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Robert D. "Bob" Anderson
RUMFORD -- Robert D. "Bob" Anderson, 83, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, at the Rumford Hospital. A lifelong resident of the Rumford area, he formerly resided on Cumberland St and was presently living at the Rumford Community Home.
He was born in Auburn, Me. on Mar. 9, 1920, a son of William and Ruth (Penley) Anderson, and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford Class of 1938.
He worked in the finishing department of Boise Cascade Paper Co in Rumford until retirement in the early 1980's after more than 40 years.
Bob was a member of the Rumford United Methodist Church, Boise Cascade Paper Co 25 & 40 Year Club, Former member and past officer of the Rumford Maine Lodge # 862, B.P.O.E.
He was pre-deceased by his parents and a brother Everett Anderson and he is only survived by distant relatives.
James M. Sturtevant
SODUS, NY -- James M. Sturtevant, 83, of Sodus, NY, formerly of Red Creek, died in October, 2003 at his residence.
He was born on April 26, 1920 in Dixfield, the son of the late Dr. James M. and Bhima McDonald Sturtevant. He was a graduate of Bowdoin College of Brunswick, ME and had served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.
Mr. Sturtevant came to Red Creek in 1958 from Bethpage, NY. He retired from the Wayne County Probation Department as supervisor from 1960-1982.
He was a member of St. Thomas Church, Red Creek, the Sons of the American Revolution and the Red Creek Rotary Club.
He was awarded the Rotary Club's Paul Harris Fellowship Award in 1990, and was a New York State fire instructor from 1973-1991.
His parents were first commander and president of the Swasey Torrey Post & Auxiliary No. 100.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Peters Sturtevant of Sodus, whom he married on Oct. 20, 1996; two sons, James E. Sturtevant of Wichita, Kansas, and John M. Sturtevant of Syracuse, NY; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren; one sister, Judith (Howard) Harris of Standish; one step daughter, Marcia (Steven) Landgren of Webster, NY; one step son, Robert (Janice) Peters of Webster, NY; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Rev. Joseph Sturtevant.
Gertrude M. Hargis
RUMFORD -- Gertrude M. Hargis, 78, died on March 7, 2004 at her home on Oxford Avenue, Rumford.
She was born in Rumford on March 25, 1925, a daughter of Rosaire and Emerentienne (Tremblay) Nadeau. She graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford in the Class of 1943.
Gertrude had been employed as a physical therapist aid at the Rumford Hospital for more than 30 years until her retirement in 1985.
She was a Communicant of St. Athanasius-St. John Church and was a member of St. John Guild.
She was married in Portland Maine in 1944 to the late Wellington L. Hargis.
Survivors include two daughters, Julie Bresette and husband, Walter of Norway, Cindy McLeod and husband, Douglas of Pembroke Pines, FL; three sons, Paul Hargis of Tampa, FL, Michael Hargis and wife, Judy Lynn Freeman of Evanston, IL, and Peter Hargis of Salem, MA; a sister, Beatrice Welding of Rumford; two brothers, Francis Nadeau and wife, Lorraine of Rumford, and Robert Nadeau and wife, Yvonne of Rumford; five grandchildren, Audry and Jed Bresette of Norway, James Freeman-Hargis of Chicago, IL, Scott McLeod and wife, Julie of San Francisco, CA, and Sarah Hargis of Tampa, FL.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Raymond and Rosaire Nadeau, Jr.; a sister, Eleanor Newman; and a grandson, Matthew McLeod.
George "Puggy" Gallant
SPRINGFIELD, MA -- George "Puggy" Gallant of 84 Sunrise Terrace, died on June 6, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Mexico, ME, he attended attended schools in Rumford and Mexico. He graduated in 1938 from Stephens High School. In his youth, he played and loved sports, excelling in football.
During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps and was at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked on Dec. 7, 1941. He served for the war's duration and received the Good Conduct Medal, the Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, and the American Defense Service Medal.
He completed his education after the war on the G.I. Bill. He earned his bachelor's degree from Franklin College in Indiana and a master's degree from Springfield College in Massachusetts.
George retired from the Springfield School Dept. in 1977, where he taught history and physical education.
Five of his teaching years were spent at Stephens High School in Rumford. He helped coach the victorious 1953 football team that won the state championship.
He was a communicant of Saint Catherine of Sienna Church in Springfield, MA. He was a member of the Pearl Harbor Attack Veterns of Chicopee, MA, and American Legion Post 277.
Puggy is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Troutman of Sebastian, FL, and Gloria De Flumere of Chicopee; two granddaughters, Erin and Kaylan De Flumere of Chicopee; two brothers, Walter "Butsey" Gallant of Rumford and John "Pete" Gallant of Ellenton, FL.
He is also survived by three sisters, Doris Gallant of Rumford, Rita Perry of Brunswick and Ida Luther of Roxbury.
George was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Delores (Keith) Gallant, who died in 2003; and four brothers, Alfred, Edward, Ernest and Clarence Gallant.
A ritual of Christian buriel was read at Saint Catherine of Sienna Church and he was buried beside his wife, Delores in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial cemetery in Agawam, MA.
He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed.
Jane Corrigan Ellis
FARMINGTON -- Jane Corrigan Ellis, 57, of Wilton, died on August 2, 2004 at Franklin Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Farmington, April 10, 1947, a daughter of Francis and Carolyn Orr Corrigan. She received her education in Wilton schools, graduating from Wilton Academy. She worked as a certified nursing assistant for many years at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Edgewood Manor, and Sandy River Nursing Care Center as well as helping many families in the Farmington, Wilton, and Dixfield area, caring for their loved ones.
Jane was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Wilton and later at St. Joseph's in Farmington. She was active in the bowling league for many years. Jane enjoyed flower gardening, canoeing,
needlepoint
, and being with her family.
She is survived by her husband John of Wilton, whom she married on July 12, 1984; her father, Francis Corrigan of Wilton; a sister, Linda Corrigan Jackson and her husband, Willard of Lewiston; four stepchildren, Sue Briggs and her husband, Dwight of Mexico, Steve Ellis and his wife, Barbara of Windham, Linda Ellis of Mexico, and Lori Gatlin of North Carolina; a Godchild, Deedra Langelier of Lewiston; her best friend, Lucille Hanson of Wilton; six step grandchildren; four step great grandchildren; five nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her mother, Carolyn on July 28, 1996 and a step grandson, Benjamin Ellis on Sept. 21, 2001.
Dorothy M. (Storer) Cote
MEXICO -- Dorothy M. (Storer) Cote, 77, of Mexico, died on December 12, 2004 at the Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with her two daughters at her side. She was a resident of 11 Worthley Ave. and had lived in Mexico all her life.
Dorothy was born in Mexico on March 21, 1927. She was the daughter of Ernest, Sr. and Yvonne Auger Storer.
She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed the simple things in life, like card games, sitting outside on the deck, and going out to eat with her husband.
Dorothy was married on September 1, 1951 to Roland J. Cote, her beloved partner who survives of Mexico.
Other survivors include two daughters and one son, Linda and her husband, Richard Blackman of Waldoboro, Deborah and her husband, Dow Lamkin of Gray, and Rodney Cote and his wife, Regina of Rumford.
She had five cherished grandchildren, Ian Theriault of Auburn, Christopher and Ryan Cote of Rumford, Corrie Lamkin of Gray, and Clifford Blackman of Waldoboro. She has two surviving sisters who live in Rumford, Anita Arsenault and Lenora Rideout; and a brother and sister-in-law, John and Yvette Cote of St. Petersburg, Florida.
She will be sadly missed by her loving family.
She was predeceased by a brother, Ernest Storer, Jr.; and two sisters, Rita and Theresa Storer.
Arlene J. Duguay
MEXICO - Arlene J. Duguay, 69, of Swett Avenue in Mexico, died on December 4, 2005 at Rumford Hospital following an extended illness.
She was born in Mexico on December 6, 1935, a daughter of Louis T. and Vera H. (Anderson) Allen. Arlene was educated in Mexico Schools and was a graduate of Mexico High School Class of 1954.
She was a communicant of St. Theresa's Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, knitting and cooking.
Surviving are her beloved husband of 49 years, Pearley A. Duguay; a son, Wayne A. Duguay and wife, Nancy of Spruce Head; a daughter, Jodie L. Grant and husband, John of Mexico; a brother, Maurice R. Allen and wife, Clara of Mexico; three grandchildren, Jennifer Rose Duguay, Kurt David Duguay, and Kenneth John Grant, and many nieces and nephews.
The Duguay family would like to say a special thank you to the nurses for the loving care given to Arlene during her many visits to the hospital.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at SG Thibault Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2005 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to the Rumford Hospital, 420 Franklin St., Rumford, ME 04276.
Gerard George Coulombe
DIXFIELD - Gerard George Coulombe, 57 died unexpectedly on January 11 2006 at his home on 105 Averill Hill Rd.
He was the eldest son born to Marjorie Gautreau and Vito Lionel Coulombe on May 11, 1948. He graduated from Stephens High School Class of 1967.
He received a degree in Culinary Arts while living in Connecticut. After returning to Maine, he attended CMVTI majoring in Carpentry and Husson College majoring in Business.
On January 13, 1973, he married the love of his life Cindie L. Wright and instantly became a dad to Jacquelynn Elaine. Three years later, his daughter Trinity Dawn was born. He taught us the values, and the gift of love, life and laughter. Thank you.
Gerard was never happier than when he was with his family. The countless hours spent
hunting
fishing, the bocce games that would go till dark and the card games that wouldn't end until the sun came up, much to the joy of family and friends.
Daddy my sweet Daddy I miss you, I'll Love you always. (TW)
He chose to live though the odds were against him due to the cards he was dealt. He taught those who knew him To Love and To Live. We sure will miss him and the smiles he would give.
He spoke badly of no one. He gave without counting the cost, to those who knew him, will miss him endlessly. The Blessing it has been for one and all to have had a chance to know the man.
Gerard was the kindest, gentlest, sweetest, giving man that ever walked the face of the Earth. His presence lit up the room, and I'm not just saying this because he is my brother. He was so much more. He was my most trusted confident, and my best friend!
My hero, I will wait to see you, In the presence of God. I love you more Gerard, Your Sister, Sheila J. Delamater.
Survivors include his wife Cindie; a daughter, Jacquelynn and her daughter, Kathryn Child; a daughter, Trinity and husband, Matheau Wilson and sons Trever and Bryce; his father, Vito Coulombe Sr. of Rumford; a sister, Sheila and husband, Roland Delamater of West Paris; brothers Robert and wife, Cindy of Winthrop, David of Rumford, Vito and wife, Melody of Rumford, Michael and wife, Rae Jean of Rumford, and Chester and wife, Charlotte of Wayne; a special sister-in-law, Ruthann Coulombe; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his eldest sister, Susan Rose; and his mother, Marjorie Alice Coulombe.
In lieu of flowers, and in memory of Gerard, please make donations at Oxford Federal Credit Union, "The Gerard Coulombe's Grandchildren College Fund."
