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Alley, Clifford L.
April 21, 1939 - Sept. 28, 2004
Clifford L. Alley, 65, of Pemaquid, died on the afternoon of Sept. 28, at Midcoast Hospital, Brunswick. born in Damariscotta April 21, 1939, he was the son of the Lewis Stanley and Emma (Turner) Alley, Sr. Cliff graduated from South Bristol High School, where he and his family lived.
A fisherman most all of his life, he also had a strong passion for NASCAR. For many winters, he and his partner, Sharon Blanchard enjoyed their home in Daytona Beach and spending summers in Pemaquid. Of late, Cliff had become known as "Lawn Mower Man", by his friends, due to his love for mowing and tractors. He also had taken up painting, in recent years, enjoying both watercolor and oils and was well known for his sense of humor to all.
His parents, as well as his brother, PFC, Lewis Stanley Alley, Jr., in WWII and a sister Esther Chapman, predeceased him.
Cliff leaves his life partner, Sharon, of Pemaquid and Daytona Beach; four daughters, Amelia "Liz" Lindsey of Sanford, Kimberly Alley of Pittston, Britt Alley and her companion Russ Kotow, Jr., of Hallowell, Taylor Alley of Pittston; his sister Elizabeth House of Walpole; and three grandchildren, Rebecca and Jacqueline Giles and Danielle Kotow.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Sat., Oct. 2, at the Chapel of the Strong Funeral Home, Damariscotta, with Rick Newell officiating. He will be laid to rest, with his parents, at the West Bristol Cemetery, Walpole.
If friends and family desire, donations may be made to the Clifford L. Alley Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 488, Damariscotta, ME 04543, in his memory.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of the Strong Funeral Home and Memorial Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
LaRoza, Henry
June 1, 1948 - Oct. 5, 2004
Henry C. LaRoza, 56, of Nobleboro, died Tuesday morning, Oct. 5, at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta.
He was born June 1, 1948 in Rahway, N.J., a son of the late Henry Clarence and Stella Margaret (Drapala) LaRoza.
Henry earned over ten medals for his participation in the Special Olympics. Winning four Gold medals, three silver, one bronze and many more. He competed in Snow Shoeing, Softball Throw, 100 Meter Run, 100 Meter Walk, 50 Meter Run, and Shot Put. He was also an accomplished horseman earning trophies, medals and ribbons at Flying Changes Therapeutic Center and at the Special Olympics. He was very active in the community and had many friends. He was a member of Mobius Community Center in Damariscotta, the First Baptist Church in Damariscotta, and “Sunbeams” at the First United Methodist Church, Bangor, Penn. Henry was a former employee of King Eider’s Pub in Damariscotta.
He was noted for his writing and always wanted to be an author and write about his life and experiences. Henry always had a smile and he was very dear to all who knew him. His life was very full and rich. We have all been blessed to have him for a friend. His presence will be missed. God bless him. Henry had a kind and generous heart and was an inspiration to many. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Henry is survived by a sister, Carol Andrews and her husband Ronald of Damariscotta; a brother, Richard LaRoza and his wife Diane of Bangor, Penn.; his long time home care provider, Jean Winslow of Nobleboro; special friends, Paul, Laura, Alice and Nate and the Mobius Staff; five nieces and seven nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Fri., Oct. 8, at Mobius Community Center, Business Rt. 1, Damariscotta.
Interment will be in the St. Stanislas Cemetery, in Easthampton, Mass.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Coast of Maine Cremation & Funeral Service, Waldoboro.
Hart, Julia
Nov. 4, 1923 - Sept. 29, 2004
Julia E. Hart, 80, of Wiscasset, died Wednesday morning, Sept. 29, at her home.
She was born Nov. 4, 1923 in Augusta, a daughter of Maynard H. and Julia E. (Larabee) Gilley, Sr.
Mrs. Hart graduated from Cony High School. She loved helping people and making them smile. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She was also a very proud ancestor to John Gilley.
Mrs. Hart is survived by a brother, Ralph Gilley; a son, Preston F. Hart of Wiscasset; two daughters, Susan French of Somerville and Constance E. Heilman of Wiscasset; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and many others who adopted her as their “Nan.”
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two brothers, Maynard H. Gilley, Jr. and Thomas V. Gilley; three sisters, Mary Pinkham Caroline “Kay” Niles and Joanne Dever.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Coast of Maine Cremation & Funeral Service, in Waldoboro.
Should friends so desire, donations may be sent to Miles Home Health and Hospice, c/o Development Office, 35 Miles St., Damariscotta, Maine 04543.
Cummings, Myron
Nov. 25, 1923 - Oct. 5, 2004
Myron C. “Dud” Cummings, 80, of Walpole, died at his home, early on the morning of Oct. 5. The son of Donald and Marjorie (Crockett) Cummings, he was born in Rockland, Nov. 25, 1923.
Attending early schools in Rockland he was graduated from Rockland High, in the Class of 1942. Shortly after he entered the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in the Fourth Marine Division in the Pacific during WWII. He served in Iwo Jima, Saipan, Tinian and finally Roi Numor and was discharged in 1945. Myron went on to earn his degree in Applied Embalming and Funeral Service, from the McAllister Institute, in New York. He and his wife, Veronia (Murphy) were married June 2, 1946.
He began his career in funeral service, working for several years at the Russell Funeral Home, in Rockland. In 1953, he came to Damariscotta, where he purchased the Strong Funeral Home, a business he operated for 28 years, earning the respect of the midcoast community he served so faithfully.
Myron was active with many organizations throughout his life, including the Damariscotta-Newcastle Rotary Club, the Alna Lodge of Masons, the V.F.W. and the Wells-Hussey Post American Legion. A lifelong golfer, he held the Wawenock Club championship for five years and had hit two holes-in-one during his golf career. He was a founding Director of the Damariscotta Bank & Trust and worked in that capacity passionately for small businesses throughout the region. For over 35 years, he and several others owned and enjoyed a
hunting
camp on Narraguagus Lake in northern Maine and as a licensed pilot loved owning and operating his private plane.
Myron leaves his loving wife Veronia, of 58 years, of Walpole; his children, Lynda Estabrook and her husband Glenn of Walpole, Bruce Cummings and his wife Karen of Bristol; and three grandchildren, Jeffrey Lovejoy of Horbach, Germany, Caitlin Cummings and Mitchell Cummings, both of Bristol.
Friends are invited to join the family, 4-6 p.m. Wed., Oct. 6 at the Strong Funeral Home, where his service will be 2 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 7. He will be laid to rest at the West Bristol Cemetery, Walpole.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Strong Funeral Home and Memorial Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
Maguire, Daniel
Aug. 3, 1941 - Oct. 2, 2004
Daniel “Duffy” Maguire, 63, of Whitefield, died suddenly Oct. 2 at his home. He was born in Farmington on Aug. 3, 1941, a son of Edward “Mickey” and Elizabeth Fournier Maguire.
While growing up in Farmington, “Duffy” could be found working at his dad’s variety store, delivering newspapers, skiing at Titcomb Mt. or playing whatever sport was in season. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1959.
After graduating he attended St. Francis Xavier College in Canada
for two years, where he was a member of the football team. He transferred to Farmington State Teachers College and left to serve in the U.S. Air Force for four years.
While in the Air Force Duffy married his wife of 40 years Gail Marble in 1964. After serving his country he returned to Farmington State Teachers College graduating in 1968. His first teaching position was at Erskine Academy in South China. He also taught in Benton, Damariscotta, Bristol, Bremen and the last 15 years in Jefferson.
He was a loving husband, caring father, grandfather and dedicated educator.
He was predeceased by his brother, Gregory Maguire in 1995 and a sister Patricia K. Maguire in 1990.
He is survived by his wife, Gail Marble Maguire of Whitefield; sons, Shawn Maguire and his wife Helena of Georgetown, Mass., Brandon Maguire and his wife Rebecca (with child) of Taipei, Taiwan, Riley Maguire of Shanghi, China; his daughter, Mandy T. Maguire of Albany, N.Y.; brothers, Edward T. Maguire, Jr. of Washington State, Barry Maguire and his wife Lynn of Wilton; sister-in-law, Bonnie Maguire of Searsmont; grandchildren, David Daniel Maguire, Olivia Maguire, Connor Maguire and Aidan Maguire and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visiting hours Tues., Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m. at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial celebrated Wed., Oct 6 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrews Catholic Church, Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131.
Johnson, Dr. Arthur
Unknown - Sept. 18, 2004
A public memorial service for Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, 83, of Southport, will be 2 p.m., Sun., Oct. 24, at the Second Congregational Church, Newcastle.
Dr. Johnson, the past President of the University of Maine, died Sept. 18, at his home in Southport and was laid to rest with his daughter at the Castine Cemetery, Sept. 22.
All arrangements have been entrusted to the Strong Funeral Home and Memorial Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
Stinson, Loretta
June 1, 1955 - Sept. 28, 2004
Loretta “Lori” Stinson, 49, of South Hope, wife of Walter, died unexpectedly on Sept. 28 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
She was born June 1, 1955, a daughter of Howard and Stella Sukeforth, Sr.
She graduated from Camden-Rockport High School in 1973. She worked outside the home for a few years then decided to become the bookkeeper for her husband’s auto body business.
Lori was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother as well as a treasured friend to everyone who knew her.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family, her gardens and her many friends.
Lori was the rock of life to anyone she knew. One of her favorite things to do was to have one of her famous “cookouts”. Everyone was welcomed by Lori.
She was predeceased by her parents, Howard, Sr. and Stella; brother-in-law Michael Kennard and most recently her nephew Calvin Eggen.
She leaves behind her soul mate of 27 years, Walter; her son, Corey Sukeforth and companion Tonya Wooster of Rockland; daughter, Tiffeny Green and husband Tim of Belmont; son, Tobby and wife Jen of Washington; her three treasured grandchildren Rayven, Dylan and baby Evan; her only brother Howard Sukeforth of Hope; sisters, Cindy Billings and husband Jim of Liberty, Barbara Ludwig and husband Sonny of Union, Regina Kennard of Union, Rhoda Freeman and husband Frank of Belmont, Gwendolyn Braley and husband Karl of Georgia and Ruth Bowman and husband Donald of Washington; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Services will be at the South Hope Community Church at 11 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 9. There will be a gathering at the Stinson’s home in Hope following the service.
Wills, Albert
Jan. 24, 1914 - Oct. 3, 2004
Albert Stanley Wills, 90, passed away, Oct. 3, at his home in Waldoboro.
Albert was born Jan. 24, 1914 in Oxford, the son of Albert and Addie Pike Wills. He attended school in Oxford. He was employed as a fireman in the woolen mills, Maine Central Railroad and worked as a pipe fitter for B.I.W. and in Loraine, Ohio.
He enjoyed railroading and gardening.
He was a member of the Advent Christian Church in Bridgton.
He was predeceased by his son, Clyde Stanley Wills in 1959; son-in-law, Roger J. Dever, Jr.; grandson, Michael T. Dever; daughter-in-law, Susan Wills, deceased wife of Harold Wills; and great-granddaughter, Miranda Hope Dever
He is survived by his wife, Etta M. Wheeler of Waldoboro; daughters, Barbara Jean Herrick and her husband, Arthur, of Groveland, Mass., Marilyn Ann Dever of Waldoboro; sons, Ronald Erwin Wills and his wife, Constance, of Woolwich, Harold Albert Wills and his wife, Shirley, of Green; grandchildren, Kenneth Allen and Joyce Ellen Wills of Bath, Debra Delene Bellamy of Derry, N.H., Glen Russell Dever of Waldoboro, Patricia Ann Nickerson of S. Berwick, Alan Richard and Paul Anthony Dever of Waldoboro, Lorna Elaine Dorland of Berwyn Heights, Md., Cathy Ann Wills of Augusta, Daniel Richard Wills of Goffstown, N.H., John Jeffrey Wills of West Moreland, N.H., Christine Louise Schnuth of Tampa, Fla. and N. Carolina, Amy Lee Bernabe of Jamestown, N.C., step grandchildren, Roger, III and Wilfred Dever of Waldoboro, Brenda Baird of Friendship, and nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Sat., Oct. 9, at the Bridgton Advent Christian Church in Bridgton.
Burial will follow in the Forest Hill cemetery on the Kansas Rd. in Bridgton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Albert’s memory to the Advent Christian Church, C/O Geneva Kennison, 12 Narrow Guage Lane, Bridgton, ME 04009.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.
McCarty, Barbara
April 21, 1932 - Oct. 1, 2004
Barbara Irene (Merriman) McCarty, 72, of Brewer, daughter of Raymond James Merriman and Irene Adelaide (Kilburn) Merriman Keith, died Oct. 1 at her home. She was born April 21, 1932 in Springfield, Vt.
Most of her childhood years she resided in Rye Beach, N.H. She graduated from high school in Portsmouth, N.H. in 1950 and from Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vt. in 1952. Following graduation she worked as a research technician at the Cancer Research Institute at Deaconess Hospital in Boston, Mass. She continued as a research technician at the University of California at Los Angeles where she met and married John Edward McCarty on Sept. 3, 1955.
They moved to Lawrence, Kan. in 1956 and had their first child in 1959. Later that year they moved to Mankato, Minn. where her husband began working as a chemistry professor. In 1962 their second child was born. Barbara spent many years making a wonderful, nurturing home and volunteering in the schools and community, as well as studying pottery.
In 1977, she worked as the Assistant Editor for the agricultural publication, “The Land”. She returned to school and received her B.A. in Chemistry from Minnesota State University at Mankato. She was a graduate student and graduate assistant in chemistry, also at MSU, and then taught chemistry at the University of Minnesota at Waseca.
In 1987, John and Barbara sold their home in Mankato and purchased and restored an historic home in Waldoboro, which she named “Blue Skye Farm”. John continued teaching at Unity College in Unity and Barbara and her sister, Jane Philbrick, ran a flower business with extensive gardens. She and Jane did the flowers from design to delivery for many weddings, something they truly enjoyed. In 2000, Blue Skye Farm was sold and Barbara and John moved to Kittery and then for a time lived with her sister, Jane, in Newmarket, N.H. In 2004, at their children’s request, they returned to Maine and purchased a home in Brewer where John continued his love of gardening and Barbara continued painting watercolors.
Barbara was a member of the American Chemical Society; Minnesota Chromatography Forum; Sigma Zeta, Science Honorary; Sigma Delta Epsilon, Graduate Women in Science and the National Honor Society. She also co-authored numerous scientific papers.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 49 years, John McCarty, of Brewer; her daughter and son-in-law Susan and Heinz Sell of Cushing; her son, James McCarty and his companion Tamara Crowley of Glenburn; two granddaughters Erica Engel and Julia Sell of Cushing; sister, Jane Philbrick of Newmarket, N.H.; brothers, Donald Merriman of Virginia Beach, Va. and Kurt Merriman of Springfield, Vt.; numerous nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.
She was predeceased by her sister Jean (Merriman) Williams.
Visitation from 4- 6 p.m., Fri., Oct. 8 at Hall & Davis Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Thomaston. A remembrance service will be held at 11 a.m., Sat., Oct. 9 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Thomaston.
In lieu of flowers, the family will be establishing a memorial scholarship fund at Minnesota State University at Mankato. Details are available at the Davis Funeral Home regarding the scholarship fund and the graveside service. They can be contacted at 207-354-6475.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hall & Davis Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Thomaston.
