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Alice D. Sargent
1998-07-16
LANCASTER, PA - Alice D. Sargent, 97, died Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at the Calvary Fellowship Home, were she had been a resident.
Born on February 23, 1901, in LaGrange, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Mae C. (Decker) Doble. A former resident of Norway, she had been living in Lancaster, PA for the past 23 years. She was married to Harold G. Sargent, who predeceased her.
She attended the University of Maine and received her nursing degrees at the Massachustts General Hospital and the Central Maine General Hospital in Lewiston. She worked as a Registered Nurse in Maine until her retirement.
She held membership in the South Paris Baptist Church and the Calvary Church of Lancaster, PA.
Surviving are two daughters, Joan Blake and Joyce Forbes, both of Florida; a sister, Dorothy, wife of Donald Christie of Gray and six grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 17 at the Norway Pine Grove Cemetery, South Paris at 1 p.m.. Arrangements are being handled under the care of the Andrews Funeral Home, South Woodstock and the Snyder Funeral Home, Lancaster.
Evelyn P. Sawyer
1999-02-05
Evelyn P. Sawyer, 89, died Sunday at her residence in Gray. She was a lifetime resident of the Town.
Born July 24, 1909, she was the daughter of Arthur J. and Leona C. Hodgkins Pierce. She graduated from Pennell Institute in 1928 and St. Barnabas School of Nursing in 1931.
Mrs. Sawyer worked as a nurse at Pineland Hospital for many years. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Gray, Southern Maine Senior Citizens, the Gray Historical Society, Gray Extension, Health Council and Relief Corps.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth H. Sawyer, one son, Robert K. Sawyer, one daughter, Jean M. Dunn, all of Gray, and a foster daughter, Katherine Benjamin, of Portland, as well as five grandchildren and nine great-gradnchildren.
At Mrs. Sawyer's request, there was no visitation or funeral. Memorial donations may be made to Gray Fire and Rescue or the Pennel Clock Fund, P.O. Box 258, Gray, ME 04039.
Charles E. Scattergood
1999-03-04
Charles ``Charlie" Edson Scattergood, 57, a Boothbay Harbor native, died Tuesday, February 9, in Dorasville, Georgia, as the result of a traffic accident.
Born in Boothbay Harbor May 1, 1941, the son of Leslie and Edna Smith Scattergood, he was a 1959 graduate of Boothbay Region High School. He attended the University of Washington in Seattle, and spent part of his sophomore year in Alaska studying seals. He was elected president of the Young Democrats, and recruited a number of speakers, including James H. Meredith, the first black student to attend the University of Mississippi.
After college, he moved to San Francisco and joined the sit-in demonstrations and passive resistance movement at Berkeley, where he was arrested and beaten. Six months later he moved to Washington, D.C. and joined the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee.
In June 1964 as the committee's field representative for the Mississippi Delta (Sunflower County) in search of housing, he was the first civil rights activist (freedom rider) to arrive in Indianola, and, working side by side with black students, helped change forever the course of Mississippi's history. During the many non-violent protests which culminated in marches in front of city hall, he was incarcerated more than 10 times, received death threats, police beatings, and was dragged on the ground, yet held steadfast to his convictions. He assisted in the voter registration project along with the desegregation of public facilities. He spent 18 months in the Mississippi Delta before moving to Virginia in the fall of 1965.
A poet and music lover, his poem entitled Indianola Burning said of his Mississippi experiences: The strength of a people does Hollywood deny with fire, bigot and the FBI. Though buildings by night were bombed around town, few were allowed to burn all the way down. By power of hand and soul and heart, the flames by dawn were made to part. The buildings stand tall to this very day, as symbols of strength and a new kind of way. No fire or bullet or terrible wrong can smother the strength of a freedom song.
After Mississippi, he continued to champion causes, spending many days and nights on the White House lawn protesting the Vietnam and Gulf wars. He was an environmentalist, living several months among Native Americans, an anti-nuclear weapons activist, and was a supporter of gay and women's rights. After watching the movie ``Mississippi Burning," he protested the fact that the film had not shown the valor, glory and strength of the many black citizens who joined and supported change, saying the era represented nothing less than the empowerment of a people. ``The fire that I knew and cherished had no smoke," he said.
At the time of his death, he was engaged to Zellie Rainey Orr, whom he had first met 33 years previously in Indianola. They were to be married in the year 2000.
Surviving are his father, Leslie Scattergood, Sr. of Reston, Virginia; a brother, Leslie Scattergood, Jr. of Herndon, VA.; two sisters, Elizabeth Segall (Erroll) of Annandale, VA and Katie Scattergood of Reston, VA; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews.
Services were held February 12 in Smyrna, Georgia, and several memorial services have been held elsewhere around the country to remember his devotion to the civil rights movement.
Mary Anne Schenkle
1999-06-24
FRYEBURG - Mary Anne Schenkle, 52, died Wednesday, June 16, at her home in Fryeburg.
Born in New Haven, CT on October 16, 1946, the daughter of Theodore and Charlotte Cropley Schenkle Sr., she attended school in New Haven.
She was employed at the Red Jacket Hotel in North Conway, NH as an assistant head housekeeper.
She was a member of Our lady of the Mountains Church in North Conway and also attended St. Joseph Church in Bridgton. She had lived in Fryeburg for the past five years and prior to that she had lived in Sweden.
She is survived by her father, Theodore Schenkle Sr., of Hamden, CT; one daughter, Cheryl Smith of Sweden; two sons, Adam Smith of Norway and Thomas Smith of Denmark; one granddaughter, Chelsea Smith; two grandsons, Cody and Chandler Smith; and a brother, Theodore Schenkle Jr. of West Haven, CT.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 18, at St. Joseph's Church in Bridgton. Burial was in the All Saints cemetery on Monday, June 21. Arraignments were under the care of Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home.
Douglas Schmal
1998-03-26
Douglas Schmal, 88, of Edgecomb died Wednesday, March 18 at Coves Edge in Damariscotta.
Born in St. James, Long Island, New York on August 12, 1909, he was the son of George D. and Lorraine W. (Douglas) Schmal.
At a young age he worked as a stable hand and later was a runner for the Stock Market. In 1932 he moved to Wiscasset and was very instrumental in bringing the concept of worm digging to this area and received recognition in the National Geographic for this concept which he learned on Long Island.
On July 20, 1936, he married Mary O. Colby. In 1943 they moved to Edgecomb and during World War II he worked at Bath Iron Works at the Harding Plant. In 1948 he and his wife purchased and operated Doug's Market on Water Street in Wiscasset where they sold various supplies depending on the season, retiring in 1973.
He was a member of the St. James Fire Department on Long Island, New York.
On December 15, 1991 he was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Mary O. Schmal; his son, Lester Douglas Schmal on September 15, 1979; and his grandson, Scott Douglas Schmal.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. John (Marsha) Potter of Edgecomb; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal Street, Wiscasset held a funeral service on Sunday, March 22. Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery in Wiscasset. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, co/ Lupus, 930 Brighton Avenue, Portland, ME.
Douglas Schmal
1998-05-14
A Committal Service for Douglas Schmal, 88, of Edgecomb, who died March 18, 1998 will be at noon Saturday, May 23, in Greenlawn cemetery in Wiscasset. Arrangements are by Mayo, Curtis & Hill Funeral Home, Federal Street, Wiscasset.
Frederick A. Schopper
1998-04-02
Frederick August Schopper, 34, died Friday, March 27 at his home on Southport.
Born November 13, 1963 in Boothbay Harbor, he was the son of Marlyn A. and Sallyanne Fossett Schopper. He lived with his family in Norfolk, Virginia and Japan before moving back to Boothbay Harbor in 1975.
He attended local schools and graduated from Boothbay Region High School in the class of 1983. After high school he attended Unity College. Mr. Schopper was a lobsterman. He enjoyed hunting.
He is predeceased by his mother, Sallyanne Fossett Schopper.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Keith Schopper of Boothbay Harbor; his father, Marlyn ``Gus" Schopper of Southport; his brother, Kenneth Schopper of Fairhaven, Alabama; maternal grandmother, Floretta Fossett of Boothbay Harbor; paternal grandmother, Claire Schopper of Rib Lake, Wisconsin; one aunt, Phyllis Schopper Dassow of Wisconsin; three uncles, Harold Schopper of Pennsylvania, Eugene Schopper of Wisconsin and Chester Fossett of Boothbay Harbor; and several cousins.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 2 at Oaklawn cemetery in Boothbay Harbor. The Rev. Dr. Mary Jo Zimmerli will officiate. Arrangements are by Simmons & Harrington Funeral Home, Boothbay Harbor.
Alice Ann Mallett Schwerdtfeger
1999-09-03
Alice Ann Mallett Schwerdtfeger, 84, of New Gloucester, died Friday at Clover Manor, Auburn, where she had lived for the past 14 months. She was born in Bath, a daughter of Charlotte and John Mallett, and attended school in Quincy, Mass., and Bath, graduating from Morse High School.
In 1936 she married August R. Schwerdtfeger. He died in 1980.
Mr. and Mrs. Schwerdtfeger lived in Bath, Hyde Park, MA, and South Portland before moving to New Gloucester in 1945.
Together they handcrafted miniature furniture, which is now known throughout the country.
Mrs. Schwerdtfeger was a member of the New Gloucester Congregational Church. She also was a member of the Ladies Circle, the Historical Society, the Poland Spring Preservation Society and the Senior Citizens.
Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Bruce D. (Viola) Macomber of New Gloucester; four grandchildren, Deana L. and Karen A., both of Auburn, and Bruce Jr. and John, both of New Gloucester; and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at 2 P.M. Sunday at the New Gloucester Congregational Church. Memorial donations may be made to New Gloucester Rescue, P.O. Box 82, New Gloucester, Maine 04260.
Janyce A. Scribner
1998-08-20
HARRISON Janyce A. Scribner, 65, died Monday evening at her home on Waterford Road. following a two year battle with cancer. She was born in Norway, a daughter of Louise Knightly and Raymond Bennett. She was raised by her mother and her adoptive father, Ralph Johnson.
She attended schools in Otisfield and South Paris and graduated from Norway High School in 1951.
She had worked at The Advertiser-Democrat newspaper office in Norway and at the Housekeeping unit of Stephens Memorial Hospital.
She was a member of The South Paris Congregational Church and The Calvary Community Church and Ladies Circle in Harrison, the Elmvale Chapter Order of The Eastern Star, Patrons of Husbandry in Norway, Oxford Pomona Grange, Harrison Knit and Sew, Pine Needles Quilting Club of South Paris, Harrison Historical Society, and was treasurer of The Scribner's Mills Preservation Inc.
She was a thrifty and loving mother who worked hard to clothe and feed her large family. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting, gardening, camping, fishing, and postcard collecting. She made baby gifts and blankets for all of her grandchildren.
She married Bourdon P. Scribner, January 29, 1956.
Surviving besides her husband of Harrison and her mother, Louise Burhoe of Kentville, Nova Scotia are four daughters, Connie Arnott and Martha Denison both of Harrison, Jean Cummings of South Paris, and Dorothy Marshall of Monticello; five sons, David of Clarksville, TN, Randall, Wendell, and Dale all of Harrison, and Edwin of Lewiston; five sisters, Sonia Young of Essex, MA, Betty Tyler of South Berwick, Roma Wilson of Waterford, Freda Davis of Bethel, and Candy Lemay of Old Orchard; two brothers, Harlan Johnson of Norway and Keith Bennett of Mechanic Falls; 13 grandchildren and a great grandson.
She was predeceased by a brother, Milton Johnson.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 20, at The Calvary Community Church in Harrison. Arrangements are under the direction of The Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home in Bridgton.
Those who wish may make donations to the Oncology Unit at The Northern Cumberland Memorial Hospital in Bridgton or to the Calvary Community Church in Harrison.
Connie Berry Searles
1998-08-13
PORTLAND - Connie Berry Searles, 43, passed away at Maine Medical Center in Portland on August 5, 1998, after a long battle with cancer.
Connie was born in 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of James Edwin and Wanda Jean Wright Berry. She attended school in Cleveland, Brook Park and Berea, graduating from Berea High School in 1972. During this time, she was very active in music as a cellist in various orchestras and as piano accompanist for choirs, soloists and musical theatrical productions. She was a singer in the All Ohio Youth Choir which performed at the Ohio State Fair. Connie also sang in the Deertrees production of `Dies Fleidermans' with the N.Y. Opera Company. She moved to Maine with her family in 1973.
From 1978 through 1981, she attended USM studying accounting and business. She was employed as bookkeeper/accountant in several local businesses: Howell Labs, Down East, Inc., Howard Dearborn, Romeo Sirois, CPA, and Jane Gray CPA.
In 1983, Connie obtained her real estate license and worked as salesperson for Mountain Valley Associates. She was also an associate at Foster Associates and obtained her broker's license. She was licensed with Chalmers Associates when she retired to be a `stay at home' wife and mom in 1988.
In December 1988, she married Gary Searles. Over the years, as her health permitted, spent time helping develop the family-owned Keoka Beach Campground. Later she helped to develop and establish the Olde Mill Tavern with husband Gary and partner Frank Meissner.
Connie and Deb Hatch co-founded the Survivor's Support Group in Bridgton. Then she and Gail Harmon co-founded the Life Changing Illness Support Group at the Alliance Church.
Connie loved playing the piano and listening to music of all kinds, She was an avid tennis player and enjoyed skiing, sailing, stock car races and `vette' rides. She loved children and often had a houseful. She enjoyed gourmet cooking and especially gourmet eating. Most of all, she loved the Lord.
She is survived by her husband, Gary; three children, Shelley, Mary and Wayne of Harrison; step-children, Carol and Christopher, both of Harrison and Kim of Etna, their spouses and six grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother, Wanda Dunlap and stepfather Richard of Bridgton; sister, Diane and brothers, Tom of Bridgton, Jim of Bangor along with an aunt, uncles and cousins from Ohio; nephews, Josh, Kyle, James and niece, Katie.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 8, at the First Congregational Church on High Street in Bridgton. Bearers were Chris Searles, Josh Bardsley, Jim Todd, Kyle Bardsley, Stephan Hatch and Mark Doucette. The Reverend Lynn Bujnak, assisted by Pastor Lester Kringle, officiated. Dan Moore played the organ and the piano; Johanna Hatch Mackin sang a solo and played the piano.
Interment was in the Harrison Village cemetery in Harrison. Arrangements were under the direction of Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home, Bridgton. It was Connie's request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her memory to Spirit of Fire Ministries, P.O. Box 2166, Lewiston , ME 04241.
