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2001-05-04
Donna Lee Peaco
Donna Lee Peaco, 50, of New Gloucester, died April 20.
She was born in Gray, the daughter of Leslie, Sr., and Mavis Peaco, and graduated from Gray-New Gloucester High School and Andover College.
She served in the Army from 1969 until 1971, and worked for many years as a legal secretary at Perkins, Thompkins, Hinckley and Keddy.
She is survived by her daughter, Christine Mathews. a son, Michael Denny. her mother, Mavis Peaco. two sisters, Cheryl Vickerson, of South Carolina, and Diane Peaco, of New Gloucester. three brothers, Leslie Peaco, Jr., of Poland Spring, and Larry and Wesley Peaco, both of New Gloucester. and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were private. Arrangements were by Wilson Funeral Home.
Doris Chapman
2000-03-17
Doris A. Chapman, of Gray, died March 14 after a brief illness.
She was born in Fort Monroe, VA, a daughter of Shirley Irwin and Ethel Hannah Thornton Chapman. She attended Gray schools, and graduated from Farmington Normal School.
Ms. Chapman taught in Gray, and then for 20 years at Portland High School. Her family said she was a dedicated teacher, always available to her students.
Her retirement hobbies were country dancing, reading, collecting cookbooks, playing practical jokes, visiting friends and enjoying her cat and horses.
She was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, in Windham. She is survived by two cousins, Byron and James T. Adams.
Visiting hours will be from 7 to 9 P.M. on Friday, March 17, at Fahey-Forrest Funeral Home, 101 Pine Street, Lewiston. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 A.M. on Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.
2005-02-11
David P. May II dies in accident
David Patrick May II died January 26 as a result of a crane and building collapse at the Fore River Shipyard in Braintree, Massachusetts.
He was born on April 20, 1968, Portland, a son of David P. May and Sandra Lee (Davis) May.
David was a supervisor with A-Best Abatement, of Salem, NH, at the time of his death. Prior to this, he worked many years on the Portland waterfront.
He was a man who loved fishing, freshwater, saltwater, ice and most recently flyfishing-it didn't matter. To say he was a football fan does not do him justice when it came to the Dallas Cowboys-"fanatic" comes closest. He was a talented and resourceful cook. He loved animals and was very protective of children. He will be remembered as a man who had concern for others and who took the initiative in helping those around him.
David is survived by his wife, Laurie E. May, and their son, Kyle Christopher May, of Gra; his son, David Patrick May III, daughter, Kristen Elizabeth May and their mother Julie Bowring, of Portland; his daughter, Gianna Elizabeth May, and her mother, Candice Lee Romano, of Manchester, NH; son Andrew A. Baker, of Lewiston; daughter, Elizabeth B. Kane, of Gray; and two grandchildren. He is also survived by his father, David P. May, and his wife, Donna, of Portland; his brothers, Christopher Scott May, and his wife, Shannon, of Westbrook, Scott Michael Maher, and his wife, Michelle, of South Portland; sister Paula Roux and her husband, Steve, of Greene; his maternal grandmother, Margaret Curran, of Portland; and "multitudes of family and friends.
He was predeceased by his mother and inspiration, Sandra Lee Maher.
Burial was in Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland. Arrangements were by Hay-Peabody Funeral Home.
1998-09-11
David Wilkinson
David Wilkinson, 65, a longtime resident of Gray who was born in New Gloucester, died Tuesday, September 6.
He had been road commissioner for the Town of Gray for 16 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Gray, the National Rifle Association and the Sportsmen's Alliance of Maine. He loved to garden, growing pumpkins for kids, and he enjoyed reading, restoring antiques and studying local history.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Skilling Wilkinson, of Gray; a daughter, Jayne Wilkinson, of Gray; a brother, Allyn, of Oak View, California; and his stepfather, Paul Walker, of Lewiston.
Memorial donations may be made to Gray Rescue, P.O. Box 258, Gray, ME 04039.
All of us at The Gray News send our most sincere condolences to his wife Yvonne, who for many years has been a member of the Board of Directors of this newspaper, and to his entire family.
Mr. Wilkinson's many friends and admirers in Gray will miss him.
1998-09-14
David Wilkinson
The obituary for David Wilkinson, who passed away September 1, should have included his employment at Kassbohrer of North America and the YWCA in Lewiston, as well as his service in the U.S. Army from 1952 until 1954.
2005-04-08
Dayton Webb, with Gray ties, passes
Dayton B. Webb, 56, of Reston, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Webb was a graduate of Gray-New Gloucester High School, and a retired Lieutentant-Colonel in the U.S. Air Force.
He was the son-in-law of George and Bea Muzzy, of Gray, and the beloved husband of Karen D. (Muzzy) Webb; loving father of Jena C. Webb and fiance, Nicolas Mainville, of Montreal, Canada
; son of Margaret L. of Beaufort, SC, and the late Edward C. Webb both formerly of Gray; brother of Frederic Webb, of Beaufort, SC, Charles Webb, of Gray, ME, and Callie Burke, of Jacksonville, NC. A Memorial Service was held at Adams Green Funeral Home, 721 Elden St., Herndon, VA on Friday, March 11.
Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
2005-05-06
Deborah "Deb" White Preble, 51
Our wife, mom, daughter and friend went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2005 at home surrounded by her family and dear friends four years after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Deb put up a gallant fight, never ever once complaining of this cruel disease that was slowly taking her life. Deb was our strength through it all, never allowing us to show sadness or sorrow for her as she fought so hard to live. In the worst of times, when greeted and asked, "How are you doing, Deb?" she would answer with, "Good" and a smile on her face. We all have much to learn from her strength and courage through the last four years while battling he cancer.
Deb was born in Portland, Maine on Sept. 27, 1953, to Bob and Bertha Aikens White. She grew up on Pride Street in Westbrook, graduating from Westbrook High School in 1971. Using her business training acquired in high school she went to work at New Hampshire Insurance Company after graduation. She moved and settled in Gray in the early '70s and went to work at Pineland Hospital as an aid. Figuring out quite early on that this was definitely not her forte, she had higher sights for her life, she started studying for her employment test with the US Post Office. She passed her test easily and was hired as a temp at the Portland Post Office. For the next 26 years she worked in several offices, Westbrook, Gray, Raymond and settling into the Casco Post Office which she retired from this past February. .
Deb was so loved by all of her postal patrons. She always went the extra mile to be sure each and everyone of their needs were taken care of. A dedicated employee, she never knew how to say no when anything extra was asked of her. Deb would be there. During the Ice Storm in '98, when we all thought that the post office did not have to be open that morning, Deb made Jeffrey drive her to her treasured office through downed trees and power lines to make sure that the doors were open for business. More than once on Christmas Eve after putting the boys to bed she'd be back at the post office making sure those last minute packages and cards got out. It was just the dedicated person she was to her job and customers.
Shortly after moving to Gray she met her future husband, Jeffrey Preble. Sensing the ultimate challenge presented the ultimate reward, Jeffrey spent weeks and months convincing Deb to go on that first date. Happily they hit it off and were married on January 20, 1984. Together she and Jeffrey raised two sons, Jake and Jon, who were the focal point of Deb's life. The sun rose and set on those two boys. Deb's life revolved around them. She did an outstanding job of raising Jake and Jon (though criticized now and again by her friends for spoiling them... just a little!) They both have made her so proud in their school work, both all "A" students. In their kind nature and thoughtful ways, they cared for their mother through her illness with such tenderness and love. Once when commended on what a great job they were doing in caring for her and how proud we were of them, Jon said, "We are only caring for her like she did for us."
Besides managing a chaotic and fun household, Deb was also involved in breeding and showing her basenji dog, Merry Muffin. She was co-founder and secretary of The Mainely Basenji Club. When the boys came along, time was stretched thin, and she no longer showed her dogs but continued to love and enjoy them. Not a day went by that you wouldn't see Deb heading out for a dog walk with her beloved pets. Along with the dogs she also loved her cats. She said more times than once that when she got old she'd be known as the crazy lady with all the cats!
Deb is survived by her beloved husband of 21 years, Jeffrey W. Preble, of Gray, and two sons, Jake and Jon, Breezy and Buster, her two dogs and cats, Crazy, Tiger, Pluto and Milky Way.
She is also survived by her Dad, Robert White, and stepmother Mary, of Westbrook; sister Delphine Palmer, of Falmouth, and brother Bob White and wife Diane, of Gorham; and four stepsisters. She was predeceased by her mother, Bertha White, in 1990. Deb will be sadly missed by her Aunt, Barbara White, her cousins, nieces and nephews, and many, many good friends she has acquired over the years. And most of all by her best friend, Gail MacLean.
All of us, friends and family, are amazed at the blessing we have been given to have Deb in our lives. We would have loved to have more time with her, but we were just so fortunate to have her at all.
Her family wishes to express its appreciation to the Center for Cancer Medicine in Scarborough and Dr. Thomas Ervin and staff and her nurses from Home Health Care, not only for their excellent medical care and help in Deb's fight with her cancer, but also for their kindness and the love they always gave to Deb.
Visiting hours were on Wednesday and a funeral service at Prides Corner Congregational Church, Westbrook, on Thursday, with Pastor Susan Gilpin officiating.
Arrangements were by Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Road, Gray.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prides Corner Congregational Church, 235 Pride Street, Westbrook,ME 04092, or Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 420 Poland Spring Road, Auburn, ME 04210
2005-03-18
Dennis Cox, 49
Dennis Samuel Cox, 49, who grew up in Gray, died March 9, after a brief illness at a Bangor hospital.
He was born August 26, 1955, in Lubec, the son of Samuel and Norma (Crosby) Cox, of Edmunds.
Despite many other achievements in his life, Dennis considered his family and friends his greatest accomplishment. He graduated from Shead Memorial High School and Washington County Community Technology College with an electrical certification. Dennis was a veteran of the Persian Gulf War and retired from the U.S. Navy in 1999. He received many medals, Certificates of Merit and Achievement and Commendations for his service in the Navy.
Most recently he enjoyed his jobs at Edmunds Elementary School with the children and Morgan's in Pembroke with the many customers and friends he encountered.
Dennis was well known for his heart of gold and these famous words: "Take a chill pill-there's no sense in sweating the small stuff." He will be remembered as a hard worker and for his smile and how much he loved to talk. He cared about people and people cared about him. He will be missed by many.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Seeley) Cox; his son, Adam; his daughter, Brittany; his granddaughter, Amaya; two brothers, Stephen Cox and his wife Cyndy and Paul Cox and his wife Sherri, of Dennysville; three sisters, Jeanne Seavy of Eastport, Debbie Leighton and her husband Glenn, of Edmunds, and Trudy Morrison and fianc Randy, of Perry; several nieces and nephews; his best friend Reggie; his extended Gray "family"; and his many other family members and friends who are too many to list individually but are no less loved and appreciated.
The family would like to thank everyone for the many cards, visits, phone calls and support that helped Dennis and his family through this difficult time.
