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AUGUSTA
George F. “Meme” Violette – age 85 of Glenridge Dr., died Sunday, July 6, 2003 at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center – Glenridge following a long illness. He was born in Lincoln, ME on January 8, 1918 a son of Frank and Celina (Shaw) Violette.
Mr. Violette attended Augusta schools, was a communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church and was a life member of Le Club Calumet.
He had been employed by Lipman Poultry in Augusta for 19 years, retiring in 1982.
Mr. Violette was pre-deceased by 3 brothers, 2 sisters and a granddaughter.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Clemence C. (Dutil) Violette of Augusta; a son, Roger Violette of Gardiner; 5 daughters, Connie Brown of Poland, Cecile Poulin of Augusta, Marie Shaw of Groton, CT, Mary Ann Violette of Augusta and Linda Gosselin of South China; 3 brothers, Donald Violette of Augusta, Ralph Violette of California and Richard Violette of Augusta; a sister, Theresa Kelley of Gardiner; 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends may visit today from 6-8 PM at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta where officers and members of Le Club Calumet are asked to meet at 6:30 PM to recite prayers for their departed member. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 AM Wednesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Augusta.
Burial and committal prayers will follow in Holy Family Cemetery, Townsend St., Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: HealthReach Hospice, P. O. Box 829, Waterville, ME, 04903-0829.
Shenandoah, Va.
Robert L. Hussey – 52 of 568 McDaniel Lane, Shenandoah, Va. died unexpectedly July 4th at his home. He was born in Augusta August 24, 1950 the son of Leroy F. Hussey Jr. and Marian (Littlefield) Hussey.
Mr. Hussey was a graduate of Cony High 1968. Received an Associates Degree from Champlain College Burlington, Vt. 1970 and a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from the University of Maine in 1972.
He joined Hussey Hardware in1973, a family owned business in Augusta.
He became V.P. and Treasurer in 1976, and CEO in1989 to its closing in1995.
In 1996 he joined Ace Hardware Corp. as a Retail Consultant for the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC area. He received many Retail Consultant of the year awards for the Eastern Region and in 2002 he received the National MVP award.
He was very active in the Augusta Jaycees, Local President 1982, State V.P. in 1985, he was named a Jaycee International senator, and received the Charles Kelp Award as one of the outstanding chapter presidents in the country. He was 1987 Chair of Whatever Week. He was Board Chairman of the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce in 1991. He was a member of the Augusta Lodge #141 AF and AM, Scottish
Rite. Kora Temple Shrine and Augusta Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #964.
Survivors include his parents Leroy F. Jr. and Marian (Littlefield) Hussey of Augusta; his wife Wilhelmina “Mimi” (Monroe) Wade Hussey of Shenandoah, Va., two sons: Aaron R. Hussey of Augusta and Zachary R. Hussey of Shenandoah, Va., two daughters Sarah Chowgule and her husband Nikhilesh of Augusta and Sarah Wade of Shenandoah, Va.; a brother Richard P. Hussey and his wife Eileen of Augusta a sister Ann Hussey Hogaboom and her husband Richard of Hopkinton, Mass. also an aunt an uncle three nephews and several cousins.
A graveside service will be conducted Thursday morning at 11 at Forest Grove Cemetery, Augusta with the Rev. Dr. David Glusker officiating. Burial will follow in the Hussey family lot Forest Grove Cemetery.
Those who desire may make donations to the Zachary Hussey Trust – Wilhelmina “Mimi” Hussey Trustee c/o Kennebec Savings Bank P.O. Box 50 Augusta, Maine – 04330 or to the charity of ones choice.
AUGUSTA
Johnna Rose Redman Wood - age 80, of Glenridge Dr., and formerly a longtime resident of Hallowell, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2003 at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, Glenridge Drive, after a long battle with congestive heart failure and Alzheimers disease. She was born in Augusta, Maine on August 3, 1922 to John Everett Redman and Neva (Crooks) Redman.
Mrs. Wood was raised and attended school in Boothbay Harbor, Waldoboro and Augusta, Maine graduating from Cony High School in the class of 1939. She received a Degree in Library Sciences from the University of New Hampshire at Durham in 1970.
Johnna was a librarian at Hubbard Free Library in Hallowell from 1965 until her retirement in 1995. She was well loved by so many patrons of the library, especially the many young children who were treated to her private stash of Necco wafers in her desk drawer.
Johnna was also a correspondent with the Kennebec Journal for the city of Hallowell. She worked for many years on the polls at Hallowell City Hall and was employed in the admitting office at Augusta General Hospital for several years.
Johnna’s greatest achievement in her life was raising her eight children, and babysitting and spoiling her many grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents; a sister, Alyce Burns; her youngest child, Cathleen “Kit” Gallagher; a great-grandson, Ryan Hayes and her former husband, Grinnell McLeod Wood.
Mrs. Wood is survived by seven of her eight children: Craig B. Wood and his wife Gloria and their son Derek of Bolton, CT, Peter B. Wood and his wife Donna of Merrimack, NH, and their children Brian Wood and Nancy Williams; Eric M. Wood and his wife Carol of Guntersville, Alabama and their daughter Lisa, Newbern; Jeffrey R. Wood and his wife Joyce of Farmingdale and their children Nolan Brann, Dustin Wood-O’Connor & Tania Reavis; Jane W. Pare of Augusta and her children David Pare and Denise Pare; Johnna “Jody” Wood, Jr. and her husband John Gregg of Fresno, CA and Grinnell M. “Jack” Wood, II and his wife Jolene of Greenville, NH and their daughters Apple Wood and Desirree Wood and two additional granddaughters, Jessica Gallagher and Jennifer Gallagher.
Johnna is also survived by her brothers, Robert Redman and his wife Priscilla and Edward Redman and his wife Louise all of Augusta; 5 special great-grandchildren; an aunt Sybil Huard of Augusta and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no public visiting hours. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday July 14th at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 18 Union St., Hallowell with Rev. Nancy Platt, officiating. Burial will be in Hallowell Cemetery, Hallowell.
In memory of Johnna Wood, donations may be made to the Hubbard Free Library, 115 Second Street, Hallowell 04347 or Alzheimers Care Center, Dresden Ave., Gardiner, ME 04345.
AUGUSTA
Corilla J. Cote – 88 years young, a resident of Parkwood Drive, died Saturday July 12, 2003 at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation & Nursing Care at Gray Birch Drive. Corilla was born in Chisholm, Maine on November 28, 1914 the daughter of William and Rose (Mercier) Poisson, and attended St. Regis Academy in Berlin, NH.
On July 8, 1935, she married Romeo J. Cote, who predeceased her on Oct. 21, 1980.
In addition to nurturing a family, Corilla was employed by Hallowell Shoe Company for 18 years and by Depositors Trust Co. for eight years.
She was a communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Society.
The impact she had on those who loved her was best expressed by a friend who offered that she was a better person for having known Corilla.
Surviving are a son, Peter G. Cote and his wife Janet of Cherry Hill, NJ; a daughter, Theresa Morrison and her husband Richard of Boothbay; a brother, Paul Poisson of Port Orange, FL; three grandchildren: Diane Cote of Blackwood, NJ, Alexa and Erik Morrison of Boothbay, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visiting hours are 2-4 & 7-9 PM Wednesday July 16th at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant Street, Augusta where members of the Ladies of St. Anne Society are asked to meet at 3:00 PM for a prayer service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Thursday July 17th at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Old Belgrade Road, Augusta. Those who desire may make donations in Corilla’s memory to: St. Augustine Church Restoration Fund, One Kendall Street, Augusta, ME 04330.
MT. VERNON
James C. Reid – age 72 of Dunns Corner Rd., died unexpectedly Sunday, July 13, 2003 at Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston. He was born in Augusta on August 21, 1930 a son of George C. and A. Louise (Safford) Reid.
Mr. Reid had been employed by Statler Tissue Co. for 37 years and, since his retirement, ran a wood refurbish and refinish shop. He also used to plow the roads of Mt. Vernon in the winter.
He was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winthrop, was a past member of the Readfield Lions Club and was a lifetime member of the Benevolent and Protected Order of Elks # 964 in Augusta.
Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and spent many happy hours in his wood working shop. His greatest joy was his family. He will be sadly missed.
Mr. Reid was pre-deceased by his first wife, Arline (Roy) Reid in 1976.
He is survived by his wife, Priscilla (Veilleux) Reid of Mt. Vernon; three daughters, Sandra Luszczki and her husband Lucien of Mt. Vernon, Bonnie Reid-Cushing of Farmingdale and Brenda Blais and her husband Raymond of Augusta; a brother, Clayton Reid and his wife Lucille of Mt. Vernon; a sister, Ethel Mayo of Pittston; 7 grandchildren, John P Cushing, James J. Cushing, Patrick J. Cushing, II, Mia Pollis, Amanda Luszczki, Renee Blais and Kelly Blais; 9 great-grandchildren; an aunt, Dora Chase and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends may visit on Thursday, July 17th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta where officers and members of the Elks are asked to meet at 7:30 PM to recite prayers for their departed member. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Richard St. Cyr, pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, officiating. Following cremation, burial will be in Readfield Corner Cemetery, Readfield. Burial time and day will be announced at a later date.
Those who desire may make donations in Jim’s name to either: American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330 or American Diabetes Association, Maine – Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 31160, Hartford, CT, 06150-1160.
AUGUSTA
Rose A. Cloutier – age 92 of Northern Ave. and formerly of Mt. Vernon Ave. died Saturday, July 19, 2003 at her home following a long illness. She was born in Augusta on January 18, 1911 a daughter of Napoleon and Zenaide (Doyon) Gagne.
Mrs. Cloutier had been employed by Edwards Mfg. Co. for 30 years.
She was a communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church and was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Society and Cushnoc Senior Citizens.
Mrs. Cloutier was pre-deceased by her husband, Albert Cloutier; a son, Roland Cloutier; a daughter, Dorothy Conley 2 brothers and 4 sisters.
She is survived by a son, Richard Cloutier and his wife Margaret of Augusta; a daughter, Lillian Trask and her husband Dan of Whitefield; a daughter-in-law, Theresa Cloutier of Augusta; 25 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends may visit from 7-9 PM on Tuesday, July 22nd at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta where officers and members of the Ladies of St. Anne Society are asked to meet at 7:30 PM to recite prayers for their departed member. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 9 AM at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Northern Ave., Augusta. Burial and committal prayers will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery, Townsend Rd., Augusta.
AUGUSTA
Marion A. Ernst – age 95, of South Chestnut Street, died July 23, 2003 at Maine Veterans Home after a long illness. She was born in Augusta, Maine on March 31, 1908 the daughter of Delbert W. Adams and Alice (Faulkner) Adams.
Mrs. Ernst was educated in Augusta schools, graduating from Cony High School. She later graduated from Rogers Hall in Lowell, Mass. and Wheelock College in Boston, Mass.
Mrs. Ernst was an educator in Augusta schools for many years. She specialized in kindergarten and special education classes.
Mrs. Ernst was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
Her husband, Allen Frederick Ernst, died in 1984. She was also predeceased by two daughters: Carole Ernst and Mrs. Patrick (Jeanne) Herron.
Survivors include a daughter, Alison Plummer and her husband Mark of Manchester, a son, James Ernst of Bingham; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
At her request, there will be no public visiting hours and no public funeral service.
Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery, Augusta.
Memorial contributions may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maine Chapter, P.O. Box 8730, Portland, ME, 04104.
PALM HARBOR, FL
Robert F. Stewart – age 84, long time Maine resident and businessman, died Sunday, April 6, 2003 in Palm Harbor, Florida. He was born in Cheltenham, PA and moved to Winthrop, ME where he graduated from high school. He attended the University of Maine, where he met Florence Farnham and graduated with a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering in June 1940.
He and Florence were married in July 1941, shortly before he was shipped overseas to participate in World War II. He participated in the North African Campaign and the Invasion of Italy at Anzio. Bob remained in the Army for 6 years and rose to the rank to Major and was honorably discharged in 1946.
He and Flo settled in the Lewiston-Auburn area while he worked in different capacities at Bonafide Mills in Lisbon. While in the area, he and Flo raised two sons, Robert and Lee. Later he moved to Lisbon and, after 30 years in manufacturing, retired and began a successful career in the insurance business. For a period of time he and Florence owned their own motel in Brewer. After her death, he sold the business and began working for the Lafayette Hotel chain.
Since 1993, Bob as wintered in Oldsmar, FL, returning each summer to lend a hand at Lafayette's Oceanside Resort at Wells Beach.
He is survived by a sister, Muriel “Tooie” Tatham Craven of Woodbury, NJ; a brother, Don of Geneva, NY; two sons, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He will be interred at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, ME in a private graveside ceremony.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to his church: The Church of Jesus Christ (designated as “Fast Offering in memory of Robert F. Stewart”) and addressed to Palm Harbor Ward, Attn: Bishop Kimball, 5318 Enclave Drive, Oldsmar, FL, 34677. (100% of any donation designated to Fast Offering goes to the needy in and outside of the church).
WINTHROP
J. Robert A. Dugal Jr. – 60 of Carlton Pond Rd., died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at Maine Medical Center, Portland. Mr. Dugal was born in Waterville April 19, 1942 the son of J.R. Ayre Dugal, Sr. and Frances Olive (Veilleux) Dugal.
Mr. Dugal was a graduate of Winslow High School in 1960 and Southern Maine Technical School in 1962, he retired after 40 years of service for the Maine Department of Transportation as a Technician/Inspector.
He was a member of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church of Winthrop, he was a Navy Veteran of the Viet Nam War as a Seabee, a member of the MacCrillis-Rousseau V.F.W. Post of Winslow, the Alfred Maxwell Post American Legion of Winthrop, the Father McGowan Council Knights of Columbus, Abnaki Assembly # 346 – 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and the Maine State Employees Association where he served as Shop Steward and was a member of the Board of Directors.
Mr. Dugal enjoyed spending time with his family and taking his dogs for a ride on his “John Deere” tractor. He also enjoyed working with food, the computer, flower gardening and rock walls and was very generous with his time and resources.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Jane (Pelletier) Dugal of Winthrop; a daughter: Cheryl Ann Dugal of Augusta; a son John-Paul R. Dugal and his wife Kimberly of Winthrop; four brothers: Daniel Dugal and his wife Pat of Illinois; Gerald Dugal and his wife Sandra of Durham, Me.; Bernard Dugal and his significant other Janet of Thorndike and Conrad Dugal and his wife Lynn of Augusta; three sisters: Christine Wendler and her husband Chuck of Iowa; Pauline Curry and her husband Rick of Old Orchard Beach and Jeannine Robinson and her husband John of Waterboro; a special uncle and aunt and Godparents, Benedict and Marie Perry of Vassalboro also several other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at the Plummer Funeral Home 16 Pleasant Street, Augusta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning at 11 from St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Winthrop. Burial will be in Maine Veterans Memorial cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Officers and members of Abnaki Assembly # 346 – 4th Degree Knights of Columbus in Full Regalia are to meet at 5:30 at the Funeral Home to prepare for the posting of the Guard and the Ritual of the Dead and the presentation of the Memorial Chalice.
Those who desire may make donations to the Pine Tree Camp for the Handicapped, P.O. Box 518, Bath, Maine – 04350 or to the American Heart Association, Maine Affiliate 343 Gorham Road. South Portland – 04106.
