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McLellan, Evelyn
Oct. 16, 1929 - April 27, 2003
Evelyn E. McLellan, 73, of Boothbay passed away on April 27, in Boothbay Harbor.
Evelyn was born on Oct. 16, 1929 in Augusta, the daughter of Milton R. and Theresa A. Brown of Augusta. She was a graduate of St. Mary Parochial School and Cony High School.
She and Philip McLellan were married on July 17, 1949 at Sacred Heart Church in Waterville. They resided in Rockland where they raised four sons.
Prior to moving to Boothbay in 1970, she and Phil owned and operated “Phil’s Corner” a popular sea food restaurant in the heart of Rockland, where Evelyn was known affectionately as “Mrs. Phil” by all the local school kids. After moving to Boothbay, she operated a wine shop in the Opera House Mall, she also operated the Whistle Stop and Ice Cream Shop at the Boothbay Railway Station and “Mrs. Phil’s Pies.”
Evelyn enjoyed golfing and sewing and was an admirer of birch trees. She was known for her flower garden, “Mrs. Phil’s” people came from all over to look at them, she was active in the JC wives club of Rockland, the Democratic Party and was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
She was predeceased by her son, Philip A. McLellan, Jr., in 1983, and her daughter, Leah M. McLellan in 1977.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Philip A. McLellan of Boothbay; three sons, David B. McLellan and his wife Sally of Rockland, Michael E. McLellan of Plantation, Fla., and Robert C. McLellan and his wife Deborah of St. Clarita, Cal; a daughter-in-law, Ruth McLellan of Boothbay; three brothers, Walter R. Brown of Togus, Graham F. Brown of Chelsea, and John M. Brown of Waterville; seven grandchildren, Angela McLellan of Boothbay Harbor, Terry Childs of Bryant Pond, Lisa McLellan of Rockland, David McLellan, Jr. of Rockland, Hollyann McLellan of Eureka, Cal., Kasey Josephs of Bakersfield, Cal., and Dennis McLellan of Denver, Col.; and seven great grandchildren.
Memorial mass, 2 p.m., Sat., May 3 at Our Lady Queen of Piece Catholic Church in Boothbay Harbor. Memorial donations in Evelyn’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the care of Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay.
Tomlinson, Julia
1918 - April 14, 2003
Julia Corrinne Tomlinson, daughter of the late Frederick and Rose Mary Osborne died on April 14, at Doylestown Hospital in Doylestown, Penn. Corrinne was born in 1918 in Long Branch, N.J., and grew up in Dunellen, N.J. She attended Blackstone College in Blackstone, Va. In 1938 she married Norman E. Tomlinson of Newtown, Penn., where she lived and raised her family until moving to Pine Run Community in Doylestown two years ago.
Corrinne worked as a secretary for the Council Rock School District beginning her career at the Chancellor Street Elementary School. She was the secretary to the superintendent at her retirement, after many years of service, in 1983. Corrinne also worked as a secretary for the Council Rock School Board and the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors.
Corrinne celebrated her love for life in many ways. An artistic crafter, she shared her talents with her family and all have enjoyed the fruits of her sewing, knitting, crocheting, tatting and, above all, quilting skills. Corrinne loved to cook and bake. It seemed all her recipes were committed to memory and set to feed at least a dozen. An avid card player, she especially enjoyed bridge. She also played golf and loved to travel. She visited a good bit of Europe and Australia and especially enjoyed visiting her children as they moved throughout the country.
A source of pride for Corrinne was her membership with the Newtown Presbyterian Church congregation for over 50 years. She served as Deacon and used her crafting and cooking skills to contribute to the community at large in many ways. Corrinne was involved for many years with Aid For Friends and helped to inaugurate a church craft group. Her quilting skills contributed to the annual Strawberry Festival fundraiser for the benefit of the Historic Church.
She is a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Predeceased by her daughter, Sylvia Slezak; son, J. Frederick Tomlinson and son-in-law, George Ettenger. Corrinne is survived by the following: Carol Ettenger, Woodland Park, Colo.; Norman and Ellen Tomlinson, Orfino, Idaho; Linda Tomlinson and Mark Silas, Florissant, Colo.; Sue and Craig Trouwborst, Round Pond, and Richard and Laura Tomlinson, Newtown, Penn.
“Grammy” will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Eric, Kreg, Kurt, Jill, Lynn, Jonathan, Benjamin, Sarah, Andrew, Julia Courtney and Joseph, as well as nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was held at Newtown Presbyterian Church, Sat., April 19. Contributions may be made to the Newtown Presbyterian Historic Church in Corrinne’s name.
Harris, William
Oct. 5, 1912 - April 28, 2003
William Vaughn Harris, 90, of Hartford, Conn., formerly of Berlin, Conn., husband for 65 years to Mary (Etchberger) Harris died on April 28.
Born in Cliftondale, Mass., on Oct. 5, 1912, he was the son of the late Guy and Mae (Marsters) Harris. He made his home in the Hartford area most of his life. Bill was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II and served in the African Theater.
He was a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music and earned a Masters degree from the University of Hartford and the 6th year diploma from UCONN. He was elected to the society of Pi Kappa Lambda.
Bill was the organizer and director of the Berlin Choral Society, director of Music of Berlin Public Schools, director of the German Singing Societies of New Britain and Waterbury and choir director of Meriden Methodist Church where he was consecrated minister of music of the Methodist Church. His gift to involve children in song was his great love and his love for the sea took him to Maine every summer for the past 50 years.
Besides his wife he is survived by several nieces, nephews and many friends.
He was predeceased by his brother Fred and his sister Edith.
Memorial service Sat., May 10, at 10 a.m. at the Avery Heights Chapel, 705 New Britain Ave., Hartford, Conn. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meriden Methodist Church Scholarship Fund or West Hartford United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund. Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home has care of arrangements.
Cross, Peter
July 10, 1940 - April 25, 2003
Mr. Peter Arthur Cross of Winston-Salem N.C., died unexpectedly at home on April 25.
Mr. Cross was born July 10, 1940, a son of James Nelson Cross and Sarah Loyzelle Cross, in Burlington, Vt.
He retired as a district sales manager from Bali, a division of Sara Lee after 19 years of service. Since his retirement he had yearly enjoyed spending six months in Winston-Salem, N.C. and six months in New Harbor. He was an avid golfer and was a member of Pinebrook Country Club in Winston-Salem and Wawenock Country Club in Walpole.
He was predeceased in 2002 by a brother, Arthur Cross.
He is survived by his wife, Tade F. Cross; his children, Tade L. Cross of Bladensburg, Md., and Peter L. Cross of Encino, Cal.; three brothers, James Cross and wife Joan, Joe Cross and wife Judy, and John Cross; two sisters, Gertrude Cross, and Ann Amandro and husband Thomas; a sister-in-law, Rosemary Cross; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m., Mon., April 28 at Vogler & Sons Reynolds Road Funeral Home, Winston-Salem, N.C. Burial will be at a later date in Damariscotta.
Memorials may be made in Pete’s memory to: The Pete Cross Junior Golf Program c/o Leon Oliver P.O. Box 573 Damariscotta, 04543.
Lambourne, Russell
May 21, 1938 - May 22, 2003
Russell Bert Lambourne, 65, of Windsor, passed away unexpectedly May 22, at the MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta.
He was born in Lewiston, May 21, 1938 son of Edgar (Burt) and Ruby Barker Lambourne. Russ was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Maine National Guard. He was employed for more than 25 years as a pari-mutuels clerk for harness racing at numerous tracks throughout the state of Maine.
For the past 25-plus years, he has been employed as a bus driver for the Windsor School Department. Russ was cemetery superintendent for the town of Windsor and was also self-employed in the lawn care service. He coached numerous sports at Windsor School and was Cub Scout den leader for Webelo Den Troop 609 for many years. He played professional football for three years in a Canadian
league.
Russ was predeceased by his two mothers, Ruby Barker Lambourne and Emily Gardiner Lambourne; two sons, Mark Lambourne and Lawrence (Larry) Blake.
He is survived by his long-time companion Lorna Peaslee of Windsor, his father Edgar Lambourne of Auburn, three sons, Michael Lambourne and his children of Lexington, N.C., Chris Blake and his wife Charlene and children of St. Louis, Mo., Matthew Blake and children of Sidney, former wife and lifelong friend, Barbara Lamborne of Lewiston and former wife and lifelong friend Shirley Turner and husband Brooks of Jefferson.
Visiting hours May 24, 6-8 p.m. and Sun., May 25 from 1-3 p.m. at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, where a funeral service will follow Sun., May 25 at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Windsor School for a scholarship fund in Russ’s name.
Farrin, Michael
unknown - Feb. 9, 2003
A Graveside Service for Michael Farrin, who passed away on Feb. 9, will be held on Fri., May 30 at 4 p.m. in the West Bristol cemetery in Walpole.
Pye, Allen
April 3, 1920 - May 6, 2003
Allen R. Pye of East Boothbay died peacefully at home with the dedicated help of Miles Hospice, on May 6 after a long illness.
He was born on April 3, 1920 in Hartford, Conn., a son of T. Robert and Mabel Ludwig Pye.
He had been a resident of Windsor, Conn., for many years before retiring from the former Factory Insurance Association and moving to Maine in 1988.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of W.W. II, serving from 1942-1946 with the 100th Infantry Division in France and Germany.
He was predeceased by a brother, T. Robert Pye, Jr., and two grandsons, Andrew and Scott.
In 1947 he married Lois Winchester in Windsor, Conn. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his wife of 55 years of East Boothbay.
He is survived by his daughters, Terry Spottiswoode of Kennebunkport and Cape Cod, Beth Ellen Pye of Windsor Locks, Conn.; a son, Richard Winchester Pye of Miramar, Fla.; five grandchildren, Lynnsey and Casey Spottiswoode of Kennebunkport, David and Richard Pye of Miramar, Fla., Caly Oliveira of Windsor Locks, Conn., his special buddy; his twin brother, Frederick F. Pye of Maynard, Mass.; a sister, Helen Pye Powell of Oviedo, Fla.; and his constant companion and friend, his Basset Hound, Pollyanna.
There will be no funeral services, the family will gather later this summer to bid a fond farewell to their wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
Friends may contribute in his memory to: The American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, Va. 22311.
Arrangements are under the care of Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay.
Greenleaf, Mary
April 18, 1924 - May 6, 2003
Mary Louise Greenleaf, 79, of Westport, passed away on May 6, at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta.
She was born in Richmond on April 18, 1924, the daughter of Fred and Ruth Murray. She attended Richmond Schools and later married Alphie J. Pelletier and they resided in Bath. On Jan. 26, 1957 she married Albert J. Greenleaf Sr., and they resided on Westport Island. Mrs. Greenleaf was employed at Stinson’s Cannery in Bath for 10 years and later at Ames Department Store in Wiscasset.
Mrs. Greenleaf enjoyed dancing.
She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Greenleaf Sr., on April 22, 1999, her son, Robert J. Pelletier on Jan. 18, 1994 and by one sister, Bernice Springer.
She is survived by two sons, Wayne J. Pelletier and his wife Barbara of Center Conway, N.H., and Paul B. Pelletier and his wife Marie of Charlestown, R.I., one stepson, Albert Greenleaf Jr., and his wife Barbara of Westport; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside service at a later date at Greenlawn cemetery on Westport. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Main St., Suite #300, Topsham, 04086. Arrangements are by Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal St., Wiscasset.
Woodward, Eugenie
Sept. 25, 1906 - May 3, 2003
Eugenie M. Woodward, 96, of Walpole, passed away May 3, at St. Andrews Gregory Wing, Boothbay Harbor. She was born Sept. 25, 1906, a daughter of Charles J. and Madeline (Shudtz) Bang of Staten Island, N.Y.
She graduated from Curtis High School and attended Elmira College. As a young lady she worked for Chase Manhattan Bank in New York City, N.Y.
On June 22, 1935 she married Robert K. Woodward of Walpole whom she met as a child while summering with her family at Clarks Cove.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert K. Woodward in 1998, her sister Madeline Bang, and her brother Carl Bang.
She is survived by her two daughters, Eugenie W. Cole and husband Wayne of Walpole; Mary W. Weston and husband Waite of Waldoboro; four grandchildren, W. Robert Cole and wife Beth of Conway, N.H.; Timothy S. Weston and wife Karin of Waterville; Thomas C. Weston of Philadelphia, Penn., Tiffany A. Weston of Media, Penn.; five great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Helen Bang of Ocala, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no visiting hours. Graveside service will be held at the West Bristol Cemetery, Walpole, May 10, 3 p.m. Arrangements are under the care of Strong Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
