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Mr. Timothy Wiles
BLOOMINGTON, IN - Timothy Wiles, 55, of Bloomington, IN, died on July 17, in Bloomington. He was an associate professor of English at Indiana University.
He was born in Norway on October 11, 1947, to James and Ruth Wiles. He attended Oxford Hills High School and graduated in 1964 from Gould Academy in Bethel. He earned a B.A. in English from Antioch College in 1969, and a Ph.D. in English from Stanford University in 1975. He joined the English and Comparative Literature Faculty at Indiana University in 1973.
In 1975, Mr. Wiles was sent by Indiana University to aid in the establishment of the American Studies Center at Warsaw University. The ASC has been and continues to be a focal pint for international academic exchanges at Warsaw University. In 1980, he taught American Literature at the University of Hamburg. In 1981, he returned to Warsaw with his wife Mary McGann, as a Senior Fulbright lecturer for a two-year period. While there, the two of them coordinated the IU exchanges with Warsaw University and witnessed the imposition of martial law in the last days of Solidarity.
Professor Wiles directed the Polish Studies Center at IU for many years. During his long career promoting academic exchanges with Poland, he was the recipient of a Distinguished Medal of Service from Warsaw University for outstanding achievement in promoting Polish culture. In addition, Mr. Wiles was a visiting scholar at the University of Ghana and was associated with the School of Performing Arts and the National Dance Troupe of Ghana.
At IU, Professor Wiles taught drama, literary interpretation, literary criticism, performance theory and cultural studies, as well as freshman lecture courses. He developed a special course, which became very popular with students, on the literature of the Vietnam War. During his 30 years of teaching at IU, Mr. Wiles touched the lives of thousands of students. His passion for theater and dramatic literature was contagious, and many of his students went on to professional careers in education and theater. He also had an ability to counsel troubled students. He always made the time to talk with those who came to him seeking counsel and seemed to always find the right words to help them find the courage to overcome their troubles. At his memorial service in Bloomington on July 22, these words were spoken over and over by friends, colleagues and former students: "The world is a better place for Timothy Wiles having been in it."
Mr. Wiles was one of the earliest members of the Bloomington Playwrights Project and a tireless volunteer for many years at the Project, serving on its Board of Directors. The center stage at BPP was dedicated to and named for him.
In 1976, Mr. Wiles married Mary McGann of Newport, RI. The arrival of their son David Timothy Wiles in 1989 was the highlight of his life. He greatly enjoyed taking David snow boarding and skiing and spending summers with his family at their lakeside cabin in East Waterford that Tim and his father built together.
Mr. Wiles was preceded in death by his father James Wiles and his brother Tristam Wiles.
In addition to his wife and son, he is survived by his mother, Ruth Wiles of Scarborough; his sister and brother-in-law, Kathryn and James Stevens of Scarborough; his brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Deborah Wiles of Norway; a nephew, Chancellor Peterson and two nieces, Nicole Erickson and Catherine Rose Ripley.
Donations may be made in memory of Mr. Timothy Wiles to Bloomington Playwrights Project, 312 S. Washington Street, Bloomington, IN 47401. There will be a private graveside service in Norway in August.
Mrs. Ellen S. Williams
WEST PARIS - Ellen S. Williams, 86, of Bethel Road, died January 31, 2004 at Stephens Memorial Hospital, in Norway.
Born in Norway on March 6, 1917, she was one of 14 children of George O. and Florence (Wadleigh) Hill. She attended schools of Limerick, graduating from the former Limerick Academy. After high school she attended the former St. Barnabas Hospital School of Nursing, now the Mercy Hospital, graduating from there with a degree as a Registered Nurse.
Over the years, she was employed for the former Portland City Hospital, the former Norway Hospital and the Veterans Hospital in Togus. After marrying her second husband, Ralph Adams, they moved to West Virginia where she was employed as a Registered Nurse in that area, retiring in the 1970s. Her interests included knitting, sewing and reading.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Leon deVaudreuil; her second husband, Ralph Adams and a daughter, Ellen S. Nadeau on March 28, 2002.
Surviving are one brother, C. Wilson Hill, of Norway; two sisters, Rachel Maloon of Norway and Rebecca Twohig of Lisbon; one granddaughter, Debra E. Nadeau, of Windham; one grandson, Lewis P. Nadeau, of Harrison; 10 stepchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A period of visitation was held on Wednesday, February 4 from 1 until 2 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. Burial will be held in the spring in Norway.
Mrs. Glennice M. Lahey
LEWISTON - Glennice M. Lahey, 76, of Auburn, died March 12, 2004, at d'Youville Pavilion following a long illness.
Born in Norway on February 12, 1928, she was the daughter of Elmer and Clara (Mattor) Dean. She graduated from Oxford High School and CMVTI and was employed as an LPN until her retirement in 1990.
Mrs. Lahey is survived by her husband George Lahey of Auburn whom she married on June 16, 1972 in Auburn; two daughters, Mrs. Roger (Paula) James of Lewiston and Mrs. Denis (Leslie) Libby of Westford, MA; two sons, David MacDonald of Greene and Peter and his wife Mary of Auburn; one stepdaughter, Colleen Lahey of Casco; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Shirley Twitchell of South Paris; two brothers, Dalton Dean of Springfield, OH, and Reverend Albert Dean of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Belinda James.
Mr. Wilfred S. Martin
SOUTH PARIS - Wilfred S. Martin, 79, of South Paris died Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at Stephens Memorial Hospital. He was born in Randolph, VT on September 3, 1924, the son of Leni and Myrna Course Martin. He was educated in Dresden schools and had been a boiler operator and maintenance man at A. L. Stewart & Sons for 22 years. He faithfully served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II. He married Grace Martin; she predeceased him on January 31, 1993.
He is survived by three sons, Robert Phillips and his wife Diana of Norway, Wilfred Martin, Jr. of Oxford and Danny C. Martin of Oxford; a daughter, Jean Phillips of South Paris; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother and wife Alvin and Donna Gross; a niece, Lyda Gross and a great-granddaughter, Kayle Shea Phillips.
Graveside services were held on Monday, June 7 at 3 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery
in Otisfield.
Family and friends called at the Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 230 Main St., Norway on Monday afternoon.
Tristan M. Peltier
SOUTH PARIS - Tristan M. Peltier, 7, of Stearns Hill Rd., South Paris died Friday, June 18, 2004, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
He was born in Taunton, MA, April 11, 1997, the son of Robert and Shawna Peltier. He recently completed the first grade at the Mildred Fox School in South Paris and was playing summer baseball on the Paris Reds team. He loved bugs and had quite a collection. He also enjoyed Karate and the Power Rangers.
He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Anthony and Keegan of South Paris; maternal grandparents, Dana and Shelley Peltier of Brockton, MA; uncle, Joe of Brockton, MA; maternal great-grandmothers, Ruth Estes of Taunton, MA and Corinne Nason of East Bridgewater, MA; paternal grandparents, Antone and Elizabeth Costa of Raynham, MA and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family and friends attended Funeral services on Tuesday at Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 45 Main St., South Paris with interment at Riverside Annex Cemetery
in South Paris. Those who wish may make memorial gifts to his family at 26 Stearns Hill Rd., South Paris, ME 04281.
Mr. Greg Thompson
BRIDGTON - Greg Thompson, 41, died suddenly Thursday July 29, 2004.
Born in Lincoln, Maine, on January 23, 1963, he was the son of Cyrus and Verdene "Skip" Thompson and graduated from Oxford Hills High School Class of 1981.
Greg served in the United States Air Force form 1982-1985. He enjoyed NASCAR,
hunting
, and was as a sports enthusiast and an avid Miami Dolphins fan.
Greg was a protector, a provider, a loving father, son, and brother.
He was predeceased by his Nana Daisy Mulligan in 1988 whom he loved dearly. He is survived by his son, Ryan, of Bridgton; his parents of Oxford; a brother and friend, Cyrus "Tom" Thompson III of New Gloucester; Joeanna Nee, companion and mother of Ryan of Bridgton and a special life-long friend Gail Yeaton of New Gloucester.
Memorial donations may be made to establish a trust fund for his children. Please make checks payable to "Tom Thompson" and mail to Tom Thompson, P.O. Box 259, New Gloucester, Maine 04260
Mr. Lyndon S. Hayford
LIVERMORE - Lyndon S. Hayford, 92, of Canton Road, Livermore, died at the Edgewood Rehabilitation Center in Farmington on October 12, 2004. He was born on
May 9, 1912 in McAdam, New Brunswick, Canada
the son of Charles and Nina (Sherman) Hayford and was educated in New Brunswick schools as well as in Canton, Livermore, South Paris and Howe's Corner schools. He had worked as a woodsman for most of his life, worked as a milk man in Livermore and later in life he picked apples and ran a crew at Leavitt Orchards for many years, retiring in 1987. He was a 4-H leader for several years. He married Gertrude Gammon on July 15, 1939; she died July 1, 1999.
Mr. Hayford liked to go camping, fishing and
hunting, especially with his wife, and he loved to take pictures. He would make numerous visits to Bear Pond Variety for coffee and to socialize. He always said "I like all my friends." He was a 59-year member and past master of the Whitney Lodge #167 AF & AM.
He is survived by three sons, Russell Hayford and his wife Lee of Livermore, Lyndon Hayford and his wife Jo-Ann of Hartford and Arthur Hayford and his wife Mary of Livermore; five grandchildren, Carmen Hayford of Livermore Falls, Steven Hayford and his wife Leah of Livermore, Amy Knox and her husband Brian of Peru, Bobbi New and her husband Scot of Rumford and Terry Hayford of Hartford and seven great-grandchildren, Brianna Allen and Isabella Randall both of Livermore Falls, Courtney Knox and Scott Knox both of Peru, Zachery New of Rumford and Abby Hayford and Cole Hayford both of Livermore.
Mr. Hayford was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Gertrude; his parents and two sisters, Gladys Punch and Lottie Cummings.
Graveside services were held at the Damon Cemetery, Buckfield at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 19 with Pastor Lloyd Waterhouse officiating.
Arrangements by Andrews Funeral Home, High Street, Buckfield.
Mr. Franklin Jack
WINSLOW - Franklin M. Jack, 82, of Winslow, died Friday, December 3, 2004 at Maine General Hospital in Waterville.
He was born in Norway December 23, 1921, the son of Merle F. and Lillian Maud Skinner Jack. He graduated from Buckfield High School and through the Navy attended the Wentworth Institute. He worked as a machinist at Wilner Wood Products, Maine Machine Co., Raytheon, and retired from Scott Paper in Winslow. He was a member of Evening Star Lodge AF & AM in Buckfield for more than 40 years, a 32nd degree Mason, and was a member of the Augusta Valley Scottish Rites and Kora Temple. He was a caring and giving man who was always helping family and friends. He loved to talk and was a devoted and loving grandfather. He faithfully served his country in the U. S. Navy aboard the "Pararie" as a machinist mate. On June 12, 1947, he married Irene Boynton.
Survivors include his wife of Winslow; a daughter, Cathleen and her husband Douglas Holgerson of West Rockport; four grandchildren, Michelle Winter, Christopher Jack, Benjamin Holgerson and Carly Holgerson; two great-grandchildren, Kaullan Winter and Tucker Ryan Holgerson; two brothers, Merle of Oxford and Leland and his wife Dale of Buckfield; three sisters, Marion and John Crockett, Phyllis and Edward Kimball and Betty and Don Fox all of Buckfield and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Franklin J. Jack; twin granddaughters, Hope and Liza Thompson and two brothers, Erland and Norman.
Services were held on Wednesday at the Buckfield Community Church with interment following at Buckfield Village Cemetery. Memorial gifts in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Andrews Funeral Home, High Street, Buckfield.
Mr. Eugene H. Smith
OXFORD - Eugene H. Smith , 81, of Oxford died peacefully Saturday evening, February 26, 2005 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Lewiston.
He was born in Auburn, September 26,1923, the son of George and Ida McKnight. He attended schools in Auburn and Lewiston and faithfully served his country in the Army during World War II. He had worked at Bath Iron Works, Robinson Woolen Mill, Diamond Match, Wilner Wood Products and as a carpenter belonging to the carpenters' union. For over 40 years he had been an antique dealer and operated Pigeon Hill Antiques. He loved to tell stories and always went for the laugh. He loved wood, working with it, chopping it and looking at it. He was always proud of his gardens; he was also an avid
hunter and fisherman. He loved animals, little children and his family. On October 5, 1946 he married Jean L. Inman.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of Oxford; his children and their spouses, Toni and Rod of Boothbay, Lisa and Jeff of South Portland, Becky of Litchfield, Kerry of Oxford, Brian of Lewiston, Mike of Norway, Glenn of South Paris, Diana and Stu of Oxford and Richard and Kathy of Albany; a nephew, Rikki of Massachusetts; 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
There will be no services at this time. In lieu of flowers those who wish may make memorial gifts to the American Lung Association, 122 State Street, Augusta or the American Heart Association, Maine Affiliate, Speen Street, Framingham, MA. Arrangements are under the direction of Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 230 Main Street, Norway.
