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Patricia B. Mundy
2004-04-30
Patricia B. Mundy, 67, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2004, surrounded by family and the caring staff at Maine Medical Center.
Pat was born November 24, 1936, in Mars Hill, daughter of Cecile (Cyr) Brown Austin and Harry Brown. Pat was the beloved mother of five children and a very special "Nannie" to five grandchildren.
She was the co-founder of All Points Travel in Windham, and served as its president for over 27 years.
Pat was passionate about her community and served it until her death. She was the co-founder of The Gray News, and was Editor from 1971 until 1977. She was also Chair of the Gray Town Council. Pat was a 25-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 86, Gray, and a supporter of the Gray Animal Park (now the Maine Wildlife Park). She also served as President of the Taxpayers Association of Gray.
Additionally, Pat was an active member of the Windham Rotary, the Windham Chamber of Commerce, the American Society of Travel Agents, Altrusa and the Cumberland Garden Club. She was also a member of an investment club for women and a leader and founder of the 50 Plus 'R Us Travel Club. She was a past member of the League of Women Voters and worked tirelessly to secure equal rights and access for women, especially girls in the Gray school system. To this end, she was the founder of Gray Girls Little League Softball organization.
Pat moved to Gray with her family when she was 8, and lived in her home on Shaker Road for nearly 60 years. She was a graduate of Pennell Institute, Class of 1955, and received an associate's degree in medical assisting in 1957 and a bachelor's degree in business in 1977, both from Westbrook College. She selflessly raised 5 children while working full-time and going to college part-time in order to secure a better life for them.
Pat loved her friends, family and especially her grandchildren, to whom she passed her love of music, nature and education. She was passionate about gardening, birdwatching and travel.
She is survived by daughters Alison Dorr, her husband Chris and their children, Cayley and Braden, Pam Mundy and her children, Todd and Keisha, Tricia Grona, her husband Paul and their son Jadon, and Beth Mundy; a son, Bil Mundy, his fiancee Denise and her daughter Dominike. Her parents, a brother, Osborne, and her stepfather, Arthur Austin, predeceased her.
A garden party in celebration of her life is being planned for Sunday, May 2, at 1 P.M. at her home, 288 Shaker Road, in Gray. All are welcome to attend. A memorial garden is being created to honor her life, and the family asks that perennials be donated to it in her memory.
Sarah J. Murray
2004-08-26
On August 21, 2004, Sally Murray died at her much loved and beautiful home in Boothbay Harbor.
Sally was born Sarah Jean Olsen, in Orange, New Jersey on March 17, 1933. She attended Linden Ave. School and later Glen Ridge High School, graduating in 1951. In high school she was a very good student. She occasionally wrote student columns in the Glen Ridge newspaper and was captain of the cheerleading squad. She later went on to study journalism at college in Framingham, Massachusetts.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Richard (Dick) Murray and her parents, Eugene and Margaret Olsen, and is survived by her children, R. James Dilley, Brian E. Dilley, Maggie E. Beekman, her grandchildren, Ramisi L. Dilley, Kristyn N. Dilley, Emma E. Dilley, Joshua A. Dilley, Miles W. Dilley and her god-daughter, Susan J. Haag.
Among many other things, Sally was considered to be quite determined, uncompromising, unconventional, and indomitable. She was extremely individualistic, very quick to laugh and relished life with a great passion. She was a great champion of women's and individual's rights. She did not believe in boundaries or limits. She was never cowed by convention, risk of failure or lack of precedent or role models. In life, love, business, and community, Sally was an inspiration and leader. All benefited greatly by her spirit and gracious hand.
Sally was well traveled and made great contributions to many communities. Her family has been coming home to the Boothbay Harbor region for more than four generations.
Among her great contributions to the multiple communities, she also accomplished the following:
In a time when it was almost unheard of for a young woman to establish and run her own business, Sally did do, and served as editor-in-chief/owner of the Suburban Press in Orchard Park, New York.
She served on the board of directors for the Calistoga, California Chamber of Commerce for three years and was president in 2002.
Sally was a lifelong active member of the Juniper Point Village Improvement Society (JPVIS) in Boothbay Harbor and served in many leadership roles during that time including president, vice president, secretary, and correspondent, in addition to serving on multiple committees. She made everything she touched more beautiful and was instrumental in building the new director's cottage, landscaping the new tennis courts and she designed the new kitchen for the community house. In her long-standing role as correspondent for the point's weekly column for the Boothbay Register, she lent her wit and originality to recapping local happenings.
In her most recent years, she successfully founded a real estate development and design company. She was known for her signature style in residential homes and creation of a new town landmark, The Garnett Creek Inn. The creation of the Garnett Creek Inn revitalized a neglected corner of the historic main street in Calistoga, California.
Sally's great passion in life also included the desire to grow, learn and stretch every individual's potential. In that light, the family has asked that donations be made, in the name of the "Sally Murray/Shelli Calloway Children's Memorial College Fund" First Federal Savings, P.O. Box 26, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538.
Sarah J. Murray
2004-08-26
On August 21, 2004, Sally Murray died at her much loved and beautiful home in Boothbay Harbor.
Sally was born Sarah Jean Olsen, in Orange, New Jersey on March 17, 1933. She attended Linden Ave. School and later Glen Ridge High School, graduating in 1951. In high school she was a very good student. She occasionally wrote student columns in the Glen Ridge newspaper and was captain of the cheerleading squad. She later went on to study journalism at college in Framingham, Massachusetts.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Richard (Dick) Murray and her parents, Eugene and Margaret Olsen, and is survived by her children, R. James Dilley, Brian E. Dilley, Maggie E. Beekman, her grandchildren, Ramisi L. Dilley, Kristyn N. Dilley, Emma E. Dilley, Joshua A. Dilley, Miles W. Dilley and her god-daughter, Susan J. Haag.
Among many other things, Sally was considered to be quite determined, uncompromising, unconventional, and indomitable. She was extremely individualistic, very quick to laugh and relished life with a great passion. She was a great champion of women's and individual's rights. She did not believe in boundaries or limits. She was never cowed by convention, risk of failure or lack of precedent or role models. In life, love, business, and community, Sally was an inspiration and leader. All benefited greatly by her spirit and gracious hand.
Sally was well traveled and made great contributions to many communities. Her family has been coming home to the Boothbay Harbor region for more than four generations.
Among her great contributions to the multiple communities, she also accomplished the following:
In a time when it was almost unheard of for a young woman to establish and run her own business, Sally did do, and served as editor-in-chief/owner of the Suburban Press in Orchard Park, New York.
She served on the board of directors for the Calistoga, California Chamber of Commerce for three years and was president in 2002.
Sally was a lifelong active member of the Juniper Point Village Improvement Society (JPVIS) in Boothbay Harbor and served in many leadership roles during that time including president, vice president, secretary, and correspondent, in addition to serving on multiple committees. She made everything she touched more beautiful and was instrumental in building the new director's cottage, landscaping the new tennis courts and she designed the new kitchen for the community house. In her long-standing role as correspondent for the point's weekly column for the Boothbay Register, she lent her wit and originality to recapping local happenings.
In her most recent years, she successfully founded a real estate development and design company. She was known for her signature style in residential homes and creation of a new town landmark, The Garnett Creek Inn. The creation of the Garnett Creek Inn revitalized a neglected corner of the historic main street in Calistoga, California.
Sally's great passion in life also included the desire to grow, learn and stretch every individual's potential. In that light, the family has asked that donations be made, in the name of the "Sally Murray/Shelli Calloway Children's Memorial College Fund" First Federal Savings, P.O. Box 26, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538.
Jean H. Meggison
2005-10-27
Jean H. Meggison, 84, of East Boothbay, died Monday, October 17 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on June 29, 1921, she was a daughter of John T. and Ella B. Fisher Hagen.
She attended Boston schools and graduated from Higgins Secretarial School in Boston.
Mrs. Meggison operated the Jean Cliff Day Care in South Portland for several years, and also worked at different shops in Boothbay Harbor, most recently at Enchantments.
She volunteered for many organizations involving children, including the scouts and at area schools. She enjoyed performing for many different summer theaters in Boothbay, as well as doing the costume design and sewing. She also enjoyed doing crafts, including stained glass and Christmas ornaments.
Her husband, Clifford Meggison died on December 15, 1979.
Surviving are a daughter, Martha Barker and her husband Seth of East Boothbay; two sons, Dean Meggison and his wife Jeanne of Kennebunk, and Keith Meggison and his wife Jane of Gorham; a sister, Ruth Hagen of East Boothbay; six grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren.
A service will be held at a later date.
If desired, donations can be made to your local Child Abuse Prevention Council, or to the Child Abuse Action Network, Muskie School, USM, 295 Water Street, Augusta, ME 04330.
Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street in Kennebunk.
Louella M. Metzger
2005-11-03
Louella "Mac" McConnaughy Metzger, 84, of Knoxville, Tennessee and Boothbay Harbor passed away on Thursday, October 20, at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice in Knoxville. She was a summer resident of Appalachee.
Born in Pennsylvania on August 24, 1921, she was the daughter of James Butler and Leah Hughes McConnaughy. In 1943, she graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. She and her family moved to Wilmington, Delaware in 1954.
Mrs. Metzger was an employee of the State of Delaware from 1971 to 1991 when she retired from her position as Director of Children’s Public Health.
She was very involved in community volunteer activities in Wilmington, Delaware and in summer activities in Boothbay Harbor. She was a member of the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club for many years, and also participated in activities of the Boothbay Garden Club.
In 1999 Mrs. Metzger moved to Knoxville, Tennessee to join her daughters.
Survivors include two daughters, Dianne Metzger Blane and Dorothy Metzger Habel; one son-in-law, John Carl Habel; one grandson, David Thompson Habel, all of Knowville, Tennessee; one sister Mary Louise Helfer of Englewood, Florida; several nieces and a nephew; one step-granddaughter, Sharon Blane of Frankfurt, Germany; and one step-grandson, Patrick Blane of Portland, Oregon.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Boothbay Region Land Trust, 1 Oak Street, P. O. 183, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538.
Col. Edward Malcom
2005-12-22
Colonel Edward V. Malcom, 91, passed away Wednesday, December 14, at his residence in Boothbay Harbor.
Born July 18, 1914 in New York City, he was the son of Vartan and Georgina Cueader Malcom. He grew up in NewYork City and Switzerland.
Col. Malcom entered Harvard University at the age of 16 and graduated with a special master's degree in education and was pursuing a teaching career at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield, Maine. On October 21, 1940, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for 34 years retiring as a Colonel in 1974. He served during World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam.
During World War II, he served with the 102nd Infantry Division as a personnel consultant and later as a classification officer at Camp Maxey, Texas, deciding what jobs people should be placed at in the military. He was recruited to the Office of Strategic Services and was trained by British Intelligence. He later became part of the 12th Army Group under General Omar Bradley and was assigned to Special Forces Detachment 12 (SF-12). He was in Paris when VE-Day (Victory in Europe) was announced.
In June of 1946, he returned to the United States, and was transferred to the Officers Reserve Corps in Washington, D.C. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Theater Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, the American Defense Service Medal and especially the Chevalier de l'Ordre de Leopold from Belgium for services rendered in association with the Belgium Government.
Col. Malcom attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on the GI Bill under the Veteran's Administration program for the training of clinical psychologists.
On June 1, 1949, he married Ruth Davidson from Louisville, Kentucky, and received his Ph.D. from Michigan in 1951. From 1951 to 1961, he worked for the C.I.A. as Chief of Assessment for five years, and then as an instructor in their Office of Training for another five years. In 1961 he went to work for the Veteran's Administration at Togus in Augusta, from where he retired in 1970. He also worked as a psychology consultant for the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department; and was a college professor at many schools and had a tutoring school in Boothbay Harbor during the summer months.
Col. Malcom was a member of St. Columba's Episcopal Church in Boothbay Harbor, and St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Wiscasset. He was also a member of the VFW and the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth D. Malcom of Boothbay Harbor; one niece, Laurie McAnulty of Massachusetts; and special friend, Tina Marie Brilyea of Boothbay.
Visiting hours were held Monday, December 19 at the Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, with a American Legion service at 7 p.m. The funeral with full military honors was held Tuesday, December 20 at St. Columba's Episcopal Church in Boothbay Harbor. The committal service followed at the Maine Veterans Memorial cemetery in Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Miles Home Health Hospice, 35 Belvedere Rd., Damariscotta 04543.
Arrangements were entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Boothbay.
Alice R. Merry
2006-01-12
Alice Rosalie Yarbough Merry, 92, of Wiscasset died Sunday evening, January 1 at Winship Green Nursing Center in Bath.
She was born in Miami, Florida, a daughter of the late Thomas and Belle (Knowlton) Yarbough.
In 1926 she graduated from Bridge Academy in Dresden as valedictorian of her class. Over the years, Mrs. Merry was a member of the Lincoln Club, October Club, St. PhillipÂ’s Episcopal Church and the Camera Club. She enjoyed knitting, painting, traveling, reading, dancing, gardening, sewing and especially organizing Maine Line Tours which she did for many years.
Mrs. Merry is survived by a daughter, Ann Sparks of Wiscasset; a son, James Quinnam of Waldoboro; a sister, Arvilla Ames; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
A memorial service will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 14 at St. PhillipÂ’s Episcopal Church, Hodge Street, Wiscasset. Interment will be held in the spring in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wiscasset. Should friends so desire, donations may be made in Mrs. MerryÂ’s memory to the American Cancer Society, Maine Division, Inc., 1 Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086.
Joanne F. Marshall
2006-03-02
Joanne "Joan" "Cookie" F. (Howard) (Darling) (Wentworth) Marshall, 63, of Bath, passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, due to congestive heart failure from diabetes with her family by her side at Parkview Hospital in Brunswick.
She was born in Rockland, January 25, 1943, and attended schools in Thomaston and Rockland. As a child she attended the Finnish Church in Thomaston with her grandmother Hilma Johnson. Most of her life was spent living and working in Rockland and Bath.
Mrs. Marshall was a 15-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
She loved spending time with her grandchildren, attended all their sporting events, and enjoyed family vacations to Florida.
She was predeceased by her parents, Randall Marshall and Helmi Johnson-Danielson; and one step-father, Roy Danielson.
Survivors include six daughters, Jackie Byrd and her husband John of Bath, Jayne Gaffney and her husband Perry of West Bath, Josie Howard of Rockland, Tracey Douglas and her husband Joe, Kim Wentworth and her longtime companion Tim Pinnette, all of Topsham and Michelle Sanborn of Bath; two sons, John Howard and his longtime companion Michelle Lewis of Bath and Chad Darling and his longtime companion Cheryl Thompson of Woolwich; and 14 grandchildren.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 2 at the home of Jayne Gaffney, 79 West Meadows Road in West Bath.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 163 Lancaster Street, Suite 98 R, Portland, ME 04101. Arrangements are by Mayo, Curtis & Hill Funeral Home, 819 High Street in Bath.
