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Dorothy Buckman, 90
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - Dorothy M. Buckman, 90, of 188 Jones Ave., Portsmouth, formerly of Rogers Road in Kittery, died on Nov. 6, 2003 in Portsmouth.
Born in York on Jan. 28, 1913, she was the daughter of Carlton R. and Melissa H. (Smart) Moulton. She attended York schools graduating from York High School in 1931.
She met and in 1940 she married her loving husband of more than 61 years, Calvin W. Buckman. Together they made their home in Kittery for many years.
During the war, she was employed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a press punch operator. After the war she was employed for a time at the Button Factory in Portsmouth, N.H.
She was a long-time member of the Church at Spruce Creek (formerly the Central Baptist Church of Portsmouth), where she and her husband served as custodians of the church for more than 26 years.
An avid outdoors person, she enjoyed fishing and hunting with her husband, and especially spending time at their camp on Moosehead Lake. She also enjoyed watching the Boston Red Sox.
She is survived by two nieces, Sylvia Kinne of Thornton, N.H. and Clarience LaFlamme of Berlin, N.H. as well as her dear friends Rebecca and Edwin Gove of Cape Neddick.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday at her church, the Church at Spruce Creek on Wilson Road in Kittery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to her church, The Church at Spruce Creek, 31 Wilson Rd., Kittery, ME 03904.
Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.
Eugene Hutchings, 61
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - Eugene Alan Hutchings, 61, of Blue Fish Boulevard in Portsmouth, died on Nov. 7, 2003 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.
Born in Portsmouth, N.H. on Nov. 20, 1941, he was a son of Eugene W. and Lois J. Hutchings. He attended the Cardigan Mountain School in Cardigan, N.H.
He met and later married his loving wife Alice (Withneck) Hutchings.
He was employed for more than 17 years at the Timberland Corporation in Greenland and most recently at the Middle School in Exeter, a job and people he enjoyed working with.
He was an avid saltwater fisherman, enjoying his time on the ocean catching his 40- to 65-pound codfish. He enjoyed playing the lottery, and feeding the animals at York's Wild Kingdom, he especially enjoyed time spent with his brother building the family camp in Vermont and spending time with his wife and her family at camp in Ossippee, N.H. He was an avid Patriots fan and enjoyed rock and roll and big-band music.
He will be missed by those who knew and loved him including his loving wife Alice, of Portsmouth; his mother Lois Hutchings of Brentwood, N.H.; several nieces and nephews; and several great- nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother Bruce Hutchings.
A graveside service will be held today at 10 a.m. at the Mt. Pleasant cemetery in Eliot. Family flowers only.
Donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 1599 Clifton Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30329.
Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.
Brenda Powers, 62
BIDDEFORD - Brenda Anita Powers, 62, of Pool Street, Biddeford died Nov. 10, 2003 at the Southern Maine Medical Center.
She was born Dec. 3, 1940 in Biddeford, the daughter of Frank and Gladys Hilton. She graduated from Biddeford High School.
She is remembered by many as the owner of Half-Pint Daycare. She enjoyed spending time with all the children and their families. She also enjoyed spending time with her own family. She was a devoted wife to Edmond. She also enjoyed antiquing.
She was predeceased by her son, Alan Hall, and her sister Gloria Perry.
She is survived by her husband Edmond; two brothers, Dennis and Bruce Hilton; and nine sisters, Sharon Jackson, Sheila McMann, Rebecca Valencia, Nancy Burns, Donna Jellison, Sandra Spicer, Robin McDonald, Tammy Hilton, and Terry Baird; and many nephews and nieces.
Friends may call at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk today from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church on Dane Street in Kennebunk on Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Steve Hastings presiding. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Kennebunk.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association Maine Affiliate, PO Box 2208, 8 Crosby St., Augusta, ME 04338-2208 or American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330.
Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk. www.bibberfuneral.com
Margaret Annis
WELLS - There will be a memorial service for Margaret Annis, who passed away on Oct. 7, 2003 in the Hillside Cemetery, Saturday at 1 p.m. Rev. Robert G. Cole Jr. of the Bethel Christian Church will officiate.
Arrangements by the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick.
James Forest, 53
NASHUA, N.H. - James A. Forest, 53, real estate developer, gourmet cook, of Nashua, N.H. and Drakes Island, Maine, died Nov. 12, 2003 at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born in Nashua, N.H., on April 26, 1950, he was the son of Lionel A. and Zoe M. (Tamposi) Forest. He attended Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua, N.H., and received a bachelor of science degree from the Boston College School of Management in 1972. His college education included a year at Loyola University in Rome, Italy, where he met his wife, Marilyn. In 1987 he received a Master Of Science In Real Estate Development from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MIT was the first university in the country to establish an integrated graduate program of study, recognizing the vital role of developers in their communities.
He began his career under the guidance of his uncle, Samuel A. Tamposi, who shared with him his love for the "built environment" and his enthusiasm for the "art of the deal." He was involved in the acquisition and development of industrial, commercial and residential properties in Nashua and the surrounding area. He also developed properties with an eye toward historic value and was the recipient of a national award for the restoration of his office complex at 91 Amherst St.
As a result of his interest in land conservation and saving open spaces, in 1989 he was appointed by Gov. Judd Gregg to the State Land Conservation Investment Program, which allocated $50 million for acquisition of land and conservation easements. During his tenure on the Land Conservation Investment Program, he served as chairman of a subcommittee to help preserve Lake Umbagog, which straddles the New Hampshire and Maine borders.
Always active in the community, he sat on the boards of United Way of Greater Nashua, Nashua Children's Association, Young Men's Christian Association, Nashua Affordable Housing Task Force, First N.H. Mortgage Corporation, First Federal Savings and Loan, and New Hampshire Savings Bank South. He was also active in Nashua Rotary West and had recently been honored as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of Nashua. In addition, he had served as a trustee for Mount St. Mary's High School, Bishop Guertin High School and Applewild School in Fitchburg, Mass.
He was also a trustee for Laudholm Trust in Wells, which supports the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, a 1,600 acre land preserve in southern Maine. A neighbor of the reserve at his home on Drakes Island Beach, he quickly became involved in its preservation efforts. Serving on the Reserve Advisory Committee, his knowledge of real estate development was helpful during the negotiations to buy the Laudholm Farm. In 1988, after the purchase was completed, he joined the board of trustees. He acknowledged that no development can be totally sensitive to the fragile environment of a barrier beach, but he challenged anyone who owns such land to develop it in the most sensitive way possible. The home he built on the Maine shore in 1982 was dear to his heart, and it sustained and comforted him with its beauty until the end of his life. Devoted to his family and many friends, he was supportive of his children's passion for the arts and enjoyed gardening at his home in Maine, where he frequently entertained and never failed to please with his gourmet cooking.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Higgins) Forest; three children, Kathryn E. Forest and John P. Forest of New York, N.Y. and David M. Forest of Los Angeles, Calif.; his parents, Lionel and Zoe Forest of Nashua, N.H. and father-in-law, Dr. Raymond F. Higgins of Greenfield, Mass.; one sister and brother-in-law, Carol Forest and Bernard Stoltie of Shelton, Conn.; sister-in-law Carol H. Aultman and her husband Mark of Westerville, Ohio, sister-in-law Gail H. Fogarty and her husband Edward of Providence, R.I., and sister-in-law Dorothy H. Nuanes and her husband John of Los Angeles, Calif.; brother-in-law James E. Higgins and his wife Laura of Friendswood, Texas; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and nieces and nephews.
The Farwell Funeral Service of Nashua is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Laudholm Trust, PO Box 1007, Wells, ME 04090. Funeral services were held in Nashua, N.H. Nov. 15.
Mary Haines, 85
KENNEBUNK - Mary Jackson Haines, 85, a resident of River Locks Road, Kennebunk, died Nov. 20, 2003 at Southridge Nursing Home in Biddeford.
She was born June 1, 1918 in Kennebunk, a daughter of Harold and Mildred (Nunan) Jackson. She was a graduate of Kennebunk High School.
She enjoyed spending time with her family. She used to take her grandchildren fishing. She also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. She used to drive the handicap bus and really enjoyed taking the children to Portland or Camp Waban.
She is survived by one daughter Janice Mosher; one brother Donald Jackson; one sister Bertha Perry; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A memorial graveside service was held on Tuesday, in Evergreen cemetery in Kennebunk. Pastor Scott Batchelder presided.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: Camp Waban, Route 4, Sanford, ME 04073.
Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk, ME 04043. www.bibberfuneral.com
Thomas Connelly, 81
Thomas J. Connelly, 81, business executive, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Nov. 19, 2003 after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Detroit, Michigan to Gertrude (Ferguson) Connelly and Ross Connelly.
He served with distinction in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific-Asian Theater and was assigned to the 80th Medical Group Headwaters Unit, 323rd Medical Battalion. He received a battlefield commission to First Lieutenant. He was awarded a Bronze Star for actions during a Japanese bombing run and the Army commendation Ribbon and Asian Pacific campaign medal among others.
He married Dorothy (Francis) Jordan (Sis) of Briarcliff in October of 1946 after returning from active duty and the family lived there for many years. She predeceases him.
He has three children, Karen Blanchard of New Gloucester, Maine, Ross Connelly of Biddeford, and Richard Connelly of Wells. A fourth child, Laura, died at birth.
He is survived by his four beloved sisters, Sue Herbert of Katonah, N.Y., Carol Davis of Courtland, N.Y., Mary Monea, Niantic, Conn. and Sharon Weber of Yakoma, Wash.; one beloved nephew, Jack Sarich of Briarcliff; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was president of Imoco-Gateway, Chemical Industries of Baltimore, Md. in the 1970s, and a vice president of Airwick Inc. prior to that. The family moved to Maine in 1973 and he worked as the business manager of SAD 71 until his retirement in 1982. He was a gourmet cook and historian.
Funeral service was held Saturday at the Messiah Christian Church, Post Road, Wells. Private Interment services were held.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Messiah Christian Church Youth Group, 2700 Post Rd., Wells, ME or the Wells Public Library, PO Box 398, Wells, ME 04090.
Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel. www.bibberfuneral.com
Shawn Doherty, 20
DOVER, N.H. - Shawn A. Doherty, 20, of Toftree Lane, died Nov. 22, 2003. He was born in Dover, N.H. April 4, 1983, the son of Stephen and Veronique (Courts) Doherty.
He was a 2001 graduate of Dover, High School where he was on the basketball team for four years, and a recipient of the Coach's Award. He was active in Dover Youth Basketball and Special Olympics.
He was currently a student at York County Community College in Wells, where he was pursuing a career in culinary arts. As well as a profound interest in cooking, he loved cars and music.
Members of his family include his parents, Stephen and Veronique and one sister Sarah, all of Dover, N.H.; his grandparents, Francis and June Doherty of Kennebunk, David and Monique Cushman of Gonic and Garland Courts of Portsmouth, N.H.; aunts and uncles, Lawrence and Paula Doherty, David and Angelique Atwood, Phillip and Janet Richards and Anthony Courts; and cousins, Jessie Richards, Kelsie and Jack Doherty and Dante Atwood.
Private services were held.
For those who wish, contributions in Shawn's memory may be made to either the York County Child Abuse and Neglect Council, 51 Portland Rd., Kennebunk, ME 04043 or to the N.H. Special Olympics, 650 Elm St., Suite 101, Manchester, NH 03101-2508.
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Edith Fletcher, 90
WELLS - Edith L. (Foster) Fletcher, 90, of 396 Drakes Island Rd., Wells, died Nov. 21, 2003 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Mass., after an illness.
Her husband of 51 years, Leland C. "Mike" Fletcher died in 1984.
She was born in Winchendon, Mass. on June 15, 1913, daughter of the late Harold W. and Ella L. (Piper) Foster and had resided in Baldwinville, Mass., before moving to Wells 28 years ago.
She was a self-employed seamstress for many years.
She was a member of the Memorial Congregational Church in Baldwinville and was instrumental in forming the Ames-Moore Guild of the church and served as its first president.
She leaves one son, Louis L. Fletcher of Gardner, Mass.; one grandson, Jon M. Fletcher of Gardner; one great-granddaughter, Rhiannon Fletcher, also of Gardner; and several nieces and nephews.
Private funeral services were held in the Snow-Ladeau Funeral Home, Winchendon, Mass. Burial took place in Greenlawn Cemetery, Baldwinville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Templeton Rescue Squad, PO Box 4, Baldwinville, MA 01436.
Ronald Winslow Sr., 72
KITTERY - Ronald G. Winslow Sr., 72, of Cutts Road in Kittery, died suddenly on Nov. 21, 2003 at York Hospital.
Born on Sept. 29, 1931 in Lewiston, he was the son of Harry and Annie Winslow. He moved with his family at an early age to Bristol and Camden and Newcastle where he attended local schools including Lincoln Academy in Newcastle.
In 1949, he met and married his loving wife of more than 54 years Evelyn (Eugley) Winslow. After their marriage he was employed for a time by F.J. Brown and later for many years by New England Homes as a layout man, driver and supervisor, until his retirement in 1993.
He and his wife enjoyed their home together in Kittery for more than 51 years, raising their children and playing an active part in their community. He served as Cub Master for Cub Scout Troop 316 in Kittery and later volunteered with the Boy Scouts, seeing two of his boys attain the rank of Eagle Scout with three palms.
In his early years he enjoyed hunting, his love of the out of doors led him on many camping trips with his motor home. He enjoyed water skiing, and snowmobile riding as well. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed keeping up his home and working on a number of remodeling projects.
He is survived by his loving family; his wife of 54 years Evelyn (Eugley) Winslow of Kittery; one daughter Pamela and her husband William Knapp of Virginia; three sons, Ronald Jr. and his wife Andrea Winslow of York, Thomas and his wife Marie Winslow of Lebanon, and Darryl and his wife Stephanie Winslow of Wells; two grandsons, William and Matthew Knapp; one granddaughter Shannon and her husband Randy Saucier; and two great-granddaughters Caitlin and Talyn.
A time of sharing and refreshment was held on Tuesday at the home of his son and daughter-in-law Ronald Jr. and Andrea Winslow, York. Burial was private in Bristol Mills.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Second Christian Congregational Church, 33 Government St., Kittery, ME 03904.
Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.
Joseph Chesnel, 90
WELLS - Joseph Chesnel, 90, resident of Bradford on the Common, formerly of Deer Run Drive, Wells died Nov. 22, 2003 in Kennebunk.
He was born in Springvale on Dec. 7, 1913, the son of Elzear and Eva (Bernier) Chesnel. He graduated from Sanford High School. After moving to Connecticut, he was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford for 36 years: he retired in 1978 and returned to Maine.
He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Helen (Moore) Chesnel, and two sisters and one brother. He is survived by one daughter, Linda Santoro of Annapolis, Md.; and two grandchildren.
Private service was held Tuesday at the Bibber Memorial Chapel, Wells. Interment will be in Ocean View Cemetery, Wells. www.bibberfuneral.com
