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Warren Berry
June 24, 2004
Kennebunk
Warren Edward Berry, 89, of Kennebunk, died Thursday, June 24, 2004. He was born on May 10, 1915, the seventh child of Wellsley and Rose (Montgomery) Berry. He attended local schools.
He served in the Army Air Force during World War II.
Warren was a carpenter/builder for over sixty years in the Kennebunks.
He was a member of the York Lodge # 22 of the Masons in West Kennebunk for over sixty years.
He was predeceased by his wife, Louise (Trafton) Berry in 2000.
He is survived by his son, Wayne Berry and his wife Kathleen Chapin of Kennebunk. He is also survived by three grandchildren, William Berry, Coleman Lapointe, and Bailey Lapointe.
Private Masonic Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Kennebunk.
Shirley Button
April 11, 2004
Berwick
Shirley Rose Button, 88 yrs, a resident of Pine Hill Mobile Home Park, Berwick and formerly of Dover, NH died Sunday, April 11, 2004 at her son’s home after a short illness.
She was born in Hartford, CT on February 11, 1916 a daughter of Charles and Rose (Grenier) Wessoleck.
Shirley graduated from Morgan G. Bulkeley High School in Hartford, CT., in 1934, never missing a day of school. Shirley won awards for her beautiful handwriting, being the Palmer Method Writing Award, the Muscular Morement Business Writing Award and Rapid Legible Business Writing Award in New York City.
Shirley was married on October 9, 1948 to George F. Button Jr.. She was a homemaker most of her life and was an avid cook, seamstress, and loved spending time with her family. Shirley was also an excellent crocheter, having made beautiful bedspreads for her family.
She was predeceased by her husband George Button Jr., her brother Ray Wessoleck, and her grandson Deric Button.
She is survived by her three sons George Button III, whom she lived with of Berwick, Me., Frederick Button of Rochester, NH, Alan Button of ME; a daughter, Alayne Cox of New York City; and a loving sister, Ruth Seigler of Newington, CT. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Karen Campbell, Laura Dellany, and Susan Dowd, all of New York, Joshua Button of New Hampshire, Sheyna Button of Colorado, and Brylie Button of Maine and six great grandchildren, Stephen Campbell, Michael Campbell, Sean Dellaney, Anna Marie Dowd, and Christy Ann Dowd, all of New York and Ame-lie Button of New Hampshire. She is also survived and missed greatly by her best friend and caregiver Karen Towne of North Berwick, Maine.
A funeral service will be held at Eleven o’clock on Saturday, April 17, 2004 at Laing-Bibber Funeral Chapel, 36 Rochester Street, Berwick, ME.
Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Berwick.
Margarethe Lyschik
March 20, 2004
Kennebunk, Maine
Margarethe Lyschik 84 years a resident of Farragut Way Kennebunk died Saturday at the St. Andres Health Care in Biddeford after a brief illness.
She was born in Feistritz ander Drau in Austria on June 6, 1919 a daughter of Karl and Aloisia Zauchner Martin. She remained in her beloved Austria until 1953, when he and her husband Victor boarded the Andrea Doria for America.
Margarethe was a social worker and nurse in the Karnten region of Austria.
Margarethe began her life in the United States in Jersey City, Tenafly and eventually, Closter, New Jersey where she raised her two children, Richard and Ina. Margarethe was known for her superior gardening, exquisite cooking and genuine goodwill. Her landscaping reflected her love of flowers, no one could stop by without enjoyed a cup of coffee and a pastry and Margarethe took care of anyone in need. She believed in time wisely so she spent the in between hours crafting, wall hanging, hooking rugs,
needlepoint
and knitting.
Margarethe moved to Kennebunk in January of 2001.
She was predeceased by her husband who died in 1993.
She is survived by her son Richard Lyschik of Dallas, Texas, a daughter Ina Lyschik Toth of Wells, three brothers Lois and Stepfan Martin of Klagenfurt, Austria and Fred Martin of Niagara Falls, Canada
, two sisters in law Frieda (Lyschik) Pelka of New Jersey and Maria (Lyschik) Kostka of Poland. Three grandchildren Daniel, Ashley and Brittany Toth all of Wells.
Visiting Hours will be held from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 PM Friday March 26, 2004 at the Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer Street Kennebunk, Maine.
Private Graveside Services will be held on Saturday at the Tappan Reform Church Cemetery, Tappan, New York.
In lieu of flowers. Memorial donation may be made to the St Andres health Care Facility, Sister Madeline D’Anjou 407 Pool Street Biddeford, Maine 04005 or to the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (M.O.M.) 333 Lincoln Street Saco, Maine 04072 or to the Wells-Ogunquit Health Association P.O. Box 283 Wells, Maine 04090 in Mrs.Lyschik’s memory.
Marjorie B Kellett
January 16, 2004
Kennebunk
Marjorie B. Kellett, age 86, a resident of Huntington Common, died peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2004, at Southern Maine Medical center after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
She was born on August 22, 1917 in Beverly, Massachusetts, the eldest daughter of Harry and Edith (Breed) Burnham.
Marjorie graduated from Tufts University, earning her Bachelors Degree and some years later she attended the University of New Hampshire to earn a Masters Degree in English. After completing her education, Marjorie went on to teach English at Endicott College, Beverly, Mass. for several years.
Marjorie enjoyed arts and crafts, designing her own sweaters and various
needlepoint projects. She also enjoyed painting, playing the piano, and she was taking a class in flower arranging at Huntington Common.
She was predeceased by her infant daughter, Mary Ann in 1949; her eldest son, Norman L. “Larry” Kellett, Jr. in 1994; and her husband of 60 years, Rev. Dr. Norman L. Kellett, in 2001.
She is survived by Lesley E. Kellett, her eldest son’s widow, of Gorham, Maine; her son, Stephen B. Kellett and his wife Linda of Appleton, Wisconsin; her daughter, Rosemary Kellett-Breed of Sanford, Maine and two grandsons, William and Christopher. Marjorie is also survived by her sister, Ruth (Burnham) London of Toledo, Ohio, her sister-in-law, Eleanor Burnham of Florida and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2004 at St. Davids Episcopal Church, Rte.1, Kennebunk, with Rev. Alfred M. Niese officiating. Burial will at Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk in the spring. Everyone is invited to a reception at Huntington Common, Ross Road, Kennebunk, following the memorial service.
At the request of the family, please omit flowers. Donations can be made in her memory to the Trinity Chapel, Kennebunk Beach, ME, or to the American Parkinson’s Disease Assoc., 60 Bay Street, Suite 401, Staten Island, NY 10301.
Miriam H. Kimball
March 16, 2004
Damariscotta
Miriam Hurd Kimball 94 years a resident of Salt Bay Drive, Damariscotta formerly of Berwick, Me died Tuesday March 16, 2004 at the Fieldcrest Manor Nursing Home, Waldoboro, ME.
She was born in Berwick on July 29, 1909 a daughter of Charles H. and Jessie Libby Hurd. She graduated from Sullivan High School in Berwick the class of 1926 and also graduated from Maine School of Commerce in Portland in 1928.
Mrs. Kimball taught Commercial Education from 1928 thru 1934 at the Williams High School in Oakland, ME.
She married to Maurice B. Kimball on August 9, 1934 and he died on April 21, 1972.
Miriam worked for the Town of Berwick as Secretary-Bookkeeper, Asst. Treasurer, and Deputy Tax Collector also the Berwick Water Department from September 1952 to December 1972.
She was a long time member of the Berwick United Methodist Church where she served as Treasurer for ten years and a trustee for over three years, a member of the U.M.W. (United Methodist Women) where she served as Treasurer for ten years and Secretary for nine years and a member of the DAR, she also was a secretary of the Planning Committee for the 250th Celebration of becoming the ninth town of the state.
She enjoyed Knitting, Crochet and spending time with her family.
She was predeceased by her brother Leslie Hurd and her sister Helen Guy.
She is survived by her son Blaine Kimball of Jefferson, Maine; Four grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM Friday March 19, 2004 at the Laing-Bibber Funeral Chapel 36 Rochester Street Berwick Me where a funeral will be held at 11 AM Saturday with the Reverend Peggy Dunn officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Berwick in the spring.
Should friends desire memorial donation may be made to the Berwick United Methodist Church P.O. Box 160 Berwick, Maine 03901 in Mrs. Kimball’s memory.
Norman Turgeon
January 22, 2004
Berwick
Norman J. Turgeon, 40 of Berwick, died unexpectedly Thursday. He was born March 28, 1963 in Rochester, New Hampshire the son of Lionel and Donalda Turgeon.
He enjoyed
hunting
and fishing as an avid outdoorsman. He followed NASCAR and especially enjoyed the races in Louden, NH. He was also a member of the Eagles.
He worked in the construction field as a homebuilder.
He is survived by his mother, two brothers, Kenneth of Rochester, NH and Roger of Colebrook, NH, two sisters, Doreen Ballard of Florida and Elizabeth Overton of Berwick, seven nieces and nephews and one great-niece.
Friends may call on Monday, January 26 from 6-8 PM at Laing-Bibber Funeral Chapel on 36 Rochester Street in Berwick, Maine. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, January 27 at 11 AM at Our Lady of Peace at 25 Saw Mill Hill Road in Berwick. Fr. Hilary Cameron will be officiating.
Arrangements are by the Bibber Memorial Chapel – Kennebunk.
Paul Weber
January 11, 2004
Ogunquit, Maine
Attorney Paul A. Weber of Lynn and Ogunquit, Maine died at home Sunday of kidney cancer at the age of 58. Mr. Weber was the son of the late Attorney William F. Weber , former Lynn City Solicitor, and Aileen O’Hare Weber. He was born and raised in Lynn and graduated from Sacred Heart School, St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers and U-Mass, Amherst, Class of 1968. A graduate of Suffolk University Law School, Mr. Weber was a member of both the Massachusetts and Maine Bars. His legal career spanned over thirty years during which he managed both a Maine and Massachusetts law practice. In his early years as an attorney, he served as an Essex County defender and later as police prosecutor for the Town of Saugus.
More recently, inspired by changes in his own life, Mr. Weber obtained a Master’s degree in social work from Salem State College with a concentration in substance abuse. He was deeply involved with LCL, Lawyers Concerned with Lawyers, a Massachusetts agency dedicated to assisting lawyers with stress and substance abuse problems and had served on the Board of Directors.
During the last 13 years Mr. Weber fulfilled his lifelong dream of living on the coast of Maine where he enjoyed the many outdoor activities that he had shared with his children in their early years. His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his three daughters, Gretchen Weber of Cambridge, Meghan Weber of Swampscott and Amanda Weber of Salem. He is also survived by his sisters, Aileen Corbett of Lynn, and Catherine Bartok of Kennebunk, Maine. He was the brother of the late William F. Weber of North Reading. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visiting Hours will be held from7 to 8 PM January 14, 2004 at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road , Wells, ME.
Funeral in Massachusetts are being handled by Solimine- Landergan and Richardson Funeral Home Lynn, MA. Viewing Thursday, Jan. 15 and burial service Friday, Jan. 16. For more information visit www.solimine.com.
Robert C. Boyd
March 28, 2004
Kennebunkport
Robert C. Boyd, 66 years, died Sunday, March 28, th in Kennebunkport. He was the husband of Carol Hatch Boyd.
Mr. Boyd was born in Portland, Me. January 9, 1938 a son of John S. and Dorothy Young Boyd. He Graduated from Deering High School class of 1956 . He attended the University of Maine and in 1961 he received his Associate degree in Electronics Technology from Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute. He served in the US. Navy.
Bob was employed with Honeywell Information Systems in the late 1960s and 70s, he then became employed with Honeywell Bull Corporation in their International Support Division. In the late 1970s he was employed with Hussey Manufacturing Company Later returning to Honeywell as software support retiring in 1992. He then formed his own Independent Software Company with accounts in Florida, Arizona and Maine.
He was a member of the South Congregational Church of Kennebunkport, A former member of the Wildwood Fire department and served as Sec- Treas. Served as a member of the Kennebunkport Budget Board and a Volunteer at the Graves Memorial Library. He was an active HAM Radio operator receiving his Novice license in 1952 in many areas with the call letters W1VXY He also had the Call letters NT1V in 2001 as an Amateur Extra. Bob was a life member of the American Relay league. He was a former member of the Arundel Yacht Club. Bob enjoyed planning trips and had just returned from a six week freighter cruise from New York City through the Panama Canal to Conception, Chile and back.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years Carol H. Boyd a son Jay C. Boyd and his wife Jennifer of Kennebunk, a daughter Lori Cynthia Boyd Duffy of Mill Valley , Ca. two brothers Richard D. Boyd and his wife Jeanne of Rariton, Ill. And David S. Boyd and his wife Linda of Northport, Fla. Two grandchildren, Mitchell Boyd and Emily Boyd of Kennebunk. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends may call at the Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer St. Kennebunk Tuesday from 6-8pm.
Memorial services will be held 3pm Wednesday March 31 at the South Congregational Church Kennebunkport.
Interment will be in Arundel Cemetery.
Should friends desire memorials may be made to the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust P.O. Box 28 Cape Porpoise, Me 04014 or to KEMS, Emergency Services , Box 460 B Kennebunkport, Me 04046
Robert McGuire II
March 19, 2004
Sanford
Robert McGuire II, 36, of Sanford, died suddenly on March 19, 2004.
Bob was a typical Mainer. Everyone knew him as a hard worker. He worked with his dad, Robert McGuire, at McGuire Builders and put his heart and soul into his work. Everything he did, he did well. He was a Jack of All Trades / Master of None.
Bob was never afraid to try something new. He loved the outdoors, antique trucks (especially his love, a 1951 red plow truck), and his children, Meagan and Jennifer. He also loved NASCAR racing, #3 Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and #8 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Bob also loved his parents very much.
He is survived by his wife of seventeen years, Kelly McGuire; and his two daughters, Meagan and Jennifer McGuire, all of Sanford; his parents, Robert and Jane McGuire of Kennebunkport; a brother, Christopher McGuire of West Kennebunk; a sister, Christi Mosher of Kennebunk; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Friends may call on Sunday, March 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk. The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 22 at 10 a.m. at the Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094 in his memory.
Roy C. Gordon
March 09, 2004
Kennebunk
Roy Gordon was born in Centralia, Illinois on April 9, 1925. Upon graduating from high school, he enrolled in the local community college, but left during the first year to serve in the Army. He was assigned to the 42nd Division (Rainbow Division) in the 222nd Regiment, where he served as a mortar gunner in the weapons platoon. His unit deployed to France in autumn of 1944 and was immediately put into combat. He fought in the front lines for over 250 days without a break as the Rainbow Division advanced through France and Germany, experiencing some of the hardest fighting of the war. One of the most affecting of his wartime experiences occurred when his company was the spearhead for the liberation of Dachau concentration camp on April 29, 1945, in which he was one of the first Americans to enter the camp.
After the war, he returned to Centralia to continue his college education. During this time he met and married Jimmie Joan Reed on August 1, 1948 and transferred to the University of Colorado to complete his degree. He graduated from the University of Colorado in 1949 with a degree in Chemical Engineering and was recruited by the Research Division of the Armour Company. While there, he became a nationally recognized leader in the early research of the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
In 1953 he was chosen by Armour to be one of nine Americans to represent the US in the first class of the International School of Nuclear Science and Engineering at the University of Chicago at Argonne National Laboratory. In 1955 he was chosen as one of six Americans to represent the US in President Eisenhower’s Atoms for Peace Program.
In 1956, he worked with the Army in the study of the use of radiation in the preservation of food. Through 1959 he continued to work as a consultant at the US Army Irradiation Planning Agency in Washington D.C. In 1959 he returned to civilian business and transferred to American Cyanamid Company to assist the company in its early steps with production of acrylic sheeting, and transferred to the company facility in Sanford, Maine. This facility was incorporated into the formation of CYRO in Sanford, Maine which is now the major producer of acrylic products in the world. He continued at CYRO until his retirement after 32 years with the company, serving as Senior Technical Fellow. After retirement from CYRO, he was asked to serve as a consultant in the International Executive Service Corps and in this capacity made several government-sponsored consultation visits to Egypt and Brazil to provide technical assistance to local businesses.
Throughout his life, he enjoyed his work as an engineer and delighted in the challenge of solving problems through the use of technology. Outside of work he had a wide variety of interests and talents. He was an accomplished pianist and composed a number of original works for the piano. He loved to read and to learn, and could speak knowledgeably on any number of topics, from Greek history to human evolution, modern politics to musical theory. He loved to discuss books, politics, and the issues of the day with family and friends, both in person and through spirited internet discussions. He was a life-long photographer, with a good eye for landscapes and a knack for catching the decisive moment in portraits. Another passion was golf; he was a long-time member of Webhannet Golf Club, playing with a regular foursome of old friends.
A lifelong Democrat, he was a consistent supporter of liberal social concepts of civil rights and justice. He was also a strong supporter of American Armed Forces, taking great pride in his military service, and in his later years, enjoyed attending reunions of the Rainbow Division swapping stories with fellow soldiers.
He served on the Kennebunk Planning and Appeals Board, and served as a member of the Library Board for many years, and was a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by Jimmie, his wife of 55 years; three sons, Stephen Gordon and wife Ruthie of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Michael Gordon and wife Nancy of Groton, Massachusetts, and David Gordon and wife Lisa of Old Orchard Beach, Maine; three grandchildren, Sarah Gordon, Andrew Gordon, and Nathaniel Gordon; and a sister, Marylou Closs of Chicago, Illinois.
There will be a memorial service at 10a.m. Saturday at the Christ Church in Kennebunk with Rev. Stephen Hastings officiating. Donations can be made to the Animal Welfare Society, PO Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094 or to the Christ Church Renovation Fund, 6 Dane Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
