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Basil G. Bryant
AUBURN -- Basil G. Bryant, 88, of East Hebron, died Sunday at Clover Manor Nursing Home, where he had been a patient for the past ten days.
Mr. Bryant was born in Hartford, the son of the late Edward and Lovey (Merrill) Bryant, March 22, 1912. He had attended Hartford and Canton schools.
A logging and excavation contractor, by vocation, he was self-employed, until his retirement in 1975.
He married the former Louise Keene, who predeceased him in 1980. In 1985, he married the former Rita Estes, who survives him. Besides his wife of 15 years, Mr. Bryant is survived by two daughters, Beverly Cantin of Mexico, and Lola Gurschick of Turner; two sons, James of W. Minot, and Basil G. II, of Hebron; a step-daughter, Beverly Jordan; and three step-sons, John Jordan, Eugene Jordan, Jr., and Kenneth Jordan, all of Turner; a sister, Lovey Ethel Peterson, of Acton; 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Andrews Funeral Home, High St., Buckfield, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services at the funeral home Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment in the Elmwood Cemetery, E. Sumner, in the spring.
Jane Nesbit Kopp
CANTON -- Jane Nesbit Kopp, 93 formally of 321 Maple St. in Rumford, died Sunday January 28 at the Victorian Villa Nursing Home in Canton.
Born in Rumford, Maine on June 17, 1907, she was the daughter of Robert and Edith (Raymond) Nesbit. She attended Rumford Schools and worked as a nanny.
She was a Riviter during WWII and was a volunteer for the American Red Cross for a number of years.
She was married in 1948 to the late Walter Kopp, who died in 1968. She was the last surviving Nesbit from her family. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews, and a special niece and caretaker, Sandra Nesbit of Rumford.
She was pre deceased by five brothers, Albert, Berl, Jerrold, Ellsworth and Robert Nesbit, and two sisters, Sally and Harriet.
At her request there will be no funeral services. Those who desire may contribute to the Rumford United Methodist Church c/o James Robertson 724 Forest Ave. Rumford, ME 04276 in her memory.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Rumford.
June Hutchins
PORTLAND -- June G. Hutchins, 58, died Saturday, March 31, 2001 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME.
She fought a courageous two-year battle with kidney disease and was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death. A life long resident of the area, she resided on the East Andover Road, East Andover.
She was born in Dixfield on June 25, 1942, the daughter of Ira and Mary (Lufkin) Gammon. She graduated from Andover High School.
June loved antiquing and was an Antique Dealer for many years and owned and operated The Birches Antiques in East Andover. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and especially loved her family.
She was married in Dixfield on January 10, 1959 to Harold H. Hutchins, who survives of East Andover. Other survivors include three daughters, Kathleen Ann Hutchins-Otero and her husband, Jaime of Webster, Texas, Terry Lynn Hutchins-Pierce and her husband, Roy, Jr. of East Andover, and Shelley Marie Hutchins of East Andover; three grandchildren, Kara and Jaime Otero of Webster, Texas, and Christopher Pierce of East Andover; four sisters, Mary, Marion, Marilyn and Elaine; and five brothers, Warren, Clifford, Ira, Chester and Frank.
She was pre-deceased by a brother, Milan and a special nephew, Chris.
Funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford. Those who desire, please contribute to the Rumford Dialysis Unit % Richard Doherty, 16 Swift Ave, Rumford, Me. 04276 in her memory.
Donald P. Thurston
NORTH YARMOUTH -- Donald P. Thurston, 90, of Sligo Road, North Yarmouth, formerly of Rumford, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001 at the Barron Center in Portland.
Born in Rumford on Sept. 6, 1910, son of the late Herman and Villa Thurston, he graduated from Stephens High School, Rumford, in 1929.
Mr. Thurston started work in the milk department of H.P. Hood in Rumford in 1934 soon after his marriage to Harriet L. Grant of Mexico on June 23, 1934. He was transferred to the Hood's plant in Portland in 1940, where he was employed in both the milk and ice cream divisions. He moved to North Yarmouth in 1978 following his retirement.
He was a founding member of the Pine Tree Acres Campground. in Turner and a member of the Holiday Ramblers Club. He was state director of the North American Campers Association from 1970 to 1974. He enjoyed traveling with his wife to many rallies.
Mr. Thurston was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Portland and was a longtime member of the Woodfords Club in Portland. He was a member of the Central Square Baptist Church in Portland and often attended the North Yarmouth Congregational Church. He was a member of the Amicitia Club at the Central Square Baptist Church, and he and his wife were known for their "good" church suppers.
Survivors include one son, Ronald G. of Falmouth; two daughters, True Gauvin of Pelham, N.H., and Donna R. Thurston of North Yarmouth; one sister, Evelyn T. Bean of Bryant Pond; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, on Feb. 25, 1995. and two brothers, Bernard and Ray.
A memorial service was be held on Saturday, Aug. 11 at the North Yarmouth Congregational Church with the Rev. Gill Healey officiated. Those who wish may donate in his memory to the North Yarmouth Congregational Church Garden Club, Route 115, North Yarmouth, ME 04069.
Joyce "Joy" Marie Freeman Kenna
WESTBROOK -- Joyce "Joy" Marie Freeman Kenna, 56, of Westbrook Gardens, died unexpectedly on November 30 at her home.
She was born in Rumford, the daughter of Ray Fulle and Louise Perkins Freeman. She attended schools there and graduated from Rumford High School. She also attended Westbrook College, where she graduated from nursing.
Joy lived in Portland for many year before moving to Westbrook eight years ago. She was a dedicated caregiver and worked for local nursing homes.
Joy enjoyed spending time with her family, her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed crafts, cooking and going camping with her family.
She is survived by a son, Peter Serafin of Westbrook; four daughters, Ann Burnham of Westbrook, Tina Ferrara of South Portland, Patricia Delisle of Auburn, and Bernadette Serafin of South Portland; a brother, William Freeman of Rumford; two sisters, Erma Jean Graham of Andover and Dorothy Wing of South Rumford; and nine grandchildren.
Bernice E. "Bunny" Kalasky, R.N.
LEWISTON -- Bernice E. "Bunny" Kalasky, R.N., 81, died Friday, January 4, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. She had resided in Auburn for the past 11 years and was formerly of Chicago.
Born in Rumford, Maine on May 24, 1920, she was the daughter of John and Bernice (Placzankis) Kalasky. She was a graduate of Stephens High School in Rumford and graduated from Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine.
She was a Registered Nurse at Michael - Reese Hospital in Chicago Illinois until her retirement. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting.
Survivors include one brother, Edward Baylis of Lewiston; one aunt, Stephaney Hughes of Saco; and three cousins, Michael Hughes of Auburn, Walter Placzanskis of Kennebunkport, and Jeanne Cox of DesMoines, Iowa.
Graveside services will be held in the spring at St. John cemetery in Rumford.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Rumford.
Carroll Joseph Casey
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA -- Carroll Joseph Casey, 84, of 4601 Yates Mill Pond Road, formerly of Mexico, Maine, died Saturday at home. For the past 10 years, he had made his home with daughte,r Debra McCarty, her husband, Dennis and sons Craig and Kevin.
Surviving are daughters, Gail Downs of Bangor, Maine, Dorrie Casey and her husband, Archie Purcell of Chapel Hill, NC, Anne Ludington and her husband, Spencer of Fulton, NY, Debra McCarty and her husband, Dennis of Raleigh; a son, Carroll Neil "Carlie" Casey and his wife, Anne Larson Casey of Bellingham, Washington; a sister, Anne Gallant of Rumford, ME; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Mr. Casey served in the Navy during World War II and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He worked for 35 years as a tinknocker at the Oxford Paper Company, in Rumford, Maine.
A lifelong walker who hiked all but 70 miles of the Appalachian Trail, Mr. Casey walked up to 10 miles a day, even into his eighties. As a child, he had already earned the knickname "Shanks." A devout Catholic, Mr. Casey attended Mass wherever he happened to be visiting, across the United States and Canada
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He was preceded in death by his wife, Claudia E. Casey, and a son, Michael Lloyd Casey.
Wilfred Henry Wagner
FARMINGTON -- Wilfred Henry Wagner, age 87, of Dixfield, died early Sunday morning, April 1 at the Sandy River Center for Health Care and Rehabilitation.
He was born November 11, 1913, in East Sumner, Maine, a son of Ozem J. and Hattie Belle (Mackay) Wagner.
Mr. Wagner was raised and educated in Livermore and Livermore Falls schools, graduating in 1931 from Livermore Falls High School.
In 1932, he married Tekla Rodzen of Wilton.
Mr. Wagner was employed at the Wilton Woolen Mill for 26 years and served a term as President of the local union there. He also worked for K & H Foster Construction Company, Oxford Paper Company and SAD #21 in Dixfield, until his retirement in 1975.
Over the years, he attended churches in Dryden, Livermore Falls and Dixfield.
Mr. Wagner served on the Board of Selectmen in Wilton, was a 1st Lieutenant in the Maine State Guard during World War II, and was a member of the Williamson Lodge #20 IOOF in Wilton.
He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed
hunting
and fishing. He loved to read and did crossword puzzles daily until recent years.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Tekla, of Dixfield; a son, Lauriston Wagner and his wife, Irene Wagner of Colorado Springs, Colorado; a daughter, Beverly Collins and her husband, Keith Collins of Farmington; five sisters, Arlene Karkos of Jay, Ruth Warren of Texas, Edith Preston of Jay, Doris Chandler of Livermore Falls and Donna Lee of Weld. He is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Carrie Conrad and Lottie Greenleaf and, four brothers, Howard Wagner, Clarence Wagner, Joshua Wagner and Arthur "Bud" Wagner.
Walterine M. Gauthier
PORTLAND -- Walterine M. Gauthier, 81, died Friday, January 4, 2002 at Mercy Hospital, Portland, Maine. Formerly of Rumford most of her life, she was residing at Larrabee Village, 30 Liza Harmon Drive, Westbrook, ME.
She was born in Rumford on July 6, 1920, a daughter of Walter and Marie (Sutton) Draper. She had attended Rumford schools.
She worked from 1972 to 1975 in the kitchen at the Rumford Community Hospital.
Mrs. Gauthier was a Communicant of St Athanasius-St John Church in Rumford, Maine. She enjoyed cooking, especially for family and friends and she loved her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was married in Rumford, Maine on August 13, 1938 to the late Omer J. Gauthier, who died in Waterville on October 15, 1982.
Survivors include a daughter, Jeannine Poulin of Portland; a son, Theodore Gauthier and his wife, Susan of Saco; four grandchildren, Denise Byrd and her husband, Robert of Peru, Michelle Maillet of Rumford, Lisa Marr and her husband, William of Larchmont, New York, and Ryan John Gauthier of Saco; eight great grandchildren, Tia, Brianna and Danielle Byrd all of Peru, Nathan Maillet of Silver Springs Florida and Rumford, Matthew David, Meghan, Anna Lisa and Olivia Marr, all of Larchmont, New York; one sister, Shirley Leblanc of Mexico; and one brother, Wilbur Draper of Rumford.
She was predeceased by two sisters, Dorothy Bernard and Bernice Draper; and a brother, Carroll Draper.
