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ADAIR, Lillian
PLYMOUTH, MAINE: Lillian M. Adair, 81, died May 7, 2006. She was born April 2, 1925 to Lee and Cassie Garrison Gustin. Survivors include a daughter, Constance Adair Sanborn Scott of Charleston; two sisters, Genevieve Emery of Detroit, and Hilda Townsend of Newport; 3 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Virginia Lee Adair; five brothers, Lawrence, Gordon, Gerald, Harrison, and Aldine Gustin; and a sister, Alma Cowan. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery by Crosby and Neal Funeral Home.

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ALLEN, Beulah
AUBURN, MAINE: Beulah B. Allen, 84, died November 10, 2008. She was born May 21, 1924 to Herbert L. and Beulah Robbins Bisbee. She was a longtime employee of Jimmy's Diner, and worked as a hostess at the Village Inn Restaurant. She and her husband operated Lobsterland in Lewiston. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by three sisters-in-law, Madelyn Allen of Oxford, Barbara Allen of Ipswich, MA; and Betty Sawyer and husband Norm of Wiscasset; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denton Allen. Burial was at Gracelawn Memorial Park by Dillingham and Son Funeral Home.

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BADGER, Barbara
HARTLAND, MAINE: Barbara J. Badger, 63, died December 29, 2005. She was born October 6, 1942 to Robert and Muriel Brooks Wade. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, and attended Hartland First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Kermit; a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Lynda Watson of Medfield, MA; a brother, Robert Wade of St. Albans; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Karole and Fredrick Grandinetti of Grafton, MA, and Roberta and Richard Webber of Hartland; and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael. Services were held at Hartland First Baptist Church. Burial was at Pine Grove Cemetery under the direction of Crosby and Neal Funeral Home.

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BEEAKER, Dr. Vincent
LEWISTON, MAINE: Dr. Vincent H. "Doc" Beeaker, 92, died January 4, 2000 at the d'Youville Pavilion. He was born February 22, 1907 in Rumford to Casimir and Tekla Bartash Beeaker. He was a graduate of the University of Maine and Cornell Medical College. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Following the war, he entered private practice in Lewiston. He was a member of the American Medical Association, the Maine Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Practitioners, the American Legion, and St. Joseph's Parish. He is survived by a daughter, Marlene J. Beeaker of Hyannis, MA; a son, William P. Beeaker, O.D. of Turner; a sister, Elizabeth Keating of Portland; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine "Gerry" Nedeau Beeaker. Services were held at St. Joseph's Church. Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery under the direction of Albert and Burpee Funeral Home.

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BERNAND, Angela
SANFORD, MAINE: Angela E. Bernand, 89, died May 5, 1997 at H.D. Goodall Hospital. She was born November 9, 1907 in Somersworth, NH to Emile and Roseanna Vachon St. Pierre. She was a former school teacher in Alberta, Canada, and had also worked at Goodall Hospital. She was a member of Holy Family Church, where she served as church organist for over 40 years, and was also an organist at St. Ignatius Church. She was active with Cursillo, and was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne and the Holy Family charismatic prayer group. She was a hospice volunteer. She is survived by a son, Marc, of Sanford. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilbrod A. Bernard. Services were held at Holy Family Church. Interment was at St. Ignatius Cemetery by LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home.

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BOOBER, Trinidad
GUILFORD, MAINE: Trinidad M. "Trini" Boober, 81, died August 8, 2007. She was born August 20, 1925 in Cavite City, Philippines to the late Jose and Eugenia Aledia Manuel. She enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by her sons, Roy, Michael and Joseph of Guilford; her daughters, Barbara and husband Ramon of Guilford, and Valentina and husband Sylvain of Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle E. Boober. Interment was at Dover Cemetery under the direction of Crosby and Neal Funeral Home.

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BRETT, Sandra
SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE: Sandra J. Brett, 64, died November 26, 2009. She was born April 27, 1945 to Sidney H. and Veronica Greenleaf Schwartz. She was a model for Academy Modern in Boston, MA. She is survived by a brother, Robert M. Schwartz of South Portland; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Brett; her parents; and a sister, Lois Fileo. Arrangements were handled by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home.

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BROWN, Richard
BROWNFIELD, MAINE: Richard "Popeye" Brown, 46, died December 13, 2009. He was the son of Ellsworth and Betty Walker Brown. He was a longtime employee of Bailey Manufacturing. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and bicycle riding. Survivors include two sisters, Sheryl Day (Harold) of Brownfield, and Deborah Richardson (Philip) of Denmark; a half-sister, December Lumb; Angie and Shane of Lewiston, who were like his own children; several grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Edward. Arrangements were handled by Wood Funeral Home.

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CALL, Frank W.
EASTPORT, MAINE: Frank Wallace Call, 84, died January 24, 1969 at his residence. He was a retired night watchman for Mearl Corp., and was a former member of the Sons of Veterans of the Civil War. He was survived by his wife, Edith Little Call; a daughter, Geraldine (William) Follis of Perry; his sons, Roland D. Call of Woodland, and Lawrence A., Merton L., Richard M., and Darrell W. Call, all of Eastport; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery under the direction of Flagg Funeral Home.

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CHIPPENDALE, Elizabeth
AUBURN, MAINE: Elizabeth Chippendale, 80, died February 17, 1975 at Marcotte Nursing Home. She was born July 7, 1894 in Lewiston to Cornelius and Elizabeth Bagnell Chippendale. She studied at the Perkins Institute in Boston, and was a member of St. Patrick's Church. Survivors include three sisters, Theresa McDonough, Mary Yeaton and Louise Turmenne, all of Auburn. Services were held at St. Patrick's Church. Entombment was at Mount Hope Cemetery with arrangements by Fahey Funeral Home.

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CLARK, Verna
THORNDIKE, MAINE: Verna M. Clark, 100, died November 25, 2006. She was born June 14, 1906 to the late Rufus and Pheby Wilcox Gardner. She attended the Baptist Church in Thorndike, and enjoyed needlework and reading the Bible. Survivors include two daughters, Hazel Tucker and Eloise Tate; a sister, Elizabeth Libby; and her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald Clark; three brothers, Israel, Jasper and Stanley; six sisters, Fern, Eunice, Erma, Eva, Honor and Zelma; and a grandson, Thomas. Interment was at Center Cemetery.

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CLOWATER, Eva
ALBION, MAINE: Eva C. Clowater, 90, died October 4, 2009. She was born March 23, 1919 to Eli and Georgie Rowe Crosby. She worked at Keay's Store in Albion, which was owned by her sister and brother-in-law, Lena and Harold Keay, for 45 years. She was a member and past president of the Rebekah Lodge, a past member of the Albion Grange, and was involved with Albion Senior Citizens and a women's birthday group. She is survived by a son, Jayson Clowater and companion Julie Watson of Clinton; a daughter, Ellen Meader and husband Douglas of Albion; a sister-in-law, Margaret Crosby of Clinton; a granddaughter; 3 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; her great-nieces and great-nephews; and her cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Reginald Clowater; two brothers, Laroy and Sherwin Crosby; a sister, Lena Keay; and a brother-in-law, Harold Keay. Burial was at Number Four Cemetery by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home.

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DELANO, Elery
ISLAND FALLS, MAINE: Elery J. Delano, 77, died December 7, 1985. He was born in Maine on January 2, 1908 to Fred and Agnes Delano. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his nieces and nephews, and his friends. Interment was at the Island Falls Cemetery under the direction of Bowers Funeral Home.

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DeMERCHANT, Lillian
PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE: Lillian E. DeMerchant, 94, died December 6, 2009. She was born February 18, 1915 to Raymond and Lucy Belanger Daigle. She worked for Potato Service Inc. for 22 years, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She is survived by four children, Clayton of Portage, Raymond "Earlin" of Presque Isle, Dalice Blanchard of Presque Isle, and Lucille London of Zephyrhills, FL; her nieces and nephews; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and two longtime friends, Helen Armstrong of Washburn, and Violet Frazier of Presque Isle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice DeMerchant. Interment was at Fairmount Cemetery under the direction of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home.

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DEVINE, Edward T.
SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE: Edward T. Devine, 86, died November 7, 2009. He was born January 29, 1923 to John James Devine and Mary Eulalia Duddy Devine. He was a graduate of Bowdoin College, where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, and Portland University Law School. He practiced law with his father and brother; he established his own firm in 1965 following the death of his father and the appointment of his brother to the Maine Judiciary. He was a member of the Cumberland County and Maine State Bar Associations. In 1976, he was appointed by Governor Longley to the State of Maine Claims Board. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II, and retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserve as a 1st Lieutenant. He attended Holy Cross Church. He was a member of the Portland Country Club, and enjoyed skiing and golfing. He is survived by two brothers, John Devine of South Portland, and retired Chief Judge Bernard Devine of Falmouth; his nieces and nephews; and his grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; and a brother, Wilfred Devine. Services were held at Holy Cross Church. Arrangements were handled by Hobbs Funeral Home.

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DILLINGHAM, Anna
HAMPDEN, MAINE: Anna Dillingham died October 19, 2007. She was born November 18, 1917 to Henry and Bessie Campbell Buck. She worked at Eastern Maine General Hospital, and was a longtime head nurse in the Emergency Room. She was a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during World War II. She was a former president of the Maine Nurses' Association, and served on the Hospital Auxiliary and the Board of Corporators. She volunteered in the hospital gift shop, and also for Maine Tourist Bureau and Cole's Transportation Museum. She enjoyed golf and traveling. Survivors include her children and their spouses, John and Penny Dillingham of Hampden, and Susan and Rufus Head of Bridgton; a brother, Arnold Buck of Sebring, FL; a sister, Ellura "Babe" Libby of Hampden; her grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Hampden-Gilpatrick Funeral Home.

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DILLON, Raymond E., Sr.
WINTERPORT, MAINE: Raymond E. Dillon, Sr., 71, died October 26, 1983 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Togus. He was born November 10, 1912 in St. Joseph, MO. He was a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Navy with the rank of lieutenant commander, and witnessed the signing of the the surrender papers with Japan at the close of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Winona Dillon; two sons, Wesley Dillon of San Diego, CA, and Ray Dillon of Winterport; two stepdaughters, Elaine Blakley of St. Joseph, MO, and Lynn Dickinson of Kansas City, MO; and 6 step-grandchildren. Interment was at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery by Foley Funeral Home.

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ELLICOTT, Anita
AVON, MAINE: Anita F. Ellicott, 78, died December 30, 2009. She was born August 30, 1932 to Lester Gould, Sr. and Lillian Presby Gould. She worked at Forster Manufacturing Co., Diamond Match, Farmington Shoe, and later at Edmunds grocery store. She was a member of the North Franklin Snowmobile Club, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, gardening and the outdoors. She is survived by two sons, Charles (Sonny) Ellicott, and Randy Ellicott, both of Avon; three brothers, Lester Gould, Jr. of Phillips, Ivan Gould of Avon, and Conley Gould of East Madrid; a sister, Lorraine Berry of Phillips; 4 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her companion, Monty Toothaker. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery.

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FARLEY, Gary
CALAIS, MAINE: Gary E. Farley, 30, died October 24, 1984. He was born May 15, 1954 in Calais to James and Portia Seelye Farley. Survivors include three sisters, Sharon McLaughlin of Moore's Mills, NB, Susan Wilcox of St. Stephen, NB, and Dianna LaKing of Pittsfield; two brothers, Philip of Skowhegan and Dexter of Calais; three half-sisters, Lea Moore of Calais, Eva Rockwell of Portland, and Lillian Beerry of St. George, NB; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at the Calais Cemetery under the direction of Scholl Funeral Chapel.

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FOLEY, Maria
CHERRYFIELD, MAINE: Maria Foley, 85, died October 24, 2009. She was born in Bavaria, Germany on August 8, 1924 to Joseph and Barbara Nusstein Birkl. She had worked at a store in Milbridge, and was a former caretaker for Sen. Hollis Wyman. She enjoyed gardening. She is survived by a brother, Albert Birkl and wife Gertrude; two nieces; a nephew; a special friend and caregiver, Mary L. Smith and family of Cherryfield; and two close friends, Roland and Jenny Turgeon and family of Bar Mills. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas Foley, Jr.; and a brother, William. Interment was at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery.

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GAY, Marguerite
AUGUSTA, MAINE: Marguerite E. Gay, 86, died August 22, 2009. She was born May 27, 1923 to Jessie and Ella Marquis Miller. She was active with the Cub Scouts, and enjoyed sewing and gardening. She is survived by two sons, Donald Gay (partner, Deborah Robinson) of Augusta, and Frederick Gay, Sr. (Linda) of Hallowell; her siblings, Charlotte Noyes (Ben) of Augusta, Dorothy Delhaney (companion, Harold) of Augusta, Jessie Miller, Jr. (Bea) of Farmingdale, Betty Cornish (Herbert) of Lisbon Falls, Pauline Wing of Augusta, Joan Goodchild of Augusta, John Miller (Norma) of Windsor, Judith Newman of Augusta, and Nancy Camelio (companion, Peter) of Vassalboro; her cousins; her nieces and nephews; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; a brother, Raymond Miller; and a sister, Gloria Rodgers. Interment was at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery with arrangements by Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home.

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GORDON, Ethel
ROCKLAND, MAINE: Ethel P. Gordon, 87, died November 4, 1982 at her residence. She was born August 15, 1895 in Lithuania to Abraham and Sadie Block. She was a member of Adas Yoshuron Synagogue and its sisterhood, and was a founder of the Rockland chapter of Hadassah. She was a past director of the Home for Aged Women. She was a 50-year member in both the Pythian Sisterhood and the Order of the Eastern Star. She had been active with the Pen Bay Medical Center Women's Auxiliary. Survivors include a son, Edward M. Gordon of Rockland; a daughter, Jeannette (Robert) Ushman of Newburgh, NY; a sister, Sarah Block of Newburgh, NY; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Idisor Gordon.

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HAYWARD, Mabel
LUBEC, MAINE: Mabel Hayward, 90, died December 30, 1975 in Lubec. She was born in Grand Manan, New Brunswick, Canada on November 3, 1884 to Alden and Georgia Leighton. She is survived by a son, Lawrence Hayward of Lubec; a daughter, Mrs. Adella Farmer of Lubec; a sister, Mrs. Beatrice L. Cox of Lubec; 12 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Lubec Congregational Church in Dennysville. Interment was at the Dennysville Cemetery.

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HEAL, Leo
PORTLAND, MAINE: Leo Franklin Heal, 71, died November 20, 1978. He was born Novemeber 20, 1906 in Lagrange to Franklin and Minnie Heal. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Owen Heal; a son, Lester Heal of Portland; a daughter, Beatrice Mailman of Presque Isle; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery.

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HOGAN, Gwendolyn
BROWNVILLE, MAINE: Gwendolyn M. "Gwen" Hogan, 75, died August 14, 2005. She was born March 19, 1930 in Detroit, MI to Charles and Doris Dean Morrill. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Terrina and Paul Nicholson of Medway; a son, Martin "Marty" Hogan of Brick, NJ; a sister, Sandra Genthner of Milo; an aunt and uncle, Roberta and Liston Lewis of Brownville; 3 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin "Del" Hogan; a sister, Harriet Chase; three brothers, Joe, Chuckie and Reid Morrill; and a nephew, Joey Morrill. Arrangements were entrusted to Crosby and Neal Funeral Home.

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HOLMES, Lola
FARMINGTON, MAINE: Lola Valentine Holmes, 97, died July 30, 2008. She was born February 14, 1911 to George and Gertrude Anderson Murray. She was a longtime employee of Norwock Shoe, and formerly worked at the Ridlonville Post Office. She enjoyed playing cards and Yahtzee, and liked attending the Annual Blueberry Festival in Wilton. She is survived by two daughters, Sally Eames of Ames, IA, and Susan Adams of Wilton; a brother, Earl Murray of Mexico; two sisters, Myrtle John of Bloomfield, CT, and Annie Roberts of Mexico; her nieces and nephews; 12 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Augustus Holmes; her parents; two sons, Walter and Charles Holmes; a brother, Donald Murray; a sister, Alice Paul; a son-in-law, Denny Adams; and a great-granddaughter, Maureen Bell. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Wiles Funeral Home.

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HUNTINGTON, Percy J.
RANDOLPH, MAINE: Percy J. Huntington died December 17, 2005. He was born May 25, 1921 to John and Jenny Jordan Huntington. He retired from the State of Maine Highway Department with over 30 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a lifetime member of Legion Post #132. He is survived by three sons, Bruce Huntington (Pamela) of Richmond, John Huntington (Marilyn) of Lakeworth, FL, and Jay Huntington (Jennifer) of Traverse City, MI; a sister, Helen Howard of Richmond; his nieces and nephews; his cousins; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Dorothy Pierson of Randolph. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Malonie Moeller Huntington. Burial was at the Maine Veterans' Cemetery in Augusta by Kincer Funeral Home.

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HUSTON, Joseph
RICHMOND, MAINE: Joseph M. Huston, 69, died October 26, 2006. He was born March 3, 1937 to John and Annie Merrill Huston. He was a farmer, and worked for Green Point Farms in Dresden, Chick's Orchard in Monmouth, Popp's Farm in Dresden, and the Thomas farm in Richmond. He enjoyed fishing and car repair. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Huston; a daughter, Marsha Pratt and husband Michael of Hallowell; his sons, David Smith of Lewiston, Dean Smith and wife Trish of Virginia, Francis "Frank" Huston and companion Penny Pelletier of Richmond, and Joseph Huston, Jr. of Richmond; 12 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Huston; and sisters, Lucille Stone, Ella Hooper, Lynn Jones, Eva Pratt, and Amy Huston. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery by Kincer Funeral Home.

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IAROCCI, Ruth
DEER ISLE, MAINE: Ruth Iarocci, 81, died December 25, 2008. She was born September 6, 1927 in New Rochelle, NY to Raymond and Elizabeth Haller Rumery. She was a former executive secretary for the Exxon Corporation. She was treasurer of the Chase Emerson Memorial Library for 24 years, and was a member and former secretary of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include her husband, Leonard Iarocci; a son, Raymond Iarocci (Gail) of Mamaroneck, NY; a sister, Dorothy Smith (Bob) of New Rochelle, NY; a niece; two nephews; and other relatives and friends, including Andy and Twyla Weed, and Garfield Eaton, all of Deer Isle. Interment was at Mount Adams Cemetery under the direction of Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home.

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INGRAHAM, Lona
BELFAST, MAINE: Lona Denton Ingraham died January 12, 1997. She was born March 3, 1916. She was a graduate of Bates College and a member of Phi Sigma Iota. She formerly taught French and Latin at Freedom Academy. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Albert E. Ingraham; a daughter, Linda I. Seng (William); a son, Allan J. Ingraham; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

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JAMO, Doris
MILLINOCKET, MAINE: Doris Sylvia Jamo, 77, died September 30, 2007. She was born October 13, 1929 to Wilfred and Annie Chasse Willette. Survivors include four children, Cathy Currier (Garth), Steve Jamo (Jeannie), Laurie Morrow (Steve), and Jayne Jamo and friend Joe Montgomery; a brother, Jim Willette (Patty); a sister-in-law, Mary Morse; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and three special friends, Joyce, Sandra, and Leah. She was preceded in death by her husband, John "Sam" Jamo; and a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Jamo. Interment was at the Millinocket Cemetery by Lamson Funeral Home.

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JIPSON, Jemima
BURLINGTON, MAINE: Jemima Mae Jipson, 81, died July 6, 2009. She was born March 28, 1928 in Lincoln to Alfred and Ruby Brooks Jipson. She retired from Smart's Hardware after 31 years of service, and was a longtime member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle. Survivors include her husband, George F. Jipson; three sons, Wallace Jay Jipson (Carol) of Lincoln, Douglas Neal Jipson (Beverly) of Burlington, and Ronald Lee Jipson (Roxanne) of Plum Grove, TX; a brother, William Jipson of Florida; three sisters, Shirley Kelley of New Hampshire, and Dora Curtis and Madeline Pete, both of Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, David Lee Jipson; a daughter, Gloria Jean Salazarescobar; a brother, Frederick Jipson; and a sister, Lillian Russo. Services were held at Full Gospel Tabernacle. Interment was at Lincoln Cemetery with arrangements by Clay Funeral Home.

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JOHNSTON, Lenora
LINCOLN, MAINE: Lenora G. Johnston, 94, died March 28, 2005. She was born August 16, 1910 in Maxfield to Benjamin and Kate Joudrey Tunks. She was a member of the First Bible Baptist Church of Lincoln, and enjoyed oil painting, writing poetry, cooking, quilting and knitting. Survivors include a daughter, Reta Batchelder of Norridgewock; two sons, Blaine Johnston of Lincoln, and Gerald Johnston of Minot; two brothers, J. Coburn Tunks of Lagrange, and Roger Tunks of Dover-Foxcroft; two sisters, Beatrice Clifford and Ella Manzo, both of South Portland; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Johnston; a son, Wesley Johnston; and a brother, Harlan Tunks. Interment was at the Lincoln Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.

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LARRABEE, Jessie
AUBURN, MAINE: Jessie M.O. Larrabee, 99, died July 21, 1991 at the Auburn Nursing Home. She was born October 20, 1891 in West Boothbay Harbor to Parker M. and Hattie Lewis Orne. She worked at Sears and Roebuck for over 15 years, and attended the United Methodist Church of Auburn. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, the Pythian Sisters, the Robin Dow Senior Citizens, and the First Auburn Senior Citizens. Survivors include a son, Stanley R. Larrabee of Santa Cruz, CA; a daughter, Gloria O. Larrabee of Worcester, MA; 3 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert M. Larrabee; and a son, L. Parker Larrabee. Interment was at Ocean View Cemetery under the direction of Plummer and Merrill Funeral Home.

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LIDBACK, Leonard E., Sr.
BOWDOIN, MAINE: Leonard E. Lidback Sr. 88, died January 24, 2010. He was born September 16, 1921 in Portland, ME to Edward B. and Lila M. Doughty Lidback. He was a retired first-class meter reader for Central Maine Power Company, and also formerly worked at Bath Iron Works, where he was a graduate apprentice in the machine shop. He served as an aviation mechanic for the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a Mason and a Shriner, and was a member of the Slovak Catholic Association, the American Legion, and the Lisbon Left Hand Club. He enjoyed working in his machine shop, playing cribbage, gardening, and spending time at his camp at Moosehead Lake. He is survived by a daughter, Sharon T. McCollett (Mark) of Bowdoin; two sons, Kris D. Lidback (Deborah), and Leonard E. Lidback, Jr. (Maria Fatima), all of Bowdoin; two sisters, Delphine Boucher of Bowdoin, and Elizabeth Prosser of Spring Hill, FL; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta H. Morse Lidback; and a brother, John B. Lidback of Mesa, AZ. Interment was at West Bowdoin Cemetery under the direction of Crosman Funeral Home.

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LUSTY, David
YORK, MAINE: David L. Lusty, 77, died January 31, 2007. He was born May 31, 1929 to A. Leland and Lois Smith Lusty. He was a graduate of Brown University. He was the founder of Dockside Guest Quarters and Restaurant and York Harbor Marine Service. He was a past president of the York Chamber of Commerce, past Harbor Master, and a member of the York Historical Society. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and attended First Parish Congregational Church. He enjoyed sailing and gardening. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Harriette Sibley Lusty; four sons, Paul H. Lusty and wife Stephanie Weaver of Portland, Eric L. Lusty and wife Carol of York, Philip S. Lusty and wife Anne of York, and John C. Lusty and wife Kimberly of Merrimack, MA; and 10 grandchildren. Services were held at First Parish Congregational Church. Burial was at First Parish Cemetery by Lucas and Eaton Funeral Home.

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MARQUIS, Lillian
PASSADUMKEAG, MAINE: Lillian Marquis, 95, died June 16, 2010. She was born August 30, 1914 in Howland to Fred and Minnie Pelkey York. She was a retired librarian with the Bangor Public Library, and was a longtime member and past master of the Passadumkeag Grange. She is survived by her husband, Clement Marquis; a son, Frederick Marquis of Orlando, FL; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph Marquis; and a daughter, Mary Lou Williams. Services were held at St. Leo Catholic Church. Interment was at St. Matthew Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.

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MARTIN, Muriel
HOULTON, MAINE: Muriel G. Martin, 79, died November 19, 2009. She was born August 27, 1930 to Donald and Margretta Bragdon. She worked at the Kennebunk Shoe Shops, and also at Shawmut Inn. She is survived by her children, David Brown and wife Inam of Colorado Springs, CO, Donna Berthiaume and husband Al of Lyman, Mike Brown and wife Barbara of Lyman, Debbie Hale and husband Jeff of Lynnville, TN, and Bill Brown and wife Nancy of Standish; her grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. She was prceded in death by a brother, David L. Bragdon. Arrangements were handled by Bibber Memorial Chapel.

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MANTON, Alan
BRUNSWICK, MAINE: Alan C. Manton, 61, died December 8, 2007. He was born May 30, 1946 to Albert C. and Louisa Manton. He retired from the U.S. Navy following 20 years of service, and worked at the Brunswick Naval Air Station for 18 years. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, and was a supporter and fundraiser for the Maine Children's Cancer Program. He enjoyed skiing, camping, fishing and the outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Grindle Manton; a daughter, Tracy Coffin (Brian) of Brunswick; three sons, Alex Manton (Krista) of Wyoming, Dan Gagne of Bailey Island, and Adam Carofano of South Portland; and two sisters, Jo Ellen Coolen of North Granbury, CT, and Dorothy Schramek (Franklin) of Massachusetts. Arrangements were handled by Brackett Funeral Home.

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MAWHINNEY, George
RUMFORD, MAINE: George Angus Mawhinney, 67, died February 9, 1990 at Rumford Community Hospital. He was born December 6, 1922 in Mexico to Harry and Betty Raye Mawhinney. He was a retired steam plant operator for the Boise Cascade Paper Group with over 35 years of service. He was a member of the 25-Year Club of the Retired Boise Cascade Employees. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Whitemore Mawhinney; two sons, Thomas Mawhinney of West Peru, and Russell Mawhinney of Mexico; three sisters, Irene (Raymond) Gallant of Rumford, Phillis (Howard) Hall of Binghamton, NY, and Harriett (Vernon) Kenney of Gold Run, CA; a brother, Russell Mawhinney of West Peru; and 8 grandchildren. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home.

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McARDLE, Patrick
GOULDSBORO, MAINE: Patrick J. McArdle, 81, died June 2, 1997 at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital. He was born July 1, 1915 in Nottingham, England to Patrick James and Bridget Dooley McArdle. He came to the U.S. from Ireland. He was a Modernist artist, and exhibited works in New York City. He was a student of Amedee Ozenfant, the noted Cubist painter, and also studied with Hans Hoffmann and Jay Hall Connaway. His works are part of the permanent collection at the Art Museum at Indiana University and the Farnsworth Museum. Survivors include his wife, Mildred McArdle; a daughter, Deirdre of Winter Harbor; a son-in-law, Dr. Arthur Manning; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at West Bay Cemetery by Bragdon-Kelley-Campbell Funeral Home.

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McCORMICK, Ann
LINCOLN, MAINE: Ann Granville McCormick, 76, died November 13, 2008. She was born June 2, 1932 to Robert and Vera Fraser Granville. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and bingo. She is survived by four children, Patrick McCormick and Linda Oestman of Michigan, Timothy McCormick and Karen Richards of Lincoln, Danny McCormick and Sandy of Virginia, and Lisa Hernandez and Herbert of Florida; three brothers, Maurice Granville of Connecticut, Derwood Granville of Minnesota, and Robert Granville of Florida; her nieces and nephews; and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Avon G. "Nick" McCormick; a daughter, Karen; two brothers, Donald and Wendell Granville; and a sister, Leita Costigan. Interment was at the Lincoln Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.

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McQUARRIE, Michael E.
VASSALBORO, MAINE: Michael Ernest McQuarrie, 63, died February 18, 2009. He was born October 28, 1945 to Donald and Reta Lynds McQuarrie. He served in the Air National Guard, and held an associate's degree in criminal justice from the University of Maine at Augusta. He was employed by William Mushero, Inc. for over 25 years, and worked as a security officer at MaineGeneral Health for 10 years. He enjoyed reading, fishing, hunting, and his dog, Bub. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Csengery McQuarrie; a daughter, Kelly Cooke (Peter) of Florida; his mother, Reta, of Winslow; two sisters, Dawn Slough (Thomas) of Arkansas, and Lanelle Freeman (Arthur) of Winslow; 2 grandchildren; a niece; 2 nephews; and his great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly McQuarrie; his father; and a nephew, Lincoln Morin. Services were held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Interment was at Cross Hill Cemetery by Veilleux Funeral Home.

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MERRIMAN, Barbara
HARPSWELL, MAINE: Barbara Ellen Merriman, 91, died September 14, 2007. She was born May 30, 1916 to Charles and Lillian Phillips Chase. She was a kindergarten teacher at Chelmsford Congregational Church, and was an office worker for H.K. Porter during Word War II. She was a member of the Elijah Kellogg Church, and volunteered with the Harpswell Neck Fire Department. She is survived by a son, Ralph C. Merriman and wife Beverly of Harpswell; a daughter, Paula Olsen and husband Alex of Littleton, MA; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Noble Merriman. Interment was at West Harpswell Cemetery by Brackett Funeral Home.

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NADEAU, Arthur L.
MILLINOCKET, MAINE: Arthur L. Nadeau, 66, died August 14, 2009. He was born February 9, 1943 to Edmund L. and Cecile A. Thibodeau Nadeau. He was a retired electrician with Great Northern Paper Company, and formerly served in the National Guard. He enjoyed volunteer work. He was a member of Elks Lodge #1521, and often contributed to the Elks National Foundation. He attended Martin of Tours Catholic Church. He is survived by three sisters, Nadine Bohannan of Connecticut, and Mary A. Nadeau and Anita Blaisdell (Loren), all of Millinocket; two brothers, Joseph Ronald Nadeau (Helen) of South Portland, and Robert Nadeau of Verille Beach, FL; his nieces and nephews; and his cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings, Alden, Edmond, Wayne, William, Richard, Wela, and Gilda. Services were held at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, and a memorial service was also conducted by members of the Elks Lodge. Interment was at the Millinocket Cemetery under the direction of Lamson Funeral Home.

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NICHOLAS, Lillian
PLEASANT POINT, MAINE: Lillian Margaret Nichols, 84, died May 1, 1978 at an Eastport hospital. She was born September 27, 1893 in Bar Harbor. Survivors include a daughter, Arlene Nicholas of Hartford, CT; 9 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Burial was at the Tribal Cemetery in Pleasant Point under the direction of Flagg Funeral Home.

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PELLETIER, Sister Edwina
BIDDEFORD, MAINE: Sr. Edwina Pelletier, 88, died May 1, 2011 at St. Joseph Convent in Biddeford. She was born June 22, 1922 in Van Buren, ME to Benoit and Maud Dube Pelletier. She entered the Congregation of the Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Good Shepherd Sisters of Quebec) in Biddeford in 1940. After her introductory religious training, she spent a year at the Mother House in Quebec City. Her teaching career spanned over 40 years. She taught at St. Joseph School in Biddeford, St. Anne School in Lawrence, MA, Sacred Heart School in Caribou, Holy Rosary Academy in Donelson, TN, and St. Theresa and Mount Carmel School in Methuen, MA. Following her retirement, she tutored children in reading. When her health declined, she was sent to the St. Joseph Convent Infirmary in 2005. Survivors include two brothers, Nelson Pelletier of Old Town, and Robert Pelletier of Lake Havasu, AZ; a sister, Florine Crocker of Old Town; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Sisters' Chapel at St. Joseph's Convent. Burial was at St. Joseph's Cemetery by Hope Memorial Chapel.

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RICKER, Merle
MILO, MAINE: Merle Gary Ricker, 68, died December 23, 2007. He was born August 10, 1939 in Presque Isle to Lloyd and Flora Farley Ricker. He was a self-employed carpenter and mason, and worked in the construction industry. Survivors include a daughter, Melody M. Bass of Bell, FL; a son, Joseph D. Ricker of Chiefland, FL; a brother, Doug Ricker of Seattle; his companion, Becky Kelly of Milo; and 4 grandsons. Arrangements were handled by Brown Funeral Home.

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RINGUETTE, Arlene
ST. AGATHA, MAINE: Arlene M. Ringuette, 61, died January 30, 2010. She was born August 20, 1948 to Edmund and Edwina Parent Ringuette. She worked at Ridgewood Estates, and did home care for several different agencies. She is survived by three daughters, Laura Soucy of Madawaka, Sharon Soucy of Caribou, and Julie Soucy of Frenchville; two sons, Troy and wife Sonja Soucy of Bangor, and Timmy Soucy of Madawaska; four brothers, Edward of Madawaska, Fred and Kate of Frenchville, Roger and Jean of St. Agatha, and Adrien of Presque Isle; a sister, Carlene Mueller of Sinclair; her nieces and nephews; and 11 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Agatha Catholic Church. Burial was at St. Agatha Lower Cemetery under the direction of Michaud Funeral Home.

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RIX, Harriet
RUMFORD, MAINE: Harriet M. Rix, 73, died December 6, 1977 at Rumford Community Hospital. She was born October 7, 1904 to Harry and Hazel Derry. She worked at Oxford Paper Company for over 15 years. She attended Virgin Memorial Chapel United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Virginia Missionary Society and the Dorcas Society. She is survived by a son, Richard Mersereau; a daughter, Joann Grace; a brother, John; 10 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was married to the late Hosea Mersereau, and also to the late John W. Rix. Interment was at Farrington-Morton Cemetery.

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SANBORN, Pamela
ELIOT, MAINE: Pamela J. Sanborn, 32, died December 28, 1997 in York. She was born August 3, 1965 in Portsmouth, NH to Murray and Nancy Adams Hoyt. She was a graduate of Colby College in Waterville, ME, and was a project leader at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in Portsmouth, NH. She attended the First Congregational Church in Eliot. She enjoyed sports, and played played softball and basketball at the Portsmouth Recreational League, and also played with the Liberty Mutual Softball League. While a student at Traip Academy, she was a member and captain of the softball, field hockey and basketball teams. At Colby College, she was captain of the basketball and softball teams. She was a recipient of the Connie Bean Award from the Portsmouth Recreational Department for excellence in sportsmanship and citizenship. Survivors include her husband, Brian Sanborn; two daughters, Kristin Sanborn and Allana Sanborn, both of Eliot; her parents; a sister, Tammy (Roland) Melcher of Hampton, NH; a brother, Scott (Charlene) Hoyt of Kittery; her maternal grandmother, Eleanor Adams of Kittery; her cousins; and two nephews. Services were held at the First Congregational Church in Eliot. Arrangements were handled by Wilson-Cooper Funeral Home.

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SAULAJS, Janis
MILLINOCKET, MAINE: Janis R. Saulajs, 95, died July 11, 2005. He was born August 1, 1909 in Riga, Latvia to Karlis and Jule Piegavs Saulais. He came to the U.S. with his wife in 1950, and relocated to Millinocket in 1955. He retired from Great Northern Paper Company, and enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his close friends, Jack and Dawn Hale of Millinocket. He was preceded in death by his wife, Otilija A. Saulajs. Interment was at the Millinocket Cemetery under the direction of R.L. Bouchard Funeral Home.

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SHAW, Marjorie
BERWICK, MAINE: Marjorie Elizabeth Shaw, 89, died April 9, 2009. She was born June 15, 1919 to Alma and Walter DePatie. She enjoyed reading, quilting, and gardening. She is survived by three children, Susan Shaw of Berwick, David Shaw and wife Lorraine of Fremont, NH, and Margie Cremer and husband Viv of Portsmouth, NH; a sister, Audrey Harrison; a niece, Lori Georgy; 3 granddaughters; and 2 great-granddaughters. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery in Kingston, NH under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

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SIMMONS, Willard
ARROWSIC, MAINE: Willard G. "Will" Simmons, 85, died December 20 2008. He was born September 14, 1923 to Lewis and Jennie Turner Simmons. He was a retired welder at Bath Iron Works with 30 years of service. He had also worked as a lobsterman, and in a shoe factory. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and building radio-controlled planes and boats. He was a member of the American Legion, and earned his high school diploma at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Connie Hoer Simmons; his first wife, Dorothy Nichols; a son, Willard H. Simmons and wife Jane of North Pole, AK; two daughters, Sharon Clark and husband Bruce of Greene, and Cindy Mendieta of Houston; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Burial was at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery under the direction of by David E. Desmond and Son Funeral Home.

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SNIPE, Lawrence J.
TOPSHAM, MAINE: Lawrence James Snipe, 61, died December 25, 2009. He was born April 25, 1947 to J. Walter Snipe and E. Roberta Snipe Travis. He worked at Bodwell Motors, and was an auto technician at the Cook's Corner Sears. He was also a former maintenance supervisor for a housing complex. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and was a member of the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed hunting, camping, car shows, and exploring the mountains. He is survived by a son, James L. Snipe of Lisbon; a daughter, Nicole A. Snipe of Topsham; a brother, Paul Travis and wife Cheryl of Wiscasset; a sister, Margo O. Smith and husband David of Bath; his nieces and nephews; 4 grandchildren; and a special friend, Theresa King of Brunswick. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter G. Snipe and Errol R. Snipe. Arrangements were handled by David E. Desmond and Son Funeral Home.

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STAPLES, Avon
GRAND LAKE STREAM, MAINE: Avon W. Staples, 81, died September 21, 2009. He was born February 16, 1928 in Lee to Wallace and Amy Gifford Staples. He was a member of the Grand Lake Stream Historical Society and the Grand Lake Stream Snowmobile Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and the outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Marion Brown Staples; his children, Jay and Jim, Jon and Diane, Robbi and Jane, Terry and Juanita, Charles and Debbie, Bernie and Deb, and Dana and Julia; two brothers, Bernard Staples and Gloria, and Roger Staples and Joyce; his grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and his friends, including a close friend, Ken Sprague. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Cobb Staples; and a sister, Norma. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery by Clay Funeral Home.

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SWANSON, Ferne
SOUTHWEST HARBOR, MAINE: Ferne Tranton Swanson, 87, died December 4, 2006 at a hospital in Ellsworth. She was born March 22, 1919 in Sussex, New Brunswick to Samuel and Annie Mae Scott Tranton. She was a longtime employee of L.L. Bean. She wintered in Daytona Beach, FL for 20 years, and was a member of the Peninsula Club. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Carla A. and Kenneth R. Lemar of Southwest Harbor; a son, Ernest T. Swanson of Paris, ME; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home.

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THYNG, Cyrus
SOUTH PARIS, MAINE: Cyrus A. Thyng, 59, died December 31, 1999 at the Central Maine Medical Center. He was born February 29, 1940 to Grover and Edna Lane Thyng. He was a longtime sawmill operator. He worked at Wilner's Wood Products for 27 years, and also at Penley's and C.B. Cummings. He attended the First Congregational Church of South Paris. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, and was a member of the New England Horseshoe Association and the Maine Horseshoe Association. He also enjoyed fishing for mackerel. Survivors include his wife, Alice Woodworth Thyng; three stepsons, Dana, Jerry and Chris Benson, all of West Paris; his mother, of Norway; a sister, Marion Harman of Norway; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; and a brother, Fred. Services were held at the First Congregational Church of South Paris. Arrangements were handled by Weston-Chandler Funeral Home.

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TOOTHAKER, Maurice
AVON, MAINE: Maurice "Monty" C. Toothaker, 89, died June 22, 2008. He was born April 9, 1919 to Fred and Angie Pease Toothaker. He was a self-employed lumberman, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the North Franklin Snowmobile Club, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Phillips Shared Ministry. He was inducted into the Maine Running Hall of Fame. He enjoyed big game hunting, traveling, camping, fishing, horse pulling, and playing cards. He is survived by his longtime companion, Anita Ellicott (d. 2009); four sons, Dana Toothaker of Phillips, Virgil Toothaker of Livermore, David Toothaker of Raleigh, NC, and Richard Toothaker of Fayette; his twin brother, Malcolm Toothaker of Avon; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Everett Toothaker. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Dan and Scott Adams Cremation and Funeral Service.

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TURNER, Vivian
MONSON, MAINE: Vivian L. Turner, 88, died November 18, 2006. She was born March 17, 1918 to Frederick and Maud Bruce Stanchfield. She was a member of the Sunshine Club, the Monson Women's Club, and was an honorary member of the Big Pine Gun Club. Survivors include three sons, Frederick W. (Prudy) Turner of Willimantic, Brian L. (Cindy) Turner of Monson, and Neil A. Turner and companion Mary King of Guilford; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a niece, Doris Clukey; a nephew, Lamont Stanchfield; and a cousin, Robert Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence V. Turner; and five brothers, Carlton, Norman, Milton, Gerald and Sheldon Stanchfield. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Willimantic under the direction of Crosby and Neal Funeral Home.

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TYLER, Arthur M., Jr.
ST. ALBANS, MAINE: Arthur M. "Art" Tyler, Jr., 75, died November 7, 2009. He was born January 7, 1934 to Arthur and Florence Avery Tyler. He was raised by his grandparents, Fred and Eva Avery. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, and also served in the Army for 21 years. Following his military retirement, he worked as a security guard. He was active with the St. Albans Fire Department, the Grange, and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Nancy MacDonald Tyler of St. Albans; a son, Clyde Tyler of Colorado; two brothers, Frederick Tyler (Virginia) of Cambridge, and Reginald Tyler (Margie) of Brooks; three half-brothers, Gary Tyler of Florida, Fred Tyler (Alice) of North Carolina, and William Tyler of Florida; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Arthur Tyler III; and a sister, Marie. Burial with military honors was at St. Albans Village Cemetery by Crosby and Neal Funeral Home.

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TYLER, Fred
CALAIS, MAINE: Fred A. Tyler died November 5, 1981 at a nursing home. He was born October 24, 1888 in Trescott, ME to William and Sarah M. Tyler. He had lived in Charleston, SC for 30 years, and later returned to Maine. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Grey of New York City, and Beatrice Olson of Golden Beach, MD; a sister, Agatha Merritt of Portland; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Scott Wilson Funeral Home.

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WEBB, Cornelia
AUBURN, MAINE; Cornelia Vincent "Connie" Webb, 89, died April 29, 2009. She was born July 15, 1919 in The Hague, The Netherlands, to Theodorus and Cornelia Geilings Vincent. She was a graduate of Teacher's College at Koningsbosch, The Netherlands, and the University of Maine. She was a retired teacher for the Lewiston school system, and attended St. Philip's Church. She was a member of the Embroiderer's Guild of America, the Androscoggin Retired Teachers' Association, and St. Philip's Senior Citizens. She is survived by two sons, Dwight Webb of Lewiston, and Donald Webb and partner Nancy Wawrzkiewicz of Rochester, NH; a daughter, Debrah Webb of Ann Arbor, MI, a brother, Wim Vincent of Kerkarde, the Netherlands, 2 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Earle Webb; and two brothers in the Netherlands. Services were held at St. Philip's Church. Interment was at Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery with arrangements by Albert and Burpee Funeral Home.

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WEYMOUTH, Estelle
MILLINOCKET, MAINE: Estelle G. Weymouth, 91, died March 14, 2009. She was born August 8, 1917 to Louis and Mabel Fallstrom Levesque. She attended St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. Survivors include three children, Richard Weymouth (Janice) of Millinocket, Michaelyn Walls (Robert) of The Villages, FL, and Gail Marie Kemp (James) of Lady Lake, FL; a sister, Elizabeth Hackett of Lewistown, PA; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 step great-grandchildren; her cousins; her nieces and nephews; her friends, including a close friend, Conrad Parent and his family; and her neighbors, including Herbie and Ellen Clark and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael S. Weymouth; her parents; a sister, Lillian Krampitz; and a brother, Louis Levesque. Services were held at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. Interment was at Millinocket Cemetery by Lamson Funeral Home.

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WINCHESTER, Anne Marie
BANGOR, MAINE: Anne Marie Winchester, 79, died August 1, 2010. She was born August 25, 1930 to Edward Byron and Gertrude Agnes Welch Honey. She is survived by three daughters, Rhonda Louise Winchester of Bangor, Lori-Ann Harrison (Scott) of Rutland, VT, and Vicki Jean Hudson (Jahn) of Carmel; a brother, David E. Honey, Sr. of Great Pond; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a nephew; a niece; 4 great-nieces; and a great-great-niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward E. Winchester; and her parents. Interment was at Marston Cemetery with arrangements by Brookings Smith Funeral Home.

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WISHART, Ruth
BREWER, MAINE: Ruth E. Wishart, 85, died January 24, 2010. She was born June 27, 1924 to Albert and Ruth Green Wishart. She held a bachelor's degree from Husson University, and a master's degree from the University of Maine. She taught at Carmel, Howland and Brewer High Schools. While at Brewer High School, she was advisor to the National Honor Society, Commercial Club and the Journalism Club. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Epsilon Delta Alumni Sorority at Husson University, and the Penobscot County Retired Teachers' Association. She was an active member of the Second Congregational Church of Brewer, where she served as a church secretary, clerk, and chorister. She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Clive Babkirk, Sr. of New Market, VA; three nieces; a nephew; 9 grandnieces and grandnephews; and 12 great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. Interment was at Harts Corner Cemetery with arrangements by Brookings Smith Funeral Home.

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YEATON, Evelyn
STEUBEN, MAINE: Evelyn D. Yeaton, 95, died May 27, 2008. She was born April 13, 1913 in Steuben to Van Follett Dyer and Elizabeth Dinsmore Dyer. She was a member of the Steuben Union Church, and was fond of cats. Survivors include two daughters, Juanita Bono (Charles) of Missouri, and Yvonne Martin (fiance, Jeff) of Orrington; a son, Clyde Yeaton (companion, Gelia) of Steuben; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Lamont; and four sisters, Olive Coffin, Margaret Bennett, Emma Pinkham, and Julia Pinkham. Interment was at Steuben Village Cemetery by Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home.

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YORK, Erwin
SKOWHEGAN, MAINE: Erwin E. York, 66, died May 28, 2005. He was born January 20, 1939 in Athens to Ervin E. and Nellie M. Tuttle York. He was a machinist, and had also worked as a truck driver for Ken-A-Set. He attended Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church, and was a member of the Skowhegan Lions Club. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and country and western music. Surviving family members include a son, Ricky York of Cornville; two daughters, Bonnie York of Skowhegan, and Sandra Newby of Cornville; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; his cousins; and a special friend, Ardis Witham of Skowhegan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annette Ricker York. Services were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery.

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