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Marion Allen, 93
WELLS - Marion M. Allen, 93, of Wells died Feb. 13, 2004 at the Sanford Health Care Facility.
She was born in Stetson, Maine on Oct. 15, 1910, a daughter of Newton and Hattie (Prescott) Merrill.
She and her family moved to Wells from Hampden Highlands in 1952. They owned and operated the Green Lantern Motor Court on Route 1 in Wells for more than 40 years.
The most valuable facet in her life was her family and friends. She was a loving "encourager." She loved to sew, knit and crochet. All of her life, children were special to her so it was not surprising that she adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Lester Earlan Allen, five brothers, Everett, Ralph, Theodore, Harry and Bill and two sisters, Olive and Louise.
Surviving are one son Robert Allen of Haines City, Fla.; two daughters, Wilma Baggesen and her husband, Walter of Miami, Fla., and Betty Hanson of Sanford; one brother Clarence Merrill of Brunswick; seven grandchildren, Stephen Allen, Jennifer Allen, Pamela De Varona, Bill Baggesen, Susan Baggesen, Kerry Hanson and Dianne Bowen; and nine great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held at Wednesday at the United Congregational Church of Wells. Burial will be at the Ocean View cemetery in the spring.
If desired, donations can be made to the United Congregational Church of Wells, 1695 Post Rd., Wells, ME 04090.
Arrangements are by the Bibber Memorial Chapel, Wells.
Herbert Baum Jr., 73
KENNEBUNK - Herbert C. Baum Jr., 73 a resident of Christensen Lane, Kennebunk died suddenly Feb. 6, 2004 at the Maine Medical Center, Portland.
He was born in Rockland Dec. 20, 1930, a son of Herbert C. and Katrina (Smith) Baum Sr.
He attended Rockland Elementary School and South Portland schools. He and his family moved to Kennebunk in 1946 and graduated from Kennebunk High School, the class of 1949, where he played sports including football, baseball and basketball.
He worked with his late father at Baum Boatyard in Lower Village of Kennebunk for many years. He was very proud that he helped his father build the last boat and named it the Kathy B. after his wife. He also was a longtime lobsterman and fished off Kennebunkport for many years.
He was a member of the Arundel Lodge 76 of Kennebunkport, honorary member of the Washington Hose Company - Kennebunk Fire Department, the Southern Maine Lobsterman Association and the Kennebunk Baptist Church.
He enjoyed watching the Celtics, Red Sox and the New England Patriots on TV and also enjoyed working with wood in his shop.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kathleen (Jackson) Baum of Kennebunk; one son Herbert C. Baum III of Kennebunk and his wife Lynn; daughters, Ellen Baum of Farmingdale, Greer Cressey and her husband Thomas of Kennebunk and special daughter Cindy Burns and her husband Brian of Biddeford; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Elaine Gould of Oakhurst, N.J. and Mrs. Milton Leone Maling of Lyman; a special son-in-law, Earl Beauchemin of Kennebunkport; and seven grandchildren, Brian and Steven Beauchemin, Katrina Baum, Jillian Cressey, Mike, Timothy and Alyson Burns.
Masonic services were held Feb. 9. A funeral service was held Feb. 10 at the Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk with the Rev. James King officiating. Burial followed at the Evergreen Cemetery, Kennebunk.
Should friends desire memorial donation may be made to the Kennebunk Baptist Church Historical Preservation Fund, PO 396, Kennebunk, ME 04043 or to the American Heart Association Maine Affiliate, PO Box 346, Augusta, ME 04330 in Mr. Baum's memory.
Arrangements by the Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk.
Joseph Boudreau
OGUNQUIT - Joseph "Joe" L. Boudreau of Ogunquit passed away at his residence on Feb. 14, 2004.
Known to some as Papa Joe, he was born Jan. 2, 1943 in Natick, Mass. He graduated from Hopskin High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served four years. He graduated from Boston University, and worked for Nayzamam Chemical Company for 17 years as a research chemist. He was a friend of Bill W's for 26 years. He worked for Farmstead in Framingham, Mass. as an assistance produce manager.
In 1987 he moved to Maine and worked as a painter for Togus Veteran Hospital for three years, worked for Dirigo Drywall for six years as a truck driver. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and greatly valued his time spent with his hunting buddies. He spent the last 13 years of his life with a love he thought he would never find, Sibyl Whelan of Ogunquit.
There will be no services.
Jon Harder, 65
CAPE PORPOISE - Jon Harder, 65, of Cape Porpoise, passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, 2004 at Southern Maine Medical Center following a brief illness.
He is survived by one sister Della Borseth of Yakima, Wash.; one brother Charles Harder of Redwood City, Calif.; two sons, Erik Mueller-Harder of Cabot, Vt., and Christian Harder of Randolph, Mass.; and six grandchildren.
Born in San Francisco in 1938, he was the son of Jo Somers Harder and Grace (Frantzel Asbury) Harder. He moved to the Seattle, Wash. area as a young boy. He had earned his first amateur radio license by 1953 and was a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol. At Roosevelt High School in Seattle, he was consistently on the honor roll; he played organ, sang in the concert choir, was president of the science club, and was honored by the American Legion, before graduating in 1956.
He was awarded a Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship to Harvard University, where he played tuba in the Harvard Band and served as president of both the Spanish Club and the Christian Science Organization, before graduating with an A.B. in romance languages and literatures, magna cum laude, in 1960. While there, he met his wife, Karen, who was secretary to the dean of the Harvard Law School. They were married in 1960 in Cohasset, Mass., and went directly to California for his assignment in the Navy's Pacific Fleet, where he served as Naval Operations Officer and Navigator for three years.
Remaining in the U.S. Naval Reserve, he entered the chaplain training program at Boston University School of Theology in 1963, receiving his M.Div. in the history of Christianity and Biblical languages, magna cum laude, in 1966, becoming accredited as a field ministry supervisor of students in training for the military chaplaincy, and teaching courses in human relations in the Boston University School of Business Administration. As a chaplain, he then transferred to the U.S. Air Force. Stationed in San Antonio, Texas, Clark Air Base, Philippines, and Denver, Colo., he provided direct pastoral assistance to service members and their families and led Protestant services. He was also a member of the American Academy of Religion and the Military Chaplains Association, served as advisor to base commanders and staff agencies, and coordinated and taught courses in race relations, substance abuse prevention, cryptography, and the Military Affiliate Radio System. He also served as religious book editor for The Christian Science Monitor. He received the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Longevity Service Award, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service medal, and the Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge.
He entered the U.S. Air Force Reserve in 1972, returning with his family to Massachusetts and entering the public practice of Christian Science healing. Beginning in 1972, he worked first as consultant and then as assistant manager of Speech and Editorial Services at The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston. In 1978, he became manager of Sunday School Activities and Armed Services Activities at The Mother Church and served as its Endorsing Agent for Christian Science chaplains in the Armed Services. Throughout this time, he was also the church's denominational representative to the American Bible Society and the ABS's National Advisory Council and he continued his work with the Air Force Reserve (receiving the Armed Forces Reserve Medal), giving sermons, providing counseling, planning and conducting conferences for service members and their families, and presenting courses at the USAF Chaplain School.
From 1983 to 1987, the Harders lived in Salzburg, Austria. He continued his healing ministry as a Christian Science Practitioner, as a chaplain with the U.S. Air Force Reserve (he was promoted to colonel in 1984), as a field assistant to the clerk of The Mother Church, and as editorial consultant to the German and Slavic editions of the broadcast Herald of Christian Science. Traveling extensively with Karen, he assisted churches and groups of Christian Scientists, conducting workshops and providing support for individuals in Europe and Asia, including pre-revolutionary Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, and East Germany, as well as Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Guam, and the mountain provinces of the Philippines.
In 1986, he became a member of The Christian Science Board of Lectureship, lecturing fluently on spiritual healing in English, German, and Spanish in 13 countries through 1998. In 1987, he was invited, with the permission of the East German government, to give the first Christian Science lecture authorized in that country since the prohibition and banning of Christian Science in 1951.
Moving with his family to the Providence, R.I., area in 1987, he continued to lecture internationally. He was a member of the Christian Science Board of Education's Normal Class in 1988, becoming a Christian Science Teacher. From 1992 to 1999, he was chairman of The Christian Science Board of Lectureship, serving also as president of The Mother Church from 1998 to 1999.
In 1999, the Harders built their home overlooking the Batson River marsh in Cape Porpoise. Besides his continuing healing ministry, he was able to become more active with amateur radio. Continuously licensed as a ham-radio operator since 1953, he had held an Extra Class license since 1968. His call signs over the years included WN7UED, W5QKO, AFSQKO, DU1POL, W1GVN, OE2ZDL, and, since 1983, K1US.
He served his local branch churches in many capacities, including as a reader and a Sunday School teacher. Throughout his professional life, he wrote articles and contributed to columns in The Christian Science Journal and Christian Science Sentinel, as well as military, amateur radio, and religious publications.
A private family gathering was held in celebration of his life and work.
Donations in his memory may be sent to Foundation to Support Christian Science Activities in the Russian-Speaking Field, 6507 Arnesen La. SW
Olympia, WA 98512 or to Natural Resources Defense Council, 40 West 20th St., New York, NY 10011
(212) 727-2700. https://www.nrdc.org/joinGive/join/honor.asp
Arrangements are by Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, Saco.
Carrie Hooper, 77
ELIOT - Carrie E. Hooper, 77, of Sargents Lane in Eliot died on Feb. 12, 2004 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a period of failing health.
Born on Oct. 12, 1926 in South Berwick, she was a daughter of Percy and Betsy (Cole) Fernald, and attended Eliot High School.
She met and married her husband of many years, the late Robert Hooper Sr. Together they raised their family here in Eliot.
She enjoyed adding to her collection of salt-and-pepper shakers and her many dolls.
Her first love was her family.
She is survived by her children: three sons, Robert Jr. and his wife Beverly Hooper of Eliot, Terry and his wife Camilla Hooper of Kittery and Paul Hooper of Eliot; one brother Clayton Fernald; two sisters Mary Cheney and Marion Dixon; as well as her grandchildren, Heath R. Hooper, Jason M. Hooper, Joseph A Read II, Bobbie-Jo Budaj, Terry Hooper Jr., and Candy Bonham; her great-grandchildren, Nicole, Tammy and Brandon Budaj and Kailyn and Cassidy Bonham; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert Hooper Sr, and a daughter Judith Ann Read.
A funeral was held on Tuesday at the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home, Kittery with the Rev. Dr. Ronald Messer officiating.
Donations may be made in her memory to the York Home Health Care, 15 Hospital Dr., York, ME 03909.
Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.
Raymond McLaren, 54
KITTERY - Raymond R. McLaren, 54, of Manson Road in Kittery died suddenly on Feb. 8, 2004 in Alfred.
Born in Chicago, Ill., on July 19, 1949, he was a son of James and Rita (Morel) McLaren. He attended school for many years at Crochett Mountain School for the Deaf, as well as Peterborough (N.H.) High School, where he graduated. He furthered his education at Keene State College.
He was employed for a number of years at Sanders- Thompson in Waltham.
In 1991 he met his future wife Megan T. Smith. They were married in 1993, and in 1996 they moved from Waltham to their home in Kittery, where they were raising their family.
He was active in the deaf community, making tapes and other activities. He had an enjoyable sense of humor and loved to travel.
He will be missed by his family, his wife Megan T. Smith McLaren of Kittery and their two daughters Katharine A. and Jaime H. McLaren both of Kittery; and two sisters, Elena McLaren of New York and Mary Philbrick of Manchester.
He was predeceased by his brother Richard McLaren.
A funeral was held Friday at the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home, Kittery with the Rev. Fr. Real Nadeau officiating.
Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.
Barbara Moore
KENNEBUNK - Barbara (Coolbroth) Moore of Kennebunk died Feb. 14, 2004.
She was born in Dorchester, Mass., and raised in Kennebunk Lower Village where her father, Rev. Henry V. Coolbroth, was pastor of the Advent Christian Church. After attending Aurora College in Aurora, Ill., she married the late Edwin E. Moore. She worked as a medical secretary in the Boston area until she and Mr. Moore retired to Kennebunk. She was an active member of The Women's Home and Foreign Missions Society. She loved Jesus as her Lord and Savior.
She is survived by one son Brian E. of Hanover, Mass.; her daughter Barbara J. Lewison of Naperville, Ill., and her daughter Susan E. Bergsten of Kissimmee, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Wednesday at Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church, Dayton, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Goodwins Mills Church in Mrs. Moore's name.
Arrangements by the Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk.
Doris Nadeau, 84
KENNEBUNK - Doris P. Nadeau, 84, a resident of Boothby Road, Kennebunk, died Feb. 9, 2004 at the Southern Maine Medical Center, Biddeford after a brief illness.
She was born in Kennebunk on Dec. 12, 1919, a daughter of Edward and Edna (Galeucia) Jellison and attended Thornton Academy in Saco.
She was employed by the former Kesslen Shoe Company of Kennebunk and also worked in the cafeteria at the Kennebunk High School for 15 years.
She was also the proprietor of the Four Wynds Cabins for 20 years.
She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Kennebunk.
She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, spending time with her family.
She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years Norman M., a daughter, Linda M. (Nadeau) Lapointe and a brother, Edward Jellison.
She is survived by two sons, James M. Nadeau of Kennebunk and Norman W. "Babe" Nadeau of West Kennebunk; one daughter Elaine A. (Nadeau) Meyer of Kennebunkport; one brother Richard W. Jellison of Wells; one sister Joan J. Welch of Arundel; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 163 Lancaster St., Suite 98R, Portland, ME 04101, in Mrs. Nadeau's memory.
Arrangements by the Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk.
Jean Oates, 73
KENNEBUNK - Jean Oates, 73, died Jan. 26, 2004 at York Hospital.
She was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., the daughter of Samuel and Maybelle (Farrington) Matson. She was a 1948 graduate of Concord (N.H.) High School.
She worked in the admissions office at St. Paul's School in Concord from 1957 to 1976.
She was a Worthy Advisor for the Order of Rainbow for Girls and was an officer in the Order of Eastern Star.
She is survived by her husband, William Oates of Kennebunk; three step-sons, William Oates Jr. of Dedham, Mass., Thomas Oates of Greenwich, Conn. and James Oates of Elkins, N.H.; nine step-grandchildren; one great step-grandson; one sister Marjorie D. Matson of Wells; and one niece and one nephew.
A memorial service was held in Concord on Jan. 29.
Memorial donations may be made to the York Hospital, 15 Hospital Dr., York, ME 03909.
The Bennett Funeral Home, Concord, N.H. was in charge of arrangements.
