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Gertrude Alafogianis
YORK HARBOR - Gertrude Alafogianis, 82, of York Harbor died Wednesday at York Hospital.
She was the wife of John Alafogianis and a lifetime resident of York.
Previously, Gertrude was married to Harold "Long" Francis of York, for 42 years.
One of her favorite pastimes was the raising and showing of horses.
Gertrude’s grandchildren would like to say whenever they visited Gram, there was always a twinkle in her eye and something to eat.
She cooked all the holiday meals.
Strangers and friends were always welcome, though there would be standing room only in Gram’s tiny little home.
Wonderful memories will be with us all.
Gertrude is survived by her husband, John Alafogianis; a son, Richard Long of Rochester N.H.; two daughters, Emily Long Kimball and her husband, Herman, of York, and Lucille Timmins and her husband, James, of York Beach; three grandchildren, Patty Fernald Davis of Waterboro, Brian Fernald of Epping, N.H., and Becky Fernald Delorey of North Berwick; and eight great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home.
Michael Martin Foley
ELIOT - Michael Martin Foley, born in Manchester on Sept. 30, 1955, passed on to his new life on Oct. 24, 2003.
Michael was a man blessed with a wealth of knowledge and a beautiful smile, shared these God given blessings with those he loved dearly, his daughter, his partner, nieces and nephews.
He shared a very deep and personal part of himself with us all and always encouraged each of us to strive for the sky.
With encouragement, unbounded love, kind heart, soft shoulder and a warm embrace he illuminated his love.
We will never let go of this legacy he leaves with us. His laughter will echo in our minds.
We take tremendous comfort knowing he is in the arms of his mother and in God’s kingdom of which we will be rejoined someday.
In this kingdom he is sharing that same laughter and creating memories.
He took great pride in his role of father, uncle, brother, nephew, partner and son.
With those he loved he shared a deep personal part of himself that we all will hold closely to our hearts.
We will forever miss him, but will continue to reflect on him with nothing less than an abundance of love.
Michael was a 1974 graduate of Manchester Memorial High School.
He attended St. Anselm College in Manchester and the N.H. Vocational College. In addition he served in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division.
Michael enjoyed being with his family, sharing his knowledge, which was limitless, working, fishing, canoeing, hiking, playing chess, photography and reading.
In addition he enjoyed the gift of gab and a tall cup of coffee.
He loved all those who crossed his path and we will forever miss you, Dad, Mike, Uncle Mike, Uncle Noodle.
"May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
The rains fall soft upon your fields and, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand."
He achieved the level of Master Carpentry and Welder.
He was a member of the Brotherhood Local 26 of Wilmington, Mass., and Local 475 of Ashland, Mass.
He was predeceased by his mother, Olive (Sullivan) Foley died in January 2002.
He leaves behind his daughter, Loren (Foley) and son-in-law Kenny Robidias of Manchester, NH; life partner, Maureen (Grady) Clancy of Eliot; his father, Donald Foley of York; three brothers, Donald D. and sister-in-law Patricia (Parent) Foley of Manchester, N.H., Shaun Foley and sister-in-law Margaret (Chechiro) Foley of Merrimack, N.H., and Kevin Foley and sister-in-law Kristy (Nee) Foley of Barrington, N.H.; one sister, Mary Foley-Masse and brother-in-law Paul Masse of York.
A funeral Mass was held Wednesday in St. Christopher Church, York.
Memorial donations may be made to the N.E. Regional Council of Carpenters, c/o Carpenters Relief Fund, 350 Fordham Road, Wilmington, MA 01887.
Arrangements by the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, York.
Natalie E. Hathorne
YORK - Natalie E. Hathorne, 81, of 23 Avon Ave. died Monday, Oct. 20, at York Hospital.
She was born on May 15, 1922, in Boothbay Harbor, the daughter of Benjamin M. and Nettie (Rowe) Giles, and was a 1940 graduate of Boothbay Harbor High School.
During World War II she worked in a machine shop in Boothbay.
She had resided in Woolwich for 21 years. She was active in the Woolwich PTA, the Mother’s Club and was a former Brownie leader.
She moved to York 37 years ago and was the manager of the York Community Thrift Shop for 25 years.
She attended the First Parish Congregational Church of York.
She was predeceased by a son, Drummond D. Hathorne, in 1951 and by seven brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Merle L. Hathorne, of York; five sons, Ronald D. Hathorne of Wells, Albert N. Hathorne of Topsham, Stephen M. Hathorne of Clinton, S.C., Tyler O. Hathorne and Corey D. Hathorne, both of York; two daughters, Sue Ellen Gay of Cape Neddick and Fay A. Labbe of Brunswick; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one brother, Benjamin M. Giles Jr., of China, Maine; and three sisters, Audrey Chase of Edgecomb, Elizabeth Richardson of West Bath and Patricia Adams of Boothbay Harbor. Services will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to the York Community Services, Box 85, Cape Neddick, ME 03902.
Arrangements by the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home.
George A. Fox Jr.
WORCESTER, Mass. - George A. Fox Jr., 83, of 80 Salisbury St., Worcester, Mass., died Thursday, Oct. 30, in Northeast Specialty Hospital, Braintree, Mass., after a long illness.
He and his wife, Frances E. (Noonan) Fox, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on July 31.
He was born in Pomfret, Vt., the son of George A. and Lena (Barrett) Fox.
In addition to his wife, he leaves a son, George A. Fox III, of Worcester; two daughters, Norma F. Fox, wife of James O. Buck Jr., of Worcester, and Joan L. Fox, wife of Joseph A. Mellone, of Kennebunk; many nephews and nieces, and a cousin.
His nine brothers and sisters predeceased him.
He was a graduate of Hartford High School in Hartford, Vt., and Becker College in Worcester.
He was in sales for the former Pratt & Inman Co. and Peterson Steel Corp., from which he retired. He then worked part time for the Worcester Art Museum and Colony Retirement Homes.
He was a lifelong bowler and a member of several leagues at the Colonial Lanes for more than 32 years, not letting his blindness handicap his top-ranking status.
There are no calling hours. Relatives and friends attended funeral services Monday, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m. in the Athy Memorial Home in Worcester, with a burial that followed in All Faiths Cemetery, Worcester.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Massachusetts Association of the Blind, 799 West Boylston St., Worcester, MA 01606 or the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St, #1100, New York City, NY 10016; or the American Diabetes Association, Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720.
Nellie May Hunt
YORK - Nellie May Hunt, 91, of Brave Boat Harbor Road, died Saturday, Nov. 1, at York Hospital.
She was born in York on Sept. 20, 1912, a daughter of Charles and Minnie Voudy.
She married Wilburn Hunt and made her home in York, where her family meant everything to her.
Nellie was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Dulaney.
Surviving Nellie are her husband, Wilburn Hunt of York; one son, John and Claudia Hunt of York; and one daughter, Carol Mease of Woolwich; eight grandchildren, Karen Lane, Donald Dulaney, Wilbur Dulaney, Catherine Davis, Crystal Baltzer, Jennifer Hunt and Samantha Hunt, both of York, and Jason Mease of Woolwich; five great-grandchildren including, Saige Mease of Woolwich; one great-great-grandchild and a large extended family.
A graveside service was held Monday, Nov. 3, in the First Parish cemetery of York.
Arrangements by the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home.
Virginia Prince
YORK HARBOR - Virginia Prince died Oct. 2, 2003, at York Harbor Health Care at Sentry Hill.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Union Congregational Church, Church Street, York Beach.
There are no visiting hours.
Memorial donations may be made to the Union Congregational Church Bell Tower Fund, P.O. Box 969, York Beach, Maine 03910.
Arrangements by the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, York.
Grace S. Trafton
YORK - Grace S. Trafton, 80, of Plaisted Road, died, Friday, Oct. 31, at York Hospital.
She was born in York on Feb. 5, 1923, daughter of Earl B. and Alice (Plaisted) Smith.
After completing her studies at York High School, she attended and graduated from Westbrook Junior College.
She served her country during World War II in the U.S. Coast Guard as a yeoman, First Class. After the war she served in the American Red Cross as secretary to the director of relief in Boston.
She returned to York after her marriage to Chester Trafton in 1965.
She was a member of the First Parish Congregational Church in York.
She was a charter member of the York Volunteer Ambulance Association and served as bookkeeper for many years.
She also was a member of the American Legion Post 56.
Grace leaves behind her husband, Chester Trafton of York; her brother, Earl B. Jr. and Barbara Smith of York; two nieces, Denise and Donald Wilford of York, and Coleen and Robert Coughlin and their two children, Olivia and Thomas Coughlin, all of York.
Her sister, Marian S. Beals, died in 2002.
Doris E. Twombly
YORK - Doris Elizabeth Edgerley Twombly, 90, of York, died Nov. 2, 2003, peacefully at the York Harbor Home surrounded by her loving family and assisted by the skilled care of the YHH staff.
She was born in Norwood, R.I., on Aug. 24, 1913.
She was raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Frank Roger Edgerley and Elizabeth Irene Doeg Edgerley.
She was predeceased by her husband, Clayton Bennett Twombly, who died in 1989.
She was a loving, devoted mother and wife. Through a strong faith she raised her six children, Bennett C. Twombly and wife, JoAnn of Franklin, Pa.; Richard P. Twombly and wife, Patricia of York Beach; Dennise I. Holzinger and husband James, of York; Natalie A. Nicewicz and husband Anthony, of Upper Marlboro, Md.; Frank R. Twombly and wife, Karen, of Winslow; Lizbeth G. Randall and husband Robert, of Kittery Point; two foster sons, Ronald and Russell McFarland of York; and a niece, Ruth Susan Twombly of York.
She truly enjoyed her 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Frank Roger Edgerley Jr. and Robert Edward Edgerley, and a granddaughter, Elizabeth I. Twombly.
A private graveside committal service will be held.
Memorial donations may be made to the Harbor Home Activity Fund, 6 Norwood Farms Road, York, ME 03909.
Arrangements are by the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home.
