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Corless E. Kemeraitis
RUMFORD -– Corless E. Kemeraitis, 84, of Rumford, died on June 22, 2011 at the Rumford Hospital.
She was born in Weld on November 6, 1926, a daughter of Leo and Thelma (Hutchinson) Houghton. She had attended Carthage Schools.
In her younger years, she worked at the local mills and also at Madison’s and Trail’s End. She was a member of the World Wide Church of God.
She was married in Berlin, NH on February 6, 1961 to the late Peter Kemeraitis, Jr., who died in Rumford on January 19, 1990.
Survivors include a son, Peter Kemeraitis III of Rumford; a daughter, Catherine Hansen and her husband, Erich of Macungie, PA; a grandson, Christopher Hansen of Macungie, PA; sisters, June Turner of Carthage, and Leola Poirier and husband, Bob of Norwich, CT; five brothers, Emeral Houghton and wife, Betty of Carthage, Kermit Houghton and wife, Emily of Dixfield, Donald Houghton of Carthage, Lawrence Houghton of Carthage, Charles Houghton and wife, Frances of Carthage.
She was predeceased by a sister, Arleta Clark; and two brothers, Leroy and Conrad Houghton.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, with George Weber officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Rumford.
Arline L. Dewar
WEST PERU -- Graveside services for Arline L. Dewar of Mexico were conducted on May 9, 2011 at the Demerritt Cemetery, with Arthur Meader officiating.
Words of remembrance were given by members and friends of the family. A reception followed at her son, Joseph and Donna LeBlanc’s home in West Peru.
Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Rumford.
Vito Papasadora
WASILLA, AK -- Vito Papasadora of Wasilla, AK passed away on June 6, 2011.
He was formerly of Rumford, ME and a member of the Stephens High School Class of 1946. He left in his senior year and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, finishing his education there.
Vito retired after 20 years service with the rank of staff sergeant and moved to Anchorage, AK, raising his family there.
He leaves his wife, Joyce; three sons, two daughters and their families; a grandson, who lived with him; a sister, Jennie Virgin of Dixfield; and a brother, Ralph Papasadora of Rumford.
Vito would have celebrated his 84th birthday on June 14.
Albert J. Girouard
RUMFORD -- Graveside services for Albert J. Girouard of Rumford were conducted on May 6, 2011 at St. John Cemetery, with Fr. Phil Tracy officiating.
Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Rumford.
Florence M. “Flolly” Barrett
RUMFORD -- Florence M. “Flolly” Barrett, 99 died on July 12, 2011 at the Rumford Community Home. She was a lifelong resident of the area.
Born in Mexico on February 27, 1912, she was a daughter of Michael and Florence (Kierstead) Olsen. She attended Mexico Schools.
She worked as a chamber maid at the Madison Motel and the Hotel Rumford in Rumford for many years until her retirement.
She was a member of the Mexico Congregational Church and the Greater Rumford Senior Citizen’s Club.
She was married to the late Harold Skillin, who died in February of 1943, and was later married in Mexico on August 9, 1947 to the late James Barrett, who died in Mexico on August 5, 1967.
Survivors include three sons, James Barrett and his wife, Karen of Mexico, Edward Skillin and his wife, Caroline of Deerfield, NH, and Lawrence Skillin of MA; a sister, Elizabeth Glenfield of Hampton, NH; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Richard Skillin; a grandson, James “Jimbo” Barrett II; three brothers, James D., Warren V., and Michael Olsen; and a sister, Leonora Breau.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Mexico Congregational Church, Main Street, Mexico, with Pastor Connie Insley officiating. Interment will be in the Farrington-Morton Cemetery, Mexico. Friends are invited to call at the church after 1 p.m. Thursday prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Mexico Congregational Church, Main Street, Mexico, ME 04257 in her memory.
Lawrence T. Dow
RUMFORD -- Lawrence T. Dow, 80, of Hancock Street in Rumford passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2011 at Rumford Hospital.
He was born on August 22, 1930 in Bridgewater, the son of Glen and Faye Terrell Dow.
Lawrence attended schools in Bridgewater and Brooks and was a graduate of Mexico High School Class of 1949. Following graduation, he served four years in the U.S. Navy in the Korean War.
He was employed at Boise Cascade for 40 years, and was a member of the 25 and 40 Year Club.
He was a member of the V.F.W., Le Paresseux Snowshoe Club, American Legion, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Lawrence enjoyed
hunting
and fishing and was an avid sports fan.
He is survived by his children, Kelly Blouin and husband, Michael of Dixfield, Brenda Godin of Manchester, MO, Steve Dow of Melbourne, FL, Cleo Dow of Dixfield, Ric Lavoie of Eaton, GA and Holly Dow; a sister, Laura Jamison; a sister-in-law, Rowena Nickless; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was predeceased his parents; his beloved wife, Eleanor (Tozier) Dow; and a brother, Llewelyn.
His family would like to thank the staff at Rumford Hospital.
Graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 1 p.m. July 20, 2011 at Farrington-Morton cemetery in Mexico.
Kathleen F. Allen Gilbert
GULF PORT, FL -– Kathleen F. Allen Gilbert, 73, of Gulf Port, FL, formerly of Mexico, died on November 25, 2010.
She was born on June 27, 1938 to Stuart and Catherine (McLeod) Allen. Kay graduated from Mexico High School in 1956.
She worked at Wal-Mart for 12 years. Kay was also a 38-year member of AA, where she was best known to all for “one day at a time” and page #449. She was and AA angel to many. She truly will be missed.
Her greatest love was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Who could forget her dog Max.
She is survived by a daughter, Vicky Gilbert and husband, Fred Trujillo of Colorado; sons, Danny Gilbert of Suffolk, VA, and Glen Gilbert and wife, Becky of Kennebunk; granddaughters, Kristy Blodgett and Clint Beck, Heather and husband, Mike Stadlbauer and Nicki and Casey Gilbert of Virginia; grandchildren, Eric and Josh Gilbert of Suffolk, VA, Nathan and Corey Gilbert of Kennebunk; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Keara Beck of Colorado, Abby and Zack Stadlbauer of Colorado; brothers, Donald Allen of Florida and Dave Allen of Livermore; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents; a brother, Robert Allen; and two sons, Mark and Randy.
Kathleen F. Allen Gilbert
GULF PORT, FL -– Kathleen F. Allen Gilbert, 73, of Gulf Port, FL, formerly of Mexico, died on November 25, 2010.
She was born on June 27, 1938 to Stuart and Catherine (McLeod) Allen. Kay graduated from Mexico High School in 1956.
She worked at Wal-Mart for 12 years. Kay was also a 38-year member of AA, where she was best known to all for “one day at a time” and page #449. She was and AA angel to many. She truly will be missed.
Her greatest love was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Who could forget her dog Max.
She is survived by a daughter, Vicky Gilbert and husband, Fred Trujillo of Colorado; sons, Danny Gilbert of Suffolk, VA, and Glen Gilbert and wife, Becky of Kennebunk; granddaughters, Kristy Blodgett and Clint Beck, Heather and husband, Mike Stadlbauer and Nicki and Casey Gilbert of Virginia; grandchildren, Eric and Josh Gilbert of Suffolk, VA, Nathan and Corey Gilbert of Kennebunk; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Keara Beck of Colorado, Abby and Zack Stadlbauer of Colorado; brothers, Donald Allen of Florida and Dave Allen of Livermore; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents; a brother, Robert Allen; and two sons, Mark and Randy.
Dr. Bertram H. Jacobs
REGION -- Dr. Bertram H. Jacobs, 68, passed away on July 6, 2011 due to leukemia.
Born in Cincinnati, OH on Aug. 24, 1942, Bert was the only son of Robert and Edith (Schwartz) Jacobs. His father worked long hours in the bar and restaurant he owned; his mother, a volunteer and steadfast advocate for children, urged him to focus his energy on education.
A sponge for knowledge, Bert received a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Cincinnati in 1965. He continued his education there, earning a master’s and finally a doctorate in Educational Psychology in 1973.
In 1972, he and his family moved to Maine for an opportunity at the University of Maine at Farmington. He went from an instructor to a tenured faculty member in just five years and served as full professor from 1980 until his leukemia-related death.
In his role as professor, Bert Jacobs stood at the front of the classroom for almost 40 years. But he made an even bigger difference in people’s lives through his role as teacher.
Bert’s legacy is as much in lives he helped to change as in the thousands of students he taught. Whether advocating for a student during a difficult time, helping one navigate the healthcare system, or spending countless hours on the phone counseling someone he cared about, Bert worked tirelessly on behalf of others. Many UMF graduates thank him for their career trajectory, especially for his role in counseling them about graduate school.
As a teacher, Bert aimed to challenge students’ reality. He wasn’t afraid to insult people’s egocentric behavior to help them learn and grow as people. He risked making enemies for their benefit. His lessons were always infused with a dose of humor, whether people knew it or not.
In his role as professor, Bert helped to build the psychology program at UMF. A small department when he arrived, it became one of the most popular majors largely due to his leadership. In the classroom, his candid and sometimes controversial lessons pushed students to look at the world in a new, often uncomfortable way.
Lacking the ability to turn down a request to serve the university he cared deeply about, he acted as chairman of the department for a total of 24 years. Beginning in 2008, Bert served as faculty liaison to the University of Maine Board of Trustees. His advocacy focused on the student-centric approach to teaching that UMF provided.
Bert volunteered at many healthcare organizations including the American Hospital Association, and he was a member and chair of the board of Franklin Memorial Hospital in the 1980s. His experience with hospital administration gave him the knowledge to help countless colleagues, friends, students, and their families gain access to the best medical care available.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, Bert helped many people during times of need. He worked with veterans as a captain in the U.S. Army Reserves and with children during their parents’ divorces as a guardian ad litem. His research focused on victims of sexual abuse and treatment of offenders, and he testified as an expert witness in cases of abuse.
In his younger years, Bert enjoyed playing poker and competitive table tennis. In his quest for knowledge, he studied philosophers from Aristotle to Zeno. He developed a special love for dogs, often opening his home to rescued animals. The rebel in him enjoyed driving fast cars and speeding on motorcycles with loaded pistols (which he never intended to use) strapped to the hip.
One of the courses he developed that affected many lives was Death and Dying, which he taught for more than 30 years. He aimed to help students learn to negotiate these most difficult topics. Perhaps more importantly, his teachings about impermanence helped many people enhance their own lives, which, in turn, defined his own.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Kathleen Deul-Jacobs, with whom he spent the last 20 years; and four children and two grandchildren: Dr. Lou Jacobs, his wife, Ana, and their daughter, Anca; Ruth Jacobs, her husband, Craig Jackson, and their son, Anton; Dr. Max Jacobs and Thomas Deul.
Bert was predeceased by his parents, who, along with his wife, he helped to care for at home for many years prior to their deaths.
Conrad E. Knox
PERU -- Conrad E. Knox, 78, died on July 17, 2011 at his residence on the Ridge Road in Peru.
Born in Peru on April 3, 1933, he was the son of the late Lester and Alice (Conrad) Knox. He was a graduate of Stephens High School in Rumford with the Class of 1951.
He worked as a pipe fitter at the Oxford Paper Company retiring from Boise Cascade after 40 years in June of 1991. He worked as a volunteer Fireman in Peru for over 60 years and most of those years as Assistant Chief.
He was a member and past president of the Peru Historical Society and was also a beekeeper. He was married in Mexico on April 1, 1956 to Nancy A. Burke, who survives of Peru.
Other survivors include two daughters, Kari Waterhouse and her husband, Joey of Canton, and Kim Knox and her companion, Lennie Gregory of Winchester, NH; a son, Kevin Knox and his wife, Wanda of Peru; a sister, Bernice Knox of Portland; grandchildren, Joshua Waterhouse, Jill Waterhouse and her companion, Matt Wyatt, Heidi Waterhouse, Amanda Conway and companion, Shannon Morton, Debbie and Nick Chamberlain; nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. at Thursday at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 116 Penobscot St., Rumford with Rev. Timothy Parsons officiating. Interment will be in the Demerritt Cemetery, Peru. Friends are invited to call at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford at 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday. Visitation at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday by Peru Fire Dept. Those who desire may contribute to the Peru Fire Dept., P. O. Box 429, Peru, ME 04290, or to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 116 Penobscot St., Rumford, ME 04276 in his memory.
Maurice George LeCours
DIXFIELD -- Maurice George LeCours, 76, was a beloved husband and father and will be greatly missed. A lifelong resident of Rumford, he died on July 15, 2011 at Maine Medical Center.
Maurice was born on June 19, 1935 at the Rumford Hospital. Son of Albert and Alice LeCours, he attended St. John’s School and Stephens High School in Rumford.
Maurice retired in 1993 after 40 years of service from Boise Cascade Paper Mill in Rumford where he was a Pipe Fitter. He served in the United States Air Force as a Jet Mechanic. He was a member of the BPO Elks and the American Legion Post 24.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy S LeCours; daughters, Deborah Stiles and Kelly Briggette; sons, Maurice LeCours and his wife, Carol, Paul LeCours and his wife, Lori, Larry LeCours, Chris LeCours and his wife, Deborah, Kenny Briggette and his wife, Peggy, Kevin Briggette and his wife, Kathy; grandchildren, Danielle Erickson, Alishia Hadar, Eric LeCours, PJ LeCours, Crystal Johnson, Christina LeCours, Jessica LeCours, Adam LeCours, Sheila Stultz, April Stultz, Sean Stultz, Laura Briggette, Christopher Briggette and Magen Briggette; and 13 great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday St Athanasius & St John Church, Rumford.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Maine Veterans’ Home, Activities Fund, 477 High St., South Paris, ME 04281.
Joan Augusta Tucker
RUMFORD/HANOVER -– Joan Augusta Tucker, 78, passed away on July 8, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at Market Square Health Care Canter in South Paris.
She was born on September 12, 1932 in Norway. As a young girl, she spent many happy memorable times with her Grammy and Grandpa Pride on Pikes Hill and her Grammy and Grandpa Jackson at Green Elms. She attended Norway schools graduating from Norway High School in 1950 where she was active in girls basketball, drama club, cheerleading, archery and many other activities.
On October 28, 1950, she married the love of her life, Allison Eugene Tucker. Together, they had four children: Jeffrey, Carrie Ellen, Dori and Bethany.
She had many hobbies including reading poetry, antiquing, music and spending time in her garden but most of all spending time with her loving family.
During her life, she held many jobs in various positions including: research lab analyst at Oxford Paper, selling Avon, driving school bus for the NOVA School program, Real Estate Agent and C.N.A. at Cozy Inn Nursing Home in Rumford.
After the loss of her husband, she converted their home to a B & B; The Last Resort, at Rumford Corner until 2003.
She was predeceased by her husband Allison; daughter, Carrie Ellen; mother, Eva Allen; father, Eugene Pride; step-mother Ruth Pride, step-father Melvin Allen and brother Abner Pride Allen.
She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Tucker and his wife, Debra; daughter, Dori Gallagher and husband, Ralph; daughter, Bethany Giberson and husband, Neal; and her grandchildren, Ralph Allison Gallagher, Melissa Lynn Carlberg, Gretchen Marie Tucker, Jacob Jeffrey Tucker, Kayla Mae Giberson, and Tori Anne Giberson; great-grandson, Dawson Alan Carlberg; three brothers, Ira Allen, Eugene Price and Willian Pride; and five sisters, Nancy Jordan, Gloria Dorey, Karen Goodwin, Trudy Durgin, Rhonda Tibbetts and Ruth Upton.
We love you to the moon and back and we will miss you every day. You were our glue.
There will be a celebration of her life at the Universalist Church at 479 Main St. in Norway at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Beacon Hospice Services, 55 Lisbon St., Suite 2600, Lewiston, ME 04240, or the Norway Universalist Church, 479 Main St., Norway, ME 04268 in her memory.
