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Roland Achin
LOWELL, Mass. — Roland M. Achin, 88, a longtime resident of the Belvidere section of Lowell, Mass., and Moody Beach, Maine, died April 21, 2006, at Saints Memorial Medical Center, Lowell.
He was the beloved husband of Marge H. (Redwitz) Achin with whom he celebrated 57 years of marriage this past July.
Born on May 20, 1917, he was the oldest son of the late state representative, Henry Achin and the late Anna (Ouellette) Achin. He graduated from Assumption Prep School, in Worcester, Mass., and was a 1939 cum laude graduate of Assumption College in Worcester.
He was president of the Henry Achin Insurance Agency in Lowell for four decades, a member of the Yorick Club for three decades, a trustee and corporation member at the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown.
He was a parishioner of the Immaculate Conception Church in Lowell.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a 1st Lieutenant Counter Intelligence Officer based in Kronach, Germany, in 1945. He was the recipient of American Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal.
He and his family enjoyed summer vacations at Moody and Ogunquit beaches. He and his wife, Marge, had been seasonal residents of Moody Beach since 1965. He enjoyed strolling along the shores of Moody and Ogunquit, and he often stopped to chat to vacationers.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Rita Gibson of Harvard, Mass.; two sons, Henry R. Achin of Lowell, and Carl F. Achin of Hampton, N.H.; one grandson, Carl Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.
Violet Damuth
WELLS — Violet May (Morey) Damuth, born Violet May Morey on Nov. 18, 1925, in Gray, died peacefully on April 21, 2006, at the Hermitage Nursing Home in Worcester, Mass., after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was raised in Biddeford, and made her home since 1965, in Wells, where as a divorced parent, raised her children alone. She was a devoted mother, who always tried to put her children first.
She was pre-deceased by her mother, Selena Mary (Chabot) Curit, in 1988, and her beloved step-father, Nathaniel Pierce, in 1963.
She is survived by her three sons, Glenn Anthony Damuth of Brewer, Carl Edward Damuth of Wells, Lee Michael Damuth of Doylestown, Pa., and her one daughter, Colette Jeannine Damuth and her son-in-law, Robert Allen Billings, both of Woodstock, Conn.; her two grandsons, Abraham Damuth of Acton, and Vincent Leatham, formerly of Woodstock, Conn.; several other grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
She worked for more than 20 years at Davidson Rubber Company in Dover, N.H., retiring in 1987. Many people there remembered her portraying Mrs. Santa at the annual children’s Christmas parties. She was a very proud American, but was especially proud of her native American ancestry. She enjoyed collecting American Indian treasures and buffalo figurines.
Cremation services will be private at the family’s request.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation in her memory.
It was her belief to leave this world with this: “Oh Great Spirit whose voice I hear in the winds and whose breathe gives life to all the world, hear me! I am small and weak – I need your strength and wisdom. Make me always ready to come to you with clean hands and straight eyes, so when life fades, as the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame.” (Excerpts from an Indian Burial Prayer) Colette Damuth, daughter.
Arrangements by the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick.
Andrina Goodwin
NEW GLOUCESTER, Mass. — Andrina M. Goodwin, 57, of New Gloucester, died on April 18, 2006, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with bone cancer.
She was born in Somerville, Mass., on July 1, 1948, the eldest daughter of Gaetano and Elizabeth F. (Bottiglio) Ferranti. She attended Burlington High School and married Donald Goodwin on May 6, 1972. The couple moved to Kennebunk, and then raised three children in Arundel for more than 20 years.
She was active with volunteer work throughout her life. In the earlier years, she held various positions at her children’s school and wrote the weekly “News of Arundel” column for the York County Coast Star.
After being diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 1989, she organized and coordinated the first Breast Cancer Support Group as well as the first American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in York County. She continued to bring awareness and support through fund-raising and events. One such event was a Fashion Show Luncheon that had Breast Cancer survivors as models. She also served as a board member at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford for many years.
Her life centered much around her family and she enjoyed spending time at the beach and writing. She faced her illness with dignity and bravery and never complained about the pain. She was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and hero.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 33 years, Donald; two sons, Kenneth Goodwin and his fiancé, Eileen Robledo of Encino, Calif., and Keith Goodwin of Windham; one daughter, Kelly Domas and her husband Ed, of New Gloucester; two grandchildren, Jacob Domas and Logan Goodwin; mother, Elizabeth Ferranti; one brother, Guy Ferranti and his wife Lynn of Peabody, Mass.; one sister, Judy Follett and her husband Bill of Mesa, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday at St. Martha Church, Kennebunk. Burial followed in Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk.
Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to: AHCH Hospice House Fund, Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., P.O. Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04243-0819, www.ahch.org or The American Cancer Society,
One Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Hospice House of Androscoggin for the genuine care she and her family received during her stay.
Arrangements under the direction of Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk.
Frederick Perry
CHARLOTTE, N.C. —Frederick James Perry, 67, a resident of Kennebunk, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2006.
He was born in Boston, Mass., on Sept. 11, 1938, a son of Frederick and Anne J. (MacDonald) Perry. He graduated from Boston Trade High School, class of 1957.
He was a welder by trade but transformed his skills lifting himself out of the manufacturing environment to become a welding salesman and technical consultant. As a salesman, he traveled to his customers, sold them equipment, and would teach them how to use and repair the equipment. These skills helped him to teach others about history and technical applications.
At the age of 16, he started summer in Cape Porpoise, at his friend, Leo Sullivan’s family home, where his love of history led him to the Seashore Trolley Museum, where he began a long history of volunteerism.
At the Seashore Trolley Museum, he spent a majority of his free time acquiring and transporting a large collection of what the museum has today. He was also a trustee and general manager for a long period of time there.
He was never afraid to take on any projects even when others thought it was impossible, he would find a way to make it happen. In this way, he helped thousands of people across the country make their railway preservation dreams a reality.
He was limitless in his desire and ability to help with preservation projects around the country. The following are some of the places that benefited from his generosity: Seashore Trolley Museum in Maine, Illinois Railway Museum, Museum of Transportation in Missouri, Mid-West Electric Railway (Old Threshers) in Iowa, Orange Empire Railway Museum in California, New York Museum of Transportation, Shoreline Trolley Museum in Connecticut, Connecticut Trolley Museum, Shelburne Falls in Massachusetts, and too many other organizations to include here.
His love of reading allowed him to advance his knowledge in this technical field, to the point of working alongside engineers and teaching them. At this point his love of heritage trolley preservation led into a career in this field and the light rail industry throughout the country later in life.
His generosity was evident in the numerous ways that he helped other people.
The time that he spent with this two sons was precious. His love of history and preservation was riveted into both of them. He always loved children and felt special joy in his 2-year-old grandson.
He is survived by his two sons, Christopher O. Perry and his wife, Amy of Kennebunkport, and Erik J. Perry and his wife, Meg and his grandson, Solon Perry of Cumberland Center; four siblings, Martha Donovan of Massachusetts, Evelyn Curry of Alabama, Thomas Perry of Massachusetts, and Kay Duggan of Massachusetts; former wife and good friend, Karen Perry of Maine.
The family requests that any donations in his memory, go to the York Utilities Company Car No. 88 Restoration Fund at the Seashore Trolley Museum, P.O. Box A, Kennebunkport, ME 04046.
Frances Street
BIDDEFORD — Frances Moody (Smith) Street passed away April 24, 2006, in Oakland, Calif.
She was born in Biddeford, on Aug. 4, 1921, daughter of John Gilpatric and Harriet (Whitney) Smith.
She moved to California as a young girl in the custody of her older brother, Richard Stanley Smith. She graduated from Berkeley High School and attended the Highland School of Nursing, graduating as a registered nurse. During World War II, she worked as an RN at the U.S. Naval Hospital in the San Francisco area.
On Aug. 20, 1949, she married Donald Carey Street, who passed away in May 2004, after 54 plus years of marriage. She was also pre-deceased by her only sister, Lillian (Billie) Arlene Smith and six of her brothers, Richard, Robert, John, Norman, Donald and Conrad (Jim) Smith.
She is survived by one son, David and Beth Street; two granddaughters, Katy and Eric Larson and Amy Street, of Stockton, Calif.; one daughter, Mary Dupart of Los Angeles, Calif.; two grandsons, Blaize and Tanya Dupart of New York City and Giles Dupart of Stow, Maine; two brothers, Royal W. Smith of Kennebunk and Freeland K. Smith of Kennebunkport; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service is planned this week and a memorial service will be held in mid-May, dates to be determined.
Dr. Harold Wright
CAPE PORPOISE — Dr. Harold Samuel Wright, 91, died Sunday, April 23, 2006, at the home of his son in Cape Porpoise.
Born in raised in Norwood, N.Y., he was the son of Edward Earl and Genevieve (Kinsman) Wright. He resided with his beloved wife of 66 years, Ruth Barclay Wright in Cape Porpoise.
He graduated from Cornell University and Cornell Medical College. During World War II, he served as a psychiatrist with the 38th evacuation hospital, Mediterranean Theater.
In 1947, he settled in Greenwich, Conn., where he raised his family, pursued his private practice and developed the new Department of Psychiatry at Greenwich Hospital.
He was active in his church and in many civic and professional organizations, teaching at Cornell Medical College, becoming president of the Connecticut Psychiatric Society and serving on the board of the State Department of Mental Health. He contributed significantly to developing mental health services in both New York City and the state of Connecticut.
Baritone, he enjoyed music with his family, church and community. He was a lifelong boating and was an avid and frustrated golfer.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Doris Kabureck and her husband George of Palmetto, Fla.; a son, Charlie Wright and his wife Patricia, of Cape Porpoise; one son, Edward Wright and his wife Barbara of Rowayton, Conn.; one granddaughter, Bree Clark and her husband, Scott and two great-grandchildren Brett and Danielle of Cape Porpoise; one grandson, Ben Wright of Santa Fe, New Mexico; one grandson, Josh Wright of Denver, Colo.; and one sister Genevieve Barbara James and her husband Harry of Palm Beach, Fla.
Jean McAllister
PORTLAND — Jean V. McAllister, 74, of Kennebunk, died April 7, 2006, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
She was born July 10, 1931, at Farren Memorial Hospital in Montague City, Mass., the daughter of Lester and Gladys Pierce. She grew up in Montague and after graduating from Turners Falls High School, she married Lawrence McAllister on Sept. 11, 1954. They started their life together in Limestone, Maine, while he was in the Air Force.
She was a housewife most of her life but in her own quiet and modest way, she had a positive impact on many people’s lives. She truly loved and was loved by all of her family, always eager to help in any way she could. For more than 20 years she was a very active member, volunteer, and choir member at All Saints Episcopal Church in Chelmsford, Mass., where she, and her husband Lawrence, raised their four children.
Through her husband’s job transitions, she spent several years in Dayton, Maine. There she was a member and volunteer at Trinity Episcopal Church in Saco. She also spent time as a volunteer at The Weber Hospital in Biddeford.
She and her husband moved to Granger, Ind., in the early ‘90s. While in Indiana, she had a nephew, Kevin Zywna, who attended the University of Notre Dame. She started to follow the football team and from then on remained a great fan and supporter.
In 1994, upon her husband’s death, she returned to Maine and lived her remaining years in Kennebunk. She was a member of St. David’s Episcopal Church. She was employed at New England Medical Service Company, in Scarborough, for more than 10 years. She loved spending time at the ocean.
A devoted fan of both the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox, she was very proud when the Red Sox finally won the World Series.
She was an avid reader with a deep love of history. She was very involved in researching her family’s genealogy and was a member of the Rebecca Emery Chapter of the DAR. She would collect information from all family members and publish a yearly family newsletter and was the inspiration for an annual family reunion.
She led a very active life, and made numerous life-long friends who lived all over the country.
She was widowed but leaves behind her four children, Mary Ahearn of Farmington, N.H., Andrew McAllister of Arundel, Daniel McAllister of Waterboro, and Michael McAllister of Poland, Maine; as well as seven grandchildren, Rebecca, Samantha, Avery, Claire, Joanne, Toby, and Robin; and one great-grandchild, Kiah. She is also survived by two siblings, Patricia Zywna of Turners Falls, Mass., and Peter Pierce of North Thetford, Vt.
Rosalie Dresser
KENNEBUNK — Rosalie Holden (Littlefield) Dresser, poet, community leader and longtime resident of Kennebunk, died on April 3, 2006, at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth.
She was a direct descendant of pioneer, Edmund
Littlefield. He received a grant of land on Nov. 20, 1645, and became the leader of the early settlement of Wells.
She was born on Jan. 17, 1912, to Juliette and Burleigh Littlefield in Wells. She attended schools in Wells and Boston, Mass. She studied at Emerson College and took art classes at The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
She married John Franklin Dresser, founder and partner of the Dresser Marsh Corporation on March 5, 1933. They lived in Kennebunk and raised their daughters there.
She reflected the values of “old Kennebunk.” Involved with many community activities, her wit and insight was asked by community leaders to help solve problems and guide many organizations.
She was an active member of the First Parish Unitarian Church of Kennebunk, a member of the Fire Society and the Brick Store Museum. She was president of Kennebunk Free Library Association,
Webhannet Club and the Women’s Alliance, chairwoman of the Health Council Institute, the Band Boosters, and a member of Friends of Intelligent Land Use Mousam River Protection Association, and was a former Girl Scout leader. She was known for her ability to entertain others with a talent for storytelling. She was a published poet and was asked to read for various occasions. Known as an accomplished floral designer, she enjoyed entertaining and was a gracious hostess. She was an avid traveler and encouraged it in others. A favorite saying of hers was, “It’s important to see a different tree every once in awhile to keep your perspective fresh.”
She and her sister, Phyllis Strickland, were the first people to donate significant wetland acreage to help establish the Rachel Carson Preserve in Wells.
She leaves behind three daughters, Lucinda Dresser Larrabee of Hollis, Sherry Holden Dresser Dec of Waldoboro, and Judith French Dresser Campbell and her husband Kenneth of Cape Elizabeth; seven grandchildren, Jessaym Larrabee, Hannah Larrabee, Eben Larrabee, Jason Holden Dec, Jonathan Campbell, Jeffrey Campbell and Julie Campbell Stoddard; four great-grandchildren, Evan and Erin Campbell and Keenan and Michaela Stoddard.
A celebration of life was held on Friday, at Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk.
Memorial donations may be made in her name to The American Cancer Society, 1 Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086.
Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk.
Catherine Brocklebank
NATICK, Mass. —Catherine (Golen) Brocklebank, 96, of Natick, Mass., formerly of Wellesley, Mass., died April 7, 2006, at Mary Ann Morse Nursing Home in Natick.
Born in Lowell, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Stanley and MaryAnna (Szubert) Golen. She had lived a long and full life and enjoyed all of her grandchildren.
At age 85, she could be seen taking her daily walk, (about one mile), down Route 9 in Natick, Mass., heading for Dunkin Donuts. She loved flowers and as a young girl, worked in a nursery and raised carnations. All her family and friends will miss her.
She leaves two daughters, Della Page Brennan, and her husband, George of Ogunquit, and Carrie Maker and her husband Ellery of Melbourne, Fla.; one son, Joseph Brocklebank and his wife Julia, of Falmouth, Mass.; 14 grandchildren, William Maker, of New Hampshire, Cathy Thomson of Byfield, Mass., Donald Maker of Rowley, Mass, Maureen Tolman of Newberry Mass., Karen McCann of Florida, Bonnie Smallige of Salisbury, Mass., Stephen Brocklebank, of Falmouth, Mass., Joan Croak of Natick, Mass.,
Carol Bohan of Uptown, Mass., Julie Soo Hoo of Franklin, Mass., Glenn Page of Ogunquit, David Page of Shrewsbury, Mass., John Page of Rhode Island, Thomas Page of New York; 32 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday at St. Stephen’s Church, in Framingham, Mass.
Donations may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Hospital, 1309 Beacon St., Brookline, Mass. 02446, or to the Mary Ann Morse Nursing Home Employees Fund, 45 Union St., Natick, Mass. 01760.
