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SYBELLE E. PALMER
DIXMONT, PLYMOUTH & DEDHAM, MASS. - Sybelle E. Palmer, 84, died January 12, 2002 at West Roxbury, Mass. She was born October 2, 1917 at Dixmont the daughter of Frank and Fannie Patten. She was a longtime resident of Dixmont, resided for a number of years in Newport, and was a summer resident of Plymouth for many years. She and her husband George Otis Palmer, operated the family farm in Dixmont. She also worked for Ray Smith at the original Log Cabin Diner in Newport for many years. She was a member of the Grange. Sybelle looked forward to returning to Plymouth to the family camp where she spent her summers visiting with her many Maine friends and family. She drove herself to Maine each summer from Massachusetts up until 2 years ago. In addition to her husband, Sybelle was recently predeceased by her son Larry, who died unexpectedly November 16, 2001, while
hunting
and staying on the family land. She was also predeceased by two other children who died in infancy, Beverly and Orman.
She is survived by her daughter in law, Gail Palmer of Dedham, Mass.; grandchildren, Jason Palmer of Dedham, Mass., Kimberly Palmer and Ingrid Williams, both of Norton, Mass.; and great grandchildren, Chandra Palmer, Colby Williams, and Tyler Williams; and a sister in law, Olive Palmer of Newport.
Friends may call from 4-8 P.M. Tuesday at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, Mass. A graveside committal service will be held in the spring at the family lot, Simpson Corner Cemetery, Dixmont, with Pastor Al H. Worden officiating. Local arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Newport.
ARTHUR W. CLARKE
PHILLIPSTON, MASS. - Arthur W. Clarke, 70, died January 14, 2002 as the result of an automobile accident in Etna. He and his wife Ruth had been visiting their son and daughter-in-law, William Clarke and Dr. Kristen Sanden of Caribou.
Visiting hours and funeral arrangements will be with the Fiske Funeral Home, 1356 Main Street, Athol, Mass. Local arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Newport.
CHARLES A. BRALEY, SR
GUILFORD, Charles A. Braley, Sr. 75, died January 17, 2002 at a Dover-Foxcroft nursing home. He was born November 14, 1926, in Glenburn, son of Willard and Estelle (Taylor) Braley.He served in the US Army and was a member of the Stott-Flanders American Legion Post #165 in Sangerville.Charles worked for several years for Guilford of Maine and later worked for Pride Manufacturing in Guilford until his retirement in 1988.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie (Grant) Braley of Guilford; a son, Charles Braley Jr. and wife, Mindy of Guilford; 2 daughters, Linda and her husband Bruce Stevens of Guilford and Charlene Braley of Sangerville;; 4 grandchildren, Ashley and Brock Stevens, Natasha and Mikayla Braley; 5 sisters and a brother many nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by 6 brothers and a sister.
A Memorial Service will be held 1 pm Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at the United Methodist Church in Guilford with the Rev. Dr. Margaret “Dodie” Stowe officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Maine Parkinson Society, Maine Health Learning Resource Center, Maine Medical Center-Scarborough, 100 US Rt. #1 Unit #106, Scarborough, ME 04074-9308. Spring burial will be in the Village cemetery in Sangerville. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, Guilford.
RUTH L. ANDREWS
DOVER-FOXCROFT - Ruth L. Andrews, wife of the late Fred E. Andrews, passed away quietly, Jan. 16, 2002, at a local hospital, from complications following surgery. She was born Dec. 6, 1914, in Dover-Foxcroft, the daughter of Archie and Ida (Buck) Lyford. Ruth was a hairdresser in Dover-Foxcroft, and operated a business for many years from her home on Pine Street, where many friends were made throughout the years. She was also active in the Methodist Church, knitting many sets of mittens, and baking lots of brown bread for church fairs and suppers. In her later years, Ruth lived with her sister, Margaret, and they spent their winters in Ft. Pierce, Fla., where they have many dear friends, and especially enjoyed "Club" on Tuesday mornings. As a young mother, Ruth and her family lived in many different places throughout the country, as Fred's textile business demanded. One of her favorite stories was, while in Texas, the fresh Maine tree dried out before Christmas and she went outside, into the desert, and brought in a tumbleweed, which she then spray painted green and decorated. This kind of "make-do" spirit was typical of Ruth-who always saw the bright side of life.
Ruth leaves her sister and best friend, Margaret Harter; and two brothers, Raymond and his wife, Violet Lyford and Archie Lyford, all of Dover-Foxcroft. She will be very missed by her son, Frederick and his wife, Susan of Dover-Foxcroft; and her granddaughters, Sydney and Jessamyn; as well as her two stepdaughters, Donna Bessey and her husband, Leland of Albion, and Lois Carsley of Winslow. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred E. Andrews; her stepson, Bowen Andrews; and three brothers, Malcolm, Charles and Merle Lyford. Her proudest accomplishment was her family and she loved the times they would all get together, sharing stories and time together.
Graveside memorial services in Dover cemetery will be announced by the Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft, in the spring. Those who wish to remember Ruth in a special way may contribute to the Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church, 38 E. Main St., Dover-Foxcroft 04426.
CORRINE E. BARDEN
MILO - Corrine Elizabeth Barden, 77, wife of Norman F. Barden, died Jan. 16, 2002, at a Bangor hospital. She was born Feb. 18, 1924, in Milo, the daughter of Harry and Alice (Hoskins) Pray. Mrs. Barden was a member of the United Baptist Church of Milo, and the Ladies Bible Study.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Norman Barden of Milo; a son, Michael Barden and his wife, Nancy of Milo; a daughter, Loretta Mason and her husband, Ron of Bangor; a sister, Edna Hunt of Milo; six grandchildren, Cathy Schulz, Tammy Lemieux, John Mason, Jennie Asher, Seth Barden, Cory Barden; four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Ina and her husband, Richard Banker and their family. She was predeceased by two brothers, Frank Pray and Harry Pray; three sisters, Lala Hughes, Opal Ellis and Louise Hughes.
Friends are invited to call 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at the Lary Funeral Home, Milo. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at the United Baptist Church, Milo, with Rev. Ernest Madden officiating. Spring Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to either United Baptist Church Building Fund, Pleasant Street, Milo 04463 or to Three Rivers Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 432, Milo 04463.
C. BLANCHE (DAY) METIVIER
NORTH NEWPORT C. Blanche (Day) Metivier, 89, died January 17, 2002 at a Dexter healthcare facility. She was born May 7, 1912 at Mapleton the daughter of Charles and Dolly (Pendexter) Day. Blanche was a member of the Corinna United Methodist Church and was actively involved with Hospital Chaplaincy of Hampden. She worked with her husband for many years on the family farm on the Prilay Road in North Newport. She was also employed at Dexter Shoe Company and Snowflake Canning Company in Corinna. She was predeceased by her husband Everett on July 9, 1990.
She is survived by 3 sons, George and wife Betty Metivier, Richard and wife Virginia Metivier all of Newport, Peter and Carol Metivier of Corinna; 2 daughters, Peggy and husband Reginald Mossey of Dexter, and Kathleen Moulton of Guilford; a sister, Bertha and husband Fred Hill of Corinna; 14 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren.
Friends may call 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Sunday at Crosby & Neal Funeral Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna. Funeral services will be held 1 P.M. Monday, January 21st, at the Corinna United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dianne Danielson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, 163 Lancaster Street, Suite 160B, Portland, ME 04101. Burial will be in Corinna Village cemetery in the spring.
VIRGINIA M. COOLEY ANDREWS
DEXTER - Virginia M. Cooley Andrews, 85, wife of Henry L. Andrews, died Jan. 17, 2002, at her residence. She was born April 13, 1916, in Dover-Foxcroft, the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Davis) Lanpher. She worked for many years in a local nursing home, and a local pizza house.
She is survived by her husband, Henry of Dexter; a son, Rufus and his wife, Janice Cooley of Ripley; two daughters, Eleanor Beatham of Michigan, and Betty and her husband, Ted Richards of Dexter; two stepdaughters, Kim Andrews of Dover-Foxcroft, Christine Merrill of Medford; two stepsons, Richard and his wife, Mary Andrews of Virginia, Duffy Andrews of Troy; two brothers, Herbert and his wife, Julia Lanpher of Florida, Omar Lanpher of Massachusetts; two sisters, Marion Farrenkopf of Dexter, Inez Holt of Sangerville; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Coburn Cooley; a daughter, Evelyn Thompson; two sons-in-law, Dalton Beatham, and Albert Thompson.
Spring burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft.
ROGER T. ST. PETER
CORINNA - Roger T. St. Peter, 82, of Sunshine Village, died January 17, 2002 at the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor. He was born January 13, 1920 at St. John Plantation, the son of Dannie and Febrini (Jeandreau) St. Pierre. He graduated from Caribou High School, Class of 1937, and served in the U. S. Army Air Corps during WWII. On January 12, 1942, Roger married the former Ruby Bellmain. They moved to Corinna in 1947, where he was employed as manager of the Fred Ray Farms. He was later employed at Eastland Woolen Mill, retiring in 1974. He will be remembered as an avid gardener.
In addition to his wife of Corinna, he is survived by 2 sons, Roger, Jr. and wife Claire of Pittsfield, Ricky and wife Patricia of Corinna; a daughter, Bonnie Bartlett and her husband Gary of Detroit; 3 sisters-in-law, Dorothy St. Peter of Bangor, Madeline St. Peter of Florida, and Marianne St. Peter of New York; 3 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
At his request there will be no services at this time. Spring Interment will be in Morses Corner Cemetery, Corinna. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 346, Augusta, ME 04330. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna.
ADELINE C. RICHARDSON
PITTSFIELD - Adeline C. Richardson, 85, died January 19, 2002 at an Orono healthcare facility. She was born September 12, 1916 at Caribou the daughter of Amos and Ada (Irving) Vance. While living in Connecticut she was employed by the Monsanto Chemical Company, returning to Maine when she and her husband retired. Adeline was a member of the Deeper Life Assembly in Pittsfield, and Pittsfield Senior Citizens.
She is survived by her husband, Albert M. Richardson, Sr. of Pittsfield; 4 sons, Albert, Jr. and wife Sharon of Farmington, Indiana, Ernest of Detroit, Phillip of Palmyra, Amos and wife Patricia of St. Albans; 4 daughters, Clyda Taylor of Dover-Foxcroft, Phyllis Smith and husband Bill of Quinlan, Texas, Roberta Owens and husband Pat of Haddam, CT, Marylou White and husband Jimmy of Higgaum, CT; 36 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by 5 children, Alice and Ruth Richardson, Leta Van Kirk, Ronald Richardson, and Roland Richardson.
Friends may call from 2-5 P.M. Tuesday, at Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Newport, where funeral services will be held 1 P. M. Wednesday, January 23rd, with the Rev. Millard Dickinson officiating. Spring burial will be in the North Newport Cemetery.
VICTOR C. SAULMER
DOVER-FOXCROFT - Victor C. Saulmer, 72, husband of the late Gloria (Grant) Saulmer, died Jan. 20, 2002, at his residence. He was born Aug. 11, 1929, in Dover-Foxcroft, the son of Perley and Olive (Robbins) Saulmer. Victor had served in Korea with the U.S. Army and was a member of the Chadbourne Merrill American Legion Post No. 29. He had retired from the Public Works Department of the town of Dover-Foxcroft.
He is survived by four daughters, Vicki Chambers and her husband, Geoffrey of Dover-Foxcroft, Debra Saulmer and her special friend, Brian Caswell of Atkinson, N.H., Candy Saulmer and her special friend, Bill Dube of Jay, Tracey Tetreault of Bangor; a brother, Chester Saulmer of Dexter, 18 grandchildren, several other "special" grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sons, Victor II and Kevin, and one grandson.
Friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at the Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft, where funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, with the Rev. David McLeish officiating. Spring Interment will be in the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery.
CLYDE E. ARMSTRONG
DOVER-FOXCROFT - Clyde E. Armstrong, 85, the husband of Phyllis (McKusick) Armstrong, went home to be with the Lord, Jan. 22, 2002, at the Hibbard Nursing Home in Dover-Foxcroft, after a long illness. He was born June 28, 1916, in Versailles, Ohio, the son of John and Goldie (Pittsenberger) Armstrong. He served as an U.S. Army veteran of World War II in the South Pacific, and has resided in Dover-Foxcroft for the past 37 years. He was a former employee of the Maine Leathers Tannery in Dover-Foxcroft, and later worked at Moosehead Manufacturing, retiring in 1981. He was a former superintendent, Sunday school teacher, deacon and trustee, of great faith and wisdom, at the Dexter Pentecostal Church, and currently attended the West Levant Church of God. Clyde also led Bible studies at his home, and he built their home himself. He enjoyed woodworking, donating his time and carpenter skills to the church, and was an inspiration to his church and his family.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of Dover-Foxcroft; are a son, David Armstrong and his wife, LaVance of Sangerville and their children, John and Laura; a son, Wayne Armstrong and his wife, Mary Jane of Sangerville and their children, Jenny and Amy; a daughter, Diane Norsworthy and her husband, Donald of Dover-Foxcroft and their children, Ronald and Kathryn; a son, Glen Armstrong and his wife, Toni of Garland and their children, Jennifer, Joshua, and Chelsea; a daughter, Esther Bracy and her husband, Rev. Steve Bracy of Strong and their children, Andrew, Amanda, Christopher, and Caitlin; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Annabelle Rieman of Ansonia, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Catherine Armstrong; a brother-in-law, Don Oliver, both of Versailles, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. Clyde was predeceased by a brother, Marion; and a sister, Mary Oliver.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Charleston Pentecostal Church, with the Rev. Mathew Ward, Rev. Frank Gould, and Rev. Ronald E. Libby officiating. Friends may call 1 p.m. until time of services at the church. Spring burial will be in Corinthian Cemetery, Corinth. Those who wish, may make donations in his memory to the West Levant Church of God, P.O. Box 33, Stetson, ME 04488. Arrangements are by Thompson Funeral Home, 17 Hudson Rd., Corinth. For information and an online guest book, please visit Legacy.com.
MURRAY E. LITTLEFIELD
MILO and DOVER-FOXCROFT Murray E. Littlefield, 94, died Jan. 22, 2002, at Hibbard Nursing Home, Dover-Foxcroft, after a short illness. He was born in West Seboeis, June 1, 1907, the son of Harry A. and Elizabeth (Murray) Littlefield. Murray graduated from Milo High School, Class of 1926. He was employed by the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad prior to his enlistment in the U.S. Army, during World War II. Murray served with the 701st Grand Railroad Division in Italy during the war, and was discharged with the rank of master sergeant. He was decorated with the British Empire Award. After the war, Murray returned to Milo, and was employed is several capacities with the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad, retiring as yard foreman.
Murray is survived by his wife of 70 years, Ona, who may be visited at the Hibbard Nursing Home, Dover-Foxcroft.
There will be no funeral services. The committal will be at the Gracelawn Crematory, Auburn. Arrangements by Pine State Cremation Service, 1-800-769-6377.
JEANETTE A. ARTES
BROWNVILLE - Jeanette A. Artes, 83, wife of the late Tyler M. Artes, died Jan. 24, 2002, at a Dover-Foxcroft hospital. She was born in Brownville, Oct. 8, 1918, the daughter of John and Florence (Getchell) MacKenzie. She was a member of the Brownville Community Church, where she served as Sunday school teacher and superintendent for many years, and the church circle. Jeanette was predeceased by a brother, Edward MacKenzie.
She is survived by one son, Bryan Artes and wife, Lorna of Howland; three daughters, Christine Dow and husband, Richard of Cape Elizabeth, Gayle McKinney and husband, Wendall of Easton, Jeannine Cote and husband, Paul of Lewiston; six grandchildren, Derek Artes, Brody Artes, Sarah Dow, Amy Cote, Darren Cote, Renovia McKinney, several nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call 2-3 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, at Lary Funeral Home, Milo. A celebration of her life will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, at the Brownville Community Church, with the Rev. George Ganglefinger officiating. A spring Interment will be in the Pinetree Cemetery. Those who wish may make donations in her memory to the Brownville Community Church, care of Russell Ladd, Church Street, Brownville, ME 04414
VERA I. MEGQUIER
MILO - Vera I. Megquier, 88, wife of Clifton A. Megquier, died Jan. 25, 2002, at a Dover-Foxcroft nursing home. She was born June 24, 1913, in Orneville, the daughter of Richard and Catherine (Rolfe) Hoxie. A graduate of Milo High School, she was a member of Maine State Grange (Pleiades) since 1936. A loving wife and mother, Vera welcomed all to her home to share meals and great stories. She always enjoyed playing cards and Bingo with her friends and neighbors. In later years, she and her husband enjoyed traveling throughout the country and Alaska to visit children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Clifton of Milo; a son, Ronald E. Drew and his wife, Donna of Milo; three daughters, Janis M. Kendall of Providence, R.I., Sherrill A. Costa of Auburn, Mass., Sandra J. Clark and her husband, Kenneth of Dover-Foxcroft; a special son-in-law, Ronald Knowles of Milo; three sisters, Shirley Rhoda of Milo, Audrey Walker of Corinth, Evelyn Taylor of Dover-Foxcroft; 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Philip Drew; a daughter, Donna Catherine Knowles; four brothers, Vayden, Feldon, William and Sylvanus Hoxie; two sisters, Arzelle Littlefield, Avanell Lyford.
Friends are invited to call 2-4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at the Lary Funeral Home, Milo, where funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, with the Rev. David McLeish officiating. Spring Interment will be in the family lot in Evergreen Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Three Rivers Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 432, Milo 04463.
CHARLES FRANKLIN JOHNSON
GARLAND, Charles Franklin Johnson, 90, died January 26, 2002, at his home in Garland. He was born November 18, 1911 in Dexter, son of Forest and Fronie (Carr) Johnson. He graduated from N.H. Fay High School in Dexter, class of 1929 and farmed in W. Garland until enlisting in the US Army during WWII. Following the service he worked in the area woolen mills for many years. Frank was a charter member of the Garland Fire Dept., the Jack Monroe American Legion Post in Garland, the Garland Historical Society and was a 50-year member of the Garland Grange. Frank was holder of the Boston Post Cane since 2000.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Grant) Johnson of Garland; a son, Robert Johnson and friend, Sherri Lamoreau of Exeter; 2 daughters and their husbands, Elaine and Peter Devine of Garland and Barbara and Gregory Crispell of Garland; a sister, Shirley Fish of Dexter; 5 grandchildren, Andrew King, Elisha Crispell, Amanda, Rachel Hayden and Timothy Lamoreau; a great grandson, McKynzie Allen-King; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece and her husband, Ramona and Douglas Ellison; a favorite cousin, Clayton Carr and his wife Marian. He was predeceased by 5 brothers, Ernest, Raymond, Clarence, Floyd and Weldon and a sister, Winnifred Anderson.
Memorial services will be held at 2 pm Friday, February 1st, at the Garland Baptist Church with Pastor Barry Buzzell officiating. A time for fellowship for family and friends, will be held at the Garland Grange Hall following the service. Spring burial will be in the Maplewood cemetery in Garland. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to the Garland Children's Scholarship Fund, c/o Raymond Batchelder, 215 Avenue Road, Garland, ME 04939. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, Dexter.
