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AUGUSTA
Evelina B. Gauthier – age 97 of Ballard Rd., died Saturday, October 13, 2001 at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care at Gray Birch after a long illness. She was born in Shawmut on December 1, 1903 the daughter of Neree Morin and Anna (Dennis) Morin Gauthier.
“Vina” worked for area mills for most of her life. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and reading.
She was a communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, in 1968 and her brother, Michel Morin, in 1993.
Mrs. Gauthier is survived by two sons, Arthur B. J. Gauthier and his wife Tuan of Spanaway, WA and David L. Gauthier of Augusta; her granddaughter, Christine M. Woods and her husband Matthew of San Angelo, TX; a sister-in-law, Angelina Bulger of Winslow; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a special friend and care giver, Lucille Roussel.
Relatives and friends may visit on Monday from 7-9 PM at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 AM at St. Augustine Catholic Church.
Burial will follow in the family lot at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery, Waterville.
Instead of flowers, donations may be made to St. Augustine School, 5 Kendall St., Augusta, ME 04330.
LEWISTON, MAINE
Mark Leon Gorman - age 42, died August 1, 2001 at Russell Park Manor, Lewiston where he had been a patient for five years.
He was born in Santa Monica, Calif. on June 15, 1959 the son of Regina (Fletcher) Gorman and the late Leo M. Gorman. Mark had attended schools in Framingham, Mass.
He is survived by his mother, Regina (Fletcher)Diplock of Winthrop; his step-father Robert C. Diplock of Winthrop; three step-sisters, Donna Carrigan of Bellingham, Mass., Mary Flaherty of Attleboro, Mass. and Robyn Savoy of Augusta, ME; six step-brothers, Michael Gorman of Marlboro, Mass., David Diplock of Winthrop, ME, John Diplock of Readfield, Peter, Tom & Charles Diplock all of Augusta, ME. He is also survived by aunts Frances Ayotte and Nancy Crook, uncles David Fletcher of Augusta, Fremont Fletcher of Seminole, FL and Thomas Fletcher of Westford, Mass.; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mark was the grandson of the late Leon & Helen Fletcher of Augusta, ME.
Visiting hours are 6-8 PM Friday, August 3rd at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM Saturday at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Augusta with Rev. George Hickey, officiating. Burial will follow in Readfield Corner Cemetery, Readfield.
Lois Davis Johnson - age 74, died Friday, August 17, 2001 at the home of her daughter, Karen, after a very difficult battle with cancer. She was born in Bryant Pond, May 30, 1927 the daughter of Walter Davis and Eva Erickson.
She attended schools in Bryant Pond and graduated in 1948 from Central Maine School of Nursing.
She was employed in the original Augusta General Hospital for many years, she had also been employed at the Veterans Administration Medical and Regional Office Center-Togus. She did much private duty nursing and finished her career at the Alzheimer's Center in Gardiner, where she spoke often of the wonderful staff and how she loved them.
Lois enjoyed a simple life with her loves being her family, friends and, of course, her antiques. She operated an antique shop in Hallowell for a brief period. She was a true nurturer and always sacrificed much for others, especially her family.
She was pre-deceased by her mother, Eva Erickson and her step-father, John T. Erickson.
She will be greatly missed by her 2 sons, Michael S. Johnson and his wife Debra of Manchester and Robert S. Johnson and his wife Kandis of South Gardiner; three daughters, Wendy Johnson and her best friend Pam Isham of Manchester, Karen Johnson of Augusta and Kellie Johnson and her husband Sedgewick "Peter" Armstrong; eight grandchildren, Shawn and Travis Johnson, Amanda and Kiley Bonenfant, Corey and Bobby Johnson and Shaun and Victoria Levins. A special thanks and recognition to Bob Johnson and Bob Bonenfant and her many wonderful friends.
At her request, there will be no public hours of visitation. A committal service will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 in the Chapel of the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.
Those who desire, may make donations in her memory to either: American Cancer Society, New England Division, Inc., One Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, Maine - 04086 or PALS - Case Road, East Winthrop, Maine -04364.
Portland
Philip N. Hunter – 62 of 18 Gorges St. Portland died unexpectedly Sunday October 28 at the Veterans Administration Medical and Regional Office Center,
Togus. He was born in Portland December 24, 1938 the son of Hartford N. and Elizabeth F. (Hansen) Hunter.
Mr. Hunter was a Viet Nam and Korean War Veteran having served with the United States Marine Corps. He had been employed at C.N. Brown for several years and had previously been employed at Hague International as a Machinist for over 20 years.
Survivors include three sons: Philip Cook and Dwayne Cook both of Washington State and Raymond N. Hunter of Portland; three daughters: Marina McGowen and Lalani Cook both of Washington State and Eva Mavis of South Portland, a step-daughter: Therese Kirkpatrick of Texas; a sister Dorothy Thoms of Lewiston; also seven grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
At his request, there will be no viewing or hours of visitation.
A graveside committal service will be conducted at 10 A.M., Wednesday at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta with the Rev. Raymond Lagace, Catholic Chaplain at the V.A. Center, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his memory to the American Cancer Society New England Division, Inc. – One Maine St. Suite 300, Topsham, Me. 04068
HARTFORD, CONN.
George H. Kennedy - age 71, of Harvard Street, died unexpectedly August 2, 2001 at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. He was born in Portland, Maine on December 4, 1929 the son of George L. Kennedy and Catherine S. (Wallace) Kennedy.
Mr. Kennedy was educated in Portland, Maine and served honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
He retired from Accurate Threaded Co. of Newington, CT where was employed as a machinist for over 30 years.
Mr. Kennedy was a member of St. Lawrence O'Tool Catholic Church of Hartford and a former member of the Connecticut Governor's Horse Guard.
Surviving is his wife, Helen (Lacasse) Kennedy of Hartford, CT; two daughters, Nancy Tollefson and her husband Charles of Windsor Locks, CT and Cindy Moulton and her husband Wesley of Manchester, CT; five grandchildren one great-grandchild and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visiting hours are 4-8 PM Monday at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant Street, Augusta, ME. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Tuesday August 7th at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Augusta, ME. Burial will follow in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, New England Division Inc., One Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240 or American Heart Association, New England Affiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.
AUGUSTA
Donald R. Labbe, Sr. - age 76, of Monroe St., died October 21, 2001 at Maine General Medical Center. He was born in Augusta, Maine on April 24, 1925, the son of Omer A. and Marie-Ange (Labbe) Labbe.
Mr. Labbe was a communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church, a life member of Le Club Calumet and the John F. McPherson Post of the Disabled American Veterans at Togus. He was also a member of the Fitzgerald-Cummings Post # 2 American Legion of Augusta, the American Association of Retired Persons, and the Natanis Golf Club.
Mr. Labbe was a 1943 graduate of Cony High School and served for three years in the Finance Department of the U.S. Army. He was stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN; Duke University, Durham, NC.; Fort Devens, MA.; and Paris, France where he served as interpreter for the European Central Finance Disbursing Officer in his dealings with officials of the Banque de France.
After his discharge from the Army in April 1946, he was employed at the Veterans Administration Medical & Regional Office Center, Togus until his retirement in September 1981. His entire career was spent in the Finance Department, retiring as the Assistant Finance Officer.
Mr. Labbe is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jacqueline (Daniel) Labbe of Augusta; a son, Donald R. Labbe, Jr. and his wife Bev of Augusta; four daughters, Patricia Douin and her husband Lionel of Belfast, Nancy Varney and her husband Frank, Susan Bonsant and her husband Gary, and Debi Labbe, all of Augusta; seven grandchildren: Lionel Douin, Jr. of Searsmont, Wendy Douin of Atlanta, GA, Dawn Varney of Jacksonville, FL, Jason Labbe, Lauri Labbe, Brian Labbe and Matthew Bonsant all of Augusta; a step-grandchild, Chris Oddo of Augusta, two great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and numerous cousins.
He was predeceased by his mother in 1986, his father in l986, his sister Jeanne Pineau in 1981, and two brothers, Raymond in 1994 and Gerard in 1996.
At his request, there will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM Tuesday, Oct. 23rd at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant Street, Augusta, Maine. Memorial contributions may be made to: MaineGeneral Health Trust, Cardiac Care, 4 Brooks Street, Augusta, ME 04330 (please put “Cardiac Care” on memo line of check) or to the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasia, P.O. Box 114, Mascoutah, IL 62258.
WINTHROP
Arline C. Laflin – age 82 of Forest Ave. died Monday, September 3, 2001 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor after a brief illness. She was born in Norway on October 15, 1918 the daughter of Elbridge and Marion (Libby) Woodworth.
Mrs. Laflin was a graduate of Norway High School and Central Beauty School of Augusta and was active during her high school years playing tennis and basketball.
She was a homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed spending most of her time with her children and grandchildren at her home and her camp on Azicohos Lake in Lincoln Plantation.
Mrs. Laflin was a member of Rotary Auxiliary, Maine National Guard Auxiliary, Maine Association of Retirees Auxiliary, was past president of the American Legion Post 40 Auxiliary in Winthrop, past president of Junior and Senior Mothers Club in Winthrop, past president of Winthrop P.T.A. and hosted the Governors Tea at the Blaine House in Augusta for several years.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, Lawrence “Jack” S. Laflin, a sister, Virginia Estes and a grandson, Michael Harrington.
Mrs. Laflin is survived by four sons, Donald Laflin and his wife Brenda of North Monmouth, James Laflin and his wife Laura of Readfield, Bruce Laflin and his wife Brenda of Wells and Kirk Laflin and his wife Jennifer of Cape Elizabeth; three daughters, Dorothy Harrington and her husband Philip of Woolwich, Vicki Laflin and her partner George Roy of Dresden and Betsy Pottle and her husband Dan of Winthrop; a sister, Susan Doughty of West Paris; 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
At her request, there will be no public visiting hours. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 7th at 11 AM at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Burial will follow in the old Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Dr., Augusta.
SOUTH CHINA
Neil I. Lemieux - age 65 of Rockwood Dr., died Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at MaineGeneral Medical Center as a result of heart failure. He was born in Augusta on February 4, 1936 the son of Louis and Addie (Violette) Lemieux.
He grew up in Richmond, Maine, and graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington. Mr. Lemieux loved teaching. He began his professional career as a 4th grade teacher in Livermore, where he became principal in 1961. Later, he was principal in the Northeast Harbor and the Medway schools. In 1967, he became the assistant superintendent in Rockland, ME and earned his Master’s Degree at the University of Maine. From 1976 through 1979, he worked for the Maine School Management Association. He became the Superintendent of Schools in Easton, ME in 1979 and later became superintendent at Hall-Dale school. He earned his Doctorate of Education in 1986. He retired in 1994.
Since retirement, he received a Volunteer of the Year award from the American Lung Association. He was also an active volunteer for Hospice, August Food Bank, and the Maine Special Olympics. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Augusta. A lifelong educator, he had a zest for living, telling stories, and giving his time and skills to others.
Neil cherished his years as a husband, father of four, and grandfather of ten. He was particularly proud to pass on his skills as a carpenter and handyman to his children and was known for his desire to help them in any way he could. He enjoyed traveling, biking, hiking, and his dog, Murphy. He was known for his sense of humor, his creative thinking, and his sense of adventure.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary (Watson) Lemieux of South China; his children: Daniel and his wife Laurie Lemieux of Winthrop, Scott and his wife Julie Lemieux of Brunswick, Laurie and her husband Alan Mack of Portland and Amy and her husband Mark Nisbett of Bangor; his grandchildren; Daniel, Nicolaos, and Grace Lemieux, Luke Aronne and Lauren Lemieux; Samantha and James Mack; and Jennifer, Jessica, and Sam Nisbett; a brother, Louis Lemieux of Leesburg, FL; a sister, Jean Pottle of Casco and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are welcome to visit and share memories tonight from 7-9 PM at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 AM at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Western Ave., Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Maine Chapter of the Special Olympics c/o Chuck Atkinson, 691 River Road, Norridgewock, ME 04957.
BELGRADE
Martin H. Meader – age 83 of Bartlett Rd., and formerly of Hospital St., Augusta, died Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at Maine Veterans Home after a brief illness. He was born in Randolph on November 3, 1917.
Mr. Meader was a graduate of Cony High School, class of 1936 and was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during World War II.
He had been employed by the Maine Turnpike Authority for 16 years.
Mr. Meader was a communicant of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Augusta where he served on several committees.
Among his loves was golf and volunteering at the food and clothing banks.
He was also a member of the Augusta Elks Lodge # 964.
Mr. Meader was pre-deceased by his daughter, Sharon Sewall.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ina E. (Dumais) Meader of Belgrade; a niece, 7 nephews, several cousins, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
There will be no public visiting hours. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, September 25th at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Augusta with Rev. John J. Keggi, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either St. Mark’s Restoration Fund or St. Mark’s Food Bank, both can be addressed to 9 Summer St., Augusta, ME 04330.
