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Emile A. Lacroix
AUBURN - Emile A. Lacroix, 85, passed away after a long illness battling cancer on May 4, 2009.
He was born on June 10, 1923, in Lac Drolet, Providence de Quebec, Canada
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On February 1, 1954, married Rolande Guay. They resided in Waterbury, CT for a period of time and relocated to the Rumford area. In Rumford, Emile made a living as a woodsman. His passion was working in the woods. He loved his work so much that he retired at the age of 76.
They relocated to Lisbon and then to Sabattus to be close to his grandchildren and sons and daughter. He loved his family and enjoyed them very much.
Emile had a great love for nature and respected all living things. His hobbies included gardening, reading, travel, making his daily trips to Tim Horton's to have coffee with a group that he had befriended over a period of time. He really enjoyed people and making new friends.
He believed that one should leave a place a little better than when one found it. He lived his life in gratefulness and in appreciation of others and for things that others did for him.
He leaves behind his beloved spouse of 55 years, Rolande Guay Lacroix; his children, James P. and Suzanne M. Lacroix Garneau, Richard J. Lacroix, Luke J. Lacroix; two wonderful grandchildren, Eric P. Garneau and Jennifer L. Garneau; and two remaining sisters, Marie-Paul Lacroix of Victoriaville, PQ Canada and Clemence Lacroix of Quebec City, PQ Canada.
He is predeceased by a son, Paul G. Lacroix, who passed away in May 1988; his brothers, Jean-Louis Lacroix, Jules Lacroix, Rene Lacroix; and sisters, Lucie Lacroix and Annette Eyman Lacroix; and his parents, Albert and Jeanne Lacroix
The family would like to extend their appreciation to doctors and nurses of Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, the doctor and nursing staff of Marshwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Lewiston and Dr. Austin and the nursing staff of the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice in Auburn. Your tenderness, respect and dignity as you cared for him was amazing and was very much appreciated by him and his loved ones.
Elizabeth Jane (Spring) Andexler
LEWISTON -- Elizabeth Jane (Spring) Andexler, 53, of Andover passed away on May 19, 2011 in Lewiston after losing her battle with lung cancer.
She was born in Hartford, CT on January 12, 1958, the daughter of Joseph N. and Elizabeth (Griggs) Spring Sr. She graduated from Concord Carlisle High School in 1976.
She was a proud, loving, stay at home mom to her three children and an excellent wife to her husband. She also cared for her parents at their home in Scarborough during their declining years, visiting her dad daily to feed him lunch during his stay at the veterans home.
She attended the Apostolic Church of Rumford and was baptized in Jesus Name on July 1996 in the Swift River by her pastor David Willhoite.
She lovingly spent hours crafting bird houses, as well as painting pictures of animals, birds and flowers on flower pots in which she gave away as treasured gifts. She enjoyed spending the summer months by her pool with her Ya-Ya friends Helen, Terry, Bibbi, Sandy, Michelle, Brenda and Opie (her puppy dog).
She enjoyed spending her summer evenings at the coast listening to the beach surf from the wrap around porch of her parent’s retirement home on Prouts Neck with Cathy and Mike. She delighted in winning a good game of backgammon against her good friend, Greek, and playing cards with her childhood friend, Steve.
She loved opening her home and hosting for friends far and wide like Bob from Concord, MA, Missy from Scarborough, Marla from Bedford, MA, and Amy from Manchester, NH. She treasured the time she spent with her dad at the Sudbury Inn owned by her lifelong friend, Scott.
Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Paul Andexler of Andover; her children, Thomas E. Andexler of Andover, Steven B. Andexler of Andover, who is currently working in Afghanistan, and Michelle E. Pulk (Andexler) of Carthage; siblings, Joseph Spring, Jr. of Boxboro, MA, Margie Ray of Ashby, MA, Wilbur Spring of Kensington, CT and John Spring of Buxton.
We are forever indebted and thankful to staff of the Lewiston CMMC especially the ICU staff for taking very special care of Betty during her two and a half month stay. One of the highlights of her stay was allowing her daughter and fiancée to be wed in her hospital room. We arrived as strangers and left as part of a family.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Apostolic Church of Rumford, 135 South Rumford Rd., Rumford at 1 p.m. on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made out to the Arbor House and sent to Central Maine Medical Center, Jeri Maurer, Guest Relations, 300 Main St, Lewiston, ME 04240, or Tupelo Children’s Mansion, P.O. Box 167, Tupelo, MI 38802.
Elizabeth B. Chase
RUMFORD -- A Mass of Christian Burial for Elizabeth B. Chase was celebrated on May 5, 2011 at St. Athanasius–St. John Church with Fr. Phil Tracy as the Celebrant.
The Altar server was George Gionet. The organist was Mark Belanger.
Musical selections included Be Not Afraid, Because The Lord is My Shepherd, Fly Like a Bird. Amazing Grace was sung by Rhonda Chase. I Want to Know You was sung by Stephen Gosselin
A reading was given by granddaughter, Micki Gosselin. Eulogies were given by grandchildren, Angie Chase and Bob Chase.
Gift Bearers were Kim Chase and Brenda Chase.
Pall Bearers were Bob Chase, Kevin Chase, Todd Chase, Brian Chase, David Chase, Scott Chase and Paul Chase.
Committal services were conducted by Fr. Phil Tracy.
Interment was in St John Cemetery, Rumford
Arrangements were under the direction of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Rumford.
Robert R. Jalbert
AUGUSTA -- Graveside services for Robert R. Jalbert of Rumford were conducted on May 2, 2011 at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta, with David Blouin officiating.
Military Honors were conducted by the Maine Military Funeral Honors Program, Augusta.
Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Rumford.
Chester A. Gautreau
BRADENTON, FL -- Chester A. Gautreau, 85, of Palmetto Florida, formerly of Rumford, died on June 9, 2011 at Braden River Care in Bradenton, FL following a long illness.
He was born in Rumford in September 1925, a son of William and Rose (Chabot) Gautreau. Chester was educated in Rumford schools.
He served in the US Army during WWII, and served in the Battle of the Bulge.
Chester was employed for 33.5 years with Oxford Paper Company.
Chester lived in Rumford most of his life and following retirement in 1975 has resided in Palmetto, FL. He worked setting up mobile homes in the park where he lived.
He was a communicant of Holy Cross Church in Florida.
Chester was a member of the LeParesseux Snowshoe Club, the American Legion, and Past Commander of the VFW. He enjoyed golfing, boating and fishing and
hunting
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Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Theresa (Arsenault) Gautreau of Palmetto, FL; a brother, Erene Gautreau of Rumford; a sister, Alfreda Bernard of Rumford; a special niece, Jeannette (Arsenault) Mason of Harpswell; and several other nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, William Gautreau; and three sisters, Lorraine Arsenault, Marjorie Coulombe, and Geraldine Lyons.
Visiting hours will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at SG Thibault Funeral Home, with services by the VFW and the American Legion at 1:15 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Chester’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter, 170 U.S. Rt. One, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105.
Shirley E. Porter
WINDHAM -- Shirley E. Porter, 75, of Windham died on June 7, 2011 at her home following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Rumford on July 9, 1935, the daughter of Eva Fitzsimmons Spaulding of Mexico and the late Stanley Spaulding, who died in 2008.
Mrs. Porter attended and graduated from Mexico High School in 1953. After graduation, she worked various jobs in the Rumford and Mexico areas along with raising her children.
She married Ronald Porter in June of 1972 and they moved to Windham in 1977. When she was healthy and able, she enjoyed camping with her entire family at the Lake St. George State Park. She was devoted to her grandchildren, especially enjoying many vacations with them and remained involved in their lives to the end.
As her health declined, she filled her time with reading, watching the birds and squirrels in the front yard and being kept company by her dog, Brutus and cat, Ginger.
In addition to her mother and husband, family members include her daughters, Grace Giconda and husband, Peter of Newton, NH, and Terry Lewis and husband, Robert Jr. of Searsmont; granddaughters, Carly Mercer and husband, Chris of Surry, Jolene Lewis of Front Royal, VA, Melissa and Jessica Giconda of Newton, NH; four great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, stepchildren and step grandchildren.
In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her sister, Lyanne Boivin and an infant son, Thomas Garbotz, Jr.
Gloria A. St. Cyr
Vancouver, WA -- Gloria A. St. Cyr, 83, passed away at her home in Vancouver, WA on May 5, 2011 with family by her side.
She was born on July 25, 1927 in Rumford to Mary and Stephen Gallant. Gloria attended Rumford schools and was a member of Stephens High School Class of 1945.
She was married to Alfred St. Cyr for 63 years. They made their home and raised their family in South Rumford until 1965 when job transfers the next few years sent them to Connecticut, New Hampshire, Virginia, and finally to Vancouver, WA in 1977.
Throughout her life, Gloria valued the time she was able to spend with family and friends. She and Fred traveled to various states to visit family for the holidays or important milestones in their grandchildren’s lives. Their travels even took them to South Korea in 1985. She especially enjoyed the many trips to Rumford to attend family and high school reunions. Although she no longer lived in Maine, she always thought of Rumford as home.
Mrs. St. Cyr is survived by her loving husband and five children, David (Marilyn) St. Cyr, Alton, NH; Rosemarie (Jon) Hicks, Edgewood, TX; Alfred (Monica) St. Cyr, St. Georges, KS; Elizabeth (Alan) Andrews, Vancouver, WA; and Stephen (Sarah) St. Cyr, Oak Ridge, NC; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, with a sixth due in July; a brother, Francis Gallant of Rumford; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents and four brothers, Edgar, Alfred, Raymond and Adelard Gallant.
A funeral mass was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Vancouver, WA on May 11. Her cremated remains will be sent to Rumford for burial in the St. Cyr family plot at St. John’s Cemetery. A graveside committal service will be held on Monday, June 20 at 11 a.m. and will be presided over by Fred’s cousin, Fr. John St.Cyr.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St Vincent de Paul Society at St Joseph’s Church, Vancouver, WA. Gloria spent many years as a volunteer with this organization helping those in need. Hospice Southwest of Vancouver, WA or a charity of your choice.
Carmelo Joseph Puiia, Jr.
RUMFORD -- Graveside services with Military Honors for Carmelo Joseph Puiia, Jr. of Rumford, were conducted on May 20, 2011 at St. John Cemetery, with Fr. Phil Tracy officiating.
Special music “Amazing Grace” was sung by Jennifer Waterman.
Military Honors were provided by the Maine Military Funeral Honors Program, Augusta.
Arrangements were under the care of Meader & Son Funeral Home, Rumford.
Bernard Joseph O’Connell Cruickshank
REGION -- Bernard (Barney) Joseph O’Connell Cruickshank, 90, died peacefully on June 4, 2011 at Leisureworld Tullamore where he loved the food and felt at home.
Barney was born Jan. 17, 1921 in England. Barney fought courageously in North Africa as a member of the British army.
Barney then became a chef for the famous Dorchester hotel in London, England. Barney’s journey changed directions and he became a Ballroom, Latin American and later Disco dance instructor. He was the undefeated Kent Olde Time Champion three years in a row.
He waltzed into the heart of Pam who was a dance student of his and they married in 1955. Pam’s dance card was now full. They would go on to have six children. When Pam was in a car accident, Barney went into the burning car to rescue her. He was very courageous. Barney and Pam shared their love with others when they held dances to raise money for charitable organizations. Barney wrote several dance books including his most famous “How to Learn Social Dance in Ten Weeks.” Through his son-in-law, Mike, Barney learned how to do target shooting.. He became a member of IPSIC and later a range officer.
He enjoyed volunteering for IPSIC and was very touched when he recently received a lifetime membership and recognition award for his contribution to the organization. He loved to talk about the gun club. He was also proud of Mike and his granddaughter Sarah’s achievements in IPSIC.
Barney was predeceased by his wife, Pamela Ellen Cruickshank.
He is survived by his six children, Mary Cruickshank of England; Anne Marie Mahar of Rumford; Cathy Lao and her husband Mike, of Ontario, Canada; Barney Cruickshank and his wife, Stefanie, of Korschenbroich, Germany; Martin Cruickshank and his fiance, Charlotte Richmond of Ontario, Canada; Elizabeth Cruickshank of Ontario, Canada; and grandchildren, Amy Jane and Adam Mahar, Marissa Forgie (and husband Dale), Sarah Lao, Alexander, Benjamin and Andrew Cruickshank, Liam and Sammey Brambscome.
Barney is now dancing with the Heavenly stars and taking aim at the shooting stars.
Margaret Draper Curnow
ALLENTOWN, PA -- Margaret Draper Curnow, 83, of Delaware Water Gap, PA, passed away On March 9, 2011 at Lehigh Valley Hospital.
Born on Oct. 1, 1927 in Dexter, ME, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Clifford V. and Mary Louise (Sampson) Cross.
She is the beloved wife of William Curnow, at home. They were married on June 17, 1950, in the East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Harold C. Eaton and the father of the bride, performing the ceremony. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in June 2010.
She went to school in Dixfield and her father was minister in the Congregational Church in Dixfield during the 1940's.
She was a 1946 graduate of Taylor High School in Taylor, PA, and was selected as the Belle of her senior class. She was a 1949 graduate of the Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing in Scranton, PA.
She was a registered urse at the Monrow County General Hospital and later at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI.
After she retired from nursing, she enjoyed working as an antique dealer.
In addition to her husband, Bill, she is survived by four loving daughters, Karyl L. Paolino and her companion, James R. MacIntosh of Warwick, RI, Cynthia L. Armstrong and her husband, Robert of Crozet, VA, Susan Curnow Wilson and her husband, Martin, of Delaware Water Gap, and Amy Bewley of Warwick, RI; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-children, with whom she loved visiting with; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a sister, Dorthea E. Blake.
