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Mary D. Brooker
NEWPORT - Mary D. Brooker, 66, died March 17, 2009 at a Bangor hospital. She was born March 26, 1942 in St. Francis, a daughter of Lugin and Edwidge (Goslin) Gagnon. She had been employed at Cary Memorial Hospital in Caribou. She moved to Newport in 1975 with her family. Mary owned and operated The Thrift Shop and later co-owned the Bates Bargain Mart, both of Newport, retiring in 1998. She enjoyed reading and crafts. She is survived by a son, Kerry and wife Maggie Olmstead of Clarksville, TN; 2 daughters, Annette and husband John Clark of Dixmont and Amanda and husband Ron Cook of Etna; 2 sisters, Mary Lou Gagnon of Caribou and Marie Wasson of Ft. Fairfield; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; many nieces and nephews; and a very special friend, Ché Collins. She was predeceased by her husband Edward in 1983; 2 sons, Kevin Lee Olmstead in 1993 and Richard E. Brooker in 2007; 2 brothers-in-law, Harold Gagnon and Gary Wasson. Friends called from 6 to 8 PM on Thursday, March 19th at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport, where funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday with Pastor Al H. Worden officiating. Spring burial will be in the Riverside cemetery, Newport. Memorial donations may be made to CancerCare of Maine, 417 State Street, Suite 20, Bangor, ME 04401; or to a charity of one’s choice. Those who wish may sign an online guest register and leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
G. Leonard “Lenny” Holmbom
NEWPORT - G. Leonard “Lenny” Holmbom, 50, died unexpectedly at his Newport residence. He was born January 13, 1959 in Dexter, a son of Garald and Carolyn (Leavitt) Holmbom, Sr. He loved music and will be remembered as an accomplished guitarist. He was also an avid fisherman. He attended Pathway Community Church of Newport. Lenny is survived by his mother, Carolyn Langert of Newport; 2 daughters, Hannah and Allyson Holmbom, both of Greenville; a brother, David Holmbom of Pittsfield; 2 sisters, Elizabeth and husband Roderick Thompson of Charleston and Candace and husband Michael Mullen of Hermon; 2 nephews, Joshua Holmbom and David VanNest, and 1 niece, Jennifer VanNest; 1 great niece Jocelyn Holmbom; 3 aunts; and friends, Kevin Cookson, Mark Huffer, Bill W., Julie Henderson, Ron Richardson and Gloria Thurlow. He will also be remembered by his ex-wife, Roxanne (Carr) Holmbom of Greenville. A memorial service was held 1 PM on Saturday, March 21st at Pathway Community Church, 220 Elm Street, Newport, with Pastor Tony Brown officiating. Spring burial will be in the Hillside cemetery, Monson. Cremation arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport, ME 04953. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to assist the family with expenses, in care of the funeral home. Those who wish may sign an online guest register and leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
Vernie E. Webber
GARLAND - Vernie Webber, 84, passed away peacefully in his Garland home on Monday, May 31, 2010. Vernie was born with his twin brother Renview in Carmel, Maine on Feb. 24, 1926, sons of Ivory & Susie Webber.
Vernie enlisted in the US Marine Corps on 1/21/44 and served throughout the South Pacific with the 3rd Marine Division as an ordinance specialist and tail gunner on B-25 bombers. His last military assignment involved the removal of Japanese troops from the hills of Mainland China. He was honorably discharged on 6/6/46.
Vernie settled in Dexter, raising his family and working as a man versatile in many professions (policeman, mill worker, wood cutter, furnace man and carpenter). He was known throughout the area as a hunter with precision, speed and marksmanship, particularly in long-distance shooting.
Vernie was predeceased by his wife Jane Marie, his sisters Ruby & Barbara, brothers Gordon, Renview, Harland, and Allen and a great granddaughter Iza
He is survived by his five children, Linda Wing, Greg Webber and his wife Charlotte, Brenda Landry and her husband Russ, Jeff Webber and his wife Sonya, and Jennifer Webber and her companion Greg Brawn... A sister Rilla and brothers Merville, Ivory, Manford, Forrest, Glenwood, Gardiner, Leroy, Alton & William; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild, numerous nephews and nieces, and a good friend Ethel.
As a loving, generous father, a good brother and friend, all will miss Vernie. At Vernie’s request there will be no funeral or visitation hours. A celebration of Vernie’s life will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
Myrtle Ruth (Goodwin) Goud
DEXTER - Myrtle Ruth (Goodwin) Goud passed away on Monday, May 17, 2010 at her Dexter home with her grandson and extended family by her side. Myrtle was born in Hartland, Maine on January 28th, 1922. She spent most of her youth in Yarmouth and moved to Freeport and married
her husband Robert Goud. She spent 60 years living in the Freeport area, a devoted wife and loving, caring person. She and Robert traveled during the winter months to Florida and Arizona but she always looked forward to returning to Maine in the spring.
For years she worked for area shoe industries and enjoyed gardening and cooking for her family. Her brownies and cookies will be greatly missed by “the boys”. Myrtle was predeceased by her husband in 2002 and then went to live with her grandson in Dexter. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, two sisters, a brother as well as her special extended family. At Myrtle’s wishes there will be no public services and her remains will be placed with her husband’s at the Webster cemetery in Freeport, Maine.
On The Other Side ~ by Myrtle Goud
I wonder what it’s like on the “Other Side”
Do they have streets nice and wide?
Have lots and lots of beautiful trees,
That sway so gently in the breeze?
Do they have lots of bright flowers,
So beautiful and dewy after the showers?
Is there a place for families to meet,
Talk over old times, all must speak?
I’d love to know before I take the ride,
What it’s like on the “Other Side”
MG 1992
Lawrence “Larry” Eastman
SANGERVILLE - Lawrence “Larry” Eastman, 52, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sangerville on the morning of May 9th. He was born August 5th, 1957 in Hartford, CT, son of the late Millard Eastman of CT, and Patricia Edgerly Eastman Colbry of Sangerville.
He graduated from PCHS in Guilford in 1975 and married
his high school sweetheart, Lynn, in 1977. They spent 33 happily married
years together at their home in Sangerville. There, they shared the greatest joy in their lives, their only child, Jacob Eastman, who resides in Lincolnville.
Larry spent his early working years at local shops and factories until venturing into his own woodworking business, with his wife, in 1986, until his death.
He leaves behind many who shared his life of love and laughter. His wife, son, mother, eldest brother Charles Eastman and his family of Torrington, CT, youngest brother Rick Eastman and his family of Atkinson. Many much loved nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, as well as his brother-in-laws, Keith, Kevin, and Ken Howard, and Marie and Ed Howard. There will be no service as that was his wish. Larry truly was a good man who will be sadly missed by all.
Stanley F. Kire
Stanley F. Kire, 81, died peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, ME. He was born on March 9, 1929 in Hatfield, MA, the son of Stanley Kirejczyk and Bertha (Besko) Kireczyck. Stan was a graduate of Holy Cross College and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married
Lorraine Bisson of Uxbridge, MA, in 1952 and raised their family in Peabody, MA. Stan worked in retail, insurance, and was for many years a genealogist with Altschuler’s Genealogical Services of Boston, MA. Stan and Lorraine crisscrossed the USA in their RV and retired at Jojoba Hills SKP Resort in Aguanga, CA. In 2009, they moved to Pittsfield, ME to be closer to their family.
Stan was a ham radio operator, the keeper of the family archives, the family poet laureate, and an enthusiastic volunteer and record keeper for Cape Cod Sportsman Club and Jojoba Hills SKP Resort. He loved Polish food and polka music.
Stan is survived by his beloved wife Lorry, his daughters Ellen Kire and her husband Mark Burns of St. Albans, ME, and Kathy Kire of Revere, MA, his grandsons David and Joseph Kireburns, his great granddaughter Alexis Kireburns, all of ME, his brother-in-law Dana Bernor, his wife Sandra, nephews Stephen, Peter, and Joseph Bernor of Nashua, NH.
Stan and his family appreciated the compassionate care provided by all the staff of Sebasticook Family Doctors, Sebasticook Valley Hospital, and Eastern Maine Medical Center.
A funeral mass was said for Stan at St. Agnes Church in Pittsfield, ME on Tuesday, May 11th.
Margaret “Peggy” Meakin
CORINNA - Margaret “Peggy” Meakin, 88, died May 12, 2010 at a Pittsfield health care facility. She was born January 21, 1922 at Caribou, a daughter of Walter and Yvonne (Derosier) Violette. After moving to Corinna at a young age, Peggy attended Corinna Union Academy, and later received her GED diploma from Nokomis Regional High. Peggy and her husband lived in East Hartford, CT for over 30 years, returning to Corinna in 1970. During World War II, she worked for Hamilton Standard Propellers, and later, Olivetti Underwood Typewriter Company. She retired from Dexter Shoe Company in 1982.
Peggy was a communicant of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Dexter. She was a member of St. Anne’s Ladies Guild and the Golden Age Club. Peggy was an avid reader, bingo player, and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, as well as puzzle making. Prayerful and faith filled, she especially enjoyed her collection of angels.
She is survived by a sister, Imelda “Millie” Violette of Corinna; several nieces and nephews.
Peggy was predeceased by her husband John, sisters Artheline Gilbert, Doris Darling, Jeannette Votour and Geraldine Lambert.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM Monday, May 17th, at St. Anne’s Church, Free Street, Dexter, with Father Mark Nolette officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant cemetery, Dexter.
Special thanks are extended to all those at Sebasticook Valley Health Care Facility who provided Peggy with such loving care. Memorial donations may be made to St. Anne’s Church, P. O. Box 193, Dexter, ME 04930.
Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna.
Evelyn Jones
SANGERVILLE - Evelyn Jones, 89, passed away at her home in Sangerville on May 7, 2010. She was born in Brockton, MA, September 13, 1920.
There will be no formal funeral service. A private "remembrance of life" will be held at a later time. Donations may be made in her memory to the Donation Department, Guide Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box 3950, San Rafael, CA 94912-3950, or CHCS Home Health & Hospice, 14 Summer Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426.
Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Guilford.
Cindy Jo Packard
CLINTON - Cindy Jo Packard was born Sept. 13, 1958, in Hartland, to Carol Temple Packard and Chester Packard.
Cindy passed away April 7, 2010, at home with family by her side after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
She graduated from Mount View High School in 1976. She also graduated horse-shoeing school in Ardmore, Okla., in 1985.
She always had a love for horses and dogs. She enjoyed riding horses and being outdoors. She enjoyed many animals past and present. Her horses were Fever, KoKo, Rebel, and Stubby. Her dogs were Sheba, Lakota, Sassy and Willow, and also her son's dogs Lady and Gypsy.
Through the years, she was employed by SAS Shoe Shop, Maine Wholesale, Crowe Rope, and Huhtamaki and did farrier work in her spare time.
She is survived by her son, Brian Tibbetts; her mother, Carol Packard; and brother Gregory Packard Sr. and his wife, Sherry. She is also survived by a special friend, Florence Kimball, who she considered the sister she never had, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her father, Chester Packard; paternal grandparents Myron Packard and Violet Packard; grandmother Viola Carle; maternal grandparents Edwin and Araminta Temple; also her ex-husband Clyde Tibbetts, Brian's father.
The family would like to thank all the staff of Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care in Augusta, especially nurses Rachel, Anita, and Carey, as well as Dr. Robin Locke, her attending oncologist. The family would also like to thank the fourth-floor oncology unit at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta for the care they provided.
At Cindy's request, there will be no visiting hours or funeral service.
The family will hold a celebration of her life at 2 PM on Sunday, April 25th, at the Detroit Snowmobile club house. Graveside services will be announced at a later date.
Dean W. Ouellette
BANGOR & ST. ALBANS - Dean W. Ouellette, 25, died unexpectedly April 6, 2010 at his residence. He was born February 10, 1985 in Dover, New Hampshire, a son of James Mooney and Donna (Falbo) Ouellette. He graduated from Nokomis Regional High, Class of 2003, where he was captain of the wrestling team. He was also on the track team where he ran relay and threw the javelin. He was also asked to participate in Junior Olympics, receiving two gold medals for javelin: one for Maine and the other for New England. Most recently he played basketball at Eastern Maine Technical College in Bangor.
Dean was a communicant of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Pittsfield, where he had served as an altar boy.
He served as a Sgt. with the Army 82nd Airbourne Ranger Division out of Ft. Bragg, NC, with a tour of duty in Iraq, and 2 tours in Afghanistan. Dean was in the process of re-enlisting at the time of his death.
He is survived by his mother Donna and step-father, Wesley Booth of St. Albans; 2 sisters, Nicole Ouellette of Dover, NH, and Deanna Mooney of St. Albans; his maternal grandmother, Martha Falbo of St. Albans; 2 uncles, Ronald Falbo of St. Albans and Paul and wife Marsha Falbo of S. Berwick; a step-brother, Robert Booth of Boston, MA; a step-sister, Elizabeth and husband Rick Poulin of N.C.; as well as several cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 11:30 AM Monday, April 12th at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Detroit Avenue, Pittsfield, with Father Mark Nolette officiating. Friends called from 9 to 11 AM at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport. Burial was in St. Albans Village cemetery with military honors.
Memorial donations may be made to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Attn: Contributions, One Intrepid Square, West 46th Street & 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036.
