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Jean Dutkus
KENNEBUNK - Jean Dutkus, 92, a resident of Kennebunk Nursing Home, passed away peacefully the night of March 14, 2005, at Southern Maine Medical Center.
She was born in Passaic, N.J. on March 23, 1912. She moved to Maine in 1987 and was a resident of Flintlock Village in Wells.
She had a long and much-loved career in secretarial work, most of this at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. Prior to retiring, she was a business administrator and data manager for the Children’s Cancer Study Group at Babies Hospital, part of a nationwide research effort seeking a cure for childhood leukemia.
She is survived and will be greatly missed by her only daughter, Paulette Forssen, and son-in-law John Forssen of Kennebunk; one granddaughter, Erica Wines, and her husband Edward Wines of Auburn, Mass.
Visiting hours will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Eldredge Road, Wells. Spring burial will be in Calvary cemetery in Paterson, N.J.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to: Maine Chapter of the American Alzheimer’s Association, 163 Lancaster St., Suite 160B, Portland, ME 04101-2406.
Arrangements by the Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk.
Phyllis Froncko
WELLS - Phyllis Ann Froncko, 77, of Wells, died March 14, 2005 at Sentry Hill in York. She was born on April 28, 1927, in Boston, Mass. She was the widow of Adam Edward Froncko.
She is survived by one son, Robert Henry Froncko,
daughter-in-law, Grace Carberry Froncko of Wells; one daughter, Cynthia Froncko Sykes, and son-in-law, Peter Sykes of Wellesley, Mass.; eight grandchildren, Bob, Jamie, Billy and Mike Froncko of Wells, and Kate, Jim, Melinda, and Rick Sykes of Wellesley, Mass.
There will be no funeral per her wishes, and burial will be private.
Linda Hills
BRADENTON, Fla. and North Berwick, Maine - Linda M. (Eaton) Hills, 50, formerly of North Berwick, passed away March 5, 2005 after a brief illness.
She was born in Sanford on May 4, 1954, the only child of Donald and Alice (VanHof) Eaton. She was a 1972 graduate of Noble High School in Berwick. She was raised in North Berwick but had lived in Bradenton, Fla. for the past several years.
Her father, Donald Eaton, passed away June 5, 2004. She is survived by her husband, George F. Hills of Bradenton, Fla.; her mother, Alice (VanHof) Eaton of North Berwick; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A memorial service was held Saturday at the Bethel Christian Church, North Berwick.
Friends who wish may contribute to the Donald Eaton Memorial Fund at the Bethel Christian Church, PO Box 312, North Berwick, ME 03906.
Daniel Horgan
TEMPE, Ariz. – Daniel F. Horgan Jr. of Tempe, Ariz. and Kennebunk, Maine, died March 8, 2005 in Tempe.
He was born in Malden, Mass., on Oct. 11, 1941, son of the late Daniel F. and Lillian (Lancaster) Horgan and attended schools in Malden, Mass., and Wallingford, Conn.
He was an antique dealer in the Kennebunk area for many years.
He is survived by three sisters and their husbands, Marion and Ronald Moller of Cape Neddick, Patricia and Charles Otis of York and Susan and Edmond English of Skowhegan.
Burial will take place in the spring at the Forestdale cemetery in Malden, Mass.
John Hudson Sr.
OCEAN PARK - John P. Hudson Sr., 80, of The Pines, died on March 14, 2005 at the Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford.
He was born on Sept. 27, 1924, in Jacksonville Fla., a son of Ruthern and Harriet (Somers) Hudson.
At the age of 5, he moved to Kennebunk and attended Kennebunk schools.
He served his country during World War II by enlisting in the U.S. Navy.
During his Navy years, he primarily worked as a metalsmith on naval aircraft and was stationed in places such as Tacloban, and Leyte in the Philippine Islands.
After the war, he returned to Maine and worked at Pepperell Manufacturing Company as a weaver, Reigel Textile Company as a chief time study manager, and Biddeford Textile as a manager of the standard engineering department. While working at the plants he taught many night courses pertaining to the textile industry.
His lifelong passion was playing the trombone. He played in bands such as Painchaud’s Band in Biddeford, the Sanford Community Band, the Nasson College Wind Ensemble in Springvale and the Westbrook City band.
He also enjoyed woodworking, playing golf, gardening and traveling.
He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Jean (MacGarvey) Hudson and a son John Hudson Jr.
He is survived by his son, Stephen Hudson and his wife Cynthia of Worcester Mass.; one daughter, Jane Carter and her husband Larry of Surry, Maine; one brother, Robert Hudson of Florida; two sisters, Marjorie Vaganis of Kennebunk and Helen Wilbur of Oxford; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at noon at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St. in Saco. The Rev. Dr. Burton Howe will officiate.
Donations may be made to the United Baptist Church, 318 Main St., Saco, ME 04072, or to The Pines, 20 Manor St., Ocean Park, ME 04064.
Robert Hunkins
KITTERY – Robert “Bob” Hunkins, 87, formerly of Philbrick Avenue in Kittery, and Sentry Hill in York, died March 8, 2005 at York Hospital following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
He was born in Portsmouth, N.H. on Jan. 12, 1918, the son of Robert Hunkins and Catherine (MacDonald) Hunkins. He attended Portsmouth schools and was employed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for more than 35 years and retired from the Planning and Estimating Department in 1973. Following his retirement he and his wife Marion spent a great deal of time camping throughout the United States and Canada
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He also served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and survived the sinking of the Henry R. Mallory off the coast of Iceland in February of 1943. He was then deployed to the Pacific fleet where he served with President George Bush aboard the aircraft carrier USS San Jacinto for the duration of the war.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be missed very much by his family and friends. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and will be remembered most for his quick whit and easy-going smile.
He is survived by his loving wife Marion of 58 years; two sons, Christopher Hunkins of Sturbridge, Mass., and Richard Hunkins of Glencoe, Minn.; and one daughter, Cathy McKeel and her husband Dan of South Berwick; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Jenny Hatch, Catherine Bradley, Martha James of Portsmouth, N.H., and Frances Stroup of Nevada; one brother, Joseph Hunkins of Arizona; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his daughter Nancy Currier; his sisters Helen Dixon, Mary Carlson, Dorothy McIntyre; and his brother Vincent Hunkins.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Kittery, with a reception immediately following the service in the parish hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, State of Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster St. (Suite 160B), Portland, ME 04101.
Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.
Miriam Powell
KITTERY POINT - Miriam E. “Mim” Powell, 91, formerly of Haley Road in Kittery Point, died on March 5, 2005 at Sentry Hill in York.
Born in Kittery Point on Oct. 30, 1913, she was a daughter of Thurston and Grace ( Fernald ) Patch. She attended local schools, graduating from R.W. Traip Academy and furthering her education at Nasson College.
Mim, as she was affectionately known to all, was a lifelong homemaker and caregiver to so many. She enjoyed membership and was an active member of the First Congregational Church at Kittery Point.
She was a longtime member and past Matron of the Order of Eastern Star.
Her greatest love was her family. She is survived by two sons, Thurston and his wife Linda Powell and David Powell and his wife Frances, both of Kittery Point; four grandchildren, Richard, Jeff and his wife Jodi, Andrea, and Robert and his wife Page; one beloved great-granddaughter Makenna; and one niece, Beverly Parsons.
She was predeceased by her husband Harry and her son Edward.
A funeral was celebrated on Wednesday at her church, the First Congregational Church at Kittery Point.
Family flowers only. Donations may be made in her memory to Order of Eastern Star, c/o Sharon Nye, 16 Morningside Dr., Dover, NH 03820 or to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104-2396.
Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.
Elmina Sewall
KENNEBUNK - Elmina (Brewster) Sewall, 93, passed away peacefully at Huntington Common in Kennebunk on April 7, 2005.
Born Dec. 8, 1911, in Hamden, Conn., she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret (Fitch) Brewster of New Haven, Conn.
She was a descendant of Elder William Brewster who came over on the Mayflower with the Plymouth Colony. She was educated at the Foxcroft School in Virginia, with further advanced study in France.
As a young woman, she was a distinguished horsewoman. She and her youngest brother owned the Moreland Stables in Durham, Conn. and were considered the top amateur equestrians of thoroughbred hunters of their time.
She long focused on animal and wildlife welfare and protection, and the conservation and preservation of the state of Maine. A resident of Kennebunk for 55 years, she was the founder of the Animal Welfare Society in West Kennebunk. She served 17 years as president for the society’s animal shelter which now bears her name. Her passion for animals led her to raise pug dogs. For many years, she was a recognized figure at the Westminster Dog Show. As an octogenarian, she became involved in the rescue of racing greyhounds.
She had great business ability, a grand sense of humility and a wonderful sense of humor combined with marked human kindness. She was an active supporter in her community and, at the age of 85, was recognized by the chamber of commerce as Citizen of the Year. Her philanthropic generosity, both here and abroad, has helped companion animals and wildlife, fulfilled medical and health needs, supported institutions of higher learning, promoted the arts, provided opportunities for young people and helped to preserve the heritage and history of the community, and the state.
Concerned with urban growth and its long-term affect on wildlife, wilderness area and historic landmarks, Her lifelong focus was land conservation. In 1976, she deeded her estate property to the Rachael Carson Wildlife Preserve, the land now being owned by the Nature Conservancy. She provided invaluable assistance to both the Conservancy and the New England Forestry Foundation in completing the largest forest land and rivers conservation in the United States, a million and a half of the state’s most remote, scenic and wild areas.
She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Barbour and a son, Christopher Sewall, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in death by her brothers William, John, and Frederick Brewster.
A Celebration of Life was held on Wednesday at Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk.
As her heartfelt interests were multiple and her life touched so many, the family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Animal Welfare Society,
PO Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094 or to the charity of one’s choice.
Christine Bates
BERWICK - Christine Lucille Bates, 98, of Berwick died Feb. 14, 2005 at her home.
She was born April 16, 1906 in Berwick, a daughter of Noah and Nettie (Toothaker) Randall. She attended Berwick schools and graduated from Sullivan High School in 1924. During her school years she worked on the family farm.
Upon graduation she left for Bermuda where she obtained a job as a waitress in the Princess Hotel. It was there that she met William E. (Bill) Bates, a native of Bermuda, who was working the hotel “circuit” as a fry cook. They married in 1933 and remained happily married for 55 years until his death in 1988.
With the birth on her son in 1937, she began her second career of mother and homemaker. She was an avid gardener and baker, and was known for her rhubarb patch, cookies, blueberry muffins, apple pies, and the zucchini relish and pear honey she put up every fall. She loved the outdoors and was very active most of her life. As a child and young woman she skated, skied and walked briskly. When there were food stores in Berwick, she walked to town daily to shop for food. After the stores closed she continued to walk “over town” into her 90s. Asked recently why she never got her driver’s license, she said she tried driving once “but couldn’t manage to stay on the right side of the road.” After Bill’s retirement, they traveled often, usually by bus or train. She also enjoyed corresponding with her friends and family around the world and keeping up with things by telephone. But it was her home and her family that remained the focus of her life. For 83 of her 98 years she lived in the house that her grandfather built upon his return from the Civil War. From this house she cared for her family, tended to her husband during illness and cared for her sisters as they aged and needed her assistance. She was a tower of strength, always helping those less fortunate then herself. As her family grew over the years, she delighted in her grandchildren and eventually her great-grandchildren. Spending time with the little ones, especially in the last year, brought her much joy.
She was a lifelong member of the Berwick United Methodist Church. She and Bill worked the roast beef suppers at the church for many years. She was a member and sometime officer of the United Methodist Women and enjoyed the fellowship of the meetings. She also participated in the farm bureau extension program and was a friend of the library and historical society.
She is predeceased by her husband Bill; two sisters Agnes and Ruth; a brother Eugene.
Her son Roger of Fairfield, Pa.; three grandchildren Kristi Shannon of St. Augustine, Fla., Todd of North Pole, Ark., and Randall of Yarmouth; and six great-grandchildren survive her.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Evergreen Cemetery, Berwick with the Rev. Les Petit officiating.
Memorial Donations may be made to Wentworth Homecare & Hospice, 113 New Rochester Rd., Suite 4, Dover, NH 03820 or to the Berwick United Methodist Church, Berwick, ME 03901.
Arrangements made by Laing-Bibber Funeral Chapel, 36 Rochester St., Berwick, ME 03901.
Karen Cincotta
WINDHAM, N.H. - Karen Lee (Fiel) Cincotta, 53, passed away peacefully after a long illness on April 9, 2005 at approximately 2:30 a.m. at the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua, N.H.
She was born May 21, 1951 in Sanford, the daughter of Walter and Adelaide (Agren) Fiel; and stepdaughter of Celine (Hilton) Fiel. Growing up in a military family, she lived in several states and countries before eventually marrying and settling with her husband, Philip in Windham, N.H.
An avid animal lover, she had a passion for traveling and visited several zoos throughout the world as well as supporting many animal organizations. She also supported Habitat for Humanity.
She had a strong love of family.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Philip Cincotta; one brother, Andrew Fiel of North Berwick; two sisters, Pam Concepcion of Las Vegas, Nev. and Suzette Wall of Dallas, Texas; 10 stepbrothers and sisters; 16 nieces and nephews; eight great-nieces and nephews; several aunts and uncles; and many cousins.
She will be remembered by all for her compassion and her selfless lifestyle.
A memorial service will be held today at 4 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market St., North Berwick.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Southeast Habitat for Humanity, 33 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, NH 03801.
Arrangements entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick.
Marguerite Conner
LEESBURG, Fla. – Marguerite S. “Betty” Conner, 95, died April 10, 2005.
She was born in Marlboro, N.J.
She owned and operated Shop In The Shed on Route 35.
Survivors include two daughters, Caroline Ferrington of Leesburg, Fla. and Sara Wolff of Minnesota; and bunches of grandchildren.
