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Dennis Hamel, 41
KITTERY - Dennis M. Hamel, 41, of Picott Road, Kittery died unexpectedly on April 29, 2004 in a boating mishap.
Born on Feb. 15, 1963 in Brunswick, he was the beloved son of Margie (Newell) and Ramon Hamel Sr. of Kittery Point. He was a 1982 graduate of Robert W. Traip Academy in Kittery.
He was a well-known lobsterman out of Kittery Point and a friend to many. His fellow fishermen were truly his extended family and he loved them dearly. That love was mutual and clearly expressed by all the fishermen who participated in the search for him.
He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying activities such as hunting, all kinds of fishing, camping, and boating. He was most happy when tending his lobster traps aboard his boat, the 4 Deuces.
He will be sadly missed, fondly remembered, and never forgotten. Rest in peace dear one.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Ramon E. Jr. and his wife Nancy of Kittery, and Jon K. Hamel of Kittery Point; two sisters, Pamela J. McCaffery of Somersworth, N.H. and Cynthia M. Kimball and her husband Ed of Dover, N.H.; nieces Angela Hamel, Rachael Hamel, April Kenney and her husband Jim, Sharyon McCaffery
and her daughter Alyssa, Kayla Kimball, Sarah Shaw and her husband Derrick, and son Collin; nephew James Hamel and his wife Jill; his beloved girlfriend Nancy Palmer of Auburn; as well as his cherished dogs Jedd and Bandit.
A funeral was held on Monday at the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home in Kittery.
Donations may be made to the NHSPCA, 104 Portsmouth Ave., Stratham, NH 03885.
Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.
James Bowdoin, 70
Spring Burial
(1934-2004)
Lt. Cmdr. United States Navy
A military burial will be conducted on Wednesday May 19 at 1 p.m. at Hope cemetery in Kennebunk. Rev. Dr. Timothy N. Setzer will also be officiating.
Doris Warren
Spring Burial
KENNEBUNK - Doris Warren, died Dec. 11, 2003. There will be a graveside committal service at Hope cemetery in Kennebunk on May 19 at 12 o'clock.
Arrangements by the Bibber Memorial Chapel.
Robert Paul, 81
SCARBOROUGH -Robert E. Paul formerly of Biddeford, died May 21, 2004, at Maine Veteran's Homes in Scarborough after a lengthy illness.
He was born May 5, 1923 in Waterboro, ME a son of Napoleon and Orise (Paul) Paul. He attended local schools and served in the US Army during WWII from 1943 to 1946. He was employed at Kesslen Shoe as a nailer for over 30 years. He then worked for the Waterbury Company in Biddeford for 15 years. He most recently worked as a janitor for Saco Police Department for several years before retiring. Mr. Paul enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is predeceased by his wife Beverly (Brown) Paul in 1980, three brothers Roy, Raymond and Roland Paul.
He is survived by his two sons, Gary R. Paul and Stephen M. Paul both of Arundel, two daughters, Angela O. Reed of Alfred and Anita A. Charland of Buxton. Also survived by 3 brothers Albert, Harvey, and Norman, 5 sisters Blanche, Shirley, Bea, Doris and Alice, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Maine Veterans Home, c/o Pam Cadelle, RN, 290 Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074 in Mr. Paul's memory.
Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME.
Ruth Smith
Spring Burial
KENNEBUNK - Ruth B. Smith died Feb. 24, 2004. There will be a graveside committal service at Oak Grove cemetery in Wells Branch on Saturday at 2 p.m.
Arrangements by the Bibber Memorial Chapel.
Bonnie Taylor, 64
KENNEBUNK - Bonnie M. Taylor, 64, formerly of Saco, died May 22,2004 at her residence at the Kennebunk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. She was born in Biddeford August 8, 1939, a daughter of Harvey and Elizabeth (Wimberly) Taylor. She attended Kennebunk schools and graduated from Kennebunk High School class of 1957. She graduated from College in Rockhill, South Carolina with a Librarian Degree. She was employed for over thirty years with the Portland Public Library for the past several years, was employed with the Great West Life Insurance Co. in South Portland. Her hobbies include crocheting, knitting, reading and walking the beach.
She was pre-deceased by her mother and a niece Marjorie Taylor.
She is survived by her father Harvey Taylor and step-mother Avis (Going) Taylor, two brothers Wayne Taylor of Alfred and Robert Taylor of Kennebunk and one sister Patricia T. Butler of Weare, NH. One niece and two nephews also survive.
Graveside services were held in Pine Grove Cemetery, West Kennebunk with Rev. James King officiating the service.
Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk
Robert Hamilton, 73
WELLS - Robert N. Hamilton, 73, a resident of the Eldridge Road, Wells, ME died May 20, 2004 at the Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford after a lengthy illness. He was the widower of Joyce MacPherson Hamilton who died in 1991.
Mr. Hamilton was born in Houlton, Me. April11, 1931 a son of Wallace R. and Mary Bohan Hamilton. He graduated from Houlton High School and then entered the U.S. Navy. He served for over twenty- five years and retired as Chief Warrant Officer in 1972. He received the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry cross with Palm, the Navy Achievement Medal, The European occupation Medal the American Defense Medal , and the Vietnam Campaign with Two Stars. He taught at the War College as an instructor of Naval Science. Following his Naval years he became employed with Alcoa Aluminum Ocean Research Division.
When he moved to Wells he became employed with Richard Moody & Sons Construction Company. He enjoyed Gardening, Deep Sea- Fishing, woodworking and reading. He attended the York-Ogunquit United Methodist Church and was a member of the Masons in Norfolk Va.
He was pre-deceased by his wife Joyce, his parents, a step-father, Kenneth Watson, and a brother, Wallace Hamilton.
Mr. Hamilton is survived by his daughter Joy-Lyn Moody and her husband Richard of Moody, Me and a son, Stephen R. Hamilton and his wife Rose,of Wells, one brother, Thomas Watson of Old Town three sisters Ruth Barker, Dianna Bubar all of Old Town, ME. And Mary Crocker of Cardville, ME five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Visitation was at the Bibber Memorial Chapel 111 Chapel Road in Wells on Sunday from 3-5 PM. Funeral services were held at 11AM on Monday at the Chapel with the Reverend Sharon Miesel. Interment in Ocean View cemetery Wells, ME
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society of New England, One Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1246 in Mr. Hamilton's name.
Arrangements by the Bibber Memorial Chapel, Wells, Me
Joann Lipshires, 83
PORTSMOUTH - Joann Breen Lipshires, 83, of Portsmouth, died on May 18, 2004, following a period of failing health.
Born on Feb. 24, 1921, in Hanover, Mass., she was a daughter of Edward P. and Eileene M. (Murphy) Breen and was raised in Scituate, Mass. She graduated from Simmons College in Boston and later received a master's in education from Antioch College.
She was a Second Lieutenant in the United States Women's Army Corps, serving her country during World War II.
She taught for a number of years in Gorham, N.H. at Gorham High School, as well as at Lebanon High School in Lebanon, N.H. She was a strong labor union activist and was employed by the New Jersey Education Association from 1975 until her retirement.
She was a talented actress who performed in summer stock at the Weathervane Theatre in Whitefield, N.H., the Hartford Stage Company in Hartford, Conn. and at the Repertory Theatre in New Britain, Conn. A gifted poet and author, she published two books of poetry and enjoyed sharing them with her many appreciative readers and friends. One of her best-loved creations was a wry fellow named Dwinel, an imaginary Yankee character whose escapades she related in a dry, down-east accent.
On retirement, she moved to Portsmouth, where she owned and operated "The Cottage" bed and breakfast in her Victorian home. She greatly enjoyed her guests, appreciating their experiences and points of view, and entertaining them with accounts of her own life and her works of poetry. She was skilled at creating beauty both in her home and in her lovely flower gardens which were enjoyed by so many.
She is survived by her two loving daughters, Patricia Yourdon of Shelter Island Heights, N.Y., and Lisa Lipshires and her husband Mark Andre of Northampton, Mass.; one granddaughter, Jennifer Coffey, her husband James and their son Liam Coffey; one sister, Nancy Grade of Santa Monica, Calif.; and her two strong and loving friends, Jill Nooney and Bob Munger.
Funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to her favorite local charities: Pontine Movement Theatre, 135 McDonough St., Portsmouth, NH 03801; Sustainable Harvest International, 104 Congress St., Portsmouth, NH 03801; or to Artists in Residence, 135 Daniel St., Portsmouth, NH 03801.
Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.
Betty Bittner, 73
KITTERY- Betty J. Bittner of Jones Avenue, died suddenly on May 22, 2004.
Born in Houlton, Maine, on June 15, 1930, she was a daughter of Whitefield and Dorothy B. (Frasier) Curtis, she attended local schools graduating from Houlton High School with the class of 1948.
After graduation she moved to New Jersey where she continued her education and gained employment with a large accounting firm where she was employed for many years as an accountant.
She relocated to Maine twenty five years ago settling in Kittery where she was employed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for twelve years in the food service department, until her retirement.
Betty- Boop as she was affectionately known by many including her friends at the Corner Pub where she enjoyed working part time, as a bartender and surrogate mother to a number of the patrons. She particularly enjoyed the many close friends she made over the years, including Centula Abrams who she shared many enjoyable moments with, and so many others who offered her their support.
She is survived by her sister Peggy Sanders and her husband Lawrence of Smyrna, Maine, and her brother Whitefield and his wife Donna Curtis of Littleton, Maine, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Services will be announced at a later date. Donations may be made in her memory to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN, 38105 or to the World War Two Memorial 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 501 Arlington, VA 22201. Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.
Richard Hudgins, 68
YORK -Richard C. Hudgins, 68, formerly of Andover, Ma., passed away May 14, 2004 peacefully at his home in York, Maine with his loving wife of 46 years by his side. Son of the late Dean and Doris Hudgins, Richard was born in Lawrence, MA. He graduated from Punchard High School, class of 1953, attended Norwich University and graduated from Merrimack College. He was a sales representative in the Electrical Industry for many years. He retired from Siemens Corporation. His greatest love in life was his family, and the game of golf. This past year he won the State of Maine Seniors Golf Championship for the second time. He also enjoyed the ocean where he found peace and tranquility. He was a member of the York Golf and Tennis Club for many years and South Church in Andover.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sally ( McCullom) Hudgins, a son Jeffrey and his wife Karen of St. Pete, Florida, daughters Leslie McCarty and her husband Michael of Atlanta, Georgia, Deborah Rahn and her husband Craig of Hampton, N.H. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren Ryan and Kara Hudgins of Florida and Cody and Jake Rahn of New Hampshire, a sister Deanna Atchison and her husband John of Andover. He was predeceased by his son Steven and by a brother Norman.
Funeral services were held on Friday at 11 A.M. at South Church in Andover. Burial in West Parish cemetery was private. Arrangements by the Dewhirst and Conte Funeral Home, 28 Florence St., Andover, MA. Donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, 54 B Atlantic Place, South Portland, ME. 04106
Sidney Blanchard, 87
WELLS - Sidney W. Blanchard, age 87, of 33 Forgotten Lane, died May 21, 2004 at Kennebunk Nursing Center in Kennebunk after a brief confinement.
He was born in North Adams, Massachusetts August 25, 1916, a son of Percy W. and Helen Plumb Blanchard.
He was a Gold Seal Engineer and Superintendent for Biddeford Textile before retiring. He was always ready to help those interested in Engineering, teaching classes in the National Association of Power Engineers - NAPE. He was a Past Worthy Chief of Progressive Council #12 of Universal Craftsmen Council of Engineers.
He was Past Master of Ocean Lodge #142 AF & AM of Wells and served as secretary for several years. He was Past Patron and Life member of Madonna Chapter #144 OES.
He loved all sports, especially golf and basketball.. He played semi professional basketball, football, baseball and boxing. He coached Little League baseball in Kearny and Iselin, New Jersey.
As an ordained Elder in the First Presbyterian Church in Iselin and Kearny, New Jersey and Kennebunk, Maine; he was a Sunday School Superintendent, teacher, choir member, and sustaining financial contributor. As a Deacon in the Baptist Church in Ogunquit, Maine, he was a Sunday school teacher and choir member.
In New Jersey, he was an Active Republican, serving as a Councilman in Iselin, NJ. He also served on the Zoning Board in Wells, Maine.
He married Edith Miriam Sherburne November 1, 1937.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, a daughter Edith M. Moody of Altadena, CA, a son Sidney Ward Blanchard, Jr. of Scotch Plains, NJ, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Friday, May 28 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Main Street, North Berwick, ME. Interment in the Ocean View Cemetery, Wells, ME. Family Flowers only. Friends who wish may contribute to Ocean Lodge #142, P.O. Box 142, Wells, ME 04090 or the First Baptist Church Growth Fund, P.O. Box 729, North Berwick, ME 03906. Arrangements by the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick, ME.
James Cassidy, 48
LUDLOW, VERMONT - James (Jim) M. Cassidy, 48, of Rutland Town died unexpectedly, May 21st, 2004.
Jim will be sorely missed by every life he touched. He was a man of deep love for his family, Anastasia (LaFlam) his wife, and two sons Ryan and Kyle. Jim was a child at heart. He loved to play basketball and baseball with his boys. Jim adored his family and was a devoted, loving family man. He is remembered as always attending his sons' sporting events, coaching their sports teams, and encouraging their intellectual and moral growth. Jim was very proud of his sons' accomplishments and his wife's successes.
He loved being outside anytime, anywhere. In the early part of his life Jim did much travelling, at times hitchhiking with his dog across the country. Jim met his soul mate and best friend, Anastasia, on the rocky coast of Maine. Together, they spent many years in pursuit of the ideal ski conditions, all the while laughing and enjoying life. Jim and Anastasia were an inseparable couple and were married on November 6, 1983.
Together they settled in Rutland to raise their children and be closer to their families. He loved beautiful landscapes and the picturesque mountains, all of which led him to Hawk Mountain, where he was able to work in a field that combined his love of the outdoors and his ability to work with people to achieve a common goal. After working there for many years he decided to open his own landscaping and property management business. Jim was known to work incredibly long days and weeks resulting in an awesome tan.
Jim's love for his family was unrivalled but his love for his dogs was a close second. He had the most amazing relationships with Kelley, Ginger, Trace, and Megan. These golden retrievers were the daughters he never had. Jim spoiled them and gave them incredible adventures; from skiing Tuckerman's Ravine to keeping him company as they went to work every day.
There are so many ways to describe the amazing imprints Jim left behind. He was loyal and loving foremost, and he was so easy to talk to and laugh with. Jim enjoyed a good joke, especially when Anastasia was involved. Jim was a gentle, caring soul that loved all who were around him. But more importantly, he loved good cooking and was usually found in the kitchen cleaning up the chaos left behind by his creative wife, though he always said it was worth it. He was especially fond of Anastasia's home cooking, his mom's chocolate chip cookies, a good chocolate cake, chips, salsa, and a cold beer, oh.... And let us not forget his love of Ben and Jerry's vanilla ice cream.
Jim leaves us with so many memories. He is survived by his loving and adoring wife of 20 years - Anastasia, and his sons Ryan (18) and Kyle (14), his mother, Jane Cassidy, and his sister, Laura Padlock. Jim also leaves behind a large extended family that includes the Tobin's, Laflam's and the Vinci's, and many many friends. He lives in all of us and let us walk every day with a piece of him in our hearts and minds.
A celebration of his life was held at the Wyndmere House, 28 Park Street in Brandon, Vermont, on Wednesday, May 26th at 3:00 p.m. Donations may be made to James Cassidy Family Memorial Fund. Jim's ashes will be scattered over the Kennebunk River in Kennebunkport, Maine at a later time.
Carolyn Ellis, 63
DOVER - Carolyn Colby Ellis, 63, of 4 Brookmoor Road, died May 17, 2004, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital after a long illness.
Born May 22, 1940, in Littleton, NH, the daughter of Reginald M. and Margaret (Bedell) Colby, she was a 1958 graduate of Littleton High School. She had been a resident of Dover for the past 37 years.
She was a 1962 graduate of the University of New Hampshire where she received a B.S. in Music Education and played trumpet with the UNH Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Band, Marching Band and a variety of smaller musical ensembles.
A music educator for over 40 years, Mrs. Ellis began her teaching career in the Wells (ME) public schools. Later, at Dover's St. Thomas High School, she established and expanded the concert and marching bands to nearly 100 players. From 1978 to 1993 she taught in the Dover Elementary and Middle Schools, where she doubled student enrollment in instrumental music, created a variety of new musical programs, and arranged and orchestrated beginner level pieces. Her bands and students consistently won top honors in All State and other instrumental competitions.
In the mid 1990's, she started the first elementary and middle school instrumental and band programs at St. Mary Academy in Dover. Over the years, she has provided private instrumental and piano instruction to hundreds of students in the Dover area, many of whom have become successful musicians. She dedicated her life to teaching and sharing her musical gift with young and old alike.
Mrs. Ellis spent more than a decade as an active member of Dover's Garrison Players, Inc., where she was a board member and vocal and instrumental director for 18 musicals. She also directed several musicals for the Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick, ME, and performed with the Sweet Adelines Barbershop Quartet and the Seacoast Wind Ensemble.
A member of First Parish Congregational Church, she was a former choir member and active participant in church boards and organizations.
The widow of B. Robert Ellis, and predeceased by her parents, she is survived by a son, Scott C. Ellis and wife, Laurie of Kennebunk, ME; a daughter, Margaret (Peggy) R. Ellis of Astoria, NY; a brother, David B. Colby and wife, Judy, of Kennebunkport, ME, and Colonial Beach, VA; a sister, Susan C. Sumadi and husband, Frank, of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Colby and Connor Ellis of Kennebunk; a nephew, Glenn Colby of Maryland; and nieces, Linda (Colby) Pautsch of Maryland and Sarah Sumadi of San Antonio.
Funeral services were held May 22, 2004 at First Parish Congregational Church, Dover, NH.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to The Garrison Players, PO Box 127, Dover, NH 03821-0127.
