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Lewis William Leavitt
EXETER - Lewis William Leavitt, 81, died April 19, 2013 at his residence. He was born October 13, 1931 in Exeter, a son of James and Hazel (Doyen) Leavitt. Lewis was a lifelong resident of Exeter and had served in the U.S. Army. He farmed for most of his life but had retired from Blackwell Lumber in Corinth. He remained active and hard working in retirement helping many people.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years and 8 months, Velma (Buswell) Leavitt; a son James and wife Julie Leavitt, and their children, William and Emily, all of Exeter; as well as his loving extended family and numerous friends. A graveside committal was held at 2 PM on Thursday, April 25th, at the Corinthian cemetery, Corinth.
Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com
Laurence H. Vaughan
PITTSFIELD - Laurence H. Vaughan, 80, died peacefully on April 15, in Pittsfield.
He was born on November 4, 1932, in Fort Fairfield, Maine, the son of the late Norval and Florence (Harris) Vaughan. Laurence married
June Hunt on July 28, 1951 and together they raised three children.
Laurence was a trapper by trade and spent most of his life outdoors living off of the land. He enjoyed watching things grow and always had a big garden, often giving away more vegetables than he sold. He had a strong work ethic of getting into the woods in the early morning hours and returning home by the end of day. Larry also spent many years in the race horse business raising and training many colts.
He loved spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren and great children grow. He attended many basketball games and dance recitals!
He is survived by his two daughters, Marion Peaslee and her husband Jeffrey, of Vassalboro and Sally Brann and her husband Wesley, of Pittsfield; five grandchildren, Jessica Sidelinger of Augusta, Bethanie Brann of Virginia, Meghan Brann and Erika Brann, both of Pittsfield, and Tyler Morgan of Rhode Island; three great grandchildren, Nicholas Sidelinger, Morgan Sidelinger and Owen Brann; his sister, Marjorie Saporita of Winslow; nephews Norval Sterling Vaughan III and wife Darlene, Mark Saporita and wife Susan and Jonathan Saporita.
He was predeceased by his parents; his loving wife June; his son, Larry; and two brothers, Norval Vaughn II and Gilbert Vaughan.
A committal service will be held at 11 AM, Friday, May 10th, at the Village cemetery, Troy Road in Burnham, with the Reverend Scott Jones officiating.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
Ruth M. Condon
PALMYRA - Ruth M. Condon, 84, passed away peacefully April 13th, 2013 with her family by her side at Hope House Hospice in Fort Myers, Florida. She was born September 11, 1928 in Dexter, a daughter of Theodore and Dorothy (Stackpole) McAllister. She was educated in Palmyra and Newport schools, graduating from Newport High School, Class of 1946. She went to work for New England Telephone Company while still in high school, retiring in 1978. She has spent winters in Florida for the past 20 years.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Harold W. Condon; three children, Bill and wife Fawn Condon of Corinna; Carol and husband Larry Poulin of Oakland, and Evie and husband Dan Bowman of Newport; a brother, Dale and wife Hattie McAllister of Grosse Island, Michigan; 6 grandchildren; many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, and a brother, Carleton McAllister.
Friends called from 5 to 7 PM Wednesday at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport, where funeral services were held at 2 PM on Thursday, April 18th. Burial will be in Palmyra Village cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hope House Hospice, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com
Ethel M. Cianchette
PITTSFIELD - Ethel M. Cianchette, 88, died peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Pittsfield.
She was born on September 14, 1924, in Millinocket, Maine, one of ten children of Daniel and Clara (Russell) Morrison. She graduated from Stearns High School and received her degree in education from Farmington Normal School. Ethel married
Clair Cianchette and together they raised five children.
Ethel operated a day care in her home on Lancey Street for several years. Many of the children that she had cared for have kept in touch with her over the years. She enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. She was a member of the Tuesday Club, the Hospital Auxiliary and the First Baptist Church in Pittsfield.
She is survived by her children, Melissa Cianchette of Pittsfield, Daniel Cianchette and wife Martha of St. Paul, Minnesota, Elizabeth Cianchette and husband Vernon Bradley of St. Paul, Minnesota and Robert Cianchette and wife Hillary Ginsberg of New York, New York; grandchildren, Christopher Mitchell of Winterport, Jenny Gironda and husband John of Gorham, Daniel Cianchette and Adam Cianchette, both of Baltimore, Maryland, Erik Cianchette of Portland and Heidi Cianchette of Westbrook; great grandchildren, Sophia Gironda, Eli Gironda and Mia Higgins; brother, Frederick Morrison and wife Leatha of Millinocket; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Woods of Portland; one brother-in-law; three sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
She was predeceased by her husband, Clair Cianchette; son, Richard Cianchette; great granddaughter, Zoe Gironda; five sisters; and three brothers.
A memorial service was held at 2 PM, Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the First Baptist Church, 245 Main Street, in Pittsfield, with Pastor Bill Johnson officiating. A committal service will be held in the spring at the Village cemetery in Pittsfield.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Sebasticook Valley Hospital, 447 Main Street, Pittsfield, Maine, 04967, in Ethel’s memory.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
William C. Becker
William C. Becker, born April 22, 1948, passed peacefully on April 6, 2013 at Togus, VA Hospice Unit in Augusta. A Veteran of the Coast Guard.
He is survived by his wife Donna of Newport, daughter and husband Angela and Joel Greenleaf (Detroit), grandchildren Skye Marie Ibscher and Nicholas Greenleaf, daughter Billie Jo Becker (Newport) and granddog Zuez. He will be sadly missed by many.
Bill, throughout his life, was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing, gardening, sports, camping, and mother nature.
Celebration of Life will be held at American Legion Post #105 on Elm Street in Newport, ME at 2:00 PM on May 11th.
EDWARD R. ELWELL
HARTLAND - Edward R. Elwell, 82, faithful husband and loving father and grandfather, died peacefully March 28, 2013 in Pittsfield, with his family at his side after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. He was born January 4, 1931 in Lynn, Massachusetts, a son of Edward and Ruth (Newhall) Elwell, Sr. On September 11, 1949, he married
his childhood sweetheart, Barbara Frawley, at St. Patrick’s Church in Lynn, Massachusetts.
During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. oast Guard as Seaman First Class. Later, Eddie was a home delivery milkman with H.P. Hood for 30 years in the Lynn area. The family moved to Pittsfield in 1978, and he was employed at Maine Cascade Iron Works, Trustworthy Hardware, and Irving Tanning before retiring. He will be fondly remembered by the many employees and patrons at Bud’s Shop & Save where he was employed as a bagger after his retirement.
Throughout his life, he was an avid gardener and built a small greenhouse where he raised seedlings that were popular with many local gardeners. He was proud of his large vegetable garden and blueberry bushes.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Barbara of Hartland; 3 sons and their wives, Edward and Nancy of Merrimac, MA, Richard and Gail of Ipswich, MA, and Kevin and Beth of Berwick; 2 daughters and their husbands, Evelyn and Samuel Uyemura of Torrance, CA and Karen and James Allen of Pittsfield, and a special daughter-in-law Joanne Elwell of Hartland; 2 brothers, Arthur of Exeter, NH and John and wife Brenda of Lynn, MA; 2 sisters and their husbands, Charlotte and Peter Beaton of Salem, MA and Dorothy and James Hyde of Lynn, MA; 15 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Elizabeth; and 2 sisters, Ruth and Christine.
The family would like to thank the staff of Pittsfield Rehab and Nursing for the loving and professional care they provided.
Funeral services were held 2 PM on Tuesday, April 2nd, at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport with the Rev. Fr. James Murray officiating. Friends called from 1 PM until the time of services. Spring burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery, Hartland. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Food Bank, P.O. Box 1807, Auburn, ME 04211. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com
M. LORRAINE DEARBORN
HARTLAND & CORINNA - Marjorie Lorraine Dearborn, 84, died March 29, 2013 at a Pittsfield hospital. She was born December 18, 1928 in Exeter a daughter of Maynard and Gertrude (Jamison) Parker. She graduated from Corinna Union Academy, Class of 1947.
Lorraine was employed as a stitcher at C.M. Almy in Pittsfield for 15 years and was a member of the Newport Calvary Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Diana and husband Russell Menard of Hartland; stepchildren, Carol Smith of Kenduskeag and Dan Dearborn of Corinna; 2 brothers, the Rev. Ronald Parker and Wilfred Parker, both of Corinna; 2 sisters, Marie Thurlow of Corinna and Loreen Tuttle of Dexter; 2 grandchildren, Maggie and husband Ryan Rancourt, Ted and wife Sage Menard; 4 great grandchildren, Owen and Addie Menard, and Rylee and Alex Rancourt. She was predeceased by her first husband, Cedric Soper and her second husband, Everett Dearborn.
Funeral services were held 2 PM on Monday, April 1st, at the Hartland Full Gospel Church with the Rev. Rick Parker officiating. Friends called from 1 PM until the time of services. Spring burial will be in the Riverside cemetery, Newport. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport.
E. Paul Shattuck
E. Paul Shattuck, 76, Bradenton, FL, passed away March 27, 2013. Paul was born October 27, 1936 in Milford, MA to the late Harry and Dorris (Stetson) Shattuck. He moved to Lanark Village, FL in 1987 coming from Maine and then in 1999 moved to Bradenton, FL. He was a self-employed contractor working in the construction industry for many years. He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Cynthia in 2001 and is survived by his two daughters; Shelly Gagne of Guilford, ME, Robin Shattuck of Dover Foxcroft, ME, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held at a later date in Maine.
EDITH KALLOCH
SKOWHEGAN - Edith K. Kalloch, 80, of Skowhegan, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, in Skowhegan, with her family by her side.
Edith was born in Cambridge at her aunt's house, the daughter of Walter Bert Knight and Janet (Bowdoin) Knight Jenkins Micue.
She attended Thomas College for one year then worked at Waterville Savings Bank for four years. In the fall of 1954, she went to New Brunswick Bible Institute for three years and remained there, working in the offices for 21/2 years. In March 1962, she began to work for First National Bank of Portland, which became Maine National Bank, then Bank of New England and finally Fleet Bank. She retired for one year then began to work at Damariscotta Bank and Trust in Warren.
Edith was a member of First Baptist Church of Harmony and Warren Baptist Church, serving in many different positions in these churches.
She is survived by her two sisters, Iva Watson, and her husband, Stanley, of Skowhegan, and Eva Rowe, of Harmony; five nephews and one niece.
She was predeceased by her parents; as well as her twin sister, Meredith Ellen; and her husband, Charles L. Kalloch; and a very good friend, Fred Seavey.
A private family funeral service will be held at Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Avenue, Skowhegan.
Donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Harmony, P.O. Box 5, Harmony, ME 04942.
ROLAND C. DUBEY, SR.
PALMYRA - Roland C. Dubey, Sr., died March 22, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Jackman on October 14, 1926, the son of Alfred and Delana (Morrin) Dubey.
For many years, he was a self employed woodsman and owned and operated a small construction company. Roland had many hobbies and interests including dancing, tinkering on anything with a motor, working in the woods and with dirt, and sitting in his lawn chair under the shade trees.
He is survived by his son, Roland Dubey, Jr. and wife Jane of Missouri; daughter, Coralee (Dinah) Armstrong of Hartland; grandson, Dale Dubey of Missouri, 4 granddaughters, Angela Pasch and husband John of Missouri, Darcy Erb and husband Jason of Maine, Kristan Dailey and husband Jon of Missouri, and Danielle Dubey of Missouri. Great grandchildren are; Mackenzie Dubey, Lauren Dube, Zachary Pasch, Allan Kilgore, Noah Pasch, Devan Armstrong, Keegan Dailey, Anna Delana Dubey.
A memorial service will be held April 20th at the Gracelynn United Methodist Church in Hartland at 11 AM. Please feel free to join family & friends in the family room at the church after the service for refreshments.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in his memory to their local animal shelters.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, Maine 04976.
JEANNE B. IVORY
NEWPORT - Jeanne B. Ivory, 77, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in the home of her daughter in Rye, NH, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
She was born May 9, 1935, in Berlin, New Hampshire, daughter of the late Oscar and Alice (LePage) Biron.
She graduated from Notre Dame High in 1953 and was crowned Berlin, NH’s “Miss Paper City” in the same year. Jeanne worked throughout the years in various administrative jobs, but her primary goal in life was to raise, guide and love with her entire heart and soul, her six children, to whom she gave the world. She loved to cook and bake, and we imagine the scent wafting through heaven is of her freshly baked apple pies and blueberry muffins. She was happiest with a house full of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, even if it was standing room only. She enjoyed traveling to Florida with her Aunt Lucille, and together they would giggle and laugh like school girls. It has been said, one of them would start a sentence and the other would finish it.
She is survived and deeply missed by her children: her sons and daughters-in-law: David Albert and Theresa Grella of Amherst, N.H.; Douglas and Lori Ivory of East Falmouth, MA; Jeffrey and Sheila Ivory of Geneva, Switzerland; James and Sabrina Ivory of Newport, Maine; her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Richard Ade of Rye, NH; and son-in-law, Timothy Turmelle; her Uncle, Herbert Brigham of Berlin, NH; her special friend and sister-in-law, Barbara Ivory; She was “World’s Best Gram” to 9 Grandchildren: Melanie, Justin, Shelby, Alyssa, Amey, Chase, Gabe, Vivian, Madison and Cole and 3 Great-Grandchildren, Rhyan, Xanthe and Camdyn. She had many wonderful friends and the family makes special acknowledgement of the devotion and love bestowed upon her by her dear friends Helen, Brenda, Nancy and Pat B.
Jeanne was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, James E. Ivory, Jr. who died in May, 2012; her daughter Donna, who she loved dearly and missed every day; and her beloved Aunt Lucille Brigham.
The family would like to thank their “extended family” of Rockingham VNA & Hospice (Ray, Sharon and Glenna Jean) and Home Instead (Joyce and Chris) for their never-ending devotion, care and compassion for our beloved Mother. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made directly, in memory of Jeanne Ivory, to: Rockingham VNA & Hospice, via their website www.rockinghamvna.org
Services were held at Farrell Funeral Home on March 27, 2013, with Father Gary Belliveau and Pastoral Minister Carol Jacques-Dow of the Corpus Christi Parish officiating. Calling hours were held prior to the service. A graveside ceremony in Plymouth is planned for this summer.
