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Olea MacDonald
KENNEBUNK - Olea Ruth MacDonald, 90, a long-time resident of Maine and of Wakefield Road, died Jan. 6, 2005 at the Kennebunk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Plantation 21, Maine on June 7, 1914, a daughter of Harley Cleveland and Almira (Decker) Andrews.
She grew up in Princeton and graduated from Princeton High School.
She was a homemaker all of her life and was married for 65 wonderful years to Louis MacDonald who predeceased her on Dec. 1, 2004.
She was a devoted and beloved wife and mother. Her life revolved around her family and neighborhood children. She loved everyone with a gentle and godly spirit, always wanting nothing for herself, finding joy in giving to others.
She enjoyed knitting, not only for family and friends, but for Caring Unlimited families who needed mittens and hats.
She was also very close to her dog, Buddy.
Besides her husband, she is predeceased by two brothers, Oliver Andrews and Alan Andrews.
Surviving are her one son, Donald MacDonald of Tyler, Texas; two daughters, Joanne M. Stuart of Kennebunk and Andrea MacDonald of Citrus Heights, Calif.; one sister, H. Virginia Graham of Florida; two brothers, Leo (Charley) Andrews of Canada
, and Merle Andrews of Princeton; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. at the Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk. Burial will follow at the Stuart Family Cemetery, Kennebunk.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SMMC Visiting Nurses, PO Box 739, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk.
Lessie Nadeau
KENNEBUNK - Lessie G. (Jenny) Nadeau, 83, of Kennebunk, died Jan. 9, 2005 at the Kennebunk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.
She was born in Kennebunk on Oct. 1, 1921 to Earl and Vivian (Littlefield) Hanscom.
She loved to work in flower and vegetable gardens. She enjoyed rides to the White Mountains, going to the beach and spent quite a few winters in Florida with her husband of 62 years, Raymond P. Nadeau.
Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family and she was a member of the Kennebunk Baptist Church.
She is predeceased by a great-granddaughter, Taylor-Ray Congdon, and a brother, Milon Hanscom of Biddeford.
She was a loving stay-at-home mother to two children, Mrs. Jerry (Cindy) Congdon of Kennebunk, and Peter Nadeau of Arundel. She is survived by four grandchildren, Shane Congdon of Kennebunk, Sean Nadeau of Mass., Karen Nadeau of New Hampshire and Jenny Nadeau of Biddeford; one great-grandchild, Caleb Raymond Congdon of Kennebunk; one brother, Vernon Hanscom of Kennebunk; four sisters, Marge Gould of Kennebunk, Mrs. Thomas (Nelly) Caron of Derry, New Hampshire, Mrs. Richard (Kathleen) Stevens of Kennebunk, and Mrs. Richard (Janet) Roy of Kennebunk.
A private graveside committal service was held at Evergreen cemetery in Kennebunk.
If desired, donations can be made to the Kennebunk Baptist Church Historical Preservation Fund, PO Box 396, Kennebunk, ME 04043, or to the American Parkinson's Disease Research Assoc., 60 Bay St., Suite 401, Staten Island, NY 10301.
Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Funeral Home, Kennebunk.
Frances Rahart
KENNEBUNK - Frances (Miele) Rahart passed away on Jan. 3, 2005 at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford after a long battle with lung disease.
Born in Sloatsburg, N.Y. on Feb. 20, 1919, she was the daughter of Italian immigrants, Carmen and Pasqualina (Sorice) Miele.
She was an energetic homemaker who thoroughly enjoyed meeting people and visiting with them. She had many friends and was always there when someone needed her support. She was a great cook who could make a wonderful meal out of very few ingredients. She always marveled at all of the things she had seen in her lifetime. She witnessed so much history and so many changes in technology. She was born when Woodrow Wilson was president, lived through the Great Depression, saw television for the first time at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City, and got her driver's license when she was almost 60 years old.
A longtime resident of Suffern, N.Y., she married Andrew P. Rahart of Mahwah, N.J. on April 24, 1943 while he was home on leave from World War II. They were married for 47 years, until he pre-deceased her in 1990.
She was also pre-deceased by a sister, Raphaela "Rae" (Miele) Smith and by her brother, Carmen J. Miele.
Survivors include one son, John P. Rahart and his wife, Donna Rahart of Bosque, New Mexico; one daughter, Rosemary R. Lavoie and her husband David of Kennebunk; four grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was especially proud of her four grandchildren, Travis Rahart, Michael Lavoie, Jessica Lavoie and Maggie Lavoie. They will all miss her kindness, generosity, sense of humor, practical advice and love.
She was a devout member of the Sacred Heart Parish of Suffern, N.Y., the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Mahwah, N.J. and later in her life she was a member of St. Martha in Kennebunk. She was a very spiritual person and to this and God, she felt she owed her long and happy life.
There will be no visiting hours. A funeral service and celebration of her life will be held later this spring in New York. Internment will follow at that time in MaryRest cemetery in Darlington, N.J.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to a charity or church of your choice or to: The American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330.
Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk.
Malvina Strickland
NORTH BERWICK - Malvina P. Strickland, 78, of North Berwick, died Jan. 5, 2005 at York Hospital.
She was born in Biddeford on Feb. 19, 1926, the daughter of Alfred W. and Arline (Carter) Pelletier.
She worked at Kesslen Shoe in Kennebunk for 16 years and later she worked as a nurse at Sacred Heart Hospital in Hanford, Calif. from where she retired.
Surviving are two sons, Jim Strickland of North Berwick and Robert Strickland of Fresno, Calif.; two grandsons; one granddaughter; and three great-grandsons.
Private family services will be held in the spring.
Donations in her memory can be made to the Maine Cancer Foundation, PO Box 553, Portland, ME 04112.
Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk, ME 04043.
Cecelia Ives
KENNEBUNKPORT - Cecelia (Gray) Ives, 95, formerly of Kennebunkport, died Jan. 4, 2005 at St. Andre's Health Care in Biddeford.
She was born in Elizabeth, N.J. on Sept. 16, 1909, a daughter of John Lathrop and Harriet (Tyng) Gray Sr.
She moved to Greenwich, Conn. when she was 10 years old.
She married Edward C. Ives and he died in 1987.
She was a homemaker most of her life and was an active volunteer for the American Red Cross during World War II and also the United Way of Greenwich.
Besides her husband, she is predeceased by a her son, Eli Terry Ives who died in 1996, a brother John L. Gray Jr., two sisters, Penelope Royal Conderman and Mathilde Gray Frost.
She is survived by one daughter, Candee Weed of Greenwich, Conn.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
There will be private family services in the spring.
If desired, donations can be made to the Animal Welfare Society, PO Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094.
Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk, ME. www.bibberfuneral.com
David Johnson
NORTH BERWICK - David H. Johnson, 64, of Market Street, North Berwick, died suddenly Jan. 5, 2005 at his residence.
He was born April 22, 1940 in Rochester, N.H., a son of Harvey F. and Elizabeth (Hayes) Johnson. He was a 1959 graduate of North Berwick High School where he participated in sports and was given the nickname "Seller" for his fund-raising abilities.
He then graduated from New England Institute in Boston, Mass. in 1960 as a funeral director. He did his apprenticeship in Concord, N.H. for two years, then worked at a Sanford funeral home for five years. He returned to North Berwick in 1966, working at his family's funeral home; where he had currently been funeral director and co-owner. He was also the sexton of the cemeteries in North Berwick.
Since 1967 he had been the proprietor of Johnson's Gas Service in North Berwick.
He was an avid golfer and had won club championships numerous times at the Cliff Country Club in Cape Neddick now known as the Cape Neddick Country Club.
He was a retired firefighter for the William Hill Fire Department in North Berwick for many years; where he had been the first driver. He was also a member of the Yorkshire Lodge 179 AF & AM of North Berwick; Scottish Rite Valley of Portland; past president of the Scottish Rite Pioneer Club; KORA Temple Shrine AAONMS of Lewiston; KORA Renegades Unit; a past president of the York County Shrine Club; York County Shrine Club Blue Lodge Degree Team; Put Stevens Royal Order of Jesters; and Portsmouth Shrine Club.
He was pre-deceased by his son, Stephen Johnson in 1988.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sherry Johnson; one son, Michael D. Johnson Sr. and his wife Anita of North Berwick; one daughter, Melissa Johnson Pierce and her husband, Jere of Wells; his parents, Harvey and Elizabeth Johnson of North Berwick; one brother, Malcolm Johnson and his wife, Dyantha of Wells; and nine grandchildren, Michael Johnson Jr., Jessica Badger, Matthew Johnson, Cain Johnson, Chelsey and Christina Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Stephen Johnson and Hayes Pierce.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Bethel Christian Church, North Berwick, with Rev. Robert G. Cole Sr. officiating.
Family flowers only. Friends who wish may contribute to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104-2396.
Ralph Marsh
KENNEBUNK - Ralph F. Marsh, 81, of Storer Street, Kennebunk died unexpectedly Jan. 8, 2005 at his residence.
He was born in West Kennebunk on March 21, 1923, a son of William S. and Louise C. (Kimball) Marsh. He attended Kennebunk schools and later served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
After the war he worked at Saco Lowell as a machinist. He then went on to own a TV sales and service business. He joined the family business Dresser-Marsh in the mid-1950s where he worked until his retirement. He was a master plumber and a master electrician.
He enjoyed snowmobiling, boating and his camp during his younger years. After retirement he enjoyed ham radio and his pet cats.
He is predeceased by his wife, Candide (Sue) (Raymond) Marsh.
He is survived by one sister, Shirley Krause of Reisterstown, Md.; one brother-in-law, Lawrence Raymond of Madawaska; and two nephews, Peter M. Krause of Reisterstown, Md. and Thomas W. Krause of Yarmouth.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Martha Church in Kennebunk. Burial will follow in the spring in Pine Grove cemetery in West Kennebunk.
Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to Kennebunk Animal Shelter, PO Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094 or Maine Cancer Research, PO Box 553, Portland, ME 04102.
Arrangements are by the Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk.
Earle Dutch
NORTH BERWICK - Earle C. Dutch, 86, died suddenly at his home on Somersworth Road, Jan. 7, 2005. He was born in North Berwick on Aug. 16, 1918, the son of Chester Floyd and Jessie (Chase) Dutch.
Growing up on a large farm and being educated in a good school system were pluses for him. The value of a sound education and hard work were basic principles he acquired from his father and instilled in his sons and grandsons.
The 400-plus acre Dutch Farm afforded many fields, streams, and woods. This was nature's paradise for Earle Dutch, who early in life realized that he loved the outdoors and all that nature provided. Trout fishing in the two well-stocked brooks that ran through the farm, deer hunting in its dense white pine woods in the fall, and hunting rabbits in the winter were great sports, but it was trapping of fur that was most rewarding. From the day when he first tended his brother Bradford's trap line, he was hooked on a sport that probably changed his life forever. He became very successful and one of the best-known trappers in the state of Maine and was elected to the Maine Trappers Association Hall of Fame in October of 2001.
He was a conservationist and loved nature and wildlife. He worked closely with the game wardens and biologists monitoring game and their habitat in the area. He taught classes in trapping and helped certify trappers and he was always available to remove a skunk, raccoon, beaver and any other nuisance animal to a better environment.
He combined his schooling, farm chores, and love for the outdoors with a fine athletic career. He was a standout athlete in football, basketball, and baseball at North Berwick High School.
Following his father's death and graduating high school, he worked for his brother Floyd in the meat business. He took over the business in 1962 and was very successful until his retirement in 1986.
He married Marie Andersen of Watertown, Mass., in North Berwick, Feb. 25, 1939. Marie died Sept. 4, 1999, two days following her 82nd birthday. They were married for more than 60 years.
He and his wife loved to travel and they made several trips to Europe together, plus cruises to the Caribbean, and South America. They both earned Grand Mariner status with the Holland American Line. On one voyage, country-boy he out shot a member of the Swedish National Team at trap shooting at the ship's stern and was awarded a porcelain vase. They enjoyed winter vacations at Ormond Beach, Fla., with their friends and he continued for several years after Marie's death.
He was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of North Berwick and held the position of deacon for 60 years. He was also a member of the Yorkshire Lodge IOOF ( International Order of Odd Fellows) in North Berwick, York County Trappers Association, Maine Trappers Association, and Sportsmen's Alliance of Maine. He was a loyal Red Sox fan and followed UNH men's hockey.
He is survived by his two sons, David E., his wife Linda, and Kenneth H. and his wife Sonja, all of North Berwick; two grandsons, Jeremiah B. Dutch of Yokohama, Japan, and Erik W. Dutch of Milton, N.H.; one brother, Bradford M. and his wife Dorothy of North Berwick; one sister, Alice A. and her husband Malcolm Foss of Dover, N.H.; one brother-in-law, Abe Kaloustian of Natick, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews. Least to forget his two step-granddaughters, Brenda M. (Mrs. Stephen McCarthy) of North Berwick and Lisa L. (Mrs. Robert Gerry Jr.) of Sanford; and step-great grandchildren, Meghan Gerry, Julie and Sean McCarthy.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in North Berwick. Interment followed in the Hillside Cemetery, North Berwick.
Family flowers only. Donations may be made the Earle C. Dutch Outdoor Education Scholarship at Noble High School, c/o Paul Andrade MSAD 60, PO Box 819, North Berwick, ME 03906.
David Grant
KITTERY - David Campbell Grant, 62, of Halstead Street in Kittery, died unexpectedly on the evening of Jan. 8, 2004, at York Hospital.
Born in Mt. Desert Island on Oct. 15, 1942, he was a son of George and Lucille (Campbell) Grant. He attended local schools graduating from Mt. Desert High School. He served his country as a member of the United States Army Reserves.
His career as a barber spanned a total of 42 years. He was well known in the Portsmouth Area Community for the years he spent at Bernard's Barber Shop in Portsmouth, serving as a barber, and mostly as a friend to so many in the community. His day often began at three or four in the morning, opening the shop for the early crowd which had formed over the years. He saw Bernard's through several moves first from its location downtown, near the Colonial Theatre, to its location on Congress near Middle Street, after the fire in 1963, then to its current location on Bridge Street in 1979. He started his career working for Bernie Lajoie and took over as owner for many years until he sold it to his dear friend John Carroll in 1993. Even after its sale he remained on keeping a full day and enjoying all his customers, even after a full day it was not unusual for him to pack a few necessities and go to a customer who was ill or shut-in and give them a cut at home before returning to his family.
He enjoyed so much of life, from antiquing, where he added to his collection of razors, and the children's books he so enjoyed collecting, to his love of Westerns featuring his favorites, John Wayne, Gene Autry and the like, to his love of sports especially the Red Sox and his eventual enjoyment of the Patriots after beginning a New York Giants fan. He was an avid rock 'n roll music fan enjoying "The Boss" Bruce Springstein, and most any other rock 'n roll music. It was not uncommon for him to play U2 while working or to travel to a concert to see his favorites perform.
For anyone that truly knew him, the community has lost a generous, kind and dedicated friend and his family has lost a loving, and wonderful member.
He leaves his loving wife of 39 years Shirley (Clauson) Grant of Kittery; one daughter, Wendy Grant and her partner Nathan Webster of Portsmouth; one sister, Carol Howatt of South West Harbor; one brother and his wife, George and Lucille Grant of Newport, Maine; three nephews; one niece; and one great niece.
He was predeceased by his daughter Kimberly Grant in 1989.
A funeral will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the South Church in Portsmouth at 292 State St. Friends may visit with his family today from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the J.S Pelkey Funeral Home, 125 Old Post Rd., Kittery, ME 03904.
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Kittery Fire Association, Walker Street, Kittery, ME 03904, or to the American Red Cross "Tsunami Relief."
Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.
