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Burley, Helen
Unknown - Oct. 3, 2004
Helen Ann Cranston Burley, 89, of Wiscasset, died Oct. 3 at her residence.
She was a native of Rochester, N.Y., where she was a well known designer and antique dealer. She had started her career at the department store Sibley, Lindsey and Curr in the 1940’s and worked independently in the 50’s and 60’s within the Upstate and Western New York area. Because of her use of early American antiques and art in her work and her extensive knowledge of collection, she became one of New York’s better dealers. She was responsible for the formation of the East Bloomfield Antique Show, which began in the early 60’s and is still a major event.
She left Rochester in 1964 to become an innkeeper in Wallingford, Vt. It was in the late 60’s that the well known mid-western home store, Gabborts of Minneapolis, Minn. employed her as one of their top designers. She designed for the former Vice President Hubert Humphrey and many major league baseball players.
Because of her love of New England she moved in 1977 to Chesterfield, N.H. where she was a member of the New England Antiques Dealers Association. She also began a new career and used her intense interest in politics to run and win as a representative for her area in New Hampshire where she served from the late 70’s through the 80’s. In 1990 she moved to Wiscasset and continued as a dealer in antiques.
Helen was known to her many friends for her love of cooking and her extreme devotion to animals, shown not only to her many sheep dogs, shitz su and cats but to her constant support of the Humane Society.
She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Alfred Burley in 1999.
She is survived by her many loving friends.
Graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Sun., Oct. 10, at Grover cemetery in Woolwich.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wiscasset Senior Scholarship Fund, c/o Patricia Barnes, 5 High St., Wiscasset, ME 04578.
Arrangements are by Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal St., Wiscasset.
Johnson, Lillie
Nov. 18, 1925 - Oct. 4, 2004
Lillie L. Johnson, 78, of Saco, died at her daughter’s home in Londonderry, N.H., on the morning of Oct. 4. The daughter of Lafe L. and Sylvia (Tibbetts) Lessner, she was born in Damariscotta, Nov. 18, 1925.
Growing up in Damariscotta, Lillie graduated from Lincoln Academy, Newcastle, in the Class of 1943. In 1945, she and her husband, Carleton F. Johnson were married. During her husband’s career in construction, they lived in several states before moving to Plaistow, N.H. where she lived until 1994.
She later married Walter Wood, where they resided in Belfast for several years. She collected both porcelain and antique dolls, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 40 years.
She is survived by four children, Richard Johnson of Kingston, N.H., Sharon Pike of Nobleboro, Sandra Danley of Dayton, and Deborah LaVallee of Londondery, N.H.; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held at the Strong Funeral Home in Damariscotta on Fri., Oct. 8 from 2-5 p.m. Graveside service will be held at the Hillside cemetery in Damariscotta, on Sat., Oct. 9 at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of the Strong Funeral Home and Memorial Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
Grover, Judith
Jan. 9, 1942 - Oct. 5, 2004
Judith A. Grover, 62, of Windsor, died the morning of Oct. 5 at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta. She was born Jan. 9, 1942 in Newcastle, a daughter of the late Wilson W. and Hazel I. (Reay) Campbell. On May 31, 1980 she married Leon B. Grover on Bunker Hill in Newcastle. Judy attended Franklin Grammar School, Lincoln Academy and Erskine Academy. She worked many years in various local restaurants and will be remembered as a great cook. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and growing African Violets. She was an avid Cribbage player and liked to play Bingo. She loved the outdoors and to go camping. Along with her husband she has spent the past several winters in Florida. She will be greatly missed by her special cats whom she loved very much, Sammy and Punky. In addition to her husband of more than 24 years, Judy is survived by a son, Jeffrey D. Campbell of Newcastle; three grandchildren, Caryn Embry of Damariscotta, Justin and Josh Campbell of Newcastle; a great-granddaughter, Emily Embry of Damariscotta; two brothers, Talbot W. Campbell and his wife Rosemary of Newcastle, Neiland N. Campbell and his wife Lynne of Newcastle; a sister, Marcia M. Hall and her husband Colin of Newcastle; many nieces and nephews; special friends Cheryle and Jim Cunningham of Edgecomb, Ronnie and Thelma House of South Bristol, George and Jo Hart of Newcastle, and Sheri Pitcher of Nobleboro. A memorial service will be announced later at the convenience of her family. Should friends so desire, donations may be made in Judy’s memory to the American Diabetes Association, Maine Affiliate, 10 Bangor St., Augusta, ME 04330. Arrangements are under the direction of Coast of Maine Cremation & Funeral Service, Waldoboro.
Church, Tracy
Unknown - Aug. 30, 2004
Tracy R. Church, 56, of Petersburg, Mich., son-in-law of Norman and Barbara Hamlin of Brunswick and Christmas Cove, died Aug. 30, after an extended battle with pneumonia contracted after a June kidney transplant.
Tracy married Jennifer Hamlin in July 1990 at the Harrington Meeting House in Pemaquid. The wedding celebration, which included a lobster bake in Christmas Cove and a square dance in Edgecomb, was the first of many visits the married couple made to Maine. An avid outdoorsman, Tracy especially enjoyed canoeing the Pemaquid River on fall visits to this area.
Tracy enjoyed a highly successful business career in custom machine design and manufacturing, competing in the national and international marketplace. In 1995, after 20-plus years at AIDCO, Inc. in Adrian, Mich., including 12 years as vice president and general manager, Tracy started the Applied Power Equipment Company (APEC) which he ran for five years in Temperance, Mich., and Toledo, Ohio, designing and building transmission test equipment and custom hydraulic machinery. He also taught hydraulics at Monroe County (Mich.) Community College.
Earlier in his life, Tracy also raced motorcycles professionally, competing in half-mile races throughout the midwest in the 1970s.
A great fan of education who never stopped learning, Tracy graduated magna cum laude from Siena Heights University (Adrian, Mich.) in 1993. In a lifetime of voracious reading, he developed particular interests in history, philosophy, engineering and Russian literature.
Tracy was an enthusiastic proponent of organ donation, having benefited from the gifts of two kidney transplants (1989 and 2004) and a pancreas transplant (1998).
Tracy and his family appreciate the prayers and support extended to him from many in the Brunswick and Christmas Cove communities over the past few years, as he confronted numerous medical challenges, most of them long-term side effects of Type I (juvenile) diabetes he developed 43 years ago.
Tracy will be deeply missed by his wife, Jennifer; his three daughters; seven grandchildren, as well as Norman and Barbara Hamlin and their extended family.
Memorial gifts may be directed to Siena Heights University or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
French, Wendy
July 23, 1969 - Oct. 10, 2004
Wendy J. French, 35, of Augusta, died the afternoon of Oct. 10 at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington.
She was born July 23, 1969 in Augusta, a daughter of Paul W. French and the late Nancy L. Jackson.
Wendy attended Augusta area schools and was a collector of eagles and models of Harley Davidson Motorcycles. She will be greatly missed by her pet dog, Nosey.
In addition to her father and his wife Doreen of Augusta, Wendy is survived by a special friend, Gail Urquhart of Salem; adoptive parents, Neil and Barbara Harvey of Waldoboro; sisters, Michelle Minoty of Whitefield, Lynn St. Amand of Old Town, Tammy Morton of Somerville, Theresa Morrin of Whitefield, Becky Collyer of Waldoboro, Tina Sirois of Vassalboro; grandmother, Barbara Moody of Chelsea; aunts, Gloria Hill of Somerville, Mary Ferguson of Windsor, Evelyn French of Somerville, Carol Robinson of Chelsea; uncle, David Mills of Gardiner; and special nephews, Matthew Smith and Dana Arnold of Old Town.
Graveside service at 2 p.m. on the afternoon of Thurs., Oct. 21 in the Fairview Cemetery, Farmington.
Should friends so desire, donations may be made in Wendy’s memory to the American Heart Association, Maine Affiliate, 343 Gorham Rd., South Portland, ME 04106 or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box #2208, Augusta, ME 04330.
Arrangements are under the direction of Coast of Maine Cremation & Funeral Service, Waldoboro.
Brann, Scott
June 11, 1972 - Oct. 13, 2004
Scott Allen Brann, 32, died Oct. 13 at his home in Bremen.
Scott was born June 11, 1972 in Augusta, a son of David and Lucille Murray Brann.
Scott was a devoted son to his mother, with whom he shared a special relationship. He loved his children, Nicole and Joey with a passion. They always brought him joy and made his face light up when he saw them. He loved his sister, Michelle and missed his beloved brother, Dwayne.
Scott was a wonderful, smiling, caring person whose smile warmed everyone’s heart.
An avid Elvis fan, he loved watching Elvis movies and listening to Elvis sing.
One of his favorite past times was playing the guitar and singing; he also loved doing impressions of famous people like John Wayne, Don Knotts and, of course, Elvis.
He will be dearly missed by Jolynn, Nicole and Stacy.
Scott is predeceased by his brother, Dwayne Brann and stepfather, Burton Carter.
Survivors include his daughter, Nicole Brann of Waldoboro; son, Joseph Brann of Waldoboro; mother, Lucille Murray Carter of Bremen; father, David Alden Brann and his wife, Sandra, of Windsor; sister, Michelle York of Waldoboro; grandmothers, Frances Murray of Waldoboro, and Marion Brann Flanders of Windsor; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visiting hours held from 2-4 p.m., Sun., Oct. 17 at the Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro. Funeral service held at 2 p.m. Mon., Oct. 18 at the Hall Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Stoops officiating.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.
Davis, Lois
Nov. 20, 1913 - Oct. 17, 2004
Lois E. Davis, 90, of Friendship, died Oct. 17 at the Fieldcrest Manor in Waldoboro after a long illness.
Mrs. Davis was born Nov. 20, 1913 in Waldoboro, the daughter of James W. and Madeline Clouse Harkins, and is a graduate of Waldoboro High School and Gorham Normal School, class of 1933.
For many years, Mrs. Davis taught school in one room schoolhouses throughout Knox and Lincoln counties. She also assisted her husband buying lobsters on his wharf, Davis Brothers Lobster Wharf, in Friendship, and waitressed at the former Stenger’s Lobster Pot, also in Friendship.
During WW II, she served as an official plane spotter for the coastal defense.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Friendship, and Grace Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.
She is predeceased by her husband Lauriston Davis.
Survivors include her son, Blaine Davis and his wife, Viola, of Friendship; three daughters, Norma Black and her husband, John, of Friendship, Bonnie Davis and her husband, Herb Micue, of Warren, Kathy Morrissette and her husband, Raymond “Skip”, of East Vasselboro; nine grandchildren, Blake Black of Cushing, Donald Black and his wife, Tammy, of Union, Blaine (Billy) Davis and his wife, Carol, of Georgia, Laurie Black of Friendship, Daniel Davis and his wife, Jean, of Friendship, Reabena Hackett of Bangor, Ethan Davis Hackett of Newark, Seth and Shawn Morrissette of East Vasselboro; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Betheo Davis, of Waldoboro; a special sister; cousin, Kathleen White, of Barnstable, Mass.; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and cousins.
Graveside service held at 1:30 p.m., Thurs., Oct. 21 at the Harbor cemetery in Friendship, with Rev. Betty Bilodeau officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lauriston E. Davis Masonic Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Carl Mueller, 27 Pine St., Friendship, ME 04547.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.
Barter, Eleanor
April 22, 1953 - Oct. 25, 2004
Eleanor F. Barter, 51, of Boothbay Harbor, died Oct. 25 at her home. She was born April 22, 1953 in Boothbay, a daughter of Albert D. and Winona Webber Blackman. She grew up on the Dover Rd. in Boothbay and attended local schools.
She was a cook for many restaurants in the area including Sarah’s, Thistle Inn, Coburn House, Ledges and lastly at Rosita’s in Brunswick.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Her interests included jigsaw puzzles, photography, and racing. She was very family-oriented. She also enjoyed people.
She was predeceased by her parents; brother, Wesley G. Blackman; and sister, Donna L. Blackman.
She is survived by a son, James A. Barter and his wife Tamela Dawn Barter of Newcastle; grandsons, Devin James Barter and Brandon Michael Barter both of Newcastle; sisters, Vicki Lea Wilson of Bowdoinham, Lilli Rana Pavonis, formerly “Sally Ann Hart” of East Sound, Wash., and Georgia Mae Leeman of Boothbay Harbor; brothers, Dennis A. Blackman of Boothbay, George J. Blackman of Boothbay, Warren P. Blackman of Naples, Italy, Donald K. Blackman of Edgecomb, Charles E. Blackman of Boothbay Harbor, Albert G. Blackman of Brownville, and several nieces and nephews.
A private family service will be held Sun., Oct. 31.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, Coastal Resource Center, Box 8, 521 Main St., Damariscotta, ME 04543.
Arrangements are under the direction of Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay.
