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Alger O. Parmenter

LIBERTY — Alger Osgood Parmenter, of Liberty, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at Belfast, with his family at his side after a full life of 88 years.

Alger was born July 22, 1912, in Branch Mills, the son of Shephard "Shep" George Parmenter and Alice Osgood Parmenter.

He graduated from Cony High School, in Augusta, and married Marion Turner Knowlton, in Augusta, Dec. 27, 1936. He had moved to Liberty in 1932 to work for Worthing Brothers in their grocery store.

Liberty was never the same after his arrival. He bought Worthing Brothers grocery store in 1939. A.O. Parmenter's IGA General Store operated as the hub of activity for Liberty Village until he closed it in 1964. People came from miles around to shop and trade. Whether shopping or trading, folks also came to discuss local and national events of the day, as well as having a heated debate or two about town and national politics and issues. After closing his store, Alger helped manage grocery stores in Augusta and Union until his retirement in 1988. During that time, he also served as a clerk at the Maine Legislature.

Alger was a man who believed in helping his fellow man and his community without worrying about personal recognition or gain. He worked hard throughout his life, not only operating the store from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, but he also formed organizations and represented the town on numerous committees and boards. The store provided an opportunity for many local high school students to work as clerks after school and during the summer. Many of these individuals used this experience and the customer service and business values Alger taught them as successful life and work experiences. Perhaps Bill Grosser said it the best: "I never worked with anyone before or since who was more kind and respectful to work for than Alger. He taught me a lot."

Alger was one of the original founders of the Liberty Volunteer Fire Department. He dedicated the land to the town for a new fire station after his old Liberty Hotel was torn down beside his store. He was the broker/administrator on behalf of Donald S. Walker for many of the buildings, charities, organizations, activities and individuals Mr. Walker supported or established.

Alger was a longstanding committee member/administrator/ treasurer of the Liberty Community Relief Association Walker Fund (58 years) in cooperation with Waldo County Hospital/Liberty Clinic, the Liberty Charitable Building Association (42 years), and the Green Acres Support Fund. He was honored at the dedication of the Walker Liberty Clinic. He was the original committee member overseeing the Willard Overlock Scholarship fund and represented Liberty on the Mount View Scholarship for Further Education Committee.

Alger was a 55-year member of the Liberty Masonic Lodge 111, and served as its treasurer for 37 years, and a 50-year member of Belfast Royal Arch Masons. He and others initiated the Liberty Lakers Little League baseball team and donated building materials for the old Trotting Park baseball field. In 1989, the Liberty Town Report was dedicated to Alger.

High school graduation ceremonies at the old Community Hall would not have been the same without the supplies of crepe paper, chicken wire and last-minute decorations from Alger's store. Not to mention the door prizes, raffles and the thousands of hot dogs, rolls, pop, etc. he provided for numerous dances, fund raisers and other social events at the old hall.

Of course, the old Community Hall was witness to no better dancer than Alger as he glided hundreds of miles across its floor. There wasn't a dance hall within 50 miles that he hadn't been to, but he was a permanent fixture at Blue Goose, in Northport. In fact he's probably dancing right now to Gabriel's horn.

Alger was a lifelong Democrat and never could understand how anyone could be a Republican, although some of his best friends were. He was a strong believer in his community and the right to vote. Nearly every election he ferried people who were unable to get to the polls.

He was predeceased by his sister, Gratia, before he was born.

Survivors include his wife, Marion Parmenter; three children, Judy Chadwick, and husband, Bill, of Liberty, Jerry Parmenter, and wife, Judy, of Beaverton, Ore., and Tom Parmenter, and wife, Nancy, of Washington; five grandchildren, Suzanne Perkins, of Oakland, Calif., Jon Perkins, of Liberty, Jessica Parmenter, of Oregon, Dallas Parmenter, of Vermont, and Morgan Parmenter, of Washington; two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Olivia Perkins, of Detroit; and his only cousin, Louise Pinkham, of Windsor.

Words cannot truly express the impact that Alger has had on the community and the people he has known over the years. Alger Parmenter always gave much more than he received, and only those who knew him well realize the extent of his generosity.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Gray & Pratt Funeral Home, Windsor Neck Road, Windsor, with Rev. Edward Hatch officiating. Friends are invited to visit at the funeral home beginning at 1 p.m. just prior to the funeral. Spring interment will be in Branch Mills Cemetery.

If desired, Alger suggested memorial gifts to the Mount View Scholarship for Further Education, c/o Lucille Curtis, 577 Mount View Road, Thorndike 04986, or vote for a Democrat, or volunteer for your community.

Virginia Taylor Jordan

SOUTH GARDINER — Florence Harriet Virginia Taylor Jordan, 87, of Costello Road, South Gardiner, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta, following a brief illness.

She was born in Pittsfield, Sept. 20, 1913, the daughter of James Henry and Cora Alice Melinda Lake Taylor.

Virginia was a graduate of Smith-Froebel Kindergarten Training School, in Massachusetts. She owned and operated a preschool, Virginia Taylor Kindergarten, until her marriage to Maurice T. Jordan, in 1936. He passed away Nov. 7, 1976.

They had relocated to Maine, in 1939, to Costello Road, in South Gardiner, where she resided for 62 years.

Mrs. Jordan had been employed for many years at Dennis Hill Farm, in Litchfield. While working there, she had the opportunity to meet many interesting and famous people, including Betty Davis, Gary Merrill and Clint Eastwood. She was a self-employed seamstress, making evening gowns and knitting socks for these famous people.

Mrs. Jordan was a substitute teacher at South Gardiner Grammar School in the 1950s. She was still doing alterations on clothing at the time of her death, and knitting mittens for the needy.

She was a very active member of First Baptist Church of Gardiner. The church was her life to the end.

She is survived by her son, James H., and his wife, Karen Jordan, of Gardiner; her sister, Mrs. Bradley (Winifred) Frye, of Orange, Mass.; three grandchildren, Kathleen Jordan, and her fianc้, Jason Breton, of Pennsylvania, Martha Bergeron, and her husband, Jason, and their daughter, Cassidy, and David Jordan, and his girlfriend, Trisha Dostie, of Gardiner; three stepgrandchildren, MaryAnn Myatt White, and her husband, Bill, and their son, Chris, of Gardiner, Michael Myatt, and his wife, Sarah Thibault, of Winthrop, and Matthew Myatt, and his wife, Jenn, of Augusta; several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner. Spring burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner.

Geraldine Althea Weed

RANDOLPH — Geraldine Althea "Deanie" Weed, 78, of Middle Street, Randolph, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, at Maine Veterans Home, in Augusta, following a long illness.

She was born in Gardiner, Aug. 21, 1922, the daughter of Leland A. and Jeanette B. (Lowell) Ulmer, and graduated from Gardiner High School, and Becker College, in Worcester, Mass., where she excelled in basketball and academics.

Deanie was secretary for the Pittston and Randolph schools for 18 years. She also was employed by the Internal Revenue Service and Togus Veterans Administration.

She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Order of Eastern Star, was an active member of Winter Street Baptist Church, in Gardiner, and was secretary of the Tacoma Lake Association.

Deanie was a good golfer, and had made a hole-in-one at Cobbossee Colony Golf Course using a 3-wood. She traveled extensively with her husband during World War II. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, and her family, and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was a great cook.

Deanie was predeceased by her sister, Lois Curtis, of Gray.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Donald Weed Sr., of Randolph; and her children, Donald E. Weed Jr., of Alexandria, Va., and his children, Joel and Amy, John E. Weed, of Alexandria, Va., and his children, Allison and Rachel, David A. Weed, D.O., and his wife, Chrystal, of Mapleton, and his children, Tyler and Rebecca, Katrina W. Henderson, and her husband, Robert Jr., of Randolph, and their son, Donnie, and her daughter, Tricia, and her husband, Jason MacMaster, and their son, Chase, Janet L. Orall, and her husband, David, of Randolph, and her children, Jacqueline and Jenna; two sisters, Syrena Flagg, and Ruby Goggin, and her brother, Walter Ulmer, all of Randolph; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Winter Street Baptist Church, Gardiner. Burial will be in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Old Belgrade Road, Augusta.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 1250 Hylan Boulevard, Suite 4B, Staten Island, N.Y. 10305-1946.

Arrangements are by Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner.

Normand Felix St. Pierre

WESTBROOK — Normand Felix St. Pierre, 63, formerly of Hillside Avenue, Casco, passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, at a Westbrook nursing home following a long illness.

He was born in Augusta, the son of Dorilas P. and Gladys Plourde St. Pierre.

He was raised and educated in Augusta and lived in Gorham for a time before settling in Casco.

Mr. St. Pierre was a self-employed liquor broker for many years.

He loved golf and was an award-winning watercolor artist. He sold many of his paintings, and his trademarks were cartoon characters "Little People," a "Salmon Fisherman" and a "Sports Fan."

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Donna A. Cote St. Pierre, of Casco; two sons, Jason Dorilas, of Casco, and Michael Philip, of Virginia; one daughter, Danielle Yvette St. Pierre, of Casco; one sister, Linda (St. Pierre) Perry, of Augusta; and two grandchildren, Erik Normand and Theresa Yvette St. Pierre.

Visiting hours are 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Blais Funeral Home, 35 Church St., Westbrook, followed by a funeral service at 4 p.m. with Fr. James P. Brewer officiating. Burial will be at a later date, in Riverside Cemetery.

Edna D. Fuller

LITCHFIELD — Edna D. Fuller, 93, of Dennis Hill Road, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, at Happy Hills Boarding Home, Litchfield.

She was born in Sherman Mills, Aug. 15, 1907, the daughter of James and Alice (Cushman) Darling.

A graduate of Gilman Commercial College, in Bangor, Edna was employed by the state Department of Motor Vehicles and later retired from the Department of Retirement, in 1969.

She was past noble grand of Beulah Rebekah Lodge, in Richmond, past worthy matron of Electa Chapter, Richmond/Bowdoinham, and a member of Green Street United Methodist Church, Augusta.

Edna was predeceased by her first husband, Ernest Hodgkins, in 1950, her second husband, Reginald Emmons, in 1967, and her third husband, Durward Fuller, in 1991.

She is survived by a son, James D. Hodgkins, of Oakland; four daughters, Norma McPherson, of Bowdoinham, Carolyn Pollard, of Clinton, Ann Varney, of Niantic, Conn., and Gretchen Handren, of Portland; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Fr. Leonard LeClair Memorial Chapel, Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Old Belgrade Road, Augusta, with Rev. Jan Davis officiating.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be sent to HealthReach Hospice, P.O. Box 1568, Waterville 04903-1568.

Arrangements are under the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta.

Colleen Parlin

PORTLAND — Colleen Parlin, 74, of Winthrop, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, at a Portland Hospital.

She was born in Madison, a daughter of William Ellwood and Lucille Pierpoint Bassett, and attended local schools.

She lived in Winthrop, and was a member of and volunteer for several community groups.

Colleen enjoyed traveling with her husband, C.O. Parlin, and summering at Maranacook Lake.

She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence Parlin, and a son, Jay Scott Parlin.

Surviving relatives include two daughters, Penney Parlin, of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Cathy Parlin, of Manchester; a son, Gary L. Colburn, of Raymond; and four grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by Direct Cremation of Maine, Belfast.

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