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IRVING WINSTON PATTEN
DOVER-FOXCROFT - Irving Winston Patten, loving husband of Gladys M. Patten, died April 14, 2002, at a local nursing home. He was born Sept. 30, 1920, in Milford, N.H., the son of Orion and Bernice (Bills) Patten. He was a dairy farmer by trade and was married to Gladys for 55 years. He served his country in the U.S. Air Corps., during World War II and was a member of the Merrimack NH V.F.W.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys; five children, Frank J. Patten of West Virginia, June P. Patten of Virginia, Donald J. Patten of Milo, Ronald W. Patten of Dover-Foxcroft and Peter P. Patten of Atkinson; 14 brothers and sisters, 13 grandchildren, three great-grand-children, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2002, at the family lot in Vaughn Cemetery, Dover-Foxcroft, with Rev. Garrison officiating. Please remit from sending flowers. There will be a reception for family and friends immediately following the service at the home of Peter and Tonya Patten. Arrangements by Pine State Cremation Service.
VIOLA P. KEYTE
DEXTER – Viola P. Keyte, 74, passed away April 15, 2002 at a Bangor hospital following a brief illness. She was born July 2, 1927 in Dexter the daughter of Frederick and Rosa (Mountain) Clukey. She graduated form Dexter High School, Class of 1945. She was the Dexter Town Clerk for many years, retiring in 1989. She was a communicant of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Dexter. Viola enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and camping.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, William, her son Michael and his wife Robyn, daughters, Sharon Ready and husband Stephen, Susan Arsenault, Sandra Daigle and husband Rick, all of Dexter and Sally Giles and husband Sanford of Garland. She was a grammy to 11 grandchildren, Lori and Bill Keyte, Angie and Greg Haven, Leanne Wilkinson and husband Matthew, Suzanne Ready, Kristy and Sarah Arsenault, Emily, Katie and Keri Giles. She will be remembered by 2 brothers Lewis Clukey of Florida and Leonard Clukey of Bangor; a sister, Elizabeth Baker of Virginia; several nieces and nephews. Viola was predeceased by her parents, a brother, Lloyd Clukey, and a sister Deanna Tarr.
Friends may call 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 61 Main Street, Dexter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM Thursday at St. Anne’s Church, Dexter with the Rev. Fr. Raymond Morency officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter.
DORIS L. FOLSOM
NEWPORT & STETSON — Doris L. Folsom, 90, passed away April 17, 2002 at a Pittsfield hospital. She was born May 28, 1911 at Newport, the daughter of Lee and Ida (Robinson) Lewis. Her father was a prominent farmer and businessman in Newport. She was married for over 50 years to the late Lincoln C. Folsom. For more than 30 years they owned and operated the Double L Farms. Doris taught music in the public school system and gave private piano lessons for 15 years in Newport and the surrounding towns. She was a member of the People’s United Methodist Church in Newport, and the the Nokomis Chapter # 42 Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years. She enjoyed gardening, and loved animals, especially her birds. At the time of her death, she was still active with her music.
She will be truly missed by her cat, Jezzie. She was predeceased by her only son,Thomas J. Folsom in 1993; and sisters, Meredyth L. Smith and Nellie Lewis. She leaves 3 grandchildren, Thomas L. Folsom of Stetson, Darlene M. Clark of Pembroke, and Darren L. Folsom and his wife, Janet Chamberlin of Newport; a special daughter-in-law, Gloria J. Folsom Hitchings of Pembroke; 3 dear great grandsons, Jarrod Lincoln Clark and Lincoln Folsom Clark, both of Newport, and Jonathan H. Folsom of North Carolina; 4 special nieces, Sonia Cianchette of Newport, Carol Austin of Waterville, Merelyn Findler of Florida, and Patricia Mullis of Corinna; as well as many special friends.
Graveside services will be held 4 P.M. Wednesday, April 24th at Riverside Cemetery, Newport, with the Rev. Marriott Churchill officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the People’s United Methodist Church, 131 Main Street; Newport, ME 04953. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Newport.
MILDRED R. CONROY
MADISON — Mildred R. Conroy, 92, died April 17, 2002.She was born September 1, 1909 at Pittsfield the daughter of Roscoe and Rose (Lampher) Clifford.She was a member of the Mizpah Sunshine Society. She was predeceased by her husband, Martin, and her brother, Dennis Clifford.
She is survived by a nephew, Brian Clifford of NH and a niece, Ruth Shusta of Madison; several grand nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held9 A.M. Tuesday, April 30th,at the Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison.Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Newport.
MAUREEN P. MAGGIO
ETNA — Maureen P. Maggio, 54, died April 18, 2002 at her residence. She was born May 8, 1947 at Cambridge, MA, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Sullivan) Snow.
She is survived by her mother, Mary Snow of Milford, NH; her husband, Paul F. Maggio of Etna; her children, Robyn Basford, Denise Mewins, Paul F. Maggio, and John Maggio; 2 adopted children, Ronald and Ralph Maggio; a brother Robert Snow of Merrimack, NH; 15 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Newport.
GERTRUDE A. WENTWORTH
DOVER - FOXCROFT - Gertrude A. Wentworth, 74, died April 18, 2002, at a Dover-Foxcroft nursing home, after a long illness. She was born June 21, 1927, in Dexter, the daughter of Keith and Verna (Smith) Wentworth. She participated in the programs at the Charlotte White Center for many years and loved animals and all her precious belongings. Trudy's smile and love for life will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by a beloved sister, Matilda Alvarez and her husband, Harold; and a nephew, Raymond Alvarez, all of Zephyrhills, Fla.; one cousin, Joyce McPhee of Bath. She was predeceased by her parents, and a brother, Raymond.
Friends may call 1 p.m. Monday, until time of services at 2 p.m., at the Thompson Funeral Home, 17 Hudson Rd., Corinth. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter.
ERNEST STANLEY WILT
GREENVILLE - Ernest Stanley Wilt, 93, beloved uncle, brother and friend, died peacefully at his home on Shaw Street, April 18, 2002. He was born Sept. 17, 1908, in Molus River, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada
, the oldest son of William Archibald and Christina Ella (Barnes) Wilt. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Helen L. (Boivin) Wilt in August of 1936. He was married to Leona Mary (Votour) Wilt for 41 years and was devastated by her sudden death in September 1979. He graduated from Greenville High School, Class of 1927 and Wentworth Institute in Boston in 1930. He served his country in World War II, as a chief machinist's mate D Co. 129 the See Bee's in the Pacific Theatre in the Philippines from July 1943 to November 1946. He worked for Continental Baking, Wonderbread, running electric trucks in the 1930s and for Waldo Bro's and Brown Construction in Roxbury, Mass. He owned Stan's Esso Filling and Service Station on South Main Street in Greenville, from 1931 to 1946 and had stations in Jackman and abbot as well. He was a distributor for Esso Gas, Heating oils, and
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Gas and built a new garage in Greenville in 1946, which he later sold in 1972, existing NAPA Parts building. He owned a Dodge, Chrysler and International Harvester Dealership from 1948 to 1968 and had a truck, construction, plowing and sanding business for many years. He was a life member of Cecil R. Cole Post No. 94 and Past Commander in 1946 to 1947. He was a life member of Doric Masonic Lodge AF & AM, and Odd Fellows, from 1959 to 1961. He enjoyed tremendous summers cruising on Moosehead Lake, growing up on the east road on the Wilt Farm, as well as at his dads camps, Wilson Pond Camps, and endless hours of golfing with his friends.
He is survived by his wonderful sister, Sylvia C. (Wilt) Clark; two nephews, Ronald Jones and wife, Sharon of Greenville and C. Donworth Jones and wife, Virginia of Mexico, Maine; four special grandnephews, Kevin, Patrick, David and Brian Jones; five great-grandnephews, Brian C. Jones Jr., Owen Jones, Evan Lee Jones, Tyler Jones and Hunter Atwood; one very special great-grandniece, Melanie Elizabeth Jones; several cousins, Vesta Zilch of Florida, Junie Sanborn of Pennsylvania, Bill and Richard Sawtelle of Brownville, many cousins in Canada and Nova Scotia. He was predeceased by his parents, one brother, Philip B. Wilt. A very special thank-you goes out to a very loving and caring caregiver, Doris Ward. Stan's "Tiger" will miss his companion of seven years. His dear pool friends, Milt Dunbar, Max Folsom and Henry Madore, will miss their challenging games with Stan.
Visitation will held 12-1 p.m. Saturday, at McCrory Funeral Home, Greenville. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2002, at the Union Church, United Church of Christ in Greenville, with the Rev. Lynde Holte officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stan's memory may be made to Pine Tree Hospice, West Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft 04426 or C.A. Dean Women's Auxiliary, P.O. Box 1129, Greenville 04441. Arrangements by McCrory Funeral Home, Greenville.
MILDRED F. LITTLEFIELD
GUILFORD - Mildred F. Littlefield, 91, died April 18, 2002 at a Dexter health care facility. She was born August 27, 1910, in Brownville Jct., daughter of John and Mary (Morrison) Dillon. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Guilford. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Malcolm G. Littlefield in 1983.
She is survived by a son and his wife, Michael and Sharon Littlefield of Guilford; two grandchildren, Lisa and her husband, Wayne Adkins and their children, Spencer and Hope all of Monson; and a grandson, Corey Littlefield of Guilford; two nieces, Arlene Doiron of Brownville Jct. And Mary Lou Alley of Bar Harbor. She will be remembered by a special friend, Linda Graham of Shirley. She was predeceased by a brother, Donald Dillon and two sisters, Catherine Meulendyke and Irene Fitch.
At her request there will be no public calling hours. Graveside services will be held at 1 pm Tuesday at the Lawn cemetery in Guilford, with Rev. David McLeish officiating. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal Funeral, Guilford.
VELLA H. JOHNSON
DOVER-FOXCROFT and WATERVILLE - Vella H. Johnson, 80, wife of the late Homer R. Johnson, died April 19, 2002, at a Waterville nursing home. She was born July 31, 1921, the daughter of Albert and Vera (Bruce) Harrison. Vella was a former Avon representative in the Dover-Foxcroft area and had worked for many years as a cook at Hibbard Nursing Home. She was a member of the Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church and the 3-M Club and the East Dover Grange.
She is survived by two daughters, Zelma Conner and her husband, Darrel of Palmyra, Joan Hume of North New Portland; a brother, Paul Harrison of Dover-Foxcroft; three grandchildren, Michelle Hume, Nikki Conner, and Crystal McGinnis; two great-grandchildren, Karlie McGinnis and Joseph Hume, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends are invited to call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at the Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft, where funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 24. Burial will be in the family lot in Dover Cemetery.
CLARA H. THOMAS
DOVER-FOXCROFT - Clara H. Thomas, 82, wife of the late Willis Thomas, died April 19, 2002, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born June 24, 1919, in Garland, the daughter of Harold and Hazel (Colbath) Hill. For many years, Clara and her husband, Willis owned Thomas Home Bakery in Dover-Foxcroft. She was a member of the United Church of Christ and a past president of the D.J. Babineau VFW Post No. 3385. As a young woman, Clara crafted beautiful hooked rugs, in her last years, she learned to do tole painting. In her 60s, Clara surprised her family by getting her GED. She was known as a knowledgeable mushroom forager and a fierce card player. She had a vast collection of owls.
Clara is survived by her children, Meredith T. Bickmore of Kittery, Martha Christiansen of Norway, John W. Thomas, Md.; five grandchildren, Julie Ciampoli of Milford, Pa., Nicole Yeaton of Kittery, Jennifer Christiansen of Bethel, John A. Thomas of Troy, N.Y. and Kathleen Thomas of Albany, N.Y.; three great-grandchildren, Alexandra Ciampoli, Jackson and Haven Yeaton; her special buddy, Zora Desmarais of Dover-Foxcroft; four sisters, one brother, many nieces and nephews. Clara was predeceased by her husband, Willis; and a son, James.
Visiting hours were 1-2 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2002, with funeral services held at 2 p.m. at the Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft. Committal services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, at the family lot in Gray Cemetery, with the Rev. Kenneth Dale officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pine Tree Hospice, 65 W. Main St., Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426.
CHARLES E. GRINNELL
MILO - Charles E. Grinnell, 62, husband of Loretta (Robertson) Grinnell, died April 20, 2002, at his home in Milo. He was born in Milo, Sept. 22, 1939, the son of Charles A. and Edith (Newman) Grinnell. He had worked in area garages for many years as a mechanic and was a former derby fireman. He was predeceased by a son, Charles A. Grinnell.
In addition to his wife, Loretta of Milo; he is survived by a son, Peter A. Grinnell and wife, Bonnie of Hillsboro, N.H.; a daughter, Marie M. Grinnell of Brownville; three sisters, Eleanor Cyr and husband, Eddie of Milo, Helen Beals and husband, Harold of Jonesport, Charlene Robichaud and husband, Phillip of Hampden; a brother, Harold Grinnell and wife, Jean of Milo; three grandchildren, Ashley, Krystal and Justin, several nieces and nephews.
A memorial celebration of Charles' life will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2002, at the Lary Funeral Home, Milo, with the Rev. Ernie Madden officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Milo.
BEATRICE "JO" CHRISTINA BRIDGES
DOVER - FOXCROFT - Beatrice "Jo" Christina Bridges, 88, beloved wife of the late Clinton Bridges, passed away April 21, 2002, in Dover-Foxcroft. She was born in Dover South Mills, at the home of her father and mother, Maurice and Mabel (Crockett) Stevens, Nov. 10, 1913. After attending the one-room school at the Mills through the eighth grade, walking one mile each way in the time before the roads were plowed in the winter and muddy in the spring, she attended and graduated from Foxcroft Academy, Class of 1931. During her four years at the Academy, she - as did her three sisters - boarded in town during the week, going home Friday afternoon and returning Sunday evening. She was one of only a small number of her classmates still living at her death. She attended her 60th reunion in 1991, but was unable to attend her 70th last August. She and her husband for many years operated a dairy farm and raised potatoes on their farm in West Dover on what is now the Line Road. It was land previously owned by Clinton's father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. It was not unusual for "Jo" to help outside her kitchen on the farm, especially cutting seed for potato planting in the spring, roguing the rows for diseased plants in the summer, and then picking them in the fall, all the while preparing three solid meals on a wood burning stove, as there was no electrical line serving the area at the time. As Clint and his brother-in-law, Elmer Leland, often farmed together, this could mean extra workers to feed in addition to her regular household, especially during threshing and potato picking time. She also made a home for her father-in-law, Will Bridges, until his death in 1947. She hosted many Thanksgiving dinners of the Stevens family over the years. All this was done while finding time to pick wild berries, can meat, vegetables, and fruit, and bake pies, cakes and other homemade foods. Many of these foods were cooked for suppers at the East Sangerville Grange, where she was a long time member, plus holding various offices. She and her husband maintained a garden for many years. "Jo" enjoyed working with the soil to plant vegetables plus flowers, which she used to decorate around her lawn and home. She won blue ribbons for her flower arrangements and single specimens at the fair in Dover-Foxcroft. She always had a great interest in the many birds that came to her feeders and their homes and nests over the years, and knew their names by their colors and songs. She took great pride in keeping her large lawn in excellent condition, and was a familiar sight to passersby, as she would always wave to them while driving her riding lawnmower. Sending cards for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, and other occasions was always, for her, a great pleasure, not just to family members, but to neighbors, and folks far away; and she, in turn, felt much joy to receive them in return, especially her get-well cards in recent months. She was always much interested in the young children of her relatives as well as those of her neighbors. She watched them grow up and many times another generation as well. She faithfully remembered their birthdays with cards.
She is survived by a sister, Sylvia Stevens Witherly of Port Charlotte, Fla.; many cousins, many nieces and nephews, who, in their younger days, often spent vacation times at her home, and later, the boys often worked summers on the farm. To them, she was and would always remain more like a second mother and they, in turn, were like her own children. She was predeceased by her husband, who passed away March 29, 1990, after almost 55 years of marriage, as they were wed May 1, 1935; also, four sisters, Dora Stevens Anderson, Lucy Stevens Hall, and Beatrice and Leith Stevens; and a brother, Charles Stevens. Her death means that for the first time in 167 years there is now no resident in the neighborhood with the last name of Bridges, as the first persons with that last name were Joshua Bridges and his family who settled there in 1835. She and Clint were always deeply appreciative of the many kindnesses shown them over the years by their neighbors.
Friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at the Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft, where funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, April 25, with Pastor Mark Stevens officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Dover South Mills. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Maine Affiliate, Inc., P.O. Box 346, Augusta 04330-0346.
CECIL P. THERIAULT
SANGERVILLE and BROWNVILLE - Cecil P. Theriault, 60, loving husband of Alta Chambers Theriault for more than 20 years, died April 24, 2002, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Dec. 15, 1941, in Milo, the son of Louis Theriault and Gloria Roberts. He worked in the wood business all his life and was a longtime resident of Brownville and Katahdin Iron Works. He enjoyed fishing and
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He is survived by his loving wife, Alta; his mother, Gloria Roberts of Brownville; four sons, Wade Theriault and his fiance, Heidi Dodge of Dexter, George Theriault and his fiance, Laurie Reed of Gouldsboro, Brad Theriault of Dexter, and Richard and Vicki Hamilton of Pennsylvania; three daughters, Mary and Pete Watters of Brownville, Laurie Worster and her fiance, Bill Hobbs of Brownville Junction and Debbie Hamilton and her fiance, Steve Robinson of Atkinson; nine grandchildren, Regina and Adin Young, Richard Jr. and John Joseph Hamilton, Dillon P. Watters, Ashley Hamilton, Crystal and Greg Hathorn, and Kelsey Robinson; three brothers, George Theriault of Connecticut, James Theriault of Williamsburg, and John Henry Theriault of Brownville; one sister, Henrietta Landry of Brownville; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many many friends. He was predeceased by one son, John Hamilton; and one sister, Claudette Theriault.
A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2002, at the family lot in Pine Tree Cemetery, with the Rev. Ken Dale Officiating. A time of remembrance will follow at the home of Pete and Mary Watters, 34 Pleasant St., Brownville. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Pine State Cremation Services, 1-800-769-6371.
RETA A. LOUGEE
EXETER - Reta A. Lougee, 62, the wife of Rodney D. Lougee, went to be with the Lord, April 25, 2002, at a Bangor Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 6, 1940, in Charleston, the daughter of the late Nelson Amero and her mother, Edna (Mills) Amero of Bangor. She was a graduate of Higgins Classical Institute of Charleston, Class of 1958. She enjoyed being a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and spent many hours with her grandchildren, a time she treasured. A gifted and artistic person, she was capable of creating most anything that came to mind, enjoying painting, crafts, and gardening. She also loved nature and the outdoors, and in her younger years, enjoyed camping and snowmobiling.
She was predeceased by her sisters, Joyce Peppinger of Montana and Thelma Mitchell of California. Surviving are her husband, Rodney; two sons, Randy Lougee and his wife, Lori of Exeter and Rodd Lougee and his wife, Erika of Montville; a daughter, Rhonda Hartley and her fianc‚e, Daniel True of Pittsfield; five grandchildren, Nathaniel Hartley and Breanna True of Pittsfield, Courtney and Chelsea Lougee of Exeter and Christina Lougee of Montville; two sisters, Mrs. Ernest (Vivian) Starbird of Carmel and Shirley Floyd of Budd Lake, N.J.; two half sisters, Mrs. Harriet McKenzie of Corinth and Helen Coburn of San Diego, Calif.; two half brothers, George Veino of Southgate, Mich. and Gerald Veino of Loudon, Tenn.
Graveside memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2002, at the Exeter Mills Cemetery, Exeter. Arrangements are be Thompson Funeral Home, 17 Hudson Rd., Corinth.
