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Joan Freeman Service Notice
May 2010
Kennebunk, Maine
Joan Nason Freeman, 89 years, died Friday, January 29, 2010.
A committal service will be held Tuesday, May 4th at 10:00 AM at Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk.
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
Joan Mason
June 30, 2010
Kennebunkport and Fripp Island, SC
Joan (Morrison) Mason, 76 years, of Goose Rocks Beach, Maine and Fripp Island, South Carolina, passed away at Huntington Common on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 after a lengthy illness.
Joan was born February 8, 1934 in Lawrence, MA, the daughter of Clarence E. and Marcelle (Chenevert) Morrison, Jr.
Mrs. Mason graduated from Abbott Academy in Andover, MA, attended Mt. Holyoke College, and went on to receive her nursing degree from New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a private duty nurse in Boston, MA, New Britain, CT, and Worcester, MA.
In her spare time, Joan taught yoga, was an avid reader, loved dogs, enjoyed playing scrabble and doing crossword puzzles. She was a member of the Junior League in New Britain, CT and Parkersburg, WV. She also enjoyed singing and performed in several choirs over the years.
She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Richard G. Mason of Fripp Island and Goose Rocks Beach; two sons, Jonathan W. Mason and wife Tonya Miller Mason of Mercersburg, PA; James S. Mason and wife Sara Welles Mason of Marietta, GA; a daughter Lydia G. Mason and husband Mark Ingram of Baltimore, MD; and 7 grandchildren, Emmett, Kylee, Noble, Douglas, Isabel, Caroline and Welles.
Memorial services will be held at St. Anne’s Church, Kennebunkport, ME on Wednesday, August 11 at 11 am and All Faiths Chapel, Fripp Island, SC in the fall. Service times will be determined and announced at a later date.
If desired, donations may be made in Joan’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association-Maine Chapter, 170 U.S. Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105.
Joan Nason Freeman
January 29, 2010
Kennebunk, ME
Joan Nason Freeman, 89 years, died Friday, January 29, 2010 at Shaw House in Biddeford after a lengthy illness.
Joan was born April 21, 1920 in Boston, MA, the daughter of Henry S. and Annie (Nason) Libby.
She graduated from Kennebunkport High School in 1940 and went on to attend college for one year before enlisting in the Women's Army Air Corp. as a nurse, where she served for over 3 years before coming back home to care for her mother.
In 1972, she married Carl Freeman and resided in Kennebunk.
She worked at Leech's Nursing Home for several years, and was then employed by Maremont – Saco Defense as a munitions inspector for over 34 years before retiring in 1982.
After retirement, she loved traveling each year with a group of friends to many different places, including Europe, Hawaii and Mexico. She enjoyed gardening in her earlier years and took pride in her African Violets.
She was a member of the Kennebunkport Women's American Legion Auxiliary and a past member of the Red Hat Society.
She is predeceased by her husband, Carl Freeman in 1977.
Survivors include her son Bruce Libby and his wife Paulette of Kennebunk; three grandchildren, Jonathan S. Libby of Sanford, Christina L. Ruzecki and her husband Jeremy of Knoxville, TN, and Jocelyn L. Fleming and her husband Bill of Tewksbury, MA; and two great-grandchildren Jason and Addison Ruzecki; and one sister Roberta Seeley of Kennebunk.
A private memorial service was held at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk with Rev. Carol Strecker officiating. Interment will be at Hope cemetery in the spring.
Should friends desire, donations in Joan's memory may be made to The Maine Special Olympics, Inc., 125 John Roberts Road, South Portland, ME 04106.
John 'Babe' Hayward Lord
July 30, 2010
Wells
John “Babe” Hayward Lord of Ogunquit and Wells died at home on July 30, 2010. He was born September 3, 1926 in Ogunquit, the son of Everett Leighton Lord and Gertrude Augusta (Hamlin) Lord. Babe attended schools in Wells and served in the US Navy in World War II as an
aviation
Metalsmith after attending the Naval
aviation Technical Training Center in Norman, Oklahoma.
Returning home after the war, he met his late, life long wife, Barbara Sturgis Taylor, at Towers Drug Store in Ogunquit, marrying on April 10, 1948. Babe worked for the federal government for many years starting at the Quonset Naval Air Station and then retiring from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a Supervising Metals Inspector. Babe and Barbara built, owned and operated the Milestone Motor Court on Route 1 in Ogunquit. He served the Ogunquit Fire Department for many years, was Ogunquit’s Code Enforcement Officer, and drove the local Ogunquit trolley for many summers, regaling the passengers with much downeast lore and legend.
Babe was a 50 plus year member of Ocean Lodge 142, AF&AM, a member of the American Legion and enjoyed league bowling and square dancing. He served as President of the Cliff Country Club and the Cliff Country Club Men’s Twilight League.
Babe was predeceased by his parents, brothers Hamlin Lord and Everett L. Lord Jr., and a sister, Evelyn Levesque. Babe is lovingly remembered by his two daughters and their families: Christine Guy and her husband Douglas Guy of Machias and grandson James Guy of Bangor, ME; daughter Deborah Habas of Wells, and grandchildren Susan Habas of Boulder, CO and John Habas, Carol Habas and Elaine Rose Habas of Wells, as well as a special friend Beverly Sainio. Babe had many nieces and nephews and a large circle of friend and acquaintances.
An Interment Service will be held at First Parish Cemetery, York Street, York Village ME at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 6, 2010. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s name may be made to the Washington County Childrens Chorus, P O Box 707, Machias, ME 04654, www.washingtoncountychildrenschorus.net or to Beacon Hospice of York, 42 Brickyard Court, York ME 03909. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, PO Box 910, Wells, ME 04090.
John E. Miller
April 03, 2010
Kennebunk, Maine
John E. Miller, 91, of Hillcrest Drive, died Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough following a lengthy illness. He was born in Kittery Point, ME on April 16, 1918, a son of Amos E. and Jessie M. (Pratt) Miller. He grew up locally, attending Saco and Kennebunk schools.
John married his first wife, the former Claretta Washburn, in 1939. She predeceased him in 1998 following 59 years of marriage. Together they enjoyed spending winters in Zephyr Hills, FL.
In 1944, John enlisted and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
Following his discharge, he worked as a trucker for Roadway Trucking for 5 years, followed by Atlas Trucking for 15 years.
On March 3rd, 2000, he married the former Shirley Watson Trayes.
John and Shirley enjoyed gardening and travelling, and spending time with family.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Howard Miller, Amos Robert Miller, and by a son, John McKay.
Survivors include his loving wife Shirley Watson Trayes-Miller of Kennebunk; his granddaughters, Kelley, her husband Tom, and their children Tom, Jr., and Christy; Penney McKay and her son John Stevens; his step-children, Michael Gordon Trayes and partner Gail Andersen, Stephen Edward Trayes and his wife Maria Trayes, Gregory Alan Trayes, David Christopher Trayes and his wife Amanda Trayes; his step grandchildren, Stephanie, Jonathan, Dylan, and Megan Trayes.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, where a funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Spring burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk. If desired, the family encourages memorial donations in John’s memory to: Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, c/o Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route One, #1, Scarborough, ME 04074; or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel.
John Hanisian
January 14, 2010
New York
John Hanisian, the 3rd child of the late Zakaria and Maritza Hanisian, was born at home on September 20, 1921. He grew up in New Britain, CT, and lived in the New York and New Jersey area for more than 65 years.
John attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His studies were put on hold by WWII, when he enlisted in the Army. After the war, he resumed his education at RPI and graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering.
John worked in the petrochemical field, retiring in 1985. He was a long time member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, celebrating a half century of membership in 1997.
A Charter Member of Activities Unlimited, a men’s group in Wyckoff, New Jersey, John participated in a long term investment group, played bridge on a regular basis, hiked, and helped to organize other activities for the group. He also worked for many years as a tax consultant and tax preparer for the AARP. John volunteered as a patient transporter at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey for over 20 years. He was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church.
John and Jane moved to Kennebunk, ME in May 2009 and are members of St. David’s Episcopal Church. This past September, John and Jane celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.
John is survived by his loving wife, Jane; his son, Reverend Canon James Hanisian and his wife Alex Chesson; his daughter, Joanne Brauninger and her husband Bruce; Lauren Hanisian; five grandchildren - Matthew Hanisian and his wife Holly; Ben Hanisian and his wife Beth, Kate Hanisian and her husband Ramsey Ford; Jonathan Brauninger; David Brauninger and his wife Tara; two great-grandchildren Eli and Bella Hanisian; his brother Zohrab Hanisian and his wife Betty; and his sister Arpinig Hanisian. He is predeceased by his brother Antranig Hanisian and sister Armenouhi Hanisian.
A memorial service will take place at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 138 York Street (Route 1 South), Kennebunk, ME at 12 noon on Friday, January 22, 2010.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Route One, #1, Scarborough, ME 04074, St. David’s Episcopal Church, PO Box 165, Kennebunk, ME 04043, or The Armenian General Benevolent Union, 55 East 59th St., New York, NY 10022-1112.
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
John Joseph Morton II
March 29, 2010
Bel Air, MD
John Joseph Morton, II, of Drakes Island, died Monday, March 29, 2010 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Bel Air, Maryland.
He was born November 22, 1919 in Keene, NH, to the late George and Hazel Morton. John graduated from Gloucester High School, Gloucester, MA, and received a BS in industrial engineering from Northeastern University. He married Pauline L. Briggs on July 3, 1942. John served as an air navigator in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he attained the rank of Lieutenant.
John worked for Saco-Lowell Shops from 1948 to 1952 and was president of Morton Ford Sales from 1953 to 1977.
John was a brother at the York Lodge.
He is survived by his wife; two children, Jay Briggs Morton of Abingdon, MD., and Scott Michael Morton of Orlando, FL; one grandson, Tyler Jay Morton of Orlando, FL.
Calling hours will be on Friday, April 30, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 12 noon in Ocean View Cemetery, Wells. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel.
John M. Foley
February 21, 2010
South Berwick, ME
John M. Foley, 77, of Brookwood Drive, died early Sunday morning, February 21, 2010 at Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover, NH following a long battle with cancer. He was born in Arlington, Massachusetts on August 2, 1932, the son of Michael John Foley and Virginia (Daigle) Foley. He grew up in the Arlington/Somerville area, where he spent most of his working career and started his family.
Shortly after high school, John enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict.
After his discharge from active duty, he went to work for the Telephone Company, where he worked his way up the ladder to Area Manager, retiring after a 30 year career. During his retirement, he performed periodic consultant work for the Telephone Company, and was self-employed in the private sector.
John was an extremely skilled craftsman. He enjoyed renovation projects, both small and large. It was not uncommon for him to renovate a single room, or an entire house.
He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish/St. Mary’s Church in Wells, where he proudly served as a member of the St. Mary’s Ecumenical Food Pantry.
He was predeceased by a son, David A. Foley of Woburn, his sisters, Helen and Joan, and a brother, James.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Patricia (née Gilleece) Foley of South Berwick; his children Jay Foley and his wife Patti of Stoneham, MA, Carol Foley-Lynam and her husband Tom Lynam of Merrimack, NH, and Paul W. Foley and his wife Barbara of Arlington, MA; his sisters, Barbara Benevides of Providence, RI, and Mary Alston of Alpine, CO; and his brother, Alfred “Al” Foley of Attleboro, MA. John was the proud grandfather of Brianna and Kate Foley of Stoneham, and Brendan, Megan, and Ian Foley of Arlington. He is also survived by his first wife, Connie Foley of Woburn, MA., along with several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Parish/St. Mary’s Church, 236 Eldridge Road, Wells, ME. The family encourages memorial donations in John’s memory to: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Fuel Assistance Fund, 236 Eldridge Road, Wells, ME 04090. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, PO Box 910, Wells, ME 04090.
John Randolph Foster
September 25, 2010
Dover, NH
Berwick - John Randolph Foster, 83, beloved father, grandfather and coach to many, died Saturday night, September 25, 2010 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover following a period of declining health. He was born in Portland, ME on March 14, 1927, the youngest of three sons born to Philip Clement and Della Olivia (Worster) Foster. He grew up in the Portland area until moving with his family to Massachusetts, where he attended Boston Latin school. In his sophomore year, the family moved back to Maine, settling in Eliot. John attended Portsmouth High School; it was not unusual for him to walk back and forth to school every day. During his senior year, his football coach gave him a Ford Model A which he thereafter drove to school on a daily basis.
Near the end of his senior year, John left school and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed aboard USS Power (DD-839) and was aboard USS Missouri (BB-63) in Tokyo Bay for the Japanese surrender signing that heralded the end of World War II. He then spent the remainder of his enlistment in Italy.
After his discharge from active duty, he returned to the Portsmouth area and, on Christmas Day, 1947, married Georgine Benjamin at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Having finished High School while on active duty, John enrolled at the University of New Hampshire. He was 3 credits short of earning his Bachelor’s Degree when he was forced to withdraw in order to support his family. He went to work for the Badger Farm Creamery, where he started in delivery and advanced to Superintendent of the Ice Cream department. After accepting a position with the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, he then worked as a driver for the Cameron Sod Company. It was during this period that he was offered a part time substitute teaching position, working in Barrington, Strafford and Berwick. In 1966, he became a permanent substitute at the former Berwick High School (now Noble High School). This, after returning to college (Boston University) to earn his teaching credentials, all the while still working, and supporting his wife and 6 children. John taught for 26 years at the junior- and senior high levels in math and science. He was assistant football coach in the late 60’s and was Head Football Coach from 1969 to 1978. In 1989, John instituted the “Wall of Fame” at Noble High School, which honors past graduates, and now honors all Noble graduates who served in the military. He retired in 1991 and took care of his beloved wife Georgine until her death in January of 1992. In his retirement, he was a regular platelet donor at the Dana Farber Cancer Center where he was named Volunteer of the Year. He also worked as a desk clerk at the Anchorage, where he amassed nearly 25 years of service. Never straying far from students, he also coached Track at Noble and Football at Wells High School.
John was a gentleman farmer. From livestock to dairy to produce, everything on the family table was from his farm. He loved his cows, but was probably best known for his turkeys and pigs! He also enjoyed fly fishing,
hunting
and, of course, football.
In addition to his loving wife, he was predeceased by his two brothers, Gale in 1991 and Philip in 2007.
Survivors include his six children, Nicola Martin of Dover, Patrice Abbott and her husband Scott of Berwick, Jonatha and her husband Rich of St. Cloud, FL, Andrea and her husband Ron of Corona, CA, Jay and his wife Dorry of Volant, PA, Pete and his wife Jane of Berwick; 10 grandchildren: Andrea, David, Kristen, Tim, Erica, Zach, Thom, Brogan, C.J., and Cahrianna; 4 great grandchildren: Elizabeth, Maddie, Landon and Paxton; along with several nieces and nephews.
Memorial visitation will be on Thursday, September 30, 2010 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Laing-Bibber Funeral Chapel, 36 Rochester Street, Berwick. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 1, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Bethel Christian Church, 129 Lower Main Street, North Berwick. Interment with military honors will be in Newington Cemetery, Newington, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in John’s memory may be made to: Noble Athletic Activity Fee Account, 388 Somersworth Road, North Berwick, ME 03906. Arrangements are in care of Laing-Bibber Funeral Chapel.
