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Cathy Coleen Collins Johnson

DIXFIELD - Cathy Coleen Collins Johnson, 54, of Quartzsite, AZ, formerly of Dixfield, died on April 25, 2006 at her sister's home in Dixfield surrounded by her family.

She was born, Feb. 29, 1952, in Rumford, a daughter of, Donald J. and Beverly (Haley) Collins, Jr. She graduated from Dixfield High School in 1970 and Augusta General Hospital in the Laboratory Technology School in 1972, followed by working for several years at Rumford Community Hospital.

On July 3, 1975, she married, Douglas P. Johnson. They lived the majority of their married life in Quartzsite, AZ.

Along with her husband, she has been a true prospector for over 27 years and traveled throughout many countries including all over the western United States, Alaska, Mexico and Australia.

Among the many pieces of gold Cathy found while prospecting, a few of her proudest moments came when she found a 23-ounce gold nugget in northern California in 1988, an eight-ounce nugget in Australia in 1998 and an old prospector's cache with several gold pieces while detecting in California.

Cathy was a kind, true friend to all who knew her. She was a devoted wife and beloved sister, and her kindness to all, especially to the elderly and animals, will be long remembered. She was an avid letter writer, bird and animal watcher and hiker who loved Bob Dylan and The Eagles.

She could cook anything from scrambled eggs to a birthday cake in her old, black spider on an open fire. She always did her best to rehabilitate stray animals, especially feeding an old coyote near their campsite who had suffered a broken leg. She was a great Red Sox fan who became very disappointed with Johnny Damon's move to the Yankees.

She is survived by her husband, Doug; two sisters, Donna Towle and her husband, Butch, and Charlotte Collins of Dixfield; a brother, Jerry J. Collins, Sr. of Dixfield; and several nieces and nephews.

A non-denominational memorial graveside service will be held, 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 6 in the new section of the Greenwood cemetery in Dixfield. Gifts may be given in Cathy's memory to the Dixfield Historical Society, P.O. Box 182, Dixfield, ME 04224.

LaForrest A "Buddy" Vaughn

RUMFORD - LaForrest A "Buddy" Vaughn, 75, died on June 1, 2006 at his residence on Penobscot Street, Rumford.

He was born in Dixfield on Sept. 13, 1930, a son of Archie and Helen (Judkins) Vaughn. He had attended Peru and Rumford schools.

Mr. Vaughn served with the U.S. Navy from 1948-1949 and the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1954.

He was a member of the American Legion and King Hiram Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, the Red Sox, making people laugh and putting puzzles together.

Buddy worked as a Millwright for Oxford Paper Company in Rumford.

He was married in Rumford on May 12, 1956 to the former Louise Wing, who survives of Rumford. Other survivors include three daughters, Gloria Brown and husband, Robert of Lakeland, FL, Marie Richard and husband, Larry of Rumford, Ericka Ducas and husband, Jason of Bridgton; a son, Allen Vaughn and wife, Joy of Rumford; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Nat Turner and husband, Louie of Skowhegan, and Barbara Priest and husband, Mac of Mississippi; and a brother, Dick Vaughn and wife, Hazel of Peru.

Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at the Demeritt Cemetery, West Peru, with Lou Turner officiating.

Barbara L. Milligan

SACO - An angel and loving family members were with Barbara L. Milligan, 79, formerly of Prospect Avenue, Rumford, when she peacefully joined her husband, Loring "Pat" Milligan, and son, Michael in heaven on October 4, 2006.

Barbara was born in Rumford on February 22, 1927 to Geraldine and James Bernard O'Kane. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy and St. Joseph College.

She started her teaching career in Canton. Her career spanned 25 years of teaching English and Latin classes at Stephens and Rumford High Schools.

Barbara was a communicant of St. Athanasius & St. John Catholic Church and a member of the Daughters of Isabella.

From cheerleading advisor to being named "Classicist of the Year," Barbara put her heart and soul into her work. She and the members of her Latin Club traveled to Rome and were granted an audience with the Pope. She considered her greatest rewards to be the accomplishments of her students and followed any news of their success.

Being passionate about teaching was one aspect of her life, but she was even more passionate about the caring, sharing, and molding the lives of her five children.

As time passed, her children had children, and Barbara became the loving, involved grandmother.

Barbara leaves behind two sons, James L. Milligan and wife, Deborah of Gorham, and T. Martin Milligan and wife, Patricia of Westport, CT; two daughters, Mary L. Colongeli and husband, James of Franconia, NH, and Barbara A. Tuthill and husband, William of Colorado Springs, CO; a daughter-in-law, Sherry Milligan of Rumford; a sister, Geraldine Bernard and husband, Louis "Pete" of Bangor; a brother, James Bernard O'Kane, Jr. and wife, Doris of Brewer; and 10 grandchildren, Katie Warren, Bess Milligan, Sean Milligan, Ryan Milligan, Erin Milligan, Christopher Colongeli, Nicholas Colongeli, Karissa Tuthill, Michael Tuthill, and Kailey Tuthill.

She was predeceased by her husband, Loring A. "Pat" Milligan in 1996; and a son, Michael P. Milligan in 2003.

We will remember her as a loving mother, devoted wife, wonderful grandmother, dedicated teacher, and loyal friend. She is now at peace and surrounded by the family members she has missed so dearly.

Melvin J. E. Preble

FREEPORT - Melvin J. E. Preble, 95, of Rumford Center, died on Jan. 9, 2007 at the Hawthorne House in Freeport.

He was born in Bangor on Feb. 10, 1911, the son of Jay and Katherine (McCaffrey) Preble. He graduated from Deering High School in Portland Class of 1929.

Melvin was a member of the "D" Club, football team, and a noted star of the track team, excelling in low hurdles. He graduated from Arnold College in New Haven, Connecticut, Class of 1933 and was a running back on the Arnold football team.

He served as a U. S. Army Captain during World War II from 1942 to 1946. Melvin commanded physical reconditioning at the following Texas locations: Amarillo Air Base in Amarillo, Camp Barkley in Abilene, and Brooks Army Hospital in San Antonio.

Melvin was a physical education teacher at Stephens High School in Rumford for over 25 years. Prior to that he held teaching positions in Wells and Norridgewock.

At Rumford, he coached freshman football and baseball, and introduced and coached varsity wrestling, varsity gymnastics and girls' tennis. In 1968, Melvin was honored at the annual convention of the Maine Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation for Distinguished Leadership.

The 1973 Rumford High School "Tribute" year book was jointly dedicated to Melvin and his wife Gerda. Melvin retired in 1972.

He was married in Leominster, MA on June 25, 1943, to the late Gerda C. Johnson of Rumford Center, who died in Freeport on Nov. 8, 2006.

Survivors include a son, John Preble and wife, Deborah of Yarmouth; two daughters, Marsha Hanson and husband, Peter of Poway, CA, and Jane Preble of Ellicott City, MD; a sister, Mabel Frost Dyer of Gorham; a nephew, Thomas Frost; three nieces, Florence Frost Ireland, Lisa Krock Staff and Lynne Krock; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be conducted at the family's convenience in the spring. Interment at. Rumford Center Cemetery, Rumford Center. Those who desire, please contribute to the Rumford Center Methodist Church, c/o Linda French, 69 Andover Rd., Rumford, ME 04276, or to the Scholarship Fund, c/o Mountain Valley High School, 799 Hancock St., Rumford, ME 04276 in his memory.

Francis E. Scott

RUMFORD - Francis E. Scott, 78, of Spruce Street in Rumford, died on Dec. 16, 2007 at Rumford Hospital with his loving family at his side.

He was born on June 28, 1929 in Mexico, a son of James H. and Mary E. (Crawford) Scott.

Francis attended Mexico schools, and served in the US Army during the Korean War.

On June 14, 1952 he married Marjorie Merchant and they raised ten children together.

Francis was a self-employed logger all of his life and enjoyed raising Black Angus Cattle as a hobby. He was a communicant of St. Athanasius & St. John Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing the guitar, and singing; but especially loved spending time with his family.

Francis will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marjorie E. Scott of Rumford; eight children, William F. Scott and wife, Valerie of Anthony, TX, Raymond D. Scott of Kansas City, MO, Allen J. Scott of Mexico, Robert C. Scott and wife, Mitzi of Peru, Sue Ann Ward and husband, Rodney of Warren, MA, Lawrence P. Scott and wife, Janice of Farmington, Kenneth J. Scott of Rumford, and Ann F. Blood and husband, Skip of Avon; two sisters, Beverly Janace and husband, John of Scarborough, and Marion LaBrecque and husband, Al of Florida; two brothers, George Scott and wife, Celia of Dixfield, and Elwin Scott and wife, Verna of Yarmouth; 23 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; two sons, Timothy A. Scott and Gary L. Scott; two brothers, Reggie Scott and Willie Scott; and a sister, Lena Hill.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at SG Thibault Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Athanasius & St. John Catholic Church. Spring Interment will be in St. John Cemetery.

Wilma R. Delano, RN

RUMFORD - Wilma R. Delano, RN, 83, died on July 12, 2007 at her residence on Rt. 108 in Rumford.

Born in Maplewood Nova Scotia, Canada on January 5, 1924, she was a daughter of Perley and Lola (Jordan) Ramey. She graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford and attended Rumford Nurse's Training School.

She worked as a Registered Nurse at the Rumford Hospital until her retirement in 1985. She was a member of the Rumford First Baptist Church.

She was married in Mexico on Aug. 7, 1949 to Theodore Delano, who survives of Rumford.

Other survivors include a brother, Bruce Ramey and his wife, Alice of Rumford Center; five sisters, Ginny Perkins of Rumford, Shirley Sweatt of Mexico, Joanne Kelcourse and her husband, Tim of Mexico, Phyllis Leadbetter and her husband, George of Bangor, and Sr. Sandra Ramey of Marlboro, MA.

She was predeceased by a brother, Perley Ramey; and two sisters, Annie Ramey and Sadie Brown.

The family would like to thank Tammy Bean of Androscoggin Home Health Care and Hospice for her kindness and excellent care.

Ann Shields Mason

GREENVILLE, TX - Ann Shields Mason, 94, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2008 at the Greenville Rehab Center in Greenville, TX where she had resided for the past six years.

Ann was born in Pitfour Castle, County of Perthshire, Scotland on December 29, 1913. She was the daughter of Samuel and Christina Shields.

Ann and her family came to America in the 1920's, and made Rumford their home. Ann retired from the Rumford School system after having taught there for more than 30 years.

She is survived by her son, Ian of Quinlan, TX; and two grandsons, Carter and Lee of Atlanta, GA; a sister-in-law, Dora Shields, and nephew, Richard of Mechanic Falls; a niece, Katherine of Portland; and a nephew, Samuel Shields of Rangeley.

She was predeceased by her parents; her brothers, Richard and Robert Shields; two nephews, Richard and James Shields; and a niece, Maryetta Shields.

Private services will be held this summer at the Demeritt Cemetary in Peru.

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