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Howard A. Bryant
BRISTOL - Howard A. Bryant, 77, a lifelong resident of Bristol, died Oct. 16, 2005 at his home.
He was born June 23, 1928 in Bristol and was the son of Ralph and Mildred (Ward) Bryant. He attended Bristol schools and graduated from Bristol High School in 1946. He married L. Annette Lewis on July 1, 1950.
At the age of 11, following the death of his dad, Howard began working weekends and summers for the state of Maine highway crew, a job that continued after graduation for nearly 20 years. He later began working as a machinist for Masters Machine Shop, where he remained for 18 years. From 1968 to 1983 he and his wife operated the Busy B's Restaurant.
A member of the Bristol Lodge of Masons for 55 years, Howard also served on the Bristol Fire Department for many years. He loved the outdoors, including boating, traveling, cooking, camping and tending his gardens, but his most cherished hobby was spending time in his workshop, which he continued to do until very recently.
Last November he lost his home in a fire. It was the home he was born in and shared with his wife for 55 years. The community (including family, friends and strangers) built a new home on the same site for him and Annette in six weeks. Many brought stories with them about why they were there helping build this home. Many said Howard had been there for them during their hard times and this was the least they could do for him now. His family said he was a caring, loving, forgiving and noble man and was fortunate to see firsthand the respect and love the community had for him.
The family wishes to sincerely thank Dr. Golts, Dr. Soucy, Dr. Polkinghorn and hospice for their warm care and concern not only for Howard but also for his family during his illness.
He was predeceased by his son Scott in 1964.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Annette; his four children, Pamela S.B. Libby and her husband Randolph of South Portland, Tim Bryant and his wife Kath of South Portland, Debbie Elwell and her companion Richard Chapman of Bristol, and Jalaine Bryant and her fiancé Lawrence Lakeman; a sister, Madolyn Elliott of Portland; an aunt, Ann Ward of Westbrook; several extra special nieces and nephews; and 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to be with the family Thursday, Oct. 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. (with a Masonic ceremony at 6:30 p.m.) at the Strong Funeral Home at 612 Main St. in Damariscotta. A service to honor his memory will be held Friday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ernest Farrar officiating. Howard will be laid to rest at the Bristol Mills Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Bristol Fire Department, c/o Jeri Pendleton, New Harbor, ME 04554.
Marion Elizabeth Tan
WALDOBORO - Marion Elizabeth Tan, 70, died Sept. 18, 2005 at her home in Waldoboro.
She was born Sept. 14, 1935 in Belfast, Ireland and was the daughter of Joseph and Mae Short Mallon. She met Anthony Tan when they were both 19 and while he was stationed in England; they were married in 1956. He said it was love at first sight.
They traveled all over the world while he was in the Air Force. They retired to Pennsylvania for 13 years before taking a camping trip to Acadia National Park and deciding to retire to Waldoboro, Maine in 1986.
Marion was a certified belly dancer, enjoyed all crafting and found great pleasure in her nine rock gardens around her home.
She volunteered at Goodwill in Rockland. She loved her black Lab Shadow and her cats Mitzy and Daisy.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and "was the best wife and mother ever," said her daughter. Each year she and her family traveled to Sea Isle, N.J. for a family reunion, which she enjoyed immensely.
She was predeceased by her sister Rona Kissner.
She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Anthony Tan of Waldoboro; her daughters, Michelle Tan of Waldoboro, and Heather Tan-Naghshineh and her husband Billy of Virginia; her son, Anthony Brian Tan and his wife Michele of Philadelphia; her sister Brenda Mallon of England; and her brothers, Fred and Brian Mallon of Manchester, England.
Arrangements are with the Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Waldoboro.
Gretchen A. Payson
BIDDEFORD - Gretchen Anna (Grassow) Payson, 99, a former resident of East Union and Camden, died Oct. 19, 2005 at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford.
She was born in Hope on May 12, 1906 at the Payson family homestead located at what was once known as the head of Alford Lake, overlooking the lake. She was the daughter of Christian J. and Margaret (Schwindt) Grassow and was a 1923 graduate of Camden High School. She married Roland E. Payson.
For many years, Mr. and Mrs. Payson lived in East Union where they owned and operated Payson's General Store for 33 years, retiring in 1973. Gretchen was a member of the Peoples United Methodist Church in Union. Whenever baby or wedding showers needed organizing or a family needed a meal prepared, she took charge. When suppers were held at the Pioneer Grange in Hope, she faithfully prepared a fresh baked pie or a pot of baked beans. She was dedicated to raising funds door to door for the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and other organizations.
She loved owls and enjoyed collecting them. Her family said she enjoyed doing crafts, embroidery, quilting and braiding rugs. She took great pride in keeping her yard neat and enjoyed flower gardening. Her family said she will be remembered as a wonderful cook and for her family dinners and gatherings.
In 1989, she moved from East Union to the Highland Park Apartments in Camden where she lived for nearly 10 years. In the late 1990s she moved to Biddeford to be near her daughter Doris Norton and her family.
She was predeceased by her husband Roland E. Payson in 1982; and her grandson Robert "Robbie" Christianson.
She is survived by two daughters, Doris Norton and her husband Robert of Biddeford, and Marilyn Christianson of Derry, N.H.; five grandchildren, Kent Norton of Biddeford, Kim Demers and her husband Brian of Palmyra, Kerry Christianson of South Carolina, Jamie Christianson of Phoenix, Ariz., and Dean Christianson of Derry, N.H.; three nieces, Harriet DeHoff, Margaret Zemeitus and Audrey Gross of Camden; and one nephew, John Thomas of Sandwich, Mass.
A funeral will be held Saturday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. at the John Street United Methodist Church at 98 John St. in Camden with the Rev. Paul Marshall officiating. Burial will follow in the East Union cemetery on Miller Road.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hope Extension, c/o Margaret Morse, 790 Camden Road, Hope, ME 04847; or Knox County Humane Society, 1294, Rockland, ME 04841.
Arrangements are with the Laite Funeral Home at 9 Mountain St. in Camden.
Eugene C. 'Robbie' Robbins Jr.
ROCKLAND - Eugene C. "Robbie" Robbins Jr., 38, died unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 21 at his home.
He was born in Rockland on July 26, 1967 and was the son of Eugene C. Robbins Sr. and Lynne Duncan Robbins. He was educated in Rockland schools.
He worked as a commercial fisherman and carpenter.
He often composed poetry and songs, but especially loved playing his guitar, singing and jamming with friends.
He was predeceased by his father Eugene C. Robbins Sr. in 2002; and his brother Okie F. Lofman in 1993.
He is survived by his mother Lynne D. Lofman of Rockland; two sons, Travis C. Robbins and Eugene C. Robbins III of Rockland; two daughters, Britni Glaude of Waldoboro and Dannielle Hufsey of Vinalhaven; a brother, Jamie L Robbins and his wife Sarah of Warren; three sisters, Kimberly M. Luce of Ft. Myers, Fla., Valerie L. Wass and her husband Eric of Rockland, and Laurie Bellmore of Warren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. at Miller Yard cemetery in Burkettville in Appleton. The Rev. Michelle Grube will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to AA, Rockland Chapter, P.O. Box 41, Rockland, ME 04841.
Arrangements are with the Burpee, Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral Home at 110 Limerock Street in Rockland.
Frank James Rowe
SOUTH THOMASTON - Frank James Rowe, 77, servant of the people, died at his home on Oct. 18, 2005.
He was born in Portland on June 23, 1928 to Edwin and Rose Devine Rowe.
Frank graduated from Chevrus High School and Saint Francis Xavier University and did post-graduate work at the University of Maine and Boston University.
He was a teacher, legislator, administrator of social policy and rehabilitation counselor.
He is survived by his wife Anne L. Rowe; four children and their families; a sister, Mary Redmond; and other family members.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Bernard's Catholic Church Soup Kitchen, 150 Broadway, Rockland, ME 04841.
Arrangements are with the Burpee, Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral Home at 110 Limerock Street in Rockland.
George Elmer Prescott
LINCOLNVILLE CENTER - George Elmer Prescott, 84, of Lincolnville Center, founder of the Village Restaurant in Camden, died Oct. 20, 2005, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.
He was born in Camden on Feb. 19, 1921, and was the son of Milton and Marjorie (King) Prescott. He was a 1939 graduate of Camden High School. He married Helen T. Donahue on Aug. 10, 1942, in McAdam, New Brunswick. During World War II, he served the U.S. Army artillery in Patton's 3rd Army as a cook. He served in Germany and Normandy, France.
Following his military service, Prescott opened a hot-dog wagon that operated at the Camden Public Landing, the Camden Post Office and local Little League games. During the mid-1950s, he worked as a chef at the Maine State Prison. In November 1956, he purchased the former Bunny's Café on Main Street in Camden from Blanche Wadsworth and established the Village Restaurant. The restaurant was featured in the film "Peyton Place" in the late 1950s. In 1982 he retired, and his son, Paul, took over the business.
He was a communicant of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, and a member of the American Legion Post #30 in Camden and the Knights of Columbus. An avid golfer, he was an active member of the Rockland Golf Club for many years. His family said he was a big sports fan and especially enjoyed seeing the Boston Red Sox win the pennant in 2004.
Mr. and Mrs. Prescott enjoyed spending their winters in Naples and Flagler Beach, Fla., after his retirement. In Florida, his hobbies included bicycling, going for long walks, deep-sea fishing and going out to eat. His family said he was gregarious, loved to talk to people, and was always quick to voice an opinion.
He was predeceased by a sister, Barbara M. Prescott.
He is survived by his wife, Helen T. Prescott, of Lincolnville Center; two children, Barbara A. Prescott of Farmington, Conn., and Paul Prescott and his wife, JoLanta, of Camden; two grandchildren, Matthew Prescott and Bernie Bishop of Camden; a sister, Frances Escorsio of Rockland; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Todd of Camden and Laura Banks of Montreal; and a nephew, Gary Escorsio, and a niece, Kathy Jackson, of Rockland.
Visiting hours were Sunday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Laite Funeral Home at 9 Mountain St. in Camden. The funeral Mass was held Monday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church in Camden, followed by a reception. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Oak Hill cemetery in Camden.
Memorial donations may be made to Waldo County General Hospital, P.O Box 287, Belfast, ME 04915; or Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7 Union St., Camden, ME 04843.
Arrangements are with the Laite Funeral Home, 9 Mountain St., Camden.
James 'Stan' Hanna
WALDOBORO - James "Stan" Hanna, 91, died Oct. 20, 2005 at his home in Waldoboro.
He was born Nov. 4, 1913 in Waldoboro and was the son of James M. and Ethel Sherman Hanna.
He grew up in Waldoboro and graduated from Waldoboro High School. He then continued his education at the Wentworth Institute of Boston.
He served in the U.S. Navy aboard a destroyer in the South Pacific during World War II. He played baseball after World War II for numerous local town teams. He worked locally as a machinist for Sylvania Electric, Bath Iron Works and Master's Machine Shop in Round Pond.
He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and a member of the Lincoln Rifle Association and the National Rifle Association.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Priscilla Straughn and Carolyn Brightman; his first wife Nancy Hanna and his second wife Gwendolyn Hanna; and his stepsons, Stephen and Franklin Prior.
He is survived by his daughter, Lorraine Hussey and her husband Roy of South Portland; his nephews, Brian Brightman of Dighton, Mass. and Geoffrey Straughn of Roanoke, Va.; his stepdaughters, Tracy Crowell and her husband Gilbert of Jefferson, and Diane Drinkwater and her husband Alan of Owls Head; and his stepson, Craig Prior and his wife Cindy of Bremen.
Visiting hours will be Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home at 949 Main St. in Waldoboro.
Memorial donations may be made to the Waldoboro Public Library, 25 Friendship Road, Waldoboro, ME 04572.
Arrangements are with the Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Waldoboro.
Aila Jean (Wright) Dulude
BELFAST - Aila J. (Wright) Dulude, 65, of Belfast, died Oct. 21, 2005, at a local health-care facility. She was born May 31, 1940, in Frankfort, the daughter of Frances and Ruth (Parker) Wright.
Aila worked for a local poultry company for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking family meals, collecting birds and playing beano.
Aila was predeceased by her husband, William E. Dulude, in 1994; and her siblings, Lucy, Thelma, Mabel, Winfred, Catherine and Russell.
Aila is survived by her children, Joseph Dulude and his wife, Becky, of Swanville, Sherry Gdovin and her husband, Danny, of Swanville, Karen Dyer and her husband, Larry Jr., of Belfast; stepmother Jimmie Dulude of Belfast; grandchildren, Scott, Eric and Marissia, Kerry Heald and husband, Donald, of Lincolnville, Shelby DeGraff and Larry Dyer III of Belfast; great-grandchildren, Avery, Aithen, Aubrey and Aaron Heald of Lincolnville; her brother, John Wright and wife, Lula; several special nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Doreen Curtis.
Private funeral services will be held at a later date. Friends may donate to the Hospice Unit of Waldo County General Hospital in her memory.
Arrangements are with Rackliffe Funeral Home, 54 Church St., Belfast.
Dianne O. Armstrong
BELFAST - Dianne O. Armstrong went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 22, 2005, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 10, 1935, in Belfast, the daughter of Lawrence "Clyde" and Verna (Sanborn) Hamilton.
Dianne attended Crosby High School in the class of 1953. She owned and operated "the Snack Bar" in the early 1960s, was a dynamic domestic engineer, was a top Avon sales representative for years, was a den mother for Cub Scouts, saw that all seven of her children were active in Sunday School, sports and Christian summer camps, and on the side was bookkeeper for the family business until her retirement in 2000.
She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, bowling on a women's league and most of all loved family get-togethers. She was a member of First Baptist Church for years, and was currently a member of Little River Baptist Church. She loved playing the piano at LRBC until her illness progressed. She was always an encouragement to anyone she met, loved unconditionally and touched many lives. She went on a mission trip to Russia in the fall of 2001, which she enjoyed tremendously. It was a goal that blessed her and many in Russia. A dream to visit Paris was accomplished on her return trip home.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Cecil Jr.; four sons, Ralph "Reb" Brown and his wife, Debbie, of Weeki Wachee, Fla., Glenn Brown and his wife, Marilyn, of Benton, Michael Brown of Manchester, N.H., and Mitchell Brown and his wife, Betty Lu, of Belfast; two daughters, Tina Bowden and her husband, Richard, of Waldo, and Cheryl Peckham of Belfast; as well as 23 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by both parents; two daughters, Carla Lynn Brown and Dawn Laurae Brown Allenwood; and one great-grandson, Zachary Brown.
Friends may gather 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Little River Baptist Church, Belfast. Burial will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at Grove Cemetery.
Those wishing to make memorial donations may do so to the Little River Baptist Church.
