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Stephen Blaine Alley
TROY - It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved and devoted husband, Stephen Blaine Alley. He went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2010, at U.C.L.A. Medical Center in Santa Monica, California, with his loving and devoted wife, Linda, and his stepson, John, by his side after a long and heroic battle with lung cancer and other medical issues. Steve left us the same way he lived his life, with pride, dignity and concern about others.
He was born on January 7, 1941, in Beverly, Massachusetts, the eldest son of the late Gordon and Arlene (Archer) Alley. He lived a very interesting and fulfilling life. His early education was in the local schools of Wenham and he graduated, first in his class, from Tabor Academy in Marion, Massachusetts.
Steve served eight years in the U.S. Air Force. He was licensed with the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ in 1969 and worked as a Sales Rep. at WE Hutton in Boston. He was also a Registered Realtor in Salem and in Beverly from 1971-1986. He opened and operated North Shore Travel Service and North Shore Cruise Specialist from 1977-1984.
He moved to Maine in 1986 where he built his home and settled in the community of Troy. He managed Miracle Ear in Bangor from 1992-1999. He was an Aflac Agent and a Medicare Advantage Insurance Agent. He was a great believer and very active in Civil Defense and was the chairman of the Civil Defense Preparedness Committee of the American Legion in Maine. He traveled to many states with the mobile steel shelter display. Steve was an Elder in the Melchizedek Priesthood in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Newport.
With his abundance of knowledge and unique personality, he touched the hearts and lives of many, many people. One of Steve’s dear and close friends always referred to him as “The Oracle”. Steve loved people and a good debate, no matter the topic. He got great pleasure out of sharing and helping others in any way he could, whether they were friends or strangers, in his eyes, they were his fellow man.
Steve enjoyed being outdoors, bow hunting, fishing, raising his geese, gardening, traveling, walking and sitting on the deck with his wife and friends. He also got great pleasure out of following the financial markets.
He was predeceased by his parents; his late wife, Ruth; and his precious furry, buddy, Brown Brown.
He leaves his loving and devoted wife, Linda, of Troy; his stepson, John Cann and his companion, Jill, of Halifax, N.S. Canada; his stepdaughter, Lynne Cann, of Kentville, N.S. Canada; his stepson, Doug Sanville and his wife, Debra, of Salem, Massachusetts; his daughter, Cindy Copp and her husband, Thom, of Grand Junction, Colorado; his son, Michael Alley of Danvers, Massachusetts; and his brother, Mark, of Manchester. He will also be missed by his very dear and close friends in the U.S.A and in Canada and by his new addition, Prancer, whom he adopted while in California.
Steve, God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so He put His arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me”. With tearful eyes I watched you pass away and although I love you I could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me, He only takes the best. Your loving wife, Linda.
A celebration of Steve’s life will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, February 26, 2011, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 59 Libby Hill Road, in Newport. A reception will immediately follow at the Benjamin Berry American Legion Post 50, in Unity, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Benjamin Berry American Legion Post 50, PO Box 5, Unity, Maine, 04988 or to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 111 Pittsfield Avenue, Hartland, Maine, 04943, in Steve’s memory.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
Patricia A. Arno
HARTLAND - Patricia A. Arno, 75, died peacefully February 16, 2011 at a Pittsfield hospital. She was born March 1, 1935 at home in Unity, the daughter of Harvey and Evelyn (Gray) Scribner. Pat was a graduate of Hartland Academy Class of 1952 and completed clerical studies at Husson College. In 1953 she married
the love of her life, Roscoe W. Arno and had two children, Vicki and Craig.
For thirty years she worked in accounting at Irving Tanning in Hartland. In 1991, she left the tannery to pursue her dream of owning her own retail clothing store. She successfully owned and operated the Patricia-Ann Shop in Newport. Sadly the business closed in 2002, so that Pat could take care of her husband who was battling cancer and had also suffered a stroke.
She was a proud member of the Grace Linn United Methodist Church and throughout the years sat on many of its committees, taught Sunday Day School and Vacation Bible School. She was also active in numerous community clubs including the Couples Club, Christmas Club, and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, to name a few.
She was predeceased by her husband of nearly 55 years in 2008, and her beloved daughter Vicki in 2005.
She is survived by her mother, Evelyn Hicks of Brewer; her son Craig and wife Joan Arno of Palmyra; granddaughters, Kristi and husband Aaron Bartlett of Exeter, Dara and husband Jeffrey Sargent of Hampden, Jill and husband Wesley Millett of Detroit, Amy Arno and companion Matthew O’Connor of Portland; great grandchildren, Dakota, Gerald and Abigail Bartlett, Alexis Millett, and Parker Millett, due to arrive in May.
Memorial services will be held 10 AM Saturday, February 26th at the Irving Tanning Community Center in Hartland. Spring burial will be in the Pine Grove cemetery, Hartland. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to the Grace Linn United Methodist Church, 8 Seekins Street, Hartland, ME 04943; or to Sebasticook Valley Hospital emergency waiting area renovation, c/o Mrs. Julie Clark, 447 North Main Street, Pittsfield, ME 04967.
Norma Jean “Queenie” White
ANSON - Norma Jean "Queenie" White passed away on February 5, 2011 after a long battle with heart disease at the age of 75. She was born in Guilford Maine on June 15, 1936. She lived for the last forty years in Madison and Anson Maine with her loving husband, Wayne White. She spent her early years in Solon and Skowhegan where she attended school. Norma Jean had always considered herself a “domestic goddess” in her later years, but she worked for many years as a waitress at Shirley and Walters Restaurant and for Laurel Textiles in the office. She loved her dogs, Cujo and BaronVon. She had a huge heart when it came to dogs. Norma Jean, also in many of her years loved motorcycles and had achieved, at the age of 50, her motorcycle license and her first Harley. This was always a dream of hers. She was an avid reader and at one time had a library of over a thousand books, which she had read some more than once. She loved her computer and was considered in the family as the "Geek".
Norma Jean was married
to Wayne White on September 1, 1979 in Madison, Maine. They traveled on their motorcyles throughout New England with their friends and she always said this was one of the highest points in her life. She also enjoyed (with a little reluctance) flying with her husband in his "Piper Colt".
Norma Jean is predeceased by her mother Cora Arlene "Dot" Cookson, her father Dennis F. Martell, her brothers Robert Martell and Carroll Martell, and her mother-in-law Wanita White. She leaves behind her husband Wayne of 33 years; her daughter Michele (Morin) McCormick and husband Patrick of Ayer, Massachusetts; one grandson Jason Albertson of Madison, Maine; her father-in-law, Walter White of Maidison, Maine; her sister, Marilyn Bilodeau and husband Dick of Dexter, Maine; her brother, Stuart Martell and wife K'Lynn of Palmetto, Florida; and a brother, Richard Martell of Washington; her sisters-in-law, Bernadette Puiia and husband Barry of Vassalboro, Maine; Debbie Dodge and husband Peter of Madison, Maine; and brother-in-law, Terry White and wife Melanie of Norridgewock, Maine. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom she loved. Norma Jean also leaves a very dear life-long friend and sister-in-law, Minnie Martell of Kissimmee, Florida. Queenie will be missed so much by her daughter, Michele.
Friends wishing may make donations in her memory to the Somerset Humane Society, P.O. Box 453, Skowhegan, Maine 04976.
A Celebration of her Life was held on Saturday, February 12th, 2011 between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. with a Life Celebration at 2:30 p.m. At Dan & Scott's Cremation & Funeral Service (Adams Chapel), 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, Maine. A family graveside service will be held in the Spring at the St. Sebastion cemetery in Madison.
David “Ringding” Scott Ring
PORTLAND - David “Ringding” Scott Ring, age 39, of Pittsfield, ME, passed away on Monday, February 7th, 2011. He was born on October 21st, 1971. David attended MCI class of 1990. He was an amazing person so full of life. The one thing we loved about David was how he cared for and loved his family and friends. David's nieces and nephews were his world. Although he never experienced having his own children he loved and cared for them so much. David loved collecting baseball and NASCAR memorabilia, as well as the outdoors, fishing, driving his GTO, and playing with is dog Dakota. Snowmobiling was David’s favorite past time, until he had his accident, which left him with a broken back and unable to continue doing the things that he loved the most. After the accident David couldn't do much of anything, but he was strong and made it through the healing process. About 3 years ago he had his right leg amputated because of complications from his back injury. David had dreams of going to school to make prosthetics.
He is predeceased by his mother Elizabeth J. Ring of Pittsfield, his grandfather Buster Henry of Burnham, his grandmother and grandfather Vivian and Vernald Salley of Pittsfield and a special cousin Amos Henry of Burnham, Maine.
He will be sadly missed by his father Frank and Lori Ring of Detroit, his grandmother Charlotte L. Henry of Burnham, his sisters Ellen and Michael Ames of Pittsfield, Karen Ladd of Skowhegan, his brothers Tyler Ring of Detroit, Brandon Ring of Portland his nieces and nephews Jessica and Matthew Almeida of Pittsfield, Joshua Ames of Pittsfield, Tasha and Chris Smith of Stetson, Kayla McDonald of Brewer, Kyle McDonald of Thorndike, Autumn and Destiny Ladd of Skowhegan, his great nephews Matthew and Kobey Almeida of Pittsfield and very special friends Janelle Pomroy of Clinton, Annette Rogers of Portland, Janet Holt of Belgrade as well as many aunts, uncles and friends.
Services will be held at the Detroit Town Hall on Saturday, February 19th, 2011 at 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Healthcare Charities/Acadia Hospital, 1 Cumberland Place, PO Box 931, Bangor, Maine 04402-0931, David Ring’s memory.
Jacqueline A. Day
ST. ALBANS - Jacqueline A. Day, 56, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 6, 2011, at her home in St. Albans.
She was born on August 31, 1954, in Dexter, Maine, the daughter of Edward and Evelyn (Jones) Peterson, Sr. She graduated with the class of 1972 at Dexter High School and married
Ralph “Buddy” Day on June 30, 1973.
Jackie was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker. She liked baking, knitting, crocheting and reading. She loved to go camping and fishing with her family and enjoyed riding horses with her best friend, Mary Etta, as a child in Dexter. Jackie loved going to ceramics with her Burnham girls and was active in Sandy Stream Riding Club for many years as well as youth activities when her daughters were growing up. She had a great love for life. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by those who loved her.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Buddy Day; her daughters, Nicole Marcia and her husband, Mark, of Palmyra and Michelle Day and her significant other, Jeff Imobersteg, of Charlotte, North Carolina; a special daughter, Doreen Berry and her husband, Michael, of Thorndike; her grandchildren, Rebecca, Thomas and Mikayla; her sister, Linnea Walker and her husband, Barry, of Detroit; her brother, Russell Peterson and his wife, Janice, of Alfred; 4 special “sisters”, Arlene Nelson and her husband, James, Virginia Turner and her husband, Ernest, Barbara Wintle and her husband, Larry and Diana Lane and her husband, Guy; her dog, Megan; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by both sets of parents; her brother, Edward Peterson, Jr.; and her sister, Shirley Whitaker.
A Celebration of her Life was held from 3 PM to 6 PM, Saturday, February 12th, 2011, at the Palmyra Consolidated Community School, Corner of Madawaska Road and Route 2, Palmyra, Maine.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Waterville, 100 Webb Road, Waterville, Maine, 03901, in Jackie’s memory.
Care for the family has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
Dorothy Locher
DEXTER - Dorothy May Locher, Age 80, of Dexter, Maine, passed away January 22, 2011.
Born May 16, 1930 in Conneaut to Jay & Virginia (Bennett) Anderson she married
Mathew E. Locher on January 27, 1964.
Dorothy was a caregiver in private homes and was employed by Beery’s World.
She was a member of the Thompson United Methodist Church until moving to Maine and then became a member of Christian Community Church in Dexter. She belonged to TOPS Group in Madison, OH and later in Dexter. She enjoyed her home and doing crafts. She had a great love for her children and grandchildren, and spending time with them (and they will ALL love and miss her dearly). She was devoted to her “Beloved Companions”, her dogs, Max and Sam. Special people to Dorothy were Don & Maryann Bliss, Verna Scott, Marlyn Sullivan, Carolyn Robison, Ed & Diane Forro and her cousin, Nancy Bennett.
Survived by Children, Judith (John) Carter of Thompson, Larry (Sharon) Carr of Paraquay, Patti Hash of Tallmadge, Beverly (Gerald) Wilson of Claridon, Sandra (Martin) Horan of Brandenburg, Kentucky, Susan (Robert Nelson) Forget of Dexter, ME; Stepdaughters, Rosemarie “Gail” (Tom Osborne) Noce of Conneaut, Patricia (George) Haynes of Conneaut, Diana (Robert) Blood of Conneautville, PA; 24 Grandchildren; 14 Great-Grandchildren; Brother, Alfred (Donna) Anderson of San Diego, CA; Sister, Janet (Roger) Eaton of East Springfield, PA.
preceded in death by: husband, Mathew E. Locher; Parents; son-in-law, Richard Hash.
Friends were received from 2 to 4 PM on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at The Behm Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 26 River St, Madison, OH 44057. Memorial Service was at 4 PM with Rev. Harley Wheeler officiating.
Clifton Russell
HARTLAND - Clifton "Kippy" Leroy Russell, 79, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at his home with his family by his side.
He was the son of Evan P. And Pearl Russell. Kip was born on January 13, 1932, in St. Albans, and graduated from the Hartland Academy.
He was a loving, giving, and generous man known by all in his community. He loved to play cribbage, watch NASCAR and spend time with family and friends. Kip was always on the go and was well known for his various jobs throughout the years.
After serving in the Army he spent 17 years as a custodian at Hartland Junior High. For numerous years he was a self employed carpenter and seasonal caretaker of local camps and cottages. Kip spent many hours with his good friends, Gerald Martin and also Robert Schnebly, who named Kippy's Korner Store after him.
He was predeceased by his wife, Sandra Russell; both his parents, Evan and Pearl Russell; two brothers, Clair and Charles and his wife Mary Ellen.
Kip is survived by his "famous sister, " Noreen Willey and sister-in-law, Winafred Russell; all his children; 23 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He was the "Greatest Dad in the World" according to his children, Leslie and his wife, Bea, Nara and her husband, Randy, Teri and her husband, Andre, Craig, Christopher and his wife, Tammy, Nadine and her husband, Jeremy, Michael and his wife, Jennifer (or "Jan" as Kippy called her) and their dog, Riley.
Family and friends were invited to celebrate his life from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 6, at the Irving Community Center at Hartland Consolidated School.
Friends wishing may make donations in his memory to the Tri-Town Food Cupboard, P.O. Box 68, Hartland, ME 04943.
Arrangements were under the care and direction of Dan & Scott's Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
Valentina Mary Brzezinski
ST. ALBANS - Valentina Brzezinski, 90, January 24, 2011 at her residence.
She was born November 22, 1920 in Newark, NJ, a daughter of George and Stephanie Kalucki.
Val was a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University (1958-1962). Her working career spanned many years as a registered nurse. She worked at St. Vincents Hospital, Passaic General and Clara Maass Medical Center. She retired in 1975 as charge nurse. Very active in the community, memberships include St. Valentine Church Parish Council Blood Bank, organized the first Brownie and Girl Scout Troops of St. Valentine. She was past vice-president and past president of Unit 448 of the American Legion Auxilliary Post Honor Guard., County Historian, and past vice-president of Essex County American Legion. Member of the 8140 La Boutique DesHuit Chapeaux et Quarante Femmes. Past president Polish Mothers Club and member of St. Valentine Church Altar Rosary Sodality. She also was a member of the Polish Alliance Mother/Daughter Club of Nutley and a charter member of Columbiettes Council 1178.
Val was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Wysocki and the late Joseph Brzezinski.
She was the loving Mother of Valerie M. Scamman (David) and Anthony S. Wysocki (Judy). Sister of the late Lillian Mergelsberg and the late Stephen Kalucki. Grandmother of Daniel, Kenneth, Dawn, Victoria, Anthony J., Kerianne and Michael. Also survived by 13 greatgrandchildren.
Visiting was at Levandoski Funeral Home 44 Bay Avenue Bloomfield, New Jersey, on Sunday, January 30, hours are 4 to 7 PM.
The funeral will begin at the funeral home on Monday morning at 9 AM. The funeral mass will be in Saint Valentine Church at 10 AM, Monday, January 31st. Interment to follow at Mt. Olivet cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations to St. Valentine Church 125 No. spring St. Bloomfield NJ 07003 or to your favorite charity in her memory would be appreciated.
Local arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport.
