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Carol (Stevenson) Abbott
ORONO -- Carol (Stevenson) Abbott died unexpectedly on March 2, 2012, in Bangor with her loving husband and children at her side.
She was born in Boston, MA on November 11, 1937, the daughter of Ruth and Frederick Stevenson. Carol was raised in Melrose and Reading, MA, graduating from Reading Memorial High School in 1955. She graduated from the Univ. of Maine in 1959 with a degree in English. While at the Univ. of Maine, she met her future husband, Walter H. Abbott.
Carol married Walter on February 20, 1960. Last month they celebrated 52 years of marriage. They had a strong, loving marriage filled with happiness and friendship. In addition to Walter, Carol is survived by their son, Steven, his wife Amy, and their children, Hannah and Henry, all of Portland; their son, Scott and his daughter, Erin of Orono and Bangor; and their daughter, Sherry of Portland. Carol is also survived by her brother Peter and his wife, Nadia of Rockport, MA.
Carol loved her experience as a student at the Univ. of Maine where she and Walter made many lifelong friends. At UMaine, Carol was selected "Calico Queen," and was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. After graduation, in addition to raising their children, Carol worked as an elementary school teacher for 20 years. She spent the majority of her career at Asa C. Adams school in Orono; she also taught at schools in Fairfield and Old Town.
Carol was very close to Steve, Scott, and Sherry's friends from Orono High School and enjoyed those relationships throughout her life. She enjoyed volunteering for organizations, including the March of Dimes, the Heart Association, the Girl Scouts, and the Orono Booster Club. She was a consistent supporter of the Good Shepherd Food Bank.
Walter worked for more than 50 years as a football coach, professor, and administrator for the Univ. of Maine. During that time, Carol served as a second mother for hundreds of UMaine students and coaches. Her home was a social gathering spot for generations of students past and present, and she loved hosting the many visitors who would stop by the Abbotts' house when they would return to Orono. She would frequently prepare meals for large gatherings of Walter's students and especially enjoyed the fun and excitement of the start of his outdoor trips when the students would meet at their house.
For more than 50 years, Carol was a fixture at UMaine sporting events. At every home football game, she could be found in "Coaches' Corner," which became a well-known meeting area for Carol and Walter's friends at the home football games.
Carol and Walter built a camp in the mountains outside of Rumford, where she loved to garden and read. She also enjoyed exercise, and was a regular at the UMaine fitness center where she would walk, bike, and lift weights. Carol enjoyed fishing, summer days at the coast, and making all holidays special for her family.
In addition to being a terrific mother to her three children, she loved being an aunt and, most of all, a grandmother. She was known as "Nana" to Erin, Hannah, and Henry. She found her grandchildren to be a constant source of joy and amusement, and she cherished every minute with them. She also looked forward to the arrival of her newest grandchild in just a few weeks.
Carol was a uniquely beautiful woman, who made everyone around her feel better for knowing her. Her smile and warm personality made people feel relaxed and loved. Carol cared deeply for her family and her friends. She was a gentle and kind woman. Carol had an inner strength and steadiness of character that made her a most supportive and dedicated wife, mother, and friend.
A memorial service will take place at the United Methodist Church in Orono at 11 a.m. Saturday, with Pastor Steven Smith officiating. A reception will follow at the Buchanan Alumni House on College Avenue in Orono from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gifts may be sent to the Univ. of Maine Foundation, Two Alumni Place, Orono, ME, 04469-5792, to the Carol and Walter Abbott Scholarship Fund, which benefits University of Maine students.
Ervin Richard "Dickie" Brown
RUMFORD CENTER -- Ervin Richard "Dickie" Brown, 65, of Rumford Center, died peacefully at home in the arms of his family after a long courageous battle with brain cancer on February 21, 2011.
Dickie was born to Daniel A. and Isabel N. Brown on September 28, 1945 in Rumford. Dickie attended South Lancaster Acadamy in South Lancaster, MA.
Dick was well known for his compassion for family and friends. He loved stock car racing, arm wrestling, camping, motorcycles, ATV's, snowmobiling and spending time with his family. Dick was also known for his passion for driving overloaded pulp trucks and was recognized and inducted as a champion logger in the Fryeburg Fair Saco Valley Woodsmen's Field Day Hall of Fame in 2009.
He loved living and loving life to its fullest each and every day! We all loved and admired his quick wit and light hearted sense of humor even in his final days.
Dickie will be greatly missed by his surviving family, his wife, Mary Beth Brown of Rumford; his sons, Darren Brown of West Paris and Ervin Richard Brown, Jr. and wife, Heather of Greenwood; his daughters, Darlene Cossar and husband, James of West Paris, and Doreen Brown of South Paris; his stepchildren, Justin Hautaniemi of Newport, RI and Ashley Hautaniemi of Bethel, Tina Scribner and husband, Dennis of Otisfield and Kris Sanborn of Greenwood; his grandchildren, Tricia Young and husband, Eli of Oxford, Paul Cox, Jr. of Oxford, Krystal Hadley of West Paris, Jennie Cox of West Paris, Chelsey Brown of West Paris and Ervin Richard Brown III of Greenwood; his step-grandchildren, Dalton and Dionne Hemingway, and Jordyn and Dennis Sanborn; his great-grandchildren, Hannah Young and Delilah Cox; his brother, Daniel Brown and wife,
Emily of California: his sisters, Aldis Locklin and husband, Tom of Massachusetts, and Leanna Wisnosky and husband, Bill of West Paris.
He was predeceased by his wife of 33 years, Janice Cary Brown; his father, Daniel Brown; an infant brother; and an infant grandson, Dustin Brown.
Interment in the spring will be in the Rumford Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to www.rideinfo@braintumor.org. Search for team Dick Brown’s Truckers. The Boston brain tumor bicycle ride benefits the National Brain Tumor.
Bernice “Bunny” Kelley
RUMFORD -- Bernice “Bunny” Kelley, 94, of Pine Street died on March 28, 2012 at her residence, with loving family at her side.
She was born in Bemis on August 28, 1917, a daughter of Eli and Sophie (Arsenault) Gaudet. Bunny was educated in Rumford schools and was a graduate of Stephens High School Class of 1936.
She married Wilfred Kelley on June 1, 1940. He passed away on December 4, 1961.
Bunny and her brother, Eli Gaudet, Jr. built and operated the Cozy Inn Nursing Home. She then was employed as a secretary for the Rumford Town Manager for several years, and later secretary at St. Athanasius & St. John Church for many years.
Bunny was a communicant of Parish of the Holy Savior. She was Past Regent of the Daughters of Isabella and Past President of the Maine Diocesan Council of Catholic Woman, and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary.
Her greatest joy was going to her camp at Worthley Pond in the summer.
Surviving are her children, William Kelley and wife, Geraldine of Andover, Kenneth Kelley of Mexico, Anna Kelley of Rumford, Cynthia Kelley of Rumford, and Jo Ann Frechette and husband, Antonio of Wakefield, MA; nine grandchildren, Kerrie Meyers and husband, Rusty, Kristin Kelley and companion, Jay Purcell, Kathleen Tilton and husband, Robert, Bryan Kelley, Bruce Kelley, Barry Kelley, Kim Jalbert and husband, Scott, Melissa Swan and husband, Richard, and Erin Kelley and fiance, Chad Haynes; and nine great-grandchildren, Nick Jalbert, Matthew Jalbert, Courtney Kelley, Ryan Kelley, Brianna Swan, Savannah Swan, Ali Tilton, Charlie Tilton and Avery Tilton.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Wilfred; two sons, Robert Kelley in 2000 and Lawrence Kelley in 2005; a daughter-in-law, Marie Viger Kelley in 1993; and three brothers, Jack, Bob and Eli Gaudet, Jr.
Shirley M. Labonte
AUBURN -- Shirley M. Labonte, 81, died on March 20, 2012 at the Hospice House in Auburn after a brief illness.
She resided in Lewiston most recently and summered in Harpswell for many years. She spent most of her life in Rumford where she worked tirelessly raising a large family and operating a thriving business with her husband.
Born in Monmouth on May 8, 1930, she was the daughter of William and Gertrude (Curran) Chick. She graduated from Monmouth High School Class of 1948.
She was married in Indiantown, PA on July 7, 1951 to Arbe J. Labonte, who died in Jacksonville, FL on April 17, 1998.
Survivors include six children, Gary Labonte (San Pedro, CA) and his son, Aaron and daughter, Libby; Geraldine Labonte (Lewiston) and her sons, Joey, Brian and Kevin; Larry Labonte (Rumford) and his son, Lonnie; Cindy Labonte (Lewiston) and her companion, Jim Jordan; Paula Dailey (Anaheim Hill, CA) and her daughters, Jen and Kim; Denise Hebert (Norwalk, CT) and her daughter, Ashley. She also had four great-grandchildren. Shirley is also survived by two brothers, Edward Chick (Monmouth) and Richard Chick (Winthrop) and his wife, Erlene; two sisters; Janice Sawyer (Westbrook) and Evelyn Halloway (Sanford) and her husband, Richard.
Shirley embraced life. She enjoyed dancing, traveling, playing cards (especially cribbage) and spending time with friends. Her most endearing moments came when she was surrounded by her loving family.
William S. “Bill” Morse Sr.
RUMFORD -- William S. “Bill” Morse Sr., 88, died on March 19, 2012 at the Rumford Community Home. He was a resident of Fourth Street in Mexico.
Born in Gorham, NH on December 24, 1923, he was a son of William and Edith (McPherson) Morse and his step-father Melvin “Bunny” King. He attended schools in Gorham, NH.
He served in the United States Navy during WWII and was a member of Robert Shand Post #1641 VFW. He worked as a beater engineer for Boise Cascade Paper Mill in Rumford until his retirement.
William was an avid Red Sox fan. He was a member of the Good Sam Club and enjoyed camping with Fireside Friends. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attended their events, vacationing in Florida. He enjoyed music and played the guitar and trumpet.
He was married on February 14, 1946 to Dorothy Lloyd, who survives of Mexico.
Other survivors include a son, William, Jr. and his wife, Mary Ann of Rumford; two daughters, Donna Hanson and her companion, Norman of Dixfield, and Cindy Archibald and her husband, Alan of Mexico; three sisters, Ferne Fogg of Lewiston, Mildred Farnsworth of Portland and Maggie McKinney of South Paris.
He was affectionately known as “Papa” to his grandchildren and great grandchildren, Troy Hanson and his companion Wendy, and their daughter, Jordan of Hollis, Greg Morse and his wife, Peggy, and their children, Tyler and Katie of Dixfield, Melissa Morse and her children, Brittany and Amber of Saco, Heather Gray and her husband, Casey, and their children, Cameron, Bode and Marlee of Dixfield, Brandon Archibald of Portland, Justin Archibald and his companion, Lori of Mexico, and Brett Archibald of Bangor.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Gerald and Robert; and a son-in-law, Jim Hanson.
The family would thank to send a special thank to the staff at the Rumford Community Home for their care of Bill over the last few months.
Rene J. Richard
WINTERPORT -- Rene J. Richard, 86, died on March 19, 2012 in Winterport. He was formerly of Mexico and Eustis.
Born in Fitchburg, MA on April 18, 1925, he was a son of Dennis and Regina (Thibodeau) Richard. He attended school in Massachusetts. He worked for Oxford Paper Company in Rumford as a helper on the digesters.
Rene was married in Fitchburg, MA on March 8, 1943 to Gladys Martin, who died in Bangor on January 9, 2000.
Survivors include two sons, Gary Richard and his wife, Linda of Carmel, and Rene Richard and his companion, Rebecca Huntsinger of Conyers, GA; a daughter, Crystal Marston and her husband, Eric of Roxbury; a grandson, Scott Richard of Studio City, CA; and three sisters, Yvonne Rivard and her husband, Joseph, Dorothy Beliveau of Fitchburg, MA and Loretta Fortier of Gardiner, MA.
Lillian Filiault Richard
MEXICO -- Lillian Filiault Richard of Whitman Street, Mexico, died March 23, 2012 at home.
She was born Feb. 26, 1917, on Waldo Street, Rumford, the daughter of Roseanna Dubois and Origene Filiault.
She graduated from Stephens High School in 1935. She married Ivan Richard on July 8, 1940, and they shared 60 years of marriage. She was a communicant of St. Theresa’s Church in Mexico.
Lillian worked at Dorion’s Market before her marriage and in the food service programs at St. Theresa’s School and SAD 43, retiring in 1982. She was a charter member of the Mexico Mothercraft Club and a member of the Daughters of Isabella and Red Hat Society. She was an active volunteer throughout her life, first as a Brownie Troop leader and later supporting her children at Mexico High School through the music boosters and as a seamstress for many high school musicals.
Her passion for knitting started with knitting gloves for servicemen in World War II and continued with making hundreds of pairs of mittens and hats for Santa’s Helpers. She and Ivan enjoyed their retirement years traveling across the country and throughout Canada
and visiting the British Isles. They wintered for many years in Honolulu and made lasting friends from around the world on Waikiki Beach.
She was a devoted wife, mother and Memere, who fostered a love of reading in her family, supported them in all of their educational pursuits and life goals and was very proud of their accomplishments.
Surviving are her children, Martha Peters of Sanford, Peg Richard and husband, Rob Lindsay, of Portland, Barbara MacGregor and husband, Sandy, of Rumford, Norma Richard of Raymond, Susan Richard of Mexico and Terry Richard and husband, Walt Smith, of Dixfield; her beloved grandchildren, Nicholas Puiia and wife, Samantha, Rachel Swan and husband, Timothy, Maggie Puiia, Peter and Molly MacGregor, Zoe and Gabe Lindsay, Sawyer and Sela Rose Smith; and great-granddaughters, Angelina and Rosaria Puiia.
Her husband, Ivan Richard; son, Michael Richard; grandson, Jay Lindsay; and her siblings, Buster Filiault, Muriel Cantara and Bernice Walker, predeceased her.
Phyllis V. (Child) Sylvester
CANTON -- Phyllis V. (Child) Sylvester, 84, of Peru, died on March 24, 2012 at the Victorian Villa Nursing Home in Canton.
She was born on Jan. 25, 1928, in Peru, a daughter of Arthur L. and Dora B. (Wilbur) Child. She attended local schools and as a young woman worked at WT Grants and later as a sales representative for Friendly Home Products for many years.
On March 29, 1963, she married Henry E. Sylvester. She was a loving homemaker to her family and enjoyed family meals and get-togethers. Her greatest times were those spent with her husband, children and grandchildren.
Phyllis enjoyed going to yard sales, shopping and trips to play beano with her daughters. She will be remembered for her “big heart” and willingness to help anyone or anything, whether it was a stranger or stray animal, her door was always open. She will be greatly missed, loved and in all of her family’s hearts forever.
She is survived by her husband, Henry of Canton; daughters, Toni Chivilo of Princeton, MA, Ann Desjardins and her husband, Peter of Lafayette, IN, and Candace Porter and her husband, Timothy of Peru; sons, John Sylvester and his companion, Dawn Leclerc of Peru, and Andy Sylvester and his wife, Jean of Hebron; a son-in-law, Eric Kerr of Peru; grandchildren, Justin and Jonathan Chivilo, Christina Parker and her husband, Casey, Kevin Desjardins and his wife, Michelle, Robert Worthley, Barbara Sylvester and her companion, James Anderson, Dakota, Nicole and Jennifer Sylvester, Eric Kerr and his wife, Timmie, Aaron Kerr and his wife, Christina, and Laurie Theriault and her husband, Andy; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Lizzy and Annika Mitchel, Madison and Lucy Desjardins, Forrest, Ashleigh and Cullen Kerr, Kevin Kerr, Mathew Theriault and Joshua Theriault; great-great grandchildren, Mathew and Mason Theriault and Taylor Theriault.
She was predeceased by her parents; a daughter, Sandy Kerr; sons-in-law, Bart Chivilo and George Jenkins; sisters, Lillian Martin and Bernice Palmer; brothers, Arthur Child and Edwin “Monte” Child.
Her family wishes to thank all of the nurses and staff of the Victorian Villa for making Phyllis’ time there a loving home to her as though she was extended family. Also a big thank you to Jen, Phyllis’ guardian angel.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 42 Weld St., Dixfield with Rev. Eva Thompson, officiating. Family and friends are invited to call at the center, 6-8 p.m., Thursday. Interment will be later in the spring at the Demerritt cemetery in Peru.
Walter M. Leckey
NORWAY -- Walter M. Leckey, 91, died on March 21, 2012 at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway.
Born in 1921 in Mexico, the second son of Wesley and Lucy Adams Leckey. He was a lifetime resident of the area, attending local schools and graduating from Mexico High School Class of 1938.
A U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, he was assigned to the ship Aeoulis ARL 42.
He married the former Pauline Razzano in 1941, and was a former member of AF, AM, BPOE, Oakdale Country Club, Chisholm Ski Club, Boise 25 Year Club, and was a life member of the American Legion. He retired in 1982 as supervisor for Boise Cascade Corp. control systems at Rumford.
Survivors include a son, James of Auburn; daughters, Janice Parsons of Phoenix, AZ and Margaret Rearick of Hebron; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
William R. Pinkerton, Jr.
RUMFORD -- William R. Pinkerton, Jr., 55, of Granite Street in Mexico, died on March 25, 2012 at Rumford Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Rockland on Feb. 4, 1957 a son of Violet (Widdecombe) and William R. Pinkerton Sr. Bill was educated in Rockland and Portland schools.
He was employed as a lobsterman and clammer as a young man, and later was employed at the Portland Press Herald. Bill was an avid fisherman and was a member of the Fish and Wildlife Club, and the North American Hunting Club.
Surviving are his wife, Johann L. (Smith) Pinkerton; two children, Christopher Foster Sr. of Biddeford and Sean Foster of Mexico; two sisters, Cheryl White of Westbrook and Carol Buzzell of Westbrook; two brothers, James Pinkerton and wife, Gayle of Bridgton, and Scott Pinkerton of Biddeford; a grandson, Christopher Foster, Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; and a brother, Bruce Pinkerton.
There will be no services.
Norbert “Norby” J. Chessie
LIVERMORE FALLS -- Norbert “Norby” J. Chessie, 67, a resident of Livermore Falls, passed away on January 2, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving wife, family and friends.
He was born October 15, 1944 in McAdam, New Brunswick, Canada, the son of Gabriel and Irene (Foley) Chessie. He was a 1963 graduate of Mexico High School.
On April 20, 1968, he married his wife of 43 years, Joan E. Chiasson of Mexico. Norby and Joan moved to Livermore Falls where they worked and raised their family.
Norby had worked as a paper tester in the lab for International Paper and Verso Paper Mill in Jay, retiring in 2009. Norbert was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church in Jay and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. He was a “rabid” New York Yankee fan, a member of Sons of AmVet Lane Dube Post #33, and Hillside Sportsman Club. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Joan E. Chessie of Livermore Falls; two daughters and their husbands, Erica and Todd Vachon of Portland, and Amy and Sean Mitchell of Brentwood, NH; four grandchildren, Will and Ben Vachon and Alexander and Cameron Mitchell; brothers and sisters, Sylvia Belanger of Norway, Elaine Tibbetts and Philip Carrier of Dixfield, Theresa and Victor Thibodeau of Roxbury, Dennis Chessie of Washington state, Jane and David Swan of Cumberland, Joe Chessie of Washington state, Mary and Tim Rinaldo of Dixfield, Monica Williams of Palm Harbor, FL, Christopher Chessie of Mexico, Joanne Chessie of Louisville, KY, Maureen and Tom Brodeur of North Attleboro, MA, Jack and Lynne Cravalho of Bridgeport, CT; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother, Gary Chessie.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Thursday at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1 Church St., Jay. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, 445 Park St., Livermore Falls. In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to the American Cancer Society Northern New England Region, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086.
