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Frances D. Harper
2000-07-27
Frances Dodge Harper, 92, of Fairfield, Conn. died Saturday, July 8 in Bridgeport, Conn.
She was born September 21, 1907 in Boothbay, the daughter of Arthur H. and Grace C. Dodge.
A graduate of Boston University in 1928, she taught accounting in a business school and freelanced as an accountant.
She married Alanson C. Harper on September 1, 1930.
Mrs. Harper was a member of the American Association of University Women, a charter member of the Fairfield League of Women Voters, a former volunteer for the Red Cross, Meals on Wheels and School Volunteers.
She served on the board of the Connecticut Women's Fellowship of United Church of Christ, the League of Women Voters and the Fairfield and Bridgeport YMCAs.
She is survived by her husband, Alanson; her son, Richard C. Harper, and daughter-in-law Wende Harper of Stamford, Conn.; her daughter, Margaret C. Atkinson, and son-in-law, Richard Atkinson of Jenison, Mich.; three sisters, Florence Harrold of Boothbay Harbor, Mabel Gamage and Grace Calhoun, both of Boothbay; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Interment will be private. A memorial service was held July 14 at the First Church, Congregational, in Fairfield, Conn.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of the First Church, Congregational, Fairfield, or to the American Heart Association.
The Spear Funeral Home, Fairfield, Conn. is in charge of arrangements.
Reverend Donald W. Harrington
2002-01-17
Rev. Donald W. Harrington, 72, longtime pastor and teacher, died on the evening of January 7 from injuries sustained in an auto accident.
Born May 17, 1929 in Lockport, N.Y., he was a son of Wilfred and Emily (Miner) Harrington. Graduating from Barker (N.Y.) High School, he received a New York State Regents diploma. He continued his education, graduating from Providence Bible Institute in 1950 and then earned his BA degree from Barrington College in 1951. Don entered the US Air Force, 151st Tactical Air Command, serving from 1952 to 1954 and earned his M. Div. degree from Gordon Divinity School in 1958.
He began his ministry serving as assistant pastor at the Beverly Farms (Mass.) Baptist Church from 1956 to 1958, moving as Associate Pastor at the First Church in Sterling, Mass. until 1959 when he came to Damariscotta. He served as pastor of the Damariscotta Baptist Church from 1959 to 1970. In 1970, Don began teaching, serving the fifth grade, first at the Castner School and later Great Salt Bay School. He retired in 1994 after 24 years. From 1995 to 2000, Don worked as an assistant at the Strong Funeral Home, where his compassionate love for people continued. He remained active in his faith, serving his church in many capacities until his death.
He enjoyed his family, outdoor activities, foreign missions work -- having recently visited Lima, Peru -- theater, and computer learning. He was also active with the Kairos Prison Ministry, which he loved.
Surviving are his former wife, Jean (Smith) Harrington of New Harbor; and four children, Donna Craig and Eric Harrington, both of Bristol, Donald Harrington of Damariscotta, and Julie Crider of New Harbor. He also leaves four sisters, Donna Richardson of Clarence, N.Y., Suzanne Treichler of Riverside, R.I., Arlene Class and Jane Akin, both of Appleton, N.Y.; three brothers, Jerry Harrington of Appleton, Kenneth Harrington of Newfane, N.Y., Bill Harrington of Ogden, Utah; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Calling hours were Saturday, January 12, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Strong Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta. A celebration of his life was held on Sunday, January 13 at 2 p.m. at the Damariscotta Baptist Church. He will be laid to rest in Round Pond. If desired, donations may be made to the Damariscotta Baptist Church, P.O. Box 248, Damariscotta, ME 04543.
Barbara J. Harrington
2004-09-09
Barbara Jane Harrington died peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, after a long illness.
Born January 5, 1931, she was the daughter of Lillian Behre and Frederick Schindler.
After high school in the town of her birth, Madison, N.J., she completed studies in merchandizing at Laboratory of Merchandizing, New York City.
While homemaking and child raising occupied the majority of her time, in her later years she delighted in her work at Five Gables in East Boothbay.
Her interests were gardening, embroidery, knitting and creating her own garments.
She was absorbed in service for her Maine community, volunteering in many areas including; St. Andrews Auxiliary, St. Andrews Thrift Shop and the Boothbay Harbor Garden Club.
Survivors include her husband, Alfred Harrington of East Booth-bay; three children, Jody Harrington of Madison, N.J., Todd Harrington of Manchester, Conn, and Victoria Ramsdell of Plainfield, Ill.; mother, Lillian Schindler of Madison, N.J.; one sister, Lillian Keller of Tuckerton, N.J.; one brother, Frederick Schindler of Cincinnati, Ohio; and six grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 2 at the East Boothbay United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Fairmont cemetery in Chatham, N.J.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Andrews Hospital, c/o Oncology, P.O. Box 417, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 or by telephone at 207-633-2121.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home of Boothbay.
Mark B. Harrington
2002-12-05
Mark B. Harrington, 62, of Topsham died Wednesday, November 27 at his home. He was the husband of Jayne O'Sullivan Harrington of Stoneham, Mass. and Topsham.
Born in Salem, Mass., he was the son of the late Judge Joseph B. and Elizabeth Kenneally Harrington. He was a 1958 graduate of Salem High School.
After graduation he joined the Coast Guard. Mr. Harrington was employed by New England Telephone, the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering and he worked for the Massachusetts State Treasury for 19 years. He attended Northeastern University.
Mr. Harrington was a selectman and a member of the Board of Health for Manchester by-the sea in Massachusetts. He loved the ocean and was an avid accomplished sailor. He made friends in the Boothbay region during his sailing excursions.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Sarah Webber and her husband, Scott, of Manchester, Mass.; a son, Mark Harrington and his wife, Stephanie, of Charlestown, Mass.; a brother, Michael Harrington of Beverly, Mass.; an aunt, Mary Moulton of Salem, Mass.; three grandchildren, Eliza, Griffin and Sam of Manchester; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Paul and Peter Harrington.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, December 7 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Salem, Mass. Arrangements are by Stetson's Funeral Home 12 Federal St. Brunswick.
Lawrence C. Harris
2003-12-04
Lawrence C. "Larry" Harris, 74, of Wiscasset died Monday, December 1 at his residence following a short illness with cancer.
He was born on August 16, 1929 in Stockton Springs, the son of Jerome H. and Evelyn N. (Noble) Harris. He attended schools in Stockton Springs, Wiscasset and Bath, graduating from Morse High School in 1947. Upon graduation, he was employed by the Bath Iron Works Corp. He joined the United States Air Force in 1951. He served with the 15th TAC Recon at Kimpo Air Base in Seoul, Korea obtaining the rank of sergeant. Upon his discharge, in 1954, he returned to Bath Iron Works where he was employed as supervisor of the HVAC Design Group until February of 1988. He was later employed by J.J. McMullen in Bath as part of the Design Review Team for the Navy from 1989 to 1993. On May 3, 1953, he married Barbara Ann King and they resided in Bath until 1987, when they moved to Wiscasset.
He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed all types of
hunting
and fishing. He was also a master wood carver, specializing in caricatures. He was a former member of the Maine Woodcarvers Association and Penobscot Bay Carvers and Artists. He earned many ribbons at carving shows throughout New England and Eastern Canada
.
He is survived by his son, Jeffrey C. Harris and his wife Judith of West Bath; his daughter, Cynthia A. Harris of Bath; his sister, M. Jerolyn Howes and her husband Royce of Beaver Cove, Maine; his brother, Lyndon B. Harris and his wife Beverly of West Bath; three grandchildren, Aaron J. Harris of Los Angeles, Calif., Amanda E. Harris of Bath and Jenna R. Harris of West Bath; one niece and five nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 5 at Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal Street, Wiscasset. Burial will follow in Greenlawn cemetery in Wiscasset. A gathering of family and friends will follow at Larry's home on the Old Bath Road. Memorial contributions may be made to CHANS, 50 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011.
Barbara A. Harris
2003-01-16
Barbara Ann Harris, 69, of Wiscasset, died Friday, January 10 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Born on May 6, 1933 in Bath, she was the daughter of Robert W. Sr. and Amanda E. (Munsey) King.
She attended Bath schools and graduated from Morse High School in the class of 1950. She was employed at the Bath National Bank for a period of time after graduation.
On May 3, 1953, she married Lawrence C. Harris and they resided in Bath. Along with raising her family, she also worked as the secretary to the Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Bath, retiring in 1988.
Mrs. Harris was a life-long supporter of Corliss Street Baptist Church, a member of the Friendship Chain of Quilters of Wiscasset, the Pine Tree Quilters Guild and past secretary for the Maine Woodcarvers Association.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She also enjoyed tending flowers in her greenhouse and gardens. Her other interests included quilting, knitting and other creative arts.
She was predeceased by one sister, Melvenia King, in 1990.
Survivors include her parents, Robert W. King Sr. and Amanda E. King of Bath; her husband, Lawrence C. Harris of Wiscasset; her son, Jeffrey C. Harris and his wife Judith of West Bath; her daughter, Cynthia A. Harris of Bath; three brothers, Robert W. King Jr. of Woolwich, Dennis J. King of Seminole, Fla., and David A. King of Woolwich; three grandchildren, Aaron J. Harris of Boston, Mass., Amanda E. Harris of Bath, and Jenna R. Harris of West Bath; and many nieces and nephews.
In accordance with her wishes, there will be no visiting hours or funeral. A graveside service will be held in the Memorial Garden in Greenlawn Cemetery, Rumnerill Road, Wiscasset, in the spring. A gathering of friends and family will be held at Corliss Street Baptist Church after the graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 495 Old Connecticut Path, Suite 220, Framingham, MA 01701 or Corliss Street Baptist Church, 402 Middle Street, Bath, ME 04530. Arrangements are by Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal Street, Wiscasset.
Wilfred B. "Bill" Harris
2004-02-05
Wilfred B. "Bill" Harris, 64, of Boothbay Harbor, award-winning staff artist at the Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper for the past 32 years, died at home Thursday, January 29, 2004 after a year-long battle with cancer.
He was born April 30, 1939, the son of Beatrice Bennett Harris and Wilfred Harris, and grew up in Lewiston. To his family, he was known as ``Butch."
He attended Martel Elementary and Jordan Junior High in Lewiston and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1959. He was voted class artist his senior year.
Bill served in the U.S. Air Force after high school before moving to Boston, where he worked while attending the Museum School in Boston. He moved to Boothbay Harbor in 1965 because he loved art and the area was touted as being home to so many well-known artists. He worked for Mitchell's (later Wheeler's) Drug Store, at the Mobil gas station and picking shrimp, and also operated his own craft shop before being hired as staff artist at the Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper in January of 1972. He continued to work up until three weeks before his death.
During his years at the newspaper, he won scores of awards in both Maine and New England-wide newspaper competitions for advertising design, as well as for special supplements which he helped create. The "Summertime" vacation guide published each spring by the newspaper always contained the special touches for which he was so well known.
He single-handedly produced some spectacular stage designs for both Windjammer Days pageants and for high school plays, as well as other special events in the region.
His creativity spilled over into the entire community, with store window displays, billboards and other public places bearing signs of his graphics and sense of humor. Friends were always seeing newly created works of art from pen and ink or papier mâché to soft sculpture and wood designs, even to the small packets of "freeze-dried seagull poop" which he marketed to tourists for a few years.
Bill had served as a mentor for several local students interested in pursuing careers in art, and always had words of encouragement for any budding young artist or actor. He was also an avid sports fan and strong supporter of both the high school football and basketball teams.
He was predeceased by his father.
Surviving are his mother, Beatrice of Lewiston; a brother, George Harris and his wife Karen of Lewiston; a sister, Margaret Harris Theobald and her husband Rod of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; and many nieces and nephews in Wisconsin, Maine, New Hampshire and New York.
A celebration of his life is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, at 4:30 p.m. at the Opera House (downstairs). Donations of pot luck dishes to be shared following the remarks will be appreciated.
In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may make donations in Bill's name to the Irene and Butler Eames Scholarship Fund for the Arts, c/o Superintendent of Schools, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538.
An "Art Wake" in celebration of Bill's life will be held in the spring.
Lawrence C. Harris
2003-12-04
Lawrence C. "Larry" Harris, 74, of Wiscasset died Monday, December 1 at his residence following a short illness with cancer.
He was born on August 16, 1929 in Stockton Springs, the son of Jerome H. and Evelyn N. (Noble) Harris. He attended schools in Stockton Springs, Wiscasset and Bath, graduating from Morse High School in 1947. Upon graduation, he was employed by the Bath Iron Works Corp. He joined the United States Air Force in 1951. He served with the 15th TAC Recon at Kimpo Air Base in Seoul, Korea obtaining the rank of sergeant. Upon his discharge, in 1954, he returned to Bath Iron Works where he was employed as supervisor of the HVAC Design Group until February of 1988. He was later employed by J.J. McMullen in Bath as part of the Design Review Team for the Navy from 1989 to 1993. On May 3, 1953, he married Barbara Ann King and they resided in Bath until 1987, when they moved to Wiscasset.
He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed all types of
hunting and fishing. He was also a master wood carver, specializing in caricatures. He was a former member of the Maine Woodcarvers Association and Penobscot Bay Carvers and Artists. He earned many ribbons at carving shows throughout New England and Eastern Canada.
He is survived by his son, Jeffrey C. Harris and his wife Judith of West Bath; his daughter, Cynthia A. Harris of Bath; his sister, M. Jerolyn Howes and her husband Royce of Beaver Cove, Maine; his brother, Lyndon B. Harris and his wife Beverly of West Bath; three grandchildren, Aaron J. Harris of Los Angeles, Calif., Amanda E. Harris of Bath and Jenna R. Harris of West Bath; one niece and five nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 5 at Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal Street, Wiscasset. Burial will follow in Greenlawn cemetery in Wiscasset. A gathering of family and friends will follow at Larry's home on the Old Bath Road. Memorial contributions may be made to CHANS, 50 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011.
