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Mary E. McKenney
Mary E. McKenney, 83, of Clearwater, Fla., died Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at Morton Plant Hospital.
Born in Waltham, Mass., she moved to the Clearwater area from York. With her husband, Murray, she owned and operated the Mic Mac Motel in York for 16 years. She attended Friendship United Methodist Church in Clearwater.
She is predeceased by her son, Murray A. McKenney, Jr.; her husband, Murray A. McKenney, Sr.; her brother, Gerard Beagan, and her sister, Barbara Gajewski.
She is survived by a very special companion, James Aker of Clearwater; three daughters, Marilyn Goodrich of York, Madelyn Johnson of Clearwater, and MaryEllen McKenney of Gilford, N.H.; three sisters, Helen Chamberlin of Ocala, Fla., Joanne Walsh of West Bridgewater, Mass., and Roseanne Giamo of Weston, Mass.; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 2 at 3:30 p.m. at Cape Neddick Baptist Church on River Road in Cape Neddick.
Kenneth Russell "Carl" Peschel
Kenneth Russell "Carl" Peschel, 79, of York died Friday, July 11, 2003, at York Hospital, following a courageous battle with multiple myeloma for the last 18 months.
He was born on July 16, 1923, in Shrewsbury, Mass. He proudly served the local community as owner and proprietor with his wife of Carl’s Meat Market in Kittery for more than 25 years. He also ran a discount grocery market in Greenland, N.H., for a number of years.
His parents were Carl G. Peschel and Ida (Bramann) Peschel, immigrants from Germany. He was the youngest of eight children, all deceased. They were Alma Steinheilber, Meta Gilbride, Freda Schultz, Edna Bettcher, Alice Schultz, Emil Peschel, and Arthur Peschel. He has many nieces, nephews, and cousins in the area.
He graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1940. He served at sea in the United States Navy for four years during World War II. After serving his country, he attended college in Wilmington, Ohio, and graduated from the University of Maine at Orono in 1950.
Mr. Peschel lived on Haley Road in Kittery Point for many years and moved to Branch Road in Wells following his retirement. In Wells, he enjoyed his hobby of raising, training and racing harness horses. He moved to York in 2002 to be closer to his beloved grandchildren and more easily attend their sporting events.
He enjoyed more than 45 summers at his summer home at Bunganut Pond in Lyman. He spent winter months at Deerfield Beach and Mexico Beach, Fla.
He enjoyed membership in Lamba Phi Fraternity, Kittery Naval Lodge 184 and Piscataqua Chapter OES 90 where he was past patron, Maine Harness Association, and United States Trotting Association in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York.
Surviving him are his loving wife of 53 years Hilda (Harris) Peschel; daughters Donna Paddock and her husband, Bruce Paddock of Panama City, Fla., and Nancy Peschel and her husband, Robert Eaton of Kittery Point; two grandchildren, Hana Eaton and Zachary Eaton of Kittery Point.
A funeral will be held on Wednesday, July 16, at 10 a.m. at the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home, 125 Old Post Road Kittery, with burial to follow in Brooks Memorial Park in Eliot. Family flowers only; donations may be made in his memory to the Oncology Center at York Hospital, Hospital Drive, York, ME 03909. Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.
Stephen A. Stemplewski
Stephen A. Stemplewski, 92, formerly of York, died Saturday, July 12, 2003, at Seaside Nursing Home in Portland after a long illness.
He was born in Chestnut Hill, Mass., on July 27, 1910, the son of Adam and Magdalene Stempleski.
Mr. Stemplewski had served as a medic in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps for more than 30 years. He had served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
He had resided in Arlington, Mass., for most of his life, moving to York several years ago. He was a member of the Polish Club of Cambridge, Mass., and the Cambridge V.F.W.
He was predeceased by three brothers, Andrew, John and Chester Stempleski, and by a sister, Marion Ford.
Survivors include a brother, Edmund Stempleski of San Diego, Calif.; two sisters, Anna Price of Medford, Mass. and Antonette Christian of Woburn, Mass.; many nieces and nephews, including Susan Stempleski of Manhattan, N.Y., Antoinette Ford Besson of York, Priscilla Joynt of Winchester, Mass., Adam Ford, Joseph Ford and James Stempleski, and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 19 in St. Christopher Church, York St., York. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Cystic Fibrosis Society. Arrangements by the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home.
Susan R. Burdick
YORK HARBOR - Susan R. Burdick, 69, of Eastern Point Road, died unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 15, at her residence.
She was born Nov. 24, 1933, in Tupelo, Miss. the daughter of Joseph and Susy (Wilson) Lumpkin and was a graduate of Tupelo High School.
She had resided in Groton, Mass., for many years, moving to York Harbor in 1992. She enjoyed antiquing, working in her gardens and was an avid reader.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lester L. Burdick Jr., who died in 2001, and by a grandson, Travis L. Metcalf, who died in 2002.
Survivors include one son, Mark Lester Burdick of Groveland, Mass.; four daughters, Lesann P. VanValkenburg of York, Jennifer S. Metcalf of Kennebunk, Patricia A. Knox of York and Suzanne E. Gerrard of Seattle, Wash; one brother, Joseph Lumpkin of Topeka, Kan.; and two grandchildren, Andrea E. Metcalf and Taylor E. Knox. Funeral arrangements were provided by the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road, York. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Burn Hospital, 31 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114.
James A. Forest
NASHUA, N.H. - James A. Forest, 53 of Nashua, N.H., and Drakes Island, Maine, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, at his home, surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born in Nashua on April 26, 1950, he was the son of Lionel A. and Zoe M. (Tamposi) Forest. He attended Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua, N.H., and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Boston College School of Management in 1972. His college education included a year at Loyola University in Rome, Italy, where he met his wife, Marilyn.
In 1987, he received a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MIT was the first university in the country to establish an integrated graduate program of study, recognizing the vital role of developers in their communities.
He began his career under the guidance of his uncle, Samuel A. Tamposi, who shared with him his love for the "built environment" and his enthusiasm for the "art of the deal." He was involved in the acquisition and development of industrial, commercial and residential properties in Nashua and the surrounding area. He also developed properties with an eye toward historic value and was the recipient of a national award for the restoration of his office complex at 91 Amherst St.
As a result of his interest in land conservation and saving open spaces, in 1989 he was appointed by Gov.Judd Gregg to the state Land Conservation Investment Program, which allocated $50 million for acquisition of land and conservation easements. During his tenure on the LCIP, he served as chairman of a subcommittee to help preserve Lake Umbagog, which straddles the New Hampshire and Maine border.
Always active in the community, he sat on the boards of United Way of Greater Nashua, Nashua Children’s Association, Young Men’s Christian Association, Nashua Affordable Housing Task Force, First N.H. Mortgage Corporation, First Federal Savings and Loan and New Hampshire Savings Bank South. He was also active in Nashua Rotary West and had recently been honored as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of Nashua. In addition, he had served as a trustee for Mount St. Mary’s High School, Bishop Guertin High School and Applewild School in Fitchburg, Mass.
He was also a trustee for Laudholm Trust in Wells, which supports the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, a 1,600 acre land preserve in southern Maine. A neighbor of the reserve at his home on Drakes Island Beach, he quickly became involved in its preservation efforts. Serving on the Reserve Advisory Committee, his knowledge of real estate development was helpful during the negotiations to buy the Laudholm Farm. In 1988, after the purchase was completed, he joined the board of trustees.
He acknowledged that no development can be totally sensitive to the fragile environment of a barrier beach, but he challenged anyone who owns such land to develop it in the most sensitive way possible.
The home he built on the Maine shore in 1982 was dear to his heart, and it sustained and comforted him with its beauty until the end of his life. Devoted to his family and many friends, he was supportive of his children’s passion for the arts and enjoyed gardening at his home in Maine, where he frequently entertained and never failed to please with his gourmet cooking.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Higgins Forest, and three children, Kathryn E. Forest and John P. Forest of New York City, and David M. Forest of Los Angeles; his parents, Lionel and Zoe Forest of Nashua; father-in-law, Dr. Raymond F. Higgins of Greenland, Mass.; a sister and her husband, Carol Forest and Bernard Stoltie of Shelton, Conn.; a sister-in-law, Carol H. Aultman and her husband Mark of Westerville, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Gail H. Fogarty and her husband Edward of Providence, R.I.; and a brother-in-law, James E. Higgins and his wife Laura of Friendswood, Texas; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, nieces and nephews.
The Farwell Funeral Service of Nashua is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Laudholm Trust, P.O. Box 1007, Wells, ME 04090. Funeral services were held in Nashua on Saturday, Nov.15, 2003.
Gilberta Perkins
YORK - Gilberta Perkins, 92, of York, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, at York Hospital. She was born in Ellenburg Depot, N.Y., on July 14, 1911, the daughter of George W. and Jennie (Sanborn) Gilbert.
She was a graduate of the Gulf Park School in Gulfport, Miss., and the Perry Normal School of Boston. She was married to Dr. W. Scott Perkins, who died in 1971. A longtime resident of York, she was a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church, the York Women’s Club, the York Garden Club, and the York Hospital Auxiliary. In addition to her husband, a daughter, Holly Becker, predeceased her.
Surviving Gilberta is a daughter, Cynthia P. Inman and her husband Charles of Hudson, N.Y.; a son G. Scott Perkins and his wife Shirley of Clinton; seven grandchildren, Brooke Perkins, Heather L. Knop, Christopher S. Inman, Geoffrey C. Inman, Jonathan R. Becker, Jason S. Becker and Gretchen Becker; and five great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Saturday, Nov. 15, in the First Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to York Hospital, 15 Hospital Drive, York, ME 03909. Arrangements are by the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, York, Maine.
Faith A. Scire
YORK - Faith A. Scire, 65, of York, died Saturday, Nov. 8, at York Hospital. She was born in Boston on March 12, 1938, to Harry and Veda (Yule) Jollymore. She attended schools in Billerica, Mass.
She married Richard J. Scire and raised her family in Acton, Mass. She worked for the Digital Equipment Corp. in Maynard, Mass., for many years. She and her husband retired to York in 1992.
She is survived by her husband, Richard J. Scire of York; two sons, Richard J. Scire Jr. and his wife Jeanmarie of Groton, Mass., and Wayne T. Scire of Acton, Mass.; one daughter, Kimberly A. Nisbet and her husband William of Acton; and six grandchildren, Wayne T. Scire Jr., Brenton Scire, Andrew Scire, Micheal Scire, Caitlin Scire, and Amber Nisbet.
There will be a memorial service, at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, at St. George’s Episcopal Church, York Street, York, Maine. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of York, 1A Hospital Drive, York, ME 03909.
Robert O. Blaisdell
YORK - Robert O. Blaisdell, 75, of 35 Major McIntire Road, died Monday, Sept. 22 at York Hospital after a long illness.
He was born on Sept. 18, 1928, in York, the son of Roy and Clara (Bourne) Blaisdell and attended York schools. Mr. Blaisdell served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He was a carpenter and had been employed by R.P. Hodgins Construction Co. for many years. He enjoyed
hunting
and fishing and working in his woodworking shop.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia (Boston) Blaisdell, of York; one stepdaughter, Gail DePerrio, and her husband, Jack, of York; two brothers, Carroll Blaisdell and Charles Blaisdell, both of York; two sisters, Jean Stevens of York and Joanne Metivier of Arizona; a stepgrandson, Timothy J. DePerrio, and two stepgreat-grandchildren, David and Juliana DePerrio, all of York.
There will be no visiting hours or services. Arrangements are by the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home in York.
George Joseph "Matt" Kozlowski Jr.
YORK BEACH - George Joseph "Matt" Kozlowski loved life until his last moment on Sept. 14, 2003.
His days, after retiring three years ago, were spent doing what he loved most - golfing with friends, creating beautiful wood carvings and mostly spending quiet moments with his wife and son.
George and Theresa Kozlowski welcomed their firstborn on Dec. 15, 1943, at the Waltham Hospital in Waltham, Mass. His childhood was spent on the family farm on Bridge Street in Bedford, Mass. He graduated from Bedford High School, having been a star in many of the school’s theater productions. He delighted in playing football and in keeping his friends and teachers laughing.
He attended Northeastern University and soon went to work with his Dad at Allied Machinist. Together, they took their talents to Rudolph Beaver Inc. Both became vice presidents. Later, the company was bought by Becton Dickinson. He was general manager and vice president of his division in Waltham.
Missing him are his wife, Karen, and son, Steve, both of York Beach; his mother, Theresa, of Bedford, Mass.; a brother, William, of Groton, Mass.; and a sister, Zoe, of Tyngsboro, Mass. Nieces and nephews are Michael, Eric and Coby Kozlowski, Jessica Clements, and Terri, Jimmy and Brian Hawley .
The family will gather this week for a private Mass. George’s life will be celebrated by his friends at the Cape Neddick Country Club on Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. Please come prepared with a favorite story, anecdote and/or pictures to share. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Light the Night Walk, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Massachusetts Chapter, 495 Old Connecticut Path, Suite 220, Framingham, MA 01701.
Ann (Beaulieu) Southworth
YORK - Ann (Beaulieu) Southworth, 88, of 161 York St., died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003 at the Harbor Home.
The daughter of Emilio and Ida Beaulieu, she was born and raised in Rochester, N.H., and spent her childhood summers at her parents’ cottage in York Beach.
She lived in New York City for 45 years where she worked as a bookkeeper for the Archdiocese of New York and in later years as a dental assistant. After a few years into retirement, she moved to York in 1983 where she could be closer to her family.
She was a lover of music and always ready for a party. A versatile and talented piano player, she entertained family and friends throughout her life with lively jazz, pop and rock ‘n’ roll standards.
She was predeceased by her husband, James Southworth, who died in 1949 and by two sisters Anna Rose Dozois and Rita Keith, and by two brothers, Jerome Beaulieu and Fabien Beaulieu.
She is survived by two sons, J. Russell Southworth and his wife, Linda, of Cape Neddick and Naples, Fla., and John R. Southworth and his wife, Christa, of Hampton, N.H.; four grandchildren, Laura O’Keefe, Gregg Southworth, Allison Eck, and Barbara Southworth; three great-grandchildren, Holly Southworth, Ethan O’Keefe and Oliver O’Keefe; a sister, Stella Cole; and two brothers, Julien Beaulieu and Russell Beaulieu.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Lucas and Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road. Interment was in First Parish cemetery in York. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Andrew B. Winn
Andrew B. Winn, 87 of Gulfport, Fla., formerly of Cape Neddick, died Sept. 17.
He was born in Cape Neddick on Feb. 8, 1916, son of the late Ralph and Mabel Winn.
He was a local contractor and built many homes in the area. He also enjoyed lobstering. He was an avid sports fan, enjoying all games. He was a member of St. Aspinquid Masonic Lodge, Kora Temple Shriners and a 32nd Degree Mason.
He is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Carolyn and Robert Boston of Cape Neddick and Patricia and John Cloonan of North Waterboro; a daughter-in-law, Doris Winn, of York; a sister, Frances Bracy, of York; as well as seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Annie, who died in 1996 and a son, Lawrence R. Winn, who died in 1997.
At his request there will be no services. The National Cremation Society is in charge of arrangements for cremation.
