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Helen M. Delorey
July 13, 2010
Kennebunk
Kennebunk- Helen M. Delorey, 69 Years, of High Street, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough following a long illness.
Helen was born August 31, 1940 in Waltham, MA a daughter of Frank and Sarah (Legere) LeBlanc. She graduated from Waltham High school, class of 1958. She worked at Riverridge Center for Rehabilitation in Kennebunk for many years until her retirement in 2007.
Helen loved her grandchildren, music, walking, and nature. She was a communicant of and greatly enjoyed Holy Spirit Parish at St. Martha’s Church. She was a Eucharistic minister at the church and was very involved with several ministries inluding Cursillo's musical portion and for eighteeen years the Disciples in Mission, of which she was a founder. She participated in the music ministry at the church and sang at several local nursing homes.
Helen is predeceased by her sisters, Jeanne Nasco and Jeannette Sousa; and her brother, Leo LeBlanc.
Helen is survived by her sons, Donald Delorey and his husband William Burns of Newbury, MA, and Stephen Delorey of East Ham, MA; her daughters, Lisa Hodsdon and her husband Steve, and June Huston both of Kennebunk; her six grandchildren, Crystal, Candice, Nicholas, Ashley, Connor, and Ryan; three great grandchildren, Kayla, Jack, and Kiley; sisters, Leona Zammuto, Dorothy Tricone, and Eva Miller; and her brother, Richard LeBlanc; and her extended family at St. Martha’s Church.
Friends may call during visitation on Thursday, July 15 from 6-8 pm at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME. A Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 16 at 11 am at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Martha’s Church in Kennebunk. Interment in Hope cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
Holy Spirit Music Ministry Fund
236 Eldridge Road
Wells, ME 04090
Ida White Russell
March 26, 2010
Wells, ME
Ida White Russell, 77 years, of Webhannet Drive, Wells, ME passed away Friday morning, March 26, 2010 at York Hospital in York, ME.
Ida was born in Lawrence, MA on July, 23, 1932, the daughter of James and Ida (McNiff) White. She graduated from Searles High School in Methuen, Class of 1941. She continued her education at Lawrence General Hospital, earning her nursing degree there, where she practiced as an RN for several years.
On September 27, 1958, Ida married James Guthrie Russell. Ida and James resided in Methuen, MA where they raised their children, Jim and Nancy. They summered each year in Wells, ME and permanently moved there in 1998.
Ida and James were two of the founders of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Kennebunk, ME in 1991. Previously, Ida was active in the Presbytery in Merrimac Valley and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the board of directors at the Berkley Retirement Home in Lawrence and was active in the Methuen Senior Center. She enjoyed singing in the choir at St. Andrew’s Church.
Ida enjoyed artwork and crafts. She enjoyed reading, knitting,
needlepoint
, and Japenese Bunka, a very fine form of needle craft. She especially loved her family and friends.
Ida was predeceased by her husband James in 2007.
She is survived by her son, James White Russell and his wife Mary of Dracut, MA; her daughter, Nancy Rogers and her husband Shawn of Methuen, MA; and her grandchildren, Kayla Russell, Stephen Rogers, and Lauren Rogers.
Friends may call at 10:30 am on Tuesday, March 30 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 7 Portland Road, Kennebunk, ME, where a funeral service will be held at 11 am, with Reverend John Henry presiding. Burial will follow in Elmwood cemetery in Methuen, MA at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 7 Portland Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells, ME.
Irene Ramsey
December 25, 2009
Kennebunk, Maine
Irene Ramsey, 81, of Ross Road, died on Friday, December 25, 2009 at Kennebunk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Norwich, Connecticut on July 6, 1928, a daughter of Walter Domoracki and Sophia (Chapla) Domoracki. She grew up working on her family’s dairy farm in Ledyard, CT.
It was in Ledyard where she was introduced to Benjamin J. Ramsey, to whom she was later married. He predeceased her in 1974.
Irene also worked as a retail clerk for a period of time, but was mostly a homemaker to Benjamin and their children.
Along with watching television game shows, she enjoyed crossword and word search puzzles, and crocheting baby blankets. Irene and Benjamin also loved professional wrestling. Monday and Friday evenings were for watching wrestling on television. They would often cheer in their native Polish for their favorite wrestlers, especially Ivan Putski and Andre the Giant.
She was predeceased by her two brothers, Walter and George Domoracki, and by a sister, Helen Jordan, all of Ledyard.
Survivors include 3 daughters, Linda Aubin of Windham, CT, Nancy Root of Thompson, ME, and Debra Holland of Norwich, CT; 2 sisters, Ruth Goulart and her husband Antone of Bozrah, CT, and Antoinette Kleeman of Preston, CT; her niece, Elizabeth Gorence of Wells; 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and many other nieces and nephews.
In keeping with Irene’s wishes, services are private. If desired, donations in Irene’s name to defer funeral costs may be made to: Elizabeth Gorence, 405 Bragdon Road, Wells, ME 04090. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, PO Box 910, Wells, ME.
Iva E. Duffett
September 11, 2010
Arundel
Iva Evelyn Duffett a resident of Arundel, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 peacefully with her daughters by her side at Southern Maine Medical Center of complications from a recent stroke.
Iva lived with her daughter Heidi Duffett in Arundel, Maine. She was born on June 4, 1929 in Haverhill, Massachusetts and in her younger years lived and began raising her family in Claremont, NH. She moved to Kennebunkport in 1975 and spent the remainder of her years enjoying her life on the coast. She was an accomplished artist and enjoyed knitting, quilting, and cooking for her large family. For many years Iva owned and operated gifts shops filled with handmade items and Maine memorabilia. In her retirement, Iva particularly enjoyed spending time talking with and cooking for her grandchildren. She always had an interest in everything that was going on in their lives.
Iva is survived by her daughters, Carla and her husband Bob Neuman of Concord, NH; Jeanne and her husband, Laurin Brooks of Lyman Maine; Heidi Duffett and her partner Patricia Rivera of Arundel, Maine and daughter-in-law Chere Duffett of Claremont, NH. She was pre-deceased by her son Randy Duffett of Claremont, NH. She had 8 grandchildren: Sean LeClair and Meghan LeClair Lutz; Daniel and Shane Brooks; Randy, Sara, Tavish and Seth Duffett; She always thought of Patti’s children Robert and Patrick Rivera as her grandchildren as well. She also had several great-grandchildren.
The family will have a private gathering on Thursday, September 16 with Interment following at Ocean View cemetery in Wells.
There will be a celebration of Iva’s life to be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Iva’s name to the Southern Maine Medical Center Auxiliary, 1 Medical Center Drive Biddeford, ME 04005.
J. David Pate, Jr.
August 24, 2010
Arundel
J. David Pate Jr., 79 years, died at Southern Maine Medical Center Tuesday afternoon surrounded by family and friends.
Dave was born in Boston, MA on April 28, 1931. He attended college at Wentworth Institute where he studied Architecture. He also attended Massachusetts College of Art and Maine College of Art. Dave was a finish carpenter who built many homes and restored many historic buildings in Kennebunkport. After retirement from his building career, he pursued a second successful career as a watercolorist, and frequently exhibited in many local art exhibits. He is represented by The Mast Cove Gallery.
Dave grew up in Newton, MA and spent summers in Goose Rocks Beach at his grandmother’s hotel “The Beachwood House,” moving to Kennebunkport permanently following college. Dave enjoyed travel, reading, music, dancing, and art. He was also a great storyteller and animal lover, but most of all he loved spending time with his many good friends and family members. He will be greatly missed by all.
He is survived by two daughters, Cathy Pate of Cambridge, MA, Danielle Bonney of Kennebunk and a son Kenneth Pate of Sanford, ME; a grandson William Bonney of Kennebunk; two sons-in-law, Glenn Heinmiller of Cambridge MA and David Bates of Kennebunk; a sister Martha O’Brien of Newton MA and a brother Paul Pate of Holliston, MA. He is predeceased by his grandson Andrew Pate.
Visiting hours will be held Sunday, August 29th from 6-8PM at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 11AM at Holy Spirit Parish - St. Martha's Church, Portland Road, Kennebunk. Burial will follow at Arundel Cemetery, Kennebunkport.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dave's memory can be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Jacqueline 'Jackie' Yvonne Moore
June 16, 2010
Kennebunk
Jacqueline "Jackie" Yvonne Moore, 73 years, passed away June 16, 2010 at her residence.
Jackie was born July 27, 1936 in Biddeford, the daughter of Amidee and Yvonne (Houle) Gagne.
Through the years, she worked for Pratt and Whitney, Bowen, Shawmut Inn Restaurant, Schooners Shoe Shops and other factories.
She loved her family, cooking, woodworking and playing bingo.
Jackie was predeceased by her husband Everett who passed away in 1999.
She is survived by two sons, Gary and Clifford Moore; two daughters, Mary Henderson and Cheryl Moore, all of Kennebunk; two sisters, Claire Hamm of Texas and Madeline Garcia of Connecticut; three brothers Peter Gagne of Sanford, Richard Gagne of Biddeford and John Gagne of Arundel.
Visitation will be held Sunday, June 20, 2010 from 4-6PM at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk where a funeral service will be held on Monday, June 21, 2010 at 1PM. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Kennebunk.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jackie's name would be appreciated to Gary Moore, 57 Old Falls Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043 to help defray some of his mother’s expenses.
James Elwood Thompson, Sr.
July 16, 2010
Wells
James Elwood Thompson, Sr., 68 years, of Bill’s Lane, died Friday, July 16, 2010 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jim was born November 3, 1941 in Biddeford, ME, a son of James and Elsie (Osborn) Thompson. He attended the Biddeford schools and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed by CB Kenworth in South Portland for 14 years as a heavy duty truck mechanic, and was also employed by Seward Corporation in Eliot for over 20 years and Brown’s Garage in Moody for more than 10 years.
Jim enjoyed riding his
motorcycle
, camping, and a good cup of coffee. Whenever he visited his family, they would always ‘fire up the pot’.
Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife, Deanna in 1998 and by a brother.
Jim is survived by his children, Susan Morse of Standish, ME, Cheryl Thompson of Hiram, ME, James E. Thompson, Jr. of Litchfield, ME, Mark Thompson of Wells, ME and Michael Thompson of Sabattus, ME; Ten Grandchildren; Two Brothers; and one Sister.
Friends may pay their respects during visiting hours on Monday, July 19 from 6-8 pm at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells, ME. A funeral service will be held at Bibber Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, July 20 at 11 am, presided by Reverend Derek White. Interment will follow at Ocean View cemetery in Wells.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
Lafayette Family Cancer Center
155 Littlefield Ave.
Bangor, Maine 04401
James W. Hawkins
May 27, 2010
Kennebunk Beach , Maine
James Wesley Hawkins, 82, of Kennebunk Beach died on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford.
He was born on November 24, 1927, a son of John Kenney and Katherine (Drennan) Hawkins in Walhalla, SC.
Jim was a graduate of Clemson University. He was an Electrical Engineer holding positions in many areas of General Electric for 41 years. Jim and Mary Anne summered in Maine for many years before moving to their retirement home in Kennebunk. Jim was so proud of his large family and enjoyed camping and traveling with the whole gang. He was also an avid winemaker, and his friends always looked forward to his next vintage. In recent years, Jim was always up for an adventure with Mary Anne, ranging from biking down the mountains of Hawaii, riding camels in Australia, to riding the rapids on the Snake River. Between adventures Jim was very involved in his community, being active in the Franciscan Monastery and several town committees.
James was predeceased by his parents, a brother and a sister.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne (Ryan) Hawkins; three sons, Tom Hawkins and his wife Anne Marie of San Rafael, CA, Robert Hawkins of Bacliff, TX, and Christopher Hawkins of New York, NY; four daughters, Deborah Kyne and her husband John of Kennebunkport, Ellen Hawkins and her husband Dave Brower of Gorham, and Jane Hawkins and her husband Michael Taylor of Chapel Hill, NC, Nancy Knott and her husband Bill of Brookline, MA; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Mary Louise Hawkins.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, May 31, 2010 from 6 to 8 PM at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 10 AM at St. Martha’s Church, 34 Portland Road, Kennebunk. Interment will follow at Hope cemetery in Kennebunk.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Franciscan Monastery, PO Box 980, Kennebunkport, ME 04046 or Laudholm Trust, P O Box 1007, Wells, ME 04090
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel.
Jeffery William Dickerson
May 22, 2010
Wells
Jeffery William Dickerson, 46, of North Berwick Road, died tragically on Saturday, May 22, 2010. He was born at Webber Hospital in Biddeford on November 27, 1963, the son of William and Janice Dickerson. He grew up and spent most of his life in Wells, graduating from Wells High School in 1982. After graduation Jeff enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Following boot camp, Jeff proposed to the love of his life, his high school sweetheart Gail Desjardins. They were married on December 18, 1983, and lived in Tennessee and North Carolina where he was stationed in the Marine Corps. Jeff loved his country and was proud to be a Marine. After his service was completed, Jeff and Gail returned to Wells where he built his family's home.
Jeff began to work for the United Parcel Service, where he spent over 23 years as a dedicated employee.
Jeff was a family man, first and foremost. Family was his main priority, and he loved to spend every possible moment with them. He was big on traditions carried over from his childhood. Cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning were a must. He never bought a Christmas tree, but always cut one fresh. And, more often than not, the tree was a "Charlie Brown" special that required lots of love and support. Jeff loved the outdoors, anything outdoors, especially with his family. Hunting, boating, camping, and games (with valuable prizes!) were some favorites.
Jeff was very proud to be an Eagle Scout, an honor that he shared with his son Chad who followed in his footsteps. He was also a member of Ocean Lodge #142, AF & AM.
Everyone that Jeff met became his friend instantly; it would not take long to figure out that Jeff was special. He was an unbelievable husband, father, relative, and friend. Jeff would do anything for anybody; we all want to be like him.
Jeff is survived by his wife Gail, daughter Deidre of Auburn, son Chad of Wells, mother and father Janice and William Dickerson of Wells, sisters Gail of Wells and Julie of Kennebunk, along with in laws, nieces, nephews, numerous cousins and friends. Jeff will be greatly missed.
Memorial visitation will be on Monday, May 31, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells, during which a Masonic Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at The Congregational Church of Wells, 1695 Post Road, Route 1, Wells. In lieu of flowers, and in memory of Jeff, please do something nice for someone else, call a friend or relative that you have not spoken to in a while, and hug everyone you love like there will not be a tomorrow. Donations are being accepted at JoAnn's Gardens in Wells, Maine for a memorial tree in Jeff's honor.
