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JACK “BUZZ” MCKAY III
ETNA — Jack McKay III, 36, died February 18, 2017 as the result of a snowmobile accident. He was born March 12, 1980 in Bangor, a son of Jack and Cindy (Davis) McKay. He graduated from Nokomis Regional High, class of 1998 and was employed by Atlantic Plant Maintenance as a superintendent of millwrights for the northern region. He was a member of Local Union 1121-Millwrights since 2001.
Buzz will be remembered as an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, camping, 4 wheeling and snowmobiling. He was blessed with many friends and loved ones and will be missed by all.
He is survived by his Mom and Dad, Jack, Jr. and Cindy McKay of Etna; his wife, Kristen McKay of Etna; grandparents, Bill and Jeanne Davis of Corinth, and Nancy McKay of Frankfort; aunts and uncles, Sue and Brian Varney of Etna, Sue and Bob Seger, and Samantha McKay, all of Frankfort, Richard McKay and Jean Brasslett of Winterport, Tim and Traci McKay of Florida, Terry and Lisa Ripley of Swansville; as well as too many cousins and 2nd cousins to list. He will also be fondly remembered by Raymond Graves and Ryan Curry, both of Etna.
He was predeceased by his grandfather Jack, Sr. and by an uncle Andy McKay.
There will not be any services at this time. However, a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport.
CHARLIE C. INMAN
WATERVILLE — Charlie C. Inman, 96, of Waterville, Maine passed away peacefully at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine on February 8, 2017.
Charlie was born in Palmyra, Maine on February 1, 1921, to Hiram W. Inman and Una M. (Ames) Inman. He Attended Maine Central Institute.
Shortly after school Charlie enlisted in the United States Army 30th Division During WW2. After the war, he worked at Skiland Woolen Mill in Clinton, Maine, and SAS shoe in Pittsfield, Maine.
Charlie was predeceased by his siblings, Liston H. Inman, Leland A. Inman, And Virginia E. Inman.
He is survived by one sibling Ernest E. Inman; his children David Inman, Keith Inman, Kenneth Inman, and Carol Koczynski; his grandchildren, Michelle Inman, Keith Inman, Emily LeBeau, Shannon Swift, Marsha Hunter, Becky Beard, Scott Inman, David Inman, Donnie Inman, Julie Blair; and his many great grandchildren, Great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
All funeral services will be private, if anyone wishes to attend please contact the family.
The family would like to thank Eastern Maine Medical Center ER staff for their support, Lakewood Nursing Home in Waterville for the great care Charlie received, and Lawry Brothers Funeral Homes for their guidance and support during these hard times.
An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at: www.lawrybrothers.com
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral & Cremation Care, 107 Main Street, Fairfield.
PEGGY A. WARD
CORINNA — Peggy Ann (Woodard) Ward, 54, passed on to be with her Lord and Savior February 17, 2017. She was born April 20, 1962 in Northbridge, MA, a daughter of Roger and Margaret (Woodbury) Woodard.
Peggy was a member of the Dexter Pentecostal Church. Peggy always had a smile on her face and God in her heart. She was well known throughout the area for her work at Sebasticook Valley Nursing Home and her many dedicated years at Sebasticook Valley Hospital. She touched the hearts of many while working as a dietary aid and in housekeeping services.
She is survived by her husband Stephen Ward, Sr. of Corinna; children Lisa Rassaw, Stephen Ward, Jr., Margaret Bennett, Tammy Buttke, and Shayne Ward; grandchildren Jamaal and Takara Russaw, Ryan, Stephen III, Damien, Isaiah, and Khloe Ward, Emma and Cody Buttke.
A memorial service was held at 2 PM on Saturday, February 25th, at the Dexter Pentecostal Church with Pastor Lyman Curtis officiating. Friends called from 12 noon until the time of services. A luncheon will follow the services.
Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna.
JOHN LLEWELLYN GOULD
DEXTER — John L. Gould went home to be with the Lord on January 31st 2017. Peacefully passed away after a courageous 31 day battle with cancer, at his daughter Bridget Gould’s house.
Johnny was a trucker, loved the open road. He had been driving since he was sixteen years old. His best friend was his Boston Terrier, Jake Brake.
Anyone who knew Johnny knew he'd light up a room with his very presence. You'll always be in our hearts, we part now but to only meet again! Love you, Dad.
John is survived by son, Christopher Gould; daughter, Bridget Gould; son from first marriage, Shawn Gould; grandchildren, Victoria Pare, Katie Burgess, Zach Gould, Chelsie Gould, Jett Gould, and Cam Gould. He had four siblings, Randall Gould and wife Ottie Gould, Robert Gould and wife Linda Gould, Cindy Girolamo and husband Edward Girolamo, and Sandra Marsteller. His mother, Bernice Leone.
Memorial service held on Saturday, March 4th at 11 a.m. at Saint Albans Union Church, followed by a reception at M Room at 416 Oxbow Road in Palmya. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to 24 Pullen Road, Dexter, ME 04930.
M. JEAN LYNCH
PITTSFIELD — Dearly loved, Margaret Jean Lynch passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2017. Jean was born in Houlton, Maine, on October 5, 1939, to Walter S. and Phyllis I. (London) Burtt. She graduated with the Houlton High School Class of 1957 with high honors and completed her studies at Eastern Maine General Hospital in 1961 as a Registered Nurse.
In July of 1957, a chance encounter with John H. Lynch, a young Army veteran from Rhode Island, resulted in a boat ride on Deering Lake in Orient, Maine, and the beginning of a 60-year life journey with her beloved Jac. As newlyweds with children they worked together to finish their educations, eventually settling in Pittsfield, Maine, where Jean found her calling as a wife, mother and grandmother and spent a 35-year nursing career at Sebasticook Valley Hospital. Her greatest pride and joy was her family. Her favorite place was always Deering Lake.
Jean touched the lives of many with compassion and kindness and lived her life to the fullest through simple pleasures; gathering her family at home or at camp, knitting a sweater or mittens to give as a gift, watching the hummingbirds, or sending a note of celebration, encouragement, or thanks.
She fought her 6-year battle with courage, grace and dignity. She was grateful for the wonderful care provided by Dr. John C. Baker, Dr. James L. Clarke, the medical staff at Cancer Care of Maine, and especially the empathetic support of Dr. Sarah J. Sinclair. Hospice of Eastern Maine provided relief and comfort to Jean and her family. We will be forever grateful.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Richard; step-father, Ralph O. Peabody; and special Uncle and Aunt Philip D. and Beulah M. Tingley.
She will be forever remembered and missed by her husband Jac of Pittsfield; sons, Jimmy (Risa) Lynch of Stetson and Michael (Mareshah) Lynch of Pittsfield; daughter, Suzanne (Don) Guild of Manchester; six grandchildren, Sarah, Brandon, Nicole, Jacob, Emily and Cameron; six great-grandchildren; the extended Lynchs, Londons and Burtts; her cherished cousins; and her Deering Lake family.
Friends may visit with the family from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, February 24th, at Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield. A celebration of Jean’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 25th, at the funeral home with a reception to follow at the Trustee Memorial Student Center at the Maine Central Institute campus. A committal service will be held at Orient cemetery in the spring.
Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
EDITH M. WIETZKE
HARTLAND — Edith M. Wietzke, 94, died peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2017, in Dover-Foxcroft.
Edith was born on August 26, 1922, in Linden, New Jersey, one of eight children to the late John and Agnes (Maurice) Evans. She attended the local Linden schools and graduated from Linden High School.
Edith was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed taking care of her family and being involved in her children’s school activities. She served as a past PTA president as well volunteered in the Cub Scouts. She was a telephone operator during WWII, worked as a matron at the county jail and was an Avon representative for several years. Edith was a member of the Eastern Star and was very active in her home church, Grace Linn Memorial United Methodist Church of Hartland.
She is survived by her son, Dale Wietzke of Jamestown, CA; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sister, Jeanette Dubois of Freehold, NJ; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Charles; daughter, Rosalie Collins; two sons, Chuckie Wietzke and Doug Wietzke; and six siblings, Ruth, Ethel, Tommy, Harry, Almer and Jackie.
A spring service is being planned for 11 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017, with Pastor Jim Boughman officiating.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
ROBERT SPEIGEL, JR.
DEXTER/OTTER CREEK/SEAL HARBOR – Robert Speigel, Jr., aka JERSEY, 50 years old, was born November 17, 1966, and passed on January 21, 2017. He was born and raised in Cape May, NJ, and moved to Maine in 1999. Jersey loved all that Maine had to offer, cutting wood, taught to him by his girlfriend of nearly 15 years, Cathi Austin, as well as, his love of fishing, sailboating and helping friends with mechanical and home repairs.
Jersey knew many trades; he was “Jack-of-All.” He was caretaker for several homes and was called upon for many car repairs; stepdaughter Stacy Austin relied on his help with many of her own car repairs. His full-time work was commercial construction building hospitals, schools, Jackson Lab rooms, remodeling many Hannaford stores, etc.
He will be very much missed by his Maine family and friends, including his three stepchildren and five grandchildren, and family in New Jersey, mom, dad, sister, brother, and many aunts, uncles and cousins, who he kept in touch with frequently.
Thank you, Uncle Phil, for taking him with you and guiding him along the way.
Thank you Dexter friends and “family” for helping him with his transition from New Jersey - Duffy and Angie Dyer, Missy, Andy, Dawnie, Craig, Amy (for housing), Cindy, Michael, and any one else who became his best friend in Maine.
Celebration will be held on February 12, 2017, at the Dog and Pony Tavern in Bar Harbor beginning at 3 PM. We hope to see you all there.
FRANK WELCH
DIXMONT – Frank E. Welch, 56, died unexpectedly January 30, 2017. He was born April 8, 1960 in Bangor, a son of Earl and Janet (McKinley) Welch.
He graduated from Nokomis Regional High, Class of 1978 and received his certificate in professional welding from Eastern Maine Vocational Technical College. Frank worked for several area construction companies. He married
Jennifer Poulin on October 24, 1987. He also enjoyed hunting and 4 wheeling on their property in Dixmont.
In addition to his wife and mother of Dixmont, he is survived by his son Kyle and wife Samantha, and their sons, Mason and Brody, all of Dixmont; and a sister, Deborah Welch of Bangor.
Frank was predeceased by his brother Jeff.
A memorial service was held at 11 AM Saturday, February 4th, at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport, with Pastor Dan Burton officiating. Friends called at the funeral home from 10 AM until the time of services. Spring burial will be in Dixmont Corner cemetery.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Rheumatology Research Foundation, 2200 Lake Boulevard, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319.
DOUGLAS R. JOHNSTON
ST. ALBANS – Douglas Richard Johnston, 76, formerly of Wakefield, MA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 26, 2017.
Douglas was born August 18, 1940, in Arlington, MA, a son of Charles and Ruth Johnston. He married
the love of his life, Patricia Ruth on November 5, 1960. He worked as a pressman with his father and brother at Malden News before moving to Maine in 1979. After moving here he worked at Maine Fence Company and Rolling Thunder Express in Newport for several years.
Douglas had a great love for dogs, camping, stock car racing, gardening with his wife, and tinkering in the garage. He had a contagious laugh that caused everyone around him to smile, and a genuine and true love for his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Donna Bubar and husband Vernon; daughter, Danita Smith and husband, Daniel; son, Richard Johnston and wife Giselle; daughter, Patty Burpee and husband, John; son, David Johnston; daughter, June Williams and husband Christopher; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and his lifelong friend George Poore.
He was predeceased by special friends, Sue and Gordon Follansbee and Howard and Mary Poore.
We will miss you Douglas.
Visitation was held Monday at Crosby & Neal, Newport. Graveside committal services will be held at 11 AM Friday, August 18th, at the Pine Grove cemetery, Hartland.
EDWIN BRUCE DEERING
NEWPORT – Edwin Bruce Deering, 54, died unexpectedly January 27, 2017. He was born December 31, 1962 in Hartland, a son of Gordon and Roberta (Bennett) Deering. He graduated from Nokomis Regional High, Class of 1981. He was employed as a cashier at Irving’s Truck Stop in Newport at the time of his death.
He is survived by his wife, Victoria (Richards) Deering; his mother, Roberta Kelley and her good friend David Brown; 2 sons, Edwin and James Robinson; a daughter, Rachel Fuller; 2 brothers, Tony and wife Wanda Bennett, and Darrell and wife Traci Deering; several nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by his father.
No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport.
ROBERT E. AMES
YORK – Robert E. Ames, 85, of Plaisted Road, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. He was born December 6, 1931 in Pittsfield, ME a son of the late Errol and Hesther (Matthews) Ames. He served in the United States Air Force. He worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for many years. He was a very private family man who enjoyed working around the house, reading and tinkering with small engines. He was an engineer who appreciated how things worked. He also enjoyed New England sports teams, especially the Patriots and was a member of the Boardman-Ellis V.F.W. He leaves his wife Norma I. (Mercier) Ames; a son Bryant R. Ames of York, ME; 2 daughters; Jean S. Salisbury and her husband Homer of Pittsfield, ME and Cheryl M. Jordan and her husband James of Tulsa, OK; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
