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Lawrence Blanchard
1929-2003
WAKEFIELD, Mass. Lawrence Blanchard, 73, of Wakefield died unexpectedly Thursday, March 13, 2003, at the Veterans Hospital in Boston.
He was born July 29, 1929, in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, the son of Ray and Jenna Blanchard. Lawrence graduated from Madison High School in 1948.
Shortly after graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Germany where he took part in Operation Berlin Air Lift. He was an Air Force firefighter.
Survivors include his four children, Jeanine McCauley, Ray, Jack and Shaun Blanchard; and his seven grandchildren. He was the brother of Corinne Breault of Madison, Earl Blanchard of Augusta and the late Mike Blanchard.
Relatives and friends attended a funeral Mass celebrated at St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., Reading, Mass. Arrangements are by Joseph Doherty Funeral Home in Reading. As directed, Lawrence was cremated.
Helen E. Chadbourne
1912-2003
MADISON Helen E. Chadbourne, 90, passed away following a short illness at her daughter Sharon's home, Friday, April 4, 2003. She was born July 23, 1912, in Auburn, daughter of Ralph W. and Margaret (Prescott) Getchell, and attended Auburn schools.
She married Theo A. Chadbourne, June 7, 1946; he died in 1982.
She had lived in Canaan most of her married life.
Helen enjoyed being with her family and playing the piano.
Survivors include four daughters, Constance Gordon of Zephyrhills, Fla., Janet Babesh of Anson, Theo Helen Griffith of Canaan, and Sharon Harvell of Madison; one son, James A. Waye of Romeo, Mich.; 27 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a son, Donald P. Waye.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 7, with funeral at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, at Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, with the Rev. Art Rudman officiating. Burial will be later in the spring at Fairview Cemetery
in Canaan.
Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, New England Division Inc., 1 Main St. Suite 300, Topsham ME 04086-1246.
Audrey A. (Annis) Libby
1912-2003
MEDFORD, Mass. Audrey A. (Annis) Libby, 90, died Monday, March 17, 2003.
Audrey was born in Harmony, Maine, Sept. 24, 1912, a daughter to the late Wendell and Edda (Seekins) Annis, and graduated from Harmony High School, class of 1929. She married her beloved husband, the late Leland Libby, April 16, 1933, in Hartland, Maine/ She worked as a card cataloger at the Bucknell University Library of Lewisburg, Pa., for many years.
Survivors include three children, Wendell Libby of Port Dover, Ontario, Canada
, David Libby Sr. of Lancaster, Calif., and Loretta Libby of Lansdale, Pa. She is also the cherished grandmother of 11 and has numerous great-grandchildren, and is the great-great-grandmother of one.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Leland Libby; son, Ralph Libby, and two grandchildren, David Libby Jr. and Michelle Rohland.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. March 20 at the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Ave., Medford, Mass. A graveside service will be held at the Pine Grove Cemetery
in Hartland at noon, Friday, May 16.
Edward Leon Le Clair
1906-2003
STRATTON During a lifetime spanning nearly a century, 97-year-old Edward (Eddie) Le Clair, always kept a close eye on ever-changing events of the 20th century. He tracked these transitions from a world bathed in candlelight, fields of hay and horse and buggy travel, living on his grandfather Bourgue's isolated farm in Coplin Plantation. His life's finale brought space travel, computers, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.
Down-to-earth and hard-headed, Eddie committed his life to hard work and making sure his family, "Was warm and had enough to eat." During his life he wore many hats to ensure that goal.
Born in 1906 to Mary (Bourque) and Joseph Le Clair, he graduated from Stratton High School in 1924. In 1932 he married Irene Cox, the town hair dresser. The couple raised two daughters, Janet and Diane.
During his school years he worked on his grandparents' farm and some summer vacations he pressed hay and worked in the woods with older men who passed on folklore about the area, the first settlers and the environment of the late 1800s. To the end, Eddie never tired of reminiscing and relating these same stories to anyone who cared to listen.
In 1939 the Le Clairs bought a house on Blanchard Avenue in the town of Stratton, and Eddie lived there for the last 63 years of his life. Over the years he worked at many diverse jobs: Forster Manufacturing, a woodturning mill in the center of town, bus driver and custodian for the Stratton school system, town constable and fire chief, lumbering, pressing hay and guide and caretaker at King and Bartlett sporting camps. At home he raised chickens and rabbits and trapped muskrats every spring for the furs, which one year paid for the addition of an oil furnace at the Le Clair home. He hunted and fished and always owned a boat of one type or another.
He retired at 68, which he later said was far too early. A dedicated pack rat, after retirement he tinkered on old lawn mowers and bicycles (most of which came from the dump) to keep busy. He gave these repaired items away to any adult or child that needed them.
An exceptionally healthy man, Eddie lived to be 90 without taking any medication or suffering any serious illness. At 94, he spent his first night in the hospital where the medical staff marveled at his good health and mental acuity. He lived his modest life quietly, conscientiously tending his wife Irene for many years while she struggled with Alzheimer's disease. Strong-willed and unrelenting to the end, Eddie always insisted on doing things, "His way."
He is survived by two daughters, Janet Le Clair and Diane Spaulding; six grandchildren, Vaughn La Vigne, Vicki Savage, Sandra Thibault, Lawrence La Vigneall of Florida; Jeffery Spaulding of Auburn and Steven Spaulding of Madison; also by 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
A memorial service will be held at Calgary Church in Stratton with the date and time to be announced. Arrangements are by Giberson Funeral Home, 40 Maple St., Madison.
Juliette T. Nichols
1928-2003
AUGUSTA Juliette T. Nichols, 74, of Gray Birch Drive, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 3, 2003, at her residence. She was born in Augusta, June 2, 1928, the daughter of Delphis G. Poulin and Marie Louise (Couture) Poulin.
Prior to her retirement, Juliette was employed by MaineGeneral Rehabilitation & Nursing Care at Graybirch Drive and Glenridge Drive in Augusta, overlapped by employment with the Augusta School Department, for a combined total of 20 years. Julie had also volunteered her time and talent on the keyboard entertaining patients at the Gray Birch and Glenridge nursing homes.
She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and Fitzgerald-Cummings American Legion Post No. 2 Auxiliary.
She was predeceased by her parents; four brothers, Armand, Raymond, Robert and Roger Poulin; as well as four sisters, Leontine Rancourt, Fernande Douin, Bernadette Gagne and Violet Latno.
Surviving is a son, James Albert Nichols of Augusta; three daughters, Jayne Elizabeth Cummings and husband, Bruce, of Augusta, Cynthia Louise Roderick and husband, Roger, of South Chatham, Mass., and Louise Nichols-Ashby and husband, Bert, of China; two brothers, Adrian "Pop" Poulin of Manchester and Gerard Poulin of Augusta; four sisters, Alice Lettre, Simone Dumont and Lucille Dostie, all of Augusta, and Germaine Morrissette of China; seven grandchildren, Bruce, Amy, Justine, Leah, Daniel, Ryan and Nicholas; her godson, Larry Poulin; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends.
There will be no public visiting hours. A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 7, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to: Fitzgerald-Cummings American Legion Post 2, Capital Street Extension, Augusta ME 04330. Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Condolences to the family may be sent via the funeral home Web site at www.plummerfh.com.
Flora E. Tweedie
1903-2003
THORNDIKE Flora E. Tweedie, 99, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2003, at her residence of 76 years after a long, productive live. She was born April 9, 1903, in Knox, the daughter of John C. and Mary (Philbrick) Clark.
She was the widow of Coburn S. Tweedie.
Flora spent a lifetime crocheting all things from baby booties to afghans. She was a former member of the Grange.
Survivors include one son, Ernest G. Tweedie of Thorndike; one daughter, Mrs. John (Mary) Kelley of Manchester, Conn.; four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the American Cancer Society, One Main St. Suite 300, Topsham ME 04086-1240.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the Rackliffe Funeral Home, 54 Church St., Belfast.
Marilyn J. White
1935-2003
DETROIT Marilyn J. White, 67, of Detroit, died Thursday, May 29, 2003, at Sebasticook Valley Hospital, Pittsfield.
She was born in Pittsfield on June 5, 1935, daughter of Earl A. and Gertrude D. (O'Reilly) Pierce. She was educated in the Pittsfield school system.
She married Clarence F. White on Oct. 20, 1957. She was at one time employed by Northeast Shoe in Pittsfield, Edwards Systems Technology, and Dunkin' Donuts, Newport. Marilyn was a member of the Pittsfield Grange.
She loved to cook, travel, and go out to eat, but especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Clarence F. White of Detroit; two sons, Eugene White and wife, Dorinda, of Burnham and Albert White of Torrington, Conn.; three daughters, Elaine Lester and husband, John, of Burnham, Lorie Burr and husband, Chester, of Detroit and Carol Burr and husband, Billy, of Avon, Conn.; two sisters, Kay Dunton and husband, Merlon, of Ripley and Doris Boutelle and husband, Steve, of Augusta; one brother, Leroy Pierce of North Anson; seven grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
A graveside service will take place 10 a.m. Monday, June 2, at the Village Cemetery
in Pittsfield with Rev. Millard Dickinson officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Donald H. Shorey Funeral Chapel, 35 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield.
Helen M. Holmes
1942-2003
ATHENS Helen M. Holmes, 60, died Aug. 6, 2003, at Redington-Fairview General Hospital.
She was born in Malden, Mass., Nov. 17, 1942, the daughter of Edward J. and Lena M. (Frabetti) Fitzpatrick. Helen graduated from Lowell Trade School as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1973.
In 1984 she graduated from Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill, Mass., receiving her bachelor's degree in nursing. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse for several years in numerous North Shore Boston Hospitals. She retired as a Registered Nurse from Private Healthcare Systems in Lexington, Mass.
She was the wife of Arthur Holmes. Helen was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church in Madison, and an associate member of Wilmington Baptist Church in Wilmington, Mass.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Art of Cornville; sons Artie Holmes and wife Patricia of Lowell, Mass., and Michael Holmes and wife Barbara of Summerfield, Fla.; a daughter, Anne Leblanc of Nashua, N.H.; two granddaughters, Elise and Kristina Holmes of Lowell; a grandson, Joseph Leblanc of Nashua; a sister, Jan Letizia of Reading, Mass.; and a niece, Ashley.
Friends are invited to call from 10 a.m. to time of service on Monday, Aug. 11, at the Calvary Pentecostal Church, 162 Old Point Ave., Madison. Funeral service to follow at 12 p.m. with Pastor Timothy Haynes officiating. Burial will take place at East Ridge Cemetery, Cornville.
Donations may be made in Helen's memory to Calvary Pentecostal Church, 162 Old Point Ave., Madison 04950.
Arrangements are under the direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan.
Harold F. Markham
1933-2003
CHELSEA Harold Markham, 70, of Chelsea, departed this life Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003.
Harold was born April 26, 1933, one of eleven children, son of the late Ray and Ina Markham of Chelsea.
Harold was survived by his wife, Linda Markham of Chelsea, and her children, George Weston III and Sherry McLaughlin. He also leaves behind many family and friends including sons Mark Markham and wife Mary of Greenville, S.C., Les R. Walker and wife Rebecca of New Sharon; daughters K-Marie Markham Griffin and husband Pete of Moose River, and Claudia Walker of Day, Fla.; as well as a host of wonderful grandchildren.
Harold will be remembered as a fun and loving father and grandfather. Harold was an avid model airplane hobbyist, motorcyclist, gardener and lover of the outdoors.
A time of remembrance will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Kennebec Valley Assembly of God, located at 44 Hallowell Road, Chelsea.
Flowers can be sent ahead to Kennebec Valley Assembly of God.
