home they rest. A private family graveside service was held 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Miles Hospice, 40 Belvedere Road, Damariscotta, ME 04543. --
Linwood E. Palmer, Jr. He was born in Nobleboro on November 22, 1921, the son of Linwood E. Palmer and Harriette Mace Palmer. Mr. Palmer graduated from Lincoln Academy, Class of 1938 and received his B.A. degree from Colby College, Class of 1942. He subsequently attended Andover-Newton Theological School and while there, served as Youth Director of the First Baptist Church of Boston and thereafter served as Pastor of both the First Baptist Church of Damariscotta and the First Baptist Church of Nobleboro. He entered the U.S. Army in 1944 during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945. He had a long and successful business career, entering the specialized steel manufacturing industry in the 1952 as a sales manager for Ward Steel Co. of Cambridge, Mass. and soon became Vice President and General Manager of that company and its successor, Peter A. Frasse & Co., Inc. headquartered in New York with several manufacturing facilities under his management in the eastern United States. During his tenure in the steel industry he maintained a close connection with his hometown, purchasing real estate for development and starting a well-known mid-coast Christmas tree farm known as "Holiday Acres" on West Neck Road in Nobleboro. Upon his retirement from the steel business he returned to Holiday Acres in Nobleboro to operate his development business and Christmas tree farm. He was a well-respected Maine political figure whose career spanned four decades. He was first elected to Maine House of Representatives in l947 serving in the 93 rd and 94 th Legislatures. At age 24, he was the youngest member of the 93 rd and at age 26 served as Assistant Majority Floor Leader in the 94 th . In 1950 he was elected to the State Senate serving in the 95 th Legislature and played a significant role, working closely with then Governor Frederick G. Payne, in up-grading the state's highways at that time. After being out of public office during the 1960's he was again elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 1972, serving in the 104 th , 105th, and 106 th Legislatures and serving as a very popular House Minority Leader from 1974 to 1978. In 1978 he handily won the Republican nomination for Governor of Maine, but lost the general election in a three-way race. In 1980 he was selected as a delegate to the Republican National Convention and in 1984 chaired the Reagan-Bush re-election Campaign in Maine. He was again a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1988. He was appointed by President George H. W. Bush to serve on the President's Council on Rural America. He also was appointed to the Maine Board of Environmental Protection. During the 1980s and 1990s, he was employed as a consultant specializing in government affairs at both the state and federal levels for the Bangor based law firm of Eaton and Peabody, serving the firms clients in numerous industrial sectors. He was very active in civic affairs serving many years as a trustee of his alma mater, Lincoln Academy, in Newcastle. He was also a long-time trustee of Kieve-Wavus Affective Education in Nobleboro, which operates a well-known boys/girls camp on Damariscotta Lake. He was for many years a deacon and moderator of the First Baptist Church of Nobleboro, which stands, next door to his childhood family home. Linwood served as trustee of the First Federal Savings Bank in Bath for several years. He played a key role in re-furbishing the Governor's Mansion, known as the Blaine House, an extensive project that was done without using public funds. Throughout his long career, Linwood mentored many people. He also performed hundreds of marriage ceremonies and funerals for friends. He is survived by a son, Linwood E. Palmer III and his companion, Norma, of Nobleboro; a daughter, Cartha P. Smith and her husband State Senator Douglas M. Smith of Dover-Foxcroft and their two adult children, Deron P. Smith of Bangor and Amy R. Smith of Hermon; a daughter, Beth P. Smith and her husband Dennis R. Smith of Sangerville and their children, Erin and her husband Garrett Smith and their daughter Ella, Benjamin N. Smith of Bangor and Kaitlin P. Smith of Sangerville; two sisters-in-law, Alice Scott and Elizabeth Palmer; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Zilpha G. "Bunny" Palmer on April 21 of this year, his parents, brothers, Robert and Paul, and a sister, Carolyn. A service to honor Linwood will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Nobleboro with Pastors Robert Wyand and James Colley officiating. After the service the family will receive friends at the Learning Center at Camp Kieve in Nobleboro. Linwood will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife in the Dunbar Cemetery in Nobleboro. Gifts in memory of the Honorable Linwood E. Palmer, Jr. may be made to the First Baptist Church of Nobleboro, care of Adney Peck, 85 Winslow Hill Road, Nobleboro, ME 04555. Arrangements are entrusted to the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta, Maine. Joseph Thibodeau Joseph "Jody" Melvin Thibodeau, 78, of Boothbay Harbor passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008 at St. Andrews Hospital in Boothbay Harbor.He was born May 23, 1930 in Friendship, a son of the late Joseph and Myrtle Simmons Thibodeau.He attended schools in Friendship, later becoming a fisherman who clammed, wormed and lobstered and occasionally worked as a stern man.He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and could always be found first on the dance floor with his wife, Beverly. He was predeceased by wife, Beverly Ann Pinkham Thibodeau; a son, Rocky Thibodeau; and his sister, Eleanor Tibbetts. Survivors include his son, Thomas M. Thibodoeau of Boothbay Harbor; daughter Darcy Page and her husband, Donn, of Boothbay; Darlene Pooler and her husband, Mike, of Waldoboro; six grandchildren; his siblings, Virginia Thompson of Friendship, Dana Davis of Boothbay Harbor, Thomas and Theron Thibodeau of Friendship, and Barbara Simmons of Friendship. A time of visitation was held Monday, July 28, 2008 at Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, followed by a celebration of Jody's life. Burial was at the Evergreen Cemetery in Boothbay. Pastor Lisa Burger officiated. In memory of Jody, memorial do-nations may be made to the Gregory Wing at St. Andrews Hospital, 6 St. Andrews Lane, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 Arrangements were entrusted to the Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Ser-vice, Wiscasset Road, Boothbay.
Alice G. Woodall Born in Boothbay Harbor, she was the daughter of the late Roland M. and Alice M. (Martin) Gray. Mrs. Woodall spent her early childhood in Maine; moved to Jamaica Plain where she lived most of her life, but continued to spend vacations in Southport. She attended the School of MassArt and was a graduate of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. She was recognized as one of the outstanding leaders at the 350 th Anniversary of Boston in Copley Square for her contribution to the Boston Community. She seemed to have boundless energy, imagination and enthusiasm. In her earlier years, Mrs. Woodall had her own studio where she exhibited her artwork and executed her flair for interior design. She was actively involved at the Footlight Club, the oldest continuously performing amateur theatre in the country, where she performed, directed, stage managed and costume designed for many of their productions. For years she was on the board of directors and a volunteer at the Adams House and at the Loring-Greenough House, giving tours in vintage costumes she sewed herself. She was a longtime member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Jamaica Plain, the Massachusetts Medical Auxiliary and tbe Tuesday Club that was responsible for the restoration of the Loring-Greenough House. She is survived by her daughter Alice W. Comiskey and her husband Daniel C. of Needham, Mass.; grandchildren, Alice Campbell of Middleton, RI and Dr. Daniel W. Cominskey of Seekonk, Mass.; six great grandchildren; nieces Valerie Cashin and Eleanor Gatenbuy and many relatives in Southport. Burial will be in Southport. A memorial service to be held at a later date.
He had a long and successful business career, entering the specialized steel manufacturing industry in the 1952 as a sales manager for Ward Steel Co. of Cambridge, Mass. and soon became Vice President and General Manager of that company and its successor, Peter A. Frasse & Co., Inc. headquartered in New York with several manufacturing facilities under his management in the eastern United States. During his tenure in the steel industry he maintained a close connection with his hometown, purchasing real estate for development and starting a well-known mid-coast Christmas tree farm known as "Holiday Acres" on West Neck Road in Nobleboro. Upon his retirement from the steel business he returned to Holiday Acres in Nobleboro to operate his development business and Christmas tree farm. He was a well-respected Maine political figure whose career spanned four decades. He was first elected to Maine House of Representatives in l947 serving in the 93 rd and 94 th Legislatures. At age 24, he was the youngest member of the 93 rd and at age 26 served as Assistant Majority Floor Leader in the 94 th . In 1950 he was elected to the State Senate serving in the 95 th Legislature and played a significant role, working closely with then Governor Frederick G. Payne, in up-grading the state's highways at that time. After being out of public office during the 1960's he was again elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 1972, serving in the 104 th , 105th, and 106 th Legislatures and serving as a very popular House Minority Leader from 1974 to 1978. In 1978 he handily won the Republican nomination for Governor of Maine, but lost the general election in a three-way race. In 1980 he was selected as a delegate to the Republican National Convention and in 1984 chaired the Reagan-Bush re-election Campaign in Maine. He was again a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1988. He was appointed by President George H. W. Bush to serve on the President's Council on Rural America. He also was appointed to the Maine Board of Environmental Protection. During the 1980s and 1990s, he was employed as a consultant specializing in government affairs at both the state and federal levels for the Bangor based law firm of Eaton and Peabody, serving the firms clients in numerous industrial sectors. He was very active in civic affairs serving many years as a trustee of his alma mater, Lincoln Academy, in Newcastle. He was also a long-time trustee of Kieve-Wavus Affective Education in Nobleboro, which operates a well-known boys/girls camp on Damariscotta Lake. He was for many years a deacon and moderator of the First Baptist Church of Nobleboro, which stands, next door to his childhood family home. Linwood served as trustee of the First Federal Savings Bank in Bath for several years. He played a key role in re-furbishing the Governor's Mansion, known as the Blaine House, an extensive project that was done without using public funds. Throughout his long career, Linwood mentored many people. He also performed hundreds of marriage ceremonies and funerals for friends. He is survived by a son, Linwood E. Palmer III and his companion, Norma, of Nobleboro; a daughter, Cartha P. Smith and her husband State Senator Douglas M. Smith of Dover-Foxcroft and their two adult children, Deron P. Smith of Bangor and Amy R. Smith of Hermon; a daughter, Beth P. Smith and her husband Dennis R. Smith of Sangerville and their children, Erin and her husband Garrett Smith and their daughter Ella, Benjamin N. Smith of Bangor and Kaitlin P. Smith of Sangerville; two sisters-in-law, Alice Scott and Elizabeth Palmer; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Zilpha G. "Bunny" Palmer on April 21 of this year, his parents, brothers, Robert and Paul, and a sister, Carolyn. A service to honor Linwood will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Nobleboro with Pastors Robert Wyand and James Colley officiating. After the service the family will receive friends at the Learning Center at Camp Kieve in Nobleboro. Linwood will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife in the Dunbar Cemetery in Nobleboro. Gifts in memory of the Honorable Linwood E. Palmer, Jr. may be made to the First Baptist Church of Nobleboro, care of Adney Peck, 85 Winslow Hill Road, Nobleboro, ME 04555. Arrangements are entrusted to the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta, Maine.
Joseph Thibodeau He was born May 23, 1930 in Friendship, a son of the late Joseph and Myrtle Simmons Thibodeau. He attended schools in Friendship, later becoming a fisherman who clammed, wormed and lobstered and occasionally worked as a stern man. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and could always be found first on the dance floor with his wife, Beverly. He was predeceased by wife, Beverly Ann Pinkham Thibodeau; a son, Rocky Thibodeau; and his sister, Eleanor Tibbetts. Survivors include his son, Thomas M. Thibodoeau of Boothbay Harbor; daughter Darcy Page and her husband, Donn, of Boothbay; Darlene Pooler and her husband, Mike, of Waldoboro; six grandchildren; his siblings, Virginia Thompson of Friendship, Dana Davis of Boothbay Harbor, Thomas and Theron Thibodeau of Friendship, and Barbara Simmons of Friendship. A time of visitation was held Monday, July 28, 2008 at Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, followed by a celebration of Jody's life. Burial was at the Evergreen Cemetery in Boothbay. Pastor Lisa Burger officiated. In memory of Jody, memorial do-nations may be made to the Gregory Wing at St. Andrews Hospital, 6 St. Andrews Lane, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 Arrangements were entrusted to the Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Ser-vice, Wiscasset Road, Boothbay.
Alice G. Woodall
Joyce M. Bell A complete obituary will appear in the July 31 issue. Jeanette S. Coffin Jeanette Sherman Coffin, 84 a resident of Boothbay Harbor died Sunday, July 20 at St. Andrews Hospital after a brief stay. She was born August 18, 1923 in Edgecomb, the daughter of Albert and Mary Campbell Sherman. She attended Edgecomb schools and finished her schooling upon graduation from North Yarmouth Academy She married her husband, Stanley Coffin of Sebasco Estates, in 1942. The couple made their home in Edgecomb and later at Bay Point in Georgetown and Boothbay Harbor. Jeannette spent her years as a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley Coffin, and her son, Stanley Albert Coffin. Survivors include her grandson, Greg Coffin of Ledyard, Conn.; her granddaughter, Dawn Coffin of Enfield, Conn.; her sister, Mildred Sherman Reid and her husband, Richard, of Edgecomb; her cousin, Edith Campbell Young of Portland, whom she saw as a sister at-heart; her daughter-in-law, Claudia Plant Coffin of Edgecomb and Hodgdon Island in Boothbay; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will take place at the North Edgecomb cemetery. Donations in Jeanette's memory may be made to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter P.O. Box 7, Edgecomb ME 04556. Arrangements are entrusted to the Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Boothbay. Clark "Woody" Freeman Jr. Clark "Woody" Freeman Jr., 61, of Wiscasset died unexpectedly while working outside his home Monday, July 21, 2008. He was well known and well loved by his family and countless others whose lives he touched in Wiscasset and surrounding communities. Born September 18, 1946, the son of Clark and Helen Freeman, he grew up in Randolph, Massachusetts. He attended schools in Randolph until his family moved to Wiscasset in 1962, the hometown of his father and grandfather. Woody graduated from Wiscasset High School in 1964 and worked for several years in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire before returning to Maine and Wiscasset. He married Susan Sutter in 1969 and they had two children, Elizabeth and Noah. In 1983 he married Pamela Cowing Moore, and became the father of Sarah and later Kathy. To describe Woody as an active presence in the town of Wiscasset and greater community would risk understatement. Following employment at BNAS, he served as Wiscasset's town mechanic, Wiscasset Schools Transportation Director, Road Commissioner, and most recently as the supervisor and resident "garbalogist" of the Wiscasset transfer station. He was sometimes known as Wiscasset's garbage guru. He was a member of St. Philips Church, Boy Scout troop leader in Wiscasset for over 20 years, a current officer in the Lincoln Lodge #3 A.F. & A.M. and is a past Master of the Lodge. Woody was widely known in Wiscasset and throughout the greater mid-coast community. He had an inexhaustible curiosity and encyclopedic range of practical knowledge and skills, which he was always willing to share good-naturedly with others, day or night, regardless of the time. Along with his support, encouragement and expertise, his dry wit and good humor could always be depended upon to help get one through any emergency, real or imagined. Woody was the rare person who could make you feel better just by being around him. The mention of his name around Wiscasset inevitably prompts smiles of recognition, and at least one story about how Woody was helpful in one situation or another. He was predeceased by his parents, Clark and Helen Freeman, and a sister, Nancy Lee Freeman. Woody is survived by his wife, Pamela Freeman, his son Noah Freeman of Wiscasset, and daughters Elizabeth Freeman of Livermore, Sarah Tavares of Ogunquit, and Kathy Freeman of Wiscasset. He was a proud and devoted grandfather to Ava and Molly Tavares and Luke Clark Stinson-Freeman. He is also survived by his sisters, Claire Bradley of North Andover, Massachusetts, Cindy Freeman Cyr of Dover-Foxcroft, and Susan Braley of Franklin. A service at St. Philips will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 25 for family and church members. Immediately following, there will be a service for the community held at Wiscasset High School at 1 p.m. There will be a reception following the community service. All are welcome and invited to share and celebrate Woody's life. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset, or to Lincoln Lodge #3 A.F. & A.M., 17 Fort Hill St., Wiscasset, Maine 04578. Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal Street, Wiscasset. Born in Boothbay Harbor, she was the daughter of the late Roland M. and Alice M. (Martin) Gray. Mrs. Woodall spent her early childhood in Maine; moved to Jamaica Plain where she lived most of her life, but continued to spend vacations in Southport. She attended the School of MassArt and was a graduate of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. She was recognized as one of the outstanding leaders at the 350 th Anniversary of Boston in Copley Square for her contribution to the Boston Community. She seemed to have boundless energy, imagination and enthusiasm. In her earlier years, Mrs. Woodall had her own studio where she exhibited her artwork and executed her flair for interior design. She was actively involved at the Footlight Club, the oldest continuously performing amateur theatre in the country, where she performed, directed, stage managed and costume designed for many of their productions. For years she was on the board of directors and a volunteer at the Adams House and at the Loring-Greenough House, giving tours in vintage costumes she sewed herself. She was a longtime member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Jamaica Plain, the Massachusetts Medical Auxiliary and tbe Tuesday Club that was responsible for the restoration of the Loring-Greenough House. She is survived by her daughter Alice W. Comiskey and her husband Daniel C. of Needham, Mass.; grandchildren, Alice Campbell of Middleton, RI and Dr. Daniel W. Cominskey of Seekonk, Mass.; six great grandchildren; nieces Valerie Cashin and Eleanor Gatenbuy and many relatives in Southport. Burial will be in Southport. A memorial service to be held at a later date.
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Marion S. MacKrell Mrs. MacKrell was born May 20, 1920 in Melrose, Mass., the daughter of John and Winifred Wademann Shirley. She was a graduate of Radcliffe College, class of 1940, and earned her masters degree from Columbia University. As a English and history teacher, she taught junior high and high school classes in Hawaii, North Carolina and Long Island, New York. She met the love of her life, Franklin G. MacKrell, and married him July 11, 1953. They moved to Cedar Grove, N.J., residing there from 1956 to 1977 to raise her family, she served as president of the PTA, was a substitute teacher for the Cedar Grove Schools, was a member of the Little Falls United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and served as Sunday School superintendent. Moving to Boothbay Harbor in 1978, she was a member of the Boothbay Harbor United Methodist Church, the Boothbay Region Garden Club, volunteered at the St. Andrews Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, delivered Meals on Wheels, and assisted the Boothbay region school system assessing children for its literacy programs. She is predeceased by her husband Franklin G. MacKrell, who died in 1991; and a brother Clifford G. Shirley. Survivors include her son John D. MacKrell and his wife Linda of Arlington, Texas; a daughter, Catherine Potter and her husband William of Tulsa, Okla.; four grandchildren, Douglas MacKrell of New York City, Matthew MacKrell of Dallas, Texas, and Jamie Potter and Nora Potter, both of Tulsa, Okla.; and two nephews and a niece. A celebration of Mrs. MacKrell's life was held Wednesday, July 2, at the Boothbay Harbor United Methodist Church, Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Boothbay Harbor United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 641, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538; or to the Boothbay Region Garden Club, c/o Carol Lingard, 963 Hendricks Hill Rd., Southport, ME 04576. Arrangements were entrusted to the Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Boothbay. Allan H. Macurdy Having fought a long and courageous battle over the past thirteen months in the hospital, Allan had already beaten all the odds and medical predictions by living for more than twenty years on a ventilator. A lawyer and Law Professor, he taught at the BU School of Law He was the son of William B. Macurdy and Sarah M. (Morison) Eldridge and her husband N. Donald, all of Cataumet, Mass. He was the brother of Anne Pardee and her husband Skip of Rockport, Mass. and of Jim Macurdy and his wife Kerry of West Barnstable, Mass. He was the uncle of Skip, Jr., Zachary and Jacob Pardee, and Bill, John, and Shaye Macurdy. Mr. Macurdy was a board member of Franciscan Children's Hospital, a founding board member of Partners for Youth with Disabilities (where he and Marie met), Past President and board member of the Disability Law Center Boston and member of the Massachusetts Bar Association. The Petra Foundation honored him in 1994 by naming him a Petra fellow. A funeral service was held in The Memorial Church at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. on Saturday June 28. Interment was in North Falmouth Cemetery. For online guest book please visit www.lehmanreen.com. A memorial fund has been established in his name and it is requested that donations be made to: The Allan H. Macurdy Memorial Fund, Boston University, One Sherborn Street, Boston, MA 02215. Arrangements by Lehman & Reen Funeral Home in Brighton, Mass. Eleanor Santaniello Born March 12, 1919 in Boothbay Harbor, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Mary Gray Gamage. She attended Boothbay Harbor Schools and was a graduate of Boothbay Harbor High School, Class of 1937. Mrs. Santaniello was a long-time resident of Long Beach, California and moved to Jensen Beach, Florida before moving to Wiscasset, where she has resided for the last two years. She enjoyed her flower gardens. Survivors include her nephew, Edwin J. Green of Vienna, Va.; one niece, Sally E. Hilton of Seneca, Ore. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, at Oceanview Cemetery in Boothbay, Maine. A luncheon will immediately follow the service at the Tugboat in Boothbay Harbor. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, NE Division, 1 Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Waldoboro Kenneth Grant Arrangements by Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home. A full obituary will follow next week. Ruth D. Malcom Born October 28, 1918, in Louisville, Ky., she was one of identical twin daughters of Morris Way Davidson and Frances (Coleman) Davidson. She was a graduate of the University of Louisville, and of the Kent School of Social Work at U. of L., where she received her master's degree. She began her career as a social worker in Atlanta, Ga. and it was there that she met a young psychologist, Edward Vartan Malcom. They were married June 1, 1949. Their jobs took them to Ann Arbor, Mich., Falls Church and Williamsburg, Va., Scarsdale, N.Y., the island of Saipan, and eventually Augusta, and finally Boothbay, where they retired. Even then, they continued their professional activities, which included teaching at the college level and clinical work as Coastal Consultants. Mr. and Mrs. Malcom were members of St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Wiscasset. She became an ardent genealogist and left many notebooks of information, especially having to do with Scots in America, as that was her heritage. They made annual trips to Switzerland. Mrs. Malcom was predeceased by her husband, Edward V. Malcom; and by her twin sister, Jane Davidson Reid. Survivors include a niece, Jane (Laurie) Reid McAnulty of Worthington, Mass.; three great-nieces, Elizabeth McAnulty of Easthampton, Mass., Zoe McAnulty of Randolph, Mass., and Sarah Mc-Anulty of Conway, Mass.; three great-great-nieces; a great-great-nephew; one first cousin; dear friends and almost-relatives. A celebration of Mrs. Malcom's life was held Wednesday, June 11 at St Columba's Episcopal Church on Emery Lane in Boothbay Harbor. Burial was in the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Wiscasset, ME 04578; or St. Columba's Episcopal Church, Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538. Fred W. West Jr. Fred W. West Jr., 83, of Wiscasset, died Monday, June 9 at a Brunswick hospital. Born at the family farm in Wiscasset on December 25, 1924, he was a son of Fred W. and Beulah May (Sprague) West Sr. He attended Wiscasset schools and then entered the United States Navy. On September 20, 1947, he married Wilberta M. Nichols. He was employed at Bath Iron Works retiring in 1986 as a pipefitter. Mr. West was an active member of the Wiscasset American Legion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Wilberta M. West of Wiscasset; two sons, Merle C. West of Alna and Gregory N. West of Wiscasset; one daughter, Marie A. Johnson and her husband Rex of Alna; two brothers, Roy West and his wife Laura of Guilford, Vt. and Pastor Glen West and his wife Janet of Wiscasset; five grandchildren, Lisa Comito, Kimberly Fife, Courtney Johnson, Ashley West and Nicholas West; three great-grandchildren, Roxanne, Veronica and Samuel Comito; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Clarence West and Robert West. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 12 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Wiscasset. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wiscasset American Legion, P.O. Box 214, Wiscasset, ME 04578; or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal Street in Wiscasset
Antonio Colombo M.D. Antonio T. Colombo, M.D. 89, of Long Island, New York, passed away on Friday, April 25, at NYU Medical Center in New York City. The son of Guiseppi and Salvatrice Colombo of Sicily, Italy and Brooklyn, N.Y., he was born in 1918 in their apartment on the lower east side of Manhattan. Shortly thereafter, his parents moved their family to Brooklyn, N.Y. He attended the City College of New York and graduated with his M.D. degree from Long Island College of Medicine. He completed his residency in General Surgery at the Brooklyn Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. In 1943, he joined the United States Navy as a Medical Officer where he served with the 1st Marine Division in Okinawa during World War II. In 1951, he returned to the Brooklyn Hospital where he was a surgeon for 49 years. The following year he joined Pfizer, Inc. in Brooklyn, as their Medical Director, where he remained until his retirement in 2004. In 1955, he married his wife Dolores Frentani in New York and in 1973, he and his wife purchased their summer cottage in East Boothbay Dr. Colombo enjoyed sailing, eating fresh lobsters and simply sitting on the porch at Linekin Bay in East Boothbay. He is predeceased by his parents, Guiseppi and Salvatrice Colombo; his sister Jean Colombo; and his two brothers, Frank and Biaggio Colombo. Survivors include his wife, Dolores F. Colombo; his sister; Francis Pizzatola, his children, Craig Colombo, Jaime Colombo McGuire, Caryn J. Colombo, Barbara Colombo Clague, Debra Colombo; and grandchildren, Casey, Sean, Brendon, Noah, Carson and Charles Anthony. He was laid to rest in Long Island, N.Y. with full military honors. Donations can be made to the Boothbay Region YMCA or to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. Marjorie E. Hutchins Born in Groton, N.Y. on August 20, 1921, she was the daughter of Clifton Heald and Eva Elizabeth Hayden Cunningham. In 1927 her family moved from Groton, N.Y. to Boothbay, where she grew up, and attended Boothbay Harbor schools. On February 17, 1943 she married Earl Stanley Hutchins. From 1972 to her retirement in 1994, she was a dietary aid at St. Andrews Hospital. Mrs. Hutchins was known for her great sense of humor, enjoyed reading, knitting and going shopping, loved to travel with friends Janet Campbell, Jeannie Leavitt and Melba Cunningham, and was a member of the Boothbay Baptist Church. She is predeceased by her husband, Earl Stanley Hutchins, and a brother, Elbridge W. Cunningham. Survivors include a niece Nancy DeCosta of Boothbay; a nephew Alan Cunningham of Berwick; sister-in-law, Melba Cunningham of Boothbay; great-nephews Randy DeCosta, Rodney DeCosta, Chris Cunningham, David Cunningham, Mike Cunningham, and Johnny Cunningham; great-nieces, Regina Cunningham, and Lynn Watkins, seven great-great-nephews; and six great-great-nieces. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Oaklawn Cemetery, Boothbay Harbor. Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Nurses Fund at St. Andrews Village, 6 St. Andrews Village Lane, Boothbay Harbor, ME. 04538. Arrangements are entrusted to the Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Boothbay. Elaine P McCready Born Dec. 16, 1922, in Bangor, she was the daughter of Forrest and Iva (Harding) Edgecomb. In 1940 she graduated from Bangor High School She attended Maine School of Commerce and was employed as a counter clerk by New Franklin Laundry for many years. Mrs. McCready was predeceased by her husband, Donald E. McCready; a lifelong companion, John England; great-grandson, Eddie Henke; and a granddaughter, Marie McCready-Blake. Survivors include five children, Donald McCready Jr. and his wife Ethel of Fernandino Beach, Fla., Stephen McCready and his wife Susan of Hermon, Sally Jacobs and her husband Glenn, of Dresden, Polly McCready of Wiscasset and Michael McCready and his wife Andrea of Monroe, Ohio, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and cousins. A graveside service was held Wednesday, May 7, at Riverside Cemetery, Bennoch Road, Orono. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Gregory Wing - St. Andrew's Village, 145 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538. Arrangements by Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 299 Union Street in Bangor. Condolences to her family may also be offered at www.kileyandfoley.com. Campbell B. Niven Born in Boston Nov. 8, 1929, he grew up in Brunswick and graduated from Hebron Academy and from Bowdoin College, Class of 1952. He worked for E. I. Dupont until he was drafted into the Army, serving with the Public Information Division in Heidelberg, Germany. He served as advertising manager of the Brunswick Record until 1961 when he became publisher, and served in that same capacity for the Bath Daily Times until 1967, when the two papers merged. He retired as publisher in 1997, replaced by his son, Douglas Niven. He was active in many civic and professional organizations throughout his lifetime, including Mid Coast Health Services, the Brunswick Industrial Committee, the Coastal Cancer Treatment Center Committee, Regional Memorial Hospital, the Brunswick Chamber, Brunswick Downtown Revitalization Committee, and was active in numerous newspaper and advertising associations. He was predeceased by a brother, Paul Kendall Niven, Jr. Surviving are his wife, Betsy (Manning); two sons, Andrew Campbell Niven of Amesbury, Mass. and Douglas Manning Niven and his wife, Nicole of Brunswick; a daughter, Alison Elizabeth Nynka and her husband Peter of Ormond Beach, Florida; and two grandchildren, Tyler Douglas Niven and Cameron Manning Niven, both of Brunswick. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. May 10 at the First Parish Church in Brunswick. Memorial contributions may be made to mid Coast Hospital, Attn: Development office, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011, or to the Campbell B. Niven Scholarship Fund, Attn. Stephen P. Hyde, Bowdoin College, 4100 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011. Linda L. C. Pinkham The daughter of Calvin and Jo Ann "Jody" (Buckler) Cheney, she was born in Damariscotta, September 6, 1952. She graduated from Wiscasset High School in the Class of 1970 and later attended school for nurse training, in Waterville. For many years, Linda worked at "Sprucewold" in Boothbay Harbor and at the time of her death was employed at the Sugarloaf Hotel in Carrabassett Valley. Survivors include her loving companion, John Tavenor of Eustis; parents, Calvin and Jody Cheney of Pittston; son, Christopher R. Pinkham of Pittston; granddaughter, Crystal Ann Pinkham of Scarborough; two brothers, John C. Cheney and wife Anita of Alna, and Paul M. Cheney and wife Tammy of Newcastle; sisters-in-law, Jane Witham, Susan Varney; brother-in-law Gordon Pinkham; nieces, Brooke Varney, Sylviann Cheney, Jessica Cheney; nephews, Joshua P. Cheney, Brett Varney (serving in Iraq); uncles, Jerald and wife Betty Erskine, Douglas and wife Margaret Erskine, Frank and wife Anne Buckler; aunt, Betty and husband Alvin Perry; and cousins. A memorial service will take place at the Richard Bell Chapel at Sugarloaf, 2 p.m., Sunday, May 11. She will be laid to rest at the Alna Cemetery, Alna. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main Street in Damariscotta. Doris A. G. Sabaka Born in East Boothbay on the 4th of July, 1922, she was the daughter of Merrill Adams and Gladys Marshall Gamage. Mrs. Sabaka grew up in East Boothbay and Stroudwater, and graduated from Deering High School in 1940. She attended the Central Maine General's School of Nursing, graduating as an R.N. in 1943. While working at Miami Beach as a nurse in support of the war effort, she met Daniel John Sabaka and was married on May 16, 1945. They returned to his hometown of Akron, Ohio where they lived for 40 years. In Akron she was an OB nurse at Akron City Hospital and she and her husband established Pilgrim Square Dry Cleaners. Mrs. Sabaka was active in St. John Lutheran Church and in 1985 she retired to Falmouth. She worked seasonally at L.L. Bean. She enjoyed hiking, skiing, gardening, picking blueberries, and was a founding member of the Deering Ski Club. She was predeceased by her husband, and her sisters, Emily Richards and Gertrude Olsen. Survivors include her son, Alan Sabaka of Bridgton; daughter Sandie Sabaka of Portland; one granddaughter; a grandson; and six great-granddaughters. Memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 8 at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth. A memorial service will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 9 at Lindquist Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maine Handicapped Skiing, 8 Sundance Lane, Newry, ME 04261; or Loon Echo Land Trust, 1 chase St., Bridgton, ME 04009. Kyle R. Schneider Born in Stamford, Conn., he grew up in Wilton, Conn. until moving to Newcastle in 2003, where he attended The Center for Teaching and Learning and Great Salt Bay School where he graduated 8th grade. He attended his freshman year at Lincoln Academy prior to moving to Fairfield, Conn. where he currently was attending Fairfield Warde High School. In grade school, he was recommended for John Hopkins Search for Talented Youth and most recently medalled in the National Latin Contest. Music played a major role in his life. He became a talented and gifted player of the saxophone, and played in several school and community jazz bands and also taught himself the bass guitar. He enjoyed singing his favorite songs. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Warren Dunn Buchanan. Survivors include his parents, Mary Reid (Buchanan) Schneider, and Douglas Robert Schneider; brother and sister, Douglas L. Schneider and Rachel L. Schneider; maternal grandmother, Francine Buchanan; paternal grandparents, Donald R. and Wanda Schneider of Soldiers Grove; and aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thurs., May 8 at the First Church Congregational, 148 Beach Rd., Fairfield, Conn. Interment will be private. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Thurs., May 15 at the Second Congregational Church in Newcastle. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to: Kyle Schneider Memorial Music Scholarship, c/o First Church Congregational, 148 Beach Rd., Fairfield, CT 06824. To share a memory of Mr. Schneider or to offer an online condolence, please visit www.spearmillerfuneralhome.com. Virginia S. Seepe Born in Burlington, Vt. on January 8, 1913, she was the daughter of William S. and S. Elisabeth (Fish) Swallow. In 1935 she graduated from Colby College in Waterville, and was a 1936 graduate of Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School, New York, N.Y. She married Arthur William Seepe in 1939 and they lived in Waterville until 1970 when Arthur retired as Treasurer of Colby College. Arthur died in 1987. Mrs. Seepe worked as Secretary to the Dean of Men at Babson Institute, Wellesley Hills, Mass (1936-1937), Secretary to the Dean of Women at Colby College (1937-1939) and Secretary to the Administrator at Thayer Hospital in Waterville (1958-1964). In 2000 she moved to St. Andrews Retirement Village in Boothbay Harbor. Mrs. Seepe was very active in the First Congregational Churches of Waterville and Tamarac, Fla. Survivors include her daughter; Virginia S. Crane of Boston, Mass.; her son, A. William Seepe and his wife Sarah of East Boothbay; three grandchildren; G. Robert Crane, Susan Crane Carlson and husband Robert, and Jennifer Crane Hahn and husband Karl; and four great- grandchildren. At her wishes, there will be no funeral services. There will be a private family celebration of her life later this summer. Interment will be at the Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, Westchester County, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Student Loan Fund, Colby College, Waterville, ME 04901. June G. Soule Born in Amesbury, Mass., she was a daughter of Ralph N. and Alice (Thomas) Good. She moved to South Portland as a young girl and graduated from South Portland High School in 1935. In 1941 she graduated from Bates College in Lewiston. On June 26, 1940 she married William H. Soule at the Bates College Chapel. Mrs. Soule was employed in the library on the Portland campus of USM. In 1967 she moved with her husband to the Soule family farm in Woolwich. In 1972, Dick Doyle a former sports editor for the Portland Press Herald named her "Sports Mother of the Year." She was a member of the Portland Junior League, the Ladies of St. Luke's Cathedral in Portland and a member of the Woolwich Historical Society. Mrs. Soule was predeceased by her husband, William H. Soule on October 26, 2007; and one son, Philip H. Soule, Survivors include three sons, Paul W. Soule and his wife Gail of Cumberland, Morton G. Soule and his wife Margaret of Portland and James A. Soule and his wife Lydia of South Portland; one brother, Dr. Philip G. Good of Augusta; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchild-ren; and many nieces and nephews. There will be no services. Burial will be in Murphy's Corner Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Murphy's Corner Cemetery, c/o 92 Phipps Point Road, Woolwich, ME 04579 Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath. Vivian C. Thorp Vivian Cloughen Thorp, 90, died Monday, April 28 in Boothbay Harbor. She was a native of Mountain Lakes N.J. and summer resident of Southport from 1958 to 1980, and the only child of Robert and Ora Cloughen. She attended high school in Gilbertsville, N.Y. and was a graduate of Boston University's Sargent College, earning a degree in physical education. Her life-long love was all sports, and her Springer Spaniels, and her cat named JJ. She also loved sporty cars. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Rev. John V. Thorp; and her son, John (Jack) V. Thorp Jr. Survivors include two daughters and their spouses, Roberta Thorp Miller and her husband Richard of Cape Elizabeth, and Christine Thorp Joule and husband Bruce of Southport; one daughter-in-law, Janet Tallberg Thorp of Chicago; grandchildren, Stacey Beck, Scott Miller, Matthew Thorp, Drury Thorp, Hannah Joule, Chloe Joule, Eliza Joule; and six great-grand-children. Mrs. Thorp was a faithful Episcopalian and Altar Guild member, serving the altar and church communities of Emmanuel Church in Wakefield, Mass. for 30 years and most recently, St. Columba's Church in Boothbay Harbor. She lived at St. Andrews Retirement Village the past eight years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 31 at 2 p.m. at St. Columba's Episcopal Church, 32 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor, with the Rev. Suzanne Colburn officiating. Burial will follow in June at the Brookside Cemetery, Gilbertsville, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Columba's Church, 32 Emery Lane Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538; or Heart to Heart, St. Andrews Village, 425 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538. Charles A. Brewer Charles A. Brewer, 75, of Venice, Florida, formerly of Boothbay Harbor, died Wednesday, May 21. Born in Boothbay Harbor on August 25, 1932 he was the son of Sheridan and Charlena (Fossett) Brewer. Mr. Brewer graduated from Boothbay Region High School. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Douglas (Michelle) Graybill of Sarasota, Fla., Mrs. William (Melissa) Booker of Boothbay Harbor; two sons, Michael C. Brewer of San Francisco, Calif., and Matthew S. Brewer and his fiancé Amber Hackett of Boothbay; seven grandchildren, Derek Lincoln, Justin Lincoln, Troy Graybill, Ryan Hanscom, Jessie Patriotti, Jillian Brewer and Megan Hanscom; and two great-grand-children. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Sue; brother, Howard; and sister, Dorathea. Services will be held at a later date. Paul M. Cutts Paul M. Cutts, 62, of Windham, died peacefully at his home on Friday, May 23, after a short battle with cancer. Born on October 22, 1945, he was the son of Laurence M. and Rebecca Penniman Cutts. He graduated from Boothbay Region High School and from the University of New Brunswick. He practiced Civil Engineering at EC Jordan, Wright-Pearce, Sebago Tecnics and the City of Westbrook. Mr. Cutts was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was decorated with the Bronze Star. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors, as well as NASCAR and trips to Loudon, N.H. for the races. Survivors include his wife, Priscilla J. Cutts of Windham; a niece, Sarah Morneault of North Windham; one brother, David Cutts and his wife Rose of Houston, Texas; nephews, Christopher and Daniel Cutts of Houston, Texas; one aunt, Marjorie Drisko of Boothbay Harbor; many nieces and nephews; and many grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A funeral service was held Wednesday, May 28 at the Dolby Funeral Chapel in Windham. Interment was at the Evergreen Cemetery in Portland with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Cutts' memory to the charity of one's choice. Friends may send online condolences to www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com. Verner E. Kelly Verner E. "Tex" Kelly, died Monday, May 26 at The Marshes, Skidaway Island, Georgia. Born and reared in Longview, Texas, July 3, 1915, he spent most of his life in Savannah, Georgia. As a boy in Texas he became a Boy Scout and attained the rank of 'Eagle' which he cherished his whole life. He attended public schools there and went on to Harvard College, Class of 1937, and Harvard Graduate School of Business, Class of 1939. In November, 1939, he married Margaret Orne of Boothbay Harbor. They lived New York City, Hudson Falls, New York and Savannah, Ga. during his years with the Union Bag and Paper Company where he became corporate director of Environmental Protection in 1971. He enjoyed golf, was a music lover, both good jazz and classical and had a very large record collection. In Savannah, Mr. Kelly was involved in many organizations including Rotary Club, Public Library system, Savannah Golf Club, United Community Appeal, Greenbriar Children's Center, Y.M.C.A., Coastal Empire of Boy Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, Little Theater, Memorial Hospital, County Welfare Board, the Board of Health, Country Day School, and was a Chatham County Commissioner. He was a Deacon of the First Presbyterian Church. During residency in Madison, N.J., he was active in United Fund, Kent Place School, and the Madison United Fund Campaign. Back in Savannah, in 1971, he was active in the following: First Federal Savings & Loan Assn., Savannah State College annual community support campaign, Chatham County Cardio-vascular Board of the Chatham County Dept. of Family and Children's Services, Historic Savannah Foundation, Rotary Educational Fund, Georgia Historical Society, Landings Association, Landings Fire Department, Landings Bylaws Committee, and a Paul Harris Fellow. A member of the Madeira Club, he wrote papers on many topics including the History of the Madeira Club, and a book titled: 'A Short History of Skidaway Island.' He was a past member of The Oglethorpe Club, Savannah Yacht Club, Morris County (N.J.) Golf Club, Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club and the Boothbay Country Club. He was predeceased by two sons, Thomas and Richard. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Margaret; two daughters, Virginia and her husband Henry Tison, Jr., and Margaret and her husband David Tew; grandchildren, Catherine T. Eurell, Eleanor T. Dailey, Dana K. Bullivant; 12 great-grandchildren; his sister, Mary Virginia Skipper, age 101, of Lake Charles, La.,; and several nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial service at Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church on Friday, May 30 at 2 p.m., with a short reception afterwards. There will be a burial service later in Boothbay Harbor. The family requests no flowers. Remembrances, a charity of your choice. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com. Frederick Parmenter Frederick L. Parmenter, of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, May 20 at Woodside Hospice, Pinellas Park, Florida. Born in Boothbay Harbor on November 29, 1926, he was the son of William and Frances Parmenter. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, June Parmenter; two sons, Gregory Parmenter of Largo, Fla., and Scott Parmenter, Putnam, Conn.; three brothers, Edwin Colby, State College, Penn., William Parmenter Jr. of Seminole, Fla., and Perry Parmenter, Norwich, Conn.; one aunt, Lucille Machon of Boothbay Harbor. Arrangements for a memorial service are pending. Stephen F. Racz Stephen Frank Racz 83, of Boothbay Harbor, died on Monday, May 26 at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a long illness. He was the husband of Evelyn Racz of Boothbay Harbor. A complete obituary and service information will appear in the next edition of the Register. Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home & cremation services, 975 Wiscasset Road in Boothbay. Marjorie L. Bailey Marjorie L. Bailey, 79, of Woolwich, died February 29, 2008. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 14 at the Church of the Nazarene, Center St. in Bath with Rev. Barry Dutton officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bath. Arrangements are by David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, 638 High St. in Bath. Elisabeth Fenniman Elisabeth (Willett) Fenniman, 97, of West Hartford, Connecticut, widow of William C. Fenniman, died Monday, April 28 at her home. Born in Needham, Mass. in 1911, the daughter of the late William and Evelyn (Dresser) Willett, she graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 1932. In 1933 she married William C. Fenniman The couple lived in East Hartford prior to moving to West Hartford in 1936. In recent years, Mrs. Fenniman resided at the McAuley. She belonged to the Mount Holyoke Club of Hartford, the College Club of Hartford, and was former member of the Town and County Club and The Widow's Board. Mrs. Fenniman enjoyed spending time at her summer cottage in Boothbay, reading, traveling, knitting, going to theatre, antiquing, and working in her yard. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, William Fenniman in 1988; and a sister, Mary Willett in 2002. Survivors include her three children, Elisabeth F. Tobey of Hancock, N.H., William W. Fenniman and his wife, Carol, of Captiva, Fla., and John D. Fenniman and his wife, Susan, of Lakewood, Colo.; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grand-children; and her cousin, Rachel Thorpe Hoagland of Trinidad, Colo. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 3, 2 p.m. at the McAuley, 275 Steele Road, West Hartford, Conn. Burial in Fairview Cemetery will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Kurn Hattin Homes, P.O. Box 127, Westminster, VT 05158; or The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, 10 Columbus Blvd., 8 th Floor, Hartford, CT 06106. Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, West Hartford has care of arrangements.
Scott A. Lewis Particia A. Gagne Born January 29, 1941 in Boothbay Harbor, she was the daughter of Don and Geraldine Blackman. She grew up and attended local schools in Boothbay Harbor, graduating from Boothbay Harbor High School. She was a homemaker and Head Start teacher in her early years. She later worked for Arrowheart in Brunswick making electrical components. She worked for The Plant Memorial Home in Bath as a cook and kitchen worker. Lastly, she worked for Bath Iron Works as an electrician, retiring in 1995 to become a full-time nanny and caretaker for the Graham family in Bath. Mrs. Gagne was a soldier for The Salvation Army of Bath, and volunteered and was a member of the Bath Senior Citizens Group. She was a volunteer for the West Bath Fire Department, Mid Coast Hospital, and was past president of the Women's Bowling Association in Brunswick. She was also very active with the Santa Fund in Brunswick, Longley Scholarship Fund at the Brunswick Bowling Alley, and was a member of the Rebekah's. She enjoyed bowling, cribbage, playing cards, cooking for family and friends and gardening. She was predeceased by a son, James Clark who died in 1988. Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Napoleon Gagne of Bath; one son, Wayne Clark of Brunswick; three daughters, Darlene Clark of Naples, Rebecca Brown and Elizabeth Farmer, both of Woolwich; three brothers, Bobby Blackman, Leon Blackman and Garry Blackman, all of Boothbay; one sister, Gladys Bean of Boothbay; 11 grandchildren, James Clark, Donald Clark, Justyn Temple, Matthuew Cornish, O'Riley Cornish, Rick Alexander, Alexia Alexander, Mardi Farmer, Kristy Tidwell, Miranda and Jacob Farmer; and nine great-grand-children. A graveside service will be held 4 p.m. Friday, April 25 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Boothbay. Captains Ken and Jean Henderson of The Salvation Army of Bath will officiate. A celebration of life service will be held 7 p.m. Saturday April 26 at the Salvation Army of Bath, 25 Congress Ave., Bath. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Gagne's memory may be made to The Salvation Army of Bath, P.O. Box 574, Bath, ME 04530. Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay. Alfred L. Harrington Born in Orange, N.J., he was the son of Alice Oliver of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Randall Harrington of South Bristol. Upon graduating from Madison High School, he joined the U.S. Navy and served on the USS North Carolina during World War II. After his naval service he attended the University of Maine, graduating in economics and fine arts. After college, Mr. Harrington served in the Secret Service in Salzburg, Austria. In 1952, he married Barbara Schindler, and upon completing his service in Austria the couple settled in Chatham, N.J. For 30 years he worked for AT&T as advertising director. In 1985 he and his wife retired to East Boothbay. In his retirement years he was very active in the Boothbay region community. He particularly enjoyed his summer work as a crew member of the Argo. He is survived by his three children, and six grandchildren. Service will be private. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in his memory to the Gregory Wing Activity Fund, 145 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor, ME. 04538. Services are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation services, 975 Wiscasset Road in Boothbay. James A. Papp James A. Papp of Dennisport, Mass. and Boothbay Harbor, passed away on December 5, 2007. He was born to Alex and Jean Papp on May 5, 1957 in Stamford, Conn. where he attended public schools. From 1979 to 1983, he served with the U.S. Coast Guard, stationed in Boothbay Harbor. He served with distinction on various search and rescue craft. Upon his release from the Coast Guard Jim moved to Cape Cod where he worked in the automotive industry and studied toward a degree in commercial and residential construction drafting. At the time of his death Mr. Papp was involved in the renovation and reopening of a popular restaurant and music venue in Boothbay Harbor as a principal and manager. He was known to his friends and family as an accomplished guitar player. His service in the Coast Guard and residence on Cape Cod contributed to a lifelong love for sailing on the waters of Nantucket Sound and the coast of Maine in his boat, Carpe Diem. Mr. Papp was predeceased by his parents, Jean and Alex. Survivors include a son, Jon, of Wisconsin; two brothers, Doug and wife Polina of Cape Cod, and his brother Scott and wife Kym of Greenwich, Conn.; four nephews, Michael, William, Jonas and Alex; and a niece, Cristina. A burial with military honors will be held on May 5 at 11 a.m. at the Bourne National Cemetery on Cape Cod. In lieu of donations or flowers, the family asks that you reach out to a family member, an old friend or a stranger with warmth and love in your heart. Linda J. Witt Born on January 5, 1956 in Brockton, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Eugene and Myrtle (Preble) Witt. In 1986 she graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a B.S. in nursing. She worked in the Geriatric and Rehabilitation field of nursing. Ms. Witt proudly served her country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. She was a member of the South Gardiner Baptist Church. She enjoyed nature walks, gardening, knitting, cooking and especially helping friends. She was predeceased by her parents. Survivors include her two brothers, William Witt and his wife Holly of Harmony, and Douglas Witt and his wife Paula of Massachusetts; one sister, Elaine White and husband Peter of Richmond; stepfather, Rollins Preble and his companion Millie Booth of Bowdoinham; one nephew, Derek Witt and wife Christina and family of Utah; a niece, Nicole White and family of Portland; and many close friends; also her cats, Butterscotch, Bear and Sam. A memorial service was held on Monday, April 21 at the South Gardiner Baptist Church in South Gardiner. Burial was at the Maine Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements were under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357. Nancy B. Yerrall Born in Red Bank, N.J. on December 11, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Douglas S. and Margaret B. (Blaisdell) Byrd. She graduated from Red Bank High School in Red Bank, N.J., and spent her summers in Ocean Point, where she had been a correspondent for the Boothbay Register. Mrs. Yerrall attended St. Andrews Episcopal Church and First Church of Christ, both in Longmeadow. She was a member of the Field Club in Longmeadow, Longmeadow Country Club, the Junior League of Springfield, and the Colony Club in Springfield. She was a watercolor artist, and enjoyed playing tennis, swimming, and the ocean. She was very involved with alumni groups at Amherst College and enjoyed traveling. Mrs. Yerrall was predeceased by her husband, George R. Yerrall III, in 1984. Survivors include her children, Nancy Y. Gale and her husband Reverend Doctor Frederick Gale of Sudbury, Mass., Susan Y. Whitehouse and her husband Ernest of Yarmouth, and George R. Yerrall IV and his wife Virginia of Wilton, Conn.; three grandchildren, Spencer F. Whitehouse, Jonathan G. Yerrall and Luke M. Yerrall; and a niece, Catherine M. Steffke of Milwaukee, Wis. Visiting hours are Friday, April 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Forastiere-Smith Funeral Home, 220 North Main St., East Longmeadow, Mass. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m. in St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 335 Longmeadow St., with burial to follow in Longmeadow Cemetery, Williams St., both in Longmeadow, Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Yerrall's memory to the George R. Yerrall III '41 Scholarship Fund, c/o Amherst College, P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01102-5000; or Ocean Point Colony Trust, P.O. Box 642, East Boothbay, ME 04544. For directions or online guestbook, please visit www.forastiere smithfuneralhome.com . Thomas A. Fuller Thomas A. Fuller, 58, died suddenly Saturday, March 22 in Bridgeton, N.J. Born in Boothbay Harbor June 16, 1949, he was the son of Frances Fuller Abbott of Boothbay Harbor and Gerald E. Fuller of Southport and Big PineKey, Fla. Mr. Fuller attended school in Boothbay Harbor and four years of high school in Florida, living with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Fuller of Southport and Riviera Beach. Fla. He graduated from Riviera Beach Florida High School in the class of 1968. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Thomas and Marion Fuller of Southport, and Parker and Carrie Brewer of Boothbay Harbor. Survivors include his parents; two brothers, Ronald G. Fuller of Pennsylvania, Leonard H. Fuller and his wife Cindy of Boothbay Harbor; one niece; two nephews; one great-niece; aunts; uncles; cousins; and many friends. There will be no funeral. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Diane Michael Born August 29, 1932 in Portland, she was the daughter of Willis and Ruth (Blood) Ballard. In 1934 the family moved to Southwest Harbor on Mt. Desert Island where she was raised and attended local schools, graduating from Pemetic High School in Southwest Harbor in 1950. In 1952 she joined the Navy where she met her future husband Robert Michael of Philadelphia. They were married September 2, 1952 and moved to Southwest Harbor in 1957. In 1959 they moved to Boothbay Harbor where she remained until moving to Bridgton in 2004. Music was her lifelong passion beginning in her teenage years. She was a member of the Choralaires in Boothbay Harbor during the 1960s and was actively involved in musical programs at the Boothbay Baptist Church where she was a member. Mrs. Michael also enjoyed gardening and sewing. For a brief time she designed and made small handbag accessories which were sold in gift shops along the Maine coast. She was predeceased by her parents; and her husband Robert in 2003. Survivors include five children, Rob and wife Nancy of Portland, Deborah and husband Phillip Gatz of Phillipsburg, N.J., Sam and wife Margaret of Boothbay, Lenore and husband Michael Dunn of Wiscasset and Sarah and husband Joseph Healey of Bridgton; a brother, Lawrence and his wife Gaye of Rochester, Washington; an uncle, Roy Blood of Ft. Myers, Fla. and Buxton; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; 2 nephews and 1 niece. There will be no funeral but a memorial service will be announced sometime this summer. Anyone caring to do so may make a donation in Mrs. Michael's name to the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn. Georgia F. J. Nicoll Georgia Florence Jones Nicoll passed away Sunday, April 13 after a brief illness. Born February 27, 1927, she was the daughter of George and Loantha Jones. After graduating from Lincoln Academy, she attended Forsythe School of Dental Hygiene and worked in that field for many years. On April 9, 1949, she married Robert G. Nicoll of Greenwich, Conn., and together they raised three sons at the home on the Back River Road in Boothbay. In the early 1950s they established Mainely Pine store in Wiscasset. Survivors include her husband Bob of Boothbay; sisters, Evelyn Hatch of Damariscotta, and Marjory Oliver of Georgetown; sons, Gordon and his wife Mary of Newcastle, Robert S. and his partner Kim Odell of Bath, and Peter S. of Brunswick; grandsons, Bud and his wife Heather of Old Orchard Beach, Peter J. and his fiancé Elin of Alexandria, Va., Aubrey of Bath, and Scott of Brunswick; one granddaughter, Jane, of Brunswick. A celebration of Mrs. Nicoll's life will be held at a later date. Alice P. Trent Born July 28, 1925 in Bristol, Conn., she was a daughter of George and Alice Lacourse Pappas. She grew up in Bristol attending local schools, graduating from Bristol High School in 1943. Mrs. Trent received her L.P.N. training from 1963-64. She worked for the Bristol Hospital from 1964 to 1967 and for the Bristol Visiting Nurses Association from 1968 to 1971. She was a charge nurse for Country Side Manor in Bristol from 1973 to 1976 and lastly worked for Meditel Inc. as an insurance examiner until she retired in 1980. She had summered in Boothbay Harbor all of her life as her parents owned and operated the By-Way restaurant in Boothbay Harbor. She moved to East Boothbay in the late 1970s and wintered in Florida the last nine years. She attended Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, and enjoyed gardening, sewing, family genealogy, flea markets, traveling, cooking and baking, a good Manhattan and a cigarette. She was a proud member of this community. Survivors include two sons, Gary Starankewicz of Boothbay Harbor, and George Bourette of East Boothbay; one sister: Eileen Cole of Brunswick; niece, Ethel Stover of Wiscasset; five grandchildren, Russell, Alexandria, and Sasha Starankewicz, all of Bristol, Conn., Rachel Leeman of East Boothbay, and Stephanie Hawke of Boothbay Harbor; and seven great-grand-children. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 at Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, in Boothbay, Maine. A memorial mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday April 18 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Boothbay Harbor with Father Fred Irving officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Bristol, Conn. Contributions in Mrs. Trent's memory may be made to St. Andrews Hospital, P.O. Box 417, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538. Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Boothbay. Frank Van Wormer Walsh Born July 11, 1918 in Erie, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Frank Van Wormer Walsh Sr. and Edith Weston. He graduated from the College of Engineering at Cornell University where he met Daisy Walsh. They were married August 10, 1941, and moved to New Jersey. Mr. Walsh worked for Curtiss Wright Corporation for 30 years where he built airplane engines and parts. During this time, following his passion for railroads, he built a one-mile track for a narrow gauge steam locomotive circling an amusement park. They began vacationing on Southport in the 1950s, and moved to Waterville in the early 1970s, where Van worked for the Cianbro Construction Company. They retired to their Cosy Harbor home in 1983, and he continued working and volunteering until he was 80 years old. Mr. Walsh belonged to the Association of General Contractors of Maine and the Maine Narrow Gauge Railway Company and Museum. He was a registered professional engineer with the state of Maine and he was clerk of the works for building additions at Miles Memorial Hospital, Boothbay Region High School and the local YMCA. He was predeceased by his wife Daisy of 64 years. Survivors include his three daughters, Priscilla W. Joondeph of Kirkland, Wash., Lucinda Smith and her husband Jon Smith of Southport, and Susan Walsh of Sealston, Va.; grandchildren, Bradley W. Joondeph and his wife Srija Srinavasan, Molly J. Rubin and her husband Brad, Peter G. Smith and his wife Kate, Benjamin W. Smith; and three great-grandchildren. A reception celebrating Mr. and Mrs. Walsh's life together will be held on Saturday, May 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Walsh home on Southport. Memorial contributions may be made to Miles Home Health & Hospice, 40 Belvedere Road, Damariscotta, ME 04543; or St. Andrews Hospital & Healthcare Center, P.O. Box 417, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538. Arrangements were entrusted to Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay
Alice M. Boardway Born in Presque Isle on October 30, 1914, she was a daughter of Arthur Gagnon and Flavie Cote Gagnon. She attended schools in Easton, graduating from Easton High School. She attended nursing school at Eastern Maine General Hospital. After becoming a registered nurse she moved to Boston and worked at the former Boston Lying In Hospital for a few years before returning to Maine. In 1938 she married her husband, Walker Boardway, and moved to Edgecomb in 1940. She and her husband operated a lobster pound at Fort Edgecomb for many years. Mrs. Boardway was a member of the Edgecomb Congregational Church. She served on the ladies aide committee at the church and was also very active in the town. She worked as the public health nurse in Edgecomb and on many committees including the school board and the PTA. She was employed by the State of Maine as a park ranger at Fort Edgecomb. She was predeceased by her husband Walker who passed away in 1978; and son, Paul who passed away in 1972. Survivors include a son, Dennis Savage of Rantoul, Ill.; four daughters, Ann Zak and her husband Robert, Joan Day and her friend Peter Nichols, all of Edgecomb, Denise Cronk and husband Billy of Wiscasset, and Marjorie Simmons of Auburn; grandchildren, Robert Zak of Bolton, Mass., Laura Hackels of Reading, Mass., Michael Zak of Edgecomb, Christopher Zak of Buckfield, Sean Day of Alna, Shannon Mahoney of Gray, Cory Cronk of Alna, Tonya Simmons; and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 24, at 10 a.m. at the Edgecomb Congregational Church in Edgecomb, with Reverend Tom Clough officiating. Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Edgecomb Congregational Church, P.O. Box 113, Edgecomb ME 04556 in Mrs. Boardway's memory. Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 975 Wiscasset Road in Boothbay. Clara R. Brackett Born in South Berwick on May 5, 1922, she was the daughter of Clyde and Gladys (Brown) Reynolds. In 1939 she graduated from Berwick Academy and pursued a career in nursing. After graduating in 1944 as an RN from Roger Williams General Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, she worked in Lewiston, Brunswick, St Andrews Hospital in Boothbay Harbor and as a nurse with Dr. Carl Griffin, where she retired in 1984. Mrs. Brackett was is predeceased by her parents, Clyde and Gladys Reynolds; and one brother, Chester Reynolds Survivors include her husband, Clinton (Bud) Brackett; two sons, Russell Brackett and his wife Jan of Yarmouth, and Carl Brackett and his wife Vicki of Dover-Foxcroft; grandchildren, Jason Brackett of Portland, Caitlin Brackett of Boothbay Harbor and New York City, Adam Brackett and his wife Elizabeth of Knoxville, Tenn., and Megan Brackett Kemp and her husband Jeremy of Dover-Foxcroft; three great-grandchildren, Lazaar Brackett, Hunter Kemp and Abriell Kemp; one brother, Norman Reynolds and his wife Pat of Burr Hill, Va.; one sister, Judy Waterson and her husband Don of North Berwick; sisters-in-law, Gwen (Brackett) Salata of Boothbay Harbor, and Leona Reynolds, of Gardiner; and many nieces and nephews. There will be a graveside service for family and friends on Saturday, May 17 at 10 a.m., to be held at Oaklawn Cemetery in Boothbay Harbor. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Association, One Bowdoin Mill Island, Ste. 300, Topsham, ME 04086; or Kno-Wal-Lin, 170 Pleasant St., Rockland, ME 04841. Arrangements are by Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 975 Wiscasset Road in Boothbay. Freeda C. M. Brown Born in Bradford, Maine on November 21, 1914, she was the daughter of Frank Morrison and Janie (Curtis) Morrison. She attended schools in Skowhegan and Solon. Mrs. Brown moved from Solon to Bucksport where her husband, Leland, worked on constructing the Central Maine Power plant. From Bucksport they moved to Wiscasset where her husband worked on constructing Central Maine Power's Mason Station. For over 60 years she lived in Wiscasset. Mrs. Brown prepared and served school lunches in the Wiscasset Middle School Cafeteria; worked at Edgecomb's former famous roadside eateries, the "Dodge Inn" and "The Dog House." In 1963, she completed a Certified Nurses Aid course at St. Andrew's Hospital and retired from St. Andrews Hospital in 1989, at the age of 75, after 27 years of service. Mrs. Brown enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, knitting, sewing and quilting (she made a quilt for every girl and grand-daughter in her family). She enjoyed heating her home with wood, tending to her house plants, taking care of her cat "Goldie," keeping the cookie jar full, visiting with family and friends, taking walks around the neighborhood and playing cards with her neighbor. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Wiscasset's First Congregational Church and has been a member of the church's Organ Society for many years. Survivors include her son, Basil Brown and his wife, Carol of Cape Elizabeth; seven grandchildren: Lucinda Hyson of Boothbay, Maurice L. Hyson, Sr. of Edgecomb, Michelle (Hyson) Farnham and her husband Fredrick of Boothbay Harbor, Debbie (Spencer) Burnham of Dresden, Christopher Spencer and his wife Linda of Anchorage, Alaska. Rachel (Spencer) Garcia of Whitefield and Shari (Spencer) Bryant and her husband John of Canaan; 15 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Brown was predeceased by her only sister, Ruby Brackett; and two daughters, Carol B. Campbell and Dona J. Spencer. A celebration of her life will be held at noon on Saturday, April 12, at the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset with Rev. John Potter officiating. A gathering of family and friends will follow in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church Wiscasset UCC Organ Society, 28 High Street, Wiscasset, ME 04578 or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal Street, Wiscasset. Florence B. Russell Born in Alna on March 19, 1902, she was one of 13 children of Edwin and Sarah Rines Russell. In 1922 she graduated from Lincoln Academy in Newcastle. She lived on the family farm in Whitefield with her parents and brother Warren until their passing. In 1993 she moved to the Town and Country Apartments in Augusta to be near her sisters Etta and Olive. She moved to Walter's Assisted Living Home in Hallowell May of 2002. She was awarded the Boston Post Cane for several years while living there. She also was awarded the cane for Whitefield for a year. Ms. Russell was an avid Boston Red Sox fan, enjoyed watching bowling on TV, picking wild berries, doing handiwork, baking molasses cookies for everyone who came in, going on automobile rides with her nieces, and nephews. She made quilts for all the babies in the family. She also took care of many members of the family. She was a former member of the Whitefield Union Church, Helping Hand Society, and The Fire Auxiliary in King Mills. On her 100 th birthday she was presented the United States Flag that flew over the State House that day in honor of her birthday. Ms. Russell was predeceased by her parents; six sisters, Susie Shafer, Blanche Creamer, Etta Morrill, Olive Glidden, Ella Jones, and Marguerite Larrabee; six brothers, Glendon, James Leroy, George, Charles Richard, Warren, and Lester Russell. She is survived by several cousins, and many nieces and nephews. Per Ms. Russell's wishes there will be no visiting hours. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 3 at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave. in Gardiner. Burial will be in the family lot in Whitefield Cemetery later this spring. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ms. Russell's memory to Kings Mills Union Hall Committee, P.O. Box 49, Whitefield, ME 04353; or to a charity of your choice. Jane W. Stevens Born in Bath on November 7, 1920, she was a daughter of Hiram T. and Harriet C. McDonnel Stevens. A graduate of Morse High School in Bath, she was a member of the class of 1939. BIW. Her photographs and hull drawings were used by shipbuilders throughout the country to improve production for the war effort. In the mid to late 1940s she was employed by Douglas Photo Shop in Bath as a photographic colorist. She worked in the local circulation office of the Portland Press Herald in the early 1950s. From 1957 to 1961 she was on the reportorial staff of the Bath Daily Times. In 1974, Jane authored the book "One Man's World: Popham Beach, Maine." As Popham's unofficial historian she was the authoritative voice for Popham at the turn of the century. Her home was the focal point for the archeological dig of the original Popham Colony of Fort George and the preservation of many local artifacts. At this past summer's Popham 400th anniversary celebration Jane was named "Mayor of Popham Beach" and presented with the ceremonial "Key to the Village." Ms. Stevens was a member of the Popham Beach Improvement Association, Friends of Seguin, Popham Circle, Jolly Pointers of Popham and also provided the inspiration for the founding of the Maine's First Ship organization. She was a driving force in the campaign to underwrite the funding for the renovation of the Popham Chapel House and purchase of adjoining properties. She was a member of and organist for many years for the Church of the New Jerusalem in Bath. She is survived by two sisters, Carol Stevens Burke of Augusta and Ellen Stevens Staley of Bath; a brother, Robert D. Stevens of Woolwich; five nieces, Nancy Lebel and her husband, Ernest E. of Oakland, Suzanne Norton and her husband, David S. of Boothbay, Sally Boucher and her husband, Thomas W. of Grand Blanc, Michigan, Rebecca Wellman and her husband, Peter W. of Bennington, Vermont, and Jane E. Burke of Augusta; and several grand- and great-grandnieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, and a brother, Hiram C. Stevens. A memorial service was held Saturday, March 29, at the Popham Chapel. An additional remembrance of Ms. Stevens will be scheduled during the summer. Memorial donations may be made to Popham Chapel, c/o William T. Racine, Treasurer, 40 Bayledge Road, Phippsburg, ME 04562. Arrangements are by David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, 638 High Street, Bath 04530. Edward B. Swett Born in Boothbay Harbor on December 8, 1923, he was the son of Alden P. and Hazel Alley Swett. In 1941 he graduated from Boothbay Harbor High School where he was the class president. Mr. Swett was a sardine fisherman with his father and then worked at Sample's Shipyard. In 1943 he was drafted into the Army Corps and was stationed in Okinawa during World War II, and made a career in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1968. He received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal, a Bronze Star, Good Conduct Award, WW II Victory Medal, and the Missile Man Badge. In 1945 he married Virginia Louise Page of Edgecomb and lived in West Boothbay Harbor. Mr. Swett was the town manager of Boothbay Harbor for one term, and for 11 years served as St. Andrews Hospital's administrator, retiring in 1982. He enjoyed collecting and selling antiques with his wife Virginia from their home. They also collected postcards, clocks, oil lamps and stamps. Gardening was also a passion. Before their passing, they donated many items to the Boothbay Region Historical Society and the Lincoln Home benefit auction. Mr. Swett was past president of the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club, member of the American Legion, the Seaside Lodge A.F. and A.M. #144, Maine Philatelic Society and the Association of Air Force Missileers. He was predeceased by his parents, Alden and Hazel Swett; his brother, Richard and his wife Barbara; his sister, Alice and her husband Charles Parker Reed; his brother, Byron; and his great-grandchild, Ryan Field. Survivors include his daughter, Dorinda and her husband Philip of Boothbay; grandchildren, Lauren Brown, her husband Ted Brown and their children, Page and Kylie; Phil Webster and his wife Heather Davison Webster of Wiscasset and their son Russell, and Jennifer Webster and her fiancé Matt Doucette of Boothbay; daughter, Delicia Powers and her husband Michael of Boothbay; grandchildren, Lucinda Field and her husband Chris Field of Boothbay and their daughter Jorja, Joanna Powers and her fiancé Joel Pond of Portland and Raymond Powers of Boothbay and Portland; his sister, Judy Nason and her husband Gordon of Boothbay Harbor, many nieces and great-nieces and nephews, including a favorite niece, Tricia Falon and her husband Robert of Boothbay Harbor. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 4 at the Boothbay Harbor Methodist Church at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Maine Alzheimer's Association at Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, 170 U.S. Rt. 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105. Arrangements are by Simmons, Harrington & Hall of Boothbay
Susan R. Brewer Susan R. 'Sue' Brewer, 68, of Venice, Fla., formerly of Boothbay Harbor, passed away Wednesday, March 19. Born in Whitinsville, Mass., she was a daughter, of H. Eldon Randall and Jessie Archer Randall. She attended Kent's Hill School and graduated Boothbay Region High School, class of 1957. She loved family, crafts, knitting and was an avid reader. Survivors include her husband of almost 50 years, Charles of Venice; two daughters, Mrs. Douglas (Michelle) Graybill of Sarasota, Fla. and Mrs. William (Melissa) Booker of Boothbay Harbor; two sons, Michael C. Brewer of San Francisco, Calif. and Matthew S. Brewer and fiancée, Amber Hackett of Boothbay; seven grandchildren, Derek Lincoln of Sarasota, Justin Lincoln of Venice, Troy Graybill of Sarasota, Ryan Hanscom of Boothbay Harbor, Jessie Patriotti of Edgecomb, Jillian Brewer of Wiscasset, Megan Hanscomb of Boothbay Harbor; two great grandchildren; one sister, Laurie Rich of Venice; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jeffrey A. Randall. A memorial service will be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, or TideWell Hospice of Venice, Fla. Carol L. Saunders Born in Boothbay Harbor on November 18, 1947, she was the daughter of Carroll L. and Marjorie Hatfield Stevens. She was a 1966 graduate of Westbrook High School. For 21 years she worked as a juvenile corrections officer at the Long Creek Youth Development Center (formerly Maine Youth Center) and retired in 2006 due to her medical disability. On August 24, 1974 she married Alan R. Saunders Sr. She enjoyed playing poker and frequently made trips to casinos and the Caribbean. Mrs. Saunders was predeceased by her parents; her son, Jeffrey Gilman; and daughter, Erica Saunders. Survivors include her husband, Alan Saunders Sr.; three children, Beth Ann Gilman of Westbrook, Alan R. "Rick Saunders Jr. of Windham; stepson, Michael Saunders of New Jersey; five grandchildren; four brothers, Glynford Stevens and his wife Sharon of Eddington, Frank Stevens and his wife Ruth Morrison of Poland, and Gary Stevens and his wife Kimberly of Windham; two sisters, Geraldine Brosnihan of Old Orchard Beach, and Sonia Smith and her husband Michael of Raymond; sisters-in-law, Debra O'Brien and Sandra Milligan and her husband Jay; one brother-in-law, Douglas S. Saunders and his wife Julie; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 29 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann's Episcopal Church, North Gorham Road in Windham with the Rev. Susan Murphy officiating. Burial will be later in the spring in Mayberry Cemetery, Windham. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Saunders' memory may be made to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074. Arrangements are by Dolby Funeral Chapel. Natalie Stinchfield Nathalie A. Stinchfield, R.N., died Thursday, March 20 at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta. Born July 19, 1915 in Cushing, she was a daughter of Maude Bachand Young and Gilbert Young. She grew up on the family farm in Swanton, Vt., one of 10 children. Her father died when she was 12, so she and her siblings worked hard to run the farm and keep the family together. She was valedictorian of her class, played basketball and earned a scholarship to attend Fanny Allen Nursing School in Winooski, Vt. earning her R.N. degree. Her nursing career began at Togus Veterans' Hospital where she met her husband, Rhyno C. Stinchfield, Sr. After the war, they lived in Augusta, and later purchased Crest Hill Gardens in Winthrop, changing the name to Stinchfield Greenhouses. When her husband retired from Togus, they moved to Wayne. It was the site of many family gathers, with croquet games, swimming, fishing, picnics, walks and numerous card games. She had a passion for bridge, and continued a perennial business, which she didn't give up until her mid-80s. She was an avid reader and fan of the Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics. Mrs. Stinchfield was a school volunteer, communicant of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winthrop and was Superintendent of Sunday School for several years. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Rhyno; brothers, Edward, Norman, Kenneth and Louis Young; sisters, Yvonne Vosburgh, Mary and Nanette Young and Dorothy Bushey. Survivors include her children, Susan Stinchfield and husband Rev. Robert Plaisted of Southport, Sharon Hodgdon and husband Donald Hodgdon of Mt. Vernon, Mary Stinchfield and husband Brian Cushing of Bridgton, Rhyno C. Stinchfield, Jr. of Billings, Mont.; her sister, Doris Bushey and her husband Ralph of Swanton, Vt.; Brothers-in-law, Clifton Bushey and James Stinchfield; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, March 22 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with the Rev. Brian Blanchette, celebrant. A committal service was held Monday, March 24 in the chapel of the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Maine Veterans Home Activities Fund, 310 Cony Road, Augusta, ME 04330, www.khrfuneralhomes.com . Grace H. Wetherill Grace H. Wetherill, 82, of Wiscasset, died Thursday, March 20, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a courageous battle with heart disease. Born in Fitchburg, Mass. on October 23, 1925, she was the eldest daughter of Mansell Rowe and Julia Hopkins (Baron) Garland. The family moved to Ellsworth shortly thereafter and she attended Ellsworth High School. In 1951, she graduated from Gorham Teachers College and embarked on a career in teaching and guidance which spanned three decades. During the first nine years she taught school in Boothbay Harbor, Limestone, and in New Paltz, New York, before returning to Boston University to complete a master's of education degree in guidance and testing. In 1960 she joined the faculty at Wakefield High School (near Boston) where she taught math and worked in the guidance department until her retirement in 1984. In 1960 she married the artist Edward Cincotti They travelled extensively during her school holidays, spending significant time in Spain and Mexico. This love of new cultural experiences persisted throughout her life, even after her husband's untimely death from cancer. In later life she visited China, Peru and Turkey. In 1983 she married Lynn Wetherill, a fellow teacher, and moved to Wiscasset the following year. She was a member of the Wiscasset Garden Club and the Maine Rose Society. She served as newsletter editor for both the Mid-Coast Rose Society and the Maine Rose Society. She was also involved with the Dollars for Scholars Committee in Wiscasset, the Friends of Wiscasset Library and the Bath Citizens against Nuclear Arms. In recent years she worked for the Lincoln County Registry of Probate, where she assisted the courts in determining guardianships for the elderly. She was predeceased by her husband, Lynn Wetherill in 1986; and her sister, Betse Gregory. Survivors include her brother, Dr Whitmore Garland of Yarmouth; her sister, Ruth Rush Ward of Hagerman Idaho; a niece, Jean Garland Searls of Oxford, England; and her nephew, Allen Gregory of Saco. A service celebrating her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 27 at St Philip's Episcopal Church in Wiscasset. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330; or the National Emphysema Foundation, 15 Belden Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850. Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal Street, Wiscasset.
Dorothy Andrews Louisa S. Koehling Herbert S. McIntire James V. Parsons Eveylyn W. H. Roberts
John R. DeMella Born in New York City and grew up on Long Island, he was the son of Adam and Therese DeMella. Mr. DeMella attended Northeastern University in Boston, where he earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering in 1968. That year, he moved with his wife Susan to Connecticut, where he lived for the rest of his life. He earned an M.S. in engineering from the University of Connecticut in 1972 and an M.S. in organizational behavior from the University of Hartford's Barney School of Business in 1985. Mr. DeMella began his career at Hamilton Standard in Windsor Locks, Conn. before moving on to Gerber Scientific in South Windsor, Conn. For the majority of his career he worked for Northeast Utilities in Berlin, Conn. After his retirement, he became a consultant for the International Atomic Energy Agency. One of his important personal accomplishments was to design, landscape, and build his home of 30 years in Glastonbury, Conn. Survivors include his wife, Susan Lynne; his son, Jonathan and his wife Jennifer and their son Julian of Seattle, Wash.; and his son Matthew and his wife Miranda and their son Miles, of New York City, N.Y.; his wife's mother, Elizabeth Pierce of Westport Island; his older brother, Adam Robert of Bradenton, Fla.; his sister, Patricia and her husband Paul of Sarasota, Fla.; and his sister Deborah and her husband Michael of Northport, N.Y., as well as many other family members and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 8 in the Mulryan Funeral Home in Glastonbury, Conn. Burial will be in the Pierce family cemetery in Westport Island at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, gifts to support the study and treatment of head, organ and maxillofacial cancers at the University of Connecticut Health Center may be sent to: The University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc., 2390 Alumni Drive Unit 3206, Storrs, CT 06269-3206. Ronald M. Demeny Born on August 28, 1936 in Passaic, New Jersey, he was the son of Michael and Rose Tambor Demeny. He grew up in Garfield, New Jersey. At Garfield High School he became one of the football team's star players, but chose to join the Navy after graduation in 1954 instead of accepting a football scholarship. Mr. Demeny enjoyed his career in the Navy and retired after 20 years in December 1974, as a Chief Aircrew Survival Equipment Officer. Shortly thereafter he decided to join ranks with the Bath Iron Works, and ended up working there for 23 years before retiring as a 1st Class Mechanic in July 2000. He enjoyed mowing the lawn, fishing with his boys, playing the horses, or jogging. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Natalie Demeny, and their son Ryan, of Alna. He is also survived by his son, Michael, of San Jose, Calif.; his daughters, Mary Beaulieu of Westbrook, and Julie Harlow of So. Portland, and predeceased by an infant daughter, Michelle, his children with Jacqueline Jones Smith. He also leaves behind stepchildren, Norman Holbrook, Jill Holbrook-Peters, and Marji H. Schoeneman; and eight grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery in Wiscasset this summer. Arrangements are by Kincer Funeral Home in Richmond. Memorial gifts will be gratefully accepted to the 'Ronald Demeny Fund,' for a charitable donation to the Wiscasset Community Center, 242 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset, ME 04578; or to the Wiscasset Ambulance Service. Marjorie L. Driscoll Born in Easton, Mass. on September 29, 1929 the daughter of Harold W. and Lillian H. (Merry) Parrish, where she grew up, went to school and graduated from the Oliver Ames High School. In 1960 she moved to this New Hampshire and was a former resident of Eliot, Maine prior to moving to Dover. Prior to her retirement she was employed at the Lady Grace Store in Newington. Mrs. Driscoll was a member of the Red Hat Society of Dover. Survivors include her three daughters, Lynn Young and her husband Peter of Somersworth, Jill Hall and her husband Michael J. of St. Augustine, Fla., and Pamela Berry and her husband David of Dover; one son, James Driscoll and his wife Diane of Springvale, Maine; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Harold W. Parrish, Jr. and his wife Audrey of Easton, Mass.; and many loving friends. Mrs. Driscoll was the widow of Irvan R. Driscoll, formerly of this area, who died in 2003. A funeral service was held Tuesday, March 11, at 6 p.m., at the Tasker Funeral Home in Dover, N.H., with Pastor Terry Sharbaugh of the Durham Evangelical Church officiating. It is requested that those who wish are invited to make memorials in her name to the American Cancer Society, N.H. Division, 2 Commerce Dr., Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110. Please go to www.taskerfh.com to sign the on-line guest book. Linda A. Farnham Born February 7, 1945 in Boothbay Harbor, she was the daughter of William and Althea C. Foster Reed, and was a graduate of Boothbay Region High School, Class of 1962. She was an avid supporter of Special Olympics, never missing a sports event for her son Matthew. Mrs. Farnham was known for her wonderful cooking, her knitting, of which she shared many a pair of mittens, socks and blankets with her family, loved to kayak and cross country ski, she loved her two golden retrievers Cody and Furgus, celebrating her Scottish heritage by attending Highland games, was an avid reader and loved spending time with her grandchildren. David and Linda just celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary March 2nd. Survivors include four children, Jonathan Farnham and his wife Millie of East Boothbay, Kerri Blackman and her husband Randy, and J. Tyler Farnham and his companion Hannah McLellan, all of Boothbay, and Matthew D. Farnham of East Boothbay; six grandchildren Johanna Farnham, Adam Farnham, Emilie Farnham, Marissa Farnham, Michael Blackman and Jeremy Blackman. A celebration of David and Linda's life was celebrated Monday, March 10, at the Charles Sherman American Legion Post in Boothbay. Private interment will be in the Ocean View Cemetery in Boothbay. Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Farnham Grandchildren Scholarship Fund, c/o The First, P.O. Box 493, Boothbay Harbor, ME. 04538. Arrangements are entrusted to the Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home in Boothbay. David B. Farnham Born June 3, 1942 in Boothbay Harbor, he was the son of Maynard E. and Helen V. Webber Farnham, and was a graduate of Boothbay Region High School. After graduating, he went to work in the area as a boat builder, and lifelong lobsterman, fishing out of Linekin Bay. A longtime antiques buyer and seller, he was always attending auctions in the mid-coast and Kennebec Valley area, focusing on marine antiques. Mr. Farnham was known for his self-taught knowledge on many issues, loved to spend time with each of his six grandchildren, celebrating their individuality. He could fix anything, and loved a challenge. David and Linda just celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on March 2nd. Survivors include four children, Jonathan Farnham and his wife Millie of East Boothbay, Kerri Blackman and her husband Randy, J. Tyler Farnham and his companion Hannah McLellan, all of Boothbay and Matthew D. Farnham of East Boothbay; six grandchildren, Johanna Farnham, Adam Farnham, Emilie Farnham, Marissa Farnham, Michael Blackman and Jeremy Blackman. A celebration of David and Linda's life was celebrated Monday, March 10, at the Charles Sherman American Legion Post in Boothbay. Private interment will be in the Ocean View Cemetery, Boothbay. Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Farnham Grandchildren Scholarship Fund, c/o The First, P.O. Box 493, Boothbay Harbor, ME. 04538. Arrangements are entrusted to the Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home in Boothbay. June S. Hume Born June 16, 1928 in Philadelphia, Penn., she was a daughter of William and Blanche Savits. She grew up in Philadelphia, then moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida where she worked at Bellsouth as an operator. Later she worked as a first mate with Captain George Hume and others. Mrs. Hume later worked in real estate, buying and selling houses in Florida, and also did tax preparation. The Humes spent winters in Fort Lauderdale and summers in East Boothbay, and moved here permanently a few years ago. She helped start the Carriage House in East Boothbay. She loved traveling, cooking, entertaining, cruises, food, her cats, shopping and yard sales. She was a member of the East Boothbay United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, George F. Hume of East Boothbay; one sister, Grace North and her husband Jerry of Philadelphia, Penn.; nieces, Stephanie Hawke and her husband Andy of Boothbay Harbor, Rachel Leeman and her husband Chris of East Boothbay, Nancy Decristosaro and Sandy Sitarsky, both of Philadelphia, Penn.; nephews, Philip Gregory of Boothbay, Richard North of Louisiana, and Douglas North of Philadelphia, Penn.; and great- nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, March 15 at the East Boothbay United Methodist Church with Rev. Lisa Berger officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Boothbay in the spring. Contributions may be made in Mrs. Hume's memory to the East Boothbay United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 11, East Booth-bay, ME 04544. Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay. Robert B. Muller Born in Bryn Mawr, Penn. on January 23, 1939, he was the son of Frank Fenton and Marjory Blair Muller. He lived in St. Davids, Penn. and attended Radnor schools and graduated in the class of 1956 from the Episcopal Academy in Overbrook, Penn. Mr. Muller attended Penn State University class of 1961 and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He finished his B.S. degree at Villanova University. After graduation, he taught Physics in the Lower Merion School system. Accomplished in computers as they evolved, Mr. Muller worked for the Broadstreet Bank in New Jersey, PSFS Bank in Philadelphia, the Keystone Automobile Association and 10 years for the State of New Jersey running a department in the Environmental Protection Agency and later managing student loans in the Higher Education Department. An accomplished mechanic, he drove race cars at Atco Speedway in N.J. In his later years he earned a CDL and enjoyed plowing snow for the state of New Jersey as well as St. Andrews Hospital. In 1999 he moved to Maine, before the death of his mother who was a resident of the Gregory Wing in St. Andrews Hospital. He helped design and build his own house in Boothbay Harbor and worked for St. Andrews Hospital as Assistant Systems Manager. His job began working for Ron Vachon during the building of St. Andrews Village utilizing his skills in computers and management. In Boothbay Harbor, he was elected to serve as a trustee of the Sewer District, as well as serving as chair of the town Board of Appeals. Prior to the onset of his cancer he could also be found working at Grays on the wharf as a "door manager" on the weekends. He was married to the former Judy Schaffer, now deceased, and is survived by their three children, Robert B. Muller Jr. of King of Prussia, Penn., Carolyn T. Muller of Boothwyn, Penn., and Scott and Risa Muller of Media, Penn.; his brother, Warden, and sister-in-law Judith, of Boothbay Harbor who cared for him during his battle with cancer; dear friends, Dr. Charles Butler and his wife Ro of Cherry Hill, N.J.; and second wife, the former Dorothy Longo. A funeral service was held Thursday, March 6 at the Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home in Boothbay. Arrangements were by Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Phillip K. Peters Born in Boothbay Harbor, on Sept. 12, 1974, he was the son of Leo Peters and Elizabeth Riplese Peters. Mr. Peters attended Boothbay schools, graduating from Boothbay Region High School. While in high school he swam on the swim team, played soccer and was a wrestler. On September 26, 2003, he married Tara Freeman of Camden. His love of the sea drew him into the lobstering and fishing profession. He owned the fishing boat "Eleana's Comet," named after his niece. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Irene and Cy Peters, and his maternal grandparents, Peter and Helen Riplese. Survivors include his wife, Tara Peters; his son, River Wyatt Peters; his father, Leo Peters, and his mother, Elizabeth Peters, both of Boothbay Harbor; sisters, Catherine Laweryson and her husband Gary of Jefferson, and Theresa Peters of Boothbay; two brothers, Michael Peters of Boothbay and Daniel Peters of Damariscotta; half sisters and half brothers, Elaine Dawson, and Robert and Bryce Dawson of Spring City, Tenn., Erin Hill, Nick Hill, and Mason Reid, all of Florida; five nieces and nephews, Gabriel, Lindsay, and Emily Laweryson, all of Jefferson, and Eleana and Carmen Peters, all of Boothbay. A celebration was held on March 11 at the American Legion Hall in Boothbay with Alfred Roberts officiating. A reception followed the service and then a boat parade was held in his memory. Donations in Mr. Peters' memory may be made to The River Wyatt Peters College Fund, c/o The First National Bank, P.O. Box 493, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538. Arrangements were by Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Booth-bay. George J. Ridgway George J. Ridgway of West Gardiner, passed away with his family by his side February 16 th at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta. Born August 26, 1922 in Lincoln, Nebraska, he was the son of George G. and Mable Dai (Shaver) Ridgway and graduated from high school in Spokane, Washington. He served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific during World War II. After the war he immediately enrolled in the University of Washington where he earned B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. He was a member of Sigma Xi the national science honor society. Dr. Ridgway spent his professional career working as a scientist for the U.S. government on basic and applied research and research management of fisheries. He worked at laboratories in Willard, Seattle, Washington, at Boothbay Harbor, and at Woods Hole, Mass. He also served as an adjunct Research instructor at The Medical School, University of Washington, and as an adjunct Lecturer at the Graduate School of the University of Maine. In 1947 he married Catherine Anne Eberhardt. She predeceased him in 1990. Dr. Ridgway was an avid volunteer. He was active in Boy Scouting and served as Scout Master and committee chairman of a troop in Bothell, Washington. After his wife died in 1990 he was an active and dedicated volunteer at the Gardiner, Maine Skilled nursing unit and Hospice Volunteers of Kennebec Valley. He was a voracious reader and often read a book a day. He was a creative and skilled artist and craftsperson who hand-carved wooden birds, animals, dolls and spoons; painted watercolors and crafted silver and gemstone jewelry. He enjoyed spending time with his family and rapidly completing the daily crossword puzzle. Survivors include his son, David and daughter-in-law Ginger Ridgway of Olga and Seattle, Wash.; daughters, Priscilla Ridgway of Meriden, Conn., and Marguerite Ridgway of Chelsea; and granddaughter, Dawn Thistle of Chelsea; many nieces, nephews; and a close circle of friends. Dr. Ridgway will be interred beside his wife at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. His life and friendships will be celebrated at a memorial picnic this coming summer. Charitable memorial donations may be made to the William S. Cohen Community Center, Spectrum Generations in Hallowell, Maine; The Nature Conservancy; The American Cancer Society or your favorite charity.
Emma C. Johnson She was the witty, wonderful and wise mother of Carol Mantell and Nancy Raithel. She is also survived by three grandchildren. At her request all arrangements will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 975 Wiscasset Road in Boothbay. Virginia P. Kleinstiver Born on March 19, 1925, in Petoskey, Michigan, and raised in Port Huron, Michigan, she was the daughter of George W. and Marval Parrish. Following graduation from Port Huron High School, she attended the St. Clair County Community College, and then the University of Michigan, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History. She was employed by the Port Huron Times Herald, first advertising and later as a reporter and then editor of the society section. On December 24, 1951, she married Louis Vance Kleinstiver. In 1968 she returned to school to obtain her teaching certification. Mrs. Kleinstiver was a talented and respected teacher, and throughout her career in both public and private schools, she taught a variety of subjects (English and Art being her favorites) to all age groups before retiring in 1990. She vacationed in Maine from 1974 until relocating to Ocean Point in 1997. She enjoyed golf, bridge, cooking, watercolor painting most recently, maj jong. She loved hats, painted canes and brightly colored outfits. In later years she developed a passion for sports, including University of Michigan and New England Patriots football and, most notably, professional basketball. Mrs. Kleinstiver was an avid reader and dedicated volunteer at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. She was predeceased by her husband in 1995; and her elder son, Louis Vance Kleinstiver, Jr., in 2004. Survivors include her son, Jeffrey O. Kleinstiver of Pensacola, Florida; a daughter, Jaimie K. Logan and her husband, William, of Boothbay Harbor; a daughter-in-law, Julie Kleinstiver; and grandson Christopher Kleinstiver, both of Port Huron, Michigan. A celebration of Mrs. Kleinstiver's life will be held in late spring or early summer. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, 4 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538. Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Boothbay. Dorothy E. Russell Born in Philadelphia, Penn., she was a daughter of Charles A. and Marguerite (Archdeacon) Harris. She attended South Philadelphia schools. On October 19, 1963, she married Samuel C. Russell Jr. and for the next 20 years they were in many parts of the country while her husband served in the United States Navy. In 1978 they moved to Bath and later to Richmond where she was employed by Etonic Shoe. In 1984 they moved back to Bath where she was employed at Zayres in Brunswick and Ames in Brunswick. For the last 15 years she was employed at Shaw's in Bath in the Bakery and later as a cashier retiring in July of 2007. Mrs. Russell was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Bath. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, crocheting, crafts, crossword puzzles. She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel C. Russell Jr. on November 20, 1991; and by one sister, Marguerite Givens. Survivors include three sons, Edward M. Russell and his wife Gail of Richmond, Samuel C. Russell III and his wife Cathy of West Bath and Peter J. Russell and his wife Heather of Waldoboro; three daughters, Dorothy C. Rogers and her husband Randy of Brunswick, Margie A. Hodgdon of Westport Island and Joanne D. Russell and her companion Ed True of Woolwich; two brothers, Charles Harris of Collingswood, N.J. and Fred Harris and his wife Diane of Glenolden, Penn., 18 grandchildren; one great- grandson; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at 12 noon on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath with Rev. Mark D. Wilson officiating. A gathering of family and friends was at the American Legion Smith Tobey Post #21 on Congress Avenue in Bath. Burial will be at Maine Veteran's Cemetery in Augusta in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Midcoast Maine, 45 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, 04011. John E. Stark Mr. Stark served in combat during World War II on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Ranger and was later sunk in the North Sea. He then served on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Bennington, in the Pacific Theater, under Admiral Halsey. After the war he traveled extensively as a Marine Engineer. He attended Alfred University and Goddard College and briefly worked in Jones Brothers Stone Sheds, in Vermont, where he pioneered using wire saws to cut granite and using granite as surface plates for industries. In 1961, with a partner, he established Stark & Miller Plumbing & Electrical. He then helped to build most of the hotels, beach resorts, the Hospital, banks and restaurants on St. Thomas in the American Virgin Islands during the 1960s. In 1970, he moved his growing family to Boothbay and established John Stark Plumbing & Heating, Inc. For the next 35 years, as a Master Plumber and Burnerman, he served the Boothbay region in the repair and installation of plumbing and heating systems. John spent his life nurturing his love of animals, was proud of his military service and his family. With his wife, Joan, they lived on a farm in New England to raise Labrador Retrievers as well as enjoying all their horses, chickens, pigs, geese, ducks, raccoons, cats and dogs. John never left home without his dog. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Joan Stark of Boothbay; three sons, John Michael Stark and his wife Susan Green of Marshfield, Vt., James Edward Stark of Redway, Calif. and Jamie John Stark and his companion, Virginia Wagner of Marshall, Va.; one daughter, Molly Stark of Boothbay; daughter-in-law, Eliza Perry of Brunswick; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson. A celebration of his life will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, February 23 at St. Columba's Episcopal Church, Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor. A committal service with Military Honors will be held 10 a.m. Monday, February 25 th at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 7, Edgecomb, ME 04556. Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Boothbay, Maine. Pricilla Chapman As a child her family moved to the coast of Maine, where she resided until her teenage years when they returned to Vermont. After attending Burlington High School, she married Wayne Chapman in 1955 and together they had four sons. Although they divorced later, they remained friends throughout life. Mrs. Chapman was employed at Valades and Howard Johnson's restaurants and then later at General Electric in Burlington Vt. After her retirement from GE due to an auto accident, she returned to Wiscasset to be close to her parents and siblings. She was predeceased by her son, Daniel, and her sister, Myrtle. Survivors include her sons, Kenneth, Scott, and Patrick; her ex- husband, Wayne Chapman of Burlington Vt.; her lifelong friend and companion, Clark Jones; a brother, Reginald Dunkling; one sister, Luellen Dunkling; five grandchildren, Dana, Danika, Sunny, Kaitlyn and Tyra. As were her wishes there are no services planned. She is to be cremated with only a private service at the time of internment. An announcement of the service will be posted sometime in the near future. Dorothy B. Cost Born in Edgecomb on August 29, 1940, she was the daughter of William R. and Frances F. Bennett, Sr. In 1959 she graduated from Wiscasset High School. Shortly after graduating she married William T. Cost, Jr. After briefly residing in Farmington and Alna, in 1965, she and her family moved to Wiscasset where she raised her six children. Mrs. Cost, known to all as 'Dottie' worked for many restaurants in the area. Most recently she worked for Fisherman's Wharf in Boothbay Harbor as the dining room manager. For years she work-ed for the Wiscasset Speedway as the head scorekeeper and enjoyed going to Louden every September for the 'big race.' She was a founding member of the Wiscasset Ambulance Department, a member of the Wiscasset High School Boosters, the Lincoln County Republican Party and a member of the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset. Her love and devotion to her family was her lifelong priority. Until recently she loved to brag about her beloved New York Yankees. She enjoyed sewing and crafting. She was predeceased by two sons, Richard R. Cost in 1975 and David A. Cost in 1996; and four brothers, Dermont, Floyd, Ralph and Theodore Bennett. Survivors include two daughters, Vickie Bedore and her husband, Bob of Glenburn and Amanda Cost and Chad Kirkpatrick of Kenduskeag; three sons, William T. Cost, III and Tammy Webb of Randolph, Rodney Cost and his wife Lisa of Edgecomb and Peter Dalton and his wife Leaslie of Wiscasset; two sisters, Judith Lavway and her husband Paul of Carmel, Particia Longley and her husband Eric of Brunswick; and one brother William Bennett of Edgecomb; 14 grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service was be held on Tuesday, February 12 at the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset with Rev. John Potter officiating. A gathering of family and friends followed at her home in Edgecomb. Burial will be at Green-lawn Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Community Health and Counseling Service's Hospice Program at P.O. Box 425, Bangor, ME 04402. Donald A. Crowley Born on August 3, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, raised in Garden City, New York, he was the son of Ambrose F. and Dorothy Crowley. In 1952 he graduated from Columbia College in New York. Following service in the Korean War as a naval aviator, he attended and graduated from Columbia University with a Masters Degree. Mr. Crowley worked for Shell Oil Company, International Paper Company, American Express Company and European American Bank in New York, from which he retired as senior vice president and director of Human Resources and Administration. Following his retirement from European American Bank, he served as president of the Lyndon Company, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in commercial real estate sales and leasing, from which he retired in 1989. In Sarasota, he was a member of the Meadows Country Club, St. Andrew Society, Caledonian Club of Florida West, Ivy League Club and the Columbia University Club. In Maine, he was a member of the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. He was predeceased by his wife Lynne. Survivors include his daughters, Karen and husband Robert of Valley Cottage, New York, Lisa and husband Rick of Scarsdale, New York, and Suzin and husband Roy of Thornwood, New York; and eight grandchildren Christina, Robert, Taylor, Patrick, Julia, Samantha, Alexandra and Tyler. Eldena F. Lowell Born January 24, 1933 in Booth-bay Harbor, she was the daughter of the late Ruth (Sherman) Kelly and Harold Brewer. She grew up in Boothbay Harbor and attended local schools. Survivors include two sons, Richard Lowell of Daytona Beach, Fla. and James Lowell of Pompano Beach, Fla.; four brothers, George Brewer and his wife Deloris of Lauderhill, Fla., Allen Brewer and his wife Gloria of Edgecomb, Earl Brewer and his wife Dorothy, and Boyce Brewer and his wife Millicent all of Boothbay; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service was held at Fred Hunter's Funeral Home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on February 10. Visits will be held in Boothbay for Mrs. Lowell on Friday, February 15 from 11 a.m. until l p.m. followed by a celebration of her life at 1 p.m. at Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Road in Boothbay with Rev. McNutt officiating. A burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Boothbay. Arrangements for the local service are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Boothbay. Sara A. Nehrbauer Sara A. (Barter) Nehrbauer, 82, a longtime resident of Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., died Friday, February 1. Born in Bremen Long Island, Maine, she was the daughter of Ernest C. and Marion (Genthner) Barter. The family later moved to Boothbay Harbor where Sara graduated as salutatorian of her class from Boothbay Harbor High School. Her life's work was her family whose chronicle she carefully researched and documented by hand. She endeared herself to many of her elderly neighbors and home making is the art form that she perfected. Over her lifetime she enjoyed her return to visits to Maine where she spent her childhood. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Nicholas J. Nehrbauer; and a son, James Nehrbauer. Survivors include Nicholas (Mary Lou) Nehrbauer, M.D., Richard (Carolyn) Nehrbauer, Joseph (Joan) Nehrbauer, Nancy (Henry) Langehennig; one brother, James (Nellie) Barter of Boothbay Harbor; a sister, Eleanor (Royall) Dodge of East Boothbay; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Monday, February 4 in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. Donations may be made in her memory to the Boothbay Region Historical Society, P.O. Box 272, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538-0272. Col. Allan H. Weeks Born in Shirley, Mass. on January 21, 1922, he was a son of Allan H. and Gladys (Ogilvie) Weeks. Col. Weeks was a graduate of Wiscasset High School and a served in the United States Navy during World War II. On June 12, 1943 he married Jennie Bryant. In 1950 he joined the State Police and served as the Colonel from 1976 until his retirement in 1987. He also served as Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety from 1976 to 1979. Among Col. Weeks' accomplishments include the creation of the tactical team, a canine program, an international affairs unit, a crime laboratory and the drug unit. He also hired the first female trooper, and received the Legendary Trooper Award of the Year in 2001. Among the many boards that Col. Weeks served were The Senior Spectrum, the Maine State Police Scholarship Fund, the Miles Memorial Hospital Board, the Navy League, the Tuesday Club and many other organizations. Col. Weeks enjoyed traveling around the United States, boating and time spent with good friends. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Jennie Weeks of Wiscasset; one son, Capt. Floyston (Bud) Weeks USN (Ret.) and his wife the former Virginia Fairservice of Portsmouth, R.I.; two grandsons, Floyston Weeks Jr. of Greene and Ethan A. Weeks of Portsmouth, R.I. A graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery in the spring according to the family's wishes. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Maine State Police Memorial Scholarship Fund, 45 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0042. Arrangements are being made by Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal Street in Wiscasset. Barbara M. Hansen Born in Boston, Mass. on October 4, 1923, she was a daughter of Robert and Gladys McLellan and granddaughter of Mary Qualey. She grew up in Boston. Mrs. Hansen worked at Baker's Chocolate Factory in Dorchester. She later married Ralph Hansen and became a homemaker. She raised her family in Hyde Park and Stoughton, Mass. In 1986 she and her husband moved to Bristol and later to Boothbay Harbor in 2004 to be closer to their son and family. She was very talented in knitting and crocheting and loved shopping, her cat and pets, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband Ralph Hansen, Sr. of Boothbay Harbor; three sons, Ralph Hansen, Jr. of Osterville, Mass., Richard Hansen of Kennebunk, and Ronald Hansen of Boothbay Harbor; one daughter, Betty Neilson of Norton, Mass.; one sister, Jean McAlice of Round Pond; a brother, Robert McLellan of Brewster, Mass.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren A memorial service will be held at Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home at a date to be announced in the summer. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, NE Division, 1 Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Boothbay. Robert L. Hellens While finishing his dissertation, he taught in the Physics Department of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He joined the Bettis Laboratory of Westinghouse in Pittsburgh and worked on the nuclear reactor design of the Nautilus, the US Navy's first nuclear powered vessel. He then worked at Combustion Engineering in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, and Brookhaven National Laboratory on Long Island on nuclear power plant design. While at Brookhaven, he was the first American to participate in the exchange of scientists between US and British national laboratories, spending two years at the Winfrith Laboratory in Dorset. During his time at Brookhaven he taught as an Adjunct Professor in the Nuclear Engineering Department at Columbia University. He returned to Combustion Engineering and retired as Chief Physicist in 1985. After his retirement he served on the Visiting Committees of the Nuclear Engineering Department of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and of the Applied Physics Department of Argonne National Laboratory. He had published over forty journal articles and book chapters and lectured extensively in this country and Europe. He was a U. S. delegate to all three of the Atoms-for-Peace Conferences in Geneva, Switzerland. A prudent and cautious man, the safety of the operators and general public was always foremost in his reactor designs. Dr. Hellens received many awards and honors in his career, including the Ernest O. Lawrence Award, given by the Atomic Energy Commission, in 1971, for his work on the design of pressurized water reactors, recognizing his contributions on solving the Boltzmann Transport Equation using Fourier transform methods. He was invited to address the 1982 symposium "The Neutron and Its Applications," marking the fiftieth anniversary of the neutron's discovery at Cambridge University. He was an emeritus fellow of the American Nuclear Society and a member of the first ANS delegation to visit and survey the nuclear power program of the People's Republic of China. He had many and varied interests, including music, woodworking, history, sailing, gardening, golf, and dogs. He was able to combine the first three of these in building and playing three replicas of early harpsichords, one of which was recently acquired by the Music Department of Lipscomb University. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sally Fletcher Hellens, three daughters and three sons-in-law, Nancy and James Gregory of Sudbury, Massachusetts, Diane Hellens and Neel Teague of McLean, Virginia, and Susan and Andrew Griffith of Simsbury, Connecticut, and six granddaughters, Jennifer and Hillary Gregory, Elizabeth and Rebecca Teague, and Claire and Meghan Griffith. He was predeceased by a sister, Jean Zeamer, and leaves two nephews and a niece. There will be a graveside service in the spring in Shrewsbury, MA. Memorial contributions can be made in his name to Heart-to-Heart Health Services at St. Andrew's Village in Boothbay Harbor. Maurice Lint Born May 3, 1922, in Wiscasset, he was the son Ernest L. and Marion Rines Lint. He graduated from Wiscasset High School in 1940 the second in his class. On May 30, 1941 he married Hilda Coolen They had a daughter Donna J. Morey of Boothbay Harbor. Mr. Lint worked as a first class machinest at Bath Iron Works. He also worked at Marine Service in Boothbay Harbor, Goudy & Stevens of East Boothbay where he worked on the replica of the schooner America. He enjoyed watching the Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, his home, reading the daily newspaper and books about Maine. He was predeceased by his wife Hilda Lint in 1997. Survivors include his daughter. Donna J. Morey of Boothbay Harbor; grandchildren, Elizabeth R. Hewitt of Berlin, N.H., Mark R. Hewitt, Jr. of Stow, Vt. and Sarah M. Hewitt of Bartlett, N.H.; and six great-grandchildren A service was held on Wednesday, January 30, at the Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home in Boothbay with Al Roberts officiating. Burial was in Oceanview Cemetery in Boothbay. Donations in Mr. Lint's memory may be made to Fisherman's Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 304, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538; or The Lincoln County Humane Society, P.O. Box 7, Edgecomb, ME 04556. Georgette McNamee An elementary school teacher for many years, she was a bibliophile and voracious reader. She was a devoted volunteer for Friends of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, specializing in evaluating and preparing for sale used books meant for children. Miss McNamee earned a BA from Bridgewater State and an M.Ed. from Boston University, as well as a fellowship from Harvard. She wrote a book, Tinchy, for her fourth graders. She loved fiction and biography, New Orleans jazz, and was devoted to the defense of civil rights. One of her chief avocations was French culture as well as French cuisine. She assisted her sister, Elizabeth Salinger, proprietor of Elizabeth's Kitchen, with her catering service at West Harbor. She recently donated her collection of Quimper china and figurines illustrating traditional Provencal villages and activities to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. A lover of Boston baseball who learned all the ins and outs of the game, she often visited Braves Field with her mother, and later was a strong supporter of Red Sox Nation. There will be no services at this time; a celebration of her life will be held in the spring. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, 4 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 or to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 7, Edgecomb, ME 04556. Christine G. Webber Born December 22, 1907 in Boothbay, she was a daughter of the late, Melville and Nettie Dodge Greenleaf. She attended a one-room school house in Boothbay and continued her education at Lincoln Academy, graduating in the Class of 1925. She went on to Gorham Normal School where she pursued her teaching career. She began teaching school at the Edgecomb City School, a school in Oakland, Franklin School in Newcastle and Castner School, where she retired in 1965. On June 16, 1947 she married the love of her life, James T. Webber, and they made their home on in Damariscotta where she lived until her passing. Music was a big part of her life and she played a variety of instruments including the piano, violin, flute and organ and was accompanied by her husband who played the violin, piano, organ, flute and saxophone. She enjoyed cooking, baking, bird watching. Mrs. Webber was a member of the Second Congregational Church, Twin Village Retired Teacher's Association and the Damariscotta-Newcastle Women's Club. She was predeceased by her husband, James T. Webber, 1979; a sister, Emily Day; and brother, Merle F. Greenleaf. Survivors include her nephews, James Greenleaf and his wife, Brooke, of Boothbay, Louis Abbotoni and his wife, Paula, of Damariscotta, Michael Abbotoni of Union, and Wesley Day of Des Moines, Iowa. nieces, Eleanor Mavadones of Westbrook, Sue Bayley and Emma Googins, both of Pinepoint, Linda Miller and Rosemarie Wade, both of Waldoboro; one grandniece; one sister-in-law, Catherine Greenleaf of Boothbay; and several other great-nieces and great-nephews A celebration of her life was held Monday, February 4, at the Second Congregational Church in Newcastle with Reverend Kenneth Dale officiating. Burial followed the service at Hillside Cemetery in Damariscotta. Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 949 Main St., Waldoboro. Mary L. Estabrook Born in Andover, Mass. on June 13, 1923, daughter of George and Margaret Laing, she lived in Springfield, Mass. for many years graduating from Springfield High School of Commerce in 1940. She was employed by Ludlow Mfg. Co. as executive secretary until 1953. Married to Raymond H. Estabrook in 1952, she raised four children, residing for many years in Cornish, where she was active in the antique business and the family restaurant business. In 1999 the couple retired to Boothbay Harbor. Mrs. Estabrook enjoyed family gatherings, auctions, her cats, and collecting beautiful china. She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Margaret; and a step-grandchild, Chelsea Sewall. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Raymond H. Estabrook of Boothbay Harbor; her son, Raymond and his wife Patricia of Belfast and their son Adam of New York; daughter, Margaret Laing Gilsenberg and her husband Leonard and their son Benjamin of Lowell Mass.; son, Jeffrey and his wife Ruth and their sons Simon and Luke of Brunswick; daughter, Judith Estabrook Sewall and her husband Steve and their children Maggie and Alden of Exeter, N.H. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2008, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House. If desired, contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in her name to the Opera House, P.O. Box 800, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538. Patricia P. Holmes Born July 19, 1945 she was the daughter of William Pennington and Eithel Harmon Dighton Pennington in Boothbay Harbor. She attended local schools. In 1964 she married Galen Holmes and they made their home in Boothbay. She had many jobs at domestication work, including Rocktide and private families. She also worked for the Freezer and Malpaque shrimp processing plants. Mrs. Holmes enjoyed being with her family, camping, picnicking, cooking, doing puzzles, traveling and visiting friends, and collecting bells. She predeceased by three sisters, Edna Dillon of Tenn., Alice Fletcher of Presque Isle, and Mary Pitcher of Boothbay Harbor; three brothers, Richard Dighton and Bill Dighton of Boothbay Harbor and John Dighton of California Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Galen Holmes of Booth-bay; one daughter, Crystal Hanley, her husband Abe and their two children Faith and Mitchell, all of Gardiner; four brothers, David Pen-nington and is wife Barbara of Canton, Robert Dighton of Edgecomb, Earl Dighton and his wife Patricia of Wiscasset, and Ernest Dighton and his wife Nat of Damariscotta; two sisters, Dorothy Murphy of Washington, and Ella Kinney and her husband Arden of Mapleton. A celebration of Mrs. Holmes' life will be celebrated 1 p.m. Friday, January 25, at the Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home, Rt. 27 in Boothbay. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Boothbay. Roy W. Markwith Born and raised in Orange, New Jersey, he was a graduate of Orange High School and Newark School of Art, as well as a World War II Army veteran serving in the Boston Harbor defense forces, and overseas in the 548 th Field Artillery Battalion. Mr. Markwith lived in Living-ston, New Jersey for 37 years and then in Osterville, Mass. prior to moving to Boothbay Harbor in 2005. An accomplished artist, sculptor, model maker and cartoonist, his business career included a professional relationship with Muppet creator Jim Henson and CTW (Children's Television Workshop - Sesame Street) - an affiliation that kept him engaged and active in his business through age 82. Mr. Markwith's hobbies included fishing, creating cartoon illustrations for various small publications, and music. He played saxophone in a professional band Survivors include his wife of over 61 years, Helen (Johnson) Markwith; two sons and their spouses, Steven Markwith and his wife Pamela of Warren, and Peter Markwith and his wife Shirley of Manchester, New Hampshire; five grandchildren; one great-grand-child; and one nephew. A memorial service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Friends in Service Helping (F.I.S.H.), P.O. Box 635, Boothbay, ME 04537. Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Boothbay. Cecelia A. Page Born July 25, 1947, she was a daughter of Florence (Granger) Robinson and George Robinson. A Boothbay Region High School graduate, she began her career in the service industry at the age of 14, starting at Jordan's Restaurant. Over the years she worked at many establishments including Sea Shanty, Clipper Inn, Upstairs/ Downstairs, The Thistle Inn, the Playhouse, Rocktide Inn and Lobsterman's Wharf, cooking, tending bar and waitressing until her retirement in 2006. Mrs. Page enjoyed traveling, cooking, crocheting, sewing, knitting and specialized in afghans and sweaters. She also enjoyed family gatherings, scrapbooking, her porcelain doll collection, tearjerker movies and her yippy little dog Pepper. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and was invaluable in helping to raise her eldest granddaughter, Winter. She was predeceased by her parents. Survivors include her son, Neal and his wife Lisa and their children Winter, Katherine and Samuel; son, Richard and his wife Reneé and their children Avery and Elijah, Lori Friant and family; sister, Terry Griffin; nieces and nephews, Eric, Colleen, Tracy and Shawn and their families; Aunts, Lilla, Barbara, Becky and Nancy and their families and many cousins. At Mrs. Page's request, there will be no memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Kno-Wal-Lin Hospice House, 170 Pleasant Street, Rockland, ME 04841. Helen M. Piening Born in London, England on September 2, 1915, she was the daughter of Henry and Elsie Heyman Hafter. She attended local schools in England and graduated from North London Collegiate. During the war she moved to the United States and then back to England after the war in 1948. On May 30, 1933 she married Herbert Piening in London, England. In 1981 she returned to the United States to be closer to her children. Mrs. Piening worked most of her life as a tour director in England. In her spare time she enjoyed traveling, gardening, knitting, sewing, and cooking. She was predeceased by her husband in 1977; a son, Charles C. Piening; and a brother, Gordon Hafter. Survivors include a daughter, Veronica and her husband Mario Depietro of Westport Island; four grandchildren, Kyle DePietro of Westport Island, Lara DePietro of Oregon, Jenny Piening of Germany, and Claude Piening of London, England; one great-grand-daughter, Clara Helen Piening of Germany; a sister, Margo MacKintosh of Scotland; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in the spring. Arrangements are under the direction of the David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, 638 High St. in Bath. J. Max Russell Jr. Born December 8, 1927 in East Orange, N.J., he was the son of J. Maxwell and Marybelle Martin Russell and was a graduate of Germantown Academy, and Ricker Classical Institute with a degree in teaching. After graduation from high school, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving as an Airman 2 nd Class, during World War II with the Utility Transport Squadron in Norfolk, Va. A self-employed entrepreneur, he was a developer of many projects including Tanglwood Resort in the Pocono Mountains, the Audubon Water Co. in Audubon, Penn., La Reserve Resort and Ski Area in the Laurentian Mountain Range. He formally owned the Nordic Pipe Company in Virginia and Pennsylvania, which supplied underground pipe to utility companies. In Maine, he owned several restaurants, including J.R. Maxwell's and Falcon's in Freeport, and was the developer of Western View Golf Course in Augusta. He enjoyed sitting on his porch with family and friends watching sunsets, Sunday picnics at Damariscove, spending time at his camp hunting, fishing with his sons Mr. Russell was a member of Fort Washington #308 A.F. & A.M in Fort Washington Penn. and received his 32 nd degree, Supreme Council Scottish Rite, Valley of Allentown, Penn. He was predeceased by a son Mark Bruce Russell. Survivors include his wife Martha Mayer Russell of Boothbay Harbor and Schwenksville, Penn.; three daughters, Jeannie Amirault and her husband Neil of Georgetown, Brenda Jo Russell of Boothbay Harbor, and Holly Marinari and her husband Daniel of Pottstown, Penn.; three sons, Kim Max Russell and his wife Joni, Joseph H. Russell and his wife Jana, all of Boothbay Harbor, and J. Max Russell III and his wife Erika of Oakland; one sister, Jeanie Sawyer of St. Petersburg, Fla.; grandchildren, Mike, Kim, Stephanie, Kelly Brook, Nina, Tanner, Ashley, Chelsea, Taylour, Dani, Shain, Ashley, Max, Markus, Russell, Veronica, Ryan, Josie, and Dovelyn; and 12 great-grandchildren. A Masonic service with the brethren of Dresden Lodge #103, and a Celebration of Mr. Russell's life. was held at the Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home in Boothbay on Tuesday, January 22 The family encourages memorial donations be made to the St. Andrews Hospital, P.O Box 417, Boothbay Harbor, ME. 04538. Arrangements were entrusted to the Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home in Boothbay Boothbay. Mary E. Webster Her education through high school was completed in Maine before moving to New York City in the late 1920s. There she met and married Richard M. Webster and raised two children Elaine and William. After the death of her husband Richard in 1961, she moved to Texas to be near her daughter. In the early 1970s moved again to a retirement community in Ranch Bernardo, California. She lived there until 2002 when she was unable to live alone and returned to Texas where she could be close to her daughter. Mrs. Webster enjoyed gardening, walking, and crafting silver jewelry. She leaves a daughter, Elaine, son, William and his wife Betty; six grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. There will be a service and internment later in the year when the family members from around the country will be able to attend.
Romolo E. Carbone Jr. Born in Boothbay Harbor on February 6, 1937, he was a son of Romolo E. and Florence (Hodgdon) Carbone, Sr. and attended local schools there. Early on in life, Mr. Carbone worked at Boothbay Fruit Company, family-owned for several generations. He and his wife Janet raised three children in Waterboro and he was employed at Cyro Industries in Sanford for over 25 years and bowled in the Cyro bowling league. Mr. Carbone enjoyed playing board games and cheering on his grandchildren at their many sporting events. He also enjoyed the family run fantasy football league, and working in his vegetable garden. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Janet of Waterboro; his son, Scott Carbone and wife Julia of Alfred; two daughters, Betsy Carbone-Delano of Portland and Liane Renaud and husband Leon of East Waterboro; six grandchildren, Brandon Carbone, Briana Delano, Dawson Renaud, Caleb Delano, Skylar Renaud and Chloe Delano; and his brother, Robert Carbone of Boothbay Harbor and Naples, Fla., and his companion, a beautiful black lab named Rebound. He was predeceased by his sister, Janet Bird. A memorial service was held on Friday, January 11, at the South Waterboro Bible Chapel with Pastor Dan Lambertson, officiating. Committal prayers and burial will be held later in the spring at Pine Grove South Cemetery in Waterboro. Memorial donations may be made to the Stop Smoking Campaign, Goodall Hospital, 25 June Street, Sanford, ME 04073. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.autumngreenfuneralhome.com . The Autumn Green Funeral Home is respectfully handling arrangements. Sharon J. Edgett Born in Damariscotta on December 8, 1938, she was a daughter of George E. and Florence V. Carbone Giles. In 1957 she graduated from Boothbay Region High School. On November 23, 1957 she married William 'Bill' F. Edgett Jr. in Boothbay. Mrs. Edgett was an active communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bath and participated in many church social and fund-raising events. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and the Ladies Sodality. For many years she and her husband traveled throughout New England in their vintage 1934 and 1938 Lincolns to attend antique car shows and enjoyed watching her grandchildren's sporting and school activities. Survivors include her husband of 50 years; two daughters, Vickie L. and her husband Ken Lajoie of Brunswick and Ann M. and her husband Dale Carlton of Arrowsic; six grandchildren, Matthew Lajoie, Marcia Lajoie, Ryan Lajoie, and Kendra Lajoie all of Brunswick, Christopher and his wife Katie Carlton and Brian Carlton, all of Arrowsic; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Mary's Church Building Fund, 144 Lincoln St, Bath, ME 04530. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday, January 16, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bath. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath, in the spring. Arrangements are by David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath. Harry H. Hightower Born in Atlanta, Ga., he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Georgia Hays Hightower. He was a graduate of Boys High School, and of Virginia Military Institute in 1936, where he was a captain of the football team and starting center. After college, Harry went to work for Coca Cola and was transferred to Chicago, Ill. where he met and married Isabel Fiske in 1941. Mr. Hightower joined the U.S. Army and trained field artillery in various locations and later was called to duty in Europe. He served in the 3rd Army under the command of General George Patton at the battle of the Bulge. He was awarded a Bronze Star and was discharged as a major in 1945 returning to work for Coca Cola. He was transferred to Boston, Mass. Mr. Hightower was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Belmont, Mass. where he lived until 1991, and returned to his hometown of Atlanta, Ga. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Isabel Hightower, in 1994. He subsequently married Betty Hightower in 1998. She predeceased him in 2007. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law David and Heather Hightower of London, England; two grandchildren, Brendan High-tower of Toronto, Canada, and Adriana Hightower of London, England; one sister, Antionette McCullough of Atlanta, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. A family service for Mr. Hightower will be held at Westview cemetery in Atlanta, Ga. The family requests in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Residents Clinic at Canterbury Court, 3750 Peachtree Rd. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30319. Arrangements are by H.M. Patterson & Son. Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, 4550 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. John Ira Lewis He was predeceased by his parents, Ira and Barbara Lewis who resided at Biscay Pond in Damariscotta. John enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, going for rides in the car and trips to McDonald's for his daily "dairy joys." Survivors include Joyce Manson and her husband Gary of Boothbay Harbor, Kay Reed and her husband Arnold of Westbrook, and Roxanne Hagar and her husband Chris of Nobleboro; aunts, uncles, and many nieces, nephews and cousins; and the wonderful staff of Employment Specialists of Maine located in Augusta, who were like his second family. A celebration of his life will be held this spring at his home on Biscay Pond, Damariscotta (date to be announced). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Special Olympics of Maine, 125 John Roberts Road, Suite 19, South Portland, ME 04106 . Arrangements are under the care of Direct Cremation of Maine, 182 Waldo Avenue Belfast, ME. 04915. Henry A. Morton, Sr. Born February 28, 1933, he was the only son of Samuel and Dorothy (Poland) Morton. He earned his high school diploma and from 1956-1958 served honorably in the U.S. Army, during the final days of the Korean War. An independent man, he worked as a lobsterman throughout his life, working with his father for many of those years. He also had several other trades, including toy making in Connecticut, serving as a flagman for Crooker Construction and working as a professional bartender. Survivors include his seven children, Sclinda Bailey of Round Pond, Henry A. Morton, Jr. of Wiscasset, Fayette D. Morton of Brunswick, Calvin J. Morton of California, Terry Chase Moores of Texas, and Lisa M. Low of Bristol; his sister, Ethel Herald; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Mark in 2000; and sisters, Ella, Alpha and Emma. Friends are invited to be with the family, Saturday, January 19, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Strong Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrews Hospital, Gregory Wing, 145 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538. David C. Nutt Born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 21, 1919, he was the son of Joseph Randolph Nutt and Elizabeth Hasbrouck Nutt. He graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in Botany in 1941. In 1943 he married Babs Wright and they moved to Etna, N.H. in 1946. From 1935 until 1940 he accompanied Captain "Bob" Bartlett to Greenland on the schooner Morrissey serving as a seaman, a navigator and a curator for the Smithsonian Museum. Upon graduating from Dartmouth College he served until 1943 as Executive Officer on the schooner USS Bowdoin in Greenland under Captain Donald MacMillan. He then served as Exec. and Commanding Officer on the USS Sumner, a Navy survey ship, and was involved in operations at Ulithi, (harboring 400 fighting ships classed destroyer and above), Guam, Iwo Jima, Leyte, Okinawa, Korea, China, and Bikini. At Iwo Jima, Nutt went ashore, climbed Mt. Suribachi, and found his old college roommate, Marine Captain Robert White, in a foxhole "while Hell's kitchen was flying overhead." After the war he pursued a career in the Arctic. In 1948 he acquired the 100-ft schooner Blue Dolphin, which he based in Boothbay Harbor. She was refitted for Arctic oceanographic research and from 1949 to 1954 surveyed the fjords and estuaries of Labrador. This research resulted in a vital baseline for the thermal and compositional history of subarctic estuaries which contained cold Arctic bottom waters. Nutt and his crews also used dog teams and small boats. He later did research on the Greenland icecap and developed methods to determine the atmospheric conditions at the time the ice was formed. He was an Officer and later Chairman of the Arctic Institute of North America, was on the Board of Governors of the American Polar Society, the Board of Directors of the New England Grenfell Association, the Board of Directors and President of the Early Sites Foundation, the Board of Directors and President of the Aviation Association of New Hampshire and was an Honorary member of the American Polar Society and earned the Elisha Kent Kane Medal for Arctic Service. He was a long-time member of the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club and served as Commodore. David also was a Selectman in Hanover, N.H. and served several terms in the New Hampshire State Legislature. He retired from the United States Naval Reserve with the rank of Captain. He and his wife, Babs, both experienced pilots, owned and operated the Post Mills Airport in Post Mills, Vermont for many years. Survivors include six children, Mary Nutt of Socorro, N.M., Peggy Mitchell of Canaan, N.H., David Nutt, Jr. of Edgecob, Patsy Decker of Salisbury, Md., Bill Nutt of Enfield, N.H. and Sally Nutt of McCall, Idaho; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made under the direction of Rand Funeral Home in Hanover, N.H. Stephen D. Stiles He joined Eastern Air Lines in his early '20s and quickly became known for his passionate interest in aviation. He was elected by 3,000 pilots to be one of two representatives to the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA). In the years when Frank Borman became president of Eastern, Stephen served on the former astronaut's executive team as manager of flight safety. His strong views on giving the pilot more control in the cockpit resulted in his advocacy and the eventual implementation of an in-cockpit radar system. Mr. Stiles piloted the famous DC-3 hanging in the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum and was one of the pioneering captains on the new L1011 in Eastern's routes to South America. He also served as Chief Pilot for the airline. An avid sailor, he belonged to the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club and Southport Yacht, and in his retirement years skippered his sailboat along the coast of Maine with his wife Anne as first mate. A resident of Weston, Massachusetts and Southport, he is survived by his wife, Anne Hilton Stiles; five children, Jo Anne Stephanie Stiles, Susan Stiles Dowell, Douglass R. Stiles, Geoffrey R. Stiles, and Allan W. Stiles; and 11 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 19, at 2:00 pm at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 320 Boston Post Road, Weston, Massachusetts.
Mary N. Dow Particia M. Haines Rudolph J. Lukas Leona M. Parrish Wesley Umphrey Mary Elizabeth W. Whitehouse Bernice M. Whitfield
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