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Thomas Rooney Sr.
WELLS — Thomas F. Rooney Sr., 75, a resident of Beechwood Terrace, Wells, died May 12, 2006, at his home after a long illness.
He was born in Malden, Mass., on July 15, 1930, a son of Joseph Leo and Marion (Nelson) Rooney and graduated from Malden High School the class of 1949.
He served with the United States Army in the Korean War. He was a boxer while serving in the Army, an Ironworker for Local 7 of Boston for more than 30 years and served on the Union Executive Board for several years.
He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church where he was active in the Food Pantry for several years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Wells.
He enjoyed traveling and dining out.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Frances Gunther Rooney, who died in 2003, and his brother James Rooney and a sister Barbara Pariseau.
He is survived by his wife Ruth (Dunigan) Dooley of Wells; two sons, Joseph Rooney and his wife Nancy of Salem, N.H., and Thomas F. Rooney Jr. of Downey, Calif.; two daughters, Maryann R. Fink and her husband, Lewis, of Sanford and Patricia Ziehler and her husband, Robert, of Melbourne, Fla.; five brothers, Joseph Rooney of Reading, Mass., Larry Rooney of Lynn, Mass., Richard Rooney of Davenport, Fla., Robert Rooney of Lowell, Mass., and Donald Rooney of Lake Havasu, Ariz.; one sister, Kay Meader of Revere, Mass.; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Mass was held Monday at the St. Mary’s Church, Wells, with Rev. Joseph Ford officiating.
Should friends desire, a memorial donation may be made to the St. Mary’s Food Pantry, PO Box 368, Wells, ME 04090, or to the Salvation Army, 191 Main St., Sanford, ME 04073, in his memory.
Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel, Wells.
Grant Whipple
CAPE NEDDICK — Grant Dodge Whipple, 87, husband of Emily (Whaley) Whipple, of Yeamans Hall Club, Charleston, S.C., and Cape Neddick, Maine, died in his sleep early in the morning of May 11, 2006, after a long battle with prostate cancer.
He was born in Kansas City, Mo., in 1919, the third of six children of Clyde and Myrtle (Smith) Whipple. He attended Park College in Parkville, Mo., and graduated from the University of Michigan, with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
After graduating in 1942, he was employed by Sperry Gyroscope Company in Brooklyn, N.Y. In that capacity, he served during World War II as a civilian radar technician attached to the U.S. Navy’s first night fighter group CVLG(N)-41, aboard U.S.S. Independence in the South Pacific, among other duty stations.
He married Patricia Dorothy Baldwin of South Orange, N.J., who died in 1982. In 1987, he married Emily (Whaley) Balentine of Charleston, S.C.
He is survived by his second wife, Emily Whipple; one daughter, Joan Trimble of Charleston, S.C. and Cape Neddick,; one stepson, J. Douglas Balentine Jr. of Charleston, S.C.; one stepdaughter, Emily Caspersen of Bedminster, N.J.; four grandchildren, Christina Rice, Patricia Young, Brian Gregg, and Tucker Trimble; six step-grandchildren, Rose and Kean Balentine, Finn Michael, Emily, Ben Scott, and Barbara Caspersen; two great-grandchildren, Hannah Rice and Max Young; two sisters, Claribel Carpenter of Portland, Ore., and Launa Weeks of Kankakee, Ill.; and two brothers, Lyle Whipple of Canton, Mich., and C. David Whipple of Parkville, Mo.
He was a member of Yeamans Hall Club in Charleston, S.C., the York Harbor Reading Room in York Harbor, and the Carolina Yacht Club in Charleston, S.C. In addition, he worshipped at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., and St. Peter’s-By-The-Sea in Cape Neddick.
Memorial services were held on Tuesday, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C. Burial and a separate celebration of his life will be held in York, at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to a charity of one’s choice, or to one of the following organizations: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 142 Church St., Charleston, SC 29401; Hospice of Charleston Inc., 3870 Leeds Ave., Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405; or St. Peter’s By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, PO Box 693, Cape Neddick, ME 03902.\
Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Downtown Chapel, in Charleston, S.C.
Margaret Saboski
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. – Margaret M. Saboski, 101, wife of the late Edward F. Saboski, died May 6, 2006, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center, where she had resided since 2004.
Born in Hoosick Falls, on March 11, 1905, and raised there, she attended St. Mary’s Academy. She spent her early years working in New York City, where she met her husband, Ed, who, coincidentally, was also born and raised in Hoosick Falls. They returned to that small town to build their family and enjoy life in the country. They both lived for their family and loved traveling to Hawaii and spending many summer vacations fishing off York Beach and Perkins Cove.
She, beautiful in body and soul to the end, is survived by her two daughters, Dr. Eleanor Saboski of Kennebunkport, and Mrs. Arlene Wysocki of Hoosick Falls, Arlene’s husband Jack Wysocki; four grandchildren and their spouses and children, Jay and Megan Wysocki and their boys Eli and Caleb of Pittsburgh, Pa., Jeff and Vicki Wysocki and their boys, Josh, Chad and Corey of Hoosick Falls, Jan Wysocki and her husband Steven Wilson and their children, Alden and Lea, of New York City, and Joy and Ed Wright and their son, Garrett, of Hoosick Falls.
Funeral services, Mass and burial were held on May 10, from the Immaculate Conception Parish in Hoosick Falls.
Memorial contributions in her memory, may be sent to Hoosick Falls Health Center, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090.
James Wildes
BLACKSHEAR, Ga. — James Otis “Jim” Wildes Jr., 72, passed away late evening, May 13, 2006, at the VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla., following an extended illness.
Born in Boston, Mass., he had lived in Pierce County since 1973. He attended high school in Kennebunk, prior to joining the service. He was a retired United States Air Force Master Sargent with 22 years of service and had recently retired as an independent truck driver. He was a member of the Kings Bay Moose Lodge 2418 and the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. He was also an avid golfer and member of the Lakeview Golf and Country Club. He was a past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge 369 and was also a past commander of the American Legion Post 181. He was the son of the late James Otis Sr. and Edith (Anderson) Wildes and was also preceded in death by a son, Jay William Wildes, and by a sister, Caroline Ruth Wildes.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Dorothy Dixon “Dottie” Wildes of Blackshear; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and James Hebert of Montgomery, Mass.; two step-daughters and a step-son-in-law, Terri Dobson and Bonnie and Billy King all of Middleburg, Fla.; one sister, Susan Wildes Turner of Portland, Ore.; seven grandchildren, Cory, Wendy, Keith, Jeremy, Kyle, Thomas and Ben; one great-grandchild, John; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A memorial service was held Wednesday morning, at Pearson-Treadwell Chapel. Interment was in the Blackshear Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Southeast Cancer Society, PO Box 2764, Waycross, GA 31502.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online register at www.pearsontreadwell.com.
Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lillian Biewend
CAPE NEDDICK — Lillian (Bradish) Biewend, 97, of Cape Neddick, died, March 19 2006, at home.
She was born in Hallock, Minn., Aug. 13, 1908, the daughter of John H. and Kathleen H. (Suffel) Bradish. She was a graduate of the University of North Dakota Class of 1930, and a Tri Delta sorority member.
She is the recent widow of Cameron Biewend, and predeceased by one brother, John H. Bradish Jr.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David L. and Rebecca (Lewis) Linney; one granddaughter, Shanlee D. Ginchereau; three great-grandchildren, Mikaylee M., Livia C., and Breckyn C. Ginchereau, all of Cape Neddick; one cousin, Mary-Leigh C. Smart of York; one sister-in-law, Margaret Ernest Bradish and one nephew, Peter K. Bradish, both of Florida.
Her passion for the outdoors nurtured a lifetime of gardening and during the winters she enjoyed figure skating and needlepoint. It was her pleasure to support civic projects and worked for various organizations. She was petite in stature but cast a distinguishing shadow over her family and friends. The family is most appreciative of her excellent care for the past 12 years. Always encouraging, sensible, wise, honest, practical, and fun loving, she will be missed by many.
She was a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church in York Harbor. Interment will be private and an early summer memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Those who wish to remember her in a special way may make a gift in her memory to the Lyle Littlefield Ornamentals Trial Garden Endowment Fund, to insure the garden’s continuance for decades to come, as well as research, teaching and outreach activities, at the University of Maine. Donations payable to the “University of Maine Foundation,” memo: LBB gift, and sent to University of Maine Foundation, 2 Alumni Pl., Orono, ME 04469.
Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road, York, is directing arrangements.
John Richdale
KENNEBUNK — John “Jack” H. Richdale, 84, was born on Nov. 16, 1921, in Melrose, Mass., to Beatrice and James C. Richdale.
He was raised there with a sister and two brothers. He attended Melrose High School and Kimball Union Academy in Meriden, N.H., where he was captain of the golf team. He attended Bryant and Stratton Business College in Boston; joined the Army during World War II.
He enjoyed a successful sales career with Rochester, for Rochester Stationery Office Supply Company, Rochester, N.Y., and with Emery Industries, for more than 28 years, in Boston, Mass., and Cincinnati, Ohio.
He was a devoted family man and an avid golfer, having started playing at the age of 9. He belonged to Webhannet Golf Club, Kennebunk Beach, having played up until the summer of 2004. He was a member of Southern Maine Seniors Golf Association. During earlier years, he enjoyed skiing, ski jumping, duck hunting and flying. As a nature lover, he really enjoyed the water; fishing, boating, and especially taking his grandchildren fishing and boating.
With a ready smile, great sense of humor and easy-going style, he made friends easily. He modeled strength, determination, consideration of others and courage for all that knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Natalie (Dane) Richdale; two daughters, June Robb (Mike, son Brian), of Columbus, Ohio, and Margo Case (Frederick, daughter Maris) of San Marcos, Texas; Natalie’s son, Fred Viles (Kathy) of Dover, N.H.; two daughters, Roxanne Wilderman (Jon and son, Eric) of Denver, Colo., and Joanne More (J. Fred, sons Andrew and James) of Dillsboro, Ind.; two brothers, James Richdale of Santa Fe, N.M., and Robert Richdale of Hilton Head, S.C.; sister, Beatrice MacLellan of Wolfeboro, N.H.; four nephews and one niece.
A private family celebration of his life was held Saturday, in Kennebunkport. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk.
Those wishing may make donations in his memory either to the Maine State Golfer’s Association Scholarship Fund, which benefits qualifying college students, MSGA, 374 Route 1, Yarmouth, ME 04096, or Beacon Hospice of York, Lighthouse Foundation, Attn: Bernice Ducharme, 45 Brickyard Ct., York, ME 03909.
Wilhelm Appeltofft
MARBLEHEAD, Mass. —Appeltofft, Wilhelm A.C., of 8 Franklin St., Marblehead, Mass., formerly of Kennebunk, died peacefully at his residence with his family on March 21, 2006.
He is survived by his wife, Jean (Oakes); four children, Susan Lehr of Lynn, Nancy Knowlton of Marblehead, Cindy Cummings of Westport, and William Appeltofft of Essex; and six grandchildren.
He was born in Cambridge on Feb. 6, 1909, of Swedish immigrant parents. He worked at the Plymouth Rubber Company for more than 50 years until he retired from his post as chief chemist. He was a member of and a national judge for the U.S. Figure Skating Association. He was an avid bridge player and an ardent Red Sox fan. He was happy to enjoy their second World Series victory during his lifetime. He spent many happy summers with his family boating on the Essex River and living in the cottage he built in Essex. He was an amazing person and he will be greatly missed by his entire family. Arrangements will be private.
Dorothea Reekes
WELLS — Dorothea “Pete” Reekes, born Jan. 5, 1922, died March 18, 2006.
“Time No More”
A memoriam
“Time no more for many things. Life has slipped from my grasp. It lends me happiness no longer. Turn your gaze toward your life now. My visit here is over.
“Strength no more for busy times. Gone is my energy to share. Trailblazers, K & E, Senior Center and work at Gregoire’s all passed.
“Hair and shopping done, romances read. Problems no more from poor health. My body has not my soul.
Imbalance and walking hinder me not. Weak veins and short breath have gone. I am free of all.
“Thoughts no more of those gone before. Mumma and Puppa, now with Emma and Winn. Sammy, Oreo and Little Mun were delights. Gertie, Toots, Earle and Bill had passed. All and more for others to recall.
“Chats no more with family and friends. James and Nellie were siblings both. A special niece was Sharyn. Elaine, Sally and Leo, all true friends, Silence is left as witness.
“Time no more for time itself. No need to count hours or days. Farewell to all. Be good. Take care. “My life was mine; yours is yours. I travel through it no more.”
— Leo R. Gagne
She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
A graveside service for Dorothea Reekes will be held at Ocean View cemetery in Wells at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Arrangements are by the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick.
Demorese Storer
KENNEBUNK — Demorese L. Storer, 82, a resident of Dade City, Fla., formerly of Kennebunk, died March 19, 2006, at her residence after a brief illness. She was the widow of Frederick W. Storer, who died in 1967.
She was born in Kennebunk, Feb. 3, 1924, a daughter of Warren A and Annie F. (Authier) Wyman. She graduated from Kennebunk High School, class of 1942. During World War II, she served as clerk of the Kennebunk Rationing Board. Following the war she was employed at the former Rogers Fiber Company as a bookkeeper. She also was employed as the reservations manager at the former Shawmut Inn in Kennebunkport. She retired from the Cole- Harrison Insurance Agency in 1989. She moved to Florida in 1993.
She was pre-deceased by her husband and a daughter Pamela D. Thompson in 2001.
She is survived by one daughter, Carol Ann Boyden and her husband Stephen, formerly of Waterboro and currently reside in Dade City, Fla.; one son-in-law, Richard Thompson of Dade City; one grandchild, Gary Boyden; and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Tuesday at Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk. Interment in Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Hernando- Pasco Hospice, 37445 Clinton Ave., Dade City, FL 33525.
Arrangements by the Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk.
Martha Fales
KENNEBUNK — Martha (Gandy) Fales passed away peacefully Feb. 24, 2006.
Born in Clarksburg, W. Va., Oct. 31, 1930, she was the daughter of Preston and Martha Gandy. She received her B.A. from Wilson College in Pennsylvania, in 1952; her M.A. from the University of Delaware 1954, in the first class of graduates in The Winterthur Program in Early American Culture and an Honorary Doctorate of Literature from Wilson College in 1987.
She started her career first as Assistant Curator and later Keeper of the Silver at the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum in Delaware.
In 1956, she married Dean A. Fales Jr., a leading and recognized authority of American antique furniture. Together they led a life that gave them international recognition in their respective fields.
In 1960, she was appointed Honorary Curator of Silver and Jewelry of the Essex Museum in Salem, Mass.
She is the author of Early American Silver, first published in 1970, with three subsequent printings, Jos. Richardson and Family. Philadelphia Silversmiths, Pub. 1974, American Silver In The Henry Du Pont Winterthur Museum, and With Henry Flint, The Heritage Foundation, With Biographical Sketches Of New England Silversmiths 1625 to 1825. She has contributed numerous articles on the American Decorative Arts to Antiques magazines, Connoisseur and other periodicals.
She has served as overseer of Strawberry Banks, Portsmouth, N.H., board of trustees and president of the Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk.
After returning to Maine, she, along with her husband co-founded New England Antiquarian Research. She provided research to the Boston Museum of Science, Colonial Williamsburg, Bowdoin College and many others. She has served as an advisor for numerous historic homes in Pennsylvania, Virginia and New England.
In 1995, after 15 years of research, she published Jewelry In America 1600 to 1900. She considered this research to be “a veritable treasure hunt, no less exciting than an archaeological expedition.” In 1996, The Antiques Collectors Club awarded her the prestigious Charles F. Montgomery Prize for “The most distinguished contribution to the study of American decorative arts,” for Jewelry In America. Jewelry In America is used as a reference for art and social historians, curators, students, and collectors. Many of the jewelry pieces were collected by Mr. and Mrs. Fales during their 40 years of world-wide travel. Their personal collection was acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. With the collection rich in style and techniques it becomes “one of the most important and comprehensive surveys anywhere of jewelry made and owned in America.”
She was predeceased by her husband, Dean A. Fales, and her brother, Preston.
She is survived by one nephew, John Fales Edwards and his wife Cynthia of Trevett, Maine; one sister-in-law, Katie; two nephews, Dean and Forrest; and one niece, Heather Gandy.
A true lady of inordinate dignity and stature, affectionately known as M’Lou, will be missed by all who knew and loved her and those with whom she worked in her extraordinary life.
A memorial service by the family will be held on Saturday, June 24, at 11 a.m., in the chapel at Newton Cemetery, Newton Center, Mass.
Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk, ME 04043.
