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Kofler, John
unknown - July 26, 2003
John George Kofler, a summer resident for 60 years in Alna, died July 26, at Miles Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Kofler was born in 1909 in New Orleans, La. His father, Maximilian Kofler, had immigrated from the South Tyrol District of Austria around 1900 to work at the New Orleans Cotton Exchange. His mother was Saidie Lyster of New Orleans.
Very early in his life John developed a strong interest in art. He studied art, painted and exhibited in Louisiana for many years until he moved to Washington, D.C. in 1941 where his style became more abstract focusing on color rather than realistic objects to convey his message.
His move to Washington, D.C. was to work in the effort to prepare America for WWII. He became a member of the OSS (Office of Strategic Services) predecessor of the CIA where he became director of the cartographic drafting room. While at the OSS he was drafted by the Army in spite of an injured knee: when he collapsed during basic training he was sent back to the OSS as a member of the Army. In 1943 he was selected to design and draft a report by General George Catlett Marshall on the war in the Pacific for which he received a special commendation from General Marshall.
After the OSS, in 1945, he joined the Department of Defense as a Visual Information Specialist where he worked until his retirement in 1972. Since then all his time has been devoted to painting.
In 1943 he married Jane Philbrick Kofler and made his first visit to Maine. His 60 summer visits to Maine have been filled with the pleasures of painting here and enjoying the many other experiences that Maine offers - the sea, islands, woods and fields. Though from away he was a Mainer at heart.
After 1972, he and his wife were able to reconnect with his many relatives in South Tyrol, District of Austria, and made many visits there.
He is survived by his wife Jane of almost 60 years; their three children, Anne, Susan, and John K.; grandson, Marshall Kofler, daughter-in-law Debra Boles Kofler, Dee Zamora; nephew, Dr. L. Maximilian Buja and family of Houston, Tex.; niece, Maxine Kimbrell and family of New Orleans, LA., and extended family in Balzano, Italy.
Arrangements are under the care of Strong Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
Sabins, Michael
March 25, 1982 - Aug. 14, 2003
Michael “Mike” Sabins, 21, born March 26, 1982 in Rockport, a son of Scot and Mary Scott Sabins, passed away Thurs., Aug. 14 in Union.
Mike graduated from Medomak Valley High School in the Class of 2001 and was presently employed by Viking Lumber as a delivery driver. Mike was an avid outdoors person who would have rather been
hunting
than working. He enjoyed
hunting turkeys, deer and was hoping to get a moose permit and go moose
hunting. He also enjoyed fishing, bow
hunting, snowmobiling and four-wheeling. He took great pride in his ford pick-up; making sure it was always clean and shining. Everything he had was always neat and well organized. Mike was a past member of the Union Fire Department and currently a member of the NRA. He enjoyed target practicing and shooting clay pigeons. Mike was always off doing things with his friends and never was one to sit around and do nothing. He always kept busy, especially anything involving the outdoors.
Mike especially enjoyed going to his grandfather’s camp at Nicatous Lake in Burlington. He was fortunate to enjoy many
hunting and fishing trips as often as he could. He shot an elk in Burlington two years ago. As far as his family knows, he was the only person to shoot an elk in Maine in many years. He received a lot of teasing about shooting it but he kept the horns at home. He also got a turkey permit the first year he applied and was successful in getting one.
He will be remembered as a person who really enjoyed life and would love to have had his own
hunting and fishing show on television. Mike and his best friend, Levi, both shared the same interests and spent most of their spare time outdoors and enjoying nature and what God created for us to enjoy.
He also enjoyed Nascar and followed Dale Jarrett, but as long as a Ford won the race, he was happy.
Mike is survived by his parents of Union; brother, Kevin Sabins of Union; grandparents, Don and Nancy Sabins of Union, George and Jeanne Scott of Warren; uncle, Gary and Amy Sabins and their family of Union; aunts, Joy and Tim Trot and their family of Richmond, Sue and John Starrett and their family of Farmington; great friends, Larry, Priscilla, Jake and Levi Esancy all of Liberty.
Graveside service 2 p.m., Sun., Aug. 17, at the Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro. Burial will follow in Lakeview cemetery in Union.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mike’s memory to the Michael J. Sabins Memorial Fund., C/O Damariscotta Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 727, Union, 04862.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.
Hanna, Phyllis
June 6, 1925 - July 31, 2003
Phyllis Wheeler Fairhurst Hanna, 78, of Topsham passed away on July 31 at the Freeport Nursing Home.
She was born in Lisbon Falls, on June 6, 1925 a daughter of Roy A. and Gertrude Baumann Wheeler.
She graduated from Durham High School and attended Vassar College. She owned and operated her own upholstery business and was a member of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. She enjoyed her family, grandchildren, music, dance, crafts, cooking and camping and had a great love of animals.
She leaves four children: George Fairhurst and his wife Ginny of Topsham, Martha Fairhurst Molleur of Warren, R.I., Sally Fairhurst Flaig and her husband Roger of Topsham; Thomas Fairhurst and his wife Terry of Newcastle; grandchildren, Robert Molleur and his wife Robin and Elizabeth Hanes and her husband Timothy both of Rhode Island, Justin and Timothy Flaig of Topsham, Danielle and Britani Fairhurst of Newcastle,; and five great grandchildren.
At her request there will be no funeral. Graveside service for family and friends was held on Mon., Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery, Lisbon Falls.
Donations may be made to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 420 Poland Rd., Auburn, 04210. A service of Crosman Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 04252
Westfall, William
unknown - Oct. 19, 2003
William C. Westfall, 60, of Wiscasset, passed away on Oct. 19 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.
He was born in Clendenin, W.V., the son of Jess and Frances Westfall.
He entered the United States Navy in 1961 where he served honorable for 20 years, retiring as Chief Petty Officer. In 1977 he married Sherry Christiansen and they resided in Wiscasset. He was employed at Bath Iron Works as assistant dock master. He was later employed at Lester Morse’s Auto Sales in Wiscasset as the manager and car salesman.
He enjoyed
hunting, fishing and his 1961 GMC pickup.
He is survived by his wife Sherry Westfall of Wiscasset; one son, Randy Westfall and his wife Lisa of Virginia Beach, VA., one daughter, Lisa Westfall of Lacy, Wash.; three step sons, Steven Christiansen of Wiscasset, Eric Christiansen of Wiscasset and Jimmy Christiansen of Saco; three brothers, Ronald Westfall of Charlotte, N.C., Tom Westfall of W.V., and Dallas Westfall of W.V.; two granddaughters, Sarah Westfall of Rome, N.Y. and Leah Altenburg of Lake Mill, Wis., and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Donald Westfall.
Graveside service, 2 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 23, at Old Greenlawn cemetery in Wiscasset. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice.
Arrangements are by Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal St., Wiscasset.
Hathorne, Natalie
May 15, 1922 - Oct. 20, 2003
Natalie E. Hathorne, 81, of York, died, Oct. 20 at York Hospital.
She was born on May 15, 1922 in Boothbay Harbor, a daughter of Benjamin M. and Nettie (Rowe) Giles, and was a 1940 graduate of Boothbay Harbor High School. During World War II and she worked in a machine shop in Boothbay.
Natalie had resided in Woolwich for 21 years. She was active in the Woolwich P.T.A., 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 a sister, Iva Koerber.
Survivors include her husband, Merle L. Hathorne of York; four sons, Ronald D. Hathorne of Wells, Albert N. Hathorne of Topsham, Stephen M. Hathorne of Clinton, S.C., and Tyler O. Hathorne of York; two daughters, Sue Ellen Gay of Cape Neddick, and Fay A. Labbe of Brunswick; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; a brother, Benjamin M. Giles, Jr., of China; 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: York Community Services, Box 84, Cape Neddick 03902.
Arrangements by the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, York.
Hatch, Robert
unknown - Oct. 20, 2003
Robert W. “Hatch” Hatch, 56, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died at his home on Oct. 20. born in Livermore Falls, he moved to Florida in 1999 from Newcastle.
He was a Lt. in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He lived and worked in the Washington D.C. area for 10 years, returning to his home state of Maine in 1982 where he worked at Bath Iron Works for 16 years. He was employed at Raytheon Company of Largo as a Six-Sigma Certified Manager.
He was a “Blues” music aficionado, an avid cook and enjoyed roller blading, skiing, motorcycling and many other outdoor sports.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Suzanne Laurencell; a daughter, Brady Hatch of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a son, William Hatch of St. Petersburg, Fla.; his mother, Yvette Maillett of Livermore Falls; two brothers, Dennis Hatch of Olympia, Wash., and Russell Hatch of Fairfield.
Memorial service Sun., Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. at Robinhood Meeting House, Robinhood Rd., Georgetown 04548.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Dr. Suite 206, North Hollywood, Cal. 91607 or Myeloma Research A.C.R.C., c/o University of Arkansas Medical Services, 4301 West Markham St., Little Rock, Ark. 72205.
Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center, 2201 Dr. M.L.K. Jr. St., N., St. Petersburg, Fla. 33704.
Hilton, David
Aug. 8, 1953 - Sept. 11, 2003
David W. Hilton, 50, of Concord, N.H., died Sept. 11 in Spokane, Wash.
Born Aug. 8, 1953 in Augusta, he was the son of Ralph and Jean (Bates) Hilton.
David has lived in Concord for the past 30 years. He grew up in Rochester having graduated from Spaulding High School Class of 1971.
David was employed by the State of N.H. Division of Behavioral Health since 1989, first as a Director of the Office of Consumer Affairs, which was established in 1991 and was the first of its kind in the country.
Most recently he worked as a Policy and Planning Specialist. He played football and was named all-state half back during his senior. He also ran track since his freshman year. Besides being a good athlete he was a very good student, he received many academic awards in math and science. David also received a Masters of Arts in Humanities from the California State University.
David enjoyed playing and listening to music. He played bass guitar and the keyboard and on a few occassions he played with The Misty and the Sundowners Band. He enjoyed doing carpentry. David will be remembered, nationally as a highly respected leader in the field of mental health and will be sorely missed by his family, many friends and colleagues with that field.
Members of his family include his parents, Ralph and Jean Hilton of East Rochester, his brother, Peter Hilton and his wife Hannah of Londonderry, N.H.; his sisters, Holly Bennett and her husband, Wayne of Rochester, N.H., Lorie Tweedy and her husband Samuel of Rochester; nieces and nephews, Benjamin, Isaiah and Rachel all of Londonderry, N.H., John, Joshua, Amanda and Amberle Bennett all of Rochester.
There are no calling hours.
Funeral services Thurs., Sept. 18, 2 p.m., in the First United Methodist Church in Rochester, N.H. Burial will be Sat., Sept. 20 in the Pine Knoll cemetery in Newcastle.
Arrangements are under the direction of the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., Rochester, N.H. 03867.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the N.H. Peer Support Technical Assistance Collaborative, c/o Linda Saunders at the Division of Behavioral Health, 105 Pleasant St., Concord, N.H. 03301.
Seiders, Louise
Sept. 9, 1913 - Aug. 11, 2003
Louise W. Seiders, 89, of South Bristol, passed away on Aug. 11, at Cove’s Edge Nursing Home in Damariscotta. The daughter of Stephen P. and Rosie (Sidelinger) Wakefield. She was born on Sept. 9, 1913, in Damariscotta.
She grew up in the local area and attended local schools. After her marriage to Clayton Seiders on July 8, 1932, she moved to South Bristol, where she raised her family.
Louise was a wonderful cook and carried that talent into her work as a cook and housekeeper for most of her life. She became a companion and cook for the Richard Hillis family in the early 1970s, going to Florida winters to care for them.
Louise had a lifelong passion for horses and left an extensive collection to her family. She also had a love for gardening of any type.
Her husband, Clayton predeceased her, as well as two sons, Eugene of Nobleboro and Reginald of No. Carolina.
Surviving are her three sons, David and his wife Sylvia of Damariscotta, Raymond and his wife Judy of Bristol, Floyd and his wife Linda of Dover; three daughters, Dorothy Smith and her husband Richard, of Vermont, Nathalie Dighton and her husband Ernest of South Bristol, Susan York and her fiance Victor of Nobleboro; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews including Louise Burns and her husband Lowell of So. Carolina.
Graveside service 11 a.m., Thurs., Aug. 14 at the West Bristol Cemetery, with Rev. Jeff Belcher officiating. She will be laid to rest with her husband.
If desired, donations may be made to the Cove’s Edge Skilled Unit, c/o Miles Development Office, 42 Belvedere Rd., Damariscotta. Arrangements are under the care of the Strong Funeral Home, Damariscotta.
