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Elvira M. Baker
November 18, 2005
Kennebunk, ME
Elvira Marie (Solari) Baker slept away peacefully on November 18, 2005 at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 1, 1916 in Boston, MA, one of 9 children born to Giovanni and Maria Solari. She grew up in Boston’s North End, attended local schools before the family moved to their home in Everett, Mass. There she graduated from Everett High School in 1933. During the war years, Elvira worked as an executive secretary to the Governor of Massachusetts, Maurice Tobin. In June of 1950 Elvira married her sweetheart, Arthur P. Baker, after his military service and college graduation. They celebrated 40 years of marriage prior to his death in 1990.
Elvira and Arthur raised their children in the family home in Everett and spent many happy summers at their vacation home in Kennebunk, Maine. She was an avid reader, enjoyed music and movies, had an infamous “Sweet Tooth”, loved to make her Italian specialties and was happiest when surrounded extended family, which included the many children enrolled in the family’s childcare business.
Elvira was predeceased her husband Arthur P. Baker, 1 sister and 4 brothers.
She was much loved and will be dearly missed by her family, Mark & Margo Baker of Kennebunk, Maine, Elaine Lacker of Benbrook, Texas and Barbara & James Stainaker of Kennebunk, Maine. She was a caring grandmother to Ashley and Andrew Baker, Jason, Rachel and Madeline Lacker , Jennifer and Dan Mele, Jacqueline Lacker and Dylan Stainaker. She is also survived by her two brothers Arthur Solari of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Norman Solari of Everett, Mass, her sister Marie Crouse of Haverhill, Mass, her brother in law , John P. Baker of Dorchester, Mass and many many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 PM Monday November 21, 2005 at the Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer Street Kennebunk, Me.
Funeral Mass will be held 10 AM Tuesday at St. Martha’s Catholic Church Portland Road, Kennebunk, Me. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk.
The Family would like to thank all those who assisted in the care of Elvira especially Liz Spofford, Colleen Pudlo and Carol Gadd of Beacon Hospice and our friend Wendy Faunce.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in Elvira’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter 163 Lancaster Street, Suite 160 B Portland, Maine 04101.
Frances Risteen Miller Cassidy
February 12, 2006
Kennebunk
Frances Risteen Miller Cassidy, 88, formerly of Summer Street, died on Sunday at Rochester Manor, in Rochester, NH following a period of declining health.
She was born in Skowhegan, Maine on February 28, 1917, a daughter of George E. and Alice H. (Twombly) Risteen.
She attended Skowhegan schools, graduating from Skowhegan High School on June 14, 1935. After graduation, she worked for the former Independent Reporter, a weekly paper, as circulation manager.
She met and married Howard Miller of Skowhegan. She later moved to Kennebunk where her husband worked. Frances belonged to the York County Extension, and she loved gardening. She always had a large vegetable garden. Frances and her husband both loved
hunting
and fishing and they did a lot of camping. Her husband died at 51 years of age.
Frances remarried to Robert Cassidy in 1979 and he passed away in 1984. Frances leaves one sister, Verna H. Batchelder of Freeport, ME; a niece and her husband, Carol and William Espeaignette of North Yarmouth; 2 grandnephews: Michael and Mark Espeaignette; a nephew and his wife Charles and Patricia Batchelder of Freeport, ME; a niece and her husband Barbara and David King of Woolwich, ME; a niece and her husband Janice and Terrance Holbrook of Bath, ME; a niece Debra and her husband Stephen Parlin of Bath, ME; a nephew Hollis Risteen of Bath, ME; a sister-in-law Constance Risteen of Bath, ME; a step-son Robert T. Cassidy, of VA; 2 step-granddaughters: Carol Gillespie and Ruth Johnson; and a brother-in-law, Robert Miller of New Jersey.
There are no visiting hours.
Burial will be in the Spring at Pine Grove Cemetery, West Kennebunk.
If desired, memorial donations may be made in her name to: The American Cancer Society, 1 Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086.
Georgia P. French
October 03, 2005
Exeter, NH
Georgia Perkins French, 89, formerly of Kennebunkport, ME., and Amherst, MA., widow of Thomas E. French, Jr., died peacefully with her daughter & son-in-law by her side early Monday, October 3, 2005, at SunBridge of Exeter, after a brief, dignified battle with duodenal cancer, while living masterfully with stroke affects since 6/04.
She was born on July 2, 1916 in Springfield, MA., the daughter of Lewis H. and Georgianna (Lafferty) Perkins, Sr., and had resided in Springfield, in Lily Bay on Moosehead Lake, ME., and in Amherst, MA before retiring to Kennebunkport, ME. in 1983.
Mrs. French was a 1932-½ graduate of Classical High School, Springfield, MA. Later, while working, she took courses at American International College, Springfield, to prepare to attend the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, (then Mass. State College), at age 29. At U.Mass. she played on the varsity field hockey team, actively participated in the college’s efforts and successes in becoming a state university, and became part of the School of Home Economics’ Foods & Nutrition Research Diet Squad and it’s cook. The research contributed internationally to the understanding of the body’s use of nutrients. She continued to work her way through college and was graduated in 1949 with a B.S. from the Dept. of Home Economics Foods & Nutrition, with a minor in chemistry. In 1957 she was elected to the U.Mass Chapter of the Phi Tau Sigma Honorary Society for Food Science, and in 1959 to the Massachusetts Chapter of the Society of the Sigma Xi devoted to the promotion of research in science. She received her M.S. in nutrition research from U.Mass. in 1959.
In a short time out of high school she became employed cooking & baking in a small food shop in downtown Springfield. In 1937, at age 21, she purchased the shop. The Georgia Perkins Food Shop on State St. , Springfield operated successfully, employing others including friends & family into WWII until it was no longer possible to get needed ingredients or compete with war work wages. Her experience & credibility placed her at the then famous Highland Hotel in Springfield, MA. After college and in the early 1950’s, Mrs. French and her husband co-owned The Lily Bay House & Cabins on Moosehead Lake, near Greenville, ME. Her cooking & baking increased their clientele. Upon return to Springfield, she became employed as a dietician at Mass. Mutual Life Insurance Co. After the couple moved their family to Amherst, she was employed by the U.Mass. School of Home Economics to perform nutrition research & teach. In 1962, she was actively involved in training one of the first groups Peace Corps trainees before they left for Africa. She later transferred to the College of Foods & Natural Resources at U.Mass.’ West Experiment Station as an analytical chemist testing seeds feeds, and fertilizers. She also mentored and “adopted” numerous undergrad and grad students and brought them into her family for life. She taught nutrition classes as her schedule allowed. Mrs. French retired professor emeritus from U.Mass. in 1981.
A person of deep faith, she was a dedicated member of Grace Episcopal Church, Amherst, MA. She served on numerous committees including the Vestry, taught Sunday school, and with her husband & others were the church’s jr. high youth group leaders for several years. She was also very active on local committees serving the Amherst area school system. In Kennebunkport, she was a member of the First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport, served on and was past-president of the Ladies’ Society, wrote the church newsletter, and was an active volunteer for and participant in numerous year-round events.
A proud and registered voter wherever she lived, including SunBridge, Mrs. French was an active voice in state & national politics who often was in contact with her representatives and supported causes representing issues of conscience. She supported her country’s armed service people even when she couldn’t support the politics. With her social conscience she was a voice for the less fortunate. She fought for others’ civil rights when it wasn’t popular to do so. She was keen on health education. She was an enthusiastic participant at UNE’s aquatic exercise program. She also served as a literacy volunteer. She turned many of her energies to supporting environmental issues and education, supporting Laudholm Trust’s early days, and working with others tirelessly to fend off a development project in the Massachusetts Berkshires. She and husband Tom built a solar energy efficient retirement home. At SunBridge she found her place as a welcomer, & one who encouraged others . Her lifelong causes were many.
She was an avid outdoorswoman who loved to fish and even more so, loved to teach others to fish. She enjoyed camping, hiking, and the outdoors in all seasons. When not directly participating in some sport herself, (including softball, tennis, & swimming), she cheered her favorite sports teams, school, collegiate, and pro. She loved animals, & in her youth, loved to ride horses. Holidays were special to her and celebrated with lots of people, & homemade foods.
Mrs. French is survived by one daughter & her husband, Jan & Doug Dicey of Exeter, NH, one sister, Fern Horwedel of Bridgeport, CT, ; one brother, Lt. Col. (Ret. -USAF) Russell Perkins & wife Rosemary of Southampton, MA.; her sister-in-law Jean Perkins of R.I. ; dear family friend, James Johnston of Laguna Beach, Ca.; three step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; three Goddaughters; numerous nieces & nephews and grandnieces & grand-nephews, especially Cy E. Perkins of Portsmouth, NH; she was predeceased by two sisters, Gertrude Perkins & Doris Gray, and two brothers, Lewis H. ‘Cy’ Perkins, Jr., & Alfred J. Brouillette.
A memorial service will be held on Sat., October 29th at 2:00p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport with the Rev. Bonnie Steinroeder, Rev. Patricia Adams, and Rev. Chisato Kitagawa presiding. A reception will follow in the church’s Ober Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport, 141 North St., the Kennebunkport Public Health &
Nursing Services, P.O. Box 367, both of Kennebunkport, ME 04046; Seacoast Hospice, 10 Hampton Rd., and SunBridge of Exeter Activities Dept., 8 Hampton Rd., both of Exeter, NH 03833; other suggested charities include the American Heart Association, the American Stroke Association, the American Diabetes Association, the American Cancer Society, or a social or environmentally conscious organization of your choice. Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME. 04043
Gwenn Giles Hoyt
February 26, 2006
Augusta
Gwenn Giles Hoyt, 41, a resident of Augusta, formerly of Kennebunk, died suddenly of a brain aneurysm at Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine, on Sunday, February 26, 2006.
Gwenn was born in Newton, MA on November 6, 1964, the daughter of Robert A. and Marilyn A. (Hall) Giles of Kennebunk, ME. Gwenn moved to Maine with her family in 1967. She was educated in Kennebunk schools and graduated from MSAD 71 as Valedictorian of the class of 1983. In 1987, she graduated from Cornell University with a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering. Following graduation, Gwenn worked in Vail, CO and spent time traveling in Europe. In 1993, she attended the University of Southern Maine and successfully completed the Extended Teacher Education Program (ETEP).
Gwenn taught high school Geometry at Erskine Academy in South China, ME for 9 years. She also worked at Justice Planning & Management Associates in Farmingdale, ME and served as a consultant in web design, graphic design, database management, and computer programming.
Gwenn had many interests including camping, skiing, hiking, swimming, photography, cooking, gardening, jewelry making, and crafts. She was very creative and pursued her many activities with an obvious passion. Gwenn was a lifelong learner and taught herself many computer skills. She loved working out, healthy eating, and enjoying the Maine coast.
Gwenn was a loving wife, caring daughter, and a loyal and devoted sister. Family and family traditions were very important to her, and she helped preserve these traditions by adopting them as her own. Gwenn created a cookbook of favorite family recipes illustrated with pictures of the grandparents who created them. This has become a prized family possession. She will be sorely missed by family and friends.
Gwenn is survived by her husband of 12 years, Robert P. Hoyt and dog Sadie of Augusta, ME, her parents, Robert A. and Marilyn A. Giles of Kennebunk, ME, her brother, Scott M. Giles, wife Traci, and children, Meghan, Erin, and Alex, of Scarborough, ME, and sister Kelly G. Stuart and husband Jon of Boston, MA.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 PM at the Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk. A Funeral Mass will be held at St Mary’s Church in Wells, ME at 10:30 AM on Saturday. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk, in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Kennebec Valley Humane Society, Connor Animal Shelter, 10 Pet Haven Lane, Augusta, ME 04330 in her memory.
Helen B. Colby
November 29, 2005
Sanford
Helen B. Colby, 83, of Sanford, formerly of Wells, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at the Newton Center. She was born October 6, 1922 to Ethel B. Horne and William J. Burrows, in Springvale, ME.
She lived in Massachusetts for 9 years, then returned to Springvale, ME, she was employed in the Sanford Mills Cost Department & Design Division until her marriage to Clarence G. Colby in 1948. Then they moved to Wells. She attended Sanford schools and was in the Class of 1940 at Sanford High.
In 1952, she joined the then called, Farm Bureau, now the Cooperative Extension Service.
She is a 46 year member serving as Safety Chairman, International Chairman, Chairman of the Wells Branch Extension and Alewive Extension. She served three, three year terms as County Chairman. Helen also served as State Safety Chairman, State Treasurer, International Chair, Vice Chair, and State President for three and a half years.
While serving in these offices, she attended 15 National Conferences and 8 International Conferences.
In 1983, at the Association Country Women of the World Conference, in Kellarney, Ireland, she ran for and was elected to the Extension and National Services Commission for 3 years, attending meetings at the University of Reading and University of Birmingham.
In 1958, Helen was co-founder of the Cub Scout Pack 356 and was a Den Mother for 6 years. She then served as Commissioner for several years ending as a Chairman of the Commission. She was a founder of Boy Scout Troop 300 and formed the Mothers Club to purchase camping equipment for the troop.
In 1975, she ran for Selectman in Wells, was elected as the first woman on the Board, and served 8 years. She resigned after the death of her husband in 1982. She was responsible for getting the first ordinance through town meeting. She helped found the Athletic Boosters at Wells High and was the second President.
She was a member of the Wells Branch Baptist Church and served as Treasurer, Auditor, Sunday School Teacher, and sang in the choir. She started the Young married Couples Group and belonged to the Ladies Aid at the High Pine Baptist Church.
Mrs. Colby was a world traveler and visited all continents except Antarctica. She also visited 48 of the 50 states. She worked in the Town Clerk’s Office for the Town of Wells during the 1950’s and 1960’s, and also several years in the Wells Post Office.
She had also been an antique dealer.
Her hobbies included bowling, traveling, and knitting.
She is survived by a son, Jay W. Colby; daughter-in-law, Marcia; two grandchildren, Diane A. Colby and Wade P. Colby; all of Sanford a niece, Barbara Haines of Dover, NH; and a nephew, Richard Goodwin of Sanford.
A Memorial Visiting Hour will be held on Friday, December 2, 2005 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, in Wells. Following a Celebration of Her Life will be held at 10:00 AM at the Chapel. Interment will be at Ocean View cemetery in Wells.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
American Heart Association
343 Gorham Road
South Portland, ME 04106
or to:
York County Extension Homemakers
c/o Milicent Moody, Treasurer
963 Burnt Mill Road
Wells, ME 04090
in Mrs. Colby’s memory.
Irene A. DesJardins
November 14, 2005
Wells
Wells- Irene A. DesJardins, 90 years, of Furbish Road, Moody, formerly of Waltham, MA died Monday November 14 at her home.
Irene was born in Haverhill, MA on September 2, 1915, a daughter of Henry and Victoria Roy Beaudoin. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Waltham in 1933.
Irene enjoyed over 60 years of marriage with her husband “Tone”. In 1972 they retired and moved to Maine where they could enjoy the ocean every day. Irene loved the ocean and could often be found down by the shore reading her books.
Irene and “Tone” also traveled to Florida every winter, a trip they always looked forward to. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Irene was also a communicant at St. Mary’s Church in Wells and loved the music in the church.
Her husband Anthony C. “Tone” DesJardins predeceased Irene in 2000.
Surviving Irene are her four sons Peter of Wrentham, MA, David of Wells, Wayne of Chelmsford, MA, and Alan of Wells; sister Doris Olsen of Grey Eagle, CA; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Thursday November 17 at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells, ME. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Father Ford at 10 am on Friday November 18 at St. Mary’s Church on Eldridge Road in Wells. Internment will follow in Ocean View cemetery in December.
Should friends desire memorial donations may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Jacqueline Frances Campbell
October 20, 2005
Sanford
Dateline – Sanford
Jacqueline Frances Campbell, 68, of Main Street, died on Thursday evening, October 20, 2005 at Southern Maine Medical Center after a long illness. She was born in Kennebunk on May 5, 1937, a daughter of John Andrew Douglas Jr., and Elsie Maude Nason Campbell.
She enjoyed assembling model cars, and also enjoyed painting, television, and playing cards.
Jacqueline was pre-deceased by two brothers, Edward and John Campbell; one sister, Margaret Staples; two half-brothers, Howard and George Bennett; and a half-sister, Irene Arundel.
Survivors include:
her brother, Colin Campbell of Sanford
her sister-in-law, Clora Campbell of Saco
a niece, Ruth Eleo of Salt Lake City, UT
a niece, Beverly Jackson of Kennebunk
a great-niece, Sabrina Lord of Sanford
a nephew, Edward Dalton of Arundel
several other nieces and nephews
Friends may call on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, October 24, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Kennebunk. If desired, memorial donations may be made in her name to: The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Komen Maine Affiliate, PO Box 1626, Bangor, ME. 04402-1626. Arrangements under the direction of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
