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Adam Sherlock, 16
Adam Worth Sherlock, 16, died Friday as result of a skiing accident.
He was born February 6, 1985, the beloved son of David Bruce and Elizabeth Worth Pyle Sherlock.
Adam was a sophomore at Cheverus High School, where he was an Honor Roll Student and President of Sophomore Class. Adam's passion was the school swimming and diving team. He also was a member of the Key Club, Math Team, Jr. Golf Team and Track. He enjoyed paintball and was known for his infectious sense of humor, wit, and caring personality.
Surviving are his parents, of Gray; a brother, Kyle J. Sherlock, of Gray; his grandparents, Rena Sherlock, of Calais, and Wesley and Priscilla Pyle, of Gray; aunts and uncles Priscilla Ann and Peter Heitmann, of South Berwick, Linda Sherlock, of Chelsea ,MA, Stephen and Terry Sherlock, of Westfield, New Brunswick; and cousins Erik and Justin Heitmann and Justin, Aaron and Janna Sherlock.
A funeral was held at 12 noon last Tuesday at Saint Pius X Church, Portland, with Father John W. Keegan, S.J., and Reverend Douglas P. Hedstrom officiating.
Agnes Forsley passes away
Agnes Sylek Shiepe Forsley, 81, went to be with Jesus on January 15 at the home of her daughter, Candace.
She resided in Kennebunk for the past five years. Prior to that, she was a 45-year resident of Gray.
She was born on April 21, 1924, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Alexander and Mcarmy Batal Sylek. She graduated from Lawrence High School and the Burdette School of Business in Boston. She was widowed at a young age from Theodore Shiepe, with whom she had a son, Dustin, who passed away at 2 1/2 years of age, and two beloved stepchildren. Agnes later married Dr. Eli Forsley, with whom she shared a long, happy life and five lovely children.
Her compassion, care and love of life were well noted by all. Agnes was a tireless volunteer for the American Red Cross, transporting patients from Lawrence to hospitals in Boston.
She also served as a counselor for Birthrite, guiding hundreds of young women through their pregnancies.
In addition, Agnes was a driving instructor for a countless number of Gray's youth, thoroughly enjoying her time with each of them. Agnes began her professional career as a bookkeeper for Watts Regulator. Like her mother, she was a licensed electrologist, educating others in the practice and serving as the Secretary of the State Board of Electrologists.
In 1956, she and Eli founded Gray Manor, a boarding home for disabled veterans, whom she cared for like family. Agnes shopped year-round for the 32 men under her care at Gray Manor. She would work around the clock during Christmas, wrapping all these gifts for the men. She would have new outfits for them, along with several special gifts tailored to each man. Oftentimes these men were forgotten by their families, but Agnes gave them back their dignity with jobs, love and a sense of belonging to the community.
Agnes was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1971. In spite of the debilitating illness, she continued her active and giving lifestyle. She did not let the change in her step alter the pace of her life, and she strongly believed that her faith in the Lord gave her the strength to make it through each day.
Agnes always made it a priority to bring joy to the lives of others, whether through her gorgeous smile, loving heart or lively spirit. Her generosity and care were available to everyone she met. She was grateful for all the love and support that she received from her day-to-day relationships.
We cannot express on paper the many ways in which her life touched ours. We love her dearly, with all of our hearts. With every letter she wrote to friends and family, she would lovingly end with, "May the Lord watch between me and thee while we are apart one from the other, Gen. 31:49", along with, "May the Lord bless you and keep you in front of me".
Agnes is survived by her children, Richard T. Forsley, of Pensacola, FL, Elizabeth A. Forsley, of Portland, Alexander E. Forsley, of Maine and Florida, Fred M. Forsley, of Portland, Candace Forsley, of Kennebunk, and Theodore Shiepe, of Salem, NH; eight grandchildren; a sister, Meralda Syiek McCann, of San Diego, CA; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was also the sister of the late Rose Syviek Breehey.
A celebration of Agnes' life was held on Thursday at the Messiah Christian Church in Wells, with Rev. Daniel Moore.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little People of America (LPA), The Patriot Chapter, 7 Jameco Mill Road, Scarborough, ME 04074, Attention: Thanks and Giving, or to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements were by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk.
Aida Mary Wood, 68
Aida Mary Wood, 68, died Friday, February 28, 2003, at Springbrook Nursing Home in Westbrook.
Betty was born in New Bedford, Mass. On May 11, 1934. She was a loving and dedicated wife and mother of six children. She enjoyed bowling for many years and traveling with her husband in their RV, wintering in Florida. She also enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Wood of Gray; her six children: Debra and husband Pete Iacobucci of South Hampton, NH, Sandra Parkerson of Gray, Barbara and husband David Rathbone of Gray, Susan and husband Hubert Cobb of Rangeley, Robert Wood of Gray and Cheryl and husband David Trafford of New Gloucester; nine grandchildren; three sisters; and two brothers. A grandson predeceased her.
There will be a memorial service at Wilson Funeral Home, Rt. 26, Gray, on Saturday, March 8, at 10 A.M., with the reception following at the American Legion, Rt. 100, in Gray. Mgsr. Robert Lavoie will be the celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Maine Cancer Research, 45 Exchange Street, Portland, Maine 04101.
Arrangements under the care of Wilson Funeral Home, Gray.
Aileen Tufts, 102
Aileen Bennett Tufts was born November 10, 1902, the daughter of Charles Payson and Hattie Woodbury Bennett, in New Gloucester at what is now Opportunity Farm. She died March 26.
She graduated from New Gloucester High School in 1920, then went on to the University of Maine at Orono, becoming a member of Phi Mu sorority and graduating in 1924.
On August 1, 1925, Aileen wed Eben Dutton Tufts, of New Gloucester.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church of New Gloucester, and was active in civic affairs in both Gray and New Gloucester for more than 60 years.
She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Eben; a son, Payson A. Tufts, Jr., and a great-grandson, Mark Wallace.
She is survived by a daughter, Barbara E. Pollard; grandchildren Denise Pollard, Wayne Pollard ands his wife Gwen; great-grandchildren Jessica Pollard and Nicole Hamilton and her husband Walker, all of Gray; a son, Gordon E. Tufts, of Las Vegas; grandchildren Terry Lynn, of Indiana, and Pernell Tufts, of Las Vegas; daughter-in-law Pauline B. Tufts; grandchildren Sharon Henson and Charles Tufts, of Bakersfield, CA, Elizabeth Wallace and Ross Tufts, of Sierra Vista, AZ, and Payson A. Tufts, Jr., of Oregon; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation period was held on Tuesday; a graveside service will be held later. Memorial donations may be made to The Opportunity Farm for Boys and Girls, P.O. Box 65, New Gloucester, ME 04260.
Arrangements were by Wilson Funeral Home, Gray.
Alberta Blais
Alberta M. Blais, who lived in Gray for many years, died Wednesday, February 25, at Freeport Nursing Home.
She and her husband, Edmund A. Blais, moved from Gray to Brunswick in 1981.
She was born in Portland, a daughter of Louis and Catherine Santillo Cavallero. She married Edmund Blais in 1937; he died in 1988.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Carol Finocchietti, of Gray.
She is survived by three daughters, Shirley McLain, of Gray, Joanna Winfield, of Augusta, and Deborah Troup, of Pueblo, CO; a brother, Joseph Cavallero, of Portland; ten grandchildren, David Finocchietti, Tony Finocchietti, Dianna Thurlow, Aaron Jacobs, Nichole Jacobs, DeAnn Thompson, Tegan Jacobs, Courtney Barth, Meghan Troup and Ryan Troup; nine great-grandchildren, Melissa Thurlow, Ashely Thurlow, Brittney Finocchietti, David Finocchietti, Anthony Finocchietti, Layne Thompson, Garret Barth, Haylee Thompson and Xander Thompson.
A memorial service was held at the North Yarmouth Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Town Farm Road, North Yarmouth.
Arrangements were by Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick.
Alice Tessier, Pennell graduate, dies
Alice Jane Davis Tessier, a member of the Pennell Institute Class of 1926, passed away quietly at the age of 97, with her family at her side, in September.
Born in Cumberland, she was the daughter of George and Margaret Davis.
Her husband, Herve A. Tessier, passed away in 1958, and two grandsons-in-law also predeceased her, Michael Lafferty in 2005 and Harry Spoerl.
She is survived by her daughter, with whom she lived, Claire T. Stevens and her husband Joseph E., Sr.; nine grandchildren, Colleen, Joseph, Jr., and his wife Denise, Claire and her husband Gene, Jane, Anne and her husband Michael, Jeanette and her husband Brian, Donna and her husband Louis, Daniel and his wife Danielle and Mary, 35 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, a sister, Margaret Lewis, of Falmouth, and several nieces and dear friends.
Angele Powers, 77
Angele (Vaugeois) Powers, formerly of Cousins Island, Yarmouth, ME, passed away August 30 at York Hospital of complications from a stroke.
The daughter of the late Cecile (Gelinas) and Lucien Vaugeois, she was born February 12, 1928 in Detroit, MI, grew up in Montreal and Quebec City, Canada
, and received a classical education in Roman Catholic boarding schools in Quebec Province. She also took classes at McGill University, Montreal. Mrs. Powers worked as a secretary in Montreal for Shell Oil Company and the Teller Auto Company before moving to the U.S. in 1957 when she was married. She then worked at Columbia University and in later years, worked with her husband in their business, Powers Associates.
Mrs. Powers was known as a woman of deep faith, graceful manners, and a warm, welcoming hospitality. Her motherly love for children extended beyond her immediate family to include nieces and nephews as well as neighborhood children and her daughters' friends. She reached out to them as well as helped make the family home a comfortable gathering spot for many years. Before moving to Yarmouth, ME, the family lived in Everett, MA, where her late husband Stephen J. Powers, Jr. had grown up, Lynnfield, MA, and York and Swarthmore, PA.
A dual citizen of Canada and the US., Mrs. Powers was very proud of her French-Canadian heritage and shared her first language and culture with family and friends. A superb cook and baker, her repertoire included French-Canadian specialties such as meat pies, sugar pie and mille fois. She also shared treasured stories over the years of her youthful adventures biking round-trip from Montreal to Quebec City; traveling across Canada by train; and summer lake-side vacations and winter ski trips in Quebec Province with friends and family.
In recent years, Mrs. Powers spent much time cheering on her grandchildren in their academic, athletic and artistic endeavors.
A faithful, supportive friend, she regularly attended Mass with a special group of friends, some of whom say she served as a mentor for them in life and spiritual matters. She also kept close ties with other friends she had known since childhood.
Mrs. Powers was very active with her church, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Parish of Yarmouth and Freeport. She served as a translator for personnel and correspondence from their sister church in Haiti, volunteered in the office, served as a Eucharistic Minister in nursing homes, was active on the Hospitality Committee, and helped with special events such as the Church Fair.
Over the years, she volunteered for the United Cerebral Palsy Association and the McAuley Residence, taught French as a volunteer to Yarmouth Junior High School students, visited local retired nuns, and was a member of Alliance Francaise.
She also enjoyed gardening; classical music and opera; traveling with her late husband, daughters and friends; studying the art of the Impressionist painters; and reading the works of French and French-Canadian writers. While raising her family, she held her own as a vocal fan of the Montreal Canadians even though surrounded by a sea of Boston Bruin supporters.
Mrs. Powers is pre-deceased by her husband, Stephen J. Powers, Jr.; her sister, Rollande Prefontaine; and her son-in-law, Adam de la Barre.
She is survived by four daughters, Helene Powers of Northampton, MA; Claudette Simms and husband Don of Gray, ME; Michele Vermette and husband Nick of Topsham, ME; and Suzanne Powers of Somerville, MA; her grandchildren Caroline, Ryan, Russell, Cameron and Rowan; sister Claire Tanguay of Winnipeg, Manitoba; brother Jean-Paul Vaugeois of Belwood, Ontario; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives in Canada and the US. She also will be missed be her granddogs Kobe, Tanner and Sam.
Donations in her memory may be sent to The McAuley Residence, 91 State St., Portland, ME 04101 or Sacred Heart Parish, 326 Main St., Yarmouth, ME 04096.
Visiting hours were on Tuesday at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland, ME. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday in Sacred Heart Church, 326 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME. Interment followed in Cousins Island Cemetery, Yarmouth.
Ann Clark Distant, former G-NGHS teacher
Ann Clark Distant, 67, died after a brief fight against cancer, on September 5 at her home in Limington, surrounded by family.
Born in Plymouth, MA, she was the only child of Irving "Bud" Clark and Louise Howland Clark. The family moved to Orrington, ME, in 1951, where she competed in horse shows and won many awards. She graduated from Brewer High School in 1956 and attained her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maine to teach physical education.
Her teaching career began at Gorham High School; she retired from Gray-New Gloucester High School after 25 years of service. Her students lovingly knew her as "Mrs. D".
Ann was an avid gardener who was known for her excellent pickles. She loved to garden, travel, read, ski and entertain with family and friends. Her optimism, kindness, thoughtfulness and loyalty will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her father, Irving Clark, and stepmother Janet Clark, of St. Cloud, FL; her husband, David E. Distant, of Limington; their only child, Karin Distant Sullivan; and grandson Ryan Distant Sullivan, of Gray.
Services were private. Arrangements were under the care of Independent Death Care of Maine.
Anna Dew dies
Anna Sorensen Truax Dew, of Gray, died on March 16 at her home with her family by her side after a brief battle with cancer.
Anna was born in Portland, the daughter of Carl and Emily Sorensen. She attended Portland schools and Deering High School.
She married A.J. Truax on July 4, 1944, and worked at Fostee Avery on Congress Street.
After working at the South Portland Shipyard during World War II in the east yard, Anna and her family moved to Connecticut where she worked for several years in the ball-bearing business.
She married F. J. Dew in 1966 and they moved back to Maine in 1971 and settled in Gray, where Anna worked for MSAD #15 as a bread baker for three schools. Finishing her working career at Pineland in New Gloucester, she retired in 1986.
Anna is survived by her husband, Francis; two children, Karren O'Meara, of Jensen Beach, Florida, and Joe Truax, of Gray; three granddaughters, a great-grandson and four great-granddaughters; a sister in North Carolina; along with several relatives in the local area.
A graveside service will be held at a later date at Village Cemetery
in Gray.
Anne F. Whitney Herrick
Anne F. Whitney Herrick, 69, of Pownal, died in Pownal on August 4, 2005, after a tough battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was born May 6, 1936, in Windham, the daughter of Harland and Christine (MacDonald) Whitney. She grew up in Gray, attended local schools and graduated from Pennell Institute.
In the 1950s, she lived in Washington, D.C., where she was employed by the Veteran's Administration. She later accepted a position with the National Council of YMCAs in the Railroad Division. Her office was located in the old Union Station in Washington, D.C., and overlooked the Concourse. She loved the "hustle and bustle" of the trains
and enjoyed talking about the interesting people she met and how different life was at that time.
Later she moved to Ashland, Ohio, where she worked in several capacities while raising a family. In Ashland, she was also an active volunteer in town, church and school activities and was a member of the First Methodist Church of Ashland. She was also a Brownie and Girl Scout leader. After returning to Maine, Anne was employed by Thomas P. Beals Furniture, supervising the Country Store. During this time, she obtained her Real Estate license and sold real estate until she went to work for L. L. Bean as Facilities Coordinator. She remained in this capacity until retirement. In retirement, she worked for DeLorme Mapping and for the Basketbarn of Vermont. In 1987, Anne married Martin R. Herrick, of Peaks Island. They enjoyed many loving and happy years together. They became involved in genealogy and traced their ancestors back many generations. She was reasonably well traveled and, especially, enjoyed her trips to Nova Scotia and Scotland. Her great-great-grandparents were among the original settlers of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. In Scotland, she was thrilled to walk the streets in Edinborough as her great,-great-grandfather had before her.
Anne enjoyed raising flowers and spent many hours in her flowerbeds until her illness forced her to stop. She was a great cook and enjoyed making her husband his favorite pies as well as baking all sorts of other wonderful pastries and breads.
Her greatest enjoyment was her family. She loved family gatherings and spending time with her children and grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. She was always a "big tease" and loved playing tricks on her grandchildren. She had a great sense of humor and could usually find a "funny side" to things.
She attended the Pownal Congregational Church and was a member of the AARP. Anne was predeceased by three daughters, Linda, Cynthia and Kathy Cordell; her parents; and two brothers, Warren and Ralph Whitney. She is survived by her loving husband, Martin Herrick of Pownal; two daughters, Cheryl Croxford and her husband, Curt, of Pittston; Carolyn Pollard and her husband Jeff of Raymond; two granddaughters, Jessica Hinds and her husband, Joshua, of Gardiner and Christina Pollard of Raymond; two grandsons, Jason Croxford of Pittston and Jeffrey Pollard, Jr., of Raymond; great-grandchildren Gregory and Brianna Hinds of Gardiner; one brother, Wilbert Whitney and his wife, Janet, of Augusta; two sisters-in-law, Adeline Whitney of Gray and Paula Whitney of Fitchburg, MA; her mother-in-law, Eileen Herrick, of Machiasport; a brother-in-law, Mark Herrick and his wife, Debra, of West Paris; several aunts and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Contributions may be made to the First Parish Congregational Church, 461 Elmwood Road, Pownal, ME 04069, c/o Edna Menchen.
