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Althea M. Wyman
CORINNA - Althea Mae Wyman, 57, the wife of Thomas Wyman, died December 6, 2006 at a Portland Hospital due to complications from a miracle transplant of her husband’s Kidney. She was born November 3, 1950 in Dexter, the daughter of Roger and Muriel (French) Simpson. She attended Corinna Union Academy for three years and graduated from Nokomis High School in Newport. She had been employed at Eastland Woolen Mill in Corinna where she met her husband of thirty six years. She loved to cook and bake, and did catering for five years. Her specialty was Whoopie Pies. She loved to travel.
LILLIAN R. POWELL
CARMEL - Lillian R. Powell, 87, passed away April 5, 2008 at a Bangor health care facility surrounded by her loving family. Lillian was born June 20, 1920 in Reading, MA, a daughter of John and Helga (Stenquist) Gaffney. She attended school in Woburn, MA and in 1989, received her diploma at Bangor High School. Lillian was a resident of Carmel since 1940. Lillian retired from Emple Knitting Mills in 1988 when the company closed and was a former Avon representative. She was a member of the Carmel Union Congregational Church and was an active member of the Golden Harvest Grange #33 in Carmel. She also was a member of the Pomona, State and National Grange, the American Legion Auxiliary #107 Etna/Carmel, the John R. Chase Chapter #129, Eastern Star of Carmel, a charter member of the Carmel Historical Society, and a founding member of the Carmel Fire Department Auxiliary. Lillian was a ballot clerk for the town of Carmel for many years and most recently was a foster grandparent at Newport Elementary in Mrs. Sawyer’s 3rd grade class. She is survived by her husband, Stanley of Carmel; her children, Linda and husband Don Boynton of Eddington, Richard and wife Linda Luce of Beaverton, Oregon, Brenda and husband Don Candage, Jr., and John and wife Debbie Luce, all of Carmel; 3 sisters, Viola Spinzola of Wilmington, MA, June “Honey” McDonough and Pearlie LaCasse, both of Woburn, MA; 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; one great great grandson and 3 step grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Kenneth Luce; a daughter, Marsha Luce Watson; great grandson, Spencer John Luce Seeback; and a brother, John E. Gaffney, Jr., many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends called from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, Wednesday, April 9th at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport. Funeral services were held 2 PM Thursday, at the Carmel Union Congregational Church with Pastor Judy Ahles officiating. A committal service will be held later in the spring at Highland cemetery, Carmel. Memorial donations may be made to the Carmel Union Congregational Church, P.O. Box 111, Carmel; or the Carmel Historical Society, P.O. Box 214, Carmel, ME 04419.
Scott T. Shepherd
NEWPORT Scott T. Shepherd, 44, died April 6, 2008. He was born June 28, 1963 at Haverhill, Mass. a son of Paul and Eleanor (Davis) Shepherd. He graduated from Whittier Regional Vocational Tech in Haverhill. Scott and his family moved to Maine in 1995. He was a member of United Bikers of Maine. He retired as a machinist due to failing health. Scott is survived by his father of Cherryfield; his wife, Nancy (Jackson) Shepherd; a daughter, Sarah Shepherd; a brother, Paul Shepherd all of Newport; a sister, Kathleen Segura of Quincy, MA; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held 1 PM Saturday, April 12th, at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport, with the Rev. George Finnemore officiating. Friends called at the funeral home from noon until the time of services.
Unona Elaine Parsons
NEWPORT - Unona Elaine Parsons 69 died March 28, 2008 at the Sebasticook Valley Hospital following a long illness. She was born in Hampden September 11, 1938 the daughter of Ellerson S. and G. Ruth (Porter) Marden Sr. She married
to Dana Parsons on November 25, 1954 and he predeceased her in 1972. Unona was a wonderful cook and pastry chef. She worked in restaurants in Mass. and Maine. She enjoyed camping, fishing, painting pictures, and caring for her pets. Unona was an avid member of the Red Hat Society while a resident of the Dexter Health Care Facility. She attended the Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield. Unona was predeceased by her parents, her husband, her brother Ellerson Marden Jr., and one grandchild. She is survived by; two sons Dana Parsons Jr. of Kenduskeag, Daniel Parsons of Newport, four daughters, Diane Ohmacht of Newport, Donna Bragg of Newport, Darlene Coffman of Dexter, Denise Knight of Knox, three brothers, Stanley Marden of Bangor, Walter Marden of Frankfort, Oscar Marden of Hampden, one sister, Sylvia Page of Sabattus, 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, one uncle and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends and family called from 1 until time of service at 2 PM Tuesday April 1, 2008 at the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center 34 High St. Newport. Funeral services were conducted 2 PM at the funeral home. Spring burial will be in the family lot Dixmont Corner cemetery Dixmont. To sign an online guest book and leave written tributes please visit: www.philipbrownfuneralhome.com
Christabelle (Woods) Mussey
PITTSFIELD - Christabelle Mussey, 96, died April 5, 2008. She was born June 1, 1911 at Bridgewater, NH, a daughter of Frank and Alice (Tobine) Woods. She was an avid sewer, reader and was a member of the Houlton Grange. Burial will be in Green Grove cemetery, Ashland, NH. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Donations may be made in her memory to the Sebasticook Valley Health Care Facility Library Fund, P.O. Box 339, Pittsfield, ME 04967.
Gerald Connors
PITTSFIELD - Gerald Connors, 71, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 31, 2008, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
He was born in Pittsfield on July 14, 1936, the son of Everett and Marguerite (Gifford) Connors Sr.
He attended Pittsfield schools and graduated from MCI with the class of 1954.
Gerald has always been a very conscientious, dedicated hardworking family man. He provided well for his family. He worked many jobs starting with Forest Frederick’s Construction, pressing at Wright’s Dry Cleaners, oil burner technician for Staples Oil Company and maintenance at MCI until he settled in at UPS. After driving delivery for UPS for 4 years, he worked in management for 11 years. While a part of UPS’ management team he had many special assignments that were instrumental in UPS’ expansion throughout the United States. Mainly because of the long hours away from home that he put in for UPS, he went back to working maintenance at MCI to be closer to home for his then teenage children. To finish out his working years he worked for Ouellette’s Plumbing and finally 8 years for Thompson’s Oil Burner Service.
Throughout the years, Gerald and his family and friends enjoyed camping, deer hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing. Each summer he took his grandchildren to some of Maine’s attractions which included rides on Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad and enjoying many of Maine’s coastal beaches and other attractions.
In 2004, after years of studying the Bible with his wife and the Jehovah’s Witnesses, he became a baptized Jehovah’s Witness.
In 2005, he built a new home for himself and his wife, Marion, to spend their remaining years together. Being the jack-of-all trades that he was, he did most of the construction himself. Everything from piping in the heated floors, studding and installing drywall, to the final painting of the walls, before moving in January of 2006.
He and Marion celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 20, 2007. He led a very happy and healthy life until being diagnosed with colon cancer in September 2007.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marion of 50 years; his sons, Ken Connors and his wife, Mary, of Pittsfield, Alan Connors and his wife, Lisa, of Detroit, his daughter, Darlene Steeves and her husband, Ron (Bo), of Pittsfield; six grandchildren, Candace Connors of Albany, NY, Russell Connors of Bangor, Chris and Adam Connors of Detroit, and Rob and Michael Steeves of Pittsfield; his brother, John Connors of Sidney, and two sisters, Carolyn Cunningham of Eddington and Rachel Beall of MD, and many other extended family and friends.
He was predeceased by his brother, Everett Connors, Jr.
A memorial service was held at 3 PM, Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses, 582 North Main Street, Pittsfield.
Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Pittsfield Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses or the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care and/or the HealthReach Hospice, c/o MaineGeneral Health, Office of Philanthropy, PO Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903, in Gerald’s memory.
Arrangements are entrusted to Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield.
William A. E. Niedt III
GARLAND - William A. E. Niedt III, passed away on March 22, 2008 in the hospital in Dover-Foxcroft. He was born in Woodbury, NJ on July 17, 1929. He’s been a resident of Garland for over thirty years and enjoyed woodworking and anything outdoors.
He’s survived by his brother, Dale Niedt of Barre, MA; his son Bruce W. Niedt of Cherry Hill, NJ; his daughters Theresa A. Merker of Garland, ME; Carol L. Webb, as well as nine grandchildren. A service is planned later in the spring in New Jersey with his family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be make to the American Heart Association.
Lawrence Walter Ethier, Jr.
STANDISH - Lawrence Walter Ethier, Jr., passed away at the age of 50, unexpectedly, in his home on March 26, 2008. He was born on April 10, 1957 in Worcester, MA, son of Geraldine Ethier of Saint Albans, ME and the late Lawrence W. Ethier, Sr. Lawrence is survived by his loving mother, Geraldine Ethier and family, Mark Ethier of TX, Star and Mike Larrabee of Bucksport, ME, Joy and Carl Ouellette of Saint Albans, ME, Anthony and Lori Ethier of Marshfield, MO, Mellaney and Dennis Hewins of Palmyra, ME, Yvonne and John Holmes of Hanahan, SC and several nieces and nephews. The families of Lawrence W. Ethier, Jr. want to express their sincere appreciation for the heartfelt love and support shown in their time of sorrow. Lawrence will be laid to rest next to his father and brother in the Corinthian cemetery in East Corinth, ME.
Marguerite A. Rice
HARTLAND - Marguerite A. Rice, 94, died peacefully at Sebasticook Valley Hospital on Saturday, March 22, 2008.
She was born in Hartland on November 7, 1913, the daughter of Cleba and Annette Whittemore.
She graduated from Hartland Academy in 1930 and attended the Farmington State Teaching College.
Marguerite had worked for the HC Baxter Co., Irving Tanning Co., and also the Edwards Company in Pittsfield. She was a member of the Hartland/St. Albans Senior Citizens Group and a past member of the Rebekahs. She was an avid bingo player, enjoyed cards and was a tremendous cook. She loved to read detective stories.
She is survived by her son, Rockford Rice and his wife, Victoria, of St. Albans; her two daughters, Sandra McNichol of St. Albans, and Debra Cooper and her husband, Dana, of Hartland, a step-daughter Priscilla Butler and her partner, Carl Tash, of Hartland; grandchildren, John, Philip, and Thomas Ripton, Vicky Goldy, Laurie MacKenzie, Annette Towle, Julie Martin, Daniel and Suzanne McNichol, Andy Merrow, Anne Rice, Nathan and Chad Cooper, Rhonda Southard, Allen and Philip Butler, Cindy Webber, Randy and Allison Judkins, Amy and Jason Rice, and Adam Jennesse, 48 great grandchildren, and 12 great great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Philip D. Rice, and her daughter, Joann Ballard, a son, Kenneth Southard, and a step-daughter, Pauline Rice.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Hartland Helping Hands, c/o Debra Cooper, PO Box 185, Hartland, ME, 04943, in Marguerite’s memory.
A graveside service will be held at the Pine Grove cemetery in Hartland to be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield, ME.
Glenice M. Trask
NEWPORT - Glenice Marie Trask, 67, died March 25, 2008 at her home with her husband by her side after a long illness. She was born April 28, 1940 in Plymouth, a daughter of Ernest G. and Erma M. (Ludden) Hopkins. She graduated from Newport High School, Class of 1958 and married
Ardain “Zeb” Trask on June 11, 1960 in Plymouth. Glenice worked as a bookkeeper at Newport Trust Company, was a waitress at the Log Cabin Restaurant, was employed at Bud’s Shop N’Save in Newport, owned a doll house miniatures shop, and owned a hardware store out of her home in Newport. She was a member and Past Matron of Nokomis Chapter #42, Order of The Eastern Star in Newport and attended the Jubilee Family Worship Center. Glenice was a very loving and caring person that words can’t describe. She was predeceased by a sister, 3 brothers, and a daughter, Pamela Gagliardo, who passed away December 16, 2007. She is survived by her mother of Plymouth; her husband of 48 years, “Zeb” of Newport; 2 sons and their wives Scott and Donna Trask of Winter Haven, Florida and Michael and Cindy Trask of Charleston; granddaughter, Katie Trask of Newport; son-in-law, Paul Gagliardo of Newport; a special niece, Barbie Fisher of St. Albans; and a sister-in-law, Naomi Niles and husband Milton of Plymouth. She also leaves behind a large extended family and innumerable friends whose lives she touched in a variety of ways. Funeral services were held 2 PM Saturday, March 29th at the Jubilee Family Worship Center, Newport, with the Reverend Carl Engstrom and Pastor Brian Woodbury officiating. Friends called from 1 PM until the time of services. Spring burial will be at Sawyer cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial donations may be made to the Jubilee Family Worship Center, P.O. Box 189, Newport, ME 04953.
Madeline H. Reardon
HARTLAND & DEXTER - Madeline H. Reardon, 87, died March 24, 2008 at a Charlton, Mass. health care center. She was born July 8, 1920 at Hartland a daughter of Wallace and Mamie (Spaulding) Cook. She graduated from Hartland Academy, Class of 1939 and had worked at the Jamesbury Valve Company in Worcester, MA for many years, retiring in 1981. Madeline returned to Maine in 1986 and attended the People’s United Methodist Church in Newport and the Ripley United Methodist Church. She was a member of Nokomis Chapter # 42, Order of The Eastern Star, and had served as Past Matron in Newport and East Douglas, Mass. She was predeceased by her husband Paul in 1974, as well as a brother Roland Cook and a sister, Maxine Manson. She is survived by 3 sons, Galen of Tennessee, Ronald of Zephyrhills, FL, and Dennis of Pennsylvania; a daughter, Sheryl Polichak of Dexter; and a sister, Shirley Staples of Farmingdale; 12 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends called from 6-8 PM Sunday at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport, where an Eastern Star service will be held at 7 PM. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Monday, March 31, at the funeral home with the Reverend Dr. Joseph Samai officiating. Spring burial will be in the family lot, Maloon cemetery, St. Albans.
Lane B. Gosbee
SEBAGO Lane B. Gosbee, 52, of Hog Fat Hill Road, passed away on March 24, 2008 at Maine Medical Center, Portland.
He was born on September 26, 1955 in Skowhegan a son of Wilber C. & Marguerite C. West Gosbee.
Lane attended Harmony schools, received a GED Certificate from the State Of Maine Department of Education And Cultural Services in Augusta on September 16, 1974 and graduated from Southern Maine Technical with a degree in Technical Drafting.
Lane worked 22 years as a self employed carpenter and later worked at Hussey Seating as a Drafter, at Sebago Public Works as a truck driver and at OEST Associates as a designer and construction manager.
An outdoorsman and member of the North American Hunting Club, Lane enjoyed to hunt, camp and spend time in his home town of Harmony. He brought out the best in everyone and inspired incredible loyalty from friends and co-workers alike.
Besides his parents of Harmony, Mr. Gosbee is survived by his wife of 21 years, Robin E. Brown Gosbee; 2 daughters, Serena D. & Britteny R. Gosbee of Sebago; 1 sister, Noelle J. Loupin of Harmony; 3 brothers, Fred D. of Round Pond, Bill of Wells and Matt C. of Harmony.
A memorial service will be held at 1 PM April 5, 2008 at Sebago Center Community Church, Bridgton St., Sebago. Rev. Cathy Genther-Plaisted will officiate. Burial will be in Haley cemetery at 1 PM on May 9, 2008.
A second memorial will be held in Harmony on July 27.
Arrangements are by Neal & York Kezar Falls.
Frederick J. Temple
PALMYRA - Frederick J. Temple, 82, died March 26, 2008 at his residence. He was born November 18, 1925 in Etna, a son of Floriman and Madeline (Scoville) Temple. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Fred was a custodian for SAD #48, retiring is 1989 and was a member of the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Esther of Palmyra; 2 sons, James and wife Anna Temple of Casco and Paul E. Temple of Lewiston; 2 daughters, Thelma and husband Steve Low of Rumford and Cynthia Welch of Dixfield; a brother, Gene and wife Dianna Temple of Detroit; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 4 brothers, Everett, Richard, Rodney and Donald Temple and 3 sisters, Kathleen, Agnes and Marian. Funeral services were held 2 PM Sunday, March 30th at the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Robert Herring officiating. Friends called from 1 PM until time of services. Spring burial will be in the Warren Hill cemetery, Palmyra. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport.
