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Esther M. Noble
BRUNSWICK — Esther M. Noble, 83, formerly of Katherine Street, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001, at Freeport Nursing Home.
She was born in Farmingdale, March 7, 1917, the daughter of Henry and Lydia Goss Wiley, and graduated from Gardiner High School in 1937.
She married Kenneth W. Noble Sr., Nov. 17, 1940, in Gardiner. Mr. Noble died April 20, 1992. Mrs. Noble married Roy C. Fraser, April 15, 1997, in Brunswick. They shared homes in Bowdoin and Brunswick.
Esther lived in Bowdoinham for 23 years before moving to Brunswick in 1972.
She was employed at J.J. Newbury from 1961 until retiring in 1982, and was later employed in the circulation department of the Times Record in Brunswick.
Mrs. Noble was a former Sunday school superintendent at United Baptist Church in Topsham; was a member of Electa Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, in Bowdoinham; a former member of Pythian Sisters in Bowdoinham and was a member of Brunswick Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Esther enjoyed cooking and gardening.
She is survived by her husband, of Bowdoin; two daughters, Rachel Noble-Mizzell, of Forest, Va., and Avis D. Noble, of Corona, Calif.; a son, Kenneth Noble Jr., of Burlington, Conn.; three stepdaughters, Erma Mae Downs, of Concord, N.H., Barbara Jean Bryant and Beryl Elaine Karkos, both of Lisbon Falls; five grandchildren, including Eric Gee, Darren Gee and Kevin Gee; a great-granddaughter, Audrey Gee; nine step-grandchildren, and several step-great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours are 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick, with Rev. Ronald McLaughlin officiating. Burial will be in Varney Cemetery, in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
Anne Patten Albee Whitford
HAMMOND, La. — Anne Patten Albee Whitford, 90, of Hammond, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001.
She was a Derry, N.H., native, but lived most of her life in Maine, where she worked for many years at Gardiner Shoe Company and Kennebec Pulp and Paper Company.
She was predeceased by two husbands, Albert W. Albee and Loren A. Whitford; a son, David Albee Sr.; and four brothers, Allan L. Patten, William Patten, Frank Patten Sr., and John Patten Sr.; and a grandson, Dana Lee Albee.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. John Patten, of Litchfield, Maine; one son, John and Diana Albee, of Leesburg, Fla.; two daughters, Alyce and Bill Sanborn, of Hammond, and Mrs. Ada Chapman, of Bristol, Conn.; 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Rocky Hill, Conn.
Edward Stephen "Steve" Murray
CUMBERLAND FORESIDE — Edward Stephen Murray, 59, a prominent Portland lawyer and longtime Cumberland municipal official, died at his home Saturday, March 31, 2001.
For the last two years, he had waged a courageous battle with brain cancer, a disease he was diagnosed with in February 1999. "He was determined to maintain a positive attitude about his illness and live life to the fullest as long as he could," said his wife of 38 years, Carolyn Murray. "His partners, many colleagues, friends, doctors and family members marveled at the dignity and determination with which he approached his illness."
Murray was born in Arlington, Mass., in 1941. He graduated from Arlington High School and worked his way through Harvard College, earning his undergraduate degree in 1963. During law school, he worked at the U.S. Bureau of Customs, beginning a lifelong tradition of service in the public sector. He graduated in 1968 from Georgetown University Law Center.
Following his graduation, he and Carolyn returned to her home state of Maine, and he joined the law firm of Drummond, Wescott & Woodsum.
In 1970, Murray became an assistant attorney general in the administration of Gov. Kenneth M. Curtis and under Attorney General James Erwin. There he had primary responsibility for environmental matters and represented the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Conservation, Land Use Regulatory Commission, State Planning Office, Department of Marine Resources, Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and Baxter Park Authority. He was instrumental in drafting and defending new laws on land use, clean air, clean water, and freedom of information.
In 1973, he co-founded the Portland law firm known as Murray, Plumb & Murray, along with Peter Plumb and Peter Murray (not related). He concentrated his practice in environmental law and regulation, municipal law, and general advice to his many clients. He served as the firm's managing partner and remained a senior partner until his retirement last year. "Steve exemplified the best in lawyering skills — a strong analytical and advocacy ability blended with the capacity to give compassion and common sense advice to his clients," said Peter Murray.
Murray's interest in and commitment to politics and municipal governance ran very deep. He served on the Cumberland Town Council for 12 years, five years as its chairman, and on many municipal committees and state commissions. In 1998, he ran as a Republican for the Maine Senate, missing by just a few hundred votes against a state representative. "Steve gained much from and liked the experience of campaigning," said his wife. "He loved going from door to door, meeting and talking with local people." He also served on a variety of non-profit boards, including as trustee of the former Brighton Medical Center, and at his death, as chairman of the 75 State Street elder residential facility.
"Steve Murray always had a commanding presence," said partner Peter Plumb. "With his handsome, tall, and erect posture, engaging and warm personality and that enormous head of gray hair, he was a statesmanlike figure, as I am sure his many clients and friends would agree."
For many years, Murray was an active communicant and lay participant at Holy Martyrs Church, in Falmouth, where his duties ranged from teaching Sunday school to heading up the Stewardship Appeal.
The Murrays raised three daughters. One of his greatest pleasures was introducing his daughters to the beauty of Maine through camping and hiking trips. His role as grandfather in recent years gave him great pleasure and pride.
Murray's favorite place was Baxter State Park and Mount Katahdin. He was an enthusiastic student of the writings of Gov. Percival Baxter, and spent a significant part of his legal career defending and promoting the instructions left by Gov. Baxter for the care and maintenance of the park.
His family has asked that in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to the Baxter State Park Donation Account, 64 Balsam Drive, Millinocket 04462.
He is survived by his wife, the former Carolyn Bird, of Cumberland Foreside; his three daughters, Christine "Cricket" Nickerson, and her husband, Scott, of San Antonio, Texas, Andrea Murray, and her husband, Ben Campo, of Cumberland Foreside, and Rebecca Murray, of Oakland, Calif.; his mother, Henrietta Murray, of Lexington, Mass.; his three brothers, Robert Murray, of Lunenburg, Mass., Charles Murray, of Westwood, Mass., and Richard Murray, of Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland; and three grandchildren, Corey, Alicia and Clarissa.
There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at Holy Martyrs Church, 266 Foreside Road, Falmouth, with Monsignor Murphy, celebrant. Internment will be private.
Funeral arrangements are by Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Directors, Portland.
Theron A. Corliss
FARMINGDALE — Theron A. Corliss, 80, of Farmingdale, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care at Glenridge.
Theron was born Sept. 10, 1920, in Newry, the son of Albert and Helen (Daly) Corliss, grew up in Yarmouth, and attended Richmond High School.
Mr. Corliss married Leona Letendre in 1942, and they remained married for 40 years until her death in 1982.
Theron served in the Army as an engineer during World War II. After the war he worked for Bates Mfg. Co.-Edwards Division for a time and then went to work at Veterans Administration Medical and Regional Office Center at Togus where he retired as chief of supply in 1980. He also did printing work for Oblate Retreat House. In his retirement he worked as a courier for Bank of Maine.
When not working, Mr. Corliss enjoyed carpentry, playing cards, spending time with his family and especially camping.
He was a member of the Good Sam Club and earned lifetime membership. He was also a member of NAFCA, Capitol Area Wheels and was a past president of Cobbosseecontee Snowmobile Club. Theron was a past commander of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter.
He is survived by his wife, Marcia Corliss; one son, Steven Corliss, and his wife, Connie, of Pittston; two daughters, Nancy A. Milliard, and her husband, Gilman, of Oakdale, Pa., and Janice H. Corliss, of Steep Falls; eight grandchildren, Claudette Biers, Michelle Milliard, Jackie Milliard, Barbara Johnston, Rachel Partin, Suzy Milliard, Jason Corliss and Stephanie Corliss; and seven great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends may visit 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 68 Second St., Hallowell. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 5, at Sacred Heart Church, Hallowell, with Rev. George Hickey celebrant. Burial will follow, in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Old Belgrade Road, Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, 163 Lancaster St., Portland 04101.
Frances Mae Piper
WINTHROP — Frances Mae Piper, 94, a former resident of Pleasant Street, Monmouth, died Tuesday morning, June 5, 2001 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Winthrop, where she had been a resident the past seven years.
She was born in Harmony, March 22, 1907, the daughter of Arnold and Vivian (Wiggans) Dore, and graduated from the Harmony school system.
On Feb. 17, 1926, she married Fred G. Piper, in Harmony.
Frances worked 15 years as a psychiatric aide at Augusta Mental Health Institute.
She loved to knit and crochet, and was a member of the Readfield and Monmouth Granges, Order of Eastern Star, Lafayette Chapter, of Readfield, Maine Association of Retirees and Golden Years Club, of Monmouth.
Frances was predeceased by a daughter, Verna I. Coombs.
She is survived by five sons, Maynard K. Piper, of Atlanta, Ga., Granville W. Piper, of Readfield, Ormand A. Piper, of Winthrop, Louis W. Piper, of Plymouth, Mass., and Richard J. Piper of Guilford, N.H.; seven daughters, Vivian A. King, of Sun City, Fla., Clenda E. Folsom, of Monmouth, Carolyn J. Mashburn, of Richmond, Va., Harriet L. Piper, of Westbrook, Eleanor Brown, of South Portland, Anna M. Piper, of Silver Spring, Md., and June L. Piper, of Glenburnie, Md.; three brothers, Raymond Dore, of Weymouth, Mass., Linwood Dore, of Harmony, and Virgil Dore, of Philadelphia, Pa.; one sister, Charlene Cooley, of Harmony; 30 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 9, at Bragdon-Finley Funeral Home, 707 Main St., Monmouth. Interment will be in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Old Belgrade Road, Augusta.
Ray E. Pomeroy Jr.
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Ray E. Pomeroy Jr., 79, died Nov. 30, 2000, at Indian River Memorial Hospital, Vero Beach, following a prolonged illness.
He was born Nov. 25, 1921, in Mont Vernon, N.H., the son of Ray E. and Lila Pomeroy, and moved to Vero Beach in 1985 from Manchester, Maine.
Mr. Pomeroy was a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
He was employed by the Federal Highway Administration for 40 years, most recently as planning and research engineer at the Maine division in Augusta.
Mr. Pomeroy was a World War II veteran and served in the Army and Navy, retiring as lieutenant commander, Naval Reserve, CEC, with 27 years of service.
He was a former licensed professional engineer in both Maine and New Hampshire, and a former licensed professional land surveyor in Maine.
Mr. Pomeroy was a member of Kennebec Lodge 5, Hallowell, Maine, Kora Temple, Lewiston, Maine, Kennebec Shrine Club and Vero Beach Shrine Club, Augusta Kiwanis Club, Manchester Grange and was a past patron, Queen Esther Chapter 10, Hallowell.
Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Phyllis; one daughter, Karen Maureen Grant, of New Hampshire; two sons, Karl Edward Pomeroy, of Virginia, and Jesse Trow Pomeroy, of New Hampshire; one sister, Helen Witty, of New Hampshire; two brothers, Keith Pomeroy, of New Hampshire, and Seth Pomeroy, of Florida; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 22, at Penney Memorial United Baptist Church, 35 Grove St., Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Todd Anthony Bernier
WINTHROP — On Saturday, Aug. 4, 2001, Todd Anthony Bernier, son of Roland P. Bernier and Patricia A. (Ward) Bernier, was surrounded by those who loved him, when his battle with cancer ended at the young age of 27. Those present with him at that moment were his entire immediate family and a few of his closest friends.
Todd was born Jan. 30, 1974, and he lived most of his life in Winthrop. He had attended the local high school, but graduated from Cony High School in 1993 after transferring to continue his football career. Already a rising star on the Winthrop team, he became a defensive machine on the Cony team, amassing the most tackles for the year in a shortened season, because of transferring, and earned himself the Most Valuable Defensive Player Award for the 1992 season.
He was diagnosed in the summer of 1999 with terminal cancer after being undiagnosed for a few years because of his age. Colon cancer is most likely to affect only those nearly twice his age and was not considered to be the source of his pain until it was too late. He was struck down in the prime of his life because he didn't fit the profile of a typical patient who would have this curse of cancer, once again because of his age.
"Listen to your body and if it is telling you something is wrong, but the doctor is saying nothing is wrong ... find a new doctor." This was Todd's response to most people who asked him about his illness, and of course, that was always followed by, "I'm fine...doin' good," no matter how much pain he was in at that time.
Todd was predeceased by his eldest brother, Roland P. Bernier Jr., and his maternal grandparents, Patrick H. Ward and Gladys Donaghy-Ward, paternal grandparent, Roger O. Bernier, all of Winthrop.
He leaves his parents of Winthrop; four brothers, Timothy and Christopher, both of Winthrop, Shawn, and his wife, Kimberly, of Wayne, and Benjamin, of League City, Texas; his maternal uncle, Raymond Ward, and son, Jacob, of Winthrop; paternal grandmother, Dora Fleury-Bernier; an aunt, Barbara Corson, her son, Mark Corson, and her daughter, Michelle Rice, all of Bangor; two nieces, Ashley and Cassandra Bernier, of Wayne, who lit up his life; his close friends, Patrick Higgins and Darcy (Dunn) Baird, and his faithful companion, Kanoda, his dog; lastly, his newly acquired friends, the Bradstreets, of Winthrop, especially the mother, Kathy. All three friends were present and by his side at the end.
Todd had a love for nature and the outdoors, especially ice fishing. He could see things in the woods that others did not see. He had a special love for animals, old people and little children. People were drawn to his warm smile. He will leave a hole in many lives, but his fight is now over.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, where a service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, with Elder Jan Saleeby, of the local congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses, officiating.
The family suggests those who wish may make donations in Todd's memory to the Johns Hopkins Cancer Research Center, Baltimore MD; or the Jimmy Fund.
