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FLORENCE (MORRISSEY) BRAYSON
EXETER — Florence Mary Caroline Brayson, 96, died Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, peacefully shutting her eyes and leaving to go with Jesus. She was born December 22, 1919 in Grand Falls, NB, Canada to Harry and Grace (Moran) Morrissey. Her father died while she was very young and her mother later married
Harry’s younger brother James Morrissey. They eventually moved to River de Chute, New Brunswick and raised their large family there.
Florence married
C. Michael Brayson in 1939, moved to Maine, and raised a family of 9 children, living first in Old Town and then in Exeter. While in Old Town she cleaned homes in the Old Town/Bangor area. After moving to Exeter, she opened her heart and home to care for elderly state hospital patients. Florence was a wonderful cook and loved to feed anyone who came across her path. Even after being admitted to Bangor Rehab more than 3 years ago, her first words of greeting were, “Have you had lunch (dinner, whatever) yet?” She received her G.E.D. at age 70 and was a communicant of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Our Lady of the Snows Parish.
Florence will be remembered by all who knew her for her love of music. She began singing as a child and never stopped. She remembered the words to numerous old time songs and until her last day, could be found sitting in her wheelchair in the hallway singing away, smiling at everyone who passed.
She is survived by a sister, Anita Rattray; a brother James Morrissey; her children, daughters Pearl Hawes and Elvin of Moscow, Doris and Dale Watson of Carmel; Linda and Darrell DeLong of Cape Coral, FL and Sebago; Marie and Paul Fields of Steep Falls. Her surviving sons are Michael Brayson of Franklin, VT, Robert Brayson of Charleston, Jerry and Carol Brayson of Exeter, and John Brayson and special friend Ann Martin of Corinna; son in law Duane Brasslett of Old Town. She is also survived by many adoring grandchildren and great grandchildren, each of whom she loved with all her heart. There are many nieces and nephews scattered all over the world who will miss her as well.
Florence was predeceased by a daughter Charlene (Brayson) Brasslett, and all of her brothers and sisters except for two mentioned.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 16th, at St. Anne’s Church, Free Street, Dexter, with the Rev. Father Emile Dube officiating. Friends called from 9 AM until the time of procession to the church at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport. Spring burial will be in Mt. Pleasant cemetery, Dexter. Memorial donations may be made to a local food pantry.
FERNAND BOULANGER
ST. ALBANS — On March 11, 2016 our father went to a higher hunting ground. He loved to hunt at the hunting camp on St. Albans mountain. He and his life long friend Harvey Martin (and others) became known as The Mountain Boys. His friends will remember him as Ferd or the Frenchman and his family as Dad or Papa.
He loved spending time at Camp on Big Indian Lake in St. Albans. He loved to cook and he was famous for his Spaghetti Sauce.
He lived in New Britain, CT for 45 years and the last 11 months in St. Albans, ME.
He was predeceased by his companion Marilyn Wenz of 40 years on 04/07/2015.
Five brothers and three sisters over the years, and a grandson Todd Patterson in 1994.
He leaves behind seven children. One son Tim Boulanger. Six daughters, Jackie Patterson, Terry Chambers, Rebecca Boulanger, Micheline Ross, Sherry Buzzell and Troi Boulanger. Twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. He also leaves two stepchildren Robert Wenz of Oregon, and Cheryl Wenz of Florida.
At the request of Fernand there will be no funeral services. His family will hold a Memorial Service at a later date and that will be published at a later time in the Rolling Thunder.
CHARLOTTE ANN (MCATEE) GRAY
PLYMOUTH — Charlotte Ann McAtee Gray passed away on the morning of February 27, 2016 after a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final days. Charlotte was born January 29, 1937 in Dixmont. She was the daughter of Alexander and Augusta (Straight) McAtee, and attended schools in Plymouth and Newport. Her father trained and drove harness horses, and in her younger years Charlotte was often found at harness racing tracks throughout Maine, either betting on her father’s horses or helping him out in the paddocks.
She married
Ralph Gray in 1956. Like a number of Mainers at that time, Charlotte and Ralph lived in Connecticut for a few years with their two daughters before returning to Plymouth. That's where their son was born, and where they lived for the remainder of their lives. Charlotte worked in area woolen mills and shoe shops for many years, before her husband's health forced her into early retirement to become his full-time caregiver. She and Ralph were active in the American Legion, and Charlotte was active in the American Legion Auxiliary and the Plymouth Grange.
Charlotte was known for her quirky sense of humor - often at the expense of the younger children who would slink away in embarrassment. Only as they got older did they see her humor and some even adopted it! Right to the end she left her family with a good story to be told for years to come. Along with her sense of humor, Charlotte had a love for adventure and fun. She loved country music and was always ready to dance. She was the first in her family to show her children and grandchildren a love of motorcycles and dirt bikes. She loved the outdoors - hunting, fishing, walking or just feeding and listening to the birds. She had an uncanny ability to remember everyone's birthdays, numbers, and the nicknames of her younger school mates after many years.
She is survived by sister Shirley Dunivan and husband Berl of Plymouth; her children Toni Pinkham of Orono, Donna Carrigan and husband Don of Walpole, son David and wife Michelle of Plymouth; and a special "son" Bradley Stewart of Lagrange. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Charlotte was predeceased by her wonderful husband of 53 years, her parents and brother Bernard "Sonny" McAtee.
Friends called from 5 to 7 PM Thursday, March 3rd, at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport. Rev. Bob Emrich had a brief time of remembrance and family will share a few memories of Charlotte at 6 PM.
Graveside committal services will be held in the spring at Sawyer cemetery, Plymouth. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, 383 U.S. Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074. Written condolences may be expressed at www.CrosbyNeal.com
ROSALIE A. GERICKONT
GARLAND — Rosalie Ann Gerickont, 63, died February 27, 2016 in Bangor. She was born June 20, 1952 in Metuchen, New Jersey a daughter of Frank and Anne (Jones) Risola.
She moved to Maine in 1988. Rosalie worked at the Thomas Farm in Garland until her most recent illness. She enjoyed gardening, animals, and reading to her great grandson Hunter.
She is survived by a son, Theodore and wife Tina Gerickont of Cambridge; a daughter, Dawn and husband Roy Freeman of Newfield; 4 grandchildren; and 1 great grandson. She was predeceased by her husband, Theodore, Sr.
Spring graveside committal services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, May 10th at the Evergreen cemetery, Garland. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Cremation arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com
ROWENA (HARRIS) MCLEOD
ST. ALBANS — Rowena McLeod, 87, died March 1, 2016 at Sanfield Rehab & Living Center. She was born June 10, 1928 in Bridgewater, a daughter of Mansfield and Georgia (Nelson) Harris.
She married
Lewis McLeod on December 25, 1946. They lived together for 68 years before Ena entered a nursing care facility, followed there by Lewis the following year. Ena worked outside the home while the children were growing up but was also the bookkeeper for the family construction company. She will be remembered for keeping exceptional books. She enjoyed singing, playing the guitar and, at an early age, sang on WLBZ and with Pick and the Pine Tree Mountaineers. Even when Alzheimer’s disease affected her mind, she continued to sing hymns with her beautiful voice, blessing the residents and staff at the home with all the correct words. She was a member of the Hartland Full Gospel Church where her faith grew and sustained her until her death. The church was good to her and she enjoyed her family there.
She is survived by 3 children, Ervin and wife Linda, Steven and wife Margaret, and Judy Cummings; 6 grandchildren, Michael Cummings and wife Veronika, Torrey McLeod, Ann Bond, Bobbie Roberts, Erin Speed and husband Paul, and Amy Brann; 5 great grandchildren.
Ena was predeceased by her husband, all 4 of her siblings, Ray and Sherm Harris, Donna Smith, Edna Whiting, her infant great granddaughter, Trinity Cummings, and her son in law, Carl Cummings.
A spring graveside funeral and committal service will be held at Maloon cemetery, St. Albans, and will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com
RONALD H. GODSOE
HARTLAND — Ronald H. Godsoe, 86, passed away peacefully in the home his father built, surrounded by his loving and caring family on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Honoring his request there will be no services. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport.
JANICE P. COOKSON
PITTSFIELD — Janice P. Cookson, 74, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, in Waterville.
Janice was born on May 9, 1942, in Pittsfield, the daughter of the late Wallace and Mae (Steeves) Rines. She attended the local schools and was employed in the woolen mills for many years.
Janice absolutely loved watching sports. She was an avid Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots fan. She enjoyed games, playing cards, putting together puzzles and going to the Newport Occupational Exchange. She loved to go to church and read her Bible. She was a member of TOPS and attended both the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene and the River Run Church of the Nazarene in Detroit. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and sister.
The family wants to express gratefulness to all those who took loving care of Janice.
She is survived by her children, Richard Cookson and Lesia Douglas and husband, Greg, all of Waterville; grandchildren, Jessica Whitney and Steven Hodgden; sisters, Marjorie Maloon and husband, Ted, of Detroit, Tamra Brooks and husband Keith of New Hampshire and LaLonnie Rines of Pittsfield.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
JOSEPH GUY VARRICCHIO
PALMYRA — Joseph Guy Varricchio, 78, went to see the Lord on January 22, 2017, following a battle with cancer. Joe was born on December 26, 1938 in Boston, Mass. The son of Cosmo and Jennie (Mignoue) Varricchio. Joseph was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving for 4 years and then served in the Army National Guard until he retired. Joe was known by his friends as “Chef Joe”. Joe contributed to many charities for many years. He was a carpenter, a cook, and loved to collect things. Joe loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Family meant everything to him. Joe will be remembered for his kindness to help those he met. He did some wonderful things to help his kids when they needed it. Joe truly had a heart of gold.
Joe was predeceased by his parents, (Grampa & Nonnie); two sisters, Rosie Meucci, Antoinette Trinanies; and his Uncle Phillip.
Joe is survived by his partner, Carol Richardson; his sister, Anna Anderson and husband, Perry of California; his sister Josephine Henderson of Mass; sister, Mary Kocincki of Mass; his children, Joseph Varricchio and his wife, Tammy; Debra and husband, William Hamlet; Kimberly and husband, Brian Bates; Phillip Varricchio; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, who he adored. Joe will be dearly missed by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and his many friends that he made along his journey in life.
The family would like to thank his health care team; RN Barbara and CNA Cindy for the great care they provided at Community Health and Counseling Services.
A memorial service of Joe’s life will be held at his grave site at the Maine Veteran Memorial cemetery in Augusta, for his final resting place. The time and date will be announced in late spring.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center Newport. Anyone may go to Brown’s website, www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com, to sign the guest book, or send flowers.
EUGENE “GENE” DUNTON
BURNHAM — Eugene “Gene” Dunton, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his entire family on January 21, 2017. He was born in Burnham on April 19, 1940 the son of Willis and Printhia (Thurston) Dunton.
Gene served our country in the United States Army. After returning home, he married
Rena (Cook) on April 20, 1963 and together they raised their four children in Burnham. Gene worked at area shoe factories as a hand sewer and retired from New Balance in 2006.
Gene enjoyed athletic events. He coached peewee basketball and little league baseball. More recently, he was an avid fan of and looked forward to MCI football games. He was a lifelong sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. In his spare time, Gene could be found puttering around in his garage, woodworking, and gardening. Above all else, Gene was a true family man. He loved spending time making memories with his large family. Gene always had a smile and an old story to share with everyone.
Gene is survived by his wife of 53 years Rena; children, Cynthia Bickford and husband Brian, Anita Wright and husband David, Travis Dunton and wife Kimberly, and Chuck Dunton and wife Angela; grandchildren, Andrew Barnett, Brandon Wright, Mackenzie Dunton, Taylor Wright, Cameron and Kelsey Bickford, Scott and Amanda Salley; great granddaughter, River Williams; siblings, Bill Dunton, Frank Dunton, Frances Powell, Bettie Goding, and Blackie Reynolds; a special niece, Jeannette Cook; many nieces and nephews and a large extended family.
He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Darrell Dunton, Don Dunton, and Roland Reynolds; and sisters, Ruth Grosso, Merideth Leonard, Gloria Small, and Julie Nelson.
Family and friends were invited to visit from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, January 28th at Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield where a memorial service was held at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, January 29th with Chaplain Tom Gilbert officiating. Military honors were presented for his service to our country.
Gene’s family extends their deepest appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff at Lafayette Family Cancer Center and Eastern Maine Medical Center’s 6th Floor. They also recognize the care, comfort and compassion shown to Gene and his family at Sebasticook Valley Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, donations received will be given in a one-time gift to the MCI Football Boosters. Please send memorial donations to Travis Dunton, 100 Mount Road, Pittsfield, Maine, 04967.
AUBREY F. ROBINSON
HARTLAND — Aubrey F. Robinson, 68, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 after a long illness.
Aubrey was born in Waterville the son of the late Roy and Leona (Marshall) of Vassalboro. He married
his true love Susan (Whitten) in January 1971 and built a home next to his in-laws. His many years of hard work began on a dairy farm. He was employed by the Hartland Tannery for more than 15 years. Because of his love of the outdoors, he volunteered at Lake George Regional Park in Canaan. He also worked for the Town of Hartland for many years at the transfer station until his stroke in 2006. He served in the Army National Guard of Skowhegan-Newport for more than 24 years, where he received Charlie Company’s father of the year award in 1988. Aubrey served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War as a radio relay and carrier attendant stationed in Germany. He was a member of the Hartland American Legion.
Aubrey enjoyed a good game of cribbage and other card games. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, swimming, watching old westerns and wrestling, bird watching from his living room, and reading the paper. He enjoyed camping up and down the coast of Maine with his wife and kids. He enjoyed time at Lincolnville Beach, which was his favorite place to go with his wife. Aubrey helped many elderly friends in Hartland with yard work or winterizing their homes. He enjoyed socializing and talking with all.
He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Susan (Whitten) of 46 years; his daughter Patty and her husband Jason Angel of Boston, Massachusetts; his son Leroy and wife Stacia (Kistler) of Milton, New Hampshire; his daughter Mary and husband John Horton of Hartland with his young granddaughter Breeara “Bree” who will miss going bowling and laughing with her “Poppy.” He is also survived by his sister Mary, brothers Freddy, Oscar, Donnie, and Ervin, his sister-in-law Barbara Morse, brother-in-law and wife David and Cheryl Whitten, close family friends Jana and Roger Brown and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, his in-laws Leroy and Mary (Nichols) Whitten and many other family and friends.
A special thank you to the Veterans Administration home-visiting nurse Mary Beth; Nancy, Christine, and Sharalyn from Hospice of Bangor, and to all the wonderful staff at the Sanfield Rehab & Living Center for their kindness and care given to Aubrey and his family these past years. Additionally, thanks to Glenn and Rachel Nichols for their great care.
A memorial to celebrate his life will be held February 4th, 2017. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and service of remembering and sharing from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. at Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield, Maine. A spring committal with military honors will take place in June.
In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation in Aubrey’s name to the Tri-Town Food Cupboard, 9 Hubbard Avenue, Hartland, Maine. For more information please call Pat at 207-938-2244.
