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James L. Minot
2002
BELGRADE — James L. Minot, of Belgrade, died Monday, June 3, 2002, at his Minot Hill Road home.
He was born in Augusta, the son of J. Lawrence and Velma (Briggs) Minot.
James graduated from Belgrade High School, class of 1950. He attended classes and programs at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and vocational institutes.
James was a dairy farmer all of his life and had one of the last remaining herds in Belgrade. In addition to farming, he participated in many community activities. Several elected and appointed positions include the Board of Appeals, Animal Control Officer and Constable. He was sexton of the Belgrade cemeteries at Pine Grove, Woodside and Ellis Pond for 17 years. He was a school bus driver for SAD 47 for 50 years.
He was a lifetime member of the Old South Church at Rockwood's Corner in Belgrade. For many years, he served as chairman of the Church Cooperation. He was a charter member of the Governor's Council on Landowner-Sportsman Relations, appointed in 1992, he served 10 years.
He participated freely in his neighborhood, which he defined by the boundaries of the town, responding to individual needs as requested.
Survivors include three sisters, Constance Lindquist of Woburn, Mass., Marion E. Minot of Belgrade and Frances Skank and her husband, Harold, of Ames, Iowa; nephews, W. Minot Wood and his wife, Carol, of Hudson, Mass., J. Dixon Wood and his wife, Carol, of Acton, Mass., George Skank and his wife, Janelle, of Streamwood, Ill., James and Nathan Skank of Ames; nieces, Deborah Wood Burns and husband, Michael, or Lynnwood, Wash., Marcia Wood Salter and husband, Wilbur, of Westwood, Mass.; nine grandnieces and grandnephews.
There will be no visiting hours. A memorial funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Old South Church, Route 135, Belgrade.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Funeral Home of Oakland.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made to the Minot Memorial Fund, Old South Church, Box 70, Belgrade ME 04917.
Bruce E. Wentworth
1933-2002
CAMDEN — Bruce E. Wentworth, of 26 Pearl St., died unexpectedly Friday, May 31, 2002, at his home.
Born in Oakland, Feb. 3, 1933, he was the son of Daniel and Gwendolyn (Littlefield) Wentworth.
He was graduate of Williams High School in Oakland and Trinity University, where he received his bachelor of science degree.
During the Korean Conflict, he served in the Air Force. After leaving the military, he taught school in San Antonio, Texas, for several years.
On Feb. 16, 1964, he married Louise Morong of Camden. Mr. and Mrs. Wentworth have lived at their home on Pearl Street for the past 38 years.
Mr. Wentworth had been employed at the Maine State Prison in Thomaston for many years, retiring in 2000. During his employment at the prison, Wentworth had been instrumental in establishing several programs, including drug and alcohol rehabilitation, holiday furlow for model prisoners and college education. He had taught school at the prison and also worked in the showroom during summers.
His hobbies included woodworking, gardening, music and golfing. He was a member of Down East Jazz Society and the Goose River Golf Club. An accomplished musician, Wentworth had played with many bands, including Ed Greenwood, Stan Catell, Hal Rohn, Al Corey and the Lincolnville Community Band.
A devoted husband and father, his family said he was very much like a Bill Cosby with his great personality, zest for life and sense of humor.
Surviving is his wife, Louise Morong Wentworth of Camden; his mother-in-law, Eva May Pease of Camden; one son, Bruce Wentworth of Rockport; five daughters, Gerry Dee Clough and her husband, Mark, of Gorham, Terry Lee Romane and her husband, Steve, of Wantage, N.J., Laurie Jo Doran and her husband, Elwood, of Camden, Jennifer L. Wentworth of Washington and Rebecca S. Wentworth of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, Alan Littlefield and his wife, Donna, of Oakland, and Russell Littlefield of Augusta; one sister, Sharon Folsom of Oakland; two brothers-in-law, Frank Morong and his wife, Janice, and Bill Morong and his wife, Glenna, all of Camden; 11 grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Gwendolyn Wentworth.
There are no public visiting hours. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at the John Street United Methodist Church, 98 John St., Camden, with the Rev. Linda Campbell Marshall and Rev. Gerard Gosselin co-officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Heartwatch Program, YMCA, 50 Chestnut St., Camden ME 04843; or the Lincolnville Community Band, c/o Pat Jordan, 1 Trim St., Camden ME 04843.
Arrangements are with the Robert E. Laite Funeral Home, 9 Mountain Street, Camden.
Beverly McCracken
2002
Beverly McCracken attended Auburn schools and graduated from Edward Little High School, Class of 1940.
Theodora 'Teddy' Lee Levy
1951-2002
OAK BLUFFS, Mass. —Teddy Levy, of 66 High St., Winthrop, Maine, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 26, 2002, while vacationing with friends on Cape Cod.
Teddy was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Dec. 16, 1951, the daughter of Diane and the late William Smithgall. She lived in several towns in New York state, graduating from Berlin High School in Berlin, N.Y. in 1970.
She moved to Maine in 1977, settling in the old Maxwell farm house (always a work in progress), where she raised not only her own children but touched the lives of numerous others with her Teddy Bear Day Care. Most recently, she worked for Sage Dining Services at Kents Hill School, a job she truly loved because she got to "mother" a bunch of kids again.
Teddy also worked as a waitress in several area restaurants and was a manager at Sally's Steakhouse. She met the love of her life while working at the Senator Inn, and Norm and Teddy were married in December 1980. They spent countless hours together touring the state, from the western mountans to the bays and beaches, all up and down the coast, particularly Popham Beach, which held a special place in her heart.
Teddy was a tireless worker, well known for her tremendous work ethic. But more than anything, she loved a good time. She was always the life of any party. Whether it was a fraternity get-together, a family reunion or a wedding, you could hear Teddy from anywhere in the room, and if there was music, you would always find her on the dance floor.
Teddy loved to cook and watch people eat, especially her family. Her Thanksgiving spreads were legendary.
She will be sadly and forever missed by her husband, Norman of Winthrop; her two children, Gannett of Boulder, Colo., and Esther of Bangor, Maine; her mother, Diane Smithgall of Winthrop; her sister, Gail Smithgall of Readfield, Maine; her brothers, Frank Smithgall of Winthrop and Howard Smithgall and his wife, Brenda, and their children, Nathan and Glen, of Lochbuie, Colo.; a special aunt, Audrey Roesel of Winthrop; and her dear uncle, Steve Jones and his wife, Joann, of Highland Village, Texas, and Harpswell, Maine.
Teddy dearly loved and was loved by her in-laws, Frank and Ann Rowe of South Thomaston, Maine; her sisters-in-law, Kristina Rowe of North Fort Meyers, Fla., Frances Daley and her husband, Thomas, and their daughter, Isabel, of New Haven, Conn., Cheryl Rowe-Deroche and her husband, Peter, and their children, Gabe, Aleda and Annie, of Toronto, Ontario; her great friend, Lois Feith of Winthrop; and numerous cousins and friends throughout the Northeast and Colorado.
In accordance with Teddy's wishes, there will be no funeral. However, there will be a celebration of Teddy's life at our house on High Street at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 31.
Please, in lieu of flowers, send a donation in Teddy's name to the American Heart Association, 343 Gorham Road, South Portland 04106.
Edith M. (Wheelock) Marsters
1911-2002
FARMINGDALE — Edith M. (Wheelock) Marsters, 91, of Farmingdale, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, Sunday, July 28, 2002, after a long illness.
She was born in Wytopitlock, Feb. 18, 1911, the daughter of David C. and Mabel M. (Sherman) Wheelock.
In 1930, at age 19, she married Bernard Marsters of Milltown, New Brunswick. After 68 years of marriage, Bernard passed away Sept. 3, 1997. She worked alongside her husband for many years at the cotton mills in Milltown before moving to Hallowell in 1944. She also worked in the cotton mill in Augusta and the Hallowell Shoe Co., after which she became a full-time homemaker while her husband worked at Statler Pulp and Paper mill until his retirement in 1971.
She had no children of her own but raised her niece, Rita (Baker) Messerschmidt of Aston, Pa., and great-nephew Clifton Worthing of Pittston. She kept a house of her own until she moved in with her niece, Lena Parlin of Farmingdale.
She was a long-standing member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Augusta, where she donated many years of her time, contributions and baked goods to the Ladies' Auxiliary. She shared her life with all and held nothing back.
Edith is survived by her sister, Lenore Gallagher of Augusta; her brothers, Willis Wheelock of Augusta and Benjamin Wheelock of East Pittston; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was much loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends.
The family wishes to express its heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses from Family Medicine Institute and the staff at Home HealthReach Services, including hospice caregivers.
A very special thanks will ring through the ages for the care, love and understanding that was given to her freely from her niece, Lena Parlin, and her great-niece, Linda Parlin. Her great-nephews, Peter Parlin and Gene Parlin, also helped along the way.
There will be no funeral service after the cremation. Her ashes will reside with her niece, Rita Messerschmidt.
Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home, Augusta.
Dorothy 'Dotty' Colmes
1920-2002
BROOKLINE, Mass. —Dorothy Colmes, beloved wife of Bernard "Buddy" Colmes, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002, of ovarian cancer at her Brookline home. She was 81.
Born in New York City, Dotty grew up in Dorchester, the daughter of Mae and Sam Vernon. She graduated from Boston Teachers College (University of Massachusetts) in 1941 and later continued her studies in special education at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Her teaching career spanned more than 50 years. Her career as an educator began at Temple Mishkan Tefila in Boston, where she taught English to Russian immigrants. She taught pre-school at Temple Emeth (Brookline) and Temple Shalom (Newton) as well as in the Boston public schools.
Dotty joined the staff of Shady Hill School in Cambridge in 1975. She devoted the next 25 years to her passion — tutoring young children with learning disabilities. She was dedicted to each and every one of her students, and her sensitivity to their individual needs resulted in close relationships that reached far beyond the classroom. She was honored by Shady Hill in 1998 when the school established the Dorothy V. Colmes Lecture Series, a professional development program for staff.
Together with her husband, Buddy, they established the Dorothy V. Colmes Fund for Lymphedema Research at the Harvard Institute of Medicine in 1998. Dedicated to finding a cure for lymphatic disease, this ongoing research is providing hope for tens of thousands of people suffering from lymphedema.
Her courage and grace and wonderful sense of humor are part of the legacy she leaves to her husband, Buddy, of 60 years; her two daughters, Francia Davis and her husband, Jed, of Manchester, Maine, and Wendy Davis-Sammis and her husband, Arnold, of Bedford, N.H.; her three granddaughters, Megan Colmes Davis of Burlington, Vt., Caitlin Colmes Davis of New York City, and Anna Mae Davis of Manchester. She also leaves a beloved sister, Judith Fleischman of Franklin Lakes, N.J.; devoted cousins, nieces and nephews; and countless dear friends and colleagues.
A celebration of her life was held Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Levine Chapels in Brookline.
Remembrances may be sent to The Dorothy V. Colmes Fund for Lymphedema Research, c/o Development Office, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston 02215.
Conrad E. G. Ellis
1941-2002
BUCKFIELD — Conrad E. G. Ellis, 61, of Nezinscot Village Apartments in Buckfield, formerly of North Whitefield Road in Pittston died unexpectedly at his home.
He was born in Gardiner, July 29, 1941, a son of Samuel G. and Mabel Weeks Ellis. Conrad was a graduate of Gardiner High School.
He operated Ellis Trucking for 26 years. He had been employed as a truck driver for the city of Hallowell and William S. Williams Construction Company.
He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 205 Augusta.
Survivors include his two brothers, Robert Ellis of Farmingdale and Ronald Ellis of Farmingdale; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Augusta. Burial will follow in the old Maine Veterans' Cemetery, Civic Center Drive, Augusta.
Arrangements are in the care of Staples Funeral Home, Gardiner.
