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Glennis Hetzler dies
2005-11-25
Glennis Merle Flint Hetzler, 88, died November 13 at Mercy Hospital.
She was born in Hollis on December 29, 1916, the daughter of Alfonzo and Mamie Flint. Glennis attended Hollis-Buxton schools, and eventually graduated from the then-Gorham Normal School in 1935 with an associate's degree in elementary education. There she played on the basketball, baseball, hockey, volleyball, archery and tennis teams, foreshadowing a lifelong interest in competitive sports.
She taught for several years in the Buxton school system.
In 1943, she married osteopathic intern Charles Robb Hetzler. They settled in South Portland and had two children, Glenn Robb and Judy Ann. In addition to being a housewife, Glennis also became a licensed stockbroker and travel agent.
She was active in the women's auxiliary affiliated with the Osteopathic Hospital and continued her interest in sport with golf and bowling.
She loved to play cards, especially cribbage, and HATED to lose! Her sense of humor was wry; there wasn't a child that she didn't charm and wasn't charmed by.
After a divorce in 1964, Glennis moved to Waterville where she worked in the local school system as a teacher's aide/mentor, as a ward clerk at the then-Thayer Hospital and later for the library at Colby College.
Glennis was an avid traveler.
After a move to Augusta, where she lived for many years, she moved to AppleTree Village in Gray to be closer to her family; she was known as Nana by all.
Glennis is predeceased by a sister, Wilena Rankin, of Buxtorn. Her son, Robb Hetzler and his wife Jody Fein; her daughter, Judy Shedd and her husband Sean Shedd; grandchildren Kristen, Robin, Heidi, Luisa, Jack and Anna Rose; and great-grandchildren Ryan, Brendan and Magnolia Grace will miss her greatly, as will many others.
A memorial service was held at the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church on November 26.
Florence L. Heyl
2006-02-23
Florence Lemkau Heyl, 97, formerly of Allentown, Penn., passed away in St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday, February 15. She was the wife of architect, John K. Heyl. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last October.
Born in Linden, N.J., she graduated from Montclair Normal School (N.J.) in 1926.
She was the first full-time director of the Lehigh County Girl Scout Council in Allentown, Penn. from 1934 until her marriage in 1940. She took particular pride in founding Camp Mosey Wood, their first permanent resident camp.
Mrs. Heyl wrote a nature column You Can Find It Wild for the Allentown Morning Call newspaper from 1970 to 1973. When she and her husband retired to Maine in 1973 she continued her column in The Lincoln County News and Boothbay Register until 2000. In 2002, she published a book, "You Can Find It Wild," of a selection of her writings.
Survivors include her husband, John K. Heyl of Boothbay Harbor; two sons, John K. Heyl II of Maple Grove, Minn., and Anthony A. Heyl of Boothbay Harbor; two daughters, Frances M. Heyl, and Mary Liz Bauer and husband Robert W. Bauer of Bethlehem, Penn.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Two sisters, Margaret and Helen and brother, Robert predeceased her.
There will be a memorial service at the convenience of the family.
Contributions may be made to Great Valley Girl Scout Council, Allentown PA., Camp Mosey Wood -- Camperships, or a nature conservancy organization of your choice.
Rebecca Higgins dies
2005-03-25
Rebecca Kent Higgins, formerly of Gray, passed away in Walpole on March 15.
Arrangements are by Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta.
Marie Higgins
2005-11-17
Marie Higgins, 79, a resident of Boothbay Harbor, formerly of Framingham, Mass., died Sunday morning, November 13, at her residence after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Higgins was born November 17, 1925 in South Boston, the daughter of George H. and Marie L. Duval Pearce, and was a graduate of St. Columbkille's in Brighton, Mass., and Regis College in Weston, Mass., with a degree in education. She also attended graduate school at Framingham State, in Framingham, Mass.
As a special education teacher, she taught in the Framingham, Mass., school system for seven years, then spent four years with the Bath schools assisting students with reading challenges. She retired in 1974.
She was a member the Third Order of Mary, and other prayer groups. She also enjoyed playing bridge, doing crossword puzzles and playing scrabble with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Higgins was predeceased by a brother John J. Pearce, and a sister Ruth E. Bruen.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, LCDR Richard L. Higgins, USN (RET), of Boothbay Harbor; five sons, Richard L. Higgins Jr. his wife Paula, and grandsons Richard and Brian of Richland, Wash., Reverend Michael J. Higgins, T.O.R. of Rome, Italy, Peter T. Higgins, his wife Tina, and grandsons Benjamin, Nathan, and Sean of Portland, Donald R. Higgins, his wife Eileen, and granddaughters Crystal and Julie, and grandsons Jason and Matthew of Boothbay, Stephen G. Higgins, his wife Mikela, and granddaughter Mara, and grandson Caden of Gaithersburg, Md.; daughter-in-law Heidi Kieffer-Higgins of Dorchester, Mass. and grandson Marshall; two brothers, the Most Rev. George H. Pearce, S.M. of Providence, R.I., (Archbishop Emeritus of Suva, Figi), and Paul F. Pearce of Gladwyn, Penn.; and one sister, Dorothy M. Bruen of Centerville, Va.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 17, in the upper church at Our Lady, Queen of Peace. A gathering will follow in the church hall. Interment will be in Maine Veterans Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road in Augusta.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Franciscan Friars, T.O.R, PO Box 137, Loretto, PA. 15940, in Mrs. Higgins' memory.
Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay.
Clayton F. Hodgdon
2005-04-21
Clayton F. Hodgdon, 95, died April 13 at Maine General Hospital in Augusta,.
Born June 7, 1909 in East Boothbay, he was the son of Fred and Dora Hodgdon.
He attended school in East Boothbay, then went to sea at an early age. As a teenager, he was licensed to carry passengers across the Damariscotta River from East Boothbay to Bristol. He operated a small boat as part of a livery service owned by his father Fred. They had horses and buggies for hire, and later, automobiles.
Mr. Hodgdon was a member of the CCC's (Civil Conservation Core) established by President Franklin Roosevelt, building roads in northern Maine and Colorado.
After joining the Navy, he worked as a cook aboard mine sweepers and destroyers in the South Pacific, serving from April 24, 1942 to September 6, 1945. He was a chef most of his life in Boston, New York, and Florida. He toured Spain and crossed the equator on board the State of Maine. He explored the Arctic aboard the famous schooner Bowdoin with Commander McMillan, serving as cook during the last six trips. Most of his life was spent at sea, from fishing boats to carrying tourists aboard the Victory Chimes and other schooners out of Camden. He ended his seagoing career working as a butcher at Maine Maritime, making several trips to Europe while employed there.
Mr. Hodgdon was an artist, enjoying oil painting and sketching while out in the sun. He was a Life Member of Bay View Lodge Region YMCA.
Survivors include his nephew John and and his wife Judy Hodgdon of Boothbay; and his great- niece, Melissa Hodgdon of Winchester, Mass.
A graveside service was held at Oceanview cemetery in Boothbay on Monday, April 18 with Rev. Allan Wells-Goodwin officiating, and a Masonic service provided by members of Bay View Lodge #196 of East Boothbay.
Arrangements were entrusted to Simmons, Harrington, & Hall Funeral and Cremation Service in Boothbay, Maine.
Elaine K. Howard
2005-05-26
Elaine K. Howard, formerly of Wiscasset and Methuen, Mass., died peacefully Sunday, May 15, after a brief illness. She was the widow of Dr. Milton D. Howard of Methuen.
An avid gardener and lover of the environment, she also defined the spirit of family by her exceptional feats of cooking. While a resident of Methuen, she was active in the First Church Congregational, where she helped to found the Chapel Kindergarten. She also several on the board of directors of the greater Lawrence YWCA and assisted numerous other charities.
Upon moving to Maine, she served for a number of years on the Wiscasset Planning Board. She was active in the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset and the Wiscasset Garden Club. She also volunteered for the Brunswick Summer Music Theatre.
Survivors include her daughters and their families, Linda and Ron Lupton and Caitlin of Wiscasset; Sue and Bill Fallon, Shannon and Flash, of Campton, N.H.; and Sherrill Howard and her partner, Dr. Janet M. Lucas of Columbus, Ohio.
In keeping with her wishes to help those less fortunate, donations in her memory made be made to the Plymouth Regional Senior Center (attn. Donna Davis) 8 Depot St., Plymouth, NH 03264. A fall memorial is planned.
Richard Howe
2005-12-29
Richard Howe, 94, died Monday, Dec. 26 at the Gregory Wing, St Andrews Village.
He was born in Hallowell on Dec. 22, 1911, the son of Frank Howe Sr. and Rena Poor.
Mr. Howe was a graduate of Cony High School. He was employed by several stock brokers in the Augusta area. Recently, he was Chairman of the Board of Howe, Mendall and Associates Inc., a firm he helped established in Augusta.
He married Emogene Partridge in 1936 and they made their home in Augusta, spent 10 years in New York City, and then returned to Augusta. They moved to St. Andrews Village five years ago.
He was a life member of Bethlehem Lodge #135, A.F. & F.M., in Augusta. He was a member of the Kora Temple Shrine in Lewiston and was a long-time member of the Augusta Country Club and the South Parish Congregational Church in Augusta. He loved to play golf and tennis.
All the caregivers at St. Andrews Hospital and St. Andrews Village were near and dear to Richard's heart.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Emogene Howe of Boothbay Harbor; two sons, Glenn Howe and his wife, Dianne, of Boothbay Harbor and Jeffrey Howe of Connecticut; four grandchildren, Lindy Howe of Corinth, Tracy Howe of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Kristen Howe of New York City and J.R. Howe of Connecticut.
A memorial service for Mr. Howe will be announced in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrews Hospital, P.O. Box 417, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, and 975 Wiscasset Rd. Boothbay, ME 04537.
Myrtle E. Hoy
2005-10-27
Myrtle E. (Hansen) Hoy died peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, at the Minnesota Masonic Home in Bloomington, Minn. She had sustained a fall on September 11th (her 96th birthday).
Mrs. Hoy lived in East Boothbay from 1984 to 1990. She then lived in Boothbay Harbor at West Harbor Pines from 1993 until she moved into St. Andrews Village. She lived there until 2002 when she moved to St. Petersburg, Fla.
Mrs. Hoy was a 76-year member of Order of the Eastern Stars.
She is predeceased by husbands, Irving W. Hansen and Raymond A. Hoy.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Novella and Richard Johnson of Edina, Minn. (formerly of East Boothbay); grandsons, Erik of Boston, Mass. and Kris (Sara) of Minneapolis, Minn.; two great-granddaughters; one half-sister, Betty Clifford of Henderson, Nev.; and nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 28, at East Boothbay United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to East Boothbay United Methodist Church, East Boothbay, ME 04544.
Roberta L. Humphrey
2005-12-01
Roberta Lillian Humphrey, 80, of West Boothbay Harbor, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, November 27.
The daughter of Ralph W. and Agnes M. (MacAskill) Turner, she was born June 30, 1925, in Salem, N.H.
She spent many years in Methuen, Mass., where she received her early education and later graduating from Edward F. Searles High School. She attended the New England Conservatory of Music, as well as Emerson College, in Boston and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where she was awarded the Woodrow Wilson Scholarship.
In 1946, she married Robert B. Humphrey, of Methuen, and they lived in Norwich, Vt., while he was attending the university. The couple later made their home in Boulder, Colo. and for many years in Albuquerque, N.M.
While in New Mexico, Mrs. Humphrey served in the admissions office at the University of Albuquerque, a job she loved. Following the death of her husband, Roberta came back east, moving to her home in West Boothbay Harbor.
Survivors include her brother, Ralph W. and his wife Jean Turner of So. Bristol; one sister, Jessie Hickox of Albuquerque, N.M.; two nieces, Cynthia Lyndsley and Diane Butler; two nephews, Robert W. Turner and Richard Hickox; six great-nieces and nephews
Visitation and services will be private.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main Street in Damariscotta.
Donald T. Hunter
2005-03-31
Donald T. Hunter, 77, of Wiscasset, died Thursday, March 24, at his residence.
Born in Bristol on October 22, 1927, he was the son of Henry F. and Florence G. (Tarr) Hunter.
In 1947 he graduated from Lincoln Academy in 1947 and Gorham Teachers College in 1951.
On April 29, 1950 he married Deborah Scribner.
From 1951 to 1954 he was employed as an Industrial Arts teacher at Camden High School, from 1954 to 1956 he taught industrial arts at Bristol High School, and from 1956 to 1968 he taught industrial arts at Wiscasset High School. From 1968 to 1970 he was employed at Maine Yankee in Wiscasset. He was also self-employed as a private contractor in the local area building homes and often taught Adult Education Woodworking classes.
Mr. Hunter was a member and past Master of the Bristol Masonic Lodge #74, the Deacon of the Walpole Meetinghouse, and an avid member of the Chestnut Tree Foundation.
He enjoyed canoe trips, outdoor activities, natural history, and woodworking. He especially loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Deborah Scribner Hunter on November 14, 2004; and one brother, Malcolm Hunter.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Ellen Bowers and her husband Frederic of Alna; two sons, David William Hunter and his wife Vicky, Jeffrey Hunter and his wife LeeAnn, all of Wiscasset; eight grandchildren, Keith Hunter, Sarah (Smith) Glasser, Jason Hunter, Charity (Hunter) Kaiser, Jeremy Hunter, Neesha Hunter, Ryan Hunter and Hannah Hunter; four great-grandchildren, Logan and Madison Kaiser, Keara Hunter, and Maren Glasser; and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours was Tuesday, March 29 with a Masonic Service following, at Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home in Wiscasset.A memorial service was held Wednesday, March 30 at the Funeral Home with Rev. John Potter officiating. Burial will be in New Harbor cemetery in Bristol in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Maine Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation, 82 Annis Road, Camden, ME 04843.
