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Clara Charles
KENNEBUNK — Clara J. “Clare” Charles, 73, died peacefully from Alzheimer’s disease on the morning of March 21, 2006, at Bradford Court. Several of her children and her grandson, Kyle, had visited with her just hours before she died.
She was born in Greensburg, Pa., on April 22, 1932, the daughter of Laverna Ruth Hull and Nicholas A. Cassa, and graduated in 1950, from Connellsville High School.
She moved to Maine with her young family in 1963, residing initially in the Windham and Westbrook area. She was a well-liked waitress at Valle’s Restaurant on Brighton Avenue for several years before starting an insurance career with John Hancock Life Insurance. She was very proud that her new position allowed her to purchase a home for herself and her children on Main Street in Westbrook. She met her husband Warren Charles through the insurance agency and moved the family to Kennebunk, making her home in that area for the next 35 years. She was instrumental in helping her husband establish W.L. Charles Associates in 1970. She and Warren were very active in the MAPHCC (Maine Association of Plumbing Heating & Cooling Contractors), serving as executive secretary for the association for many years. In addition, she was very active in her church community at Holy Cross Lutheran Church where she served on many committees over the years. In addition, she was tireless in participating in various volunteer experiences particularly at Southern Maine Medical Center where she was recognized for providing more than 1,500 volunteer hours, as well as serving a term as volunteer President. Hospice, Meals on Wheels, Literacy Volunteers, Habitat for Humanity and FISH were just some of the other volunteer organizations that she supported over the years with her time and energy. Above all, she was a very spiritual person, believing very passionately in her Saviour Jesus Christ and the power of prayer. She was very generous and kind in spirit and was always willing to help someone in need.
Besides traveling for the MAPHCC and playing golf, she especially enjoyed family events with her children and grandchildren.
She is pre-deceased by her parents Lavema and Nicolas, a brother Nicolas Jr, and in 1985, by her husband, Warren Charles.
She is survived by one daughter, Diane Roberts Howe and husband Frederic of Falmouth; son, Thomas Roberts, wife Nancy and grandson Kyle, of Kennebunk, son, Todd Charles of Biddeford, Maine and his children Samantha and Nicholas of Wells, Lawrence Charles, wife Vicki and their children Cecilia and Gabriel of Loveland, Ohio; one daughter, Major Elizabeth Charles Eidal and her husband Curt of Alexandria, Va.; one stepson, Warren “Butch” Charles Jr. of Cape Porpoise; one brother, William Cassa of Marietta, Ga.; one sister, Ruthann Buchanan of Defuniack Springs, Fla.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins around the country.
Friends, family and others who knew Clara Charles are invited to visiting hours at Bibber Memorial Chapel, Route 35, Kennebunk, on Monday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lord and Storer streets, Kennebunk. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Maine, 163 Lancaster St., Suite 160B, Portland, ME 04101-2406, in her memory. Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk, ME 04043. www.bibberfuneral.com.
Roger Bacon
WELLS — Roger Alan Bacon, 57, of Spruce Lane, Wells died suddenly on March 16, 2006.
He was born in Boston, Mass., on June 6, 1948, a son of Malcom and Marjorie (Adams) Bacon. A graduate of Waldwick (N.J.) High School, he furthered his education at the IBM School in Patterson, N.J., and the RCA Electronics School in New York City.
He was a resident of Wells, for the past 27 years. He worked as a machinist and welder for the past 33 years at Metso Corporation in Biddeford. He volunteered in the community as a member of the Wells Athletic Boosters for five years and served as president for one year.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and golfing.
Surviving him are his beloved wife of 36 years, Brenda (Foster) Bacon; two sons, Adam Bacon of Wells and Eric Bacon of New Boston, N.H.; two brothers, David Bacon of Titusville, Fla., and Paul Bacon of Westford, Mass.; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held on Sunday at Bibber Memorial Chapel in Wells with the Rev. Herb Henry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Iris Network Serving the Blind, 189 Park Ave.,
Portland, ME 04102; or American Heart Association, 343 Gorham Road, South Portland, ME 04106.
Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel, Wells.
Nancy Foster
KENNEBUNKPORT – Nancy (Adamson) Foster, died March 13, 2006.
She was born Sept. 18, 1923, the daughter of Percy and Lillian Adamson, sister of Ronald D. Adamson, wife of David W. Foster, beloved mother of Gray, Margaret, Jan, Ian and Nina Foster, devoted grandmother to Tad Kreager, Meg Almanza, Christopher Starr, Andrew Roney, Joey Foster, Lily Basye and eight great-grandchildren.
A woman of extrordinary grace, beauty, dignity, kindness, humor and intelligence. She was a lifelong Democrat with an unfailing belief in justice and political responsibility.
She loved her family, books, summertime, New York, lilacs, fashion, good tea, raspberries, art, friends, and conversation. Forever, the Queen of our hearts.
Leslie Hanscom
KENNEBUNK — Leslie Hanscom, 82, died on March 10, 2006.
After graduating from Yale, he came to New York to begin a journalism career, first as a reporter for the Brooklyn Eagle, then book editor of the World Telegram & Sun, later joining Newsweek and then The Saturday Evening Post. He interrupted his career to serve in the Peace Corps, returning to join Newsday as a feature columnist and then a book editor until his retirement.
He was predeceased by his parents, Bertram and Helen Hanscom and his brother Henry Hanscom, all of Kennebunk.
He is survived by one daughter, Carol Hanscom, his son-in-law, Thomas F. Kremer Jr. and one grandson, Peter T. Kremer of Binghamton, N.Y.; as well as many dear friends in New York City and Washington, D.C.
Memorial service will be in New York City at a later date.
Interment of his ashes will take place in the family plot in Evergreen cemetery later in the spring. There will be a memorial service at Grace Church in Brooklyn Heights, New York City, on May 20.
Charles Allen
KENNEBUNK — On Jan. 31, 2006, Charles DeBertram Allen, 71, of Kennebunk, died at home in the care of his family after a brief struggle with kidney cancer.
His family roots extend back to the 17th century. His grandmother Ida (Leavitt) Allen is a descendant of Deacon John Leavitt, who came from England to Hingham, Mass. in the late 1620s. The Allen ancestors settled in the Massabesic region of southern Maine and moved inland from Wells to harvest timber and do hardscrabble farming on Yeaton Hill in Alfred in the 18th century. His great uncle Amos was elected Representative to the House of the U.S. Congress at the time of the Spanish-American War. His grandfather, Atty. Fred John Allen, was superintendent of Sanford public schools from 1898-1899, and served as president of the Maine Senate from 1908-1909. In 1916, Fred John gave the property on which Sanford High School sat from 1918-1970 to the inhabitants of the town of Sanford; and in addition, helped to found the First Parish Unitarian Church in Sanford.
His was the son of Laurence Came and Ruth (DeBertram) Allen of Sanford. His parents owned and operated Allen’s Motel, Chateau and Inn. He graduated from Sanford High School as valedictorian and vice president of his class in 1953. He went on to Harvard College in Cambridge, Mass., where he earned a bachelor of arts degree, cum laude, in 1957. In 1961, he received the medical doctor degree from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City.
He completed a surgical internship at St. Luke’s Medical Center in New York City, a junior residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., and a residency in general surgery at the United States Public Health Service Hospital in Seattle, Wash., where he also served as chief resident in surgery.
He was commissioned an officer in the Seattle service hospital and began active duty in 1963, with the Indian Health Service as a general medical officer in Rosebud, S.D. Subsequent stations with the service included San Carlos, Ariz.,, Seattle, Wash., Anchorage, Alaska, and Oklahoma City. He retired as a medical director with the rank of captain from his last station at Claremore, Okla., in 1988.
During his 24 years of active duty, his professional interest in the quality of care available through the Indian Health Service led him to administrative duties (in addition to his full time duties as a surgeon) that included clinical director, active chief medical officer (Oklahoma), and membership on a national service committee for emergency medical services. His many contributions to quality of medical care in Indian Health were recognized by the Sicangu band of the Teton Lakota, the Cherokee and the Creek Nations, and by United States Public Health Service ribbon awards for isolated and hazardous duty and medals for outstanding service, meritorious service and distinguished service.
He was an ardent supporter of Indian health issues wherever and however they arose. He served formally as a medical consultant to the health services of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and the Cherokee Nation. In this capacity, he appeared before the Indian Affairs Subcommittee of the Department of the Interior. An appearance on the “Today Show” (1973) was followed by participation in a news documentary (CBS – “60 Minutes.”) In 1973, he conducted a clinic within the community of Wounded Knee during its occupation by the American Indian Movement at their request and with the approval of the Indian Health Service and the Department of Justice. These activities played a part in his receiving a field promotion but also were controversial and made him politically suspect to some as a “radical.”
During his medical career, he also taught anatomy and physiology, general surgery, and family practice at the University of Washington (Seattle), Sinte Gleska College (Rosebud), University of South Dakota (Sioux Falls), and University of Oklahoma (Tulsa and Oklahoma City.)
In 1988, he entered private surgical practice in Tulsa, Okla. However, he remained interested in his “home town” of Sanford, and when the opportunity arose in 1991, he returned to York County and established a practice in general surgery at the H.D. Goodall Hospital in Sanford while living in Kennebunk.
After his retirement from medical practice in 1999, he continued to teach anatomy and physiology, this time at the York County Community College, while he took art courses at the Heartwood school of art in Kennebunk. He painted a number of still life and portrait oils for friends and family. Also, one of his greatest pleasures was to act as a docent at the Laudholm National Estuarine Research Reserve in Wells, leading educational field trips for regional grade students studying ecology.
His family, friends of his youth, as well as colleagues from the medical community and the Indian Health Service visited and supported him during his final months.
He is survived by his spouse and partner of 35 years, Jorie (Farquharson) Allen and their daughter Stefanie of Kennebunk, their son Brock Laurence, his wife Jessica and daughter Mira Grace of Medfield, Mass., his daughters by prior marriage to Carol Duval: Leigh Woznick, husband Richard and daughters Kate and Emily of Bridgewater, N.J., Pamela and daughters Bridget, Brenna and son Michael of Morrisville, Pa., and Rebecca Brenner and husband Robert of Seminole, Fla.; his sister, Marion Allen Kaufmann and her husband Axel of Newton, Mass., and their daughters Laura McGlashan and Jessica Miquel and their spouses and children, and a brother, Frank L. Allen and his wife Nadine of San Mateo, Calif.
A celebration of life service was held on Saturday at the Sanford Unitarian-Universalist Church. Interment of his ashes will take place in the spring on the Allen-Leavitt family plot in Evergreen Cemetery, Alfred.
Arrangements are through the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, Springvale.
Donations rather than flowers are suggested to either of the following: Allen Family Preservation and Building Fund, Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church, PO Box 32, Sanford, ME 04073, or the Laudholm Trust Foundation, PO Box 1007, Wells, ME 04090. To send the family a message of condolence, please visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
Lillian Cody
WELLS — Lilliana Rose Cody, infant daughter of Jeffery R. and Rachel R. (Gualandi) Cody, died Jan. 26, 2006, at the York Hospital.
In addition to her parents, her brothers, Antony, Sebastian, Dylon and Ian, also her sister, Elizabeth, survive her.
Her maternal grandparents also survive her, Lita Bontrager and Michael Gualandi both of Peru, Ill.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A funeral service was held Feb. 2, in McIntire-McCooey Funeral Home, South Berwick, with Rev. Joseph Ford, pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Wells, officiating.
Please go to www.mcintiremccooey.com for more information or to sign the on-line guest book.
Ann Franco
KENNEBUNK — Ann (Redington) Franco died, Feb. 5, 2006, at Seal Rock Healthcare in Saco after a brief illness.
She was born Aug. 26, 1923, in San Mateo, Calif., the daughter of Col. Laurence Redington and Josephine (Parrott) Redington.
She received a BA in English from Lone Mountain College, now the University of San Francisco. Upon graduation, she moved to New York City where she worked briefly before marrying John E. Franco, MD.
They later settled in West Hartford, Conn., where she raised her family, was active in PTA, and worked at honing her writing skills. Many of her poems were published in the Hartford Times, Hartford Courant, and Kennebunk Star (now the York County Coast Star) among other newspapers. Her work was also published in Pen magazine and in the Wall Street Journal’s “Pepper & Salt” feature. A short story, “Think Irish
,” was published in The Record magazine.
She moved to Kennebunk in 1976, after spending summers there with her family since 1957. It was during her Maine summers that she published her book of poetry, “Pebbles on the Shore.”
In the 1980s and early 1990s, she wrote a column, GrandParenting, for MaineSay, a Guy Gannett Publication. George H.W. Bush was among the prominent people she sometimes interviewed for her column. She also served for many years as editor of The Newsletter, a publication of the Senior Center at Lower Village in Kennebunk.
She leaves her children, John of Kennebunkport, Larry and his wife Janine of Kennebunkport, and Manchester, N.H., Robert and his fiancée Ann Braken, MD, of Hanover, N.H., and Katherine Kenney and her husband Patrick of Suffield, Conn.; three cherished grandchildren, Addison Marsh Jr. of Boston; Nathaniel Marsh of Suffield and Jenni Franco of Portsmouth, N.H.; two step-grandchildren, Bevin Kenney of Cambridge, Mass., and Molly Kenney of New York City; one niece and nephew, Ruth Redington of Cambridge, Mass., and David Redington of New York; beloved cousins, Donald Murchie and his wife Angela of Santa Monica, Calif., and William Parrott of Seattle.
A brother, John, and sister, Julia, died earlier.
Her generous spirit was shared with a lifetime of cherished friends. She was more than curious – she was genuinely interested in every aspect of the lives of her family and friends. She enthusiastically shared our joys and when we hit a rough patch, she offered solace, refuge, and perhaps an instant light-hearted verse to help us through. As many young people as those closer to her age were drawn to her little home near the beach to enjoy her company. Her quick wit enlivened every occasion. We will sorely miss all that she added to our lives.
Services will be private with Bibber Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements. Per her wishes, contributions can be made to St. Jude in her memory. These may be sent to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.
Those who wish may send condolences at www.bibberfuneral.com .
Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk.
George Pimentel
OGUNQUIT — George Pimentel, 90, of Naples, Fla., passed away Jan. 22, 2006, at North Collier Hospital. He was a resident of Ogunquit for 50 years. He and his wife built the Towne Lyne Motel.
He served his country in the Navy during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of 66 years.
Graveside services were held at St. Michael’s cemetery in Hudson, Mass.
Memorial service will be held later this spring in Hudson.
Karen Thompson
KENNEBUNKPORT/PORTLAND — Karen Thompson passed away on Jan. 26, 2006.
She was born on Sept. 22, 1944, in Mineola, N.Y., to Margaret and Walter Keiler. She spent her childhood in New Canaan, Conn., with her parents and older brother, Dick. She attended New Canaan High School, Penn Hall and Colorado College, receiving a degree in psychology and education.
She married Ken Thompson in 1968, and they lived together in Topsham, Maine, until 1979, when they moved to Kennebunk with their newest member of their family, 3-year old Erin.
In 1983, she moved to Cape Porpoise where she launched her career as a caterer, real estate agent and single super-mom. She was very active as a charter member and officer with the Kennebunkport Rotary Club, member of St. David’s Church, and forehand dynamo at Edgecomb Tennis Club. She moved to Portland in 2003, where she worked for Smith Barney, and volunteered at the Portland Symphony.
She led a full and active life – a life that included a wildlife safari in Africa, sailing in Greece, and hang-gliding in New Zealand.
She is survived by her brother, Dick Keiler, of Tucson, Ariz., and her daughter, Erin Thompson of Forest Knolls, Calif. They will miss her.
THOMPSON — A celebration of the life of Karen Thompson will be held at St. David’s Church on Route 1 in Kennebunk at 1 p.m. saturday, Feb. 25. Contributions in her memory can be made to St. David’s Church, Colorado College Alumni Association, Caring Unlimited of Sanford, St. Lawrence Church, Portland, KEMS, or St. Ann’s Church of Kennebunkport.
Thomas Harmon
KENNEBUNKPORT —Thomas Joseph Harmon, 47, of Arundel Road, Kennebunkport, died Feb. 1, 2006, at Southern Maine Medical Center after a short illness.
He was born Sept. 6, 1958, in Stoneham, Mass., a son of Jack and Eleanor (Meade) Harmon. He was educated in the Medford, Mass. grammar schools and Kennebunk High School.
He was a very skillful carpenter and he pursued a career of self-employment as a finish carpenter.
He enjoyed playing hockey, golf, darts, hunting, and camping. He loved his family and loved spending time with them. He was outgoing and enjoyed his many friends. He was a past member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 4030 in Arundel.
His brother, John Harmon, and father, Jack predeceased him.
Surviving him is his beloved wife, Paula (Underwood) Harmon; two sons, John and Stephen Harmon; one step-daughter, Tori Smith; mother Eleanor Harmon of Wells; six sisters, Mary-ellen McEvoy of Wells, Marthe Jane Arrazcaeta of Cooper City, Fla., Cathy DeAdder of Millbury, Mass., Margaret O’Connell of Wells, Beverly Neugebauer of Scarborough, and Joanne Ladlow of Wells; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday at St. Mary’s Church, Wells. Interment was private.
Should friends desire, donations may be made for the benefit of his sons to: Tru Choice FCU, PO Box 10659, Portland, ME 04104. Please make checks payable to: Tru Choice FCU No. 30902.
Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk.
