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Blamey, William H.
05/07/1915 - 05/16/2006
William Blamey passed away May 16 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Born May 7, 1915, in Duluth, Minn., William left school in the eighth grade to help his family by working as a teamster in the lumber camps around Tower, Minn. As the depression began to ease, he moved back to Duluth, Minn. and worked for the Kelvinator Company. In 1941, he moved to Long Beach, Cal. to work for Douglas Aircraft Company.
In August of 1941, William married his childhood sweetheart, Kathryn Jean Pfeiffer. In 1942, they moved back to Duluth and William enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He became an engine mechanic on P-47’s and was assigned to the 64th Fighter Squadron, 57th Fighter Group, and the 12th Air Force in Africa. He remained with this unit throughout the war, including campaigns in Africa, Sicily, Corsica, and Italy.
In late 1945, he was discharged. In 1947, he reenlisted in the Air Corps, soon to be Air Force, and completed a 28-year career, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. William earned numerous individual and unit awards in the Air Force, including the Bronze Star for his work with the 56th Special Operations Wing, at Nakom Phnom Royal Thai Air Base, assisting the wing in rescuing many airmen shot down over North Vietnam and Laos.
Returning to civilian life, William moved to Hawaii and began a career in sales with a number of companies, including Economic Laboratory, where he retired as Salesman of Year for Hawaii in 1990.
William is survived by a son, John and wife Pamella (Krah) Blamey of Waldoboro; granddaughter, Courtney of Boston, Mass.; brother, Gerald and wife Lorraine of Minneapolis, Minn.; sisters, Jules Garatz of Duluth, Minn., and Agnes and husband Glenn Benneviese of Little Rock, Ark.; along with a number of beloved nieces and nephews.
William was predeceased by his wife, Kathryn.
On May 30, a funeral with full military honors was held at the Hawaii State Veterans’ cemetery at Kaneohe, Hawaii.
Arrangements were by Hawaii Memorial Park Mortuary, and the Hawaii State Veterans’ Cemetery, Kaneohe.
Madore, Brenda Chadwick
Unknown - 06/09/2006
Brenda Chadwick Madore, 59, of Waldoboro, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on June 9. Brenda was born in Willimantic, Conn. to Paul and Frances Chadwick. She was born Brenda Hathaway Chadwick.
She graduated with a B.A. from the University of Connecticut.
Brenda lived in various states and was able to see the country while married to Denis Scottron, who passed away Feb. 1, 2006, retired Coast Guard. They had a daughter, Meredith, and separated shortly after.
She moved to Maine in 1980 where she had a long career as a library assistant. She worked many years at the Rockland Public Library before working for Skidompha Library in Damariscotta from 1991 to 2006.
Brenda enjoyed doing puzzles, reading books, and spending time with her grandchildren having fun adventures with them. Her friends felt a great sense of love and warmth from her presence. Living with two cancers, she had endured lymphoma for nine years and had successfully overcome breast cancer. She believed strongly in cancer education, reading all new trials and medications to help those around her.
Brenda leaves behind her beloved family: husband, Michael Madore, whom she married in 1988, of Waldoboro; daughter, Meredith Benner and husband Rex Benner of Friendship; three much-loved grandchildren, Sydni, Erik, and Lindsay Benner, all of Friendship; two brothers, Walter Killam of Lewisville, Tex., and Jack Killam and wife Melba of Placerville, Cal.; a special sister, Lynn Killam of Houston, Tex.; and Michael’s family of Maine and New Hampshire.
Funeral arrangements will be private.
Any donations would be appreciated to Skidompha Library, 184 Main St., Damariscotta, ME 04543, or to the American Cancer Society, NE Division, 1 Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. You will be in our hearts forever!
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
Josephson, Lucena
04/07/1909 - 06/09/2006
Lucena Josephson, 97, passed away June 9 at Country Manor Nursing Home in Coopers Mills.
Born April 7, 1909, in Searsmount, she was the daughter of Leslie and Bertha (Wentworth) Wentworth.
She worked at various jobs and retired as Postmaster in Alna.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph Josephson; daughter, Muriel Conrad; granddaughter, Michele Young; and four sisters, Barbara Moody, Bessie Russell, Louise Eugley, and Vera Allenwood.
She is survived by a son, Merle Tarr and wife Diane of Venice, Fla.; daughters, Evelyn Joslyn of Whitefield, Marjorie Erickson of Topsham, and Myrtle McKenna and husband Rodney; brothers, Richard Wentworth of Camden, Joseph Wentworth and wife Clara of Wiscasset; sisters, Bernice Robinson of Mt. Desert, Esther Stevens of Portland, and Gertrude Dickey of Lakeland, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and one uncle.
Lucena loved people and her door was always open to them.
Celebration of her life 2 p.m., Sat., June 17 at the Lions Club Hall in Coopers Mills. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the hospice or charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond.
Chapman, Charles A.
Unknown - 05/28/2006
Charles A. Chapman, 67, of Allentown, Penn., died May 28 in his home.
He was the husband of Jean C. Chapman. They were married for 46 years in January.
He was a professor at Cedar Crest College, retiring in 2000. He was an enthusiastic teacher of mathematics and received the Cedar Crest College Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1997.
Charles was born in East Boothbay, a son of the late Wilbur S. and Florence (Estabrooke) Chapman.
He received his M.A. degree in mathematics from the University of Maine and furthered his advanced studies at Lehigh University.
He was a volunteer coach for the Union Terrace Athletic Association from 1970 to 1980 and a volunteer for the American Heart Association.
He enjoyed fishing and boating, and followed most sports.
Surviving are his wife; sons, Peter and wife Christina of Charlottesville, Va., and David of Pittsburgh, Penn.; daughter, Judith, wife of Richard Morgan of Waterford, Ireland; sister, Martha E., wife of Robert Chellis of Girham; brother, Philip S. and wife Laura Chapman of Boothbay Harbor; and grandchildren, Mary Ann, David, Carolyn, Elizabeth, and Angela.
Services were held in Allentown, Penn.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to Cedar Crest College, 100 College Dr., Allentown, PA 18104.
Acedo, Doris
12/24/1930 - 06/16/2006
Doris Veda (Ludwig) Acedo, 75, of Waterville, died June 16 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was born Dec. 24, 1930, in Washington, to parents Burton and Veda (Brooks) Ludwig.
Doris was educated at Washington Village School and graduated from Cony High School in Augusta in 1948.
She worked as an operator for the Augusta Telephone Company for several years before marrying in 1958. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Acedo, Jr. traveled to Navy bases as far as Arizona, California, and Hawaii. In 1973, she returned to Maine and has resided in Waterville for the past 23 years.
She is survived by four sons, Marion Acedo, III of Texas and grandchildren Liza and Sara, Stephen Acedo of North Whitefield and grandchildren Megan and Josh and great granddaughter Hailey, Keith Acedo of California and grandchildren Josh, Darla, and Keith, Jr., and Scott Acedo of Waterville; daughter, Laura Acedo of Portland and granddaughter Ivy; two brothers and a sister, Arthur Johnston of North Carolina, Burton Ludwig, Jr. of Washington, and Marjorie Carney of South China.
Four brothers, Stephen, Talbot, Malcolm and Vernon Johnston and one sister, Ivy Ludwig predeceased her.
Graveside service 1 p.m., Tues., June 20 at the family lot in Rural Cemetery, Rt. 220, Waldoboro.
Arrangements are under the care of Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner.
Howard, Myles S.
Unknown - 06/05/2006
Myles S. (Mike) Howard died on June 5, going to eternal peace at his home in East Boothbay after a long illness.
He was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Elizabeth (Bruce) Howard of West Gardiner; brothers, Harry, Hazen and Earl of Connecticut, Paul of Augusta, and George of West Gardiner; and a sister, Mona Campbell of Pittston.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Janet (Perkins); children, Kim LaPointe and husband Wilhem of Vermont, and Tim and wife Patty of Massachusetts; grandchildren, Ellyn, Julia, and Timothy; sisters, Margaret Firlotte of West Gardiner, and Elizabeth Gravel of Windham; and brother, Richard of Connecticut; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Mile was a Korean War veteran. He retired from Central Maine Power Co. after 34 years. He enjoyed
hunting
, fishing, snowmobiling, and spending time with his family.
Private family viewing June 7 at Staples Funeral Home in Gardiner, with a committal service in Litchfield Plains cemetery on June 9 by Graceland of Auburn.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Miles Memorial Hospice, 35 Miles St., Damariscotta, ME 04543, and/or Heart to Heart of St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor.
Roth, Charles Paul
08/05/1921 - 06/14/2006
Charles Paul Roth, 85, of Pittston, passed away June 14 at his home. born in Bedford, Mass., on Aug. 5, 1921, he was the son of Charles Henry and Jennie (Bosworth) Roth.
Charlie moved to Pittston in 1924 and attended Pittston and Whitefield schools. He spent the rest of his life in Pittston with his family, with the exception of his service as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during WWII.
He was a committed and vocal town citizen, serving on the Town of Pittston’s Planning Board for many years. Many remarked upon his bountiful gardens and immaculately lush lawn as they passed his longtime house on Route 27.
Charlie worked as a shop steward for IBEW Local 1253 from the late 1950s until his retirement in 1986.
He was a great teacher of the values and ethics of hard work and responsibility to both family and friends. He was always at the ready with a piece of advice or sarcastic comment, which you knew was meant with the care that was omnipresent in his eyes.
After a good day of hard work, Charlie liked nothing more than to pursue one of several pastimes he favored: good poker games, walks in the woods, trips to capture the ever-elusive “brookie,” or
hunting for deer or ducks.
Charlie is survived by his wife of sixty years, Rosalie Edwards Roth; daughter, Lila; two granddaughters, Jacqueline Roth Geis of Washington, D.C., and Stephanie Roth Geis of Phoenix, Ariz.; sister, Lila Baker of Augusta; and his beloved constant companion, the family’s golden retriever, Peaches.
He was pre-deceased by his stepsiblings, Nel Kruman Redheffer and Alfred Kruman.
Visiting hours 6-8 p.m., Sat., June 17 at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner.
Graveside service 1 p.m., Sun., June 18 at the family lot in Whitefield Cemetery.
Seiders, Alice M.
07/04/1940 - 06/15/2006
Alice M. Seiders, 65, of Nobleboro, passed away June 15 at Maine Medical Center after a long illness. The daughter of Varnum H. and Linda (Sidelinger) Rogers, she was born July 4, 1940, in Augusta.
Alice attended The Maine School for the Deaf for 14 years, where she received her high school diploma. For a number of years, she was employed in Waldoboro, until the time of her marriage to Eugene Seiders, when at that point she became a homemaker caring for her husband, and later her son.
She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and remained active in her community until her illness.
Alice leaves her mother, Linda Genthner of Nobleboro; son, Dean Seiders and granddaughter Savannah Seiders; brothers, Francis Rogers of Nobleboro, and Varnum “Bill” Rogers of Barstow, Cal.; and several nieces and nephews.
Her sister, Shirley (Rogers) Ethier, predeceased her in 1982.
Alice will be laid to rest, privately, at the Dunbar cemetery in Nobleboro.
Memorial Service to honor her life 3 p.m., Sat., June 24 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 6 Station Rd., Newcastle.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Strong Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
