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Edgar F Dickinson
January 07, 2007
Kennebunk , ME
Edgar F. Dickinson passed away January 7, 2007 at the age of 84 surrounded by his family at his home in Kennebunk Beach, Maine following a brief illness. Ed was born in Latham, New York, one of six children of Lottie Diamond Dickinson and Isaac Dickinson. He resided most of his life in the Albany N.Y. area while spending a good portion of his summers for the last 45 years and his retired years in Kennebunk Beach, Maine before moving there permanently in 2002.
Educated in Latham and Watervliet, N.Y., Ed earned a B.A. degree from Sienna College and an M.A. degree from New York State Teachers College at Oneonta as well as having pursued additional graduate studies at the University of Maine at Orono. Prior to attending college, Ed served his country in World War II after enlisting in 1943. Ed was assigned to Company B, 28th Regiment, 8th Infantry Division and was active in the European theatre, moving with his troop throughout England, France and Germany before receiving an honorable discharge in the fall of 1945. After returning home, and largely due to his war experiences, Ed developed a passion for
aviation
and spent several years piloting small aircraft as a hobby and as a member of a flying club based out of Albany, N.Y.
Devoting most of his life to education, Ed worked as both a teacher and administrator in school districts in North Colonie, N.Y. and Cornwall, CT. He truly loved teaching children throughout his whole life and, in addition to his work, he found many volunteer outlets for working with youth including combining his love for teaching with his love for the outdoors through being a leader with the Boy Scouts.
After retiring, Ed had more time to devote to his numerous hobbies including golf, woodworking and model boat building. Throughout his life, Ed crafted many beautiful pieces of furniture and intricate model ships. Ed was also an active volunteer for Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm and the veterans group of The Senior Center in Kennebunk, Maine.
Ed served on the Boards of the School Systems Federal Credit Union in Troy, N.Y. and the Congregational Church in Salisbury, CT. He was also a member of the American Legion post in Voorheesville, N.Y.
Ed was completely dedicated to his family and spent countless hours with first his daughter and then his grandson conveying to them his wisdom about gardening, nature, woodworking, history, model building and life in general. Ed possessed an outgoing personality and he was everyone’s friend. He loved people and conversation and would happily strike up a conversation with anyone, anytime. He was one of those unique individuals who always saw the good in people and, if it wasn’t readily apparent, he brought it out.
Ed was predeceased by his sister Madeline Saucier and brothers Lyman and Robert Dickinson. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Arlene Drake Dickinson of Kennebunk Beach, ME, daughter Emily Dickinson Leete, her husband William H. Leete and grandson Christopher A. Leete all of Falmouth, ME, sister Margaret Michalic of Balston Lake, N.Y., brother William Dickinson of Latham, N.Y., brother-in-law and sister-in-law Edmund H. and Florence Damon of Kennebunk Beach, ME and several nieces, nephews and their children.
In accordance with Ed’s wishes, burial services will be privately held in Albany, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to:
Wildwood Foundation
2995 Curry Rd. Ext.
Schenectady, N.Y. 12303
(a Capitol Region organization supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities, complex learning disabilities and autism); and Greater Portland Habitat for Humanity P.O. Box 10505 Portland, Maine 04104 or to the Capital District HFH 696 Delaware Ave, Albany, New York 12209-1005
Edgar Whicher
July 05, 2006
Rochester, NH
Edgar Roland Whicher 90 years a resident of Church Street Rochester, NH formerly of Kennebunk and Sanford, ME., died Wednesday July 5, 2006 at the Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH after a brief illness.
Edgar was born in Alfred, ME on June 17,1916 a son of Ansel and Fanney Wormwood Whicher and graduated from Sanford High School.
He was a World War II veteran having served in the Army Air Corps.
He was employed by the United States Postal Services as a Letter Carrier for 23 years and former member of the Sanford Fire Department for over 20 years. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Sanford.
He enjoyed spending time with his family.
Edgar was predeceased by his wife Frances Pease Whicher.
He is survived by his son, Robert Whicher of Rochester, NH; 2 daughters, Dorothy Swett and Mary Whicher both of Sanford; 4 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
A Private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Edith Mae Minkle
October 22, 2006
Medway, MA
Kennebunk - Edith Mae (Davis) Minkle, 84, of Kennebunk, Maine (formerly of Hopkinton, MA) died peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, October 22, 2006 at the Medway Country Manor Nursing Home in Medway, MA.
She was the wife of the late Henry F. Minkle for 64 years.
Edith was born in Newton, MA to the late Albert and Florence (Tully) Davis. She graduated from Newton High School and the Catherine Gibbs Secretarial School. She married Henry and moved to Hopkinton where she lived for almost 50 years. Edith and Henry then retired to Kennebunk, Maine.
Edith opened one of the first kindergartens in Hopkinton called the Breezy Acres Kindergarten. She was a past president of the Hopkinton Historical Society and belonged to the Hopkinton Garden Club and the Hopkinton Extension. She was instrumental in organizing Girl Scouts in Hopkinton.
Edith enjoyed holiday arts and crafts and had a Holiday Shop in her home in Hopkinton for many years. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, traveling, yard sales and the beaches of Maine.
She leaves her son David Minkle and his wife Pegge of Hopkinton, her daughter Cindy Gray and her husband Robert of Maine and her predeceased son, Warren. She leaves three grandchildren, Sherri Hussar of Duxbury and Sean and Michelle Gray of Maine. She also leaves her two sisters Marian Burke of Chaplin, CT and Virginia Holden of Hopkinton, MA and her brother James Davis of Hopkinton, MA.
There are no calling hours and a private burial will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be sent in her memory to the Residents Activities Fund at the Medway Country Manor Nursing Home, 115 Holliston Street, Medway, MA 02053. Arrangements under the direction of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME.
Edmund M. Dumont
October 08, 2006
Berwick
Edmund M. Dumont, 84, of Berwick Street, died Sunday evening at the Greenwood Center in Sanford surrounded by his family. He was born in Berwick on November 13, 1921, a son of Alfred and Eva (Sevigny) Dumont. He was educated in the Somersworth school system.
On April 14, 1951, her married Mary Jane Champagne.
Edmund proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Following his Army days, he worked for over 40 years for Somersworth Shoe Company, Somersworth, NH. He then work for Prime Tanning in Berwick for 10 years, retiring in 1984.
Edmund enjoyed playing the guitar. He also enjoyed his daily visit to Week’s Kitchen in Dover this past year. He particularly enjoyed all the waitresses and staff.
Edmund will be missed by all, but especially by his niece, Joannie Rogers, and his sister Margaret, both whom were active in his care during his last years.
In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by four brothers: Alfred, Adelard, and twins Robert and Richard; three sisters: Ora Dumont, Rose Irwin, and Madeline Dumont.
Survivors include:
his loving wife of 55 years of Berwick
his son: Steven M. Dumont of Berwick
his brother: Henry Dumont and his wife Gloria of Somersworth, NH
his sister: Margaret Hayes of Farmington, NH
several nieces and nephews
There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Somersworth, NH. Arrangements are under the direction of Laing-Bibber Funeral Chapel, 36 Rochester Street, Berwick, ME 03901.
Edward J. Whicher
December 06, 2006
Kennebunk, ME
Edward James “Eddie” Whicher, 96 years a lifelong resident of Kennebunk died Wednesday December 6, 2006 at the Riverridge Healthcare in Kennebunk.
Eddie was one of nine children, born in Whicher Mills, Sanford, Maine on November 1, 1910 a son of Edward Ernest and Mary Augusta (Cousens) Whicher.
He grew up in Sanford until he was fifteen years old and went to live at Sweetster Home in Saco, ME. After leaving Sweetster’s, he worked in various places on farms, at the Kesslen Shoe Company of Kennebunk and then at the Kennebunk Light and Power for over thirty-one years. After retiring, he continued doing electric work for over many years.
Eddie was a well-known mason in masonic affairs in the State of Maine including being a member of York Lodge # 22 of West Kennebunk in 1943 and past master in 1953, Past Patron of Madonna Chapter of Order of Eastern Star, member of the Murray Chapter, Kora Shrine of Lewiston, York Country Shrine Club, Pioneer Club, and West Kennebunk Methodist Church. He was President of the Evergreen cemetery for over fifteen years.
He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy Staples Whicher who died on January 30, 2006.
He was surviving by several nephews and nieces.
A graveside services will be held at 2 PM Friday December 8, 2006 at the Evergreen Cemetery, Kennebunk.
Should friends desire memorial donation may be made to the Newfield Historical Society P.O. Box 82 Newfield, ME 04056 in Mr. Whicher’s memory.
Due to inclement weather, services will be held at the Chapel on Summer Street.
Edwyna Rose Vongal
December 21, 2006
Kennebunk
Edwyna Rose Vongal, 81 years, of Plummer Street, died Thursday December 21 in her home. At her request services will be private.
Eleanor J. Speers
January 12, 2007
Kennebunkport
Eleanor J. Speers, 82, of Wildes District Road, died Friday at Southern Maine Medical Center.
She was born in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of Donald and Bertha (Ladd) Blanchard.
She was educated in Syracuse schools, and graduated from Juliett School of Design in New York.
On September 4, 1960 she married Norman E. Speers in Syracuse.
Eleanor and her husband provided elder care in their home for over 20 years. She was a member of the Madonna Chapter #144, Order of the Eastern Star.
Eleanor was an avid craftsperson who enjoyed rug braiding, knitting, and upholstering.
She was known as a very giving person, and was a generous donor to many charitable causes.
Survivors include:
her loving husband of 46 years, of Kennebunkport
her son: Arthur Speers of Syracuse, NY
a brother: George Blanchard of Durham, CT
2 grandchildren
7 great grandchildren
There are no calling hours.
An Eastern Star service will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Arundel cemetery in Kennebunkport to be followed by a Graveside Service with Reverend Richard Horner officiating.
Memorial donations may be made in her name to: The Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094; or Madonna Chapter #144, Order of the Eastern Star, c/o Roma Pelletier, 53 Limerick Road, Arundel, ME 04046. Arrangements under the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk.
NOTE: Change in service location - Due to the weather, the service will take place at our Summer Street Chapel at 1 PM.
Elizabeth Bright Mayer
December 12, 2006
Kennebunk
Elizabeth Bright Mayer, 81, died peacefully at Huntington Common on December 12th after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born in Delaware on December 20, 1924, the daughter of Thomas and Marion (Dunning) Bright. She spent her earliest years in Claymont, Delaware. She graduated from the Philadelphia Museum College of Art where she majored in lithography as well as attending classes at The University of Pennsylvania. One of her lithographs was chosen by the Benjamin West Society of Swarthmore College as their print of the year. She continued to express her artistic talents in various ways. She designed many window displays as well as unique advertisements for several retail shops in the Philadelphia area.
After briefly living in both Greensboro, NC and Baton Rouge, LA, she spent much of her life in Newtown, PA. There, she enjoyed volunteering at Court Inn for the Newtown Historic Association. Her contributions to the association were many. She spent numerous hours at Court Inn in the Barnsley library facilitating research on the origins of Newtown properties. She was involved extensively with the association’s Christmas house tours and Market Day.
Later in her life, Elizabeth taught herself the 18th century art of making Pennsylvania German scratched carved eggs. It is a unique craft that she perfected and her eggs are treasured by everyone who is fortunate to have at least one in their collection.
Elizabeth spent many summers in Maine. Her cottage at Littlefield’s Village in Ogunquit provided her with countless memories. Walks on the Marginal Way, going to the beach and enjoying lobster rolls at Barnacle Billy’s were among her favorite things. She made the permanent move to Kennebunk, ME in 2000 to spoil her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband Thomas, of Winter Harbor, ME, Elizabeth is survived by a daughter, Jennifer West, her husband Christopher, and two granddaughters, Megan Elizabeth and Grace Olivia of Kennebunkport, ME. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Mary Bright, of Berwyn, PA. She was pre-deceased by a brother, Robert, of Berwyn, PA in 1993.
A small private gathering will be held in Ogunquit in the summer of 2007 to honor her final wishes.
Memorial contributions in Elizabeth’s name may be made to: The Newtown Historic Association, PO Box 303, Newtown, PA 18940. Arrangements under the direction of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk.
Elizabeth Mears Bird
August 01, 2006
Cape Porpoise
Elizabeth Anne (Beth) Mears Bird, born in 1904, a daughter of Thomas H. and Kate Mason Mears, and a former resident of Gary, West Virginia, died August 1, 2006 in Biddeford, Maine. Mrs. Bird moved to Maine in 1986 to be near her daughter, Sarah Beard, and family of Cape Porpoise, Kennebunkport, ME.
Mrs. Bird took great pride in being born and raised on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in Bloxom. After graduating from Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA, in 1924, she moved to Gary, WV to work as Executive Secretary to the General
Superintendent of Mines for United States Steel’s coal mining operations there. After her marriage, she was a homemaker and was active for many years at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Welch. Her greatest interests included family and church, playing bridge, gardening and Virginia and its history.
Mrs. Bird was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Keith S. Bird, and a brother, Lawrence G. Mears.
Mrs. Bird is survived by three daughters, Anne Vilseck of Lady Lake, Florida, Kate Parkey of Williamsburg, VA and Sarah Beard of Kennebunkport, ME; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Bird will be interred beside her husband at Woodlawn cemetery in Bluefield, WV at a private service.
The family suggests that memorial donations may be made in memory of Beth Bird to St. Andre Health Care Facility, 407 Pool Road, Biddeford, ME 04005.
