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Robert L. Hutchins
RUMFORD –- Robert L. Hutchins, 80, died on May 22, 2012 at the Rumford Hospital. He was a resident of Rumford Point.
Born in Rumford Point on April 11, 1932, he was a son of Clarence and Laura (Woods) Hutchins. He was a graduate of Stephens High School in Rumford with the Class of 1952.
He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years as a T. SGT until his retirement in 1969. He then worked for Stowell-McGregor Wood Products in Dixfield from 1972 to 1980 and then for James Knight General Contractor as a carpenter from 1980 to 1994 when he retired.
Robert was a member of Oxford Bear Lodge #54, K of P where he was a Past Chancellor Commander several times over the years; Rumford Falls Aerie #1248, FOE; life member of VFW in Lake Wales, FL; member of Moose Lake, Wales, FL; formerly active with the Rumford Point Volunteer Fire Dept.
Survivors include three sons, Bruce of Jay, John of Standish and James of Virginia Beach, VA; a sister, Ethel Thibodeau and her husband, Donald of Mexico; six grandchildren, Matthew and Craig Hutchins of Standish, Shelley and Nicholas Hutchins of Jay, and Chrissy and Tommy Hutchins of Virginia Beach, VA; two great-grandchildren, Lilly and Andrew; and his companion, Serena Enman of Canton.
Kathleen J. Hagen
TAMIMENT, NY -- Kathleen J. Hagen, 71, of Tamiment, died on May 26, 2012 at Kindred Hospital in Easton, NY. She was the wife of James A. Hagen.
Born in Mt. Vernon, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Doyle) Mascaro.
Kathleen lived in the Danbury, CT area for 35 years and worked as an administrative assistant for Boeringer Inglehim Pharmaceuticals. After retirement, she moved to the Poconos.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Kelly Jo van Krieken and her husband, Carl of Bethlehem; a sister, Maureen Brodkey and her husband, Ken of Watsonville, CA.; an uncle, Ernest Robichaud of Carthage; cousins, Becky and Peter Robichaud of Carthage; special friends, Sandy and Tom Maguire of Somers, NY; and a granddaughter, Isabelle van Kricken of Bethlehem.
Pearley Duguay
RUMFORD -- A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Pearley Duguay was celebrated on March 19, 2012 at Parish of the Holy Savior.
Fr. Philip Tracy was the celebrant. Readings were proclaimed by Pauline Gotto. Mark Belanger was the organist.
Music selections were Hosea, Because the Lord is My Shephard, He Will Rise Again, and On Eagles Wings. Military Honors were rendered by the Maine Funeral Honor Guard.
A reception followed at 49 Franklin.
Spring Interment will be in St. John Cemetery.
Services were under the care and guidance of SG Thibault Funeral Home, Rumford.
Craig E. “Bo” Bryant
EAST PERU -- A graveside service for Craig E. “Bo” Bryant was held on March 31, 2012 at East Peru Cemetery.
Pastor Ron Corey officiated. Military honors were rendered by the Maine funeral Honor Guard.
A reception followed at the home of Florence Haynes.
Services were under the care and guidance of SG Thibault Funeral Home, Rumford.
Dylan Sattler
CANTON -- Dylan Sattler, 15, died unexpectedly on June 5, 2012 in Canton. He was a resident of School Street in Canton.
Born in Meriden, CT on October 17, 1996 he was a son of Mark Sattler and Sherri Roberts. Dylan was a sophomore at Dirigo High School in Dixfield where he played football and was on the wrestling team. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, music, video games, hockey, the Boston Bruins and being an avid Yankee fan, and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include his mother, Sherri Roberts of Canton and her companion, Stewart Henderson of Canton; his father, Mark Sattler of Meriden, CT; his step father, Peter Cyr and companion, Monica LaPointe; four sisters, Cheyenne Cyr of Canton, Kim Kellher of Connecticut, Jessica Sattler of Canton, Zoe Cyr of Auburn; two brothers, Dakota Cyr of Canton and Shane Kellher, USMC of Afghanistan; maternal grandparents, John and Sharon Roberts of Connecticut; and paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Jeanne Cyr of New Brunswick, Canada
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Geraldine May LeClair
AUBURN -- Geraldine May LeClair, 63, went to be with her Lord on January 24, 2012 at the Hospice House, Auburn with her loving family by her side. She had made her home at the Grandview Apartments, Mexico.
She was born in Rumford on January 28, 1948, the daughter of Daniel and Mary (Vautour) LeBlanc Sr. She graduated from Andover High School and was class valedictorian.
She received her Associates degree in Applied Secretarial Science from Mid State College in Auburn Class of 1992 cum laude.
Geraldine worked in her early years in the local shoe shops, then as a secretary in several business offices in Florida.
She was a communicant of Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius-St John Church in Rumford. While living in Florida, she was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Parish and active in the Canticle Prayer Group and the church Women’s Club, and served as a lecture. She loved spending time with her family, her Dachshunds, gardening, and had a real talent for sewing and home repairs.
She was married on March 17, 1995 to Lt. Col. Louis LeClair, U.S. Army Ret. He died on Sept. 5, 2002.
Survivors include sisters, Doris Hodgkins of Frye, Hazel Hodgkins and husband, Robert of Frye, Suzanne Doyen and husband, Leo of Auburn, Shirley Arsenault and husband, John of Rumford, Joanne Carver and husband, Harry of Dixfield, Mary LeBlanc of Portland; brothers, Herman LeBlanc of Rumford, Daniel LeBlanc, Jr. and wife, Florence of Lisbon Falls; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by sisters, Laura Lyons, Yvonne Mangos and Gladys Grant; and brothers, Clarence, Raymond and Richard LeBlanc.
Ellen J. Carey
MEXICO -- Ellen J. Carey, 68, of Middle Avenue, Mexico, died on August 7, 2011 at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Bob Whitehouse, with loving family at her side.
She was born in Rumford on March 11, 1943 a daughter of Erwin E. and Alice (McDonald) Gould. Ellen was educated in Mexico schools.
She married Edward L. Carey Sr. on July 24, 1965 and together they celebrated 46 years of marriage.
Ellen enjoyed knitting and crocheting and donated many blankets, mittens, hats, and sweaters to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.
She also loved gardening, playing beano, and spending time with family and friends, dancing and listening to music at the Eagles. Ellen was an Elvis Presley fan.
Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Edward L. “Butch” Carey Sr. of Mexico, who she loved very much; her mother, Alice Gould of Mexico; two children, Edward L. Carey, Jr. and wife, Kathy of Rumford, and Erwin K. Carey and wife, Jessica of Limerick; a special friend who was like a daughter, Dawn Hamilton of Rumford; three sisters, Patty Dyer and husband, Kenneth of Florida, Mary Whitehouse and husband, Robert of Mexico, and Julie Melanson and husband, Dick of Rumford; two brothers, Archie Gould and wife, Susan of Mexico, and Michael Gould and wife, Lynn of Mexico; and five grandchildren, Amanda Carey, Zakeri Carey, Shelby Carey, Joshua Pettegrow and Karissa Pettegrow.
She was predeceased by her father and a sister, Linda Bernard.
A time of sharing and remembering will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at SG Thibault Funeral Home, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford, with visitation by the Rumford and Mexico Fire Departments at 6 p.m. At the family’s request, no flowers, donations in Ellen’s memory may be made to the River Valley Relay For Life, c/o Diane Mitchell, P.O. Box 341, Rumford, ME 04276.
Wallace A. Cutting, Jr.
SCARBOROUGH -– Wallace A. Cutting, Jr., 85, of Gray and formerly of Andover and Portsmouth, NH, died on August 16, 2011 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.
He was born in Andover on June 1, 1926, the son of Wallace and Marian (Jones) Cutting Sr. He had attended schools in Andover and Portsmouth, NH.
Wallace served his country as a Sgt with the U.S. Army Air Force from 1946 to 1949.
He had a private pilot’s license and loved to fly small aircraft. He enjoyed working on mechanical equipment and fabricating special equipment.
He was married to his wife of 67 years, Eleanor C. Coffey Cutting, who survives of Gray.
Other survivors include sons, Russell Cutting and wife, Sandra of Shapleigh, Wayne Cutting and wife, Carla of York, and Larry and wife, Pam of Lyman; a sister, Phyllis Crosby and husband, Robert of New Mexico; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Graveside services with Military Honors will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover, with Rev. Jane Rich officiating.
Arthur E. Davis
FARMINGTON, CT -- Arthur E. Davis, 87, died on June 7, 2012 with his family by his side at the UConn Health Center, Farmington, CT. He was a resident of New Britain, CT and was formerly of Rumford and Mexico.
Born in Mexico on January 12, 1925, he was a son of Elmer and Caroline (Leighton) Davis. He graduated from Mexico High School Class of 1943.
He served as a Machinist Mate 3rd Class in the US Navy during WWII. He worked for Oxford Paper Company in Rumford for over 18 years and then for Pratt & Whitney Machine Tool Company in West Hartford, CT for over 26 years and then for Colt Manufacturing Company in Hartford, CT as a machine repairman.
He also had worked at A1 Machining in New Britain, CT and volunteered at New Britain General Hospital. Arthur was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in New Britain, CT; member of Enfield Lodge #2222, BPOE in Enfield, CT; formerly a member of Napoleon Ouellette Post #24, American Legion and Robert Shand Post #1641, VFW in Rumford.
He was married in Rumford on June 3 1946 to Helena French, who died April 10, 1960. He was later married in Rumford to the late Louise Conley.
Survivors include four daughters, Shirley Provencher and her husband, G. Denis of Russellville, AK, Dianne Hague and husband, Christopher of Weld, Brenda Day and husband, Joseph of Bath, Mary Ellen Davis of Lewiston; three sons, Stephen and wife, Bockhee of Bloomfield, CT, Michael and wife, Linda of Milford, NH, Edward Davis of MA; a sister, Leah Palmer of Mexico; and nine grandchildren, Scott Provencher and wife, Leslie, Brian Provencher and wife, Amy, Alyssa Day, Matthew Joseph Day, Melanie Davis, Jonathan Davis and wife, Elizabeth, Tim Lee, Christine Galvin and husband, Christopher, Lucas Hague and fiancé, Jessica Brown; five great-grandchildren, William Heath Provencher and Nathan Davis Provencher, Remy Grace Provencher and Ella Katherine Provencher and Grady Scott Davis.
Olive L. Elliot, CNA
ANDOVER -- Olive L. Elliot, CNA, 87, died on May 28, 2012 at the Rumford Hospital. She was a resident of Roxbury Pond Road in Andover.
Born in Byron on August 24, 1924, she was the fourth of 10 children born to Herbert and Myrtle (Easter) Lohnes. She left school at the age of 14 to work cleaning and cooking in her father’s lumber camps around Oquossoc and the Rangeley Lakes area.
She met the love of her life Elmer “Whitey” Elliot while she was housekeeping at Kennebago back in 1947, he was working as a Maine Guide. She always wished she could have finished high school, so in 1992 she got her wish and graduated from night school and got her diploma. She also got her nursing certificate and worked as a CNA at the Victorian Villa in Canton for many years. Later in life she would do private nursing in homes. She was a giving and generous person who always had a smile.
She loved her family and friends. Her grandchildren were always a favorite topic. She loved her pets, especially Ole Rottie Toots, her Collie Heidie and Miss Kitty and Gertrude her pet goose. She loved nature, brook fishing, canoeing, and going to camp. She played the piano and could sing and yodel like an angel. Her favorite book was the Bible and all of its teachings.
She was married in Rumford on Sept. 24, 1948 to Elmer M. “Whitey” Elliot, who died in Rumford on Feb. 14, 1977.
Survivors include a daughter, Eva Coolidge and husband, John of East Bethel; a son Matthew Elliot and fiancee, Linda Smith of Andover; eight grandchildren, Ryan, Shelley, John, Brandy, Betty, Tina, Jason and Larry; many great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lizzy Textor and husband, Walter, Jr. of Lewiston, Byrl Comstock and husband, Darrold of Mexico, and Flossie Rose and husband, Norbert of Mexico.
She was predeceased by her parents; husband; infant daughter, Betty Ann; sisters, Irene, Elsie, Jessie, Mary, Voghn; and a brother, Urban.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Joseph Antonio (Tony) Poirier
RUMFORD -- Joseph Antonio “Tony” Poirier, 89, transitioned from this life on June 11, 2012 after a gradual three-year decline with dementia.
While in the midst of his decline, he would often talk about moving to his ‘other home’ and today he got to take that journey to his final Home, to be at one with God in Eternity. Even though dementia had robbed him of his brilliant mind, through the end of his life, his indomitable spirit could still be seen shining through in the gleam in his eyes and his soft smile.
He was known by many names during his life and whether you knew him as Tony, Red, Joe, Jo-Jo, Little Caesar, JAP, Pips, PipsWilly or just Dad – if you got to spend any time with him, then you know that he conducted his life with great kindness, reliability, honesty, humility and integrity. He was a person who could truly be called the “salt of the earth.”
It is said that at the end of life, what matters is how well did we love. The life lived by the spirit-soul embodied as Tony Poirier exemplified how well one can love others by giving of himself as an enduring and humble servant. His country, his community, his church and his family were all deeply blessed to have him in their lives. His life was a model of service to his community. In providing this service he brought excellence and integrity to all his involvements. He tirelessly volunteered thousands of hours on numerous boards, organizations and projects.
Born in Rumford on March 22, 1922, he was the son of Nicholas and Diana (Paulin) Poirier. Tony graduated from Stephens High School in 1941. A member of the Greatest Generation, he was drafted into the US Army in 1942. Because of his bilingual capabilities, he served as a French interpreter in the European theater during WW II from1942 to 1945. He was a staff sergeant in the 2nd Signal Center Team. While overseas, he formed many life-long bonds with a number of French and Belgian families.
He married Lillian Rose Quirion – his ‘darling Lilly’ - on August 12, 1946 and soon after this they bought a home in Rumford where they raised their six children and lived for the next 65 years.
He began employment at Oxford Paper Company in 1946, where he worked for 40 years in the maintenance department. He started out as a laborer and worked his way into a supervisory position. Though a man of small stature, his quiet and humble ways readily won the respect of his peers and those he supervised. He was very ingenious in working out solutions to problems and truly was a mechanical engineer without the formal education. He was the construction superintendent on many major projects at the paper mill. He knew the inner workings of the mill like the back of his hand.
Tony was on the board of directors at Oxford Federal Credit Union for 51 years, including 43 years as chairman. He was instrumental in the location, design and construction of the current OFCU building. In recognition of his leadership in that project and his tenure at the credit union, the community training room at the Credit Union was named in his honor. In addition, the OFCU recently established an award entitled the Tony Poirier Volunteer Service Award, recognizing outstanding volunteer service.
Tony also served on the Rumford Hospital board of directors for over 40 years, including 13 years as board chairman. His crowning achievement was in bringing about the modernization of the hospital. To recognize his contributions, the hospital named the solarium in the recently completed addition in his honor.
As a communicant of the Holy Savior Parish, he served on the Parish Council, was a lector, taught CCD, and was instrumental in the installation of the elevator at the church. He was Faithful Navigator of the 4th degree of the Knights of Columbus and Past Grand Knight of the 3rd Degree. He was a 55-year member of the American Legion and also a VFW member. He was a founding member of the local chapter of SCORE. Tony was also an active member of the Chisholm Ski Club.
He was awarded Citizen of the Year in 1995-96 by the Rotary Club, and Citizen of the Year in the Town of Rumford in 2003-04.
Tony is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lillian. When asked by a nurse very recently what he was most proud of in his life he promptly stated, “My children.” Proud to call him father are Connie and her husband, Ben Venskus of Rumford, Louise and her husband, Robert Stickney of Rumford, Richard and his wife, Mary of Oswego, IL, Phil and his sweetheart, Heidi Wilde of Livermore Falls, Michael and his wife, Caro of Gilead, and Antoinette and her husband, Mark Metivier of Winchester, VA.
He had 11 grandchildren, Amy Lavallee and her husband, Paul, Michael Stickney and his wife, Jennifer, Elaine Zeller and her husband, Josh, James Poirier, Aaron Venskus and his wife, Gina, Ian Venskus, Jason Poirier and his sweetheart, Melanie Dunn, Eliot Poirier and his sweetheart, Jamie Colpoys, Nathan Martin and his sweetheart, Trish Heidin, Caleb Martin and his sweetheart, Jenny Page, and Maysa Martin and her fiancé, Toby Schingeck; six great-grandchildren, Joe, Tom, and Sam Lavallee, Isaac and Hannah Zeller, and Sydney Martin; two sisters, Yvette Gallant of Rumford and Yvonne Gallant of Bridgeport, CT, and three brothers, Joseph Poirier and his wife, Audrey of Dalton, MA, Ernest Poirier and his wife, Elizabeth of Waltham, MA, and Leon Poirier and his wife, Yvette of Rumford; and a sister-in-law, Orella Poirier of Mexico.
He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Edgar.
His spirit, love and life-long service to others will live on in the hearts of all those he touched.
Visiting hours will be held at SG Thibault Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, with visitation by the Knights of Columbus at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Parish of the Holy Savior. Interment will be in Maine Veterans cemetery at 1 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tony’s memory may be made to the Rumford Hospital Community Relations, 420 Franklin St. Rumford, ME 04276, or Ending Hunger in Maine, sponsored by Maine Credit Union League, c/o Oxford Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 252 Mexico, ME 04257.
Irene Elizabeth (Ferrin) Provencher
CHELSEA -- Irene Elizabeth Provencher, 87, formerly of Houghton, where she resided on the Cammack Farm with her husband, Edwin Provencher, raising 12 children for just over 60 years, died on June 5, 2012 at the home of her daughter, with her family at her side.
Over the past four years, she has resided with her daughter, Deborah Lachance and her husband, Harry in Chelsea.
She was born in N. Bellerica, MA on Sept. 7, 1924, daughter of Frank and Thelma (Knight) Ferrin. She graduated from Wooster High in Wooster, MA. She married Edwin Morris Provencher in Bethel on May 11, 1946.
Irene worked as a book keeper at Orino Oil and John Taylor as a dedicated bus driver before becoming a beloved bus driver-part time custodian for MSAD #43 for 42 years. She was loved for her road side hat fights in the middle of the winter, quick wit, dedication and strong opinions! She was well known across the country for her summer roadside bakery on scenic Route #17.
Besides raising and spending time with her family, she enjoyed baking, crocheting, bingo, slot machines, card games and politics.
Survivors are Deborah (Harry) Lachance, Chelsea; Marlene Willey, Benton; Stephanie (James) Proctor, Benton; Naomi (Floyd) Duff, Pittston; Daphne (Roger) Williams, Erie, MI; Maurice Provencher, Newport News, VA; Edwin Provencher II, Benton; Frank Hamel, Byron; 26 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by parents; sister, Helen Barker; husband, Edwin Morris Provencher; daughters, Martha Boudreau, Susan Todish, Michelle Snyder; son, Robert Provencher and wife Leilani; and son-in law Ed Willey.
Family graveside services will be conducted Easter Hill Cemetary at a later date, to be announced. We give special thanks and much appreciation to the beloved Cammack family for their prayers, support, care and love for the Provencher family over the years. The “farm” in Houghton will always be our home!
