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Arthur J. Nicholson
2001-03-01

Arthur J. Nicholson, 79, a former longtime resident of Methuen, Mass. and Waldoboro, died on Feb. 23 at Maine Medical Center, Portland.

Mr. Nicholson was born, raised and educated in Methuen. He attended Methuen schools and was a graduate of Bridgeton Academy.

Mr. Nicholson has resided in Waldoboro since the late 1980’s. Before his retirement, he had worked as a manager for New England Telephone & Telegraph Company in the Greater Lawrence area. he was a veteran of W.W. II having served with the U.S. Navy in the Atlantic Fleet. he was a member of new Hope Methodist Church, the former St. George E.P.M. Church, of Methuen.

Mr. Nicholson was a member and past president of the board of trustees of the church. For many years, he was a prepresentative town meeting member in Methuen. Recently, he was inducted into The Methuen High School Athletic Hall of Fame as a longtime supporter of Methuen sports.

Mr. Nicholson was very dedicated to his family, community and country. The widower of Ann (Grotkowski) Nicholson, his famil members include his sons, Arthur, III and wife Susan Nicholson of Methuen, and Richard J. and wife Susan Nicholson of West Newbury, Mass. daughter, Nancy M. and husband James Karvounis of Waldoboro, sister Mrs. Shriley Pietila of Waldoboro. 7 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services March 1 11 a.m. in New hope Methodist Church, Carleton Street, Methuen. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Methuen.

There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to The Arthur Nicholson Memorial Scholarship, Methuen High School, Methuen High School, 1 Ranger Road, Methuen, Mass. 01844. Arrangements are by the Charles F. Dewhirst Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen.

Albert Augustas Nickerson Jr.
2001-05-03

Albert Angustas Nickerson Jr., 55, Jefferson, died April 27, in Augusta.

He was born in Brunswick, a son of Albert A. and Geraldine LeClair Nickerson Sr. He attended Hallowell schools, and played football. He graduated in 1965. He was a fisherman and gardener and enjoyed outdoor life.

Surviving are his mother, of Augusta; his wife, Kathy Childress; a son, Derek A. of Corinth; and two sisters, Mrs. Ken (Linda) Ward of Augusta and Vicky Henderson of Chelsea.

Memorial Service 11 a.m., May 2 at Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta, with the Rev. Michael Gendreau officiating.

Anna Newbert
2002-01-03

Anna Newbert of Boothbay Harbor, and Ocean Point died in her sleep on Saturday, December 29 at the age of 95.

Anna was born June 10, 1906 in Newton, Massachusetts, the daughter of Stanley Earl Horton and Louise Cony Horton. She was a lifelong summer resident of Ocean Point, which was a tremendously important part of her life. She first came to Ocean Point in 1906 to stay at her grandparents' summer cottage on Shore Drive and later spent as much time as possible in her husband's family cottage which was one of the first summer cottages built by Anna's father-in-law, Elmer Newbert, who developed much of Ocean Point in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Anna traveled extensively to many parts of the world and was fond of saying that of all the places she had visited, none could compare to the beauty she found at Ocean Point. Although she had no children of her own, Anna was known to many of the young visitors to her home at Ocean Point as "Tante," and throughout her life she had a strong bond with what she often called "Tante's Tots."

Anna was educated in the Newton schools and was a 1929 graduate of Smith College, receiving a degree in early childhood education. Throughout her life she maintained a close connection to both the college and to the education that she received there. Upon her graduation from Smith, she became an elementary school teacher in Philadelphia. Throughout her life she drew upon and put into practice her progressive philosophy regarding children's minds and their education.

When her father became ill with Parkinson's disease, Anna returned to her parents' home in Massachusetts to care for him until his death in 1946. She then married her childhood sweetheart, John Newbert, and they resided in Augusta and Ocean Point until his death in 1961. Anna was active throughout her life in various Unitarian churches and for many years has been an active member of the Midcoast Unitarian Universalist Fellowships in Edgecomb whose members she considered her extended family.

Anna is survived by nephews Edward Clark Horton of Onancock, Virginia and Richard F. Horton of Saco; nieces Louise Dennison of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Susan Horton of Eastham, Massachusetts, Marie Horton Kruschwitz of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Margaret Flynt Driscoll of Camden, Patricia Waldman, of Ocean Point, Elizabeth Flynt Klein of Elmwood, Connecticut and Margaret Flynt Haskell of Bridgton; and many grand nieces, nephews and "Tante's Tot's."

A celebration of her life will be hosted by the Midcoast Unitarian Fellowship at the Edgecomb Town Hall on Wednesday, January 9 at 3 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the summer for family and friends at the Wilson Memorial Chapel in Ocean Point.

Evelyn G. Nutter
2002-07-25

Evelyn "Ebba" Grace Nutter, 83, of Wiscasset died Monday, July 15 at Winship Green Nursing Center in Bath.

At the age of 11, she came to live with Bertha Payne of Edgecomb and remained as part of the family for the rest of her life.

She leaves behind many that loved her including; Kenny and Diane Blackman, Kathy Blackman, Debbie Andrews, Naomi Bonang, Harry Green and Ricky Kayser, all of Wiscasset; Bonnie Waltz of Newcastle; and Wes DeCapua of Scarborough.

A family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by Mayo, Curtis & Hill Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath.

Priscilla M. Nelson
2003-01-16

Priscilla Mildred Nelson, 80, of Westport Island, passed away January 11 at Mile Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Medford, Mass., on August 30, 1922, she was the daughter of DeMelle G. and Mildred (Holman) Garey. She grew up and attended schools in Reading, Mass., graduating from Reading High School. She worked for a short time for AT&T as a receptionist in the Engineering Department.

She married Harley C. Nelson in March 1942. During the time her husband was overseas, she joined the WAVES and was stationed in Norfolk, Va. Following the war she became a housewife and mother. She was an avid knitter and enjoyed playing bridge. She was a life member of the Priscilla Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Reading, Mass.

She moved to Wiscasset in 1988 with her husband following his retirement. Mrs. Nelson was a member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church. For the past five years she has been a resident at Cove's Edge in Damariscotta, where she made many friends of both residents and caregivers alike.

She had a special knack for including everyone around her in her life. She was truly concerned about all she met and sent countless cards and letters. She made everyone feel at home.

Mrs. Nelson is survived by her husband; a daughter, Gail Lee Swan of Westport; a son, Garey L. Nelson of Houston, Tx.; twin daughters, Pamela Stolte of St. Louis, Mo., and Patricia Anderson of Tucson, Az.; two sisters, Phyllis Fisher of Little Rock, Ark., and Barbara Moody of Andover, Mass.; and a brother, DeMelle C. Garey of Naragansett, R.I. She had seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at a later date at St. Philip's Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a memorial discretionary fund in her name at St. Philip's Church, 12 Hodge Street, Wiscasset, ME 04578.Arrangements are under the care of the Strong Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta.

Samuel "Jackie" Nichols
2003-05-01

Samuel "Jackie" Nichols, 92, of Portland, a world champion wrestler, died Tuesday, April 22 at Seaside Nursing and Retirement Home after a long illness. For several years in the 1960s, he owned and operated the Forest Inn, a popular dine and dance establishment, on Route One in Wiscasset, as well as Jackie Nichols Lodge and the Ambassador Inn in Richmond and Augusta respectively.

The Presque Isle native was a graduate of Richmond High School and Boston Institute of Physical Education. During his professional wrestling career, he rose to the top ranks and earned the title of New England Welterweight Champion, Middleweight Champion, New England Light Heavyweight Champion, and the Heavyweight crown.

In 1951 and 1952, he was voted the country's favorite television wrestler, known to fans and fellow wrestlers as "the goodest of the good guys" because of his positive attitude. He was well known for his trademark hold, the Clinging Grapevine, one of the most feared holds in the wrestling circuit because there was no way out.

After serving in World War II in the South Pacific, he returned to his profession to become Light Heavyweight Champion of the World., He was elected to the Maine Sports Hall of Fame in 1993.

His wife, Angelena Penta Nichols, died in 1986.

Surviving is his daughter, Mrs. Philip (Geraldine) Palamountian of Portland, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

There were no services; burial will be at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

G. Dexter Norwood
2003-05-15

Gerald Dexter Norwood, 68, died Tuesday, April 1 at his home in Snyder, Texas.

Born March 6, 1935 in Hull, Mass, Mr. Norwood married Dorothey Hanks on September 5, 1997 in Abilene. A resident of Snyder since 1989, Mr. Norwood was retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife Dorothey Norwood of Snyder; his mother, Martha Norwood of East Boothbay; three daughters, Brenda Sue Threadgill of Anton, Texas, Tammy Lynn Early of Sugar Land, Texas,, and Tracie Diane Norwood of Brewton, Ala.; one son, Gerald Brian Norwood of Humble, Texas; three stepsons, James Hanks of Irving, Texas, Richard Hanks of Abilene, Texas and Bob Hanks of Snyder; one stepdaughter, Suzy Hanks of Snyder; two brothers, Ralph Norwood of South Bristol and Robert Norwood of East Boothbay; four sisters, Priscilla Reece of Hingham, Mass., Wanda Bridges of South Deerfield, Mass.; Fay Achor and Georgia Emerson, both of Boothbay Harbor; four grandchildren, Matthew and Jason Early of Sugar Land and Richard Hanks and Cathy Giron, both of Abilene.

A funeral service for Mr. Norwood was held April 19 in the Bell-Cypert-Searle Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter McCall officiating.

A graveside service was held April 19 in the Slaters Chapel cemetery south of Sweetwater.

The family suggests memorials to the Odyssey Hospice, 1510 S. Gregg in Big Spring, Texas 79720; or to Gideons International, Box 534 in Snyder, Texas.

Donald G. Nadeau
2004-03-18

Donald G. Nadeau of Irving, Texas, formerly of Wiscasset, passed away at his home March 4, 2004.

He was born on September 8, 1939 in Livermore Falls. At an early age, he moved to Wiscasset attending Wiscasset Schools and graduating in 1957 from Wiscasset High School.

Mr. Nadeau served 21 years in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1979 with the rank of Master Sgt.

After retiring he and his family moved to Texas. He began working for American Airlines in 1985 as an aircraft mechanic, retiring after 18 years in January 2003.

He enjoyed golfing, woodworking, spending times with his family, traveling with his wife, Carol, and working toward getting his pilot's license.

He was predeceased by his parents, Alec and Arlene Nadeau of Wiscasset.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Carol Nadeau; children, Doreen Nadeau, Kellie Pence and husband David, Dale Nadeau and Denise Armon; grandchildren, Schinnell Haibon, Brittany Cavnor, Joshua Waddell, Tabitha Nadeau and Cody Pence; sisters, Adrienne Nadeau and Sharon Cline; nephews Joe and Nate Bartels and Jeff Nadeau; niece, Sandi Irwin; and mother-in-law, Julia Barker.

Phillip L. Nein
2004-04-08

Phillip Louis Nein, 69, of Wiscasset, died Tuesday, March 30, at Senior Health Center in Brunswick, following a lengthy illness.

Born in Middletown, Ohio on July 28, 1934, he was the son of Earle and Virginia (Strout) Nein. He spent many of his younger years in the guidance of his devoted grandparents, Johnson and Emma Strout.

Mr. Nein attended Middletown, Ohio schools and in 1954 he graduated from Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Nein entered the United States Coast Guard where he was stationed at Ellis Island, New York. In 1955 he graduated from New York Technical College in Cincinnati, Ohio where he studied Electronics.

In 1959, he began a successful 36-year career with Bath Iron Works as an electrician. In 1973 he entered the management ranks of the company retiring in 1995 as a Procurement Program Manager and had become a master electrician.

In 1975 he married Janice Chadwick of New Harbor. From 1993 to 2001 he was employed for the Maine Coast Railroad based in Wiscasset as a train engineer. His lifelong interest in trains made him a natural for this position, which he loved.

Mr. Nein was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Jefferson and was active throughout the years with youth groups such as the Scouts, Little League and many Wiscasset school functions.

He enjoyed several hobbies and interests including his love for trains, gardening, working outdoors, photography, woodworking, railroad nostalgia, bird watching, reading and most importantly, spending time with family and friends particularly during holidays and summer months for outdoor gatherings.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Nein of Wiscasset; three daughters, Gretchen Bergman and her husband Dana, and Juli Nein, all of Torrington, Conn., and Sarah Nein and her fianc Ethan Werner of Wiscasset; three sons, Johnson Nein of Boston, Mass., Jason Nein and his wife Melissa of Boothbay, and Joel Nein and his wife Michelle of Westport Island; eight grandchildren, Kaitlin Nickerson, Charles Nickerson, Mason Nein, Samone Nein, Brycen Nein, Zachary Young, Alexandra "Alley" Nein and baby Nein; and one sister, Suzanne Nein of Sheffield, Mass.

Visiting hours were Saturday, April 3 at Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home in Wiscasset with a Masonic Service that evening. A funeral service was held Sunday, April 4 at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Wiscasset with the Rev. Ann Lovejoy-Johnson officiating. A gathering of family and friends followed at the Church Fellowship Hall. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery in Wiscasset at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Palliative and Supportive Care Program at Mid Coast Hospital, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011.

Ralph C. Norwood II
2004-07-15

Ralph C. Norwood, II, 74, of South Bristol, went to be with the Lord Monday, July 12.

Born in Boston April 25, 1930, he was the son of Ralph C. and Josephine (Emmens) Norwood I. For the first 14 years of his life, he lived with his family at the Boston Lighthouse, where his father served as lighthouse keeper.

After coming to South Bristol in 1944, he attended school here and was graduated from Lincoln Academy, Newcastle, in the Class of 1949. Mr. Norwood spent all of his life working in and around the sea, a job that included lobstering, seining and trolling. Even in his retirement he still loved striper fishing and operating his schooner, which he had at Windjammer Days in Boothbay Harbor just this year. An art lover all of his life, he very recently became serious with oil painting, and had sold three paintings.

A man actively involved with his faith, he attended both the Woolwich-Wiscasset Baptist Church and the South Bristol Union Church. He also loved music, and for years sang and played at several area nursing homes.

Mr. Norwood is survived by his wife of 54 years, Katherine (Poole) Norwood of South Bristol; his mother, age 99, of East Boothbay; and two sons, Ralph C. Norwood III, and his wife Esther, and David P. Norwood and his wife Laurie, both of South Bristol.; four sisters, Priscilla Reese of Hingham, Mass., Wanda Bridges of Springfield, Mass., Faye Achor of Boothbay Harbor, and Georgia Emerson of East Boothbay; one brother, Robert Norwood of East Boothbay; ten grandchildren; seven great-grand-children and was predeceased by three brothers, Bruce, LaForrest and Dexter.

A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 15 at the Strong Funeral Home, 612 Main Street in Damariscotta. Pastors Gerald Morrison and Jeff Belcher will co-officiate. He will be laid to rest at the West Bristol Cemetery, Walpole.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Strong Funeral Home and Memorial Center in Damariscotta.

Geraldine Nickerson
2004-12-23

Geraldine Emma Nickerson, 86, passed away December 15, at Maine General Hospital in Augusta.

Born January 1, 1918 in Boothbay Harbor, she was a daughter of George and Octavia Woodward Nickerson.

She grew up in Boothbay Harbor and graduated from Boothbay Harbor High School.

During the war she worked for Sample's Shipyard. When her mother took ill, she moved into her mother's home to take care of her mother and her sister, Grace. After her mother's passing, she and Grace moved to Gardiner to live with their sister, Gloria.

Her life was spent taking care of her family. She enjoyed spending time with her sisters' and brother's families. Her family said, "She never asked or wanted anything from anyone; she always gave of herself." Ms. Nickerson loved animals.

She is predeceased by her brother, Miles Nickerson; and sister, Grace Nickerson.

Survivors include sisters, Gloria Haley of Gardiner, and Phyllis Bourque of Georgetown, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews

A graveside service was held at Sunday, December 19, at the Decker cemetery in Southport.

Arrangements were under the care and direction of Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home of Boothbay.

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